2023
October
My9, “NJ Now,” appeared on October 1, 2023.
September
NBC 4 NY, “A look inside Newark Symphony Hall’s $75 million restoration,” appeared on September 26, 2023.
NorthJersey.com, “Meet the Teaneck native leading the $75M restoration of one of NJ’s most storied theaters,” appeared on September 25, 2023.
NorthJersey.com, “Newark Symphony Hall’s Talia Young talks about historic venue, future plans,” appeared on September 21, 2023.
New Jersey Business Magazine, “Revitalizing Newark,” appeared on September 19, 2023.
August
Arts Engines, “Talia Young, President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall, talks about the importance of human capital and their commitment to the Black Creative economy,” appeared on August 19, 2023.
Arts Engines Newsletter, “Talia Young, President & CEO of Newark Symphony Hall Interview,” appeared on August 19, 2023.
The Montclair Girl, “Progress in Newark Symphony Hall Renovations,” appeared on August 19, 2023.
Jersey Digs, “Newark Symphony Hall Completes First Phase of $75 Million Renovation,” appeared on August 17, 2023.
Under30CEO, “Unbelievable Symphony Hall Transformation Under New CEO,” appeared on August 17, 2023.
Engineering News-Record (ENR), “First Phase of Newark Symphony Hall Renovation Complete,” appeared on August 10, 2023.
Insider NJ, “Newark Symphony Hall Names New CEO and Celebrates Phase One Completion of $75M Restoration,” appeared on August 3, 2023.
NJBIZ, “Newark Symphony Hall names Young CEO, celebrates restoration milestone (slideshow),” appeared on August 2, 2023.
ROI-NJ, “Newark Symphony Hall names new CEO and celebrates Phase 1 completion of $75M restoration,” appeared on August 2, 2023.
New Jersey Business Magazine, “Newark Symphony Hall Completes Phase One $75M Restoration,” appeared on August 2, 2023.
NewsBreak, “Newark Symphony Hall Completes Phase One $75M Restoration,” appeared on August 2, 2023.
New Jersey Stage, “Newark Symphony Hall Names New CEO and Celebrates Phase One Completion of $75M Restoration,” appeared on August 2, 2023.
New Jersey Stage, “Top 15 Most Read Stories At New Jersey Stage From July 30 – August 5, 2023,” appeared on August 6, 2023.
March
Capital Analytic Associates, “Spotlight On: Talia Young, CEO, Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared on March 9, 2023.
Invest: North and Central Jersey (newsletter), “Spotlight On: Talia Young, CEO, Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared on March 9, 2023.
The Travel, “8 Things To Do In Newark: Complete Guide To One Of Brick City’s Hidden Gems,” appeared on March 19, 2023. (Media mention).
Brightshub, “About Newark city And Top 25 Fun Things to do in About Newark City,” appeared on March 23, 2023. (Media mention).
2022
June
New Jersey Stage, “Newark Symphony Hall Announces Shows and Return of Monthly Soul Line Dancing,” appeared June 3, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of May 29 – June 4, 2022,” appeared June 5, 2022.
Essex News Daily, “Newark Symphony Hall announces summer 2022 program lineup,” appeared June 6, 2022.
May
The Newark Times, “Tito Puente Jr. Headlines and Kicks Off ‘Salsa Night’ at Newark Symphony Hall on May 27,” appeared May 11, 2022.
Patch, “Newark Symphony Hall to Stream “Revolutionary Roundtable” Panel May 17,” appeared May 12, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “WACO Theater Center, in Partnership With Newark Symphony Hall and Yendor Theatre Company, Will Host “A Revolutionary Roundtable” Online,” appeared May 12, 2022.
Patch, “Tito Puente Jr. Will Play ‘Salsa Night’ At Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared May 12, 2022.
MSN, “Tito Puente Jr. Will Play ‘Salsa Night’ At Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared May 12, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Music Legend Tito Puente Jr. to Kick Off Monthly “Salsa Night” at Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared May 15, 2022.
Our Community Now, “Music Legend Tito Puente Jr. to Kick Off Monthly “Salsa Night” at Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared May 15, 2022.
Baristanet, “Tito Puente Jr. Headlines and Kicks Off ‘Salsa Night’ at Newark Symphony Hall, May 27,” appeared May 16, 2022.
Essex News Daily, “Music Legend Tito Puente Jr. to headline ‘Salsa Night’ at Newark Symphony Hall,” appeared May 20, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Top 10 Most Read Stories at New Jersey Stage For Week of May 15-21, 2022,” appeared May 22, 2022.
The Star-Ledger, “A glance at N.J. entertainment this weekend and beyond (May 27-June 2),” appeared May 26, 2022.
April
Patch Newark, “Newark Symphony Hall Hosts 15th Annual Ms. Philippines Pageant,” appeared on April 6, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Newark Symphony Hall Hosted 15th Annual Ms. Philippines Pageant, Its First In-Person Event of the Year,” appeared on April 6, 2022.
Spot On New Jersey, “Newark Symphony Hall Hosted 15th Annual Ms. Philippines Pageant, Its First In-Person Event of the Year,” appeared on April 6, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Daily Edition 4-07-22,” appeared on April 7, 2022.
The Newark Times, “Newark Symphony Hall Hosts 15th Annual Ms. Philippines Pageant, It’s First In-Person Event of the Year,” appeared on April 7, 2022.
The Manila News-Intelligencer, “Newark Symphony Hall Hosted 15th Annual Ms. Philippines Pageant, Its First In-Person Event of the Year,” appeared on April 8, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Top 10 Most Read Stories – Week of April 3-9, 2022,” appeared on April 11, 2022.
TAPinto Newark, “Newark Symphony Hall Co-Hosts Virtual Discussion of Award Winning Play Black Terror,” appeared on April 17, 2022.
Real Estate NJ, “Newark cultural institutions eye high-profile projects, creation of new downtown arts hub,” appeared on April 14, 2022.
Patch Newark, “Newark Symphony Hall to Stream “Meet the Creators” Black Terror Panel,” appeared on April 14, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “WACO Theater Center, Newark Symphony Hall to Stream Virtual “Meet the Creators” of Black Terror Panel on April 19,” appeared on April 14, 2022.
Spot On New Jersey, “WACO Theater Center Newark Symphony Hall to Stream Virtual Meet the Creators of Black Terror Panel on April 19,” appeared on April 14, 2022.
New Jersey News, “WACO Theater Center, Newark Symphony Hall to Stream Virtual “Meet the Creators” of Black Terror Panel on April 19,” appeared on April 14, 2022.
March
YMCA Northern New Jersey, “Share the Mic Now with Taneshia Nash Laird,” appeared on March 31, 2022.
ROI-NJ, “ROI Influencers: Women in Business – Taneshia Nash Laird,” appeared on March 22, 2022.
NJBIZ, “Newark institutions work together to develop city’s arts district,” appeared on March 14, 2022.
Work 4 Women, “Tina Knowles Lawson Hosts a Panel with Black Activists, Artists and Scholars Airing March 15 to Celebrate Women’s History Month,” appeared on March 10, 2022.
The Industry Cosign, “Tina Knowles Lawson Hosts Virtual Panel For Women’s History Month,” appeared on March 11, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Tina Knowles Lawson Hosts Panel Featuring Black Women Activists, Artists, and Scholars Streaming on March 15 to Celebrate Women’s History Month,” appeared on March 11, 2022.
Spot On New Jersey, “Tina Knowles Lawson Hosts Panel Featuring Black Women Activists, Artists and Scholars Streaming on March 15 to Celebrate Women’s History Month,” appeared on March 11, 2022.
February
NJBIZ, “Power 100: N-Z,” appeared on Feb. 21, 2022.
Essex Daily News, “Fireside chat with Tina Knowles Lawson to premiere on NWK-TV on Feb. 28,” appeared on Feb. 19, 2022.
NJ Urban News, “’The Tea with Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson’ Fireside Chat, filmed at Newark Symphony Hall, to Premiere on NWK-TV on Feb. 28,” appeared on Feb. 18, 2022.
TAPinto Newark, “Newark TV to Premiere Exclusive ‘Fireside Chat’ With Tina Knowles Lawson, Mikki Taylor,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
The Urban News, “The Tea with Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
Opera News, “The Tea With Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
New Jersey Daily Press, “Fireside Chat with Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson filmed at Newark Symphony Hall to air on Newark TV,” appeared on Feb 16, 2022.
New Jersey Stage, “Fireside Chat with Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson filmed at Newark Symphony Hall to air on Newark TV,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
Spot On New Jersey, “Fireside Chat with Ms. Tina Knowles Lawson filmed at Newark Symphony Hall to air on Newark TV,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
MSN, “Newark Symphony Hall Event: A Chat With Tina Knowles Lawson,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
Patch, “Newark Symphony Hall Event: A Chat With Tina Knowles Lawson,” appeared on Feb. 16, 2022.
The Village Green, “Maplewood’s Chris Sabin Is Newark Symphony Hall’s 1st Director of Comms & Social Impact,” appeared on Feb. 15, 2022.
2021
May
ROI-NJ, “Newark Symphony Hall reveals design for exterior renovation — harking back to past marquee design,” appeared May 5, 2021.
NJBIZ, “Newark Symphony Hall unveils exterior renovation designs,” appeared May 5, 2021.
March
New Jersey Stage, “Newark Symphony Hall, WACO Theater Announce Bi-Coastal Presentation of ‘Black Terror’ by Playwright Richard Wesley,” appeared March 30, 2021.
February
New Jersey Monthly, “Change Agent: For Taneshia Nash Laird, the arts are an opportunity to uplift a community,” running February 23, 2021.
Develop This! Podcast, “DT #335: The Arts as an Economic Development Strategy with Taneshia Nash Laird,” appeared February 11, 2021.
National Black Guide, “Newark Symphony Hall’s Taneshia Nash Laird Breaking Barriers in N.J.’s Largest City, Looks to 2021,” appeared February 3, 2021.
InFocus Visions Music Magazine, “Grammy Winning Producer – Jerry Wonda – Interview,” appeared February 3, 2021.
January
Under the Current with Howard Gray, “Taneshia Nash Laird,” appeared January 4, 2021.
2020
December
New Music Weekly, “Grammy-Winning Record Producer, Jerry ‘Wonda’ Duplessis, Joins Newark Symphony Hall’s Board of Directors,” appeared December 14, 2020.
November
The Hype Magazine, “Newark Symphony Hall CEO Taneshia Nash Laird Named to National Independent Venue Foundation’s Inaugural Board,” appeared November 21, 2020.
NJTV News / NJ Spotlight, “Business Report: Borrowing costs, job creation, Newark Symphony Hall renovation,” appeared November 6, 2020. [0:50 – 1:35]
NJ Symphony Hall Receives Largest Possible Grant from Historic Preservation Fund
MARCH Rutgers
Business Report: Borrowing costs, job creation, Newark Symphony Hall renovation
NJ Spotlight News
Newark Symphony Hall Looks Toward $40M Planned Renovation for 100th Anniversary
Tap Into Newark
Newark Symphony Hall creates investment committee of Black-led, millennial-age professionals
ROI-NJ
August 19, 2020
WNET ALL ARTS Talks: A Symphony of Survival Live Stream On August 20
June 22, 2020
Newark Mayor Baraka Announces Recipients of Creative Catalyst Fund Grants
May 23, 2020
‘Def Poetry Jam’ Returns Online To Benefit COVID-19 Relief Efforts In Newark, NJ
March 3, 2020
2 Newark-based execs named to ‘Influential Black Women in Business’ list by TNJ
February 18, 2020
Black History Month: The Rise, Decline And Rise Again Of Newark Symphony Hall
2019
December 11, 2019
Can you sing like Mary J. Blige? Rap like LL Cool J? N.J. miniseries casting call wants you.
October 13, 2019
Newark Arts Festival Shines Colorful Spotlight on City’s Culture and Future
August 08, 2019
We’ve got your MTV right here. Video Music Awards concert filming at Newark Symphony Hall
June 13, 2019
Car jumps curb, crashes through iconic Newark Symphony Hall marquee
April 12, 2019
New director inspires new enthusiasm for Newark Symphony Hall’s future
April 4, 2019
Newark Holds State Funeral For Ken Gibson, City’s First African-American Mayor
March 28, 2019
Jimi Hendrix and Aretha Franklin played here. Now it needs a $40M makeover.
