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🚨🛰 January 4th:
FIRST ISSUE OF THE NEW YEAR👀
Marla Camins
January 04, 2025
Good Morning! It’s Saturday, January 4th, 2025
☀️ WEEKEND WEATHER ⛅
Saturday ☁️ Ridiculous/EvenMoreRidiculous 33°/22°
Sunday ⛅️ Warmer/Still Cold 34°/23°
 Marla Camins, Publisher | PUBLISHER'S NOTE 🐦 🐦 Welcome to the First Bird 2025 🌍🛸 Happy New Year, East Brunswick! 🎉 Whether you’re brunching at a local spot 🍳🥞, chasing post-holiday sales 🛍️, or enjoying a frosty walk in the park❄️🚶♂️, we’ve got you covered. Thanks for ringing in another year with The Brunswick Bird. Questions, comments, or want to reach our fabulous readers? Email us at [email protected]. Cheers to a spectacular 2025! — Marla |
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🎭 NEW FROM PLAYHOUSE 22 🎭 : “AMERICAN SON”
“American Son” runs at Playhouse 22 from Jan 3-12. Photo Credit: Playhouse 22
Saturday Jan 4 (today)
When: Today @ 8 PM
Where: Playhouse 22
Details: “American Son” explores a bi-racial couple’s emotional reckoning with race and bias after their son is detained by police.
Run: Performances through Sunday, January 12. For mature audiences.
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🗓 PLAN AHEAD: THE WEEK AHEAD
Sunday, Jan 5
🎬 🕢 🏆️ Golden Globes Watch Party
When: 6 PM for the E! red-carpet rundown. 8 PM for the show.
Where: Your TV or PC
Details: Join Nikki Glaser for a night of laughs and glamour at the 82nd Golden Globes airing on CBS. You can also live-stream the event via Paramount + with Showtime. Want to spice things up? Download Golden Globe Bingo cards to play along!
Monday, Jan 6
🏭 Swearing (in) Ceremony 🏛️
When: 6 PM
Where: East Brunswick Administration Building
Details: Be there as Mayor Brad Cohen and Council Members Dana Zimbicki and Dinesh Behal are sworn in at the Township Council Reorg meeting. Open to the public.
Tuesday, Jan 7
🌓Blood Drive at EB Library 🩸
When: 1–7 PM
Where: East Brunswick Public Library
Details: Sponsor Code 68743. Walk-ins welcome. Schedule your spot.
🎶 🍔 Bingo, Burgers & Brews
When: 6 PM
Where: Gusto Grill’s Happy Hour
Details: Free to play, tasty to eat, fun to win. Happy Hour done right.
Sunday, Jan 12
🎮 Board Games & Puzzle Sale
When: 1–4 PM
Where: EB Library
Details: Find the perfect game or puzzle at this one-day-only sale! (732) 254-6704 More details here.
🎺 East Brunswick Symphony Orchestra Concert
When: 3–5 PM
Where: JoAnn Magistro Performing Arts Center
Details: Celebrate local arts with an inspiring concert.
Tickets: Get them here. Get tickets here 🎟️
Saturday, January 18
Ring in the Year of the Snake at the East Brunswick Lunar New Year Celebration!
When: 11:30-4 PM
Where: EB Library
Details: Join us for a vibrant cultural event in collaboration with @ebplibrary, @aapiofeb, and @eastbrunswickhrc. Celebrate with performances, activities, and community fun. Don't miss this family-friendly festive start to the new year!
Saturday, January 25
🎬 43rd NJ Film Festival - Dead Community Guild & Supercritical
Film: Online (24 hrs) & In-Person at 7 PM at Voorhees Hall, Rutgers University/ Enjoy a hybrid event with screenings of Dead Community Guild and Supercritical. Tickets: $15 General, $100 Festival Pass. 🎟️ Runs January 24-Feb 21. Details here
Concert: Hidden Gems 20th Anniversary Fundraiser – A Musical Tribute to Amitabh Bachchan.
Join Hidden Gems for a special evening celebrating 20 years of impactful charity work with a tribute to Bollywood’s Shahenshah, Amitabh Bachchan. Since 2005, Hidden Gems has raised over $500,000 and supported over 50 global organizations. Your support continues to make this possible. This milestone fundraiser will benefit Karma Junction and Hidden Gems projects. Sing with passion, support a cause! ($) Tickets here 🎟️
Wednesday, January 29
What is the True Cost of Fashion? Find out at EB Library. Discover fashion’s global impact and sustainable solutions with journalist Kathleen Webber. Teens/adults. Event starts at 7 PM. Details
Wednesday, February 12
Free East Brunswick Rabies Clinic from 3-8 PM. Only administering shots to animals. All creatures must be leashed and licensed. More here.
For more events in EB, Go Here
Check out the Zimmerli - (Psst…it’s FREE)
When was the last time you went to a museum?
Photo Courtesy of The Zimmerli Art Museum
Rediscover art at the Zimmerli Art Museum! Just a few short miles away from East Brunswick, enjoy innovative exhibits and creative events all year long.
January 5: Último Domingo: Epiphany | Día de los Reyes Magos Celebrate Latinx culture with art-making, exhibitions, and interactive performances.
January 22 Yoga in the Galleries series! Enjoy a mindful yoga session surrounded by art.
January 22 New Exhibitions Opening:
Hope with Humor: Works by Jaune Quick-To-See Smith from the Collection
An Eye for Photographs: Gifts from Anne and Arthur Goldstein
Napoleon: A Visual Legacy of Power
Shifting Perspectives on Environmental Crisis
February 1:
Indigenous Identities: Here, Now & Always - studies contemporary Native American art. Opening Reception details coming soon! More info here
HOURS: Wednesday & Friday, 11am-6pm; Thursday, 11am-8pm; Saturday & Sunday, noon-5pm. Closed Monday & Tuesday. Museum admission is FREE for all visitors. For details & updates, visit zimmerli.rutgers.edu. 🎟️
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Businesses That Opened In East Brunswick: The Year In Review
Ribbon Cuttings were as familiar a sight as construction cones this year as East Brunswick welcomed dozens of new businesses in 2024, including restaurants, retail stores, and a global tech HQ. Click here for a rundown.
Game-changing news for color-blind patrons! EB Library is now offering corrective glasses to color-blind patrons.
Ever wonder which Middlesex County Mayor marries the most people each year? (Hint: Their initials are BC). Answer here.
SCHOOL NEWS
East Brunswick Board Welcomes New Members
Photo Credit: EBPS
Ladies and Gents, introducing your new BOE: This past week, four new members were sworn in to the Board of Education: Louis Figueroa, Anna Braun, Wilbur Pan, and Jaime Falco. Congrats to all!
STATE NEWS 🇺🇸
Is a new North Brunswick train monorail to NYC finally coming? Progress is being made!
Best and worst states to raise a family (Hint: We’re #17)
NJ Commuters to Pay More in 2025 for Fuel, Tolls & Public Transportation
MORE NEWS
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Hottest Topic of the week on the Facebook group EBHEO: “Seeking feedback on a non-chain restaurant idea for EB!” EB Townies hugely support the idea of a non-chain restaurant with great food, drinks, and ambiance, especially if it’s affordable!
Suggestions include live music, cozy decor, and even brunch options, catering to families, date nights, and girls' nights out.
Concerns raised about liquor license availability in East Brunswick and potential competition with existing venues.
Some emphasize the need for moderate music volume to maintain a conversational atmosphere.
A desire for East Brunswick to develop a vibrant restaurant scene like nearby towns (e.g., Metuchen or New Brunswick) was expressed.
GARAGE SALE? JOB AD? SELLING YOUR HOME BY OWNER?
JOBS JOBS JOBS 😎 Help Wanted! Media Sales…The Brunswick Bird is looking to hire some help — flexible, fun, and part-time — know someone? Reply to this email with “Media Sales” in the subject line.
Experienced Stylist Wanted. Drama Salon, East Brunswick’s premiere hair salon, is growing and we’re building out our team. For more info or to apply, go here 📞
Apply now for Summer Jobs at EB Rec. Ages 14 and up.
The Outreach Center at Aldersgate United Methodist Church is seeking donations to support families in need. Items can be dropped off at the church basement on Ryders Lane.
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ADOPTABLE PET OF THE WEEK
“Meet your new Best Friend” 🐶💕
This adorable (young) Jack Russell Terrier needs a name (and a home)!
More details to come. This handsome boy will be available for adoption starting next weekend in conjunction with East Brunswick’s Animal Rescue Force. Details here!
Your First Weekly Horoscope of the Year!…
Provided by East Brunswick’s Premier Psychic Lisa
Happy Birthday, Capricorns!
Happy Birthday….Capricorn (Dec 22–Jan 19)
Capricorn (December 22–January 19): Home and family life require your attention this week. You might feel the urge to rearrange your space or connect with loved ones more deeply. Make sure your home environment feels like a sanctuary, where you can recharge and focus on your goals. Lucky Color: Silver
♐️ Horoscopes brought to you by East Brunswick’s own Premier Psychic Lisa.
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