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.”...

Theater Review: ‘Around the World in 80 Days’

Almost everyone is familiar with producer Michael Todd’s sprawling, spectacular wide-screen all-star 1956 film version of Jules Verne’s classic 1873 adventure novel. There have,...

Theater Review: ‘Leader of the Pack’

For those with fond memories of the pop music of the 1960s, “Leader of the Pack,” Off-Broadstreet Theatre’s current offering, is a must. Using...

U.S. 1 Crashes a Party

What better way to spend a balmy summer evening than sipping chardonnay and strolling about Drumthwacket’s gracious “backyard,” drinking in the exquisite landscaping and...

Opportunities

On Stage Somerset Valley Players seeks actors for...

Laycock Returns to Richardson

After 21 years with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (and an abrupt departure – U.S. 1, January 16, 2008), conductor Mark Laycock, right, is making...

Let’s Try … JL Ivy

It’s always a joy to see an old friend again and to revel in the changes that have taken place. Such is the pleasure...
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