On September 19, 1978, Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band performed what many fans and critics consider their greatest single show, at the Capitol Theatre in Passaic, New Jersey. Why this particular show? Why does it stand out from not only all the other amazing Darkness on the Edge of Town tour performances, but …
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We are honored to welcome Frankie Soto, two-time recipient of the Multicultural Poet of the Year Award and winner of the North American Book Award in Poetry for a special artist talk. During this event, Soto will share readings from his bestselling collection Petrichor, along with beloved poems such as Spanglish and What If. Attendees will …
While Bergen County contributed few soldiers to Washington’s Continental Army, hundreds served various short-term tours of duty in the militia or state troops (militia serving beyond one month). Under the command of Colonel Theunis Dey, the militia were responsible for guarding neighborhoods, routes, and passes from the enemy. Join Historian Todd Braisted as he explores …
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Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
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Join us for a special sensory-friendly living history day featuring the 2nd New Jersey Regiment, an 18th century Revolutionary War reenactment unit. Visitors can meet soldiers in period clothing and learn about daily life in 1780 through hands-on demonstrations, cooking over open fires, and military drill. This program is designed for visitors who benefit from …
Fireside Fridays Historical Series Join us for a fireside Friday celebrating the 97th Anniversary of Garret Mountain Reservation! This chat will highlight Federick Law Olmsted's vision for public parks, its impact on the Passaic County Park System, and how Garret Mountain and Rifle Camp Park were designed by the Olmsted Brother's Firm in 1928. Presented …
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Join us at the Passaic County Arts Center for our Art Film Series! Every week, on a Friday evening, we will feature an art-inspired film. Explore a variety of genres from animation and musicals to biographies. Bring your family and friends, a blanket or your favorite chair, and snacks for an unforgettable evening in the …
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Each month at PCAC, we are dedicating an evening to celebrating "The Greats" - artists whose work shaped art history and continue to inspire us to this day. August's Featured Artwork: Vincent Van Gogh's "The Cafe Terrace on the Place du Forum, Arles, 1888" and the Post-Impressionism movement Bring your favorite beverages and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you …
Join historian Ed Koenig for an engaging lecture on the life and legacy of Baron Friedrich von Steuben, the Prussian officer whose military expertise helped transform George Washington's Continental Army into a disciplined fighting force. From his early military career in Europe and journey to America to his pivotal role at Valley Forge and his …
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Unleash your child’s creativity this summer at Summer Art Camp 2026 at Clifton Arts Center—where young artists are not just taught, but truly mentored. Designed for children ages 7–12, this inspiring and hands-on program pairs students with professional artists and experienced art educators who are passionate about nurturing the next generation of creatives. At Clifton …
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Fireside Fridays Historical Series Today, the Wanaque Reservoir is a major landmark of upper Passaic County, but at the turn of the 20th century, that valley was home to several families, businesses, farms, and a lush forest. Join us for a fireside chat on how the construction of the Wanaque Reservoir in the 1920s upended …
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Barbara Worton, Linda Dini Jenkins, and an ensemble cast of actors and musicians will bring to life stories from their books Chatterbox: Stories from a Noisy Life, Bedtime Stories: The short, long, and tall tales of a sleepwriter, Becoming Italian, and the choreo-poem they co-authored, If I’m Talking, Why Aren’t You Listening. It will be …
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