Arts & Entertainment

Basement venues give young musicians a place to be heard

On a show night, an ordinary basement in Mercer County can become a concert venue, packed with young music fans standing just a few feet from the bands while...

Leon Rainbow paints Trenton’s story on a larger canvas

Leon Rainbow is an exciting artist to watch. People have been watching him for years as he paints...

Princeton Arts Council seeks market vendors

Artists, food busines ses and vintage dealers have several August deadlines to apply for fall and holiday markets...

Bucks County marks ‘Rent’ 30th anniversary

Bucks County Playhouse will mark the 30th anniversary of Jonathan Larson’s rock musical “Rent” with a new production...

Karly C and Rebel Y’all find their stride

Perhaps in the not-too-distant future, Mercer County folks can say they knew Mike Matisa and Karly C. “when.”...

Gallery Going: Peter Hugar’s ‘Susan Sontag, 1975’

With regional museums closed and waiting to reopen, we are continuing to remind readers of their important collections by highlighting visual art works you...

Opportunities

Public Speaking Dana Lichtstrahl offers two virtual sessions...

The Art of Quarantine VII

Artists responded to U.S. 1’s invitation to share visual thoughts, feelings, and discoveries during our current health crisis. ...

Gallery Going: Clarence Holbrook Carter at the Zimmerli Museum

With regional museums closed and waiting to reopen, we are continuing to remind readers of their important collections by highlighting visual art works you...

Making the Music Scene in New Jersey

New Jersey has been home to vital and exciting scenes of musical production and enjoyment, says Dewar MacLeod early in his book “Making the...

Bugging Out in the Garden State

Remember getting bug eyed about the May headline “Murder Hornets in U.S.”? ...
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