Glocally Newark

An AMAZING Little Green Secret here in Newark

Been here in Newark for 5 years now. I feel like I have a firm handle on everything that is going on in this town. I’ve been to all of the art galleries, every restaurant in the Ironbound/Downtown, the Prudential Center, Newark Museum, NJPAC, Symphony Hall, Newark Public Library, even the hat shop way down on Halsey (that’s a good hat shop). You name it. I’ve been there. Think again Blake. I apparently have lots to learn, literally. It is no secret that there is an abundance of charter schools and private/prep schools here in Newark. I was recently introduced to St. Phillips Academy, located at 342 Central Ave. WOW! This one is special.

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We have wonderful lofts.

This past Friday, the Daily News once again addressed the City of Newark in an article called "It's a Wonderful Loft," analyzing and praising the half a dozen recent loft conversions.

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Constructive Spirit: Abstract Art in South and North America, 1920s-50s, investigates the formative geometric abstract art movements of Argentina, Brazil, the United States, Uruguay and Venezuela. On view from February 17 through May 23, 2010 at the Newark Museum, this exhibition is the first to explore the conceptual connections and exchanges that existed between artists in the Americas. Featured are more than 90 paintings, sculptures, prints, photographs, drawings and films drawn from the collection of the Newark Museum, along with loans from public and private collections and galleries across both continents. Artists include Alexander Calder, Joaquín Torres-García, Jesús Rafael Soto, Gyula Kosice, Lygia Clark, Ellsworth Kelly, Geraldo de Barros and many others. Constructive Spirit is organized by Mary Kate OHare, Associate Curator of American Art at the Newark Museum.

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Button Factory is open for business

About a month ago I saw a post on my facebook news feed that alerted me that the Daily News had written an article about the rapidly growing artist scene here in Newark. While flipping through some of their images I noticed that the Sumei Gallery had found a new space in an old industrial building called the Button Factory. I lived in the Ironbound for a while so I had seen the development that took place. It seems that the building had been finished and activated as of October 2009. I was dying to get inside to take a peak.

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The Barat Foundation Presents: A Newark Original.

The Animodules are a Newark Original. They are already part of the most beloved and unusual annual Parade - a celebration of the arts in Newark. The annual Newark Arts Parade features a large number of giant modular design lightweight sculptures called "Animodules." Now, the Newark Originals will be brought to life.

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Newark for Haiti: Press Conference

January 12, 2010 brought a devastating earthquake to Haiti. Newarkers want to help. Newark City Hall held a press conference on January 15 to discuss initial efforts that Newarkers can make. Newarkers are planning fundraisers and other long-term efforts; more to follow.

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HAITI HOUR STARTS @ 6PM TODAY!

DO THE RESPONSIBLE THING…DRINK AS MUCH AS YOU CAN FOR HAITI!

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St. Patrick’s Day comes twice in 2010 for a local pub!

“St. Patrick’s Day is generally the best day of the year at Kilkenny. I decided to take two great parties and morph it into one awesome night,” Says local bartender Trent Turner. This NYE, trade in your champagne flute for a carbomb.

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The Blue Moon Burlesque Ball

Once every 2 to 3 yrs there is an occurrence of an additional full moon, this phenomenon is identified as the Blue Moon. This New Years Eve is not merely just a Blue Moon, but the mark of a new era...

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NYE SPOTLIGHT: CMYK presents Cirque du Masque at BCBG

Lions and Tigers, Open Bar and Buffet; And at the end of the night, A place to stay.

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