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Occupying the Brooklyn Bridge and the Power of Protest ~ Matthew D’Elia

Occupying the Brooklyn Bridge and the Power of Protest ~ Matthew D’Elia

I did not know what to expect when I decided to go to New York on Saturday to check out Occupy Wall Street. In fact, I had only opted to go after seeing the now famous footage of police brutality, courtesy of inspector Anthony Bologna aka “Tony Baloney”(video). I had originally planned to go with a couple of friends, but that did not pan out. For a moment I was hesitant to go by myself because I rarely travel to New York City, let alone get involved in a protest in which people have been beaten, pepper sprayed, and arrested. But I decided to go anyway.

Occupy Wall Street (Day 13) Video and Photography ~ Dan Bracaglia

Occupy Wall Street (Day 13) Video and Photography ~ Dan Bracaglia

I avoided the enigma that is #OccupyWallStreet for nearly two weeks, despite it essentially taking place in my backyard. However, this past Friday I made my way down to Zuccotti Park around 2pm, to experience it for myself. Well, that is not completely true. I originally left work early on Friday, with a Canon 5D Mark II (with a 70-200mm 2.8 L lens) and Nikon D3s (with a 35mm f/1.4 lens) in hand (how’s that for democracy?!), at my boss’ suggestion, due to circulating rumors that Radiohead would be performing in the park around 4pm. I was to shoot the show, if it happened, for Sound and Vision Magazine. Those rumors proved false—and that is probably for the best.

Tragedy and Outrage in New Brunswick Shooting ~ Kine Martinussen

Tragedy and Outrage in New Brunswick Shooting ~ Kine Martinussen

New Brunswick, NJ–According to reports, New Brunswick resident Barry Deloatch, 47, was shot twice and killed by a New Brunswick Police officer on Wednesday, September 21, 2011, near the intersection of Throop Avenue and Handy Street in New Brunswick.

PRESS RELEASE: New Brunswick Art Salon Open Studio

PRESS RELEASE: New Brunswick Art Salon Open Studio

The Alfa Art Gallery invites you to join us for an evening with the exhibiting artists of the New Brunswick Art Salon, Spring’11. If you missed the opening receptions on April 22nd and May 13th, this is not only the perfect chance to see some amazing works but is also the opportunity to get an inside look on the creative process of each artist. The artists will work on their respective art pieces at the Alfa Art Gallery as well as give informative talks on their inspirations.

Alfa Art Gallery’s New Brunswick Salon ~ Call for Artists

Alfa Art Gallery’s New Brunswick Salon ~ Call for Artists

The Alfa Art Gallery would like to invite artists to submit work for the New Brunswick Art Salon, Fall ’11. There are two artist categories: newly emerging artists and professional artists. All submissions must be in by September 25. Artists will be notified if their work is accepted by September 30. The exhibition opening will be held on Friday, October 21.

PRESS RELEASE: Collaborative Arts April & May Art Exhibition

PRESS RELEASE: Collaborative Arts April & May Art Exhibition

Collaborative Arts (coLAB Arts) is a non-profit organization located in New Brunswick, NJ, dedicated to the development and presentation of emerging local artists. coLAB Arts’ mission is to cultivate a hip, mindful, and inclusive Hub City community of artists, audiences, and critics, empowered to create inspired and inspiring art.

Road Trip: To Sanity and Back ~ Matia Guardabascio

Road Trip: To Sanity and Back ~ Matia Guardabascio

I have been struggling all week to write about the Rally to Restore Sanity, which Alex and I attended in Washington D.C. last Saturday. At first I thought I was just tired after having driven one thousand miles to D.C. from Boston and back. I had many conversations with people about the Rally, and was able to speak about it with ease. Why then could I not strap down my thoughts to some loose leaf? Why?

Humorless Budget Report ~ Ben Kharakh

Humorless Budget Report ~ Ben Kharakh

RUSA had a good grabber for their budget meeting: “Where does your money go?” I didn’t stick around long enough to find out the answer to that question. Instead, I left after becoming both overwhelmed and underwhelmed by the first hour of the event—overwhelmed by the amount of information thrown at me; and underwhelmed by the absence of tools to make sense of it all.

Alfa Art Gallery Press Release: Upcoming Events

Alfa Art Gallery Press Release: Upcoming Events

November 13th, 2010 – “Mike Gyampo’s Open Studio” – Featuring LIVE African music Drum Ensemble Saxophone – James Roy Gyembe – Zanne Morris Gyembe – Ronald Staley Bangos – Melvin… Read more »

Press Release: NJ AFL-CIO Election Statement

Press Release: NJ AFL-CIO Election Statement

New Jersey State AFL-CIO Touts Labor Gains in Tuesday’s Election TRENTON – Charles Wowkanech, president of the New Jersey State AFL-CIO representing one million union members, today pointed to Linda… Read more »