Thursday, May 17, 2012
The duo of master illusionists described as "modern-day Houdinis."
McCarter Theatre Center will present Kevin and Cindy Spencer in "Theatre of Illusion," on Friday, May 18 at 7:30 pm. For more than a decade, Kevin Spencer and his wife, Cindy, have dazzled the world with their stage magic and illusions. Described as “modern-day Houdinis”, the Spencers are the only artists in history to be named Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year for a record-breaking six consecutive years and have twice been named America’s Best Entertainers. "Theatre of Illusion" is filled with original magical creations designed exclusively for The Spencers. People levitate, walk through walls, vanish and reappear in this high-tech stage show that combines drama, comedy, romance and suspense with elaborate stage illusions that …
Tuesday, May 15, 2012
Event celebrates its 30th season.
When is a balloon festival not (just) a balloon festival? That’s a tough question, especially when a huge yearly event is billed as such (I mean, it's called the Festival of Ballooning, after all) and there certainly are plenty of hot-air balloons to be displayed. Still, the Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning — in its 30th year, running from July 27 through 29 at Solberg Airport in Readington — is also part amusement park, with a healthy number of rides, an arts-and-crafts emporium, a yoga and Zumba demonstration, and lots and lots of food. Of the 30 years, Quick Chek has been a major sponsor for 20. And for the first time, Patch is partnering with the festival to get you in at a great price. Between now and May 20, use this link to buy …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Gordon Lightfoot, Kenny Wayne Shepherd and Michael Feinstein featured next weekend.
Great action, top notch actors, and a better Hulk make "The Avengers" a must-see for New Jersey comic fans.
Comic Relief, a comics shop in Mercer Mall, has been abuzz since Earth’s Mightiest Heroes descended on movie theaters last Friday, assembling masses of Marvel fans in New Jersey. Marvel’s The Avengers is a comic book lover’s dream: a feature length sci-fi/action/comedy with A-list actors portraying classic superheroes, directed by a super-capable fan, Joss Whedon. As of Monday, the film had grossed over $640 million worldwide since its May 4 release. Included in that sum is the $200 million take from its U.S. opening weekend- the biggest opening of all time. “I knew it would be big, but not Harry Potter big!” said Dale Lutz, manager of Comic Relief, and an employee of the store since 1988. At Sanctuary Comics on Easton Avenue in New …
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Wednesday, May 9, 2012
The event will take place from 4 to 7 p.m. on Satuerday, May 12, at the Lawrenceville Main Street Artists Network Gallery and Gift Shop on Route 206.
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Lawrenceville Main Street Artists Network. Twenty-four poets and 22 artists are collaborating to stage an exhibit of "Art Inspired by Poetry" on Saturday, May 12, from 4-7 p.m. at the Lawrenceville Main Street Artists Network Gallery and Gift Shop located at 2683 Main St. (Route 206 at the corner of Gordon Ave.) in the Lawrence Township. Artists Network members are preparing their artistic interpretations inspired by original poetry submitted for this special Second Saturday Open House. Artworks will be displayed accompanied by the inspiring poems, and the artists and poets will be on hand to discuss their work with visitors. As a special treat, beginning around 5 p.m., each of …
Monday, May 7, 2012
The performance in Princeton is scheduled for Friday, May 11
Oscar-nominee Hal Holbrook returns to McCarter Theatre on Friday, May 11 at 7:30 p.m. in Mark Twain Tonight! – his acclaimed Tony Award-winning one-man show which celebrates the humor, satirical wit and timeless observations of Mark Twain. Hal Holbrook has never been able to quit Mark Twain. He has toured the one-man show in some part of every year since 1954, with over 2,100 performances. Mark Twain Tonight! has become perhaps the longest-running show in theater history. Holbrook adds to his Twain material every year, editing and changing it to fit the times, and has mined over sixteen hours of Twain with more coming all the time. He has no set program – he chooses material as he goes along. Holdbrook first performed Mark Twain …
Saturday, May 5, 2012
The Diocese of Trenton’s third annual RE:IMAGE Film Festival will take place this weekend. Featured during the festival are works by several filmmakers with Lawrence Township connections.
Editor's Note: The following is a news release issued by the Diocese of Trenton. Forgiving those who have hurt us, embracing and celebrating all human life and overcoming adversity to pursue a hopeful future are just some of the themes that will play out on screen in Manasquan’s Algonquin Arts Theatre May 6 for the Diocese of Trenton’s third annual RE:IMAGE Film Festival. Inspiring stories told on film by youths, young adults and established filmmakers will share the spotlight when 20 short works are screened for this year’s event. This year’s event reflects a dramatic increase in the number of local filmmakers participating. Among the films in competition and additional pieces selected for exhibition will be works by individuals …
The comedic show will run at the George Street Playhouse through May 20.
Many casts in live shows are referred to as ensemble, but every once in a while you get a show that demonstrates the true meaning of what an ensemble cast is capable of. "The 39 Steps" is that show. Directed by Mark Shanahan, the George Street Playhouse's final show of the season is the stage adaptation of Alfred Hitchcock's famous 1935 film, which was adapted from a 1915 novel, both of the same name. Extremely fast paced and comedically over the top, the show tells the story of English chap Richard Hannay, played by Howard McGillin, who was previously seen at the Playhouse this season in the musical "It Shoulda Been You." Set in London in 1935, Hannay, morose and bored with his life, goes to the theater, where he encounters the mysterious…
Friday, May 4, 2012
Forty-eight works by local artists will be on display May 6 to June 2 during the Lawrence Arts Council’s 2012 art exhibit.
The opening reception for the Lawrence Arts Council’s 2012 art exhibit will be held on Sunday, May 6, from 2 to 4 p.m. in the gallery of the Lawrence Township headquarters branch of the Mercer County Library. The exhibit, which will run from May 6 to June 2, features a total of 48 works by arts council members. Paintings (oils, acrylics, watercolors and silk dyes), clay sculptures, photographs, jewelry and mixed media works will be on display. See Also: March 22: “Artists Wanted for Lawrence Arts Council Annual Exhibit”
Sunday, April 29, 2012
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra presents Spun Beauty on two separate evenings in May.
Live music almost always makes for a worthwhile day trip, and two unique opportunities are arriving soon. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra will make an appearance in Monroe Township (at Monroe High School, 200 Schoolhouse Road, Monroe Township) May 12, courtesy of the Monroe Arts Committee, and returns to its home auditorium the next day. "In fact, our regular Classical Series concert in May, Spun Beauty, takes place Sunday, May 13 at 4 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium in Princeton," Meredith Laing, spokeswoman for the orchestra, said. The program includes "Disquiet" by Sarah Kirkland Snider, "Piano Concerto in G Major" by Ravel, and "Symphony No. 4" by Brahms. The guest pianist for the concerto will be Rieko Aizawa. Sarah Kirkland Snider’s …
