This Month: Food, Pride, and Hometown Heroes @ the NMAJH! 

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JEW-ISH: Cooking with Jake Cohen Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 1 pm ET  Free with suggested $10 donation  Celebrate PRIDE Month with NMAJH and New York Times bestselling author, Jake Cohen. In this program, Jake will cook a selected recipe from his newly released and highly acclaimed cookbook, Jew-ish, and the stories behind the recipes.  LEARN MORE AND JOIN US

 

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SEPHARDI: Cooking with Hélène Jawhara Piñer Wednesday, June 30, 2021 at 1 pm ET  Free with suggested $10 donation Sephardi is a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated book of recipes grounded in the history of the Jews of Spain’s golden age. Author, chef, and historian, Hélène Jawhara Piñer will cook up something delicious from her yet-to-be-released book while she shares how she came to write the book, and how she became a chef with a PhD who specializes in the history of medieval Spanish Jews.   LEARN MORE AND JOIN US   In partnership with

 

 

 

INCLUSIVE SHABBAT EXPERIENCES—ALL ARE WELCOME

 

Organized by Be'chol Lashon. Co-sponsored by 18 Doors, JCC Manhattan, NMAJH, One Table, PJ Library, URJ. Pictured: Rabbi Sandra Lawson

Juneteenth Shabbat Friday, June 18, 5 pm ET  Free We are honored to help present this Kabbalat Shabbat organized by our friends at Be'chol Lashon in celebration of the most recognized African American holiday observance in the United States.   CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

 

 

Organized by J. Proud Philly

Pride Shabbat Friday, June 25, 6:30 pm ET  Free We're looking forward to participating in this Pride Shabbat during Pride Month! Each time we join, we find it's a warm and spiritually nourishing way to ease into the weekend.   CLICK HERE TO LEARN MORE AND REGISTER

Get Lit with Author Brit Bennett, Nuyorican Poets Cafe LIVE and More!

WEDNESDAY, SEP 30 | 8 PM ET CULINARY LYRICISM: EXPLORING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN MUSIC AND FOOD IN BLACK & LATINX CULTURES

 

MoFAD and The Greene Space go live with a special food demo by chef Eric Rivera and an exciting conversation on the surprising links between hip hop and popular dishes. Panel guests include critically-acclaimed chefs Edward Brumfield; founder of Yo Stay Hungry Syreeta Gates; culture writer Naima Cochrane; the food history and culture scholar Nia-Raquelle Smith; and visual artist Taylor Collier.

 

THURSDAY, OCT 1 | 7 PM ET GET LIT WITH ALL OF IT: BRIT BENNETT   All of It host Alison Stewart continues her monthly virtual book club, hosting a live conversation with New York Times bestselling author Brit Bennett. The pair will discuss Bennett's latest novel, The Vanishing Half, a multigenerational saga of a pair of twins who go on to lead dramatically different lives after leaving their childhood community in the Deep South. All Of It teams up for this event with the New York Public Library so that New Yorkers can access the book for free through the NYPL app. RSVP for FREE first-access links to join the live stream!   FRIDAY, OCT 2 | 7 PM ET DIGITAL VERSE: NUYORICAN POETS CAFE + THE GREENE SPACE   The Nuyorican Poets Cafe joins forces with The Greene Space to present a second showcase of poetry and storytelling by both established and up-and-coming performers, hosted by playwright/director Elaine del Valle. RSVP for FREE first-access links to join the live stream!

New Brunswick Cultural Center hosts virtual summer fest, “Everything Great in the Garden State”

Everything Great in the Garden State

WHEN: July 25, 3-6 PM
WHERE: YouTube
ADMISSION: Free
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For more information on Hub City Sounds call 908-917-2862 or visit www.NewBrunswickArts.org. 

Everything Great in the Garden State will kick off with conversations and tutorials with agricultural professionals, Bruce Crawford from New Jersey Agricultural Experimental Station, and William Hlubik from Rutgers Cooperative Extension of Middlesex County and the New Jersey Experiment Station. Crawford and Hlubik will conduct agricultural tutorials on how to get started with home gardening using containers and small gardens and how to grow popular New Jersey veggies and herbs. Middlesex County Foodways will conduct a tutorial in English and Spanish featuring Chef Carolina Moratti, Co-Founder and Community Director of Sisterwork, and Chef Jerome Mangroo, partner at Mollaga Indian Grill and curator for Simply Spiced Meals. Jerome will follow the tutorial with a Q&A session with Bruce Crawford about gardening.

New Brunswick Community Farmers Market will also be participating with a few pre-recorded videos about what NBCFM is doing to provide food to the local communities during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as information about their Market Ambassador program.

To round out the event, the fest will include live musical performances by local groups Powerlines and Bad Blooms. Powerlines is an expressive pop/rock group that got their start while attending Rutgers University and released their debut EP, Inertia, in 2016. Similarly to Powerlines, indie-folk duo Bad Blooms also got their start in the coveted New Brunswick music scene and released their debut EP, No, last year. Both bands have played heavily in the NJ live music circuit.

New Brunswick Cultural Center’s mission is to stimulate the cultural development and economic growth of arts and entertainment in New Brunswick through the enhancement, preservation, maintenance and effective administration of existing and future venues that service the primary constituent base of the New Brunswick Cultural Center. And, by nurturing emerging and viable arts, educational and entertainment organizations that reach the diverse communities of New Brunswick, New Brunswick Cultural Center and its Arts Partners thrive to establish New Brunswick as the premier arts and entertainment destination in New Jersey.

Outdoor Dining and Live Cabaret Reviews

The 5 star reviews are rolling in.

Overall 5     Food 5     Service 5     Ambience 5 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

"This is the nicest outdoor dining in the area. Tables are set up between the restaurant and the Paper Mill Playhouse and overlook the brook. The prix fixe menu is imaginative and delicious. We came for opening night, but will return for the Saturday entertainment and the Sunday brunch. Love this restaurant!"

THIS WEEK – DON’T MISS BROOKSIDE CABARET Coming next week performance Schedule Dine outdoors alongside the beautiful brook on the Paper Mill Playhouse campus, or pick up your meal curbside. The restaurant opens at 5PM Wednesday–Saturday for prix fixe dinner as well as high-top seating for small plates and cocktails. Brunch is available on Sunday from 11AM to 2PM.

CALLING ALL FOODIES: “The Migrating Food Pot: Palestinian & Israeli Cuisine in Europe and the US”—free event June 30th

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NEW AT THE PRINCETON UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM

Late Thursdays
Annual Faculty and Staff Open House
WHEN: Thursday, January 30, 5–8 p.m.
WHERE: Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton NJ

Join us next Thursday evening when our 2020 student tour guides make their debut. From 5 to 8 p.m., our 10 new guides will be stationed throughout the galleries to interpret masterworks across the collections—from ancient mosaics to Andy Warhol. Princeton’s Prospect House will also offer a sampling of their most popular tastes.

Last Chance
States of Health: Visualizing Illness and Healing
WHEN: Through February 2

Don’t miss your last chance to see our critically acclaimed exhibition States of Health: Visualizing Illness and Healing. A new review in Hyperallergic says the show helps visitors “gain a deeper understanding of death and healing,” explaining that “an engaging selection of works by Leonora Carrington, Edvard Munch, Jackson Pollock, Gordon Parks, LaToya Ruby Frazier, Albrecht Dürer, and others come together to illuminate illness and healing in art. Experts in infectious diseases, disability, literature, medicine, contagion, psychology, and creative writing weigh in, in the form of short essays on the walls, responding to the 80 objects from antiquity to present day.”

Final Weeks
The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century 
WHEN: Through February 16

“Stunning”—that’s what the Wall Street Journal calls this exhibition, which brings to life the art of the feast during three transformative Chinese dynasties. Focusing on a rare group of paintings—along with ceramic, lacquer, metal, and stone objects as well as textiles—the exhibition explores one of the most enduring and significant facets of the Chinese tradition: the continuum between life and the afterlife. Save the date for our exhibition-inspired events: a guest lecture about food symbolism in mid-20th-century China to be held Thursday, February 6, and our Lunar New Year Celebration with music, dance, and traditional cuisine on Saturday, February 8.

In the News
New Portraits Honor African Americans on Campus

Center of Creation—newly on view in our gallery of American art—is one of a series of portraits by painter Mario Moore that portray African American staff across campus. The body of work has garnered attention from CBS, BBC, The Observer, News 12, and CNN, the last of which says the work offers “a fresh perspective on the working class, racial struggle and empowerment.”

Community Event

Homeschool Week
WHEN: January 28–31, 11 a.m–2 p.m.

The homeschool community is invited to join us next week, Tuesday through Friday, for free self-guided, interactive tours followed by related art projects. Each day has a different theme. All ages are welcome; no tickets or reservations are needed.

Tuesday, January 28 | Africa 
Wednesday, January 29 | American Portraiture
Thursday, January 30 | Ancient Greece 
Friday, January 31 | The Eternal Feast: Banqueting in Chinese Art from the 10th to the 14th Century

Image credits

• Eric Avery, Emerging Infectious Diseases, 2000. Linoleum block print over lithograph. Department of Rare Books and Special Collections, Graphic Arts Collection, Princeton University Library. © Eric Avery

• Chinese, Liao dynasty, 907–1125, Coffin Box Panel: Preparing for an Outdoor Banquet (detail), 10th–early 11th century. Wood with lacquer-based pigment. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase, Fowler McCormick, Class of 1921, Fund (1995-86)

• Mario Moore (American, born 1987), Center of Creation (Michael), 2019. Oil on linen. Princeton University Art Museum. Museum purchase

Flocktoberfest 2019 at Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve in Montague NJ

WHEN: October 20, 2019, from 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve, 141 Clove Road, Montague
TICKETS: $75 general admission; child 15 and under, $25; children under 3, free.
Local residents receive a special discount. Use promo use SAVE20 at checkout for 20% off Flocktoberfest tickets!
To purchase tickets or for more information, visit http://impact.tamerlaine.org/flocktoberfest2019  or email info@tamerlainefarm.org.

Guests will enjoy an afternoon at the sanctuary filled with live music, entertainment, and a DJ.

An all-vegan feast of traditional Oktoberfest food will be served, catered by UPROOTED and sponsored by BEYOND MEAT, ABBOT’S BUTCHER and PRETZILLA.

Attendees can enjoy unlimited craft beer, cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages and are invited to explore the new property and meet the rescued farmed animal residents living in Tamerlaine’s safe haven.

This is a family-friendly event with lots of entertainment for the kids. Tickets are all-inclusive.

The event will be a celebration for all ages and will raise funds to support Tamerlaine's exemplary care for rescued farmed animals, meaningful humane education programs, and imperative wildlife conservation projects.

About Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve

Tamerlaine envisions a world in which all animals are treated with kindness and respect. Founded in 2013 on the idea that rescuing animals from industrial agriculture and sharing their stories with the public is one of the most powerful ways to create positive change for billions of animals and our society, the sanctuary is now home to 200 animals, including chickens, ducks, pigs, cows, horses, turkeys, rabbits and goats. Tamerlaine has been upholding this mission and providing rehabilitation and exceptional care for abused, neglected, and otherwise discarded animals ever since. In 2018, after the acquisition of a 336-acre historic property, Tamerlaine expanded its work to include wildlife preservation. In all of its efforts, Tamerlaine upholds its four-part mission: CARING for abused and neglected animals, CONSERVING land and protecting wildlife, EDUCATING about animal protection and environmental ethics, and ADVOCATING for a compassionate society. It is through these strategies that Tamerlaine hopes to contribute to a more compassionate world.

Tamerlaine Sanctuary & Preserve is open year-round for volunteer opportunities, educational tours, workshops, and retreats.

10th annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival is September 29

10th annual Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival
Live music, child-friendly activities, and fabulous food & drink

WHEN: noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 29; rain date, Oct. 7, 2019.
WHERE: Red Bank’s White Street parking lot, 40 White Street, Red Bank. Parking is free throughout Red Bank on the day of the festival. Driving directions below.
ADMISSION: $5 per person; children under the age of 10 will be admitted for free.

Red Bank RiverCenter today announced that one of the town’s premier fall events, Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival, will celebrate its 10th anniversary. The popular festival, sponsored by Guinness and The Asbury Park Press, will kick-off at noon in Red Bank’s White Street parking lot and promises to offer a diverse selection of savory bites, tasty beverages, quality live music and fun for all ages.

Already highly attended for its music line-up and eclectic food and drink, including fan favorites like fresh oysters and the Emerald Isle’s most treasured stout, the 2019 Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival also includes family-friendly activities. Curated for children of all ages, the afternoon event will include a petting zoo, and a bevy of children’s rides and games. 

Two stages on the festival grounds will include an impressive showcase of local and regional bands, including The Weeklings, Brian Kirk & the Jirks, Tim McLoone & the Shirleys, Almost U2, Alan Chez & Brothers of Funk Big Band, Fish Eyed Blues Band, and Atlantic Watch Pipes & Drums.

“It’s one of the hallmark festivals of Red Bank’s calendar year and the perfect way to celebrate the start of the fall season in Red Bank,” commented James Scavone, executive director of Red Bank RiverCenter. “Seafood lovers claim that September marks the best time of year to enjoy oysters. This festival provides families, residents, and visitors with the opportunity to sample oysters and other local seafood at their peak while also experiencing the best of Red Bank’s offerings - all for a good cause.”

Proceeds from the $5 entrance fee to the Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival will be split between three Red Bank-based benefactors: Monmouth Day Care Center, T. Thomas Fortune House, and Red Bank RiverCenter. Red Bank RiverCenter, in conjunction with RUE Events, manages this award-winning festival.

Event Sponsors are: Asbury Park Press, Guinness, Harp, Smithwicks, Guinness Blonde, Ritchie & Page, Kettle One Vodka, News 12 NJ, WRAT, Thunder, The Boss, 98.5, 1410, WJLK The Point, Foodtown, NY Waterway, Russell Reid, Speakeasy, Spitball, Tommy G Show, Starland Ballroom, Circus Wines, Opici, Black Box Sangria, Ruffino, Constellation, Nobelo, Ame Du Vin, El Coto, Opici Sangria, World Subaru, Molly Pitcher, Oyster Point, ChillRX, CubeSmart, Bath Fitter, The Melting Pot of Red Bank, and Hackensack Meridian Health Riverview Medical Center.

For more information about Red Bank Guinness Oyster Festival please visit the event page on Red Bank RiverCenter’s website. To learn about the Red Bank RiverCenter please visit: www.RedBank.org.

Please note: Due to Borough Ordinance, pets are not allowed, service dogs only. Due to increased security all bags are subject to search.

Avoid traffic and take public transportation to the festival! Red Bank is easily accessible on New Jersey Transit's North Jersey Coast Line and on the Academy Bus Line from New York City, and is an easy ride from the terminals of New York Waterways and Seastreak Ferry.

Driving directions: Take the Garden State Parkway to Exit 109. Take Route 520/Newman Springs Road East. Go thru four traffic lights to end of road. Make a left at that light onto route 35 North. Cross railroad tracks, stay to the right which turns into Broad Street. The business district of Red Bank starts after you go thru two more lights.

Spark Creativity at Leonia Arts Weekend With the Live Dragon—Call to Leonia Artists, Artisans and Crafters to Display Work

WHEN: October 5 and 6
WHERE: Davidson Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 150 Park Avenue, Leonia (art show); The American Legion (Sgt. Clendenon S. Newell Post #1), located at 399 Broad Avenue (Artisan & Crafts fair)
ADMISSION: free

Be inspired, spark your creativity, sample food, and watch the Dragon come to life at Leonia Arts Weekend. Leonia Arts, a community arts organization, and the Leonia Sculpture Garden, both based in Leonia, New Jersey, present the special two-day celebration of the arts in the borough. The public is invited to attend and view the community's range of artistic talent.

Awaken the Dragon       

The arts celebration begins Saturday, October 5, from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. with an art exhibit spotlighting Leonia artists' work in Davidson Hall at All Saints Episcopal Church, located at 150 Park Avenue. Refreshments will be served.

A special feature is the Dragon, a community art project brought to life by the borough's residents. Children created each scale on the Dragon at the Leonia Public Library and at other scale decorating workshops. Prior to the Leonia Arts Weekend, high school student volunteers will attach the scales onto the anthropomorphic reptile. With a touch of magic, attendees will see the Dragon come to life during the festivities. Young artists will also be invited to draw a dragon and add their creations to the art wall.
 

Artisan and Crafts Fair

The celebration continues on Sunday, October 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The American Legion (Sgt. Clendenon S. Newell Post #1), located at 399 Broad Avenue in the borough. An artisan and crafts fair presents local makers' handmade creations available for purchase. 

The Sculpture for Leonia's annual Taste of Leonia returns from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. in the adjacent Sculpture Garden. Funds raised in the tasting extravaganza of fine fare from area restaurants and businesses support the nonprofit organization's mission to enhance the historically rich art and cultural environment of Leonia through the display of outdoor sculpture in the garden and throughout the community. The Dragon, a guest star, makes a special appearance.  A photographer from The Zoene Studio will capture images of visitors with the Dragon.

Call to Artists, Artisans and Crafters

Leonia artists are invited to display and exhibit their work at the Leonia Arts Weekend celebration. Artists with two-dimensional work may show their work for free in the Art Exhibit on October 5 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Davidson Hall in All Saints Church. Display space is limited. A submission form must be completed to secure a space in the exhibit. Leonia Arts, at its discretion, reserves the right not to exhibit a piece of artwork. Complete details about artwork requirements, artists' responsibilities, and the online application form are available HERE. The deadline to apply is Monday, September 30.

Artisans and crafters from Leonia may purchase a booth at the Artisan and Crafts Fair on Sunday, October 6, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The American Legion. A registration form must be completed and a $20 registration fee submitted. Space is limited. For complete vendor information and the online registration form, CLICK HERE.          

About Leonia Arts
Founded in 2005, Leonia Arts, a non-profit community based organization, supports Leonia's artists and arts organizations by promoting events, encouraging collaborations, and connecting with art enthusiasts. The organization sponsors several events and activities, including a community wide art project, the Leonia Arts Fair featuring local artists, and the Suzanne Pancrazi Memorial Scholarship for artistic achievement awarded to a graduating senior at Leonia High School.

For more information about the Leonia Arts Weekend, the call for artists, and Leonia Arts' work in the community, contact info@leoniaarts.org. Visit www.leoniaarts.org for additional information about the organization, to join Leonia Arts, or to view a calendar of upcoming arts events, a directory of artists, and other details.