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Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Richard Marasco Performing Arts Center, 1629 Perrineville Road, Monroe, The Sephardic Connection: the Story of the Spanish Jews, Sept. 17, 3 p.m., $12; www.alboradadance.org; (732) 521-4400, ext. 134.
Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company, Mason Gross Performing Arts Center, Rutgers University, Douglas Campus, 85 George St., New Brunswick, Another Evening: I Bow Down, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $15-$25; (732) 932-7511.
Bucks County Playhouse, 70 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa., The Full Monty, through Sept. 17Hot Mikado, Sept. 20-Oct. 1Drum & Dance Learning Center, Barracks Trading Post Plaza, 209 Route 130, Suite 2, Bordentown, Arabesque student showcase, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., $15; www.drumdancecenter.com; (609) 324-7383
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, HONK! The Ugly Duckling Musical, through Sept. 17, Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16, $12 seniors, $10 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; (609) 570-3333.
Lantern Theater Co., 10th and Ludlow streets, Phila., "Master Harold"… and the boys, Sept. 15-Oct. 8, $15-$30; www.lanterntheater.org; (215) 829-9002.
McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, The Birthday Party, through Oct. 15, Tue.-Thurs. 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 3, 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $33-$48; www.mccarter.org; (609) 258-2787.
Off-Broadstreet Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, Frankenstein, through Oct. 14, Fri.-Sat. 7 p.m. dessert, 8 p.m. curtain, Sun. 1:30 p.m. dessert, 2:30 p.m. curtain, Fri., Sun. $25.50, Sat. $27.25; (609) 466-2766.
Omicron Theatre Productions, Tiffany’s Restaurant, Hamilton, Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, $49; Murder Mystery Dinner Train, $55; res. req.; (609) 443-5598.
Opera recital, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University, to benefit the Waldorf School featuring tenor William Burden, soprano Carol Chickering and pianist J.J. Penna, Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., $150 inc. reception; (609) 466-1970, ext. 26.
Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, Godspell, Sept. 20-Oct. 22, Wed. 7:30 p.m., Thu. 2, 7:30 p.m., Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2, 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 7:30 p.m., $19-$68; $16 student rush day of performance; www.papermill.org; (973) 376-4343.
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, Richard III, through Oct. 8, Tue. 7:30 p.m. Wed.-Sat. 8 p.m., after Sept. 17, Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m., Sun. 7 p.m.; $28-$50; www.ShakespeareNJ.org; (973) 408-5600.
State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, STOMP, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., Sept. 23, 3, 8 p.m., Sept. 24, 3 p.m., $30-$55; www.statetheatrenj.org; (732) 246-7469.
Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, Pippin, through Oct. 1, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m., $18, $16 seniors/students; www.svptheatre.org; (908) 369-7469.
Villagers Theatre, 415 Demott Lane, Somerset, Dial M For Murder, through Sept. 24, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16; www.villagerstheatre.com; (732) 873-2710.
Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., Phila., Windy City, through Oct. 22CHILDREN’S THEATER
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Amber Brown Is Not a Crayon, Sept. 23, 2, 4 p.m., $10, $8 children; www.kelseytheatre.net; (609) 570-3333.
Villagers Theatre, 415 DeMott Lane, Somerset, Jack and the Beanstalk, Sept. 16-24, Sat. noon, 3 p.m., Sun. noon, $7; www.villagerstheatre.com; (732) 873-2710.
MUSIC
CLASSICAL
Bristol Chapel, Westminster Choir College, Hamilton Avenue and Walnut Lane, Princeton, Faculty recital: Frank Abrahams, piano, Sept. 24, 3 p.m., $15 adults, $10 students and seniors; www.rider.edu/arts; (609) 921-2663.
Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra, free performance at the Italian Festival in Mercer County Park featuring soloist Ronald Naldi of the NY Metropolitan Opera, Sept. 24, 4:30-6 p.m.; www.gpyo.org.
Lukens Piano Trio, Lawrenceville School, 2500 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.; www.lukenspianotrio.com; (215) 500-4760.
FOLK/JAZZ/ROCK
Wenonah Brooks, jazz concert, dinner available before concert, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Sept. 15, $8; (609) 586-0616.
David "Honeyboy" Edwards, Newtown Theatre, 120 N. State St., Newtown, Delta Blues guitar legend, Sept. 17, 6 p.m., $20; www.newtowntheatre.com; (267) 987-2287.
Béla Fleck & The Flecktones, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m., $35-$45; www.mccarter.org; (609) 258-2787.
Steve Forbert, Kate Gaffney, Unitarian Universalist Church, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, Sept. 16, 8 p.m., $18 adv., $20; (609) 406-1424.
JazzFeast, Palmer Square, Princeton, 15th annual open-air jazz festival featuring the industry’s best jazz musicians and showcasing cuisine from the area’s finest restaurants, Sept. 16, rain or shine, noon-5 p.m.; music is free.
Jazz in the City, Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, Bob DeVo’s OrganNow, Sept. 20, 5-7 p.m., free; www.statetheatrenj.org.
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Sept. 18, 7:30 p.m., $50-$60; www.mccarter.org; (609) 258-2787.
Mount-Burke Theater, Peddie School, South Main Street, Hightstown, The Loston Harris Trio performing the music of Nat King Cole and more, Sept. 24, 2 p.m., $16; (609) 490-7550.
Walt Michael, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, Sept. 15, 8:15 p.m., $15, $10 Folk Music Society members, $3 children; (609) 799-0944.
Screaming Orphans, Mistrel Coffeehouse, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown, Sept. 15, 8:30 p.m., $15, $12 adv.; (973) 335-9489.
ON THE TOWN
449 Room, 449 S. Broad St., Trenton, acoustic open mike w/ Keith Monacchio, Mon. 9 p.m., 8:30 p.m. sign-up; Jam at The 449, Thu. 9 p.m., $5; live music, Fri.-Sat.; (609) 656-1199, ext. 104.
Baldassari Regency, 145 Morris Ave., Trenton, Lynn Randall Trio, Fri. 7:30 p.m.; (609) 392-2934.
Bar 10, Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village, 201 Village Blvd., Plainsboro, Tim Nelson, Thu. 5-8 p.m.; (609) 452-7900.
Bernards Inn, 27 Mine Brook Road, Bernardsville, John Bianculli, Mon. 6:30-10 p.m.; www.bernardsinn.com; (908) 766-0002.
Boulevard East, The Stockton Inn, 1 Main St., Stockton, performance: Songs from the Heart with Beth Covell, Christopher Howatt, Dana Merritt and special guests Jane Arthur, Ashley Wayne Barlow, Sept. 23, 8 p.m., $20 w/$10 food, drink min., res. req.; www.stocktoninn.com; (609) 397-1250.
Café Ole, 126 S. Warren St., Trenton, Trenton Q-Nite gay and lesbian coffeehouse; Fri. 7-10 p.m.; $5 donation; (609) 396-2233.
Conduit, 439 S. Broad St., Trenton, big city, Tue.; Battle of the Bands, Wed.; mix and mingle martini night, Thu., doors open 5 p.m., $5 after 7 p.m. includes buffet; Bike Night w/ DJ Tracy, Thu., 7 p.m., free until 10 p.m.; metal edge, Fri.; www.conduitmusic.com; (609) 656-1199.
Flemington Elks Club, Route 31, Flemington, an evening of rock and roll with Christine Martucci to benefit NJ Ride Against AIDS, Sept. 22, 8 p.m., $20; (908) 246-0175.
The Garden Tea Room, 4 S. Main St., Allentown, Friday Night Tea and Music, last Fri., $17; (609) 208-1880.
Havana, 105 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa, karaoke, Mon. 9:30 p.m., free; open mike, Tue. 8 p.m., free; Kinky Quizzo, Wed. 9 p.m.; smooth jazz dinners, Wed. seating 6:30-8:30 p.m., res. req., $20; DJ, Fri.-Sat. midnight; www.havananewhope.com; (215) 862-5501.
Hillbilly Hall, 203 Hopewell-Wertsville Road, Hopewell, Smoking Mirrors, classic rock from ’60s and ’70s, Sept. 16, 9:30 p.m.; Luke Elliott, original folk and folk rock, Sept 23, 9:30 p.m.; (609) 466-9856.
Hopewell Valley Bistro, 15 E. Broad St, Hopewell, The Darla Rich Quartet, Sept. 16, 7-10 p.m., $15 minimum; Harry Allen-Joe Cohn Quartet prix fixe dinner and show, Sept. 23, 8-10:30, res. req.; (609) 466-9889.
Il Sol Tuscan Grill, 255 N. Sycamore Street, Newtown, Pa., Salsa Friday with La Luna, Fri.; Barbara Trent, Sat.; www.ilsoltuscangrill.com; (215) 968-5880.
Java Moon Cafe, 4110 Quakerbridge Road, Lawrence, Brian Keith duo, jazz guitar, Sept. 16John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa, Bongo Jones, Sept. 15Mr. Freeze, Sept. 16, 3 p.m.; Sptiune & Friends, Sept. 16, 9:30 p.m.; open mike night, Mon.; www.johnandpeters.com; (215) 862-5981.
Kafe Kabul, Rat’s Restaurant, 16 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Two for the Road, Tue. 7-10 p.m.; (609) 584-7800.
Lambertville Station, 11 Bridge St., Lambertville, trivia night, Tue. 8 p.m.; blues/rock, Fri. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; jazz, Sat. 9 p.m.-1 a.m.; (609) 397-8300.
Mitchell’s Café, Church Street, Lambertville, Irish/Celtic music, first, third Wed.; Cajun music, second Wed.; Old Timey music, fourth Wed.; 8:30-11 p.m.; (609) 397-9853.
Orpha’s Coffee Shop, Route 206, Montgomery, breakfast w/ Larry, Sat. 9 a.m.-noon; www.orphas.com; (609) 430-2828.
The Pride Center of New Jersey, 1048 Livingston Avenue, North Brunswick, Out Of The Box forum: Stephanie Joyner, Sept. 15, 8-10:30 p.m., $5, $3 students; www.pandorascooter.com; (732) 846-2232.
Rail Bar and Grill, 350 E. Main St., Bound Brook, American Roots Open Mike w/ Nasty Ned, Thu. 8 p.m.; (732) 469-6590.
The Stockton Inn, 1 Main St., Stockton, Jill Whelan: An Evening in Dry Dock, Sept. 15-16, $25 plus a $10 minimum; (609) 397-1250.
Trenton 2Nite, South Warren and West Lafayette streets, Trenton, monthly celebration featuring music at local venues, second Fri. 5-9 p.m.; www.trenton2nite.com; (609) 393-8998, ext. 13.
Triumph Brewing Co., 400 Union Square, New Hope, Pa., karaoke, Thu., 10 p.m.; Fri.-Sat. shows 10 p.m., $5 unless noted; www.triumphbrew.com; (215) 862-8300.
Triumph Brewing Co., 138 Nassau St., Princeton, live music, Fri., Sat., 10:30 p.m.; $5 unless noted; www.triumphbrew.com; (609) 924-7855.
AUDITIONS
Blues harpist, seeking blues band in or near PrincetonBridge Players Theatre, seeking eight girls and two boys age range 5-18 for The Clubhouse Christmas to be performed Nov. 24-Dec. 3, Sept. 17, 2 p.m., Sept. 18, 7 p.m., Broad Street United Methodist Church, 36 E. Broad St., Burlington; (609) 267-1253.
Bucks County Choral Society, seeking singers w/ some sight-reading skills and previous choral experienceCantabile Chamber Chorale, seeking singers, rehearsals Wed. 7:30 p.m., Bound Brook; (732) 560-7132, ext. 2.
Deer Ridge Singers, Bridgewater, chamber chorale seeking experienced basses and sopranos and a classically trained accompanist, rehearsals Tue.; (908) 757-1151.
Doo Wop Singing Group, seeking first tenor singer and bass singerEmack & Bolio’s, 2313 Route 1, North Brunswick, seeking performers for open-mike nights, Wed. 8-11 p.m.; (732) 422-1700.
Jersey Transit, Princeton area mixed vocal jazz group looking for men’s voicesMad Science of West New Jersey, 1580 Reed Road, Pennington, seeking actors/animated instructors to present science birthday parties to children, need leadership experience with children and outgoing personality, training providedMostly Motets, Yardley, Pa., 16-voice a cappella vocal ensemble seeking a soprano, an alto, a tenor and a bass for repertoire encompassing music from the Renaissance through Post-Modern eras, by appt.; (215) 736-3257.
McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Sign-up and screening for boys and girls ages 5 to 13 for A Christmas Carol, Sept. 20, 6-8 p.m., appointments for actual auditions will be scheduled, no auditions will be given without an appointment, actual audition in late Sept.; (609) 258-6505.
New Jersey Repertory Theatre, Disney’s High School Musical, between ages 8 and 17, come prepared to sing, performance in early December, Sept. 15, 7-8:30 p.m., Sept. 16, 1-2:30 p.m., Sept. 17, 3-4:30 p.m.; www.njrt.org.
Operaphile Society of New Jersey, auditions for music ministers, established and emerging artistsPhilomusica Choir, seeks singers w/ good reading skills, open rehearsal auditions by appt., Sept. 18, 25, 7:30-10 p.m.; www.philomusica.org; (888) 744-5668.
Princeton Garage Orchestra, John Witherspoon Middle School, 217 Walnut Lane, Princeton, seeking musicians of all ages for intergenerational music-making fun, Tue. 6:45-8:30 p.m.; info@planetprinceton.com; (609) 203-6852.
Princeton Garden Statesmen Barbershop Chorus, Pavilions at Forrestal, 5000 Windrow Drive, Plainsboro, seeking men for all voice parts for barbershop chorus, singing experience helpful but not necessary, Tue. 7:30 p.m.; menwhosing.org; (609) 252-1515.
Princeton Jewish Center, junior choir Sheket seeking singers ages 9-13Roxey Ballet, 243 N. Union St., Lambertville, Nutcracker and Nutty Nutcracker auditions, Sept. 16, 3-5:15 p.m., $30 audition fee; www.roxeyballet.com; (609) 397-7616.
S’elahSong, Hamilton, contemporary Christian band/music ministry seeking lead guitarist and keyboard playerSharim V’Sharot, select Jewish chamber choir of central New Jersey seeking new members, rehearsals Tue. evenings, Rider University, Lawrence; (609) 371-9036.
Six Mile Run Coffee House, Six Mile Run Reformed Church, 3037 Route 27, Franklin Park, seeking talented performers, show dates first Sat. 7:30-10:30 p.m.; (732) 297-3734.
Somerset Run, Somerset, seeking a choral director specializing in pop and show tunes for newly forming group at Somerset Run clubhouseTrenton Children’s Chorus, Trenton, seeking children in grades 2-8 to participate in choir program Tue., Thu. after school; high school students for Tue. evening choirVOICES Chorale, Hopewell, all voice parts, music reading skills req., for upcoming concert season, by appt.; rehearsals Mon. 7:30 p.m.; www.voiceschorale.org; (609) 799-2211.
Westminster Community Chamber Choir, Westminster Conservatory, Hamilton Ave. and Walnut Lane, Princeton, seeking singers in all voice parts, rehearsals alt. Mon. 7:10-9:40 p.m.; (609) 921-7104, ext. 8355.
REHEARSALS
Amateur Sight-Reading Orchestra, Lawrence Senior Center, 44 E. Darrah Lane, Lawrence, first, third Tue., 7:30 p.m.; (609) 448-2605.
Arbeiter Singing Society, 151 E. Franklin St., Hamilton, German-American singing society, Tue. 7:30 p.m., no auditions; (609) 396-0888.
Greater Trenton Choral Society, 2220 Route 31, Ewing, Mon. 7:30-9 p.m.; (609) 771-1842.
Hopewell Valley Chorus, Hopewell Valley Central High School, 259 Pennington-Titusville Road, Pennington, New members may join without an audition through Sept. 25Lashir, Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, open to singers who enjoy Jewish choral music in four-part harmonyLawrence Community Concert Band, Lawrence Senior Center, 44 E. Darrah Lane, Lawrence, rehearsals Thu. 7:30-9:30 p.m.; (609) 896-9355.
Millstone Valley Chorus, Sweet Adelines International, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer St., Princeton, rehearsals Mon. 7 p.m., seeking women age 18 and older in all voice partsRaritan Valley Choral Society, Neshanic Reformed Church, 715 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, rehearsals Tue. 7:30-9:30 p.m.; www.raritanvalleychorus.org; (908) 281-8509.
Raritan Valley Symphonic Band, Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough, rehearsals Sept.-June, Wed. 7:30-9:15 p.m.; www.rvsb.org; (908) 359-3136.
Sinatra Swing septet, Windsor, piano, bass, drums, guitar, sax, trumpet, trombone needed, must have good sight reading skills and be able to do solos, weekly rehearsals; (609) 468-8120.
Students for Seniors Symphonies of Central Jersey, Monroe, amateur musicians of all ages, rehearsals Tue. 6-7:30 p.m.; (609) 208-0029.
VOICES Chorale, Hopewell, all voice parts welcome, Mon., 7:30 p.m.; (609) 799-2211.
MUSEUMS
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, hours: Sun. 1-4 p.m., by appt., donations appreciated; (609) 655-2511.
Drumthwacket, 354 Stockton St., Princeton, tour the official residence of governor of New Jersey, featuring magnificent formal Italianate gardens, 18th-century Quaker farmhouse and gift shop, Wed., $5 donation, res. req.; www.drumthwacket.org; (609) 683-0057.
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, Country Manor Tour, Wed.-Sun. 11 a.m.-2:45 p.m., $15; www.dukefarms.org; (908) 722-3700.
East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, hours: Tue.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; (732) 745-3030.
Field Artillery Annex, New Jersey Militia Museum, Army National Guard Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrence, pictures, vehicles, weapons and uniforms of New Jersey artillery soldiers from the Revolution through the conflict in IraqGrounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Artist in residence Steven Siegel working on-site to create three outdoor sculptural installations using recyclables is seeking voluntary participation/assistance, Sept. 15Historic Rockingham, Kingston-Rocky Hill Road, Kingston, George Washington’s last wartime headquarters, living history museum and gardenHistorical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St., Princeton, hours: Tue.-Sun. noon-4 p.m., donations requested; www.princetonhistory.org; (609) 921-6748.
Holcombe-Jimison Farmstead Museum, 1605 Daniel Bray Highway, Lambertville, classes in flax breaking, blacksmithing, basket making, colonial cooking, spinning and weavingHopewell Museum, 28 E. Broad St., Hopewell, period rooms and antiques depicting local history from Colonial days to the presentHunterdon Museum of Art, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton, Natural and Unnatural: Imagining Landscape, through Oct. 19Selections from the Collection, through Oct. 29Risky Business: Five Photographers Shoot the Family, through Oct. 29Kuser Farm Mansion, 390 Newkirk Road, Hamilton, Colleen Moore’s Incredible Jeweled Castle, Sept. 23, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. tour, free, res. req.; Victorian Weddings, Sept. 24, 10 a.m., 11 a.m. tour, free, res. req.; 609) 890-3630.
Lambertville Historical Society, Marshall House, 62 Bridge St., Lambertville, Lambertville Roots: Evolution of a River Town, ongoing; hours: Sat.-Sun. 1-4 p.m., $3; www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org; (609) 397-0770.
Mercer Museum, Pine and Ashland streets, Doylestown, Pa., Sensational Stuff Sale: museum shop’s semi-annual sale, merchandise reduced 40 to 75 percent, Sept. 18-23, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., admission to the shop always free; (215) 345-0210.
James A. Michener Art Museum, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa., Diane Burko: Flow, through Oct. 15Phoenix, sculpture installation by Joe Mooney, through Oct. 29Todd Stone: Witness, through Nov. 5James A. Michener Art Museum, Union Square, Bridge Street, New Hope, Pa., Poetry in Design: The Art of Harry Leith-Ross, through Oct. 1Creative Bucks County, ongoing; The Artists Among Us, ongoing; hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m., $5, $4 seniors, $2 ages 6-18, free under age 6; www.michenerartmuseum.org; (215) 862-7633.
Mercer Museum, Pine and Ashland streets, Doylestown, Pa., Rags or Riches? textile appraisal day featuring a mini-exhibit of textiles from the museum, Sept. 23, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m., $15 per person or couple for up to three items; (215) 345-0210, ext. 126.
Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton St., Princeton, Capturing the Spirit: Virginia Snedeker and the American Scene, through Nov. 26Rockwood Garden Tiles at Greenwood GardenThe Boudinot Collection of Princeton University Art MuseumNew Jersey Furniture 1750-1830The Stockton Portraits by Thomas SullyThe Legacy of Leadershiphistorical house toursMeet Us at Morven cocktail reception: stroll through the galleries and colonial garden, Sept. 16, 5-7 p.m., $25; hours: Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-4 p.m., $5, $4 members; www.morven.org; (609) 924-8144.
Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation, 300 Somerset St., New Brunswick, Balázs Szabo: Fantastic Realist A Retrospective, through Oct. 1New Jersey Historical Society, 52 Park Place, Newark, City on Display: A Newark Photographer and His Clients, 1890s-1940s, on view; hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., free; library hours: Tue.-Sat. noon-5 p.m.; www.jerseyhistory.org; (973) 596-8500.
New Jersey State Museum, 225 W. State St., Trenton, The Civil War Flag Collection of New Jersey, ongoing; hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-4:45 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; www.njstatemuseum.org; (609) 292-6464.
Newark Museum, 49 Washington St., Newark, Masters of American Comics, Sept. 15-Jan. 28After the Pharoahs: Expanding Africa: New Art, New Directions, Sept. 15-March 18Art of Coptic Egypt 300-1000 AD, through Nov. 28Paterson II: Photographs by George Tice, through Dec. 10Body Wars: Fighting Infection, Staying HealthyQueen for a Day: Korean Bridal Traditions, Court Ladies and Courtesans: Private Worlds in Old Japan, Honoring the Living and the DeadSaturn: The Ringed WonderAncient Buddhist Kingdoms of South Asia, Southeast Images in Stone and TerracottaOld Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, America’s First Victory: The Crossing and the Battle of Trenton: paintings by Peter Fiore, ongoing; Furniture, Curios and Pictures: 100 Years of Collecting by the Old Barracks, ongoing; hours: daily 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $6, $5 seniors/students/children; www.barracks.org; (609) 396-1776.
The Old Millstone Forge Blacksmith Shop, North River Street, Millstone, lessons, demonstrations, and tours available, open by appointment; www.oldmillstoneforge.org; (908) 448-6624.
Parry Mansion Museum, South Main and Ferry streets, New Hope, Pa., guided tours through Oct., weekends and holidays, 1-5 p.m., midweek tours by reservation, $6, $4 seniors/students, $1 children under 12; www.newhopehistoricalsociety.org; (215) 862-5652.
Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, Broad and Cherry streets, Phila., Betye Saar: Extending the Frozen Moment, through Dec. 10family workshops, Sat. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., $6, $4 children, members: $4, $2 children; Art at Lunch, Wed. 12:15-1 p.m.; collection tours, Tue.-Fri. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-2 p.m., free w/ admission; hours: Tue.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m.; $7, $6 seniors/students, $5 ages 5-18, free members/under age 5; www.pafa.org; (215) 972-7600.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila., Summer Vacation: Photographs from the Collection, through Sept. 17Photography at the Julien Levy Gallery: Dreaming in Black and White: Art After Five, through Sept. 17Lines of Thought: Indian Drawings from the Dean Walker Collection, through Sept. 31Celebrate Korea, a Decade of Collecting, through spring 2007Plainsboro Museum, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, explore Plainsboro’s bygone daysPrinceton Doll and Toy Museum, 8 Somerset St., Hopewell, J. Chein & Co.- Great American Metal Toy Maker, through Nov. 15The Evolution of Dolls and Toys from 1600 to Present, on extended view, Alice in Wonderland and Storybook Houses, on extended view; hours: Mon., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., $5, $3 children; (609) 333-8600.
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, Japanese Views of East and West: Imprinting on Other in Meiji Eyes, Sept. 23-Jan. 7; Fin de Siecle and Modernist Art: Prints, Drawings and Photographs, through Jan. 14Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains, gala auction and dinner, Sept. 16, 7 p.m., $125, reg. req.; www.stickleymuseum.org; (973) 540-0311.
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, Food as Art: James V. Freeman and John Scott Murdoch, Sept. 16-Nov. 5, reception Sept. 23, 7-9 p.m.; hours: Tue.-Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.; www.ellarslie.org; (609) 989-3632.
William Trent House, 15 Market St., Trenton; Fresh from the Garden Fridays: learn aspects of 18th century gardening and food preparation, through Oct. 27, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., free; hours: Daily 12:30-4 p.m.; Spanish language tours now offered, $2.50, $1 children, res. rec.; www.williamtrenthouse.org; (609) 989-3027.
Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, 71 Hamilton St., New Brunswick, Serialities, Part 2: Repetition and Narrative in Soviet Nonconformist Art, through Sept. 17Soviet Propaganda Posters, Part III, through Oct. 1In and Around Dvizhenie (Movement Group), through Oct. 8Technical Detours: The Early Work of Moholy-Nagy Reconsidered, through Oct. 31A New Vision for the College Avenue Campus, Sept. 26-Oct. 31Japonisme: Selections from the Collection, ongoing; Individuals: Selections from the Dodge Collection, ongoing; Selections from the Henderson Collection of American Stained Glass Design, ongoing; Art at Lunch lectures, first, third Wed. 12:15 p.m.; hours: Tue.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m., $3, members, children free, free first Sun.; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu; (732) 932-7237.
