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.”...

Maple Syrup, Right Around the Corner

Only recently have I discovered that great maple syrup is made right here in New Jersey and, even better, right in Hopewell Township. For...

Power Trip: Be a Parent, Not Your Kid’s Friend

Most of us who have raised children any time over the last 20 years have conscientiously sought out the best advice to raise confident,...

Theater Review: ‘Come Fly Away’

Apparently (and lucky for us) choreographer Twyla Tharp can’t seem to get enough of Ol’ Blue Eyes. Although her passion for the crooning of...

A New Opera Is born to a Pair of 21-Year-Olds

It’s an uncommon dilemma: suppose you have exceptional musical talent, as well as an exceptional gift for writing. Suppose you are interested in cramming...

This Actress Is in the Doghouse at George Street Playhouse

‘I’m still wearing my collar. It helps me keep in character as it makes a little jingling sound. And it’s good for scratching and...

Shedding Light on the Dark Ages of Medieval Art

If the newly installed Medieval galleries at the Princeton University Art Museum are any indication, the dark ages were not nearly as dark as...
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