Category: Music and Art
Read in The Black River Journal: Performers of Passion, A Mission with Heart
We interrupt our regular seasonal living programming with an exciting announcement: my latest article in The Black River Journal is out now! “Performers of Passion, A Mission with Heart: Opera Magnifico Brings Accessible, High-Quality Opera to the Somerset Hills.” Originally a passion project, a… Continue Reading “Read in The Black River Journal: Performers of Passion, A Mission with Heart”
Sodas in the Freezer: Flycatcher’s Explosive Rise and Expression of Millennial Burnout
It’s every band’s dream to grow from humble beginnings gigging in basements to producing high-quality songs for 80,000+ Spotify listeners across the globe. In just six years, New Jersey alt-rock band Flycatcher are living that dream, making the leap from a group of college… Continue Reading “Sodas in the Freezer: Flycatcher’s Explosive Rise and Expression of Millennial Burnout”
Read in The Black River Journal- Whittemore CCC: A Celebration of Community, Culture and Conservation in Hunterdon County
Art, music, nature and food all have a place in the “symphony” at Whittemore CCC, where Community, Culture and Conservation share center stage. Hidden in the trees of an unassuming road just off I-78 in Oldwick, Whittemore is a buzzing hub of creativity, where… Continue Reading “Read in The Black River Journal- Whittemore CCC: A Celebration of Community, Culture and Conservation in Hunterdon County”
Read in The Black River Journal: Contemporary Conversations
The Hunterdon Art Museum is a local art space that tackles world-wide issues. Recent exhibitions addressed decolonization, racial justice, and proto-feminism — while also featuring whimsical structures, bright colors, and soft fabrics. The Hunterdon Art Museum serves as a community art space that’s seen… Continue Reading “Read in The Black River Journal: Contemporary Conversations”
Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter
In tumultuous times, music can seem familiar, like the embrace of an old friend. In good times, listening to the right music can feel like embarking on a road trip with that old friend, complete with a sense of freedom and some playful banter.… Continue Reading “Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter”
Grace Through it All – Pt 2 Transcript
In my very first interview with indie-pop musician Drew Anton over a year ago, Drew expressed how music is his way of telling his truth. Drew’s dedication to his truth was evident to me as I listened to his first full-length album, Fall from Grace. I could feel… Continue Reading “Grace Through it All – Pt 2 Transcript”
Grace Through it All: Drew Anton on Fall from Grace (Pt 2)
In my very first interview with indie-pop musician Drew Anton over a year ago, Drew expressed how music is his way of telling his truth. Drew’s dedication to his truth was evident to me as I listened to his first full-length album, Fall from… Continue Reading “Grace Through it All: Drew Anton on Fall from Grace (Pt 2)”
Grace Through it All – Pt 1 Transcript
Grace can take on many meanings. For indie-pop musician Drew Anton, grace symbolizes forgiveness, hope, and the risks you take for love. Drew conveys this message in his first full-length album, Fall from Grace, which is bound to carry listeners out to a sea… Continue Reading “Grace Through it All – Pt 1 Transcript”
Grace Through it All: Drew Anton on Fall from Grace (Pt 1)
Grace can take on many meanings. For indie-pop musician Drew Anton, grace symbolizes forgiveness, hope, and the risks you take for love. Drew conveys this message in his first full-length album, Fall from Grace, which is bound to carry listeners out to a sea… Continue Reading “Grace Through it All: Drew Anton on Fall from Grace (Pt 1)”
A Conversation with Matt Monaco – Part II
This article is Part II of a two-part series. To read Part I, click here. Last week, I published Part I of a conversation with musician, urban farmer, and activist Matt Monaco, where we discussed his start in music, his EP The Road We… Continue Reading “A Conversation with Matt Monaco – Part II”
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