Borzotta Arts

10/07/2026

09/27/2026

I have a few paintings in the "Greetings From Asbury Park" show at Art629 on Cookman Ave. I have a painting of an old AP business, Sam Wah Laundry (16x20) used to be on Summerfield off Bond. And a small collection of Tillie paintings. Lots of fun work in this exhibit, go check it out!

09/19/2026

Our annual SHOWCASE sells out every year. Thur 9/24 it's back!

A fun and unpredictable evening w 10 of NJ's best comics in a place that makes incredible b**r and seltzer. It's full of different styles and material. Why would you miss this?!? WildAir Beerworks in Asbury Park. Tickets are only $15 and you can get them before they sell out at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-ugly-pancake-comedy-festival-tickets-for-night-2-the-showcase-tickets-1996371252156

If you've been to our Showcase before, no further need to explain.

And don't forget, a week later on Fri 10/2 is the comedy competition show where 2 of the 8 comics will win a guest spot on a Tidal Wave Comedy show! (at The Showroom in Asbury Pk).

More to come...
4th Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival

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09/17/2026

PETER MAX RIP

The artist Peter Max has died at age 88. Max was known for colorful, psychedelic pop art that expressed the optimism of the “flower power” movement of the 1960s and graced everything from postage stamps to a cruise ship.

09/11/2026

***Less than 2 weeks to join the fun! *** Info below...
4th Ugly Pancake Comedy Festival!
Night 1's Main Event is a big deal, we are at Rodney's (formerly Rodney Dangerfield's) in NY w Myq Kaplan headlining! This is our love letter to our NYC and north Jersey pals!
Tickets: https://rodneysnewyorkcomedyclub.com/shows/the-4th-ugly-pancake-comedy-festival-with-myq-kaplan
Night 2 is our raucous Showcase as we return to WildAir Beerworks in Asbury Park NJ w 10 NJ/NY comics that have never appeared in our Showcase before!
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-annual-ugly-pancake-comedy-festival-tickets-for-night-2-the-showcase-tickets-1996371252156
Night 3 is The Ugly Wave Show, our first collaboration as we host the booker for Tidal Wave Comedy who will select 2 of the 8 comics competint to appear on a Tidal Wave show! At The Showroom in Asbury Park.
Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/4th-ugly-pancake-comedy-festival-tickets-for-night-3-the-ugly-wave-show-tickets-1998640278876

You've enjoyed our shows in the past (hopefully!) and we'd love to see you again at our 4th Annual Comedy Festival - any or ALL the shows! XO - Ugly Pancake Productions
Joey Borzotta and Angelo Gingerelli
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09/05/2026

https://news.artnet.com/art-world/kennedy-center-removes-joel-shapiro-sculpture-2805926

The removal of a Joel Shapiro sculpture from the Kennedy Center has provoked backlash, and accusations of "authoritarian tendencies."