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Relatively musical: Albert Einstein and Bohuslav Martinů

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ecause of Albert Einstein’s longtime association with Princeton, Pi Day (with the first three digits of the mathematical constant, 3.14, translated as March 14) is usually a pretty big deal around here. The Einstein look-alike contest, the Pi Day tours, the pie-throwing, pi memorization and recitation, and of course the fooderies offering deals on pie.

In case you’re not an Archimedes fan, pi, represented by the Greek letter “p” (“π”), is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to its diameter, commonly approximated as 3.14159 — though you could take it a good deal further, since the number is wholly irrational and refuses to fall into a repeating pattern. (This was clearly known by Star Trek’s Mr. Spock when he used it to confound an evil computer.)

Einstein lived in Princeton for the last 21 ½ years of his life, during his residency at the Institute for Advanced Study, which, at its opening in 1933 was housed in Princeton University’s Fine Hall, home of the university mathematics department.

The arrangement was only temporary, as IAS established its own campus, now located at 1 Einstein Drive, with the opening of Fuld Hall in 1939.

Albert Einstein performs on the violin with Gaby Casadesus on piano in a 1941 concert at the Present Day Club to benefit the American Friends Service Committee.

Einstein’s house still stands at 112 Mercer Street. In accordance with his wishes, the house was not turned into a museum following his death in 1955. A lot of his furniture and a number of his belongings are on display at the Historical Society of Princeton’s Updike Farmstead, located at 354 Quaker Road.

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Though Einstein’s house continues to be owned by IAS, it remains a private residence, as is made abundantly clear by signage posted about the property. The house was registered as a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 1976, but there is no marker to advertise the fact. Its significance, however, remains an open secret, and tourists

can often be seen taking selfies at the front gate.

Einstein still enjoys an unusual place in the popular consciousness for a physicist. His work on the theory of relativity yielded the most famous equation of all: E = mc2. He laid the foundation for modern quantum theory, and he was the recipient of a Nobel Prize. But he is just as well remembered by many who never set foot in a high school physics class for the iconic images of him lounging in fuzzy slippers or sticking out his tongue. For the public, he was the most human, and perhaps the most adorable, of rumpled brainiacs.

He was also a great music lover. His mother introduced him to the violin when he was 6; by 14, it had become a passion.

“If I were not a physicist,” he later reflected, “I would probably be a musician. I often think in music. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music… I get most joy in life out of music.”

He owned several instruments over the years, all of them nicknamed Lina (perhaps a feminine diminutive of “violin”).

He traveled everywhere with his violin case. On Mercer Street, he would surprise trick-or-treaters with impromptu serenades, and he accompanied carolers at Christmas.

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cut off from Europe. When Balsam was asked how Einstein played, he quipped, “Relatively good.”

In 1934, Einstein made his American debut in New York, in a Fifth Avenue ballroom, at a benefit concert for displaced Jewish scientists. (Einstein himself was a Jew, and his books were burned in Germany.) In attendance was George Gershwin, and on the program was Bach’s Concerto for Two Violins in D minor and Mozart’s String Quartet No. 14 in G major. Later that year, Einstein was honored at Carnegie Hall. This time, composer Arnold Schoenberg was there.

In 1941, Einstein took his violin to Princeton’s Present Day Club to participate in a benefit, with the pianist Gaby Casadesus, to raise funds for the American Friends Service Committee for the purpose of helping refugee children in England. These were far from the only times Einstein exhibited a social conscience.

For another musical example, when Marian Anderson, the Black contralto conductor Arturo Toscanini lauded as “a voice one hears once in a hundred years,” was denied accommodations at the Nassau Inn following a recital at McCarter Theatre in 1937 — a recital Einstein attended — he took her into his home. Thereafter, she stayed at the Einstein residence whenever she happened to be in Princeton.

In 2018, one of Einstein’s violins sold at auction at Bonhams New York for $516,500 — five times the auction house’s estimate. The instrument was made in 1933 by Oscar H. Steger, a member of the Harrisburg Symphony Orchestra. Einstein gave the violin to Lawrence Wilson Hibbs, the son of Princeton University janitor Sylas Hibbs, who was just learning to play.

It remained in the Hibbs family until the time of its auctioning.

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Wednesday nights were chamber music nights at the Einstein residence. For those occasions, most often Einstein was joined by violinist Nicholas Harsanyi, a pupil of Hungarian virtuoso Jenő Hubay. Harsanyi was in the United States on a teaching fellowship at Westminster Choir College when war broke out in Europe. He served in the U.S. Army and later became chair of the Westminster instrumental department. He was also conductor of the Princeton Chamber Orchestra, the Trenton Symphony Orchestra, and the Bach Aria Group, founded by Princeton philanthropist William H. Scheide.

Filling out the trio, on piano, was mathematician and physicist Valentine Bargmann, Einstein’s assistant at IAS, who in 1946 began a 30-year professorship at Princeton University. All three were displaced Europeans. (Bargmann and Einstein were born in Germany. Einstein was visiting the U.S. when Hitler came to power in 1933.) All three became U.S. citizens.

Despite Harsanyi’s wide experience (on top of everything else, he was a seasoned chamber musician who played with several professional ensembles), the Einstein trio was an amateur enterprise.

But even in Europe, Einstein had rubbed shoulders with some of the great musicians. He was friends with pianist Artur Schnabel, at the time perhaps the world’s most respected interpreter of Beethoven.

The story goes that once, while the two were playing a Mozart sonata, Einstein missed a couple of entrances, causing Schnabel to remark, “For heaven’s sake, Albert, can’t you count?” (The comment has also been attributed to violinist Fritz Kreisler. It does seem more like something Kreisler might have said.)

He was close friends with violinist Adolf Busch and Busch’s son-in-law, pianist Rudolf Serkin, later founders of the Marlboro Music Festival. (Later still, Serkin became director of the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia.)

Einstein also knew the Polish pianist Artur Balsam, yet another acquaintance

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rinceton’s annual celebration of Albert Einstein’s birthday and the date corresponding with the mathematical constant pi, or 3.14, takes place at venues across town on Friday and Saturday, March 14 and 15.

Friday, March 14 All Day: “LiLLiPiE a la bent spoon sundaes” at the bent spoon with proceeds to benefit the Princeton School Gardens Cooperative. (Also available Saturday.)

All Day: Pizza pie lunch at Conte’s D’Angelo, Ivy Inn, Jules Thin Crust, or Nomad Pizza. Dine in and receive a complimentary self-guided Einstein tour map. (Also available Saturday.)

1:59 p.m.: Screening of “Einstein and Eddington” at Princeton Public Library.

3:14 p.m.: Einstein Open Archive with Historical Society of Princeton at Princeton Public Library.

5 p.m.: Pi Day & Einstein Birthday Party Pub Crawl for ages 21 and up. Register to princetonmimi@gmail.com.

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Einstein’s wife, Elsa (née Löwenthal), claimed she fell in love with him because he played Mozart so beautifully. There is a recording circulating on the internet that’s purported to be of Einstein playing a Mozart sonata, but don’t believe it. It is a hoax, like too many other things on social media, shared without question, everyone so wanting to believe it’s Einstein playing. If there is an authentic recording out there, it has yet to come to light.

While Einstein’s musical tastes ran mostly to the 18th century, with Mozart holding pride of place (or Haydn, when he was playing string quartets), he did have one piece of music written for him by a contemporary composer. Einstein was not at all at home with music of the 20th century, but he liked and respected Bohuslav Martinů.

Martinů, who grew up in a church tower in the Bohemian town of Polička, located near the Moravian border, was an unlikely candidate to become one of the most important and distinctive of Czech composers. Like Einstein, he was attracted to the violin, but as someone who aspired to be a professional musician, he proved to be undistinguished in his studies at the Prague Conservatory. However, it was discovered he could transcribe a score with remarkable accuracy after having heard a musical work in concert only once.

He was in his early 30s when he finally arrived in Paris, but Martinů made up for lost time. There, he absorbed many influences — assimilating jazz, flirting with surrealism, internalizing neoclassicism.

He also made some important contacts that would come in handy once he fled for the United States. (A “Field Mass” he composed for the Czech resistance was broadcast in occupied Czechoslovakia, putting him on the Nazi hit list.)

In the U.S., Martinů wrote many of his major works, including five of his six

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10:30 a.m.: Einstein Story Time at Princeton Public Library.

11 a.m.: Einstein Look-A-Like Contest at Princeton Public Library. Advance registration required. $3.14.

Noon: Pi Recitation Contest at Princeton Public Library. Advance registration required. $3.14. Pi-Rade immediately follows.

1 p.m.: Math Circle celebrating Pi Day at Princeton Public Library.

2 p.m.: Hands On Einstein Exploration Station at Princeton Public Library.

2:30 p.m.: Einstein Facts and Fun with the Historical Society of Princeton at Princeton Public Library.

3:14 p.m.: Dinky Train Rides with Albert Einstein, featuring reenactor Bill Agress. Meet at the station next to Saturday, March 15 Wawa.

8 a.m.: LiLLiPIES Pie Flight Experience at Princeton 4 p.m.: Presentation by Benyamin Cohen, author of Shopping Center. $3.14 through 2 p.m.

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symphonies. Nevertheless, he was never fully at home here. His hope to return to Czechoslovakia following the war was dashed when the Communists seized control of the country in 1948. He would never see his homeland again.

A few months later, Martinů was named a professor of composition at Princeton University, where he remained until 1951.

(He also taught at Mannes College of Music and the Berkshire Music School at Tanglewood, where he fell from a balcony and fractured his skull.) Among the works he composed during his Princeton period were “Three Czech Dances” for two pianos; the Sinfonia Concertante for violin, oboe, bassoon, cello, and orchestra; “Sinfonietta La Jolla”; the Concerto for Two Violins and Orchestra; and the Piano Trio No. 2.

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n 1952, he became an American citizen. Even so, he returned to France in 1953. There he remained productive. But in 1955, he was back in the U.S. to teach at the Curtis Institute, a position he held for only one year. Grasping another opportunity to return to Europe, he accepted a post at the American Academy of Music in Rome. The year after that, he was offered accommodations in Switzerland, on the estate of conductor, patron, and billionaire businessman Paul Sacher. (Late in life, Sacher was assessed as the third richest man in the world.) Martinů died there in 1959 at the age of 68.

While Martinů’s music was performed by all the major American orchestras and generally well-received, especially by audiences, he never seemed to be able to gain any real traction or sense of permanence.

Often, he found himself having to rely on the kindness of, if not exactly strangers, then those who understood his true value.

Part of the Martinů problem is surely that he was so prolific. He left 417 compositions in all, including six symphonies,

15 opera, 14 ballet scores, and a large body of orchestral, chamber, vocal, and instrumental works. For the uninitiated, getting one’s head around the composer’s output can be disorienting and overwhelming.

Yet Martinů’s music is immediately appealing, generally easily digestible, and often a great deal of fun.

Some of the works have a strong Czech national flavor, revealing a spiritual descent from the line of Antonín Dvořák and Bedřich Smetana; others are evidently modernist, full of churning flywheels and motor rhythms, characteristic of a mechanized age; others still flirt with popular styles, especially jazz. He’s a unique mashup of Bohemian, French, and American influences. His “modernism,” such as it is, is seldom at the expense of broadening passages of great lyrical beauty.

While Martinů’s comparative neglect has been long-standing, he seems to be building steam. Over the past year, there have been several performances of his works in New York and Philadelphia. Locally, Michelle Djokic’s Concordia Chamber Players have been staunch champions.

Surely some sort of apotheosis will be achieved this summer, when the sleeping giant of Czech music will finally get his own festival, as the subject at the 35th annual Bard Music Festival, “Martinů and His World,” to be held on the campus of Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, August 8 through 17. Among the larger works to be presented will be the Symphonies Nos. 2 & 6, the oratorio “The Epic of Gilgamesh,” and the opera “Julietta.”

Einstein and Martinů were a remarkable fit. Both men were European refugees, driven out by Hitler, and now strangers in a strange land. They already had much in common, as refugees and academics.

Interestingly, they also shared a habit of taking long solitary walks, becoming so wrapped up in their own heads that they

frequently became oblivious to their surroundings and occasionally got lost.

The association was further strengthened by Einstein’s lifelong love of music and Martinů’s fascination with physics.

But their conversations ranged far beyond their areas of expertise, into metaphysics and the wider world. Einstein gifted Martinů a signed copy of “The Evolution of Physics.” Martinů wrote Einstein a piece of music.

Einstein performed Martinů’s “Five Madrigal Stanzas” with pianist Robert Casadesus, Gaby’s husband (also refugees who spent the war years in Princeton) — and also a noted interpreter of Mozart — in a private recital.

By cosmic coincidence, Einstein was born on March 14, the day now associated with pi, in 1879. The first Pi Day was observed in 1988, not in Princeton, but at the San Francisco Exploratorium, which was founded by Frank Oppenheimer, younger brother of Einstein’s IAS colleague, J. Robert Oppenheimer. Physicist Larry Shaw, who worked at the museum as technical curator, conducted a mini-celebration, leading the staff around the circumference of one of the museum’s circular spaces before sitting down to enjoy fruit pies.

In 2009, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a non-binding resolution to recognize the date as National Pi Day. Ten years later, UNESCO expanded its scope even further, making Pi Day the International Day of Mathematics.

This year, Pi Day falls on a Friday. Its proximity to the weekend will allow Princeton to celebrate on Friday and Saturday.

Einstein once observed, “The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits.” Is all this hullabaloo about pi, a numerical sequence without limit, then, stupid?

In the borough of Princeton, where Einstein made his home, I suppose it’s all relative.

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Renowned Bucks County Surgeon Joins Capital Health, Leads Heart and Vascular Institute DR. JOSEPH AUTERI, a board certified, fellowship trained cardiothoracic surgeon with more than 25 years of leadership and clinical experience, has been named medical director of Capital Health’s Heart and Vascular Institute. As part of Capital Health Cardiac Surgery Specialists, his clinical focus is on minimally invasive and traditional surgical approaches to coronary artery disease, aortic and mitral valve disease, and general thoracic conditions.

Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Auteri held leadership roles in cardiothoracic surgery programs throughout the country, including serving as medical director of the Doylestown Heart Institute in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, where his program earned regional and national recognition for quality. In academic settings, Dr. Auteri has served as an associate professor of Clinical Surgery at the College of Physicians and Surgeons at Columbia University in New York City and a clinical instructor in surgery at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

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After completing undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Dr. Auteri received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. At Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center in New

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Thoracic Surgeon with Expertise in Minimally Invasive Techniques Joins Capital Health Surgical Group DR. JAMES MCPHERSON, a board certified thoracic surgeon with more than 20 years of experience, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group and is now part of the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell. As director of Thoracic Surgery and co-director of the Lung Center of Excellence, Dr. McPherson focuses on minimally invasive diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer and other thoracic (chest) diseases.

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Capital Health Earns National Recognition for Social Responsibility Capital Health, a leader in providing progressive, quality patient care in the central New Jersey region, recently earned national recognition from the Lown Institute as a standard-bearer of social responsibility across a range of metrics for health equity.

In the Lown Hospital Index, a report by the Institute that evaluates more than 3,100 hospitals across the nation, Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton ranked first in New Jersey for racial inclusivity and received ‘A’ grades for community benefit and several other categories. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in Pennington, New Jersey received an ‘A’ grade and ranked in the top five in the state for patient safety, also earning ‘A’ grades for racial inclusivity and other areas.

“Capital Health’s commitment to providing high-quality, equitable care to the people of Trenton and neighboring communities goes back more than 130 years,” said DR. ERIC SCHWARTZ, vice president of Community Health and Transformation and executive director of Capital Health’s Institute for Urban Care. “Having both of our hospitals receive honors from the Lown Institute validates the hard work of all our staff and reaffirms our tradition of health care excellence for residents in central New Jersey and surrounding areas.”

“Great care is only great if everyone can access it,” said Dr. Vikas Saini, president of the Lown Institute. “We need hospitals that are not only leaders in clinical care, but also strong community partners—and these socially responsible hospitals are showing the way.”

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Rankings from the Lown Hospital Index are based on several key metrics that measure social responsibility. Among those metrics, RMC received ‘A’ grades for social responsibility, racial inclusivity, health equity, community benefit, and inclusivity. The Trenton-based hospital also ranked number one in New Jersey and among the top 10 in the nation for racial inclusivity and is a top hospital for fair share spending due to its significant efforts to improve community health through free education programs, subsidized services, improvements to the social determinants of health, and more. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell is among the top 5 hospitals in New Jersey for patient safety, receiving an ‘A’ grade in that category as well as inclusivity, cost efficiency, and racial inclusivity. Hopewell is also a top hospital for fair share spending.

The Lown Institute, founded in 1973 by Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Bernard Lown (developer of the defibrillator and cardioverter) is an independent, nonpartisan organization that conducts research to help bridge the gap between existing public policy solutions and improved access to care for all Americans. The Lown Hospital Index is the first ranking to assess the social responsibility of U.S. hospitals by applying unique measures such as racial inclusivity, avoidance of overuse (how well hospitals avoid unnecessary tests and procedures), and pay equity (how well hospital staff are paid compared to executives), among others. Data sources include Medicare claims, CMS patient safety data and hospital cost reports, among others.

Summer camps 2025

Sawmill Summer Day Camp Replacing Wi-Fi with Wonder The Hamilton Area YMCA’s Sawmill Summer Day Camp, situated in the heart of Mercer County, offers your child, ages 5 – 15, an unforgettable summer experience. With 50 acres of vast outdoor space and the largest pool in Mercer County, our camp is a haven for fun, learning, and adventure. Over five exciting days packed with activities, campers are encouraged to participate in a variety of options including STEM, art, sports, games, special events, theme weeks,

and more!

Unplug. Summer camp is the perfect antidote to screen time. Your child can make genuine connections with peers, free from the distractions of technology. Engaging in unstructured outdoor play sparks kids’ creativity and energizes their bodies and imaginations.

Explore. Every day at camp presents a new adventure for kids to stretch their imaginations and embrace creativity without fear of failure.

Our camp offers opportunities in arts and crafts, music, science, dance, sports, and swimming, allowing children to explore and express themselves in ways they might not be able

to elsewhere.

Grow. Our camp provides a safe, nurturing environment where kids develop essential skills, build confidence, and forge new friendships. As they engage in a variety of activities, from outdoor play to swimming lessons, they acquire valuable personal development skills. These experiences help shape their identities and passions, influencing their academic pursuits, relationships, and future career choices.

It’s not just about acquiring new skills and life lessons; it’s also about forming lifelong friendships and creating unforgettable memories. The laughter, sense of accomplishment,

and community spirit come together to create an amazing summer experience that your child will cherish forever.

Kids view camp as a fun way to enjoy their summer in the sun and play in the pool, but parents understand that camp provides children with many life benefits that will remain with them long after their summer camp days have ended.

Join us at Sawmill Summer Day Camp for a Summer where kids unplug, explore & grow! To learn more about our vibrant camp community, please visit hamiltonymca.org/summer-camp/sawmill-branch-2025.

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Summer camps 2025 Liberty Lake Day Camp Summer Camp: The Antidote to Screen-Based Society

By Andy Pritikin

At a restaurant last week, I watched a family order their food, then immediately bury themselves in their phones — for the entire meal.

Sadly, this isn’t surprising. In The Anxious Generation, Jonathan Haidt highlights how today’s teens spend 8-10 hours a day on screens, with constant notifications fragmenting their attention. Childhood has shifted from real-world interactions to isolated digital consumption.

Before smartphones, kids played together, watched TV as a group, and even gamed in the same room. Now, they “hang out” alone, on separate devices. This social deprivation is fueling an anxiety epidemic. Once kids get phones, their real-life friendships decline. Online interactions don’t replace the need for in-person social development. The perfect antidote?

Screen-free summer camp.

Haidt suggests four solutions to counteract screen dependency, all of which align with the values of summer camp: 1. No Phones in Schools — It’s already happening! Eighteen U.S. states, plus the UK and Canada, are banning phones in schools, leading to improved test scores and happier students. At my camps, we’ve never allowed phones, and kids consistently

thank us for it.

2. No Smartphones Until High School — Kids get smartphones because “everyone else has one,” yet it brings unnecessary stress and social pressure. Giving younger kids a flip phone is a better option. Parents are stuck in a no-win situation—until summer camp offers them a muchneeded screen detox!

3. No Social Media Until 16 — Social media, especially TikTok, is addictive and damaging, comparable to gambling. If another product harmed kids this much, we’d ban it. Yet we overprotect kids from the real world while under protecting them from the online one. Camp provides a safe,

screen-free environment where kids can be kids.

4. More Unstructured, Unsupervised Play — Kids need real-world play, risk-taking, and adventure to develop social and problem-solving skills. Society has prioritized test scores over play, but camp restores this balance.

At summer camp, kids form deep friendships, learn resilience, and build social skills — all while immersed in an encouraging, screen-free community. Haidt believes one of camp’s greatest benefits is teaching kids to take safe risks — a crucial skill for facing life’s challenges.

Encouraging children to put down

their screens and embrace real experiences is more than nostalgia —it’s essential for their development. Summer camp isn’t just a getaway; it’s a necessity in today’s digital world.

Andy Pritikin is the owner/director of Liberty Lake Day Camp in Bordentown, NJ, as well as the co-owner of Everwood Day Camp in Sharon, MA, and Camp Southwoods in Paradox, NY. He’s the Past President of the American Camp Association NY/ NJ, and the host of the “Day Camp Podcast” Liberty Lake Day Camp, 1195 Florence Columbus Road, Bordentown. www.libertylakedaycamp.com.

YMCA Camp Mason

“I come to camp for all of the great activities.”

Camp offers archery, pool swimming, boating, arts/crafts, drama, music, climbing tower, zipline, movie making, field/court sports, skateboard park, mountain biking, FREE trips and countless other activities.

“At camp I can be myself.”

98% of parents report their child felt a sense of belonging at camp. We teach and live our values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

For THE BEST SUMMER EVER, register at campmason.org, call 908-362-8217 or email shani@ campmason.org.

Welcoming Campers for 125 Years For 125 years, YMCA Camp Mason has welcomed campers to be a part of our community. We believe every child deserves the opportunity to discover who they are and what they can achieve. We engage and encourage youth and deliver meaningful and memorable experiences.

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“I made so many friends!”

Campers can try new programs while developing confidence, gaining independence, having fun and making lifelong friends.

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Summer campS 2025 RSM Princeton Advance Your Child’s Math Learning This Summer!

Summer math classes at RSM Princeton are now enrolling!

RSM’s award-winning program can help your child reinforce their math skills over the summer. RSM’s program has been trusted by parents for over 25 years across 75+ locations in North America. We take pride in ensuring each student learns in an environment that is optimal for them while boosting their confidence in math and learning abilities.

About RSM. At RSM, we use the rigorous study of mathematics as a vehicle to develop our students’ math fluency, intellect, and character, empowering them for life. Our unique approach consists of a continuous K-12 curriculum, taught by expert teachers, in a classroom environment of peers who study together year after year.

RSM’s curriculum is inspired by elite mathematical schools in the former Soviet Union, adapted to meet

the needs of students in the U.S. educational system. Our curriculum has continually been perfected by our curriculum department over the past 25 years.

Why Choose RSM’s Summer Program? A Program for All Students: RSM offers summer classes for K-12 students looking to strengthen their grasp of the fundamentals, prepare for the upcoming school year, or experience additional challenges.

Prevent Summer Learning Loss: RSM’s program ensures that students retain and strengthen their math knowledge, keeping them on track when they return to school in the fall.

Talented Faculty: All of our teachers have a background in mathematics or a related field and a deep passion for the subject.

Summer Program Details: 6-Week and 3-Week Offerings. This summer, RSM Princeton is offering courses that run for six or three weeks. Our 6-Week program has two classes per week and starts in June.

Class durations vary depending on the student’s grade. Our 3-Week program

has four classes per week and begins in July. Classes in our 3-Week program run for three hours per day.

Classroom Environment: Students are instructed by an expert teacher leading an interactive lesson in an in-person class environment.

Who Can Join? RSM Princeton

has summer classes for students in grades K-12 and is also offering math competition classes for students looking for an additional challenge.

Get Started Today! Visit our website at mathschool.com/Princeton to view the summer schedule for RSM Princeton and enroll your child today.

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Summer camps 2025 Leaping Dog Art Studios Let Your Imagination Run Wild This Summer When you enter Leaping Dog Art Studios on 325 Farnsworth Street in downtown Bordentown City, you are immediately transported to a vibrant, creative atmosphere. Approaching the entrance, you will pass a Little Free Art Gallery welcoming anyone to share or take art. Upon entering the building, there is a colorful and welcoming mural about kindness painted by the students of Leaping Dog. Good music is usually pouring out of the studio sound system and a plethora of eye-catching paintings and clay projects sit on shelves that line almost every wall of the interior.

On their website, Leaping Dog Art Studio’s promise is to be “A place where imaginations are allowed to run wild, creative expression is the norm, and fun is had by people of all ages.” Stopping in during any class proves this to be true. Kids and adults

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alike cannot wait to come to the next class and are sad when they have to leave or miss a class. Founder and director Jennifer Szeto says, “As a small business owner in these times especially, I am thankful each day to be open and booming. When classes and camps and workshops fill up,

I know that there is a need for the services we provide and I am happy that there is a community of people who, like me, value the arts and want creative activities to be a part of their lives.”

For the summer of 2025, Leaping Dog will offer nine weeks of 5 day

camps — with the exception of the week of July 4th — which is only a four-day week due to the holiday.

Each week promises fun and exciting themes including the popular “Kawaii & Cartooning” week, “Sculpture & Clay” weeks, “Fashion Design” week and “Fantasy Art” week and our newer “Game Creation Week” and “We Love Music & Musicals!” Weeks. This summer, we are also happy to offer a camp for older teens interested in more serious drawing and painting experiences called “Art Portfolio Camp.”

“Camps fill up quick so I recommend registering as soon as possible,” says Jennifer, who earned a Masters in Art Teaching from the University of the Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Illustration from Syracuse University and has more than 18 years of experience as an art educator and 11 years running her studio.

For more information on art classes and art camps or booking a private party or lesson, please visit www. leapingdogartstudios.com.

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summer performing arts programs jul 8 – aug 9 There’s no better place to explore the performing arts this summer than NJPAC! Connect with accomplished faculty and other young artists in a variety of programming.

Tomato Patch Summer Workshops Reach for the Stars — Register Now! A few weeks can last a lifetime!

Find out at Tomato Patch Summer Workshops in Theater, Dance, Vocal Music, Video and Visual Arts!

Students make lasting friendships and wonderful memories while becoming an accomplished performer and artist.

Now in its 52nd year, Tomato Patch is the longest-running, most successful multi-disciplinary Visual and Performing Arts program in Central New Jersey. Featuring classes for all school age students, Tomato Patch is taught by a talented staff of professional artists.

Visual and performing arts wotrkshops explore arts, dance, theater, and vocal music. Session one is a four-week session for ages 13 to 18. Session two is a three-week session for ages 10 to 12. Master class is for students ages 13 to 18 who have attended Tomato Patch or had other formal theater training.

Tomato Patch Workshops is a multidisciplinary full-day Theater, Dance, Music, Visual Art and Video summer program for ages 10-18 in two sessions: Session 1: Grades 8-12; minimum age 13.

June 30 through July 24. No Tomato Patch July 4. Only $1,175.

Session 2: Grades 4-7; minimum ages 10.

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$1,100.

Tomato Patch Workshops culminate in an Evening of the Arts!

Unlike every other performing arts camp, Tomato Patch allows you to major in one subject and take classes in other areas. Become a triple threat!

The majors to choose from are Acting, Vocal, Dance, Visual Arts, and Video Production.

The Master Class is full-day acting intensive summer program for ages 13-18 only in two sessions: Session 1: June 30 through July 25 – No Class July 4, 5. Only $1,175.

Session 2: July 28 through August 15. Only $1,100.

Hours are 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with before and after care available.

The Master Class in Theater culminates in A Night of One Acts!

Hours for all programs are Mondays through Fridays from 8:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. with before and after care available. Before care starts at 7:15 a.m. and costs $50 per week.

After care ends at 6 p.m. and costs $75 per week.

Still looking for something during the school year? Junior Tomatoes is 10 week-long Saturday morning theater workshops exploring creativity, movement, improvisation, and more from September through June for ages 4-12 in three sessions.

All classes culminate in performances for family and friends!

Tomato Patch Workshops are conveniently located on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College. Visit us online at www.tomatopatch.org or call 609-5703566 for more information.

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Summer camps 2025 Princeton Ballet School Enroll Today!

Princeton Ballet School (PBS), the official school of American Repertory Ballet, is now enrolling! PBS has gained an international reputation for its excellent dance training since its founding in 1954 by Audrée Estey.

At its three locations in Princeton, Cranbury, and New Brunswick, PBS offers classes in Ballet, Contemporary Dance, Jazz, Afro-Cuban, Character, Flamenco, and more.

What sets Princeton Ballet School apart from the usual dance school are its affiliation with a professional ballet company, its renowned faculty, stateof-the-art facilities, and its dedication to live music in the classroom. “It improves students’ musicality, allowing them to adapt to live tempo changes, which is crucial for both technique and artistry,” says Aydmara Cabrera, Princeton Ballet School’s School Director. “Our classes mirror the professional world, where live music is key to both rehearsals and performances.”

PBS provides opportunities for students starting at age 2.5 all the way through its Adult Enrollment Classes. Whether you’re revisiting a favorite style, or trying something new, drop-in, register online, and get ready to dance! Classes are available for all levels. PBS also offers its award winning DANCE POWER program, and performance opportunities, such as the option to participate in American Repertory Ballet’s celebrated annual production of The Nutcracker.

In addition to its year round classes, PBS offers a variety of Summer Programs such as Children’s Camps, Ballet Intensives, and Adult Classes.

Students participating in the first two weeks of the Summer Intensive will train with the Company Artists of American Repertory Ballet. Students participating in the final three weeks will have the chance to perform at the renowned McCarter Theatre in Princeton. “Students are part of the creative process,” says Cabrera. “They learn to balance teamwork with individual artistry, collaborating in a dynamic creative environment. They gain a

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Session 2 - $1,100: Grades 4-7 minimum age 10 July 28 - August 14 — Monday through Friday (no class July 4) Tomato Patch Master Class in Acting: Grades 9-12 full-day theater intensive programs in two sessions: Session 1: June 30 - July 25 — Monday through Friday (no class July 4) Session 2: July 28 - August 15 — Monday through Friday TOMATO PATCH JR. Saturday morning creative theater workshops exploring creativity, movement, improvisation, and all the fun elements of live theater and more September through May. For ages 4 to 12 CLASSES START IN SEPTEMBER 2025 – SIGN UP NOW! Contact us at (609) 570-3566 or projects@mccc.edu for questions. www.tomatopatch.org

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by Megan Teat Photography. deeper understanding of how ideas evolve into choreography and performance, and how the technical and artistic elements seamlessly come together.”

The Summer Intensive Advanced is an excellent way to begin Princeton Ballet School’s Trainee Program, which serves as a bridge between the student phase of training and a professional dance career. The Trainee Program is ideal for homeschool students ages 15 and up, as well as posthigh school dancers, who are looking to further extend their training as they transition toward professional careers.

the game. He then played for the Phila Fever, the San Diego Sockers, and finally, the Montreal Manic.

After he retired he turned to passing on his Soccer camps for ages 5 to 14 love of the game to the young players of New The Bob Smith Soccer Academy has been Jersey by having soccer camps at Mercer a family-owned and operated business since County Park for many years. He has always the early 1990s. This summer, it offers camps had the most qualified staff by his side, Including his own four children, who served as at two locations for boys and girls ages 5 to junior trainers at the camps.

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His soccer academy first moved to the The first camp takes places outdoors Robbinsville Fieldhouse, where his skilled at Robbinsville Community Park from July staff and manager Joe Donigan provided 14 through 18 and August 11 through 15. training for players ages 4-15, hundreds of The second is at the Multisport Kingdom in youth travel teams, and men’s leagues.

Manalapan from July 21 through 28, August Operations have since relocated to 4 through 8, and August 18 through 22.

Multisports Kingdom in Manalapan, where Full-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and half-day camp runs from 9 a.m. to noon. they continue to train players of all ages and levels, host summer camps, and run travel Camps have skill stations from 9 to 11 a.m., games from 11 a.m. to noon, lunch from noon leagues for 225 youth teams from all around to 1 p.m., and group training and games until the state. Bob Smith’s son Dylan, who also played in college and some internationally, 3 p.m. Before and after-care are available, 8 helps run the academy and is the director of a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Princeton Ballet School’s Trainee Program also offers international students the opportunity to complete the twoyear program, as the school is certified by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to enroll nonimmigrant students on F-1 visas.

Based on individual progress and performance, trainees will have the opportunity to perform in American Repertory Ballet productions.

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rinceton Restaurant Week returns from March 1 through 7, organized

by Experience Princeton, a nonprofit with the mission to strengthen and promote the Princeton business community.

“Experience Princeton Restaurant Week is an annual celebration of Princeton’s vibrant restaurant scene and one of our favorite events of the year,” said Experience Princeton Executive Director Isaac Kremer. “Our community’s eateries are ready to showcase their work, and we’re proud to be a part of bringing people together through food and flavor.”

“Whether you’re a longtime local or visiting for the first time, Restaurant Week is the perfect occasion to explore Princeton’s culinary gems and make new discoveries,” said Kremer. “We can’t wait for everyone to savor the flavors of Princeton.”

Participating restaurants include: Agricola Community Eatery, 11 Witherspoon Street. 609-921-2798 or www.agricolaeatery.com.

Alfalfa, 140 Nassau Street. 609-2855560 or www.eatalfalfa.com/princeton.

Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine, 182 Nassau Street. 609-423-2811. www.aspendoscuisine.com.

Blue Bears Non-Profit French Café, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center. 609-454-3049 or www. bluebears.org.

Blue Point Grill, 258 Nassau Street.

609-921-1211 or www.bluepointgrill.com.

Delizioso Bakery + Kitchen, 205 Witherspoon Street. 609- 921-2233 or www. deliziosobakery.com.

Dinky Bar & Kitchen, 94 University Place. 609-423-2188 or www.dinkybarandkitchen.com.

Efes Mediterranean Grill, 235 Nassau Street. 609-683-1220 or www.efesgrill. com.

Elite Five Sushi & Grill, 277 Witherspoon Street. 609-252-0698 or www.elitefives.com.

Eno Terra, 4484 Route 27, Kingston.

609-497-1777 or www.enoterra.com.

Ficus, 235 Nassau Street, Unit A. 609917-2656. www.ficusbv.com.

Fresh Ó Tea, 244 Nassau Street. 609454-3629 or www.freshteanj.com.

House of Ihsan, 6 Spring Street, Princeton. 908-455-5990 or www.houseofihsan. com.

Jammin’ Crêpes, 20 Nassau Street. 609924-5387 or www.jammincrepes.com.

Kristine’s, 51 Witherspoon Street. 609924-3339 or www.kristinesprinceton.com.

La Mezzaluna, 25 Witherspoon Street.

609-688-8515 or www.lamezzaluna.com.

LiLLiPiES Bakery, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center. 609423-2100. www.lillipies.com.

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Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna, 29 Hulfish Street. 609-252-9680 or www. mediterrarestaurant.com.

The Meeting House, 277 Witherspoon Street. 609-436-7891 or www.meetinghouseprinceton.com.

Nassau Street Seafood, 256 Nassau Street. 609-921-0620 or www.nassaustreetseafood.com.

Nomad Pizza, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center. 609285-5187 or www.nomadpizzaco.com/ princeton.html.

Olsson’s Fine Foods, 53 Palmer Square West. 609-924-2210 or www.olssonsfinefoods.com.

Pastiamo Pasta Bar and Café, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton Shopping Center. 640-867-4783 or www.pastiamoprinceton.com.

The Perch at Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton. 609-924-1707 or www. peacockinn.com.

Princeton Soup & Sandwich Company, 30 Palmer Square East. 609-497-0008 or www.princetonsoupandsandwich.com.

Roots Ocean Prime, 98 University Place. 609-772-4934 or www.rootssteakhouse.com.

Say Cheez Café, 183D Nassau Street.

609-924-2454 or www.saycheezcafe.com.

Springdale Golf Club, 1895 Clubhouse Drive. 609-921-8790 or www.springdalegc.org.

Teresa’s Caffe, 23 Palmer Square East.

609-921 1974 or www.teresacaffe.com.

Thai Village, 235 Nassau Street, Suite C. 609-683-3896 or www.thaivillageprinceton.com.

Triumph Restaurant & Brewery, 20 Palmer Square East. 609-924-7855 or www.triumphbrewing.com.

Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar, 1 Palmer Square. 609-921-0700 or princeton.winberies.com.

Witherspoon Grill, 57 Witherspoon Street. 609-924-6011 or www.witherspoongrill.com.

Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square. 609-921-7500 or www.nassauinn.com/dining.

Ye Tavern at Graduate by Hilton Princeton, 10 Chambers Street. 609-4369400 or www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pctgpgu-graduate-princeton/dining.

Visit experienceprinceton.org/restaurant-week for more information.

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At this inclusive and sin Park, Alexander Road. 3 mile walk on the vanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive. open jam for local musicians, chord charts and towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to www.ias.edu. Program includes works by Hin- lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of demith, Bacewicz, and Beethoven. Free. Regis- acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambouweather-related cancellations. Weekly on Satur- ter. 7 p.m. rine or your voice to join the fun. 3 to 4:30 p.m. days. 10 a.m.

Foibles and Fables: Songs of Magic and Italian Stonemasons’ Craft at Princeton The Laurie Berkner Band, McCarter The- Memory, Princeton Playhouse Ensembles, University, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street.

Berlind Theater, 91 University Place. www.mcater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www. www.dorotheashouse.org. Michael Mills, FAIA, mccarter.org. Berkner writes songs that connect carter.org. Musical celebration unites music an architect who has worked extensively at with kids. Morning show is a solo, relaxed acous- theater storytelling, performance, composition, Princeton University, shows various stone matic performance, $26. Afternoon show with full arranging, direction, and choreography while sonry projects on the campus and focus on the featuring the work and leadership of current band, $34 to $49. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. contributions of Italian stone craftsmanship.

Princeton students and alumni. $20. 7 p.m.

Participants are encouraged to bring refreshLecture Recitals from the New School for Concerto Concert, Princeton University ments to share at a post-program reception.

Music Study, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium. music.princ- Free. 5 to 7 p.m.

Pianists from the faculty of the New School for eton.edu. Selection of orchestral works with Music Study present a three-part series of lec- winners of the Concerto Competition. $15. 7:30 Monday March 3 ture recitals devoted to compositions of interest p.m.

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1:30 to 3 p.m.

Princeton University Players, Hamilton The- org. Hettie V. Williams of Monmouth University Science Saturday, Princeton Public Li- ater, Murray Dodge Hall. tickets.princeton.edu. presents “Black Women and the New Jersey Civil brary, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. Musical follows teenage outsider Carrie White, Rights Movement.” This program is virtual. Regwww.princetonlibrary.org. Princeton University who is tormented by her classmates and op- ister for Zoom link. 7 to 8:30 p.m. scientists present hands-on science activities pressed by her mother and discovers a dark Seeing the Big Picture: An Experimental for students in fifth through eighth grade. 3 to power within herself. $12. 8 p.m.

Film Series, Lewis Center for the Arts, James 4 p.m.

Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. arts.

Sunday March 2 princeton.edu. Film series organized by profesGallery Openings, Arts Council of PrincePrinceton History Walking Tour, Historical sor Christopher Harris features 16mm analog ton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilSociety of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monu- films by internationally celebrated experimental ofprinceton.org. Gallery opening and first day for ment, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetonhis- filmmakers working at the forefront of artists’ “Faces, Places, Unexpected Stories,” an exhibit tory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton and films in a variety of idiosyncratic forms. Series of works by Bette Blank and Geneva Anastasio, the University campus as you learn about his- of nine screenings each followed by an in-person and “Regreening through Art: Seeking a Symbiotoric sites in the area. $15. Register. 2 to 4 p.m. conversation with the visiting artist. Free; no

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ticket required. Also March 17 and 31. 8 p.m.

Tuesday March 4 Dean’s Leadership Series, Princeton School of Public & International Affairs, Robertson Hall. spia.princeton.edu. Conversation with Michael Froman, President of the Council on Foreign Relations and former U.S. Trade Representative. Register. 12:30 p.m.

Allison Carruth in conversation with Eliza Griswold, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Carruth, professor of environmental studies at Princeton, discusses her book “Novel Ecologies: Nature Remade and the Illusions of Tech” with Griswold, a contributing writer for The New Yorker since 2003. 6 p.m.

PSO Soundtracks: Found Sounds, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Members of So Percussion discuss the unique soundscapes that can be created using everyday items. Q&A follows. 7 p.m.

Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5 Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday March 5 Ash Wednesday.

Presentation and Discussion: “In the Name: The Cultural Politics of (Un)Naming”, Princeton Public Library, 609-924-9529. www.princetonlibrary.org. Building on their ethnographic fieldwork in Turkey, Ireland and Mexico, researchers Hazal Hürman and Cate Morley of Princeton University reflect on the power of names and the politics of naming. 5 p.m.

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Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.

Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. www. princeton.com/groups/55plus. Sam Daley-Harris, activist, author and founder of RESULTS & Civic Courage, speaks on “Learning to Make a Difference Between Elections.” Meetings are free with a suggested donation of $5. Via Zoom or in person. 10 a.m.

Eduardo Cadava and Sara Nadal-Melsio in conversation with Ruth Wilson Gilmore, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Cadava, professor of English at Princeton, and Nadal-Melsio, associate director of the Whitney Independent Study Program, discuss their book, “Politically Red,” with Gilmore, professor of earth & environmental sciences and American studies at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. 6 p.m.

Sustainable Home Expo, Sustainable Princeton, Princeton High School, Walnut Lane. www.sustainableprinceton.org. More than 35 local organizations, sustainable landscapers, solar installers, contractors, design professionals; seminars; kids activities, and more. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Tour & Info, Princeton Learning Cooperative, 16 All Saints Road, 609-851-2522. www. princetonlearningcooperative.org. Find out how Author: Brianna Nofil, Princeton Public self-directed learning can help teens create the Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. education they want now. Register via Eventwww.princetonlibrary.org. The author presents Brite. 1 to 3 p.m. her book, “The Migrant’s Jail,” which Princeton Stylebook Clothing Swap, Arts Council University Press describes as “a century-long thurSday March 6 of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. history of immigrant incarceration in the United artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton residents Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton States.” Registration requested. 6 p.m.

Jess and Bill Atkins are the co-founders of StyleAfter Noon Concert, Princeton University Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon book closet app, the original outfit planner Street. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Chapel. chapel.princeton.edu. Organ perfor- Friday March 7 and closet organization app. Participants bring mance by Craig Williams, United States Military Fresh, locally sourced food and handmade artiFriday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk unwanted clothing that can be swapped oneAcademy, West Point, New York. Free. 12:30 san items. Also March 20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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occur the 2nd Monday (daytime) and 4th Tuesday (evening) each month.

Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker will offer 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.

BARIATRIC SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 4; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION

Tuesday, Mar. 4: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Sound healing uses special instruments to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release.

Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Fee: $15

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

Monday, Mar. 10; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 25; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our monthly series. 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. These two sessions will

Tuesday, Mar. 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

If you are considering surgery, are in the process of preparing or have undergone surgery, you are welcome to attend our group. Family, friends and support persons are also welcome.

This is a great opportunity to meet others going through the same weight loss journey. We focus on achieving optimal wellness through weight loss surgery. We will discuss different topics on nutrition, exercise and healthy living behaviors.

SPRING MINI MEDICAL SCHOOL Wednesdays, Mar. 12, 19, 26, Apr. 2, 19, 16; 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Hear from a variety of RWJUH Hamilton medical professionals on different medical topics, and enhance your knowledge of different specialties and areas of study. A certificate will be provided for attending all six sessions.

FBI PRESENTS: FRAUD AWARENESS AND PREVENTION

Thursday, Mar. 13; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Special Agent Steve Rich of the FBI Newark Division will discuss how to protect yourself and the assets you have worked so hard for from scams and fraud. Learn strategies to help you safeguard your finances and personal information.

ALL THE “WRITE” STUFF

Monday, Mar. 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

explore creative expression and connect with others through the written word. We will start with a prompt and write our thoughts, sharing with others in the group. This is a safe, no judgement zone.

NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH: FOOD CONNECTS US Thursday, Mar. 17; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for recipes and tips on how to use your crock-pot to make healthy, delicious, affordable and convenient meals for you and your family.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 18; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

For those diagnosed with prediabetes, this group is for you to connect with others affected, share and explore ways to improve your lifestyle.

GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday Mar. 18; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence.

For more information or to register, call 609-584-6680. This program takes place at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ.

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HOPE & PROGRESS: ADVANCES IN COLORECTAL CANCER PREVENTION AND TREATMENT

Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

Join our informative dinner lecture on colorectal cancer with Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncologist, The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton; and Rachel Perez, Patient Gastrointestinal Navigator, RWJUH Hamilton. Learn the importance of early detection, innovative treatments, and lifestyle factors that can reduce your risk. Free colorectal screening kits will be provided.

Wednesday, Mar. 26; 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Tuesday, Mar. 18; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our bimonthly heart-healthy cooking class. Have some fun and learn how to cook nutritious and delicious hearthealthy meals. Explore heart-friendly ingredients and cooking techniques.

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MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS

Wednesday, Mar. 26; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary. All are welcome to join.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, Mar. 19; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, Mar. 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Support and information for family and friends of people with Alzheimer’s disease. A caregiver specialist will conduct this interactive group.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, Mar. 25; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Join us for the Stroke Support Group, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. Share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient RWJUH Hamilton Rehab experts, Ashley Sarrol, Speech-Language Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry,

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Wednesday, Mar. 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.

For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.

HOW SOUND HEALS: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND HEALING Thursday, Mar. 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

In this workshop we will discuss the science behind sound and vibration and show you how and why certain sounds can help you sleep better, improve your mood, improve body function, and even reduce pain! Fee: $15 *All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.

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Tuesday, Mar. 4 & 18; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, Mar. 4 & 18; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS

Wednesday, Mar. 5, 12, 19, & 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different.

Join us on all three dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New folks are always welcome.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH Friday, Mar. 7; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.

COMMUNITY CPR COURSE

Thursday, Mar. 13; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. or Wednesday, Mar. 26; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for this hands-on program to gain insight into cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) techniques. This course is for non-healthcare professionals, and those interested in learning basics of CPR. We encourage participants to wear comfortable footwear and clothing. *This program is being provided by a third party.

TAI CHI CLASSES

Thursday, Mar. 13 & 27; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: HEART DISEASE PREVENTION, DETECTION & TREATMENT FOR WOMEN Friday, Mar. 14; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Did you know heart disease is the leading cause of death in women? Join Edward A. Wingfield, MD, Interventional Cardiologist, Associate Director

Peripheral Endovascular Interventions at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, for this informative program that will help you protect your precious heart.

Hamilton, why and how his team works to provide you the best possible care around the clock. The Visiting Nurses Association will also discuss how they can aid in your recovery and help reduce readmittance.

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BREAKFAST & LEARN: CANCER AND GENETICS—WHAT YOUR FAMILY HISTORY MEANS FOR YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES

Friday, Mar. 14 & 28; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

ORIGAMI INTRODUCTION & WORKSHOP Friday, Mar. 21; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Learn the history of origami, the Japanese art of paper folding, and create your own masterpiece to take home. All materials will be supplied.

LUNCH & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING YOUR HOSPITAL CARE & CARE UPON DISCHARGE Monday, Mar. 24; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Have you wondered why you may not be seeing your personal physician when you are in the hospital? Learn from our lead Hospitalist, Samer Haddad, MD, Internal Medicine, Chair, Department of Medicine, RWJUH

Thursday, Mar. 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Understanding your genetic predisposition to cancer is important. If you are concerned about your personal or family cancer history, this program will provide insight into prevention and early detection.

Join Sandra D’Elia, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor, Rutgers Cancer Institute, for an informative program that will explore the connection between genetics and cancer and learn what you and your family need to know about hereditary cancer syndromes.

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65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. Children’s author shares her book, “The Sea Beethoven’s Sixth & So Percussion, Hides a Seahorse,” plus seahorse-related activiPrinceton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson ties and crafts. Book sale to follow. 2 to 3 p.m.

Auditorium. www.princetonsymphony.org.

Beethoven’s pastoral sixth symphony evokes Monday March 10 scenes of nature and the serene beauty of the What to Know About Medicare Changes countryside. Carlos Simon’s lively “Four Black in 2025, Center for Modern Aging Princeton, American Dances” showcases dance styles with Nancy S. Klath Center for Lifelong Learning, 101 cultural significance to Black American commuPoor Farm Road, 609-751-9699. www.cmapnities. Princeton’s own So Percussion performs rinceton.org. Medicare advisor Roderick Spann Viet Cuong’s “Re(new)al,” a work inspired by the and CMAP social worker Audra Sbarra lead an power of hydro, wind, and solar energies. $35 interactive workshop addressing key changes. In and up. Also March 9. 8 p.m. person or via Zoom. Register. 10 a.m. to noon.

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Sunday March 9

Goodnight Moon and the Runaway Bunny, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Mermaid Theatre brings the beloved stories of Goodnight Moon and The Runaway Bunny to the stage. $25 to $35. 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

“Try It” in Person, People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos, 475 Wall Street, 609-882-4926. www.peopleandstories.org. Listen as a contemporary short story and poem are read aloud by experienced coordinator Anndee Hochman.

Learn about the work P&S/GyC is doing in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York. Register.

Light refreshments provided. 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Fishing the Early Season Hatches, Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place. www.esctu.org. Henry Ramsey, renowned fly tier, angler, author, and guide, discusses the early season fly fishing experience and the most important hatches we encounter. Monthly chapter meeting free and open to public. 6 p.m.

What You Should Know About Plastic, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Workshop provides a foundational understanding of key concepts on plastics. Register. 7 p.m.

Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. House” with Nora Wendl, associate professor Artistic Director Sarah Rasmussen and creatives of architecture at the University of New Mexico from “Legacy of Light” take the audience behind and author of the forthcoming “Almost Nothing: the scenes as they discuss the upcoming Mc- Reclaiming Edith Farnsworth.” Register. $20 virtual; $40 in-person. 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Carter Theatre production. 7 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday March 12

Friday March 14

Bryn Mawr-Wellesley Book Sale, Stuart Country Day School, 1200 Stuart Road. www. bmandwbooks.com. 60+ categories of books in excellent conditionOpening day. $32 admission.

Advance ticket purchase required. Continues through March 16; free admission other days. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Morven Revealed Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven. org. Docent-led tour of “Morven Revealed: Untold Stories from New Jersey’s Most Historic Home.” Register. $12. 2 to 3 p.m.

Thursday March 13

conducts. The Symphony’s Colton Conducting Fellow Gregory D. McDaniel conducts Debussy’s Clair de Lune and Nico Muhly’s Sounding. $29 to $125. 8 p.m.

Colgate University Chorus, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau Street & Author: Lawrence Ingrassia, Princeton Vandeventer Avenue. www.princetonumc.org.

Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 65 Wither- Singers from Colgate University offer a free prospoon Street. Joined by Arnold Levine to discuss gram as part of Chorus’ annual tour. 7 p.m. his memoir “A Fatal Inheritance How a Family Rachmaninoff’s Symphony No. 2, New JerMisfortune Revealed a Deadly Medical Mystery.” sey Symphony, Richardson Auditorium. www.

Book signing to follow. 7 to 8 p.m. njsymphony.org. Music director Xian Zhang ART OF The Charcuterie Board, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Sara Bojarski of Urban Cookery teaches how to craft an elegant and show-stopping cheeseboard. $50 includes tasting with wine. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Saturday March 15

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McCarter Live at the Library: What is the Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. Volunteers work under the guidance of the FOSpecial Edition Storytime with Author Science of Love?, Princeton Public Library, 65 morven.org. “Reclaiming The Edith Farnsworth See EVENTS, Page 26 Sara T. Behrman, Princeton Public Library,

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princetonlibrary.org. Immerse yourself in the available. 12:15 to 1:30 p.m.

POS stewardship team to perform ecosystem lively spirit of traditional Celtic music. 3 p.m.

The Incompatibilities Between Generative restoration and invasive species removal. RegisThe Marvelous Mr. Meusel, The Dryden AI and Art, Princeton University Center for ter. 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m.

Ensemble, Chapel, Princeton Theological Semi- Digital Humanities, McCosh Hall 50. cdh.princMeet the Music: Inspector Pulse Takes His nary. www.drydenensemble.org. A program of eton.edu. Lecture by award-winning author Ted Pulse!, Princeton University Concerts, Rich- 18th-century courtly entertainments for flute, Chiang. 5 p.m. ardson Auditorium. puc.princeton.edu. Children’s bass viol, lute, and harpsichord, featuring music Marilyn Hacker & Ayana Mathis, Labyprogram on rhythm, beat, and tempo hosted by by Couperin Bach, Dieupart, and Meusel. 4 p.m. rinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthBruce Adolphe with musicians from The Chambooks.com. Bestselling authors read from their Monday March 17 ber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Register. $10 recent work as a part of the 2024-25 Althea Ward Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club Clark W’21 Reading Series. 6 p.m. adults; $5 children. 1 p.m. of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, MorWomen’s History Month Artist Talk, Arts Film and Q&A: “Rebel with a Clause”, ven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj.

Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street.

Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon org. “Education for Community and the Comwww.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Interview with Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. In this documon Good,” presented by Pamela Barnett, dean exhibiting March artists Geneva Anastasio, Betmentary, grammar expert Ellen Jovin takes her of the School of the Arts and Communication at te Blank, and Spriha Gupta, led by guest interpop-up grammar advice stand on a road trip TCNJ. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. viewer Judith K. Brodsky. Free. 1 to 2 p.m. across the U.S. Screening followed by a Q&A with Joanne Ramos and Samantha Skey, Princ- Jovin and director Brandt Johnson. Register. 6:30 The Role of the Black Church in Social Juseton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. to 8:45 p.m. tice: A Panel Discussion, Stoutsburg Sourwww.princetonlibrary.org. Ramos, author of land African American Museum, Princeton “The Farm,” is joined by Skey, CEO of SHE Media, Wednesday March 19 Theological Seminary, 25 Library Place. bit.ly/ to discuss the role and possibilities of art in times Legacy of Light, McCarter Theater, 91 Unisocial-justice-ssaam. Interactive panel features of polarization. Part of the Annual Phyllis Marchversity Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. leading voices in faith and social justice activism and Leadership Lecture series. 7 p.m.

In present day Princeton, an astrophysicist is from across the Northeast. Q&A follows. Regisdiscovering new planets and dreaming of startter. Free; donations accepted. 5 p.m.

Tuesday March 18 ing a family. In 18th century Paris, the mother of Vince Di Mura, Small World Coffee, 14 Dean’s Leadership Series, Princeton Einstein’s most famous theory is running out of Witherspoon Street. Blues. 7 p.m.

School of Public & International Affairs, Rob- time before her baby will arrive. Across the ages ertson Hall. spia.princeton.edu. Conversation but under the same star-filled skies, their stoSunday March 16 with Dahlia Scheindlin, a Tel-Aviv based Ameri- ries intertwine into a bright and funny new play PULSE: A Celtic Connection, Princeton can-Israeli political consultant, pollster, and jour- about life, the universe, and the legacy we leave Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. nalist. Register to attend in person. Livestream behind. $25 to $63. Through April 6. 7:30 p.m.

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Reading by Niall Williams, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks. com. Presentation by the Dublin-born author of nine novels. 5 p.m.

Grand Homes & Gardens Series, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. morven.org. “Celebrating the Experimental: The Case Study Houses,” with Elizabeth A. T. Smith, art historian, curator, and author of “Case Study Houses: 1945-1966: The California Impetus.”

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Chamber Series at Trinity, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.princetonsymphony.org. Concert by the Black Oak Ensemble. $45. 7 p.m.

Friday March 21 Poor Man’s Gambit, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. Philadelphiabased, multi-instrumentalist Irish music group.

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HELP WANTED princeton.edu. Performances Up Close program Free. 12:30 p.m. featuring works for solo lute. $40. 3 and 6 p.m.

The Cost of Craft: Art, Labor, and Liveli- PreK teacher wanted PreK teacher wanted hood, Princeton University Art Museum & Keller Center, Friend Center 006, William Live Music Meditation: Thomas Dunford, Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Architect Lute, Princeton University Concerts, Richard- turned ceramist Sarah Hussaini addresses oftenson Auditorium. puc.princeton.edu. Breathe in overlooked aspects of creative labor, examining sound and silence through guided meditation as both visible and invisible contributions to the you listen to music more viscerally than ever be- work. Register. Livestream available. 4:30 p.m. fore, meditating to the playing of lutist Thomas Author: Jack Lohmann, Princeton Public Dunford, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street.

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