SUMMER MUSIC: The Adventures of Matt Black is among the bands set to descend on Unionville Vineyards on July 13 for the annual Sourland Mountain Festival.

The 19th Annual Sourland Mountain Festival is on Saturday, July 13 from 3-8:30 p.m., rain or shine. Early bird pricing is now available.

Bands representing talent from the region will appear at Unionville Vineyards to celebrate the Sourland region. Proceeds benefit the Sourland Conservancy, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the history and ecology of Central Jersey’s Sourland Mountain region.  more

MUSICAL COMEDY HABIT: “Nunsense” is on stage at the Kelsey Theatre of Mercer County Community College April 19 through May 5.

Tainted food, nuns in freezers, and lots of laughs are in store when The MTM Players bring the musical comedy Nunsense to the Kelsey Theatre stage, April 19 to May 5, on Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) West Windsor Campus.

After a bad batch of vichyssoise accidentally kills off 52 of the Little Sisters of Hoboken by the convent cook, Sister Julia (Child of God), the survivors empty the coffers to bury the deceased, but run out of cash before the last few bodies can be laid to rest. With the remaining deceased nuns on ice in the kitchen freezer, they decide to stage a variety show to raise the extra funds they need. But — will their prayers be answered before the health department discovers their secret?  more

Gianna Reisen’s “Play Time” is among the works to be presented by the New York City Ballet at the last section of its 75th season, April 23-June 2, at the Koch Theatre in Lincoln Center. Other choreographers to be represented include Amy Hall Garner, Justin Peck, Alexei Ratmansky, Christopher Wheeldon, Pam Tanowitz, Kyle Abraham, Jerome Robbins, and the company’s founder George Balanchine. Visit nycb.org for tickets. (Photo by Erin Baiano)

“NATUREZA MORTA 1 (DEAD NATURE 1)”: This digital print is featured in “Denilson Baniwa: Under the Skin of History,” on view April 13 through September 1 at the Princeton University Art Museum’s Art@Bainbridge gallery on Nassau Street.

An exhibition of work by the Indigenous Brazilian artist Denilson Baniwa will open April 13 at the Princeton University Art Museum’s Art@Bainbridge gallery. “Denilson Baniwa: Under the Skin of History,” on view through September 1, features work that engages with themes of Indigenous rights, colonial history, and environmental destruction.  more

“BLUE MONDAY”: This photograph by Jennifer Gershon of New Hope, Pa., is one of a trio of works that won Best Body of Work at the 31st annual “Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition.” The show is on view at Phillips’ Mill in New Hope, Pa., through April 19.

Phillips’ Mill Community Association recently hosted an artists’ reception and awards ceremony for the 31st annual “Phillips’ Mill Photographic Exhibition,” which is on view through April 19.

Showcasing 135 contemporary works across many genres, from portraiture to abstraction, the 2024 exhibition was selected by juror Thom Goertel, a fine art and documentary photographer who has worked everywhere, from the White House to Iceland to Kenya. In a Phillips’ Mill Art Talk, available on the Mill’s website, he described his approach to jurying: “I did an initial pass looking for what jumped out, what were the ‘wow’ images, and after that I went back through for specific thematic areas we needed to address”. more

STRUGGLING TO SURVIVE: The cast of the award-winning musical “Rent,” coming to Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College April 5-14.

Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) theater, dance, and entertainment technology are collaborating on the Broadway show Rent, April 5-14 at the Kelsey Theatre on the college’s West Windsor campus.

Based loosely on the Puccini opera La Boheme, Jonathan Larson’s Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York’s Lower East Side under the shadow of HIV/AIDS. The physical and emotional complications of the disease pervade the lives of Roger, Mimi, Tom, and Angel, while Maureen deals with her chronic infidelity through performance art, and her partner, Joanne, wonders if their relationship is worth the trouble. more

PROFESSOR PETE: Retired history professor Allan Winkler sings the music of folk legend Pete Seeger at a concert at Christ Congregation Church on April 19.

On Friday, April 19 at 8 p.m., the Princeton Folk Music Society presents a celebration of the legacy of Pete Seeger with Professor Allan Winkler. The concert will be held at Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane.

Seeger (1919-2014) is one of the most influential figures in American folk music. Singing first with the Almanac Singers, then the Weavers, and finally on his own, Seeger found himself in the forefront of every important social movement of the past 70 years. In the 1950s, he found himself under attack during the Red Scare for his radical past. In the 1960s, he became the minstrel of the civil rights movement. more

INSPIRED BY ROMEO AND JULIET: The 7 Fingers’ production of “Duel Reality” is among the highlights of McCarter Theatre Center’s 2024-25 season. (Photo by Arata Urawa)

Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and Executive Director Martin Miller have announced McCarter Theatre Center’s 2024-2025 theater series. Included are a gravity-defying spectacle, a true story from Moisés Kaufman and the Tectonic Theater Project, two comedies making their New Jersey premiere, and a world-premiere musical.

The company returns to a full five-play offering for the first time since the 2019/20 season. Also returning as a season add-on is McCarter’s annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol.  more

Randy Rainbow

State Theatre New Jersey presents Randy Rainbow For President on Saturday, April 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Rainbow is a four-time Emmy and Grammy-nominated American comedian, producer, actor, singer, writer, satirist, host, and New York Times bestselling author known for his popular web series, “The Randy Rainbow Show.” He is known internationally for his musical parodies and political spoofs. His most recent show was Playing with Myself.

In 2019, composer and lyricist Marc Shaiman collaborated with Rainbow on his holiday EP, Hey Gurl, It’s Christmas!, which debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Comedy chart and No. 1 on the iTunes Holiday chart. His first full-length studio album, A Little Brains, A Little Talent, also debuted at No. 1 and earned Rainbow his first Grammy nomination for Best Comedy Album in 2023. more

“PRINCETON MAKES BLOOMS”: Works by Adriana Groza and other member artists are featured in an exhibition on view at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center April 4 to 19.  An opening reception is on April 4.

Princeton Makes, the artist cooperative located in the Princeton Shopping Center, will host an opening reception for “Princeton Makes Blooms —Art in the Basement,” an art show organized and curated by artist member Adriana Groza, on Thursday, April 4 starting at 4:24 p.m. This exhibition, set in the basement of Princeton Makes, celebrates the essence of spring through a collection of works by member artists of Princeton Makes. It will be open and available for viewing and purchase through April 19. more

“SUPPLICANT”: This mixed media work by Holly Roberts is featured in “Holly Roberts + Brander Furniture,” on view through April 27 at Morpeth Contemporary in Hopewell. A reception is on April 6 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Morpeth Contemporary presents an exhibition featuring the work of New Mexico Artist Holly Roberts as well local craftpersons Robert and Nina Brander. “Holly Roberts + Brander Furniture” runs through April 27, with a reception on Saturday, April 6 from 2 to 5 p.m.

Throughout her four-decade career, Roberts has consistently delved into the depths of her rich and varied inner world, reflecting her deep connection to both nature and humanity. Through her fusion of painting and photography, she has created a unique visual language that invites viewers into her intricate world of storytelling. In the early stages of her career, Roberts focused on transforming photographs through the application of paint, often completely obscuring the original image. However, as time went on, she began to recognize the inherent strength of the photograph itself. This realization led to a reversal in her creative process. Roberts now works on top of a painted surface, developing a narrative scene with collaged photographic elements.  more

“ART AT THE OLD BARRACKS”: Submissions are due by May 1 for this year’s “Old Barracks Gallery Show: Trenton Makes,” which will showcase the work of Trenton-area artists in the historic 18th-century building.

The Old Barracks Museum is celebrating Trenton area artists and Trenton art in a month-long gallery show hosted in its historic 18th-century building. The “Old Barracks Gallery Show: Trenton Makes” will showcase artworks that best exemplify Trenton art and artists. The show will hang during upcoming events to allow the public to experience these works throughout the month. more

This work by Helene Plank is featured in “Inspired Together,” her joint exhibition with William Plank, on view in the second floor Reading Room at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, through June 1.

VISUAL STORYTELLING: “The Wonder and the Worry,” among the features in the upcoming Princeton Environmental Film Festival, follows the careers of former National Geographic Editor-in-Chief Chris Johns and his daughter Louise, a young freelance photographer. (Photo by Saskia Madlener)

The Princeton Environmental Film Festival, a signature Princeton Public Library event, opens Friday, April 5 and runs through Sunday, April 14. The 18th annual festival features 22 films: eight feature-length documentaries and 14 short films.

Films will be screened in person at the library and streamed virtually, with some films available in both formats. Streamed selections will be available to view April 8-14. There will also be an off-site screening at the Princeton Garden Theatre on April 7. more

FEMALE PERSPECTIVE: Golda Schultz, soprano, makes her Princeton University Concerts debut with pianist Jonathan Ware in “This Be Her Verse.” (Photo by Dario Acosta)

Making their Princeton University Concerts (PUC) debuts, South African star soprano Golda Schultz and pianist Jonathan Ware will bring the original song cycle, “This Be Her Verse” to PUC audiences on Monday, April 8 at 7:30 p.m. at Richardson Auditorium.

The program includes works by female composers Clara Schumann, Emilie Mayer, Rebecca Clarke, Nadia Boulanger, and Kathleen Tagg. It reflects Schultz’s great love of lieder, concert singing, and storytelling; she is as at home in solo recitals as she is starring in opera productions, including the Metropolitan Opera’s Porgy and Bess and the Royal Opera House’s Così fan tutte. more

ANOTHER ROUND: Members of BRKFST Dance Company are among the three additional artists announced as choreographers in residence at Princeton University’s Lewis Center for the Arts. (Photo by Shane Wynn)

The Lewis Center for the Arts’ Program in Dance at Princeton University announces three additional artists as Caroline Hearst Choreographers-in-Residence for the 2023-2024 academic year: Roderick George, Gabrielle Lamb, and BRKFST Dance Company.

All the artists are creating new works for Princeton students or guest teaching in spring classes. They join Amy Hall Garner, Shamel Pitts, and Donna Uchizono, who were Hearst Choreographers-in-Residence during the fall semester, and whose work was featured in the Princeton Dance Festival in December. more

“SUNCATCHER”: This acrylic painting by William Plank is featured in “Inspired Together,” his joint exhibit with Helene Plank, on view at Princeton Public Library through June 1. An art talk and exhibit opening are on March 27 at 6:30 p.m.

Artists Helene Plank and William Plank discuss “Inspired Together,” a joint exhibit of their work, on Wednesday, March 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Princeton Public Library. The presentation will be in the Community Room prior to the exhibit’s official opening in the second floor Reading Room.

Helene Plank gives new life to discarded buttons and beads by combining them to form intricate mosaics on canvas. The materials are hand sewn, rather than glued, to the canvas and are influenced by artist Georges Seurat and his techniques of optical blending. more

“A WANDER THROUGH THE WATER LILIES”: This work by Fiona Clark, artist-in-resident at West Windsor Arts (WWA), is featured in “Leave Your Mark,” the Member Art Show on view April 9 through June 1 at WWA. Clark is also the show’s juror. An opening reception is on April 12 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Artists have the unique opportunity to leave their mark in the world through their artwork. Fiona Clark, West Windsor Arts’ artist-in-residence, took that concept a step further when conceiving “Leave Your Mark,” West Windsor Arts’ 2024 Member Art Show.

“For this show, artists were asked to submit work that employs different techniques of mark-making,” said Clark, West Windsor Arts’ first artist-in-residence and the juror of the show. “What that means is open to interpretation, but there needs to be some kind of a tactical component — brushstrokes, pencil marks, fingerprints, woven fabric. It will be exciting to see the artist’s hand in their artworks.” more

“THIS WAY THROUGH”: This watercolor by Beatrice Bork is featured in “Immersion,” her dual exhibition with Michael Schweigart, on view April 4 through May 5 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. An opening reception is on April 6 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.

Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street in Lambertville, will present “Immersion,” a joint exhibition featuring the works of Beatrice Bork and Michael Schweigart, April 4 through May 5. An opening reception is on Saturday, April 6 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

In this exhibit, Bork delves deeper into nature close to heart and home. Her watercolors go beyond her meticulously rendered subjects, with underlying themes that make her art both poetic and captivating. In regards to her work, she said, “The careful rendering of my subject and its character, for me, is a reflection of the love and respect I have for animals. The themes in my paintings are imbued with personal reflection — and tend to resonate with nostalgia, humor, hope, or a moment in time.” more

“PAISAJE IMAGINARIO (IMAGINARY LANDSCAPE)”: This painting by Chilean artist Facundo Cabrera is featured in an exhibition of his works at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury March 28 through April 25. A reception is on Sunday, April 7 from 1-3 p.m.

Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury, presents “Paisaje Imaginario (Imaginary Landscape),” an exhibition of works by Chilean Artist Facundo Cabrera, on view March 28 through April 25. An opening reception is scheduled for Sunday, April 7 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Cabrera was born in Chile in 1934, and at a young age migrated to Buenos Aires, Argentina, where he completed his art studies at the School of Fine Arts. He said he always had a passion for art and painting, and through his youth and education, he won several art contests. A major career highlight was painting a portrait of Eva Perone (Argentina’s first lady from 1946 to 1952), which earned him a personal letter of recognition from Perone. Upon his arrival to the United States in 1969, Cabrera created oil paintings of scenic landscapes and portraits for individuals and families until having his own family in the 1980s, and then only painting as a side hobby.  more