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Stockton Arts and Culture Summit Expanding to Two Days and Two Locations

(ATLANTIC CITY, NJ) -- Stockton University's annual Arts and Culture Summit will expand to two days this year and will host events on the school's Galloway and Atlantic City locations.



 

Newark Arts Council Launches ArtStart Grant 2026–27: Arts & Wellness Grants

(NEWARK, NJ) -- The Newark Arts Council has announced the launch of the 2026–27 ArtStart Grant Program, offering up to $5,000 in funding for community-based arts projects that center healing, connection, and well-being across the City of Newark.

MPAC's annual Sustainability Series returns for 2026 with Free Presentation of National Geographic Live! - Rise of T.rex

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Mayo Performing Arts Center (MPAC)'s annual Sustainability Series returns for 2026 with a free presentation of National Geographic Live! - The Rise of T.rex on Wednesday, April 15 at 7:30pm. Tyrannosaurus Rex is the most famous dinosaur out there, but few people know the true story of this species. This event is made possible through the generous sponsorship of BASF.

Hallmark Stars Take the Stage at The Carteret PAC on July 22nd during First-Time Multi-City Tour Experience Hallmark Stars Live

(CARTERET, NJ) -- Hallmark and Gershwin Entertainment are proud to announce Hallmark Stars Live presented by Michaels, a new live tour kicking off at URSB Carteret Performing Arts and Events Center on Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 7:30pm where some of the network's most beloved stars step off screen and onto the stage. Hosted by fan-favorite Nikki DeLoach (A Grand Ole Opry Christmas), the tour will feature Hallmark mainstays for a night where the cameras are off – and the stories keep rolling.

UCPAC presents Stories of a Lifetime Writing Workshop for Seniors Ages 55+

(RAHWAY, NJ) -- Union County Performing Arts Center (UCPAC) proudly presents a free six-week workshop titled "Stories of a Lifetime" for seniors 55+ from April 13 - May 17, 2026. Through guided prompts and group discussions, senior writers will explore a variety of themes, connecting through a personally meaningful lens.





New Jersey Civic Information Consortium Releases Draft Framework to Reimagine Public Media in New Jersey

The New Jersey Civic Information Consortium (NJCIC) released a draft report on March 23, 2026 that underscores the vital role statewide public media plays in ensuring the people of New Jersey have access to trusted news and information and makes the case for expanded state investment. The upshot - New Jersey needs a modern statewide public media system to strengthen local journalism and combat misinformation, expand civic information, and ensure residents across the state have access to arts, culture, sports, and education programming.

Holocaust Survivor Maud Dahme to Share 'A Survivor's Journey' at Ocean County College

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Holocaust survivor, educator, and New Jersey resident Maud Dahme returns to the Ocean County College campus on Thursday, April 9, 2026 to share her story of being hidden by Christian families as a child in The Netherlands during World War II. This event is open to the public and admission is free.

Hackensack Performing Arts Center Awarded $500,000 NJEDA Grant for Illumination 250 Celebration

(HACKENSACK, NJ) -- The Hackensack Performing Arts Center (HACPAC) has received a $500,000 grant from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's (NJEDA) A.R.T. Phase II program to launch Illumination 250, a regional celebration of America's Semiquincentennial on October 3, 2026. Building around the Main Street Business Alliance's popular HACKENSACKtoberfest, the initiative will introduce a series of new arts, cultural, and community events across downtown Hackensack, creating a full-day regional festival experience.

Step Inside the Age of Dinosaurs at McCarter Theatre on March 29th

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- McCarter Theatre invites audiences to journey 170 million years into the past with The Making of Life on Our Planet: Dinosaurs, on Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 3:00pm. This is a live talk and Q&A from the Emmy Award–winning team behind Netflix's Life on Our Planet. This immersive event brings the age of dinosaurs to life on the big screen, combining cutting-edge science, cinematic spectacle, and behind-the-scenes insight from the filmmakers themselves.

Manayunk StrEAT Food Festival to Take Place April 19th

(MANAYUNK, PA) -- The largest food event in Philadelphia - and one of the largest food truck festivals in America - is back and bigger than ever! StrEAT Food Festival returns to Manayunk on Sunday, April 19, 2026, from 11:00am to 5:00pm. Over 85+ of the region's top food trucks and food vendors will line historic Main Street for the day, serving up menus that range from savory BBQ and global street food to decadent desserts and sweet treats.





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The Making of Life on Our Planet: Dinosaurs

 Sunday, March 29, 2026 @ 3:00pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540



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The Moth

 Friday, April 10, 2026 @ 7:30pm
McCarter Theatre Center (Matthews Theatre)
91 University Place, Princeton, NJ 08540

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