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ECHO HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS TO LIGHT UP THE SEASON START ON PAGE 6.

Knitting for a cause and supporting the arts, page 4; December calendar of events, 10.

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Finding Calm in a Chaotic World Wednesday, December 10, 2025 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting DR. KRISTINA MCGUIRE, a licensed clinical psychologist from Capital Health Behavioral Health Specialists, will discuss strategies to cope with feelings of anger, grief, fear and helplessness related to the sociopolitical environment. Learn how to manage anxiety, set limits, and improve social connections. This discussion will focus on your mental health and not on specific political issues.

Healthy Eating After the Holidays Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 6 p.m.

Location: Zoom Meeting Get back on track after the holidays with DR. KASHIF ANWAR and registered dietitian EMILY SANTORA from Capital Health Metabolic and Weight Loss Center. They’ll share tips for creating healthy eating habits that last, including mindfulness, exercise, and healthy nutrition.

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AROUND TOWN Matching gift to Arts Council honors Ingrid and Marvin Reed

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he Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) has announced a generous matching gift to benefit their Fall Appeal, an annual campaign raising crucial funds for scholarships, public art, and ACP’s robust calendar of community and cultural programs.

This gift from the Reed family is in memory of Ingrid and Marvin Reed, two remarkable Princeton residents whose legacy of leadership and philanthropy, and longtime support of the Arts Council continue to inspire our community.

Ingrid, who served as director of the New Jersey Project at Rutgers University’s Eagleton Institute of Politics, was a champion for civic engagement and the arts. Marvin, Princeton’s longtime mayor, was instrumental in fostering the town’s creative and cultural vitality. Together, they exemplified the belief that art and community are profoundly intertwined.

The Reed family’s gift will match every contribution to the Arts Council’s Annual Appeal, dollar for dollar, up to $10,000. The matching gift will amplify the impact of each donation, further enriching the vibrant arts programs that the Reed’s valued.

Just last year, ACP produced more than 135 community events, 39 weeks of programming for low-income seniors, 330 in-person and virtual classes, and six new murals around town. Through performance opportunities, markets, and a vibrant exhibition program, the Arts

Council presented the work of over 600 presenting and visual artists and employed more than 65 teaching artists. An estimated 30,000 people attended or participated in ACP programs throughout the year, providing locals with enriching experiences and encouraging visitors to see what Princeton’s all about.

“We are deeply moved by the Reed family’s generosity and their wish to honor Ingrid and Marvin through this gift,” shares Liza Peck, Director of Development and Community Engagement. “Their legacy reflects a belief we share; that creativity brings people together, sparks joy and strengthens our community.”

The Reed family encourages community members to join their support of the Arts Council of Princeton at a time when access to the arts is more important than ever.

To make a gift of any amount, visit artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Knit for Others underway at Princeton Public Library

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he 16th annual Knit for Others program is underway at Princeton Public Library. Through the end of the year, handmade winter items are being collected for distribution to area organizations. Items will be displayed on a clothesline at the Welcome Desk on the first floor.

Most in need are traditional scarves, mittens and hats for all ages. Sweaters and afghans are also appreciated.

Knitters and crocheters may use any type of wool or acrylic yarn. Kits with enough yard to make a hat or pair

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Marvin, left, and Ingrid Reed.

of mittens are available at the Welcome Desk. Patterns are also available.

Donated items, preferably in a sealed plastic bag, can be placed in the basket near the Welcome Desk. Visit princetonlibrary.org for more information.

RWJUH Hamilton December Healthy Living / Community Education Programs BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Dec. 2; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Presented by our oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey, and offers participants an opportunity to share personal experiences, helpful resources, and methods of coping with feelings of anxiety and distress. Please call 609.584.2836 to confirm attendance.

COLON HEALTH LECTURE AND TAKE HOME SCREENING KITS

Wednesday, Dec. 3; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Learn about colon health, ways to help mitigate your risk and receive a colon cancer screening test kit to take at home and mail back.

ANGELS AMONG US: GETTING CLEAR GUIDANCE

Wednesday, Dec. 3; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Join us for a discussion about guardian angels and how we can connect with and receive guidance from them. Fee $15

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Dec. 8; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 23; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join our monthly series to learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes.

TALK SAVES LIVES: AN INTRODUCTION TO SUICIDE PREVENTION

work. Please bring a yoga mat, low beach chair, blankets or anything else that will make you comfortable. Chairs will also be available. Fee $15

This suicide prevention education program will review the latest data on suicide in the U.S., current research on factors that contribute to suicidal thoughts, prevention strategies, and ways to seek or offer support during times of crisis. Participants must be 18 years or older.

DON’T BET YOUR FUTURE

Monday, Dec. 8; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

WII GAMES

Monday, Dec. 8, 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 16; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join RWJ Rehabilitation at RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is the key to safe living.

LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Tuesday, Dec. 9; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

This support group explores how our emotional ties to our “stuff” can create clutter and affect our mood. A caregiver specialist will conduct these interactive groups on crucial topics and facilitate a supportive group experience.

HOLIDAY CARD MAKING

Wednesday, Dec. 10; 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Enjoy a sense of community as we make festive holiday cards. All materials will be provided

SACRED BREATHWORK

Wednesday, Dec. 10; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Sacred Breathwork can help release negative patterns and fears that keep us stuck. Join us for this powerful

Thursday, Dec. 11; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Gambling is a widespread activity with complex societal impacts. While many view it as a harmless pastime, for some, the risks can lead to severe financial distress, mental health issues, and damaged relationships. Our presentation will explore the powerful social factors behind gambling, the dangers of addiction, and the importance of responsible play.

GLOBAL GROOVES: BOLLYWOOD BEATS Saturday, Dec. 13; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Get ready to move and groove with the vibrant energy of Bollywood dance! Feel the beat, unleash your inner star, and experience the joy and energy of India’s most exciting dance style. No experience needed. Bring your enthusiasm and let the music move you!

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, Dec. 16; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.

DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: THE HIDDEN CONNECTION BETWEEN ORAL HEALTH AND RESTFUL SLEEP

Tuesday, Dec. 16; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

If you or someone you love snores, wakes up exhausted, or struggles with

daytime sleepiness, you will not want to miss this talk. Join Sean Bradley, DMD, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon, and his team as they explain how the airway, jaw, and oral structures play a key role in sleep apnea, and how today’s oral sleep appliances can help you breathe easier, sleep deeper, and feel more energized.

Sarrol,Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

HEART-HEALTHY NUTRITION

Monday, Dec. 29; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind.

Join our bimonthly nutrition education class. Learn about making dietary choices that support cardiovascular health. Discuss the principles of heart-healthy nutrition. Gain tips for meal planning and preparation.

Explore heart-healthy recipes.

TEEN AND CHILD SERIES: SOCIAL MEDIA SAFETY

CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING

Technology is a big part of kids’ lives, and this workshop will give them tools to use it wisely. Students will learn how to protect their privacy, recognize unsafe or unkind online behavior, and understand the difference between positive and negative digital choices. The workshop will also encourage them to think before they click and to use social media in healthy, responsible ways.

Junk journaling is a stress reducing activity that allows individuals to express themselves through creativity.

This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health and wellness.

MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Dec. 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Dec. 30; 2:30 p.m. - 4:00pm

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Dec. 23; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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A place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. The group will share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Join the RWJ Rehab team, Ashley

*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that combines medical education, interesting topics, and fun activities. Join today!

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YOGA CLASSES

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS TAI CHI CLASSES

HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

Join us for this gentle yoga class using traditional postures and breathing techniques. Pose modifications will be offered so that you can confidently participate.

Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.

Happy holidays! Whether you come alone to meet new people or to catch up with old friends, join our Better Health Program family for an enjoyable holiday party and to reflect on a year well spent. There will be delicious food, festive dancing, and a special singer. Looking forward to celebrating the holiday season with you!

Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 16; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Wednesday, Dec. 3, 10, 17; 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

Thursday, Dec. 11; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

GENTLE JAZZ CLASS

CREATE YOUR PERSONAL HOLIDAY WREATH

Join us for a meditation class that will focus on reducing stress and achieving inner peace. Learn how easy it is to practice meditation whenever you need it most. Beginners welcome.

Join us for a fun gentle jazz class led by one of our Better Health Members, a former Dance Instructor, Norma Barber.

Join us as we spread winter joy through art and innovation. Create a beautiful holiday wreath to take home and enjoy. This fun and hands-on class will help you tap into your inner creativity as you spend time enjoying music, friends, and crafting.

All supplies included.

Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 16; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Dec. 2 and 16; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who may not have moved their bodies for a while, are recovering from an injury, or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch.

Wednesday, Dec. 3 &17; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

COOKIE DECORATING

Tuesday, Dec. 9; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Join us as a local baker guides us through decorating her already baked from scratch cookies. All supplies included.

Tai Chi is recommended for seniors because it improves balance, strengthens muscles in the legs, and increases flexibility and stability in the ankles.

It can also help reduce falls and back pain.

Monday, Dec. 15; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Thursday, Dec. 18; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WHAT WE KEEP

Friday, Dec. 19; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

What keepsakes have you held onto and why? What do they say about your story? What do they represent in your life? Now is the time to bring these cherished items out of the shadows and into the light. Join us as we guide you in reinventing your treasures, turning them into meaningful symbols of the present. Through reflection, storytelling, and creative exercises (art and writing), we’ll help you uncover the deep significance of what you’ve kept and show you how to integrate your memento in a way that inspires and transforms. Supplies included.

Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above.

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Holiday cheer abounds from all corners of town

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rinceton’s artists and presenters cel- Princeton Symphony ebrate the holidays with an abundance of concerts, shows, and com- Orchestra munity events that bring an extra dose of The PSO presents members of the orjoy to the festive season. chestra in a special Holiday Brass concert, the second installment of its Chamber Series at Trinity. The performance includes Princeton University traditional holiday selections arranged for The Candlelight Service of Lessons & brass quintet with popular tunes by Albert Carols is a service of readings and music Hague, Vince Guaraldi, Sammy Kahn, of the season featuring the Princeton Cha- Johnny Marks, and Leroy Anderson. Feapel Choir and Princeton University a cap- tures musicians are Jerry Bryant and Tom pella groups. Free. Princeton University Cook, trumpets; Jonathan Clark, horn; Chapel. Wednesday, December 3, 7:30 to Lars Wendt, trombone; Jonathan Fowler, 8:45 p.m. tuba; and Eric Borghi, percussion. $45.

A Yuletide Feast for Organ and Brass Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princfeatures University Organist Eric Plutz eton. Thursday, December 4, 7 p.m. and Timberdale Brass in a concert high“Holiday Pops,” an annual tradition, lighting music for brass quintet, organ features Grammy Award winning barisolo, and combined forces. The program tone John Brancy, mezzo soprano Kara includes several opportunities for the au- Dugan, the Princeton Symphony Ordience to join in singing Christmas carols. chestra conducted by John Devlin, and Princeton University Chapel. Free. Sun- the Princeton High School Choir. The day, December 7, 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. year’s program offers works by Samuel Auld Lang Syne features a quartet of Coleridge-Taylor, Felix Mendelssohn, Celtic musicians weaving the music of George Frideric Handel, and Edward Elthe Solstice, Christmas, and Hogmanay gar, as well as popular favorites such as Fe(the Scottish New Year) into an ethereal lix Bernard’s “Winter Wonderland,” Kim and charming program. Free. Chancellor Gannon’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas,” Green Rotunda. Friday, December 12, 7:30 and Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride. $30 to to 9 p.m. religiouslife.princeton.edu. $110. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton

University. Saturday, December 13, 3 and 6 p.m. princetonsymphony.org.

Princeton Pro Musica “A Feast of Carols” features favorites from Handel’s Messiah and favorite carols from across the ages in choral-orchestral arrangement with the 100-voice choir, two vocal soloists, and a full orchestra. Sold out at press time. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. Sunday, December 14, 4 p.m. princetonpromusica.org.

McCarter Theater “A Christmas Carol” returns with Cameron Knight leading the cast as Ebenezer Scrooge. Adapted and directed

by Lauren Keating, with music direction

by Cris Frisco and choreographer Emily Maltby, this year’s production offers a fresh perspective on Dickens’ classic story of redemption and generosity. Knight, who played Mr. Fezziwig in last year’s production, is an associate professor and the head of the BFA Acting Program at Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts. $35 to $135. 91 University Place, Princeton. December 9 through 28.

“The Brandenburg Concertos” — six baroque masterpieces by Johann Sebasi-

Cameron Knight stars as Scrooge in McCarter Theatre’s ‘A Christmas Carol,’ running December 9 through 28.

tan Bach — are performed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. $59 to $104. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. Monday, December 15, 7:30 p.m. mccarter.org.

New Jersey Symphony This year’s traditional holiday presentation of Handel’s “Messiah” will be conducted by guest conductor Anthony Parnther. Joining the symphony are guest

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vocalists Caitlin Gotimer, soprano; Maria Dominique Lopez, mezzo-soprano; Orson Van Gay II, tenor; and Shyheim Selvan Hinnant, bass-baritone. Singing the choral sections are the Montclair State University Singers, under the direction of Heather J. Buchanan. Holiday carols precede the Friday evening performance at 6:30 p.m. $36 to $122. Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. Friday and Saturday, December 19 and 20, 7:30 p.m. njsymphony.org.

Westminster Choir College An Evening of Readings and Carols, the annual event created by WCC faulty members James Jordan and Kathleen Ebling Shaw, is based on the King’s College service in England. The event features Bible texts, hymns, prayers, and other musical and spoken expression from around world. Groups presenting include Westminster’s Chapel Choir, Symphonic Choir, Concert Bell Choir, Jubilee Singers, and Westminster Choir. $25 to $70. Princeton University Chapel. Friday and Saturday, December 12 and 13, 8 p.m. rider.edu/ about/events/evening-readings-carols.

The Westminster Community Orchestra presents Holiday Favorites and SingAlong, conducted by Ruth Ochs. Free; donations accepted to benefit area food pantries and service organizations. Hillman Performance Hall, 101 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Wednesday, December 17, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. www.rider.edu/about/ events/westminster-community-orchestra-holiday-favorites-and-sing-along-0.

Voices Chorale “The Gift of Being Together” is the Hopewell-based chorus’ 2025 holiday event. This year’s concert features the regional premiere of “A Garland for Christmas” by contemporary British composer John Whittaker, a joyful work that embraces the warmth, feasting, and gentle frivolity of the season spent with family and friends. Also on the program are settings of traditional carols, as well as new texts of seasonal imagery written by both American and British composers. Favorites such as “In Dulci Jubilo,” “Sussex Carol,” and “Tomorrow Shall Be My Dancing Day” are also included. $30. Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street, Princeton. Livestream available. Saturday, December 13, 4 p.m. voiceschoralenj.org.

Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs The community group now in its 91st year hosts its traditional Choral Reading of Handel’s Messiah, conducted by James Splond. All are welcome to join in the sing-along. Vocal scores will be provided. $10. Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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Princeton Festival Guild; Princeton Garden Theatre; Princeton Ski and Sail Club; Princeton University Press; Stony Brook Garden Club of Princeton; Westrick Music Academy/Princeton Girlchoir and Boychoir; and The West Trenton Garden Additional information can be obtained by visiting our website: Club. $12. 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/housing-communityWednesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., through January 11. development/housing-and-community-development-programs Caroling with the Choirs is Westrick Music Academy’s festive musical stroll.

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performance amidst the decorations, and continues across the street at the Present Day Club for a musical gathering and optional VIP experience “Around the Baby Grand piano” that includes festive music, open bar, and appetizers. $40 general admission; $100 VIP experience (ages 15+).

55 Stockton Street, Princeton. Friday, December 12, 6 to 9 p.m. www.morven.org.

Princeton Youth Ballet The company’s annual “The Nutcracker” presentation leans into a heartwarming, coming-of-age story, teasing out sparkling and humorous narrative details to enhance the experience of the traditional ballet for children. $30. Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton. Saturday, December 6, 4 p.m., and Sunday, December 7, noon and 4 p.m. princetonyouthballet.org.

Princeton Garden Theatre The theater offers a selection of holiday classics for all ages leading up to Christmas Eve. For the family, there is a series of matinee presentations, all priced at $5: “The Grinch,” Tuesday, December 23, 10 a.m.; “The Santa Clause,” Saturday, December 6, 10 a.m.; “Elf,” Saturday, December 13, and Wednesday, December 24, 10 a.m.;

“The Polar Express,” Saturday, December 20, 10 a.m.; and “The Year Without a Santa Claus,” Tuesday, December 22, 10:30 a.m.

Also on the schedule are a handful of beloved holiday films. Tickets are $13.50.

“White Christmas,” Sunday, December 7, 1 p.m.; “Home Alone,” Wednesday, December 10, 7 p.m.; and “It’s a Wonderful Life,” Wednesday, December 17, 7 p.m.

160 Nassau Street, Princeton. princetongardentheatre.org.

Palmer Square The annual Holiday Jam & Toy Drive featuring performances by Princeton University a cappella groups is free for all to enjoy. Attendees are asked to bring a toy for ages 10 and under to benefit the Princeton YWCA’s St. Nicholas project. Friday, December 5, 5 to 7 p.m.

The Annual Menorah Lighting is Tuesday, December 16, 4 p.m.

And Santa and festive music can be found in the square every Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. until Christmas.

Seasonal festivities culminate in a Christmas Eve Sing-A-Long on the green led by the Palmer Square Christmas Eve Brass Band and punctuated by a visit from Santa. Wednesday, December 24, 5 to 6 p.m. palmersquare.com/events-calendar.

Princeton Tour Company Princeton Tour Company leads BYOB Holiday Trolley Tours of Princeton.

The one-hour tours begin within sight of the Palmer Square Christmas tree. As we chronicle the events that shaped one of America’s most educated towns, ride through the architecturally significant neighborhoods of Paul Robeson, Albert Einstein, Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Betsey Stockton, Andrew Carnegie, Robert Wood Johnson, Robert Oppenheimer, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Toni Morrison, Philip Roth, Michael Graves, and more. Throughout the journey, jolly guides highlight points of interest and keep you riveted with tales of noteworthy (and notorious) Princetonians, past and present. $28 by advance reservation; ID required for alcohol consumption.

Saturday and Sunday, December 13 and 14. princetontourcompany.com/tours/ holiday-trolley-tours.

Drumthwacket New Jersey’s official governor’s mansion is opening the 19th-century Greek revival-style house to visitors with holiday displays. Guests view six first-floor public rooms festively decorated by the Garden Clubs of New Jersey while enjoying holiday piano music in the Music Room.

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Monday December 1 Continuing Conversations on Race, Not In Our Town Princeton. www.niotprinceton. org. Free talk by Rev. Charles Boyer on the Black statewide agenda. Register for Zoom link. 7 p.m.

An Evening with a Hidden Child, Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, Walnut Lane. Maud Dahme was four years old when the Nazis invaded the Netherlands in 1940. Through a secret network organized by the Dutch Resistance, she went into hiding and made it out of the war alive. Eventually, she would immigrate to the United States, where she would go on to live a life of accomplishment and giving. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

exploration of all the “moving parts” involved in setting up residence, either part-time or fullJane Austen and the Music of Her World, time in France. Webinar presented by Jim Lesser, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon who has lived part-time in France since 2012.

Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. The Practitio- Register. $10. 7 p.m. ners of Musick perform a program of music diTuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk rectly associated with Jane Austen and her family Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of www.princetonfolkdance.org.

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Improv Comedy Night: From the Page to the Laugh Floor, Princeton Public Library, 65 Small Groups A and Z, Jazz at Princeton, TaWitherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. plin Auditorium, Fine Hall. music.princeton.edu.

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Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Weekly social event connecting creatives through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other

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Notre Dame de Paris – Before and After the Fire, Alliance Francaise. allianceprinceton. Friday deceMber 5 com. Before the Fire: The Construction and HisHoliday French Market - Flower Sale, Gartory of Notre-Dame de Paris with Russell Kelden Club of Princeton, Mercer Island, Nassau ley, author of The Making of Paris. Via Zoom. In Street at University Place. Shop a variety of holiEnglish with French subtitles available. Register. day arrangements, amaryllis, wreaths, and other 1 p.m.

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Perspectives on Preservation Photo ExAn Evening with Patrick McDonnell: The hibition: Opening Reception, Friends of Gift of Everything, Labyrinth Books, 122 NaPrinceton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, sasu Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. HeartMountain Avenue. Featuring selected photowarming story offers a fresh take on mindfulness graphs from the 2025 photo contest, as well as and gratitude and features McDonnell’s familiar photographs of the Mountain Lakes Open Space characters from his MUTTS comic strip. 6 p.m.

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Book signing to follow. 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

Devoney Looser provides insights into the life, Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical writing, and legacy of Jane Austen and signs copSociety of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monu- ies of “Wild for Austen: A Rebellious, Subversive, ment, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetonhis- and Untamed Jane.” Birthday cake served. Regtory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton ister. 3 to 4 p.m.

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The Piano Music of Ennio Morricone, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.org. Pianist and teacher Alessandra Tiraterra presents a program on the late Italian composer Ennio Morricone, whose more than 70 film scores include music for “Cinema Paradiso,” “The Good, The Bad and The Ugly,” and “A Fistful of Dollars.” Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.

others discuss the whacky and wild histories behind their areas of expertise, as well as the work they do in the lab. 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday December 11 Notre Dame de Paris – Before and After the Fire, Alliance Francaise. allianceprinceton. com. After the Fire: La Restauration de NotreDame de Paris, avec Philippe Villeneuve. In French with English subtitles. Register. 1 p.m.

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Austen’s classic 1813 romance novel features Academy Award-winners Sir Laurence Olivier Wednesday December 10 and Greer Garson. 1940. PG. 1 hour, 57 minutes.

Live Music Meditation: Théo Ould, Ac- 3:30 p.m. cordion. Concerts, Richardson Auditorium.

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Film: “Sense and Sensibility”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 1995 adaptation Author Talk: The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook with of Jane Austen’s first novel follows the Dashwood sisters as they Becky Diamond, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton seek fi nancial security through marriage after their father dies. 2 Street. www.morven.org. Enjoy tea and cookies while author hours, 16 minutes.

3:30 p.m. and historian Becky Diamond leads an illustrated talk exploring her newest book, “The Gilded Age Christmas Cookbook: Cookies Gallery Opening: Annual Member Show, Arts Council of and Treats from America’s Golden Era.” $5 to $40, with Festival of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.

Trees admission and copy of book. 11 a.m. to noon. org. Opening reception for display of artwork produced by more than 100 artists in mediums including drawing, painting, photogMonday deceMber 15 raphy, sculpture, ceramics, and more. The 2025 theme was “Do Patti Smith: Bread of Angels Book Tour, McCarter Theater You Have a Third Place?” On view through January 3. 5 to 7 p.m. & Labyrinth Books, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Evening of storytelling and reflection as Patti Smith celebrates the re- saTurday deceMber 20 lease of her new memoir, “Bread of Angels.” In conversation with Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon journalist and poet Eliza Griswold. Includes a performance of a few Street, 609-924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Local mufavorite songs with acoustic accompaniment. $60. 7:30 p.m. sic, poetry, comedy. $2. 7 to 10 p.m.

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Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 that form this unique and serene setting. Register. 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Enjoy an Tuesday deceMber 30 evening of community-created entertainment in the form of Film: “Hamilton”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a wellprepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Celebrate the 10th anniversary their own work of their choice for the theme “Here & Now.” Reg- of “Hamilton: An American Musical” by singing along to the filmed version of the Broadway hit. PG-13. 2 hours, 40 minutes. 2 p.m. ister. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.

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