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Applications Now Being Accepted for Two Artist Fellowship Programs at Princeton University

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University is now accepting applications from artists for two opportunities, the Princeton Arts Fellowship and the Hodder Fellowship. Details and links to the online applications are posted on the Lewis Center website. Both applications have a deadline of September 8, 2026.



 

American Dream's 60,000 Square Foot Event Center Opens

(EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ) -- As the World Cup and 39-day Dream Fan Fest come to a close, American Dream continues to expand its world-class entertainment offerings with the debut of two state-of-the-art venues: the Event Center and the Dream Live Performing Arts Center.

Monmouth County Park System to Release Fall Parks & Programs Guide

(LINCROFT, NJ) -- This fall try your hand at Illustrating Bats, enjoy Crafternoons at Dorbrook, and embark on A Billion Years in 60 Minutes Nature Walk with the Monmouth County Park System. These are just some of the exciting programs offered by the Park System this upcoming season. Other offerings include Friday Night Game Night, Oktoberfest Traditions, and Creatures of the Night Wagon Rides. Check out the fall issue of the Park System’s Parks & Programs Guide for a complete listing of upcoming arts & crafts, nature, recreation and sports programs planned for September, October and November.

Nearly One-Third of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival Lives at Cannonball This September

(PHILADELPHIA, PA) -- Nearly one-third of the 2026 Philadelphia Fringe Festival comes to life at Cannonball Festival this September, as more than 100 artists present bold new work across five stages in a nonstop celebration of fearless live performance. Celebrating its sixth year, Cannonball is the largest hub of the Philadelphia Fringe Festival, championing a revolutionary artist-led model that prioritizes equity, experimentation, and community connection.

REPLENISH Hosted 9th Annual Dine Below the Line Hunger Awareness Cooking Competition

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- On Thursday, July 9, 2026, Middlesex County's food distribution program, REPLENISH, hosted its ninth annual Dine Below the Line hunger awareness cooking competition at the Piscataway Senior Center.





The Freakin Rican Presents "Arte de Nuestra Isla: Series Two"

(TEANECK, NJ) -- The Freakin Rican presents Arte de Nuestra Isla: Series Two, the second installment of its cultural art exhibition celebrating Puerto Rican artists, storytelling, and community connection. The event takes place on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 from 6:30pm to 9:30pm at The Freakin Rican (468 Cedar Lane) in Teaneck.

South Jersey Cultural Alliance and Heritage's Dairy Stores Encourage South Jersey Exploration This Year

(WEST DEPTFORD, NJ) -- While people are out celebrating America's 250th anniversary, the South Jersey Cultural Alliance (SJCA), Heritage's Dairy Stores, and Visit South Jersey are encouraging residents and visitors to explore South Jersey's arts, history trails, parks, and cultural heritage destinations through the "Hit the Trails with Heritage's" campaign and SJCA's CultureQuest app. The campaign invites families, friends, and visitors to get outside, visit local historical sites, parks, and cultural heritage destinations right here in South Jersey.

Six Flags Great Adventure Releases First Project Purple Teaser Video

(JACKSON, NJ) -- Six Flags Great Adventure has released the first official teaser tied to its Project Purple announcement, which is scheduled for later this month. The short video, now available across the park's official social media channels, features an ominous scene along a moonlit shoreline where a mysterious shipping container has washed ashore.

Summer Renovation: Brand-New Seats & Carpeting Coming to Princeton's Historic Matthews Theatre

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Since 1930, the stage now known as the Ed and Marie Matthews Theatre at McCarter Theatre Center has welcomed some of the world's most celebrated artists and performances. From Jimmy Stewart to Yo-Yo Ma, from Lucille Ball to the world premieres of Our Town and Having Our Say, generations of audiences have experienced landmark moments from the theatre's iconic red seats—and now, the seats are receiving their own curtain call.

More Than Bootstraps Announces New Program Resource Fellows

More Than Bootstraps (MTB), a New Jersey non-profit organization, has announcesd the new leadership team in Passaic and Plainfield.





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Wednesday, July 22, 2026 @ 7:30pm
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Sunday, July 26, 2026 @ 7:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 






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