Gorgeous vocals, rich in context and emotion as well as lithe, pitch-perfect sound, combine with palpable, believable romance and smooth storytelling to make Princeton Summer Theater’s production of “The Bridges of Madison County” an early highlight of the fledgling summer season. Eliyana Abraham’s staging moves deftly between intense passages in which unexpected love takes root, […]
Giacomo Puccini once said, “God touched me with His little finger, and said, ‘Write for the theater, only for the theater.’” For me, “theater” is the operative word in that quote. In the decades I’ve been writing about live entertainment, I’ve favored opera productions that stress theater, the putting on of a play and deft […]
Three photographers share their work at Gallery 14 in Hopewell in simultaneous exhibits each on view from Saturday, June 21, through Sunday, July 20. Meet-and-greet artist talks take place Sundays, June 29 and July 13, at 1:30 p.m. Below is a statement from each artist on their approach and vision for their exhibits. “Imaginary Landscapes” […]
It’s said that good things come in threes. If so, it bodes well for composer Tim Keyes, whose new work, “The Pool,” completes a triptych of sacred oratorios inspired by episodes from the Gospel of John. With the work’s first performance at Princeton University’s Richardson Auditorium on Saturday, June 14, at 8 p.m., the group […]
If this 400-year-old G.P Maggini violin has a memory, could it ever recall playing music like this? This will certainly be an interesting incarnation for the instrument if Grammy-nominated violinist Tessa Lark has anything to do with it. The music of Bach, Mozart, Belgian composer Eugene-Auguste Ysaye and other classical geniuses will come through its […]
To be sure, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter Tom Reock is resourceful. He knew his vocational path would have to involve rock, jazz, and blues music by the time he was 10. By combining his passion for audio engineering and producing in the studio with live shows, Reock, born and raised in the Kendall Park section of South […]
More than three hours in length, and busier at times than a rush hour intersection, Ken Kaissar’s production of “Alibi” at Bristol Riverside Theatre satisfies in a smooth, effortless way because it concentrates on what matters most, the mystery at hand. Acting might be uneven, the frequent, choreographed realignment of the set may make you […]
The month of June is all about pride, and Mercer County communities are holding a range of events and celebrations of the LGBTQ+ community. Mercer County The 2025 Mercer County Pride Flag Raising takes place at Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse in West Windsor on Wednesday, June 4, from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The […]
Pieces of Princeton (POP), a community-based resident-business coalition established this year, is bringing the “First Friday” community event concept to the downtown Princeton business district on Friday, June 6, with music, special events, and food specials. The event kicks off on Thursday, June 5, at the Princeton Farmer’s Market with a “Chef Shop,” where chefs […]
Princeton Makes, an artist cooperative headquartered in Princeton Shopping Center, hosts Rhythm and Hues, a musical and artistic collaborative event, in the shopping center’s courtyard on Thursday, May 29, at 6 p.m. The event features Vidushi Pavana B. Achar, who is a noted player of the veena, an ancient stringed instrument from the Indian sub-continent. […]