Friday May 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Cue the fireworks! American Repertory Ballet's 2025/26 season finale at NBPAC will shine bright with Americana — a vibrant mixed-repertoire performance that celebrates the spirit of our country in honor of its 250th anniversary. This dynamic program features two iconic works by George Balanchine - "Tschaikovsky Pas de Deux" and an excerpt from "Stars and Stripes," with music by John Philip Sousa. Plus two World Premieres by ARB Company Dancer Michelle Quiner and ARB's acclaimed Artist in Residence, Ethan Stiefel will have audiences jumping to their feet with patriotic pride.
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Friday May 1, 2026
7:00 PM
Witherspoon Street Presbyterian Church, in partnership with Not in Our Town, First Baptist Church of Princeton, the Betsey Stockton Center, and Building the Moral Arc, will host an evening discussion titled "A Conversation with Chris Hedges: The Farewell Tour – Truth, Crisis, and the Future of America" on Friday, May 1, 2026, from 7:00 PM to approximately 8:30/9:00 PM in the church sanctuary. The event will feature acclaimed journalist and author Chris Hedges in a timely conversation inspired by his book America: The Farewell Tour, examining the social, political, and economic challenges facing the nation and exploring pathways forward. Organizers hope the discussion will foster reflection, dialogue, and greater civic engagement during a critical moment for the country.
The event is open to the public.