Tag: The Unitarian Society
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Philomusica Concert Choir makes beautiful music for 50 years
EAST BRUNSWICK–Commemorating a half a century of singing and performing, the Philomusica Concert Choir will be the host to several events to celebrate its 50th anniversary. “Our major concert for the anniversary focuses on a piece commissioned by Philomusica from composer Norman Noll and also includes the first piece ever performed by the original Philomusica…
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Unitarian Society event marks legacy of Dr. King
The Unitarian Society is holding a day of learning how to interrupt acts of hostility, harassment and hate from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Jan. 21 at 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Attendance can be for the full day or just a portion. “MLK@TUS: Be an Upstander, Not a Bystander,” will include be a dramatic…
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Philomusica Concert Choir holding auditions in preparation of 50th anniversary concert
The Philomusica Concert Choir is celebrating its 50th season by holding auditions on Jan. 14, 21 and 28, and Feb. 4 and 11 after regular rehearsals. Rehearsals are held from 7:30-10 p.m. Mondays at The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. Concerts are scheduled for May 18 and 19. The celebratory program will feature…
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‘Lost Souls’ memorial will honor victims of East Brunswick slave owner
EAST BRUNSWICK–Striving to build a monument to honor victims of Judge Jacob Van Wickle’s slave ring, The Unitarian Society launched the Lost Souls Public Memorial Project. The project would honor more than 90 African Americans who were sold into slavery by Wickle in 1818, by building a memorial at the East Brunswick Municipal Complex, according to…
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Panel to discuss Van Wickle Slave Ring on Feb. 17
The Unitarian Society of East Brunswick will hold a panel discussion informing the community about the Van Wickle Slave Ring of 1818, how nearly 100 enslaved African Americans were sent into permanent bondage by Judge Jacob Van Wickle, and the victims of white supremacy, during a presentation from 7-9 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the…
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Death Cafe aims to reduce the stigma around dying
Death Cafes, first held in Europe in 2011, aim to reduce the stigma around talking about death. The Unitarian Society (TUS) will hold its first Death Cafe from 7-9 p.m. Oct. 28 at TUS, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. A Death Cafe is a group discussion, open to the public, of death with no agenda,…
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Film, discussion to focus on racial tension
Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center will present a new play, “Black & Blue,” at 12:30 p.m. Oct. 22 at The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. “Black & Blue” addresses racial issues in the United States, specifically focusing on interactions of young black men and police. Based on real events, the fictional story is told…
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ReZist concert focuses on peace and social action
Roy Zimmerman will hold his 90-minute ReZist concert at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 8 at The Unitarian Society, 176 Tices Lane, East Brunswick. The cost is $20, or pay what you can. ReZist includes Zimmerman’s original songs, based on peace and social justice. For more information, call 732-246-3113.
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The Unitarian Society of East Brunswick welcomes new music coordinator
EAST BRUNSWICK – The Unitarian Society (TUS) of East Brunswick welcomed its new music coordinator, a professional pianist, music director and vocal coach who has performed throughout the United States. Nicholas Place joined on Sept. 10 at the congregation’s water ingathering service. “Music is such an essential aspect of the Sunday morning experience, helping us to connect…