Friday
January 6
School Sports
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Allentown. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Allentown. 7 p.m.
Drama
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Opening night for the newly-revised version of the musical about the life of Charlie Brown. The 21 new scenes and a revitalized score captures Valentine’s Day, baseball season, Lucy as a psychiatrist, Schroeder on piano, kite flying, book reports, and Snoopy’s adventures. Reception follows the performance. Through January 15. $16. 8 p.m. See story page 20.##M:[more]##
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy about a writer of advertising jingles married to a lawyer, her father, and his mother — all under the same roof. Through Saturday, January 21. $23.75 to $25.25. 8 p.m.
Art
Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. First day for “New Jersey’s Changing Face.” Opening reception Sunday, January 8, 2 to 4 p.m. On view through February 5. 10 a.m.
Silva Gallery of Art, Pennington School, 112 West Delaware Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8069. www.pennington.org. Opening reception for “Surf and Turf…and Concrete,” a solo show of works by Ken McIndoe from 6 to 8 p.m. Gallery talk at noon. On view through January 28. Noon.
Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. First day for “Art of Science” exhibition. On view through February 12. 1 to 4 p.m.
Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Opening reception for shared show “Faces of Laos,” Jim Hilgendorf, and “Panoramic Landscapes: The Arctic, Galapagos, and Spain,” David H. Miller. Meet the photographers on Sunday, January 8, 1 to 3 p.m. On view through February 5. 6 to 9 p.m.
Classical Music
Epiphany Concert, New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus, Emanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of New and Kirkpatrick, New Brunswick, 609-396-7774. www.njgmc.org. Concert will include Conrad Susa’s “Carols and Lullabies: Christmas in the Southwest”. Reception to follow. Snow Date: January 13. $10. 8 p.m.
Golden Age Collection, New Jersey Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 800-ALLEGRO. www.njsymphony.org. Douglas Boyd conducts a program to showcase the orchestra’s collection of historic string instruments. Music by Corelli, Tippett, Respighi, Rossini, and Vivaldi. Featured musicians include Francine Storck, violin; Rebekah Johnson, violin; and Carole Whitney, cello. $20 to $75. 8 p.m.
Dancing
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 215-348-8471. www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org. English country dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Jackie Kashian and Eric Tartaglione, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Nutrition lecture. Register. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Healing Through Creativity, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Unveiling of the final projects of the last class resulting in papier mache torsos, each a unique work of art representing one woman’s personal experience with breast cancer. 5:30 p.m.
Introduction to Healing Herbs, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Overview of commonly used herbs and healing properties. Register. $35. 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Care Bears Live, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.StateTheatreNJ.org. “Caring and Sharing”. $13 to $25. 2 and 7 p.m.
Live Music
Steven Gellman, Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civil Association, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-2233. www.tglca.com. Coffeehouse social. $5. 7:30 p.m.
McGoldie Wilson, Swashbuckle, Silent Type, and Half the Battle, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $10. 9 p.m.
Keith Monaccio and April Smith, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. Singer songwriter showcase. $5 cover. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Waterfowl Migration, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Join the park rangers as they set up temporary blinds to observe waterfowl. Photographers welcome. Through January. Free. 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For Families
Comedy Night, High School South, Clarksville Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. 7:30 p.m.
Singles
Divorce Recovery Support Group, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. Open discussion. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Yale. 7 p.m.
Saturday January 7
School Sports
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. at Phillipsburg. 1 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Phillipsburg. 1 p.m.
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Princeton High School. 1 p.m.
Drama
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 8 p.m.
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy. $23.75 to $25.25. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Dancing
Procrastinator’s Ball, Jersey Jumpers, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-945-1883. www.jerseyjumpers.org. Lessons in merengue followed by Latin dance with Banda Atomic. $15. 7:30 p.m.
Literati
Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Trivial Pursuit, Who Wants to be a Millionaire? The 100 Greatest Books Project is sponsoring One Trenton One Book in 2006 based on a master list of the 100 greatest books as chosen by Classics customers, Trenton residents, writing groups, and book clubs. Noon.
Jazz & Blues
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.
Comedy Clubs
Jackie Kashian and Eric Tartaglione, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Winter Foodways, Johnson Ferry House, Washington Crossing State Park, 609-737-2515. Food historian Mercy Ingraham presents class. Register. $38. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “The Ultimate Comfort Foods.” Register. $30. 11 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Help with Difficult New Year Resolutions, New Jersey Self-Help Group Clearinghouse, Ramada Inn, Route 1 South, South Brunswick, 800-367-6274. www.selfhelpgroups.org. “Self-Help Groups for Recovery From Addictions” features a variety of addiction support groups and family support groups. “Keys to Success in Overcoming an Addiction” presented by Dr. Mark S. Woodford, president of the New Jersey Association of Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Counselors. 10 a.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 when 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.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for aged children 6 to 11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
World Dance for Kids, Drum & Dance Learning Center, Barracks Trading Post Plaza, Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown, 609-324-7383. www.drumdancecenter.com. Exploration of dance and music from West African, Brazil, the Caribbean, Spain, Turkey, and the Middle East. For ages 7 to 12. Register. 9:45 a.m.
Kids Music Round, Harmony School, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-333-0100. Winter session of parent-child music program begins. Register. 10 a.m.
Making the Grade, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. For high school students ages 14 to 18. $40. 10 a.m.
Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Students for Students offer free tutoring for grades 1 to 8. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. “Magic Storytime” by Carl Heron. 11 a.m.
Family Theater
Care Bears Live, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.StateTheatreNJ.org. “Caring and Sharing”. 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Live Music
William Daab, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Yomo Toro, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $25. 8 p.m.
The Lounge, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. DJ Ramzee spinning for ages 30 and older. 10 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. 10:17 a.m.
Wildlife and You Lecture Series, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. What happens to fish when water is polluted? How can we help conservation and preservation efforts? Topics span a broad range of interests. Register. Free. Noon to 1:30 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 Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.goprincetontigers.com. Brown. 7 p.m.
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Reading. $11 to $26. 7 p.m.
Sunday
January 8
Drama
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 2 p.m.
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy. $23.75 to $25.25. 2 p.m.
Art
Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Meet photographers Jim Hilgendorf and David H. Miller. 1 to 3 p.m.
Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.org. Opening reception for “New Jersey’s Changing Face,” an exhibit featuring art confronting the issue of New Jersey’s vanishing landscape and familiar historical sites being changed by suburban sprawl. On view through February 5. 2 to 4 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 Ludwig van Beethoven and discusses his turbulent life. Concert only $50; Concert, Starry Night reception, and dinner. $150. 3 p.m.
Faith
Christmas Carol Sing-Along, Church of Saint Ann, 1253 Lawrence Road, Lawrenceville, 609-882-6491. The adult choir presents a variety of solo and sing-along Christmas favorites. 3:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Free classes for first time visitors. 9 a.m.
Morning Meditation, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Guided and silent group meditation. No experience necessary. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Yoga for a Better Back and Neck, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. Gentle yoga poses and stretches. Register. $40. 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Hands-on activities for children ages 6 to 11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; Adults $2.50. 12:30 to 2 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, Victorian double parlor, and 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.
Kids Stuff
The Nature in Me, Washington Crossing State Park, Washington Crossing State Park Nature/Interpretive Center, 609-737-0609. Children will trace and cut out a life-sized paper outline of themselves and fill in the empty space with pictures and illustrations cut from nature magazines. Appropriate for 5 to 8 years. Free. 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
For Families
Baby Yaga & Philipika, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. A Russian fairy tale by the Folk Tale Puppets. A Building Bridges to Our Cultural Heritage Program. Register. Free. 2 p.m.
Family Theater
Care Bears Live, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.StateTheatreNJ.org. “Caring and Sharing.” $13 to $25. 1 and 4:30 p.m.
Live Music
Reggae Night, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. 9 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Montessori School, 487 Cherry Valley Road, 609-924-4594. www.princetonmontessori.org. Presentation and tour. Register. 1 p.m.
Sports
Trenton Titans Hockey, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. www.trentontitans.com. Wheeling. $11 to $26. 3 p.m.
Monday
January 9
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. North. 6:30 p.m.
Literati
Robeson Readers, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Intergenerational short story discussion group for ages 9 to 12 and adult. Register. 4:30 p.m.
Delaware Valley Poets, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, 609-716-1570. www.delawarevalleypoets.com. Readings followed by an open mic. Free. 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2438. www.princetonol.com/groups. Spring concert rehearsal with unauditioned membership. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Stroller Strides, J and J Family Fitness, MarketFair, Route 1, West Windsor, 888-628-9938. www.strollerstrides.net/princeton. Demonstration class for mom and baby fitness. Meet in the center court by the benches. Free. 9 a.m.
Tai Chi Chuan, Jewish Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-9550. www.jccctoday.org. $6. 10 a.m.
Michal Ben-Reuven, 51 Clover Lane, Princeton, 609-924-2595. Feldenkrais Awareness through Movement. $120 for eight weeks. Register. 5 p.m.
Men’s Issues Group, Central New Jersey Area, 609-688-9001. Informal group of middle-aged men discuss the challenges in relationships, work, and health concerns. Call for information and directions. 7:30 p.m.
History
Blueberries: New Jersey’s Wonder Fruit, Historical Society of West Windsor, Schenck House, 50 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-799-1278. Judith Krall-Russo presents an illustrated talk about New Jersey’s wonder fruit, its healthful benefits, and the variety of ways to prepare and savor the berries. The history of the berry focuses on its beginnings in the Pinelands and the cultivation by Elizabeth White and Frederick Coville. Baked goods prepared with blueberries. Free. 8 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Toddlertime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Storytime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4 p.m.
Storytime, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 6:45 p.m.
Health & Wellness
PFLAG, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.pflagprinceton.org. Support group for parents, families, and friends of lesbians and gays. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
Open House and Networking Event, NJAWBO, Law office of Lynne Blessing McDougall, 2857 Route 33, Suite 2, Robbinsville, 609-924-7975. For new attendees and prospective members who own a business or are thinking about starting a business. Register. Free. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
Princeton PC Users Group, Lawrenceville Public Library, Route 1 and Darrah Lane, 908-218-0778. Meeting. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
West Windsor Retirees, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. “The Older and Wiser Drive,” Ken Crusz, AAA. He will demonstrate a test for self-testing senior drivers. 10 a.m.
For Seniors
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Movie: “War of the Worlds.” 1 p.m.
Tuesday
January 10
Municipal Meeting
West Windsor-Plainsboro Regional School District, Grover Middle School, 10 Southfield Road, West Windsor, 609-716-5000. Work meeting. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Princeton. 7 p.m.
High School North Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Princeton. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. at Hopewell Valley. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hopewell Valley. 7 p.m.
Art
Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. “The Figure in Contemporary Sculpture” presented by executive director Jeff Nathanson. In his slide talk, Nathanson, a West Windsor resident, will focus on his knowledge of sculpture gained from his experience as a contemporary art curator. He oversaw a wide range of public art projects including “Big Figures” in front of the Princeton University Art Museum. 7:30 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 1:30 a.m.
Classical Music
Princeton Recorder Society, Kingston Presbyterian Church, Main Street, 908-874-5267. www.princetonol.com/groups. Open meeting. 7 p.m.
Crafts
Origami, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Paper folding for ages 8 and over. Supplies provided. Register. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Gentle Yoga, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Breathing, relaxation, and visualization exercises weekly through March 14. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Relaxercise with Michal Ben-Reuven. $15. Noon.
West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Glaucoma screening. Register. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Guest Speaker Series, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. “Is a Clinical Trial Right for You? presented by Kristen Fessele, Human Research Services Cancer Institute of New Jersey. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Baby Bookworms, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Lectures
Non-Fiction: Your Road to Writing Success, MCCC, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Nine sessions. $153. 6:30 p.m.
Business Meetings
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. networking and support for changing jobs or careers, weekly, no charge. 7:30 p.m.
Lectures
David Hackett Fischer, Lawrenceville School, Kirby Arts Center, Lawrenceville, 609-896-0400. www.Lawrenceville.org. Pulitzer Prize winning author presents a talk, “George Washington on the Lawrenceville Road: A New Look at the American Revolution.” A history professor at Brandeis University, he has taught at Harvard, University of Washington, and Oxford. His recent publications were “Liberty and Freedom” and “Washington’s Crossing.” Free. 7:30 p.m.
Princeton MacIntosh Users Group, Jadwin Hall A-10, Washington Road, 609-258-5730. www.pmug-nj.org. “Video Editing on the Mac,” Daniel Flax. Hardware, software, and workflow choices; options for digital video cameras and software for capture, edit, and post production. 7:30 p.m.
Science Lectures
Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton, Peyton Hall, Ivy Lane, Princeton University, 609-252-1223. www.princetonastronomy.org. “Volcanoes of the Deep Sea: The Science Behind the IMAX Films” presented by Peter A. Rona, professor of marine geology and geophysics at Rutgers University. Former senior research geophysicist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, he was the associate science director for “Volcanoes of the Deep Sea,” an IMAX film. Free. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Smoot, Wabi Sabi, and Shackmaxon, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $7. 8 p.m.
Schools
Open House, The Bridge Academy, 1958-B Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-844-0770. www.banj.org. For students with language-based disabilities. 9:30 a.m.
Junior College Planning Night, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. 7 p.m.
Registration, Princeton Adult School, Moore Street, 609-683-1101. www.princetonadultschool.org. More than 130 courses including outdoor survival, classical music, and science. Register online or in person. Classes on Tuesday and Thursday evening at Princeton High School and other area locations. Use front entrance on Moore Street for in-person registration. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday January 11
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Trenton. 6:30 p.m.
Art
Gallery Talks: My America, Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-393-8998. www.Trenton-downtown.com. Dale Cotton, artist of “The Layered Image.” 12:30 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. Contra dance. $7. 8 p.m.
Literati
Readings Over Coffee, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Some great short speeches, plus selections from “Our Friends the Animals” and “Broken Friendships,” read by Pat Connor. Free. 10:30 a.m.
Good Causes
CASA, 609-637-4910. www.casamercer.org. Information session for volunteers. 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. Training begins in October. Call to register and for location. 7 p.m.
Faith
Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-252-0977. www.meditationinnewjersey.org. Buddhist thought and meditation with Kitt Randall. $10. 7:15 to 8:45 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.
Food & Dining
Cross Country Cooking, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Dinner features New England cuisine. Register. Dinner, $29.95; class, $69. 6:30 p.m.
Wine Appreciation, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Four sessions. $87. 6:30 p.m.
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Raw Foods with Joel.” Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. Pi Gu for weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-252-2003. “The Power of Empowerment,” a half-day workshop presented by Susanne G. Lee of Instant Productivity. Open to breast cancer patients and survivors. Light lunch included. Register. Free. Rescheduled from December 7. Noon.
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.
Gentle Yoga, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Breathing, relaxation, and visualization exercises weekly through March 15. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey’s official governor’s residence. Free with reservation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Students for Students offer free tutoring for grades 1 to 8. 5 p.m.
Belly Dance for Kids, Drum & Dance Learning Center, Barracks Trading Post Plaza, Route 206 and Elizabeth Street, Bordentown, 609-324-7383. www.drumdancecenter.com. Basic dance technique with the stylization of belly dance. For ages 7 to 12. Register. 5:30 p.m.
For Families
Disney On Ice, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. Opening for “Princess Classics.” Through January 15. $11.50. 7 p.m.
For Parents
Parent Education Classes, HiTops, 21 Wiggins Street, Princeton, 609-683-5155. www.hitops.org. “Teen Dating Violence and Assault” presented by Elizabeth Walters. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Live Music
Burning Jersey, Even Further, and Assume Nothing, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $10. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Central Jersey Sierra Club, West Windsor Library, North Post Road, West Windsor, 609-902-3121. www.sierraactivist.org. Screening of “Wal-Mart: The High Cost of Low Price,” a Robert Greenwald feature length documentary. Panel discussions with Sierra Club members and area Let’s Stop Wal-Mart activists follows. 7:30 p.m.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 101 Drake’s Corner Road, Princeton, 609-921-6499. www.princetonacademy.org. Register. 9 a.m.
Thursday January 12
Public Meeting
West Windsor Bicycle and Pedestrian Alliance, West Windsor Municipal Building, 609-275-6355. First meeting for a new bike and pedestrian group to further advocacy for access, mobility, and safety in the town. The focus will be on community education, safety issues, and programs that support, promote, and improve conditions for safe non-motorized transit. 7:30 p.m.
School Sports
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. at Northern Burlington. 5:15 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Northern Burlington. 7 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 1:30 p.m.
Drama
Hyppolytus, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.princeton.edu. Greek tragedy by Euripides. Through January 15. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Independent Film Series, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-882-9246. Screening of “Spare Parts,” set in a small border town in southern Slovenia. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
Fiber Art Workshop, The Atrium on the Brook, River Road, Belle Mead, 908-874-8770. Three-day workshop in basket weaving is led by fiber artist Nancy Kay Anderson. Beginners through intermediate. Register. $250 includes lunch and materials. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Arts Council of Princeton, Contemporary Gallery, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Reception for “Telling Our Stories,” a shared show for storyteller Rebecca Kelly, sculptor Yvonne Love, and book artist Miriam Schaer. Through February 18. Workshops include “Children’s Story Hour and Book Arts Workshop,” Saturday, February 4, noon; and “Introduction to Book Arts, Saturday, February 18, 1 p.m. 6 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
Dancing by Peddie Lake, 112 Etra Road, Hightstown, 609-443-8990. www.dance.homestead.com. Four-week dance class offering instruction by Candace Woodward-Clough in swing, foxtrot, waltz and Latin dancing. Beginners at 7:30 p.m.; intermediates at 8:30 p.m. No partner required. Register. $80 per couple. 7:30 p.m.
Colleges
Princeton University, Frist Campus Center. Registration, until noon, for the university’s community auditing program. No residency restrictions. $100 per course. 8 a.m.
Gardens
Garden State African Violet Club, Washington Township Library, 42 Robbinsville-Allentown Road, Robbinsville, 609-275-8708. www.princetonol.com/groups. Monthly meeting. Visitors are welcome. 7:15 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Healing Through Creativity, Breast Cancer Resource Center, Bramwell House, YWCA Princeton, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Experiment with papier mache, collage, paint, crayons, fibers, and writing. Through March 16. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Core muscles toning with Michal Ben-Reuven. $15. Noon.
Kids Stuff
Picture Book Time, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Drama Workshop, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 4:15 p.m.
For Families
Disney On Ice, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. “Princess Classics.” $15.50 to $50.50. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Lectures
Databytes, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Susan Roth demonstrates BookLetters, a service with book review, information, and newsletters. Free. 1 p.m.
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. “Working with Word,” three week introduction to word processing. Free. Register. 4 p.m.
International Association of Administrative Professionals, Tiffany’s Family Dining, Mercerville, 609-627-5915. www.orgsites.com/nj/mercer-iaap. “Invest in a Masterpiece: You,” Judith Lindenberger. $20. 6 p.m.
Live Music
Soulful Happy Hour, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $5. 5 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Winter Walks, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Join the park rangers to enjoy the sights and sounds of winter time at the preserve. Register. Free. 8 to 10 a.m.
Politics
Drinking Liberally, Annex Restaurant 128 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.drinkingliberally.org. Get together hosted by Juan Melli, Joshua Weitz, and Frances Schendle. 7 p.m.
Schools
Reading Clinic, Newgrange Educational Outreach Center, 526 South Olden Avenue, Hamilton, 609-584-1800. www.thenewgrange.org. “Current Research,” Deardra Rosenberg. Register. $87. 9 a.m.
Drama
Concert, High School North, 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro, 609-716-5100. 7 p.m.
For Families
Junior College Planning Night, High School South, High School South, West Windsor, 609-716-5050. 7:30 p.m.
Singles
Professional and Business Singles Network, Cranbury Inn, 21 South Main Street, Cranbury, 888-348-5544. www.PBSNinfo.com. “Dating and Relationship Issues.” After work social with roundtable introductions and pinwheel forum. Tour of the inn’s new 18th century-style wedding carriage house. $10. 6 p.m.
Fifties Plus, Princeton YMCA, Paul Robeson Place, 732-329-9470. Pot luck dinner. $6; $2 if you bring a dish. 7 p.m.
Socials
Women’s College Club of Princeton, 609-921-8575. Trip to the Zimmerli Art Museum in New Brunswick. Docent-led tour covers permanent collection and special exhibits. Carpool from Princeton Shopping Center. Lunch in New Brunswick. Register. $5 for museum. 10 a.m.
For Seniors
55-Plus, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, 609-737-2001. www.princetonol.com. “Free Software: Good! For Nothing!” presented by Joey May. 10 a.m.
Friday
January 13
School Sports
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hamilton West. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Hightstown. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Hightstown. 7 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 11:30 a.m.
Drama
The Miracle Worker, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Drama about Helen Keller. Through January 29. $15. 8 p.m.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. The newly-revised version of the musical chronicles the life of Charlie Brown with 21 new scenes and a revitalized score. Through January 15. $16. 8 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. First night of Eugene O’Neill’s drama featuring three unforgettable characters. Directed by Gary Griffin. Through February 19. $28 to $48. 8 p.m.
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy about a writer of advertising jingles married to a lawyer, her father, and his mother — all under the same roof. Through Saturday, January 21. $23.75 to $25.25. 8 p.m.
Hyppolytus, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.princeton.edu. Drama by Euripides. Through January 15. $12. 8 p.m.
Dinner Theater
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Omicron Theater Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, 812 Route 33, Hamilton, 609-443-5598. Dinner and interactive show. Reservations, $49. 7:30 p.m.
Art Opening
Eric Drotch, CAPPS, Mariboe Gallery, Peddie School, Hightstown, 609-490-7550. www.peddie.org/capps. Opening reception and gallery talk in conjunction with exhibit by artist Eric Drotch. On view through January 27. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Dancing
Lambertville Country Dancers, St. Andrew’s Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 215-348-8471. www.lambertvillecountrydancers.org. Contra dance. $8. 8 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Don MacArthur and Tom McTiernan, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Human Rights
Theology, International Law, and Torture, Coalition for Peace Action, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-924-5022. www.peacecoalition.org. A three-day conference on human rights and religious commitment features Mark Danner, James Yee, Sister Dianna Ortiz, Rabbi Edward Feld, and Admiral John Hutson. Register. $25. Meal tickets and housing are available. Visit website for schedule and information. Noon.
Speakers also include Abdullaha Ahmed An-Na-im, Rabbi Saul Berman, Father, William Byron, Father Drew Christiansen, George Hunsinger, Mohammad Farooq, Deborah Pearlstein, and Glen Stassen.
Trenton 2 Nite
Trenton Downtown Association, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, 609-393-8998. Food and drink specials. Parking is available at the Marriott garage. 5 to 9 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Sushi Rolling.” Register. $35. 7 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Blood Drive, West Windsor Lions, Windsor Senior Center, 609-409-9285. 1 to 8 p.m.
Facing the Future Together, Friends’ Health Connection, RWJ Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness, 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, 800-483-7436. www.friendshealthconnection.org. Susan Piver presents a lecture to stimulate discussions between parents and children on their feelings about aging and death. She has worked in the entertainment industry as a writer, producer, and marketing specialist. Register. $15. 7 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Music Round, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
For Families
Disney On Ice, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. “Princess Classics.” $15.50 to $50.50. 7 p.m.
For Parents
La Leche League of Princeton, West Windsor Public Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-1302. Mother-to-mother support and information for nursing and expectant mothers. Babies are welcome. Free. 10 a.m.
Live Music
Ron Morris, Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civil Association, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-2233. www.tglca.com. Coffeehouse social. $5. 7:30 p.m.
Blackloud and Failsafe Nation, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $7. 9 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Waterfowl Migration, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, 609-897-7844. www.plainsboronj.com. Join the park rangers as they set up temporary blinds to observe waterfowl. Photographers welcome. Free. 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
What’s in Store
Quaker Bridge Mall, 609-799-8177. Sidewalk sale. 10 a.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Friendly’s, Route 206 North, Montgomery, 908-874-5434. Breakfast for ages 55-plus. Register. 9 a.m.
Divorce Recovery Seminar, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 River Road, Princeton, 609-581-3889. “Dealing with Anger.” Free. 7:30 p.m.
Socials
Newcomers Club, Princeton YWCA, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org/newcomers. Kristina Hauland presents a slide-talk presentation, “Revealing Garments: A Brief History of Women’s Underwear and the Fashionable Ideal,” using works of art, advertisements, cartoons, literary sources, and surviving garments. For new residents and those who have had a lifestyle change. Light lunch for nominal charge. 11:45 a.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Colgate. $9. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Columbia. $9-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday January 14
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Ewing and Notre Dame. 1 p.m.
Drama
The Miracle Worker, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Drama about Helen Keller. Through January 29. $15. 8 p.m.
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 8 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama. $28 to $48. 8 p.m.
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy. $23.75 to $25.25. 8 p.m.
Hyppolytus, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. www.princeton.edu. Drama by Euripides. $12. 8 p.m.
Film
Post World War II Films of James Stewart, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Screening of “Rope.” “Winchester ‘73” at 3 p.m. “The Spirit of St. Louis” at 7 p.m. Discussion facilitated by film archivist and historian Bruce Lawton. 1 p.m.
Art
Children’s Art from Soup to Nuts, Ellarslie, Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org. First day of “Children’s Art from Soup to Nuts,” an exhibit by students from Trenton Public Schools. On view through February 26. 11 a.m.
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Opening of “Visions of the Southwest: Photographs by Eric T. Kunsman.” 2 to 4 p.m.
Focus on Sculpture 2006, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Opening reception for “Focus on Sculpture 2006,” 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 15. On view through April 30. 4 to 6 p.m.
Art Opening, Hopewell Frame Shop Gallery, 24 West Broad Street, 609-466-0817. Open house and reception for “Points of View,” an exhibit by watercolor artist Gail Bracegirdle. Through February 28. 6 to 8 p.m.
Literati
Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. Richard Peres, author of a collection of poems, “Escape Velocity,” reads from and signs his book. Register. Noon.
Classical Music
Music from Thomas Jefferson’s Collection, Le Triomphe de l’Amour, Unitarian Church of Princeton, Cherry Hill Road, 609-252-0522. www.triomphebaroque.org. Musical evening featuring instrumental and vocal music from Jefferson’s personal collection including works by Corelli, Handel, Arne, and Hopkinson. Dancers from Colonial Assembly perform minuets and English dances. Pre-concert talk by John Burkhalter at 7:30 p.m. $15. 7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Darla Rich Quintet, Hopewell Bistro, 15 East Broad Street, Hopewell, 609-466-9889. www.hopewellvalleybistro.com. Jazz vocals and dancing. $15 minimum. 7 p.m.
World Music
Violin-Guitar Recital, Allentown Presbyterian Church, Route 539, Allentown, 609-587-7076. Recital of works of Latin-American composers including Astor Piazzolla of Argentina and Hector Villa-Lobos of Brazil. The Kovalchick-Beirs Duo, formed in 2004, features Christopher Kovalchick on violin and Benjamin Beirs on guitar. They are both seniors at Peabody Conservatory. 7:30 p.m.
Good Causes
Healing the Body Heals the Planet, PeaceWeavers, Princeton University Chapel, 609-397-1844. www.peaceweavers.com. Half hour session of massage and reflexology. $25. 3:30 p.m.
Comedy Clubs
Don MacArthur and Tom McTiernan, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, 609-987-8018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Comedy. Reservation. $15. 8 and 10:30 p.m.
Human Rights
Theology, International Law, and Torture, Coalition for Peace Action, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-924-5022. www.peacecoalition.org. A three-day conference on human rights and religious commitment features voices from the religious spectrum, law experts, and human rights advocates include Mark Danner, James Yee, Sister Dianna Ortiz, Rabbi Edward Feld, and Admiral John Hutson. Register. $25. Meal tickets and housing are available. Visit website for schedule and information. 7 a.m.
Speakers also include Abdullaha Ahmed An-Na-im, Rabbi Saul Berman, Father, William Byron, Father Drew Christiansen, George Hunsinger, Mohammad Farooq, Deborah Pearlstein, and Glen Stassen.
Peace Gathering
PeaceWeavers, Princeton University Chapel, 609-397-1844. www.peaceweavers.com. 16th annual New Year’s Peace Gathering combines songs and prayers to promote peace. Bring drums and rattles for musical part of the program. $10 donation. 7 p.m.
Massage and reflexology sessions are available from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. $25 with proceeds to benefit the Peaceweavers.
Food & Dining
Bread, Butter, and Soup, New Jersey Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. www.agriculturemuseum.org. Demonstrations and samples of yeast and quick breads, butter, and soup presented by food historian Susan Luczu. Kids craft is homemade play-dough and homemade butter from fresh cream. $4 admission. Noon to 3 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Tai Chi, West Windsor Senior Center, 609-799-9068. Free. 8:30 a.m.
One Yoga Center, Royal Shopping Center, Route 130, East Windsor, 609-918-0963. www.oneyogacenter.net. Pre-natal Yoga. $20. 11 a.m.
Pathways Through Life, Saint Peter’s University Hospital, Conference Center, 254 Easton Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-745-8600. www.saintpetersuh.com. Mother-daughter program for older daughters focuses on the physical, emotional, and social changes and challenges that occur during teen years. Register. $20 per daughter. 1:30 p.m.
Drumming Circle, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. No experience necessary. Drums available. $20. 8 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Children $1; $2.50. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
Making the Grade I, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. For students ages 10 to 13. $40. 10 a.m.
Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Students for Students offer free tutoring for grades 1 to 8. 10:30 a.m. to noon.
Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Meet Spot. 11 a.m.
For Families
Disney On Ice, Sovereign Bank Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. “Princess Classics.” $15.50 to $50.50. 11 a.m., 2:30 and 6 p.m.
Summer Camp Fair, American Camp Association, Holiday Inn, 390 Forsgate Drive, Jamesburg, 732-469-8910. www.acanjsummercampfairs.org. 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.
“Rock climbing, caving, rappelling, kayaking, ropes course, mountain biking, climbing walls, whitewater rafting, backpacking, and windsurfing are just a few of the activities available at the camps,” says fair director Barbara Rubin. Camps represented from Canada to the British West Indies include specialized programs for horseback riding, academically talented, pre-college programs, teen travel, and children with special needs.
Directors are also interested in meeting older teenagers and adults for summer camp positions.
Family Theater
Beauty and the Beast, Villagers Theater Kidsville, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Adaptation of Charles Perrault’s classic story. $7. Noon and 3 p.m.
Science Lectures
The Winter Skies, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Star show. $5. 3 and 7 p.m.
Best of Pink Floyd, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Laser concert. $5. 8 p.m.
Live Music
Joseph Federico, Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrenceville, 609-275-7447. Jazz guitar. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Crucial and Stratuspherous, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. $10. 9 p.m.
The Lounge, The 449 Room, 449 South Broad, Trenton, 609-989-7777. www.449room.com. DJ Ramzee spinning for ages 30 and older. 10 p.m.
Singles
Princeton Singles, Winepress restaurant parking lot, 4484 Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170. One hour walk along canal, followed by lunch. 11 a.m.
Sports
Princeton Hockey, Baker Rink, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Cornell. 7 p.m.
Princeton Basketball, Princeton, 609-258-3538. www.GoPrincetonTigers.com. Cornell. $9-$12. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday
January 15
Drama
You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, Kelsey Theater, MCCC, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-584-9444. www.kelseytheatre.net. Musical. $16. 2 p.m.
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama. $28 to $48. 2 p.m.
Squabbles, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Comedy. $23.75 to $25.25. 2 p.m.
Hyppolytus, Princeton University Theater & Dance Program, Matthews Acting Studio, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-1742. Drama by Euripides. $12. 2 p.m.
The Miracle Worker, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Drama about Helen Keller. $15. 6 p.m.
Dancing
Ballroom, Swing, and Latin Dancing Lessons, YWCA Princeton, Library, Paul Robeson Place, 609-497-2100. www.ywcaprinceton.org. Four-week session begins. Beginners, 4 to 5 p.m.; intermediate, 5 to 6 p.m. Partner recommended. $49 per person, $79 per couple. 4 p.m.
Literati
Jennifer Morgan, Chestnut Tree Books, Princeton Shopping Center, 609-279-2121. www.chestnuttreebooks.com. “But Where’s God in the Story?” presented by Princeton author Jennifer Morgan. The talk is for adults who want to talk to their children about the story of the universe. 4:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Chamber Music Series, Montgomery Center for the Arts, 124 Montgomery Road, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.montgomerycenterforthearts.com. Brahms Horn Trio features Douglas Lundeen, horn; Hirono Oka, violin; and Jeffrey Uhlig, piano. $25. 4 p.m.
Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-466-4479. www.princetonol.com/groups/psma. Read-through with orchestra and soloists of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Conducted by Scott McCoy. Singers of all ages and experience invited. No rehearsals. $10 includes vocal score and refreshments. 4 p.m.
Chamber Concert Series, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Montgomery Center for the Arts, Skillman, 609-921-3272. www.princetonsymphony.org. Brahms presented by Douglas Lundeen, horn; Jeffrey Uhlig, pianist; and Hirono Oka, violin. $20. 4 p.m.
Eliran Avni, Steinway Musical Society, Jacobs Music, 2540 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville, 609-434-0222. www.princetonol.com/groups/steinway. Program will include works by Scarlatti, Chopin, and Dorman. $15. 4 p.m.
Nassau at Six Concert Series, Nassau Presbyterian Church, Witherspoon Street Church, 609-924-0103. Beverly Owens, soprano. Childcare available. Register. Concert, free; dinner, $5. 6 p.m.
Justin Hartz, St. Paul Church, 214 Nassau Street, 609-924-1743. Organ program on the historical Aeolian-Skinner organ. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Human Rights
Theology, International Law, and Torture, Coalition for Peace Action, Princeton Theological Seminary, 609-924-5022. www.peacecoalition.org. Conference on human rights and religious commitment features religious figures, law experts, and human rights advocates. Register. $25. Meal tickets and housing are available. Visit website for schedule and information. 8 a.m.
Health & Wellness
Holistic Health, Center for Relaxation and Healing, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-750-7432. www.relaxationandhealing.com. “An Experiential Overview” presented by Larry Schiller. Register. $30. 3:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Colonial Kids, William Trent House, 15 Market Street, Trenton, 609-989-3027. www.williamtrenthouse.org. Activities for children 6-11 including quill pen writing, toys and games, and scented sachet making. Children must be accompanied by an adult. $2.50. Children $1. 12:30 to 2 p.m.
History
Plainsboro Museum, Wicoff House, 641 Plainsboro Road, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Plainsboro’s history in 18 exhibits. Free. 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Lecture
Princeton Middle East Society, Princeton University, 101 Friend Center, 609-258-5006. “Islam and the Transformation of Greek Science” presentd by George Saliba. Free. 4 p.m.
For Families
Summer Camp Fair, American Camp Association, Bridgewater Marriott, Routes 202/206, 732-469-8910. www.acanjsummercampfairs.org. Free. Noon to 4 p.m.
Disney On Ice, Sovereign Arena, Hamilton Avenue at Route 129, 609-599-9500. “Princess Classics.” $15.50 to $50.50. 1 and 5 p.m.
Family Music Party, Musicians in the Making, Plainsboro, 609-750-0600. www.musiciansinthemaking.com. For families of children ages five and under. Register online. 4 p.m.
For Teens
Generation Next, Dale Carnegie, Bordentown. www.centralnj.dalecarnegie.com. Eight three-hour sessions for teens focusing on building self-confidence, enhancing communication skills, and developing interpersonal skills. First session is free. Register online. $995. 12:30 to 4 p.m.
Chess Sundays, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Open matches. 2 p.m. Also at 3 and 7 p.m.
Family Theater
Beauty and the Beast, Villagers Theater Kidsville, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2210. www.villagerstheatre.com. Adaptation of the classic. $7. Noon.
Live Music
Reggae Night, Conduit, 439 South Broad Street, Trenton, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com. 9 p.m.
What’s in Store
Quaker Bridge Mall, 609-799-8177. Sidewalk sale. 10 a.m.
Singles
Jewish Singles of Mercer County, Americana Diner, 130 North, East Windsor. www.mercerjewishsingles.org. Watch NFL playoff football. For ages 35 to 55. Register online. 1 p.m.
Princeton Singles, Colonial Lanes, Lawrenceville, 609-426-1322. Bowling. 2 p.m.
Sports
Indoor Air Rifle and Air Pistol Matches, Citizens Rifle and Revolver Club, Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-799-9858. www.crrc.org. Register with Walter Gregory at 732-828-4139. $15. 10 a.m. to dusk.
Monday
January 16
Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Legal holiday. Bank and postal holiday.
School Sports
High School South Ice Hockey, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Notre Dame. 8 p.m.
Art
Illumination: A Katrina Benefit, Gallery at Mercer County College, Communications Center, 609-586-4800, ext. 3589. www.mccc.edu/community_gallery. Opening reception to benefit children’s programs affected by Katrina. On view through February 17. Gallery talk on Wednesday, February 8, 7 p.m. 5 to 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Recital, Westminster Choir College, Niles Chapel, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street, 609-921-2663. www.rider.edu. Free. 12:15 p.m.
Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, 609-737-2438. www.princetonol.com/groups. Spring concert rehearsal with unauditioned membership. 7 p.m.
Food & Dining
Winter on the Farm, NJ Museum of Agriculture, College Farm Road and Route 1, North Brunswick, 732-249-2077. www.agriculturemuseum.org. $4. Noon to 2 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Stroller Strides, J and J Family Fitness, MarketFair, Route 1, West Windsor, 888-628-9938. www.strollerstrides.net/princeton. Demonstration class for mom and baby fitness. Free. 9 a.m.
Tai Chi Chuan, Jewish Community Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, Ewing, 609-883-9550. www.jccctoday.org. $6. 10 a.m.
Qi Gong, Chinese Acupuncture Healthcare, 11 State Road,Suite 300, Princeton, 908-904-1122. $90 for six classes. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Institute of Management Consultants, Doral Forrestal, 100 College Road, Plainsboro, 609-896-4457. www.imcnewjersey.org. “Successful Proposal Writing,” Workshop, $45; dinner, $60. 4 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Washington Crossing Audubon Society, Stainton Hall, Pennington School, 609-443-3981. www.washingtoncrossingaudubon.org. “Behaving Beautifully” presented by Jeffrey Hall. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday
January 17
School Sports
High School North Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Notre Dame. 7 p.m.
High School South Boys Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Steinert. 7 p.m.
High School South Girls Basketball, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. At Steinert. 7 p.m.
Art Opening
Gallery at Bristol-Myers Squibb, Route 206, Lawrenceville, 609-252-6275. Opening reception for “Marsh Meditations, a show that brings together the talent of the Princeton Artists Alliance and the inspiration of the Hamilton-Trenton Marsh. On view through March 26. Free. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dance
Brown Bag Series, Roxey Ballet, Canal Studios, 243 North Union Street, Lambertville, 609-397-7616, ext. 807. www.roxeyballet.com. Bring your lunch and watch rehearsal. Register. $10. 1:30 a.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama. $28 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Eating for a Healthy Heart: Smart Food Choices for the New Year” presented by Bonnie Arkus, Women’s Heart Foundation; David Ercolano, Chambers Walk Cafe; and Mikey Azzara, Northeast Organic Farming Association. Register. $10. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, 666 Plainsboro Road, Suite 348, Plainsboro, 609-426-9693. Chi Kung. Register. $20. 7 p.m.
Lectures
Plainsboro Historical Society, Wicoff House, 609-799-9040. www.plainsborohistory.com. Business meeting. 7:30 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Kidcraft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Celebrate Ben Franklin’s 300th birthday with a craft and science experiments. Age six and up with a parent. Register. 4:15 p.m.
Lectures
Mercer County Bar Association, Princeton Hyatt, 609-585-6200. “A Day in the Life of …,” real estate professionals seminar and dinner. $75. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Basics of Screenwriting, Mercer County Community College, West Windsor, 609-586-9446. www.mccc.edu. Six sessions. $108. 7 p.m.
JobSeekers, Parish Hall entrance, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, 609-924-2277. www.trinityprinceton.org. networking and support for changing jobs or careers, weekly, no charge. 7:30 p.m.
Brooke Shields, Smart Talk Women’s Lecture Series, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.statetheater.org. “Suddenly Stronger”. Subscription for five talks, $159 to $269. 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Ski Club, Masonic Lodge, River Road, Kingston, 609-497-1767. www.princetonski.org. General meeting. Non-members are welcome. 7 p.m.
Wednesday January 18
School Sports
High School South Wrestling, 609-716-5000, ext. 5134. Lawrence. 6:30 p.m.
Drama
A Moon for the Misbegotten, McCarter Theater at Berlind, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Eugene O’Neill’s drama. $28 to $48. 7:30 p.m.
Film
Real Danger/Reel Danger: Truth of Women’s Lives, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. “Maria Full of Grace,” Joshua Maarston’s film on a pregnant Colombian teenager who becomes a drug mule. Discussion follows. Free. 7 p.m.
Art
National Printmaking ‘06, The College of New Jersey, Art Gallery, Holman Hall, Ewing, 609-771-2368. www.tcnj.edu. Opening reception for National Printmaking Exhibition. On view through February 15. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.
Dancing
Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-683-7956. www.princetonol.com/groups/pcd. Contra dance. $7. 8 p.m.
Literati
William C. Borchert, Barnes & Noble, MarketFair, West Windsor, 609-716-1570. www.bn.com. Author of “The Lois Wilson Story: When Love is Not Enough,” about the co-founder of Al-Alon. Her husband Bill Wilson co-founded Alcoholics Anonymous. Borchert was the screenwriter for the Warner Brothers/Hallmark Hall of Fame movie, “My Name Is Bill W.” starring James Garner, James Woods, and JoBeth Williams. 7 p.m.
Faith
Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-252-0977. www.meditationinnewjersey.org. Buddhist thought and meditation class with Kitt Randall. $10. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m.
Food & Dining
Whisk & Spoon, Whole Foods Market, Windsor Green Shopping Center, West Windsor, 609-799-2919. www.wholefoodsmarket.com. “Brownie Universe” features caramel, cream cheese, and minted brownies. Milk provided. Register. $20. 4 p.m.
Cross Country Cooking, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Dinner features New England cuisine. Register. Dinner, $29.95; class, $69. 6:30 p.m.
Health & Wellness
Ruth A. Golush, East Windsor, 609-426-9693. Pi Gu for weight control. Register. $20. 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.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.
History
Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, 609-683-0591. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey’s official governor’s residence. Free with reservation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Kids Stuff
Storytime and Craft, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. 10:30 a.m.
Tutoring, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. Students for Students offer free tutoring for grades 1 to 8. 5 p.m.
For Families
Summer Trip and Program Fair, Princeton High School, 151 Moore Street, 609-497-3434. www.tipsontripsandcamps.com. Fair for teens and the parents featuring more than 35 summer programs for teens. Helaine Isaacs, a consultant with Tips on Trips and Camps, offers a consulting service for overnight camps for ages 8 to 18. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.
Students from area high schools and their parents are invited to the third annual event. Programs include study on a college campus, travel, community service, cultural exchange programs, teen tours, wilderness expeditions, or outdoor adventure activities. Story on page 29.
Live Music
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