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.”...

Hot Tickets: George Street Playhouse

You won’t see him on stage but if you’re a fan of David Hyde Pierce (from “Frasier”) you will definitely experience his comedic touch...

Theater Review: ‘House of Blue Leaves’

While many if not all of the characters in John Guare’s “The House of Blue Leaves” ought to have their heads examined, this is...

Who Needs Dancing with the Stars? Meet Henri Velandia

It is Thursday night, and a growing crowd of “salsaholics” is assembling in a studio at the Princeton YWCA. Women, some young enough to...

Jazz, Yes, But with an Echo of Classical

If you think you’ve been cold here this spring, versatile jazz pianist Steve Hudson, a professor of music at Raritan Valley Community College, was...

Boxy but Good: MOVIS Artists Think Inside the Box

MOVIS is, once again, on the move. Since 2008 the group of innovative artists has been seen “In Suspension” at the gallery at Mason...

Pat Tanner: Que for the Troops

My favorite fundraisers involve good food, a good cause, and rollicking good family fun. All are on the bill for this weekend’s First Annual...
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