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RWJUH Hamilton May Healthy Living / Community Education Programs ASK THE DIETITIAN

Thursday, May 7; 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Meet with our Registered Dietitian for a 30-minute appointment to discuss your unique nutritional needs.

TYPE 2 DIABETES SCREENING Thursday, May 7; 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Come in for a Type 2 Diabetes Risk Assessment. Those who score moderate risk or higher will receive a complimentary A1C screening. Must call or email to schedule an appointment.

THE POWER OF FOOD: NUTRITION FOR DIABETES

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

Tuesday, May 26; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us to learn how to manage and control your diabetes through dietary choices. Learn the basics of diabetes and how nutrition affects blood sugar levels.

Gain practical tips for meal planning and preparation to control your diabetes.

RENT SMART: UNDERSTANDING YOUR LEASE AGREEMENT Tuesday May 12; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

This program is designed to help current and future tenants navigate lease agreements. With 75% of renters failing to read their leases, this session emphasizes reading before signing to avoid costly pitfalls. Gain the knowledge needed to sign with confidence.

BARIATRIC WEIGHT LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

Tuesday, May 12; 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.

THE HEALING POWER OF FREQUENCIES WITH TUNING FORKS

Tuesday, May 19; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.

Are you curious about the healing power of sound frequencies? Tuning forks are WALK AND TALK WITH DOCTORS simple yet powerful tools that anyone can Wednesday, May 13; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. use to support self-healing and restore balance, bringing your body back into This program features Firas G. harmony. No prior experience is needed, Eladoumikdachi, MD, Breast Surgical just come with an open mind and a Oncologist and Director of the Breast Program at the Cancer Center at RWJUH willingness to explore. Fee: $15 Hamilton, an RWJBarnabas Health MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR facility, in partnership with Rutgers BEGINNERS Cancer Institute, the state’s only Wednesday, May 20; 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.

NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Learn how to help heal your body and relax Center, and Naveen Ahuja, MD, Plastic your busy mind. No experience necessary.

Surgeon. Registered attendees will take a short walk on a flat paved path outside DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: PUTTING YOUR BEST FOOT on the hospital’s campus.

PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP

FORWARD

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

Join RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group providers and board-certified podiatrists, Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group Jason Jolliffe, DPM, and Jessica Collins, is for you to connect with others affected. DPM, for an engaging talk on diabetic Share and explore ways to improve foot care, focusing on prevention, early lifestyle changes. detection and advanced treatment strategies. Learn how proper foot care GYNECOLOGICAL CANCER and timely intervention can reduce SUPPORT GROUP complications and improve quality of life Tuesday, May 19; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. for individuals living with diabetes.

This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, STROKE SUPPORT GROUP education, and empowerment they need Tuesday, May 26; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. to move along the path to recovery. For Join the Stroke Support Group at RWJUH more information or to register, call Hamilton, a place for survivors and 609-584-6680. This program takes place caregivers to build a community. The at The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, group will share personal experiences, 2575 Klockner Rd., Hamilton, NJ. feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated Tuesday, May 19; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

by two outpatient rehabilitation therapists: Ashley Sarrol SpeechLanguage Pathologist, and Allyson Panikowski-Berry Occupational Therapist.

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

CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION

Tuesday, May 26; 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.

Unwind with the soothing vibrations of crystal bowls. Bring a yoga mat, blankets, low beach chair. $15

WOMAN’S BOOK CLUB: BECOMING MADAM SECRETARY Wednesday, May 27; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Please come prepared to discuss this captivating and dramatic work of historical fiction about the American heroine, Frances Perkins.

WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION GROUP

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

Join this lively group of women as we discuss a theme. This month’s topic: “Nurturing Ourselves”.

GARDEN PARTY FOR GOOD HEALTH

Thursday, May 28; 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join RWJUHH at Bromley Park, for a an event featuring a farmers market, children activities, community resource tables, food, and so much more. You will also get to learn about the community garden located within the park. The event is located at 1651 East State St, Trenton, NJ, 08609.

CREATIVE ARTS: JUNK JOURNALING

Wednesday, May 27; 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Junk journaling is a stress reducing activity that allows individuals to express themselves through creativity. This unique way of journaling involves repurposing old items and transforming them into beautiful and personal works of art. Grab some “junk” and get crafty while working on your mental health.

REIKI SHARE

Wednesday, May. 27; 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.

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

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

YOGA

Tuesday, May 5 and 26; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. OR 2:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

MEDITATION CLASSES

Tuesday, May 5 and 26; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. OR 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

CHAIR YOGA

Tuesday, May 5 and 26,; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. OR 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

AGELESS GRACE: SEATED EXERCISE FOR THE BRAIN & BODY

Monday, May 11 & Friday, May 29; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Ageless Grace is a practice designed to intentionally nourish the brain-body connection and support overall health and wellbeing. It helps reduce stress, keep the brain agile, and the body responsive. When body, mind, spirit, and emotions are in balance, health and well-being become more attainable.

LUNCH AND LEARN: HUNGRY FOR A SOCIAL HOUR ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS MORE? THE SCIENCE OF GLP-1S AND THE STRATEGY OF FOOD WITH GABRIELA Wednesday, May 6, 13, 20 and 27; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

ALVAREZ, PHARMD, BCPS, BCGP AND GAME TIME! LORI HAGER, MS, RDN Friday, May 8 and 22; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

TAI CHI CLASSES

Thursday, May 14 & 28; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 12; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Discover the biological “how” behind GLP-1 medications and the essential dietary shifts needed to make them truly effective. This program bridges the gap between clinical treatment and daily habits, focusing on nutrient-dense eating, muscle

preservation, and managing side effects to ensure your results are both powerful and sustainable.

A BETTER HEALTH PROGRAM: GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE WELLNESS WALK Wednesday, May 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Friday, May 15; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Grounds for Sculpture welcomes us for their Wellness Walk! Whether you are a fast or slower walker, there will be a group for you. Join us to boost your energy, connect with nature, explore art and meet new people. Member attendees are invited to enjoy GFS for the remainder of the day. Please only register for one date.

BREAKFAST AND LEARN: STROKE, IT CAN HAPPEN TO YOU Thursday, May 14; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

As we age, the risk of stroke—a serious “brain attack”—rises significantly. Recognizing the signs quickly is one of the most critical factors in improving outcomes and recovery. Join Hamil Patel, MD,

Stroke Director and Assistant Director, Emergency Department, RWJUH Hamilton, for an informative program on stroke prevention through proactive health management and how to identify symptoms early.

LUNCH AND LEARN: YOUR BREAST HEALTH AT THIS AGE: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Thursday, May 21; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Aging women may think they’ve “graduated” from certain screenings and annual checkups, but a regular visit with a gynecologist is one of the best ways to learn what’s new or recommended. Since the risk of breast cancer can increase as we get older, regular visits offer peace of mind through checkups, screenings, and early detection. If you ever need specialized support for your breast health, we offer a team of experts close to home. Join our featured RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group providers, Stacey A. Anderson, MD, board-certified gynecologist, and Natalie Lopyan, MD, breast surgical oncologist, at the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, together with Rutgers Cancer Institute, New Jersey’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, for this informative program for women 65+.

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AROUND TOWN Firestone Library exhibitions commemorate nation’s 250th anniversary

Visitors this spring to Firestone Library’s Milberg Gallery will step into the world of revolutionary Princeton with “Nursery of Rebellion: Princeton and the American Revolution,” on display now, and a Revolution-themed exhibition, “Real and Remembered,” in the Mudd Manuscript Library, set to open on May 21.

“The nation’s semiquincentennial has provided Princeton University Library the opportunity to showcase its deep holdings and connections to the American Revolution with two exhibitions,” said Wind Cowles, Acting Head of Exhibitions. “We’re proud to offer the public a chance to see these treasures up close with the Library being only one of a handful of locations where visitors can see original copies of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.”

“Nursery of Rebellion” draws on an array of Princeton University Library’s

manuscript and rare book collections to commemorate the 250th anniversaries of U.S. independence and the Battle of Princeton.

Curated by Michael Blaakman, associate professor of history, and Gabriel Swift, librarian for early American collections, Princeton’s treasures from the revolutionary era will be showcased alongside documents and artifacts that reveal local experiences of the American Revolution on campus and in the surrounding communities.

On display for the entire three-month exhibition will be an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence — the “Dunlap Broadsides” are the true originals of the Declaration, differing from the one ratified on July 4, 1776 — and one of only 13 remaining original copies of the U.S. Constitution.

The exhibition will feature a signed copy of enslaved poet Phillis Wheatley’s “Poems on Various Subjects: Religious and Moral” and a published copy of her letter and poem to George Washington, as well as items telling the story of three young Lenape men who came to study at Princeton during the Revolution, with

The Dunlap Broadsides, an original manuscript of the Declaration of Independence, currently on display in the Princeton University Library.

items on loan from the National Archives.

Correspondence between George Washington and James Madison, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler

Hamilton, as well as other husbands and wives, family members, friends, militiamen, and students will also be on display.

In “Real and Remembered,” opening at Mudd Library on May 21, archivists highlight how Princeton became a center of revolutionary thought and youthful activism following the passage of the Stamp Act in 1765.

The exhibition will highlight student voices as they protested British policies by wearing homespun clothing, wrote fiery Commencement orations, and famously burned tea in 1774.

The war directly impacted campus life as well, with Nassau Hall occupied, classes disrupted, and students leaving to fight. Caught between study and revolution, these young citizens became architects of a new republic.

The exhibition is curated by April Armstrong, Ashley Augustyniak, and Rosalba Varallo Recchia.

As both are library exhibitions, they are free and open to the public during gallery hours through April 30, 2027.

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Serbian Cellist Maja Bogdanovic to Perform with Princeton Symphony Orchestra Serbian cellist Maja Bogdanovic makes her anticipated Richardson Auditorium debut with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at concerts the weekend of May 9-10.

Designated as this year’s Edward T. Cone concert, the program features Bogdanovic in performances of Camille Saint-Saëns’ melodic Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33. Other works on the program include Aaron Copland’s Letter from Home and Sergei Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 in B-flat major, Op. 100. Both concerts are conducted by Edward T. Cone Music Director Rossen Milanov.

The PSO presents the Edward T. Cone Concert as an annual tribute to the memory of Edward T. Cone (1917-2004), a composer, pianist, author and teacher.

He was a professor of music at Princeton University who played a role in sustaining and guiding the development of the PSO from its inception.

Bogdanovic has performed on the orchestra’s chamber series and with a chamber orchestra at the Princeton Festival, but never before with the full Princeton Symphony Orchestra at Richardson Auditorium. An avid chamber musician, Maja is a frequent guest at the world’s chamber music festivals.

Camille Saint-Saëns’ romantic first cello concerto consists of a single movement blending three distinct sections showcasing the instrument’s range and an artist’s virtuosity.

Aaron Copland’s Letter from Home is an emotional wartime offering in Copland’s voice, and Sergei Prokofiev’s fi fth symphony is intended to complete the program with a powerful message of hope.

Rossen Milanov will conduct both concerts at Richardson Auditorium, on the campus of Princeton University. Maja Bogdanovic will join Milanov in conversation at the May 10 pre-concert talk at 3 p.m., free to Sunday ticket holders in the concert hall.

Single tickets start at $40; youths 5-17 receive a 50% discount with an adult purchase. Visit the Princeton Symphony Orchestra website at princetonsymphony. org or call 609-497-0020.

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Towns look to boost economic growth with Film Ready designation

By Bill Sanservino Lights, camera, action! Hollywood may soon be coming to a town near you.

New Jersey recently added Hamilton, Hightstown and Robbinsville to its growing list of “Film Ready” communities, with the N.J. Motion Picture and Television Commission announcing March 11 that the three Mercer County municipalities were among 15 statewide to complete the Film Ready New Jersey program.

Princeton is also expected to join the list. The town continues to pursue certification as it looks to attract film and television productions. Past movies filmed there include “Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen,” “IQ,” “A Beautiful Mind,” and Oppenheimer.”

The designation brings the statewide total to 58 Film Ready communities—a continued expansion of an initiative, which is aimed at capturing a larger share of the film and television industry’s rapid growth in the Garden State.

The Film Ready program involves a five-step certification process that trains municipalities on the logistics of hosting

productions, including permitting, public safety coordination, location scouting and working with production crews.

Municipalities must designate a film liaison, adopt standardized permitting procedures and submit local locations and resources to a statewide database used by industry professionals.

Hamilton’s inclusion reflects its wide range of potential filming sites, from residential neighborhoods and municipal parks to commercial corridors and institutional properties.

Mayor Jeff Martin said the designation creates new opportunities for residents and businesses across the township. “Being recognized as ‘Film Ready’ puts Hamilton on the map in a whole new way,” Martin said.

Kate Kane, of the township’s economic development office, said Hamilton began pursuing the designation about a year and a half ago as a way to create opportunities for local businesses.

“We expressed interest in getting the certification probably about a year and a half ago, and I really did see how important this could be for so many of our small businesses,” Kane said. “We had

a lot to highlight, including our historic homes, parks and assets like Grounds For Sculpture.”

Kane said the rapid growth of film production in New Jersey, along with state tax incentives, is driving increased interest in Central Jersey. Spending has grown from $67 million in 2017 to more than $833 million in 2024, according to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

“State tax incentives are a major driver,” Kane said, noting they encourage filmmakers to consider Central Jersey and Mercer County.

The program offers tax credits of up to 30% for in-state production expenses and 35% for projects filmed outside the New York City metro area, including Mercer County, according to the New Jersey Economic Development Authority.

Kane said even productions that are not filmed directly in Hamilton can benefit local businesses.

“Even if they’re not filming specifically in Hamilton, these productions need catering services, print shops, lumber and more, and those are all businesses we have here,” Kane said. “They’re not

bringing that in — they have to use local resources.”

Listings in the state’s location database highlight the township’s diversity and versatility, including wooded parkland, lakes, historic structures, schools, athletic fields and suburban streetscapes that can double for a variety of settings.

Sites include Grounds For Sculpture, Sayen House and Gardens, the Isaac Watson House, the John Abbott II House and natural areas such as the Abbott Marshlands and Tulpehaking Nature Center.

Robbinsville leaders similarly emphasized the township’s diversity of locations, pointing to its blend of preserved farmland, established neighborhoods, parks and a developing town center.

“Robbinsville Township offers a diverse and dynamic range of filming locations — from historic areas and a vibrant downtown to welcoming neighborhoods, parks, and distinctive landmarks — making it an ideal canvas for filmmakers of all genres,” said Mayor Mike Todd.

He added that the certification sends a signal that Robbinsville is prepared to accommodate productions efficiently while leveraging filming activity to benefit local

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“Achieving N.J. Film Ready Certification sends a clear message that we are prepared, responsive, and eager to welcome productions, while creating meaningful economic opportunities for our local businesses and strengthening our community without placing additional burden on residents,” Todd said.

The township is encouraging residents and business owners to participate by listing properties and services that could support film productions. Locations can be submitted through the state’s online database at film.nj.gov by creating an account and uploading photos and site details.

The state is seeking a wide range of locations, including residential homes, warehouses, farms, restaurants and small businesses. Submitting a property to the database is free and open to both homeowners and commercial property owners.

Examples of local sites that might make for great Film Ready locations include the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham complex, Robbinsville Town Center, Working Dog Winery, preserved farmland and open space, as well as suburban neighborhoods and commercial corridors along Route 130 and Route 33.

Businesses that may want to register include services such as catering, lodging, construction supplies, transporta-

Tom Conti as Albert Einstein and Cillian Murphy as J. Robert Oppenheimer on the Institute for Advanced Study campus in Princeton in “Oppenheimer.” tion, printing, storage and security, services that are key needs for film crews.

The township said connecting productions with local vendors can help maximize the economic impact of filming by keeping spending within the community.

Robbinsville is also promoting its geographic advantages, noting its central location within an hour of both New York City

and Philadelphia, as well as direct access to major transportation routes including the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 195, Interstate 295, Route 130 and Route 33.

Hightstown leaders pointed to the borough’s historic character as a key asset for film production. Mayor Susan Bluth said the community’s “historic, beautiful Victorian” architecture and traditional

downtown make it well-suited for filming.

The borough previously adopted local filming regulations to support its application, with officials emphasizing the goal of attracting productions while maintaining residents’ quality of life.

Officials said that the combination of accessibility, available parking and a range of filming environments makes the borough attractive to production companies seeking flexible locations.

They added that film permits are required for commercial filming on townowned property, including parks, historic buildings and public facilities, while standard news coverage is exempt from those requirements.

Hightstown’s film-ready sites include the Stockton Street Historic District with its Victorian homes and landmarks, the downtown business district along Route 33, and properties such as the Samuel Sloan House and the Peddie School campus. The borough also offers historic residential streets, small-town storefronts, parks and lakeside settings that reflect its traditional character.

The state maintains a catalog of approved filming locations, providing production companies with a ready-made inventory of potential sites and local resources.

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FILM continued from Page 7 *** In Princeton, officials are taking steps to join the program and further formalize the municipality’s long-standing appeal as a filming destination.

The Princeton Council recently adopted an ordinance updating local filming regulations to align with Film Ready requirements and establishing a more consistent and streamlined permitting process.

The ordinance is designed to balance the needs of production companies with the quality of life of residents by minimizing disruptions while making it easier to coordinate filming activities.

“Princeton has long been a soughtafter filming location because of its rich history, distinctive architecture, collegiate atmosphere and abundant green spaces,” Council President Michelle Pirone Lambros said.

She noted that productions such as “Oppenheimer” and “IQ” have already utilized Princeton’s unique character, and that pursuing certification will help the municipality compete for additional projects.

Princeton’s location database includes the Princeton University campus, Nassau Street and the downtown business district, historic homes, Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton Battlefield State Park and scenic areas such as Lake Carnegie.

Princeton has already completed several steps in the certification process, including attending Film Ready workshops, designating a municipal film liaison and submitting potential filming locations to the state database.

The final step — compiling a list of lo-

cal resources to support productions — is currently underway, after which the municipality will submit its formal application for certification.

The Film Ready program is part of a broader strategy to expand New Jersey’s role as a national hub for film and television production.

The industry has seen significant growth in recent years, fueled in part by state tax incentives and increased demand for streaming content.

In 2024, film and television production generated more than $800 million in spending statewide, supporting jobs across a wide range of sectors including construction, hospitality, transportation and local services.

Municipalities that achieve Film Ready certification are better positioned to capture that economic activity by offering a predictable and professional environment for production companies.

The program also aims to create consistency across municipalities, allowing filmmakers to navigate permitting and logistics more efficiently when working in different parts of the state.

“New Jersey’s variety of landscapes and locations, from charming main streets and bustling city blocks to rugged mountains and vast farmland, are a major asset for the state’s film and television industry,” said state Economic Development Authority chief executive officer Evan Weiss.

“As film and television production continues to break records in New Jersey, local communities need to be prepared to handle the unique needs of the industry,” said Jon Crowley, executive director of the N.J. Motion Picture and Television Commission.

‘Five Independent Souls’: New exhibition debuts at Morven This year, in honor of America’s Semiquincentennial, Morven Museum and Garden is unveiling a major new exhibition, “Five Independent Souls: The Signers from New Jersey,” which opens to the public on May 3.

The exhibition explores the lives and legacies of the state’s five signers of the Declaration of Independence. The exhibition focuses on John Hart, John Witherspoon, Abraham Clark, Francis Hopkinson and Richard Stockton, who were sent to Philadelphia in June 1776 with instructions to support independence from Great Britain. Representing a range of professions — including farming, law, surveying and ministry — the men were all family heads who collectively fathered 50 children and risked charges of treason

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with their vote.

Drawing on more than 100 historic artifacts, the exhibition examines the signers’ lives before, during and after the founding of the United States. Items on display include manuscripts, paintings, furniture and personal objects on loan from institutions such as the American Antiquarian Society, the American Philosophical Society and the National Gallery of Art, among others.

The exhibition opens as part of the lead-up to the nation’s 250th anniversary, inviting reflection on the meaning and legacy of the Declaration of Independence.

Morven, the former home of Stockton and the only remaining residence of a New Jersey signer open to the public, will host the exhibition through Jan. 17, 2027.

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On June 8, 1968, Princeton composer Frank Lewin listened to the funeral of Robert F. Kennedy over the radio from St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York.

Afterward, in common with one or two million of his fellow Americans, he was seized by an impulse to pay his respects as Kennedy’s funeral train traveled from Penn Station to Washington, from which Kennedy’s remains would be transported to their final resting place at Arlington National Cemetery.

Such was the turnout along the Mid-Atlantic corridor that it took over eight hours for the train to complete the 225mile trip. Lewin stood with his daughters on the crowded platform at Princeton Junction as Kennedy passed slowly by.

The solemnity of the occasion inspired him to write a funeral Mass, which was heard for the first time, as part of a memorial service at Princeton University Chapel on May 27, 1969.

On Saturday, May 9, “Mass for the Dead (Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy)” will return to the chapel, 57 years later, for a concert performance by Princeton Pro Musica. The program, titled “American Resonance,” will also include Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms” and Margaret Bonds’ “St. Francis’ Prayer.” Artistic Director Ryan Brandau will conduct.

In addition, Princeton University Or-

ganist Eric Plutz will perform other American works on the chapel’s Mander-Skinner organ, the very instrument Lewin had in mind when composing his Requiem. The concert will begin at 4 p.m.

An associated event, a panel discussion about Lewin’s work, will be held earlier in the week, on Tuesday, May 5, at Princeton Public Library. Brandau will be joined by two of the composer’s daughters, Naomi and Miriam. They will talk about Lewin’s creative inspirations, share some behind-the-scenes stories, and play some musical excerpts.

The panel discussion will take place at 5 p.m. Admission is free, but registration on the library’s website is encouraged. princetonlibrary.libnet.info/ event/16299593.

The 1960s was a decade of unrest and often fatal violence. Robert’s brother, President John F. Kennedy, was assassinated in 1963. Martin Luther King, Jr. was killed only two months before RFK. A letter from Frank Lewin to a friend, the celebrated harmonica player Larry Adler, captures something of the emotional exhaustion of the era.

Dear Larry, Another one of those series of days when the whole country stops…. And then the scenes on television: the unimaginable strength of the women, the ceremonies….

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B I - M O N T H LY N E W S F R O M C A P I TA L H E A LT H

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 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

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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?

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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.

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NEW SUPPORT PROGRAM AT CAPITAL HEALTH

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“Whether they’re experiencing discomfort, hormonal changes, or relationship challenges after cancer treatment, patients just want to feel whole again,” said Kathie Olsen, program director of the Capital Health Center for Incontinence and Pelvic Health. “Our program lets them know they don’t have to navigate the process alone. The IMPACT team creates a safe, judgment-free space where participants can openly address the physical and emotional effects of cancer treatment, receive the care they deserve, and reclaim their confidence and comfort with intimacy.”

While cancer treatment can be lifesaving, experts at Capital Health Cancer Center believe there’s more to survivorship than follow-up scans and checkups. For women who have received treatment for breast cancer, gynecologic cancers, colorectal cancer and others that may affect hormonal balance, pelvic function, or sexual health, Capital Health Cancer Center offers the IMPACT Program to help women navigate Intimacy, Menopause, and Pelvic Health After Cancer Treatment.

“For women living with breast cancer, colorectal cancer, or gynecologic cancer, treatment for these conditions may affect their hormonal balance, pelvic function, and sexual health,” said Dr. Joyce Varughese, medical director of the Center for Gynecologic Oncology at Capital Health Cancer Center.

“New participants start the program with a consultation to identify their specific areas of concern. After that, we develop personalized, evidence-based care plans through a multidisciplinary team of specialists that may include oncology clinicians, an oncology nurse navigator, menopause specialists, behavioral health experts,

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The IMPACT Program is also for women with genetic mutations that increase their risk for cancers and have undergone treatments that can similarly affect their pelvic and/or sexual health.

Services may include pelvic floor therapy for pain, incontinence, or discomfort; lymphedema management, including manual lymphatic drainage, therapeutic wrapping, and exercise; nonhormonal or hormonal treatment options for vaginal dryness or atrophy; counseling or therapy for sexual intimacy and relationship support; lifestyle and nutrition recommendations, and mind-body approaches to support healing.

For details about the IMPACT Program at Capital Health Cancer Center, visit capitalhealthcancer.org/impact, or call 609.303.4474 to schedule an appointment.

In addition to the IMPACT Program, Capital Health Cancer Center offers a wide range of support services to help patients connect with others who are undergoing cancer treatment, consult with doctors about lifestyle decisions, and enroll in programs designed to help them become healthier versions of themselves.

Learn more at capitalhealthcancer.org/supportservices.

LONGTIME AREA RESIDENT NAMED

New Chief Nursing Officer for Capital Health Capital Health has named Melissa Chichilitti as the organization’s new chief nursing officer.

In this role, Chichilitti is responsible for nursing and patient care services at Capital Health, including adult and pediatric nursing, Maternal Child Health Services, adult and pediatric clinics, ICU/CCU, adult and pediatric emergency departments, operating rooms, observation units, Respiratory Therapy, and Mental Health and Dialysis departments.

In her new role, Melissa will continue to oversee Logistics and Throughput, Care Management, and Environmental and Escort Services.

“Melissa started with Capital Health as a unit secretary more than 25 years ago, and after becoming a nurse, she has held progressively responsible roles, from staff nurse in the MedicalSurgical ICU to Associate Chief Nursing Officer at Capital Health Regional Medical Center,” said Arlene Walsh, Chief Operating Officer at Capital Health. “With nursing leadership experience across service lines and departments, Melissa has a deep understanding of the complex processes that drive our organization and the passion to continue the award-winning tradition of patient care that she helped establish.”

“Capital Health has a clear commitment to nursing excellence and it’s a commitment I am proud to continue,” said Chichilitti.

“During my time at Capital Health and while serving in various nursing roles here, it has been a privilege to be part of a team that is always striving to advance patient care. As CNO, I’m excited to continue this tradition and lead our nurses to new heights as we meet the health care needs of the communities we serve.”

A graduate of Neshaminy High School in Langhorne, PA, Melissa earned her Master of Science in Nursing from The College of New Jersey and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Drexel University. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Clinical Counseling Psychology from Kutztown University. She also holds a certification as a critical care registered nurse.

Heart Failure Support Group Second Wednesday of Every Month | 12 – 12:45 p.m.

Location: Microsoft Teams Meeting Led by a licensed clinician from Capital Health’s Heart Failure Program, this support group is for patients who have heart failure, a condition where the heart’s muscle has decreased ability to supply enough blood to the rest of the body. Whether you’re newly diagnosed or currently managing heart failure, this group offers patients and their loved ones the opportunity to share experiences and learn how to modify their daily routines for a better quality of life. A new topic will be featured every month, led by a special guest speaker.

Registration is required. Scan the QR code, or register online at capitalhealth.org/events. Be sure to include your email address.

Microsoft Teams meeting details will be provided via email before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.

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Capital Health Adds Pulsed Field Ablation System Improving Access to Care for AFib Patients in Mercer and Bucks Counties Specialists from Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Program, part of its Heart and Vascular Institute, unveiled a new, minimally invasive pulsed field ablation system at the Al Maghazehe Heart and Vascular Center located at Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC). The addition of the new system doubles the hospital’s capacity to treat atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients who are candidates for ablation. Capital Health was the first to offer this procedure in Mercer and Lower Bucks counties when their Cardiac Electrophysiology team performed its first pulsed field ablation at RMC in March 2025.

“With the incidence of AFib on the rise, greater access to a safe and effective treatment like pulsed field ablation allows us to treat more patients in less time, with fewer complications, and less risk for damage to healthy structures near the targeted site,” said Dr. Scott Burke, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board-certified, fellowship-trained cardiac electrophysiologist with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “The addition of our second pulsed field ablation system immediately doubles our capacity, which will go a long way to improving the well-being of communities across our region.”

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 of stroke, heart failure, and other heart-related complications than those with normal heart rhythms. Traditional radiofrequency ablation, which uses thermal electrical energy to destroy areas in the heart that typically trigger AFib, has the potential to damage to surrounding healthy tissue. The minimally invasive pulsed field technology used by experts in Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology Program allows them to precisely treat the affected cardiac tissue with non-thermal electrical energy with lower risk for harming nearby healthy structures.

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Capital Health’s Cardiac Electrophysiology team, led by experts from Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, performs procedures like pulsed field ablation at the Al Maghazehe Heart and Vascular Center at RMC. Part of the larger Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute, the Center’s opening in 2025 marked a significant expansion in cardiovascular care for the region with advanced services that include cardiac surgery, open and minimally invasive vascular surgery, cardiac catheterization, cardiac electrophysiology (minimally invasive treatments for irregular heartbeats and other disturbances of the heart rhythm), and structural heart care (minimally invasive treatments for heart valve conditions, atrial septal defects, patent foramen ovale and other structural issues of the heart).

To make an appointment with Capital Health Cardiology Specialists, or to find an office near you, visit capitalhealthcardiology.org.

Visit capitalheartandvascular.org to learn more about Capital Health Heart and Vascular Institute.

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Saturday a friend of ours from California and our three girls and I went to the little railroad station from which, you will remember, one goes to New York. We waited for the train, which had been delayed by an accident and a slow progress past crowds of people all down the line. When it passed one could see the many dignitaries looking out, and in the last car Rose Kennedy waved to the crowd (there were about 4000 people on the Princeton Junction platforms)…. How those people have stood it during the past four days, physically, is a marvel.

I think the most moving point of this whole bizarre series of days was the eulogy Ted delivered during the service in St. Patrick’s. A great part of the eulogy was an excerpt from Robert’s speech in South Africa…. and at the conclusion he spoke of his brother in human terms and barely managed to keep control of himself.

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Lewin was 43 when RFK, eight months his junior, was fatally shot by 24-year-old Sirhan Sirhan at the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.

“I think Kennedy represented a real promise, a goodness, a hope that people of all types shared,” observed Miriam, during a Zoom call earlier this month. “I remember as a child being confused and upset, but for adults it must have been shattering when he was assassinated.”

Naomi, also on the call, recollected singing in the Princeton High School Choir for the Requiem’s first performance. The soloists on that occasion included soprano Sylvia Jones, tenor Leo Goeke, and baritone Robert Oliver. Nancianne Parella played the organ and William Trego directed the choir. “It was a real coming together of Princeton musical resources,” she said. A stand-out for her was her father’s setting of the Lord’s Prayer, which the composer revealed to her he had written when his mother was dying.

Further lending to a sense of immediacy, Lewin’s Requiem was one of the first Masses to be composed in English (as opposed to Latin), following the Catholic Church’s embrace of the vernacular in 1963.

The concelebrated mass was sponsored by the Aquinas Institute at Princeton University. The principal celebrant was the Rev. Christopher C. Reilly, Catholic chaplain at Princeton and a native of Trenton. Priests of the Aquinas Institute were concelebrants.

“My dad — nice Jewish boy — what did he know about a mass?” Naomi says.

Of course, he was familiar with masses

from the great classical repertoire. “But he was moved by this entire situation. My dad always did his homework on everything. He was always very thorough. He really worked closely with the Aquinas Institute.”

Miriam adds: “Different religions didn’t really matter to Dad. He understood that everyone could find meaning and clarity through their own kind of worship.”

“It was a spiritual thing, rather than a religious thing,” says Naomi.

A recording of the service, with music, appeared on LP in 1969. It was reissued on compact disc on Albany Records in 2005. Currently, it’s also available for streaming on Spotify.

Over the years, the sisters have lobbied for more performances of the work.

Significantly, it was presented in Frank’s birthplace, now Wroclaw, Poland (in 1925, Breslau, Germany) in 2022. Last season, it was performed by St. George’s Choral Society in New York City.

2025 would have been Frank’s centenary — and RFK’s too — but Princeton Pro Musica came back with an offer they couldn’t refuse. Miriam says: “They asked, ‘Would it be okay if we waited until 2026, so that we can do it in the chapel, with organ?’ And I said, ‘Oh yes! That would be lovely!”

The delay also allowed the Requiem to be presented as part of a season, at least half of which has been weighted toward American music, as like everyone else, Brandau has clearly been thinking about the country’s Semiquincentennial.

Princeton Pro Musica’s March concert was devoted to works by Aaron Copland, Julia Wolfe, and Howard Hanson, who set texts by Abraham Lincoln, Abigail Adams, and Walt Whitman.

Lewin’s is a classic American story. A refugee whose birth family was driven out of Nazi Germany when he was a teenager, he spent a year in Cuba before settling in the United States in 1940. He made his home in Princeton, beginning in 1951.

He learned his craft, studying composition with, among others Roy Harris, Richard Donovan, and Paul Hindemith. He made a living by composing and arranging music for film and television, including dozens of episodes of “I Spy,” “Brenner,” “The Doctors and the Nurses,” and “The Defenders.”

He also wrote incidental music for productions of the plays of William Shakespeare and Tennessee Williams. He worked with Arthur Lithgow, father of actor John Lithgow and executive director of McCarter Theatre from 1963 to 1972, on a series of outdoor dramas. Among their other collaborations was a McCarter production of “The Tempest.”

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Frank Lewin (seated) prepares his Kennedy Mass with soprano Sylvia Jones and tenor Leo Goeke.

In 1965 his cantata, “Music for the White House,” was performed by Westminster Choir at a state dinner hosted

by President Lyndon B. Johnson. His opera, “Burning Bright,” after a novel of John Steinbeck, was given its first performance by the Opera Festival of New Jersey at McCarter in the year 2000.

Lewin also served as a professor at the Yale School of Music from 1971 to 1992, and at Columbia University School of the Arts from 1975 to 1989.

His daughters reminisce about life at home on Magnolia Lane —alas, the house is no longer standing — their father reading on his back on the living room floor or slipping downstairs to work.

“His studio was in the basement, and he would always refer to the piano he was working at as ‘the money-making machine,’” Naomi says.

Music for film and television helped keep food on the table, but Miriam observes that in his maturity, for himself, he wrote mostly for voice: the opera, the cantata, settings of the poems of William Blake and Edward Arlington Robinson.

He was resistant when Naomi suggested he set some Ogden Nash poems for her graduation recital at the Yale School of Music, which she knew would be a perfect fit, given his sense of humor.

She recalls that when he finally took up an anthology of the poet’s work, he was lying on his back on the living room floor, reading and “laughing uproariously.” He titled his collection of songs “A Musical Nashery.”

For the last decade of his life, though visually impaired, he continued to work, preparing several CDs for Albany

Records. Rossen Milanov — then associate conductor of the Philadelphia Orchestra, now music director of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra — recorded some of Lewin’s music with the New Symphony Orchestra of Milanov’s home town, Sofia (the largest city in Bulgaria).

Following Lewin’s death in 2008, at the age of 82, the family donated the “moneymaking machine” to Riverside School.

His scores, papers, and recordings are housed at Princeton University’s Firestone Library.

Unsurprisingly, music has continued to play an important role in his daughters’ lives. Naomi became a WQXR radio personality and host of the weekly syndicated program “Classics for Kids.” She also produced features for NPR and the Metropolitan Opera.

In addition to being a documentary filmmaker, Miriam also produced classical music radio shows. She also manages the world’s oldest opera supertitle business.

A third daughter, Eva Radding, is a prayer leader and Torah chanter at her synagogue in Newton, Massachusetts.

She also plays the flute. All three sisters will be attending the Princeton Pro Musica concert. Jayn Seigel, flutist in the Mass’ first performance, will also be in attendance.

Frank Lewin is buried in Princeton Cemetery. An audio file of “The Lord’s Prayer” and a PDF of the score, as well as more information about the composer, may be found at his website, www.franklewin.net.For more information about Princeton Pro Musica, visit www.princetonpromusica.org.

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HAPPENING What’s Happening is a selection of events taking place this month in our area. For even more events, go online to our website, communitynews.org/events.

Details below were believed to be accurate at time of publication. We always recommend that you confirm all necessary details when planning to attend an event.

in-process by Princeton students, featuring five Kite Day, Terhune Orchards. 10 a.m. Bring original plays, one new musical, and six newly your own kite or choose one from the store. Fly developed choral arrangements. Also Saturday, kites in a wide-open 10-acre pasture with farm May 2. Princeton University, Princeton. animals looking on. terhuneorchards.com. Also Princeton University Sinfonia Spring Con- Sunday, May 3. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Friday, May 1

cert, Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall.

7:30 p.m. Respighi’s Fountains of Rome and Bartok’s Hungarian Sketches. Also student soloists and composers. Tickets at tickets.princeton. edu or at the door. 68 Nassau St, Princeton.

Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room. 6 p.m. 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton.

Saturday, May 2

Trenton Film Festival: Regional Documentaries, Mill Hill Playhouse. 6:30 p.m. Screenings of locally made documentaries from shorts to features, on issues with local impact. Tickets at trentonfilmsociety.org or at the door. Also May 2 with screenings at noon and 3, awards ceremony at 6 p.m. 205 E. Front St., Trenton.

FOPOS Spring Bird Walk with Winnie Hughes Spar, Mountain Lakes House. 8 a.m. Sunday, May 3 Guided bird walk through the Billy Johnson PSO BRAVO! Musical Families, Princeton Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve in Princeton. Public Library. 2 p.m. Princeton Symphony Orwwcfm.org. 57 Mountain Ave, Princeton. chestra musicians introduce attendees to the West Windsor Community Farmers Mar- sight, sounds, and favorite music of the Strings ket, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Weekly outdoor market. Family. Made possible by the Reed Family. Open Produce, locally grown grains and meats, sea- to the public. 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. food, baked goods, sweet treats, wine, prepared 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton.

Voices Chorale: An American Tapestry — Voices of Many, Trinity Church. voiceschoralenj. org. 4 p.m. In honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Works by Randall Thompson, Aaron Copland, and Morten Lauridsen. Featured work is “The Hope of Loving” by Jake Runestad. 33 Mercer St, Princeton.

renowned for her passion for German Lieder and devotion to the music of Franz Schubert. Lydia Brown, piano; Victoria Browers, producer and coordinator. rider.edu. 2083 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville.

End of Year Celebration, Dorothea’s House.

5 p.m. Performance by D’Italia, a singing and dancing ensemble, perform Italian favorites ranging from Puccini to Sinatra, plus folk songs and traditional dances. dorotheashouse.org. 120 John St, Princeton.

Tuesday, May 5 Read & Pick: Vegetables, Terhune Orchards.

Sessions at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Hands-on farm activity for ages 2-8 followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. $12 per child. Must purchase tickets in advance at terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

New Works Festival, Wallace Theatre. 7 p.m.

Highlighting and Exploring “Requiem for Princeton University Playhouse Ensembles and Lindsey Christiansen Art Song Festival, Gill Robert F. Kennedy,” Princeton Public Library. 5 the Program in Theater & Music Theater’s New foods and more. westwindsorfarmersmarket.

Chapel. 3 p.m. A tribute to the legacy of professor p.m. Princeton Pro Musica presents a discussion Works Festival present two nights of new works- org. 877 Alexander Road, West Windsor.

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in the library’s community room of “Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy,” a piece composed by Frank Lewin in 1969. Two of Lewin’s daughters, Naomi and Miriam Lewin, will join Ryan Brandau, artistic director of Princeton Pro Musica, in a discussion about the history of the piece. princetonpromusica.org. 65 Witherspoon St, Princeton.

Friday, May 8 Music That Tells a Story: Opera 101 at Westrick Music Academy, Westrick Music Academy. 4 p.m. Princeton Symphony Orchestra free event. It’s Opera vs. Broadway with Princeton University voice professor Dr. Rochelle Ellis and soprano Emily Margevitch, a company artist with OperaDelaware. princetonsymphony.org.

Westrick Music Academy, 231 Clarksville Road, Suite 8, Princeton Junction.

Mediterra: Tapas y Vino, Mediterra. 6 p.m.

Cinco de Mayo themed Tapas y Vino. 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton.

Wednesday, May 6

Sips & Bouquet, Terhune Orchards. 5:30 p.m.

Make Spring flower arrangements in the winery. $50. Register at terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

SAVE (A Friend to Homeless Animals) Anniversary Concert, Cooper’s Riverview. 6 p.m.

SAVE celebrates 85 Years with Broadway’s Rock of Ages Band. savehomelessanimals.org. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Prince- The regular season of the Princeton ton, 7 to 9 p.m. Social event connecting creatives Farmers Market starts on Thursday, May 7. in Central Jersey. Open workshop space to draw, write, and develop artwork. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. artscouncilThursday, May 7 ofprinceton.org. 102 Witherspoon Street.

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon p.m. Opening night. In 1926, Agatha Christie vanStreet.

Season opening market. Every Thursday ished, then reappeared eleven days later without through Nov. 19.

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. explanation. It was a tabloid sensation—a mys-

Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Room. 6 p.m. nassauinn.com. 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton.

El Ka Bong Band at Cooper’s Riverview, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m. Live in concert. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton.

Free Sky Observing Nights, New Jersey State Museum. 7:15 p.m. With the Amateur Astronomers Association of Princeton. Extended star talk in the Planetarium, then collective drive to to Washington Crossing State Park, weather permitting, where the AAAP has the Simpson tery that remains unsolved nearly a century TCNJ Bands: Wind Orchestra and Concert Observatory. 205 W State St, Trenton. later. On stage through May 31. mccarter.org. 91 Band, The College of New Jersey. 7:30 p.m. In the Bhajan Baithak by Hardik Tailor, Unitarian University Place, Princeton.

Kendall Hall Mainstage Theater. Tickets at music. Universalist Congregation of Princeton. 7:30 tcnj.edu. 2000 Pennington Road, Trenton.

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Mother’s Day Carriage Rides, Howell Living Downtown Hopewell Mocktail Crawl, History Farm. 10 a.m. 70 Woodens Lane, Lam- Downtown Hopewell Borough. Noon to 4 p.m. p.m. First visit to Princeton. Two and a half bertville.

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Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

American Resonance, Princeton University Chapel. 4 p.m. Princeton Pro Musica concert.

Bernstein’s Chichester Psalms, Margaret Bonds’ St. Francis Prayer, Frank Lewin’s Requiem for Robert F. Kennedy. princetonpromusica.org.

Hardik Tailor will be at the Unitarian Princeton University.

Church Friday, May 8.

Connections: Arlene Gale Milgram, Artworks. 6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception. Exhibition on view through June 6. artworkstrenton.org. 19 ille Saint-Saëns’ first cello concerto. Plus Aaron Everett Alley, Trenton.

Copland’s Letter from Home, Sergei ProkofUnrest: A Photographic Exhibition of Beth iev’s Symphony No. 5. princetonsymphony.org.

Jarvie, Artworks. 6 to 8 p.m. Opening reception. Princeton University.

Exhibition on view through June 6. 19 Everett Alley, Trenton.

Tuesday, May 12

Mercer County Career Fair, CURE Insurance Summer Saturday Music Series, The PeaArena. 2:30 to 5 p.m. 81 Hamilton Ave, Trenton. cock Inn. 6 p.m. 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton.

Brown Sugar Rolling Stones Tribute, Coop- Wednesday, May 13 er’s Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. Riverview Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 Plaza, Trenton. p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Copland, Saint-Saëns & Prokofiev, Alexander Hall. 7:30 p.m. Princeton Symphony Thursday, May 14 Orchestra welcomes Serbian-born cellist Maja Mrs. Christie, McCarter Theatre Center.

Bogdanović to her Richardson Auditorium debut Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. Post-show conversawith Camille Saint-Saëns’ first cello concerto. tion at 2. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Plus Aaron Copland’s Letter from Home, Sergei May Business After Business, Trenton WaProkofiev’s Symphony No. 5, princetonsymterfront Park. 5 p.m. Princeton Mercer Chamber phony.org. Princeton University. of Commerce networking event. princetonmerAlmost Olive, The Birdhouse Center for the cerchamber.org. One Thunder Road, Trenton.

Arts. 8 p.m. Fiddler and multi-instrumentalist Trivia in the Winery, Terhune Orchards. 5 Jacqui Armbruster and multi-style cellist Karl p.m.

With D.J. Iron Mike in the Terhune winery.

Henry live in concert. 7 N. Main St., Lambertville.

No cover. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Sunday, May 10 Lovelight Grateful Dead Tribute, Cooper’s Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar: Mother’s Day Brunch, Winberie’s Restaurant & Bar. 10:30 Riverview. 7 p.m. With Pete Tonti. coopersnj. com. 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 1 Palmer Square, Princeton.

Madeleine Peyroux, McCarter Theatre CenBridgeton Mother’s Day Brunch and Bloom, The Bloom Bar. 11 a.m. Delicate florals, ter. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton. tea service, and brunch. Design your own floral centerpiece. 947 Kuser Road, Trenton.

Friday, May 15

to her Richardson Auditorium debut with Cam-

Tom DiGangi, Jr., Plainsboro Public Library. 7 p.m. Concert format. Contemporary original

Annual Plant Sale: Final Day, Morven MuMother’s Day Wine Trail Weekend, Terhune Orchards. Noon to 5 p.m. Live music, light seum & Garden. 12 a.m. Annual online plant sale fare. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, features flowers, vegetables, herbs, trees, shrubs and more. All Customers can pick up their order, Princeton. which comes with planting and care instructions, Mrs. Christie w/ Post Show Conversation, May 15-18. morven.org/plantsale. 55 Stockton McCarter Theatre Center. 2 p.m. In 1926, Agatha Street, Princeton.

Christie vanished, then reappeared eleven days Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap later without explanation. It was a tabloid sensation—a mystery that remains unsolved nearly a Room. 6 p.m. nassauinn.com. 10 Palmer Square E, Princeton. century later. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Highway Run, Cooper’s Riverview. 7 p.m.

Copland, Saint-Saëns & Prokofiev, AlexanJourney tribute band. coopersnj.com. 50 Rivder Hall. 4 p.m. Princeton Symphony Orchestra erview Plaza, Trenton. welcomes Serbian-born cellist Maja Bogdanović

Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 Spring Winery Weekend Music Series, Ter- steen, Billy Joel, and Tom Petty, Cooper’s p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton. hune Orchards. Noon to 5 p.m., live music 1 to 4 Riverview. 7 p.m. coopersnj.com. 50 Riverview The Mike Block Trio at Princeton Folk Mu- p.m. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Plaza, Trenton. sic Society, Christ Congregation Church. 8 p.m. Princeton.

Live in concert. A fusion of American roots, classiMrs. Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. cal, jazz, and world music. Vocal and instrumen- Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. ASL intepreted and tal trio comprises cellist Mike Block, mandolinist post-show conversation performance at 2. 91 Joe K. Walsh, and bassist Zachariah Hickman. University Place, Princeton.

Tickets at princetonfolk.org 50 Walnut Lane, Steve Mackey’s “The Ancestors’ with the Princeton.

Aeolus Quartet, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall. 3 Warren & Flick, The Birdhouse Center for the p.m. Steve Mackey’s recent work The Ancestors, Arts. 8 p.m. Jacob Warren plays double bass, and which premiered at Wigmore Hall in London in Grant Flick plays violin, tenor guitar and nyckel- 2025, presented on campus at Princeton, featurharpa. 7 N Main St, Lambertville. ing the Aeolus Quartet. The piece pairs rock-andMadeleine Peyroux is at McCarter roll electric guitar with a classical string quartet.

Theater Thursday, May 14. (Photo by Saturday, May 16 Free and open to the public. music.princeton.

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West Windsor Community Farmers’ Mar- edu. Princeton University.

Sunday, May 17

Musical Tribute to Gary Mount, Terhune Orchards. Noon. Terhune Orchards has long been a supporter of local musicians, and they are coming together on this day to honor Gary and his love for music. Free. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

Slavery and the Declaration of Independence: The Deleted Clauses, Morven Museum & Garden. 2 p.m. Organization of American Historians distinguished lecturer Holly Brewer discusses the deleted clauses of the Declaration, and why those condemning the actions of the English king related to slavery were removed. ket. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.877 Alexander Road, West Summer Saturday Music Series, The PeaTickets include museum admission the day of cock Inn. 6 p.m. 20 Bayard Lane, Princeton. jazz with Rob Lanter (guitar), Tom McMillan Windsor. the event. $20. morven.org. 55 Stockton Street, (bass) and Tom DiGangi (drums). 9 Van Doren St, Corn Planting & Gardening, Howell Living Thunder Road, a Tribute to Bruce SpringPlainsboro.

See EVENTS, Page 21 History Farm. 10 a.m. Farmers in action using workhorses and a circa-1900 planter. howellLHS Jazz Meets Gospel Concert, Lawrence High School. 7 p.m. Concert is free. All are invited. farm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville.

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Free Sky Observing Nights, New Jersey 10 a.m. Meet with head of school and teachers State Museum. 7:15 p.m. With the Amateur As- who are specialists in evidence-based, researchtronomers Association of Princeton. Extended driven teaching and learning. Register at lewisstar talk in the Planetarium at 7:15, then collec- school.org. Lewis 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton. tive drive to to Washington Crossing State Park, Storytime on the Green, On the Green at weather permitting, where the AAAP has the Palmer Square. 10 a.m. With Jeff Trainor. For inSimpson Observatory. 205 W State St, Trenton. fants to 8 years old. 40 Nassau Street, Princeton.

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Mrs. Christie Audio Described and Open Caption Peformace, McCarter Theatre Center.

2 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Capital Philharmonic of New Jersey presents An American Journey, New Jersey State Museum Auditorium. Shows at 4 and 7:30 p.m. With conductor Joshua Gersen. Luminosity by local composer Chris Rogerson, Copland’s Lincoln Portrait, Dvořák’s New World Symphony.

Tickets at capitalphilharmonic.org. 205 W. State St., Trenton.

Tuesday, May 19 Read & Pick: Farm Animals, Terhune Orchards. 9:30 a.m. Hands-on farm activity for ages 2-8 followed by an education program with stories highlighting the fruit or farm area. $12 per child. Must purchase tickets in advance at terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

drive efficiency, transparency, and accountability throughout state government. Tickets include breakfast. Register at princetonmercerchamber. org. 201 Sullivan Way, West Trenton.

Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 2 p.m.

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Afternoon Tea with The Secret Tea Room, Morven Museum & Garden. Sessions at noon and 2:15 p.m. Full afternoon tea service (fine teas, warm scones, tea sandwiches and more) served on fine chinaware in historic Garden Room overlooking the grounds. Register at morven. org/events/april-afternoon-tea. 55 Stockton St, Princeton.

May Business Before Business Virtual Speed Networking. 9:30 a.m. Get link at princetonmercerchamber.org.

Wednesday, May 27

Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Thursday, May 28

Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Friday, May 22

Farmstead Fridays, Washington Crossing Historic Park. 11 a.m. Farmstead Friday programs Joshua Gersen guest conducts the take place the 4th Friday of each month featur- Capital Philharmonic at the State ing demonstrations on civilian life during the Museum Auditorium on Sunday, May 17.

Revolution. May program: field work and planting crops. washingtoncrossingpark.org. 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pennsylvania Live Music on the Patio, Yankee Doodle Tap Wednesday, May 20 Room.

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Sessions at noon p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton. and 2:15 p.m. Full afternoon tea service (fine teas, Mrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. 7:30 warm scones, tea sandwiches and more) served p.m. 91 University Place, Princeton.

Thursday, May 21 on fine chinaware in historic Garden Room Mercer ELC Breakfast Featuring Kellie overlooking the grounds. Register at morven. Saturday, May 23 Doucette, Trenton Country Club. 8 a.m. Kellie org/events/april-afternoon-tea. 55 Stockton St, West Windsor Community Farmers’ MarDoucette serves as New Jersey’s first chief op- Princeton. ket. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 877 Alexander Road, West erating officer, a newly created role designed to Windsor.

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West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 877 Alexander Road, West Storytime on the Green, On the Green at Windsor.

Palmer Square. 10 a.m. With Jeff Trainor. For inStrawberry Festival, Terhune Orchards. 10 fants to 8 years old. 40 Nassau Street, Princeton. a.m. Wagon rides, kids games, petting zoo, pony Spring Beekeeping & Gardening, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. Meet the honeybees, peek inside their hive, and find out what they do for the farm. A 45-minute presentation about “Life in a Honeybee Colony” begins at 11. At 1, weather permitting, Howell Farm beekeeper Johanna Swartzentruber will open the hives and check the health of the colony. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville.

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Hog Slopping & Weighing, Howell Living History Farm. 10 a.m. howellfarm.org. 70 Woodens Lane, Lambertville.

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Spring Winery Weekend Music Series, TerMrs Christie, McCarter Theatre Center. hune Orchards. Noon to 5 p.m., live music 1 to 4 Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, p.m. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton.

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Shows at 2 and 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, One-mile walk, arts and fitness activities, live Princeton. music, healthy food options, and a festival atmosphere. westwindsorarts.org. 952 Alexander Sunday, May 24 Road , Princeton Junction.

Spring Winery Weekend Music Series, TerMark Morris Dance Group, McCarter Thehune Orchards. Noon to 5 p.m., live music 1 to 4 atre Center. 7:30 p.m. 91 University Place, Princep.m. terhuneorchards.com. 330 Cold Soil Road, ton.

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