Haiku and You Workshop
In this generative writing workshop held over Zoom, kids will learn how to write haiku, short poems that capture the essence of a moment. Kids will learn about the haiku form and will practice observing their world and expressing themselves through writing. They will also have a chance to share what they write. Designed for youth ages 8-14, but open to all. Facilitated by Stephanie Cawley.
Beaches, Boardwalks and Beginnings - A Murphy Write-In
In this generative writing workshop held over Zoom, participants write together in response to an inspiring piece of writing and a guided writing prompt that invites them to reflect on their early memories of Atlantic City or other beaches and boardwalks. Participants will also have the chance to share what they wrote. Accessible to all ages and experience levels. Facilitated by Peter E. Murphy.
Mural Writing AC
Mural Writing AC is a creative writing program created with South Jersey Poets Collective, inviting our community to draw writing inspiration from Atlantic City’s murals.
Members of the South Jersey Poets Collective penned writing prompts for the murals found throughout our city’s 48 blocks. These writing prompts are inspired by the mural they accompany, and we hope they inspire you to write something of your own, in a notebook or on your cell phone.
Prompts are accessible at 17 mural sites via QR code. You can also check out the full list of prompts.
Chris Gallucio
Local photographer Chris Gallucio shares his ongoing portrait project “You Are Mona Lisa” and invites viewers to participate on their own.
Isolation
Miranda Bishop is a Brooklyn based ballerina, choreographer and aerialist. Her piece entitled “Isolation” was filmed on the boardwalk and beach in front of Steele Pier in Atlantic City.
“It brings me so much joy to present this piece to you! I grew up in Atlantic County and started my ballet career with the Atlantic City Ballet as a teenager. After many years spent dancing in Philadelphia and NYC I found myself in quarantine back at my childhood home in Northfield, NJ. During this unexpected isolation I totally fell in love with the song Agony by Yung Lean. The music brought out so many emotions and the lyrics captured exactly how this pandemic has made me and some many others feel. With this new found inspiration I choreographed a dance and filmed it with my wonderful partner David Weeks.” - Miranda
The New Normal: Tomkomedy LIVE
In an effort to adapt to being a gig worker in a time of quarantine, local comedian Michelle Tomko, aka Tomkomedy, has been performing a FaceBook LIVE comedy show every other Saturday on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City. Enjoy the show she performed for 48 Blocks AC!
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Atlantic City Theatre Company presents “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”
Aria Da Capo
Enjoy this dramatic reading/enactment of Aria Da Capo by Edna St. Vincent Millay. It has some themes and scenes that feel especially poignant in relation to separation and the mild absurdity in producing live theater when the actors cannot be in the same place.
Vans Always Land
Young aspiring artist Jack Fouts created custom Vans, and shares them in this video about skating & local art!
Kids Are Punny with Tomkomedy
Comedy show for kids, featuring local comedian Michelle Tomko aka Tomkomedy!
Drag Queen Story Time
An hour of story telling arts and crafts, sing a long, and fun snack times! Performed with myself, som puppets, and lots of love! Stories include themes of love, diversity, and acceptance-as well as some children's faves.
Virtual Life Drawing
Follow along as artist Jodee Clifford practices virtual life drawing with model short-haired Ann. Experience the set-up and process of a virtual life-drawing session and watch as the art comes alive!
Gardening At Home
Learn how to garden at home using vegetables and herbs you already have in your fridge!
You Are Here! Postcards from Atlantic City
In this virtual storytelling open mic, writers will have five-seven minutes to share stories set in and/or inspired by Atlantic City. Stories can be fiction or narrative nonfiction and might be about visiting AC, growing up, working there, driving through, living, and more. Memories of Atlantic City hold a special place in the hearts of people around the world. Storytellers will have a variety of ability and may come from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Some storytellers may be writers, others may be people who don’t identify as writers and have a good story to tell.