Trenton is strategically located between two of the top jazz centers in the US: New York and Philly. Performers can pick up a few bucks in Trenton, and still make their regular Saturday gig in the big city. The result is an amazing series of jazz performances at the perfect price: free! That’s right, there’s no cover and only a $10 minimum. You could see the same folks at Chris’ in Philly, or Smoke! in NYC, and drop $50-100.
The Mill Hill basement is a scene, perhaps one of the most exciting scenes in Trenton. If you’re into independent music and grunge bands, and are Gen Y or younger, you should definitely check it out.
Once a year, the sometimes somnolent ArtWorks organization wakes up and throws one of the great parties on the planet (and certainly one of the most exciting events in central New Jersey). Art All Night runs for 24 straight hours — 3 PM to 3 PM.
About 20 minutes up Rt. 1, the Institute for Advanced Study sponsors an exceptional series of events, mostly free to the public (though some require registration), typically 8-10 each month.
McCarter Theater is one of the finest regional theaters in the country (and has won the Tony award to prove it), producing plays ranging from classics to edgy new works (6 productions in 2015-16). The production quality is incredible, featuring some of the best professional directors, designers, and actors working in the US. Performances are … Continue reading Liberal Arts→
Trenton (and its surrounding environs) has a lot of terrific places to get food, from the in-town grocery stores (Food Bazaar and Supreme) to the official Trenton Farmers Market (technically not in Trenton) and the many many many specialty vendors. But it remains a town with so-called “food deserts” (places that lack access to fresh … Continue reading Greening the Parking Lot→
