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Adriana Groza Celebrates Grand Opening of Princeton Art Gallery

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GRAND OPENING: The Adriana Groza Art Gallery & Studio opens in the former Kopp’s Cycle building at 38 Spring Street on Tuesday, November 25 from 5: 25 to 7: 25 p. m. (Photo courtesy of Adriana Groza) Award winning artist Adriana Groza has announced the ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Adriana Groza Art Gallery & Studio, located at 38 Spring Street, on Tuesday, November 25, from 5: 25 to 7: 25 p. m. The event marks more than the unveiling of a new creative space it celebrates the 21st anniversary of Adriana and her husband’s arrival in the U. S., a day symbolizing a leap of faith, new beginnings, and the pursuit of dreams. “This is a day of many firsts,” said Groza. “It represents the moment I stepped onto new soil with hope in my heart and dreams in my spirit. To now open my own gallery in the heart of Princeton, surrounded by community and purpose, feels like full circle.” Groza is no stranger to the Princeton arts community. Since 2021, she has maintained an active working studio at Princeton Makes, the artist cooperative in the Princeton Shopping Center founded by Jim Levine. “Jim has been an instrumental mentor and supporter of my growth,” said Groza. “Princeton Makes gave me a home, a creative family, and the confidence to expand into this next chapter.” Housed in the Kopp’s Cycle building, the gallery opens at a time of cultural momentum in Princeton, coinciding with the upcoming reopening of the Princeton University Art Museum and the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026. “At Princeton Property Partners, we believe art strengthens local economies and public life; that’s why we’re thrilled to welcome Adriana Groza to the historic Kopp’s Cycle building,” said Aubrey Haines, CEO of Princeton Property Partners and president of Experience Princeton. “Adriana’s presence will amplify cultural value, spur foot traffic, and deepen community engagement, aligning with our commitment to human-centered destinations where innovation and culture thrive.” Groza’s journey to this moment was shaped by years of community support and collaboration. Princeton Councilwoman Michele Pirone Lambros, an advocate for local business growth, has been a key supporter of Groza’s quest for a permanent home in town. “Adriana’s new gallery is a wonderful addition to Spring Street, showcasing her beautiful artwork that brightens the corner and brings new vibrancy to the entire downtown,” said Lambros. “Adriana’s connection with property owner Aubrey Haines began at an Experience Princeton meetup a perfect example of how networking events can help turn entrepreneurs’ dreams into reality through community support and collaboration,” added Lambros. Groza’s work, celebrated for its movement, emotion, and bold use of color, has been featured in regional, national, and international private and public collections. The new gallery will serve as both a showcase of her original paintings and a creative hub for workshops, exhibitions, and community engagement. Gallery Hours are Saturday and Sunday from 10 a. m. to 5 p. m., and weekdays by chance or appointment.
https://www.towntopics.com/2025/11/19/adriana-groza-celebrates-grand-opening-of-princeton-art-gallery/

‘Dispatch’ Star Aaron Paul on Season 2 Plans for AdHoc’s Hit New Episodic Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Video Game

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AdHoc Studio’s choose-your-own-adventure-style video game *Dispatch* launched its final two installments on Wednesday, giving the more than 1 million players who have purchased copies a conclusion to the superhero workplace comedy.

Of course, given that the path a player chooses to take affects the story they get, it’s hard to discuss specific spoilers about the multiple possible endings. However, no matter the path you took, Aaron Paul—who stars in the game as the voice of Robert Robertson, a.k.a. Mecha Man—told *Variety* there’s a chance for more. This was before *Dispatch* launched its first two episodes on October 22 to rave reviews and strong sales.

“Maybe, maybe not. With good storytelling, there’s always room,” Paul said in an interview last month. “I think it could end perfectly here. But also, the door is definitely slightly ajar, for sure, for more. So we’ll see.”

Over the course of its eight-episode first season, the video game *Dispatch* follows a dysfunctional team of misfit heroes as players strategize who to send to emergencies around the city, all while balancing office politics, personal relationships, and their own quest to become a hero.

Robert Robertson is at the center as the dispatch operator who has had to give up on his own superhero career as Mecha Man due to a damaged suit.

Paul says the role, his first video game acting part, was a challenging one because of the multiple different storyline options he went through during the recording process.

“With him in particular, not giving too much away, the dynamic with a lot of the characters are drastically different because of the gamers’ decisions,” Paul explained. “That was a little complicated for me. I think this is why it took so long to record. But it was an interesting challenge because you’re just telling such a different narrative and you gotta respond accordingly.”

Interestingly, though, Paul says he doesn’t actually have a preferred outcome for Robert at the end of Episode 8 of *Dispatch*.

“Actually, you know what? No, I really don’t. They’re all so interesting and it leaves the audience, I think, wanting more, no matter where you land, which is unique,” Paul said. “I don’t want to give too much away, but there are definitely paths that you can take that completely land you somewhere entirely different towards the end and the path forward is like, God knows where that leads, which is really interesting.”
https://variety.com/2025/gaming/news/dispatch-ending-video-game-season-2-plans-aaron-paul-1236580075/