Newark Symphony Hall

Newark Symphony Hall Names New CEO and Celebrates Phase One Completion of $75M Restoration

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), New Jersey's largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue, has completed the first phase of its $75 million capital improvement program. The multi-year project is spearheaded by Talia L. Young, the venue's newly appointed CEO who recently secured an additional $4 million for NSH in Governor Murphy's 2024 state budget, bringing the total funding from New Jersey to $15 million over the past three years. Newark Symphony Hall's renovations are set to be completed by 2025, coinciding with its 100th anniversary.

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  • "We are grateful to everyone who is supporting Newark Symphony Hall throughout this journey, including the state of New Jersey, Prudential Financial and the Mellon Foundation," said Young, CEO of NSH.
  • After being named interim CEO of Newark Symphony Hall in November 2022, Young developed and initiated a four-phase restoration plan, with phase one now completed.
  • "For nearly a century, Newark Symphony Hall has been one of our city's most glorious cultural institutions," said Mayor Baraka.
  • Phase one of Newark Symphony Hall's restoration plan included an overhaul of its Terrace Ballroom, the design of which was inspired by the 1920s jazz era.

Violet PR Named 'Boutique Agency of the Year' from PRNEWS, Wins Big at PRSA-NJ's 2022 Ceremony

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Wednesday, November 9, 2022

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Nov. 9, 2022  /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based public relations firm, Violet PR, is proud to announce that the agency won several prestigious PR awards this fall. Violet PR was named "Boutique Agency of the Year'' at the national 2022 PRNEWS Platinum Awards and won seven awards at the 2022 Public Relations Society of America New Jersey (PRSA-NJ) Pyramid Awards.

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  • Violet PR was named "Boutique Agency of the Year'' at the national 2022 PRNEWS Platinum Awards and won seven awards at the 2022 Public Relations Society of America New Jersey (PRSA-NJ) Pyramid Awards .
  • "Our agency experienced a tremendous year we doubled in size with new high-profile clients, five outstanding hires and award-winning client campaigns."
  • In the last three years, Violet PR won more than 40 national and regional awards for PR and social media excellence.
  • Violet PR has won more than 40 awards in the past three years, including 2022's "Best Boutique Agency" by Bulldog Reporter and PRNEWS.

Newark Symphony Hall Appoints Talia L. Young as Interim CEO

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH), New Jersey's largest Black-led arts and entertainment venue, has announced the appointment of Talia L. Young as interim CEO following the resignation of president and CEO Taneshia Nash Laird, who is stepping down next month after four years. With a background in government affairs, economic development and entrepreneurship, Young has served on the NSH board since 2014. NSH's board, led by chair fayemi shakur, is spearheading the search for a permanent CEO while working closely with Nash Laird and Young on a transition plan.

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  • With a background in government affairs, economic development and entrepreneurship, Young has served on the NSH board since 2014.
  • NSH's board, led by chair fayemi shakur, is spearheading the search for a permanent CEO while working closely with Nash Laird and Young on a transition plan.
  • "The opportunity to support Newark Symphony Hall during its time of transition is truly an honor.
  • "I would like to congratulate Talia L. Young on her new appointment as Newark Symphony Hall Interim CEO," said Lt.

Montclair-Based Violet PR Ranked a Top 100 Agency by PRNEWS

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

MONTCLAIR, N.J., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Violet PR, an award-winning boutique public relations firm based in Montclair, New Jersey, announced today that it was named to the Agency Elite Top 100 list by PRNEWS. This coveted list highlights the 100 most innovative public relations and communications firms in the U.S. based on exceptional client work, core capabilities and industry thought leadership.

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  • "We are honored to be named to this exclusive list of the top 100 public relations agencies in the nation," said April Mason, president and founder of Violet PR.
  • Violet PR is the only firm specializing in economic development to be named to the Agency Elite Top 100 and one of only three New Jersey-based agencies on the list.
  • Each year, PRNEWS diligently reviews the applications submitted to the Agency Elite Top 100 and selects the top 100 firms in the U.S. to be included.
  • In the past three years, Violet PR has won more than 35 awards including 2022's "Best Boutique Agency" by Bulldog Reporter.

Violet PR Named 'Best Boutique Agency' in the U.S. by Bulldog PR Awards

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, New Jersey-based public relations firm, Violet PR, announced that the company received a Gold medal award for "Best Boutique Agency" in the U.S. in the prestigious 2022 Bulldog PR Awards.

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  • The Bulldog PR Awards, which rank the most outstanding PR and communications campaigns, celebrate excellence in public relations and communication.
  • "We are honored to have our agency recognized as a leader in the industry by Bulldog PR Awards," said April Mason, president and owner of Violet PR.
  • The Bulldog Awards, the only PR awards program judged exclusively by working journalists, are run by Bulldog Reporter and celebrate the best and brightest in corporate communications and public relations.
  • Bulldog Reporter, and the Bulldog Awards, are a subsidiary of Agility PR Solutions, a provider of media database, monitoring and PR measurement solutions for PR and communications professionals.

New Jersey-Based Violet PR Wins National PRSA Award for Best Nonprofit Media Relations Campaign

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Thursday, June 2, 2022

MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based boutique public relations firm Violet PR won a 2022 PRSA Bronze Anvil Award in the nonprofit category for its media relations campaign promoting the revitalization of Newark Symphony Hall (NSH). Considered the Oscars of the public relations industry, the Anvil Awards honor the very best communications programs planned and executed each year.

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  • MONTCLAIR, N.J., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- New Jersey-based boutique public relations firm Violet PR won a 2022 PRSA Bronze Anvil Award in the nonprofit category for its media relations campaign promoting the revitalization of Newark Symphony Hall (NSH).
  • Considered the Oscars of the public relations industry, the Anvil Awards honor the very best communications programs planned and executed each year.
  • "Our media relations campaign was designed to raise NSH's profile, particularly among influencers in New Jersey state government, as the historic venue embarked on a $50 million capital improvement campaign," said Violet PR President and Founder April Mason.
  • "The media coverage Violet PR secured means I make nearly no cold calls to potential donors and programming partners.

FAIRSTEAD AND LIHC INVESTMENT GROUP ANNOUNCE NEW GROUND-UP MIXED-INCOME DEVELOPMENT AT ESSEX PLAZA IN NEWARK, NJ

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

NEWARK, N.J., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fairstead, a purpose-driven, vertically integrated real estate company committed to sustainable development and the creation and preservation of high-quality housing, and LIHC Investment Group today announced a new ground-up development proposal for a mixed-income building at Essex Plaza in Newark, New Jersey. The six-story, 365,000-square-foot proposed development would consist of 241 residential apartments, ground-floor commercial and amenity space, and underground parking. The development would be built as part of New Jersey's Clean Energy Program, taking a whole-building approach to saving energy with a tailored energy reduction plan to promote efficiency and sustainability. See renderings of the proposed new development here.

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  • "Fairstead and LIHC are preserving and revitalizing the existing housing stock at Essex Plaza and proposing a new vision for additional housing at the site to further our investment in and partnership with the Newark community."
  • "Essex Plaza is a chance to do it all, holistically, while making huge strides toward a more green and sustainable Newark."
  • In November, Fairstead and LIHC acquired the Essex Plaza portfolio to preserve 691 units of low-income housing in Newark.
  • Led by Charlie and Andrew Gendron, LIHC Investment Group has grown to become one of the most respected real estate investment groups in the industry.

Yendor's Prodigal Return to the 2021 Newark Arts Festival

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Sunday, October 3, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the first time since 2017, Yendor returns to the Newark Arts Festival, just in time for the festival's 20th anniversary.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Oct. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --For the first time since 2017, Yendor returns to the Newark Arts Festival, just in time for the festival's 20th anniversary.
  • It is the organization's return to visual arts exhibits and programming since the transition of its Founder, Rodney Gilbert.
  • The Opening Reception will be Friday, October 8th at 6:30pm in the Launch Pad facility located in Downtown Newark.
  • Yendor remains committed to the continued transformation of communities through high quality, engaging, thought provoking and riveting arts and cultural offerings.

Newark Symphony Hall and Newark Alliance Host 'Production Assistant' Training Program for Young Adults Aspiring to Work in TV, Film

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall (NSH) has joined forces with the Newark Alliance to host a free job training program for aspiring production assistants.
  • The program exclusive to Newark residents is part of NSH's new Training Academy to help people build careers in arts and entertainment.
  • NSH Training Academy participants will receive a stipend funded by the Newark Alliance's Newark 2020 | Hire Newark program.
  • Della Walker, Jr., Director of Newark 2020 | Hire Newark at the Newark Alliance, added: "Black and Latinx individuals are historically underrepresented in this industry, especially off-screen.

Grammy-Winning Record Producer, Jerry 'Wonda' Duplessis, Joins Newark Symphony Hall's Board of Directors

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Wednesday, December 9, 2020

NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall , one of New Jersey's largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis , to the venue's Board of Directors.

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  • NEWARK, N.J., Dec. 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Newark Symphony Hall , one of New Jersey's largest arts and entertainment venues, today announced that Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has appointed Grammy-winning record producer, Jerry "Wonda" Duplessis , to the venue's Board of Directors.
  • Newark Symphony Hall, located at 1020 Broad St. in Newark, was built in 1925 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
  • It is owned by the City of Newark and operated by the nonprofit Newark Performing Arts Corporation.
  • The venue recently began production on its original showcase, "The Soul of Newark Symphony Hall."