STAGE
Actors’ NET of Bucks County, The Heritage Center, 635 N. Delmorr Ave., Morrisville, Pa., The Last Days of the Dinosaurs, through March 15, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 6 p.m., $20, $17 seniors (appropriate for age 13 and up); (215) 295-3694; www.brownpapertickets.com
Arden Theatre Company, 40 N. Second St., Phila., My Name is Asher Lev (adapted from the Chaim Potok novel), through March 15, $29-$48; (215) 922-1122; www.ardentheatre.org
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Love and Communication, a new play on autism by Princeton resident James Christy, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $10, $8 members, seniors, students; (609) 924-8777.
American Repertory Ballet, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 24th annual Gala Jubilee: celebrating the 10th anniversary of artistic director Graham Lustig featuring highlights of various works by the company, students and scholars, followed by reception and silent auction, March 22, www.arballet.org
George Street Playhouse, 9 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of Bessie Smith, through March 29www.gsponline.org
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, The Wiz, through March 14, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $12-$16; (609) 570-3333; www.kelseytheatre.net
McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, A Streetcar Named Desire, senior thesis production, through March 13, Wed-Sat. 8 p.m.; (609) 258-9220; Twelfth Night, through March 29, $15-$55; (609) 258-2787; www.mccarter.org
Murder Mystery Dinner Theater, Peddler’s Village, Cock ‘n Bull Restaurant, Lahaska, Pa., A Very Brady Murder, through April 25, Fri.-Sat. arrive by 7:15 p.m., show 8 p.m., $47.95 includes dinner, show, tax and gratuity, res. req.; (215) 794-4051.
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, The Coach and Four Restaurant, Route 33, Hightstown, through March, Fri.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., $55, res. req.; (609) 443-5598.
Murder Mystery Dinner Train, boarding in Flemington, through March, Sat.-Sun. 2 p.m., $65, res. req.; (609) 443-5598.
Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, Soul Purpose: one of the oldest collegiate liturgical drama troupes in the country from Valparaiso University, March 15, 5 p.m., free; post-performance dinner w/artists 5 p.m., res. req. $5; (609) 924-0103; [email protected]
Off-Broadstreet Theatre, 5 S. Greenwood Ave., Hopewell, Mid-Life: The Crisis Musical, through April 4, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m. (7 p.m. dessert), Sun. 2:30 p.m. (1:30 p.m. dessert); $27.50-$29.50; (609) 466-2766; www.off-broadstreet.com
Paper Mill Playhouse, Brookside Drive, Millburn, Master Class, a meditation on the life of opera diva Maria Callas, through April 5, $25-$92; (973) 376-4343; www.papermill.org
Passage Theatre, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 E. Front St., Trenton, Solo Flights Festival: On the Way to Timbuktu, March 12, 22You a Man Now?, March 13, 19Ethel Waters: His Eye Is On the Sparrow, March 14-15The Yellow Wallpaper, March 20This is Ragtime, March 21www.passagetheatre.org
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Kirby Theatre, 36 Madison Ave., Madison, Family performances: 60-minute versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, March 14, 11 a.m., March 15, 2 p.m.; Macbeth, March 14, 2 p.m.; Nevermore: The Final Nightmares of Edgar Allan Poe, March 13, 7 p.m.; $12 per adult (inc. two free tickets for children under 18 w/each adult purchase); (973) 408-5600; www.shakespearenj.org
State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, The Russian National Ballet Theatre in the classic fairy tale ballet Cinderella, March 13, 8 p.m., $25-$55; (732) 246-7469; www.statetheatrenj.org
Villagers Theatre, Franklin Township Municipal Complex, 415 Demott Lane, Somerset, Pride & Prejudice, through March 22, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m., $16-$18; (732) 873-2710; www.villagerstheatre.net
Walnut Street Theatre, 825 Walnut St., Phila., Born Yesterday, March 18-April 26www.walnutstreettheatre.org
The Wilma Theater, 265 S. Broad St., Phila., Scorched (East Coast Premiere), through March 29, $25-$39, $10 students; (215) 546-7824; www.wilmatheater.org
CHILDREN’S THEATER
Arden Theatre, 40 N. Second St., Phila., A Year With Frog and Toad, through April 9www.ardentheatre.org
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Little Red Riding Hood, March 21, 2, 4 p.m., $10, $8 seniors, students, children; (609) 570-3333; www.kelseytheatre.net
Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, Chicken Little, through March 15, Sat.- Sun. 1, 4 p.m., $10; (908) 369-7469; www.svptheatre.org
MUSIC
CLASSICAL
Bucks County Choral Society, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, Pa., w/ Riverside Symphonia and world-class soloists performing Mozart’s Requiem, March 22, 7:30 p.m., (215) 598-6142; www.buckschoral.org
Festival of Voices, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pa., featuring a cappella groups Cordus Mundi, Sweet Harmony and the Chamber Arts Guild, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $15, $10 senior, $5 student, under 12 free; (215) 862-3982; www.cordusmundi.com
Highland Park Recorder Society, United Methodist Church, George Street and Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, A Convergence of Musical Cultures: Spain, the Netherlands, and the Sephardim in the Old and New Worlds, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $15, $10 seniors/students, free children under 12; (732) 8287421; www.hprecorder.org
Alan Mallach, Roosevelt Borough Hall, 33 N. Rochdale Ave., Roosevelt, solo piano recital with commentary, The Dawn of the Romantic Era, including the music of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and their lesser known contemporaries, March 14, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation; (609) 448-5614.
NJ Symphony Orchestra, Slavic Fire: The Pride Of “Mitteleuropa” featuring works from Smetana, Dvorak and Beethoven, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Princeton, March 20, 8 p.m.; State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, March 22, 3 p.m.; $20-$82; (800) 255-3476; www.njsymphony.org
Newtown Chamber Orchestra, Bucks County Community College, Library Auditorium, Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa., Modern to Baroque: selections from Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Boccherini, March 15, 3 p.m., $25, $20 seniors, $15 students, free children 12 and under; (215) 968-2008, ext. 2; www.newtownchamberorchestra.org
Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University, David Kim, violin, Julian Kuerti conducting, Folklore, Village Life and Nationalism!, selections from Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Smetana, March 15, 4 p.m.; www.princetonsymphony.org
Trio Solisti with Amy Burton, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, March 20-21, 8 p.m., free (tickets reserved in advance); www.ias.edu/air
Westminster Conservatory at Nassau, Niles Chapel, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, Eric Houghton, a program of piano music by Felix Mendelssohn, March 19, 12:15 p.m., free; (609) 921-2663.
FOLK/JAZZ/ROCK
Beautiful Noise, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, Fundraiser performances include jazz, rock, Celtic, harp, and vocalists, headliner is Shannon Lambert, who brings a contemporary experience to Celtic material, March 15, 4 p.m., $20, $15 adv., $10 students, $30 families; (609) 818-0682, ext. 3; www.uucwc.org
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Kimmel Center, S. Broad Street, Phila., directed by Wynton Marsalis, March 20, 8 p.m.; www.kimmelcenter.org
Jazz Festival 2009, Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton, featuring jazz musicians from area schools, March 14, 4 p.m.; (609) 631-4150, ext. 3412.
Kodo Drummers, Kimmel Center, S. Broad Street, Phila., March 17, 8 p.m., www.kimmelcenter.org
McDermott’s Handy, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, husband and wife duo play traditional Irish music for St. Patrick’s day, wear green, March 17, 7:30 p.m.; www.princetonlibrary.org
Mulgrew Miller Trio, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $45; www.mccarter.org
Na’Bodach, The Trenton City Museum, Ellarslie at Cadwalader Park, Trenton, Celtic Music, March 13, 7-9 p.m.; www.ellarslie.org
Cosy Sheridan, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, March 20, 8:15 p.m., $15, $10 Princeton Folk Music Society members, $3 age 11 and under; (609) 799-0944, princetonfolk.org
KT Sullivan, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Colored Lights: story of her journey from the sticks to Broadway, in song, March 15, 3 p.m., $45; www.mccarter.org
ON THE TOWN
The Alchemist &Barrister, 28 Witherspoon St., Princeton, David W. Jacobsen (alt./folk), March 22, 9-11 p.m.; (609) 924-5555.
Bistro Soleil, 173 Mercer St., Hightstown, Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Dick Gratton jazz guitar, March 15, 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; (609) 443-9700.
Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667 Main St., Lawrence, Dick Gratton jazz guitar, March 13, 20, 6-9 p.m.; (609) 896-5995.
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Doug Jay (folk/rock), March 13, 7:30 p.m.; 3-26 (folk/rock), March 14, 7:30 p.m.; Mom’s Night w/Kim Yarson, March 19, 7 p.m.; DJ Spolotore (acoustic), March 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dani Mari & Concerned Citizens of Yesteryear (acoustic), March 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dave Schlossberg, piano, March 22, 1-4 p.m.; (609) 716-8771.
Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, Dick Braytenbah Trio (jazz), March 14Larry Tritel & Guy DeRosa (folk, jazz), March 21John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa., The Young Werewolves, March 14www.johnandpeters.com
Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Sunday brunch featuring Arturo Romay, Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (res. sug.); (609) 584-7800; www.ratsrestaurant.org
The Record Collector Record Store, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Stan Ridgeway (from Wall Of Voodoo), March 22, 7 p.m.; (609) 324-0880; www.the-record-collector.com
Sotto, 128 Nassau St., Princeton, DJ Darius, March 14Johnny Pompadour & The Fullgrown Men (pop), March 21Arturo Romay, Spanish Guitar, Fri.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.; (609) 921-7555; www.sotto128.com
MUSIC
CLASSICAL
Bucks County Choral Society, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 E. State St., Doylestown, Pa., w/ Riverside Symphonia and world-class soloists performing Mozart’s Requiem, March 22, 7:30 p.m., (215) 598-6142; www.buckschoral.org
Festival of Voices, St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, 301 N. Main St., Doylestown, Pa., featuring a cappella groups Cordus Mundi, Sweet Harmony and the Chamber Arts Guild, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $15, $10 senior, $5 student, under 12 free; (215) 862-3982; www.cordusmundi.com
Highland Park Recorder Society, United Methodist Church, George Street and Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, A Convergence of Musical Cultures: Spain, the Netherlands, and the Sephardim in the Old and New Worlds, March 21, 7:30 p.m., $15, $10 seniors/students, free children under 12; (732) 8287421; www.hprecorder.org
Alan Mallach, Roosevelt Borough Hall, 33 N. Rochdale Ave., Roosevelt, solo piano recital with commentary, The Dawn of the Romantic Era, including the music of Mozart, Schubert, Beethoven and their lesser known contemporaries, March 14, 8 p.m., $5 suggested donation; (609) 448-5614.
NJ Symphony Orchestra, Slavic Fire: The Pride Of “Mitteleuropa” featuring works from Smetana, Dvorak and Beethoven, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University, Princeton, March 20, 8 p.m.; State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, March 22, 3 p.m.; $20-$82; (800) 255-3476; www.njsymphony.org
Newtown Chamber Orchestra, Bucks County Community College, Library Auditorium, Swamp Road, Newtown, Pa., Modern to Baroque: selections from Stravinsky, Mendelssohn and Boccherini, March 15, 3 p.m., $25, $20 seniors, $15 students, free children 12 and under; (215) 968-2008, ext. 2; www.newtownchamberorchestra.org
Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University, David Kim, violin, Julian Kuerti conducting, Folklore, Village Life and Nationalism!, selections from Bartok, Tchaikovsky and Smetana, March 15, 4 p.m.; www.princetonsymphony.org
Trio Solisti with Amy Burton, Institute for Advanced Study, Einstein Drive, Princeton, March 20-21, 8 p.m., free (tickets reserved in advance); www.ias.edu/air
Westminster Conservatory at Nassau, Niles Chapel, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau St., Princeton, Eric Houghton, a program of piano music by Felix Mendelssohn, March 19, 12:15 p.m., free; (609) 921-2663.
FOLK/JAZZ/ROCK
Beautiful Noise, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, Fundraiser performances include jazz, rock, Celtic, harp, and vocalists, headliner is Shannon Lambert, who brings a contemporary experience to Celtic material, March 15, 4 p.m., $20, $15 adv., $10 students, $30 families; (609) 818-0682, ext. 3; www.uucwc.org
Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, Kimmel Center, S. Broad Street, Phila., directed by Wynton Marsalis, March 20, 8 p.m.; www.kimmelcenter.org
Jazz Festival 2009, Steinert High School, 2900 Klockner Road, Hamilton, featuring jazz musicians from area schools, March 14, 4 p.m.; (609) 631-4150, ext. 3412.
Kodo Drummers, Kimmel Center, S. Broad Street, Phila., March 17, 8 p.m., www.kimmelcenter.org
McDermott’s Handy, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, husband and wife duo play traditional Irish music for St. Patrick’s day, wear green, March 17, 7:30 p.m.; www.princetonlibrary.org
Mulgrew Miller Trio, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, March 14, 7:30 p.m., $45; www.mccarter.org
Na’Bodach, The Trenton City Museum, Ellarslie at Cadwalader Park, Trenton, Celtic Music, March 13, 7-9 p.m.; www.ellarslie.org
Cosy Sheridan, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton, March 20, 8:15 p.m., $15, $10 Princeton Folk Music Society members, $3 age 11 and under; (609) 799-0944, princetonfolk.org
KT Sullivan, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton, Colored Lights: story of her journey from the sticks to Broadway, in song, March 15, 3 p.m., $45; www.mccarter.org
ON THE TOWN
The Alchemist &Barrister, 28 Witherspoon St., Princeton, David W. Jacobsen (alt./folk), March 22, 9-11 p.m.; (609) 924-5555.
Bistro Soleil, 173 Mercer St., Hightstown, Sunday Jazz Brunch w/Dick Gratton jazz guitar, March 15, 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; (609) 443-9700.
Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667 Main St., Lawrence, Dick Gratton jazz guitar, March 13, 20, 6-9 p.m.; (609) 896-5995.
Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 295 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Doug Jay (folk/rock), March 13, 7:30 p.m.; 3-26 (folk/rock), March 14, 7:30 p.m.; Mom’s Night w/Kim Yarson, March 19, 7 p.m.; DJ Spolotore (acoustic), March 20, 7:30 p.m.; Dani Mari & Concerned Citizens of Yesteryear (acoustic), March 21, 7:30 p.m.; Dave Schlossberg, piano, March 22, 1-4 p.m.; (609) 716-8771.
Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, Dick Braytenbah Trio (jazz), March 14Larry Tritel & Guy DeRosa (folk, jazz), March 21John & Peter’s, 96 S. Main St., New Hope, Pa., The Young Werewolves, March 14www.johnandpeters.com
Rat’s Restaurant, Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Sunday brunch featuring Arturo Romay, Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. (res. sug.); (609) 584-7800; www.ratsrestaurant.org
The Record Collector Record Store, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Stan Ridgeway (from Wall Of Voodoo), March 22, 7 p.m.; (609) 324-0880; www.the-record-collector.com
Sotto, 128 Nassau St., Princeton, DJ Darius, March 14Johnny Pompadour & The Fullgrown Men (pop), March 21Arturo Romay, Spanish Guitar, Fri.-Sat. 6-9 p.m.; (609) 921-7555; www.sotto128.com
AUDITIONS
The Deer Ridge Singers, a Bridgewater-area chamber chorale specializing in classically oriented choral styles are presently holding auditions for experienced singers, all voice parts, w/a strong commitment to excellent ensemble singing, Tuesday evening rehearsals; (908) 757-1151.
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, auditions for Sweeney Todd, March 15, 1 p.m., March 16, 7 p.m.; prepare a vocal selection from any stage musical demonstrating range and strengths, and a one- to three-minute monologue, must be 18 or older to audition. Six main roles for men and three for women, and numerous ensemble roles, rehearsals begin in late March, performance May 29- June 7; appointment req., indicate preferred audition date; [email protected]
LASHIR, Princeton Jewish Center, Princeton, auditions for the Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, which sings in Hebrew, Yiddish and Ladino. No language experience necessaryrehearsals for the Jewish Community Choir of Princeton, Rehearsals begin in the fall, Wed. 8-10 p.m.; (609) 924-0330.
Operaphile Society of New Jersey, auditions, established and emerging artistshonorariums/fees for performanceswww.operaphile.info
Rising Stars Voice Studio, 16 River Bank Drive, Roebling, audition applications being taken now for summer musical theatre program for students grades 6-12.Limited audition appointmentswww.risingstarsvoicestudio.com
VOICES Chorale, Music Together Community Room, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road (Route 654), Hopewell, Openings for altos, tenors, and basses, concerts: April 25-26, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass and other works with the Newtown Chamber OrchestraThe American Songbook Concert, weekly rehearsals held Mondays, 7:30-9:45 p.m., singers who love to rehearse and perform with other good singers are encouraged to contact auditions coordinator, Sandy Duffy, (609) 799-2211; [email protected]
REHEARSALS
Amateur Sight-Reading Orchestra, Lawrence Senior Center, 30 E. Darrah Lane, open to all ages, no auditions required, strings, French horns and trombones especially welcome, first and third Tue. 7:30 p.m. (609) 448-2605.
Community Christian Choir, Allentown United Methodist Church, 23 Church St., Allentown, children choir rehearsals, Sun. (early evening, call for time); adult choir rehearsals, Fri. 7:30 p.m. (ability to read music not required); (609) 587-7076; www.ccchoir.com
Jersey Harmony Chorus — Sweet Adelines International, Pavilions at Forrestal, 5000 Windrows Drive (off College Road and U.S. 1 South), Plainsboro, weekly rehearsal for women’s four-part a cappella, barbershop-style chorus, Mon. 7:15-10 p.m., (new members and guests always welcome); (732) 469-3983; www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony
Orchestra Society of Philadelphia, 1700 Spring Garden St., Phila., Seeking experienced string players who enjoy reading large orchestral works, (no audition required) Fri. 7:30-10 p.m.; (215) 702-4337; www.orchestrasociety.com
Princeton Garden Statesmen Barbershop Chorus, Pavilions at Forrestal, 5000 Windrow Drive, Princeton, all men’s chorus, Tue. 7:30-10 p.m.; (609) 252-1515; www.princetongardenstatesmen.com
Princeton Pro Musica, Princeton, rehearsals, Tue. 7:15-9:45 p.m.; (609) 683-5122; [email protected]www.princetonpromusica.org
VOICES Chorale, Music Together, community room, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road, Hopewell, Mon. 7:30-10 p.m.; (609) 799-2211; www.voiceschorale.org
Westminster Community Chorus, Bristol Chapel, Hamilton Ave. and Walnut Lane, Princeton, rehearsals, Tue.; (609) 921-7104.
MUSEUMS
Academy of Natural Sciences, 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Phila., Hadrosaurus Foulkii: The Dinosaur that Changed the World, through April 19www.ansp.org
Cranbury Museum, 4 Park Place East, Cranbury, The Hambletonian — Its Trotters, Their Connections and the Racing Event 1926-2009, through JuneVictorian house museum featuring local area antiqueswww.cranburyhistory.org
Fonthill Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa.; hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun. noon-5 p.m. for guided tours only; (215) 348-9461; www.fonthillmuseum.org
Grounds For Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Toad Hall Gallery: Focus on Sculpture – juried exhibition of amateur photographers, through April 26The Photography of Amanda Means, through April 5, Tue.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Inspired Visions: Allan Houser, Visions of the Mind: Michael Naranjo and the International Sculpture Center’s 2008 Outstanding Student Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Awards, through April 26Gallery Talk, March 21, 2 p.m., free w/admission; (609) 586-0616; www.groundsforsculpture.org
Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St., Princeton, Stand Up, Speak Out: Princeton’s Citizens Find Their Voice, through July 5Downtown Princeton walking tour, Sun. 2 p.m., weather permitting, $7, $3 ages 6-12, free ages 5 and under; hours: Tue.-Fri. noon-4 p.m.; (609) 921-6748; www.princetonhistory.org
Historic Rockingham, Kingston-Rocky Hill Road, Kingston, Tour George Washington’s final Revolutionary War headquarters, living history museum and gardenwww.rockingham.net
Howell Living History Farm, 101 Hunter Road, Titusville; (609) 737-3299.
Hopewell Museum, 28 E. Broad St., Hopewell, period rooms and antiques depicting local history from Colonial days to the presentJames A. Michener Art Museum-Doylestown, 138 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa., Saving Face: Portraits from the Collection of Robert Infarinato, through March 15outdoor sculptures by Barry Parker, through May 17Lucid Dreaming, paintings, photographs, film and sculpture with recurring elements, unusual juxtapositions and narratives that skew both time and space, through April 12Scout Workshop — Celtic Arts: stories, music and drawing, March 21, two sessions avail. 10 a.m.-noon or 1-3 p.m., $12/child, one adult/every six scouts admitted free, [email protected]www.michenerartmuseum.org
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; (609) 397-0770; www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org
Mercer Museum, 84 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa.; (215) 345 0210; www.mercermuseum.org
Museum of the American Hungarian Foundation, 300 Somerset St., New Brunswick, Hollosy: 40-Year Sculpture Retrospective with Paintings and Drawings, through March 22New Jersey Militia Museum at the Lawrenceville Armory, 151 Eggert Crossing Road, Lawrence, weapons, uniforms and equipment used by citizen soldiers from the Revolution to Iraq, ongoing; hours: Tue., Fri. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and by appt.; (609) 530-6802.
NJ State Museum, 225 West State St., Trenton, Key Ingredients: America by Food, traveling Smithsonian Institution exhibit, through March 15www.njch.org/keyingredients
Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack St., Trenton, The 18th Century Woman: clothing, food and skills, March 14, noon-4 p.m.; commemoration of the first march (250 years ago) out of the Trenton Barracks and back to the French & Indian War campaign; meet the soldiers, military marching & drilling exercises, March 21-22, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; $8, $6 senior/child, members free; (609) 396-1776.
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 26th St., Phila., Frank O. Gehry: the Lewis House, through April 5Monumental Prints in the age of Durer and Titian, through April 26Cézanne and Beyond: more than 150 works by Cézanne and 18 other masters from succeeding generations attesting to Cézanne’s influence over the next generation of artists and beyond, through May 17The Art of Japanese Craft, through springwww.philamuseum.org
Princeton Doll & Toy Museum, 8 Somerset St., Hopewell, Cute, Cuddly Creatures by Steiff, through April 6The Evolution of Dolls and Toys from 1600 to Present and Alice in Wonderland and Storybook Houses, ongoing; research library, doll/toy gift shop; $5, $3 children; hours: Mon., Fri.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; (609) 333-8600.
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton University, Princeton, Myth and Modernity: Ernst Barlach’s Images of the Nibelungen and Faust — highlighting the versatility and narrative power of the German sculptor, printmaker, and playwright, through June 7Outside In: Chinese x American x Contemproary Art, through June 7gallery talks, March 13, 20, 12:30 p.m., March 15, 22, 3 p.m.; (609) 258-7615; www.princetonartmuseum.org
The Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park at Parkside Avenue, Trenton, Made You Look! The Art of Deception: trompe l’oeil works of Natalie Featherston, photography by Deborah Raven, and Eric Schultz, found object sculpturesthrough April 19March 7, 7-9 p.m.; J. Chein Toys exhibit, through March 22www.ellarslie.org
Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton St., Rutgers University, New Brunswick, The Claude and Nina Gruen Collection of Contemporary Russian Art, through June 28, (732) 32-7237; www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu
GALLERIES
Art Collaborations Gallery at Ryan Stark Lilienthal Law, 209 Nassau St., Princeton, Fiber: layered fabric art of Amineh Mahallati from Iran and traditional handwoven tapestries of Armando Sosa, from Guatemala accompanied by songs/sounds of Mongolian nomads collected by Shebana Coelho, through March 28The Artists’ Gallery, 32 Coryell St., Lambertville, Madness: an exhibition exploring chaos, passion, and general craziness in traditional and contemporary art, through April 5www.lambertvillearts.com
ARTisZEN ARTS, 35 N. Union St., Lambertville, Humor In Art: 2nd Saturday offering featuring artists Jay McPhillips (creator of the Lamb Bert Ville bumper sticker) and Mike Trovato, and local comedian Rick Marriot, performing at 7:30, March 14, 6-9 p.m., light refreshments, free; (609) 773-0044.
Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Peg and Frank Taplin Gallery: Beyond the Document: Color Field Photography, works by six contemporary photographersphotography of Bruce BerensonHarriet Tubman Trilogy, a film by Michael Paul Brittothrough April 4www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Artworks Gallery, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 3 Guys: The Art of Anthony Fearron, Karey Maurice, and Thom Reaves, March 21-April 25, reception March 21, 5-9 p.m.; hours: Sat. noon-4 p.m. and by appt.; www.artworkstrenton.org
Bernstein Gallery, Woodrow Wilson School, Princeton University, Bought and Sold: Faces of Modern Day Slavery, photography by Kay Chernush, through March 27Buck’s Café, 25 Bridge St., Lambertville, Yesterday’s Tomorrow, color photographs of Lambertville by Catherine DeChico, through March 30Bucks County Gallery of Fine Art, 77 W. Bridge St., New Hope, Pa., Collectors Choice art reception featuring the work of more than 35 artists, meet and greet 12 artists working in various media, March 14, 5-9 p.m.; (215) 862-5272; www.buckscountygallery77.com
Canal Frame-Crafts Gallery, 1093 General Greene Road, Washington Crossing, Pa., Painterly Passion, oil paintings by Michael Budden, through April 4www.canalframe.com
College Gallery, The College of New Jersey, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing, Anxious Ground: contemporary landscape photography, through March 25www.tcnj.edu
Considine and Hamill Galleries, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton, Artists, Educators, Alchemists: works constructed of recycled, reclaimed and sustainable materials by area teachers who are artists, through March 13, 5:30-7:30 p.m.; (609) 921-2330.
Coryell Gallery, 8 Coryell St., Lambertville, Lambertville and the Surrounding Area: 29th annual juried art exhibition, through March 15D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, Just Below the Surface: reflections on water – photography exhibit and related events on the art and science of water, through March 13along the Stony Brook, March 14, 2 p.m.; (609) 924-4646; www.drgreenway.org
Dickinson Hall, Room 113, Princeton University, Contemporary Mosaic Art by Rhonda Heisler, through April 30desChamps Gallery, 7 Lambert Lane, Lambertville, Looking North, recent works by Philip Carroll, through March 30www.deschampsgallery.com
Firestone Library, Princeton University, Main Gallery: Egypt Unveiled: The Mission of Napoleon’s Savants — the vivid engravings and scholar’s words on the unveiling of Egypt, through May 10Beauty and Bravado in Japanese Woodblock Prints: Highlights from the Gillett G. Griffin Collection, through June 7www.princeton.edu
Gallery 14, 14 Mercer St., Hopewell, Etudes: photographs by Tasha O’Neill, Under a Quiet Heaven, photographs by Jeffery YuanFruit/Cakes, photographs by Martha Weintraub and Rhoda Kassof-Isaac, March 20-April 19reception, March 20, 6-9 p.m.; meet the photographers, March 22, 1-3 p.m.; hours: Sat.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. and by appt.; (609) 333-8511; www.photosgallery14.com
Gallery 125, 125 S. Warren St., Trenton, THREADS: a juried themed show about clothing, March 13-May 2reception March 13, 6-9 p.m.; (609) 989-9119; www.gallery125.com
Gourgaud Gallery, Town Hall, 23-A N. Main St., Cranbury, My Eden – The Art of Diana Ornberg, through March 29www.cranbury.org
JAG Fine Art, 52 N. Union St., Lambertville, American Colors: Red, White and the Blues – iconic and ironic paintings and photographs of Americana, through March 31www.jagfineart.com
J.B. Kline & Son Gallery, 25 Bridge St., Lambertville, Reconnected: mixed media works by John M. Williams, through March 29reception March 14, 6-9 p.m.; hours: Tue.-Sun. noon-5 p.m. and by appt.; (609) 397-7026.
The Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton, Photos From Nature: photos of 15-year-old Spencer Costanzo transferred to canvas, March 15-June 7reception March 15, 3-5 p.m.; (609) 921-0100.
Lucas Gallery, Lewis Center, 185 Nassau St., Princeton, Senior Thesis Exhibition: Mixed Media by Katherine Kinnear and Photography by Elizabeth Lemoine, March 25-April 4reception, March 24, 6-8 p.m.; hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; (609) 258-1500; www.princeton.edu/arts/
New Hope Sidetracks Art Gallery, 2A Stockton Ave., New Hope, Pa., Robert Steven Koffler: Beyond The Shadow. . ., through April 12artist talk, March 14, 6-9 p.m.; (215) 862-4586.
Pebble Hill Peace Gallery, 320 Edison-Furlong Road, Doylestown, Pa., paintings by members of the Ivyland Art Group, through March 29www.pebblehillchurch.org
The Queenstown Gallery at Hopewell, 24 W. Broad St., Hopewell, Reflections of Memories, oil paintings by Jerry Farber, March 21-May 9, reception March 21, 5:30-8 p.m.; hours: Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; (609) 466-0817; www.thequeenstowngallery.com
Rider University Art Gallery, Bart Luedeke Center, Lawrence, Decoding Metaphors for the 21st Century: paintings of Ellen K. Levy, through April 19reception March 12, 5-7 p.m.; artist’s talk, March 26, 7 p.m.; hours: Tue.-Thu. 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m., and by appointment; (609) 895-5589; www.rider.edu
Small World Coffee, 254 Nassau St., Princeton, Flippables: paintings that can be displayed any side up, by Tatiana L. Sougakova, through April 7The Straube Center, Route 31 and W. Franklin Ave., Pennington, Spring Fine Art Show, through April 24meet the artists Chris Carter and John Stinger, March 15, 2-4 p.m.; (609) 737-3322; www.straubecenter.com
Twist, 84 Nassau St., Princeton, paintings and collages by Princeton artist Elina Lorenz, through April 6www.sublime-colors.com
The Upstairs Gallery, Peddler’s Village, #10 (behind Earl’s Restaurant), Lahaska, Pa., The Great Hoax, gallery members create work in the style of another artist, through March 31www.theupstairsgallery.com
SUBMISSIONS
Ellarslie, The Trenton City Museum Cadwalder Park, Trenton, call for entries for the 37th annual Open (April 25–June 14) and a separate show, Salon des Refuses, of “worthy pieces” not included in the Open, (May 8–June 27). Artists may enter up to two entries per medium; entry fees: $20 for the first piece. $15 for each additional work. Work must be delivered to Ellarslie for jurying. Deadlines: March 26 for 3-D works; March 27-28 for 2-D works; (609) 989-3632; www.ellarslie.org
Gallery 125, 125 S. Warren St., Trenton, Call for Entries, all media (except video), for the Summer Show, a juried show, (May 8-July 2), submit digital files and check, see Web for particulars, deadline: March 24www.gallery125.com.
NJ International Film Festival, Rutgers Film co-op, Call for Entries: independent film/video, winners to be showcased in festival to be held June 5-21. Deadline: April 1, 5 p.m., visit Web for specifics; (732) 932-8482; www.njfilmfest.com
Sarah Mook Poetry Prize, Memorial poetry contest for young poetess who died suddenly in third grade. $100 first prize, $50 second prize, $25 third prize awarded in four categories: grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12; enter up to two poems of any length/subject; must be typed, no name or title on poem but on separate coversheet with address, school name, e-mail; teachers encouraged to submit multiple entries from the class; include self-addressed-self-stamped envelope for results; optional donation of $5 payable to “Sarah Mook Outreach Fund” to benefit St. Joeseph’s Indian School in S.D. (optional). Deadline: March 31. Send to: Sarah Mook Poetry Prize, PO Box 20, Lahaska, PA 18931.
The Trenton Film Society, seeking film shorts shot by young adults living in New Jersey to be screened at festival in Junewww.trentonfilmsociety.com
COMEDY
Catch a Rising Star Comedy Club, 102 Carnegie Center, Princeton, J.J. Ramirez, March 13-14TuRae, March 20-21www.catcharisingstar.com
The Record Collector, 358 Farnsworth Ave., Bordentown, Jackie the Joke Man Martling, March 14www.the-record-collector.com
The Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, Gilbert Gottfried, March 12, 8 p.m., $25; Vinnie Brand, March 13-15, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m., Sun. 8 p.m., $15; Jake Johannsen, March 19-21, Thu. 8 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 8, 10:30 p.m., $22; Talent and friends, March 22, 8 p.m., $25; (732) 545-4242; www.stressfactory.com
FILM
ACME Screening Room, 25 S. Union St., Lambertville, Milk, March 14, 7, 9:15 p.m.; suggested $5 donation, subtitles available for hearing impaired; special presentation: Who Does She Think She Is?, featuring five women who refuse to choose between mothering or working, family’s well being or your own, responsibility or self expression, March 21, 6, 7:15 p.m., discussion at 8:30; $7 adv., $10 at door; (609) 397-0275; www.nickelodeonnights.org
Arts Council of Princeton, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Quark Park, documentary by local filmmaker Chris Allen on the unique sculpture garden that rose out of a vacant lot, March 13, 7:30 p.m., free; www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Jewish Center, 435 Nassau St., Princeton, Israeli/Jewish Film Festival: Orthodox Stance, documentary of a 25-year-old Russian immigrant who is a top professional boxer, a rigorously observant Jew, and a young man in search of meaning, March 15, 4 p.m., filmmaker Jason Hutt will speak, free, donation accepted; (609) 987-8526; [email protected]
Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, The Pope’s Toilet (El baño del papa), Spanish-language farce surrounding pope’s 1988 visit to Uruguay, English subtitles, March 12Nights in Rodanthe, March 16, 7 p.m.; (609) 989-6920; www.mcl.org
Monroe Township Library, 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, The Diving Bell and the Butterfly , March 19, 2, 6:30 p.m., tickets $1 at circulation desk; (732) 521-5000; www.monroetwplibrary.org
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, The American Ruling Class, amorality tale about two Yale students seeking their fortune after graduation, March 19, 7 p.m., free; (609) 924-9529; www.princetonlibrary.org
Second Chance Cinema, Kresge Auditorium, Princeton University, A Girl Cut in Two, March 16www.princetonadultschool.org
MISCELLANY
Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, March 17, with bagpipers, traditional Irish music by Langaroo, fine Irish fare and the 29th annual Longbeard Contest. Festivities start at 5:30 p.m. with the pipers, plenty of Irish beer at a discounted rate, and a special Irish menuCabin Fever Cabaret, D&R Greenway’s barn, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, The West Windsor Arts Council’s second annual fundraiser with music, wine, gourmet food, art and other goods and services to bid on in a silent auction, March 21, 6:30 p.m., $75-$200; (609) 919-1982.
Chili Contest, Allentown First Aid Building, Waker Avenue (Route 526), Allentown, contestants must pre-register, chili entries will be judged; country music and dancing, food, fun and entertainment for the whole family, proceeds to benefit the squad, March 21, 5-9 p.m., $5, $2 age 3-12; cooks reg. with Sandy (609) 259-6405.
Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, Pa., St. Patrick’s Day Celebration: The Boys of County Bucks play Irish music, photography exhibit, tours, March 14-15, 1-4 p.m., free; Songs of Ireland, w/vocalist Kate Varley and Dennis Varley, piano, March 17, 7:30 p.m., $35, res. sugg.; (215) 493-6500; www.crossingvineyards.com
Etched in Memory: Legacy Planning for Artists, Alexander Library, 169 College Ave., New Brunswick, One-day symposium, and an ongoing, online video resource for artists working in all media, to address issues of building and maintaining sound archival and legal planning to preserve their legacy, March 20, the all-day event begins at 9 a.m., is free ($15 charge for box lunch to be served during the moderated lunchtime discussions), reg. req.; (732) 932-3726, ext. 15; www.waand.rutgers.edu/iwa/etched/
Evening in the Colonial Kitchen, Peddler’s Village, Route 202 and Street Road, Lahaska, Pa., hosted by two-historical figures, food historians prepare four-course, 18th century style dinner over roaring fire, actors share early-American lore, period musical entertainment, through March 30, Mon. 5-9 p.m., $19.95, $10.95 children under 10; (215) 794-4000; www.peddlersvillage.com
Family Arts Festival, Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, Shwartzman Courtyard, Somerset and Little Albany streets, New Brunswick, a one-day art and art-making extravaganza offering a colorful array of art-making activities and entertainment inspired by cultures from around the world, March 14, 1-4 p.m., $5 for first three people in party (rest of party is free); free New Brunswick residents; www.yanj.org
Farmers Markets, Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, winter farmers markets sponsored by Slow Food Central NJ, featuring cooking demonstrations, musical entertainment, locally produced delicacies, March 22, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., $2 sug. donation; (609) 577-5113; www.slowfoodcentralnj.org
History Issues Convention, The Trenton War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, DOLLAR$ FOR HISTORY: How history organizations can raise and manage money in tough times, March 20, strategies in the face of adversity, fundraising, managing volunteers, non-traditional marketing, and getting grants — plus nonprofit basics such as incorporation, charity registration, tax exemption, and insurancewww.newjerseyhistory.org
International Book Sale, Plainsboro Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, specialty vendors offering Chinese and Indian books and A/V materials in a variety of Asian languages, March 14, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.; (609) 275-2897; www.lmxac/plainsboro
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Late Night Series: Psychedelic Jammin’ w/ STEVE, March 20, 10 p.m., $5; www.latenightseries.com/newjersey
Princeton Festival Preview, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Midsummer Madness: The Lunatic, The Lover and The Poet, a talk on love confusion in A Midsummer’s Night Dream and The Fantastiks, March 12, 7:30 p.m., free; www.princetonfestival.org
Princeton La Leche League, Princeton Alliance Church, Scudders Mill and Schalks Crossing, Plainsboro, offers breastfeeding support and information for mothers and moms-to-be, March 18, 10 a.m., babies welcome; (609) 799-1302.
Princeton Photography Club, D&R Greenway, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, Ernestine Ruben, Detours in Photography: ideas, their origins and the voyages they take in the creative process, March 11, 7:30 p.m.; (732) 422-3676; www.princetonphotoclub.org
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, Chess professional Jennifer Shahade will take on 25 chess players at once following a talk, pre-registration suggested for chess play, March 14, 2 p.m.; workshop: The Riddle of the Prize: an innovative workshop designed to help participants make desired changes in their lives, March 18, 7 p.m.; (609) 924-9529; www.princetonlibrary.org
Storytelling Workshop, Hamilton Township Library, 1 Municipal Drive, Hamilton, sponsored by the Garden State Storytellers League: Moonbeams, involving origami, kamishibai, puppets and other storytelling techniques, for educators and anyone interested in storytelling; not a children’s program, Professional Educator Hours, March 14, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., free; (609) 890-3378; [email protected]
Sugarloaf Crafts Festival, Garden State Expo Center, Somerset, March 13-15, featuring unique items from nationally-renowned artists, (800) 210-9900; www.sugarloafcrafts.com
Sustainability Seminar, Unitarian Universalist Church at Washington Crossing, 268 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, Marty Johnson, CEO of Isles Inc. of Trenton, will discuss Urban Development and the New Face of Environmentalism, March 18, 7:30 p.m., free; (609) 737-0515; www.uucwc.org
Trenton2Nite, various venues in downtown Trenton, March 13, art exhibits, 6-9 p.m., at Gilmore’s Café, Café Ole, Gallery 125 (THREADS opening reception 6-7 p.m.), live entertainment: Patricia Kato at Trenton Marriott, 5:30-9 p.m., Tropical All Stars Band at Maxine’s 2, 9-11 p.m., no cover, all ages; Scrabble at Classics Bookstore, 6:30-midnight; (609) 393-8998, ext. 13, www.trenton-downtown.com
Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce St., Trenton, through April, Thu.-Sun. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; (609) 695-2998.
Women Leadership & Mentoring Breakfast, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, Equipping Women for Growth in the Workplace, Dr. Teena Cahill guest speaker, March 20, $20; (609)570-3182.
LITERATI
Classics Bookstore, 117 S. Warren St., Trenton, Audrey Bernheimer, author of book on sibling grief, Am I Still a Big Sister?, March 14, noon-2 p.m.; free; (609) 394-8400; [email protected]
Delaware Valley Poets, Lawrence Library, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence, workshops, third Wed. 7:30 p.m., bring 12-15 copies of work; Barnes & Noble MarketFair, 3535 Route South, West Windsor; poetry reading, second Mon. 7:30 p.m.; (609) 883-5185.
It’s A Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, Cultural Art Expression Open Mike, Tue. 6:45-9 p.m.; (609) 356-3186; www.cookappeal.com
Plainsboro Public Library, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro, Plainsboro Literary Group Meetings, last Mon. 7 p.m., no restrictions as to format, selections should be 10-15 minutes in length; (609) 275-2897; www.lmxac.org/plainsboro
Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon St., Princeton, meet the author: Jeff Madrick, The Case for Big Government, March 16, 7:30 p.m.; (609) 924-9529; www.princetonlibrary.org
Screenwriters Resource Group of Princeton, Support, resource and critique group for screenwriters seeking new members who have written at least one screenplay and are familiar with the screenwriting format, monthly meetings in Princeton; (609) 275-4430.
South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, poetry readings: R.G. Rader and Joan Cusack Handler, March 15, 2 p.m., free (donation of a nonperishable food item is requested); www.sbpl.info
Trinity Cathedral, 801 W. State St., Trenton, meet the author: Elizabeth Knight, Celtic Tea With Friends, enjoy an afternoon tea, a program and copy of the book, March 14, 2:30 p.m., $25; (6090 392-3805, ext. 100; www.trinitycathedralnj.org
DANCING
American Ballroom Co., Enterprise Firehouse, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, newcomers dance party, Wed. 7-9 p.m., $10; dance party, Fri. 8-11 p.m., $15; (609) 931-0149; www.americanballroomco.com
The Black Cat Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, Thursday night tango lessons w/Vittoria and Guillermo, through June 25, Thu. 9 p.m., $10; www.theblackcattango.com
Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, Princeton, Salsa Sensation, March 21, lesson 7:30 p.m., open dancing 8:30-11:30 p.m., $12 dance and lessons; $8 student w/ID, no partner needed; Argentine Tango and Potluck Supper, bring covered dish to share, desserts provided, March 22, doors open at 7:30 p.m., buffet 7:45-8:45, dancing until midnight, $12 w/covered dish, $18 all others; www.centraljerseydance.org
Dance Improv, All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton, Dance Jam, March 13, 8-10:15 p.m., $15; (609) 924-3767; www.danceimprov.com
Foxtrot Workshop & Dance Social, G & J Studios, 5 Jill Court, Building 14, Suite 15, Hillsborough, Foxtrot Workshop, March 14, lesson 6:30 p.m., ballroom social 8-11 p.m., light refreshments, BYOB, no partner required, beginners welcome; Beginners Ballroom class, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.; Latin Night Club, Wednesdays, 7:45 p.m.; Ballroom for Kids, Thursdays, 4 p.m.; Workout & Technique, Thrusdays, 7 p.m.; Ballroom Socials Fridays and Saturdays, 8–11p.m.; Dance Practices, Sundays, 2-5 p.m.; (908) 892-0344; www.gandjstudios.com
Karaoke Dance, American Legion Post 401, 148 Major Road, South Brunswick, March 20, 8:30 p.m., free and open to the public, tacos available for purchase; (732) 329-9861.
Rhythms of the Night, 729 S. Main St., Manville, live jazz, Tue. 7-10 p.m., free; singles party, for ages 40 and over, Thu. 8 p.m.-midnight; dinner and dancing to “live tunes” of the ‘60s-’90s, Fri.-Sat.; (908) 707-8757.
SINGLES
Dinnermates and the Entrepreneurs Group, local restaurants, Business and professional singles, 20s through early 40s, dinner at local restaurants, Fri.-Sat. 8 p.m.; (732) 759-2174; www.dinnermates.com
The Princeton Singles, Princeton Elks, Route 518, Blawenburg, Hike the Canal, March 14, 10 a.m., meet at bridge next to Canal Walk parking lot, Route 27, Kingston, (609) 896-1170 or (908) 874-5434; Elks Lodge, Blawenburg, St. Patrick’s dinner/dance, March 14, 7 p.m., $25 (res. req.), (732) 613-1682; Harness Racing at Freehold, March 20, noon, $18 includes lunch, parking, tip, (732) 329-9470; Movies at Montgomery Theater, Route 206, Rocky Hill, March 21, 4 p.m., (908) 359-6076; Hike the Sourlands, trail off Route 206, Montgomery, call for info/directions; (908) 874-6539.
Rhythms of the Night, 729 S. Main St., Manville, 40+ singles party, Thu. 8 p.m.-midnight; (908) 707-8757.
STUDY
Farrington’s Music, Music lessons: piano, guitar, drum, sax, clarinet, voice, flute, trumpet, violin, $28 per half hour; Rock School — play in a rock band. Guitar, bass guitar, drum, keyboard, voice, all ages, all levelsGrounds For Sculpture, 19 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, Spring Adult Art Workshops: photography, garden art, stone carving, plaster casting, sculptural ceramics, beginning in Aprilwww.groundsforsculpture.org
NATURE
Central Jersey Sierra Club, Whole Foods Market, Whisk & Spoon Room, Route 1 South, West Windsor, What’s Happening To New Jersey’s Bats?, March 17, 7:30-9 p.m., pre-program social at 7 p.m., free; (609) 731-7016; www.newjersey.sierraclub.org/central/
Duke Farms, 80 Route 206, Hillsborough, Seed to Seed: The Secrets of Growing, two-hour class offering advise, behind the scene tour and planting a seedling to take home, March 13, 10 a.m., $20 (reg. req); The Majestic Orchid, March 19, 9:30 a.m.-noon, $45, (reg. req.); (908) 722-3700; www.dukefarms.org
Franklin Township Library, 485 DeMott Lane, Somerset, The New Jersey Audubon Society will introduce participants to the popular and prevalent pastime of bird watching, March 14, 10:30 a.m., free (reg. req.); (732) 873-8700 ext. 111; www.franklintwp.org
Friends for the Marsh, Spring Lake, Roebling Park, Sewell Avenue, Hamilton, Marsh cleanup, March 21, 9 a.m.-noon, bring gloves (if you have them), water to drink, wear long sleeves, long pants; (609) 585-8845;
New Jersey Audubon Society, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Cranbury, Preschool Program: Everything is Waking Up Around You, craft, stories, and outdoor activity designed to guide parents and children through an exciting nature based learning experience, Tuesdays in March, reg. req.; (609) 897-9400; njaudubon.org/Centers/Plainsboro/
Stony Brook Millstone Watershed Association, 31 Titus Mill Road, Hopewell, Boy Scout Bird Study Merit Badge Workshop, March 14, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., (boys 11 years and up), $10/scout (reg. req.); Preschool program: Cozy Homes, March 17, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., March 18, 1 p.m., ages 3-5 (adult req. for under 4), $20, $13 members; School age program: Spring into Spring, March 19, 4 p.m., ages 6-9, $17, $12 members; Tiny Tot Walk, March 19, 10 a.m., ages 18-36 months w/adult, $10 per child, $7 members; Moving Naturally — Yoga for Kids, Fridays in March, $10/class, adult req. for children under 4; (609) 737-7592; www.thewatershed.org
Washington Crossing State Park, Nature Center, Titusville, Maple Sugaring: an all age participatory demonstration, March 14, 1 p.m., March 22, 1:30 p.m.; Winter Birds of the Park, all ages birding hike, March 22, 1:30 p.m.; free (reg. req.); (609) 737-0609.
YOUNGSTERS
Barnes & Noble, 3535 Route 1 South, West Windsor, Family concert: Junior Jam, March 18, 4:30 p.m.; Clifford the Big Red Dog, meet, play, stories, coloring, March 20, 11:30 a.m.; Dungeons and Dragons Worldwide Game Day, March 21, 1 p.m., all levels of D&D gamers are welcome, celebrate the latest release, reg. req., [email protected] (609) 716-1570; www.bn.com
Big Apple Circus, TD Bank Park, Bridgewater, featuring the world’s finest artists under a classic Big Top tent performing in the intimate setting of a single ring, perfect for all ages, March 14-29, $12-$51 variety of show times, purchase at Somerset Hills YMCA, 140 Mt. Airy Road, Basking Ridge or www.bigapplecircus.org
Bounce U, 410 Princeton-Hightstown Road, West Windsor, Early Risers open bounce, age 2 (34-inch min.) and up; Sat. 8-9:15 a.m., $6.95; (609)443-5867.
Integral Yoga Institute Princeton, 613 Ridge Road, Suite 110, Monmouth Junction, Kids’ Yoga Class with Jayadeva, Wed. 4:15-5:15 p.m., $80 for 10-class card (good for 12 weeks). First class free; (732) 274-2410; www.iyiprinceton.com
Jaztabal Dance, 650 Route 206, Bordentown, ballet and tap class for 3-year-olds, introduction to dance for young dancers with fun activities, kids learn the fundamentals of dance while having fun in a non-threatening, supportive environmentwww.jaztabal.com
Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton, Art for Families: talk and activity (age 5-9 and family) Cupid Needs a Favor, March 14, 10 a.m.-noon, $5/child (ticket req.); American Art: What’s the Story, March 21, 2-3 p.m., free; (609) 258-9220; www.princeton.edu.utickets
Simply Yoga, 4427 Route 27, Kingston, Yoga Workshop for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Special Learning Needs, March 29, 2:30-4:30 p.m., discover the ways to introduce the benefits of yoga to your children and to empower them to use yoga throughout the day to calm and relax, improve concentration and focus, enhance self-esteem and emotional health, cope with stress and anxiety, and make yoga part of fun family timewww.simplyyogakingston.com
Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave., Trenton, Sesame Street Live: Elmo Makes Music, March 17, 7 p.m., March 18, 10:30 a.m., 7 p.m.; www.comcasttix.com
State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick, Milk & Cookies Series: free interactive theater series for ages three to eight and their families: African Tales, March 14, 10 a.m., noon, reg. req.; (732) 246-7469, ext. 545.