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County Celebrates History Month and More this May with a Spectrum of Arts and Culture Events

Residents Can Enjoy a Range of Free Exhibitions and Events

Virtually Promoted by the Middlesex County Arts Institute

WHAT: The Arts Institute of Middlesex County is presenting, promoting, and supporting a multitude of arts and culture events, exhibitions, and shows throughout the month of May. The month is packed with exciting programming primarily centered around History Month. While the pandemic has affected in-person events, artists all over the County and the Middlesex County Arts Institute have come together to find creative ways of connecting residents through public art, virtual experiences, and safe performances. The County’s Arts Institute has helped partners navigate this new environment with engaging and thought-provoking experiences. These events can be accessed virtually every Wednesday at 4 pm and are free to enjoy for all County residents and beyond.

May’s event highlights include:

•May 19 @ 4 pm – Join the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick in a reading of Fry Bread: A Native American Family Story written by Kevin Noble Maillard and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal.  After our reading, we will be joined by the Arts Institute’s own Sally Van de Water as she leads us in a discussion about the ways we can share our cultural and family histories through food!

•May 26 @ 4 pm – Explore the incredible life and service of local hero Paul Robeson in a reading of Grandpa Stops a War: A Paul Robeson Story written by Susan Robeson and illustrated by Rod Brown. After a reading by the Civic League of Greater New Brunswick President C. Roy Epps., join us as we use paints to create an image to honor your own personal hero.

WHEN: May 2021

WHERE: Virtually throughout Middlesex County, visit www.middlesexcountynj.gov/Artsculture for full details on all the events listed above and many more! Registration details and links to live stream events are available.

WHO: To honor History Month, the Arts Institute will present a series of videos and content on http://www.middlesexcountynj.gov/HistoryMonth. Please visit throughout the month of May for more exciting programs.

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