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.”...

Opportunities

Auditions Somerset Valley Players has auditions for “One...

Theater Review: ‘Billy Elliot’

‘Billy Elliot The Musical” took home the major prizes of the season, including Outstanding New Broadway Musical given out by the Tony Awards, the...

What Did Your Hamburger Eat Before It Was a Hamburger?

On a recent weekday, author and farmer Shannon Hayes is running late for her lunch break and phone conversation. Speaking from Sap Bush Hollow...

Princeton Festival Grows Roots and Wings

Britten’s opera “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” is the designated centerpiece of the 2009 Princeton Festival. Performed by professional singers, the work is slated for...

Steve Earle, Unplugged and Alone

Given all he’s lived through, guitarist and singer-songwriter Steve Earle has — and likely always will have — plenty of fodder for new songs....

Let’s Try…Parallel 40 and Latitude

A grand opening is always fun and when it promises a new watering hole and eatery, it is doubly enjoyable. The Westin Hotel at...
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