Bergen County’s cultural calendar takes a powerful turn this March as the Bergen County Historical Society presents A Celebration of Women’s History at Historic...

originally published: 11/21/2024 Newark is for Artists mural by The Nork Project, photo by Chrystofer Davis.(NEWARK, NJ) -- On November 21, 2024, Mayor Ras J. Baraka announced the recipients of the 2024 Creative Catalyst Fund awards to provide artists and cultural groups with flexible grant support in recognition of the immense social and economic value the creative sector brings to Newark. The list of the awardees can be viewed here.A selection committee composed of local artists, curators, community representatives, city staff and funders, recommended 168 applications for grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000. 132 grants will be awarded to individual artists and artist collectives with an average award of $2,700; and 36 grants...

(PRINCETON, NJ) -- Catch a Rising Star presents Dena Blizzard on Frida, March 28 at 8:00pm and Saturday, March 29 at 7:30pm. Dena first garnered attention in 1995 as Miss New Jersey in the Miss America Pageant, where she proudly ranked in the "Top 50". Since then she has worked as a television host, corporate spokesperson, mother, and comedienne.