This day and age tattoos have become an intricate part of today’s culture. Some are covered head to toe, literally, in inked art. Some have even gone as far as piercing eyes of tattooed animals or splitting their tongues to reach a new level of realism. Is this art or extreme body mutilation? Tattoos have [...]
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She Who Struggles
As a college student I don’t always have the time to squeeze in a book just for leisure, but after I picked up the autobiography of Assata Shakur, I couldn’t put it down. The self titled book, Assata explores the life story of an African American revolutionary’s journey. Assata begins with a captivating sequence of [...]
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Winter Winds
These can be the most depressing days. The holiday décor has been neatly stored away. The sounds of jingle bells have been silenced and the smells of pine and apple cinnamon have been wisps away with the harsh winds of winter. Snow, cold fronts and freezing rain are the only predictions of the forecast. But [...]
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This Time of Year
New Brunswick knows just how to celebrate the holidays. The city’s festivities are diverse and extensive. This past weekend we celebrated the 18th annual tree lighting celebration in monument square with a collection of performers, chili, Mayor Cahill as well as a special guest from Santa and Mrs. Clause. The free event brought out crowd [...]
The Emotional Hostage
Emotions play a big part in appreciating the work of an artist. Just last evening, the rain, and the weariness of the week hindered my ability to connect with The Hostage. Mason Gross’s efforts to recapture Brendan Behan’s play were not in vain, however the drunken Irish shindig, left me craving beer and an explanation. [...]
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October Missiles
Theater is an action, not a mere house, building or stage. It is the fundamental nature of storytelling. And this October, New Brunswick has captured the essence appealing to the emotional self with its varied expressions of art. This month I had the pleasure of experiencing three magnificent works. Here is the first, FEN, check [...]
Ready, Set, FALL
Fall not only brings the change of tint in the foliage (my favorite time of the season by the way!) But it also brings with it cozy sweaters, warm scents of apple cinnamon, teas and pumpkins. Get ready for the arrival an amazing season of the arts too, shows ranging from theater to comedy! There [...]
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The Oasis of Old Man
If you have been bogged down by the construction of George Street, sprayed with dust, confused with reroutes or just plain bothered… take a deep breath, oasis is right around the corner. Literally. Coming off George Street, on the corner of Albany, is a cornerstone of downtown: Old Man Rafferty’s. The versatile restaurant provides a [...]
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The Brilliance of a Child’s Mind
If you have not sat and listened to a six year old little kid, you haven’t lived yet. Even Bill Cosby paid homage to the creativity of a child’s mind with his TV program: “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” Earlier this month I had the privilege to visit New Brunswick’s George Street Playhouse Summer Theatre [...]
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Excuse the Absence
I know the large fan base is hungry for more art. Not that is has been lacking in the city this summer, it thrives with each degree. And it’s HOTT . I’ve been working diligently on a master piece. Well, more like waiting for brilliance. In the process of writing coverage for the George St. [...]
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