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Gary Gellman win Monmouth County Travel Guide photo contest

(FREEHOLD, NJ) -- The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners has announced that Gary Gellman, a Howell resident, has been selected as the winner of the fourth annual Monmouth County Travel Guide cover photo contest.



Emerging Young Artists Shine at American Dream

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- On Sunday, March 22, 2026, a vibrant new exhibition celebrating emerging talent opened at American Dream, bringing together a group of promising young artists in a thoughtfully curated presentation. Held at The Avenue, the exhibition offers visitors an intimate look into the creative worlds of children who are already demonstrating a strong passion for art and visual storytelling.



Oyster Point Gallery presents Works by Cynthia Pareja Dubin - 2026 Artist in Residence

(RED BANK, NJ) -- The Oyster Point Hotel is thrilled to welcome Cynthia Pareja Dubin as its 2026 Artist in Residence and congratulate her on being named a 2026 New Jersey State Council of the Arts Painting Finalist. Through the Artist in Residence program, selected artists display their works in guest rooms, reaching thousands of visitors each year. Each artist is celebrated with prominent recognition at the hotel entrance and a solo exhibition in the hotel's public spaces, highlighted by a lively cocktail reception.



Princeton University Art Museum presents "Faig Ahmed: Textiles of Consciousness"

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Princeton University Art Museum presents Faig Ahmed: Textiles of Consciousness as the next exhibition to be held at ArtatBainbridge, the historical house turned downtown Princeton gallery space. The exhibition will be on view from March 28 through August 2, 2026.








Garden State Art Weekend Returns April 17-19, 2026

(EAST ORANGE, NJ) -- From Sussex County to Cape May, the third annual Garden State Art Weekend (GSAW) returns April 17-19, 2026. This year's festival is the most expansive yet, featuring 103 venues across 18 of New Jersey's 21 counties, including 31 new venues and 4 new counties in South Jersey.



Bridging the Worlds of Fine Art and Luxury Real Estate: Christie's International Real Estate Group's Wright Group Gallery Opens in Montclair

(MONTCLAIR, NJ) -- The official ribbon cutting for Christie's International Real Estate Group's Wright Group Gallery, in the 1920's Hall Building, located in the heart of historic Montclair, NJ, at 46 Church Street, took place on Wednesday, March 11, 2026.



"The 16th" & "Handle With Care"

by Tris McCall
published 2026-03-18

No nation has seen an uglier side of the Atomic Age than Japan. Hiroshima and Nagasaki remain the only cities devastated by nuclear bombs. After surrendering to the splitters of the nucleus, the Japanese promised never to rearm until the bombers (us) gave the okay. Fidelity to that pledge didn't save them from another atomic megadisaster: the core meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear reactor in 2011. Fifteen years later the contamination — and humiliation — remains. If a Japanese person should decline to hear a lecture about the miracle of the split atom, it's not hard to understand why.



Princeton University Library to host two exhibitions commemorating the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Visitors this spring to Firestone Library's Milberg Gallery will step into the world of revolutionary Princeton with the opening of "Nursery of Rebellion": Princeton and the American Revolution on April 15, 2026. This exhibition will offer the chance to see the Library's original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.



SOPAC's Herb + Milly Iris Gallery presents "Between Places" - works by Brian Wall

​​​​​​​(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Herb + Milly Iris Gallery at the South Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC) presents Between Places, an exhibition of paintings and drawings by artist Brian Wall. The exhibition will be on display from March 19 – May 3, 2026.







 

EVENT PREVIEWS

NJPAC

NJPAC presents a Spring Season of Jazz

(NEWARK, NJ) -- New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC) presents a Spring Season of Jazz with free monthly jazz jams at Clement's Place and two special concert events inside the Victoria Theater. This series, running from September through June, is co-presented by NJPAC's Jazz Advisory Committee and Rutgers University–Newark's Institute of Jazz Studies (IJS). Immerse yourself in the relaxing sounds of jazz music that stimulate the players’ and listeners' minds.



PBS'

PBS' Independent Lens Launches 20th Season of Free Pop-Up Screening Series in Teaneck and Nationwide

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The award-winning PBS documentary series, INDEPENDENT LENS, presents the launch of the upcoming season of Indie Lens Pop-Up in partnership with the Teaneck International Film Festival and the Puffin Cultural Forum. The season kicks-off on February 4, 2026 with The Librarians and continues through May. The series is free for all but sign up is required.



State

State Theatre New Jersey presents The Sound Studio Series 2026

(NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ) -- State Theatre New Jersey proudly presents The Sound Studio Series, an immersive musical experience that places concertgoers at the very heart of the performance. Held in STNJ's intimate Studio space, limited to just 80 attendees, The Sound Studio Series features a dynamic mix of both classical and rock performances. Each concert concludes with an exclusive post-show meet-and-greet with the artists, offering fans a rare opportunity to connect directly with the performers. Tickets for the series are $20-$30.



Megan

Megan Thee Stallion to make her Broadway debut in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical"

(NEW YORK, NY) -- Producers of the Tony Award®-winning, record-breaking Broadway hit Moulin Rouge! The Musical have announced that three-time Grammy Award-winning superstar and actress Megan Thee Stallion will make her Broadway debut in the production as "Zidler", impresario of the titular nightclub. Taking the stage for a strictly limited 8-week engagement, Megan will light up the Al Hirshfeld Theatre from Tuesday, March 24th to Sunday, May 17, 2026, promising an unmissable, moment in the show's legendary run.



Paper

Paper Mill Playhouse presents "1776"

(MILLBURN, NJ) -- Paper Mill Playhouse presents 1776, the Tony Award-winning musical, from April 1 through May 2, 2026. It brings the story behind the creation of the Declaration of Independence to the stage with witty satire, compelling drama, and a thrilling score. With music and lyrics by Sherman Edwards and book by Peter Stone, 1776 follows John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and their fellow delegates as they navigate fiery debates, political tensions, and personal conflicts in their struggle to unite thirteen colonies.












LATEST COLUMNS


"She's Like the Wind"

The first thing you'll see upon entering the gallery at Deep Space (77 Cornelison St.) is the shadow-outline of a woman's leg. There it is, on a chartreuse background, sticking straight up in the air with a curvaceous bare foot inches from the ceiling. That's all of the subject of "Lemon Lime Toe of God" that the oil painter Delilah Ray Miske is willing to show us. The rest of the body, she implies, is splayed out on a bed. We know it's summer because the window is closed and the air conditioner is plugged in. There's a pretty good chance that the possessor of the leg is undressed. In one hand, she holds a cellphone, and she might be broadcasting something. On the wall, a small whip-like broomstick hangs. It could be the ride of a tiny witch. It could be the professional tool of a dominatrix.




This Week in Comedy: April 28 to May 4, 2026

Here's a look at comedy shows taking place across the state from April 28 to May 4, 2026. New Jersey Stage compiles this list from comedy clubs, casinos, and performing arts centers.




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "Dance of the Waxwing" by Pyrenesia

The Makin Waves Song of the Week is "Dance of the Waxwing" by the Lambertville-based gypsy jazz quartet Pyrenesia.