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2023 event archive


James Austin Jr. Quartet
Oct
22

James Austin Jr. Quartet

Sunday, October 22 at 2 PM FREE – Metuchen Public Library 480 Middlesex Avenue. James Austin Jr. Quartet: James Austin, piano; Charlie Sigler, guitar; Ben Rubens, bass and Jeremy Warren, drums. A production of Metuchen Arts Council, Metuchen Library and Friends of Metuchen Arts. Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. Register at Eventbrite.com.

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Marcus and Riza Printup Quartet
May
17

Marcus and Riza Printup Quartet

Marcus Printup, masterful trumpeter with the Lincoln Center Jazz Orchestra, and Riza Printup, renown harpist who has performed with major jazz artists, bring their Quartet to The Parlor at Hailey’s Harp & Pub.

Enjoy great jazz, food and drink in the “speak easy” atmosphere. 15 Station Place, Metuchen.

$25 Ticket in advance with a $20 food/drink minimum.

Doors open at 6 PM. 2 sets of music.

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Cornerstone Jazz Series
Oct
16

Cornerstone Jazz Series

Join us at this FREE jazz concert on October 16, 2022 at 2 PM at the Metuchen Library. Alejandro Ataucusi & Forbidden Tropics band blends Afro-Peruvian rhythms with elements of jazz and will feature compositions from their new album Peruvian Rhapsody. Guitarist and band leader Alejandro Ataucusi is familiar to Metuchen residents. Born and raised in Peru, Alejandro is a graduate of William Paterson University. Metuchen Library is located at 480 Middlesex Avenue (Rt27). Seating is limited to the first 65 guests. Presented by Friends of Metuchen Arts in association with Metuchen Arts Council and Metuchen Library.

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Central Jersey Jazz Festival - Metuchen
Sep
10

Central Jersey Jazz Festival - Metuchen

FREE EVENT at the Public Plaza on at the corner of New and Pearl Streets

Visitors to the Central Jersey Jazz Festival - Metuchen may begin seating starting at 5:00 p.m. The performances will begin at 6:00 p.m.

6:00 - 7:00 Artist will be announced soon

7:00 - 8:00Artist will be announced soon

8:00 - 9:00 Artist will be announced soon

Rain or Shine Information

The Central Jersey Jazz Festival - Metuchen is rain or shine. I n the event of extreme weather conditions, event will be held at Metuchen High School at 400 Grove Avenue near Middlesex Ave (Rt 27). Notification of any changes will be made by noon on Saturday, September 11.

Visit this websiteFacebookmetuchenartscouncil.com or call 732-632-8502 for further information.

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New Brunswick Heart Festival
Aug
13

New Brunswick Heart Festival

New Brunswick Heart Festival
Look for the Friends of Metuchen Arts table at the New Brunswick Heart Festival brought to you by State Theatre New Jersey.

Join us for the third annual New Brunswick Heart Festival, hosted by New Jersey Hall of Famer Bert Baron and Founder of TSO Productions, Sharon Gordon! The FREE family-friendly festival, which celebrates all of the vibrant arts and history that New Brunswick and the County of Middlesex has to offer, will feature live music and dance performances; a visual art exhibit; craft and food vendors; interactive crafts, activities, and games; fun giveaways; a Health & Wellness tent with Garden of Healing; and so much more! This festival will take place in downtown New Brunswick in front of the theaters at Monument Square at 2 Livingston Ave.

On Friday, August 12, the Heart Festival kicks off with an heART Battle at Above Art Studios. Stay tuned for details.

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JAZZ NIGHT in the Parlor at HAILEY'S - featuring THE HARRY ALLEN TRIO
Jul
20

JAZZ NIGHT in the Parlor at HAILEY'S - featuring THE HARRY ALLEN TRIO

You are invited to join us when a small group of guests - a total of 30 - enjoy the music of saxophonist Harry Allen and his Trio in a special ticketed jazz event in the “speakeasy style” Parlor of Hailey’s Harp and Pub at 15 Station Place, Metuchen NJ, on the evening of Wednesday, July 20th. This special event takes place during Restaurant Week in Metuchen. Doors open at 6 PM and music starts at 7 PM. The price is right: $30 ticket and a 2 drink minimum. Great food, great drinks and 2 sets of great music! Hailey’s Harp and Pub will have specials on their menu in honor of restaurant week!

Only 30 guests – Sign Up in Advance

TICKETS HERE

We expect this event to sell out. ($35 at the door if not sold out that evening)

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“Celebrate” Rise Up Chorus
Jun
12

“Celebrate” Rise Up Chorus

"Celebrate" Rise Up Chorus's first five seasons with this performance event on Sunday, June 12 at 5pm at Metuchen High School. This performance features music performed by our Adult Chorus, Youth Chorus, and an incredible roster of guest musicians performing selections and highlights from our first five seasons PLUS a new multi-movement work created just for this event -- "Journeys" -- by the incredible choral composer, Metuchen native, and MHS graduate, Gerald Custer.

This performance is one night only, so don't delay -- purchase your tickets now!

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Wildlife Stories & Arts
May
21

Wildlife Stories & Arts

Wildlife Stories & Arts: celebrating photo books for kids by Gary Westerhoff. Gary, a nature photographer, will give a talk about his photo books. After his talk, we will paint or color wildlife animals while watching his photo books with narration on YouTube.

Metuchen Library
Saturday, May 21, 2:30 PM

Light refreshments will be provided as well as painting/coloring materials.

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