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.
Gallery Episode presents "Past, Present and Future"
(LEONIA, NJ) -- Gallery Episode presents a group exhibition titled "Past, Present and Future" featuring the works of seven artists from different generations from December 15-31, 2023. The gallery acts as a time capsule that holds glimpses of the past, present, and future working artists. Just as art historians have explored how past art movements impacted future movements, visitors of the show can also witness in real time the subtle shifts between past artists, mid-career artists, and young artists whose works all exist in the same space.
Gallery hours: Mon-Fri 10-6, Sat 10-5
Celebrating the work of Contemporary Indo-American Artists with "Kendra"
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-11-16
The Center for Contemporary Art in Bedminster has, as part of its mission, a diversity policy "emphasizing its commitment to creating a safe and welcoming space where all voices and perspectives are heard and valued." Until recently exhibiting artists with last names such as Wallace, Evans, Campbell, and King dominated. The current exhibition takes things in a new direction.
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"Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale" on View at Montclair Museum of Art
by Rachel Fawn Alban, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-11-02
How do women artists take up space and scale in their work? That's the primary question asked in the new exhibition, "Taking Space: Contemporary Women Artists and the Politics of Scale," at the Montclair Art Museum (MAM) on view through Jan 7, 2024. Inspired by a 2021 show at the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), the exhibition offers twenty-three works in a range of media including paintings, sculptures, paper, photographs, and more. Among them are ten alluring artworks from PAFA alongside thirteen foundational works from the Montclair Art Museum's collection of American women artists. The exhibiting artists represent a range of ages and diverse cultures in their work, demonstrating how to take up space with stories of their identities and cultural heritages.
Two new Visual Art Exhibits at MPAC
(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) presents two new visual art exhibits in its Art Upstairs and Starlight Galleries beginning October 17 and running through November 28, 2023. Morris County Art Association will exhibit in Art Upstairs; photographer Xiomaro will exhibit in the Starlight Galley.
Mansa K. Mussa Photography Exhibit at Vivid Stage
(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit presents the work of artist Mansa K. Mussa on display in the Oakes Center lobby through the end of November. The artwork of Mansa K. Mussa is presented in collaboration with the Montclair Art Museum's Yard School of Art, where Mussa is an instructor.
Inaugural "Jersey City Art Week" Premieres This October
by Zachary Klein, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-09-28
Hudson County's Jersey City is known for its vibrant arts scene. There are many events celebrating the diversity of local artists throughout the year, however, this year local officials have taken the celebration of visual arts one step further and have created the first ever "Jersey City Art Week," which will run Oct. 12-15 in various neighborhoods throughout the city. This event combines the already existing Art Fair 14C and Jersey City Art and Studio Tour and puts them under one umbrella; one that city officials hope will bring even more visitors in to explore what Jersey City has to offer.
Zimmerli Art Museum Celebrates a Vanguard Art Center
by Ilene Dube, JerseyArts.com - published 2023-09-21
An enormous banner heralding the exhibition The Brodsky Center at Rutgers University: Three Decades 1986-2017 hangs from the façade of the Zimmerli Art Museum on the Rutgers campus in New Brunswick, as if announcing a major homecoming. The gang's all here: Faith Ringgold, Miriam Schapiro, Carolee Schneemann, Joan Semmel, Joan Snyder, Willie Cole, Emma Amos, and so many other major artists who spent time at the renowned print and papermaking center.
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 5:30pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Dr. Seuss' How The Grinch Stole Christmas! The Musical
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 1:00pm
State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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The Wailin’ Jennys
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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A Carole King Christmas
Sunday, November 24, 2024 @ 3:00pm
Algonquin Arts Theatre
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Fiddler On The Roof
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Axelrod Performing Arts Center
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Count Basie Center Gospel Choir: Giving Thanks
Monday, November 25, 2024 @ 6:30pm
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Count Basie Center for the Arts
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A Drag Queen Christmas
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State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Dan and Phil – TERRIBLE INFLUENCE
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Manhattan Comedy Night November
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 @ 8:00pm
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American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 7:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
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Remember Jones Presents back to BACK TO BLACK: the Amy Winehouse Celebration
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 7:30pm
The Vogel
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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American Repertory Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
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91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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American Repertory Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 2:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Matteo Bocelli – A Night with Matteo
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 8:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
Friday, November 29, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage
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Anthony Rodia
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Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
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American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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American Repertory Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 6:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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American Repertory Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Fairytale of New York – The Ultimate Irish-Inspired Christmas Concert
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
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Bell Bottom Blues - A Tribute to Eric Clapton
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Lizzie Rose Music Room
217 E. Main Street, Tuckerton, NJ 08087
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 2:00pm
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Air Supply
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Santa's Holiday Market at the Palace
Saturday, November 30, 2024 @ 12:00pm
The Historic Palace Theatre
7 Ledgewood Avenue, Netcong, NJ 07857
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American Repertory Ballet's THE NUTCRACKER
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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NJ Ballet: The Nutcracker Sensory Friendly Performance
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 2:00pm
Union County Performing Arts Center - Main Stage
1601 Irving Street, Rahway, NJ 07065
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American Repertory Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 1:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540
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Linda Eder
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 7:00pm
Bergen Performing Arts Center (bergenPAC)
30 North Van Brunt Street, Englewood, NJ 07631
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Sunday, December 01, 2024 @ 5:00pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
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WP Piano Night: Just Dance
Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Recital Hall 101
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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Great Art on Screen - Perugio: Eternal Renaissance
Monday, December 02, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Monmouth University - Pollak Theatre
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
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WP Percussion Ensemble
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
William Paterson University - Shea Auditorium
300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470
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George Street Playhouse presents "Gene & Gilda"
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
New Brunswick Performing Arts Center (NBPAC)
11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
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Indigo Girls
Tuesday, December 03, 2024 @ 7:30pm
Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
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(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- American Dream invites guests to spend the holidays at the one-of-a-kind center, as it transforms into a winter wonderland showcasing the very best in retail, dining and entertainment. Throughout the season, American Dream will be giving away incredible prizes, creating lasting memories and spreading joy throughout the community.
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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.
