The Crickets & Cicadas Dead Tribute returns to The Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville NJ on May 15th at 6:00 p.m. for two sets of blazin’ tunes so get ready for a night of nostalgia with the ultimate Grateful Dead tribute band! Crickets & Cicadas is quickly becoming one of the most exciting Grateful Dead acts in the greater Philadelphia region. Playing upwards of 150 shows per year, they have one promise: no repeats within a month. They have an avid fan base that travels across Pennsylvania and New Jersey to catch

We are very fortunate to be welcoming violinist Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Head of Strings at Rowan University, for another free chamber music recital at First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville, 10 W Maple Avenue, on Sunday, April 27th at 6:30 p.m. This colorful program will feature Edward Elgar's Sonata for Violin and Piano, an excellent arrangement by Fritz Kreisler of one of Rachmaninoff's most recognizable melodies, and Beethoven's grim, emotional and intense Sonata No.7 for Violin and Piano, Op.30. This event will take place

Discover the beauty of nature through art on December 12th at Eilandarts Center for our Alcohol Ink on Tile Workshop, where instructor, Beth Fisher, from @GypsyFishStudio will help you create stunning seasonal botanical designed ornaments. Join us for an inspiring session that combines vibrant colors and organic shapes, allowing you to transform tiles into unique pieces of botanical art. We’ll supply everything you need, including tiles, alcohol inks, and tools - just bring your enthusiasm and creativity!

Join us for a fun and relaxing craft activity at the WOW Center on Chestnut Avenue in Merchantville on Monday, May 5th from 1:00-3:00 p.m. with Rachel Schaeffer from "Ray of Sunshine Design". Whether you're an experienced crafter or just looking to try something new, build relationships and community, this is the perfect opportunity to get creative, enjoy good company and fellowship and have fun. Bring your creativity and let's make something amazing together. Past activities included wreath making, embroidery,

Hosts Eilandarts Center and The Station Coffee located at 10 East Chestnut Ave, Merchantville, invite you to attend an artists reception on Friday, April 11th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Joining us that evening are Maria Christopher, an artist who paints in oil on wood and enjoys teetering the line between the representational and the slightly abstract and teaches at SoHA, Haddon Township. Sarah Mello, a Southern New Jersey based artist working in multiple media retelling stories through 1960's photos (pictured above).

Come enjoy a free Chamber Music Recital at First Presbyterian Church of Merchantville, NJ on Sunday, December 8th from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This program will feature the first violin sonata by Johannes Brahms, Op. 78 and Paul Schoenfield's Four Souvenirs for Violin and Piano, performed by Sean Baker and Dr. Timothy Schwarz, Head of Strings at Rowan University. This event will take place in the church's sanctuary and parking can be found behind the church along Centre Street and nearby street parking.