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Princeton Area Events for February 23-25

February 22, 2018 By Hilary Morris

Winter Fairy Land Stony Brook Millstone Watershed

Arts & Entertainment

Friday, 2/23
8:00 p.m.
B A C H: From Beginning to End, Princeton University Chapel, Princeton Campus. A survey of organ masterpieces from four periods of Bach's life by Eric Plutz. Free., princeton.edu/music

Friday, 2/23, Saturday, 2/24, and Sunday, 2/25
8:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.
Moon Over Buffalo, Kelsey Theater, Mercer Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. $18., Hang on tight as M & M Stage Productions takes you for a wild ride in Ken Ludwig’s classic. In this hilarious comedy two fading stars of the 1950’s are playing a comedy and a drama in rotation in Buffalo, New York. On the brink of a disastrous split-up, they receive word that they might have one last shot at regaining their stardom. One perfect performance is all they need. Unfortunately, everything that could go wrong does go wrong and no one on stage knows if they’re in the drama or the comedy! Purchase tickets at www.kelseytheatre.net

Saturday, 2/24
11:00 a.m.
A Black History Month Celebration, Trenton Children's Chorus, Christ Temple Ministries, 471 Parkway Avenue, Trenton. Amazin' Grace Little performs with Trenton Children's Chorus., www.trentonchildrenschorus.org

Sunday, 2/25
3:00 p.m.
Showcase, Westminster Conservatory, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, 609-258-9220. Showacse of concerto competition winners along with the Westminster Community Orchestra and the Westminster Conservatory Children's Choir. $15., www.rider.edu/arts

Kids and Family

Saturday, 2/24
10:00 a.m.
Children's Art Workshops, Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, 609-989-3632. $12.50. Parents welcome to participate., www.ellarslie.org

Saturday, 2/24
10:30 a.m.
Winter Fairy Land, Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington. Celebrate winter with the mystical creatures of the Watershed Reserve. $15 per child; no cost for parents., www.thewatershed.org

Community

Saturday, 2/24, and Sunday, 2/25
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Three Centuries of African American Soldiers, Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton. Commemorating African American soldiers that helped shape our nation's history with historians and reenactors representing the Harlem Hellfighters of WWI, 6th Regiment USCT of the Civil War, 369th Regiment portrayed by Ebony Doughboys, and others. $4 per person; $8 per family., www.barracks.org

Saturday, 2/24
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
George Washington Celebration, Rockingham Historic Site, Laurel Ave., Kingston. George Washington, retired Continental Army Commander in Chief and First President of the United States, will be celebrated at Rockingham on Saturday, February 24, with tours commemorating his 286th birthday. While Washington will only be present in spirit (and in the form of our wonderful life-sized mannequin in exactingly-recreated uniform on the second floor), visitors can learn about his life and times, before, during and after his famous careers. Test your knowledge about this American icon and learn what is fact and what is fiction. The tours will be concluded with the partaking of cakes and punch in the kitchen to complete the celebration. Tours are offered from 12 to 4 pm, with tours on the hour and, possibly, half-hour (last tour at 3 or 3:30 accordingly), depending on availability of staff and volunteers and the Museum Store will be open. Tour size is limited and reservations are strongly suggested to guarantee admittance. Please call 609-683-7132 for reservations. A donation of $5 is suggested. www.rockingham.net

Sunday, 2/25
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Health & Wellness Expo, MarketFair Mall, Route 1, Princeton. Free to attend. Learn more at https://marketfairmall.com.

Eat & Drink

Friday, 2/34
6:00 p.m.
Offal Night, Brothers Moon, Hopewell. Taste some 'Nasty Bits' Chef Will is cooking up. Sweetbreads, chicken hearts, chicken liver pate, pigs ear, beef heart with chimichurri, steak and kidney pie, pig cheeks, tongue tacos, and beef liver will be offered on the menu. Visit brothersmoon.com for more info.

Sunday, 2/25
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Roots To River & The Farm Cooking School, Winter Farmers Market, 67 Pleasant Valley Road, Titusville. Organic produce, local/humane meats, homemade soups, and wood-fired pizza., rootstoriverfarm.com/roots-to-river-farm-market-at-gravity-hill/

Out of the Box

Saturday, 2/24
9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Document Shredding, Mercer County Improvement Authority, Parking Lot 4, 651 South Broad St. The Mercer County Improvement Authority will host a document shredding event for County residents on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Parking Lot 4 at 651 South Broad St., across from the County Administration Building in Trenton. Electronics recycling will not take place at this event, which will be held rain or shine. While no registration is necessary, please note that the event is open to Mercer County residents only, and attendees will need to show proof of residency, such as a driver's license. Up to eight boxes or bags of paper may be discarded. No household chemicals, no commercial businesses.
For more information, individuals should call (609) 278-8086 or visit www.mcianj.org.

Saturday, 2/24
9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Dollhouse and Miniature Show and Sale, Hightstown Woman's Club, Presbyterian Church of Hightstown, 320 North Main Street, Hightstown, 609-448-8388. Featuring 24 dealers. Refreshments, snacks, door prizes. $7 admission.

Saturday, 2/24
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Princeton Photo Workshop Field Trip, The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Composing your images is the key to making better pictures, particularly in the absence of tools like flash which aren't allowed in museums. Move beyond snapshots and learn how to photograph fine art and avoid some of the pitfalls, like dealing with glare. We will discuss how to light and photograph flat art and take better pictures of your own art and objects.. Register at https://princetondigitalphotoworkshop.com/trips/metmuseum