The Fields_March 20_2025 —The Fields—Poetry Reading Series March 20 at 7 PMduCret Center of Art1030 Central AvePlainfield, NJ Featuring: Liz Kingsley Liz Kingsley's poems appear in New Ohio Review, The Round,The McNeese Review and other magazines. Her fiction hasappeared in The William and Mary Review, and her essays havebeen published in New Jersey Family Magazine […]
Join us for an energetic "ZUMBA for the Cause" event where every dance move makes a difference! All proceeds go to the Brown Institute for Young Learners, fueling inspiring programs for kids. Dance, smile, and help shape a brighter future—see you on the floor! $20 at the door
he New Jersey One Act Play FestivalJoin us for an unforgettable weekend of theater as we present Chance & Other Meetings — a collection of original one-act plays exploring unexpected encounters, twists of fate, and the moments that change everything. Performances:April 4th at 8 PMApril 5th at 8 PMApril 6th at 3 PM Discover the […]
Garden State Singers Present: A Night of Gabriel Fauré Experience an enchanting evening as the Garden State Singers pay homage to the illustrious French composer Gabriel Fauré. This special performance will showcase a selection of Fauré's most celebrated works, . The ensemble's rich harmonies and emotive interpretations promise to bring Fauré's timeless melodies to life. […]
Adult Tickets: $20.00 17 and under Tickets: $10.00 Join us on Friday, May 2nd, 7:30 PM at the duCret Center of Art in Plainfield, NJ, for a unique experience! See a movie the way people did before the advent of the talking picture with a screening of Buster Keaton’s classic 1923 silent comedy “Three Ages”! […]
Join us on May 3rd from 6 PM to 8 PM at the historic duCret Center of Art in Plainfield, NJ for the opening reception of The Art of Community Exhibition. Featuring the vibrant and diverse works of 26 local artists, this special evening celebrates creativity, connection, and community. Mingle with artists, explore thought-provoking artwork, […]
Amedeo Modigliani was fiercely proud of his Jewish heritage and Italian identity, beginning his artistic training under Macchiaioli painter Guglielmo Micheli. In 1906, at just 21, he arrived in Montmartre, Paris — handsome, talented, and free-spirited — and quickly immersed himself in the bohemian world of the avant-garde, rubbing shoulders with artists like Picasso at […]
Join us for the second installment of the Field Poetry Series, an evening that celebrates powerful voices and shared expression. This event will feature acclaimed poets Adele Kenny and Michael T. Young, In addition to our featured readers, we are offering 10 open mic slots on a first come basis. Whether you're a seasoned writer […]
Dragonfly Multicultural Arts Center presents Our Town, Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning classic that captures the simple beauty and profound truths of small-town American life. Set in the fictional town of Grover’s Corners, the play explores themes of love, daily life, and mortality through the lives of ordinary people, reminding us to cherish every moment. Join […]
Fade by Tanya Saracho is a sharp, witty drama about class, culture, and identity in the entertainment industry. It follows Lucia, a Mexican-born television writer, who befriends the Latino janitor at her studio. As their conversations deepen, power dynamics shift, revealing unexpected truths and blurred lines between personal and professional worlds. September 12th at 8 […]
Stained Glass Workshop – One Day Only! Discover the art of stained glass in this hands-on, one-day workshop! In just 3.5 hours, you’ll learn the basics of cutting, foiling, and soldering glass as you create your very own colorful stained glass piece to take home. Perfect for beginners, this workshop includes all tools and materials—just […]
Small Bites at the duCret Center of Art, located at the intersection of Union, Somerset, and Middlesex Counties in New Jersey, features artist Maura Donahue’s vivid paintings on food, body image, and identity. This New Jersey art exhibition invites audiences to explore themes of indulgence, shame, and self-expression, making it a must-see event in Central […]