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Hightstown Cultural Arts Commission.
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Monthly News & Updates

It's May and Hightstown is looking pretty. Blossoms are everywhere and gardens are showing off the hard work of our neighbors. The arts continue to bloom in many different forms. Read more! 

 

Please send us info on what's happening culturally around town and tell us how we can make Hightstown better through the arts. 
118 Main Street Storefront Art
 
Remember the "Homegrown Hightstown" Pop Up Gallery? Well, the full gallery is not open, but the storefront is now exhibiting art. Be sure to stop by and enjoy 2 beautiful paintings by local artist, Linda Gebhard.
 
If you are a local artist who is interested in exhibiting in the storefront, please call 609-313-4541 or email images of your art to amiller667@aol.com 
 
Hightstown Theatre in the Park Registration is Open!

Give your child the gift of theater this summer! The Hightstown Theatre in the Park program is recruiting students entering grades 6-12 for  classes that meet every Monday, Tuesday and Friday to learn a classic work of literature while exploring the fundamentals of theater and acting. 

Students learn basic stage technique, character development, voice and movement and rehearse a play that will be performed July 29, 30 and 31 at The Gazebo in Association Park this summer.

In addition, new week long, half-day camps are being formed in Improvisation, Musical Theatre (grades 6-12) and Shakespeare (grades 9-12) throughout July.  A special 2 week elementary day camp for students in grades 2-5 will also be held August 1-12 Monday-Friday from 9-noon.

Discounts for siblings and need-based scholarships are available for all programs. For more information email kpete1@verizon.net or visit the Hightstown Theatre in the Park facebook page that has registration forms posted.


Jazz Series Continues at Tavern on the Lake May 20
                                                                                                                            

Known as a hybrid harpist, Brandee Yougner is classically trained and active in jazz and popular music. She is noted for her work with saxophonist Ravi Coltrane and is heavily inspired by the works of Alice Coltrane and Dorothy Ashby.
 

In addition, she has worked with Jack DeJohnette, Charlie Haden, Bill Lee and Reggie Workman and has appeared on recordings with popular artists including John Legend, Common (Finding Forever), Ryan Leslie, Drake and is featured on the 2013 Grammy Award - nominated album New York: A Love Story by Mack Wilds.
 
For tickets (advance $15, $20 at the door, $10 with student ID) visit REJS Entertainment.
And More Jazz at 12 Farms 
                                                                                                                            
Stop in to hear local jazz band Quadraphonic every Tuesday from 7pm until 9pm. This quartet played a lively New Year's Eve bash as well as Mardi Gras, and are quickly becoming a local favorite. Come and enjoy the music, but if you elect not to eat dinner, there is a suggested $10 donation to help cover the cost of local, live talent.

 
Gallery 33
Art & Flowers for Mom


Gallery 33 features the work of local artists at Comisky's Greenhouses. This weekend Zinna's Mobile Bistro is on site and Lance Reichert offers the sweet sounds of guitar on Saturday from 1-3 pm as you browse for Mother's Day gifts.

 
Please Take Our Survey

We want to learn more about the cultural activities you care about.  Please take our survey and spread the word to neighbors, family and friends.  

Our next Cultural Arts Commission meeting is Wednesday, May 18 at 7:30 pm at the Caspersen History House on the Peddie School campus. Please join us! Meetings are open to the public.

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