'Smoke & Mirrors' at the Zimmerli Awakens Viewers to the Challenges Those with Disabilities Face while Viewing Museum Exhibitions
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-10-10
In their video works "Impaired: Volume I – Compassion," and "Impaired: Volume II – Mutual Aid," we get to know the two brothers who, indeed, share compassion and mutual aid. Carmen Papalia is a visually impaired artist, and his compassionate brother Antonio Papalia "takes the cane for a walk" to accompany Antonio, who is sometimes self-conscious about using his cane in public.
Northern NJ Community Foundation Launches "Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural"
(ENGLEWOOD, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) has announced the launch of "Beyond the Wall: Developing Digital Content Illuminating The Black Women's Mural". The NNJCF's ArtsBergen initiative developed the educational, inspirational website expounding on the meaning, significance and process of the creation of "The Black Women's Mural: Celebrating Black Suffragists and Black Women in Englewood", a public community-driven artwork created on the Women's Rights Information Center's (WRIC) building centrally located in the City of Englewood.
Rutgers Intern Finds Meaning in Art Museum's Accessibility Efforts
(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- Rutgers University-New Brunswick senior Gabrielle Carmella is a unique student with a unique internship opportunity.
Learn How Comics Aided the US WWII Effort at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch
(LACEY TOWNSHIP, NJ) -- In the grim hours of World War II, comic books often provided welcome relief for Americans. And, subtly, comics reinforced support for the Allied struggle. Join historian James Kimble, Ph.D. for a look at "Comic Books & Propaganda on the U.S. Home Front" at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on Thursday, November 7, 2024. The event begins at 3:30pm.
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HYCIDE to Launch the "Black & White Book" at The Newark Museum of Art on October 12th
(NEWARK, NJ) -- On October 12, 2024, HYCIDE will celebrate the launch of the Black & White Book – a 452-page volume that explores race as a social construct and celebrates the power of Black culture and self-definition. The event will be held at the Newark Museum of Art from 6:00pm to 9:00pm. Admission is free.
Princeton Makes presents 2nd Annual Art in the Courtyard - Fall Festival on Sunday
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton Makes will hold its second annual Art in the Courtyard - Fall Festival on Sunday, October 6, 2024 from 11:00am to 5:00pm in the Princeton Shopping Center courtyard. The festival is a celebration of creativity and community and will showcase the local artistic talent of Princeton and neighboring areas.
Pro Arts presents "All Things Great and Small" Exhibition throughout October
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- Pro Arts presents "All Things Great and Small" Exhibition, curated by PE Pinkman, weekends from October 4-27, 2024 at ART150 Gallery. This is an exciting juried exhibition inviting artists and creators from diverse backgrounds to explore and showcase the concept of scale in their work.
South Jersey's Indigenous Communities Celebrated in New A.C. Arts Garage Exhibit
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate two southern New Jersey tribal communities through the display of historical documents, traditional artifacts and contemporary art. "Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey" opens October 9 and runs until January 5, 2025.
New Jersey City University presents a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition
(JERSEY CITY, NJ) -- New Jersey City University (NJCU) is presenting a Gerardo Castro Memorial Exhibition in the Harold B. Lemmerman Gallery through October 17, 2024. Gerardo Castro (1967 – 2024), an esteemed Afro-Puerto Rican artist, taught various art courses at New Jersey City University over two decades after earning his MFA at Pratt Institute and his BFA at NJCU.
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Vivid Stage presents "Gemstones" by Phoebe Farber
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Oakes Center
120 Morris Avenue, Summit, NJ 07901
category: theatre
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World Cinema Series - "A Separation"
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: film
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The Man In Black: A Tribute to Johnny Cash
Thursday, October 24, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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"Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: theatre
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Phoenix Productions presents "Bat Boy: The Musical"
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: theatre
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
category: theatre
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David Caserta's Haunted Illusions
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: community
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Jessica Kirson
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: comedy
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SW!NG OUT
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: dance
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Craig Ferguson: The Fancy Rascal Tour
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: comedy
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
category: theatre
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JC Cole - JOHNNY CASH Tribute Show
Friday, October 25, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
category: music
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"Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
category: theatre
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Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Main Street Theatre Company
70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
category: theatre
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90.5 The Night to take part in Public Radio Music Day on Wednesday
(LINCROFT, NJ) -- Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night will participate in the fifth annual Public Radio Music Day on October 23, 2024. The day brings together noncommercial public radio stations, artists, and fans to recognize public radio's essential community service and unique role in the music industry locally and nationally. 90.5 The Night will honor the occasion online and on-air by celebrating the music from New Jersey communities all day long.
UPCOMING EVENTS
South Jersey's Indigenous Communities Celebrated in New A.C. Arts Garage Exhibit
(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- A new exhibit at the Noyes Arts Garage of Stockton University will celebrate two southern New Jersey tribal communities through the display of historical documents, traditional artifacts and contemporary art. "Still Here: The Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape and Powhatan-Renape Nations of Southern New Jersey" opens October 9 and runs until January 5, 2025.
