Join us for a weeklong journey through artistic mediums to celebrate our half-decade anniversary!
Up next is International Cultural Da(nce)y on Sunday, October 6 from 3-5PM. Our only event at the Metuchen Plaza will bring together local choreographers with expertise in historical and cultural dance practices, as well as a unique collaborative performance integrating tap, Latin ballroom, classical Indian dance, and Yiddish folk dance. This event is free and open to the public, and is sponsored by The Metuchen Arts Council.
Join us for an unforgettable evening at mignolo arts center as we host Bollywood Night! This free event, starting at 6 PM on Monday, October 7, is open to all ages and is the perfect opportunity to experience the vibrant world of Bollywood dance. Learn an energetic and fun routine from the Shiamak USA, renowned for their expertise in Bollywood-style dance. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or have two left feet, this event promises a night of laughter, music, and cultural immersion through Indian cinema.
Ferrell Studios is back with their 3rd Annual One Act Festival, featuring a collection of original one-act plays written by local playwrights and actors. Come support local artists and experience an evening filled with fresh, thought-provoking, and entertaining theater. Whether you're a longtime theater enthusiast or a newcomer to the stage, our One Act Play Festival is the perfect opportunity to enjoy the creativity and energy of our vibrant artistic community. Don’t miss this chance to be part of an exciting night of original storytelling and live performance!
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To Be Danced is a co-production with ReFrame Dance Theatre, which features local dancers and choreographers performing their original works. These dance performances will take place at 8PM on both Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12 respectively, and you can purchase tickets here.
One of our most exciting events is Pinky Thinker Press LIVE!, which will run from 12-4PM on Saturday, October 11. Pinky Thinker Press is an interdisciplinary arts publication founded in 2020 under the umbrella of mignolo, and we are excited to build off the success of our first in-person PTP event last year with our second annual gathering. Artists whose work was published in our previous 12 issues are invited to share what they’ve been working on and meet other contributors and attendees. The event is free and there will be art for sale, as well as print copies of the magazine and other merchandise.
We’ll close out artweek with our Silent Movie Night Gala, our formal fundraiser for the year, which will take place at 6PM on Sunday, October 13. Tickets are a $50 minimum donation per person, and we will offer food and drinks, a silent auction, an original silent dance film screening accompanied by old Hollywood jazz music, and a friendly best dressed competition.
About: mignolo arts center is a state of the art, 28x40 foot ADA approved rehearsal studio, gallery, and performance space in Metuchen, NJ. It houses mignolo dance and is available for rentals. With a wide open space, wall-to-wall mirrors, high ceilings, and a marley floor, it is an ideal place for professional dancers as well as theater companies, musicians, and visual artists.