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Chamber Music Concert - FREE
Saturday, July 18 at 3pm
First Presbyterian Church Auditorium
270 Woodbridge Avenue, Metuchen, NJ 08840
Friends of Metuchen Arts (FOMA) and the Westerhoff School of Music & Art invite you to celebrate America's 250th birthday with an afternoon of music that honors our nation's rich, diverse cultural landscape. The performance will feature works by German-American composer Charles Martin Loeffler, Korean-American composer Juri Seo, and African-American pioneer Florence Price, alongside beautiful selections from the Great American Songbook to complete the program. What better way to celebrate this beautiful country than by listening to the music that best represents our shared heritage? We hope to see you there!
Grant funding has been provided by the Middlesex County Board of County Commissioners through a grant award from the Middlesex County Cultural and Arts Trust Fund. For information on events, go to MiddlesexCountyCulture.com.
September 27 at 11am
Ginko Haiku Poetry Walk Series by Spencer Soletto
Join art facilitator and seasoned haiku poet Spencer Soletto June 28th 11am for a poetry walk along the unpaved path of the Middlesex Greenway Metuchen NJ . Starting at our hosted location Basecamp Studio & Gallery, we will explore haiku, a Japanese short form of poetry, and learn how it fosters an appreciation for our local natural and urban environments. This event is accessible to those without any experience of writing, and still explorative enough for established writers, walkers, and environmentalists. Participants will be guided with a short lesson, a walk for poetic inspiration, and a community writing session.
Grant funding has been provided by Friends of Metuchen Arts, a 501(c)(3)
This free event is open to the public.
Save the date for future poetry walks:
Fall: September 27, 2026
Winter: January 3, 2027
Spring: April 4, 2027
October 3rd, 2026
Metuchen PorchFest 2026 – A Celebration of Community & Live Music!
Metuchen PorchFest is back for another incredible year of music, community, and fun! This much-anticipated annual event transforms front porches and yards across Metuchen into lively stages where local musicians showcase their talents.
Metuchen PorchFest is a free, family-friendly music festival where porches throughout the town become performance spaces. Stroll from house to house, enjoy music, and experience the unique charm of Metuchen’s artistic community.
Why You’ll Love Metuchen PorchFest:
✅ Live music all afternoon – Enjoy a mix of genres, from rock and folk to jazz and blues.
✅ Support local artists – Celebrate and uplift the town’s talented musicians.
✅ Community spirit at its best – Meet neighbors, make new friends, and enjoy a day filled with music and fun.
October 10 from 1-4pm
Empty Bowls: A fundraiser for First Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
Your $50 ticket includes First Presbyterian Church’s famous soup, salad and bread, a hand-crafted ceramic bowl to keep, and live entertainment. Plus, explore a wide selection of artwork available for purchase to support the arts.
Registration details coming soon!
Sunday October 25 at 1pm
Artist Forum
Our first Artist Forum was a huge success and we are working on our next one! Save the date!
Registration details are forthcoming!
American Legion
17 Calvin Place
Metuchen, NJ 08840
Sunday, Nov. 1 from 3–5pm
Book Launch Party at the Parlor at Hailey’s
Come celebrate the debut short story collection of Metuchen author Alyson Mosquera Dutemple with a Brainy Boro Bash featuring books, music, snacks, swag, and prizes!
The Parlor at Hailey’s
15 Station Place, Metuchen, NJ
3-5 pm
Sunday, Nov. 1st
Tickets are very limited. Please order early.
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