New Jerseys’ Performing Arts Center (www.njpac.org) in Newark is many things to many people. But it is not usually a movie theatre.

This month, NJPAC—known for concerts, plays, and culturally diverse entertainment—is hosting one of the star-studded world premieres for one of this summer’s big movies, Hairspray (www.hairspraymovie.com). It happens July 17, complete with red carpet, VIP party and fireworks.

Newark’s own Queen Latifah (www.web.queenlatifah.com/news), one of the film’s co-stars, will be honored with a star on NJPAC’s Walk of Fame.

Thanks to donations, hundreds of youngsters from community-based organizations like the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newark will be able to attend for free. It’s all part of the arts center’s tenth anniversary season, which kicks off this summer with events designed to re-invigorate the place, and boost visibility and ticket sales.

Tickets ranging from $20.00 to $250.00 go on sale to the general public shortly.

To help the center celebrate, we’re giving away a pair of tickets to one lucky NJMyWay reader. Send us one or two paragraphs about what NJPAC means to you. Just sign up for the free daily e-newsletter at www.njmyway.com and click on the “Write the Editor” link to send us an e-mail by Monday, July 9.

We’ll pick the best, and publish it in this newsletter. You’ll have great seats for the premiere, and your words will help a worthwhile cause. If you’ve never been to NJPAC, stop by the free Sounds Of The City http://www.njpac.org/show_events_list.asp?shcode=15026 this Thursday night in Theatre Square before you write your tribute.

We think you’ll be inspired.