Life Magazine and the Power of Photography Debuts at the Princeton University Art Museum
GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITION EXAMINES LIFE MAGAZINE’S INNOVATIVE ROLE IN SHAPING 20TH-CENTURY PHOTOGRAPHY. Princeton Strong news - Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Art Museum reports PRINCETON, – From its groundbreaking launch issue in 1936 through the conclusion of its weekly run in 1972, Life magazine profoundly shaped how its readers viewed themselves – and the world. Life also had a transformative impact on the development of modern photography and on the artists and photojournalists who have employed the medium to tell their (and our) stories ever since. Drawing on unprecedented access to Life magazine’s picture and paper archives, Life Magazine and the Power of Photography features more than 150 objects, including…
Toni Morrison, Nobel-winning author and emeritus Princeton faculty member, dies at 88. Acting Governor Oliver Directs the Lowering of U.S. and New Jersey Flags in Honor of Toni Morrison
PRINCETON STRONG news - Princeton University Communication report - Princeton, NJ: World-renowned writer and Nobel laureate Toni Morrison, the Robert F. Goheen Professor in the Humanities, Emeritus, at Princeton University, died Monday, Aug. 5. She was 88. In 1993, Morrison became the first African American to be awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. Morrison joined the Princeton faculty in 1989 and was a member of the University’s creative writing program until she transferred to emeritus status in 2006. “It is with profound sadness we share that, following a short illness, our adored mother and grandmother, Toni Morrison, passed away peacefully…
Small Business: Le Camera Closes Nassau Park, NJ Camera and 1 Hour Photo to Open Lawrence Shopping Center
Princeton, NJ: - Micro small business Le Camera in Nassau Park has gone out of business. Owner Phat Le has closed the retail camera and accessory center that has served central New Jersey for decades. Prime Photo one hour lab owner Doug Masin will reopen in Lawrence Shopping Center on Route 1 South in February next to Manhattan Bagel's retail store. The new location will become NJ Camera and 1 Hour Photo.
Twin Starn Brothers Art at Princeton Museum
Princeton, NJ: Doug and Mike Starn, twin Princeton graduates, enjoy the art dedication events for their sculpture "(Any)Body Oddly Propped". The sculptures are now part of the Universities permanent collection and are located in front of the Princeton Art Museum. Photos / Stanley Brick
Summer Concerts Rock at Princeton Shops
Princeton Shopping Center and the Arts Council of Princeton present the 30th annual Summer Concert Series featuring the best in local and regional jazz, folk, world, rock and blues. Join us every Thursday, 6–8 pm, from June 25–August 27, 2015, at the Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Avenue, Princeton, NJ. Don’t forget to bring a lawn chair! In the event of inclement weather, concerts will be inside the Arts Council’s Pop-Up Studio at the Princeton Shopping Center. Thursday June 25, 2015, 6-8PM The Klez Dispensers As part of the Summer Courtyard Concert Series at the Princeton Shopping Center,…
Princeton Battlefield State Park Buy Out
The Historic Princeton Battlefield State Park when the original tree stood. Photo by Stanley Brick (C)Copyright. The DEP Green Acre’s program has announced an acquisition of a addition for Princeton Battlefield State Park. The park was the location of the Battle of Princeton during the Revolutionary War. The property directly borders the main battlefield site and consists of slightly rolling land and a series of connected ponds and streams that drain to stony brook. The site will eventually have access for visitors to utilize and will bring the park to a total of 80 acres. Jeff Tittel, Director of…
D & R Greenway Art Gala Rocks
Brooke Gardiner's soapstone carving titled "Camouflage" on display at the D&R Greenway Art fundraiser. Princeton, NJ: The D & R Greenway held its annual art show at the historic Johnson Farm barn. Among the multiple selection of pieces were painting, photographs, carvings, and sculptures. 6/19/2015 Brooke Gardiner with his soapstone art carving titled "Camouflage" Gail Winbury's painting titles "Camouflage