Princeton NJ Events

Meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Princeton

Thursday February 6, 2020
10:00 AM

"The US-China Trade Relationship: War or Peace?" will be the topic of a presentation by Gene Grossman, Jacob Viner Professor of International Economics in the Department of Economics and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs at Princeton University, at the meeting of 55-Plus at 10:00 a.m., Thursday February 6, at the Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton, NJ. Everyone is welcome. Admission is free, with a $4 donation suggested. 

http://www.princetonol.com/groups/55plus

Aging Well Forum Panel, PSRC

Thursday February 6, 2020
10:30 AM

This event is designed to engage and inform participants about the variety of services available to the aging population. Sean Gwinner will moderate a panel of six local experts who will provide up-to-date information and answer your questions. Participants will also have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the presenters. Topics are insurance, elder law, skilled rehabilitation, assisted living, memory care, care management, and home care. Presenters: Melanie Basil of Scott Bloom Elderly Law, Carol Brodsky of Merwick Rehabilitation, Barbara Forschner of Artis Senior Living, Deanna Mellon of Acorn Glen Assisted Living, Joe Muligan of Mass Mutual Insurance, and Soni Pahade of Aging Advisors. Moderator: Sean Gwinner is a veteran, community advocate, and owner of Right At Home Mercer County. Registration required. No fee.

 https://www.princetonsenior.org/

45 Stockton Street Princeton, NJ 08540 (1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ 08540 — best address for GPS)

Live Music Meditation: Jean-Guihen Queyras, Cello - Princeton University Concerts

Thursday February 6, 2020
12:00 PM

Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University - - www.princetonuniversityconcerts.org

Experience world-class music more personally than ever before as you meditate to the playing of cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, guided by Associate Dean Matthew Weiner, Princeton University Office Religious Life. This is a FREE, unticketed opportunity to indulge in attentive, focused, and mindful listening. No prior experience necessary.

Laurie House Tour, Chauncey

Thursday February 6, 2020
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Take a break during lunch (12pm-1pm) on Thursday, February 6th for a tour of Henry Chauncey's former residence, The Laurie House. Complimentary cocoa and cookies will be served while touring this beautifully restored home.

Chauncey Hotel & Conference Center | 1 Chauncey Road, Princeton, NJ 08541

Midwives - George Street Playhouse

Thursday February 6, 2020
2:00 PM

2 and 8pm

Jan 21 - Feb 16

Based on the best-selling novel Midwives by Chris Bohjalian. This gripping tale of suspense and riveting courtroom drama will keep audiences on the edge of their seats from start to finish. When a major snowstorm breaks out during a routine at-home birth, cutting off all communication with the outside world, midwife Sibyl Danforth is forced to make an impossible decision. This world premiere play is adapted by the author from his bestselling novel of the same name – an early selection of Oprah’s Book Club.

Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 732-545-8100

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Turnips, Peppers, and Mangoes: Food Symbolism in the People’s Republic of China - Princeton University Art Museum

Thursday February 6, 2020
5:00 PM

McCormick Hall 101, Princeton University - - artmuseum.princeton.edu

Alfreda Murck, lecturer in the Department of Art History and Archaeology at Columbia University, gives a lecture about food symbolism in mid-20th-century China. Introduced by "Eternal Feast" exhibition curator Zoe Kwok. Reception follows in the museum.

Harry Potter Book Night, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart

Thursday February 6, 2020
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Harry Potter Book Night will take place on February 6, 2020, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. Join us for a night of magical fun including activities themed around the Triwizard Tournament. Registration is required for this free family event: www.princetonacademy.org/harrypotter.

On Harry Potter Book Night: The Triwizard Tournament we'll be sharing the wonder of J.K. Rowling's unforgettable stories and, most excitingly, introducing the next generation of readers to the unparalleled magic of Harry Potter. Here at Princeton Academy, young wizards, witches and Muggles will be treated to an evening of magical games and readings from our favorite Harry Potter books! We'll be decorating the venue and creating our own Dumbledore's office, as well as serving up snacks inspired by some of the scrumptious wizard foods in the books.

Black History Month Concert, Trenton Children's Chorus

Thursday February 6, 2020
6:00 PM

Join us February 6 for an evening celebrating African-American heritage and culture featuring Trenton Children's Chorus and the renowned Westminster Jubilee Singers.

Thursday, February 6 at 6:00 p.m. Nassau Presbyterian Church 61 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ

Film: “They Shall Not Grow Old”, Princeton Public Library

Thursday February 6, 2020
6:30 PM

In this 2018 documentary film, Academy Award-winner Peter Jackson presents never- before-seen footage of World War I and shares the stories of men who were there. Using groundbreaking computer restoration technology on archival footage that is more than 100 years old, Jackson’s team creates a moving depiction of WWI in restored, vivid color and retiming of film frames. The footage is drawn from the BBC and British Imperial War Museums’ archives. 1 hour, 39 minutes.

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Oscar Shorts Film Festival, Mill Hill Playhouse

Thursday February 6, 2020
6:30 PM

Thursday-Saturday, Feb. 6-8, 2020

Location: Mill Hill Playhouse, Trenton

Tickets are available now here. As in years past, we invite you to cast ballots for your picks to win the Oscars. Ballots that correctly pick the winners will be entered in a raffle to win passes to the Trenton Film Festival, March 26-29, 2020. The Academy Awards ceremony takes place Sunday, Feb. 9.

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