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.”...

The Coming Season: Princeton University Concerts

The 2011-’12 season of Princeton University Concerts — and the first season programmed by new concert-manager Marna Seltzer — will feature three of the...

Ethan Bortnik on Kidzbop, Beyonce, and Bedtime

Pianist Ethan Bortnick is a willing performer, delighting audiences with his freshness, charm, and accessibility. He plays classical music, jazz, and rock, as well...

Only Karen Finley Can Make Terri Schiavo Funny

For a woman whose performance art drew howls of protest from conservative politicians, and who is well-known for performing while covered in chocolate and...

When the Script Is, Well, a Novel

As he graduated from Yale University in 1991, John Collins, director and designer of the experimental theater group Elevator Repair Service, found himself stumped...

Theater Review: ‘The Fox on the Fairway’

Perhaps my having never picked up a golf club in my life could be considered a handicap when it comes to fully enjoying Ken...

The Coming Season: Hot Tickets at the State Theater

The State Theater’s new season spans all aspects of the performing arts, from a drama about Iraqi refugees to a tribute to the Rat...
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