Princeton NJ Events

Marie Begins, Westminster Opera Theater

Saturday November 21, 2020
7:00 PM

Composed by Ellen Fishman with a libretto by Julia Curcio, “Marie Begins” is an immersive Operactive experience in the audience is transformed from passive consumer to active participant. By combining traditional opera with modern multimedia production, interactive web technologies, and a modular score, “Marie Begins” presents this classic art form where anyone can be the director. Free access online.

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Welcome to Matteson!, Passage Theatre

Saturday November 21, 2020
7:00 PM

Nov 21 - 24

Digital reading of “Welcome to Matteson!” by Inda Craig-Galván and directed by Andrew Binger. The play is a dark intra-racial comedy about reverse gentrification and how we deal with the “other” when the other looks just like us. $10. Register for live performance or to view recording November 22 through 24.

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17th Annual Reach for the Stars Gala, The Bridge Academy

Saturday November 21, 2020
7:00 PM

We invite you to join us virtually for our 17th Reach for the Stars gala as we celebrate our students and our school. As a virtual gala, you can enjoy our live streamed program from the comfort of your home. The evening will include student inspiration speeches, performance by our Dance Team, and our Live Auction. Please mark your calendar and share this news with your friends and family.

Visit one.bidpal.net/bridgeacademy often to find the latest information about our gala and to register to bid in our silent auction. Auction runs 11/11 - 11/21.

Contact Jacquelyn Pillsbury at jpillsbury@banj.org and 609/583-4831 for more information.

60th Anniversary Alumni Faculty Virtual Recital, New School for Music Study

Saturday November 21, 2020
8:00 PM

In celebration of 60 years of excellence in piano teaching and learning at NSMS, we invite you to attend a very special recital, featuring performances by NSMS alumni faculty:  Tony Caramia, Scott Donald, Sara Ernst, Judith Jain, Beverly Lapp, Phyllis Lehrer, Elissa Miller-Kay, Susan Osborn, Craig Sale, Noriko Schneiderman, Allison Shinnick, and Todd Van Kekerix.

Join us in celebrating the legacy of NSMS in words and music. Sign up, and you'll receive links for the recital broadcast and Zoom reception. $10 minimum donation per family.

Matthew Shipp "The Piano Equation" - Virtual Concert - Live from Wolfensohn Hall

Saturday November 21, 2020
8:00 PM

Matthew Shipp is one of the most thoughtful, introspective and probing pianists working in the post-avantgarde-jazz world today. Known as a virtuosic improviser, Shipp's music moves subtly between musical material that he has previously composed and music that he composes in the moment, right before our eyes.

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The Spirituality of Laughter, Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor

Saturday November 21, 2020
8:30 PM

Beth El Synagogue of East Windsor presents, "The Spirituality of Laughter" with Rabbi and Comedian Bob Alper. Explore humor in ancient and modern Jewish tradition, and why laughter has been such an integral part of Jewish culture.

Bob Alper has appeared on Comedy Central, Good Morning America and Showtime and is the world's only practicing clergyman doing stand-up comedy intentionally. This engaging and inspiring event will be held virtually via Zoom. The cost for the event is $18 per person (single viewer), $36 per family (2 or more viewers/one household) and a special 'Belly Laugh' Level for $54. Belly Laugh includes a family registration, an intimate Q&A session with Rabbi Alper, plus a copy of his book, Life Doesn't Get Any Better Than This. Additional copies of Bob Alper's book are available for $18 each.

Register by November 12, 2020 via www.bethel.net , email admin@bethel.net or calling the Synagogue office at 609-443-4454.