Independence Day celebrations; summer camps, and more

June 2018

A Revolutionary Celebration

June 30-July 7

Break out the red, white and blue! Independence Day celebrations start off with bang beginning June 30 with free events all week long . On July 4, a free shuttle is available to event sites between 12-4 p.m.

Select events are listed below. See the full schedule on the Middlesex County mobile site by texting CULTURE to 56512.

Day of Movement at the Zimmerli Art Museum with music and dance - June 30
A Star Spangled Sing Along at the Metlar-Bodine House Museum - July 1
Independence Day celebrations and fireworks in Boyd Park July 2
Movie 1776 at the State Theatre New Jersey, July 3
Meet George Washington at East Jersey Old Town Village, July 4
Washington's Feu de Joie (Fire of Joy) with Revolutionary War cannon fire, Boyd Park - July 4
Declaration of Independence reading at Christ Church Cemetery - July 4
Annual 4th of July fireworks at Piscataway High School Stadium - July 4
and many more!

PERFORMANCES

Enjoy live music all evening at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Art After Hours: First Tuesday on June 5 featuring AlterEgo, comprised of people who work in healthcare, and includes an art and wellness tour and conversation that considers the relationship between, creativity, the arts, and wellness.

The New Jersey International Film Festival at Rutgers University concludes this weekend with screenings June 8-10. All films are New Jersey or area premieres.

George Street Playhouse presents a benefit reading of Eugene Pack's hysterical new comedy "Night with Oscar," featuring Rob Morrow from TV's Billions, Robert Wuhl from TV's Arli$$ and Talia Balsam from TV's Mad Men, on June 8.

Grab lunch to go and head over to Kilmer Square Park for Summer Afternoons live lunchtime performance series on Fridays beginning June 8. And if you're interested in performing, contact City Center for more information.

Created by coLAB Arts, TrueSelves: A New Gender Play is an original play based on oral histories of the New Jersey transgender community at the Philip J. Levin Theater on June 9.

The Yard offers outdoor movie fun with the 2018 Summer Family Movie Series, starting with The Incredibles on June 10. And don't worry about dinner - there are lots of dining options available.

At the State Theatre New Jersey this month: Happy Together Tour 2018 June 15; Sing-a-Long Grease 40th Anniversary June 21; and Terry Fator, winner of America's Got Talent, June 22.

Rutgers Gardens partners with New Brunswick Jazz Project for an evening of music in the gardens for Summer Solstice Wine and Jazz on June 21, featuring the Alexis Morrast Quintet . Bring a picnic dinner and a chair. Wine from Unionville Vineyards will be available for purchase.

You request it, they play it! See and hear Dueling Pianos at Blackthorn Restaurant & Irish Pub June 27.

LECTURES AND EXHIBITIONS

On campus this summer? Visit the Zimmerli Art Museum's current exhibitions , including Cats vs. Dogs: Illustrations for Children's Literature , through June 24. Free admission.

The Master Teacher Institute in Holocaust Education at the Bildner Center is offering a free continuing education mini course, “ The History of the Holocaust,” July 9-13 at the Bildner Center.

FOR KIDS

Let your children explore, create, and perform under the expert guidance of New Jersey’s most distinguished teaching artists at Mason Gross Extension Division.

Rutgers Division of Continuing Studies offers a variety of pre-college summer educational opportunities for all ages.

Its not too late to sign up for local camps. Options include Zimmerli Museum Summer Art Camp, Rutgers Gardens Summer Exploration Camp, Scarlet KIDS Summer Camp, YMCA Camp Lenape in Piscataway, and Rutgers Tech Camp and George Street Playhouse's Summer Theatre Academy.

The Artists Mentoring Against Racism, Drugs and Violence: Healing through the Arts Summer Program helps central New Jersey at-risk youth between the ages of 10 and 16 acquire knowledge, skills, and understanding about the performing and visual arts. Register to serve as a camp counselor,

SCIENCE & NATURE

Observe the night sky through a 20-inch optical telescope at the Robert A. Schommer Astronomical Observatory on select Thursdays of every month, weather permitting. This month's dates are June 14, 21, and 28.

Rutgers Gardens offers a series of classes this month from En Plein Air art, the Cook's Herb Garden and evening tours of the Gardens.

SPORTS & RECREATION

Give back to the military with a donation to the R Heroes Program. Every $35 donation provides a ticket to a local active duty or veteran member to attend the Rutgers Football Military Appreciation game vs. Michigan in November.

Calling all sports fans and history buffs! Experience a live, vintage baseball game using rules, uniforms, and equipment from the 1850's and beyond. The Liberty Baseball Club has games throughout the summer at East Jersey Old Town Village.

Not on campus? Don't have time to get to the fitness center? Let Rutgers Recreation bring fitness to you with the 21-day Virtual Fitness Program, June 11 to July 1.

AROUND TOWN

PRAB is seeking 5 AmeriCorps VISTA (Volunteers in Service to America) members for one year assignments beginning this summer. VISTAs are assigned for one year to local non-profits, where they help improve the agencies’ capacity to meet their anti-poverty goals.

Open Streets are back! New Brunswick Ciclovia returns to the streets on June 9, with the summer route that includes Feaster and Recreation parks.

Planning a wedding? Register for the bridal showcase at Rutgers Gardens on June 12.

The Mercado Esperanza is a monthly market celebrating the entrepreneurial spirit, cultural heritage, and artistic soul of New Brunswick’s diverse Latino community, June 17 at Joyce Kilmer Park.

The Rutgers University Press is moving its warehouse and offering huge discounts, up to 90% off, on select Rutgers University Press books, while supplies last.

New Brunswick Free Public Library is offering English for Beginners classes starting June 4. Register by emailing nbenglishforbeginners@gmail.com.

The Rutgers Gardens Farmers Market is open for the season. Stop by each Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. to visit all your favorite vendors. New Brunswick Community Farmers Market returns for the summer at June 23 at the Jones Avenue Pavilion and June 27 at Kilmer Square Park.

Check out the " Great Things to Know About Rutgers" brochure, an at-a-glance view of the university.

Need a Rutgers expert to speak at your next community meeting? Try the Rutgers Speakers Bureau website where you can search by topic, name, or keyword.

NEW IN TOWN

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