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Celebrating the artistry of a Mercer County hip hop pioneer

Feb 1, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

Passage Theater in Trenton has been marking the 50th anniversary of the creation of hip hop by developing a new stage work based on the artistry of Mercer County’s own hip hop trio, Poor Righteous Teachers. The group featuring Wise Intelligence (aka Timothy Grimes), Culture Freedom (Kerry Williams), and Father Shaheed (Scott Phillips) formed in 1989.
Train Wreck Story Set to Arrive in Bordentown

Jan 31, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

The tale of one New Jersey’s most legendary train accidents makes two stops at Bordentown’s Old City Hall in the form of a new theatrical storytelling presentation developed through the Bordentown Historical Society. The third installment of the “Harrowing History” series, the presentation led by BHS member Kristi Kantorski arrives 123 years after the train known as the Nellie Bly collided with another train as it passed Bordentown on its way to New York City.
Off the Presses: New Works on Two Influential Artists

Jan 17, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

"The George Nakashima Woodworkers: Process Book” is Mira Nakashima’s new book that gives a new look into the art of her father, 20th century New Hope, Pennsylvania-based woodmaker and innovator George Nakashima.
Just for Serious Fun: Revisiting Trenton Cartoonists

Jan 17, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

Sometimes all the news that matters is the news that brightens up a day, and no news reporter does it better than the cartoonists who know how to encapsulate a thousand sly words of wit into a single image. Some past communication with Trenton Free Public Library Trentonian archivist Laura Poll brought up the thought of several Trenton Times cartoonists who have brightened up our times and are worth remembering.
New Year, New Poets Reading at Princeton Makes

Jan 10, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

Princeton Makes and Ragged Sky Press open their new year of monthly Second Sunday Poetry Reading on January 14 at 4 p.m.The event will feature New Jersey-based poets Faleeha Hassan and Keith O’Shaughnessy. Hassan is a poet, teacher, editor, writer, and playwright. Born in Najaf, Iraq, in 1967, she now lives in Washington Township in southern New Jersey.
Famous railroad disaster story set to arrive in Bordentown

Jan 2, 2024 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

The tale of one New Jersey’s most legendary train accidents makes stop at Bordentown’s Old City Hall in the form of a new theatrical storytelling presentation developed through the Bordentown Historical Society. The third installment of the “Harrowing History” series, the presentation led by BHS member Kristi Kantorski arrives 123 years after the train known as the Nellie Bly collided with another train as it passed Bordentown on its way to New York City. That Feb.
Holiday Happenings for All

Dec 20, 2023 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

Those wishing for a bright holiday season can thank regional cultural organizations, coordinators, and artists and historians for providing of a bounty of holiday happenings – with many free and great for families. That includes the following events related to something unique to the region: George Washington’s decision to use Christmas Day to launch the Battles of Trenton and Princeton.
Celebrating 'Peace on Earth' with Peace of Soul

Dec 20, 2023 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

For those looking for a quiet and reflective moment during the busy and often hectic holidays, it's time to take advantage of our proximity to the beautiful region along the Delaware River. High on the list is an actual high spot. Goat Hill Overlook outside Lambertville is a small New Jersey state park where easy and short hikes lead to a spectacular view of the Delaware River. Make that two views. One is an easy and family-friendly walk that leads to an open area with picnic tables.
A Quick Critical Glance at Regional Horror Fare

Dec 13, 2023 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

Innovations in filmmaking and publishing have created a new terrain for artists who are creating and releasing works without the past practices of asking for the approval of a motion picture or publishing house. That includes regional creators who have recently released new works. One is a new film release by Trenton-based filmmaker Anthony Catanese, creator of the New Jersey Film Festival pick “Girls Just Wanta Have Blood” (released as “Blood Sucking Teenage Bimbos”). Produced by his D I Why?
It's the Season to Glance at Area Glass - and Make Clarifications

Dec 6, 2023 | communitynews.org | Dan Aubrey

The region’s stained glass has been a recurring topic over the past decade, one that reflects an omission and a mistake. The omission is neglecting to highlight the glass found in area synagogues. The reasons are related to timing, competing obligations, and COVID, social tensions, and staffing issues making it difficult for an outsider to visit places of worship. However, the arrival of Hanukkah provides an opportunity to look at some non-Christian glass that has connections to the region.