Arts & Entertainment

Unearthing stories of slavery and freedom

By Sue Kozel As we age, sometimes we may reflect, “What could I have done differently?” For me, these questions drive my continuing research and writing. Since my mid-40s, I have...

Ritenauer leads Capital Philharmonic into a new chapter

The Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey will launch its 2026-27 season on Saturday, Oct. 24, introducing the audience...

Graffiti moves from city walls to museum halls

If all goes as planned, sometime in the next few years East State Street in Trenton will welcome...

‘Teen Dad’ mixes family turmoil with moments of insight

Dudgeon can be tricky. It has to be pitched to the right degree, or the best instinct can play...

Emily Nemens gets a grip with ‘Clutch’

Emily Nemens is a writer’s writer. Drawing on personal experience and interests, her new novel, “Clutch,” has been...

Lawrence historian wins $25K national scholarship

While many parents take their children on vacation trips to the beach or the mountains, Julia Ciccone's parents took their children to museums and...

Piano Jam opens Richardson’s Steinway to all

For generations, some of the world’s leading pianists have taken a seat at the Steinway grand piano in Richardson Auditorium at Princeton University. On Sunday,...

Art Cart delivers a new kind of soul food to town

It’s a hot summer day and brightly dressed Brook Beatty stands on South Broad Street in downtown Trenton. After staring for a few moments at...

Laura Benanti brings ‘Nobody Cares’ home

Laura Benanti says she is “blessed to be a chameleon.” Her context is unexpected. She is not referring to being an actress who’s played dozens of...

McCarter Theater review: ‘All the Devils Are Here’

Shakespeare must be rejoicing. With simplicity that reveals complexity, subtlety that reveals nuance, economy that reveals textural riches, vocal skill that reveals the majesty of...

Community schools tackle barriers to attendance

When it comes to students missing school, there can be a variety of reasons. The Princeton Area Community Foundation learned this when it set out...
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