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Arts Institute of Middlesex County Offerings In May 2024

originally published: 05/06/2024

The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting various arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout May 2024. These events are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond.

May's event highlights include:

Natural and Organic Gardening Seminar: Join experts at the EARTH Center on Tuesday, May 7 at 1:00pm to Learn new tips to manage your flower beds, shrubs, trees, lawn, and vegetable gardens with minimal, if any, synthetic chemical additives. For more information or registration, contact the EARTH Center at 732-398-5262 or e-mail carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us.

A Night at the Movies: Join the Woodbridge Community Choir on Saturday, May 11 at 7:30pm as their Spring 2024 concert will mesmerize audiences with songs from some of the best and most popular movie soundtracks, including The Wizard of Oz, West Side Story, and Harry Potter. Following the concert, attendees are invited to a reception with light refreshments provided by the choir.

History Day: Head to East Jersey Old Town Village on Saturday, May 18 from 10:00am-4:00pm, and immerse yourself in art, culture, craftsmanship, and architecture as historical interpreters bring history to life! Countless activities, including home & hearth demonstrations, traditional musical performances, wagon rides, children's crafts, stone carving, and a 19th-century print shop will captivate guests throughout the grounds and buildings of this local treasure. Visitors can also take a quick shuttle to the Cornelius Low House to check out the Micah Williams exhibit!




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Setting Up for Success: Early Season Gardening: On Saturday, May 18, join the EARTH Center to learn best practices for pest control, plant selection, and garden planning with hands-on demonstrations, while discovering Rows for the Hungry, the EARTH Center’s donation garden. For more information or registration, contact the EARTH Center at 732-398-5262 or e-mail carol.richiusa@co.middlesex.nj.us.

Throughout the month of May, visit middlesexcountyculture.com for full details on all the events listed above and many more! Registration details and links to live-stream events are available.




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Erth’s

Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live!

Thursday, January 30, 2025 @ 7:00pm
Kean Stage - Wilkins Theatre
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
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Stories

Stories of a Lifetime Workshop for Union County Seniors – UCPAC Legacy Arts Club

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 12:00pm
Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC)
360 Hamilton Avenue, Rahway, NJ 07065
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Visiting

Visiting Writers: Akhil Sharma – Visiting Writer

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 6:00pm
Monmouth University - The Great Hall
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
category: community

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The

The Drew Forum presents: Al Franken

Monday, February 03, 2025 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)
100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 07960
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Giancarlo

Giancarlo Esposito

Tuesday, February 04, 2025 @ 4:30pm
Kean Stage - North Avenue Academic Building
1000 Morris Avenue, Union, NJ 07083
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Dan

Dan Aubrey to give a talk on Joseph Bonaparte at Trenton City Museum

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The life and loves of noted area 19th century beauty Annette Savage will be the topic of a talk Saturday, February 9, 2025 at Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie. Titled "Le Jeu de l'Amour," the program, led by journalist and writer Dan Aubrey, will explore how Napoleon’s brother and former King of Spain, Joseph Bonaparte, and his American mistress, Annette Savage, found passion and pain in the Trenton and Bordentown region of New Jersey. The event runs from from 2:00pm to 4:00pm.



Monmouth

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Exploring

Exploring American Literature of the 1800s with Cape May Poet Laureate Sylvia Baer

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Zuzu

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Steampunk

Steampunk Alchemy Fest presents the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret

(NEW HOPE, PA) -- Steampunk is coming to New Hope and taking over Dharma Bums Bar with the Clockwork Cupid Burlesque Cabaret presented by Steampunk Alchemy Fest on Saturday, February 15, 2025 from 8:00pm to 11:00pm. The event features Music by A Halo Called Fred; Burlesque by Holly Ween, Esmerelda May, and Jaeda; Sideshow by Lady Gypsy Professional Monstrosity; and Comedy by John Minus.