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Friends of West Windsor Library Annual Book Sale, March 1-6. Most books are $1 or less, with some items marked higher.Opening night: Tuesday, March 1, 6 to 9 p.m. $10 admission or $25 for a Family of 4. Admission free Wed., March 2, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thurs., March 3, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fri., March 4, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sat., March 5, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Box & Bag Day Sun., March 6, 12:30 to 4 p.m. Bring a bag or a box. All proceeds benefit West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462.
Jasmin Darznik & William Gleason in Conversation: "The Good Daughter: A Memoir of My Mother’s Hidden Life." A conversation about three generations of Iranian women and a family’s struggle for freedom and understanding. 6 p.m. Free.Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton.
Tech Talk: Social Media Panel. Social media enthusiasts will share tips for making the most of social media to communicate and engage. Panelists are Kristin Weinstein, social media and PR blogger; Georgianne Vinicombe, owner of Monday Morning Flowers; Stacey Katz, Exit 8 Real Estate on Facebook; Khurt Williams, information security professional; A.J. Moore, assistant professor of journalism at Rider University; and Jeff Edelstein, Trentonian columnist. Hilary Morris, owner of HMPR, moderates. 7 p.m. Free. Princeton Publib Library. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Wed., March 2
"Blessed are the Organized": Princeton University’s Center for the Study of Religion will host a panel discussion on "Blessed Are the Organized: Grassroots Democracy in America," recently published by Princeton University Press. Comments will be offered by David Bromwich, Sterling Professor of English at Yale University; Ernesto Cortes, Jr., the Southwest Regional Director of the Industrial Areas Foundation. and Emilie Townes, Andrew W. Mellon Professor of African American Religion and Theology at Yale Divinity School. Author Jeffrey Stout will respond. 4:30 p.m. Free. McCormick 101. A light reception will follow. For more information, visit www.princeton.edu/csr.
Talk With Your Farmer: Aubrey Yarbrough of Stonehedge Farm and Kelly Harding of Cherry Grove Organic Farm will take part in this discussion moderated by Judith Robinson, manager of the Princeton Farmers Market. Mr. Harding will share how his experience working on a factory pig farm led him to seek another healthier, less stressful way of raising cows, pigs, and goats. Mr. Yarbrough will talk about the challenges she has experienced as a young farmer. 7:30 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library. Community Room. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Montgomery Woman’s Club: "Hawaiian Culture and Customs" with Gail Small. Rock Brook School, 109 Orchard Road. $20. For more information, call Elllen Parravano (609) 466-4903.
"Robots as a Social Technology." Professor Cynthia Breazeal, founder and director of the Personal Robots Group at the MIT Media Lab, will hold the 2011 Evnin Lecture, titled, "Robots as a Social Technology," at 8 p.m. in Reynolds Auditorium, A02 McDonnell Hall, Princeton campus. All welcome. The lecture is sponsored by the Council on Science and Technology.
Thurs., March 3
55PLUS: Miguel A. Centeno, Professor of Sociology and International Affairs, Princeton University, will speak on "Globalization as a Complex System." 10 a.m. $3 donation requested. Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau St., Princeton. On the Web: www.princetonol.com/groups/55plus.
Princeton Elks: A Family Night of Pasta in Memory of Michael Damato. 6 to 9 p.m. Pasta and sauces by Caffe Piazza-Antonio Ruffa & Family. $10 per adult, $8 per child. Proceeds to benefit the Antlers Youth Service Organization & the Princeton Elks Community Youth Center Project. Princeton Elks Lodge 2129, 354 Route 518, Montgomery (Skillman).
Chang-rae Lee: "Surrendered": Chang-rae Lee reads from his "ferocious and lyrical" story "about the horrors of war and the sorrow of survival." 6 p.m. Free. Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau St., Princeton.
Fri., March 4
"World Day of Prayer": Princeton Area Church Women United will hold its annual World Day of Prayer Service at noon at the Lutheran Church of the Messiah, 407 Nassau St., Princeton. This year’s program, "How many loaves have you?", was written by the women of Chile. "All are invited to join the women of Chile in prayer and song to support women’s ecumenical ministries toward justice, peace, healing and wholeness. Those attending are encouraged to bring a bag lunch and stay for a time of discussion following the service. Beverages and dessert will be provided. For more information, visit www.wdpusa.org or write to [email protected].
CD Release Event: The Wilson Family Forgery: This ever-shifting troupe of musicians anchored by Thomas Wilson and Sarah Stewart-Kroeker celebrate the release of their latest CD. Band’s style spans rock, country, blues, soul, gospel, and jazz, often with a hint of humor. 7 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library. Community Room. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Art Opening: Abstract expressionist painter S.L. Baker opens show at Small World Cafe Gallery, 14 Witherspoon St, Princeton. Reception 7 to 9 p.m. Show up through April 5. On the Web: www.slbakerpaintings.com.
What’s Up Princeton presents Open Mic Night for Teens: The Arts Council of Princeton will host What’s Up Princeton’s Open Mic Night, a free event for high school students, from 7 to 10 p.m. To perform, students must register at http://tinyurl.com/4j2dldw. This event is sponsored by What’s Up Princeton, a collaboration of organizations in Princeton who provide services to youth in the community: The event will take place in the Solley Theater at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St.. On the Web: www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
"Murder at Coppersmith Inn": Grover Middle School presents "Murder at Coppersmith Inn" on Friday, March 4, and Saturday, March 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the school, which is located at 10 Southfield Road, West Windsor. Who dunnit? Tickets are $8 at the door.
"The Drowsy Chaperone": Westminster Choir College will present the musical-comedy masterpiece "The Drowsy Chaperone" Friday, March 4, through Sunday, March 6, in the Princeton Regional Schools Performing Arts Center at Princeton High School. Nathan Hurwitz, director. The cast is composed of students at Rider University’s Westminster College of the Arts. March 4, 8 p.m.; March 5, 8 p.m.; March 6, 3 p.m. The Princeton Regional Schools Performing Arts Center at Princeton High School is located on Walnut Lane at Franklin Street in Princeton. Admission is $20 for adults and $15 for students and seniors, 609-921-2663 or www.rider.edu/arts.
Sat., March 5
Madeline returns: John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Madeline’s creator, Ludwig Bemelmans, will present his new picture book "Madeline at The White House" at Jazams, 25 Palmer Square East, Princeton, at noon. On the Web: www.penguin.com/madeline.
"Celebrate West Windsor’s Cultural Diversity: Dance and Music": The West Windsor Township Human Relations Council and the West Windsor Plainsboro African-American Parent Support Group will sponsor a multicultural dance and music program to celebrate the diverse backgrounds of West Windsor residents. 1 to 4 p.m. Free. West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South Playhouse, Commons 1.
Central Jersey Chess Tournament: "Kids Stuff," 1 to 4 p.m., at the Wyndham Conference Center, 800 Scudders Mill Road, Plainsboro. Open to all K-8 graders of all levels. All players will receive a medal or trophy. Pre-registration by March 3 at NJChess.com: Submit the form and bring $30 (cash or check) to the site. On-site registration will cost $40. Registration ends at 1:15 pm. For more info, write to [email protected] or visit www.njchess.com.
Kingston Photo Night: The Kingston Historical Society will hold a "Photo Night" from 4 to 8 p.m. and an early afternoon session on Sunday, March 6, noon to 3 p.m. Both sessions will take place in the Kingston Fire House, located on Heathcote Brook Road. Bring photos of historic interest – people, places, buildings. Free.
Sun., March 6
ADHD expert: Dr. Ari Tuckman, author of "Integrative Treatment for Adult ADHD," will deliver a talk titled "How the ADHD Brain Works: Strategies to Overcome Executive Functioning Weaknesses." 3 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Italian theater: Pietro Frassica, professor of Italian at Princeton University, will present his new book "Her Maestro’s Echo: Pirandello and the Actress who Conquered Broadway in One Evening," at 5 p.m. at Dorothea’s House, 120 John St., Princeton. The book is based on correspondence between the Italian Nobel-prize winner Luigi Pirandello and actress Marta Abba. In addition to Professor Frassica’s readings, some of the excerpts will be dramatized by actors Meghan Duffy and Ric Randig, directed by Mimi Gisolfi. The program is free and open to the public, who are encouraged to bring a refreshment to share in the reception. For more information, visit dorotheashouse.org.
"Hibakusha: Our Life to Live": Documentary film about survivors (hibakusha in Japanese) of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki will be screened by the Coalition for Peace Action at 3 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, located at 50 Cherry Hill Road. The writer/director/producer of the film, David Rothauser, will be present to lead a discussion. Free. On the Web: http://www.hibakusha-ourlifetolive.org/index.html.
Choral Vespers: The combined choirs of Princeton Theological Seminary and Nassau Presbyterian Church will present a choral vespers service, "This Shining Night," at 7 p.m. in Miller Chapel on the Seminary campus. Hymns and responses for congregation as well as masterworks for choir by Lauridson, Faure, Nicholls, and Hurd will be interspersed with prayer and readings from scripture. Free.
Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra featuring Hua-Yi Wang, violinist; Chiu-Tze Lin conducting. "Romance from Austria to China," featuring "Butterfly Lovers" Violin Concerto, one of the most well-known Chinese violin concertos. 7 p.m. Princeton Alliance Church, 20 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro. General admission is $15; $12 for seniors and students, and $12 for students. Premium seating is available at $25 each. On the Web: www.bravuraphil.org.
