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Princeton Area Events for April 20-22

April 19, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, 4/20 - Sunday, 4/22
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Titanic, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. Set on the ocean liner RMS Titanic, which sank on its maiden voyage on April 15, 1912, the haunting story of the great ship Titanic is transformed into a riveting musical that examines the lives of its passengers in the nights leading up to the ship's fateful encounter with an iceberg. Not to be confused with the blockbuster film, this epic musical follows characters named for actual cast and crew members (unconnected with the tale of Jack and Rose of movie fame.) Playful Theatre Productions will win your heart with compelling characters and moving personal stories, but the uniqueness of TITANIC is that the central character in the drama is the great ship herself. You won't want to miss - the boat on this one! Click here for more information

Saturday, 4/21
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Art Making Day, Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton Noon. to 4 p.m., Free art activities for the entire family to promote the idea that entire communities can be connected and uplifted through various forms of creative expression., www.artworkstrenton.org/art-making-day

Sunday, 4/22
3:00 p.m.
Spring Concert, Westminster Choir College, Bart Luedeke Center Theater, Rider University, Lawrenceville, 609-896-7775 3 p.m., Contemporary ensembles Vox Blue and Vox Blue Too conducted by Tim Brent. $20., www.rider.edu

Community

Saturday April 21, 2018
10:00 a.m.
Ceremony and Bike Rally to Honor Former Riverside Principal Bill Cirullo, Riverside School, Princeton. On Saturday, April 21, 2018, the Princeton community is invited to attend a ceremony and bike rally in honor of former Riverside Principal William D. Cirullo. The event will be held in front of Riverside Elementary School starting at 10:00 AM. There will be a short ceremony commemorating Mr. Cirullo’s legacy followed by the unveiling of a tribute in his honor. After the ceremony, attendees will be invited to participate in a "Captain Dismissal" parade around the Riverside neighborhood. Bikes, scooters, skateboards, and walkers are all welcome. The rain date is scheduled for April 28, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

Kids & Family

Friday, 4/20 - Saturday, 4/21
8:00 AM
Princeton Jumper, Princeton Show Jumping, Hunter Farms North, 246 Burnt Hill Road, Skillman, 609-924-2932 8 a.m., Horse show., www.princetonshowjumping.com

Saturday, 4/21
11:00 a.m.
Girls Who Code Club, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529 11 a.m., Girls in grades 6 to 12 explore the core concepts of coding while building confidence, learning teamwork, and making friends. Register., www.princetonlibrary.org

Saturday, 4/21
3:00 p.m.
VOICES (Voices on Important Conversations Engaging Students), Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. Meet other teens who are passionate about activism at these moderated discussions of hot topics in the news such as racial profiling, global warming, and international politics., www.princetonlibrary.org

Eat, Drink, Shop

Saturday 4/21
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Spring Rummage Sale, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart, 1128 Great Road Princeton, NJ. Spring Rummage Sale sponsored by the Princeton Academy Parents Association (PAPA). This event is open to Princeton-area communities. Only cash is accepted and all items must be taken on the day of the sale. For more information, please contact PAPA at PAPA@princetonacademy.org.

Saturday, 4/21
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Truckfest, Princeton University. The 5th annual TruckFest will take place on April 21st from 11:00am to 3:00pm. The event will be held on the Princeton University campus on Prospect Avenue between Washington Road and Roper Lane. The exact location can be seen on the included map. The event will feature a variety of food trucks, performance groups, and activities such as face-painting and carnival games. All proceeds will benefit Meals on Wheels of Mercer County and Mercer Street Friends. Click here for more information

Saturday, 4/21
1:00 p.m.
Healthy by Design: Meal Plan and Prep for Eating Success, Cherry Grove Farm, 3200 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence. Discover how to plan weekly menus, make weekly shopping lists, and tips and tricks for prepping veggies so they are ready all week long. $40., www.cherrygrovefarm.com

Out of the Box

Saturday, 4/21
Kingston Greenways Association Earth Day Cleanup
Morning session: 9 to 11 AM: Cleanup of Laurel Avenue and vicinity of Rockingham Historic Site, from just above the village of Kingston up to Route 518. Meet at the Rockingham parking lot, 84 Laurel Avenue.
Afternoon session: 2 to 4 PM: Trash collection in the Mapleton Preserve, Cook Natural Area, and in areas adjacent to Mapleton Road, Division Street, Heathcote Road, Ridge Road, Greenwood Avenue, and Railroad Avenue. Parking for the event is along Railroad Avenue off Ridge Road.
Grabbers, gloves, orange vests, and garbage bags will be provided. Wear sturdy boots and clothing! For more information, please call 609-750-1821 or visit https://kingstongreenways.org/

Saturday, 4/21
11:00 a.m.
The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Historical Society of Princeton, Marquand Park parking lot, Lovers Lane, Princeton, 609-921-6748 11 a.m., Bob Wells, associate director of Arboriculture at Morris Arboretum, and Roland Machold, former Marquand Park Foundation board member, share the history of the property and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection. Free. Registration required., www.princetonhistory.org

Saturday, 4/21
7:00 PM
Service in Style's 16th Annual Fashion Speaks - A Benefit Fashion Show for Eden Autism Services, Lewis Center for the Arts. Fashion Speaks brings together students from across Princeton University for a one-night event to raise money for Eden Autism. Fashion Speaks features Princeton University students as models and sponsorship from local and national brands. It's the largest student-run charity event on campus and 100% of the proceeds raised go to Eden Autism! Eden is truly an amazing cause and Service in Style is proud to support it through our event. Tickets cost is $10 for non-students. Click here for more information

Sunday, 4/22
5:00 p.m.
Yoga in the Museum, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, 229 Parkside Avenue, Trenton, 609-989-3632 5 p.m., $15., www.ellarslie.org

Galas

Saturday, 4/21
6:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
"Seeds of Love" Anniversary Gala, The Children's Home Society of New Jersey, Cherry Valley Country Club, Skillman. Funds raised at this special event will be used to directly support the program and services CHSofNJ provides each year, touching the lives of more than 79,000 at-risk children and families of New Jersey and Eastern Pennsylvania. Click here for more information

Saturday, 4/21
6:00 p.m.
Mad Hot Ballroom 45th Anniversary Gala, Young Audiences of New Jersey and Eastern PA, Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center Drive, Princeton. Benefit Young Audiences New Jersey & Eastern Pennsylvania. Featuring a "Dancing with the Stars" competition, performance by students working with YA teaching artists, and a chance to win a luxury South African photo safari. $250. Register., www.dazzleya.org

Saturday, 4/21
6:00 p.m.
Princeton Festival Gala, Cobblestone Creek Country Club, 2170 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence 6 p.m., Wear kimonos in honor of "Madama Butterfly," the festival's featured opera this year. Silent auction, live auction, entertainment and more. $250., www.princetonfestival.org

Saturday, 4/21
7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Spring: The Music of Open Windows, Benefit for Hopewell Valley Arts Council, Hopewell Theater. The evening will feature entertainment by Pennington-resident and accomplished soprano Elizabeth Sutton — she'll be telling captivating stories and performing piano-accompanied songs celebrating the collective relief that spring is finally here. Sutton is a Professor of Voice at Westminster Choir College and Pennington resident. We've partnered with Hopewell Borough's The Brothers Moon, for a cuisine meets art installation experience! Innovatively crafted and unconventionally served inspired bites will play up the fun and decorative side of spring in a creative, interactive, and delicious experience. Beer and wine will be served, as well as the signature drink, "The Bees Knees," a springtime favorite. Plus, you'll have first-dibs and VIP access to join us for more art and culture related upcoming events with the Arts Council's "party and experience boards," like cooking demonstrations and exclusive art tours. Tickets are $125 general admission and $110 for HV Arts Council members. Proceeds help support and promote the arts in the greater Hopewell Valley! TICKETS HERE: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cabaret-night-spring-the-music-of-open-windows-tickets-43795425296

Upcoming Events

April 26-28: Stand Against Racism with YWCA Princeton

April 27: Enable's Roaring Funnies Gala

Apri 28-29: Uncork Spring Wine Festival - Mercer County Park

April 29: Communiversity

May 4-6: Morven in May

May 4-6: Princeton Public Library's Friends Annual Book Sale

May 12-20: Friends of the Lawrence Library May Book Sale

May 16: Night of Shining Stars - Boys and Girls Clubs of Mercer County’s Annual Gala

May 20: Chauncey Hotel & Laurie House Wedding Expo