 
Tell the Wellmont: there's no place for
racism &
intolerance in Montclair!
On
Tuesday July 22
the notorious
at Montclair's Wellmont Theater
BlueWaveNJ believes Mr. Nugent's disturbing history of violent and intolerant statements - which includes racist, bigoted, homophobic comments directed at everyone from the President, former Secretary of State, victims of gun violence and their parents, to black people, gay people, women, immigrants and any who do not share his backwards and extremists views - go well beyond the bounds of acceptable by any standards.
We find his odious comments hateful and contrary to the values and norms of a tolerant and diverse community such as Montclair. Because many of Mr. Nugent's incendiary comments have come during live performances, we believe the Wellmont Theater should NOT provide a platform here for the further espousal of such views, so contrary to the values and norms of Montclair and potentially hurtful and offensive to its residents.
We encourage our members and all who share our view
to speak out against this performance, against the appropriateness of bringing Ted Nugent to Montclair and to also join us to protest such intolerance.
Information on how to do so is found below.
Calls to the theater have so far not been returned - we need to make more noise in order to get their attention. The owners and management of the Wellmont need to hear from Montclair and Essex County residents in large numbers - there is no place in a welcoming and diverse community for Ted Nugent or his brand of hatred.
Here's what we need you to do:
1 - RSVP and Attend the Protest and Picket
A protest and picket is planned for Tuesday in front of the Wellmont.
Tuesday July 22
Wellmont Theater - 6:30 p.m.
5 Seymour Street Montclair NJ
It is crucial that we gather RSVPs in large numbers - beginning now.
Please RSVP on the Facebook page to say you'll attend. Ask friends on Facebook, your contacts and networks to pass along the information. Encourage everyone to RSVP! The larger the published attendance for the protest, the better the chance of having some leverage with the Wellmont and concert organizers.
(Search "Protest Ted Nugent in Montclair" for help locating Facebook page.)
2 - Contact local and state elected officials. Ask them to oppose the performance and to speak out in the media.
Please call or write your state representatives. Tell them why your believe Ted Nugent's performance is inappropriate and wrong for Montclair. Ask them to agree to sign their name to a letter protesting Ted Nugent's appearance that can be presented to the Wellmont. Let us know when you receive commitments so we can have you forward the letter.
Montclair Township Mayor & Council:
Essex Board of Chosen Freeholders:
State Legislators - District 34
Senator NIA H GILL - (973) 509-0388
Assemblyman THOMAS P. GIBLIN - (973) 779-3125
Assemblywoman SHEILA Y. OLIVER - (973) 395-1166
3 - Contact the Wellmont & LiveNation
Ask them to cancel the show.
Wellmont Theater (venue)
(Send an email using the "envelope" function at the top right hand corner)
LiveNation (concert promoter)
(Send an email using the "Email Us" link in the middle of the page)
4 - Volunteer to Help Get the Word Out
Volunteers are needed to get the word out and help build attendance for
Tuesday's protest by making calls and passing out flyers at the Farmer's Market in Montclair on Saturday (9 am - noon).
If you can help, contact us:
SAY NO TO HATE IN MONTCLAIR
Tuesday July 22
Wellmont Theater - 6:30 p.m.
5 Seymour Street Montclair NJ
To help organize, have a group participate in the protest or for questions,
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