Princeton NJ Events

Signs of Spring Tour, Morven Museum & Garden

Sunday March 12, 2023
2:00 PM

Join Morven’s Horticulturalist Louise Senior as she leads a tour of the museum’s grounds and gardens, showcasing signs of early spring. Learn about the tree buds, birds, nests, bugs, and plants that indicate warmer weather and new growth ahead. Louise will also share tidbits about Morven’s historic gardens, sharing how past residents would have prepared for the changing of seasons.

This walk will take place outside so please dress accordingly and wear comfortable shoes. Details on where to meet will be shared with registrants via email prior to the program. This program is shine-only. In the event of inclement weather, the program will be canceled and all orders refunded.

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Carlisle Indian School Students' Experiences in Ewing Township

Sunday March 12, 2023
2:00 PM

Author, educator, and historian Larry Kidder speaks on the Carlisle Indian School students who came to Ewing Township and lived with families in Ewing Township in the years 1885-1915. This talk examines who the students and Ewing families were and how they both dealt with the situation. Register by email to info@ethps.org.

Ewing Township Historic Preservation Society, 1750 Benjamin Temple House, 27 Federal City Road, Ewing

Open Acoustic Jam Session 2, Princeton Public Library

Sunday March 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM

At this inclusive and open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs are provided. Simply bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator or your voice to join the fun.

65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org.

Family Barn Dancing for All Ages, Princeton Country Dancers

Sunday March 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Our family-friendly dance features square dances, contra dances, play party games and other traditional American dances; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children (ages 4 and up) to adults. The dances will be led by nationally-known caller John Krumm, who charms with warmth and a sense of humor; live music will be provided by the Mixed Age Dance Band. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band - there is a rehearsal immediately before each family dance. No partner or experience is needed.

Be sure to see the Princeton Country Dancers website for information about Covid precautions. Admission: $10 per person or $25 per family or $5 per person/$15 per family for students and limited-income folks.

https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/family-dance

St. Patrick's Day Celebration, D&R Greenway & Voices Chorale NJ

Sunday March 12, 2023
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Ireland and central New Jersey have one important thing in common: rolling hills of green. In celebration of D&R Greenway Land Trust's work to preserve the green in our local communities, Voices Chorale NJ is bringing Irish music and dancing to a benefit for both organizations just in time for St. Patrick's Day. The event will take place in a restored barn on Sunday, March 12, from 3-6 p.m. at D&R Greenway's Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton.

Storyteller Ron O'Reilly will be on hand to share his Irish tales, and The Kotelnicki School of Irish Dance from Hamilton will perform and teach Irish line dancing. Local musicians Bronwyn Bird and Justin Nawn from The Birdhouse Center for the Arts in Lambertbille will entertain us with traditional Celtic. Irish harp music will set the "tone" as attendees are seated pub-style to partake beer, wine and Irish-themed food. A Silent Auction of unique items will support these two partnering nonprofits.

Tickets for this festive event and benefit are $65 per person. Space is limited. To reserve your spot, visit https://www.drgreenway.org; or https://www.voiceschoralenj.org or call 609-924-4646.

March Apéro, Alliance Francaise of Princeton

Sunday March 12, 2023
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Reconnect with friends, meet new ones and enjoy some French conversation along with appetizers, cheese, baguettes, and hot cider. Register to grf1029@gmail.com for location. $15 at door.

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Maria Montessori's Pacifism, Dorothea's House

Sunday March 12, 2023
6:00 PM

Erica Moretti, assistant professor of Italian at the Fashion Institute of Technology-SUNY, will reframe the Italian educator and physician's pacifism as the foundation of her educational activism, emphasizing her vision of the classroom as a gateway to reshaping society. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-lecture reception.

120 John Street, Princeton. www.dorotheashouse.org

Concert Featuring Pianist Sean Chen, Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra

Sunday March 12, 2023
7:00 PM

The Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra proudly presents pianist Sean Chen, bronze medalist of the highly prestigious Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. Mr. Chen will be featured in a performance of the Beethoven "Emperor" Piano Concerto No. 5 on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at 7 pm at the Princeton Alliance Church in Plainsboro. Also featured in the concert will be a 14-year-old violinist, Lauren Yoon, a winner of the 2020 Bravura Young Artists Concerto Competition.

The Princeton Alliance Church is located at 20 Schalks Crossing (corner of Scudders Corner Road and Schalks Crossing), Plainsboro, NJ 08536. Tickets are $20 - $50 and can be purchased @http://www.bravuraphil.org/