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.”...

Joyful Sounds for the Season and All Year Round

Several recently arrived CDs demonstrate that the area is making joyful noises ranging from funk to full orchestra. So if you’re looking for a...

Area Showing Its Patriotic Colors and History

At this time of year the region becomes an historical time capsule as hundreds of re-enactors bring history alive. The reason, of course, is...

In Trenton, a Tailor Cuts the Fabric of Time

Stop in at the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton during Patriot Week — starting on Tuesday, December 26 — or any time during the...

Santa Shares His Holiday Secrets – by the Slice

All you mall and shopping center Santas beware. That goes for you Salvation Army Santas, Jolly Elves of office parties, and sundry Saint Nicks...

2017: The Year in Books

The end of the year is traditionally a time to take stock of accomplishments, so over the past few years U.S. 1 has taken...

BCP Review: ‘Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Play’

‘Smart” seems to be the watchword at Bucks County Playhouse. It follows last month’s exhilarating world premiere of “The New World” with a sharp...
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