Press Releases

(February 28, 2013 Elmer, NJ) Appel Farm Arts & Music Center is pleased to announce that Bank of America is the inaugural sponsor for the 2013 family matinee series at the Landis Theater. The pledge of $10,000 will help to bring live performances to the southern New Jersey region throughout the coming months. A recent performance at the theater attracted over 600 people to downtown Vineland, a near-capacity audience.

(Elmer, NJ January 9, 2013) It was today announced that long-time Executive Director Mark Packer has resigned his position at Appel Farm Arts & Music Center. Packer’s 29-year tenure leading the renowned arts center has been remarkable for the many accomplishments and advances that can be credited to his vision. Literally, hundreds of thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life have engaged in the arts at Appel Farm, or through an Appel Farm program at an offsite location in the past three decades.

Fans of Frank Sinatra will converge on the Landis Theater as PNC Arts Alive presents the spectacular tribute concert event Sinatra Forever on Saturday, October 20 at 8:00 p.m.

Salem County Arts Academy theater instructor Wendy Mapes has “won” many roles in a career as a professional actress. Now she can add another “win” to her resume. Only this time, it’s a national award for teaching excellence.