Min Kwon, photographed by Lisa-Marie Mazzucco |
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This week on State of the Arts, Korean-born American pianist Min Kwon asked more than 70 very different composers each to create a variation of the familiar song “America the Beautiful,” originally composed in 1882 by the organist of Grace Church in Newark. Min says the project arose from reflections on her immigrant experience.
Also on this week's episode, ceramic artists Alan Willoughby and Linda Shusterman take us to their potter's paradise in Deptford, and clarinetist Dan Levison performs at the Morris Museum.
Sat, 7/2 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, 7/3 @ 9:30 am
Thurs, 7/8 @ 11:30 pm
Sun, 7/3 @ 11:30 am
Mon, 7/4 @ 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Wed, 7/6 @ 10 am & 3 pm
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This month, we're sharing work by artists reflecting upon climate change.
Artist Maya Lin‘s 2021 installation Ghost Forest in Manhattan used Atlantic white cedars sourced from the New Jersey Pine Barrens, where some forests are dying due to saltwater inundation after storm surges and rising sea-levels. Ghost Forest is part of Maya Lin’s “What is Missing?” project, an ongoing series and website focused on biodiversity and environmental activism.
In our feature, meet the artist and Bob Williams of Pine Creek Forestry, who was her guide to the Pine Barrens. Bob gives a tour of Atlantic white cedar stands in South Jersey, visiting both dying and revitalized forests.
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A film of The OK Trenton Project will screen tomorrow at 8 pm in Mill Hill Park! Keep an eye on Passage Theatre's social media for more information.
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Tomorrow through Sept 18, the John F. Petro Studio Museum in Island Heights, NJ presents Gary T. Erbe Paintings & Constructions. Don't miss your chance to see this trompe l'oeil artwork in person!
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Jackson Pines has started their 2022 Northeast Tour, featuring shows in NJ, NY, PA, and ME throughout the summer. Their next NJ performance is at Mojofest in Toms River on July 9. Check out their website for more information!
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Catch up on some of the best of State of the Arts
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Meet NJSO clarinetist Andy Lamy. The California native wasn’t sure what he would find when he arrived in the Garden State more than 20 years ago. In fact, he found a home at the NJSO, cultivated a love of ornithology, and immersed himself in the region’s rich traditional Irish music scene.
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In this special extra, Anthony D’Amato performs “Ballad of the Undecided” at Outpost in the Burbs in Montclair, NJ. Photo: Vivian Wang
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Meet the author of Boardwalk Empire, Nelson Johnson. His New York Times Best-Selling book inspired HBO’s hit series. But, guess what? There are some curious differences between Johnson’s historical account of “Nucky” Johnson and HBO’s fictionalized “Nucky” Thompson!
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Pictured: Found object sculpture created by artist Eric Schultz and Trenton-area kids, inspiring the OK Trenton Project. Photo courtesy the artist.
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