Tag: East Brunswick Arts Commission
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East Brunswick Arts Commission set to reveal ‘Six Feet Apart’ sculpture
EAST BRUNSWICK – A commemorative sculpture representing the “strength of community in response to the pandemic” is set to be revealed at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center. The East Brunswick Arts Commission (EBAC) will host the sculpture reveal ceremony at 6 p.m. June 16. Carin Baum, an artist and the creator of “Six Feet…
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EB Indie Film Festival hits the drive-in on Aug. 13, 14
The newly formed EB Indie Film Festival, in partnership with the East Brunswick Arts Coalition (EBAC) and the East Brunswick Arts Commission, will launch its inaugural two-day Drive-In Film Festival to showcase new and emerging filmmakers. On both Aug. 13 and 14, seven films will be shown on the big screen from 8:45-10:45 p.m. at…
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Lap Tapestry Project volunteers donate hand knitted items to those in need
PHOTOS COURTESY OF JEFFREY LITT For more than 25 years, Lap Tapestry Project Plus volunteers have used their knitting and crocheting skills to brighten the days of those who can use a warm touch. Led by East Brunswick Arts Commission member Elayne Risley, the group works throughout the year to create hand knitted blankets, lap…
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East Brunswick Arts Commission holds winter photography contest
The East Brunswick Arts Commission and the Recreation Department will co-host a winter version of the East Brunswick Photography Project. The project is designed to promote art and photography in and around East Brunswick. All submissions will be posted on the township’s website and social media accounts and some pieces will be selected for display…
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East Brunswick will hold gingerbread house decorating contest beginning Nov. 30
The Department of Recreation, East Brunswick Arts Commission and East Brunswick Education Association will hold a Gingerbread House Decorating Contest. The Education Association is donating 100 gingerbread house Kits to the first 100 participants, first come, first served, one per household. The kits will be available for pickup beginning Nov. 30, and from 8:30 a.m.…
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East Brunswick Arts Coalition grants benefit new arts-based programming
The East Brunswick Arts Coalition (EBAC) distributed approximately $15,000 in grants to various arts and cultural groups based in the township. The monies awarded on March 5 are designated to be used in creating new arts, historical or culturally-themed programming within East Brunswick. During the evening, which took place at Carrabba’s Italian Grill in East…
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East Brunswick Library fall dance series includes Bachata, hip hop, Israeli folk dancing
The East Brunswick Public Library and the East Brunswick Arts Commission will offer a multicultural dance workshop series at the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road. The series begins on Oct. 13 as the Ballroom Dream Dance Studio presents a dance workshop on Bachata for ages 18 and up. East Brunswick choreographer Phil…
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East Brunswick Art & Music Festival set for June 1
The Township of East Brunswick’s Department of Recreation & Parks will hold its annual Art & Music Festival from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on June 1, rain or shine, outside of the East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. This daylong event includes the 17th annual juried art show and sale,…
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East Brunswick Council honors community project for slave memorial
EAST BRUNSWICK– The Lost Souls Public Memorial Project would honor approximately 200 African Americans who were sold into slavery by Judge Jacob Van Wickle in 1818 by building a memorial at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex. “East Brunswick extends back in time to when the indigenous people of America once settled along the rivers and the…