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Princeton Area Events for October 13-15

October 12, 2017 By Hilary Morris

Photo credit: Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Artist Kate Eggleston
The Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Hopewell Valley Arts Council

Arts & Entertainment
Friday, 10/13, 7:30PM: Bonnie & Clyde, Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Rider University, 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, 609-896-7775. At the height of the Great Depression, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went from two small-town nobodies to America's most renowned folk heroes. $25. https://www.rider.edu/events/rider-musical-theatre-bonnie-clyde

Friday, 10/13, 9PM: The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Campus. Silent movie starring Lon Chaney with organ accompaniment by Michael Britt. $10., princeton.edu/music

Sunday, 10/15, 2:00PM-4:00PM: Opening Reception: "Poetic Spaces" Art Exhibition at Stuart, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. Stuart Country Day School of the Sacred Heart announces the fall gallery exhibition in Stuart’s Considine Gallery will include paintings by Susan Hoenig and Darrell Roberts, as well as photographs by Klaus W. Eisenlohr. The exhibition titled, Poetic Space, explores the relationships between space, the environment, time and the sublime. Poetic Space will be on display in Stuart’s Considine Gallery, from October 15 through November 21, 2017. The gallery is open to the public from 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, when school is in session. The public is invited to the Opening Reception on Sunday, October 15, from 2:00 – 4:00 PM and Gallery Talk with the artists on Tuesday, October 17, from 1:00 – 2:00 PM . Visit www.stuartschool.org for more info.

Community Spirit
Friday, 10/13-10/15, 3:30 PM-10PM: Amazing Pumpkin Carve, Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Woolsey Park, 221 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville. View 50 gigantic pumpkins carved by 50 regional artists. Thriller Dance Night. Day features storytelling around fire pits, guess-the-weight pumpkin contest, pumpkin painting, photography show, a kiosk with the history of Hopewell. $10., www.hvartscouncil.org

Saturday, 10/14, 11:00AM - 3:00PM: Super Saturday, John Witherspoon Middle School. John Witherspoon Middle School (JW) invites everyone to kick off the 2017- 18 school year and have fun with friends and neighbors at its annual “Super Saturday”. This carnival - like event will be held on Saturday, October 14th from 11 am to 3 pm. The family - friendly event is JW’s largest fundraiser and draws crowds from the entire Princeton community. Games, live music, food trucks, and more will have the town buzzing! https://www.princetonol.com/pdf/jw-super-saturday -201709.pdf

Saturday, 10/13, 3:00PM: Finding the Great Pumpkin, Arts Council of Princeton and Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N Harrison St, Princeton. Fall crafts, activities, and live music by Alex and the Kaleidoscope. Free., www.artscouncilofprinceton.org

Sunday, 101/15, 7:30AM: Eden 5K and Fun Run/Walk, Eden Autism, 2 Merwick Road, Princeton, 609-987-0099, Ext. 3512. Following registration, 5K starts at 9 a.m. and fun run/walk begins at 9:45 a.m., www.edenautism5k.org

Sunday, 101/15, 10:00AM-7:00PM: Oktoberfest, Hamilton Township, Veterans Park, Kuser Road, Hamilton. Crafters, fireworks, fall-themed music, entertainment, hayrides, a pumpkin patch, a corn maze, food vendors, and more. No alcohol permitted., www.hamiltonnj.com/oktoberfest

Eat, Drink, Shop
Saturday, 10/14, 12:00PM-6:00PM: Central Jersey Beer Fest, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds, 1665 Mercerville-Edinburg Road, West Windsor. Over 100 beers, live music, and food trucks and vendors. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. $65+. Ages 21 and up. Rain or shine., www.cjbeerfest.com

Saturday, 10/14, 5:00PM-7:00PM: Chocolate Extravaganza Fundraiser for Send Hunger Packing, West Windsor Community Park, 176 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor Township, NJ. Please join us for a chocolate-themed fundraiser to raise money for Send Hunger Packing WW-P. The evening will consist of many different choices of treats which are sure to please your sweet tooth. These choices include chocolate fountains, s'mores, strawberries to dip in the fountains and more! The costs are $10 for adults, $7 for teens (13 and up), and $5 for kids. If you plan to buy a ticket at the door, prices will increase by $2 for each person. Your tickets are a tax-deductible donation. https://www.eventbrite.com/o/14874744415.

Saturday, 10/14, 5:00PM: Hogtoberfest 2, Brick Farm Market, 65 E Broad St, Hopewell, NJ. Hogtoberfest at Brick Farm Market - outdoor grill and entertainment 10/14 & 10/15 - an annual Hopewell event for the entire family. https://brickfarmmarket.com/

Out of the Box

Saturday, 10/14, 11:00AM-9:00PM: Car Show, Red Barn Milk Company, 392 State Route 31 South, Ringoes, NJ 08551, 609-466-6455. Car Show (vintage cars and hot rods on parade). https://redbarnmilkco.com/

Saturday, 101/4, 1:00PM-3:00PM: Step into the Labyrinth and Stoke the Fire of Creativity, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 88 Orchard Road, Skillman. Princeton Center for Yoga & Health welcomes Deborah Ketter, a certified Veriditas Labyrinth Facilitator for a special program – Step into the Labyrinth and stoke the Fire of Creativity. Participants will be guided to create their own finger labyrinth, stoking the fires of creativity by first walking the labyrinth together as a group. Fee is $35/$30 if pre-paid by 10/12/2017. https://princetonyoga.com?

Saturday, 101/4, 6:00PM - 9:30PM: Step Right Up, A Magical Evening with The Trenton Circus Squad, Roebling Wire Works, 675 S. Clinton Ave., Trenton. The Trenton Circus Squad presents Step Right Up! a magical evening in support of diverse youth from Trenton and the surrounding areas serving their community through circus arts. With a special performance by former Cirque du Soleil artist Greg Kennedy. Tickets available here: https://www.trentoncircussquad.org/events/

Sunday, 10/15, 8:00AM-9:30AM: Fall Photography Workshop and Walk at the Mountain Lakes Preserve, 30 Mountain Ave, Princeton, NJ. Join nature photographer Linda Park on a walking tour of the Mountain Lakes Preserve. This 90-minute walk and workshop will explore natural light photography and the secrets for capturing the beauty of nature in fall. The workshop will begin at the Mountain Lakes House where Linda will show some of her fall photographs of the Preserve as examples of how to use natural light, frame a photograph, and find the right vantage point. She will then guide us on a photography walk around the lake — stopping to discuss different viewpoints and how to see the photo before you take the shot. Linda will show us some of her favorite secret photo spots and provide a handout of other prime fall photo spots in the Preserve. $20 per person. Register at https://mountain_lakes_fall_photography_workshop.eventbrite.com/

Sunday, 101/15,12:00PM: Mother & Baby Shower, Princeton HealthCare System, Schreyer Education Center, 1 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. Health tips, car seat safety checks, children's activities including crafts and music, interactive demos and services for new families, and more. Register early for a chance to win prizes., www.princetonhcs.org/calendar