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.”...

Decoys: From Hunters’ Tool to Collectors’ Catch

In the early 1930s, waterfowl hunters from the town of Crisfield, Maryland, would often stop by Ward’s barbershop before heading out to the landing....

Afghanistan: Known, Unknown, and Unguarded

The work of world famous photographer Steve McCurry is the colorful, powerful, and — with the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks —...

Art to Lend a Helping Hand

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Princeton will launch a charity art exhibition of paintings and photographs by award-winning regional artist Rhoda...

Opportunities

Audition The Roxey Ballet is holding auditions for...

‘The Friendly Railroad’ Preserves – and Creates – Memories

When Doodlebug No. 4666 pulled up to the Ringoes train station, six-year-old Michael Shea could hardly wait to climb aboard the self-propelled passenger coach....

Tuckerton Keeps the Shore’s Charm, History, and Danger Alive

A pleasant creek-and-bayside community with a long history, Tuckerton can’t boast of the boardwalk food, amusement rides, and sundry shops of Seaside or Ocean...
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