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Stage Review: ‘Richard III’ at the Shakespeare Theatre
A splendid production of the Bard’s story of a villainous king By Bob Brown From the Princeton Packet Is Shakespeare’s “Richard III” a history play or a tragedy? It’s been treated as both, and in the current production by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, the balance shifts toward history, in line with the other…
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The voice of Three Dog Night
By Mike Morsch From the Princeton Packet One isn’t necessarily the loneliest number that Danny Hutton has ever had to do. Mr. Hutton, one of the three lead singers for Three Dog Night, has had to carry on the band’s legacy after the death last year of co-founding member Cory Wells. Along with Chuck…
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Harlem on her mind
Catherine Russell will sing songs from the great African-American songbook at McCarter Theatre By Keith Loria From the Princeton Packet Singer Catherine Russell has long been a force on the stage, and has been a favorite of McCarter audiences for years. The Grammy winner is often referred to as one of the best blues and…
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Fall colors can be found in New Jersey
By Michele S. Byers Many of us head straight to New England for spectacular fall foliage, but why not stay home, tour New Jersey’s forests and save time and gas? Some of the best places to hike and enjoy fall leaves are New Jersey’s natural areas. New Jersey’s natural areas are specially designated public lands…
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New Egypt fall fest slated for Oct. 22
PLUMSTED – The New Egypt Fall Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Oct. 22 on North Main Street in downtown New Egypt. The popular autumn event is held rain or shine and will feature vendors, food, organizations, music, children’s activities and fun for the whole family, according to a press release.…
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Bill names highway to honor fallen trooper
A young state trooper, just 24 years old when he died in an accident in his patrol car, will be memorialized under legislation introduced by state Assemblyman Ron Dancer. The bill (A-4105) designates a stretch of Interstate 195 in Upper Freehold Township as the “State Trooper Anthony A. Raspa Memorial Highway.” “Trooper Raspa is being…
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Metuchen Farmers Market runs through November
Metuchen Farmers Market, at the Senior Center parking lot, 15 Center St., corner of New and Center streets, Metuchen, will hold Market Day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through November. Come fill up a Metuchen Farmers Market bag, still available for purchase at the Manager’s Table, with fall crops. For more information, visit www.metuchenfarmersmarket.com. Held…
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Church to hold flea market Nov. 5 in Metuchen
St. Luke’s Church, 17 Oak Ave., corner of Route 27 in Metuchen, will hold its monthly flea market from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 5. Attic treasures, collectibles, toys, glassware, kitchen gadgets, linens, DVDs, puzzles and much more will be featured. Vendors are welcome. For more information, call 732-548-4308, ext. 1.
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American Legion to hold spaghetti dinner Nov. 5
American Legion Post 459 will serve as the host to a spaghetti dinner from 5-8 p.m. on Nov. 5 at its facility at 1015 Linwood Place, North Brunswick. The menu includes spaghetti, meatballs, salad, bread, dessert and a beverage. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children age 5-12. There will also be…
