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Princeton Area Events for January 26-28

January 25, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Saturday, 1/27
10:00 a.m. - 5 p.m.
The Artist Sees Differently, Princeton University Art Museum, 101 McCormick Hall, Princeton University, 609-258-3788. “The Artist Sees Differently: Modern Still Lifes from The Phillips Collection" offers an analysis of modernist still life through 38 paintings from the landmark collection assembled by Duncan Phillips and his wife, the artist Marjorie Acker Phillips. On view through April 29., artmuseum.princeton.edu

Saturday, 1/27
2:00 p.m.
Piano Masterclass with Simone Dinnerstein, Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, 101 Walnut Ln, Princeton, NJ. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) BRAVO! Masterclass features piano virtuoso Simone Dinnerstein. The masterclass is free and open to the general public, and will be held at Bristol Chapel on the campus of Westminster Choir College. Attendees will observe four piano students as they are coached on artistry and performance technique. The students are Joanna Hou (Princeton Charter School), Alexander Suponya (East Brunswick High School), Alexa Majana (Westminster Choir College), and Richmond Denzel Garrick (Westminster Choir College). The masterclass is presented in partnership with Westminster Conservatory, the community music school of Westminster College of the Arts of Rider University. https://princetonsymphony.org/#events/piano-masterclass/

Saturday, 1/27
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Opening Reception, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton. “Decomposing Vistas," a solo exhibition consisting of painting and fiber pieces by Philadelphia-based artist Jenna Howell, and "Human/Landscape," a collection by four artists who share an interest in the natural world and an impulse toward personal narratives. On view through Saturday, February 24., www.artworkstrenton.org

Sunday 1/28
3:00 p.m.
Thomas Faracco in Recital, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. The tenor performs music of Mozart, Schubert, Moore, and Poretz with James Goldworthy and Frank Abrahams on piano., www.rider.edu/arts

Sunday, 1/28
3:00 p.m.
GPYO Orchestra Festival, Patriots Theater at War Memorial, Trenton. Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra (GPYO) presents GPYO Orchestra Festival will feature Guest soloist, Mr. Roger Nye, Bassoonist, New York Philharmonic and all four ensembles – Preparatory strings, Preparatory Winds, Concert Orchestra and Symphonic Orchestra under the baton of conductors Mr. Christopher Beckett, Mr. David Rabinowitz and Kawika Kahalehoe . This will be a delight to all as well as an inspiration to upcoming musicians in the area. Early Bird: Adults $15, Seniors and students $10. On Sunday, 1/28, $20/$15. www.gpyo.org

Sunday, 1/28
6:30 p.m.
United in Song 2018, Princeton Girlchoir, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton. www.princetongirlchoir.org

Kids and Family

Friday, 1/26
11:00 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
Kids and Critters Preschool program, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Cranbury, NJ. Fridays, December 1, 15 January 12, 26 February 9, 23 Bright pictures, lively stories, and learning about animals and nature – come hear an animated telling of a favorite children’s book, followed by meeting a live animal, a walk on our trails, or making a simple craft. Appropriate for children ages 2 – 4 years old. Pre-registration is required by calling 609-427-3052 at least a day in advance. Cost: $5 per NJA member family; $7 per non-member family. https://njaudubon.org/centers/plainsboro

Community

Friday, 1/26 - Sunday, 1/28
Lambertville-New Hope Winter Festival, Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA
2018 marks the twenty-first year for the Lambertville * New Hope Winter Festival. The Festival is hosted by the Twin Rivertown Projects, Inc., a 501c3 organization consisting of a group of dedicated board of directors and many volunteers who give generously of their time – from late summer up to and including the Winter Festival activities. https://www.winterfestival.net/

Eat & Drink

Friday, 1/26
6:00 p.m.
Pink Drink Night, Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon St., Princeton. A portion of proceeds from the purchase of the "Pink Lady" drink will benefit The YWCA Breast Cancer Resource Center.

Out of the Box

Saturday, 1/27
10:00 a.m.
Groundhog Day Celebration, Stony Brook Millstone Watershed, 31 Titus Mill Rd, Pennington, NJ. Meet Wally the Woodchuck and explore several burrows of these fuzzy forecasters during a hike at the Watershed Reserve. Learn about their ecological role and life history. Aim for a target in our wood-chucking contest and play the hibernation game. Enjoy our campfire, where you can roast marshmallows while sipping a hot beverage. Presented with funding from Washington Crossing Audubon Society. Pre-registration is required for all events. Please call (609) 737 3735 to register. Questions? For more information, contact Education Manager Pat Heaney, pheaney@thewatershed.org

Sunday, 1/28
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Digital Photography..Taking Better Pictures, Princeton Photo Workshop, Belle Mead, NJ. Do you love to take pictures? Do you want to learn how to make your pictures better? We will investigate how to use composition and lighting and we'll practice what we're learning to hone our new skills. You'll leave the class with more confidence to develop your own style as a photographer. https://princetondigitalphotoworkshop.com/classes/digital2

Sunday, 1/28
2:00 p.m.
Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. Two-mile, 2.5 hour walk around downtown Princeton and the university campus. $7. Register., www.princetonhistory.org