Tag: Grounds for Sculpture
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Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library offer Museum Pass Program
The Friends of the South Brunswick Public Library offer a Museum Pass Program for the summer. The Friends have purchased admission passes to five area museums, including Eastern State Penitentiary, Grounds for Sculpture, The Monmouth Museum, Battleship NJ Museum and Memorial, and the Garden State Discovery Museum. With a valid Friends membership, a resident can…
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Early Music Festival comes to Grounds For Sculpture on March 24
Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton Township, will host the 14th Early Music Festival on March 24. Grounds For Sculpture, a 42-acre not-for-profit sculpture garden, museum and arboretum, will feature Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque and Early American music sung and played by ensembles from throughout the region. From 12:30-5:30 p.m., the members of more than…
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Sculpture at Papaianni Park represents peace, equality, unity
EDISON — A new steel sculpture at Papaianni Park represents peace, justice, equality and unity. These are all concepts which internationally recognized artist and Edison resident Fernando Silva wanted to depict in the contemporary depiction of an American family. “The Family” includes a father and mother of equal height to symbolize equality. The couple is…
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Arts Society anniversary project to reflect diversity of Edison
EDISON — The Edison Arts Society (EAS) is celebrating 20 years this year, and with the milestone, comes a significant project that members say will represent the diversity of the township. Gloria Dittman, president of the EAS, said a visit to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton last summer presented her with the idea of creating…
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Library cardholders have access to four local museums
Free passes to four area museums are available for South Brunswick Public Library cardholders who are also current Friends of the Library. This members-only benefit enables free entry to Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton, the Garden State Discovery Museum in Cherry Hill, The Battleship New Jersey in Camden and The Monmouth Museum in Lincroft. To…
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Spotswood statue of fallen soldier bring attention to veterans awareness
SPOTSWOOD To honor a soldier who made the ultimate sacrifice for his country, Mayor Edward Seely approved the placement of a statute of SSG Michael Ollis in front of American Legion Post 253. Ollis was the brother of resident Kimberly Ollis-Loschiavo, who has lived in the borough with her husband since 2001. Serving in the…
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Old Bridge Library expands museum pass program
The Old Bridge Public Library has expanded its Museum Pass program to include the Newark Museum and the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center in Millville, free of charge. Wheaton Arts features special exhibitions, programs, workshops, performances and weekend festivals, along with daily glass blowing and artist demonstrations. The center, located at 1501 Glasstown Road in Millville,…