Art & Culture

In a state where the arts are increasingly defining community identity, the Middletown Arts Center is emerging as one of New Jersey’s most dynamic...

Rare European masterpieces, early Marklin treasures and museum-quality mechanical toys ignite national attention at Bertoia’s landmark December sale A remarkable private collection of antique toys and model trains assembled over a lifetime by Martin and Deborah Maloy has rewritten the modern auction record books in New Jersey, generating more than $1.6 million at a high-profile December 13 sale conducted by Bertoia’s Auction House. The event, held at the respected New Jersey auction firm known internationally for specialty collectibles and historical objects, drew aggressive bidding from collectors across the United States, Europe and Asia, firmly establishing the Maloy collection as one of the most significant antique toy and train offerings to reach the market in recent years. The sale...

New Jersey’s cultural landscape continues to gain momentum as one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking in the country, and a major new investment in Long Branch is set to accelerate that trajectory in a meaningful way. New Jersey Repertory Company (NJ Rep), the acclaimed professional theatre company led by Artistic Director SuzAnne Barabas and Executive Producer Gabe Barabas, has been awarded a $500,000 grant from the State of New Jersey, administered through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority. This funding will directly support the continued development and programming of the West End Arts Center, positioning it as NJ Rep’s second performance and education venue and significantly expanding the organization’s role as a cultural engine...