New Jersey, while close to the well-known art hubs of New York, stands strong with its unique art identity. The state has seen significant growth in its art sector over the years, making it a notable destination for art enthusiasts. With a combination of historical galleries, modern exhibits, and street art, New Jersey’s thriving art scene provides a comprehensive look at both its heritage and contemporary trends. For those seeking an art-centric experience outside major cities, New Jersey is steadily emerging as a top destination, offering a wide range of artistic attractions and activities.
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Enjoy an Evening of Desi Music and Indian Culture with Concert for Cause
Namaste Global is excited to present a Dhamaka event, Concert for Cause, to be held in Livingston, NJ on March 25th in support of various neighborhood charities. The evening’s featured musical entertainment is Palmer Drive Melodies, a powerful emerging Desi band. Under the direction of Srini Salandra, Palmer Drive Melodies will showcase an unforgettable evening of melodious desi music, accompanied by an engaging stage presentation for a fun and fully-immersive experience in India culture. Continue reading Enjoy an Evening of Desi Music and Indian Culture with Concert for Cause
Yes, It Exists: Beatles’ Bubble Bath Dolls!
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It takes a lot to get me to go to New Jersey, but an exhibit featuring Beatles’ memorial inspired by 1960’s-era Beatlemania ? I’m there! Through June 25th, 2023, the Grammy Museum Experience at Prudential Center is hosting Ladies and Gentlemen…The Beatles! Is it worth a trip from Manhattan to Newark, on the PATH train? Oh, yeah. Continue reading Yes, It Exists: Beatles’ Bubble Bath Dolls!
How Much I Care About the Super Bowl
I Hope it Snows.
Rad CD of the Week: The Grip Weeds, Strange Change Machine
As the past is reinvented to serve present needs, modern pop music continues to suffer from an absence of historical revisionism dating back farther than last Tuesday. It’s not such a mystery why anyone over the age of 17 (wait, make that ‘anyone with taste,’ which is not always a given) would probably rather listen to music from 20, 30 or even 40 years ago than anything currently stagnating on “the charts” – which haven’t been interesting or relevant since you were an egg.
That’s why it’s so refreshing to be able to moderate my regular listening sessions of Love’s Forever Changes and Mania, the lone album by Australia’s The Lucy Show (remember them?) with liberal doses of New Jersey’s best, not-well-known-enough band, The Grip Weeds.
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