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Princeton NJ Events Calendar
Events for Saturday September 18, 2021
4th Annual Delaware River Cleanup
In an effort to help cleanup the Delaware River, a coalition of volunteer organizations and the Clean Communities programs in Hunterdon and Mercer counties, together with the NJ State Park Service, announced the 4th annual Delaware River Cleanup for the morning of Saturday, Sept. 18 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. Registered volunteers should bring a signed waiver, insect repellent, and water to the event. Comfortable clothing, long pants, closed-toe shoes, and masks are mandatory. Participants will be provided with trash bags and gloves. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt and light refreshments as a thank you for their time. Advance registration is required by visiting www.delawarerivergreenwaypartnership.org
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Friends Book Sale, Hamilton Township Free Public Library
1 Justice Samuel Alito Jr. Way, Hamilton, 609-581-4060. www.hamiltonnjpl.org. Books $.10 and up, CDs, DVDs, and more.
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West Windsor Community Farmers Market
Opening Day of the West Windsor Community Farmers Market’s eighteenth year begins Saturday, May 1. To keep everyone safe and distanced, the entrance to the market has changed to 877 Alexander Road through the upper Vaughn Lot. The Market will run each and every Saturday, rain or shine from 9am-1pm until Thanksgiving featuring seventeen farms and twenty artisan food makers and a knife sharpener, all from within fifty-miles of West Windsor. Joining the roster this year are three farms: Moonshot Farms, Snapping Turtle Farm, and SpiceBush Farm along with Catalina Empanadas, Pure Indian Foods, River Horse Brewery, Sourland Mountain Spirits, Tea-For-All. Look for more organic produce, East Asian vegetables, beer, local spirits, and grass-fed ghee. Mask wearing continues to be required by all, and hand sanitizer stations are located throughout. Pre-ordering options available and more info on the website: wwcfm.org
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Pennington Farmers Market
The Pennington Farmer’s Market is located at: Rosedale Mills 101 Route 31 North Pennington, NJ 08534 We are open every Saturday, 9 a.m. through 1 p.m. beginning in June and ending in October. The mission of the Pennington Farmers Market is to provide growers and producers within fifty miles of Pennington, New Jersey an opportunity to sell directly to the public; to promote the nutritional, environmental, and community health benefits of sustainable living; and to create a unique atmosphere in which to appreciate the agriculture, arts, culture, and character of Hopewell Valley. Click the link below to see list of vendors.
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Princeton Photo Workshop: Macro Photography with Don Komarechka
Live, fully interactive virtual learning Join acclaimed Canadian Macro Photographer, Author and Podcaster Don Komarechka for an intensive 4 week Macro Photography course.
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Princeton University Eating Clubs Tour, Historical Society of Princeton
Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Learn about the architecture, origins, and development of the sixteen Classical and Gothic-style clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928.
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Snow White, Music Mountain Theater
11 and 1pm Deep in the forest, a classic tale unfolds – a jealous queen, a magic mirror, and unsavory apple, a prince or two, and seven friendly dwarfs tell the story of the beauty whose skin was as white as snow in this original musical production specifically presented for young audiences. 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org.
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Ned Hector in the Revolutionary War, Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch
Edward "Ned" Hector was a free Black man who distinguished himself in the Battle of Brandywine and the Battle of Germantown, contributing to America gaining its freedom. Noah Lewis is a historical educator who brings Ned Hector to life, complete with the uniform of the Continental soldier. Portraying Ned Hector, Mr. Lewis will discuss: Blacks choosing sides; Washington and the slave soldiers; Colonial manners and clothing; and more. Registration is required. The Mercer County Library, Hickory Corner Branch, 138 Hickory Corner Branch, East Windsor (609) 448-0957 | mcl.org
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Opening Reception, Gallery 14
After being closed for a year and a half, the Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography Gallery in Hopewell New Jersey is ready to reopen with its first exhibit of the year. The “Members Welcome Back Exhibit” will run from September 18, to October 24, 2021. The opening reception is on Saturday, September 18 will be at 12:00 noon. There will also be an artist meet and greet on Sunday, September 19 from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Gallery 14 is located at 14 Mercer Street in Hopewell, NJ and is open on Saturday and Sunday from 12:00 to 5:00. Appointments can also be made to view the show at other times.
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Art All Day, ArtWorks
Art All Day is Trenton’s open studio tour and creative showcase: a unique opportunity to experience Trenton as a hub of art, creation, and innovation. 19 Everett Alley, Trenton (609) 394-9436 | artwtworkstrenton.org
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Fall Open House, Arts Council of Princeton
You’re invited to join us for a fall afternoon of hands-on fun! The main event: the inaugural ACP Pottery Throwdown where you can watch as ceramic artists compete in various challenges on the ceramics wheel. Other activities include Studio Tours, ACP Swag Giveaways, and more!
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Grand Opening, Princeton Makes
Princeton Makes, a new Princeton-based artist cooperative, will hold its Grand Opening on Saturday, September 18 from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at its artist studios and retail space in the Princeton Shopping Center. Activities at the Grand Opening include art demonstrations, plein-air painting in the courtyard, live music, open studios so visitors can talk with the artists, and a chance to shop in our beautiful art market. The event is free and open to the public. Princeton Makes is a cooperative comprised of local artists who work across a range of artistic genres, including painting, drawing, stained glass, sculpture, textiles, and jewelry. Customers will be able to support local artists by shopping for a wide variety of art, including large paintings, prints, custom-made greeting cards, stained glass lamps and window hangings, jewelry in a variety of designs and patterns, and more. Additional information is available at www.princetonmakes.com, and everyone is invited to follow Princeton Makes on Facebook and Instagram.
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Party Again Benefit, Princeton Symphony Orchestra
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra's (PSO) Princeton Festival Guild is ready to party again on Saturday, September 18 from 3-5pm in support and anticipation of The Princeton Festival's 18th season. The Guild is hosting a relaxed and gracious gathering on the verdant grounds and grand porch of The Castle, an aptly named private home in Hopewell, NJ. Proceeds will go directly to The Princeton Festival in preparation for June 2022 performances. The party is the first Festival event held since The Princeton Festival merged with the PSO earlier this summer. Ticket levels are $75 and up. The reservation deadline is Friday, September 10. For more information, visit princetonfestival.com/party-again or contact Eva Kastner-Puschl at 609-497-0020 / evakp@princetonsymphony.org.
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Princeton Photo Workshop: Sunset at Philadelphia's Boathouse Row
This class will have you exercising all your photographic muscles, from photographing people to shooting architectural details, from high F-stops to shallow depth-of-field, from dynamic hand-held street shots to tripod images during sunset and "blue night" to capture the boathouses and their reflections on the water.
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Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute, Mercer County Park Festival Grounds
Music for the evening will be Earth Wind & Fire Tribute and the Sounds of Sandstorm. Guests welcomed to bring lawn chairs, blankets, and sealed bottles of water. Outside food and alcohol, coolers, and glass bottles are PROHIBITED. Dates, times, and locations are subject to change. $5 parking fee will apply for Festival Grounds events.
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Harrowing History, Bordentown Historical Society
Six of Bordentown's most shocking 19th and early 20th century true tales will come to life in an evening of theatrical storytelling. Register. $20. Divine Word Missionaries, 101 Park Street, Bordentown
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So Percussion & Beatboxer Shodokeh Talifero, Richardson Auditorium
So Percussion, Princeton University’s Edward T. Cone Performers-in-Residence, are joined by guest artist beatboxer/vocal percussionist Shodokeh Talifero for a FREE concert to celebrate the Department of Music's first live concert since the pandemic. In accordance with university policy at this time: all concert attendees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and to wear a mask whenever indoors. We are unable to allow entry to unvaccinated children.
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Local Theatre Productions
The Drowsy Chaperone, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Musical comedy about a middle-aged, asocial musical theater fan. $25. 8 p.m. Don't Dress for Dinner, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www.svptheatre.org. Set in a French farmhouse in the 1960s the play involves three couples caught up in various degrees of adultery, lying, romance, and French cuisine. Through September 26. $20. 8 p.m. Much Ado About Nothing, Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. Shakespeare's comedy directed by Joelle Zazz. $20. 8 p.m.
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