Friday January 5
School Sports
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. At Robbinsville. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. At Allentown. 7 p.m.
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Drama
The Baker’s Wife, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Pennington Players is based on the French film, “La Femme de Boulanger” focusing on a village that has lost its baker. Directed by Frank Ferrara with musical direction by Shannon Ferrara and choreography by Nicole Farina. Through January 14. $16. Opening night reception follows the performance. 8 p.m.##M:[more]##
Former Plainsboro residents Frank and Shannon Ferrara live in Florence. She is a fifth grade music teacher at Village School. Her past musical direction credits includes “Into the Woods,” “Oliver!,” The Scarlet Pimpernel, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum,” Camelot, Jekyll & Hyde, and “The Legend of Redwall Abbey.” She has also staged managed “The Rocky Horror Show” and assistant stage managed “The Music Man” and “Fiddler on the Roof.” She has been seen in “Charlotte’s Web,” The Mystery of Edwin Drood, “ and “Godspell.”
Frank is the president of the Pennington Players and drama director at Allentown High School. He is co-founder (with Nicholas Cheng) of the Cheng/Ferrara Productions and directed “The Last Five Years” and “Dracula” at Kelsey last year.
Their daughter Elizabeth, who will be three in April, has no stage credits — yet.
Jolson & Company, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Musical captures Al Jolson, vaudeville, Broadway, and films of the times. Robert Thick, the theater’s artistic director, is in the leading role. Heather Diaforli-Day stars as the many women in his life playing the gambit from his mother to Mae West and Ruby Keeler. Bill Bunting plays the men in Jolson’s life. Through February 17. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m. See story on page 23.
Art
Art Exhibit, Small World Cafe, 14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-4377. New exhibit featuring works by Kristin Apple. Through February 6. 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Art Reception, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Opening reception for “Mongolia: Where Kazakhs Hunt with Eagles,” a photography show by David H. Miller. On view through February 4. Meet the photographer on Saturday and Sunday, January 6 and 7, 1 to 5 p.m. 6 to 9 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Gourgaud Gallery, 1 School House Lane, Cranbury, 609-395-0900. www.gourgaudhist.htm. Opening for “Someplace Else” featuring arts photography by Andrea Castro. On view to January 28. A West Windsor native, Castro, 25, enjoys photographing children. Featured in the exhibit are photos of Danielle, Bradley, and Kira Rose of West Windsor. Castro now lives in New York City and studies at the School of Visual Arts. 6 to 8 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. www.pennington.org. Opening reception for Harvey Finkle’s “Poor People’s Economic Human Rights.” Through January 30. 6 to 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Piano Teachers’ Forum, Jacobs Music, Route 1, Lawrence, 609-921-1510. “Technique-Ease” presented by Susan Nowicki, a faculty member of the voice studies department at the Curtis Institute of Music. $10. 9:30 a.m.
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. George Manahan conducts works of Adams, Beethoven, and Tchaikovsky. Jennifer Koh on violin. $52 and $64. 8 p.m.
Food & Dining
Make and Take Snacks, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Assemble your own soup, hot cocoa, and cookie mixes. Register. $10. 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Yoga Dance, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Dance the chakra system. Register. $20. 6 p.m.
History
Festival of Trees, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Thirteen galleries adorned for the holidays by area businesses and garden clubs. $5. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fresh from the Garden, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Kitchen demonstrations in 18th century home. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Demonstration Class, Music Together, Hopewell, 609-924-7801. www.cmyc.com. Sample a music and movement class. Register. Free. 9:15 a.m.
Open House, Kids Music Round, Princeton Community Church, 2300 Pennington Road, Pennington, 609-333-0100. www.kidsmusicround.com. Ages to four with adult. Register. 9:30 a.m.
Open House, Kids Music Round, All Star Dance Academy, 3885 Route 27, South Brunswick, 609-333-0100. www.kidsmusicround.com. Ages to four with adult. Register. 10 a.m.
For Families
Cat Show, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, Sheraton Hotel, Woodbridge Place, Route 1 South, Iselin, 570-807-4906. Three-day regional show features close to 250 cats. Pedigree cats include Bengals, Sphynx, Maine Coons, Siamese, Orientals, Ragdolls, Persians, plus household pets and kittens. Judging takes place in six rings. Kitty fashion show on Saturday and Sunday. Vendors with gift items and cat-related supplies. $7. 3 to 9:30 p.m.
Family Game Night, East Brunswick Public Library, Two Jean Walling Civic Center, 732-390-6767. www.cbpl.org. Bring your own board games. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Monster Trucks Nationals, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. $18.50. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. www.arturoromay.com 6 to 9 p.m.
Virginia Mayhew Quartet, South Brunswick Arts Commission Jazz Cafe, Auditorium, 540 Ridge Road, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbtnj.net. Concert. $5. 8 p.m.
Dana DeSimone, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. $5. 8 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Congregation Beth Chaim Pre-School, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-9401. www.bethchaim.org. For prospective students and their parents. Register. 9:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.
For Families
Comedy Night, High School South, High School South, West Windsor, 609-275-7499. www.ww-p.org. Begin the evening with the dessert cafe and entertainment. The comics beginning the show include Rob Cave (High School South, Class of 2005); seniors Andrew O’Shaughnessy, Crawford Miller, John Macaluso, Mike Bond, and Jesse Madera; and Michael Kenny, a junior. Headliners include New York City comedians, Brad Trackman and Pete Dominick. $10. 7:30 p.m. See story.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Yardley Singles, Diamonds, Route 29, Ewing, 215-736-1288. www.yardleysingles.org. Drop-in. 9 p.m.
Socials
Scrabble Night, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. 6:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.goprincetontigers.com. U.S. Under-18 Team. (exhibition) 7 p.m.
Saturday January 6
School Sports
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. South Brunswick. 1 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. North Brunswick. 1 p.m.
Drama
The Baker’s Wife, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Pennington Players. $16. 8 p.m.
Jolson & Company, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
Art
Meet the Photographer, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. In conjunction with “Mongolia: Where Kazakhs Hunt with Eagles,” a photography show by David H. Miller, who will discuss his travels in Mongolia. Also, Sunday, January 7, 1 to 5 p.m. 1 to 5 p.m.
Dancing
Procrastinators Ball, Central Jersey Dance Society, Unitarian Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Dance basics followed by open dancing. Music by Banda Atomic. Refreshments. All levels welcome. No partner required. $11. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Art Auction, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-9401. www.bethchaim.org. Art work includes signed pieces by Picasso and Chagall, art glass, estate jewelry, signed sports and rock ‘n roll memorabilia. Wine, light appetizers, and dessert. $10. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Prepare to Fast, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Benefits of lemonade fast. Register. Free. 11 a.m.
Yoga Dance Improv, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Move your body with Cynthia Greenfield. Register. $10. 1:30 p.m.
History
Brearley House Tour, Lawrence Historical Society, Meadow Lane, Lawrenceville, 609-895-1728. www.thelhs.org. Tour the restored 1761 eight-room Georgian style brick farmhouse. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.
Annual Colonel Hand March to Trenton, Lawrence Historical Society, Lawrence Township Municipal Building, 609-895-1728. www.thelhs.org. Historical reenactment begins at the township municipal building and travels along historic Route 206 to Mill Hill Park in Trenton. Free. 10 a.m.
Students 18 and under may earn a patch with they join in to trace the six-plus mile battle route into Trenton. Van transportation back to the municipal building provided. Call the recreation department at 609-844-7067 for information.
Festival of Trees, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Thirteen galleries adorned for the holidays by area businesses and garden clubs. $5. Noon to 4 p.m.
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Activities for children 6-11 ($1) accompanied by an adult ($2.50). 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Open House, Jumpstart Kids Club, 1701 Washington Boulevard, Robbinsville, 609-918-9526. www.jumpstartkidsclub.com. Open play. Free. 9 a.m.
Beginner and Intermediate Chess, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10 a.m.
S4S, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Free tutoring for grades 3 to 10. 10:30 a.m.
Chess Tournaments, Princeton Day School, The Great Road, Princeton, 609-924-6700. www.pds.org. Monthly contest welcomes novices and challenges accomplished players. Six sections from kindergarten to grade eight. Teams must include at least two players from the same school. Prizes and medals. Register. $35. 11:30 a.m.
Sing Children Sing, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Demonstration workshop with music and movement activities for young children and their caregiver. Register. Free. 3:30 p.m.
For Families
Cat Show, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, Sheraton Hotel, Woodbridge Place, Route 1 South, Iselin, 570-807-4906. Three-day regional show features close to 250 cats. Pedigree cats include Bengals, Sphynx, Maine Coons, Siamese, Orientals, Ragdolls, Persians, plus household pets and kittens. Judging takes place in six rings. Kitty fashion show at noon. Vendors with gift items and cat-related supplies. $7. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
New Year’s Storytime, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. 11 a.m.
For Parents
Open House, Congregation Beth Chaim, 329 Village Road East, West Windsor, 609-799-9401. www.bethchaim.org. For prospective students and their parents following Tot Shabbat service. 9 a.m.
Family Theater
The Gizmo Guy, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. $8. 2 and 4 p.m.
Happily Ever Once Upon, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Comedy written by Virginia Kidd. Through January 21. $9. 2 p.m.
Monster Trucks Nationals, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. $18.50. 2 p.m.
Live Music
Larry Tritel, Orpha’s Coffee Shop, 1330 Route 206, Skillman, 609-430-2828. www.orphas.com. 9 a.m. to noon.
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. www.arturoromay.com 6 to 9 p.m.
Eric Daab Duo, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Tony Mennella and Dick Braytenbah Trio, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Sinatra-style vocals. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
Free Yon, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. $5. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Freezing Cold Hash Run, Rumson Hash House Harriers, 2053 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, 732-572-0500. Non-competitive four to six-mile group run in Edison woods on an off-road course laid out with baking flour through woods, grass, swamp, and marsh. No fee, no awards, no recorded times. A sense of humor is a must. Must be over 21 to participate. Bring a canned food donation for the food bank. 10 a.m.
After Holidays Walk, Delaware & Raritan Canal State Park, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, 609-924-5705. www.dandrcanal.com. Five-mile walk. Cancelled for inclement weather. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Family Nature Program, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. Introduction to winter ecology includes animal survival strategies followed by a hike. Register. $5. 2:30 p.m.
Family Nature Program, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. “Earth Stories and Animal Tales,” presented by Rosemary Wright. Register. $5. 2:30 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton, 609-683-1194. www.princetonfriendsschool.org. Pre-K to grade 8, co-educational Quaker school. After school and camp programs available. 1 to 3 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Basketball, Jadwin Gymnasium, 609-258-3538. Rice. 2 p.m.
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.goprincetontigers.com. Quinnipiac. 7 p.m.
Sports for Causes
Open House, Special Olympics New Jersey, 3 Princess Lane, Lawrenceville, 800-650-7665. www.sonj.org. Tour the recently-completed Eunice Kennedy Shriver Sports and Training Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sunday
January 7
School Sports
High School North Girls Fencing, 716-5000. NJIFA Santeli Girls’ Team Tournament at Voorhees 8 a.m.
High School South Girls Fencing, 716-5000. NJIFA Santelli Girls’ Team Tournament at Voorhees. 8 a.m.
Drama
The Baker’s Wife, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Pennington Players. $16. 2 p.m.
Jolson & Company, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50. 2:30 p.m.
Art
Artist Trading Card, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxqac.org/Plainsboro. “Artist Trading Cards,” an exhibit including humorous collages, old time photographs, line drawings, and psychedelic watercolors. The cards measure 2.5 by 3.5 inches and have the artist’s name and contact information on the back. They are swapped, never sold. There will be a trading session on January 21, from 3 to 5 p.m. On view through February 3. 10 a.m.
The event is being coordinated by Liz Adams, a versatile artist who has been enjoying the medium for some time. A Plainsboro resident, she has been trading with a number of artists both here and abroad.
Meet the Photographer, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. In conjunction with “Mongolia: Where Kazakhs Hunt with Eagles,” a photography show by David H. Miller, who will discuss his travels in Mongolia. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0804. Gallery talk in conjunction with “Two Points of View” featuring oil paintings by Lisa Mahan and Colette Sexton. Show extended to January 28. 3 to 5 p.m.
Dancing
Israeli Dancing, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. www.bethel.net. For all age groups. $8. 2 to 4 p.m.
Classical Music
Broadway Trio, Monroe Township Public Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, 732-521-5000. www.monroetwplibrary.org. Vocalists Joan Aniano and Russell Fischer, accompanied by pianist Dave Schlossberg, present a musical theater cabaret review. Both Aniano and Fischer are music theater majors at Westminster Choir College. Schlossberg is pursuing a degree in piano performance at the College of New Jersey. Tickets available at circulation desk. 2 p.m.
Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Pianist Clipper Erickson performs. Free. 3 p.m.
Faith
Evensong, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. 4:10 p.m.
Good Causes
Night Out with NAMI, NAMI Mercer, Music Building, College of New Jersey, Ewing, 609-777-9766. www.namimercer.org. Benefit lecture recital features pianist and psychiatrist Richard Kogan performs the music of Mozart and discusses his life. Honorary chair is Katherine T. Rielly-Gauvin, vice president, Janssen. Concert only $60; concert and dinner. $175. 3 p.m.
A psychiatrist with a private practice in New York City, Kogan is director of the Human Sexuality Program at New York Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center. In the past, he has presented lecture concerts for NAMI about Beethoven, Robert Schumann, Tchaikovsky, and George Gershwin.
Faith
Concert, Church of Saint Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, 609-882-6491. www.churchofsaintann.net. “Joy to the World” presented by the St. Ann Youth Choir. Free. 3:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. Babysitting provided. 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
History
Festival of Trees, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Thirteen galleries adorned for the holidays by area businesses and garden clubs. $5. Noon to 4 p.m.
For Families
Cat Show, Central Jersey Cat Fanciers, Sheraton Hotel, Woodbridge Place, Route 1 South, Iselin, 570-807-4906. Three-day regional show features close to 250 cats. Pedigree cats include Bengals, Sphynx, Maine Coons, Siamese, Orientals, Ragdolls, Persians, plus household pets and kittens. Judging takes place in six rings. Kitty fashion show at noon. Vendors with gift items and cat-related supplies. $7. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Family Theater
Happily Ever Once Upon, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Comedy written by Virginia Kidd. Through January 21. $9. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Scrapbooking, East Brunswick Public Library, Two Jean Walling Civic Center, 732-390-6767. www.cbpl.org. Craft artist Lois Folla presents simple and helpful tips on how to put together a memorable collection. 3 p.m.
Catharina Davis, Beth El Synagogue, 50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor, 609-443-4454. “The Story of Heroes” presented by Catharina Davis, tells of her family’s survival under the Natzi occupation of her native Holland during World War II. Her story is seen through the eyes of a child of a gentile. Refreshments. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Live Music
Celtic Music Journey, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Heather Mulvey performs music of her ancestral homeland. Free. 3 p.m.
Schools
Open House, St. Paul School, 214 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7587. www.spsprinceton.org. For grades K to 8. 1 to 3 p.m.
Socials
Advanced Chess for Adults, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 1 to 5 p.m.
Monday
January 8
School Sports
High School North Boys/Girls Fencing, 716-5000. Moorestown Friends. 4 p.m.
Dance
Traditional English Dances, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Handsome Molly performs traditional dances traditionally associated with Plough Monday, the first Monday after Epiphany, when the young farmhands, some dressed as women, followed a decorated plough from house to hour or pub to pub, singing and performing dances that satirized those of the gentry. Related to Morris dancing, with different steps. 7 p.m.
Art
Art Opening, Princeton Theological Seminary, Erdman Gallery, 609-497-7990. www.ptsem.edu. First day for “Rage, Terror, Flowers, and Sunsets,” an exhibit by New Jersey artist Jim Fuess, chairperson of the New Art Group. On view through February 16. 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Literati
Adult Book Discussion Group, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbpl.info. “In the Lake of the Wood” by Tim O’Brien. 7:30 p.m.
Delaware Valley Poets, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. Tony Gruenewald and Bob Rosenbloom read their comic and poignant poems. An open mic follows. 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Rehearsal, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2438. www.princetonol.com/groups/hvchorus. New members especially tenors, basses, and altos) welcome. The spring concert features a choral piece by Stephen Schwartz, along with spirituals, barbershop, and jazz. Dues are $30 per season. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
General Meeting, Italian American Festival Association, Italian American Heritage Center, 2421 Liberty Street, Hamilton, 609-631-7544. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Open to the public. 5 p.m.
Food & Dining
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Fueling Up on Low-Fat Foods” presented by area chef Christine Waltermyer and the Cancer Project. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Move: “Click.” Free. 1 p.m.
Lectures
Workshop and Luncheon Meeting, Gift Planning Council of New Jersey, Princeton Hyatt, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-683-0765. www.giftplanning-nj.org. “Using the Internet to Market Gift Planning, Sonya Aronowitz, Princeton University Office of Gift Planning, 10:30 a.m. workshop, $10. Also “The Old Gray Mare, She Ain’t What She Used to Be: The Revolution in Planned Giving Marketing,” Sam Caldwell, former director of planned giving at Lawrenceville School, luncheon speaker, $40. Register. 10:30 a.m.
Open House, NJAWBO, Hopewell Branch Library, 245 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-924-7975. For new attendees or prospective members. Register. 5:30 p.m.
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Tech Talk. Free. 7 p.m.
Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrenceville Public Library, Route 1 and Darrah Lane, 908-218-0778. www.ppcug-nj.org. “Using Removable Memory” presented by Joey May. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
West Windsor Retirees Group, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. “Seniors’ Eyesight Problems and Treatments” presented by Nikolai Stevenson, president, Association of Macular Diseases. 10 a.m.
Tuesday
January 9
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Boys/Girls Diving. At North Brunswick (At High School South). 4 p.m.
High School North Swimming, Boys/Girls. Ewing. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys/Girls Diving. North Brunswick. 4 p.m.
High School South Swimming, Boys/Girls. At Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball. At Princeton. 6 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. Princeton. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball. Hopewell Valley. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball. At Hopewell Valley. 7 p.m.
Drama
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookinglass Theater Company. For all ages. Through January 28. $40 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Altered Books Class, Maidenhead Studio, 11 Gordon Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-387-6624. Four-session workshop features taking an old book and recycling it into a unique work of art using a variety of techniques. Weekly. $80. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Dancing
Ballroom Dance Lesson and Social, Paula Ludo’s Ballroom, 23 Hankins Road, East Windsor, 908-534-0004. Class, $5; social, $17. Register. 7 p.m.
Literati
Storytelling Circle, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Storytellers share their newest stories and old favorites. For adults and children ages 8 and up. 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
John Burkhalter, Princeton Recorder Society, Kingston Presbyterian Church, Main Street, 908-874-5267. www.princetonrecorder.org. Conducted by John Burkhalter, noted recorder virtuoso and scholar. All recorder players and their guests are welcome. Free for first-time visitors. 7 p.m.
Good Causes
Tutor Training Course, Literacy Volunteers of America, Educational Testing Service, Lawrenceville, 609-587-6027. First session. Register. To February 20. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Food & Dining
Cooking Class, Miele Design Center, 9 Independence Way, Princeton, 800-843-7231, ext. 1195. www.miele.com. Bobby Trigg, author of “The Ferry House Cookbook: A Taste of Princeton.” Register. $80 includes a copy of his book. 6:30 p.m.
Veggies for Dessert?, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Explore the sweet side of vegetables. Register. $10. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Relaxercise, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Improve joint mobility and flexibility for chronic stiffness, fibromyalgia, arthritis, and long inactivity. Register. $17. Noon.
Healthy Cooking, Vallerie’s European Spa, 235 Hopewell-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-466-8886. www.centeredservices.com. Christine Waltermyer, founder of the Natural Kitchen School, presents a cooking class. Register. $45. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Support Group, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton, 609-683-8787. Topic: TBA. 7 p.m.
Chi Kung, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Meditative exercises for balance. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Kids MusicRound, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. bordersgroupinc.com. Music and activities for parents and children. 10 a.m.
Story and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Job Fair, Mercer Chamber of Commerce, Rider University, Bart Luedeke Center, Lawrenceville, 609-689-9960. Are you seeking to get a new job, change in careers, enter the workforce, or advance your skills and education? Network with representatives from more than 50 companies and organizations, workshops for all levels, resume workshop. Admission is one resume. Business attire suggested. Snow date, Wednesday, January 10. 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Networking Luncheon, Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce, Maxine’s 2, 120 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-5933. www.mtaacc.org. Keynote speaker is Lash Green, Small Business Programs at New York/New Jersey Port Authority. Register. 11:30 a.m.
Removable Memory Program, SeniorNet Computer Literacy Center, Ewing Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, 609-882-5086. www.ewingsnet.com. Program on the expanding world of flash memory storage devices. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Apple Intel Processor Transition, Princeton MacIntosh Users Group, Jadwin Hall A-10, Washington Road, 609-258-5730. www.pmug-nj.org. Rob Golding presents a talk abut maintaining he classic MacIntosh operating system on the new Intel processors. Beginners and intermediate classes at 6 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
Science Lectures
Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 609-252-1223. www.princetonastronomy.org. “Cosmology: A 50-Year Perspective and Some Prospects for the Future” presented by Jim Gunn. Free. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Nature Reading Group, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, 609-737-7592. www.thewatershed.org. Adults and high school students discuss “The Shell Collector” by Anthony Doerr. Register with www.princetonadultschool.org. 7 p.m.
For Families
Junior College Planning Night, High School North, High School North, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. www.ww-p.org. Evening presentation includes tips on the college search process, taking standardized tests, and visiting college campuses. Also, timelines, expectations, and helpful hints. 7 p.m.
Wednesday January 10
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Robbinsville. 4 p.m.
High School South Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Hopewell Valley. 6 p.m.
Drama
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theater Company. $40 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Workshop, Murdoch Art Studio, The Art Station, 148 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, 609-638-6555. www.murdochart.com. Open drawing or painting workshop. Live model will pose for three-hour session. Non-instructed workshop. Register. $15. 1 to 4 p.m.
Art Exhibit, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, 609-924-7206. www.chapinschool.org. Opening reception for “Small Vistas, Large Visions,” an exhibit featuring pastel paintings of Bucks County artist, Bob Richey. On view through February 2. 5 to 7 p.m.
Printmaking Studio and Open Printmaking, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-395-7034. www.artworksnj.org. Discover collagraphs, drypoint, and monoprints in a six-week class. Register. $140. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Contra Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. 8 p.m.
Literati
Readings Over Coffee, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. 10:30 a.m.
Business Meetings
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Data Bytes: Wilson Science Full Text Select. Free. 1 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, Washington Road, 609-258-3654. Free. 8 p.m.
Good Causes
Information Session, CASA, 180 Ewingville Road, Ewing, 609-434-0050. www.casamercer.org. Court Appointed Special Advocates is a non-profit organization committed to speaking up in court for the best interests of abused and neglected children who have been removed from their homes. Register. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Tuscany Wine Dinner, Europa at Monroe, 146 Applegarth Road, Monroe, 609-490-9500. www.europanj.com. Five-course dinner with sommelier describing the wines of Tuscany. Register. $75. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Pi Gu, Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. For weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Women’s Wellness: Nutrition for Women, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhscs.org. Presented by Dr. Lisa M. Bonwell and Leslie O’Malley. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Register. $5 donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Stories and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
S4S, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Free tutoring for grades 3 to 10. 6:30 p.m.
Live Music
Steve Kramer, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz piano. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
For Seniors
Aging in Place, Jewish Family and Children’s Service of Greater Mercer County, Twin Rivers Library, 276 Abbington Drive, East Windsor, 609-987-8100. www.jfcsonline.org. Pamela Feig presents Jin Shin Jyutsu, the Japanese healing art that is said to relieve stress. Register. Free. 1 p.m.
Thursday January 11
School Sports
High School North Boys/Girls Fencing, 716-5000. St. Augustine Prep. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys/Girls Fencing, 716-5000. At St. Benedict. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Northern Burlington. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Northern Burlington. 7 p.m.
Drama
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookinglass Theater Company. For all ages. $40 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
Four Rooms Waking, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Written by Julia Cain ‘07 and Josh Williams ‘07 with Catherine Cushenberry ‘07 and Annie Preis ‘07 Through January 14. 8 p.m.
Film
Something Like Happiness, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. Screening. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Exhibition, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening reception for “Arts Council of Princeton Faculty Exhibition” featuring a collection of works. Through February 22. 6 to 8 p.m.
Eco-Conscious Art and Home Design, White Lotus Home, 191 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick, 732-843-4990. www.whitelotus.net. Unique space to learn about green approaches and resources for the home features an opportunity for artists and designers who spearhead environmentally conscious lifestyles to be showcases. Live entertainment, organic appetizers, artwork, and interior design ideas. Free. 6 to 9 p.m.
Adoption Workshop
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 973-689-4015. www.adoptionhouse.org. Adoption House, a non-profit adoption agency specializing in placement of young children from China, Guatemala, Kazakhstan, and Russia, presents a workshop about domestic and international adoption. Free. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Core Power, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Michal Ben-Reuven presents a combination of Pilates and Feldenkrais. Register. $15. Noon.
Pet First Aide, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhscs.org. Register. $35. 6:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Winter Nature Pre-School Series, Plainsboro Recreation, Municipal Complex, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Program for children and parent features activities and crafts for the season. Register. $7. 11 a.m.
Kids’ Music Round, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 11:30 a.m.
Lectures
Preventing Identity Theft, International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tessara’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Mercerville, 609-514-6502. Presented by Officer Sam Dyson of the West Windsor Police Department. Register. $22. 6 p.m.
Dinner Meeting, NJAWBO, Harrison Conference Center, 900 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-924-7975. “Ins and Outs of Delegation,” Marc Dorio, consultant and author. $40. 6 p.m.
Get Organized Month, Mercer County Professional Organizers, Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch, 609-466-2523. “Organizing the Family and Teens,” a free workshop by Janet Williams of An Organized Life. Call 609-737-2610 for registration. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Dick Gratton, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Mediterra, 14 Hulfish Street, 609-252-9680. www.arturoromay.com. Latin jazz guitar. 7 to 10 p.m.
International Emergenza Music Festival, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. New bands perform through January 13. 8 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Chapin School, 4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton, 609-924-7206. www.chapinschool.org. Pre-K through grade 8, coeducational. Register. 9 a.m.
Letrs Modules 1-3, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. www.thenewgrange.org. Presented by Deardra Rosenberg. Register. $750. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Study Skills for High School Students, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. www.thenewgrange.org. Presented by Deardra Rosenberg. Register. $250. 5 to 7 p.m.
College Planning
Junior College Planning Night, High School South, High School South, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. www.ww-p.org. Evening presentation includes tips on the college search process, taking standardized tests, and visiting college campuses. Also, timelines, expectations, and helpful hints. 7 p.m.
Socials
Trip to Zimmerli Museum, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, Princeton, 609-924-2598. Docent-led tour of “Toulouse-Lautrec and the French Imprint: Fin de Siecle Posters in Paris, Brussels, and Barcelona.” Lunch follows at Old Man Rafferty’s in New Brunswick. Carpool. Register. $5 for the museum. 9:30 a.m.
Friday
January 12
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Ice Hockey. At WW-P South. 4 p.m.
High School South Ice Hockey. WW-P North. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball. At Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball. At Hightstown. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball. Hightstown. 7 p.m.
High School North Swimming, Boys/Girls. At Notre Dame. 7:30 p.m.
Drama
The Crucible, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Drama by Arthur Miller features the Salem witchcraft trials but is thought to be about Senator Joseph McCarthy’s hunt for communist in the 1950s. Through January 28. $15. 8 p.m.
The Baker’s Wife, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Pennington Players. Through January 14. $16. 8 p.m.
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookinglass Theater Company. For all ages. $40 to $53. 8 p.m.
Jolson & Company, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Musical captures Al Jolson, vaudeville, Broadway, and films of the times. Robert Thick, the theater’s artistic director, is in the leading role. Heather Diaforli-Day stars as the many women in his life playing the gambit from his mother to Mae West and Ruby Keeler. Bill Bunting plays the men in Jolson’s life. Through February 17. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
Four Rooms Waking, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Written by Julia Cain ‘07 and Josh Williams ‘07 with Catherine Cushenberry ‘07 and Annie Preis ‘07 Through January 14. 8 p.m.
Art
Gallery Exhibit, CAPPS, Mariboe Gallery, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Opening reception and gallery talk in conjunction with exhibit by performance artist and videographer Patty Chang. On view through January 26. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
Movement Workshop, Dance Improv 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.
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
Concert, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Students enrolled in Music 216 conduct works of Ravel, J.S. Bach, and Stravinsky. Richard Tang Yuk is instructor. Free. 8 p.m.
Fairs
Trenton 2 Nite, Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. www.trentonwnite.com. 5 to 9 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Lemonade Fast Begins, One Yoga Center, 405 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Three, five, or seven day fast. Register. $40. 11 a.m.
Heal Yourself Through Love and Awareness, Krisin Martini, 145 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-306-0509. Register. $40. 6 to 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Sing and Play, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Sing Children Sing, Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing, 609-882-3130. www.singchildrensing.com. Demonstration workshop with music and movement activities for young children and their caregiver. Register. Free. 11:30 a.m.
Hawaiian Luau, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. For grades 4, 5, and 6. Register. 7 p.m.
For Families
Family Game Night, East Brunswick Public Library, Two Jean Walling Civic Center, 732-390-6767. www.cbpl.org. Bring your Scrabble set. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Trenton2nite, Warren Street area, Trenton, 609-396-9788. www.trenton2nite.com. Music, food, and art on South Warren and West Lafayette. Lisa Bouchelle Band, Gallery 125; John & Carm, Trenton Marriott; DJ at Maxine’s; live music at Cafe Ole. Visit website for full schedule. 5 to 10 p.m.
Lisa Bouchelle Band, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-989-9119. www.gallery125.com. 5:30 to 9 p.m.
Arturo Romay, Sotto 128 Restaurant and Lounge, 128 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-7555. www.sotto128.com. Latin jazz guitar. www.arturoromay.com 6 to 9 p.m.
Folk by Association, Cornerstone Coffee, Route 31 and Tree Farm Road, Pennington, 609-730-0777. Acoustic female duo with harmony-driven originals and eclectic covers. 7 to 9 p.m.
International Emergenza Music Festival, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. New bands perform through January 13. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
New Jersey Owl Prowl, Plainsboro Preserve, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. Join a class featuring cool facts about owls followed by a night hook to look for the nocturnal creatures. Led by Arlene Oley, Neil Rudosky, and Sean Grace. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
New Jersey Owl Prowl, Plainsboro Recreation, Plainsboro Preserve, Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Plainsboro Park Rangers team up with New Jersey Audubon Society for a class on cool owl facts followed by a night hike on the canal. For ages 9 to adult. Register. $5. 7 p.m.
What’s in Store
Sidewalk Sale, Quaker Bridge Mall, Center Court, 609-799-8177. www.quakerbridgemall.com. Noon and 2 p.m.
Singles
Singles With Children, Princeton Jewish Center, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-2782. Kabbalat Shabbat service, kiddush, and storytelling for singles and children ages 10 and older. 6:30 p.m.
Yardley Singles, Yardley Country Club, 1010 Reading Avenue, Yardley, PA, 215-736-1288. www.yardleysingles.org. Dinner, $20 to $30; dance, $13. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Divorce Recovery Seminar, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. “Family Systems: Unconscious Battleground.” Free. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Newcomers Club, Princeton YWCA, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers. For new residents and those who have had a lifestyle change. Light lunch for nominal charge. “Closet Therapy” with Laurie Morris focuses on helping women shed outdated and ill-fitting garments and then shop for replacement items. Laurie Powsner of Clutter Control, a licensed social worker, applies counseling skills to help people get rid of their stuff. 11:45 a.m.
Post New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance, Italian American Festival Association, Angeloni’s Cedar Gardens, Route 33, Hamilton, 609-396-3412. www.italianamericanfestival.com. Hors d’oeuvres, dinner, wine, champagne toast, cash bar. Disc jockey Frank Olivetti. Register. $50. 7 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.goprincetontigers.com. Yale. 7 p.m.
Saturday January 13
School Sports
High School South Boys Swimming, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. Pirate Invitational. 9 a.m.
Drama
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookinglass Theater Company. For all ages. $40 to $53. 3 and 8 p.m.
The Crucible, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Drama by Arthur Miller. $15. 8 p.m.
The Baker’s Wife, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical presented by Pennington Players. $16. 8 p.m.
Jolson & Company, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. $25.50 to $27.25. 8 p.m.
Four Rooms Waking, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-258-1742. www.Princeton.edu. Written by Julia Cain ‘07 and Josh Williams ‘07 with Catherine Cushenberry ‘07 and Annie Preis ‘07 Through January 14. 8 p.m.
Art
Exhibit Opening, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. First day for “Twist of Fate” featuring works by Naomi Campbell, Janet Cook, Howard Johnson, Steve Mader, and Gabriela Gonzalez Dellosso. Reception, Saturday, January 20, 7 to 9 p.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Aerial Photographs, Grounds For Sculpture, Toad Hall Shop and Gallery, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Opening reception for “New Jersey Perspective,” an exhibition of aerial photographs of New Jersey by Owen Kanzler and bronze sculptures by Kate Graves. On view through April 7. 2 to 4 p.m.
Focus on Sculpture 2007, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Opening reception for “Focus on Sculpture 2007,” an annual exhibition of amateur photography juried by Sandra C. Davis, University of the Arts in Philadelphia. By invitation. Exhibition opens to the public on Sunday, January 14. On view through April 29. 4 to 6 p.m.
John Litchfield of West Windsor is this year’s best in show. Oreg Moiseyenro of Plainsboro received an honorable award.
Dancing
English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. 8 p.m.
Literati
Second Saturday Poets, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Reading followed by open mic. Noon to 2 p.m.
Classical Music
The Lure of the Antique: Music and the Grand Tour, Le Triomphe de l’Amour, Unitarian Church of Princeton, Cherry Hill Road, 609-252-0522. www.triomphebaroque.org. Works by Handel, Telemann, Campra, Fischer featuring Elissa Wagman on baroque violin. Pre-concert talk by John Burkhalter. $18. 7:30 p.m.
Rachmaninoff the Romantic, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. Neeme Jarvi conducts. Alan Kogosowski on piano. $20 to $75. 8 p.m.
Concert, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Students enrolled in Music 210 composition workshop present their original works. Paul Lansky is instructor. Free. 8 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Family and Friends CPR: Infant, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhscs.org. Register. $25. 9 a.m.
Workshop, Edward Feldman, 4418 Route 27, Kingston, 609-252-1766. www.feldmanchiropractic.com. “Stillness in Movement and Movement Into Stillness” explores the interplay of stillness and movement. For beginners and seasoned practitioners. Feldman, a chiropractor, has been a certified Feldenkrais practitioner since 1983. Marc Hendler, a Buddhist monk, will lead meditations. Register. Bring a cushion, mat, and towel. $50. 1 to 5 p.m.
Meditative Workshop, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. “Finding the Body Fluid, Enter the Quiet Mind,” Bobbie Ellis. Register. $45. 1 p.m.
Classical Music
Opera Master Classes, Zimmerli Art Museum, George and Hamilton streets, New Brunswick, 732-932-7237. www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu. New Jersey Opera Theater’s Young Artist Program featuring eight singers in a year-long non-residency program. $3 donation to the museum. 2 p.m.
Concert, Princeton University Concerts, Taplin Auditorium, 609-258-5000. www.Princeton.edu. Tony Arnold and Movses Pogossian present Gyorgy Kurtage: Kafka Fragments, opus 24. Free. 3 p.m.
Alberto Reyes, Steinway Musical Society, Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-434-0222. www.princetonol.com/groups/steinway. Uraguayan pianist presents works of Beethoven and Chopin. $15. 3 p.m.
Faculty Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. The French-German Connection, Marjorie Selden. $10. 3 p.m.
Choral Works, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-466-4479. www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” and Britten’s “Ceremony of Carols” read-through with orchestra and soloists. Singers of all ages and experience invited. $10 includes vocal score and refreshments. 4 p.m.
Good Causes
RADD Raising Awareness Destination: Darfur, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. Princeton-area student group discusses programs, raises awareness, and takes action about the human rights crisis and genocide in the Darfur region of Sudan. 3 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Morning Meditation, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Free. Register. 10 a.m.
Movie Discussion: The Secret, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Screening of the movie about the law of attraction. Register. $7. 3 p.m.
History
Open House, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-799-1278. Self-guided tour of 1790-1830 kitchen and Victorian double parlor. Exhibit of West Windsor history in museum rooms. English-Dutch barn, outhouse, corn crib, and other farm buildings on view. Donations welcome. 1 to 4 p.m.
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration, State of New Jersey, Patriots Theater, War Memorial, Trenton, 609-984-1900. “One Love One Dream” is the theme for the annual celebration. Featured speakers include Justice John E. Wallace Jr., New Jersey Supreme Court; and Ronald B. Christian, Christian Love Baptist Church. Drum Major Awards to New Jersey citizens who have helped to advance King’s legacy. Vocal, drama, and dance performances. Free. 4 to 7 p.m.
Program highlights include the musical group Eben-Ezer Ensemble of South Orange and soloist Afiah Asmoah of Somerset; Kalashri School of Arts of West Orange, and University Dance and Drum Ensemble of Camden.
Camp Fair
Summer Camp Fair, American Camp Association, Bridgewater Marriott, Routes 202/206, 732-469-8910. www.acanjsummercampfairs.org. Camp directors and staff meet parents and children and provide information and brochures on camp programs from Maine to Florida. Traditional, specialized, residential, and day programs are represented. Older teens and adults seeking a summer camp job also welcome. Free. Noon to 4 p.m.
Family Theater
Happily Ever Once Upon, Somerset Valley Players, Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Comedy written by Virginia Kidd. $9. 2 p.m.
Lectures
Scrapbooking, East Brunswick Public Library, Two Jean Walling Civic Center, 732-390-6767. www.cbpl.org. Craft artist Lois Folla presents simple and helpful tips on how to put together a memorable collection. 3 p.m.
Outdoor Action
The Nature in Me, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Children ages 5 to 8 will trace and cut out a life-sized paper outline of themselves and fill in empty space with pictures and illustrations cut from old nature magazines. Free. 1:30 p.m.
Schools
African Dance and Drumming Workshop, Pennington Dance, Princeton Friends School, Princeton, 609-737-7596. www.penningtondance.com. Kevin Babb, founder of Bethezer Dance, presents a one-day workshop with handmade percussive musical instruments, cooking utensils and clothing, speaking Swahili, and observation of maps, photos, books, and batiks. For all ages. No prior dance experience required. Register. Cost TBA. 3 p.m.
What’s in Store
Sidewalk Sale, Quaker Bridge Mall, Center Court, 609-799-8177. www.quakerbridgemall.com. Noon and 2 p.m.
Singles
NJL Playoffs, Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Americana Diner, 130 North, East Windsor. www.mercerjewishsingles.org. Register on line. 4:30 p.m.
Socials
Advanced Chess for Adults, Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/Plainsboro. 1 to 5 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Dayton. $10.50 to $20.50 4 p.m.
Monday
January 15
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. New Jersey legal holiday. Bank and postal holiday.
MLK Celebration
Martin Luther King Day Celebration, Princeton University, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-3000. www.Princeton.edu/mlk. Participants include Daphne Brooks, professor of African American studies at Princeton; jazz guitarist Stanley Jordan; Trenton Children’s Chorus Covenant Singers; and Princeton Day School seventh and eighth grade choir. Presentation of awards to essay, poster, and video contest winners from New Jersey schools. 1 p.m.
The focus of the event will be on the music of human rights movements. Brooks specializes in topics including African American literature and culture, performance studies, and popular music culture. She is the author of two books, “Bodies in Dissent: Spectacular Performances of Race and Freedom, 1850-1910” and “Jeff Buckley’s Grace.”
School Sports
High School North Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000 ext. 5134. www.ww-p.org. At Notre Dame. 6:45 p.m.
Art
Florentine Art in the 15th and 16th Century, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street, Princeton, 609-359-1564. www.dorotheashouse.org. A 15-week course in art history presented by Gilda McCAuley. Register. $127.50 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Classical Music
Rehearsal, Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2438. www.princetonol.com/groups/hvchorus. New members especially tenors, basses, and altos) welcome. The spring concert features a choral piece by Stephen Schwartz, along with spirituals, barbershop, and jazz. Dues are $30 per season. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Healthy Soups, Robert Wood Johnson Hamilton Center for Health and Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Mercerville, 609-584-5900. www.rwjhamilton.org. Four soups that are a snack, appetizer, or meal. Register. $10. 6:30 p.m.
Cancer Prevention and Survival Cooking Course, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoods.com. “Favoring Fiber” presented by area chef Christine Waltermyer and the Cancer Project. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Free Your Back, Michal Ben-Reuven, Princeton, 609-924-2595. Exercises to reduce pain and improve flexibility. $90 for six weeks. Register. Call for location. 5 p.m.
Lectures
Institute of Management Consultants, Marriott Forrestal Village, 100 College Road, Plainsboro, 609-896-4457. www.imcnewjersey.org. “Consultants Meeting Consultants and Clients” roundtable format. Register. $85. 7:30 a.m.
Outdoor Action
Winter Adventure, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. Winter survival techniques, nature arts and crafts. Dress for the weather. Register. For ages 6 to 12. $50. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
What’s in Store
Sidewalk Sale, Quaker Bridge Mall, Center Court, 609-799-8177. www.quakerbridgemall.com. Noon and 2 p.m.
Tuesday
January 16
School Sports
For WW-P school sports information, call the hotline: 609-716-5000, ext. 5134.
High School North Swimming, Boys/Girls. Lawrence. 4 p.m.
High School South Boys/Girls Fencing. At Moorestown Friends. 4 p.m.
High School South Swimming, Girls/Boys. Steinert. 4 p.m.
High School North Boys Basketball. At Notre Dame. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball. Notre Dame. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball. At Steinert. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball. Steinert. 7 p.m.
Dancing
Ballroom Dance Lesson and Social, Paula Ludo’s Ballroom, 23 Hankins Road, East Windsor, 908-534-0004. Class, $5; social, $17. Register. 7 p.m.
Classical Music
Lawrence Sight Reading Orchestra, Senior Center, 30 East Darrah Lane, Lawrenceville, 732-438-9704. Classical musical instrumentalists are invited to work on their skills. $10. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Finals of Miss St. Patrick Contest, St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Scholarship Committee, Ancient Order of Hibernians, 2419 Kuser Road, Hamilton, 609-586-3851. www.taylorapp.com/tspdpsc/events. Irish music all day with Billy O’Neal and McHgh and Company. Winner receives $3,”000 scholarship. Register. 1 to 6 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Chi Kung, Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Meditative exercises for balance. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Discovery Dairy Alternatives, Vallerie’s European Spa, 235 Hopewell-Pennington Road, Hopewell, 609-466-8886. www.centeredservices.com. Christine Waltermyer, founder of the Natural Kitchen School, presents a cooking class. Register. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Story and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
For Families
Read and Explore, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. For toddlers, “The Gingerbread Man.” $5. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Live Music
John Bianculli, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. Solo piano. 7 p.m.
Wednesday
January 17
Drama
Lookingglass Alice, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Drama based on Lewis Carroll’s “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” and “Through the Looking Glass” is adapted and directed by David Catlin in association with Chicago’s Lookinglass Theater Company. For all ages. $40 to $53. 7:30 p.m.
Theater Rocks, New Jersey Theater Alliance, McCarter Theater, Princeton, 973-540-0515. www.njtheatrealliance.org. Evening for the young professional include “Lookingglass Alice” followed by a Mad Hatter’s tea party. Register. 7:30 p.m.
Art
Art Workshop, Murdoch Art Studio, The Art Station, 148 Monmouth Street, Hightstown, 609-638-6555. www.murdochart.com. Open drawing or painting workshop. Live model will pose for three-hour session. Non-instructed workshop. Register. $15. 1 to 4 p.m.
Artist Talk, Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. In conjunction with “Or-Ganic: Nature Takes Form,” and exhibit featuring drawings by Marsha Levin-Rojer and drawings and resin sculptures by Tina Salveson. 7 p.m.
Artist Talk, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.Princetonlibrary.org. “Organic: Nature Takes Form” in conjunction with drawings and resin sculptures by Tina Salveson and drawings by Marsha Levin-Rojer. Free. Exhibit on view through April 20. 7 p.m.
Contra Dance
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-924-6763. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. 8 p.m.
Literati
Bob Krech, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Author of “Rebound,” his new book about a 17-year-old white boy trying to fit into a predominantly black world of high school baseball. Students from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South perform skits based on the book. 7 p.m. See story.
Health & Wellness
Pi Gu, Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. For weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Guided Imagery Workshop, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Hypnotherapist Karin Steinhaus presents recordings of “Accepting Change and Moving On,” Emmett Miller. Free for breast cancer patients, survivors, and caregivers. Register. 1:30 p.m.
Gentle Yoga, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Breathing, relaxation, and visualization exercises for women living with breast cancer. Weekly through March 7. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Navigating the Supermarket with Your Kids, Princeton Healthcare System Foundation, Princeton Fitness & Wellness Center, 1225 State Road, Princeton, 888-897-8979. www.princetonhscs.org. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Register. $5 donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Stories and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
S4S, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Free tutoring for grades 3 to 10. 6:30 p.m.
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