Through July 21
‘After Ashley’ to be presented
After Ashley, a play by Gina Gionfriddo – Chimera Productions, will be presented at 8 p.m., at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton.
Chimera Productions describes “After Ashley” as a blisteringly funny and deeply affecting play about a teenage boy navigating the joys and terrors of life — all through the distorting prism of a media firestorm. When a family tragedy deals the Hammond family a dose of dubious celebrity, Justin finds himself unable to fully grieve or grow up. The only bright spot is a girl, only Justin can’t decide if she is a saving angel or a self-interested groupie. In a world as weird as this one, she just might be both.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or at the door the night of the show. Admission costs $13, $10 Arts Council of Princeton members, students and seniors.
Sat., July 21
Open mic night at Nassau Park
Part of the free Summer Music Series, 7-8:30 p.m., Nassau Park Pavilion, Nassau Park Boulevard, West Windsor.
Open to musicians and performers of all ages. Come solo or with your group. Sign up at openmicsignup.weebly.com
Sun., July 22
Art, wine, cheese reception to be held
Terhune Orchards and Cherry Grove Farm are giving a gala art, wine and cheese reception, featuring their locally produced products from noon to 5 p.m. at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road Princeton. The Artists Network will exhibit a new display of paintings, ceramics, jewelry items, and photographs in the barn adjacent to the wine-tasting area. For more: 609-924-2310.
Mon., July 23
Book group discusses Shields’ ‘Jane Austen’
”Jane Austen,” a fictional biography by Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Carol Shields, will be discussed at 7 p.m. at Mercer County Library’s West Windsor branch at 333 N. Post Road, Princeton Junction.
”Jane Austen” is a celebration of the life of one of the most renowned and beloved female novelists of all time: from her early family life in Stevenson, to her later years at Bath, her broken engagement, and her tumultuous relationship with her sister Cassandra.
To register for this free program: 609-799-0902. For more: www.mcl.orgorg
Tue., July 24
Chamber to host marketing showcase
The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce will host its 13th Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on the Green in Palmer Square. The rain date is July 26.
Local companies are invited to showcase to local businesses and consumers, sample food, listen to music, and have fun. Vendor table pricing starts at $300 for members and $450 for nonmembers. There are also several supporting sponsor spots left. This event is free and open to the public.
Those interested in purchasing vendor tables or sponsorships can either visit www.princetonchamber.org or email Cheri Durst at [email protected]

