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Honoring Rahway's Future and Legacy: A Full House Saluted Rising Stars and Rahway's Own

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- On Wednesday, May 13, 2026, Mayor Raymond A. Giacobbe and the Rahway City Council hosted the "Rahway's Own & Rising Stars" celebration at the Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC).



 

Summit Elks Make Donation to Visual Arts Center of New Jersey

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- The Elks Lodge of Summit recently donated $2,500 to the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) in support of its partnership with ECLC (Education, Careers & Lifelong Community) of New Jersey. The gift will fund VACNJ's work with ECLC's PRIDE program, which helps adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities gain life skills with a focus on activities that help in one of four areas: social appropriateness, independent living, work enhancement skills, and community participation.

Tess James Named Director of Princeton University's Program in Theater and Music Theater

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Princeton University's Lewis Center for the Arts has named award-winning lighting designer Tess James as the new director of the University's Program in Theater and Music Theater. James, a lecturer in theater on the Princeton faculty since 2019, succeeds Jane Cox, who has led the program since 2016. James is currently associate director of the program and will be promoted to senior lecturer effective July 1.

Trenton Ironhawks to face Adirondack Thunder in First Home Game on October 24th

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The ECHL Trenton Ironhawks will make their home debut at the CURE Insurance Arena on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 6:00 pm, when they host the New Jersey Devils’ affiliate, the Adirondack Thunder. The Ironhawks will commence their season the weekend before north of the border against the Trois-Rivières (Montreal) Lions on October 16th, and then travel to Glens Falls, NY against Adirondack on October 17th.

North Jersey Artists, Leaders and Businesses Invited to Shape Region's Cultural and Economic Future at Community Gathering on National Heritage Area Designation

(SOUTH ORANGE, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation (NNJCF) invites artists, community leaders, business owners, cultural organizations, and residents to participate in Community Conversation: National Heritage Area in New Jersey on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 from 6:15pm to 7:45pm at the South Orange Performing Arts Center.





Garden State Wine Growers Association Cancels "Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution" Amid Historic Vineyard Freeze Damage

(TRENTON, NJ) -- The Garden State Wine Growers Association (GSWGA) has announced the cancellation of Sips, Stars & Stripes: A NJ Wine Revolution, originally scheduled for May 30, 2026 at the historic War Memorial in Trenton.

Vivid Stage Offers Summer Studio Classes for Adults in July

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- Vivid Stage, in residence at Oakes Center at 120 Morris Avenue in Summit, is offering its first slate of creative summer workshops for adults, the Summer Studio, in addition to its popular Improv Classes. Workshops include Public Speaking, Script Reading, Creativity and Storytelling. They begin on July 6 and end on July 23, 2026. Enrollment is now open.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Elects Jennifer B. Clifton and Kevin Francfort to the Board of Trustees

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- At its most recent board meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) elected Jennifer B. Clifton and Kevin Francfort, to its Board of Trustees. Their term will begin on July 1, 2026 and will run through June 2029.

Circus Vazquez Brings National Tour to Quaker Bridge Mall

(LAWRENCEVILLE, NJ) -- Circus Vazquez, which has presented quality family entertainment for more than 50 years, is returning to New Jersey with its 2026 national tour when it visits Quaker Bridge Mall from May 15-25. Tickets for the Quaker Bridge Mall shows are on sale now.

Visual Arts Center of New Jersey Raises a Record-Breaking Amount at Art Empowers Gala

(SUMMIT, NJ) -- On Saturday, April 25, 2026, the Visual Arts Center of New Jersey (VACNJ) held its annual spring gala at Canoe Brook Country Club, hosting more than 200 guests, donors, and sponsors in a celebration of the arts. The signature event raised a record-breaking $378,000 to support the Art Center's powerful arts programming.





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