Town Topics Newspaper, March 13, 2024

Penn Medicine Princeton Proposes New Cancer Center For Plainsboro Campus

Candidates Gearing Up for High-Stakes Primary

NJ Transit Fare Increases Could Come This Summer 8

MCCC Horticulturalists Win Gold Medal at Philadelphia Flower Show 12

Princeton Symphony Orchestra Joins Forces With String Trio 15

Energetic Revival of Dreamgirls Comes to McCarter 16

PU Men’s Hoops Routs

Penn to Earn Outright Ivy

Title, Primed for Another Big Postseason Run 25

Sparked by Stifling Defense, Sharp Shooting, Tiger Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Rutgers 14-8 27

Penn Medicine Princeton Health is planning a new cancer center at its Plainsboro campus. The proposed 195,000-square-foot facility includes more than 40 exam rooms, over 30 infusion chairs, and two radiation oncology linear accelerators.

The estimated cost of the project, which includes a six-level parking garage and a 31,000-square-foot imaging center for outpatients, is $401 million, according to a Penn Medicine spokesperson. The proposal is currently in the early stages of the approval process in Plainsboro Township.

Since 2018, Princeton Medical Center has been owned by the University of Pennsylvania. The university’s board of trustees approved the plan on February 29. Construction of the garage is targeted to begin in 2026, followed by the cancer center and imaging center in 2028.

“ Penn Medicine’s advanced cancer care draws patients who live both near and far from our facilities — on average, a Penn Medicine cancer patient travels 20 miles for care in Philadelphia, and 15 miles to be treated at our regional hospitals,” said Michele Volpe, University of Pennsylvania Health System chief operation officer. “But that travel can be difficult for patients and families going through hard times, and our cancer system investments continue to expand access to the most advanced care across the entire region we serve. The communities around Penn Medicine Princeton Health are a crucial area for increasing these services, since many patients there otherwise face lengthy drives to hospitals in Philadelphia or New York City. We are tremendously excited to move ahead with this project to provide more patients in New Jersey with options close to home.”

The Penn Medicine Princeton Health Cancer Center is planned as a “foundational” part of Penn Medicine’s cancer system strategy, providing a platform for more advanced care in the Central New Jersey region.

“The proposed facility will offer comprehensive cancer treatment in a single facility staffed by disease-specific physicians and multidisciplinary teams working in concert with Abramson Cancer Center physicians across Penn Medicine,” according to the Penn Medicine spokesperson. “This integrated model

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National politics has been constantly in the news in this 2024 election year, and closer to home the political heat is rising, with the June 4 New Jersey primary on the horizon and the March 25 candidates’ filing deadline less than two weeks away.

The main attention-grabbing political item locally and throughout New Jersey has been the battle between Congressman Andy Kim and Tammy Murphy, wife of N.J. Gov. Phil Murphy, for the Democratic nomination to the U.S. Senate seat likely to be vacated by Sen. Robert Menendez, who is currently under federal indictment on corruption charges and has not filed for reelection.

Meanwhile local Princeton races for mayor and town Council appear as if they will be uncontested, with Democrats Mayor Mark Freda and Councilman Leighton Newlin running for reelection and new Council candidate Brian McDonald, also a Democrat and currently a member of the Princeton Public Schools Board of Education, all running unopposed. Councilwoman Eve Niedergang has announced that she will be stepping down from Council at the end of the year.

Kim, who represents the 3rd N.J. congressional district, adjoining Princeton’s 12th district, has recently been gaining momentum in Mercer County with a victory at the March 11 Mercer County Convention, winning the Mercer Democrats’ endorsement by a 235-108 margin, 63 to 29 percent, over Murphy.

Also in the running, Patricia CamposMedina received 22 votes and Larry Hamm gained eight votes. Winning

more than 60 percent will place Kim at the top of the June 4 primary ballot.

Last week Kim also received endorsements from the Mercer County Democratic Caucus and the Princeton Community Democratic Organization (PCDO).

At the March 3 PCDO meeting, held at Center for Modern Aging Princeton’s Suzanne Patterson Center, Kim received 85 of 93 votes cast, with Campos-Medina finishing second with six votes and Hamm and Murphy receiving one vote each.

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Booklet Considers the History of Jugtown As Development Pressures are Looming

Clifford Zink is a longtime resident of Princeton’s Jugtown section. During one of his regular walks down Nassau Street, he began to wonder about two small remnants of its past — a flat, brownstone slab in front of No. 343, and an upright, granite post topped with a hook at No. 361. A historian and author, Zink put his researching skills to work.

The slab, he found, was a block for horse and carriage mounting. And the column of granite was a hitching post for horses. These discoveries were the

beginning of Zink’s new booklet Jugtown/ Queenston, Princeton’s 18th Century Crossroads Village. The 48-page publication about Princeton’s third-oldest neighborhood is illustrated with then-and-now photographs of houses; pictures of jugs made in the area’s potteries, which closed in the mid-1800s; and historical maps. Zink, who is leading a walking tour of the area this Saturday, March 16 (sponsored by the Historical Society of Princeton and sold out), shot all of the photos himself.

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CELEBRATING PI DAY PRINCETON: Albert Einstein reenactor Bill Agress, rear, gathered with young participants in the Einstein Look-Alike Contest on Saturday at Princeton Public Library. Presented by the Princeton Tour Company, the event was one of many scheduled in honor of Einstein’s birthday, March 14 (3.14) — the numeric equivalent of pi. (Photo by Sarah Teo)

CLEANUP TIME: Volunteers are needed to help prepare the historic Old Barracks in Trenton for its upcoming season of outdoor programming.

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The Old Barracks in Trenton is looking for volunteers to participate in Park Day on Saturday, April 6 to help with spring cleaning in preparation for another season of programming at the museum. The event is part of the American Battlefield Trust’s Park Day.

The museum will also require the use of a truck for hauling away some larger logs, etc. There is plenty to do around the property, and any assistance is appreciated. Volunteers should bring their own work gloves and rakes, and the Old Barracks will provide lots of coffee and donuts. Originally built in 1758 to

house British soldiers during the French and Indian War, the Old Barracks bore witness to the Battles of Trenton and was later used as a Revolutionary War army hospital. In the early 20th century, members of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Colonial Dames organized the Old Barracks Association to purchase the building and open it as a museum, and today continues to welcome visitors from across the globe to learn the history of the site through interpretive programs and exhibits.

Volunteers will meet at the registration table at 9 a.m. Park Day will last until 1 p.m., but volunteers can stay for all or part of the morning. As a thank you to volunteers, a free tour of the museum will be offered after the event. The museum will be closed to the public on Park Day. Visit barracks. org/park-day to register.

Topics In Brief A Community Bulletin

Apply for the Princeton Advisory Committee on Affordable Housing, Human Services, and Racial, Social, and Economic Equity: The municipality is accepting applications for the newly formed committee. The deadline is March 14. Visit princetonnj.gov.

Nighttime Work on Nassau Street : For the next several weeks, traffic on Nassau Street between Witherspoon and Harrison streets will be limited to one lane between 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. as gas main work is underway.

Cherry Hill Road Closure : For approximately three more weeks, Cherry Hill Road Bridge will be closed to all traffic as emergency repairs are made to a partially collapsed culvert. Motorists will be diverted to Route 206, Mountain Avenue, Great Road, and Stuart Road as a detour.

Log and Branch Collection : Begins Monday, March 18. Material must be ready for collection by 7 a.m. and cannot be in the right of way more than seven days before. Visit princetonnj.gov for more information.

Recreation Department Summer Jobs : Apply for work at Community Park Pool in customer service, day camp, or on lifeguard staff. Visit Princetonnj.gov/982/ Seasonal-Employment.

Free Tax Assistance : The Mercer County AARP Tax-Aide program offers free federal and state tax preparation at Princeton Public Library, the Suzanne Patterson Building, and Nassau Presbyterian Church. Call (888) 227-7669 for specifics. Youth Leadership Programs : Students from Princeton High School, Princeton Day School, the Hun School, and Stuart Country Day School can apply for the municipality’s 2024-25 Youth Leadership programs, open to all sophomores. Applications are due March 19. Visit princetonnj.gov.

Recycling Buckets Available : Mercer County Improvement Authority has announced that free buckets are available again for residents. In Princeton, buckets can be picked up at 1 Monument Drive. Call (609) 688-2566 for more information.

Charter School Wins Regional Science Bowl, Will Compete for National Middle School Title

Princeton Charter School (PCS), for the sixth time in seven years, has won the regional competition for the National Science Bowl

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and will compete in the National Science Bowl National Finals in Washington, D.C., from April 25 to 29.

Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, the National Science Bowl brings together thousands of middle and high school students from across the country to compete in a fast-paced question-and-answer contest where they solve technical problems and answer questions from a range of disciplines including biology, chemistry, Earth and space sciences, physics, and math.

practiced throughout the fall and winter, with one of the students developing an online program to enhance practice sessions.

“Science Bowl is a great opportunity for students who are interested in STEM fields to find their ‘people’ and to make connections with students from across the state and across the country with similar passions,” Celik added. “It’s the ‘Oscars’ for science-minded middle school kids.”

The team was supported by Charter School alumni

Bach Birthday Bash

Eric Plutz, University Organist

Thursday, March 21 at 12:30pm Princeton University Chapel

Come celebrate Johann Sebastian Bach’s 339th birthday with a concert by Eric Plutz, University Organist, at the University Chapel.

Part of the After Noon Concert Series, this concert will also be broadcast LIVE as it happens on WWFM (89.1, www.wwfm.org).

The regional competition took place at the Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory (PPPL) on February 22, when the PCS team of five defeated the BridgewaterRaritan Middle School team by a score of 138-94 in the final round, with Bridgewater-Raritan finishing second, the Wilberforce School of Princeton finishing third, and the French American School of Princeton winning the award for school spirit and sportsmanship. PPPL has hosted the Science Bowl for 32 years.

In the high school competition West WindsorPlainsboro North and West Windsor-Plainsboro South squared off in the final round, with North prevailing 170-88 and South finishing in second place, followed by Livingston High School in third place. The North team will be traveling to Washington, D.C., in April to compete in the National Science Bowl High School National Finals.

PCS Science Bowl Coach Laura Celik commented on the team’s success. “I would say this team lives and breathes Science Bowl more than any other team I’ve seen,” she said.

The team started the school year with 48 students, and the final team of five primary members — Angelica Feng, Asa FleischerGraham, Joshua Huang, Rohan Srivastava, and Aaron Wang — along with several backup team members,

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Piemonte is a region located in the northwest of Italy Its major city is Turin, which was the first Italian capital It is also home to the famous FIAT car company, as well as some of the best Italian wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera The region is also known for producing white truffles Le Langhe is a particularly rich area of the region, known for its high-quality food and wine FERRERO company (Nutella, Kinder and more) is from Alba Piemonte

Piemonte is a region located in the northwest of Italy Its major city is Turin, which was the first Italian capital It is also home to the famous FIAT car company, as well as some of the best Italian wines such as Barolo, Barbaresco, and Barbera The region is also known for producing white truffles Le Langhe is a particularly rich area of the region, known for its high-quality food and wine FERRERO company (Nutella, Kinder and more) is from Alba Piemonte

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The

Charter School team will be going to the National

Bowl for the sixth time next month, after winning the regional competition. Standing

Physics Laboratory model stellarator are, from left, Angelica

Aaron Wang, Rohan Srivastava, Joshua Huang, and Coach Laura Celik. (Photo by Michael Livingston/PPPL Department of Communications)

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Continued from Preceding Page who are currently at Princeton High School and Princeton University. Two former teachers, Mark Schlawin and Suzanne Ritter, also returned to PCS to help Celik coach the team.

Contestants in the Science Bowl competition have just five seconds to be the first to buzz in their answers to toss-up questions and 20 seconds to answer bonus questions during the two eight-minute sessions in each round. There are at least 10 more rounds in the middle school contest and 12 or more rounds in the high school contest.

“It is so inspiring to see you compete at such a high level,” Andrew Zwicker, PPPL head of strategic partnerships and public engagement and also the judge of the final middle school competition, told the students, as quoted in a PPPL press release. “This is middle school: I can’t wait to see what you do in high school and then college, and one day you’ll work here and solve fusion energy.”

Among the dozens of PPPL staff members and their families and others who volunteered as science judges, timekeepers, and hall monitors was physicist Stan Kaye, who commented, “It’s fun. I’m always so impressed by the students. It’s just incredible seeing the breadth and depth of their knowledge and how quickly their minds work.”

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PPPL Head of Science Education Arturo Dominguez echoed those sentiments. “It’s awesome — the students are incredible at answering all these questions and you can see their school spirit. It’s great to see them all having so much fun at a STEM-centered event.”

Alvaro Sanchez-Villar, another PPPL physicist who volunteered at the event, added, “It’s really fun, but I’m shocked because most of the questions I couldn’t answer, especially at that pace.”

—Donald Gilpin

Chamber Seeks Nominations

For Achievement Awards

Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Women of Achievement Awards, which recognize women who have achieved a personal or professional level of greatness in the Mercer region. The deadline to submit a name is April 12.

The annual awards celebrate women in the Princeton Mercer region for their unique contributions and activities in their fields of interest, who through their work and determinations, have successfully attained the respect of their peers and the acknowledgement of the business community.

Once the nomination process is complete, they undergo review by the awards committee to select the 2024 honorees. Those who are selected will be recognized at the Women of Achievement Awards Breakfast on June 26 at Jasna Polana. To nominate, visit princetonmercer chamber.org.

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“He found out the theory of relativity, and he didn’t wear socks!”

—Sawyer Edson, Howell

“His birthday is almost the same as mine — one day off.”

—Louis Allais-Andresen, New York City, N.Y.

“I find Pi Day very droll and amusing! We always used to eat pie on March 14, but the confluence of that with Einstein’s birthday is just the best.”

—Gary Patton, West Windsor

“He was buddies with Paul Robeson and committed to social justice issues. He also lectured at Black colleges and universities.”

—Jacqui Alexander, Titusville

Fare Hikes on NJ Transit Could Be Implemented This Summer

Come July, riders on NJ Transit trains may be paying $18.40 to travel one way between Princeton Junction and New York’s Penn Station, up from the current $16. Public comment ended last week for fare increases proposed by NJ Transit earlier this year to close a budget shortfall of $119 million.

Since the onset of the pandemic, ridership has returned to approximately 80 percent of pre-COVID-19 levels, with many peak period trips at or exceeding pre-pandemic levels, according to a January 24 press release from NJ Transit.

But the system is entering the fifth consecutive year of ridership that will be below pre-COVID-19 levels, meaning a loss of nearly $2 billion in revenue. Federal COVID-19 relief funding ends at the end of June 2025. Rising fuel costs, operational costs, wage increases, and health care costs have also contributed to the shortfall.

More than 200 people attended 10 hearings throughout the state last week. The transit line also received “a very robust 1,197 public comments across all feedback channels — nearly double the 672 comments we received back in 2015,” said spokesman Everett Merrill, referring to the last time NJ Transit raised fares.

“I wish you’d look inside your agencies to see any type of bloating that you can cut out,” one man commented at a hearing in Paterson on March 5. Another

man who was quoted on a FOX 5 New York television report said, “If they need it for expenses to provide the service, fine. If they’re going to use it to rent out some fancy-shmancy office buildings in the middle of nowhere, that doesn’t work for me.”

A combination of $44 million in cost reductions and an additional $52 million in revenue enhancements have already reduced the originally projected fiscal year 2025 deficit “and offset some mandatory, non-discretionary cost escalations,” reads the press release.

“Included in the FY25 revenue enhancements are the proposed conclusion of the FLEXPASS pilot and the implementation of 30-day expiration dates on all oneway tickets. Internal savings and revenue enhancements alone, however, are not sufficient to eliminate this budget gap.”

The 15 percent fare hike would be followed by three percent fare rises each July, in coming years. The proposal does not specify an end date for those increases.

NJ Transit cites improvement in the customer experience “through a variety of enhancements since 2018, including fully restoring the ranks of locomotive engineers, delivering a highly rated and completely redesigned NJ Transit mobile app, introducing new fare payment technologies, and graduating more than 2,300 new bus operators,

along with numerous other improvements,” according to the release. The system has operated “with the highest standards of safety and security, including meeting the federal requirements for Positive Train Control in 2020, and expanding the presence of New Jersey Transit Police Department officers throughout the system.”

Some commuters have complained about such issues as late trains, canceled trains, general delays, and the occasional use of old train cars that appear to be past their prime.

“It is important to note that many of the impacts to NJ Transit service on the Northeast Corridor are the result of Amtrak infrastructure issues,” said Merrill. “Amtrak owns, operates, and maintains the Northeast Corridor tracks, overhead wires and signal systems, which trains from Princeton Junction operate on. NJ Transit Rail Operations management staff continues to work with their counterparts at Amtrak to identify improvements to mitigate the impacts these issues have on NJ Transit rail service. Please visit njtransit.com/performance to see an illustration of Amtrak impacts on NJ Transit rail on-time performance and cancellations.”

The NJ Transit board is expected to vote on the fare increases at its April 10 meeting.

—Anne Levin

Sold-Out Crowd Attends

Watershed Conference

State leaders discussed critical issues facing New Jersey residents with a soldout crowd as well as a synchronous online audience at the Seventh Annual NJ Watershed Conference hosted by The Watershed Institute on February 23.

“The Watershed Institute is very excited to bring the conference to The College of New Jersey this year with an inspiring and distinguished group of speakers,” said Watershed Institute Executive Director Jim Waltman, “The theme of this year’s conference, Regional Collaboration for our Watersheds, is extremely timely. The daunting threats that New Jersey faces from water pollution, flooding, and drought are most effectively addressed through collaboration and cooperation across municipal and county boundaries. As climate change exacerbates these threats, regional planning is more essential than ever.”

Keynote speaker Daniel Van Abs, New Jersey State Senator Bob Smith, and Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Shawn LaTourette kicked off the day-long event. The afternoon sessions included discussions of watershed planning, protection, and enhancement with leaders from the Environment Protection Agency, and case studies in MS4 permit implementation.

said Smith. “The climate change threat is no longer a threat — it is here. We have had record hot temperatures, and it is only getting hotter. One of the worst hurricane seasons is coming and we need to be ready.”

“Only through the thoughtful, holistic management of our watersheds can New Jerseyans ensure the cleanliness of our water supplies, reduce the worsening risks of flooding, and build resilience to climate change,” said LaTourette. “With the support of our forthcoming Resilient Environmental and Landscapes (REAL) regulatory reforms and a new Statewide Water Supply Plan, the Department of Environmental Protection will help our residents, businesses, and institutions meet this moment.”

This year, The Watershed Institute marks 75 years since its founding as the Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed Association in 1949. Visit thewatershed.org for more information.

Jennifer Ealy Named COO at Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s

Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty of Princeton has announced that Jennifer Ealy has been hired as the firm’s new chief operating officer, effective immediately.

essential strategic advice to the staff and agent base. She also will serve as an adviser and liaison for industry, development, new construction, and municipal relations.

“Jen’s extensive experience and strategic mindset make her the ideal match for this critical role,” says Broker of Record Judson Henderson. “We are thrilled to have Jen on our team and look forward to her contributions to our continued success as market experts.”

Ealy is a graduate of The College of New Jersey and Loyola University School of Law. She holds both her law and real estate licenses in the state of New Jersey and resides in Princeton with her family.

Public Programs Celebrate Women’s History Month

Programs that focus on important women from the past and issues relevant to women today are underway at Princeton Public Library and Labyrinth Books in celebration of Women’s History Month. A resource guide is available on princetonlibrary.org, featuring book lists for all ages and resources for educators.

According to The Watershed Institute, addressing the catastrophic flooding and serious water quality issues that New Jersey faces will not be possible unless these challenges are addressed at a watershed scale. This will require unprecedented coordination and cooperation across municipal and county boundaries. This conference offered specific strategies, tools and lessons learned to inform the development of regional approaches in New Jersey.

“Regional planning is difficult because towns do not like to be told what to do in their own towns, but at the same time towns must act now to mitigate flooding,”

Ealy brings more than 15 years of experience in the real estate industry to her new role. At the onset of her career, she worked as an associate attorney, practicing real estate, land use, and title law. She has managed multiple multimillion-dollar real estate portfolios and led the development of innovative global properties. She was senior tower project manager for WCI Communities, where she built and developed luxury coastal condominium towers and a fully sustainable resort island in the Bahamas. Most recently, Ealy served as the director of housing and real estate services at Princeton University for 12 years, where she oversaw the strategic positioning of the University’s housing and residential real estate assets. As Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty’s new chief operating officer, Ealy will lead organizational development and provide

The film Radioactive is screened on Wednesday, March 13 at 3 p.m. at the library. The movie is a biopic of Marie Sklodowska-Curie and her Nobel Prize-winning work that changed the world. Kara Alaimo in Conversation with Jane Greenway Carr is the program at the library on Thursday, March 21, at 6 p.m. The author discusses her book Over the Influence with Carr, and examines how social media affects women. The library screens the film The Color Purple on Friday, March 22 at 4 p.m. Based on the stage musical adaptation of Alice Walker’s novel, this 2023 musical drama spans decades in the life of an African American woman living in the American South during the early 1900s.

Author Rachel Shteir is joined by Maria DiBattista to discuss her book Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter at the library on Sunday, March 24 at 11 a.m. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries; talk begins at 11 a.m. A book signing follows. Visit princetonlibrary.org for details.

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continued from page one has been successful at Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Health, and in Penn Medicine’s suburban-Philadelphia ambulatory centers — offering patients care and access to clinical trials close to home as well care coordination for advanced services including surgeries and proton therapy at Penn Medicine’s downtown hospitals.”

The new cancer center is proposed for a site at the opposite end of the main hospital building from the Medical Arts Pavilion. A temporary parking lot during construction is part of the plan.

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He was inspired to write the book by the neighborhood’s future as well as its past.

“Princeton is under tremendous development pressure right now, because of the affordable housing obligation and because of the University, which is in the biggest building campaign they’ve ever had,” he said. “Of course, change is inevitable. But I think the history of the town has receded from people’s awareness. Incorporating that change is the challenge. Striking a balance is what it is about. And the first step in that is understanding what’s here.”

A proposal to add a four-story addition behind two, two-story buildings at 344 Nassau Street, currently under review by the Princeton Historical Commission, is scheduled to come before the Planning Board at its meeting on May 2. Part of the Affordable Housing Overlay Zone 2, which addresses a mandate for Princeton to expand housing around town, the site includes five buildings in Jugtown. According to the

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proposal, the owner, RB Homes, would create an apartment building with 20 units, four of which would be designated affordable. Residents worried about increased traffic and safety at the 344 Nassau Street site created a petition on change.org when the issue first came up for consideration a year ago.

Residents concerned about the proposed development have suggested that other sites in Jugtown, including the lot behind Bank of America, the Princeton Hook & Ladder Company on North Harrison Street, and the Whole Earth Center parking lot, would be more appropriate.

“I don’t think anyone who lives here is opposed to affordable housing,” Zink said. “But in the pressure to build affordable housing, there hasn’t been enough thought or consideration of historic districts. It’s not only happening in Jugtown, but also in Witherspoon-Jackson and Mercer Hill with the [Princeton] Seminary.”

Jugtown has been an official historic district since 1986. “It started as a crossroads settlement around 1730,” reads the opening of the book. “The only older Princeton settlements are Stony Brook, 1696, and Princeton Village (by the road later called Witherspoon Street), circa 1715. Today, Jugtown/ Queenston remains one of Princeton’s busiest and most important intersections, and yet the historic roots of the settlement are discernible in the landmark buildings and in the harmonious balance of residential and commercial structures of modest scale, all evident in a gentle evolution over three centuries.”

The district is an important part of Princeton’s strong Revolutionary War history. “The

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fascinating thing about Jugtown is that it was a crossroads village. The center of Princeton was around Witherspoon Street, but there was production going on here,” Zink said. “Potteries, quarries, a tannery — it was a little working village. There was a carriage-making shop where Whole Earth Center is now. Jugtown today is still a small village of activity. And Whole Earth is a continuation of that. Even though there has been a lot of change, it’s still a little commercial center.”

The district is described as “visually cohesive” in its 1986 National Register nomination, which is quoted by Zink in the booklet. “Houses in the Jugtown Historic District are chiefly set close to the street on small lots … seven of the 23 houses are in part or entirely of 18th century construction; six date from the first half of the 19th century.”

“Scale is very important, and Jugtown has a scale that still presents the essence of a small village,” Zink said. “So much [of possible redevelopment] depends on the quality of the design. It doesn’t have to look like a Colonial building. But it’s important to get it right from the beginning, because this first project sets a precedent. “

Zink praised the design of the Graduate Hotel, which has expanded behind an existing building at 20 Nassau Street to create a hotel scheduled to open in May.

“How do we make sure this kind of thing continues? How does urban design of new buildings fit in with what’s already here? For the most part, that has not been part of the conversation in Princeton,” Zink said. “And it needs to be.”

For more information about the booklet, visit princetonlandmarkpublications.com.

—Anne Levin

BIRDS AND CRAFTS: On Saturday, March 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Friends Of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) will gather at Mountain Lakes House on the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Preserve for coffee, hot chocolate, and a backyard bird feeder crafting event. Participants will have the opportunity to view birds feeding on FOPOS’s Great Backyard Bird Count feeders and make their own pine cone bird feeders to take home. The event is open to all ages and abilities, and all materials are included. Tickets are $5. Register at fopos.org/events-programs.

Farmers Market Ongoing

At Princeton Junction

The West Windsor Community Farmers Market continues its winter/early spring sessions at the Vaughn lot of Princeton Junction train station on the first and third Saturdays of the month, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., through April 20. Main season markets begin May 4 and run Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. through Thanksgiving.

The market sells produce and food from small, independently run businesses, supporting the local economy. It was organized by community members since 2004 to connect consumers directly to those who produce their food and create a welcoming community space around a healthy lifestyle. Held at the Vaughn Lot at the Princeton Junction Train Station, with plenty of free parking.

“There is nothing quite like the energy created when the greater community gathers

in a positive environment — especially when fresh food is involved,” said Market Manager Chris Cirkus.

Nearly 40 farms and vendors are represented with offerings including seasonal Jersey Fresh produce, mushrooms, sustainably caught seafood, poultry, pastured eggs, freshly milled oats, pickles, sauces, jams, fresh pasta, goats milk products, cheese, breads, baked goods, pastries, pastured meats, vegan savory and sweets, Lebanese salads, Eastern European favorites, Indian simmer sauces and prepared meals, alpaca fiber wear, vegan chocolates, and pesticide-free flowers, as well as on-site food trucks with crepes, fresh pressed juices, hot and iced coffee, and teas.

Knife sharpening service is available on the first Saturdays of each month, and there is weekly composting service. Enter from 877 Alexander Road. Visit wwcfm. org for more information.

CROSSROADS OF A VILLAGE: The house at 342 Nassau Street originally had its kitchen wing on the east side, but it was moved to the west side of the building in a widening of North Harrison Street. This and other historical facts are the focus of a new publication on the history of Jugtown. (Photo by Clifford Zink)

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Kim, Campos-Medina, and Hamm addressed the audience directly and answered questions in person, and a surrogate spoke for Murphy, who had a longstanding previous commitment.

“I had a strong feeling Kim would do well,” said PCDO Chair Nick DiDomizio in a March 11 phone interview.

“That has to do with the nature of Democrats in Princeton, I think. It’s grassrootsoriented.”

DiDomizio noted that there had been a number of events in Princeton recently organized in Kim’s behalf.

“He has won the support of many different factions in Princeton ranging from the progressives to the more moderate Democrats. He engages folks at the local level and works on grassroots topics.”

DiDomizio also noted that Kim is “fighting against the status quo” in New Jersey politics and that “voters may be looking for something a little bit different.”

Both Kim and Murphy have won endorsements from a number of public officials in state, county, and local Democratic organizations; union and labor leaders; and others. DiDomizio pointed out that Murphy has won endorsements from several Democratic organizations in large northern counties.

DiDomizio emphasized how important this race is, with control of the U.S. Senate at stake. He questioned whether the Murphy name is going to be helpful to Tammy Murphy or not.

“Mrs. Murphy has been trying to separate herself from the governor’s policies and trying to build her own platform, but momentum with Kim is very high,” DiDomizio said. “This is the most exciting race we’ve had in quite a while. I think many don’t realize how important this race is.”

On the Republican side of the aisle, Princeton Republican Committee Chair

Dudley Sipprelle summed up his party’s plans: “We’re planning to win, starting from the top down.”

The Mercer County Republican Committee will be meeting Wednesday evening, March 13, to endorse candidates for the upcoming primary.

There are currently seven Republican candidates for the U.S. Senate seat:

Mendham Mayor Christine Serrano Glasser, Curtis Bashaw, Alex Zdan, Michael Estrada, Albert Harshaw, Justin Murphy, and Fred Schneiderman, according to Ballotpedia.

In the 12th congressional district, incumbent Democrat Bonnie Watson Coleman will face Princeton resident Daniel Dart in the June 4 primary, while the Republican primary pits Shola Coker against Darius Mayfield.

Sipprelle described it as “a good year for Republicans,” with crime, immigration, and inflation at the top of their issues list. “The inflation rate may be down, but a lot of people are not feeling that,” he said, citing prices for groceries, gasoline, and restaurants as well as credit card debt.

“We’re optimistic,” he said. “The Republican candidates think they can win on the issues.”

With less than two weeks until the March 25 filing deadline, there are no Republican or Independent candidates in the Princeton races for mayor and Council, “but there can be surprises,” Sipprelle said.

—Donald Gilpin

Early Registration Open For Run with Rotary

Early registration is open through March 15 for the 16th annual Run With Rotary 5K race and 1-Mile Ramble , to be held on Sunday, April 28 in Skillman Park.

Registration on race day is at 8:30 a.m. Races run until 12 p.m. The event is hosted by the Montgomery/ Rocky Hill Rotary Club.

Early bird fees are $30 for the race, and $20 for the ramble. Registration fees are $40 and $25 between March 16 and April 24, and $45 and $35 on Race Day. The 5K is certified by the USATF, and USATF members registering for the 5K by April 24 receive a $3 discount on their registration fee.

Long-sleeved commemorative T-shirts are available to runners registering by April 5. New for 2024, first place finishers in various 5K categories will receive specially designed Run With Rotary sweatshirts.

Area community organizations, businesses, friends, and families are encouraged to register as teams. The team with the highest number of participants registered by April 24 has the opportunity to designate $500 for a charity of its choosing and also receives a $500 gift catering service certificate from Tiger’s Tale. Teams with the second and third largest number of pre-registrants will be recognized through donations, respectively, of $350 and $150 to the charities of their choice. Ribbons will be awarded to teams in other categories, including“Most Spirited, Best Dressed, and Community Spirit.

All participants are encouraged to bring a nutritious, shelf-stable donation for the Montgomery Food Pantry. For more information, visit runwithrotary.org.

United Way Announces Community Champions

The United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) Board of Directors will host its fourth annual United in Impact Awards on April 30. The event will be in person from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Grounds For Sculpture, located at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton.

The 2024 community champions exude what it means to be a good neighbor by giving their time, talent, and treasure to make Mercer County a thriving community for all.”

Proceeds from the event will directly provide food, rental assistance, health insurance access, tax preparation services, children’s books, school supplies, and other resources to help individuals and families get ahead. There are more than 60,000 families in Mercer County struggling to make ends meet.

For tickets which are $150, or sponsorship details, visit uwgmc.org/unitedimpactawards.

Police Blotter

On March 9, at 2:23 a.m., subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on Princeton Kingston Road for speeding and failure to keep right, the driver, a 33-year-old male from Princeton, was found to have operated his vehicle under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested, transported to police headquarters, and charged accordingly. He was later released from police custody.

On March 7, at 3 p.m., an unknown male entered a retail store on Nassau Street and then left the store with $1,996 worth of merchandise that he did not pay for. The individual is described as having brown hair and wearing a ShopRite hat, a black and white fleece, black pants, and black shoes.

On March 2, at 2:56 a.m., subsequent to a motor vehicle stop on John Street,

the driver, a 37-year-old male from Princeton, hindered his own apprehension by providing a false name to police. He was also found to be operating his vehicle while intoxicated, and had an outstanding warrant out of the Ewing Township Municipal Court. He was placed under arrest, transported to police headquarters, and charged accordingly. He was later turned over to officers from the Ewing Township Police Department after he was unable to post bail.

On February 29, at 11:28 a.m., patrols investigated a report of an individual using fraudulent documents to open a financial account at a bank on Nassau Street. Subsequent investigation found that the individual, a 42-year-old male from Bronx, N.Y., used fraudulent documents to

attempt to open an account that did not contain his “pedigree information.” He was placed under arrest, transported to police headquarters, and charged with theft of identity, displaying a fraudulent passport, possession of fraudulent passports, tampering with public records, forgery, possession of stolen credit cards, and false statements to obtain fraudulent credit card. His associate, a 33-year-old male from Bronx, N.Y., was also arrested, transported to police headquarters, and charged with conspiracy for theft of identity, tampering with public records, and forgery. After processing, both individuals were transported to the Mercer County Corrections Center.

Unless noted, individuals arrested were later released.

The annual event celebrates community champions who demonstrate leadership, passion, and a commitment to a thriving and equitable community in their everyday life. Being honored are Patrick L. Ryan, president and CEO of First Bank — Live United Corporate Award; Ida Jackson Woods, chief diversity officer for ETS — Advocate Award; Denise Mariani, civil trial attorney at Stark & Stark — Community Quarterback Award; and Edward W. Bullock, president of the board of trustees for The Trenton Literacy Movement, Inc. — The Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award.

Brenda Ross-Dulan, founder and managing principal of The Ross-Dulan Group, will serve as the event’s mistress of ceremony.

“I’m delighted to pay homage to this year’s honorees,” said Sandra Toussaint, president and CEO, United Way of Greater Mercer County. “The strength of a community is measured by resiliency, compassionate action of its members and creativity.

MCCC Horticulturalists Win Gold Medal

For “Two Cities” Urban Garden Display

Mercer County Community College (MCCC) horticulturalists have brought home a gold medal from the Philadelphia Flower Show for the second year in a row.

Their “Two Cities, One Garden” display of urban gardens at the Pennsylvania Convention Center March 2-10 was inspired by “the vibrant community gardens” of Trenton and Philadelphia, according to project overseer Amy Ricco, professor and coordinator of MCCC’s Horticulture, Plant Science, and Sustainability program.

In addition to their gold medal in the Education category, the college’s 700-squarefoot display also earned two

additional awards: the Chicago Horticultural Society Flower Show Medal, awarded to an educational exhibit showing outstanding horticultural skill and knowledge in a nationally recognized flower show; and a Special Achievement prize from the Garden Club Federation of Pennsylvania for unusual excellence in the Education category.

“I am so proud of the hard work, skill, and dedication our students have put into this competition,” said Ricco, as quoted in a MCCC press release. “We were up against some very talented schools.”

“United by Flowers” was the theme of this year’s Philadelphia Flower Show, which is

recognized as the oldest and largest flower show in the world, and the MCCC team was told to pick a section of Philadelphia and focus their display on that area.

“Since we were the only New Jersey school that was a major exhibitor, we wanted to do Trenton, and we wanted to do a community garden,” said Ricco. They eventually worked out a sister city concept, including both Trenton and North Philadelphia.

“The two cities came together with the one garden idea,” she continued. “We are all united by that common cause.”

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“The students got a lot out of it because they got to see the project from someone else’s point of view, and they saw why it was so important,” Ricco said. “That was one of those moments that the students and I walked away from feeling really good. One of the things we wanted to do was to show that this can happen anywhere. You can do a garden anywhere. It’s completely accessible.”

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Heartfelt Thanks to All Who Helped PHA Community After Recent Fire

To the Editor:

On behalf of the Princeton Housing Authority (PHA) Board of Commissioners, staff, and the tenants affected by the recent fire incident at Redding Circle Family, I want to express my sincerest gratitude to all of the people and agencies who responded and lent their invaluable support during this challenging time.

The prompt response and exceptional service provided by Princeton Fire Department, Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Princeton Plasma Physics Lab (Mercer County Station 66), Plainsboro Fire Department, Hamilton Fire Department, Kingston Fire Department, and West Windsor Emergency Services were instrumental in extinguishing the fire swiftly and limiting further damage. I deeply appreciate the bravery and dedication demonstrated by all of the first responders in ensuring the safety of our residents and the preservation of their homes as well as the follow up with tenants to ensure they comply with fire safety strategies and protocols moving forward.

Princeton Human Services played a crucial role in coordinating efforts with the Red Cross and Princeton Housing Authority staff, facilitating seamless assistance for displaced tenants. Their collaboration ensured that affected individuals received the support they needed during this period of upheaval.

I am also grateful to the Princeton Building and Construction subcode officials for their expertise and support. Their insights were invaluable in helping navigate the restoration process and ensuring the prompt return of tenants to safe and habitable living spaces.

The generosity of the American Red Cross in providing gift cards for displaced tenants to purchase clothing and other necessities has been a source of immense relief and comfort for those affected. Their assistance has eased the burden on the impacted residents and offered them a lifeline during this challenging time of displacement and uncertainty.

Additionally, the support extended by Send Hunger Packing Princeton (SHUPP) through gift cards to replace lost food due to the temporary disruption in electricity was deeply appreciated by our tenants. SHUPP’s compassionate and speedy response helped address any immediate concerns of hunger and ensured that our tenants have access to food resources.

Lastly, I want to commend the dedication and hard work of the PHA staff who tirelessly coordinated the cleanup and repair efforts, demonstrating their commitment to restoring normalcy for our residents. Their resilience and compassion have been the cornerstone of the response efforts, and I am profoundly grateful for their steadfast support throughout this ordeal. Due to the PHA staff’s willingness to go above and beyond their workday and workweek, all five families impacted by the fire have been able to return to their homes. The family living in the unit where the fire occurred has been relocated to a newly renovated unit, while we await the results of the fire investigation report. I extend my heartfelt thanks to all who helped for their selfless contributions and unwavering commitment to aiding the PHA community during this challenging time. Their kindness and generosity have made a tangible difference in the lives of those affected by the fire, and I am immensely grateful for their support.

FELICIA A. SPITZ Chair, Princeton Housing Authority Spruce Circle

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Marchand Lecture Will Explore Social Media Impact on Females

Reflecting former Princeton Township Mayor Phyllis Marchand’s interest in creating pathways for young women to thrive as community leaders, the Phyllis Marchand 2024 Leadership Lecture will focus on social media’s harmful effects on women.

The annual program will be presented on Thursday, March 21 at 6 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library, when communications strategists Kara Alaimo and Jane Greenway Carr will discuss Alaimo’s new book, Over the Influence: Why Social Media is Toxic for Women and Girls — and How We Can Reclaim It.

Presented in partnership with Labyrinth Books, the Phyllis Marchand Lecture Series Fund, and Princeton University’s Department of Gender and Sexuality Studies, the discussion will be followed by book sales and signing. The first 25 students to sign in at the lecture will receive a free, signed copy of the book.

Alaimo’s book (Alcove Press, $29.99) is a rallying cry for women to recognize and reject the ways social media is being weaponized against them, and instead wield it to empower themselves and other women. The book, notes the publisher, is about what it means to live in the world social media has wrought, why you’re likely to get fewer followers if you’re a woman, and how fake news is crafted to prey on women’s vulnerabilities. Alaimo reveals why so much feed content is specifically designed to hold back women. She also offers advice for how to get over the influence, and explains what we need to demand from lawmakers and tech companies.

Alaimo is associate professor of communication at Fairleigh Dickinson University, where she created the university’s programs in social media. She has written

Book Brunch Revisits

Feminist Betty Friedan

Author Rachel Shteir is joined in conversation by Maria DiBattista to discuss Shteir’s book Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter on Sunday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at the Princeton Public Library. Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for coffee and pastries. A book signing follows.

From Yale University Press’ Jewish Lives series, Betty Friedan: Magnificent Disrupter ($27) is a new portrait of the author and activist who is considered to be the mother of secondwave feminism.

According to the publisher, writer and activist Friedan (1921–2006), pathbreaking author of The Feminine Mystique, was powerful and polarizing. In this biography, the first in more than 20 years, Shteir draws on Friedan’s papers and on interviews with family, colleagues, and friends to create a nuanced portrait.

Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale Set for March 20-24

The annual Bryn MawrWellesley Book Sale will be held March 20-24. Founded 92 years ago, the event is run by a nonprofit organization that accepts and sells donated books to raise money for college scholarships. All profits go directly to support local students.

The 2024 sale will be held at Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road, Princeton. Two large gymnasiums will be replete with more than 62 categories of books on sale.

This year’s sale is dedicated to Claire Jacobus, longtime book sale president, who passed away in November 2023, and to Shushma Frazier, who volunteered at the book sale for many years and who passed away in December 2023.

for CNN Opinion about the social impact of social media and issues affecting women and girls since 2016. She also served as a communications specialist in the Obama administration and United Nations.

Carr is a CNN Opinion senior editor whose work has appeared in CNN Opinion, as well as in several other publications, including The Atlantic, Slate, and Vox. She was previously a contributing editor and fellow at the think tank New America and a lecturer in the English Department at New York University. She is the co-editor of a forthcoming book, The Case of Lizzie Borden and Other Writings: Tales of a Newspaper Woman.

The Marchand Lecture, dedicated to inspiring excellence in community-based leadership, is an annual library event held in honor of Marchand, Princeton Township’s longest serving mayor and a leader and leadership mentor in the community for five decades. She died in the spring of 2021, after serving on the Princeton Township Committee for 22 years, 14 of them as mayor. In addition to her government service, she had leadership roles in several community nonprofits including the D&R Greenway, Princeton YWCA, McCarter Theatre, HomeFront, Planned Parenthood, the Coalition for Peace Action, the D&R Canal Commission, Princeton-Pettoranello Sister City Foundation, the New Jersey League of Municipalities, the Mercer Council for Alcohol and Drug Addiction, Corner House, the Jewish Center Princeton, Cancer Care, the Princeton Garden Theatre, and the Lymphoma Research Foundation.

The lecture, which is on site at the library and not livestreamed, will be available on the library’s YouTube channel within a week of the event. For more information, visit princetonlibrary.org/ events.

As a journalist, Friedan, born Bettye Naomi Goldstein, covered racism, sexism, labor, class inequality, and antisemitism. As a wife and mother, she struggled to balance her work and homemaking. Her malaise as a housewife and her research into the feelings of other women resulted in her groundbreaking 1963 book. Then, using her influence, Friedan cofounded the National Organization for Women, the National Women’s Political Caucus, and the National Association to Repeal Abortion Laws. She fought for the Equal Rights Amendment, universal child care, and workplace protections for mothers, but she disagreed with the women’s liberation movement over “sexual politics,” fracturing key relationships.

Katha Pollit, author of Pro: Reclaiming Abortion Rights , writes that Shteir “offers a vivid portrait of Friedan as a person — her difficult character, her immense accomplishments, her relationships with friends and family, her struggles in personal, professional, and political life. The time is ripe for a reevaluation of Friedan.”

Shteir is an award-winning writer whose work has appeared in national magazines and newspapers including the New York Times and the Wall Street Journal. She is the author of Striptease: The Untold History of the Girlie Show, Gypsy: The Art of the Tease, and The Steal: A Cultural History of Shoplifting. She is also the founder and current head of the Dramaturgy and Dramatic Criticism Program at The Theatre School at DePaul University. She is a graduate of the Yale School of Drama and the University of Chicago.

DiBattista is professor of English and comparative literature at Princeton University. She specializes in 20th century literature and film, the European novel, and narrative theory. Her books include Virginia Woolf: The Fables of Anon, First Love: The Affections of Modern Fiction, and Fast Talking Dames

The program is presented with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. For more information, visit princetonlibrary.org/events.

“We have tens of thousands of books in excellent condition including nonfiction, fiction, trade, hardback, softback, art, rare and collectible books, photography, children’s, audio books, DVDs, and ephemera, which includes vintage post cards,” saids Kathy Morris, book sale president.

“Of note are an impressively large number of British history books from Princeton University Professor Sir David Cannadine, the Dodge Professor of History emeritus; and an especially sizeable donation of books given by Dr. Ulrich C. Knoepflmacher, the William and Annie S. Paton Foundation Professor of Ancient and Modern Literature, emeritus, and professor of English, emeritus.”

She added that there are also philosophy books from another Princeton professor; an unusually large selection of books in Collector’s Corner; and five boxes of rare comic book auction catalogs.

Opening day is Wednesday, March 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $30. Free days are Thursday, March 21, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, March 22, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, March 24, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday is $10 per box day.

The Oppenheimer Effect: Sharing Movie Moments After the Oscars

Iwas looking forward to a walk on the grounds of the Institute for Advanced Study, my destination the pond in the final scene of Christopher Nolan’s multiple-Oscar-winning film. With the weather report predicting rain, I wanted to be there when the first drops were falling, as in the three-hour-long film’s beginning and end. I was hoping for a quietly eloquent spring rain, just enough to create the desired ripple effect, but before I could get there, it began pouring and I had to make do with a photo on the Institute’s website. Taken during the April 2022 filming, it shows Tom Conti’s Einstein in conversation with Cillian Murphy’s Oppenheimer while the burly, grey-maned, grey-bearded Dutch cinematographer Hoyte Van Hoytema hunkers down on a four-wheeled rig squinting at them through the Panavision lens.

“It was constantly close-ups, close-ups, close-ups, talking, talking, talking,” Van Hoytema says in a February 2024 screendaily.com interview. Referring to the sequence by the pond: “Towards the end of the scene, we creep in on Oppenheimer, and get the feeling that we crawl right through Cillian’s eyes into his head, and start understanding the world, how he sees it now. More importantly, we shoot a close-up of him that is more powerful than most of the other close-ups in the film, even though we have been on top of his face for the whole movie. So, the challenge was, ‘How the hell do we make that interesting?’”

The answer was delivered on Sunday night when the producers of Oppenheimer won the Academy Award for Best Picture, with Oscars going to Best Lead Actor Murphy, Best Supporting Actor Robert Downey Jr., and Best Director Nolan, as well as to Ludwig Göransson for his score, to Jennifer Lame for editing, and to Van Hoytema himself for cinematography.

July 20, 2023

On the desk as I write is a souvenir ticket from the Princeton Garden Theatre stamped Oppenheimer Premiere, July 20, 2023, featuring a gold-on-black medallion embossed with an image of the theater entrance where everyone gathered on that warm summer evening. One of the pleasures of the Garden’s Hollywood Summer Night showings of vintage films is the heightened sense of sharing a favorite movie with the rest of the audience. The premiere of Oppenheimer epitomized that sense of shared enjoyment.

Opening Moments

Oppenheimer begins with raindrops on a pond. Billy Wilder’s Sunset Boulevard begins with a dead body in a swimming pool, which is the cover image on David Thomson’s Moments That Made the Movies (Thames & Hudson 2013).

In Oppenheimer the opening moment is swept up by Ludwig Göransson’s

tumultuous music into a vision of vast unfolding clouds of atomic fire. The Sunset Boulevard opening Thomson describes is the view of that “great wide street as the dawn comes up, the howl of police cars, and then the sight of them racing towards ‘action.’ And it seems part of that noir mood that there’s a knowing male voice telling us what to look at — low, dry, an insider, not sentimental and not quite cynical, because after all this is Sunset, a famous street in a city pledged to fame.”

The “insider” voice we’re hearing belongs to the corpse floating face down in silent-film star Norma Desmond’s swimming pool. According to Thomson, if anyone in 1950 had been shocked by the idea of a dead person narrating the story, Wilder would have told them, “Look, it’s a movie, and movies are crazy, as wild as dreams.”

Fortunately the actor doing the voiceover is William Holden, who is “vital to the sour joke of the whole film” and has “one of the finest dry, ironic voices in American culture.”

spite of the movie-making moments that abound in the Coens’ vastly superior Fargo, The Big Lebowski , and No Country for Old Men. Thomson seems to know as much when he admits that the film’s story might have been “more aptly described” as “Burn Before Reading.”

The remark is typical of Thomson, who can call a classic film about Hollywood a “sour joke” in the same paragraph he concludes in style, observing that Holden “was superb as a guy who wanted to believe but who had been born a few pounds light when it came to faith.”

Romances and Westerns

Of the 70 films featured in Thomson’s book, the only Best Picture winners are Gone With the Wind , Casablanca , and The Godfather, all of which would have played at the Garden during its 104-year history, either when first released or in revivals. While most of the films Thomson chooses for “moments” make cinematic sense, some of his choices are as cynical as they are capricious, such as including the Coen Brothers’ Burn After Reading in

Although Frank Borzage won the first Best Director Oscar for his Paris romance 7th Heaven and four years later for Bad Girl , the 1931 equivalent of a small independent film, Thomson neglects to mention moments from visually memorable works like A Farewell to Arms , Man’s Castle , History Is Made at Night , and Moonrise . No wonder, since the name Borzage is synonymous with romance, a genre on the far side of cynicism. In fact the two genres seemingly at the heart of the Hollywood legend, westerns and romances have rarely been honored by the Academy. Thomson’s Moments includes only two westerns: John Ford’s The Searchers and Sam Peckinpah’s Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid . The Academy Best Picture Oscar has gone to three: Wesley Ruggles’s Cimarron , Clint Eastwood’s Unforgiven , and the Coens’ No Country for Old Men. As for romance, Delbert Mann’s Marty won Best Picture because it opposed a plain, ordinary couple against the perceived excesses of the genre while the hard-bitten romance The Apartment was directed by that consummate cynic Billy Wilder (the famous last line: “Shut up and deal”). Relatively recent Oscars have gone to atypical romances like the one between a human and an amphibian in The Shape of Water and between Shakespeare and Gwyneth Paltrow’s Juliet in Shakespeare in Love , which carries the unromantic weight of producer Harvey Weinstein, who was later called out for sexual harassment by

Paltrow, an opening salvo of the Me Too movement.

Sharing at Home

The week before the Oscars, after my wife and I scanned an abundance of possibilities on the Criterion Channel, she was ready to give up when I suggested we try a noir from 1948 called Kiss the Blood Off My Hands . Sure that we’d already seen it, she abandoned me to go back to the novel she was reading. I started the film and five minutes into the first scene (a chase through foggy postwar London), I wanted to shout “You have to see this!” Without her, it was only half an experience. After a day or two of dropping hints about what she’d missed, I suggested we see it again together. So we did, and it was the difference between watching from a distance and living through the wildly unlikely romance between Burt Lancaster and Joan Fontaine and an incredible holdyour-breath ending. Needless to say, this brilliantly shot, directed, and acted film was ignored by the Academy, no awards and no nominations.

Snubbing the Oscars

Another thing my wife and I have in common is a lack of patience with the televised Oscar ceremonies. This year I thought we’d give it a shot, what with the Princeton connection, the feeling that we have a stake in Oppenheimer, a premiere investment. But we were so wrapped up in Tokyo Vice, we forgot all about it and made do with the Barry Blitt New Yorker cover of Barbie slapping Oppie so hard it knocked the pipe — with its miniature mushroom clouds of smoke — out of his mouth, a sly reference to Will Smith’s Slap Heard Round the World at the 2022 Oscars.

“Our Oppenheimer”

When he was at the Institute, mathematician László Székelyhidi occupied the office that once belonged to Albert Einstein and that stood in for the director’s office in the movie. “For months before the filming,” he recalled, “crew members stopped by to check the lighting, the view of the gardens, and admire the wonderful space.... At the same time, they treated me with a certain reverence, and were somewhat disappointed to learn that I was not the director and I was not working on top secret projects like Oppenheimer.... After one visit from the crew, I returned to my office to see ‘Thanks! C. Nolan’ written on my blackboard.” Székelyhidi’s photograph of the blackboard thank-you can be seen in the article “Our Oppenheimer” on the IAS website.

And thanks to Princeton’s Oppenheimer, which, according to the New York Times, is now the thirdhighest-grossing film to win best picture, behind only Titanic and The Lord of the Rings: Return of the King

—Stuart Mitchner

Princeton Symphony Orchestra Joins Forces with Ingenious String Trio

Princeton Symphony Orchestra combined innovative performance with contemporary music this past weekend with a pair of collaborative performances with Time for Three, a groundbreaking ensemble crossing boundaries of classical, Americana, and singer-songwriter genres with virtuosic playing. Led by Princeton Symphony Orchestra Music Director Rossen Milanov, the two ensembles alone and together presented an evening of late 19th-century and early 20th-century ballet, as well as a newly-composed work written for Time for Three. The combined performance of these instrumentalists brought the audience to its feet with the dazzling playing of Time for Three double bassist Ranaan Meyer and violinists Nick Kendall and Charles Yang.

Princeton Symphony Orchestra opened Saturday night’s concert in Richardson Auditorium (the performance was repeated Sunday afternoon) with music close to Milanov’s heart. The career of Bulgarian composer Marin Goleminov spanned most of the 20th century, and he continues to hold a prominent place in Bulgarian music history. His works are a staple of Bulgarian repertoire, and his legacy is felt to this day in younger generations of composers. Goleminov’s 1940 ballet suite The Fire Dancer musically explored the ancient rite of fi re dancing, which takes place in early June in honor of the fourth-century Saint Constantine. A tradition dating back to the eighth century, fire dancing can still be experienced in eastern Bulgaria, and Goleminov infused his descriptive sixmovement work with original folksongs he heard as a youth in this region.

Conducted by Milanov, the Orchestra began Goleminov’s suite (which was receiving its U.S. premiere with this performance) with a full and reverent symphonic sound marked by well-blended brass. Dancing flames could be heard in the winds, especially in Gi Lee’s rich bass clarinet solo. Oboes, clarinets, and bassoons played large roles in The Fire Dancer, with extensive solos from clarinetist Pascal Archer, oboist Lillian Copeland, English horn player Gilles Cheng, and bassoonist Brad Balliett. Bulgarian folk elements were woven into the orchestration throughout the six movements, aided by crisp percussion. Milanov and the players ended the piece majestically, with expressive solos from clarinetist Archer and oboist Copeland, delicately accompanied by the harp playing of André Tarantiles. The closing broad orchestral passages seemed to serve as a benediction, both to the ritual and its host community.

Composer and Missouri native Kevin Puts sought to capture the distinctive energy of Time for Three in his concerto Contact, composed specifically for the trio. When the work’s premiere

was canceled during the pandemic, Puts found additional meaning in the piece’s title, discovering new resonance in the word “contact” in a time when so little of it was allowed.

The musicians of Time for Three began Puts’ four-movement concerto by singing a wordless chorus before the Orchestra launched into the work’s complex instrumentation. All three Time for Three soloists were very physical players, showing a high-energy approach to the demanding technical requirements. Double bassist Meyer took his time on pizzicato lines as violinists Kendall and Yang executed quick rhythms and expansive registers from their instruments. Puts scored this piece with sweet harmonies, sparkling upper winds and subtle wind solos. In the second movement “Scherzo,” both violinists played their instruments as if they were guitars, as a percussive texture soon gave way to Kendall’s rapidfire playing. Relentless rhythm marked the closing “Convivium,” and the Time for Three players easily finessed the demonic string passages. Throughout the work, Milanov gave the soloists room to create improvisatory effects, and communication between the two ensembles was solid. The Time for Three musicians additionally thrilled the Richardson audience with an arrangement of the 1960s Ben E. King song “Stand by Me” in which Yang showed a light and clear tenor voice, Meyer added a bluegrass twist to the familiar bass pattern and Kendall demonstrated fierce skills in country fiddling.

Although most people first think of Tchaikovsky in musical settings of Romeo and Juliet, Sergei Prokofiev’s ballet of the same story is no less dramatic. Prokofiev composed and revised his ballet in the 1930s, and later created three orchestral suites from the music. Princeton Symphony Orchestra concluded the evening with selections from Prokofi ev’s Romeo and Juliet , Suites I and II, reordered to capture the characters and scenarios of Shakespeare’s play. Under Milanov’s direction, each movement effectively conveyed an essence of the story, whether it was a quartet of horns setting up the Montague/ Capulet confl ict or Pascal Archer’s pastoral clarinet solo depicting Juliet’s youth.

Prokofiev’s orchestration blended the modernism of his time with traditional compositional devices, and the diversity of theatrical moods could be well heard in the 10 excerpts performed. Bassoonist Balliett brought out the regal character of “Friar Laurence” and concertmaster Basia Danilow well expressed the “Dance of the Girls with Lilies.” The set ended with “Romeo at Juliet’s Grave,” and one could easily hear daggers from the second violins and violas as the tragic story came to a close.

—Nancy Plum

Princeton Symphony Orchestra will present its next classical series concerts on Saturday, May 11 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, May 12 at 4 p.m. in Richardson Auditorium. Conducted by Rossen Milanov, this performance will feature Ludwig van Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 in C Major with soloist Sara Davis Buechner, as well as music of John Luther Adams and Robert Schumann. Ticket information can be obtained by visiting princetonsymphony.org.

Saturday,

One Night only

A Dazzling, Energetic Revival of “Dreamgirls” Comes to McCarter; Production Shows Why This Musical Needs to Be Seen Onstage

The Motown-inspired musical Dreamgirls has succeeded both as a Broadway show (1981) directed by Michael Bennett, and as a film (2006). But as the dazzling, energetic production that is playing at McCarter demonstrates, this piece is at its best when it can be seen — and heard — on a live stage.

This revival is a collaboration between Goodspeed Musicals, which presented the show in East Haddam, Conn., in late 2023, and McCarter Theatre. Insightfully directed by five-time Jeff Award winner Lili-Anne Brown (assisted by Vaughn Ryan Midder), the production spotlights both the glamour of the music business and the pain caused by machinations that take place behind the scenes.

The book and lyrics are by the late Tom Eyen; the music is by Henry Krieger. The largely sung-through score contains songs that are by turns diegetic (the characters know they are singing) and plot-driven. In form, the show — which chronicles the rise and problematic success of an aspiring trio of female singers—is somewhat like a concert with a plot added.

Krieger’s melodic and sweeping uptempo music drives a steady (occasionally, slightly hectic) pace for the show, and depicts a variety of musical genres and performance styles espoused by multiple artists — most notably Diana Ross and the Supremes (whose own backstage conflicts inescapably influence the plot), but also Aretha Franklin and Etta James. (For a scene in which the protagonists’ song “Cadillac Car” is appropriated by a white singer, the program says “A La Pat Boone,” but “Perry Como” also would fit.)

Music Director Christie Chiles Twillie (aided by Associate Music Director Wes Dziedzic) gets a consistently pleasing sound out of both the cast and the orchestra. Along with the vocal versatility and deliberate phrasing, what stands out about the musical performances is the well-balanced blending of voices. This also is a credit to Sound Designer Stephanie Farina.

In addition to the talented leads and ensemble, the orchestra also is in fine form. The production features new orchestrations by Mark G. Meadows and Adam Dorfman (replacing the original arrangements by Harold Wheeler), which include some lovely, crisp brass sections, as well as brisk, steady percussion that insistently drives the sweeping tempo without becoming oppressive.

Dreamgirls opens with the aptly titled “I’m looking for Something, Baby,” sung by performers who are, to be specific, looking for a shot at the big time. They are participating in the Amateur Night talent competition at the Apollo Theater. The contestants include the bluesy, deepvoiced Tiny Joe Dixon (played by Arnold Harper II).

smooth phrasing); and Lorrell Robinson (Keirsten Hodgens).

The Dreamettes’ entry is a song written by Effie’s brother CC (infused with affable sincerity by Jos N. Banks), titled “Move (You’re Steppin’ on My Heart).” The trio loses the competition, but they and CC meet Curtis Taylor Jr. (Evan Tyrone Martin), a car salesman who becomes the trio’s manager.

Curtis convinces singer Jimmy “James Thunder” Early (Saint Aubyn, whose falsetto range and exuberant movements evoke Little Richard) and Jimmy’s manager, Marty (Robert Cornelius), to hire the Dreamettes as Jimmy’s backup singers. The ambitious Curtis convinces the trio, Jimmy, and Marty to try to aim past traditional R&B and soul audiences, and try to reach the pop market. (Cornelius captures Marty’s distinctly reserved reactions to Curtis’ plans).

The first musical result of this plan is a song inspired by Curtis’ former profession, “Cadillac Car.” When “Cadillac Car” is surpassed in the charts by a white pop artist’s easy listening-style rendition, Curtis resorts to payola, bribing radio stations to play Jimmy and the Dreamettes’ version.

Curtis leads CC, Jimmy, Jimmy’s producer Wayne, and eventually the Dreamettes and the ensemble in “Steppin’ to the Bad Side.” The word “leads” is used precisely; Choreographer Breon Arzell, who supplies sly, smooth moves for the number, often places the other men behind Curtis. We see that, metaphorically, Curtis is trying to turn the other men into backup players in his plans. (Lighting Designer Jason Lynch, who clearly demarcates the diegetic songs from the backstage scenes,

bathes the sequence in eerie red lights.)

Soon, Curtis lets his laudable goals for music lead him to treat the other characters in ways that are considerably less commendable. As the Dreamettes become successful enough to be renamed the Dreams, Curtis increasingly favors Deena over Effie, who loves him.

Deena’s smooth vocals take the lead in the title song. Eyen’s pointedly gendered lyrics — “We’re your dreamgirls — boys, we’ll make ya happy” — underline the extent to which the female characters are props in the schemes of the male characters.

Eventually, as the situation between the singers and their manager becomes increasingly tense (and Effie becomes temperamental and misses performances), Curtis replaces Effie with Michelle Morris (Shantel Cribbs). The argument during which Effie discovers that she is being replaced is captured by one of Eyen and Krieger’s most skillfully intricate, even operatic numbers, “It’s All Over.”

This leads into one of Effie’s signature songs, the passionate “(And I Am Telling You) I’m Not Going.” Singers often tend to start this number with much the same intensity that they project at the end. Bostic shapes her rendition differently, arguably giving the intensity more of an arc. She begins quietly, rather plaintively — and then crescendos into a forceful mixture of affection and defiant anger.

Before long Effie is not the only casualty of Curtis’ relentless machinations. Curtis begins to object to Jimmy’s musical renditions and over-the top moves (Martin’s standoffish body language aptly encapsulates Curtis’ reaction to a bit of

particularly outlandish choreography, fearlessly delivered by Aubyn). Martin and Wilson are vocally pleasing and capture Curtis’ manipulative nature, and Deena’s mixture of acquiescence and discomfort, in the second act duet “You Are My Dream.”

Effie’s attempt at a comeback, and Curtis’ reaction, come to a head in the showpiece “One Night Only.” The song is presented in two (competing) styles: a brisk ballad performed by Effi e, and a disco-esque cover rendition by Deena and the Dreams.

In tandem with Brown’s staging and Arzell’s choreography, the production design does an effective job of illustrating the Dreams’ progression from aspiring amateurs to stars.

For an early scene, Costume Designer Samantha C. Jones outfits the trio in plain pink dresses. Later, after they have achieved stardom, the trio — now dressed in much more glittery pink tops punctuated by brighter, delicate sleeves and skirts — stands above an ensemble of backup singers wearing the same plain pink once donned by the trio in their Dreamettes phase.

As the Dreams’ rise to fame leads to Curtis forcing them into the uncomfortable situation of replacing Effie with Michelle, Scenic Designer Arnel Sancianco furnishes the stage with an ornate, goldcolored curtain. Arguably, the trio is in a gilded cage.

This production spotlights two main reasons why Dreamgirls needs to be in a live theater. First, it allows for the palpably enthusiastic energy between the audience and the uniformly talented cast. (At one point, a character breaks the fourth wall and directly addresses us.)

Also among the hopefuls are the three main female protagonists (who become the “Dreamettes”): the aptly named Effie Melody White (portrayed by Trejah Bostic, who is equally comfortable in her high and low registers, and punctuates the phrasing of her longer notes with a sturdy, deliberate vibrato); Deena Jones (TaTynisa Wilson, who, in playing a character patterned after Diana Ross, appropriately laces her renditions with contrastingly

Produced by McCarter Theatre in a partnership with Goodspeed Musicals, and directed by Lili-Anne Brown, “Dreamgirls” runs through March 24 at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre. For tickets or additional information, visit McCarter.org.

Second, seeing all of the action on a stage thematically underlines the relentlessly performative nature of every facet of the music business. We realize that singers’ professional and personal conflicts become commodities for public consumption, just as much as their actual performances.

The exploration of this concept leads to a notably deft bit of decision-making by Brown and the creative team. After a particularly tense scene, whose events cause a central character to experience considerable emotional pain, a curtain swiftly covers that character. In front of the curtain, singers perform an upbeat musical number. We see human pain hidden by the glitz of entertainment.

Dreamgirls sounds and feels fresh, scarcely showing its 43 years. Probably this is partly due to the fact that it already is set in a specific, iconic (earlier) time period, and that, as noted above, the music is given new arrangements. But the show also has contemporary relevance; it subtly but inescapably addresses issues of race, gender, and, most crucially for the plot, cultural and musical appropriation that were just beginning to be discussed in the 1980s.

Except for a 2001 concert, Dreamgirls has not had a Broadway revival since 1987, and seems due for one. Hopefully, it is not just a “dream” that this production has a future beyond its stay in Princeton. However, in case it does not, the show is not to be missed at McCarter.

—Donald H. Sanborn III

“DREAMGIRLS”: Performances are underway for “Dreamgirls.” Directed by Lili-Anne Brown, the musical runs through March 24 at McCarter’s Matthews Theatre. Above, from left, sporting glittery costumes, the Dreams — Effie (Trejah Bostic), Deena (TaTynisa Wilson), and Lorrell (Keirsten Hodgens) — perform with a backup ensemble that wears the same outfits worn by the Dreams earlier in the show, before they achieve stardom.

(Photo by Diane Sobolewski)

Performing Arts

SOUTHERN ROCK AND BLUES: Blackberry Smoke

on March 23.

Georgia-based Band

At State Theatre NJ

Blackberry Smoke: Be Right Here Tour is on stage at the State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, on Saturday, March 23 at 8 p.m. Joining Blackberry Smoke for this concert are special guests Duane Betts & Palmetto Motel.

Blackberry Smoke, the Georgia-based band — vocalist/lead guitarist Charlie Starr, keyboardist Brandon Still, guitarist/vocalist Paul Jackson, bassist/vocalist Richard Turner and drummer Brit Turner — draw inspira tion from Southern rock, blues-leaning classic rock and rootsy vintage country.

Over the past two de cades, the group’s last five full-length albums achieved considerable chart success, including 2021’s You Hear Georgia , which reached No.1 on Billboard’s Ameri cana/Folk Albums chart. Highlights on the Be Right Here album include “Whatcha Know Good,” “Like It Was Yesterday,” “Azalea,” and “Little Bit Crazy.”

nation’s leading consulting company for Indigenous arts and audiences; and a member of the Sicangu Lakota Nation. She is a current Short-Term Belknap Fellow in the Humanities Council and Lewis Center for the Arts. Her satirical comedy, The Thanksgiving Play, was recently included as one of the top 10 most-produced plays in America, the first Native American playwright represented on that list.

their creative expertise in curricular classes. FastHorse will also engage with students on campus through the student group Natives at Princeton. Land, Language and Art is one of a number of Global Initiatives of the Humanities Council. This three-year project, from the Native American and Indigenous Studies Initiative at Princeton, supports initiatives to foster new methodologies and modes of knowledge production in three areas of research and learning that are central to Indigenous Studies: land, language, and art.

Visit arts.princeton.edu for more information.

ActorsNET Season Continues With Comedy About Family

BELOVED BUT ANNOYING: In ActorsNET’s production of “Over the River and Through the Woods,” Nick’s grandparents will do anything to get him to stay in New Jersey, including overseeing the date that they’ve set him up for.

through March 24 at the Heritage Center Theatre, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, Pa.

“The play addresses the challenges of balancing cultural traditions, family bonds, and the pursuit of personal dreams,” said Director David Deratzian. “With humor, warmth, and poignant moments, it beau tifully captures the essence of familial love, cultural heritage, and the enduring strength of intergenerational connections.”

The show’s producer, Maryalice Rubins-Topoleski, said, “This comedy stands out as a great American clas sic for its universal family message and genuine, relatable characters. The grandparents portrayed could easily resemble anyone’s own, making them all the more humorous as we recognize traits in people we know.”

which honors the 60th birthday of Music Director Rossen Milanov. Guests artists include violinists Leila Josefowicz and Aubree Oliverson, pianist Orli Shaham, Princeton University’s Performers-in-Residence So Percussion, and pianist Natasha Paremski.

spectacular music, with emotionally charged performances by passionate artists that I love to share the concert stage with.”

Betts will be performing hits from his debut solo album, Wild & Precious Life, offering a mix of blues, rock, folk, and country. Wild & Precious Life highlights include “Waiting on a Song,” “Circles in the Stars,” “Stare at the Sun,” and “Under the Bali Moon.”

Betts assembled his dream team of musicians — including guitarist Johnny Stachela, bassist Berry Duane Oakley, keyboardist John Ginty, and drummer Tyler Greenwell — and took up his old friends Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks on an offer to record the album at their own Swamp Raga Studio.

Tickets are $29-$254. Visit Stnj.org.

Indigenous Playwright, Director In Conversation at Lewis Center

The Lewis Center for the Arts presents a conversation between Larissa FastHorse and Michael John Garcés on March 20 at 5:30 p.m. in the Drapkin Center at the Lewis Arts complex, on the Princeton University campus. Admission is free and open to the public.

FastHorse is a 2020 MacArthur Fellow; awardwinning playwright and choreographer; co-founder of Indigenous Direction, the

Garcés is a director and playwright. Until 2023, he was artistic director of Cornerstone Theater Company, a community-engaged ensemble in Los Angeles. His directing credits include For the People by Ty Defoe and FastHorse at The Guthrie Theatre; Wicoun, Native Nation, and Urban Rez at Cornerstone Theater Company; and The Thanksgiving Play at The Geffen Playhouse by FastHorse. Plays he has written include TOWN at Theatre Horizon and 36 Yesses at Cornerstone. He has worked at many other theaters across the country.

ActorsNET continues its 27th season with Over the River and Through the Woods by Joe DiPietro, a comedy set in New Jersey where an Italian immigrant family experiences deep familial love and the inevitable little heartbreaks that occur as time passes and children grow. The show runs

Show times are Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be a special Saturday matinee at 2 p.m. on March 23 , in addition to the regularly scheduled evening performance. Visit actorsnetbucks.org for tickets.

Orchestra’s Upcoming Season Celebrates Milanov’s Birthday

The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) has announced its 2024-25 season,

Milanov has created a lineup of favorite works including concertos by Tchaikovsky, Stravinsky, Mozart, Rachmaninoff, and Viet Cuong’s Re(new) al. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto will display the talents of PSO concertmaster Basia Danilow and principal cellist Alistair MacRae with pianist Steven Beck

“I’m thrilled and excited to celebrate with the musicians of Princeton Symphony by performing works by some of my favorite composers,” said Milanov. “This season promises to bring to life

In addition to Viet Cuong, other living composers include Gemma Peacocke, Michael Abels, and Carlos Simon. There are also symphonies by Brahms, Prokofiev Tchaikovsky, Mozart, and Beethoven; an all-Mozart concert conducted by Gérard Korsten; plus choral music by Brahms and Tchaikovsky performed by Rider University’s Westminster Symphonic Choir. All performances take place on select Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 4 p.m., at Richardson Auditorium on Princeton University’s campus. Milanov conducts all but the all-Mozart program in February.

Initially, these concerts are available only by subscription, with single tickets going on sale over the summer. Visit princetonsymphony.org or call (609) 3970020 for a full calendar and subscription information.

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Additionally, FastHorse and Garcés will lead a workshop with advanced theatermaking students and share

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Larissa FastHorse

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Rossen Milanov (Photo by PSO staff)

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Members of the Phillips’ Mill Community Association invite the public to the “Members Art Show and Sale” on March 16-17 and March 23-24, from 12-4 p.m., at the historic Phillips’ Mill in New Hope, Pa.

announced that world renowned photographer, fine artist, and Princeton University Professor Emeritus Emmet Gowin has committed his archive to the museum. The Emmet Gowin Archive is the latest addition to the museum’s holdings of artist archives, already notably strong in the area of photography. Gowin’s archive joins those of notable photographers Clarence H. White, Ruth Bernhard, and Minor White.

“BLUE MEMORY”: This work by Richard Lennox is part of the “Members Art Show and Sale,” on view March 16-17 and March 23-24 from 12-4 p.m. at Phillips’ Mill in New Hope, Pa. membership is rich with artists well-known in the community who will be exhibiting work never before shown at the Mill, including paintings, works on paper, sculpture, ceramics, photography, textiles, and more. All works will be for sale and a portion of every sale will benefit the upkeep of the 18th-century former grist mill.

This non-juried show is a salute to the visual arts creativity of Mill members and the founding members of Phillips’ Mill Community Association nearly a century ago. The exhibition will showcase a range of fine arts and crafts throughout both levels of the Mill, upstairs and down. The Mill’s

“The ‘Members Art Show and Sale’ is the Mill’s way of honoring our member artists and our community,” said show chair Shawn Campbell, a ceramic artist from Milford and the recipient of the 2023 Patrons’ Award for Sculpture at the “94th Juried Art Show.”

“Visitors should expect to be surprised by the range of creativity on view –– not to mention how collectible the artwork and fine crafts are,” added award-winning still life artist and committee member Gene Underwood of Buckingham, Pa.

Phillips’ Mill is located at 2619 River Road in New Hope, Pa. Admission to the “Members Art Show and Sale” is free, but donations are appreciated. For more information, call (215) 8820582 or visit phillipsmill.org.

PU Art Museum Acquires

Emmet Gowin Archive

The Princeton University Art Museum recently

Made possible by the generosity of Gowin and his wife Edith — who has been Gowin’s muse, partner, and spouse for 60 years — the Gowin Archive spans six decades and holds thousands of objects, including more than 650 signed, finished photographs; approximately 500 unsigned test prints; approximately 7,000 rolls of film; approximately 7,000 contact sheets; approximately three handmade photographic albums; approximately three book maquettes, including photographic prints; additional photographic and biographical materials; and more than 50 photographs by other artists, including Sally Mann, Aaron Siskind, Harry Callahan, and Walker Evans, among others.

Museum Director James Steward said, “I have long felt that Emmet is one of the essential photographers of our time. Since coming to Princeton it has been a personal passion that Emmet’s archive — the full record of his artistic life — should come to Princeton, where he taught with such impact for so many years. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to Emmet and Edith for making this happen.”

Altogether, the archive — which will continue to grow as Gowin produces new works — amounts to the largest and most definitive group of photographs and records by the artist, who joined the faculty of Princeton University’s Visual Arts Program in 1973, teaching regularly from the museum’s extensive photographic holdings. Gowin was recruited to Princeton by Peter C. Bunnell, then the inaugural David Hunter McAlpin Professor of the History of Photography and Modern Art and subsequently director of the art museum. Gowin said, “For years, Peter and I were a team, in love with photography as a way of learning and growing one’s perception.” Gowin taught at Princeton for 36 years until his retirement in 2009.

throughout his career, often with an intimacy that flouted the standards of the time.

After the 1980 eruption of Mount Saint Helens in Washington State, Gowin turned his attention to aerial photography, examining the surface of the Earth through series that captured at once the objective facts of landscape formations and the emotional power they wield over viewers. Later works have explored nuclear test sites, tropical ecosystems, and the chemo-petrol industries of the Czech Republic and the agricultural landscape of Granada.

“I feel deeply grateful to know that my archive will be held at the Princeton University Art Museum, an institution that offers so much to the students of the University. In the wonderful 36 years I taught at Princeton, I regularly walked my classes over to the Art Museum for exhibitions or to see photographs in the study room with Peter Bunnell,” said Gowin. “It is gratifying to know my archive will be housed at this new museum for Princeton, ready to serve future generations of students, researchers, and a public I will never know, into the future beyond what I can see.”

Grounds For Sculpture

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“These awards are about restoring independence to our constituents,” said Dan McNeal, director of the Quality of Life Grants Program, Reeve Foundation. “Our work and number one goal are to enhance the quality of life of people living with paralysis. It is our honor to continue to collaborate with so many dedicated organizations, which have selflessly given their time and efforts to ensure that accessibility and inclusivity remain embedded in the fabric of their programs.”

GFS will use the grant to convert internal doors in the Seward Johnson Center for the Arts to powered, accessible doors. The park strives to be a welcoming and accessible space for people with disabilities and the installation of these doors will bring the organization closer to fulfilling its accessibility goals, which include adhering to ADA guidelines and requirements set forth by the federal government and the State of New Jersey.

Sam Hwang, GFS’ Director of Guest Services, said, “Art and nature have no boundaries, and at Grounds For Sculpture these upgrades allow us to work towards the larger vision of being an organization where everyone feels welcome.”

Grounds For Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way in Hamilton. For more information, visit groundsforsculpture.org.

Early in his career, Gowin was inspired by the work of Robert Frank, whose advice Gowin sought as an undergraduate student at the Richmond Professional Institute in Richmond, Via. Encouraged by Frank, Gowin entered the Rhode Island School of Design to study under the photographer Harry Callahan, who became his mentor and encouraged the young Gowin to photograph the life surrounding him. In this effort Gowin excelled, imbuing his early photographs with emotion.

Gowin’s earliest mature works, from the early 1960s, are depictions of his wife, whom he married in 1964. Photographing her in black and white, Gowin returned to his partner — and later, their children — as a subject

Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) in Hamilton has been awarded $25,000 as part of the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center (NPRC) 2023 Direct Effect 2nd Cycle Quality of Life grants. Fifty-nine grants totaling $1,271,125 were awarded. The Quality of Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis. Since the Quality of Life Grants Program’s inception, more than 3,770 grants totaling $43 million have been awarded. Funding for this program was made possible through a cooperative agreement with the Administration for Community Living.

The Reeve Foundation’s National Paralysis Resource Center has several grants under the Quality of Life program awarding grants in different category areas, varying in different amounts. The Direct Effect grants program funds organizations to support a wide range of projects and

“EDITH, CHINCOTEAGUE, VIRGINIA, 1967”: This work is among those committed to the Princeton University Art Museum by world renowned photographer, fine artist, and Princeton University Professor Emeritus Emmet Gowin. (Gift of Alexander D. Stuart, Class of 1972, and Robin Stuart in memory of Peter C. Bunnell)

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D&R Greenway Reception

With Fiorentino, McDonnell

The public is invited to a reception on Sunday, March 24 from 2 to 4 p.m. at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center at One Preservation Place to meet and enjoy artwork by James Fiorentino, one of the most renowned watercolor artists in the country. Joining Fiorentino will be syndicated cartoon artist, author, and playwright Patrick McDonnell, who will share his inspiration for his popular comic strip “MUTTS.” There is no charge to attend, but reservations are required at info@drgreenway.org or (609) 924-4646.

In addition to Fiorentino’s wildlife and sports art, and McDonnell’s framed comic strips with original signature and remarque, this exhibit features work by popular botanical artist Liz Cutler, who retired as a longtime teacher from Princeton Day School.

McDonnell will offer books for sale with personalized signature at the reception. Proceeds from art and book sales benefit D&R Greenway’s mission to preserve and protect land, and inspire a conservation ethic.

“I am always honored to have my works displayed at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center,” said Fiorentino. “It is one of the best spaces to showcase art and to also have an exhibition with other great artists such as my friend Patrick McDonnell, making it even more special. This exhibition has some of my best works that I have been able to put down on paper in watercolor depicting nature and wildlife.”

For more information, visit drgreenway.org.

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Area Exhibits

Art@Bainbridge, 158 Nassau Street, has “Reciting Women: Alia Bensliman and Khailiah Sabree” through March 31. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, has “Gallery-Wide Group Show” through March 31. Gallery hours are Thursday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. lambertvillearts.com.

Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street, has “Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures” through April 28. artmuseum. princeton.edu.

Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, has “Shifting Perspectives: Capturing Moments in Ceramics and Watercolor” March 16 through April 13 in the Taplin Gallery.

A free gallery opening will be held on March 16 from 3 to 5 p.m. artscouncilofprinceton. org.

Ficus Art Gallery, 235 Nassau Street, has “Embrace the Everyday” through May 6. ficusbv.com.

Gourgaud Gallery, 23-A North Main Street, Cranbury, has “Youth Art Exhibition” through March 21. cranburyartscouncil.org.

Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, has “Cloud Swing” through April 1, “Night Forms” through April 7, and “That’s Worth Celebrating: The Life and Work of the Johnson Family” through the end of 2024, among other exhibits. groundsforsculpture.org.

Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, has “Einstein Salon and Innovator’s Gallery,” “Princeton’s Portrait,” and other exhibits. Museum hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 12 to 4 p.m., Thursday to 7 p.m. princetonhistory.org

Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, has the online exhibits “Slavery at Morven,” “Portrait of Place: Paintings, Drawings, and Prints of New Jersey, 1761–1898,” and others. morven. org.

Phillips’ Mill, 2619 River Road, New Hope, Pa., has “Members Art Show and Sale” March 16-17 and March 23-24, from 12-4 p.m. phillipsmill.org.

Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, has “Anthropomorphic: Photos and Stories” through March 15. princetonlibrary.org.

Seeley G. Mudd Manuscript Library, Princeton

University, has “Nobody Turn Us Around: The Freedom Rides and Selma to Montgomery Marches: Selections from the John Doar Papers” through March 31. library. princeton.edu.

Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street, has works by local artist Jessie Krause through April 2. Acrylic paintings by Corinne

Pisauro are at the 254 Nassau Street location through April 2. smallworldcoffee.com.

Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, has “Music to My Eyes” through April 7. ellarslie.org.

West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road, West Windsor, has “GR8 Works” through April 6. westwindsorarts.org.

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COYOTE”: Nature and sports art by James Fiorentino with be featured along with works by Patrick McDonnell at a reception at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Johnson Education Center on

“LAUREL FALLS“: Paintings by Joe Kazimierczyk are featured in “Local Landscapes,” on view through the end of April in the dining room at Bell’s Tavern, 183 North Union Street, Lambertville. Kazimierczyk is a longime member artist at Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville, where his work is also on exhibit.

Mark Your Calendar

Town Topics

Wednesday, March 13

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Leighton Listens, at Elm Court, 300 Elm Road, Councilman Leighton Newlin is on hand to discuss current issues with members of the public

7-8:15 p.m .: “Pollinators, Food, and Climate Change,” presented by Judith K. Robinson at Hopewell Presbyterian Church, 80 West Broad Street, Hopewell, or via Zoom. Redlibrary.org/events.

Thursday, March 14

12-1 p.m.: Lunchtime Gallery Series, “Anna Walinska: The Spirit of a Search without Boundaries” with Janet Mandel. Presented via Zoom by West Windsor Arts. Free for members, $10 others. Westwindsorarts.org.

3 p.m.: Pi Day Matinee, 30th anniversary screening of I.Q. in the Community Room at Princeton Public Library. Free. Princetonlibrary.org.

7 p.m .: Authors Gary Berger and Michael DiRuggiero discuss their book Einstein: The Man and his Mind virtually through Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

Friday, March 15

6-9 p.m.: Green” with Voices Chorale NJ and D&R Greenway, at 1 Preservation Place. Irish

music, jokes, stories, refreshments, silent auction. VoicesChoraleNJ.org

8 p.m.: The Princeton Folk Music Society presents singer/guitarist Ruth Wyand playing a mix of Americana, jazz, blues, folk, and country, with Piedmont picking and bluegrass clawhammer thrown in. At Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. $10-$25. Princetonfolk.org.

8 p.m .: Boheme Opera NJ presents Bizet’s Carmen , at Kendall Hall, The College of New Jersey, Ewing. $35-$80. Bohemeopera.org/carmen.

Saturday, March 16

8:30 a.m.-1 p.m.: The First Annual Aldo Leopold Conference, at the Lawrenceville School’s Woods Memorial Hall, Route 206, Lawrenceville. Focused on the current and future vision for Lawrence open space, trails, and greenways. Sustainablelawrence.org.

10 a.m.: Read and Explore: Birds, Nesting and Birdhouses, at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. After story time, each child makes their own birdhouse and gets nesting materials to take home. Registration required. $12.

Mountain Lakes House, Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve, Mountain Avenue. Fopos.org.

10 a.m.-5 p.m .: Princeton Zinefest 2024 at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Daylong celebration of “zines” and those who create them. Princetonlibrary.org.

10 a.m.-12 p.m .: Historian Clifford Zink leads a walking tour of Jugtown, Princeton’s third oldest neighborhood. Meet at Hook and Ladder Company, 27 North Harrison Street. Sponsored by Historical Society of Princeton. $20. Princetonhistory.org.

12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Live music from 1-4 by Jerry Steele. Terhuneorchards.com.

1 p.m .: The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents its annual “All in the Family” concert at Richardson Auditorium. Geared to kids 6-12 and their families. $5$10. Puc.princeton.edu.

2-3 p.m .: “Salem Witch Trials of 1692,” presentation by retired Lawrence High School teacher Debbie Randall at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Free.

2 p.m .: Ralph Young discusses his book American Patriots: A Short History of Dissent , at the Trent House Visitor Center, 15 Market Street, Trenton. Also available via Zoom. Williamtrenthouse.org.

3 p.m .: Loteria, at Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street. Popular Mexican game of chance, called in Spanish and English. Winners receive prizes; refreshments are served. Artmuseum.princeton.edu.

Sunday, March 17

11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m.: The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at McCarter, Berlind Theatre, 91 University Place. Mccarter.org.

11 a.m.-1 p.m.: Hunterdon Land Trust’s Winter Farmers’ Market is at Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine Street, Flemington. Hunterdonlandtrust.org.

12-5 p.m.: Winery Weekend Music Series at Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road. Live music from 1-4 by Bill O’Neal and Mary. Terhuneorchards.com.

12 p.m .: “Conversation on Living and Dying Well: Planning and Celebration of Life,” with the Rev. Jenny Smith Walz, at Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue. With lunch. $12.50. Reserve at PrincetonUMC.org or (609) 924-2613.

3 p.m .: Boheme Opera NJ presents Bizet’s Carmen, at Kendall Hall, The College of New Jersey, Ewing. $35-$80. Bohemeopera.org/carmen.

4 p.m.: Gathering in solidarity with the October 7 hostages, and a call for their release. Organized by a grassroots group of Israelis in Princeton. At Hinds Plaza.

4 p.m.: Princeton Pro Musica presents “Reflections on a Requiem” at Richardson Auditorium. Mozart’s Requiem and Portraits: Douglass & Tubman by Jasmine Barnes, plus other works by Black composers. Princetonpromusica.org.

Monday, March 18

1-3 p.m.: The Women’s College Club of Princeton meets at Morven Museum Education Center, 55 Stockton Street. ShieFong Sun, retired chief counsel of the HUDNJ office, talks about laws affecting the elderly. Free and open to all. Wccpnj.org.

Tuesday, March 19

7 p.m .: Songwriters Circle and Open Mic, with the Princeton chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association providing feedback and tips. At Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

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6 p.m .: Author Rachel Cohen talks with Jill Dolan, Princeton University’s dean of the college, about the updated, newly released version of Cohen’s book A Chance Meeting at Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

6:30 p.m.: Historical Fiction Book Group, via Zoom, sponsored by Historical Society of Princeton and Princeton Public Library. Montclair State University Professor Negin Nabavi leads the discussion of In the Time of Our History by Susanne Pari. Princetonhistory.org.

Thursday, March 21

10 a.m.-8 p.m.: 92nd Annual Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale at Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road. Free. Bmandwbooks.com.

10 a.m .: Meeting of the 55-Plus Club of Princeton at the Jewish Center Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, and via Zoom. Free with a suggested $5 donation. New Jersey Superior Court Judge Edwin H. Stern will speak on “Judicial Ethics.” Princetonol.com/ groups/55plus.

1-2 p.m. Princeton University Carillon concert, listen on the Graduate School lawn. Gradschool.princeton.edu.

10 a.m.-5 p.m.: 92nd Annual Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale at Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road. $30. Bmandwbooks.com.

11 a.m.-3 p.m .: Winter Farmers Market at Hinds Plaza. Locally grown produce, pasture-raised meats, fresh baked breads, homemade treats, and handmade gifts. Princetonfarmersmarket.com.

1-2 p.m.: Irish Tales Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, with the Princeton Storytelling Circle. At Herrontown Woods, 600 Snowden Lane. Free. Rain date March 24.

6 p.m .: Author Kara Alaimo is in conversation with Jane Carr about her book Over the Influence , at Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

11 a.m.-12:30 p.m .: Leighton Listens. Councilman Leighton Newlin is on hand at Tipple and Rose Tea Parlor and Apothecary, 210 Nassau Street, to discuss current issues with members of the public.

2 p.m .: People & Stories/ Gente Y Cuentos presents “An Afternoon of Readings and Conversation” with Melissa Coss Aquino, Denice Frohman, and Luis Mora-Ballesteros at Mackay Lounge, Princeton Theological Seminary. Dessert reception. Peopleandstories.org.

3 p.m .: Kyiv Virtuosi Symphony Orchestra, featuring piano, cello, and multi-piano solos, at State Theatre New Jersey, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick. Stnj.org.

5:30 p.m.: Conversation with playwright, choreographer, and 2020 MacArthur Fellow Larissa FastHorse, at Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts complex, Princeton University. Free. Presented by Lewis Center for the Arts. Arts.princeton.edu.

6 p.m .: Princeton Public Library’s Board of Trustees meets at the library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Princetonlibrary.org.

7-8 p.m .: Brain injury prevention workshop at the Lawrence Headquarters Branch of Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike. Interactive event designed by the Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey. mcl.org.

7 p.m .: Story & Verse open mic at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Solley Theater, 102 Witherspoon Street. “Open Theme” night, for both emerging and established artists. Artscouncilofprinceton.org.

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After Routing Penn to Win Regular Season League Crown, Tiger Men’s Hoops Facing Brown in Ivy Madness Semis

As the Princeton University men’s basketball team boarded the bus to Philadelphia to play at Penn on Saturday evening, they already knew they had accomplished two of their goals.

But the Tigers didn’t let the news that they had already locked up the No. 1 seed for the Ivy League Madness postseason tournament and at least a share of the Ivy regular-season title lull them into complacency as they took to the Palestra court for the final regular season game.

Led by sophomore star Caden Pierce’s career-high 32 points and senior standout Zach Martini’s career-best 23 points, Princeton asserted its conference dominance in a 105-83 statement win over Penn to clinch the outright Ivy title.

“It spoke to me the way our team has been all season led by our seniors, which is a very focused, determined group,” said Princeton head coach Mitch Henderson. “It was like the work’s not done yet — that’s great, but there’s one more thing to do. I thought they played that way. Really focused, but confident. Zach shot the lights out and Caden was just terrific. I thought it was a good win.”

The win sealed the third straight Ivy regular season title for Princeton. It’s the first time the program has strung together three consecutive crowns since they won four straight ending in 1992.

“First, really good players have passed traits and attributes down to one another and have decided, above all else, to make a priority in winning the league and things associated with that,” said Henderson. “We’ve obviously had a lot of turnover. It’s really difficult to win the league. I’ve been on the other side of this where you’re close but you still fall short on the last day. I’m very thankful and grateful to sit in the spot we’re in. It really means a lot to us. The seniors are a really special group. Those two guys are all about the team.”

Martini and fellow senior captain Matt Allocco have continued to push the Tigers to new heights. Princeton finished the regular season 24-3 overall and 12-2 in the Ivies. They have won nine straight heading into the Ivy tournament that rewards the winner with the automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Last year, Princeton won the Ivy tourney and made a run to the NCAA Sweet 16.

“You know you get to the league tournament and everybody that plays in this league, and everyone who’s ever played in the league, they want to make the NCAAs,” said Henderson. “You’ve got an opportunity here.”

Columbia will host the men’s and women’s Ivy League tournaments this year. Princeton will face fourthseeded Brown on Saturday in the first of two semifinals

with No. 2 seed Yale taking on No. 3 Cornell in the second semifinal. The semifinal winners meet at noon Sunday for the league championship and the automatic bid to the NCAA tourney.

“I think the most important thing is win Saturday,” said Henderson. “That’s the main focus. There’s nothing else that matters. And then you get to Sunday if you’re fortunate and it’s just basketball. This is what these guys think about all the time — you want to play well on the biggest of stages. We’ll have confidence and I’ll have supreme confidence in their ability to do that and we’ll support them. It’s the only thing that you can do at the moment. There’s an awful lot on the line. Just because we’ve played back-to-back before doesn’t mean you’re not going to feel a little sore. You have the rest of your life to recover from that. You have one shot at these things. The guys are really aware of that.”

Only a couple weeks ago, it was a three-way tie between Princeton, Yale, and Cornell for the top spot, and it looked as if whoever emerged as the Ivy No. 1 seed might have a cakewalk with no team really looking especially interested in securing the final fourth spot. Since then, Brown has caught fire. The Bears are the second hottest team behind Princeton after picking up an overtime win at Yale last Saturday for their sixth victory in a row.

“Brown has won a bunch of games in a row,” said Henderson. “They’re playing for the same thing we’re playing for. (Kino) Lilly has been a really tough kid to cover. (Nana) Owusu-Anane is very good. They defend. They have multiple different ways to play. They’ve been dangerous all season. We’ve played two really close games against them. I know Saturday will be tough.”

Lilly led the Ivy League in scoring at 18.4 points per game, just ahead of Princeton’s top scorer, Xaivian Lee, who averaged 17.7 points per game. Pierce is sixth in the league at 16.3 points per game. Princeton beat Brown, 70-60, in Providence on February 3, and then 72-63 at Jadwin Gym on February 16. They will be preparing all this week for a game with a lot more on the line this time, and Princeton knows from recent history how tough the next step is. They lost in Ivy Madness in 2022 after winning the regular-season title, and won it last year while hosting at Jadwin.

“It’s a little bit of same old stuff because you have teams that you are familiar with,” said Henderson. “But you focus on the details and enjoy the littlest things. You can’t lose sight that two years ago we were coming off COVID and we won the league and we were really excited. Let’s not be stale in any way. There’s still room for growth for our group even though we played well. We also know Brown’s hot.

Cornell and Yale, we know

turn to them if things get tough this weekend.

how good they are. You really have to be the best team to get it done this weekend, and we’ll be ready for that on the weekend.”

Henderson isn’t counting on an at-large bid although the Tigers have an interesting case. Princeton’s latest RPI had them ranked 17 th The NCAA tournament has never left a team ranked higher than 21 st out of the field. The Tigers are also 48 th in the newer NCAA NET ranking that looks at quad victories. Princeton didn’t play any quad 1 games, but was 3-3 in quad 2 games and unbeaten in quad 3 and 4 games.

“If we get a chance to be in the NCAAs, there’s not a single team in the country that would want to see us,” said Henderson. “We have experience, we’re well versed in what it takes to get there. I feel really good about our chance to make the selection committee proud.”

The Tigers are hoping that they can build off Saturday’s dominant performance in the Ivy tournament. Princeton made a season-high 17 3-pointers. The Tigers scored 49 points in the first half and another 56 in the second half to run away with it.

“The main thing is we’ve been taking care of the ball,” said Henderson. “That gives you a chance to be in most games when you’re not playing well. We’ve also been getting to the free throw line. That’s another way where you can get points and it creates a little bit of an advantage. We have our weaknesses, and people know those things, but we’re going to do it again this weekend.”

Princeton comes in as the No. 1 seed and defending Ivy tournament champion. They have been playing all season as a favorite with big expectations based off last year’s historic NCAA tournament run. The Tigers have seen pressure all season.

“I’m not sure we’re beyond that, but I think we’re pretty close to being through that,” said Henderson. “We saw a lot of that during the league and the buildup to the league play where gyms were sold out, we were getting overrated chants. We went through that as a group and came out on the other side. We were 3-2 sitting there and now we’re 12-2. We’ve emerged on the other side with some growth.

I don’t think of it at all as being defending champs. You look at this league, and there’s not a lot of advantages to being the 1 seed at this point. It’s a neutral site and everybody has the same amount of rest. There’s no advantage to being us. You just have to play well.”

Princeton is looking to use last year’s experience, and its experience gained through the season’s successes, to advance to the title game Sunday and secure another NCAA tournament berth. The Tigers have players in different roles but a lot of the same faces that helped ignite last year’s historic run, and Princeton can

“If there’s something that looks familiar, just say, ‘We’re OK, we’ve been here before,’” said Henderson. “Just have confidence in what we’ve been able to do to date. I don’t think you change your stripes at this point. You’ve got to keep being the best version of you. We’re going to put all our efforts into that. Mush [Allocco] and Cade, they both started last year, and of course Zach, Xaivian, and Blake [Peters] all came off the bench but they all played really pivotal roles in that really important run a year ago. So we’ll be ready. We’ll have some butterflies for sure, but we’ll be ready to go.”

The Tigers have had this point in the back of their heads all season. Ivy Madness is their chance to return to the NCAAs. It’s a step that they can’t skip before they consider being able to make another run late into March.

“It’s a new season almost,” said Henderson. “You have to reinvent and keep growing and understand that even now, it’s not perfect. There’s going to be tension. Embrace that, just play. I thought we did a good job of that last year. We did a good job of that against some of these teams a couple weeks ago. Now it’s on a different level and stage, and we’ll draw on some of those experiences, but it’s just basketball. We know we’ll have to play really well to win.”

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ZACH ATTACK: Princeton University men’s basketball player Zach Martini looks to unload the ball in recent action. Last Saturday, senior forward Martini scored a career-high 23 points to help Princeton defeat Penn 105-83 in its regular season finale as the Tigers clinched the outright  Ivy League regular season title. The Tigers, now 24-3 overall and 12-2 Ivy, will compete in the Ivy Madness postseason tournament this weekend at Columbia’s Levien Gym in New York City. Princeton is seeded

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Senior Guard Chen Produces Special Jadwin Finale

As PU Women’s Hoops Tops Penn to Share Ivy Title

Kaitlyn Chen’s final game at Jadwin Gym for the Princeton University women’s basketball team started with smiles and hugs as she was honored in the program’s annual Senior Day ceremony last Saturday afternoon.

Senior point guard Chen was joined by her family who traveled from Southern California, along with classmates Chet Nweke and Ellie Mitchell and their families.

“It was really special to be with them, this school is just amazing and it is surrounded by such great people,” said Chen, a 5’9 native of San Marino, Calif. “I am just lucky to be here and be able to celebrate this with them.”

As Princeton hosted Penn in the regular season finale, there turned out to be a lot to celebrate for the Tigers as they pulled away to a 7255 win and clinched a share of the Ivy League regular season title along with Columbia. It marked the sixth straight Ivy regular season title for the program and 18th overall.

Princeton, now 23-4 over-

all and 13-1 Ivy, will compete in the Ivy Madness postseason tournament this weekend at Columbia’s Levien Gym in New York City. Princeton is seeded first and will face fourth-seeded Penn in a semifinal contest on March 15. The victor will play the winner of the Columbia-Harvard semi on Saturday in the title game for the league’s automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA tournament.

In the wake of the titleclinching triumph, there were more smiles and hugs in a postgame celebration as confetti streamed down on the players as they held up the Ivy championship trophy, posed for photos, and cut down the net one by one.

“It is amazing,” said Chen. “It is so special when you get to do it with this group of people.”

Chen produced a special performance against the Quakers, tallying 19 points with a career-high 11 assists and seven rebounds and was later named the Ivy Player of the Week.

“It was just a lot of fun,” said Chen, reflecting on her performance. “People were just getting into the right spots, it was easy to find them. Once we got on a run, it felt like everything was flowing.”

The Tigers reeled off a 13-0 run to start fourth quarter to subdue the Quakers.

“That was great, we locked in on defense,” said Chen. “We talk about it all of the time — defense wins us games and that was what we had to rely on Penn is a great team. We knew they were going to give us their best. We just has to step up to the occasion, start getting stops and take over.”

Over the years, Chen has relied heavily on her classmates. “Those are some of my best friends probably for life,” said Chen. “Chet was like my first friend here, we have done everything together. She is like my person and then Ellie has come. She joined our class and we’ve been inseparable ever since.”

Those bonds have been highlights of Chen’s Princeton experience.

“I will just be grateful for all of the memories I have made here and all of the friendships and relationships that I have grown and developed,” said Chen. “Those will be with me the rest of my life.”

After Chen left the Jadwin court for the last time with 38 seconds left in the game, she hugged the Tiger coaches one by one.

“With the help of our coaching staff, [Carla] Berube, LB (Lauren Battista), and LD (Lauren Dillon), all of them have just instilled so much confidence in me as a player and helped me grow so much,” said Chen, the Ivy League Player of the Year last season who has now scored 1,224 points in her Princeton career. “They have been there with me for everything and supported me and guided me through this journey.”

As a senior captain this winter, Chen has focused on guiding the squad’s younger players through their journey.

“I feel like we have built relationships throughout the season with the underclassmen and the trust that we have with them,” said Chen. “It helps so much. The connections we have on the court results from what we have off the court.”

Princeton head coach Berube credits her trio of seniors with making a huge impact on the program.

“It is hard to put into words, Ellie has been here the whole time I have been here,” said Berube. “I could not have had a better player and leader with the way that she can impact a game defensively and the blue collar

work that she puts in. It is every day in practice. Chet and Kaitlyn came in and hit the ground running. They are great leaders, great friends, and great teammates. They lead by example every single day. We will be sad when they are gone. They have a few more weeks, they have a really great legacy here.”

Berube knew that the Tigers were going to get a great challenge from a scrappy Quaker squad.

“They are a very good team, they have great young guard play,” said Berube. “Stina Almqvist and Jordan Obi are tough inside, they can score at all three levels. They can hit threes, taking it to the rim, and hit mid-range shots. They are hard, they are tough and they are well coached. We knew it wasn’t going to be any walk in the park today.”

Princeton was ultimately able to wear down the Quakers. “It was just toughness defensively,” said Berube. “We were getting great ball pressure, making them turn the ball over a little bit and getting them back on their heels. It was just us turning it up a little bit. We were defending some actions a little bit better. We wanted to win this championship so we certainly found a way.”

Chen turned it up when out counted. “She rises up in the biggest of times, in the biggest of games; we knew she wasn’t going to allow an Ivy League championship slip through her fingers,” said Berube of Chen, who is averaging 15.6 points and 5.0 assists a game this season. “She was making great plays for her teammates and for herself. I think she read the floor really well tonight.”

Sophomore guard Madison St. Rose had a great

game against the Quakers, tallying a game-high 22 points on 9-of-17 shooting, including 2 of 3 from 3-point range.

“Maddie certainly started this game off on fire — she was en fuego,” said Berube. “It was really fun to see her get her groove back a little bit. She is having a great season, we are going to need her in New York City.”

Seeing the Tigers earn another league title was certainly fun for Berube.

“It is awesome to have coached four years here and have four championships, that is what I want for all of my players,” said Berube. “It doesn’t always happen and we don’t take it for granted. That is why we definitely will celebrate this one.”

Looking ahead to round three with the Quakers in Ivy Madness, Berube believes her squad is in a good place.

“We have had some really good practices and people are stepping up,” said Berube, whose team topped Penn 67-54 on February 10 in their first regular season meeting. “We have got a good balanced attack, so I am looking forward to the game on Friday. We know we have that one and hopefully if things do well, we will play on Saturday as well.”

Chen, for her part, is confident that the Tigers will step up in Ivy Madness.

“They are a great team, but we are looking forward to it,” said Chen. “It will be another great battle. Hopefully we continue to stick to what we are good at and we will be able to lock it down. We are just going to take it one game at a time and give it our all.”

— Bill Alden

TITLE DRIVE: Princeton University women’s basketball player Kaitlyn Chen, left, drives past a foe in recent action. Last Saturday, senior guard Chen enjoyed a special finale at Jadwin Gym, tallying 19 points with a career-high 11 assists and seven rebounds to help Princeton defeat Penn 72-55 and clinch a tie for the Ivy League regular season title with Columbia. The Tigers, now 23-4 overall and 13-1 Ivy, will compete in the Ivy Madness postseason tournament this weekend at Columbia’s Levien Gym in New York City. Princeton is seeded first and will face fourth-seeded Penn in a semifinal contest on March 15. The victor will play the winner of the Columbia-Harvard semi on Saturday in the title game for the league’s automatic bid to the upcoming NCAA tournament.

(Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

Sparked by Stifling Defense, Sharp Shooting, Princeton Men’s Lacrosse Defeats Rutgers 14-8

Heading into its clash at Rutgers last Sunday afternoon, the Princeton University men’s lacrosse team steeled itself by playing three straight road games against Top 20 teams.

The Tigers fell 13-7 at then-No. 4 Maryland on February 24 before heading down Tobacco Road to start March, defeating thenNo. 19 North Carolina 15-9 in Chapel Hill on March 1 before falling 17-8 at thenNo. 1 Duke in Durham two days later.

“We learned a lot from that weekend, not only about our skill set but our team as a whole,” said Princeton head coach Matt Madalon in assessing the jaunt to North Carolina. “Being able to take a trip like that was really just a nice opportunity.”

Making the most of its short trip to Piscataway on Sunday, No. 16 Princeton pulled away to a 14-8 win over the No. 16 Scarlet Knights to improve to 4-2 and win the Tots Meistrell Cup in the 101st meeting in the Garden State border war.

“It is the first trophy game of the year, any time you play for a trophy, it is a big game,” said Madalon. “That one meant a lot, it is an in-state rivalry. It is always at a critical point in both of our seasons where we know enough about ourselves and our teams should really start taking shape. It was a big-win.”

Jumping out to a 3-0 lead with 3:01 left in the first quarter, Princeton seized momentum.

“In any game, you want to get off running and you want your guys to feel confident in the game plan,” said Madalon. “It was good for

us to shoot well, that was a big focus coming into it. We worked for great shots and to be patient and be really smart. I think we did a pretty good job early on in the first quarter, we had good shot selection.”

After Rutgers cut the Princeton lead to 5-4 midway through the second quarter, the Tigers went on a 4-0 run to end the half and never looked back, sparked by a stifling defense that forced 21 turnovers on the day.

“Our game plan was focused on shutting down [Shane] Knobloch and [Ross] Scott, if we could contain those guys we felt like we had a pretty good shot,” said Madalon. “[Pace] Billings and [Nick] Crowley ended up marking Knobloch all day and did an outstanding job. [Cooper] Kistler was on Ross Scott. Those are some of the toughest matchups we have had all year.”

Junior defender Michael Bath was particularly tough on the Scarlet Knights. He set a program single-game record of six caused turnovers in the win and also scooped up four ground balls and was later named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week.

“Bath did a good job, just making plays,” said Madalon. “He is a very, very opportunistic pole in terms of being disruptive. He was just playing his game. He has a knack for taking the ball off of guys.”

In goal, senior Michael Gianforcaro was sharp, making 14 saves.

“His 65 percent save percentage is outstanding, he was great in the cage,” said Madalon. “He is obviously a backstop for us. Our guys

have a ton of confidence playing in front of him. He was great with clean saves. He did a good job helping out. We wanted to be a cleaner in the clearing game, outside of that it was a very good job by him.”

At the offensive end, junior Coulter Mackesy sparked the attack, tallying three goals and two assists. Freshman attacker Nate Kabiri chipped in two goals with classmate Colin Burns contributing one.

“Hopefully that attack unit stays consistent,” said Madalon. “With Burns, Kabiri, and Mackesy, at each different time, those guys can go off. Coulter is just one heck of a player — he is doing it with the ball and without the ball. He just continues to be really impressive. Burns and Kabiri are young guys, they are halfway through their first year season. We have got to treat them like sophomores and we hope they play that way.”

In the midfield, freshman Tucker Wade and junior Sean Cameron each had two goals.

“We are continuing to look for production from the midfield unit,” said Madalon. “Tucker was able to step up. He had a good week of practice. He earned a spot in the first midfield line and he capitalized. Cameron was a little snakebitten in terms of shooting, it was good to see him get back on track.”

While Madalon was happy with the win over Rutgers, he acknowledged that the Tigers are not quite on track yet.

“I would say more than years in the past with our inexperience, it is still a work in progress,” said Madalon, whose team is now ranked 13th nationally. “We are still working to get better every day, hopefully we haven’t played our best lacrosse. We are making some of the same mistakes, careless mistakes. We have to clean that up and hopefully we can play a little cleaner game. Hopefully we are in it at the end.”

CAUSING HAVOC: Princeton University men’s lacrosse player Michael Bath controls the ball against Tigers last Sunday. Junior defender Bath helped lead a stifling defensive effort as the Tigers topped Rutgers 14-8. Bath set a program single-game record of six caused turnovers in the win and also scooped up four ground balls and was later named the Ivy League Defensive Player of the Week. Princeton, now 4-2 and ranked 13th nationally, hosts No. 15 Cornell (3-2) on March 17 in the Ivy League opener for both teams. (Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

Despite Outshooting Harvard 38-16 in ECACH Playoff, PU Men’s Hockey Edged 1-0 By Crimson to End Season

In late December, the Princeton University men’s hockey team defeated visiting Harvard 5-2, making the most out of its opportunities as it outshot the Crimson 31-30.

Last Friday when the rivals met in a ECAC Hockey single-elimination first round playoff contest in Cambridge, Mass., Princeton built a 38-16 edge in shots and won 31 of 53 face-offs.

But the ninth-seeded Tigers were unable to cash in their chances in the postseason rematch against eighthseeded Harvard, falling 1-0 as Crimson goalie Aku Koskenvuo produced a career game with 38 saves.

“We played a great game, we just ran into a hot goaltender,” said Princeton head coach Ron Fogarty, whose team ended the winter with an overall record of 10-16-4. “We carried play throughout the entire game — we kept pressing. We played really well, we just couldn’t solve the goaltender. It is tough with the one game and done. You run into a hot goaltender and that can be the turning point, and it was unfortunately.”

The Tigers were not fazed by an unfortunate sequence in the first period that saw Harvard score a goal with 6:42 left in the frame and the Tigers fail to convert a penalty shot five minutes later.

“It was just continue what we were doing – we were playing really well,” said Fogarty, reflecting on

his squad’s response. “We played a complete game in all areas. It was a calm dressing room at the intermission, the bench was positive. They battled all the way to the end.”

While the loss stung, Fogarty had no qualms with the effort he got from his players.

“The guys were in shock, they were upset because we did everything we had to do to win the game,” said Fogarty. “The basic message was that I was very proud that everyone who put the jersey on displayed that jersey in a first class, positive way.”

In assessing the season overall, Fogarty credited the Tigers with displaying resilience as they dealt with the ups and downs.

“It had ebbs and flows, we hit a tough stretch in the middle and we made some adjustments,” said Fogarty. “I liked how we were playing down the stretch — we got some crucial points to put us back in the middle of the pack. I really liked how the team persevered throughout the year.”

Individually, the Tigers players made progress through the year.

“Thirteen out of the 17 returning skaters hit career highs, that is a big part when you look at development,” said Fogarty. “It is unfortunate that we have a series of guys who played just three years for us due to the effect of COVID. I really like how our team came together as a group.”

The squad’s senior corps of Nick Carabin, Joe Berg, Mike Kennedy, Mackenzie Merriman, Adam Robbins, Nick Seitz, and Ian Murphy played a key role in bringing the group together.

“We are going to miss the seven seniors, they did a great job for us leading,” said Fogarty. “They did a tremendous job bringing the three underclassman groups together quickly in the preseason. They jelled the team quickly in the dressing room. We are going to miss their leadership and their professionalism.”

The Tigers have a good foundation in place going forward. Princeton returns six of its top 10 scorers in sophomore Brendan Gorman (7 goals, 17 assists), sophomore David Jacobs (7 goals, 17 assists), junior Jack Cronin (11 goals, 8 assists), freshman Kai Daniells (8 goals, 11 assists), junior Noah de la Durantaye (3 goals, 15 assists), and sophomore Tyler Rubin (4 goals, 9 assists) along with all three goalies — freshman Arthur Smith, freshman Conor Callaghan, and junior Ethan Pearson.

“I love it, we just have to continue where we left off,” said Fogarty of his group of returners. “They were playing really well, I liked how our systems were going at the end of the year. Every year brings a new feel, a new group. The thing that will be consistent is what we are doing on and off the ice. I really like where our culture is.”

—Bill Alden

With Princeton hosting No. 15 Cornell (3-2) on March 17 in the Ivy League opener for both teams, Madalon knows that his squad will have to play some very good lacrosse to come away with a win.

“This is a team that has gotten the best of us recently in the Ivy League,” said Madalon of the Big Red. “We are looking forward to this matchup. With CJ Kirst and Michael Long, they have some of the best players in the country. We expect nothing but an absolute battle.”

—Bill Alden

RUING THE DAY: Princeton University men’s hockey player Tyler Rubin, left, goes after the puck in a game last season. Last Friday, sophomore defenseman Rubin and the Tigers fell 1-0 at Harvard in a single-elimination ECAC Hockey playoff opening round contest. The defeat left the Tigers with a final overall record of 10-16-4. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

PU Sports Roundup

Princeton Wrestling

Takes 8th at Easterns

Nate Dugan came up big as the Princeton University wrestling team placed eighth at the Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA) Championships last weekend in Lewisburg, Pa.

Senior Dugan took second at 184 pounds to earn the highest finish at the event for the Tigers. Luke Stout took sixth at 197 and Matt Cover finished fourth at 285. Dugan, Stout, and Cover each earned spots in the NCAA Championships, which are slated for March 21-23 in Kansas City, Mo.

In the team standings, Cornell piled up 164.5 points in placing first while Princeton ended up with 68.5 in taking eighth.

Princeton Baseball Falls at Richmond

Caden Shapiro had a big game in a losing cause as the Princeton University baseball team fell 24-8 at Richmond last Monday.

Junior outfielder Shapiro went 4-for-5 with a homer, double, two runs, and an RBI as the Tigers moved to 2-8. Former Hun School star Jackson Kraemer started the game on the mound for Richmond and went 3.2 innings, giving up four hits and four runs with three strikeouts. He also had two hits and two runs at the plate.

Princeton will stay in Virginia for the rest of the week

as it plays at Old Dominion on March 13 and then plays a six-game set at VCU from March 15-17.

Princeton Softball Goes 2-3 in California Event

Ending the event on a high note, the Princeton University softball team went 3-2 at the Fullerton-Long Beach Tournament last weekend in Fullerton, Calif.

In action on Friday, Princeton lost 12-2 in six innings to Toledo and then fell 5-0 to Cal State Fullerton.

A day later, the Tigers lost 7-3 to Grand Canyon and then topped Long Beach State 10-7. Julia Dumais led the batting attack against Long Beach State, going 3 for 4 with a double, homer, and four RBIs.

Princeton wrapped up the event by edging North Dakota 2-1 last Sunday. Cassidy Shaw and Molly Chambers combined in the circle to hold North Dakota to a run on four hits and four walks while striking out seven in the victory.

The Tigers, now 7-7, will play at UC San Diego on March 13 to wrap up their California swing.

Tiger Men’s Volleyball Defeats Loyola Chicago

Ben Harrington had 23 kills but it wasn’t enough as the No. 15 Princeton University men’s volleyball team fell 3-1 to No. 12 Loyola Chicago last Monday in Chicago, Ill.

Loyola prevailed 25-18, 22-25, 25-17, 25-21 despite Harrington’s heroics.

Princeton, now 8-9, plays at Fairleigh Dickinson University on March 15.

PU Women’s Water Polo Goes 1-2 at Invitational

Battling three Top-20 teams, the No. 10 Princeton University women’s water polo team went 1-2 at the Aztec Invitational last weekend in San Diego, Calif.

In action on Friday, Princeton topped No. 17 San Jose State 7-7 as Kayal Yelensky scored three goals. Two days later, the Tigers lost 10-9 to No. 13 Indiana before falling 13-8 to No. 13 UC San Diego.

Princeton, now 13-4, continues its California swing by playing at Pomona Pitzer on March 13, at Loyola Marymount on March 15, and at UCLA on March 16.

Princeton Squash Players Excel in CSA Tourney

Emma Trauber provided a highlight as Princeton University squash players competed in the College Squash Association (CSA) Individual Championships last weekend in Philadelphia, Pa.

Freshman Trauber played first in the Holleran South women’s consolation bracket at the competition. Freshman Zeina Zein advanced to the semifinals of the Ramsay Cup A Division while junior Molly Chadwick took second in Holleran North consolation bracket.

As for the Princeton men, sophomore Avi Agarwal took second in the Molloy East men’s consolation final while senior Karim Elbarbary made the Pool Trophy A Division quarterfinals.

Women’s Track Star Mudd

Takes 13th in Pole Vault

Princeton University women’s track star Tessa Mudd took 13th in the pole vault at the NCAA Indoor Track and

STORMING FINISH: Princeton University women’s lacrosse player Grace Tauckus fights through the rain to get past a Monmouth defender last Wednesday night at Class of 1952 Stadium. Senior attacker Tauckus scored five goals to help No. 21 Princeton defeat the Hawks 18-6. The Tigers, now 3-2 overall, head south this week to play at No. 11 Florida on March 13 and at Jacksonville on March 16.

Field Championships in Boston, Mass., last weekend to wrap up her winter season.

Sophomore Mudd produced a best mark of 13’7.25 in finishing 13th and earning Second-Team All-America recognition.

Princeton Fencing Stars

Shine At NCAA Regional

Earning three individual titles, Princeton University fencers excelled in the NCAA Mid-Atlantic/South Regional last Saturday at Drew University in Madison.

Tristan Szapary took first in the men’s épée while Jessica Lin placed first in the women’s épée and Ryan Jenkins won the women’s saber.

Princeton fencers are next in action when they compete in the NCCA Championships from Mach 21-24 at Columbus, Ohio.

PU Hockey Star Fillier to Play for Canada at Worlds

Princeton University women’s hockey senior star forward Sarah Fillier has been named to Canada’s roster for the upcoming 2024 International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) Women’s World Championship in Utica, N.Y., set for April 3-14.

Fillier won IIHF gold with Canada in 2021 and 2022 and silver in 2023. She is one of just four collegians on the 23-player roster, all of whom are from ECAC Hockey, and she is the fourth-youngest player on the roster.

In addition to the three IIHF medals and two golds, Fillier, a 5’5 native of Georgetown, Ontario, made her Olympic debut in

2022, helping Canada to a gold medal by scoring eight goals at the Games, second-most among all players in the tournament, and 11 points, sixth-most among all players. Together with former Tiger teammate Claire Thompson ’20, Fillier and star defender Thompson were the first players in program history to win an Olympic gold medal.

Fillier concluded her Princeton career last weekend by finishing a 30-goal season, the first in her career, 10th in program history, and just the third for the program since 2000. Fillier stands second in program history in career assists (101), fourth in career points (194), and sixth in career goals (93). She is one of four players in program history to stand in the top six in all three categories and the only one in that group to have played for the program since 1995.

For the third time in her career, Fillier is a top-10 finalist for the Patty Kazmaier Award, the top honor in women’s college hockey, and will learn on March 13 if she has advanced to be a top-three finalist for the award. Fillier is a four-time All-Ivy League performer, a three-time All-ECAC Hockey selection, and a two-time All-American during her Princeton career.

PU Alum Harmeling Places T-10 at PGA Event

Former Princeton University men’s golf star Evan Harmeling ’12 tied for 10th in the PGA Tour’s Puerto Rico Open last weekend at the Old Course at Grand

Reserve Country Club in Canóvanas, Puerto Rico.

Harmeling fired a 15-under 273 at the event with rounds of 70-69-67-67. He was under par in all four rounds, including back-toback rounds of -5 on the weekend.

As a result of his Top-10 finish, Harmeling earned a spot in a second PGA Tour event and will compete at the Valspar Championship at Innisbrook Resort in Palm Harbor, Fla., March 21-24. He shot a 67 (-5) at the Monday Qualifier at Wellington National in West Palm Beach, Fla. on March 4 which tied for fourth place. Harmeling would advance after a 4-for-1 playoff.

Harmeling is believed to be the first Princeton alum to play in a PGA Tour event. He has previously played in 169 events across the Korn Ferry, PGA TOUR Latino America and PGA TOUR Canada circuits with a win on the Korn Ferry Tour in a playoff at the 2020 Savannah Golf Championship and on the PGA TOUR Latino America’s BMW Jamaica Classic. In addition to the two wins, he has one career runner-up finish, a pair of third-place finishes, eight Top-Fives, and 15 Top-10s. IS ON

(Photo by Steven Wojtowicz)

Taking a More Serious Approach Down the Stretch, PHS Girls’ Hockey Advanced to Annis Cup Semis

As the winter unfolded, Christian Herzog urged the players on his Princeton High girls’ hockey team to take a more business-like approach when they took the ice.

“We had some talks at the end of the season, like ladies we can always come out and laugh it up and dance to music in between periods at the games, I would like to make this more serious,” said PHS head coach Christian Herzog. “I want us to lean towards a team that is more serious the whole game.”

Responding to their coach, the Tigers posted a 6-3 win over Newark East Side in the Annis Cup quarterfi nals on February 7 in their next to last game of the season.

“It is always a highlight to get a win,” said Herzog, whose squad went on to fall 11-1 to Madison in the Annis Cup semis to finish the winter at 3-11 (including 1-1 in two games against the Lawrenceville School JV). “They tried harder later in the season, there was more effort at the early morning practices.”

Junior star Cassie Speir tried hard all season long, winning the team’s MVP award as she scored 31 goals.

“Cassie is a strong player, she is super motivated, and she is a great teammate,” said Herzog of Speir who played both defense and forward.

“The sad part is that when she isn’t there, the girls go into it knowing this isn’t going to go well. Even if we are kind of outmatched when she is there, they don’t show that. They say this is going to be

a tough game but we have Cassie.”

Things went very well for freshman Taylor Davidson in her debut campaign for the Tigers as she tallied 31 goals.

“Taylor is a good hockey player, she was willing to play defense so that we could keep her in the game,” said Herzog, noting that Davidson was selected as the team’s Rookie of the Year. “She made it clear that it is not her first position, but she wanted to do what is in the best interest of the team.”

Stepping up last year in the best interest of the team, Logan Hollingsworth shifted to goalie even though she had never played that demanding position before.

“She is like, ‘I don’t have any goalie experience but I will do it,’” said Herzog of senior Hollingsworth, who was chosen for the program’s Coaches Award this winter. “She had some good games this year. What I liked is when she would finally come out of the net. In the last two years, she hasn’t missed a game or a practice. That is dedication.”

Junior captain Maya Hagt has displayed dedication to the team, serving as a captain for the second straight season.

“Maya is like team mom with organization, she is always looking out for the best interests of the girls,” said Herzog of Hagt, who tallied nine points this winter on three goals and six assists. “She is realistic, she tries to encourage them. She is always trying to get more out of them.”

Another PHS player who encouraged her teammates was junior Sabrina Hull, who received the team’s “Head, Heart, and Hustle” award.

“She is Miss Positivity. She is louder than anyone on the bench, she is Cassie’s biggest supporter,” said Herzog. “All of the girls look up to her. On the ice, she is always giving 100 percent, playing the best that she can.”

Sophomore Jojo Vitaro also made a positive impact, getting the Captains Award.

“She plays defense,” said Herzog of Vitaro. “She is a very nice kid — good personality and everything.”

With nearly everyone returning as Hollingsworth and Theresa Douglas were the only seniors on the squad this season, the Tigers have a nice foundation in place going forward. Herzog pointed to sophomores Sophia Lee and Izzy Bloom as two young players who made a lot of progress this winter.”

“Sophia was playing a ton of shifts, I was working her second and fourth shifts, sometimes double-shifting,” said Herzog. “Izzy wants to work hard, she skates hard.”

Looking ahead, Herzog is hoping that the hard work the players put in this winter will yield dividends.

“I am not worried about numbers or anything like that for next year,” said Herzog.” “We are going to have a lot of seniors. I know the girls are looking forward to next year.”

— Bill Alden

Building a Positive Culture Under New Coach Szeker, Hun Boys’ Hockey Paving the Way for Future Success

In taking the helm of the Hun School boys’ hockey team this winter, Eric Szeker was looking to lay the foundation for something special.

“The biggest thing this year was trying to develop a culture and a way that we want to play every single day, whether that is practice or a game,” said Szeker, a 2013 Hun alum who served as the captain of the Raiders in his senior season and went on to play college hockey at Western New England University.

“It was having our Hun hockey identity rebranded to what I would like to see from it and what we want to see out of the long term. I think we were able to do that this year, which was one of our biggest successes.”

The identity Szeker is looking to foster emphasizes tenacity and resilience.

“We just want to be a hard team to play against, we want to play a team to the whistles,” said Szeker. “We don’t give up on anything, we are tough on you. We go to the tough areas of the ice, the corners and the front of the net. We play a tough brand of hockey. When we walk into the rink, no matter what our record is, it is, ‘Oh man we have got to play these guys again.’”

Although it posted a less than stellar 3-12 record, Hun displayed plenty of toughness this winter, giving a gauntlet of formidable foes tough battles, losing 4-2 to Don Bosco, the New Jersey State Interscholastic Athletic

Association (NJSIAA) NonPublic state tournament runner-up, falling 6-5 to St. Joseph Prep (Pa.) and losing 7-4 to Seton Hall Prep while beating Portledge (N.Y.) 4-2 and edging Malvern Prep (Pa.) 4-3.

The victory over Malvern on February 7, which came after the Raiders had lost 3-2 to the Friars in midDecember, proved to be a highlight of the season.

“It was Senior Night, it was a special day for those guys and the effort they have put into the program on and off the ice,” said Szeker. “We had a couple of student vans come over. We had a packed rink, the environment was phenomenal. The pregame ceremonies went off without a hitch and then it was just an awesome hockey game. We had contributions from up and down the lineup, it was just a full team effort to cap it off with an overtime win.”

While Szeker would have liked to see the Raiders get more wins this season, he believes the players established a special camaraderie.

“There are mixed thoughts and reactions to that; you look at the record and as a competitor and as a coach, you would like to be better,” said Szeker. “That is what it is, you take the record as it comes. But inside the locker room the culture we set up was great. The bonds between the teammates, whether it was the seniors and the sophomores, juniors and seniors, everybody got along really well. Everybody

was super excited to come to practice every day and work to get a little better. My team never quit on any single game.”

The squad’s senior group set a positive tone from the start. “You can’t say enough honestly about their impact; as a first year coach, culture and leadership is one of the most important things,” said Szeker. “I asked those guys to help these guys along and be a big brother to them. They took the initiative upon themselves to make it an inviting and awesome place to come. I could not have had a better senior group. I wish we had better success for them because of all of the work they put in, but I know that their impact is going to be felt longer than just one season. Two, three years down the line, there are going to be players that are doing really well in our program because of the leadership they showed. That is something they can be proud of.”

The quartet of senior standouts — Justin Laplante, Ryan Levesque, Brendan Marino, and Charles-Etienne Jette — powered the Hun offense this winter.

“Laplante, Levesque, Marino, and Jette are all phenomenal hockey players,” said Szeker. “They are leaders, they are very mature beyond their age.”

Szeker pointed to another senior, defenseman Jack Neckritz, as an unsung hero for the Raiders.

“Then you saw some players like Jack Neckritz, he

STICKING WITH IT: Hun School boys’

had some big goals for us,” said Szeker, whose other senior defenders included Aiden Shine and Alex Peek. “He played defense for us this year. I think it was his first time since squirt hockey. He did what he was asked, he played to his full ability.”

Senior goalies Julien Arseneault and PJ Angotti had some big games this winter.

“Julien and PJ showed up every day and worked as hard as they could in practice,” said Szeker. “We would do 3-on-0 drills and they would still try to dive back and forth even when they had no chance of making the save. It didn’t matter if they got 10 goals scored on them in practice, they would stand right back up and be ready for the next one. They would be cheering each other on when they made big saves. They were just high energy guys in the locker room as well. When you put them in games, you knew what you were going to get. We knew we had a chance to win when one of those two was in the net and then you were just hoping that we would score a couple goals to stay in it.”

Hun got a lot out of its crew of young players. “It took a little bit of time for them to develop that confidence,” said Szeker. “I have always believed that they were good players. Going from JV to varsity can be a big jump, and it took some time. By the end of the year, you could see the comfort level in all aspects of the game. They weren’t intimidated by anybody at that point. It was really fun to go watch them just go out there and play hockey.”

Szeker had fun watching sophomore forward Jake Beck this winter as he developed into an offensive force.

“He was great from day one, in the first scrimmage we had against Bergen Catholic, he stood out almost immediately,” said Szeker of Beck. “From there we continued to give him opportunities on the top line, power play. He did nothing but produce and show results — he continued to get better and better. The best part was that he never changed who he was as a person with the success at the varsity level. He is a great teammate, he is a better friend to a lot of

the guys in the room.”

The Raiders boasted several other good young guys at forward in sophomore Anders Van Raalte, sophomore Joachim Neverdal, sophomore Nate Trawinski, sophomore Justin Tong, and junior Luke Rassier.

“Anders and Joachim played well,” said Szeker. “Justin took a massive step this year in going from 16A nationals to playing varsity hockey. Nate had some awesome plays down the stretch when he was playing on some of our top lines, to see him start to blossom was incredible. Luke made the jump from JV to varsity, he was incredible.”

On defense, sophomore Andrew Darst made big strides. “Starting off on the blue line, Andrew had a phenomenal season,” said Szeker. “He had the OT winner against Malvern Prep. It was a really, really slick little goal from behind the goal line there. I knew he would play a big role and have a great season but I think he blew my expectations out of the water. He outperformed night in, night out. You knew he was going to be solid back there. He is going to grow and he is going to get better. I am super excited.”

Junior Jake O’Connell grew into a key performer as he moved back to defense from forward.

“You saw kids like Jake who was on varsity last

year playing limited time,” said Szeker. “He took a big step this year. He played defense and he is naturally a forward. He is great at moving the puck, he can shoot the puck a million miles an hour. He did what was asked and did it to the best of his ability. He played hard for his teammates.”

In Szeker’s view, getting his players to work hard every day was a big point of emphasis this winter.

“That is the kind of team we want to be, your skills are always going to be there but you might not have the shots go under the hands that day or the passing that you would like to have,” said Szeker. “Work ethic and effort are something you can control every single day. We have to control the things that we can and let the other things play out and let the chips fall where they may.”

For Szeker, getting the chance to lead the program that played such a key role in his development as a hockey player made it a special winter.

“It is great to be able to give this opportunity back to the next generation of Hun hockey because I had people like Ian (former Hun head coach Ian McNally) in my life,” said Szeker. “If I can give back like those coaches did for me and have a lasting impact on someone’s life, that is what I got into this for.”

—Bill Alden

hockey player Brendan Marino, left, goes after the puck in a game last season. Senior forward Marino’s production was a bright spot for the Hun offense as the Raiders went 3-12 this winter. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

With Players Showing Improvement Across the Board, Hun Boys’ Hoops Kept Growing as Season Unfolded

For the Hun School boys’ basketball team, its run in the Prep A state tournament epitomized the up-and-down campaign produced by the squad this winter.

Hun defeated Peddie 8660 in its Prep A opener on February 15 before falling 67-59 at Blair in a semifinal contest four days later to end the season with a 10-14 record.

“We came out and did what we were supposed to do and what we needed to do; we were clicking, it felt good,” said Hun head coach Jon Stone reflecting on the win over Peddie. “In the Blair game, we played really hard and we gave ourselves a chance to win. It was a good game, it was a hardfought game. I am certainly proud of our guys. We would have loved to come out on the winning end for sure. They are a good team. We played well enough to win, we just didn’t make enough plays.”

While Stone would have loved to see the Raiders advance to the Prep A final, he was proud of the progress made by his players over the course of the season.

“We had our banquet the other night and I couldn’t stop talking about improvement from player one to player 12,” said Stone. “To me that is what it is all about — you have got to be able to make improvements. There is no doubt that each one of my guys improved this year in different ways and sometimes the same ways. I think we improved as a team too. At the end of the day we would have loved to win more games, but at the same

time we grew and developed and got better. As a coach, that is what you want.”

The team’s senior group of Mac Kelly, Sam Wright, Derrick Melvin, and Markus Brown gave Stone all he could want. Star point guard Kelly proved to be a catalyst for the Raiders, averaging a team-high 17.3 points and 2.8 assists per game.

“Mac gave us so much in terms of toughness, competitiveness, ability to make shots, and ability to run the team,” said Stone. “We just needed all of that stuff this year — he was really good with it. As good as he was last year, he improved this year.”

Senior transfer guard/forward Wright added a lot in his one season with the program, averaging 12.3 points and 5.1 rebounds.

“Sam was great, he is so versatile and able to do so many things,” said Stone of Wright, who also stars on the diamond and has committed to attend Quinnipiac and play for its baseball program. “His on-ball defense is just remarkable with his lateral foot speed. There is no doubt he could play college basketball, let alone college baseball, which is what he is doing. Probably one of the things that both he and Mac did that most people wouldn’t realize is how good they are defensively.”

Sharp-shooting guard Melvin produced from the perimeter even as he dealt with a hand injury late in the season.

“Derrick played with so much energy, he was our leading 3-point percentage

In addition to that trio, reserve guards, sophomore Eshan Kulkarni and junior Jasai Vargas, provided depth and showed potential.

guy this year,” said Stone of Melvin, who shot 42 percent from beyond the arc and scored 8.8 points a game.

“He just made so many shots, he did so many great things. It was fun to have him. His energy and attitude were as good as his ability to make shots. We missed him for three weeks, and he got cleared just in time for the playoffs. It was awesome to have him back.”

Brown gave the Raiders an inside presence with his work in the paint, averaging 3.5 rebounds a game.

“The amount of improvement that he made was great,” said Stone. “The value he gave us was not as offensive statistically as some of the other guys, but his defense was so good. He is just so long. Not only did he block a lot of shots, but he effected more than he blocked. His ability to rebound was just terrific for us.”

Hun boasts some terrific returners in junior Drae Tyme, junior AJ Mickens, and sophomore Sage Mateo.

“Each of these guys improved so much, they are certainly the building blocks we have for the future,” said Stone.

The rugged Tyme, who also stars on the gridiron, was a versatile performer this winter in the frontcourt, averaging 8.3 points and a team-high 6.5 rebounds.

“Drae is similar to Sam, he will play college football but he can play college basketball — there is no doubt with his ability to do things at both ends of the floor,” said Stone. “He is a terrific defender, he improved so much offensively this year. He is so unselfish. He is a great passer but it is also his mindset. In this day and age when everybody wants to score, he will score when needed but not force it. I feel like he has never forced it, which is hard to do at this age. His role was so vital. We lost two 6’6 guys in the first week of the season in George Xoxakos and Luke Wafle. Drae really stepped up front, and so did Markus for that matter.”

Dynamic guard Mickens also stepped up this season, averaging 9.7 points and 1.1 assists.

“I think AJ made some great strides this year and really had some fabulous games for us where he was hard to stop,” said Stone. “He is still not quite where he needs to be, but he will get there. We are certainly looking forward to watching more progress out of him next year.”

Stone enjoyed seeing Mateo make progress over the winter.

“Sage can shoot but I think some of the areas he really improved in were as a guard,” said Stone of Mateo, who averaged 5.5 points and 2.2 assists. “He really has a great ability to pass, he really looks for guys well. He really started to rise in the latter part of the season and his rebounding as well. He really started rebounding the ball well. He had some eight rebound games for us. He had a couple of six assist games for us. I think he really improved in those two areas for us.”

well as league play. BBA is led by former Princeton Day School girls’ hoops coach and Philadelphia 76ers camp director and clinician Kamau Bailey.

Princeton High cross country and track programs.

“They didn’t play a lot at the beginning of the year; they got chances at the end of the year, especially with all of our injuries and they both responded positively,” said Stone. “Eshan shot 50 percent for the year. Literally every game I put him in, he would hit shots. It was remarkable how good he was because when you play limited minutes, it is hard to do that. He always responded. Jasai’s defense has always been strong but his offense has really come on too. Probably in the last five games of the year, he hit a three in three of those games. They both gave us some good things.”

With all of the good things Stone saw this winter, he believes the program is in a good place.

“It was a fun year, it is sad to see the season over,” said Stone. “As always, I am looking forward to next year.”

—Bill Alden

Local Sports

Dillon Youth Hoops

Title Game Results

In the championship game of the Boys’ 3rd/4th grade division of the Dillon Youth Basketball League last Saturday, Milk & Cookies defeated Sportworld 28-15. Aiden Spies and Kaden Taffer each had 10 points to lead Milk & Cookies while Tyler Spiegel scored eight points in a losing cause for Sportworld.

In the Boys’ 5th/6th grade division title game, Nathan Stock scored 16 points to help Majeski Foundation top Jefferson Plumbing 32-24. Alex Spies tallied 14 points for Jefferson Plumbing.

In the championship game of the Boys’ 7th/8th grade division, the Knicks posted a 42-35 win over the Celtics. The Knicks were led by Ai Bree Green and Quinton deFaria, who scored 14 points apiece. Liam McCloskey added eight points for the Knicks as well. Ryan Tague tallied 18 points for the Celtics.

As for the Girls’ 3 rd /5th grade division title game, the Sparks defeated the Mystics 14-7. Maelin Meggers scored seven points and Elizabeth Howes chipped in four points to lead the Sparks. Jaya Verma had three points for the Mystics.

In the final of the Girls’ 6 th /8th grade division, Delizioso Bakery + Kitchen topped Princeton Restorative Dental 14-9. Annie Harman scored eight points and Romy Heuck tallied four points to lead Delizioso. Heidi Johnson tallied six points for Princeton Restorative Dental.

Bailey Basketball Academy Offering Spring Programs

The Bailey Basketball Academy (BBA) has announced the schedule for its upcoming spring hoops programs.

Participants will have an opportunity for competitive travel play, individualized instruction, skills development, and fundamentals as

The BBA spring program will include boys’ travel teams (2nd-8th grade), weekly practices, and the Shot King Shooting Program and Player Development Skill Sessions for elementary through high school players (boys and girls). BBA programs stress fundamentals and team play with emphasis on ball handling, shooting, passing, footwork, speed, agility, movement with and without the ball, one-on-one moves, defense, and other hoops skills.

Registration for the BBA spring teams and programs is now underway. The spring season skill development sessions for boys and girls will be held from on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The BBA boys’ team practices will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The BBA spring hoops program starts on April 1 and runs through mid-June. All BBA activities will be held in the Princeton Middle School gym.

For more information, contact Kamau Bailey at (917) 626-5785 or kamau. bailey@gmail.com.

Princeton 5K Race

Slated for March 16

The Princeton 5K is returning on March 16 for its 15th year.

The event annually brings together athletes — young and old, big and small, fast and not so fast — to run or walk while supporting the

The in-person race starts in front of the Princeton Middle School at 217 Walnut Lane at 8:30 a.m. In addition to the 5K, there is a 300-meter kids dash for children under 10.

To register and get more information on the event, log onto runsignup.com/ Race/NJ/Princeton/PrincetonNJ5K. Registration is also available in person on race day.

The Princeton 5K is the largest annual fundraiser for the Princeton High School Cross Country Track and Field Booster (PHSCCTF) a 501(c)(3). All donations directly support the PHS boys’ and girls’ cross country and track teams.

Hopewell Valley 5K

Scheduled for March 16

The 2nd Annual Hopewell Valley 5K is taking place on March 16 at 9:30 a.m.

The theme for this year’s event is the “Lucky Bulldog Dash.” The race will kick off at Hopewell Valley High and head down Dublin Road and back for an adventure to find a Pot O’ Gold. Runners and walkers are encouraged to put on their greenest gear to try and catch the leprechaun.

Winners in age group categories will come away with a chocolate prize. Prizes will also be awarded for the best team and individual St. Patrick ’s theme costumes. There will also be a special prize for anyone who can catch the leprechaun.

To register, log onto raceroster.com/ events/2024/83118/ hopewell-valley-5k.

THROWING HARD: Asher Gessner of the Princeton Judo Club, right, gets ready to throw a foe in the recently held Princeton Judo Invitational. Gessner placed second in the Junior Boys’ 10-11 year old under 44kg novice division to help Princeton finish fourth in the team standings at the competition. The event, held at the Princeton Family YMCA, brought together 330 boys, girls, men, and women athletes, representing 22 nations and 55 judo clubs from New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, and New England. (Photo by Frank

GAME TYME: Hun School boys’ basketball player Drae Tyme, right, heads to the hoops in a game this season. Junior forward Tyme, who also stars in football, gave the Raiders some rugged inside play this winter as they went 10-14 and advanced to the Prep A state semifinals. (Photo by Frank Wojciechowski)

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Religion

Churches Publish Book on Death; Hold Conversation

During the Lenten season the pastors and members of Princeton United Methodist Church and Kingston United Methodist Church (PUMC/ KUMC) have focused, in worship and in small groups, on the sacredness of death and what it is to live as people who are prepared to die, and to die as those who go forth to live.

The book they wrote, Learning to Die: A Daily Lenten Devotional, (Gather Grow Go Publishing, $10.85 paperback) is now available on Amazon. The devotional book authors include the three pastors on staff, the Rev. Jenny Smith Walz, the Rev. Tayler Necoechea, and the Rev. Erik “Skitch” Matson. Also contributing devotionals and essays were church members Ginny Samuel Cetuk, Allie Rosner Bass, Laverna Albury, Kate Lasko, and Barbara Fox. Abby Gillette did the cover design.

David Barile M.D., in the first of three conversations, offered his perspective on the dying process, and, with Necoechea, discussed how that intersects with faith beliefs. Barile is founder and chief medical officer of Goals of Care Coalition of New Jersey, and medical director of the Acute Care for the Elderly Unit at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center. In the second program, participants were invited to ask questions

in small groups and learn about different experiences of death and dying.

The last of three “Conversations on Living and Dying Well” programs will be open to the public. On Sunday, March 17, Walz will lead a luncheon conversation on how pre-planning funeral and celebration of life services can be a way of caring for loved ones, even after we are gone. The lunch is after the 10 a.m. Sunday worship service in Fellowship Hall at PUMC , accessible from the Park Place parking lot. Reservations for this program are required and can be made at PrincetonUMC.org, by requesting a link at office@PrincetonUMC.org, or by calling (609) 924-2613.

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ION AVAILABLE: NJ certified and experienced. Live-in or live-out. Driver’s license. References available. Please call Cindy, (609) 227-9873. 03-20

LOOKING TO RENT STUDIO

SPACE (no toxic materials used), need natural light and access to sink and bathroom. Please call (609) 306.2718.

03-13

MIHAI MOS LLC. ACCURATE HOME REMODELINGS/RESTORATIONS. Precision carpentry: decorative moldings, decks and more. Licensed and insured. Serving Princeton for over 35 years. (609) 933-8880.

03-27

CLEANING, IRONING, LAUNDRY BY WOMEN WITH A LOT OF EXPERIENCE. Excellent references, own transportation. Please call Inga at (609) 530-1169 and leave a message.

04-03

HANDYMAN–CARPENTER: Painting, hang cabinets & paintings, kitchen & bath rehab. Tile work, masonry. Porch & deck, replace rot, from floors to doors to ceilings. Shelving & hook-ups. ELEGANT REMODELING. You name it, indoor, outdoor tasks. Repair holes left by plumbers & electricians for sheetrock repair. RE agents welcome. Sale of home ‘checklist’ specialist. Mercer, Hunterdon, Bucks counties. 1/2 day to 1 month assignments. CREDIT CARDS

ACCEPTED, Covid 19 compliant.

BUYING: Antiques, paintings, Oriental rugs, coins, clocks, furniture, old toys, military, books, cameras, silver, costume & fine jewelry. Guitars & musical instruments. I buy single items to entire estates. Free appraisals. (609) 306-0613. 06-28-24

TOWN TOPICS CLASSIFIEDS

GET TOP RESULTS!

Whether it’s selling furniture, finding a lost pet, or having a garage sale, TOWN TOPICS is the way to go! We deliver to ALL of Princeton as well as surrounding areas. (609) 924-2200 ext. 10; classifieds@towntopics.com tf ESTATE LIQUIDATION SERVICE:

I will clean out attics, basements, garages & houses. Single items to entire estates. No job too big or small. In business over 35 years, serving all of Mercer County. Call (609) 306-0613. 06-28-24

WE BUY CARS

Belle Mead Garage (908) 359-8131

Ask for Chris

HOUSECLEANING: Experienced, English speaking, great references, reliable with own transportation. Weekly & bi-weekly cleaning. Green cleaning available. Susan, (732) 8733168. 04-24

Knotty pine bookcases a specialty!

SKILLMAN FURNITURE CO. 609-924-1881

Elevated gardens • Slat tables Writing desks • Small furniture repair skillmanfurniture.com skillmanfurnitureco@gmail.com

2024 Meetings

Meet:

January 9, Regular Meeting

February 17, Annual Election

February 20, Regular Meeting

March 19, Regular Meeting

April 16, Regular Meeting

May 21, Regular Meeting

June 18, Regular Meeting

July 16, Regular Meeting

NO MEETING IN AUGUST **

September 17, Regular Meeting

October 15, Regular Meeting

November 19, Regular Meeting

December 17, Regular Meeting with Budget Approval

January 14, 2025, Regular Meeting with Budget Adoption

February 15, 2025, Annual Election

February 18, 2025, Regular Meeting