Monthly Archives: August 2010
August 30th Press Release ~ Alpha Art Gallery
September 10th, 2010 – “Below, Above and Beyond” – John Hawaka Solo Exhibition
Exhibition duration: September 10 – September 30, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, September 10 @ 7:00pm
Clouds of Things ~ Raj Venkata
I was six years old when I found out that nobody I loved was made of flesh. A day after my parents told me we were moving away from Madras, I discovered that my best friend was really a pile of dry leaves.
Tomato Girl ~ Danny Cassidy
Bib wrapped warmly around your neck. A single plate, sole fruit cut into tender pieces; you are not delicate with the feast before you. Mighty fork, your small fist wrangled… Read more
Bowerbirds ~ John Kropa, Patrick Song, and Mike Smith
I the trees look like nets capturing sunlight. they are so greedy and delicious the sap ambers over your head like a syrupy halo. O look, your head is a… Read more
A Summer Compensated ~ Matia Guardabascio
This summer turned out to be wholly reckless. I made time for my bad habits in and around stretches of responsible behavior. They’re not really that bad… I mean whiskey in the summer? It’s the only thing that takes the edge off the heat. It gives me something to chat about other than the obvious…
SummerMewcation ~ Ben Kharakh
“How I Spent My Summer Vacation” sounds like an essay a third grader would write. Just imagine that nervous little girl: a Dora the Explorer t-shirt, a purple skirt whose… Read more
Montreal: A Quick Getaway and A Long Trip By Train ~ Marlana Moore
After taking the train from New Brunswick all the way to Montreal, I am convinced that flying would have been the fastest and easiest option. Amtrak’s Adirondack line follows the… Read more
The Best of Summer 2010 ~ Rebecca Zandstein
When the heat takes over, most people don’t think of drowning themselves in food, but rather cold beer and mixed drinks. This summer, through sweat and an unstuffed wallet, I… Read more
Artistic adventures in Plainsboro ~ Jhoany Benitez
I only had two goals this summer: to find a job and to volunteer at my newly constructed local library. It is now the middle of August and I can… Read more
Johnsonville Press On ~ Alex Giannattasio
Every day on my way to and from school, I treat myself to the distinct pleasure of strolling through Lafayette Square and past the front gates of the White House. Picking my way through crowds of people clad in Bermuda shorts and fanny packs reminds me not only of where I am, but how I got there…
