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SUMMARY:COP Meeting: Oral History & Story Gathering
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on March 16\, 2026\, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. \nPlease join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners! \nPlease register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VCNVHBJdT-ibBwK8toe45Q. Members can log in to see the meeting details below. \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-oral-history-story-gathering-2/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T120000
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SUMMARY:Humanities Forward: Envisioning the Future (North Jersey)
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will host a series of gatherings for organizations\, professionals\, and supporters across the state to discuss the current state and envisioned future of the humanities in New Jersey in 2026.  \nTopics will include funding concerns\, the state and national humanities landscape\, and how NJCH can best support critical humanities work in New Jersey.  \nMultiple gatherings will be held during the spring for the convenience of our statewide humanities community\, with a purpose to set aside space and time to share information\, listen\, and brainstorm. We’ll also help answer your questions on federal and state funding. \nThis event will be held to be most convenient for individuals in the North Jersey region. The North Jersey meeting will be held from 10:30 a.m. to noon on Wednesday\, March 18\, at Morris County Historical Society\, 68 Morris Ave\, Morristown\, NJ 07960.  \nLight refreshments will be provided.  \nAdditional gatherings will be held for those who prefer to attend virtually and those in North Jersey. Please check the events calendar for information on those gatherings. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP via the form below to save your seat and ensure you receive relevant communications about the event. For more information about the gatherings\, please contact Gigi Naglak at gnaglak@njhumanities.org.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/humanities-forward-envisioning-the-future-north-jersey/
LOCATION:Morris County Historical Society\, 68 Morris Ave\, Morristown\, NJ\, 07960\, United States
CATEGORIES:Gatherings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260326T171500
DTSTAMP:20260529T200233Z
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SUMMARY:Community College Humanities Community of Practice: Building Programs
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Community College Humanities Professionals will meet virtually on March 26\, 2026\, from 4:00-5:15. \nDiscussion will focus on the topic of building programs. If you have a moment\, take a look at this article\, which will serve as a jumping off point for discussion. Please join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting community college humanities professionals. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/q_M4DBpRRk2XJ9t2awiLDA \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-community-college-humanities-3/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T163000
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SUMMARY:Sankofa Collaborative Presents "Our History and Destiny: The Pursuit of Happiness\, 1776-2026"
DESCRIPTION:Past NJCH grantee The Sankofa Collaborative hosts a compelling program to address the American challenge of living up to the values expressed in the Declaration of Independence and the historical\, sociological and psychological roots of “othering.” \nThe event coincides with Grounds for Sculpture’s current exhibition\, “Salvador Jiménez-Flores: Raíces & Resistencias.” The plenary session will be a moderated discussion between distinguished artists Nell Irwin Painter and Victor Davson\, preceded by a poetry reading by Filipino American poet and essayist Patrick Rosal. Afternoon panels will focus on the American history of migration and immigration and on issues and responses related to current migration and immigration. \n\nContinental breakfast begins at 8:30 a.m.\nWorkshop runs from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nLunch\, afternoon snack\, and all-day beverage service will be available.\n\nThanks to the generosity of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, the workshop is offered at the reduced registration fee of $25.00 per person. \nFull information and registration can be found at https://sankofacollaborative.org/upcoming-programs.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/sankofa-collaborative-presents-our-history-and-destiny-the-pursuit-of-happiness-1776-2026/
LOCATION:Grounds for Sculpture\, 80 Sculptors Way\, Hamilton Township\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T171500
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SUMMARY:Community College Humanities Community of Practice: Capturing Grant Funding
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Community College Humanities Professionals will meet virtually on April 30\, 2026\, from 4:00-5:15. \nDiscussion will focus on the topic of grant funding. Please join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting community college humanities professionals. \nRegistration: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/iZqzb4cxR2mD9zvDmajDcA \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-community-college-humanities-4/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T200000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: International Inspiration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we welcome back Chef Sank of Eat Krave Love\, who will demonstrate internationally inspired dishes while bringing cultures together through her cooking. Chef Sank\, a cancer survivor\, will cook two dishes using natural\, healthy ingredients. Samples of fusion dishes will be provided. \nAbout Chef Sank\nWhen I was young I was told it is a woman’s place to be in the kitchen. Ironically\, at the time\, the majority of the top chefs in the world were all men. Though\, I had always wanted to pursue my passion of cooking\, I was told that was not a real career for a woman\, just a job we did. It took me 16 years in the medical field\, to realize how many lives I could change by cooking. I now make it my mission to help people understand and care about what they put in their bodies\, while bringing cultures and cuisines together in the process. Although women have come a long way in terms of rights\, we have a long way to go. I feel the best way of getting us the equality we deserve in the world and especially the workplace is by lifting each other up and supporting one another to follow our passions. We will make greater strides in making a difference in the world with the love and encouragement from other female entrepreneurs. Bringing inventive fusion cuisine to your special event using the freshest ingredients and taking you on a flavorful and healthy adventure. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for this event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-international-inspiration-2/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260501T150000
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Lenape Heritage - Indigenous Peoples' Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nJoin Middletown Township Public Library for a discussion about the practice of Native American storytelling\, an oral tradition passed down through generations. These narratives of legends and creation stories were used to record history and culture\, and emphasize community and the connection between the past and present. Claire Garland\, director of the Sand Hill Indian Historical Association\, will talk about this aspect of Lenape heritage and share some of these stories. \nThe history of the Sand Hill Indians living on the northern shores of Monmouth County can be traced back to the 1700s. Due to land encroachment\, Cherokee groups were gradually forced out of their homelands in Georgia. In the late 18th century\, the Cherokee “Richardsons” migrated to New Jersey and New York to live with their Lenape cousins\, the “Reveys”. The merging of these two tribes became the Sand Hill Indians\, named for a hill on their 15-acre property in Asbury Park. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-lenape-heritage-indigenous-peoples-storytelling/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Women’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Women’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n12:30 pm Doors Open\n1:00pm Pre-ritual Audience Workshop\n3:00pm Ritual4Return\n5:00 Community Dinner \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://www.njpac.org/event/ritual4return-a-homecoming-rite-of-passage-for-returning-citizens/. The event will be held in the Chase Room at NJPAC. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-womens-rite-of-passage/
LOCATION:New Jersey Performing Arts Center\, 1 Center St\, Newark\, NJ\, 07102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T203000
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents Photography & Storytelling: Exploring Community & Personal Histories
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nWords aren’t the only way to record your personal history. Join MTPL to explore visual storytelling through photography. We’ll discuss how to observe and record\, what makes an informative portrait\, how to recognize someone’s personality through a photo portrait\, collective memory\, and more. Please bring 1-3 actual photos (old or recent) or photos on your phone that relate somehow to your own personal or family history. Registration is encouraged. \nAnushka Dhoot is a New York & New Jersey based photographer and the founder of Nushy’s Film\, specializing in portraits\, events\, intimate weddings\, and artistic branding. With a background in digital culture and media/entertainment studies from NYU\, her work is shaped by a deep understanding of storytelling\, visual language\, and human connection. She approaches photography with a documentary sensibility and an editorial eye\, focusing on capturing honest\, emotionally resonant moments that feel both timeless and personal. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-photography-storytelling-exploring-community-personal-histories/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260508T160000
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Preserving Family Photographs
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nSince the introduction of photographic portrait studios in 1840\, photographs have been among the most treasured of family records but\, while most are long-lasting when stored optimally in archives\, in the home environment\, they are all too often prone to fading and discoloration. In this slide lecture\, Gary Saretzky will provide guidance on how the life of printed family photographs can be extended so that they can be passed down to future generations. The lecture includes examples of how old photographs can be enhanced or restored in the computer after digitization. \nGary D. Saretzky\, archivist\, educator\, and photographer\, worked as an archivist for more than fifty years at the State Historical Society of Wisconsin\, Educational Testing Service\, and the Monmouth County Archives\, where he was County Archivist\, 1994-2019. A member of the Photographic Materials Group of the American Institute for Conservation\, Saretzky taught the history of photography at Mercer County Community College\, 1977-2012\, and regularly reviewed books on photographic conservation for Conservation Administration News and other periodicals. He has published more than 100 articles and reviews on the history of photography\, photographic conservation\, and other topics\, including “The Effects of Electrostatic Copying on Modern Photographs\,” in The Book and Paper Group Annual\, Volume Four\, 1986. \nThis lecture is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-preserving-family-photographs/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T150000
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SUMMARY:Middletown Township Public Library Presents: Sara Wuillermin - Journaling about Grief
DESCRIPTION:As part of its Community History Project\, Middletown Township Public Library is hosting a series of lectures that explore the history of Middletown Township\, Monmouth County\, and New Jersey. \n— \nSara Wuillermin\, one of the founding members of the literary journal “Mourning Papers\,” will discuss how she’s used writing as an outlet for her personal grief and how it’s allowed her to process it into a way to connect meaningfully with others. The second half will focus on exploring grief through writing exercises using prompts. Registration is not necessary but encouraged since space is limited – walk-ins are welcome! \nSara Wuillermin is also the creator of the “Bury Me in New Jersey” podcast and blog. \nThis event is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-township-public-library-presents-sara-wuillermin-journaling-about-grief/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T211040Z
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SUMMARY:Ritual4Return Men’s Rite of Passage
DESCRIPTION:All are invited to attend and participate in the Men’s Rite of Passage for members of the Ritual4Return 2026 Spring Cohort. \nRitual4Return\, supported by multiple NJCH grants\, is a 14-week course through which returning citizens engage with and explore the many aspects of their own experiences getting into\, through\, and out of prison. \nReading from a wide variety of source materials and then trying to understand them through dialogue\, writing\, movement exercises\, and theatrical devising techniques\, participants explore — individually and collectively — themes like Home\, Sin\, Judgement\, Punishment\, Exile\, Bondage\, Trauma\, Grief\, Freedom\, Repair\, Forgiveness\, Justice\, and Homecoming. \nThe process culminates with a one-time-only public ritual marking and celebrating the end of incarceration and the beginning of an individual’s new identity within the community. This rite of passage is the centerpiece of a one-day gathering that aims to extend the conversation to family members\, loved ones\, and other community stakeholders who care about the impacts of incarceration. \nRitual Schedule \n1:30 pm Doors Open\n2:00pm Ritual4Return\n4:00 Community Reception \nTickets are free\, and audience members play an active role in welcoming returning citizens back to the community: https://canvas.perkinsarts.org/events/374. \nRitual4Return was awarded the 2024 Stanley N. Katz Prize for Excellence in Public Humanities. Read more about the program and award at https://njhumanities.org/katz-prize-2024/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/ritual4return-mens-rite-of-passage-2/
LOCATION:Perkins Center for the Arts\, 30 Irvin Ave.\, Collingswood\, 08108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T133000
DTSTAMP:20260529T153651Z
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SUMMARY:Oral History & Story Gathering Community of Practice: Strategies for Managing Multiple\, Complex Projects
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Oral History and Storytelling will meet virtually on May 18\, 2026\, from 12:30-1:30 p.m. \nPlease join us for New Jersey’s only statewide COP dedicated to supporting Oral History and Story Gathering practitioners! At this gathering\, we’ll discuss how we organize our work and strategies for managing multiple complex projects at once.  \nPlease register for the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VCNVHBJdT-ibBwK8toe45Q. Members can log in to see the meeting details below. \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/cop-meeting-oral-history-story-gathering-3/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T203000
DTSTAMP:20260504T145811Z
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SUMMARY:Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:NJCH Director of Programs Gigi Naglak will chair a panel discussion following a screening of Where She Once Stood: The Women of the Crane House & Historic YWCA Alive Through Dance on May 21 at Montclair Film Cinema 505. \nThe film brings to the screen what was originally presented as a live\, site-immersive dance performance. Created in partnership with the Montclair History Center and funded in part by an NJCH grant\, the work transforms the Crane House & Historic YWCA into a living historical site where movement and music make visible women’s lives.  \n\n\nThose represented in the work include the Crane family\, the enslaved women and domestic workers who were part of the household\, and the Black women\, girls\, and boarders connected to the building during its time as a segregated YWCA. The original on-site dance performances proved immensely popular\, selling out eight times. \nIn addition to NJCH’s Naglak\, the panel will include Erin Carlisle Norton  of The Moving Architects dance company\, Angelica Diggs of the Montclair History Center\, and artists from the project.  The evening will conclude with a reception to continue the conversation. \nIn-Person and Online. The event will include a short live dance performance\, film screening (35-minutes)\, panel discussion\, and reception. Tickets are $20 and can be purchased online here. To request specific accommodations\, please contact TMA 2 weeks prior to performance. \nGet tickets
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/where-she-once-stood-the-women-of-the-crane-house-historic-ywca-alive-through-dance-film-screening/
LOCATION:Montclair Film Cinema 505\, 509 Bloomfield Ave\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Montclair History Center":MAILTO:mail@montclairhistory.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260520T004909Z
CREATED:20260430T143635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T004909Z
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SUMMARY:AAPI New Jersey Hosts "The Stories We Teach\, The Futures We Shape: Celebrating Educators & Community"
DESCRIPTION:Join AAPI New Jersey on Friday\, May 22\, for an evening celebrating the Teach Asian American Stories 2025-2026 Fellowship and the debut of its new documentary Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State. \nThe event will celebrate this year’s TAAS Fellows as they complete the 2025-2026 Fellowship\, honoring the real\, concrete change they’ve brought to classrooms across New Jersey. The organization will also screen its brand new motion graphic film\, an intimate exploration of the people\, places\, and moments that define Asian American history right here in the Garden State. \nCome to celebrate. Come to learn. Come to connect with educators and community members doing this essential work together. \nThis work is made possible through the support of our partners. The TAAS Fellowship is supported by The Asian American Foundation and Roots & Routes: A Brief History of Asian Americans in the Garden State by the New Jersey Historical Commission. Brought to you by Teach Asian American Stories and AAPI New Jersey. \nAn illustrated “Roots & Routes” map highlighting Asian American contributions in the Garden State was produced with funding from an NJCH grant.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/aapi-new-jersey-hosts-the-stories-we-teach-the-futures-we-shape-celebrating-educators-community/
LOCATION:The Montclair HUB 60 South Fullerton Montclair\, 2 New St\, Montclair\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="AAPI New Jersey":MAILTO:info@aapinewjersey.org
GEO:40.807915;-74.21079
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T193000
DTSTAMP:20260123T190422Z
CREATED:20260123T185410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T190422Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: What's Cooking?
DESCRIPTION:Learn about 19th century cooking techniques through hands-on examination of cooking utensils and food-related artifacts from the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts’ education collection. Participants are encouraged to reminisce about favorite recipes\, and to share food and cooking memories. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. \nRegister for the event
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-whats-cooking/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260608T163000
DTSTAMP:20260319T134703Z
CREATED:20260319T134703Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T134703Z
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SUMMARY:Books & Reading Community of Practice: Reading as Resistance
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice for Books & Reading will meet virtually on June 8\, 2026\, from 3:30-4:30 p.m. \nIn honor of Juneteenth\, for this month’s gathering\, we will discuss how reading and literacy are important parts of civic engagement\, understanding of multiple perspectives\, and identity formation (both for groups and for individuals). \nJoin colleagues across the state to discuss topics around literature and literacy in New Jersey. The Books & Reading Community of Practice is open to anyone who works to promote literature and/or literacy…or anyone who just loves books and reading! \nRegister to join the Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Zs-uF99iSU-_H4OglRxStA#/registration \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then log in to view the Zoom meeting info.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/books-reading-community-of-practice-reading-as-resistance/
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice,In the Weeds
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
LOCATION:https://njhumanities.org/event/books-reading-community-of-practice-reading-as-resistance/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132142Z
CREATED:20260601T132142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132142Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: American Food at 250
DESCRIPTION:What is the state of American food on its 250th birthday? Join author Sarah Lohman (Eight Flavors\, Endangered Eating) to learn about the flavors\, dishes\, and cooks that got us here: from the Indigenous ingredients that shape regional American cuisine\, to the influence of the African kitchen\, to the fast food revolution.  \nInterested in learning more about food\, food history\, and food traditions? Do a deeper dive with a copy of Sarah Lohman's Endangered Eating. Registered participants can pick up at copy of Endangered Eating at the Information Desk at Kennedy Library while supplies last. A book discussion will be held on Wednesday\, July 8. \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-american-food-at-250/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T193000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132459Z
CREATED:20260601T125159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132459Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Spring Menu
DESCRIPTION:Nick Mietkowski\, owner of Sunnyside Kitchen LLC\, will be coming to Piscataway Public Library to teach you how to make Roasted Tomato Salsa\, Esquites\, and Horchata. Small samples will be provided at the event so you can try the dishes we make together. \nPlease note: When you register for this program\, you are agreeing to take responsibility for eating any samples presented at the demo with respect to allergies. Best practices are used in food preparation and potential allergens will be identified in the dishes served. I agree and understand that food samples will be provided and any participation and tasting is voluntary and at my discretion. We cannot guarantee there is no cross contamination. Potential allergens may include: Wheat\, Eggs\, Dairy    \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-spring-menu/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Westergard Library\, 20 Murray Avenue\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132943Z
CREATED:20260601T125220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132943Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: My First Popsicle
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library to discuss My First Popsicle: An Anthology of Food and Feelings\, edited by Zosia Mamet. \nThe book is a warm and relatable collection of essays exploring the memories we associate with different foods in our lives\, written by a spectrum of talented creators! Complimentary copies are available for registered participants at Kennedy Library on a first-come\, first-served basis\, or you can reserve a library copy. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation.This event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series.  \nThe Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this program do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-my-first-popsicle/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260327T022436Z
CREATED:20260304T025644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260327T022436Z
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SUMMARY:Middletown Twp Public Library Community History Fair
DESCRIPTION:Middletown Township Public Library will host its second annual Community History Fair to learn more about the many local historical organizations that are helping to preserve and make accessible Middletown’s history. The library will also be discussing its “Engaging with Middletown History” project. \nThe event will take place in the Community Room. Free and open to the public!
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/community-history-fair/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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ORGANIZER;CN="Middletown Township Public Library":MAILTO:ref_desk@mplmain.mtpl.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615
DTSTAMP:20260410T103133Z
CREATED:20260410T103037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T103133Z
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SUMMARY:Burlington County Library Oral History Booth at Burlington County 250th Celebration
DESCRIPTION:As part of Burlington County’s semiquincentennial celebration on June 14\, the Burlington County Library System will use the Interview Kit it developed in NJCH’s Community History Program to collect the reflections of residents at this historic time. \nThe county event is a street fair taking place across a half mile of High Street\, Mount Holly’s main thoroughfare. It will feature food trucks\, local vendors\, entertainers\, and community organizations with tables. The library’s booth will be located inside Rowan College at Burlington County. \nVisitors are invited to participate in a brief interview of 1 or 2 questions related to their experiences living in Burlington County as part of the library’s ongoing Community History work. \nFor more information about the library’s other 250-related activities\, visit https://bcls.lib.nj.us/burlington-county-celebrates-america250/.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/burlington-county-library-oral-history-booth-at-burlington-county-250th-celebration/
LOCATION:Rowan College at Burlington County – Mount Holly Campus\, 1 High Street\, Mount Holly\, NJ\, 08060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260614T170000
DTSTAMP:20260520T010342Z
CREATED:20260520T010342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260520T010342Z
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SUMMARY:Mahwah Museum Presents: "The Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm"
DESCRIPTION:Join NJCH grantee the Mahwah Museum for an afternoon with Tom Dunn discussing one of the most popular Mahwah families\, the Havemeyers of Mountain Side Farm. Tom has been studying Theodore Havemeyer and his family since about 2000\, when Ramapo College bought the “Havemeyer House” for use by its then-president.   \nHavemeyer was a partner in a sugar refining company that later became the largest participant in the Sugar Trust in the 1890’s. Havemeyer first bought property in Mahwah in 1879 and\, between then and his death in 1897\, acquired over 3000 acres.  During Theodore’s lifetime\, it was one of his principal homes\, and there he created Mountain Side Farm\, a major state-of- the- art dairy farm. One or more members of the Havemeyer family continuously occupied parts of Mountain Side Farm from 1879 for 116 years until the death of Theodore’s grandson\, Henry O. Havemeyer\, Jr.\, in 1995.  \nThis one-hour slide presentation will trace the history of this important Mahwah family and property;  include the story of a tragic death;  and reveal some other surprises. \nAbout Tom Dunn: Tom Dunn is a Trustee Emeritus of the Mahwah Museum. Tom practiced law in Bergen County\, he is a member of the Mahwah Historical Society\, the Mahwah Museum\, previously Planning Board Attorney\, member and officer of MBOE\,  Chamber of Commerce\, Ramapo College Board of Trustees\, and currently on the Board of Governors of The Ramapo College Foundation. \nRegistration is required for this event\, and open now. Reserve your spot today at www.mahwahmusuem.org  or at https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm. Tickets are $5 per person\, and free for Mahwah Museum members with discount code. Not sure you’re a member? Contact mahwahmuseum@gmail.com to find out. \nThe Mahwah Museum is open on Saturdays\, October-June\, from 1-4 pm. Admission to Mahwah Museum is $5 per person. Admission is free for children 18 and under\, students\, and Mahwah Museum members. The Museum is located at 201 Franklin Turnpike\, Mahwah\, NJ. Visit the museum website at www.mahwahmuseum.org for further details. 
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/mahwah-museum-presents-the-havemeyers-of-mountain-side-farm/
LOCATION:Mahwah Museum\, 201 franklin Tpk\, Mahwah\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Mahwah Museum":MAILTO:programs@mahwahmuseum.org
GEO:41.094348;-74.145181
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T021510Z
CREATED:20260427T015840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260427T021510Z
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SUMMARY:Princeton Preservation Group Presents Historian of Photography Mary Panzer
DESCRIPTION:The Princeton Preservation Group will host independent historian Mary Panzer for a virtual presentation\, How Romana Javitz and Arturo Schomburg Shaped Representations of Race in New York Public Library Collections\, on June 18 at 7 p.m. \nAbstract\nResearchers know that the NYPL collection of FSA images differs from that at The Library of Congress. We also know that the rich pictorial representation of African American life at NYPL — both in the Picture Collection and the Schomburg Collection — owes a great deal to the collaboration between these two forceful curators. This paper will discuss evidence of the ways in which Javitz and Schomburg worked together as shown in terms of photography and print material at the NYPL. \nAbout the Speaker\nMary Panzer is a historian of photography and American culture\, with a special interest in images made for the public sphere. In the 1990s\, Dr. Panzer served as Curator of Photographs for the National Portrait Gallery (Smithsonian Institution)\, where she published biographies of Mathew Brady and Philippe Halsman. She is co-author of the prizewinning Things as They Are: Photojournalism in Context since 1995 (2005). Her most recent publications include essays on Commercial Street Photographers in San Francisco\, and the origins of LIFE magazine. She is working on a history of commercial photography in America\, 1935-1965. \nThe presentation will be virtual. Princeton Preservation Group meetings are open to the public without charge. Register to receive the Zoom link. For registration and more information\, visit the Princeton Preservation Group website.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/princeton-preservation-group-presents-historian-of-photography-mary-panzer/
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LOCATION:https://njhumanities.org/event/princeton-preservation-group-presents-historian-of-photography-mary-panzer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260521T172105Z
CREATED:20260519T211818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T172105Z
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SUMMARY:Community College COP Visit to Princeton University Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:NJCH’s Community of Practice (COP) for Community College Humanities Professionals will hold a group visit to Princeton Art Museum on June 24\, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. \nThe visit is free and is open only to members of the COP. Members should log in to the COP portal to RSVP for the event. Please note: Registration closes on June 21.  \n\n\nNot a member? No worries! Join the COP (for free)\, then\, after you’re approved\, log in to RSVP in the members-only area.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/community-college-cop-visit-to-princeton-art-museum/
LOCATION:Princeton Art Museum\, 45 Elm Dr\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08544\, United States
CATEGORIES:Communities of Practice
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ORGANIZER;CN="New Jersey Council for the Humanities":MAILTO:info@njhumanities.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260625T183000
DTSTAMP:20260623T143938Z
CREATED:20260522T213921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T143938Z
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SUMMARY:Community History Open Mic: A FIREside Chat in Highland Park
DESCRIPTION:Come hear special guests share their stories of the Highland Park Fire Department at this Community History Open Mic event presented by the Highland Park Historical Commission. \nFeatured speakers include Karl Marcik\, HP Retired Firefighter\, and Chief Norman Shamy of the Highland Park Fire Department\, who will share their experiences and insights. \nWe invite you to share your story! Did you witness a fire or have a memory of our firefighters or emergency responders? Prefer not to speak? You can write your story instead. HPHC is preserving these stories for future generations. \nHave photos? Bring them and have scan them onsite! \nThis event is an outgrowth of HPHC’s participation in NJCH’s Community History Program in 2025. \nFor more information\, email HC@hpboro.com.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/community-history-open-mic-a-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Highland Park Public Library\, 31 North 5th Ave.\, Highland Park\, NJ\, 08904\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260702T220000
DTSTAMP:20260624T182251Z
CREATED:20260624T180141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T182251Z
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SUMMARY:Rev White and Blue Cultural and History Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The New Jersey Council for the Humanities will be among many organizations presenting on the boardwalk during “Rev\, White & Blue\,” New Jersey’s official celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. \n“Rev\, White & Blue” is a once-in-a-generation event honoring the state’s pivotal role in the nation’s founding. The free celebration will take place Thursday\, July 2\, at SHI Stadium on Rutgers University–New Brunswick campus and will feature interactive exhibits\, historical tributes\, family-friendly activities\, and immersive experiences along The Rutgers Boardwalk on Scarlet Knights Way\, capped by a headline concert performance by New Jersey native and multi-platinum singer-songwriter Nick Jonas. \nYOU DON’T HAVE TO HAVE CONCERT TICKETS OR ATTEND THE CONCERT TO EXPERIENCE THE FAIR.  \nThe event will begin at 3PM with an outdoor fair\, laid out along a classic New Jersey “boardwalk” outside the stadium. There will be dozens of cultural and historical organizations from across the state providing information\, and plenty of fun and creative ways to engage kids and adults alike. A variety of food trucks will also be available onsite. \nPresenting organizations lining the boardwalk include: \nAgraj Seva Kendra / Alice Paul Center for Gender Justice /Amateur Astronomers Inc / Child’s Play Challenge Courses / DBD Creative Agency / Department of Environmental Protection: Office of Historic Sites / Eagleton Institute / Friends of Jockey Hollow / Hoboken Public Library / Liberty Hall / Middlesex County Culture / Morris County Heritage Commission / Morven Museum & Garden / The National Guard Militia Museum of NJ / New Jersey Council for the Humanities / New Jersey Society\, Sons of the American Revolution / NJ Parenting / Ocean County Cultural & Heritage Commission / Passaic County Cultural Heritage / Partnerships for America / Prallsville Mills / Preservation NJ / Rutgers Oral History Archives / Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission / Stony Hill Gardens / Tea for All TenCrucialDays.org / Thinkery & Verse / Ukrainian History and Education Center \nThe fair will be followed by the concert\, with fireworks to cap the night! \nGet all the latest details at https://revwhiteandbluenj.com/ \nFree tickets are available at https://scarletknights.evenue.net/event/C26/NJ250
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/rev-white-and-blue-cultural-and-history-celebration/
LOCATION:Rutgers Stadum\, 1 Scarlet Oak Rd\, Flemington\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260707T200000
DTSTAMP:20260603T012833Z
CREATED:20260603T012833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260603T012833Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: History of Chocolate
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library on World Chocolate Day for a delicious hour-long journey through chocolate’s 5\,000-year history! \nThis presentation explores the history of chocolate from its Mesoamerican roots\, the process of how it’s made\, and the distinctions between dark\, milk\, white\, and ruby varieties—as well as Belgian\, Swiss\, and French styles. The highlight of the event is a guided tasting featuring freshly crafted chocolates from a Somerville\, NJ artisan chocolatier with 16 years of experience. \nDiscover Chocolate\, based in Somerville\, specializes in single-origin chocolates sourced from around the world. All of their products are made in-store using high-quality cacao imported from France\, Belgium\, and Switzerland.   \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-history-of-chocolate/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Piscataway Public Library":MAILTO:kdigiulio@piscatawaylibrary.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260708T200000
DTSTAMP:20260601T132033Z
CREATED:20260601T125245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260601T132033Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: Endangered Eating
DESCRIPTION:Join Piscataway Public Library staff to discuss Sarah Lohman’s book\, Endangered Eating. Finishing the book is not required to join the conversation!  \nEndangered Eating is available as a downloadable audiobook on hoopla and as an ebook on Libby. The title can also be placed on hold in the STELLA catalog. A limited number of complimentary print copies of Endangered Eating are now available at Kennedy Library. \nEndangered Eating: In Endangered Eating\, culinary historian Sarah Lohman draws inspiration from the Ark of Taste\, a list compiled by Slow Food International that catalogues important regional foods. Lohman travels the country learning about the distinct ingredients at risk of being lost. Readers follow Lohman to Hawaii\, as she walks alongside farmers to learn the stories behind heirloom sugarcane. In the Navajo Nation\, she assists in the traditional butchering of a Navajo Churro ram. Lohman heads to the Upper Midwest\, to harvest wild rice; to the Pacific Northwest\, to spend a day wild salmon reefnet fishing; to the Gulf Coast\, to devour gumbo made thick and green with filé powder; and to the Lowcountry of South Carolina\, to taste America’s oldest peanut—long thought to be extinct.  \nLohman learns from those who love these rare ingredients: shepherds\, fishers\, and farmers; scientists\, historians\, and activists. And she tries her hand at raising these crops and preparing these dishes.  \nEach chapter includes two recipes\, so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them.  \nThis event is part of the library’s Food for Thought event series. The Food for Thought project was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views\, findings\, conclusions\, or recommendations expressed in this event do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities or the New Jersey Council for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/food-for-thought-endangered-eating/
LOCATION:Piscataway Public Library – Kennedy Branch\, 500 Hoes Ln\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Grantee Event
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SUMMARY:Middletown Community History: "Life in the Silk City" Lecture & NJ Jazz Musicians Concert
DESCRIPTION:As part of its work begun in NJCH’s Community History Program\, Middletown Township Public Library will present a lecture\, “Life in the Silk City: Exploring Concepts of Home and Identity Through a Student-Composed Anthem to Paterson\,” followed by The Sam Tobias Quartet performing “A Celebration of New Jersey’s Greatest Jazz Musicians.” \nDuration: 2 hours (45-minute talk\, 10-min Q&A\, 1 hour concert) \nLecture: Music educator and Jazz Program Coordinator at Paterson Music Project\, Sam Tobias\, will give a talk explaining the genesis and composition process of the song “Life in the Silk City\,” an anthem to Paterson fully composed by the students of Paterson. The talk will explore the challenges of a collective composition project that involved over a hundred students\, meaningful moments in the songwriting and recording process\, an analysis of the composition and lyrics through the lens of their relationship to students’ lived experiences in Paterson\, and a discussion of how students’ concepts of identity\, culture\, and home evolved and were expressed through the process of composing the song. The talk will be followed by a 10-minute Q&A with the audience. \nConcert: New Jersey was the birthplace and home of many of the most iconic figures in jazz history including Wayne Shorter\, Count Basie\, Sarah Vaughn\, and James Moody. Flutist and saxophonist Sam Tobias and his quartet featuring special guest vocalist Teresa Gotanco will present an exciting array of music that represents the special connection between jazz music and the Garden State. Between songs\, Sam will provide historical and biographical context and stories about the musicians/composers and how their time in New Jersey shaped their lives and the course of jazz history. \nThis event is part of the library’s Community History Project\, and was made possible by a grant from the New Jersey Council for the Humanities\, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
URL:https://njhumanities.org/event/middletown-community-history-life-in-the-silk-city-lecture-nj-jazz-musicians-concert/
LOCATION:Middletown Twp Public Library\, 55 New Monmouth Road\, Middletown\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community History,Concert
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