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Princeton Area Events for November 10-12

November 09, 2017 By Hilary Morris

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Arts & Entertainment
Friday, 11/10, All Day: Princeton Independent Film Fest, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton. ”Relationsh*ts" screening at noon, "Meditations" screening at 1:10 p.m., and "Half Way There" screening at 2:15 p.m.. $10 each., www.prindie.org

Princeton Independent Film Fest, Triumph Brewery Skytop Screening Lounge, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton. “Language Class" screening at 3:30 p.m., "Foreign shorts/Block Berlitz" screening at 4:30 p.m., "Before They Were Famous" screening at 5:45 p.m., and "Don't Bring Your Kids" screening at 7:45 p.m. $5 to $10 each. Awards party to follow at 9 p.m. for $25 admission., www.prindie.org

Friday, 11/10, 6:30 PM: Hamiltunes, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Sing along to music from Broadway's "Hamilton.", www.princetonlibrary.org

Friday, 11/10 and Saturday, 11/11, 7:30 PM/9:30 PM: Ryan Maher Headlining at Catch A Rising Star-Princeton - Two Showtimes. Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club Presents Ryan Maher - 7:30 and 9:30pm. Ryan Maher is a 24 year old ball of fire that is blazing through the Northeast comedy scene. He first got his "break" into the entertainment business by being a professional wrestling personality for 8 years on the independent circuit. For More Information Visit www.catcharisingstar.com

Friday, 11/10, 8:00 PM: Fall Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Westminster Jubilee Singers conducted by Vinroy Brown. Works from the African-American tradition. $20., www.rider.edu/arts

Sunday, 11/12, 4:00 PM: All MOZART Concert, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the campus of Princeton University. The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) performs its All MOZART concert featuring pianist Shai Wosner. Mr. Wosner performs Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 12, K. 414, on an all-Mozart program with Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525 and the Symphony No. 29 in A Major, K. 201. Rossen Milanov conducts. 3pm Pre-Concert Talk free to ticket-holders. Tickets: $35 and up; princetonsymphony.org or 609 497-0020.

Family and Kids
Saturday, 11/11, 2:00 PM: Family Geocaching, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scott's Corner Road, Plainsboro. Learn what geochaching is all about and how to use your smart phone in new ways., www.njaudubon.org

Community
Saturday, 11/11, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM: DiverseStyle Salon Grand Opening Weekend, The Mercer Mall, US Highway 1, Lawrence Twp. DiverseStyle —“The Modern Multicultural Hair Salon,” formerly Great Looks Salon in Lawrence Township, NJ, will celebrate its grand opening and launch of their national franchise with multicultural festivities on November 10th and November 11th, 2017. Free and family-friendly event with food, music, and dancing.DiverseStyle, is a cutting-edge hair salon known for its leading stylist’s education, commitment to serving the community, concierge-like guest experience, and its celebration of diversity. For more information, call 609-378-5360.

Saturday, 11/11, 11:00 AM: Cranksgiving, West Windsor Fire Company # 1, 153 S. Mill Road, West Windsor. It's a food drive on two wheels. Part bike ride, part food drive, part scavenger hunt. Participants will meet at Volunteer Fire Company #1 on South Mill Road in West Windsor. They will register, and receive a printout on what food items to purchase at three local businesses. Participants will also receive a cue sheet on how to get to each location. There will be two well-marked routes, 10 and 20 miles. All donations will benefit the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen (TASK). Participants need to bring a bike, helmet, a backpack to hold their items, and $15 to spend. There is no entry fee. Each participant will arrive at your store, leave their bike outside with one of our volunteers and come in to purchase the items on the list. This is a community event where parents and children are encouraged to ride together.This event has been in progress since 1999 in NYC. This is my fourth year here in Princeton. To read more about Cranksgiving - go to www.cranksgiving.org

Eat, Drink, Shop
Saturday, 11/11, 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM: Opening Reception - Objects of Our Lives Pop-up Shop,10 Hulfish Street, Princeton. “OBJECTS OF OUR LIVES” (OOOL), an online lifestyle and home décor brand presents renowned photographer/designer Martyn Thompson and his fantastic world of textile, fabric and furniture on November 11, 2017 at OOOL’s pop-up store located on 10 Hulfish Street in Princeton. The exhibition will include Martyn Thompson’s creation of pillows, scarves, lamps, wall hangings, floral and floor pillows as well as sofas. The exhibition will be open until December 8th 2017. The sales throughout the exhibition will be first-come, first serve basis.

Sunday, 11/12, 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Off the Wall Affordable Art Sale and Artisan Market, West Windsor Arts Council, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, NJ 08550. The West Windsor Arts Center will host its annual juried Off the Wall Affordable Art Sale and Artisan Market where shoppers will find original artwork and high-quality handmade items. Visitors can shop for handmade gifts including scarves and accessories created with hand-dyed felt and silk; beautiful American hardwood cutting boards and other kitchen items; innovative jewelry made with silver, gold, gemstones, and hand-blown glass; wheel thrown as well as hand-built ceramic bowls, mugs and platters; and much more. The first 50 members will get a free gift bag with goodies from the artisans. Admission is $2/person.

Sunday, 11/12, 7:00 PM: Special Dinner With Guest Chef Justin Woodward of Castagna, elements. On Sunday, November 12th, elements is excited to welcome guest chef Justin Woodward of Castagna in Portland OR. Chef Woodward will bring the best of the Pacific Northwest cuisine to elements for a special 6-course menu. Click here to make your reservations.

Out of the Box
Sunday, 11/12, 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM: Food and Mood - A Discussion About Diet/ADHD, CHADD of Princeton-Mercer County, All Saints' Church 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, NJ. Parents of children with ADHD are likely to observe poor focus, mental fatigue, mood swings, and sleep issues. For Adults in relationships with ADHD loved ones, the same symptoms exist. Our Speaker, Dorothy Mullen will be sharing the foundational message of the Suppers Program: The brain is typically the first organ to respond to poor nutrition. Therefore, how a person feels, thinks, and attends is data which can be used to sort out which foods the child or adult needs for focus and for life. Join Dorothy Mullen and learn about nutritional harm reduction and how to get the family on board for eating foods that improve mood, behavior, and attention. Registration Appreciated. Contact adhdcoachjane@gmail.com or 609-731-7556