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.”...

Oliver Lake Speaks Out on Jazz and Obama

When you’ve been doing something as long as the iconic alto saxophonist and reedman Oliver Lake has, reintroducing it is like riding a bike....

Caroline Myss: From Mystical to Medical

Caroline Myss, author of the New York Times bestselling “Sacred Contracts” and “Anatomy of the Spirit” can pin the start date of her commitment...

New in Dining: JL Ivy on Alexander

Anyone who appreciates a decent place to eat with a lively bar and — perhaps most important — convenient parking just a few minutes...

New York Reviews: Two New Musicals

Two musicals without star appeal or name recognition have made the move from Off Broadway to Broadway. Both “In the Heights” and “Passing Strange”...

Vienna Teng – From Silcon Valley to Appel Farm

‘Chamber folk” pianist/vocalist Vienna Teng has emerged from a rather unlikely background. Her formal bio describes her as “a Stanford computer science grad who...

Paul Robeson Center Opens with ‘Home’ Exhibit

The inaugural exhibit of the Paul Robeson Center, the new home of the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) is aptly titled “Return: Home,” which...
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