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Victor Bell brings the dog days to the Arts Council of Princeton

Princeton native and Arts Council artist-in-residence Victor Bell is creating a dozen ‘Dogoyles’ to raise awareness for animal rescue.

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ictor Bell’s “Dogoyles” aren’t just sculptures; they’re symbols of loyalty, protection, and second chances. As the artist-in-residence at the Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), Bell is using his unique creations to promote animal rescue. Through his work, Bell hopes to prove that all things — dogs and ideas alike — can find new life with the right care.

Bell’s residency at the ACP provides him with the space and opportunity to share his creative vision with the community. Through workshops and hands-on demonstrations, he invites others to explore their creative spark.

“The Arts Council is constantly having events that are purely just for the community to come together and learn new things and meet new people,” says Bell.

“It’s an awesome place for people of all ages to learn and create.”

Founded in 1967, the ACP, a nonprofit organization, continues to make art accessible to everyone in its community. From hands-on classes to rotating exhibits, the Arts Council fosters an environment where creativity can flourish. Supported by donations and grants, the organiza-

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Creativity was always a part of his life: His mother, an artist, and his father, an inventor, nurtured his imagination from an early age. With their support, he learned to see the world through both an artistic and innovative lens. He graduated from Rowan University in 2019 with a bachelor of science in management information systems. He took a single ceramics class but did not envision a future in art.

“I work for my family’s small business and, until recently, I did not consider myself to be much of an artist,” Bell said in an interview with ACP. “About three years ago, I got my hands back into clay and I am so grateful. I started taking beginner ceramics classes at the Arts Council, where I found a passion for sculpting dogs.” He also hones his sculpture sills at Mud Matters, a studio in New York City.

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Advanced Non-Invasive Liver Tumor Treatment Arriving at Capital Health Cancer Center Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell will be the first and only hospital in the Mercer and Bucks County region to offer histotripsy, a non-invasive treatment option for liver tumors, when the Edison System arrives this summer.

DR. CATALDO DORIA, a hepato-pancreatobiliary surgeon and medical director of Capital Health Cancer Center, Dr. Ajay Choudhri, an interventional radiologist and chairman of the Radiology Department at Capital Health, and Dr. Nikhil Thaker, medical director of Radiation Oncology lead the team at the Cancer Center’s Liver Center of Excellence that performs histotripsy. This groundbreaking procedure uses advanced imaging and ultrasound energy to destroy targeted tumors in a single outpatient procedure with no cutting or probing.

“Capital Health Cancer Center consistently commits to bringing new and promising technologies like this to patients in our area,” said Dr. Doria. “Histotripsy destroys targeted tissues without the intense energy of radiation, heat damage from thermal technologies, or incisions or needles from traditional treatments that can damage surrounding healthy structures.

The additional benefits of less pain, shorter recovery time, and fewer complications also help ensure patients experience the best possible clinical outcomes.”

Histotripsy is a revolutionary non-invasive solution for patients with liver cancer who are not candidates for surgery or may have previously been told their tumors are inoperable. Dr. Doria and his team use the histotripsy devices (an ultrasound machine connected to a mobile robotic arm) to deliver precisely

targeted treatment. Ultrasound pulses create microbubbles at a focal point, which break down and dissolve the diseased liver tumor tissue without piercing the skin. Histotripsy is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the treatment of liver tumors, and doctors and researchers have studied it for more than 20 years, including clinical trials. There are ongoing studies surrounding the use of histotripsy for treating tumors in the pancreas, brain, prostate, kidney and other areas. As FDA approvals are granted, the team at Capital Health Cancer Center plans to expand their histotripsy program to these new sites.

Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, is home to the Liver Center of Excellence as well as other centers of excellence specializing in breast care, lung health, neuro-oncology, pancreatic health, and robotic-assisted surgery. To learn more, visit capitalhealthcancer.org. To schedule a histotripsy consultation, call 609.537.6000.

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Heart Specialists at Capital Health Regional Medical Center Perform First Pulsed Field Ablation to Treat AFib A team of cardiology specialists from Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, part of its Heart and Vascular Institute, performed the first pulsed field ablation at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC). Pulsed field ablation is a new, minimally invasive approach for treating symptomatic atrial fibrillation (AFib) that is resistant to treatment with medication. Capital Health is the first to offer this procedure in Mercer and Lower Bucks counties.

“Traditional radiofrequency ablation uses electrical energy delivered through a catheter (a long, thin tube) to destroy areas in the heart that typically trigger AFib. Sometimes this type of ablation can cause damage to surrounding tissues,” said DR. SCOTT BURKE, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiac electrophysiologist with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “We’re excited to offer our patients this new pulsed field technology that uses non-thermal electrical energy to precisely treat the affected cardiac tissue in less time than traditional thermal ablations and with lower risk of harming surrounding healthy structures.”

Atrial fibrillation occurs when the top two chambers of the heart (the atria) beat too fast and with an irregular rhythm. This can decrease the heart’s pumping efficiency, leading to a higher risk

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of stroke, heart failure and other heart-related complications than those with normal heart rhythms. With the incidence of AFib on the rise, a safe, effective, and efficient therapy like pulsed field ablation allows the experts in Capital Health’s Electrophysiology Program to treat more patients, reduce their complications, and improve the well-being of the larger community.

Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology team, with experts from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, performs procedures like pulsed field ablation to manage and treat patients with conditions that involve abnormal electrical behavior of the heart. To make an appointment at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, or to find an office near you, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.

Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute offers comprehensive care with a multi-specialty approach highlighted by the most up-to-date techniques and treatment options. With multiple locations throughout the greater Mercer and Bucks county region, the Institute features the most sophisticated technology guided by highly trained clinical experts in medical fields such as cardiac surgery, cardiac electrophysiology, general and interventional cardiology, nephrology, podiatry, interventional radiology, vascular surgery, and wound management and hyperbaric medicine.

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Capital Health Announces Launch of TeamBirth Program to Enhance Childbirth Experience Capital Health today announced its launch of TeamBirth, a national, evidence-based model designed to enhance team communication and shared decision making.

Announced at Capital Health’s biannual community baby shower in Trenton, TeamBirth works to ensure that every patient feels heard and informed during their birthing experience and receives the same quality treatment. At its core, TeamBirth is a communication model that brings patients, their support people, and their care team together in huddles at regular intervals.

During these huddles, the team discusses changes in the patient’s status, addresses questions or concerns, and discusses care plans.

TeamBirth is being implemented at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell in partnership with the New Jersey Health Care Quality Institute and Ariadne Labs.

“The goal of TeamBirth is to encourage shared decision-making between patients and their health care team,” said Alexandra Nelson, director of the Maternal and Infant Service Line at Capital Health. “This approach connects expectant mothers and their support people with clinicians, nurses, lactation consultants— everyone who is part of the care team—to establish consistent lines of communication. Through these important connections, patients can express their personal preferences so clinicians can get their growing families off to the safest start possible while elevating the patient’s voice.”

During TeamBirth huddles, patients participate in planning and managing care for themselves and their baby, from admission

through discharge. TeamBirth is proven to enhance the focus on patient-centered, respectful, and equitable care for all. Health care systems that have already implemented TeamBirth have reported positive impacts on patient satisfaction, clinician satisfaction, and success in addressing health inequities.

Capital Health’s Community Baby Shower, where the launch was announced, is a free community event for women who are pregnant or recently delivered (infants up to three months old) and their support person. Staff from Capital Health offer blood pressure screenings, CPR instruction, giveaways, and information tables from Capital Health Maternity Services, Childbirth Education, and Pediatric Emergency Services. Other Trenton-based community organizations also attend to share information, with lunch provided by the Trenton Area Soup Kitchen food truck along with additional food distributed by Capital Health’s Mobile Food Pantry with Arm in Arm. Maternity Services at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center at Capital Health Medical Center - Hopewell provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options so newborns have the greatest chance for a healthy start. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, including Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.

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Don’t Delay: Call 911 If You Suspect a Stroke “When it comes to treating stroke, we always say ‘time is brain,’ which means that the sooner we can treat you, the better chance we have at a successful outcome,” said DR. DUSTIN ROCHESTIE, director of the Stroke Program at Capital Health. “At Capital Health, we have procedures in place to make sure you get the immediate, lifesaving stroke care that you need.”

The Stroke and Cerebrovascular Center at the Capital Institute for Neurosciences is a major referral center for the treatment of all types of neurovascular diseases, including (but not limited to) cerebral aneurysms, strokes, arteriovenous malformations (AVMs), arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs), intracranial stenosis as well as Moyamoya disease.

The only certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region, Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) in Trenton provides safe emergency stroke and neurovascular services 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

“As soon as you call 911, our prehospital alert system allows our team in the hospital to prepare for your arrival, saving valuable time to treatment,” said Dr. Rochestie. “Your call activates basic and advanced life support service to provide safe, immediate care at your location before you even arrive at the hospital.”

Controllable Risk Factors for Stroke There are steps you can take right away to lower your risk. Get started by talking to your primary care doctor to learn about stroke screenings and how you can treat or manage controllable risk factors such as: … High blood pressure

… Cigarette smoking

… Diabetes mellitus

… High cholesterol

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obesity/poor diet

… Sickle cell disease

… Heart/blood vessel disease

Visit capitalneuro.org to learn more. If you or someone you know is experiencing signs of a stroke, call 911.

Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, B-E F-A-S-T to know the signs of a stroke and call 911 immediately.

Balance B — Is the person experiencing a sudden loss of balance?

Eyes E — Has the person lost vision in one or both eyes?

Face Drooping F — Does one side of the face droop, or is it numb?

Arm Weakness A — Is one arm weak or numb? Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward?

Speech Difficulty S — Is speech slurred? Is the person unable to speak or hard to understand? Ask the person to repeat a simple sentence, like “The sky is blue.” Is the sentence repeated correctly?

Time to call 911 T — If someone shows any of these symptoms, even if the symptoms go away, call 911 and check the time so you’ll know when the first symptom appeared.

Be Heart Healthy: How to Lower Your Blood Pressure and Cholesterol Thursday, May 15, 2025, 6 p.m. | Location: Zoom Meeting High blood pressure and cholesterol are common conditions that affect your heart, but there are medical and nutritional options to help reduce your risks. Join DR. CHARLES PARABOSCHI from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists to learn about the latest medical treatments for lowering your blood pressure and cholesterol. Registered Dietitian ELIZABETH IOZZINO will discuss the importance of proper nutrition for your heart health.

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These projects, and many others, highlight how the community not only supports the arts but actively participates in them — coming together to celebrate creativity and the stories that make Princeton unique.

This deep connection between artists and the community is exactly what makes the ACP’s residency program so impactful. By blending personal storytelling with public engagement, each artist brings something unique to the town’s cultural landscape. Victor Bell is no exception: Through his Dogoyle sculptures, he not only showcases his creativity but also uses his work to inspire conversations about rescue animals.

“The idea of Dogoyles came to life because I was thinking of the magic that my dog exudes and wanted to capture it, so I gave my sculptures wings and dragonlike colors and features,” says Bell. “I also chose to incorporate gargoyles because they are supposed to ward off bad energy.

So, these sculptures kind of do the same thing, where they protect a space.”

As part of the community engagement for Bell’s project, these sculptures will be placed in several small businesses around Princeton. “I chose places that I have memories at and I feel that people will connect with,” Bell says.

Bell says he hopes that when people encounter his Dogoyle sculptures, they feel

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while engaging with the community.

Named after Anne Reeves, ACP’s longtime executive director and leading advocate for the local arts scene, the program invites artists from various disciplines to create projects that connect with the public.

Over the years, residents of the program have contributed murals, public sculptures, and other community-driven initiatives. By providing artists like Victor Bell with the time, space, and resources to explore their craft, the residency program fosters both artistic growth and public interaction, strengthening the bond between art and community.

Maria Evans, ACP’s artistic director, understands the impact the program and its residents has on Princeton. “The community gets to meet people and work with people that they may never have crossed paths with.”

The ACP’s mission of “building community through the arts” comes to life through projects that foster connection, storytelling, and shared experiences. Evans shared the story of an artist who was able to give back to the community he grew up in.

“Marlon Davila, who did that mural on the corner of Leigh Avenue and John Street, actually grew up in that neighborhood. He lived half a block away from the wall that he made into a mural. While he was painting that mural, many classes from the Community Park School came over and visited him. They would help him paint and listen to his story.”

Bell’s Dogoyles will be displayed in community spaces from late May through September.

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a sense of joy. “I want people to have joy from my art on sites that bring joy to the town,” he says.

By placing his work in community spaces, he encourages people to consider adopting a pet or exploring their interest in art. Princeton Garden Theatre, Small World Coffee, Community Park Pool, Conte’s, Princeton Record Exchange, Labyrinth Books, JaZams, Princeton Public Library, Bent Spoon, Hoagie Haven, SAVE, and the Arts Council will host a total of 12 Dogoyles from late May through September.

In addition to sparking joy and creativity, Bell’s Dogoyles will also serve a greater purpose: connecting people directly to animal rescue efforts. Each sculpture will feature a QR code linking to SAVE, a local animal rescue organization dedicated to finding homes for shelter dogs. This partnership merges the two things Bell is most passionate about: art and rescuing animals.

When people admire Bell’s work, he hopes not only to illicit joy but also spark a sense of purpose. The playful sculptures are meant to serve as a reminder of the many rescue dogs in need of homes. For Bell, art is more than just expression, it’s a way to inspire action.

Bell’s passion for rescue animals isn’t just reflected in his art; it’s deeply personal.

His commitment to advocating for adoption comes from his own experiences with rescue animals, shaping both his work and his mission.

Rescue animals are more than just pets to Bell; they are family. His two rescue dogs, Penny and Dibz, have shown him the pure, unconditional love that animals bring into our lives. “They taught us the pure love we all share,” Bell says. Beyond companionship, he credits dogs for deepening people’s connections to nature, reminding them of the simple joys of being outside, going on walks, and appreciating the world around them.

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enny and Dibz share an inseparable bond — Bell jokingly refers to them as “married” because of how much they love each other. “Every day they teach us patience and kindness,” says Bell. “A dog will never do you wrong if you do them right.”

Bell strives to capture the same love and loyalty he experiences with his own rescue dogs in each Dogoyle he creates. “I try to capture the expression and gesture that a dog gives,” he explains. One of the most fascinating details he incorporates is the small muscle above a dog’s eyes — something wolves don’t have — that helps them communicate with humans. “It’s purely to make their eyes look pure and have us feed them, which is pretty awesome if you

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This natural connection between dogs and people is what he hopes to reflect in his sculptures. More than just playful figures, his Dogoyles embody the way dogs try to communicate with us, forming a bond that is both instinctual and deeply emotional.

While Bell’s Dogoyles capture the warmth and connection of rescue dogs, bringing them to life is no easy task.

Sculpting each piece is a time-intensive process, requiring patience and precision to shape their expressive faces and playful stances. The lack of dedicated studio space at the ACP also presents a challenge, forcing Bell to adapt and work within limited areas. “I have to make a lot of dogs in a short amount of time,” Bell says. “I’ve got to stay at the Arts Council pretty late to make them.”

Finding a workspace has long been a challenge for the Arts Council, as its building serves many purpose — from hosting classes and workshops to community events. “Probably one of the biggest challenges is maybe the lack of an established studio space,” says Maria Evans.

“Our building is really multi-use, and we try our best to give a resident their own space in which to work. But it’s really hard because our rooms are constantly changing over.”

Artists like Bell find ways to make it

work, adapting to the ever-changing space while still creating meaningful.

Another special aspect of the ACP is the opportunity for artists to collaborate and receive valuable feedback from their peers.

“All the awesome artists give great input, and I love having people around to show the art to and have them give me their thoughts,” says Bell. The residency gives emerging artists like Bell the ability to create around more experienced artists.

Bell hopes to continue to grow this project beyond Princeton, bringing its message of rescue and companionship to other communities. For him, these sculptures represent something deeply meaningful.

“Owning a dog is magical, so I hope to bring that magic to other places and have people share their feelings,” Bell says.

Beyond promoting dog adoption, Bell says he hopes his project inspires people to embrace their own creativity. Bell wants others to see that creativity isn’t limited to professional artists, he hopes to spark that sense of possibility in others, encouraging them to explore their imagination and turn their own visions into reality.

“I hope that people realize that they can make anything with their hands and with their minds,” he said. “If they imagine something, it can come to reality.”

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rolific author, longtime Princeton resident and professor, and legend in the genre of creative nonfiction John McPhee, now 94 years old, is back in the news. But this time it is not because he has written a new book; it’s because someone else has written a book about his books.

Journalist and communications consultant Noel Rubinton is the author of “Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee,” due out from Princeton University Press on May 13.

A book launch event on Thursday, May 15, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room at Princeton Public Library features Rubinton as well as Peter Hessler, who wrote the foreword for the book. Hessler, a staff writer for The New Yorker, is a 1992 Princeton University alumnus and former student of McPhee.

Writer and journalist John Timpane moderates the event, which also features remarks from artist Diana Weymar, who created a pop-up exhibit of stitched writings by McPhee that will also be on display.

“Looking for a Story” is not a biography but rather an annotated bibliography. It is divided into three main sections: “Works

by John McPhee,” subdivided into books, periodicals, and other publications; “Works About John McPhee,” including articles, interviews, book reviews, books, and theses; and “Miscellany,” including McPhee’s readings and speeches, book dedications, film adaptations, and books by his children.

In the preface, Rubinton notes that McPhee has been so prolific — 35 books, 160 New Yorker articles, and more — across such an enormous and eclectic range of topics — “nuclear energy, college basketball, Alaska, a silk parachute, oranges, and, of course, geology,” he rattles off — that a comprehensive list of McPhee’s many and varied contributions to litera-

13th Annual & FOOD TRUCK TRU RU UCK K RALLY Noel Rubinton and Peter Hessler discuss ‘Looking for a Story’ on Thursday, May 15, at Princeton Public Library.

ture was impossible to find.

“Thus,” Rubinton writes, “comes the central aim of this book: to provide a complete guide to McPhee’s writings, to help his current readers navigate their way to finding and appreciating more of his work and learning more about him, and also to offer guidance to generations of new readers curious about McPhee’s work.”

For more information about the author event, visit princetonlibrary.libnet.info/ event/13480776.

“Looking for a Story: A Complete Guide to the Writings of John McPhee,”

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RWJUH Hamilton May Healthy Living / Community Education Programs CARING FOR LOVED ONES WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS

BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP

ADULT CHILDREN CARING FOR PARENTS

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.

Monday, May 5 & 19; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Monday, May 5 & 19; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 7; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.

LETTING GO OF CLUTTER

Tuesday, May 13; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

ALZHEIMER’S SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP Tuesday, May 27; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION

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

ANGELS AMONG US: CONNECTING WITH YOUR GUARDIAN ANGEL

Thursday, May 8; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Monday, May 5: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 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

ASK THE DIETITIAN

Tuesday, May 6; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Friday, May 16; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May, 28; 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs. Registration is required. Call 609-584-5900 to schedule your appointment.

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

Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 13; 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.

OSTOMY SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Join Lori Hager, MS, RD, for our monthly series. Learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices and meal planning, and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels. These two sessions will occur the second Monday (daytime) and fourth Tuesday (evening) each month.

This free support group offers community members with ostomies, or those that want to learn more, the opportunity to discuss the daily logistics and lifestyle concerns of living with a colostomy, ileostomy or urostomy. Caregivers, loved ones and family members are also invited to participate. This program is presented

by Kelly Knox, BS, RN, CWCN, Wound Specialist, RWJUH Hamilton. For more information, please contact Kelly Knox at 609-286-3826.

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THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION STRATEGIES FOR DIABETES

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

Tuesday, May 27; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Monday, May 12; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Friday, May 23; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00a.m.

Monday, May 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

STROKE SUPPORT GROUP

smoothie bowl. Whether you’re looking for a refreshing breakfast, a postworkout snack, or a healthy dessert, fruit smoothie bowls are a nutritious option.

Tuesday, May 27; 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, SpeechLanguage Pathologist, & Allyson Panikowski-Berry, Occupational Therapist. Survivors and care partners at any stage of recovery are encouraged to attend.

CAN OTC HEARING AIDS WORK FOR ME?

Wednesday, May 21; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

To increase the public’s access to hearing aids and improve hearing, the FDA established a new category of Over-The-Counter (OTC) hearing aids for adults 18 years of age and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, as she talks about the availability of OTC hearing aids and who can benefit from them.

HEARING AND BALANCE SCREENINGS

Wednesday, May 28; 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us for free screenings on the last Wednesday of every month! These 15-minute appointments are designed to help assess your hearing health or your balance health/fall risk. For more information or to reserve your required appointment, call 609-245-7390.

Location: RWJ Balance & Hearing Center, 2 Hamilton Health Pl, Hamilton Township, NJ.

FEED YOUR HEART: COOKING FOR HEART HEALTH

Wednesday, May 21; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

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

WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: THE WOMEN BY KRISTIN HANNAH

FBI PRESENTS: FRAUD AND SCAMS AWARENESS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY Wednesday, May 21; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday, May 28; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Each year, millions of people are victims of internet, phone, and mail scams as well as identity theft. Internet predators continue to be an increasing threat. Join FBI agents Kevin Matthews and Steve Rich and local police to learn strategies to safeguard yourselves and your loved ones.

Please come prepared to share your thoughts on this month’s book about coming of age in a dangerous time and an epic tale of a nation divided.

*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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TAI CHI

Tuesday, May 1, 15 & 29; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YOGA CLASSES

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, May 6 & 20; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.

BREAKFAST & LEARN: STROKE, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU Thursday, May 1; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

In this program, you will learn about current stroke protocols and the advancements made in this field, and gain valuable insight about stroke prevention, treatment, and recovery. Hamil Patel, MD, Stroke Director and Assistant Director, Emergency

Department, RWJUH Hamilton, will present this comprehensive and important program about maintaining good health.

GAME TIME!

Friday, May 2 & 23; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for good wholesome fun – let’s play a game!

Sharpen your skills or jump back into something you always enjoyed. Snacks and a variety of board games will be available, or you are welcome to bring your own. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.

BREAKFAST AND LEARN WITH SARA ALI, MD: THE TRUTH ABOUT MEDICATIONS & VITAMINS Tuesday, May 6; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Are you managing multiple medications while treating several illnesses? Adding vitamins to the mix for good health? Sara Ali, MD, a geriatric and palliative care specialist and a member of

RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, will discuss the importance of reviewing your medications with your doctor to reduce adverse risks, duplication, and side effects while balancing the need for treatment. She will also separate fact from fiction about the most common vitamins.

A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS Wednesday, May 7, 14, 21, & 28; 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 the dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New members are always welcome.

LET US ENTERTAIN YOU: AN AFTERNOON OF DELIGHTS

Thursday, May 8; 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Join us for a disco-themed social event featuring entertainment surprises, good food, and friendship. A great way to meet new friends or bring friends with you.

NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH Friday, May 9; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

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

BREAKFAST & LEARN: UNDERSTANDING MEDICARE Tuesday, May 13; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

A helpful guide to navigating the sometimesconfusing world of Medicare benefits. Please join us whether you are new to Medicare or already enjoying the benefits.

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Thursday May 1 Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street. www. princeton.com/groups/55plus.

Ambassador Adela Raz, director of Afghanistan Policy Lab, Princeton University, speaks on “The Resilience of Afghan Women Amid Political Chaos.” Meetings are free with a suggested donation of $5. Via Zoom or in person. 10 a.m.

Friends Annual Mary Pitcairn Keating Lecture, Princeton University Art Museum, 100 Arthur Lewis Auditorium, Robertson Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu.

“Strange Life: Women, Porcelain, and Other Vessels,” presented by author and English professor Anne A. Cheng, who traces a centuries-long conflation in the Euro-American imagination between porcelain and Asiatic femininity. Reception to follow. 5 p.m.

HAPPENING

business attire. Register. $175 and up. Proceeds benefit the nonprofit rescue squad. 6 to 10 p.m.

Matthew Halteman in conversation with Andrew Chignell, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. In “Hungry Beautiful Animals,” philosopher Matthew C. Halteman shows us how we can create an abundant life for everyone without using animals for food. Chignell is a professor in the University Center for Human Values at Princeton. 6 p.m.

ART OF Mixology with 3BR Distillery, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Enjoy an expert-led tasting before refining your mixology techniques. 3BR Distillery teaches the basics of making cocktails at home, covering skills like balancing a cocktail, using a jigger and shaking/ stirring a cocktail. Try your hand at games like blindfolded pouring and counting your measurements to win prizes. Register. $65. 6 to 7:30 p.m.

A Taste for Life, Princeton First Aid & ResTaking Care - Archive Your Life, Princeton cue Squad, Springdale Golf Club, 1895 ClubPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. house Drive. www.pfars.org. A tasting of bites from area restaurants and distributors and fun princetonlibrary.org. Princeton University Lioutdoor games (weather permitting). Cocktail/ brary Special Collections staff discuss how they care for the university’s collections and best

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practices for preserving your materials. Registration requested, not required. Register. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Spring Rummage Sale, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry Hill Road, 609-924-1604. www.uuprinceton.org.

Chamber Series at Trinity, Princeton Sym- Proceeds benefit Mercer County-area nonprofphony Orchestra, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer its. $10 admission. 4 to 7 p.m.

Street. www.princetonsymphony.org. Concert Z Jazz Band with Flutist Wendy Zoffer, by the Signum Quartet. Members include Flo- Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 rian Donderer, violin Annette Walther, violin, Palmer Square East. www.nassauinn.com. 6 to Xandi van Dijk, viola, and Thomas Schmitz, cello. 9 p.m. $45. 7 p.m.

After-Hours Speakeasy, Princeton Public Jazz Small Groups Z & 1, Jazz at Princeton, Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princTaplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton Univer- etonlibrary.org. 1920s-era music by The Glenn sity. music.princeton.edu. Mixture of classic jazz Crytzer Quartet, mocktails, a photo booth and repertoire and contemporary compositions. more at this after-hours Gatsby at 100 event.

Group Z directed by Miles Okazaki, and Small Costumes encouraged. Register. 7 to 9 p.m.

Group 1, led by Rudresh Mahanthappa. Free.

Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk 7:30 p.m.

Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson folFriday May 2 lowed by open dancing. No partner necessary.

Spring Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, $10. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.

Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Shop for Saturday May 3 native plants and flowers to aid pollinators and Spring Rummage Sale, Unitarian Univerprovide a space for storm-water runoff. Noon to salist Congregation of Princeton, 50 Cherry 3 p.m.

Requiem x 2, Voices Chorale NJ and TrenHill Road, 609-924-1604. www.uuprinceton.org.

Proceeds benefit Mercer County-area nonprof- ton Children’s Chorus, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.voiceschoralenj.org. Requiems by its. Free admission. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and José Maurício Princeton University Eating Clubs Walking Nunes Garcia accompanied by the 21-piece Berks Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Colonial Sinfonietta orchestra. Pre-concert discussion by Club, 40 Prospect Avenue. www.princetonhismusic director Dr. McConnell at 3 p.m. $30 gentory.org. Join author Clifford Zink on a walking eral admission. 4 p.m. tour to learn about the architecture, origins, and Rich Seiner, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherdevelopment of the sixteen Classical and Gothicstyle clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928. spoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. ‘70s pop and Latin grooves. 7 p.m.

Register. $20. 10 a.m. to noon.

Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.

Kayak & Canoe Race, D&R Canal, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. www.paddleguru. com. 8.6-mile out-and-back kayak and canoe race to benefit the D&R Canal Watch, a nonprofit group that works to support and enhance the D&R Canal State Park. Trophies in several categories will be offered. Register by May 1. 10 a.m.

signs copies of her new novel, “The Girls of the author of the book “Fixer-Upper: How to Repair Glimmer Factory.” Doors open at 10:45 a.m. for America’s Broken Housing Systems.” Register. $90 and up. 4 to 7 p.m. coffee and pastries. 11 a.m. to noon.

Sungji Kim and Stanley Alexandrowicz, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Soprano Sungji Kim and classical guitarist Stanley Alexandrowicz present a concert of opera arias, lieder, virtuoso guitar solos and traditional Korean and Japanese songs. 4 to 5 p.m.

Healing Voices: Caregiver Stories on Stage, Berlind Rehearsal Room, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Each year, the New Jersey Theatre Alliance invites caregivers to submit all forms of creative writing, including prose, poetry, and theatrical pieces that reflect the theme of caregiving or the personal healing experience.

The Making of Our Planet: Life on Our Selected pieces are woven together by profesPlanet with Dan Tapster, McCarter Theater, sional theatre artists into an afternoon of read91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccart- ings celebrating, exploring, and bearing witness er.org. Immersive, behind-the-scenes adventure to the caregiving experience. 1 to 2:30 p.m. into the story of life on Earth. Join Emmy-nomiShowcase, Westminster Conservatory, nated showrunner Dan Tapster as he brings you Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. face-to-face with the explorers, filmmakers, and tickets.princeton.edu. Featuring the Westminscientists who captured the breathtaking (and ster Community Orchestra, Dr. Ruth Ochs, sometimes heartbreaking) moments that define conductor; the Rider University Chorale, Tom our world. $33 to $53. 7 p.m.

Shelton, conductor; Phyllis Alpert Lehrer and Jazz Small Groups X & A, Jazz at Princeton, Ena Bronstein Barton, Piano Duo; Honors Music Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton Univer- Program vocal soloists, and the winners of the sity. music.princeton.edu. Group X directed by Conservatory Piano Concerto Competition. $20; Ted Chubb, and Small Group A, led by Matthew tickets available online or at the door. 3 p.m.

Princeton Art Bazaar, Arts Council of Parrish. Free. 7:30 p.m.

Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. More than 100 creSunday May 4 ative vendors. Sip brews in the Triumph Beer Book Brunch: Jennifer Coburn, Princeton Garden, noon to 4 p.m.; and get hands-on in allPublic Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. ages open studios, 2 to 4 p.m. Rain date May 5. princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chamber Music, Princeton United Methodist Church, Nassau Street & Vandeventer Avenue. www.princetonumc.org. Music students at Princeton University present a benefit chamber music concert. Free; no ticket required. 5 p.m.

From Grape To Glass, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.org. Fulvio Costantini, wine consultant at Public Wine Store, offers a wine-tasting of Italian white and red wines from North to South and discuss the various grapes and processes used to produce some of the country’s best loved and exported wines. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 6 to 8 p.m.

Spring Garden Party, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Home of Ramona Romero and Monday May 5 Blaise Santiani. www.housinginitiativesofprincLewis B. Cuyler Lecture: The Nonconsecueton.org. Spring fundraiser featuring food, li- tive Presidents, Historical Society of Princebations, jazz, and a solutions-focused talk with ton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road. www. housing policy economist Dr. Jenny Schuetz, See EVENTS, Page 18

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Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Bob Isaacs Treating Challenging Behavior in Children with Midnight on the Water. Free. Weekly on - Modalities of Treatment and Best Practic- Wednesdays. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. es, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Thursday May 8 Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Behavior Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton analyst Patrice Garrison presents an overview of child development and treatment modalities for Public Library, Hinds Plaza. www.princetonparents and professionals working with children farmersmarket.com. More than 30 vendors including organic produce, pasture raised meat 3 to 12 years of age. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, Author: Murray Carpenter with Jennie Erin empanadas, dog and cat treats, homemade jam, Smith, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherold-world style pickles, fresh flowers, handcraftspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Murray ed jewelry, knife sharpening, and more. Weekly Carpenter discusses his recently published book on Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

“Sweet and Deadly: How Coca-Cola Spreads DisAgustín Fuentes in conversation with information and Makes Us Sick” with Jennie Erin Catherine Clune-Taylor, Labyrinth Books, 122 Smith via Zoom. Register. 7 to 8 p.m.

Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. “Sex Tuesday May 6 Is a Spectrum” by anthropologist Fuentes offers Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk a new paradigm for understanding the biology Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. of sex, drawing on the latest science to explain www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner neces- why the binary view of the sexes is fundamensary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. tally flawed — and why having XX or XY chromosomes isn’t as conclusive as some would have us believe. 6 p.m.

Wednesday May 7 Author: Steven Schwankert, Princeton Princeton University Farmers’ Market, Firestone Library/Chapel Plaza, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.

University. Purchase fresh locally grown produce princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses and signs copies of his recently released book “The and other goods. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic’s Chinese Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Survivors” and explores how they survived Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton. against all odds. 7 p.m. edu. Ruth Cunningham, founding member of the Primary Trust, McCarter Theatre, 91 Univocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing practitioner, offers live music for meditation versity Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org.

Comedy about new beginnings explores the inand introspection. Free. 5:30 p.m. ner and outer lives of Kenneth, a dedicated loner Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princwith a passion for drinking Mai Tais on weeketon, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscounnights. When he begins to face a world he’s long cilofprinceton.org. Social event connecting avoided, will he have the courage to embrace a creatives within the greater Central Jersey area new start in life? $25 to $63. Continues through through a shared passion for sequential art and May 25. 7:30 p.m. new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their See EVENTS, Page 20

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English Country Dance, Princeton Country breathing techniques to calm and center. For ages 3 to 7 with a caregiver. Register. $15. 11 a.m. Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. to noon.

Lesson followed by dance. $15. 7 to 10:30 p.m.

Local Author Day, Princeton Public LiRachmaninoff with Natasha Paremski, brary, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Local published authors of fiction, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson nonfiction, and poetry sell and sign their books, Auditorium, Princeton University. www.princand interact with readers, on the first floor of the etonsymphony.org. Natasha Paremski returns with Rachmaninoff’s third piano concerto. The library. 1:30 to 4 p.m.

Westminster Symphonic Choir features in two Mapping the Stories of Marquand Park, works: Tchaikovsky’s a capella “Hymn of the Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Cherubim,” drawn from his Liturgy of St. John Street. www.morven.org. Begin with a visit Chrysostom, and Brahms’ Schicksalslied (“Song the museum’s current exhibition, “Morven Reof Destiny”). $35 and up. Also May 11, 4 p.m. 8 vealed,” to view maps, photographs, and more p.m. documenting Marquand Park’s history. Following the museum visit, attendees can take a walkMonday May 12 inhabitants. Register. $12. 2 to 3 p.m.

Child + Caregiver Pop Up: Mindful Mak- ing tour of the park. Register. $15. 2 to 4 p.m.

Annual Fly Casting Clinic, Ernest Local Author Day: Self-Narrating Your ers & Movers, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Tom Littwin, Small World Coffee, 14 WithAudiobook, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprince- erspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited, D&R Greenway Land Trust, 1 Preservation Place. www.

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chez, and Colombian harpist Edmar Castañeda. princeton.com/groups/55plus. Noah A. Goldman, $33 to $73. 7:30 p.m. the medical director of cancer programs at Penn Medicine Princeton Health, speaks on “Status of Wednesday May 14 Dx and Rx of Cancer and the new Cancer Center.”

Gallery Tour: Inclusive History Updates Meetings are free with a suggested donation of to Morven’s Permanent Exhibition, Morven $5. Via Zoom or in person. 10 a.m.

Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. morven.org. Gallery tour explores new stories Tuesday May 13 presented on the walls, exploring the lives of inPoetry Reading and Conversation with dividual people who were enslaved by the StockPaul Muldoon, Save the Mary Jacobs Library, ton family, as well as the lives of some of those Present Day Club, 72 Stockton Street. Fundraiser who were manumitted. Led by curators Beth with the Pulitzer Prize winning writer of 15 po- Allan and Jesse Gordon Simons and historian etry collections and longtime Princeton Univer- Sharece Blakney. Light refreshments provided. sity faculty member. Light refreshments served. Register. Free. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Register. $75 benefits a lawsuit against the Mary Author: Martha A. Sandweiss, Princeton Jacobs Foundation to save the library in Rocky Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.

Hill. Email savethemjl@gmail.com for more in- princetonlibrary.org. Martha A. Sandweiss, formation. 5 to 7 p.m. joined in conversation by Esther Schor, presents Author: Lorraine Atkin in Conversation With Stan Katz, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. Atkin discuss her book “Mightier Than the Sword: How Three Obscure Treaties Sanctioned the Enslavement of Millions and the Exploitation of Continents for More Than 400 Years.”

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her new book, “The Girl in the Middle: A Recovered History of the American West.” Register. 7 to 8 p.m.

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sic Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. Band performs ancient harmonies of traditional Irish, Scottish, Breton & Italian tunes with modern rhythms on harp, bowed psaltery, guitar and three voice-polyphony. $25 online or at the door.

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Z Jazz Band with Flutist Wendy Zoffer, saTurday May 17 Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Family Matinee: “The Land Before Time”, Palmer Square East. 6 to 9 p.m.

Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Spring Garden Party, Morven Museum & Theater, 160 Nassau Street. www.princetonliGarden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. brary.org. 10 a.m.

Celebrate the season of renewal with a tradition that unites the community in support of Morven’s continued work to bring exhibitions to life, provide educational programs for all, and preserve this National Historic Landmark. Register. $200 and up. 7 to 9 p.m.

Gallery Openings, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Opening receptions for three exhibits. “Being Present” explores abstraction through the photography of Robin Resch and paintings of Shirley Kern. On view through June 14. “Instant Gratification” is a body of work by Bryun Holt inspired by the 1972 Stanford Marshmallow Experiment. On view through June 14.

“Hours of Homecoming” by Kimyi Bo is conceived as a prayer book, informed by the tradition of the medieval European Books of Hours — a personal devotional text and images used to guide prayer and contemplation throughout the day of medieval Europe. On view through June 7.

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Pilobolus re:CREATION, McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. A dynamic collection of dance pieces.

Jazz Vespers, Princeton University Chapel, $63 to $83. 7:30 p.m.

Princeton University. music.princeton.edu. An Xian Conducts Mozart, New Jersey Syminclusive experience of poetry, music, and quiet phony, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton Unicentering, featuring saxophonist Audrey Welber, versity. www.njsymphony.org. Program includes pianist Adam Faulk, and members of the Chapel Mozart’s “Eine kleine Nachtmusik” and SymBéla Fleck, Edmar Castañeda, Antonio Choir. 8 p.m. phony No. 35 “Haffner”; Bach’s Double Concerto Sánchez Trio, McCarter Theatre, 91 University for Two Violins; and Michael Abels’ “Delights and Thursday May 15 Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. This Darla Rich Jazz, Small World Coffee, 14 Dances.” $29 to $130. 8 p.m. new supergroup features legendary banjo masWitherspoon Street. 7 p.m.

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sunday May 18 Afternoon Tea and Evensong, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. Tea services followed by choir performance. $45 in advance; $50 at door benefits choir’s 2026 tour of English cathedrals. Contact terribrown4@gmail.com or call 609-915-3800 for reservations. 3 p.m.

Thursday May 22 All Access Book Discussion Group, Princeton Public Library, Firestone Library, One Washington Road, Princeton University. www. princetonlibrary.org. Discuss “Stories From the Tenants Downstairs” by Sidik Fofana and examine items from the collection tied to themes from the book. Register. 6 p.m.

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Book Talk: The Gilded Age Cookbook with James McCarthy’s oratorio. $12 to $81. 4 p.m.

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