American Repertory Ballet performing Giselle
Photo: Nichole Belden, NBee Photography
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On your PBS stations this week, we go behind the scenes with the American Repertory Ballet as they stage the romantic masterwork Giselle, a ballet beloved by dancers for its emphasis on both technique and story.
Plus, Artist Kang at Grounds for Sculpture, The Dryden Ensemble, & a tribute to Jazz Guitarist Bucky Pizzarelli.
Sat, 1/23 @ 7:30 pm
Thurs, 1/28 @ 11:30 pm
Sun, 1/24 @ 11:30 am
Mon, 1/25 @ 10:30 am & 3:30 pm
Wed, 1/27 @ 10 am & 3 pm
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Happy New Year from State of the Arts!
What are you looking forward to in 2021? We're hoping for better times celebrating New Jersey's strong artistic community—in places like Asbury Park, which is full of music, art, food, and literature.
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Your gift helps State of the Arts spotlight the most creative people in New Jersey and beyond. Thank you!
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Virtual & Socially Distanced Arts Events |
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Is your favorite arts organization hosting an event?
Tag us on social media, and we'll promote it!
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Every last Wednesday of the month, Newark's Gallery Aferro holds their People's Open Mic Online via Instagram Live! Their next one is Jan 27 from 7-9 pm. All are welcome to read poetry or enjoy the event as an audience member.
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The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank is debuting a new performance space for their show Souvenirs: The Music of John Prine, featuring Arlan Feiles, Rex Fowler & Dodie Pettit (Aztec Two Step 2.0), Jackson Pines, Pat Guadagno, and special guests. Tickets are on sale now for this March 26 event, and social distancing measures will be in place.
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Submissions are open for Montclair Film's 2021 Emerging Filmmakers Competition! Students in grades 6-12 can enter their short films until April 12, with winning entries to be shown at the Montclair Film Festival.
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As we all continue to support our favorite artists and venues in these changing times, we'll be sharing some great stories for you to enjoy from home. |
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From the State of the Arts archive, a 1988 interview with the indispensable Maya Angelou. This week Amanda Gorman, who made history as the youngest poet to recite at a Presidential Inauguration, honored Maya Angelou by wearing a ring with a caged bird, referring to her great work I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings.
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In 1993, singer Cassandra Wilson and jazz guitarist Brandon Ross performed two songs live on the State of the Arts set in Trenton, New Jersey. Both were from Wilson’s album Blue Light ’til Dawn, which received rave reviews and was the beginning of a string of successes for the singer.
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A 2017 photo exhibition of Bruce Springsteen through the years at Morven Museum & Garden in Princeton reveals the many aspects of the rock legend. The Grammy Museum in Los Angeles organized this show of five photographers. We talk with one of the earliest, Ed Gallucci, who took the photo shown here.
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Did you know you can watch our past features online? You can catch all of our features on our Youtube channel and website.
Don't forget to follow us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram, too! We post special behind-the-scenes content and sneak peaks into new episodes, plus current arts events happening around the state.
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