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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.

53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival to Take Place May 14-17

(PISCATAWAY, NJ) -- The 53rd Annual St. George Greek Festival returns May 14-17, 2026. This Central Jersey tradition kicks-off New Jersey's "Greek Festival Season" lasting from May until October at Greek churches throughout the State. St. George-Piscataway Greek Festival is synonymous with "philotimo" the Greek ideal of welcoming EVERYONE to explore Greek culture through homemade food, good music, traditional dancing and cultural tours.

NJ-Based Writer, Rachel Kramer Bussel, Launches "Finders and Keepers" Podcast

(EGG HARBOR TOWNSHIP, NJ)/PRNewswire/ -- New Jersey-based writer and editor Rachel Kramer Bussel is launching Finders and Keepers, a new podcast that explores the emotional complexity of home décor, decluttering, and the surprising relationships people often have with their belongings.

Congress Hall Announces 2026 Veranda Dinner Series in Cape May

(CAPE MAY, NJ) -- Congress Hall, America's first seaside resort, is once again offering guests a one-of-a-kind dining experience with the 2026 Veranda Dinner Series, an immersive seasonal dining series set against the backdrop of its iconic beachfront property. Beginning Thursday, May 28, these dinners will be held from 6:00-8:00pm on the ocean-view lawn.





Somerset County Awards History and Art Organizations Over $280,000 in Grants to Fund Special Projects, Programs, and Services

(SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ) -- Twenty-seven organizations in Somerset County were awarded a total of $283,450 in 2026 through the County History Partnership Program (CHPP) and Local Arts Program (LAP).

Land of Make Believe slates Grand Opening for Memorial Day Weekend

(HOPE TWP, NJ) -- There are many traditions come Memorial Day Weekend including parades, tributes to our service men and women, past and present, and family gatherings. For many families there is another annual tradition - a trip to the Land of Make Believe, a close by destination with affordable, bargain pricing.

UBS Arena To Host International Soccer Watch Party on June 19th

(BELMONT PARK, NY) -- UBS Arena will host an International Soccer Watch Party, a public screening of two of the FIFA World Cup 26 (TM) matches on Friday, June 19 featuring USA v. Australia and Haiti v. Brazil. The fan-focused events will highlight all the excitement the tournament is bringing to the New York Metro area this summer and provide local residents with a unique way to experience these soccer matches together as a community.

Hopewell Theater to Reopen in New Location

(HOPEWELL, NJ) -- Hopewell Theater is taking steps to reopen on 7 West Broad Street in Hopewell. The theater closed in 2024 due to rising costs and the inability to obtain a liquor license – a key income source for live venues. Hopewell Theater now has an opportunity to apply for a liquor license given the State of New Jersey's 2025 passing of a law allowing theaters to obtain a liquor license, and Hopewell Borough's subsequent passing of an ordinance allowing Borough theaters to apply for this new theater license.

Two River Theater Hosts 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft

(OCEANPORT, NJ) -- On April 30, 2026, the award-winning Two River Theater held its 32nd Annual Gala at Park Loft on the Fort Monmouth campus in Oceanport. The celebration featured a dynamic program of special guest speakers, live performances, and a successful fundraising appeal to raise $320,000 in support of the theater's artistic and educational initiatives.





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