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.”...

Everyone Needs a Good Laugh

How does a six-foot, six-inch, 245-pound tight end from Peabody Veterans Memorial High School in Massachusetts emerge 20 years later as a successful comedian?...

Give Your iPod the Night Off: Live Music Venues

These clubs and restaurants offer live music. Call or visit online for schedule. ...

Mark Twain, Over 2,000 Times

Hal Holbrook’s first solo appearance as Mark Twain was at the Lock Haven State Teachers College in Pennsylvania in 1954. At this time in...

Theater Review: Deja Vu

Off-Broadstreet Theater closes its 24th season with “Deja Vu: A Familiar Musical Review,” the theater’s 205th production. The show brings together a variety of...

Theater Review: The Summer House

Not to be confused with Jane Bowles’ 1954 play “In The Summer House,” this first play by Amber Kain has a lot going for...

U.S. 1 Crashes a Party

The annual Palmer Square Fashion Show kicked it up a notch this year in the Nassau Inn ballroom with hot and cold hors d’oeuvres,...
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