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In Town
Zizo Soccer Camp partnered with West Windsor Plainsboro Soccer Association to host a summer soccer camp at Zaitz Fields from Monday to Friday, August 10 to 14. Full or half day. $190 to $265. Teams may register. Travel team training also available August 24 to 28, and August 31 to September 4. Call 609-903-0183 or visit www.zizosoccer.com.##M:[more]##
West Windsor Arts Council seeks art for “Avenue of the Arts,” an exhibit of visual arts hanging throughout MarketFair during September to celebrate the grand re-opening of the Michael Graves-redesigned shopping center. The event, a major fundraiser for the arts council to convert the Princeton Junction Firehouse to an arts center, includes a day of music and food on Saturday, September 26, a patron’s party on Saturday, September 12, and shopping discounts. Graves will serve as the juror for the art exhibit. For information call 609-919-1982 or visit www.westwindsorarts.org.
West Windsor Library Youth Services Department is holding open auditions for children and teens ages 8 to 17, one actress 18 to 30, and one actress 30 to 45, for Halloween Playfest. They will be staging two original short plays aimed at children and young adults, “Bloody Massie” and “The Most Absolutely Amazing Halloween Party Ever.” The auditions will take place on Saturdays, July 25 and August 1 and 8, 2 to 4 p.m.; Wednesdays, July 29 and August 5, 7 to 9 p.m., Playfest will be October 22 to 25. No acting experience is necessary, but bring a resume and headshot if you have them. Guitar or keyboard players are needed for a few of the female teenage roles. Auditions will consist of readings from the scripts, which are available for inspection at the library reference desk, or via E-mail. Auditions will take place at the West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor. Call director Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or E-mail mkerr@mcl.org for more information.
Mercer College presents Hindi as a new foreign language class beginning August 31. $357 for Mercer County residents. “We are aware of the huge impact that India has on the economy, and we have a large Indian population in this area,” says Robin Schore, Mercer’s dean of liberal arts. “Often the children of immigrants speak the language but don’t necessarily read and write it well.” For information about fall credit classes, visit www.mccc.edu, or call 609-570-3795.
American Heart Association seeks volunteers to help during Heart Walk on Sunday, September 13, at Mercer County Park marina. Assist in the kid zone, distribute refreshments and water, aid in registration, or serve as a performer. Visit www.mercercounty heartwalk.org or call 609-208-0020.
Auditions
Kelsey Theater hosts auditions for five shows. For additional information about these and other auditions, visit www.kelseytheatre.net/auditions.
Cheng/Ferrara Productions has auditions for “Jekyll and Hyde” on Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, 6 to 9 p.m. Prepare one complete song from contemporary musical theater and bring sheet music. Be prepared to dance. E-mail chengferraraproductions@gmail.com for audition appointment.
PinnWorth Productions will hold auditions for “Equus,” a drama by Peter Shaffer that will be directed by Lou J. Stalsworth. Audition dates and times are Tuesday and Wednesday, July 28 and 29, at 7 p.m. All roles are open, including those for seven adults and one teenage boy, as well as five dancers who appear in non-speaking roles as horses. Actors are asked to prepare a three-to five-minute dramatic monologue and be ready to read from the script. Actors must be 17 or older to audition. For appointments or questions, call 609-259-2683 or E-mail pinnworthproductions@newjersey.usa.com. Equus opens October 30.
Twenty Minutes to Curtain Productions, a company that will perform at Kelsey Theatre for the first time in September, will host auditions for its world premiere musical version of “Alice in Wonderland.” Auditions will be held Saturdays, August 1 and 8, noon to 5 p.m. Claudia Perry directs the show.
All roles are open, including nine adults (paid), seven teens ages 11 to 18, and six children ages 5 to 10. All actors must sing. Actors are asked to prepare one up-tempo song and one ballad in a traditional musical theatre style and to bring sheet music. An accompanist will be provided. For appointments and questions, call the show’s stage manager at 215-788-1336. Rehearsals begin on Monday, August 17. The show opens on September 4.
The Yardley Players will hold auditions for “Bus Stop” on Saturday, August 1, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and Sunday, August 2, 1 to 4 p.m. Actors will be asked to read from the script at the audition; no advance preparation is necessary. Roles include adult males and females of various ages and one teenage girl. One of the male actors, age 35 to 50, must play the guitar. For appointments and/or questions, contact Howard Matter at 215-675-0262. The show opens October 16.
Cheng/Ferrara Productions has auditions for “Jekyll and Hyde” on Saturday, July 25, 11 a.m to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, July 26, 6 to 9 p.m. Prepare one complete song from a contemporary musical and bring sheet music. The production includes new elements and songs not heard in the Broadway or tour productions. Seeking 14 to 17 male and female actors at least 18 years old, and one young girl, 8 to 12. Audition and performance at Kelsey Theater, West Windsor. Schedule appointment by E-mail at chengferraraproductions@gmail.com.
Kelsey Theater seeks actors, nine adults, seven teens, and six children for the world premiere of “Alice in Wonderland: The Musical” for auditions on Saturdays, August 1 and 8, noon to 5 p.m. Be prepared to sing one up-tempo song and one ballad in a musical theater style. Bring sheet music. Adult roles are paid. Call the stage manager at 215-788-1336 for information.
First Church of Christ, Scientist in Princeton seeks a full time organist, as well as substitute organists for music for a prelude, three hymns, solo, and postlude with professional soloists, no choir. One Sunday service on a new Allen Renaissance organ. $150 per week. Call 609-924-2660 to schedule an appointment.
Actors Dance Studio seeks one actress in her twenties for an original production for a September opening. Call director Steven Gaissert at 609-633-8538.
Call for Entries
Gallery 125 has a call for entries for “Point of View,” an all media show (except video and installations). The deadline is Wednesday, September 23; the juror is Ruane Miller. The exhibit runs November 13 through January 2. Submit digital files (up to five jpg images 4” x 6” at 300 DPI) on CD along with $20 check made out to TDA/Gallery 125. Include artist’s name, address, phone number, and E-mail address; a brief biography or resume, title of piece (must be the same name as the file name on CD), medium, framed dimensions and year created for each entry. Include a stamped, self-addressed envelope if you wish to have the visuals returned. 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, www.gallery125.com, 609-989-9119. Selected artists posted on the website by Friday, October 2.
Jersey Shore Public Relations and Advertising Association has a cover design competition and scholarship for students in vocation school, high school, or college. The winning entry will be published on the cover of the 35th annual Jasper awards program in October and the winner receives an award and a $500 scholarship. Deadline is Friday, September 4. Visit www.jspraa.com or call Leslie Nolan at 732-280-7989 for information.
Arts Council of Princeton seeks artwork for the “Princeton Annual,” with a theme of “Native Son: Works Inspired by the Life and Legacy of Paul Robeson.” Artists may use Robeson’s life as an inspiration for creating a new work or submit an existing work. Deliver one or two works to the Robeson Center from Monday to Wednesday, July 27 to 29, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Include name, contact information, arts council membership number, title and date of work, insurance value, sale price, and a statement about the submitted work. Two dimensional works, sculpture, video (DVD), or sound. All work must be delivered ready to hang or install. Exhibition opens Monday, August 3. Contact Maria Evans at mevans@artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Capital Health is seeking art of all media from regional artists for its new hospital on Scotch Road in Hopewell. The hospital will both purchase existing work and identify artists for site-specific work to be commissioned. Artwork of all mediums and of any scale will be considered, including mural work, sculpture, tapestry, glassware, stain-glass, ceramic, woodwork, photography, printmaking, multi-media, furniture, water features, and painting. Deadline is Saturday, August 15. Send three examples of the artist’s work to Lin Swensson at lin@swensson-art.com. For each image include a description of each work, its size, the material used, and a price range; a biography or resume including education, past commissioned works, shows, professional awards or affiliations; as well as artist contact information including: name, phone numbers, postal address, and E-mail address. Call Swensson at 615-945-2895 or visit www.capitalhealth.org.
Palisades Insurance Highway Gallery seeks artwork inspired by New Jersey landscapes for the gallery. Artists may register and submit images of original paintings, drawings, photographs, and mixed media inspired by scenic views, landscapes, seascapes, urbanscapes, destinations, or landmarks at www.palisades.com/drivewithasmile. No registration fee. Maximum of 10 pieces in jpg or gif format at least 600 pixels wide and 175 pixels high. All submissions must be capable of being digitally reproduced and larger. Artwork will be showcased online where visitors may vote through Friday, August 7. Twelve winners will be announced on Monday, August 10.
Health & Wellness
Carotid Artery Screening, University Medical Center at Princeton, 291 Witherspoon Street, 609-921-7223. www.princetonhcs.org. Kenneth Goldman, MD, a board certified surgeon and vascular surgeon, is examining the effectiveness of a new ultrasound screening device for carotid artery disease. Must be 65 or older and have high cholesterol, high blood pressure, history of smoking, or heart disease. Register. Saturdays, August 1 and 29, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For Parents & Kids
Howell Farm is accepting applications for parent/child enrollment in its fall hatchery program which begins in September. The program is designed to introduce children ages 3 to 5 to life on the farm, while parents volunteer time helping the staff work with school group visits to the farm and other chores related to farming. One parent must work at the farm as a volunteer in exchange for one child’s participation in the program. No experience is necessary.
Activities include feeding farm animals, collecting eggs, storytelling, and taking a hayride and horseback ride. The program runs one morning per week for 12 weeks, on either Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays, starting September 14 to 18 from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Parents may enroll by attending an organizational meeting on either Tuesday, August 11, at 1 p.m. or Wednesday, August 19, at 1 p.m. Meetings are intended for parents only. Applications will not be accepted by mail or phone.
Good Causes
Mediterra Restaurant offers $1 to Princeton Young Achievers for each order of its orecchiette alla pesto dish to fund 12 spots at a week-long farm camp at Fernbrook Farms and Education Center. The Terra Moma Restaurant group also hold a farm to table event at Fernbrook on Saturday, August 12. www.terramomo.com
For Children with Autism
VSA Arts of New Jersey offers fall programs for children with autism including new creative drama and inclusive workshops. Parent/child workshops in the arts for children with autistic behavior is offered on Saturdays, September 26 to December 5 in New Brunswick, for one hour a week. Workshops for ages 13 and up, with and without autism, are also available. Visit www.vsanj.org or call 832-745-3885 for information.
Rowing Events
Carnegie Lake Rowing Association offers “Learn to Row” program for anyone with no prior rowing experience beginning the weekend of September 12 and 13 and continuing through November 26. Open to age 14 and older. $300. Visit www.clra.com for information.
Volunteer Please
Princeton YWCA and YMCA seek 200 volunteers to help build a new community-built playground on Saturday, September 26. Much of the funding was received by KaBoom, a national non-profit organization that envision a place to play within walking distance of every child in the country; a the F.I.S.H. Foundation, based in Plainsboro. To make a contribution or volunteer contact Denise Soto at 609-497-9622, ext. 209, or E-mail dsoto@princetonymca.org.
Greater Donnelly Initiative seeks volunteers for summer program for needy teens at a community center in Trenton. Call Pat at 609-466-0276 or visit www.greaterdonnelly.com.
Foundation for Intercultural Travel seeks families of all types including retired couples, couples with children, single parent families, and childless couples to home a young ambassador, ages 15 to 18 from Europe, South America, Asia, and Africa for five to 10 months. The teen will attend your high school and have full medical insurance coverage and spending money. Host families provide room and board and may be eligible to take a tax deduction. Call Maryann at 877-439-7862.
