There may be a February chill in the air, but there's plenty of action
around town and on campus to chase away the winter blues! February is a great time to take advantage of all that New Brunswick has to offer -- enjoy a performance, listen to a lecture, volunteer for a community organization, or take up a new hobby.
There's no shortage of options this month.
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Now Open
Harvest, 61 Dudley Road (NJ Institute of Nutrition, Food and Health Building)
Dates to Know
Rutgers spring break
March 14-18
Rutgers Spring Football Game -
April 23
New Brunswick Ciclovia
April 24, June 25, August 6, October 2
Rutgers Day - April 30
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 Performances
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College Colors at
Crossroads Theatre Company
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Race, identity, inclusion, and other issues that beset American campuses are viewed through the prism of comedy in Stacie Lents' new play, College Colors, premiering at Crossroads Theatre Company, February 4-14.
Once, winner of eight Tony Awards including Best Musical, visits the State Theatre, February 4-6, featuring an impressive ensemble of actor/musicians, who play their own instruments onstage.
Two great artists - ballet/film star Rudolf Nureyev and painter Jamie Wyeth - battle personal demons in pursuit of perfection in Nureyev's Eyes at George Street Playhouse, February 2-21.
Can machines be expressive? Join historians, music technologists, and composers as they discuss contemporary robotic music during a symposium on February 15 at Rutgers, followed by an evening concert.
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Lectures and Exhibitions
Visit the
Spinal Cord Injury Project at Rutgers, February 5, for laboratory tours and to hear the
latest on spinal cord injury research and clinical trials
from Dr. Wise Young. No preregistration required.
Gloria Bonilla-Santiago will speak on Poverty and Community Transformation, February 11, at the Institute for Research on Women.
Theorizing Black Literature Now, a conference exploring current and future directions in
African American literary criticism, will take place February 11-12. Free, but preregistration is required.
Saint Peter's Healthcare System hosts a
Black History Month celebration on February 18 featuring Dr. Carolyn Daniels, Executive Director of Minority and Multicultural Health, State of New Jersey.
The Eagleton Institute of Politics offers a packed slate of free lectures this month, including Nicole Wallace, former communications chief for George W. Bush; Corey Booker, U.S. Senator (D-NJ); and Michael Steele, former chair, Republican National Committee and more!
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Kristen Crunch, @crunchygrl
Jersey Collective
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Alfa Art Gallery
and The Raritan Photographic Society present the 2016
New Brunswick Art Salon: Photography Exhibition
through February 29.
Jersey Collective,
a collaborative New Jersey Instagram project
, is holding a photography exhibition at Rutgers Art Library through February 18.
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For Kids
The
New Brunswick Free Public Library in partnership with the Confucius Institute at Rutgers will offer a
Chinese language course
for children, 2-10, beginning February 19. And on February 28, celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Monkey at the library with
an afternoon of crafts and performances
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Registration is open for the free
Milk & Cookies
series at The State Theatre, for
children ages 3-8
, inviting young people to discover the joy of watching, listening, and interacting with the arts.
Art-Haus Academy,
visual arts classes
at Mason Gross and the Zimmerli Art Museum, begin in February.
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Science & Nature
Visit the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory to view the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope (weather permitting). Public viewing dates this month are February 11, 18, and 25.
Rutgers Gardens celebrates 100 years in 2016. Learn about the Gardens' history and sign up to receive updates on special events throughout the year.
Registration is open for Rutgers' 40th Annual
Home Gardener's School on March 19. Choose from
35 workshops with 23 brand new topics.
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Rutgers 250
Donate a Photo and earn scholarship dollars for Rutgers students studying in healthcare-related fields. Download the app today!
To honor Rutgers' 250th anniversary, Pepsi is distributing a limited run of specially designed, 12-ounce cans throughout the region, featuring the Rutgers 250 logo.
Add your photo to the Rutgers250 mosaic. The photos will be compiled into a large digital mosaic that will be fully revealed on Charter Day 2016.
HereNow: Rutgers 250 is a website, exhibition, and book capturing life at Rutgers throughout the anniversary year. Visit the exhibition at the Zimmerli Art Museum, and submit photos of campus life to be viewed on the website and at the museum through July.
Visit "Rutgers through the Centuries: 250 Years of Treasures" at the Alexander Library featuring historical documents and interesting, compelling artifacts from the Rutgers University Archives.
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 Around Town
Release your inner artist with a Palette Party at
Alpha Art Gallery
on February 6 or 12. No experience necessary!
Participate in the
2016 Tackle Sickle Cell Blood Drive sponsored by former Rutgers and current NFL players Jason and Devon McCourty on February 20 at
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital
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Dina's Dwellings, at the First Reformed Church, will hold a ribbon- cutting ceremony on February 11. Volunteers and donations are still needed to help prepare the 10 permanent and affordable homes for survivors of domestic violence and their families.
2016 dress sales, where dresses will be sold for $20. Donate by February 26. The Hub Teen Center of New Brunswick will host a dress sale on March 19.
Get free assistance with filing your income tax returns from volunteers from the Accounting and Finance Honors Society at Rutgers. Call New Brunswick Free Public Library at 732-745-5108, ext. 25, to make an appointment.
Looking for an unique event space? Alpha Art Gallery in downtown New Brunswick is available for rental.
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