Watershed Literary Events, a spoken-word series sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs and the Meadowland Park Conservancy, will host its March 2025 reading on Sunday, March 9, at 3PM. Three outstanding poets—Claudia Cortese, Susanna Rich, and Isabel Cruz—will share their work. This event is free and open to the public.

Freak Out is a monthly variety series celebrating its 7th anniversary at the legendary Stonewall Inn in New York City. It was conceived by Francesco Paladino and is produced by NYC entertainment event king, Chauncey Dandridge (House of Dandridge). The series curates a set list of performance artists, drag vocalists, musicians, comedians, storytellers, and every live experience on the planet. Freak Out is a safe space for artists who traditionally don’t have a stage to stand on. 

The Williams Center is the proud home to Freak Out NJ starting in March when it debuts for its monthly residency. The series will be produced by its founder, Francesco Paladino and will be hosted by comedian and performance artist, Donna Vee.