Friday
March 31
Dance
Dance Thesis Concert, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program,
Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-1742.
www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/the.html. Work by Kristen Arnold, Lara
Ionesco, Silas Riener & Mariah Steele. Also Saturday, April 1. 8 p.m.
Drama
Saint Joan, Princeton Theological Seminary, Gambrell Room, Schiede Hall,
64 Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. George Bernard Shaw
classic. Free with registration. 7:30 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville,
215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Classic musical. Through April 16.
$20. 8 p.m.
Cats, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444.
www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber is based on T.S.
Eliot’s collection of verses. $16. 8 p.m.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. William Shakespeare classic directed by
Tina Landau features the music of GrooveLily. After hours party. $25 to
$53. 8 p.m.
Side by Side by Sondheim, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood
Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. A two-act revue
featuring songs by Stephen Sondheim, Leonard Bernstein, Mary Rodgers,
Richard Rodgers, and Jule Styne directed by Robert Thick. $25.25 to $27.
Through May 13. 8 p.m.
The Goat or Who is Sylvia?, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater,
Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. Edward Albee
drama. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Bryan Singer Retrospective, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon
Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Public
Access,” 1993. The film was written by Singer and his high school friend
Christopher McQuarrie. They both graduated from West Windsor-Plainsboro
High School. 7 p.m.
World Music
International Festival 2006, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson
Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Ballroom and Ballet Folklorico. Free. 8 p.m.
Art
Art Exhibit, Cranbury Station Gallery, 28 Palmer Square East, Princeton,
609-921-0434. www.kmmorolda.com. “Preparation and Performance,” an
exhibit or original paintings by Princeton resident Sydney Neuwirth. The
paintings arise from her life long commitment to the world of dance
beginning when she was seven years-old, continuing as a student, a
dancer, a backstage aide, and the mother of a professional dancer.
Through April 30. 9 a.m.
Art Opening, Numina Gallery, Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street,
609-806-4314. www.numinagallery.com. “A Mini Survey of Their Work,” an
exhibit of works by Raphael Montanez Ortiz and Monique Ortiz-Arndt.
Ortiz, known for his destruction performances in the late 1950s in which
he would dramatically destroy furniture and musical instruments, is a
professor at Rutgers University and founder of Museo del Barrio in New
York City. Through April 28. 3 to 9 p.m.
Breast Cancer Art Event, Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Route 206,
Lawrenceville, 609-252-6275. www.bms.com. A one evening only event,
“Healing Through Creativity: A Breast Cancer Journey,” an exhibition
celebrating the healing power of creativity, highlighting the works of
11 breast cancer patients and survivors. They have explored their breast
cancer experience through collage, painting, drawing papier mache, and
journaling. 5 to 7 p.m.
Art Opening, Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware
Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. www.pennington.org. Opening reception
for “Havana: A Place Out of Time,” an exhibit by Philadelphia
photographer Ron Tarver featuring images taken in Havana in 2000. On
view through April 21. 6 to 8 p.m.
Ellen Harvey, CAPPS, Mariboe Gallery, Peddie School, Hightstown,
609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Opening reception and gallery talk
in conjunction with exhibit by painter Ellen Harvey. On view through
April 21. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Art Opening, Lawrenceville School, Gruss Center of Visual Arts,
Lawrenceville, 609-620-6026. www.Lawrenceville.org. Opening reception
for “Black and White,” an exhibit of works from the camera and the
collection of M. Jay Goodkind. On view through April 22. 6:30 to noon.
Buzash Art and Jazz Show, Elm Court II, 300 Elm Road, Princeton,
609-496-2833. Painting exhibition with Steve Buzash from 7 to 9 p.m.
Jazz Piano Trio featuring Tara Buzash, Ben Cahill, and Tom Hyland from
7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Free. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Movement Workshop, Dance Improve Live, All Saints’ Church, 16 All
Saints’ Road, Princeton, 609-924-3767. www.danceimprov.com. A lightly
structured movement workshop for adults to express themselves to live
music. Bare feet and comfy clothes recommended. $12. 8 to 10 p.m.
Classical Music
Light Classics: A New Tradition, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Patriots
Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. Neeme
Jarvi conducts a program of favorites from the orchestral and operatic
repertoire including excerpts from Bizet’s Carmen and Tchaikovsky’s Swan
Lake. $20 to $75. 8 p.m.
Faith
Shabbaton with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau
Street, 609-921-0100. www.thejewishcenter.org. Services and dinner. “The
Fundamental Assumptions of Jewish Medical Ethics” presented by Rabbi
Dorff, an authority on Jewish medical ethics, at 8:15 p.m. Register for
dinner, $22.50. 6:30 p.m.
America’s Energy Choice and the Impact on the Navajo Nation, Unitarian
Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road,
Titusville, 609-737-7149. uucwc.org. Educational and discussion program.
Documentary producer and director Linda Helm Krapf screens a trailer
from her film “Woven Ways” and leads a discussion on the effects of
uranium and coal mining on the lives of the Navajo in New Mexico. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Point in Time Homeless Count, United Way of Greater Mercer County, 3131
Princeton Pike, Building 4, Lawrenceville, 609-637-4910. Volunteer
training for the April 7 event to count the homeless population residing
in the county. Volunteers will distribute food and toiletry kits.
Counting is an essential step to apply for HUD funding to address the
needs of those who have no permanent housing in all 13 municipalities.
5:30 p.m.
Belly Dancing, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East
Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Register. $16. 6 p.m.
Emme and Phil Aronson, Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center
for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436.
www.friendshealthconnection.org. “Morning Has Broken: A Couple’s Journey
Through Depression” presented by supermodel Emme and her husband singer
and songwriter Phil Aronson. Their story recounts the years when Phil
suffered with depression and Emme put her career on hold. Register. $25.
7 p.m.
Lectures
International Week, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, Fireside
Lounge, 609-896-5033. Thomas Callahan leads a discussion about foreign
wine sampling. 4:30 p.m.
Live Music
John Bianculli Group, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau
Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. 10 p.m.
Kindred Spirit, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street,
609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Schools
Mr. North, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro,
609-716-5100. 7 p.m.
Mr. South, High School South, High School South, West Windsor,
609-716-5050. 7 p.m.
Socials
Scrabble Tournament, Princeton Scrabble Club, Princeton Marriott (Doral
Forrestal), College Road, Plainsboro, 609-448-2392.
www.scrabble-assoc.com. The club’s first tournament sanctioned by the
National Scrabble Association. Through Sunday, April 2. Register. $30
for commuters. 8 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route
129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. $11 to $26. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday April 1
April Fools’ Day.
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. Lawrence. 2 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. At Allentown. 2 p.m.
High School North vs. South Softball. At North. 2 p.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse. At Notre Dame. 2 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. Hun. 2 p.m.
Dance
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, West Windsor Recreation and Parks, Grover
Middle School, West Windsor, 609-799-6141. The WW-P Dance Company
performs a narrated version encompassing ballet, hip-hop, tap, and jazz.
Register. $8. 2 and 7 p.m. See story page 27.
Dance Thesis Concert, Princeton University Theater and Dance Program,
Berlind Theater, University Place, 609-258-1742. Work by Kristen Arnold,
Lara Ionesco, Silas Riener & Mariah Steele. 8 p.m.
Drama
Cats, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444.
www.kelseytheatre.net. $16. 2 and 8 p.m.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $25 to $53. 3 and 8 p.m.
Rodgers & Hart: A Celebration!, Mighty Oak Players, Monroe High School,
1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, 732-521-3782. A musical revue from their
first hit song in 1925 to their final showstopper in 1943. $12. 7 p.m.
Saint Joan, Princeton Theological Seminary, Gambrell Room, Schiede Hall,
64 Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. Free with registration.
7:30 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville,
215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m.
Side by Side by Sondheim, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood
Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27.
8 p.m.
The Goat or Who is Sylvia?, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater,
Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Art
Gallery Display, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-799-0462. First day for “Places of Interest,” color photography by
Gerald Spielman. On view through April 30. 10 a.m.
Painting Like the Pros, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road,
Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Six-session
workshop focuses on Claude Monet, Georges Seurat, Vincent Van Gogh,
Pablo Picasso, and Marc Chagall. Starter paint kits and canvases
provided. Register. $170. 10:30 a.m.
Buzash Art and Jazz Show, Elm Court II, 300 Elm Road, Princeton,
609-496-2833. Free. 2 p.m.
Dancing
California Mix, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Paterson Center,
Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Hot and
Sexy New York Moves, 6 p.m. Shag Footwork for West Coast, 7 p.m.
Beginner West Coast, 8 p.m. Open dance, 9 p.m. Beginner lesson and
dance, $11. Advanced workshop, $12. 6 p.m.
Literati
Annual Mystery Symposium, Sisters in Crime, Jamesburg Senior Center, 139
Stevens Avenue, Jamesburg, 732-521-5646. www.members.aol.com/sinccj.
Keynote speakers at the annual Clued in Readers and Writers Symposium
include the writing team of Jan Coffey, the pseudonym used by husband
and wife team Jim and Nikoo McGoldrick, for their mystery and suspense
novels. Register. $40. 8:30 a.m.
Classical Music
Princeton Recorder Society, All Saint’s Church, Terhune Road, Princeton,
908-874-5267. www.princetonol.com/groups. All-day workshop. 9 a.m.
Sergio and Odair Assad, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School,
Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Guitar duo features
Brazilian-born brothers. $20. 8 p.m.
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, Bordentown High School. www.gpyo.org.
8 p.m.
Westminster Williamson Voices, Westminster Choir College, Bristol
Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. “Voices of American Masters”
features works by Gian Carlo Menotti, Lauridson, Steve Pilkington, and
Brian Schmidt. The select ensemble of 35 singers is conducted by James
Jordan. $20. 8 p.m.
Folk Dances of India
Middlesex County Cultural Commission, Community Middle School, 55
Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 732-745-4489. www.cultureheritage.org.
Sudha Grover and her traditional folk dancers perform folk dances from
all over India. The dances have survived by way of performances,
memory, and song. Grover has taught Indian dance in the classical style
of Odissi. Register. Free. 2 p.m. See story page 31.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz in the Starlight Room, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street,
Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Jeanie Bryson with
Colemen Mellet on guitar and Ted Brancata on piano. Fixed price dinner.
Community seating for parties less than six. Reservations. 8 p.m.
The Bobby Sanabria Afro-Cuban Big Band, Princeton University Concerts,
Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Bobby Sanabria is a drummer,
percussionist, composer, arranger, and educator. He returns to
Princeton with the program that won the band a 2001 Grammy nomination
for Best Latin Jazz Album. $17 to $26. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Garage Sale, High School South Pirate Marching Band, 8 Blackhawk Court,
West Windsor, 609-799-8891. Rain date is Sunday, April 2. 7:30 a.m. to 5
p.m.
Grand Re-Opening and Benefit for St. Jude, P.T.S. Health and Fitness,
1340 Route 206, Skillman, 609-252-1117. Seventh annual benefit for St.
Jude Children’s Research Hospital features workout for free day, mini
triathlon, lift-a-thon, raffle, refreshments, and chair massages. The
new owner, Alex Obe, took over operations on January 26. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TASP Family Party, Trenton After School Program, Chauncey Center, ETS,
Lawrenceville, 609-921-3596. www.chairsforchildren.org. A celebration of
the children and their art includes fun food, theater games, portraits
done by TASP student artists, and exhibit and sale of student artists’
work in a street fair atmosphere. $10. 1 p.m.
Spring Fling Wing Eating Contest, Womanspace, McGuinn’s Place, 1781
Brunswick Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-394-0136. www.womanspace.org.
Second annual wing eating contest benefits the “Watch Your Drink: Watch
Your Friends” campaign during Sexual Assault Awareness Month. Entry fee,
$10. 5 p.m.
Celebration of Life Gala, American Cancer Society, Trenton Country Club,
800-227-2345. www.cancer.org. Cocktails, dinner, dancing, and silent
auction. Black tie. $200. 6 p.m.
Chairs for Children, Trenton After School Program, Chauncey Center, ETS,
Lawrenceville, 609-921-3596. www.chairsforchildren.org. Cocktail party
and dinner. Kathleen Guzman from Antiques Roadshow is the celebrity
auctioneer for the live auction of child-size wooden chairs hand-painted
by local artists. Sealed bids accepted through the website. Live music
during the cocktail hour and speakers during dinner. $200. 6 p.m.
Delta Blues Concert, Interfaith Caregivers Trenton, Our Lady of Sorrows
Church, 3816 East State Street Extension, Mercerville, 609-393-9922. The
band Catfish performs. Register. 7 p.m.
Dine and Dance in Paradise, Jewish Family and Children’s Services of
Greater Mercer County, Trenton War Memorial, Trenton, 609-987-8100.
Buffet supper, silent auction, and dancing. 7:30 p.m.
Faith
Shabbaton with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau
Street, 609-921-0100. www.thejewishcenter.org. Services. “Contemporary
Issues in Jewish Medical Ethics Focusing on Stem Cell Research”
presented by Rabbi Dorff, an authority on Jewish medical ethics. He
presents “Dialogue on Specific Areas of Jewish Medical Ethics” after
lunch. 9:45 a.m.
Food & Dining
Designing Your Dream Kitchen, Miele Design Center, 9 Independence Way,
Princeton, 800-843-7231, ext. 1195. www.miele.com. Presented by Kevin
Wilkes, AIA of Princeton Design Guild. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Gelato Tasting, Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street, Princeton,
609-924-7429. Free samples of Blackwell’s certified organic soy gelato
and fruit sorbetto. Free. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Gardens
Composting Workshop, Middlesex County Division of Solid waster
Management, Davidson’s Mill Pond Park, 42 Riva Avenue, South Brunswick,
732-745-4170. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Health & Wellness
CPR Training Week, American Heart Association, 877-242-4277.
www.americanheart.org. Free CPR courses all week. Call for location. 8 a.m.
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Life After Stroke, American Stroke Association, Robert Wood Johnson
University Hospital, Hamilton, 732-821-2610. www.strokeassociation.org.
Keynote speaker is Valerie Greene, author of “The Fire Within: A True
Story of Triumph Over Tragedy.” At age 31, she suffered a massive
stroke. General session presentations and breakout sessions open to all
stroke survivors, family members, and caregivers. Register. $10. 9 a.m.
to 2:30 p.m.
M.E.L.T. Method Workshop, Living at Peace, Center for Relaxation and
Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432.
www.livingatpeace.com. Register. Free. 11:30 a.m.
History
Walk the Path, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Port Mercer Canal
House, 4278 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, 732-873-3050.
www.dandrcanal.com. Register. Free. 9:30 a.m.
Kids Stuff
Exploring Acting for Kids, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1,
Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. A workshop for ages 8 to 13 features
theater games and play readings. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Stories Alive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
April Fool’s Magic Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570.
11 a.m.
For Families
New Faces Day, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29,
Titusville, 609-737-3299. www.howellfarm.org. Meet twin lambs,
newly-hatched chicks, and baby pigs. Walk-in visits to the henhouse,
sheep barn, and pig pen. Free. 10 a.m.
Hans Christian Andersen’s Birthday, Princeton Public Library, third
floor story room, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822.
www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of the classic “Hans Christian
Andersen.” The 1952 film starring Danny Kaye features several of
Andersen’s classic stories and a ballet performance of “The Little
Mermaid.” 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Instant Chord Piano for Busy People, Mercer County Community College,
West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Six sessions. $175. 10 a.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman,
609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m.
Princeton School of Rock, Pennytown Village, Route 31, Pennington,
609-333-0022. www.schoolofrock.com. Rehearsal by Mad Action for Pink
Floyd’s “The Wall.” 3 to 6 p.m.
Meg Hanson with Billy Hill, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road,
Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Ernie White and John Bushnell, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128
Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Blues and rock
originals and covers. 10 p.m.
Jon Neufeld, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855.
www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
April Fools Hike, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, 145 Mapleton
Road, Kingston, 732-873-3050. www.dandrcanal.com. Explore the
newly-preserved land to look for signs of spring. Register. Free. 9 a.m.
Schools
Just 2 Play, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden
Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. www.thethegrange.org. Annual Beachball
Volleyball Tournament. Register. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Socials
Scrabble Tournament, Princeton Scrabble Club, Princeton Marriott (Doral
Forrestal), College Road, Plainsboro, 609-448-2392.
www.scrabble-assoc.com. Register. $30 for commuters. 9:30 a.m.
Sports
Princeton Baseball, Clarke Field, 609-258-3538.
www.goprincetontigers.com. Harvard. Doubleheader. 11:30 a.m.
Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club, Princeton-Hightstown Road, West
Windsor, 609-799-9858. www.crrc.org. Outdoor shooting. Noon.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route
129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Toledo. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
5K Fun Run, D&R Canal Watch, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville,
609-924-2683. www.canalwatch.org. Loop through historic Titusville
village and return on the Delaware and Raritan Canal towpath. Prizes.
Benefit to protect and enhance the canal state park. One-mile walk with
commemorative ribbons to all finishers. Rain or shine. Register online.
$20. 9:30 a.m.
Sunday
April 2
Dance
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, West Windsor Recreation and Parks, Grover
Middle School, West Windsor, 609-799-6141. The West Windsor Plainsboro
Dance Company performs a narrated version encompassing ballet, hip-hop,
tap, and jazz. Register. $8. 1 p.m.
Graham Lustig’s Cinderella, Patriot’s Theater at the War Memorial,
Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. American
Repertory Ballet, $22 to $34. 4 p.m.
Drama
Cats, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444.
www.kelseytheatre.net. $16. 2 p.m.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $25 to $53. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Rodgers & Hart: A Celebration!, Mighty Oak Players, Monroe High School,
1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, 732-521-3782. $12. 2 p.m.
Side by Side by Sondheim, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood
Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27.
2 p.m.
Saint Joan, Princeton Theological Seminary, Gambrell Room, Schiede Hall,
64 Mercer Street, 609-497-7963. www.ptsem.edu. Free with registration.
2:30 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville,
215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 6 p.m.
Art
Buzash Art and Jazz Show, Elm Court II, 300 Elm Road, Princeton,
609-496-2833. Painting exhibition with Steve Buzash from 2 to 5 p.m.
Jazz Piano solo concert featuring Tara Buzash from 3 to 4 p.m. Free. 2 p.m.
Art Opening, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville,
609-397-0804. Opening reception for “Annual Spring Exhibition” featuring
watercolors by Marge Chavooshian and pastels by Nancy Silvia. Gallery
talk by Chavooshian on Sunday, May 21, 3 to 5 p.m. On view through May
28. 3 to 6 p.m.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University,
609-258-3788. www.princetonartmuseum.org. Gallery talk, “Designer
Disaster: Andy Warhol’s Electric Chair,” presented by Alexander Kitnick,
in conjunction with exhibit. 3 p.m.
Classical Music
Tchaikovsky’s Greatest Hits, Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra,
Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-396-5522.
www.trentonsymphony.org. The program features Swan Lake Excerpts, Piano
Concerto No. 1, Symphony No. 4, Waltz from Sleeping Beauty, and None But
the Lonely Heart. $20 to $40. 3 p.m.
Spring Into Song, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Washington Crossing Unitarian
Church, 268 Pennington-Washington Crossing Road, Titusville,
609-737-3177. www.princetonol.com/groups. Annual multi-group concert
features folk, bluegrass, choral, and gospel to benefit the scholarship
fund. Performers include the Trenton Children’s Chorus, the Dulcimer
Duo, Jersey Transit, Kingston Women’s Chorus, Across the Street, and
Mountain View. Free. Contributions benefit Trenton Childrens Chorus. 3 p.m.
World Music
An Afternoon of Jewish Music, String of Pearls, Princeton, 609-683-8787.
www.stringofpearlsweb.org. Moshe Budmor presents his string quartet
Kabbalat Shabbat based on traditional Shabbat songs. Call for location.
4:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Reception and Performance Benefit, Family & Children’s Services of
Central New Jersey, McCarter Theater, Princeton, 609-924-2098.
www.nj-counseling.org. Wine and cheese reception followed by a matinee
performance of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.” Post performance discussion
with theater staff and cast members. Register. $125. 12:30 p.m.
Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, Pei Kids, Nottingham Ballroom,
Hamilton, 609-695-3739. www.peikids.org. Wine reception, dinner, music,
dancing, and auction. Register. $125. 4:30 p.m.
Livestock Auction
New Jersey Junior Breeders Young Farmers, Horse Park of New Jersey,
Route 524, Allentown, 609-984-4389. Second spring classic auction
includes beef, poultry, rabbits, sheep, swine, dairy and meat goats.
Animals must have health certificates. Veterinarian will be present. All
sales final. Loans available on sale day. Inspection from 9 to 12:30
p.m. Auction begins at 1 p.m. 9 a.m.
Crafts
Embroiderer’s Guild of America, The Windrows at Princeton Forrestal,
609-799-2273. Beaded bracelet presented by Judy Paronett. Prospective
members welcome. 1 p.m.
Faith
Shabbaton with Rabbi Elliot Dorff, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau
Street, 609-921-0100. www.thejewishcenter.org. “Jewish Law/ American
Law: A Comparison of Fundamental Assumptions and Methodologies”
presented by Rabbi Dorff, an authority on Jewish medical ethics. He
presents “A Jewish Approach to Sex in Contemporary Times: The Rabbinic
Letter on Human Intimacy” to community Jewish high school students at 11
a.m. 9:30 a.m.
Choral Evensong, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277.
www.trinityprinceton.org. Prelude recitals played by guest organists.
4:10 p.m.
Krishna Kendra, 13 Briardale Court, Plainsboro, 609-203-6730. Group
chanting, mantra recitation, and discussion. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Russian Food Festival, Princeton University Art Museum, Prospect House,
609-258-3788. Russian-themed brunch buffet. Register at 609-258-3455 or
online at www.Princeton.edu/prospecthouse. $21.95. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sheep to Shawl, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and
Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. www.agriculturemuseum.org. Sheep
shearing; hands-on carding, spinning, felting, weaving, and dying of
yarn tassels; wool crafts and activities; demonstrations of spinning and
crocheting. $4. Noon to 3 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Feng Shui Seminar, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro
Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-213-8881. www.relaxationandhealing.com.
Larisa Michel presents “Eight Aspirations.” Beginners welcome. Register.
$68. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
History
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040.
www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history featured in 18 exhibits
from 6,”000 years ago to the present day including Walker-Gordon Farm and
Elsie the cow memorabilia, a fire department and rescue squad exhibit,
and railroad artifacts. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Tea Lore in Poetry and Music, Van Harlingen Historical Society,
Montgomery Center for the Arts, Skillman, 908-359-0515. “Totally Tea: An
18th Century Tea Experience” presented by educator, author, and
historical interpreter Stacy Roth. The costumed presentation features
tea lore, history, songs, poetry, living history display, and
demonstration. Free. 2 to 4 p.m.
In Search of Alessandro Manzoni, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street,
Princeton, 609-924-9713. www.dorotheashouse.org. Enchanted by the story
in the Italian novel, “I Promessi Sposi,” five Princeton area friends
made a literary pilgrimage to Lake Como, Bergamo, and Milan. Ardeth
Black, Loretta Casailaina, Diane Colasanto, Gilda McCauley, and Jane
Scott share their adventures and photographs. Bring a refreshment to
share in the reception following the program. Free. 5 p.m.
For Families
Ani-mal-e-alia, Arts Council of Princeton, conTEMPORARY Arts Center,
Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
An interactive musical featuring Sharyn Alice Murray and jazz ensemble
Back Porch Swing performing songs from her new CD, “Ani-mal-e-alia,”
music with a message about animals and endangered species. Free. 3 to 5 p.m.
Lectures
Astrological Society of Princeton, Educational Testing Service, Conant
Hall, 609-924-4311. “Esoteric Astrology” presented by Eileen McCabe.
Social hour follows. Donations invited. 2:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
A Tour of Our New Solar System, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor
Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Ken Kremer, Amateur Astronomers
Association of Princeton, presents new discovers featuring Mars, Saturn,
Pluto, comets, and the new 10th planet. Register. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, K.C. Prime Restaurant, 4160 Quakerbridge Road,
Lawrenceville, 609-392-1786. Brunch. $16. Noon.
Socials
Scrabble Tournament, Princeton Scrabble Club, Princeton Marriott (Doral
Forrestal), College Road, Plainsboro, 609-448-2392.
www.scrabble-assoc.com. Register. $30 for commuters. 9:30 a.m.
Chess, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897.
www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Advanced chess players meet. 1 to 5 p.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Movie: “Good Night & Good
Luck.” 1 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Baseball, Clarke Field, 609-258-3538.
www.goprincetontigers.com. Dartmouth. Doubleheader. 11:30 a.m.
Princeton Tennis, Lenz Tennis Center, Princeton University,
609-258-3538. Rutgers. 2 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Tenth Annual 5K Race, Run with Aimee, Montgomery Upple Middle School
(the former high school), 375 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 877-342-4633.
www.runwithaimee.org. 5K race or walk and “one mile ramble” to benefit
the Aimee Fund, a scholarship fund established in the memory of Aimee
Eve Polak, a Montgomery High School graduate who died at the age of 23
in an automobile accident on April 8, 1996. Awards and prizes. Register
online or day of race. Rain or shine. 10 a.m.
Monday April 3
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School South Girls Golf. Moorestown. 3:20 p.m.
High School North Baseball. Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. At Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m.
High School South Baseball. Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. At Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. Ewing. 4 p.m.
Drama
David Sedaris, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787.
www.mccarter.org. NPR commentator and author of “Me Talk Pretty One
Day,” “Naked,” and “Dress Your Family in Corduroy & Denim,” returns to
McCarter for the fourth time. $30 to $35. 8 p.m.
Film
Trenton Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton, 609-392-7188.
www.trenton.lib.nj.us. Screening of “Fever Pitch,” 2005. Remake of 1997
British film based on a memoir by Nick Hornby. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Second Chance Film Series, Princeton Adult School, Krege Auditorium,
Frick Chemical Building, Princeton University, 609-683-1101.
www.princetonadultschool.org. “Mysterious Skin,” USA, 2005. Introduced
by William Lockwood Jr. $6. 7:30 p.m.
Architecture
Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium,
Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.Princeton.edu/~soa. “Recent Work,” Ryue
Nishizawa, Tokyo. Free. 6 p.m.
Faith
Women’s Freedom Seder, Jewish Family & Children’s Service, Adath Israel
Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-987-8100.
www.jfcsonline.org. Sixth annual Project Sarah seder led by Rabbi Sandy
Roth. Presentation by TEAR (Teens Experiencing Abusive Relationships)
and music by Sally Mitlas and the Entertainment Source. Register. $45.
5:15 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
Educational and supportive workshops for caregivers led by Barbara
Stender. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, Nassau Club of Princeton, 6 Mercer
Street, 800-448-3543. www.pleasegiveblood.org. 1 to 6 p.m.
Pediatric CPR, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence
Township, 609-497-4119. www.princetonhcs.org. Non-certificate class.
Register. 1 to 4 p.m.
Compassionate Friends, Robert Wood Johnson Hospital, Hamilton,
609-516-8047. Assistance for families following the death of a child of
any age and to provide information to help others be more supportive.
7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 9:30 a.m.
Lectures
Princeton HealthCare System, League of Women Voters, Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-497-0740. www.princetonlibrary.org.
Princeton HealthCare System’s Pam Hersh, vice-president for government
and community affairs, and Carol Norris, vice president for marketing
and public affairs, discuss issues impacting the future of the
University Medical Center at Princeton and its affiliated healthcare
facilities. Open to the public. Free. 7 p.m.
Tuesday April 4
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School North Golf. Hopewell Valley. 3 p.m.
High School South Boys Golf. Ewing. 3 p.m.
High School South Girls Golf. Peddie. 3:30 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School North Track. At Hightstown. Also Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse. Somerville. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. Allentown. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. At Hopewell Valley. 4 p.m.
High School South Track. Trenton. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. Lawrenceville. 4:15 p.m.
High School South Baseball. Peddie. 4:15 p.m.
High School North Boys Volleyball. At Watchung Hills. 4:30 p.m.
High School South Volleyball. At Hillsborough. 4:30 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, A.R.T. Space Gallery, 53 Hulfish Street, Princeton,
609-924-0143. www.artrealization.org. Opening reception for “The Passion
of the Underdogs,” an exhibition of painting and sculpture by
contemporary artist working with A.R.T. at Woodbridge Developmental
Center in Woodbridge. On view to May 5. 5 to 7 p.m.
Art Opening, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855.
www.triumphbrew.com. Opening reception for “Points of View,” an exhibit
of oil paintings by Brian Delacey featuring landscapes, as well as
portraits inspired by road signs and family crests. On view to May 21. 7
to 9 p.m.
Pop Music
Princeton Laptop Orchestra, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson
Auditorium, 609-258-5000. Program includes Beethoven pieces presented by
Smallwood, Seth Cluett, Perry Cook, and Ge Want. Guest performers
include tabla virtuosa Zakir Hussain, accordion legend Pauline Oliverso,
and the percussion quartet, So Percussion. $10. 8 p.m.
World Music
Soweto Gospel Choir, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. The 26-member group of musicians and
dancers performs a mix of African gospel, Western spirituals, and pop in
six different languages including Zulu, Sotho, and Xhosa. $35 to $41. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Annual Book Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-987-9644. Opening night. The sale features books for everyone
including children’s books, paperbacks, cookbooks, CDs, videobooks, and
software. Most books are $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks.
Admission. Through April 9. $10 for non-members; $25 for families. 6 to
9 p.m.
Community Education
Business Etiquette and Protocol: Because Good Manners Mean Good
Business!, West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, High School
South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Nina S.
Jamal. $20. 7 to 9 p.m.
Clutter Control, West Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, High
School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034.
Robin Fogel. $20. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Estate Planning for All Ages, West Windsor-Plainsboro Community
Education, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor,
609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Paul Rubin. $12. 7 to 9 p.m.
Talent Show
West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Talent Show, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, 609-716-1570. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Adult CPR, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township,
609-497-4119. www.princetonhcs.org. Non-certificate class. Register. 1
to 4 p.m.
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
“Evening for Women: Keeping Your Bones Healthy.” Register. Free. 5:30 p.m.
“Getting Through the Allergy Season” presented by Mahmood Siddique.
Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Fitness Yoga for Golfers, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue,
Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. $15. 7:15 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Learn a Language With Your Child Using Fun Games and Stories, Borders
Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Ana Lomba of
West Windsor presents program for parent-child learning. 10 a.m.
Surprise Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
Kids Club, Jumpstart Kids Club, 1701 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville,
609-918-9526. www.jumpstartkidsclub.com. Reading readiness and reading
reinforcement for ages 3 to 6. Register. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Flowers and Finance, Edward Jones Investments, Straube Center,
Pennington, 609-818-1682. Edward Jones hosts a seminar as part of a
continuing ladies’ tea series. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments. Free. 11:30 a.m.
to 3 p.m.
Roots of Latin Music, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Monroe
Township High School, 732-521-3782. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com.
Josh Robinson presents a lecture and demo on percussion, Cuban music,
origins of rhythms and instruments. Register. $5. 7 p.m.
Live Music
John Henry Goldman, Sunny Garden Restaurant, 15 Farber Road, West
Windsor, 609-520-1881. www.sunnygarden.net. Jazz and standards. 6 to 9 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route
129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Wheeling. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Wednesday April 5
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School North Golf. Hightstown. 3 p.m.
High School South Boys Golf. Nottingham. 3 p.m.
High School North Baseball. At Hunterdon Central. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. At Notre Dame. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. At Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. Lawrence High School. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. Nottingham. 4 p.m.
High School South Volleyball. Cherry Hill. 5:30 p.m.
Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $25 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144.
www.morven.org. “Capturing the Spirit: Virginia Snedeker and the
American Scene,” an exhibit of oil paintings featuring portraits and
city scenes. Snedeker was a long-time resident of New Jersey and the
great-great-great granddaughter of Annis Boudinot Stockton, the first
mistress of Morven. On view through November 26. Reception Friday, April
7, 5 to 7 p.m. 11 a.m.
Also, “A Place to Take Root: The History of Flowerpots and Garden
Containers in North American,” an exhibit of close to 100 pots tracing
the history, exploring the materials and shapes, and tracking the
evolution of American designs in past centuries curated by Susan
Tamulevich. Curator’s tour on Saturdays, April 8, and May 6. Through May
28. $5. 11 a.m.
American Artists Professional League, Bordentown Gallery, 204 Farnsworth
Avenue, 609-298-5556. www.bordentowngallery.com. First day for “Spring
Members Only Show,” and exhibiting featuring works by artists with the
New Jersey Chapter of the American Artists Professional League. Opening
reception on Sunday, April 23, 1 to 4 p.m. On view through May 14. 1 p.m.
Architecture
Princeton University School of Architecture, Betts Auditorium,
Princeton, 609-258-3741. www.Princeton.edu/~soa. “Making Public
Buildings: Specificity, Customization, Imbrication,” David Adjaye,
London. Free. 6 p.m.
Literati
Princeton University Program in Creative Writing, Stewart Film Theater,
185 Nassau Street, 609-258-4712.
www.Princeton.edu/~visarts/cwr/index.html. Fiction writer Chimamanda
Ngozi Adichie introduced by Edmund White. Playwright Will Eno introduced
by Michael Cadden. Non-fiction writer Stephanie Elizondo Griest
introduced by Carol Rigolot. They are all Hodder Fellows. Free. 4:30 p.m.
Family Dinners, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. Book signing
with Food Network Chef, Gaida de Laurentis, as she introduces her newest
book, “Gaida’s Family Dinners.” 7 p.m.
Classical Music
After Noon Concert, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road,
609-258-3654. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville,
609-895-0844. www.acmemusicco.com. Jazz vocals. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Annual Book Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-987-9644. The sale features books for everyone including children’s
books, paperbacks, cookbooks, CDs, videobooks, and software. Most books
are $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Watercraft Safety
Personal Watercraft and Boating Safety Certification, West
Windsor-Plainsboro Community Education, High School South, Clarksville
Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Coast Boating School. $60. 7
to 10 p.m.
Faith
Chinese Christian Artist, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman
Gallery, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. He Qi presents “Look Toward the
Heavens: The Art World of He Qi” featuring a slide talk of his works.
Reception followed by talk. 5:30 p.m.
Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 407 Nassau Street, 609-924-3642. Lenten
series, “Beatitudes of Promise.” 8 p.m.
Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road,
609-258-3654. Jazz Vespers Ensemble conducted by Anthony D. J. Branker.
Free. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
National alcohol awareness screening. Register. Free. 11 a.m.
Blood Drive, American Red Cross, 707 Alexander Road, Training Room,
800-GIVELIFE. www.pleasegiveblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome. Tuesday
through Thursday, 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.;
Saturday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. 12:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
“Diabetic Dining.” Register. Free. 6:30 p.m.
Doctors Without Borders, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street,
609-921-0100. www.thejewishcenter.org. Dr. Jerry Ehrlich talks about his
experiences as a Doctors Without Borders volunteer in a displaced
persons camp in Darfur. A pediatrician, his practice is in Cherry Hill.
8 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, 609-683-0591.
www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence.
Register. $5. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton,
609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. “Pimples, Peers, and Parties: Getting
Ready for Middle School” presented by Connie Poor and Elizabeth
Casparian. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Lectures
How to Develop Positive and Productive Relationships, Support Center for
Nonprofit Management, New Jersey State Library. 185 West State Street,
Trenton. www.supportcenteronlineorg. Register online. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Africa in the Diaspora Lecture Series, Mercer County College,
Communications Building, Room 110, 609-586-4800. www.mccc.edu. “A
History of Jazz in American,” presented by James Kelly, assistant
professor of music. Moderated by faculty members Noreen Duncan and
Lissette Morales. Free. Noon.
The Lunch Box, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center Theater,
Lawrenceville, 609-896-5033. www.rider.edu. “How to Listen to
Contemporary Flute Music” presented by Kevin Willois, a faculty member
of Westminster Conservatory. He will discuss and perform a sampling of
20th century repertoire for both solo flute and flute and piano, and
present historical background. Free. Noon.
UFO Study Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive,
609-631-8955. www.drufo.org. Pat Marcattilio hosts monthly meetings
about UFOs and earth mysteries including ghosts, lake monsters, and crop
circles. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Talking Turkey, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro
Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com.
Join the park rangers as they call the majestic birds to within a
stone’s throw. Register. Free. 6 a.m.
Coast Boating School, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, West
Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Personal watercraft and safe boating
course. Preregister. 7 p.m.
Politics
Mercer County Democracy for America, Carl A. Fields Center, Olden &
Prospect Avenue, 609-258-5494. Meeting of the grassroots organization of
volunteers, activists, and concerned citizens devoted to empowering New
Jerseyans to become involved in the democratic process. New members are
welcome. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Judy Shepard
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, High School North,
Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org. Judy Shepard,
mother of the late Matthew Shepard, who was slain in 1998 motivated by
anti-gay hate, speaks. Shepard, and her husband, Dennis Shepard,
established the Matthew Shepard Foundation to carry on the just causes
Matthew, had championed including gay and lesbian equality, hate crime
legislation, and raising awareness. Register. Free. 7 p.m. See story on
page 37.
The event is sponsored by the Gay and Lesbian Straight Education Network
Central New Jersey, HiTOPs, and the school district. For information
contact Alex Lawrence at High School South.
For Seniors
Driver Safety Program, Windrows Forrestal Village, Building 2000,
Windrows Drive, Plainsboro, 609-514-0001. www.princetonwindrows.net.
Two-session course includes class on Wednesday, April 12. For motorists
ages 50 and older. Register. $10. 9 a.m.
Sports
Rock Climbing Clinic, Rockville Climbing Center, 200 Whitehead Road,
Hamilton, 609-631-7625. www.rockvilleclimbing.com. Register. $20. 7 to 9
p.m.
Thursday April 6
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School North Golf. WW-P South. 3 p.m.
High School South Boys Golf. WW-P North. 3 p.m.
High School South Girls Golf. Montgomery. 3:30 p.m.
High School North Baseball. Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. South Brunswick. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Volleyball. Bridgewater-raritan. 4 p.m.
High School North Girls Lacrosse. Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School North Softball. At Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School South Baseball. At Nottingham. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse. Westfield. 4 p.m.
High School South Girls Lacrosse. Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. At Nottingham. 4 p.m.
High School South Volleyball. Hunterdon Central. 4 p.m.
Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $25 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville,
215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m.
The Goat or Who is Sylvia?, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater,
Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Cineclub, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822.
www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “La Ceremonie,” 1995, based on
Ruth Rendell’s novel, “A Judgment in Stone.” 7 p.m.
Strong Women of Hollywood’s Golden Era, Monroe Township Cultural Arts
Commission, Monroe Township High School, 732-521-3782.
www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Movie discussion, trivia, and film
clips presented by Bill Levy. Register. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Reception, Small World Cafe, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton,
609-924-4377. Wine and cheese reception for the opening of “The Stony
Brook-Millstone Watershed Preserve: Images and Perspectives.” Fifteen
garden club photographer’s personal visions of the Stony Brook-Millstone
Watershed Preserve developed over two years. A portion of the proceeds
from the sale benefit the watershed. On view through May 2. 6:30 p.m.
Literati
Richard Arndt, Princeton University Store, 36 University Place,
609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Author of “The First Resort of Kings”
speaks and has booksigning. Noon.
Anne Marie Macari, author of “Gloryland” speaks and has booksigning. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Organ Concert, Princeton University Graduate Chapel, Graduate College,
609-258-3654. One-hour concert followed by a light lunch. $5. Noon.
John O’Conor, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium,
609-258-5000. Irish pianist in concert. Also Friday, April 7. $20 to
$35. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Annual Book Sale, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road,
609-987-9644. The sale features books for everyone including children’s
books, paperbacks, cookbooks, CDs, videobooks, and software. Most books
are $1 for hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Storytime, United Way of Greater Mercer County, Barnes & Noble,
MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-637-4904. Jodi Inverso participates in
morning storytime and Craig Laffery in the evening. Share the magic of a
first book all day to benefit First Book Mercer County, a program
serving low-income children. 11:30 a.m.
Food and Wine Tasting, Association for Advancement of Mental Health,
Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country Club Drive, Skillman,
609-452-2088. www.aamh.org/events. Second annual food and wine tasting
event features cuisine by celebrated chefs accompanied by wines from
more than 30 area establishments. Silent auction and raffle. $75 to
$100. 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
“Snack Attack.” Register. $10. 3:30 p.m.
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org.
“Hearing Aids.” Register. $5. 6:30 p.m.
Panic Relief Inc., West Windsor, 732-940-9658. Panic and anxiety
workshop. Register. 7 p.m.
Introduction to Yoga, Four Winds Yoga, 114 West Franklin Avenue,
Pennington, 609-818-9888. www.fourwindsyoga.com. First of six-class
session. Register. $100. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Animal Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
First Book Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. 11:30
a.m. and 7 p.m.
Musical Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Discovering the Path to Fundraising Enlightenment: How to Build Your
Fundraising Team., Support Center for Nonprofit Management, New Jersey
State Library. 185 West State Street, Trenton.
www.supportcenteronlineorg. Register online. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Political Philosophy Colloquium, Princeton University Center for Human
Values, Bowl 1, Robertson Hall, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu/values.
Thomas Christiano, University of Arizona. 4:30 p.m.
Abraham Kuyper Prize, Princeton Theological Seminary, Mackay Campus
Center, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Robert A. Seiple presents “The
Gospel Blimp Revisited: Reflections on Christian Witness and
Persecution,” a look at examples of mission activities and the responses
it has received in various nations. He is founder and chairman of the
Institute for Global Engagement, and former U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for
International Religious Freedom. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Meg Hanson with Billy Hill, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road,
Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. Latin jazz
guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
Frank Thewes, Eric Squindo, and Erik Mitchell, Triumph Brewing Company,
138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Coast Boating School, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, West
Windsor, 609-716-5000 ext. 5034. Personal watercraft and safe boating
course. Preregister. 7 p.m.
Politics
Drinking Liberally, Sotto 128 Restaurant & Lounge, 128 Nassau Street,
Princeton. www.drinkingliberally.org. 7 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden
Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. www.thethegrange.org. Register. 9:30 to
11:30 a.m.
For Seniors
55-Plus Computer Group, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street,
609-737-2001. www.princetonol.com. “New Jersey: An Economy at Risk”
presented by James W. Hughes, Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning and
Public Policy at Rutgers University. 10 a.m.
Friday
April 7
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext.
5134.
High School North Boys Lacrosse. At Hightstown. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Tennis. WW-P South. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Lacrosse. Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Tennis. At WW-P North. 4 p.m.
High School South Softball. At North Hunterdon. 4 p.m.
Drama
A Midsummer Night’s Dream, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place,
609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. $25 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
My Fair Lady, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville,
215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. $20. 8 p.m.
Side by Side by Sondheim, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood
Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.25 to $27.
8 p.m.
The Goat or Who is Sylvia?, Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater,
Princeton University, 609-258-1742. www.theatreintime.org. $12. 8 p.m.
Art
After Hours at the Art Museum, Princeton University Art Museum,
609-258-3788. An evening of music, refreshments, and readings of
Alexander Pushkin’s “The Bronze Horseman.” 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Hugh Hardy, Princeton University Store, 36 University Place,
609-921-8500. www.pustore.com. Author of “Building Type Basics for
Performing Arts Facilities” speaks and has booksigning. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, Lawrence, 609-587-8313.
“Once Upon a Ragtime” presented by Mimi Blais. $10. 9:30 a.m.
The Life and Music of Irving Berlin, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum,
Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. A musical portrait in
anecdote and song presented by Fred Miller, a pianist, singer, and
narrator. Reservations suggested. $15. 7:30 p.m.
John O’Conor, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium,
609-258-5000. Irish pianist in concert. $20 to $35. 8 p.m.
Westminster Kantorei and Funa Sacra, Westminster Choir College, Bristol
Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Monteverdi’s “Vespers of 1610”.
Andrew Megill directs. $15. 8 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
John Patitucci Trio, CAPPS, Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School,
Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Concert by bassist John
Patitucci and his trio. Pre-concert chat at 7 p.m. $20. 8 p.m.
Annual Book Sale
West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-987-9644. The sale
features books for everyone including children’s books, paperbacks,
cookbooks, CDs, videobooks, and software. Most books are $1 for
hardbacks and 50 cents for paperbacks. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Joe Bublewicz and David Rosenblatt, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency,
102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com.
Reservation. $17.50. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Faith
Faithful Lives/Faithful Ministries, Princeton Theological Seminary,
Erdman Gallery, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. Register. $50 includes
lunch. 9:30 a.m.
Community Shabbat Dinner, Chabad of the Windsors, West Windsor,
609-448-9369. www.chabadwindsor.com. Full dinner, guest speaker,
children’s program. Register. $18; children $8. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Point in Time Homeless Count, United Way of Greater Mercer County, 3131
Princeton Pike, Building 4, Lawrenceville, 609-637-4910. One-day event
to count the homeless population residing in the county. Volunteers will
distribute food and toiletry kits. Counting is an essential step to
apply for HUD funding to address the needs of those who have no
permanent housing in all 13 municipalities. 7:30 a.m.
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:15 a.m.
Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100
Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Skin
cancer screening. Register. Free. 4 p.m.
Belly Dancing, One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East
Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Register. $16. 6 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Moving Stories, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 10:30 a.m.
For Families
Youthworks, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street,
609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org/teens. Art, essays, poetry,
music, photography, community service, and research projects, will be
presented in an evening program and remain on display through the week.
7 p.m.
Family Theater
Cinderella, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell,
609-466-2766. Geared for young audiences ages 2 1/2 to 7. $4. 10 a.m.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County
Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444.
www.kelseytheatre.net. Wacky world of Willy Wonka based on the Roald
Dahl book. Through Sunday, April 9. $8. 7 and 4 p.m.
West Windsor actors include Kristine Becker as Grandma Georgine and Mrs.
Beauregarde; David Szemis as Mike Teevee; and Hannah Daidoff, Thomas
Davidoff, and Alanna Rothman as Oompa-Loompas.
Lectures
Tax Assistance, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. Appointments are recommended.
Free. 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
We’ve Got Your Number!, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road,
609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. An evening of fun with numbers
features a Sudoku contest where the fastest correct answer wins,
Estimania including four estimating challenges; Head to Head Info
Combat, and the We’ve Got Your Number contest. The event celebrates
National Library Week and National Math Month. Free. 7 p.m. See story
page 41.
Live Music
Jazz Cafe, South Brunswick Arts Commission, Eckert Auditorium, Municipal
Complex, 732-329-4000. www.twp.south-brunswick.nj.us. Great Circle in
the Herb performs. $5. 8 p.m.
Bliggins & Goines, Mitchell’s Cafe, 22 1/2 Church Street, Lambertville,
609-397-9853. www.brigginsandgoines.com. Guitarist, singer, and
songwriter, Truman Goines, and his harmonica tooting cohort, Jr.
Bliggins, weave a tapestry of stories and tunes as they take you for a
walk through the Sourlands. 9 p.m.
The Bodegas, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, 609-924-7855.
www.triumphbrew.com. 10:30 p.m.
Schools
Auction 2006: Let the Games Begin, Stuart Country Day School, 1200
Stuart Road, 609-921-2330. www.stuartschool.org. Family fun night with
silent auction, children’s games, and famil
