Millville's Third Friday – a jubilant celebration of the arts

Michelle Post by Ruben Garcia

(MILLVILLE, NJ) -- On Friday, September 20, 2024, Millville is where art lovers need to be. Showcasing the arts on Third Fridays is a Millville tradition years in the making. The September event brings a rich offering of exhibitions and celebrations.

CUT International Short Film Festival at Levoy Theater (126 N. High Street) from 8:00pm to 10:00pm. In its third year, the festival draws short films by filmmakers from all over the world, each fall in Millville. CUT International Short Film Festival runs through Saturday, September 21 and also includes gallery exhibits, live entertainment, meet-and-greet events and a wrap party reception.

This year’s Festival gets underway with the premiere of Palace of Depression – The Rebirth of the World’s Strangest House, an ArtC Films documentary. Described as Vineland, New Jersey’s P.T. Barnum, George Daynor built his Palace of Depression in the 1930s using anything he could find. It was torn down in the 1960s but has been in the process of being reborn since 2000. The film tracks the history of the building, the life and adventures of its unusual creator and the ongoing restoration effort.

EVENT PREVIEWS

New York City's 41st Annual April Fools' Day Parade looks at "What's Real and What's Not"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- New York City's 41st Annual April Fools' Day Parade returns on April 1, 2026. In an era when truth is optional, elections are negotiable, civil rights are conditional, and reality itself has been rebranded as "fake," the parade once again pokes fun at the past year's displays of hype, hypocrisy, deceit, bigotry, and downright stupidity because the alternative is despair.

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Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme to Share 'A Survivor's Journey' at Ocean County College

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Holocaust survivor, educator, and New Jersey resident Maud Dahme returns to the Ocean County College campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to share her story of being hidden by Christian families as a child in The Netherlands during World War II. This event is open to the public and admission is free.

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MPAC presents An Evening of Alton Brown

Tickets range from $57-$230 (All fees included) and are available for purchase online. Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) is located at 100 South Street in Morristown, New Jersey.

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Stockton Arts and Culture Summit Expanding to Two Days and Two Locations

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Stockton University's annual Arts and Culture Summit will expand to two days this year and will host events on the school's Galloway and Atlantic City locations.

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MPAC's annual Sustainability Series returns for 2026 with Free Presentation of National Geographic Live! - Rise of T.rex

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s annual Sustainability Series returns for 2026 with a free presentation of National Geographic Live! - The Rise of T.rex on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm. Tyrannosaurus Rex is the most famous dinosaur out there, but few people know the true story of this species. This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of BASF.

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Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival to Take Place April 19th

(MANAYUNK, PA) -- The largest food event in Philadelphia - and one of the largest food truck festivals in America - is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 85+ of the region's top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats.

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Passage Theatre to host 41st Anniversary Gala at Trenton War Memorial on April 25th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- To celebrate the culmination of their forty-first season, Passage Theatre, the only professional theatre company in the city of Trenton, will host their annual fundraiser gala on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at the Trenton War Memorial. The event begins at 5:00pm.

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U.S. Olympic Gold Medalists Headline 2026 Stars on Ice Tour

(NEWARK, NJ) -- U.S. Figure Skating returns from Milan with one of the most decorated American teams in Winter Olympic history. The 2026 Stars on Ice tour will bring the opportunity to celebrate their achievements to Newark on Friday, May 1, 2026 for a 7:00pm performance at Prudential Center.

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2026 Down & Derby Wine Festival: A Day of Wine, Music, and Derby Fun in South Jersey

(CAMDEN, NJ) -- South Jersey's most anticipated wine festival is back! The Fourth Annual Down & Derby Wine Festival will take place on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 2:00pm – 7:00pm at Veterans Island in Cooper River Park. Hosted by the Camden County Board of Commissioners and Visit South Jersey, this exciting event will bring together the finest local wineries, live entertainment, delicious food, and derby-themed festivities.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Honorée Fanonne Jeffers

Tuesday, April 07, 2026 @ 4:00pm
Grunin Center - Main Stage Toms River, NJ

 

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A Conversation with Valerie Bertinelli

Thursday, April 09, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Carteret Performing Arts Center Carteret, NJ

 

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The Moth

Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre) Princeton, NJ

 

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An Evening of Alton Brown

Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ

 

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The Moth: The Art and Craft of Storytelling

Saturday, April 11, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ