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SUMMARY:New exhibition at Trenton City Museum: African American Abstractions
DESCRIPTION:Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie announces the new show African American Abstractions\, a vibrant and colorful showcase filling three galleries with works by James E. Dupree\, Femi J. Johnson\, and Kenneth J. Lewis. Janis Purcell worked closely with the artists as the exhibition’s curator. African American Abstractions is on view through May 24. Aligned with the show are a free Family Workshop on Abstract Art Saturday\, April 11\, from 10 a.m. to noon and an Artists’ Roundtable Sunday\, April 26\, at 2 p.m. Information is available on the museum’s website. \nABOUT THE ARTISTS \nJames Dupree has been a practicing artist in the city of Philadelphia for over five decades. With exhibitions and residencies of national and international scope\, Dupree has created a legacy within the world of Fine Arts and Culture. His mediums include but are not limited to paint\, mixed media\, and sculpture. \nWith 35 different series of work reflecting the life of a contemporary African American Artist\, Dupree’s art treads the line between politics\, culture\, and fine art. What lies beyond the viewer’s initial aesthetic impression\, are poignant messages on race and class. As a master of his craft\, the intentionality behind his work is supported by the intersection of his expression of color\, form\, and unparalleled technique. Paired with Dupree’s ardent activism as a stronghold within the Philadelphia community for the last forty years\, this artist and agitator carefully impacts all which he touches. \nDupree holds a BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design\, an MFA from the University of Pennsylvania\, and has attended the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art and Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture in Maine. After\, he went on to teach at Arts Centers and Fine Arts Schools\, including Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Art\, University of Pennsylvania\, and Crewe and Alsager College in England. \nCurrently\, James Dupree owns and operates two Contemporary Fine Art galleries. Dupree Gallery Philadelphia\, which has been open since the 1980’s\, is located at 703 South 6th Street in Philadelphia\, The newest gallery location is located in the vibrant small town of Lambertville New Jersey at 10 North Union Street. Both locations host a variety of solo and group exhibitions of artwork crafted by renowned national and international contemporary artists. \nFemi J. Johnson’s abstract storyscapes embody a uniquely raw and permissive form of contemporary abstraction. Floating harmonized color\, shaped figural elements\, and snippets of line drawing all find their position and coalesce as expressions of Johnson’s worldview. Familiar places\, formal or self-educated beliefs\, and personal or media-influenced subjects abstractly saturate his mutable compositions\, freeing the viewer to explore interchangeable scenarios. Translating chaos into temporary but believable order on canvas\, Johnson’s cohesive improvisations exalt the rich connectivity of life. \nFemi J. Johnson was born in Manhattan\, New York\, and raised in Easton\, Pennsylvania. His early talent in graphite and charcoal drawing led to a professional career as a Master Draftsman & Designer for companies in Pennsylvania and New York. After thousands of technical drawings over decades of work\, Johnson redirected his creative energy back to the fine arts. He studied in a two-year studio art program at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy\, New York\, where his engagement with contemporary and modernist art in commune with his Yoruba spirituality inspired his emerging studio practice. In 2012 Johnson returned to the Lehigh Valley\, where he currently works out of his studio in downtown Allentown\, Pennsylvania. He has exhibited extensively across the region and internationally\, with works in corporate and private collections. \nJohnson is documented in Afrocosmologies: American Reflections at the Wadsworth Athenaeum Museum of Art in Hartford\, Connecticut. Shifting Time: African American Artists 2020-2021. A Gathering Of The Tribes#16: The Black Lives Matter Issue. \nHis work is held in the permanent collections of The Petrucci Family Foundation Collection of African American Art in Asbury\, New Jersey; the David C. Driskell Center for the Study of Visual Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland\, in College Park\, Maryland. \nIn 2016 Johnson was recognized with an Allentown Arts Ovation Award for Outstanding Achievement in Visual Arts. From November 2018 through July 2019\, he was named Allentown Art Museum’s Artist-in-Residence\, and for five years\, Johnson has been a featured artist at the Museum’s Cocktails and Collecting event. He remains actively engaged as a teacher\, mentor\, and ardent supporter of the arts community. \nKenneth J. Lewis Sr. is a self-taught contemporary visual artist\, born and raised in New Jersey. Remarkably\, he did not paint at all until the age of 47—creating his first work after experiencing a sudden\, overwhelming urge to express himself through art. Since that pivotal moment\, he has developed a powerful and personal visual language that blends abstraction\, symbolism\, geometry\, and landscape. \nHis works often begin with layered and expressive backgrounds. From this abstract foundation\, he constructs environments and structures—typically using painter’s tape to shape forms\, pathways\, and geometric compositions. Kenneth’s pieces feature vibrant acrylics\, hand-drawn details\, spray paint\, pastels\, and oil glazes. His process allows for both spontaneous expression and structured design\, reflecting the balance between chaos and order in life. \nKenneth’s artistic practice is rooted in passion\, energy\, and intuition. He lives a creative and stress-free life\, often painting for hours at a time in his gallery/studio\, the KJL Art Sanctuary in Ewing\, NJ. This space serves not only as his personal studio but also as a gallery and community hub for exhibitions\, paint parties\, and workshops. It accommodates up to 20 people and is available by appointment. \nHis work has been exhibited in public and private spaces throughout New Jersey and beyond—including Capital Health Gallery in Hopewell\, the Hamilton Township Library (where his works have rotated every six months for over six years)\, Trenton Public Library\, Starbucks Trenton\, Ewing Municipal Building\, Trenton Social\, and numerous group exhibitions. He has upcoming solo shows and large-scale projects scheduled through 2026. \nKenneth J. Lewis Sr. is driven not by academic theories or traditional rules\, but by the emotional and spiritual force behind creation. His mantra\, “One moment. One muse. One masterpiece\,” captures the essence of his work: deeply human\, rooted in experience\, and boldly expressive. \nAbout Trenton City Museum \nTrenton City Museum is housed in Ellarslie Mansion\, an 1848 Italianate villa in the heart of Trenton’s historic Cadwalader Park\, which was designed by the legendary Frederick Law Olmsted. The building\, which is on the National Historic Register\, is owned by the City of Trenton and operated by the nonprofit Trenton Museum Society\, founded in 1973. The museum explores and celebrates Trenton’s history and culture\, showcases contemporary art\, artists\, and performers\, and offers a variety of community gatherings\, classes\, and workshops throughout the year for all ages. Hours are Thursdays through Saturdays\, 12 to 4 p.m.; Sundays\, 1 to 4 p.m. There is no admission to view exhibits; donations are welcomed. \n### \nCaption: Left to right: Artists Kenneth J. Lewis\, Sr.\, James E. Dupree\, and Femi J. Johnson spoke at the opening reception for the new art exhibition African American Abstractions\, on view at Trenton City Museum through May 24. Learn more about the exhibition and related programs at ellarslie.org and 609-989-1191.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/new-exhibition-at-trenton-city-museum-african-american-abstractions/
LOCATION:Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie\, 1 Theater Lane\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States
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SUMMARY:Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection\, 1952-1972
DESCRIPTION:April 20 through May 29\, Hopewell Valley Historical Society will present an exhibit\, “Across the Year at Titusville School: Images From the Helen Case Collection\, 1952-1972\,” at the Hopewell Branch of Mercer County Library. Photos are from a lost collection of color slides\, largely from the 1950s\, that document children’s activities at Titusville Elementary School. Visit https://www.hopewellvalleyhistory.org for more information\, and mcl.org for library hours.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/across-the-year-at-titusville-school-images-from-the-helen-case-collection-1952-1972/
LOCATION:Mercer County Library – Hopewell Branch\, 245 Pennington Titusville Road\, Pennington\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:history
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SUMMARY:Mowgli's Jungle Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Roxey Ballet invites the whole family to the Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree on Sunday May 17th\, 2026. Get ready to swing into the jungle for a wildly fun family event! Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree invites kids and families to step into the world of Mowgli’s Jungle Adventure before the curtain even rises.​ \nMeet your favorite jungle characters up close\, enjoy jungle-themed sweets like Mud Pudding\, Banana Bites\, and other tasty treats\, and catch exciting sneak-peek snippets from the show. Along the way\, you’ll learn the story of Mowgli and the jungle friends who help guide him on his adventure of courage\, friendship\, and finding where you belong. \nThis interactive\, playful experience is full of imagination\, movement\, and jungle joy. Come dressed to roar\, slither\, or swing\, and get ready for a jungle jamboree your family won’t forget! The party is approximately 1:15.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mowglis-jungle-jamboree/2026-05-17/1/
LOCATION:Mill Ballet\, 46 N Sugan Rd\, New Hope\, PA\, 18938\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sked Street Bonsai and Sculpture Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a lecture on bonsai basics\, a guided garden tour\, and a Q&A session at the Sked Street Bonsai Garden. The exact location will be given prior to the event. \nDiscover the basics of Bonsai with Carl Stern at the Sked Street Bonsai and Sculpture Garden\, the location of the Central Jersey Bonsai Club.  Learn about the history\, design\, care\, and maintenance of bonsai trees. The Sked Street Bonsai Garden includes more than 100 trees and 40 species. Some of these trees have been “in training” for over 30 years. This is Mr. Stern’s 42nd year of “doing Bonsai.” \nWith the addition of more than ten sculptures from the USA\, France\, Netherlands\, Austria\, Korea\, China and Israel\, the Sked Street Bonsai Garden has become the Sked Street Bonsai and Sculpture Garden!  Prestigious pots (containers) from Japan\, USA and Europe are also featured throughout the Garden. \nRegistration required.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/sked-street-bonsai-and-sculpture-garden/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Day at the Hopewell Quarry
DESCRIPTION:Please join us May 17th from 10am to 1pm at the Hopewell Quarry (180 Crusher Road\, Hopewell NJ 08525) for a morning of weeding\, trimming\, and raking to prepare the Quarry for opening weekend! \nPlease bring yard work equipment if possible! Wear clothes that you can get dirty in\, closed-toed shoes\, and whatever water and snacks you require. \nSee you there!
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/volunteer-day-at-the-hopewell-quarry/
LOCATION:Hopewell Quarry\, 180 Crusher Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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SUMMARY:Kids to Park Day
DESCRIPTION:Hopewell Township Recreation will be joining other towns across the country to celebrate the national day of play. Join for a fun free afternooon in Woolsey Park on Sunday\, May 17 from 1pm to 3pm  — games\, crafts\, and more.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/kids-to-park-day/
LOCATION:Woolsey Park\, 203 Washington Crossing- Pennington Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,free,Hopewell Township,Just for Kids,Outdoor Festival
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SUMMARY:Mowgli's Jungle Jamboree
DESCRIPTION:Roxey Ballet invites the whole family to the Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree on Sunday May 17th\, 2026. Get ready to swing into the jungle for a wildly fun family event! Mowgli’s Jungle Jamboree invites kids and families to step into the world of Mowgli’s Jungle Adventure before the curtain even rises.​ \nMeet your favorite jungle characters up close\, enjoy jungle-themed sweets like Mud Pudding\, Banana Bites\, and other tasty treats\, and catch exciting sneak-peek snippets from the show. Along the way\, you’ll learn the story of Mowgli and the jungle friends who help guide him on his adventure of courage\, friendship\, and finding where you belong. \nThis interactive\, playful experience is full of imagination\, movement\, and jungle joy. Come dressed to roar\, slither\, or swing\, and get ready for a jungle jamboree your family won’t forget! The party is approximately 1:15.
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/mowglis-jungle-jamboree/2026-05-17/2/
LOCATION:Mill Ballet\, 46 N Sugan Rd\, New Hope\, PA\, 18938\, United States
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SUMMARY:Latin Social Dance Class & Social at the Hopewell Quarry!
DESCRIPTION:Partnered with KO Latin Arts  \nEver wanted to learn how to dance salsa or bachata?\nJoin the Hopewell Quarry and KO Latin Arts for a Latin Social Dance Fundraiser on May 17th from 3:00pm-7:00pm at the Hopewell Quarry. Ticket includes a 1 hour beginner friendly class for salsa and bachata. DJ and Dance Instructor Kevin Ocasio will have you ready to shimmy and shine while dancing to salsa\, bachata\, and merengue at the scenic Hopewell Quarry. Bring all the fixin’s for a picnic grill dinner at the Hopewell Quarry and use our camping style grills around the lush lawn space. This event is the perfect way to ease into that summertime mindset! Bring the whole family along for a night of dancing and laughter. \nNo prior experience necessary!  \nIndividual Ticket: $15  \nFamily Rate (4 people): $50  \nLarge Family Rate (5-8 people): $100 \nFree Parking Address: 180 Crusher Road\, Hopewell\, NJ 08560 \n Please note this is a non-swimming event. Pets not permitted
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/latin-social-dance-class-social-at-the-hopewell-quarry/
LOCATION:Hopewell Quarry\, 180 Crusher Road\, Hopewell\, NJ\, 08525\, United States
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SUMMARY:The People's Covenant: Faith\, Community\, and Our Expectations for Congress
DESCRIPTION:Across our district\, faith communities have been listening. We’ve heard stories from people being squeezed\, and a deep hope for a better future. \nJoin us for a nonpartisan\, community-led gathering where we’ll share our stories\, ask questions\, and hear directly from congressional candidates for District 12. Candidates will be invited to respond to a shared People’s Covenant rooted in dignity\, care\, and justice. \nThis is an interactive evening of community voice\, music\, and visioning—where our communities lead. \nAfter you register\, please check your email for a brief questionnaire to help shape the conversation. \nBe part of shaping what comes next. \nDon’t forget to bring your children so they can be are part of democracy\, too. This is a kid friendly event. \nLight Dinner will be provided around 7pm. 
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/the-peoples-covenant-faith-community-and-our-expectations-for-congress/
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SUMMARY:Westminster Community Orchestra presents Westminster Conservatory Concerto Competition Winners
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr. Ruth Ochs and The Westminster Community Orchestra (WCO) for the Westminster Conservatory Concerto Competition Winners Concert on Sunday\, May 17\, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. in Hillman Hall\, in the Cullen Center\, on the Westminster campus\, Walnut Lane\, in Princeton. There are no tickets required; a suggested admission of $10/person cash will be collected at the door. \nThe concert will feature the winners of this year’s Westminster Conservatory concerto competition: Alan Li performing Mozart’s Andante in C for Flute and Orchestra\, Wei-En Erin Liao performing the first movement of Crusell’s Clarinet Concerto No. 1\, and Cherie Xu performing the first movement of Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto in A Major. In addition\, the WCO will perform Copland’s Outdoor Overture\, the second movement from Beethoven’s Symphony No. 5\, and Nelhybel’s Pavane for Brass and Percussion. \nFor more information on the May 17th performance\, please contact the Westminster Conservatory office by phone\, 609-921-7104\, email\, conservatory@rider.edu\, or visit https://www.rider.edu/about/events/westminster-community-orchestra-concerto-competition-winners-concert
URL:https://mercerme.com/event/westminster-community-orchestra-presents-westminster-conservatory-concerto-competition-winners/
LOCATION:Hillman Performance Hall\, Westminster Choir College\, 101 Walnut Lane\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
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