Upcoming Events in Somerset County, NJ

SOMERVILLE — In July, Gallery on Main's Artist of the Month series features collage by New Jersey-based artist Jeff Hersch. His work will be on view, and available for purchase, from July 1 through 31, 2022. Meet the artist at a free opening reception on Saturday, July 2, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Jeff Hersch provides what he calls “analog collages for the modern being.” Like his thoughts, these pieces are often constructed in short, frantic spurts of energy, with bursts of self-doubt, though calm and subtle. These pieces represent Hersch’s “everyday observations and conclusions about the vast world that erratically suffocates us, with little time for a quick escape or chance to relax, as we are currently inhabiting an advanced state of infinite stimulus.” His works, says the artist, “lend themselves to your own interpretation of meaning—if any—but should also serve as inspiration and demonstrate the simple notion that you, too, can and should create something, anything, on a regular basis.” When he’s not hunched over his desk cutting and gluing clippings, Hersch finds the time to play in bands (Glazer, Civic Mimic, Postman Agitator) and volunteer as the executive director of Flemington DIY, a non-profit community arts space

The Center for Contemporary Art 2022 Members’ Non-Juried Exhibition & Sale includes 91 pieces in all mediums including oil, acrylic, watercolor, collage, photography, ceramics, mixed media and more. For more information visit our website. Pictured: “Boxed In” by Deborah Kozart Ludtke Gallery Hours Monday – Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Sundays and major holidays The galleries are open during regular hours of operation and on evenings and weekends when classes and workshops are in session. Please call (908) 234-2345 with any questions. The Center for Contemporary Art 2020 Burnt Mills Road, Bedminster, NJ 07921 Phone: (908) 234-2345 Fax: (908) 275-8828 Email: info@ccabedminster.org

The Return of Verve’s Annual Crab Fest ! A not to miss event held July 28 thru July 30 . Get ‘em while they last as they are a True Maryland Style Crab Fest not found any other time in Central New Jersey . Go to @vervestyle.com to view our menu and events Maryland Hard Shells*, Soft Shells,Verve Specialty Cocktails, Fun & more See Menu: https://www.vervestyle.com/crabfest-menu *Hard Shells only Fri & Sat While they last

Curb Appeal Car Club's Cruise Nights in Downtown Bound Brook are back! Classic cars of all decades will cruise their way into Bound Brook every Thursday from 6pm-9pm. Stop by, pick out your favorite every Thursday- you never know what cool cars will show up! Event location: NJ Transit Parking Lot at Main Street & Mountain Ave.