Commentary

Opportunities: Auditions & Art

Audition Kelsey Theater hosts auditions for “The Prom” on Friday, October 10, from 7 to 10 p.m., and Saturday, October 11, from noon to 8 p.m. at Mercer County Community College’s West Windsor Campus at 1200 Old Trenton Road. Callbacks are Thursday, October 16, by invitation. Four eccentric Broadway stars are in desperate need of […]

Opportunities

Call for Films Submissions are being accepted through January 15, 2026, for the 2026 Princeton Environmental Film Festival, a signature Princeton Public Library event featuring films and filmmaker presentations which explore sustainability and environmental issues. The festival will be March 27 through April 3, and films will be screened in person and also available to […]

Opportunities: Community Causes

BBBS Offers ‘One Sweet Ride’ Car Raffle Big Brothers Big Sisters of Mercer County has announced that the Sweet Ride Car Raffle will culminate in a “Winning Ticket Pull Party” on Thursday, September 11, at Rossi’s Bar & Grill, in Hamilton, where the winning ticket will be drawn amidst celebration and camaraderie. Local musician Ernie […]

Opportunities: For Dancers and the Delaware

Do It for the Delaware The Delaware River Greenway Partnership (DRGP) has announced a collaborative river cleanup event on Saturday, September 20. In partnership with the NJ Clean Communities programs in Hunterdon, Mercer, and Sussex County along with the NJ Park Service, volunteers will come together to tackle litter along the shores of the Delaware […]

Musings on Self-Directed Education: School Reimagined

Very little has changed about how traditional schools* work in the United States since they began almost 200 years ago. Sure, some new technologies and various teaching fads have come and gone, but the main feature common throughout has been that young people must attend and do as they are instructed. Almost all the important […]

Opportunities for Singers, Actors, and Walkers

Call for Singers The Garden Statesmen, a Central Jersey-based men’s a cappella chorus, has announced its upcoming “Real Men Sing Acapella” program. This free, four-week event is designed for men who love singing and wish to experience the joy of four-part a cappella harmony. Participants will learn new vocal techniques and connect with fellow music […]

Opportunities: Calls for Choristers

The New Hope-Solebury & Lambertville Community Choir is recruiting new members. Vocal music-making with the non-audition choir begins on Tuesday evening, September 2, and area singers of all shapes, sizes, and skill levels are invited to join in the fun. NHSLCC is a true community choir, made up of singers from the New Hope, Lambertville, […]

To the Editor: Big Retail Is Betraying NJ Communities

As someone committed to fighting for equity and justice across New Jersey, I’ve seen how corporate decisions impact working families. When powerful companies prioritize profit over people, it’s our neighborhoods — especially the most vulnerable — that pay the price. This summer, I’m reminded of this as I watch Big Box retailers like Target and […]

Opportunities: Calls for Creatives

Call for Art West Windsor Arts announces plans for a special art exhibition to celebrate New Jersey’s role in the 250th anniversary (Semiquincentennial or “Semiquin”) of our nation’s founding. Up to 10 selected artists will be paired up with local museums or historical sites that are offering special Semiquin programming. Artists will create new artwork […]

Opportunities: Auditions, Art, and More

Auditions Bucks County Playhouse has announced auditions for “We Are The Tigers,” a darkly funny, high-energy musical murder mystery featuring a fierce cheerleading squad, teen drama, and a killer twist. “We Are The Tigers” is presented by the Playhouse Institute Conservatory at Bucks County Playhouse. This program is for high school students who want to […]