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Two New Jersey Students Among Five To Represent USA at 2026 International Economics Olympiad in China

(SHENZHEN, CHINA) -- Shashank Madala, a rising senior at Robbinsville High School, and Jesse Zhang from Elite Preparatory Academy in Hopatcong, were two of five students selected by the USA Economics and Business Olympiad (USAEBO) to represent the United States at the 2026 International Economics Olympiad (IEO). The event took place July 12-19 in Shenzhen.



 

New Jersey State Council on the Arts Celebrates Six Decades of Service to the Garden State

(TRENTON, NJ) -- On July 22nd, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts celebrated six decades of service to artists, arts organizations, and communities across the state at its Annual Meeting, held at Grounds For Sculpture in Hamilton. The event featured special performances by Deborah Mitchell and Omar Edwards, 2026 Arts Council Heritage Fellows.

"Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy" to Celebrate Faith, History, Art, and Community

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- The public is invited to attend "Allen AME: Our Stories, Our Space, Our Legacy," a free special program honoring the enduring history and cultural significance of the former Allen African Methodist Episcopal Church in Cape May. The event will take place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 1:00pm to 5:00pm at the Clemans Theater for the Arts at the historic Allen AME Church (717 Franklin Street) in Cape May.

Monmouth Arts to Honor George Clinton, Dorothea Bongiovi, Harlan Coben, Nicole Atkins and PNC Bank Arts Center at Annual Gala

(ASBURY PARK, NJ) -- Monmouth Arts presents BRING ON THE FUNK: Where the Arts Get Down, an unforgettable celebration of music, creativity, culture, and community taking place on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at the iconic The Asbury Hotel and Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park. The evening will honor an extraordinary lineup of trailblazers and cultural leaders whose work has made a lasting impact across music, literature, community service, and the arts.

Create Spectacular Giant Puppets and More for the Illumination 250 Parade, the Largest Public Art Experience in Bergen County

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Northern New Jersey Community Foundation invites the public to participate in the special 'Giant Puppets Workshop Series' led by artists from the internationally acclaimed Processional Arts. The puppets created in the workshop series from August 14 through August 19, 2026 will be featured in a giant puppet parade marching down Main Street in Hackensack during Illumination 250, an all-day arts festival taking place on October 3rd to celebrate America's 250th anniversary.





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.





FEATURED EVENTS

Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels

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

Tyler Henry: An Evening of Hope and Healing

Thursday, July 30, 2026 @ 8:00pm
Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC) Morristown, NJ
 
 
 
 






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