Art & Culture

As communities across New Jersey prepare for another summer shaped by rising economic pressures, educational recovery challenges, and widening opportunity gaps for young people,...

As the vibrant energy of the North to Shore 2025 sweeps across New Jersey, music and culture enthusiasts are buzzing with excitement for the spectacular events still captivating audiences. This premier cultural celebration, spanning multiple dynamic cities, is preparing for an unforgettable close, promising a crescendo of sound, flavor, and artistic expression. From international sensations making their U.S. debut to iconic funk pioneers hitting the stage, North to Shore is once again proving to be the Garden State's ultimate summer experience. One of the most anticipated highlights as the festival wraps up is the U.S. debut of Portugal’s electrifying musical force, Dapunksportif. This renowned act is set to headline the "Taste of the City" event in...

New Jersey’s performing arts community has long stood at the forefront of socially conscious storytelling, emotionally charged movement, and boundary-pushing artistic expression, but few dance companies have consistently fused humanity, history, activism, and physical storytelling with the emotional precision of Carolyn Dorfman Dance. For decades, the celebrated New Jersey-based company has built a national reputation for creating dance works that move beyond abstraction and athleticism into something far more intimate and urgent: deeply human narratives centered on identity, resilience, memory, justice, and connection. Now, that artistic mission has reached a new emotional peak with the world premiere of “The Power of One,” a sweeping and visually striking new production that officially debuted Thursday, May 14, 2026,...