2006 SUMMER PREVIEWS

A special section to save for a season of theater, music, film, dance, art, opera, festivals, family fare and more.

MAY 26-JUNE 1
STAGE
Theatre Intime, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, All My Sons, June 1-3, 8 p.m., $12, $10 seniors/PU faculty/staff, $6 students/children; www.theatreintime.orgMUSIC
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Princeton Brass Band, June 1, 6 p.m., free;
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
ART
Cranbury Station Gallery, 28 Palmer Square East, Princeton, The Art of Rowing, May 28-July 31FAMILY FARE
Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, Nassau Street, Princeton, May 27, parade 10 a.m. on Nassau Street; ceremony 11 a.m. Borough Hall; www.spiritofprinceton.org.
MISCELLANY
Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St., Princeton, Sunday Walking Tour, 2 p.m., through summer, 1.9 mile walking tour leaves from Bainbridge House, no reservations needed, tour size limited, allow 2 hours; www.princetonhistory.orgNCAA 2006 Womens Rowing National Championship, Mercer Lake, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, May 26-28, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.; www.rowpnra.org.
West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, Sat., 9 a.m.-1 p.m., through Oct.www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.orgPancake Breakfast, Green at Palmer Square, Princeton, May 27, 8 a.m.-noon., sponsored by Princeton Rotary.
JUNE 2-8
STAGE
McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, Princeton Triangle Club: Excess Hollywood, June 2, 8 p.m., June 3, 7:30 p.m., $20-$30, $15 standing room, $7.50 students; www.mccarter.orgPrinceton Dance and Theater Studio, Montgomery High School Auditorium, 1016 Route 601, Montgomery, Spring Dance Workshop: Sleeping Beauty Act III: Aurora’s Wedding, June 4, 1, 4:30 p.m., $15, $10 adv.; Evening of Original Choreography, 7 p.m., $10, $5 adv.; (609) 514-1600.
MUSIC
McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, David Darling, aka the Maverick Cellist, June 3, 11 a.m., $12;
www.mccarter.orgPrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, MIMA Music presents Drum-up for Music Education jam session with 150+ drums on the plaza, June 3, noon-3 p.m.; www.princetonlibrary.org.
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, George Manikas and Eastern Times, June 8, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
MISCELLANY
New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Scott Hall: Latent Sorrow and Sophie Scholl — The Final Days, June 2-4, 7 p.m., $7, $6 students/seniors; Loree Hall: The Red Shoes, June 8, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC; www.njfilmfest.comNew Jersey Media Arts Center, Loree Hall, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, Introduction to Screenwriting workshop, two Sundays, June 4, 11, noon-3 p.m., $170, $160 Rutgers Film Co-op/members; www.njfilmfest.comThomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Hopewell Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (original version), June 3, 9 p.m., free; (609) 924-7222.




JUNE 9-15
STAGE
McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, Youth Ink! Festival: high school playwrights’ public performances in The Room at Berlind Theatre, June 9, 4 p.m., June 10, 4, 7 p.m., $10 suggested donation; (609) 257-2787.
Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Wait Until Dark, June 15-25, Thu.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. $14, $11 senior, $10 student, Sat.-Sun. $16, $14 senior, $11 student, season package $40 until June 29;
www.princetonsummertheater.orgMUSIC
Frist Summer Concert Series, South Lawn at Princeton University, Wednesdays June 14-July 19, 4:30-5:30 p.m.;
www.princeton.edu/frist.
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Animus, June 15, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
FAMILY FARE
The Fete, Princeton University Athletic Fields, Washington Road, Princeton, annual fundraiser fair sponsored by the University Medical Center at Princeton, June 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fete Race begins at 8:10 a.m.
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Anniversary Arts Party, June 10, 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., members free; www.groundsforsculpture.orgWest Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, kids’ events, June 3Heritage Day, June 10, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.orgMISCELLANY
Drumthwacket, 354 Stockton St., Princeton, garden party open house, June 11, 1-4 p.m., $5, res. req.;
www.drumthwacket.orgFlag Day Ceremony, Princeton Township Municipal Building, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, June 14, noon; www.spiritofprinceton.org.
New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Scott Hall: Guide Dog and Just For Kicks, June 9-11, 7 p.m., $7; Loree Hall: 2001: A Space Odyssey, June 15, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC; www.njfilmfest.comPrinceton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, film: The Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio, June 14, 7 p.m., free; www.princetonlibrary.orgwww.artscouncilofprinceton.org



JUNE 16-22
STAGE
Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Hopewell Valley Regional Performing Arts Center, Hopewell Valley High School, Delaware Avenue, Pennington, Princeton Rep OnStage — songs, scenes and soliloquies, June 17, 5 p.m., $30, $25 adv.; (609) 921-3682.
New Jersey Opera Theater, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Unquiet Wednesday, June 21, 7:30 p.m., free;
www.njot.orgMUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, The Susquehanna Ensemble, June 22, picnic dinner available through Chez Alice; 7:30 p.m. $8; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; picnic baskets: (609) 890-6015.
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Philadelphia German Brass Band, June 22, 6 p.m., free;
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, American String Quartet, June 20, 8 p.m.; www.princeton.edu/richaudART
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, Celebrate Asian Art: family day: on-going art projects, performances and tours, pizza and drinks provided, June 17, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., free;
www.princetonmuseum.orgconTEMPORARY Arts Center, Arts Council of Princeton, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Landscapes and Plantscapes, June 22-July 22, opening: June 22, 5:30 p.m.; hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.artscouncilofprinceton.orgFAMILY FARE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Tots on Tour! storytelling and art projects, children 3-5 w/ accompanying adult, June 17, 11 a.m.-noon, free with park admission;
www.groundsforsculpture.orgSummer Solstice Block Party,Palmer Square, June 16, 6 p.m., sponsored by Jazam’s.
MISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Father’s Day brunch at The Café, June 18, reservation receives $4 discount park admission, adult brunch $29.95 children $15.95, seatings 11 a.m., 12:30, 2 p.m.; (609) 890-6015.
New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Scott Hall: Ford’s Toxic Legacy and Obedience, June 9-11, 7 p.m., $7; Loree Hall: Brazil: director’s cut, June 15, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC;
www.njfilmfest.comNew Jersey Media Arts Center, Loree Hall, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, Filmmaking I workshop, three Sundays, June 18-25, July 9, noon-3 p.m., $325, $315 Rutgers Film Co-op/members; www.njfilmfest.comThomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Green on Palmer Square, Princeton, Babe, June 162001: A Space Odyssey, June 17The Graduate, June 21West Windsor Arts Council, Nassau Park Pavilion (behind Panera Bread), West Windsor, Summer Solstice Poetry 5 featuring poets Susan Wheeler, Doughtry "Doc" Long and J. Simone, June 17, 7-10 p.m.; www.westwindsorarts.orgWest Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, cooking event, June 17, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org



JUNE 23-29
STAGE
conTEMPORARY Arts Center, Arts Council of Princeton, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Café Improv, open mike cabaret featuring music, poetry and comedy, register to perform, June 24, 9 p.m., $1,
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Princeton Festival, Kirby Theater, Lawrenceville School, Lawrence, Madama Butterfly, June 24, July 1, 8 p.m., July 9, 2 p.m., $28-$88; www.princetonfestival.orgNew Jersey Opera Theater, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, SummerFest Preview, June 24, 7:30 p.m., free; www.njot.orgPrinceton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Black Comedy, June 29-July 9, Thu.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. $14, $11 seniors, $10 student, Sat.-Sun. $16, $14 seniors, $11 student, season package. $40 until June 29, www.princetonsummertheater.orgMUSIC
Princeton Festival, Clark Music Building, Lawrenceville School, Lawrence, Jazz Nights w/ Joe Locke Quartet and Milt Jackson Tribute Band, June 25, 4 p.m., $40;
www.princetonfestival.orgPrinceton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Adaskin String Trio, June 26, 8 p.m.; www.princeton.edu/richaudWestminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, June 26Sing-In, June 27www.rider.edu/artsPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Blawenburg Band, June 29, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
MISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, seventh annual Poetry Slam hosted by Rob Salup, June 24, poets invited to read their original works for prizes, readings begin at 2 p.m., $5, no event fee or park admission for contestants, register to read by calling (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; 14th annual New Jersey Storytelling Festival, June 25, 40+ tellers presenting various programs throughout the day for children, families and adults 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; evening session for adults 18 years and over 6-7:30 p.m., free with park admission; picnic lunch/BBQ dinner available by Chez Alice (609) 890-6015; www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, This is Spinal Tap, June 23Il Postino, June 24New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Scott Hall: Monsoon St. ’77, Ellie and The Ultimate Betrayal, June 23-25, 7 p.m., $7, $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC; www.njfilmfest.comTerhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence, Blueberry Bash, June 24-25, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., www.terhuneorchards.com.




JUNE 30-JULY 6
STAGE
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Shakespeare ’70: The Comedy of Errors, June 30-July 9, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; $12, $10 seniors/students/children; season packages $26/$20/$18; www.kelseytheatre.netNew Jersey Opera Theater,
McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Explorations in Opera: Kids’ Day Camp, July 5-7, $150; www.njot.orgPrinceton Festival, Clark Music Building, Lawrenceville School, Lawrence, The Old Maid and the Thief, to be broadcast live, July 1, 1:30 p.m., $20; www.princetonfestival.orgMUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Animus and Azhia, June 30, 7-9 p.m., $8 includes park admission, reg. req.; The Ron Gartner Show: Sinatra, Dino and Perry Como songfest, July 6, $10 members, $15; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; dinner before show: (609) 890-6015.
Princeton Festival, Kirby Theater, Lawrenceville School, Lawrence, Concordia Chamber Concert, July 2, 3 p.m., $30;
www.princetonfestival.orgPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, VooDudes, July 6, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Borealis String Quartet, July 6, 8 p.m.; www.princeton.edu/richaudWestminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, July 3Sing-In, July 4www.rider.edu/artsFAMILY FARE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, New Jersey Opera Theater Children’s Workshops, July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., children create mini-operas with the guidance of teachers from NJOT and artists from GFS producing an original operatic scene complete with lyrics, costumes and inspired vocals; brown bag lunch or purchase from café; participants are invited to attend the dress rehearsal of Elixir of Love July 6 at McCarter Theater, Princeton, $40 members, $45, reg. req.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
New Jersey Opera Theater, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Musical Theater Under the Stars, June 30, July 1, 8:30 p.m., free;
www.njot.orgMISCELLANY
Fourth of July Fireworks, Campbell Field and Finney Field by Palmer Stadium, Princeton, June 30 (no rain date) at dusk;
www.spiritofprinceton.org.
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Chez Alice BBQ, July 1-2, 4, call ahead to order; (609) 890-6015.
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Rear Window, July 5, 9 p.m., free; (609) 924-7222.




JULY 7-13
STAGE
Community Arts Program at the Peddie School, Mount-Burke Theatre, Peddie School, Hightstown, The Odyssey, July 7-16, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $12; www.www.peddie.org/cappsNew Jersey Opera Theater, McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Mozart’s Cosi fan tutte, July 7, 22, 8 p.m., July 9, 2 p.m., July 13, 7:30 p.m.; Donizetti’s L’Elisir d’Amore, July 8, 14, 8 p.m., July 16, 2 p.m., July 20, 7:30 p.m., $42-$49; www.mccarter.orgPrinceton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Little Shop of Horrors, July 13-30, Thu.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. $14, $11 senior, $10 student, Sat.-Sun. $16, $14 senior, $11 student, season package $40 until June 29, www.princetonsummertheater.orgMUSIC
Princeton Festival, Kirby Theater, Lawrenceville School, Lawrence, Mozart Chamber Orchestra Concert, July 8, 8 p.m., $40;
www.princetonfestival.orgPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Eco Del Sur, July 13, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Sequenza Trio, July 14, 8 p.m.; www.princeton.edu/richaudWestminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, July 10Sing-In, July 11www.rider.edu/artsART
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, kinetic sculptor Rein Triefeldt leads a gallery walk and lecture through Momentum: selections from the Kinetic Art Organization, July 9, reception: 3 p.m. walk: 3:30 p.m., res. req.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
FAMILY FARE
West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, kids’ events, July 8, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.;
www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.orgMISCELLANY
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Almost Famous, July 7Before Sunset, July 8Waking Ned Divine, July 12New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Loree Hall: Blue Velvet, July 13, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC;
www.njfilmfest.com



JULY 14-20
STAGE
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Yardley Players: The Music Man, July 14-23, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16, $12 seniors, $10 students/children; season package $26/$20/$18;
www.kelseytheatre.netNew Jersey Opera Theater,
McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Puccini’s Gianni Schicchi and Ching’s Buoso’s Ghost, July 15, 21, 8 p.m., July 23 2 p.m., $42-$49; concert: Mozart and Friends, July 15, 2 p.m., $12, $16; www.mccarter.orgPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Alborada Spanish Dance Theater, July 20, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Princeton Rep Shakespeare Festival, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Twelfth Night, July 20-Aug. 27, 8 p.m., Thu.-Sun., rain or shine, free; www.princetonrep.org.
MUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, The Car Music Project, July 14, 7-9:30 p.m., $8, to reserve seat (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; Ryan Forrester and his tap style jazz guitar, July 20, picnic dinner available through Chez Alice; picnicking at 5:30, concert at 7:30 p.m., $8; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; picnic baskets: (609) 890-6015.
New Jersey Opera Theater, McCarter’s Berlind Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, Mozart and Friends, July 15, 2 p.m., $16, $12; www.mccarter.orgWestminster Bach Festival, Miller Chapel, Princeton Theological Seminary, 20 Library Place, Princeton, Bach on Trial!: audition cantatas BWV 22 and 23, July 15, 8 p.m., $10; www.rider.edu/artsWestminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, July 17Sing-In, July 18www.rider.edu/artsWest Windsor Music Festival, Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, July 22, afternoon, free; www.westwindsorarts.orgFAMILY FARE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Tots on Tour! storytelling and art projects for 3- to 5-year-olds w/ accompanying adult, July 15, 11 a.m.-noon rain or shine, free with park admission;
www.groundsforsculpture.orgMISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, No Children Allowed — Adult Art Camp: four hands-on workshops led by artists, July 15, 10 a.m.-5:15 p.m., box lunch provided, $60 members, $65, reg. req.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, Mountain Avenue, Princeton, Ghost Busters, July 14Bull Durham, July 15New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Loree Hall: The Wizard of Oz, July 20, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC;
www.njfilmfest.comNew Jersey Media Arts Center, Loree Hall, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, workshop: The Film Business: Basic Legal and Business Aspects of Motion Picture Production and Distribution, July 16, noon-3 p.m., $90, $80 Rutgers Film Co-op/members; www.njfilmfest.comPrinceton Student Film and Video Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, selection of original short student films will be screened, July 20, 7-10 p.m. in the Community Room; deadline for student (high school and college age) submissions: June 15www.princetonlibrary.org.
West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, cooking event, July 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org



JULY 21-27
STAGE
New Jersey Opera Theater, McCarter’s Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, concert: Puccini, Verdi and Friends, July 22, 2 p.m., $12, $16;
www.mccarter.orgMUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Aztec Two-Step present a Simon and Garfunkel songbook, July 22, 7:30 p.m., $17 members, $22, dinner available before concert; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20, dinner: (609) 890-6015.
Westminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, July 24Sing-In, July 25, 7 p.m., free;
www.rider.edu/artsPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Viraga, July 27, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
ART
conTEMPORARY Arts Center, Arts Council of Princeton, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Dining Room, July 27-Aug. 19, opening: July 27, 5:30 p.m.; hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.artscouncilofprinceton.orgFAMILY FARE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Young Artist Workshop: kids create windmill or mobile, family tour of the kinetic exhibitions following each workshop, July 23, $10, reg. req.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
MISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Making Marionettes: four-session workshop for adults, July 22, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., professional development hours for New Jersey educators, $75 members, $80; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
New Jersey International Film Festival, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, Loree Hall: A Matter of Life and Death, July 27, 7:30 p.m., $6; $5 students/seniors, $4 Rutgers Film Co-op/NJMAC;
www.njfilmfest.comNew Jersey Media Arts Center, Loree Hall, Douglass Campus, New Brunswick, How to Raise Money for Film and Video Projects workshop, July 23, noon-2 p.m., $90, $80 Rutgers Film Co-op/members; www.njfilmfest.com



JULY 28-AUG. 3
STAGE
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Stars in the Park: Grease!, July 28-Aug. 6, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16, $12 seniors, $10 students/children; season package $26/$20/$18;
www.kelseytheatre.netPrinceton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Betrayal, Aug. 3-13, Thu.-Fri. 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; Thu.-Fri. $14, $11 senior, $10 student, Sat.-Sun. $16, $14 senior, $11 student, season package $40 until June 29, www.princetonsummertheater.orgMUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Greg Merkle performs on an eclectic collection of guitars, July 28, 7-9:30 p.m., $8, to reserve a seat (609) 586-0616; African Drumming: collaboration of drumming featuring local artists from Ghana, July 29, 11 a.m. to noon and 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. in the domestic Arts Building; Lazlo, Aug. 3, $8, picnic dinner available through Chez Alice; concert 7:30 p.m.; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; picnic: (609) 890-6015.
Westminster Choir College Concerts, Bristol Chapel, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Hymn Sing, July 30Sing-In, Aug. 1www.rider.edu/artsPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison Street, Princeton, Klez Dispensers, Aug. 3, 6 p.m., free;
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
FAMILY FARE
New Jersey Festival of Ballooning, Solberg Airport, Readington, July 28-30, Fri. 1-10 p.m., Sat. 6 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., balloon ascensions 6:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; free concerts: New Riders of the Purple Sage, Fri. 8 p.m.; Charlie Daniels Band, Sat. 8 p.m.; Peter Frampton, Sun. 3 p.m.; fireworks and sub-eating contest; $17, $7 children 54" and under, free for 3 and under; www.balloonfestival.comMISCELLANY

Dinner and Movie, Crossroads Theater, 7 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, Casablanca, Aug. 3, 6:30 p.m., $8;
www.newbrunswick.comGrounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Poetry in the Park: Paula Bramsen Cullen and Hanna Fox, July 29, 3 p.m., free w/ admission to the park; www.groundsforsculpture.org.
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Hopewell Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, Back to the Future, July 29, 9 p.m., free; (609) 924-7222.




AUG. 4-10
STAGE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Music in Motion, Aug. 6, noon-3 p.m., free w/ park admission; www.groundsforsculpture.org.
MUSIC
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One, Aug. 10, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
FAMILY FARE
West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, kids’ events, Aug. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.orgMISCELLANY
Dinner and Movie, Crossroads Theater, 7 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, Rocky Horror Picture Show, Aug. 10, 6:30 p.m., $8; www.newbrunswick.com; (732) 545-4849.
AUG. 11-17
MUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Foxy Moon Baby, Aug. 11, 7-9:30 p.m., $8 includes park admission; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20 to reserve a seat; Mitchel’s Cajun Aces, Aug. 17, at the amphitheater, $8 includes park admission, picnic dinner available, picnicking at 5:30 concert 7:30 p.m.; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; picnic: (609) 890-6015.
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Celtic Crossroads & Trenton AOH Div. 1 Pipe Band, Aug. 17, 6 p.m., free;
www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
MISCELLANY
Dinner and Movie, Crossroads Theater, 7 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, Crash, Aug. 17, 6:30 p.m., $8; www.newbrunswick.com



AUG. 18-24
MUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Erin Bode, Aug. 19, 7:30 p.m., $17 members, $20, dinner available before the concert; tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20; dinner: (609) 890-6015.
MISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Fundraiser Dinner: Kinetic Connection, featuring the favorite delicacies of kinetic artist Alexander Calder, dine among the kinetic sculptures, Aug. 18, $175 ($130 tax-deductible), res. req.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
Downtown Sidewalk Sale, Palmer Square, Princeton, Aug. 19-21.
West Windsor Farmers Market, Princeton Junction Train Station, southbound Vaughn Drive parking lot, cooking event Aug. 19, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.,
www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.orgPrinceton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, Harrison Street, Princeton, Italian Festival, Aug. 24, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.




AUG. 25-31
MUSIC
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Snapperhead Zydeco, Aug. 25, $8 includes park admission, (609) 586-0616, ext. 20 to reserve a seat; Beyond, duo featuring harp guitarist Dan Lavoie, Aug. 31, $8, 7:30 p.m., order picnic basket in advance, tickets: (609) 586-0616, ext. 20, picnic: (609) 890-6015.
Princeton Passport Summer Concerts, Courtyard at Princeton Shopping Center, 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton, Patrick Mystery, Aug. 31, 6 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
FAMILY FARE
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Young Artist Workshops, ages 6 and up, Aug. 26, $15 per workshop; www.groundsforsculpture.orgMISCELLANY
Grounds For Sculpture ,18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, third annual Poet’s Invitational calling all poets, writers, musicians or any combination thereof, Aug. 27, readings begin at 2 p.m.; (609) 586-0616, ext. 20.
Thomas Sweet Outdoor Cinema, Hopewell Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, A League of Their Own, Aug. 26, 9 p.m., free; (609) 924-7222.
— Listings compiled by Sara Carpenter