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Creative Women’s Showcase
Creative Women's Showcase The Center is pleased to present the Creative Women’s Showcase exhibition on view November 1 – December 8, 2024, curated by Ilisa Zollenberg. Exhibiting artists Serena Bocchino (Basking Ridge), Meeta Garg (Basking Ridge), Ivey Kampouris (Bridgewater), Grace Martoccia (Basking Ridge), Seanna Noonan (Basking Ridge), Carolina W. Rivera (Califon), Isabell Villacis (South Bound Brook), and Ilisa Zollenberg (Basking Ridge) will showcase their work in mixed media, pastels, acrylic, photography, and more. Ilisa Zollenberg, Curator, says “Art is a powerful communicator. It connects us to each other. It introduces us to strangers. It is a storyteller of the soul. It entices the audience to look further into a message that needs to be told.” There will be a special opening reception, free and open to the public, on November 1 from 5:30-9pm with a celebration of women artists and business owners with an art exhibition, vendor sale, and meet & greet.
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity
The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity In observance of September as National Recovery Month The Center in partnership with Community in Connection is pleased to present “The Art of Recovery.” “The Art of Recovery” showcases the transformative power of creativity in personal recovery. This exhibition highlights artistic expression as a vital healing tool, helping individuals process emotions, share their journeys, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through painting, sculpture, photography and more, participants find strength, resilience, and hope. “The Art of Recovery” celebrates how creativity fosters personal growth, reduces stigma, and unites communities.
Build a Clay Tree
Build a Clay Tree Workshops are 2 hours long and held on Sundays at 12pm, 2pm or 4pm at our studio in Branchburg NJ. Let your creativity flow as you create with slabs of clay. Finished pieces are decorative as well as functional. Many design options are available. All workshops are appropriate for beginners or advanced potters ages 8 and up. Items are available for pick up about 4 weeks after the workshop. Reserve your spot: https://www.burntmillpotters.com/.../tree-workshop... More info: www.BurntMillPotters.com/workshops
Beer & Yoga at Flounder
Beer & Yoga at Flounder Always striving to bring the highest quality to every experience here at Flounder Brewing we are excited to bring Beer+Yoga by Savannah Mignella. Read below to find out how this experience truly integrates beer and yoga in one of the most picturesque tap rooms in New Jersey. Tickets are required and the link is below. Join us every second Sunday! Beer+Yoga come together for a unique 60 minute yoga class to open up the senses in Flounder Brewing Company’s private loft! Yoga is known for increasing flexibility, calming the mind, and releasing stress; but yoga can also be used to ignite the 5 senses. Through yoga we’ll open up the five senses and discover how movement, breathe, and mindfulness can increase our flavor and scent receptors allowing us to smell and taste all of the notes of beer! Instructor Savannah Mignella will lead us flowing through this all-level friendly yoga class open to everyone 21+. The ticket includes 1 beer (fine print for regulations: the beer is within the sample amount allowed in conjunction with a tour of a Brewery). Tickets are required! All participants are asked to being their own mat but a mat
Green Day’s American Idiot
Green Day's American Idiot The Brook Arts Center Community Players open their current production of Green Day’s legendary Tony and Grammy Award-winning rock opera, American Idiot, this Friday at the Brook Arts Center! Performances will run from November 1st to November 10th. American Idiot features music by Green Day; lyrics by Billie Joe Armstrong; and book by Billie Joe Armstrong & Michael Mayer. Directed by Christopher J. Guell, Music Directed by David F. Shirley, and Choreographed by Tyron Howard, American Idiot follows the exhilarating journey of a new generation of young Americans as they struggle to find meaning in a post 9/11 world. Filling out the creative team is Leah Krupnick as Assistant Director and Costumer, Bradford Lindsey as Scenic Designer and Properties, Sam Lazofsky as Lighting Designer, and Elaina Misciagna as Stage Manager. American Idiot is produced in collaboration with the Media & Performance Collective and Brook Arts Center with Andrew S. Golden as Producer. American Idiot’s cast includes Nick Buonvicino as Johnny, Brian Johnston as Tunny, Connor Introna as Will, Emily DeMaio as Whatsername, Crystal Ann Little as Heather, Fola Walker as Extraordinary Girl, and James Barton as Saint Jimmy. The ensemble is rounded out with Joell Velez,
Balladeer Linda Russell: An 18th Century Musical Yuletide Celebration
Balladeer Linda Russell: An 18th Century Musical Yuletide Celebration Ease into the season with a joyful musical celebration of the coming holidays! Playing hammered and mountain dulcimers, Linda will trace the history of Christmas in the American Colonies through voiced carols, hymns, dance tunes, and drinking songs interwoven with Yuletide poems, folklore and recipes. Sing along and get into the holiday spirit! Linda Russell explores history through music. Having served for many years as a balladeer for the National Park Service at Federal Hall, the site of Washington’s inauguration, Ms. Russell now takes her music to historic sites, schools and festivals throughout the country. New York City appearances have included Lincoln Center, The New York Historical Society and the Carnegie Hall Folk Festival. She has recorded eight albums of traditional and popular music of America’s past. $10 per person with Advance Reservations; $15 at the door Advance reservations via: Eventbrite; under “Events” at www.staatshouse.org or by phone: 732-369-3583 House opens at 2:30 for seating; performance begins at 3PM. Light refreshments and tours of the historic house to follow. Please allow a two-week notice for accessibility and assistive services requests.
