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Senior art show: "Old Masters," artists from Hannah Fink’s class at the Princeton Senior Resource Center, will be exhibiting their art at Small World Coffee, 254 Nassau St., through March 1. Acrylics, oils, watercolors, pastels. The public is invited to attend the opening reception on Friday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. A percentage of sales will benefit the Senior Resource Center. For more info, call the PSRC, 609-924-7108.
"Weird Al" Yankovic: "Weird Al" Yankovic, best known as a three-time Grammy Award winning comedian, launches his first-ever children’s picture book, "When I Grow Up," at 6:30 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 3535 Route 1 South in the MarketFair Mall, Wsest Windsor. Ticket distribution begins at 4 p.m. Seating is on a first-come basis.
Tuesday Technology Talks: Social Media Panel. Social media enthusiasts will share their best practices for making the most of social media to communicate and engage. Panelists are Kristin Weinstein, communications manager of the Special Olympics; Georgianne Vinicombe, owner of Monday Flowers; Stacey Katz, Exit 8 Real Estate on Facebook; Khurt Williams, senior advisor, Information Security at Bristol-Myers Squibb; Kathy Magrino, writer, editor and marketing consultant; and Jeff Edelstein, Trentonian columnist. 7 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library.
Wed., Feb. 2
"Circle of Sawdust": The Arts Council of Princeton and Stone Soup Circus are pleased to present "Circle of Sawdust" by Rob Mermin, founder of Circus Smirkus. Rob will entertain with stories from touring Europe as a circus performer, and show the ways in which the circus has been presented by Hollywood throughout the years. 7 p.m. Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St. $15/$10 members, students, seniors. On the Web: www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder Lecture and Discussion: "School Accommodations and the Legal System: IEP and 504 Explained" with Staci J. Greenwald, Esq., Partner, Sussan & Greenwald. The discussion will cover eligibility criteria for special education services and a broad range of other issues. 7 to 9 p.m. Free. Riverside School, 58 Riverside Drive, Princeton. Presented by CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder) of Princeton-Mercer County. Fore more info, call 609-683-8787 or write to [email protected].
Thurs., Feb. 3
55PLUS: Maryann Zolota from Rutgers University’s Osher School of Lifelong Learning will speak about "An American in Paris: Benjamin Franklin" at 10 a.m. when 55PLUS meets at the Jewish Center of Princeton, located at 435 Nassau St. $3 donation suggested. Open to the public.
Montgomery Woman’s Club: "Exercise and Stretching to Improve Arthritis." 7:30 p.m. Free. Princeton Fitness and Wellness Center, Princeton North Shopping Center, Route 206, Montgomery. For more info, call Ellen Parravano, 609-466-4903.
Fri., Feb. 4
The Alfred James Band: Come enjoy the high energy sounds of this band, led by Alfred James, the only cellist in the world playing a five-string carbon fiber cello, standing up. Classically trained in cello and voice, Alfred elegantly incorporates the worlds of classical and pop into an unusual and energetic live sound. 8 p.m. Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St. $10/$5 members, students, seniors. On the Web: www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Sponsored by Bloomberg.
LOVE SHOW at Small World Coffee: Small World Coffee’s Witherspoon Cafe will be featuring its second annual juried LOVE SHOW, which will center around the word "love" throughout the month of February. This festive opening will include a poetry reading by Paul Muldoon followed by live music from Chris Harford. DJ aggreSCHEN will spin dance music. All entertainers have graciously donated their time and talent. Butter Lust Bakery will be providing homemade sweet and savory snacks for all to enjoy. There is a suggested donation of $20 to benefit D&R Greenway. 8 to 11 p.m. at Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon St., Princeton.
"Composing in the Moment" jazz concert: Princeton’s performance faculty in jazz will come together for their annual concert at 8 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium at Alexander Hall and will perform original works by Princeton’s jazz faculty. The program will be directed by Dr. Anthony D.J. Branker. Tickets: $20, $15, $10; students $5. 609-258-9220 or www.princeton.edu/utickets.
Sat., Feb. 5
"Yogi CEO": A Talk by Ben Ghalmi. Ben Ghalmi, an executive with 25 years of international business experience including key positions with Alliance Capital in New York, frequent expert on top business television shows and student/adherent to the Karmic Management teachings of Geshe Michael Roach (best-selling books: "The Diamond Cutter," "Karmic Management"), will give a talk regarding the "New Economic Paradigm" and the key role the principles of karmic management: mindfulness, meditation and asana practice rooted in Yoga Philosophy and ancient Eastern Teaching; can play in successful navigation of these new, dangerous waters. 1 to 3:30 p.m. Free. West Windsor Public Library, 333 N. Post Road. On the Web: http://thepathtobliss.com/specialevents.html.
Photography workshop: Oh Snap! Photography workshop designed to teach parents how to take better pictures of their children. Focusing on concepts easily put into practice, Kim Schmidt will talk about lighting, composition, perspective and age-appropriate techniques. Participants will receive a handout with quick tips and notes. 10 a.m. Free. Seating is limited and registration is required. Princeton Public Library, www.princetonlibrary.org.
Sun., Feb. 6
Super Bowl Breakfast with The Elks: Enjoy a delicious breakfast of Bacon & Eggs & Pancakes, and more! 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Princeton Elks Lodge No. 2129, 354 Route 518, Montgomery (Blawenburg. For more info, call 609-466-4945.
Annual Super Bowl Sunday Flea Market at the YWCA Princeton. A variety of interesting and one-of-a-kind items. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. "There’s plenty of time to shop and return home in time for the Super Bowl." Sponsored by the Women’s Group of the YWCA Princeton. $2 admission. Vendors are not allowed, and clothing is not permitted to be sold. For more information on the flea market, call Nancy Depke at 609-419-0191.All door and table rental proceeds benefit the English as a Second Language program.
Slow Food Central New Jersey: "Eat Slow" Winter Farmers’ Market at Tre Piani Restaurant in Forrestal Village, Plainsboro. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Live jazz. Vendors to include Cherry Grove Farm, North Slope Farm, Beech Tree Farm, Village Bakery, Bobolink Dairy and Bakehouse, Lillipies, Grab ‘Em Snacks, Randy’s Gourmet, Tassot Apiaries, Pure Indian Foods Organic Ghee and Hopewell Valley Vineyards. For more info, call Beth Feehan, 609-577-5113, or visit www.slowfoodcentralnj.org.
"Sweet and Friends": The Westminster Choir College Faculty Recital Series will continue with "Sweet and Friends" at 3 p.m. in Bristol Chapel on the Princeton campus of Westminster Choir College of Rider University. The recital will feature renowned soprano Sharon Sweet, joined by some of her fellow teachers and a guest tenor, performing arias, duets and opera scenes. Free. Westminster Choir College of Rider University is located at 101 Walnut Lane in Princeton. For updates, visit www.rider.edu/arts.
"A Seat For Rosa": Performance chronicles the day civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks took her epic stand for equality and justice. Through Mrs. Parks’ impassioned account of that moment, and the incidents that led up to it, a young person receives strength to face his own fear, in the form of a bully. This musical program by Yearning to Learn also reveals significant events in the struggle for constitutional rights and human dignity for all Americans. 3 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library. On the Web: www.princetonlibrary.org.
Mon., Feb. 7
AARP Tax-Aide Program: Seniors and people of low and moderate incomes can get free electronic tax preparation for federal and New Jersey state returns at the Princeton Public Library on Monday mornings from Feb. 7 to April 11. This assistance is for individual returns only. To schedule an appointment, call 609-924-9529, ext. 220. Appointments are typically scheduled hourly between 9 a.m. and noon. Future sessions: Feb. 14, 21, 28; March 7, 14, 21, 28, and April 4, 11.
SCORE Seminar: Financial Accounting and Financial Projections. Retired CPA Leon Petelle will cover accounting basics for the non-accountant small business person, basic tax considerations when starting/operating your small business, how to financially plan for, and then manage, your small business, and practical considerations for maintaining monthly financial records. 6:45 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library.
Mystery Book Group: "A Good Thief’s Guide to Amsterdam" by Chris Ewan. The compelling antihero of this comic whodunit is Charles Howard, an established author of mysteries featuring a burglar-detective. Howard, who is a successful burglar himself, receives a cryptic invitation while finishing his latest novel in Amsterdam.. 7:30 p.m. Free. Princeton Public Library.
Second Chance Cinema: Second Chance Cinema, the Princeton Adult School’s annual winter-spring movie course, will open its 16th season at 7:30 p.m. with a showing of the acclaimed 2010 American independent film and Oscar Best Picture nominee "Winter’s Bone." All the selections on this year’s series will be screened at the Friend Center Auditorium in the Computer Science Building on the Princeton campus, located at the corner of Williams Street and Olden Avenue. All programs will be introduced by the series curator, William Lockwood Jr., Special Programming Director for McCarter Theatre. Depending on final course enrollment, a limited number of single admissions to individual screenings may be available at the door at showtimes, but seating cannot be guaranteed. On the Web: www.Princetonadultschool.org .
