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Arts and Cultural Resources in the Plainfield Area

Cedar Brook Park and
Shakespeare Garden

Pemberton Ave. & Randolph Rd. Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 527-4900
Call to make picnic and ball field reservations or to obtain information on amenities and programs throughout the County's 5600-acre parks.
Crescent Concert
716 Watchung Ave.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 756-2468
These concerts feature a number of primarily classical themes. The Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church is handicapped accessible and large type programs are available.
Drake House Museum
602 W. Front St.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 755-5831
Owned by the City of Plainfield, the museum is operated by the Historical Society of Plainfield. Built in 1746, it has been restored to its look in 1880's, displaying furniture, maps, and decorative arts. Call to arrange tours.
duCret School of Art
1030 Central Ave.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 757-7171
Classes are for children and adults. duCret serves as an area educational institution for students pursuing a career in the arts.
New Jersey Concert Opera
957 Central Ave.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 822-2515
Presents classical and new operas in concert form with professional singers. Effective 6-5-06 with Tosca, NJCO moves to the auditorium of the former Temple on 7th Avenue.
Plainfield Outdoor Festival of Art
Recreation Division
515 Watchung Avenue
Plainfield, NJ 07060
(908) 753-3097
A community tradition for over 40 years. In recent years it has been held in Library Park at College Place between 8th St. and 9th St.
Plainfield Performing Arts Center
1111 E 2nd St
Plainfield, N.J. 07062
(908) 754-8058
Provides instruction in ballet, jazz, tap, voice, piano and modeling.
Plainfield Public Library
800 Park Ave.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 757-1111
Presents concerts, lectures, programs and exhibits throughout the year. The fine arts collection features prominent local and international artists.
Sienna Visions Gallery
1449 E. 2nd St.
Plainfield, N.J. 07062
(908) 757-7712
Provides a venue for established and emerging artists of color to show their work. Home gallery of Alonzo Adams.
Soumas Heritage School of Music
1451 E. 2nd St.
Plainfield, N.J. 07062
(908) 222-1722
Provides cultural enrichment through the promotion of music in the community. Offers music education classes to children and adults at all levels of accomplishment.
Swain Galleries
703 Watchung Ave.
Plainfield, N.J. 07060
(908) 756-1707
Some products and services include: cleaning and restoration, conservation and restoration, fine art, and frame repair. The gallery features many rooms filled with a wide variety of original artwork.
The Plainfield Symphony
PO Box 5093
Plainfield, N.J. 07061
(908) 561-5140
Performs throughout the year. Concerts are held at the Crescent Ave. Presbyterian Church.

AH 12/2007