Tag: Metuchen Arts Council

  • ‘Blame’ screened at Metuchen High

    ‘Blame’ screened at Metuchen High

    BY KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — The special screening of “BLAME” inside the Metuchen High School auditorium was fitting for Metuchen High graduate Quinn Shephard, who wrote, directed, edited, produced and starred in the film. Many of the scenes of the film were shot in the auditorium. “It’s so exciting to be able to…

  • Old Franklin Schoolhouse Songwriters Series July 15

    Old Franklin Schoolhouse Songwriters Series July 15

    The Old Franklin Schoolhouse Songwriters Series presented by the Metuchen Arts Council will be held on July 15 at the schoolhouse, 491 Middlesex Ave., Metuchen. Singer Songwriters Caroline Cotter, Lois Morton and John Sonntag will provide an intimate, candlelit evening of music featuring original music in round-robin style performances. Admission is $10, $5 for kids…

  • Metuchen Rocks! summer concert series in June

    Metuchen Rocks! summer concert series in June

    METUCHEN — The METUCHEN ROCKS! outdoor summer concert series has combined with the borough’s annual Junebug Artfest offering free concerts on Junebug’s main stage. The Circle of Trust with Ben Davis opened the series on June 3rd and The Lonesome Pines (Acoustic Americana) played on June 10. Upcoming concerts include David Cedeno and his Salsa Orchestra…

  • Screening of Metuchen filmaker’s “Blame” June 23

    Screening of Metuchen filmaker’s “Blame” June 23

    A “meet the filmmakers” reception and red-carpet screening of “Blame,” a film shot in Metuchen by Quinn Shephard, a 22-year-old Metuchen resident, will be held in coordination with Metuchen Downtown Alliance, Metuchen Chamber of Commerce, Metuchen Arts Council, the Borough Improvement League, Metuchen High School and the Junebug ArtFest. On June 17, from 5-6 p.m.,…

  • Metuchen planning to install signs that point the way

    Metuchen planning to install signs that point the way

    By KATHY CHANG Staff Writer METUCHEN — By April 2017, pedestrians and motorists will gain a better sense of direction through the implementation of the Wayfinding and Signage program. Councilman Jay Muldoon said the program grew out of a recommendation in the Parking Authority Management plan a couple of years ago to create a system…