Bridging Nature and the Man-Made - "Reverie of the Natural & Found" Combines Assemblage and Environmental Art at WhittemoreCCC
by Sara Catherine Lichon - published 2024-03-29
On a sunny spring evening, you enter a small and unassuming art gallery nestled in the forest. It's buzzing with excitement. Classical guitar weaves through the rooms, filling the space between conversations and observations. On a table near the door lies a gigantic, custom-made charcuterie board of upcycled wood, filled with marinated feta, sun dried tomatoes, pickled mushrooms and green strawberries, crostini's, smoked salmon, whipped ricotta spread, and cheeses locally sourced from local farms and food purveyors.* After grabbing a snack, you move from room to room, greeted by a variety of unique and intricate pieces.
Playing Seriously at the Hunterdon Art Museum
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-03-28
The Pattern & Decoration (P&D) movement emerged in the 1970s as an "irreverent upstart movement," to borrow the words of New York Times art critic Roberta Smith. It offered an alternative "to the general manliness of modernism," and elevated women's work. It looked to decorative traditions across the world, to surfaces like textiles, to wallpaper, manuscript illuminations, mosaics, glassware, embroideries, and architectural flourishes, writes Tess Thakara at Artsy.net.
Medford Arts "Just Faces" Juried Exhibition
by Chris Lillja, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-03-21
The Medford Arts Center, nestled in the town of Medford, New Jersey, serves as a vibrant hub for the arts community in the area. It is a place where artists and art enthusiasts come together to celebrate and indulge in the beauty of creative expression. The center plays a pivotal role in enriching the cultural landscape of the region by offering a diverse array of programs and events that cater to people of all ages and interests. From art exhibitions and workshops to performances and educational programs, the Medford Arts Center is dedicated to fostering an environment where the arts can flourish. Its mission is to showcase local artists' talents and inspire and engage the community, making art accessible to everyone. With its welcoming atmosphere and commitment to the arts, the Medford Arts Center is a beacon of creativity and cultural engagement in southern New Jersey.
'We Are the River' Uses Beauty to Convey a Dire Warning
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-03-14
Driving from central New Jersey to the Gallery at Stockton University on a late February day in which the sunshine hinted at spring, I became aware of the changes to the landscape. Trees gave way to tall grasses, the earth seemed sandier, and the Shore was not far away. There were signs for rivers and other bodies of water.
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From "Survivors of Colonization" to "Kings and Queens of the Diaspora," Montclair Art Museum presents Black Joy and Leisure in a Major Exhibition
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-02-29
It's an all-star lineup of artists' names, from Faith Ringgold and Howardena Pindell to Emma Amos, Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence, Willie Cole, Bettye Saar, Joyce Scott... 59 in total! These are among the best of the best of contemporary artists, who just happen to be Black. And who just happen to be in the collection of the Montclair Art Museum.
Jersey Arts Podcast - Flower & Flame: A New Documentary Highlighting Glasswork Artist, Paul J. Stankard
by Gina Marie Rodriguez, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-02-22
Paul J. Stankard is an internationally acclaimed artist and pioneer in the studio glass movement. His lifelike, nature-based glassworks have changed the paperweight world over his forty-year artistic career. Having begun his career working in scientific glassblowing, it was through this industry that he found creativity and learned that he was indeed an artist.
Believing in Bright Colors and Angels Gets Artist Freda Williams through the Atrocities
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-02-15
As soon as the banner announcing the retrospective of Freda Williams hung from the red brick façade of Artworks Trenton, the excitement began. "She has so many stories to tell," Artistic Director Addison Vincent said of the 86-year-old artist who has lived all but the first five years of her life in Greater Trenton.
Jersey Arts TV: Alonzo Adams tells stories of the Black experience at Zimmerli Art Museum
by Jesse North & Dave Tavani, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-02-08
Alonzo Adams has been using his paintings to tell stories of the contemporary Black experience for over 25 years. In his first solo museum exhibition at Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, his own story as an artist is being told, from his very first painting to pieces that have not been seen publicly for years. We went to New Brunswick to speak with the artist about putting this exhibition together, and how it feels to return to Rutgers, where he once studied. "Alonzo Adams: A Griot's Vision" is on display through February 25.
Life Forms are Blooming and Breathing at ArtYard in Frenchtown
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2024-01-18
It may be the middle of winter, but two exhibitions on view at ArtYard in Frenchtown connect us to the world of plants, living things, and the lightness of being. Kendall Buster: What Blooms is on view through January 21, and Lucia Monge: While a Leaf Breathes can be seen through January 28.
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Robyn Hitchcock (solo)
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Outpost In The Burbs
40 S Fullerton Ave, Montclair, NJ 07042
category: music
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Andy Borowitz
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theater)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
category: comedy
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One Night In Memphis
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Grunin Center
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Chicago
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Bell Jazz: Mel and Ella Swing!
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bell Theater
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, NJ 07733
category: music
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Kenny & Dolly: Real Love Tribute Show
Saturday, October 26, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
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Jesus And Jazz presents South African JCFI Music Ensemble featuring Bassist Sobongile Buda
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 11:30am
Mt Zion Ame Church
56 Church Street, Millburn, NJ 07041
category: music
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"Into the Woods" presented by The MAC Players
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Middletown Arts Center
36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ 07748
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Main Street Theatre Company presents "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels"
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Main Street Theatre Company
70 County Rd 516, Old Bridge, NJ 08857
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The Growing Stage presents Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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It Was 50 Years Ago Today: A Tribute to the Beatles
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
category: music
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O-Town “10th Anniversary of Lines & Circles” w/ LFO
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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OCC Repertory Theatre presents "Madness, Murder, and Mayhem"
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Grunin Center - Black Box Theater
1 College Drive, Toms River, NJ 08754
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Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 4:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: kids
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Disney Jr. Live On Tour: Let’s Play
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 12:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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bergenPAC’s 20th Annual Gala: Diana Ross – Beautiful Love Performances Legacy Tour
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music
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Ain't Too Proud - The Life and Times of The Temptations
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 2:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Good Stuff: A Tribute to Steely Dan
Sunday, October 27, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees, Manasquan, NJ 08736
category: music
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Great Art on Screen - Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires
Monday, October 28, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: art
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Poetry Readings with Q&A Featuring Alicia Ostriker & Joan Larkin
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community
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A Tribute to Jean Valentine – Panel Discussion featuring Alice Ostriker, Joan Larkin, Carey Salerno, and Ann Marie Macari
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 2:30pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community
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Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: music
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Click Here (to Start Your Order): Performance and Talkback
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 4:30pm
Monmouth University - Lauren K. Woods Theatre
370 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: music
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Jimmy Webb
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Billy Ocean
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
category: music
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The Capitol Fools
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
category: comedy
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WP Music Department presents Hunchback of Notre Dame Dress Rehearsal
Thursday, October 31, 2024 @ 12:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Princeton Makes Talks Series Features Visual Artist Cathy Dailey on Thursday
(PRINCETON, NJ) -- On Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 7:00pm, visual artist Cathy Dailey will be the featured speaker for the "Inside the Artist's Studio" series at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center. Dailey, a Princeton Makes cooperative member, creates vivid, whimsical images of cats, dogs and birds, as well as abstract art, in a variety of media, including colored pencil, oil pastel, and collage. In her talk, entitled "My Artist Road Trip," she will share her 30-plus year artistic journey.
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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.
