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Opportunities: Call for Films

Submissions are being accepted through January 15, 2026, for the 2026 Princeton Environmental Film Festival, a signature Princeton Public Library event featuring films and filmmaker presentations which explore sustainability and environmental issues.

The festival will be March 27 through April 3, and films will be screened in person and also available to stream online. An entry form, and additional information about the festival, is available at princetonlibrary.org/ peff. There is no fee to submit a film for consideration.

The Princeton Environmental Film Festival is under the direction of Kim Dorman whose focus is to present films with local, regional and international relevance, and engage our community in exploring environmental consciousness and sustainability from a wide range of angles and perspectives. Screenings are free and made possible through funding from The Whole Earth Center of Princeton, the library and others.

For Adult Learners

Princeton Adult School (PAS) invites adults from throughout the region to celebrate the fall season by embracing Back-to-School, PAS style.

In keeping with the brain/body connection, the Claire R. Jacobus Lecture Series this fall season weaves together insights from brain science, biology psychology, and the arts in eight compelling lectures under the heading:Brain and Body-An Owner’s Guide. The

brainy and engaging speakers include a New York Times science journalist and several renowned professors from Princeton University.

Two other brain-energizing lecture topics — not part of the above series but also featuring recognized authorities — are the viability and importance of local journalism and the Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692.

The 86-year old PAS, in addition to the above, features a platform of more than 300 classes, in-person and virtual, on a wide variety of academic, entertainment, recreational, health, and practical life management skills topics, appealing to individuals of all ages, genders, backgrounds, ethnicities and skills.

Among the many course offerings are a variety of “on the road” field trip experiences. Put on those walking shoes for an historical, geological, photographic, and sometimes birdwatching tour of many fascinating local sites including: the North Slope Organic Farm; the Farminary; Bordentown; Lambertville; Frenchtown; Forest Bathing Walks; Herrontown Woods; Lawrenceville Hopewell Trail; and Princeton University Campus.

A few examples of courses include:

• Help Session for Ancestry.com

• Falstaff, Guiseppe Verdi’s Final Opera

• Ikebana Floral Arranging

• Spand Yoga for Self-Care

• Mozzarella Making

• Chat GPT and the AI Revolution

• Selected Stories by Leo Tolstoy

• Becoming a Flight Attendant

• Introduction to Woodworking

• Beginner Mandolin

• World Languages (sign language, Chinese, French, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Portuguese, Spanish

To participate in any portion of this exhilarating back-to-school curriculum, please visit www. princetonadultschool.org to register for classes. For assistance, call the office at 609-683-1101. Registration takes place until a class begins or is full. If a class is full, sign up for the waitlist; if the numbers indicate a course’s viability, a second section will be started.

Audition

Director Jeff Dworkin and ActorsNET of Bucks County seek a strong ensemble/collaborative cast of 12 with outstanding comic timing for “Inspecting Carol,” a chaotic behind-the-scenes look at a small theater company’s attempt to mount a production of a holiday classic.

Auditions will be held on Sunday, September 21, from 6 to 8 p.m. and Monday, September 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. Callbacks will be held on Thursday, September 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Auditions will be held at ActorsNET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, Pennyslvania.

Appointments are strongly encouraged, though walk-ins will be seen on an availability basis. If you have any questions, contact the production team at TheActorsNet@gmail.com. Visit www. actorsnetbucks.org/open-audition to sign up for an audition.

Actors will be asked to read from sides provided at the audition, so please arrive at the theatre at least 15 minutes before the time you are scheduled to audition to fa-

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miliarize yourself with the material you’ll be asked to read. Please bring a list of all conflicts from September through December 2025.

A headshot and resume are appreciated but not mandatory. Alternatively, please email these materials ahead of time to TheActorsNet@gmail.com.

Inspecting Carol runs from December 5 through 21, 2025, on Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. There will be two shows (2 and 8 p.m.) on Saturday, December 13. Call time for actors is one hour before the show starts. Cast members are required to attend and participate in Strike at the end of the last performance on December 21.

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Pre-Concert Speed Dating

SURVIVAL GUIDE

Saturday, September 20

A Homeowner’s Guide to Historic Preservation

All homes require maintenance, and older homes especially so. And the already challenging task of identifying needed repairs and updates and finding and managing qualified contractors gains an extra level of complexity when a home has been designated as historic by a state or municipal governing body.

Preservation New Jersey, a statewide nonprofit based in Trenton, offers assistance in navigating the renovation process with a free workshop, “Homeowner’s Guide to Historic Preservation,” on Saturday, September 20, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event intended for homeowners and historic preservation commissioners takes place in Cranbury. For more information or to register visit preservationnj.org/event/preservationmaterials-homeowners.

This workshop is designed to offer education on the proper care, maintenance, and repair of historic homes using preservationappropriate materials and techniques. The guest speaker is Margaret M. Hickey of Cranford-based Connolly & Hickey Historical Architects, which specializes in the restoration and rehabilitation of historic properties. Hickey earned her bachelor of architecture degree from the New Jersey Institute of Technology and a master of science in historic preservation from Columbia University. She previously served as a program officer at the New Jersey Historic Trust.

According to event descriptions online, participants learn how to identify original building elements and select materials that match the character and integrity of their homes.

Key topics include wood repair and window restoration; masonry care and repointing with historically appropriate mortar; roofing material selection; and the use of breathable paints and finishes. The program emphasizes the importance of repair over replacement and guides attendees in recognizing the long-term value of preserving original materials. Participants will be provided with case studies and information on resources to assist in informed decision-making.

The program, presented in partnership with the Cranbury Historical & Preservation Society, Cranbury Museum, and Middlesex County, also includes light refreshments and a tour of 1713 East Jersey Cottage. The 18th century house was relocated to Millstone Park in 2019 and has ties to the American Revolution and Cranbury’s earliest families. Its restoration is also the subject of an exhibit at the Cranbury Museum, located in a renovated 1834 home at 4 Park Place East in Cranbury. The museum is open Sundays from to 4 p.m. and highlights the legacy of Cranbury’s early residents.

Business Meetings

Thursday September 18

Networking, BNI Tigers Chapter, Conference Center at Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3237. www.bninjpa.org. In-person meeting. Speaker: Allison Scharf, chiropractic. 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Networking, BNI Top Flight, Town Diner, 431 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-4438222. www.bninjpa.org. 7 a.m.

Business After Business, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce Clark Hill PLC, 210 Carnegie Center Suite 102, Princeton, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. Network with fellow Chamber members and guests while enjoying light fare, beer and wine. Register. 5 to 7 p.m.

Friday September 19

Networking, X-Factor BNI, VFW 133, 485 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, 908-4216151. www.bninjpa.org. Guests always welcome. RSVP suggested. Contact distinguished@rocketmail.com. 7 to 8:30 a.m.

JobSeekers, Professional Service Group of Mercer County, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.psgofmercercounty.org. Glenn Pasch on “Identifying, Building and Using your Personal Brand to Improve Your Job Search Results.” 9:45 a.m. to noon.

Saturday September 20

Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, Hickory Corner Library, 138 Hickory Corner Road, East Windsor, 908-421-6151. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. Meeting also accessible via Zoom. Visit tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday. 10 a.m.

Homeowner’s Guide to Historic Preservation: HPC Roundtable, PReservation New Jersey, Cranbury. preservationnj.org/ event/preservation-materials-homeowners. Workshop for historic homeowners and historic preservation commissioners. Register. Free. 10 a.m. to noon.

Tuesday September 23

TCNJ Small Business Supplier Vendor Fair, The College of New Jersey, Brower Student Center, 2000 Pennington Road, Ewing. www.sbdcnj.com/events/tcnj-2ndannual-small-business-supplier-vendorfair. Second annual event to connect local small businesses with TCNJ’s procurement department and campus buyers. Register. 10 a.m. to noon.

Mid-Day Toastmasters Club, 908-4216151. 4139.toastmastersclubs.org. Nonprofit dedicated to effective oral communication and leadership development. Meeting via Zoom. Visit tinyurl.com/zoomwithmidday. 11:30 a.m.

JobSeekers. sites.google.com/site/njjobseekers. Virtual meeting for those seeking employment. Visit website for GoTo Meeting link. 7:30 to 9 p.m.

Wednesday September 24

Networking, BNI Falcons, , 877-264-0500. www.bninjpa.org. Virtual meeting. Speaker: Carl George, restoration services. 7 to 8:30 a.m.

Union Public Speakers, Toastmaster International. 6520.toastmastersclubs.org. Members meet to deliver and evaluate prepared and impromptu speeches in an effort to improve as speakers and leaders. Via Zoom. Guests always welcome. RSVP online. 6 to 7 p.m.

Thursday September 25

Networking, BNI Top Flight, Town Diner, 431 Route 130, East Windsor, 609-4438222. www.bninjpa.org. 7 a.m.

Independent Business Alliance Kick-off, Princeton Mercer Regional Chamber of Commerce, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, 1600 Building Bank of America / Merrill Lynch Campus, Hopewell, 609-924-1776. www.princetonmercerchamber.org. The IBA promotes local independent businesses and facilitates networking and education with a focus on developing growth strategies for independent businesses in the Princeton-Mercer Region. Register. 8 to 10

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DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS, SEPTEMBER 17 TO 24

Event Listings: E-mail events@princetoninfo.com

While many venues have returned to hosting in-person events, others are still taking place online. Event descriptions specify if an event is being held virtually or in a hybrid format. To include your virtual or in-person event in this section email events@princetoninfo.com.

Wednesday September 17

Live Music

Live Band Jam Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. PA, full backline with drums, amps, and house band to sit in with. Sign-up for musicians starts after 6:30 p.m. 7 p.m.

On Stage

I & You: The Musical Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. www.mccarter.org. Caroline — stuck at home with an illness — and Anthony — an earnest overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries — are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soul-searching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. A McCarter World Premiere adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s play. 7:30 p.m.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. Siblings Vanya and Sonia enjoy a quiet life in their family’s Bucks County farmhouse—until their glamorous, movie-star sister, Masha, bursts in with her muchyounger, hunky boyfriend, Spike. As old grudges resurface and outrageous surprises unfold, this dysfunctional family navigates their past, future, and each other in the most absurdly funny ways. 7:30 p.m.

Reading-Performance of La Métamorphose by Franz Kafka, Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, Hearst Dance Theater, Lewis Arts complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/ frenchtheater. Celebrated French actor Micha Lescot, accompanied by musicians, presents a musical reading performance of Franz Kafka’s masterpiece “La Métamorphose.” Performed in French with English supertitles. Free tickets required. 8 p.m.

Film

Morning Movies, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. www.trentonlib. org. “The Amateur.” 10 a.m. to noon.

Raise a Glass for a Good Cause

The Arts Council of Princeton hosts its Beer & Wine Garden Fundraiser on Saturday, September 20. The 21+ event includes Triumph beers, wine from Princeton Corkscrew, spirit tastings, live music, and more.

3 p.m.

Gardens

Webinar: New Rules for Fall Garden Cleanup, New Jersey State Library. www.njstatelib.org. When we think of gardening, we often think of the all the preparatory work that comes in the Spring, but what we do in the Fall to “cleanup,” can have a dramatic impact. In fact, some of our traditional routines may no longer be the best practices for a healthy and biodiverse yard. In this talk, Miranda Scher, Rutgers Master Gardener, takes a look at new ways of performing fall tasks that can answer our human need for order, and also the needs of wildlife and the plants themselves. Noon to 1 p.m.

History

Twilight Garden Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.morven. org. Horticulturist-led tour of Morven’s gardens followed by light refreshments on the pool house porch. Register. $20. 5:30 to 7 p.m.

Princeton and the American Revolution, Historical Society of Princeton, Updike Farmstead, 354 Quaker Road, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org. In anticipation of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution, join for a talk by Barry Singer covering highlights of the Revolutionary War, from its beginning at Lexington and Concord, up to the “Ten Crucial Days,” culminating in the Battle of Princeton on January 3, 1777. With many illustrative images, this program focuses on Princeton’s early history, as well as the effects of the war on the town and its inhabitants. Hear the soldiers’ own words describing their sacrifice, bravery and perseverance, all which led to the creation of our free nation. Register. Free. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Lectures

Dancing

Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. John Krumm with Flying

Farm Movie Night Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-279-1999. www.thegardentheatre.com. Screening of “Food and Country,” in which food writer Ruth Reichl examines the precarious state of America’s food system. Reaching across political and social divides, she meets with small farmers, ranchers, and chefs risking it all to survive. In collaboration with the West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market. $13.50. 7 p.m.

Buttresses. $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Benefit Galas

Fashion for a Cause, Dress for Success Central NJ, Zimmerli Art Museum, 71 Hamilton Street, New Brunswick. centralnj.dressforsuccess.org. Clients of Dress for Success Central NJ take the runway to showcase fashionable ensembles that highlight their confidence and style. Enjoy light appetizers, network with fellow supporters, and sip on beer and wine, all while witnessing a chic fashion show. Register. $175. 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Farm Markets

Princeton University Farmers’ Market, Firestone Library/Chapel Plaza, Princeton University. Purchase fresh locally grown produce and other goods from area farmers and businesses that use sustainable practices. Participating vendors include Carlito’s Taco Wagon, Catalina Empanadas, The Granola Bar, Little Star Foods, Jersey Artisan, Judith’s Desserts, Nutty Novelties, Picklelicious, Sprouts Flowers, Roper’s Way Farm, Terhune Orchards, Tico’s Eatery and Juice Bar, Ooika Matcha, Ice Dreamz, RiceWich & Tea House, and more. 11 a.m. to

Ageism in Popular Culture, Center for Modern Aging Princeton, 101 Poor Farm Road, Princeton. www.cmaprinceton.org. Ageism may be the only acceptable “ism” in a world overrun with patterns of discrimination and bias. Why is it acceptable? There are many theories about this, one of the most ominous is that older folks just don’t really matter in the future of our society. There are few places where ageism is more insidious and overlooked than in popular culture - which I broadly define as film, television, social media, advertising and music. We will show examples - both on screen and in boardrooms and classrooms - of ageism, talk about why it is so prevalent, and discuss what people of all ages (not just older folks) are doing, and can do, to reduce the frequency and impact of ageism in popular culture. Presentation by Joe Seldner. Virtual or in person. Register. $10. 6 p.m. What Did We Learn and When Did We Learn It?: The History of Public Education in Lawrence Township, Mercer County Library. www.mcl.org. Two hundred years ago the world of Lawrence Township school children was nothing like it is today. But many of the education questions their

Photo Exhibit Highlights the Beauty of Preservation

D&R Greenway Land Trust is partnering with Princeton Photography Club to present a unique exhibit with photographs that celebrate the beauty and diversity of D&R Greenway preserves. The exhibit features 35 photographs of 10 D&R Greenway preserves taken by Princeton Photography Club members. The exhibit, on display in the Marie L. Matthews Gallery on the second floor of the Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton is open to the public Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. through the end of September.

The public is invited to meet the photographers at a special reception on Thursday, September 18, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Johnson Education Center. There is no charge to attend, however reservations are necessary in advance at www.drgreenway.org.

Princeton Photography Club has met monthly at D&R Greenway’s Johnson Education Center for well over a dozen years, with a break during the pandemic. Currently led by Dave Burwell, and in earlier years by Sheila and Carl Geisler, their photographers have a keen eye for detail and beauty. Their classes, speakers, and special projects make them a standout for professionalism and talent. Together, we have embarked on several fascinating exhibits that engage the

viewer’s thinking about the historic and natural values inherent in the land.”

“This exhibit features many attributes of the land — birds, history, trees, native plants — as it exudes the joy and peace that can be found in nature. Take time to read the Artists’ Statements about their experience of visiting and photographing our preserves. Special thanks to the 13 Princeton Photography Club photographers for taking us on a visual journey through D&R Greenway preserves,” says Linda J. Mead, president and CEO of the D&R Greenway Land Trust.

A sampling of those statements follows.

Exhibiting photographer Rebec-

parents faced sound familiar: where should schooling happen, who should be educated, and who should pay for it? Learn how different generations of Lawrence citizens answered these questions and how our public schools coped with rapid suburbanization and a changing society. Plus, take a visual tour of all of the schools, past and present. Presented by Dennis Waters, former Lawrence Township historian and current member of the Mercer County Library Commission. Register for link to program. 7 p.m.

Land Use and the Constitution: A Conversation, Mercer County Library West Windsor Branch, 333 North Post Road, West Windsor, 609-799-0462. www.mcl. org. Concerned about growth in New Jersey? Want to know how local decisions tie into the framework of the Constitution? Dennis Galvin, author, attorney, and recognized leader in zoning and local government, discusses his experience and expertise. To celebrate Constitution Day and Citizenship Day, the first 30 people will receive a free pocket Constitution and a take-home craft. Register. 7 p.m.

Socials

Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton Comic Makers presents: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. Attendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.

Welcoming Week: Newcomers Evening, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. New to Princeton? Looking to connect with new people? Join for light refreshments and an opportunity to meet the Mayor, representatives from local organizations, and community members. 7 p.m.

Thursday September 18

Lunchtime Gallery Series: Skylands Museum of Art, West Windsor Arts Council www.westwindsorarts.org. Event offers in-

ca DePorte, remarking on St. Michaels Farm Preserve, said: “When I moved to Hopewell from NYC in 2021, I was delighted to discover a magical place filled with warblers and bluebirds flitting around a community garden, a family of flickers frolicking in a large oak tree, harriers flying low over the fields, and paths leading to streams and fields with purple martins. My happiest moment in this 400+-acre wonderland was when I saw the kestrels. These little falcons, birds I first saw in NYC, had instantly become my favorites. Seeing them at St. Michaels Farm Preserve felt like a sign that I had moved to the right place.”

Exhibiting photographer Char-

sights about the Skylands Museum of Art with sculptor and founder, Ailene Fields, and others. The museum’s collections feature artists from Dali to Picasso and many more. Via Zoom. Register. $10; members free. Noon to 1 p.m.

Beauty of D&R Greenway Preserves D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. www.drgreenway.org. Opening reception and meet the photographers for exhibit that features 35 photographs of 10 D&R Greenway preserves taken by Princeton Photography Club members. Register. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

On Stage

I & You: The Musical, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Caroline — stuck at home with an illness — and Anthony — an earnest overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries — are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soulsearching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. A McCarter World Premiere adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s play. 7:30 p.m.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org. Siblings Vanya and Sonia enjoy a quiet life in their family’s Bucks County farmhouse—until their glamorous, moviestar sister, Masha, bursts in with her muchyounger, hunky boyfriend, Spike. As old grudges resurface and outrageous surprises unfold, this dysfunctional family navigates their past, future, and each other in the most absurdly funny ways. 7:30 p.m.

Film

Les Amandiers by Valeria Bruni Tedeschi

Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, Princeton. arts.princeton.edu/ frenchtheater. Screening of film that follows a fascinating moment in contemporary French theater history when the public theater Nanterre Amandiers, led by Patrice Chéreau, housed a theater school. Bruni Tedeschi was among its first students, alongside other future prominent French screen and stage actors. The film revives the artistic dreams and fears of a generation of gifted drama students in the eighties and features a cohort of A-list newcomers in French cinema including Nina Tereszkiewicz, Vassili Schneider, and Noham Edje. Free; tickets required. 7:30 p.m.

Literati

Beyond the Concert: Book Discussion with Mark Morris & Tina Fehlandt, Princ-

Photographs from Princeton Photography Club’s exhibit at the D&R Greenway include ‘Angel of the Grasslands ‘by Rebecca DePorte, left, and ‘Robber Fly’ by Charmaine Hofmann.

maine Hofmann commented on the Iron Mike Trail: “Iron Mike Trail is an enchanted woodland path, all earthy and musty in the moist late spring when I visited in May. The trail begins and ends with rustic wooden arbors that greet you and assure you will enter a special place full of mushrooms, lichen, leaves, and woodland flowers and creatures. The trail is a warm, welcoming, woodsy excursion full of treasures for those who want to look and learn.”

Information on visiting these preserves and the trails within will be available at the reception. Princeton Photography Club Exhibit, D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place Princeton. Opening reception Thursday, September 18, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. On view through September. Free. www.drgreenway.org

eton University Concerts & Princetno Public Library. concerts.princeton.edu. Delve into the world of legendary choreographer Mark Morris through a communal reading of his memoir, Out Loud. Senior Lecturer in Dance Tina Fehlandt, an original member of the Mark Morris Dance Group who continues to set Morris’ work on dance companies around the country and who will stage Morris’ iconic work “Gloria” at this year’s Princeton Dance Festival, joins the conversation. Via Zoom. Register. Free. Noon to 1 p.m.

Roy Scranton in conversation with Andrew Cole, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.labyrinthbooks. com. Scranton, director the Environmental Humanities Initiative at the University of Notre Dame, discusses his new book, “Impasse: Climate Change and the Limits of Progress,” with Cole, professor of English at Princeton. 6 p.m.

“Try It” in Person, People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos, 475 Wall Street, Princeton, 609-882-4926. www.peopleandstories.org. Listen as a contemporary short story and poem are read aloud by an experienced coordinator, then join the discussion. Register. 6:30 p.m.

Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Enjoy an evening of community-created entertainment in the form of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a wellprepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring their own work of their choice for the theme “you can’t be serious.” Register. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.

Author: Henry Grabar Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses his book “Paved Paradise: How Parking Explains the World.” 7 p.m.

Food & Dining

A Night of Edgar Allan Poe, Lambertville Station Restaurant and Inn, 11 Bridge Street, Lambertville. www.lambertvillestation.com. Tales told by Helen McKenna accompanied by a three-course meal paired with wine. Reservations required. $75 per person plus tax and gratuity. Ages 21 and up. 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Farm Markets

Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-9529. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. More than 30 vendors including local organic produce, pasture raised meat and eggs, farmstead cheeses, fresh baked goods, empanadas, all-natural dog and cat treats, homemade jam, old-world style pickles, fresh flowers, handcrafted jewelry, knife sharpening, and more. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Actor and director Ozzie Jones discusses playwright Amiri Baraka on Thursday, September 18, at Old City Hall, Bordentown, in advance of Passage Theatre’s production of Baraka’s oneact plays ‘Dutchman’ and ‘The Slave.’

Gardens

Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway.org. Shop for native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. Noon to 4 p.m.

Lectures

Meeting, 55-Plus Club of Princeton, Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. www.princeton.com/ groups/55plus. Jorge Schement, emeritus distinguished professor of communication policy at Rutgers University, speaks on “Demographic Snapshots of New Jersey in a Changing Century.” Meetings are free with a suggested donation of $5. Via Zoom. 10 a.m.

Artist Léni Paquet-Morante, Princeton University Art Museum, Julis Romo Rabinowitz 399, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Artist conversation with guest curator Michael Quituisaca. Showcasing a wide range of mediums, PaquetMorante’s recent works are on view at Art@ Bainbridge. Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m.

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The SpongeBob Musical Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.org.

Ozzie Jones on Amiri Baraka, Old City Hall, 13 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown City. www. facebook.com/OldCityHallRestoration. Passage Theater, Trenton’s only professional theater company, presents a discussion by actor and director Ozzie Jones focused on internationally known Newark, New Jersey, poet, playwright, and Black activist Amiri Baraka (aka LeRoi Jones). The event coincides with Passage’s upcoming production of two 1964 plays, “Dutchman” and “The Slave.” Free. 7:30 p.m.

Shopping News

Fall Fest Book Sale and Mini Flea Market Friends of the Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 to 7:30 p.m.

Friday September 19

Folk Music

The Ebony Hillbillies, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane, Princeton. www.princetonfolk.org. Consisting of fiddle, banjo, bass, washboard, and percussion, the Hillbillies are the last African-American string band in America, bridging a gap in pop, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, and beyond. $25 online or at the door. 8 p.m.

Live Music

Living the Dream, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Music of the 1960s, ‘70s, and ‘80s. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The Modern Country Band Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www.coopersnj.com. Tickets required, $15 and up. 8 p.m.

On Stage

I & You: The Musical, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. www.mccarter.org. Caroline — stuck at home with an illness — and Anthony — an earnest overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries — are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soul-searching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. A McCarter World Premiere adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s play. 7:30 p.m.

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org.

Siblings Vanya and Sonia enjoy a quiet life in their family’s Bucks County farmhouse—until their glamorous, movie-star sister, Masha, bursts in with her muchyounger, hunky boyfriend, Spike. As old grudges resurface and outrageous surprises unfold, this dysfunctional family navigates their past, future, and each other in the most absurdly funny ways. 8 p.m.

When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano is about to errupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. $30. 8 p.m.

If/Then, Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, 732-254-3939. www. playhouse22.org. Contemporary musical that follows two distinct storylines in the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in this city of infinite possibilities. $24. 8 p.m.

Insuline & Magnolia by Stanislas Roquette Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/frenchtheater. When Stanislas discovers at the age of 15 that he has insulin-dependent diabetes, his carefree childhood is shattered by the evidence of the disease. Formerly a cheerful boy, now he isolates himself. But his life is soon turned upside down when he meets Fleur. With her free-spirited, sunny personality, this young woman introduces him to the power of poetry and travel. The show is the story of this encounter, of the friendship that followed, and of the vital rebound it caused. Free; ticket required. 8 p.m.

Funny Money, Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www. svptheatre.org. Henry A. Perkins, a mild- mannered CPA, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase – one full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and decides to keep it and run away to Barcelona with his wife, Jean. Jean doesn’t want to go and while he tries to change her mind, the criminal to whom the money belongs keeps calling on the phone and two police detectives arrive, each for a different reason. $24. 8 p.m.

Family Theater

Beetlejuice Jr., Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. The ghost-with-themost comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture. Presented by KidsVill. $20. 7:30 p.m.

Dancing

Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. 8 p.m.

Literati

Author: Abigail Hing Wen, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www. princetonlibrary.org. YA author

Abigail Hing Wen presents her debut middle grade book “The Vale” and screens a short film based on the book, “The ValeOrigins.” 4 p.m.

Benefit Galas

Swirl: An Evening of Art and Wine Grounds For Sculpture 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. www.groundsforsculpture.org. Docent-led tour through the gardens to discover five sculptures — each paired with food and wine from the Pacific Northwest by the chef and sommelier at Rat’s Restaurant. 90-minute tour with start times from 5 to 6:40 p.m. Register. $175. 5 p.m.

Comedy

Trenton Makes Improv 14 - Ukulele Death, Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. www.passagetheatre.org. Two hours of made-up-on-the-spot entertainment. Register. $15. 7:45 p.m.

Farm Markets

Farm Market, Blue Moon Acres, 11 Willow Creek Drive, Pennington, 609-737-8333. bluemoonacres.net. Selection of Blue Moongrown Certified Organic produce, micro greens, eggs, rice, Herbarium body care products made with herbs grown on the farm, as well as an array of products from other local vendors. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Gardens

Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway. org. Shop for native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. Noon to 4 p.m.

Shopping News

Fall Fest Book Sale and Mini Flea Market, Friends of the Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. September Book Sale, Friends of the Lawrence Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.mcl.org. Thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. Payment by cash, check, or Zelle only. No scanning devices allowed. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Saturday September 20

Live Music

Blue Jersey Band/Bad Hombres Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-

Regional Stages: Left, Bucks County Playhouse presents a tribute concert, the Great American SoulBook, on Saturday and Sunday, September 20 and 21. Above, Kelsey Theater’s season starts with ‘The SpongeBob Musical,’ Fridays through Sundays, September 19 through 28.

4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Jazz/rock, contemporary, alternative. 1 to 4 and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Buzzer Party Band, Cooper’s Riverview, 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton, 609-393-7300. www. coopersnj.com. With DJ Randy Moats. 7 p.m.

Outdoor Concerts

Fall Music Series Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www. palmersquare.com. The Ravens perform. 1 to 3 p.m. Music in the Alley, Halo Pub, 9 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609921-1710. www.halofarm.com. 6 to 9 p.m.

Pop Music

The Great American SoulBook, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.bcptheater. org. High energy tribute that highlights the music that filled danced floors and concert halls in the ‘60s through the ‘90s and beyond. $55 and up. 1:30 p.m.

Art

Campus Art Tour: Main Campus Neighborhood, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Guided outdoor walking tour of one of the country’s most significant collections of 19th- and 20th-century sculpture. Rain or shine; stairfree. No RSVP required. Meet in front of Nassau Hall. Free. 2 p.m.

On Stage

Siblings Vanya and Sonia enjoy a quiet life in their family’s Bucks County farmhouse—until their glamorous, movie-star sister, Ma-

sha, bursts in with her muchyounger, hunky boyfriend, Spike. As old grudges resurface and outrageous surprises unfold, this dysfunctional family navigates their past, future, and each other in the most absurdly funny ways. 2 and 8 p.m.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre. org. Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Beautiful takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. $35. 3 and 8 p.m. Mémoires sauvées de l’eau by Nina Léger accompanied by Marina Chiche, Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, Chancellor Green Rotunda, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/ frenchtheater. The writer Nina Léger and violinist Marina Chiche, both former Villa Albertine residents, team up to offer a musical reading of excerpts of Nina Léger’s latest novel: Mémoires sauvées de l’eau, a project she developed while being a Villa Albertine resident in Oroville, California. Performed in French. Free tickets required. 5 p.m.

The SpongeBob Musical Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.org. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano is about to errupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. $30. 8 p.m.

Insuline & Magnolia by Stanislas Roquette, Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/frenchtheater. When Stanislas discovers at the age of 15 that he has insulin-dependent diabetes, his carefree childhood is shattered by the evidence of the disease. Formerly a cheerful boy, now he isolates himself. But his life is soon turned upside down

when he meets Fleur. With her free-spirited, sunny personality, this young woman introduces him to the power of poetry and travel. The show is the story of this encounter, of the friendship that followed, and of the vital rebound it caused. Free; ticket required. 8 p.m.

Funny Money Somerset Valley Players, 689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469. www. svptheatre.org. Henry A. Perkins, a mild- mannered CPA, accidentally picks up the wrong briefcase – one full of money. Henry assumes it is illicit cash and decides to keep it and run away to Barcelona with his wife, Jean. Jean doesn’t want to go and while he tries to change her mind, the criminal to whom the money belongs keeps calling on the phone and two police detectives arrive, each for a different reason. $24. 8 p.m.

Family Theater

Film

Planetary Defenders, New Jersey State Museum Planetarium, 205 West State Street, Trenton. www.statemuseum.nj.gov. Exclusive free showing of NASA’s brand-new original documentary that dives into the high-stakes world of asteroid detection and planetary defense. Journey alongside a team of astronomers and scientists working tirelessly to track and monitor near-Earth asteroids, aiming to protect our planet from potential impacts. Register. 4:15 p.m.

Dancing

No Name Dance, Central Jersey Dance Society, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www. centraljerseydance.org. West Coast Swing lesson (beginner/intermediate) taught by Alan Saperstein followed by open dancing to a playlist of California Mix, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Hustle, Night Club 2-Step, Country 2-Step, and Latin dance music with Saperstein as DJ. No partner needed. Register. $15. 7 to 11 p.m.

Comedy

Wine & Comedy Night, Old York Cellars, 80 Old York Road, Ringoes. www.oldyorkcellars.com. Comedy hosted by Helene Angley. Reservations required. $27.50. Food available for purchase. 7 to 10 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

Hopewell Harvest Fair, Hopewell Elementary School, 35 Princeton Avenue, Hopewell. www. hopewellharvestfair.org. Food court; children’s activities including inflatables, obstacles courses, glass blowing, and pumpking painting; live music; crafter and business displays; farmers’ market; and contests for all ages. 9:45 a.m. to 4 p.m. Fall Family Fun Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. www.terhuneorchards.com. Celebrate fall with corn and hay bale mazes, pedal tractors, ducky races, children’s games, live music, pick your own pumpkins and pumpkin painting, and more. Tickets required. $20 to $25. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Art All Day Artworks Trenton, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-3949436. artallday.artworkstrenton. org. Visit open art studios, experience live painting demonstrations, enjoy downtown activities, and take a guided art tour around Trenton. The theme for this year is “The Forgotten City.” Noon to 6 p.m.

Food & Dining

Beer + Wine Garden Fundraiser Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.

Enjoy local brews from Triumph Brewing Company, wine from Princeton Corkscrew, spirit tastings from Luscious Spirits, fresh flowers and produce from Fairgrown Farm, live music by Gravity Hill, a grill, and games. For ages 21 and up. Admission is $30 to $85 with optional handmade ceramic beer stein. 2 to 5 p.m.

Farm Markets

Pennington Farmers Market, Rosedale Mills, 101 Route 31, Pennington. www.penningtonfarmersmarket.org. Fresh fruits, vegetables, and more from local producers. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market Vaughn Drive Lot 877 Alexander Road, Princeton Junction. www.wwcfm.org. Up to 50 farms and other vendors on site selling fresh produce, meat, sweets, beer, tea, bread, pickles, and more. Live music and other special events weekly. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Farmers Market, Montgomery Friends of Open Space, Montgomery Township Municipal Center, 100 Community Drive, Skillman, 609-915-0817. www.montgomeryfriends.org. Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Gardens

Native Plant Sale, D&R Greenway, Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place, Princeton, 609-924-4646. www.drgreenway. org. Shop for native wildflowers, shrubs, trees, and grasses to aid pollinators and provide a space for storm-water runoff. 9 a.m. to noon.

Knowing Native Plants, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve 1635 River Road, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www.bhwp.org. “Classic Asters and Their Colorful Companions” with Mary Anne Borge. Register. $30 in person; $25 via Zoom. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Wellness

Gemma’s Gratitude Yoga Class, Friends of Herrontown Woods, Veblen House, Herrontown Woods, 452 Herrontown Road, Princeton. www.herrontownwoods.org/events. A Vinyasa flow session to celebrate our connection to nature and to one another led by Gemma Farrell of Gratitude Yoga. Open to all levels of yoga practice - modifications are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat to the class, along with a water bottle and sunscreen. Donation-based class. All proceeds go to the Friends of Herrontown Woods to maintain the grounds. 11 a.m. to noon.

For Families

Scavenger Hunt, Friends of Princeton Nursery Lands, Mapleton Preserve/D&RCanal State Park Headquarters, 145 Mapleton Road, Kingston. www.fpnl.org. Nature and history-themed scavenger hunt to find listed items while exploring the fields and trails of the Preserve. Free. All ages welcome but kids under 10 should be accompanied by an adult. All participants get a free FPNL tote. 10 to 11:30 a.m. Ecosystems at Risk Conservation Open House, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton. www.nj.gov/state/ museum. Event in collaboration with the New Jersey DEP highlights the Museum’s exhibition “Ecosystems at Risk: Threatened & Endangered in NJ” and some of the conservation projects taking place throughout the state. Hands-on activities with organizations including NJ Forest Fire Service, the NJ Forest Service, DEP’s Division of Fish & Wildlife, NJ School of Conservation, Wildlife Society: NJ Chapter and the

Wetlands Institute. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lectures

Réparer la parole — Celebration of the 40th Anniversary of Actes Sud-Papiers, Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival East Pyne 010, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/frenchtheater. Panel discussion in French on the theme Réparer la parole (Repair with Words) with renowned playwright-directors Wajdi Mouawad and Caroline Guiela Nguyen, both published at Actes Sud-Papiers. The conversation, moderated by French journalist Laure Adler, will be followed by a reading of excerpts from plays by Mouawad and Nguyen by French actor Jérémie Galiana including Tous des oiseaux, Lacrima and Racine carrée du verbe être. Caroline Guiela Nguyen will also offer a short preview reading of the future pièce commune of Festival d’Avignon Bérénice that she has been invited to create for 2027. Free. 2 p.m.

Outdoor Action

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

Schools

Open House, Lewis School of Princeton, 53 Bayard Lane, Princeton, 609-924-8120. www. lewisschool.org. Prospective parents can learn about the school’s programs. Register to info@lewisschool.org. 10 a.m.

Shopping News

Fall Fest Book Sale and Mini Flea Market Friends of the Ewing Library, 61 Scotch Road, Ewing. $5 bag day. 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

September Book Sale, Friends of the Lawrence Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.mcl.org. Thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. Payment by cash, check, or Zelle only. No scanning devices allowed. 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sunday September 21

Live Music

Darla & Rich, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Jazz. 2:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Open Acoustic Jam Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary.org. At this inclusive and

open jam for local musicians, chord charts and lyrics for songs will be provided. Bring your acoustic guitar, uke, violin, resonator, tambourine or your voice to join the fun. 3 p.m.

Pop Music

World Music

Atif Aslam: Borderless Tour, CURE Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton. www. cureinsurancearena.com. Performance the Pakistani playback singer and songwriter. $70 and up. 7:30 p.m.

Art

On Stage

I & You: The Musical, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. www.mccarter.org. Caroline — stuck at home with an illness — and Anthony — an earnest

The Princeton Folk Music Society presents the Ebony Hillbillies on Friday, September 19, at Christ Congregation Church on Walnut Lane.

overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries — are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soul-searching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. A McCarter World Premiere adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s play. 2 p.m.

The SpongeBob Musical, Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-5703333. www.kelseytheatre.org. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano is about to errupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. $30. 2 p.m.

If/Then Playhouse 22, East Brunswick Community Arts Center, 721 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, 732-254-3939. www. playhouse22.org. Contemporary musical that follows two distinct storylines in the life of Elizabeth, a city planner who moves back to New York to restart her life in this city of infinite possibilities. $24. 2 p.m. Throughout our store, we’ve posted apple signs on

September 21

Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. www.brtstage.org.

3 p.m.

Beautiful: The Carole King Musical Music Mountain Theater 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre. org. Before she was hit-maker Carole King — she was Carole Klein, a spunky, young songwriter from Brooklyn with a unique voice. Beautiful takes you back to where it all began — and takes you on the ride of a lifetime. $35. 3 p.m.

Nous sommes un poème by Stanislas Roquette & Gilles Geenen, Seuls en Scène French Theater Festival, Chancellor Green Rotunda, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu/ frenchtheater. Uplifting musical poetry recital of classic and contemporary French poems prepared by Stanislas Roquette and Gilles Geenen. A group of community amateur actors, trained by Roquette and Geenen, will participate in the musical reading. Performance in French. Free tickets required. 5 p.m.

Family Theater

Beetlejuice Jr. Villagers Theatre, 475 DeMott Lane, Somerset, 732-873-2710. www.villagerstheatre.com. The ghost-with-themost comes to the stage in Beetlejuice JR., the frightfully funny musical based on the beloved motion picture. Presented by KidsVill. $20. 2 p.m.

Literati

Good Causes

Fall Equinox Folk Festival Fundraiser, Friends of Herrontown Woods, Veblen House, Herrontown Woods, 452 Herrontown Road, Princeton. www.herrontownwoods.org/events. Concert by the Chivalrous Crickets whose music fuses Celtic, English, and American folk music, storytelling and country style dancing. Seasonal crafting tables, Native plants and merchandise for sale, Einstein Begonia Raffle, Refreshments available from May’s Popup Café. Bring your own chair. $10 in advance; $12 day of. 3 to 5 p.m

Benefit Galas

50th Anniversary Gala, National Junior Tennis & Learning of Trenton, Mercer County Indoor Tennis Center & The Boathouse, 1638 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. mtcarmelguild.org. Tennis exhibition featuring special guest Kim Clijsters; live auction; the George H. & Estelle M. Sands Foundation and NJM Insurance Group honored; buffet and open

bar, and live music. Register. $300 and up. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Fairs & Festivals

Fall Family Fun Weekend, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Lawrence. www.terhuneorchards.com. Celebrate fall with corn and hay bale mazes, pedal tractors, ducky races, children’s games, live music, pick your own pumpkins and pumpkin painting, and more. Tickets required. $20 to $25. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Craft Fairs

Art on the Farm, AOY Art Center, Patterson Farm, 949 Mirror Lake Road, Lower Makefield, PA. www. aoyarts.org. Meet and engage with 40 talented local artists and artisans displaying fine works ranging from contemporary paintings to intricately crafted pottery, handmade jewelry, and textiles. Step inside the historic 1837 Janney House to view the Members Show Exhibition showcasing the range and talent of AOY’s independent artists. Plus live music, food and treats for purchase, and activities for kids. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Faith

Vedic Cultural Immersion: Prasadam Distribution & Kirtan Princeton Bhakti Vedanta Institute, Tiger Park, Palmer Square, Princeton. www.bviscs.org. Join us in cultivating a higher consciousness of love, humility, tolerance, and respect through ecstatic mantra meditation (kirtan) and sanctified vegetarian meal (prasadam) distribution. 1 to 3 p.m.

Wellness

Free Class Yoga4Sobriety Plainsboro Municipal Building, 641 Plainsboro Road, Plainsboro. Yoga4Sobriety.com/schedule. Free 12 step-based yoga class. Beginners welcome; no experience required. Bring a mat and an open mind. No registration required for in-person attendance; visit website for access via Zoom. 9 to 10:15 a.m.

History

Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. $20. Register. 2 to 4 p.m.

For Families

Young Patriots Day, Princeton Battlefield Society, 500 Mercer Street, Princeton. www.pbs1777. org. Young Patriots Day introduces children to the American Revolution and to local history. Flag raising ceremony at noon. Weaving, carpentry, 18th-century medicine & science demos, artillery and musket firings, and tours of the Thomas Clarke House & Museum. Register. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Lectures

Turning the Tide on Plastic Waste: An Afternoon of Storytelling, Community and Impact D&R Greenway Land Trust, Johnson Education Center, One Preservation Place, Princeton. www.drgreenway.org. Samples of Indonesian cuisine will be shared as participants learn about an impactful program that turns recycled plastic into building blocks for schools in Indonesia. Tanya Armstrong, visiting CEO from Classroom of Hope, is here for Climate Week NYC. $15 suggested donation. 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Shopping News

Sports for Causes

4th Annual Warrior Walk, YWCA Princeton’s Breast Cancer Resource Center, Weaver Track and Field Stadium, 45 Ivy Lane, Princeton. www.ywcaprinceton. org/events. Open to all, the event features a walk and 100-Yard Kid’s Dash (ages 5+) on a fully wheelchair-accessible paved track. Proceeds support the BCRC’s mission to help women and their families live with, through, and beyond breast cancer. Register. $20. 10 a.m. to noon.

Monday

September 22

Rosh Hashana begins at sundown

Good Causes

Arm In Arm Mobile Food Pantry, Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.arminarm.org. Food and personal care products made available to those in need. No registration required. The Lawrence Township Health Department, the Mercer County Board of Social Services and the Mercer County Nutrition Program will have informational tables. 2 to 4 p.m.

Shopping News

Tuesday September 23

Dancing

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

Author: Allison Daminger Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary. org. The author is joined by Nancy Reddy for a conversation about her recently published book “What’s on Her Mind: The Mental Workload of Family Life.” 7 p.m.

Farm Markets

Robbinsville Farmers Market, Miry Run Recreation Area, 66 Sharon Road, Robbinsville, 609924-9529. www.robbinsville-twp. org. Fresh local fruits & vegetables and other fresh foods, as well as household, flower, and pet items, plus weekly special events. 3:30 to 7 p.m.

Wednesday September 24

On Stage

D&R Greenway Land Trust’s fall native plant sales take place Thursday through Saturday, September 18 through 20, at D&R Greenway’s Native Plant Nursery. Pictured above is a Tiger SwallowTail on swamp milkweed.

I & You: The Musical, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-2582787. www.mccarter.org. Caroline — stuck at home with an illness — and Anthony — an earnest overachiever toting Walt Whitman and waffle fries — are classmates pulling an unexpected all-nighter. What starts as a reluctant assignment soon sets both their worlds spinning into a soulsearching exploration of fate, friendship, and the fragile wonder of being alive. A McCarter World Premiere adapted from Lauren M. Gunderson’s play. 7:30 p.m.

Film

Morning Movies, Trenton Free Public Library, 120 Academy Street, Trenton. www.trentonlib. org. “Thunderbolts.” 10 a.m. to noon.

Dancing

Contra Dance Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Michael Karcher with Contragenarians. $15. 7:30 to 10 p.m.

Farm Markets

Kids Stuff

Read and Pick: Scarecrows, Terhune Orchards, 13 Van Kirk Road, Lawrence, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Participants hear two stories about scarecrows, farming, and planting, followed by a fun scarecrowthemed craft. For ages 3 and up. Register. $12. 9:30 and 11 a.m.

Lectures

Webinar: Protecting Your Personal Information in Today’s Digital World, New Jersey State Library. www.njstatelib.org. So much of our personal information is available online and we often unknowingly put more and more of it out there. It is oftentimes sold to different companies for advertising or data mining, but it can also be used by scammers or identity thieves for more nefarious purposes. Join Patricia Tamburelli from the NJ Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell to learn how to protect your personal information from online threats. Noon to 1 p.m.

Breaking Barriers: Getting Started with Hispanic Genealogy, Mercer County Library. www. mcl.org. Many of us hesitate to begin our family trees because we’re unsure where to start. Questions naturally arise: Is it even possible to find information? Are resources available? If so, what are they — and will it cost me a lot? In this informative and culturally grounded session, we’ll address those doubts head-on and guide you through the process of uncovering your roots. This session is designed to empower individuals and families from Hispanic communities to begin their research journey with clarity, confidence, and connection. Register for link to program. 7 p.m.

Socials

PRE VIEW

Art All Day 2025: Trenton’s City-Wide Art Tour

Art All Day returns for its 14th year, offering thousands of visitors a dynamic window into Trenton’s vibrant artistic community. This year’s event takes place Saturday, September 20, from noon to 6 p.m., bringing together art lovers and city explorers alike.

Attendees have the opportunity to visit open art studios, experience live painting demonstrations, enjoy downtown activities, and take a guided art tour around Trenton. The event kicks off at Artworks Trenton, located at 19 Everett Alley.

The theme for this year is The Forgotten City. “Trenton has some really beautiful and creative spaces that deserve to be highlighted,” says Kenya Bullock, creative director of Art All Day. “Our hope every year is that Art All Day provides the platform for artists and partners to do so.”

In addition to exploring the city’s artistic landscape, guests can enjoy new family-friendly activities. Live muralists will also be creating art in various locations around the city, an initiative led by Jonathon Conner (LANK), Artworks’ public projects manager, to bring more color and creativity to the streets of Trenton.

Artworks is just one of 18 sites in the city hosting Art All Day festivities. There, attendees can see live demonstrations of painting and pigment-making as well as view the Art All Day Group Show, which features works by participating artists including Emily Alison, Ellen G. Topiel, Alia Bensliman, Rafeya Khan, C.a. Shofed, Kal’El Livingston, Json Robinson, and Amanda Chesney and Greta Carlton.

Additional sites include: 120 East State, the site of the former First Presbyterian Church that is being transformed into a community events venue, displays artworks by Jytaia Johnson, Medha Atre-Kulkarni, ISeeDyfrnt, Anamika Sinha, Dionisio Rivera, Nancy Zamboni, and Ibi Stinehart.

Asamblea del Pueblo, at 34-39 Tucker Street, is a new gallery space featuring Jewish arts during Art All Day.

Sculptor Autin Wright’s private studio at 130 Pearl Street and painter Gabriela Imreh’s private studio at 159 Mercer Street, Unit 6, will be open to visitors.

Casa Cultura, in a new location at 750 Cass Street, hosts a collective of Latino artists and musicians.

Classics Bookstore, at 4 West Lafayette Street, offers its trademark used books and exhibits landscapes, cityscapes, and more by John D. Gummere.

Hanover Creative, a new gallery space at 219 East Hanover Street, shows works by Janhavi Firke, AAFIA, and Faith Saunders.

JKC Gallery, part Mercer County Community College’s Trenton campus, is dedicated to showcasing a diverse range of exhibitions and programs that enrich the cultural landscape of Trenton and connect community and the

arts. The featured exhibit is Dana Stirling’s photographs and book, “Why Am I Sad” (Kehrer Verlag), which explores mental health through imagery.

Studio 51, at 51 North Stockton Street, showcases works by the artists of the Trenton Community ATeam, which celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. Art All Day festivities there also include live art and graffiti painting and music by the Funk-TASK-Ticks.

The Trenton Area Soup Kitchen at 72 1/2 Escher Street also exhibits A-TEAM art and shares spoken word poetry by TASK’s own creative writing program, The Share Project.

View works by Yasmeena Azer, April Cooper, and Marina Ahun at the New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, whose permanent and special exhibits are also open to the public during Art All Day.

Roll by 42 Passaic Street to watch muralist Busta create a bikethemed mural while Trenton Cycling Revolution beautifies the D&R Canal Path with a cleanup and activities.

Trent-Towne Market at 16 West Ingahm Avenue features live bands, farm-to-table education, lo-

From top, ‘Maine Daisies’ by Ellen G. Topiel, exhibiting at Artworks; Asamblea del Pueblo, exhibiting on Tucker Street; and muralist Busta at 42 Passaic Street.

cal food, and produce while addressing food sustainability. View works by Mabel “Freda” Williams and Sarita Wilson.

The Trenton Free Public Library at 120 Academy Street shares the ongoing Trenton Artists Workshop Association exhibition “Recent Works by Thomas Kelly” in the Mezzanine Gallery.

The national historic landmark William Trent House at 15 Market Street shares contemporary works by sisters Marzena Haupa and Magda Dodd, whose paintings were recently exhibited at Artworks.

George Zienowicz’s sign shop at 202 East Canal Street features lives neon tube bending.

For more information, visit artallday.artworkstrenton.org

Introducing the Trenton Arts Fellowship

Mercer County Community College and the Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University are accepting applications from visual artists living and working in the City of Trenton for the inaugural Trenton Arts Fellowship. The online application deadline is Friday, November 14.

An open house event, including a workshop on the application, will be offered during Art All Day on Saturday, September 20, at MCCC’s James Kerney Campus in Trenton.

Organizers say that the program has grown from conversations among Lewis Center and MCCC faculty and administrators as a way to recognize and support artists of exceptional promise in the capital city. Artworks Trenton, an anchor artists’ organization in the city, is also a collaborator.

One visual artist will be selected in this first 2026-27 round with the hope to expand the program in the future. The artist will receive a $10,000 stipend, of which up to half can be used for living expenses with the remainder for materials and research connected to their work. Organizers say that they will also receive access to shared studio space in Trenton Hall on the MCCC James Kerney campus from September 2026 through June 2027.

In addition, the fellow will receive an appointment through MCCC (no teaching is required); will have access to both MCCC

and Princeton University resources; and have the option to participate in workshops, public conversations, open studios and exhibitions in an MCCC gallery space.

The Trenton Arts Fellowship opportunity is open to all. To be eligible, applicants must live and work in the City of Trenton (proof of a Trenton address may be required) and may not be enrolled in an institutional program of study during the fellowship period. Applicants may be in school during the application process.

The September 20 event begins with a reception in Trenton Hall at 137 North Broad Street at noon.

At 1 p.m., a brief presentation on the application process and form will be offered with an opportunity to ask questions. Starting at 1:30 p.m., MCCC faculty member Michael Chovan-Dalton will host a workshop on the third floor of Trenton Hall that will share a few options for successfully photographing artwork for a portfolio.

Applicants will be required to apply online. The application submission consists of a resume, a 500-word project proposal for work to be done during the 10-month fellowship, work samples, and a 150-word statement on how the submitted work samples relate to the proposal. Questions can be directed via email to trentonartsfellowship@mccc. edu.

Pro Hockey to Return to CURE Arena in 2026

Professional hockey is set to return to Trenton as the ECHL’s Utah Grizzlies will relocate to the CURE Insurance Arena starting with the 2026-27 season.

The ECHL Board of Governors approved the transfer of controlling interest in the franchise from Grizzlies Hockey Club LLC to Pro Hockey Partners LLC in early September.

The move will bring professional hockey back to the 7,000-seat arena next October. Trenton last hosted the ECHL’s Trenton Titans until 2013. The team won a Kelly Cup in 2005.

“The return of ECHL hockey to Trenton is extremely exciting as we welcome the market back to our North Division for the 202627 season amidst new teams and rivalries in the region,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin in a league announcement.

“We look forward to reinvigorating the live entertainment experience in the marketplace with an ownership and operating group that are experienced in developmental league sports,” he said.

The ECHL is a North American professional hockey league that’s considered a “AA” league — two steps below the NHL. Teams in the ECHL often serve as affiliates for NHL clubs. The season runs from October through April, followed by the Kelly Cup Playoffs.

Pro Hockey Partners is a recently formed ownership group that was created to bring an ECHL hockey team back to Trenton. The 14-partner consortium is led by managing member Joe Eng, a technology executive from Lawrence Township.

Eng is currently listed on LinkedIn as the chief technology officer of Lawrence-based Billtrust. He also has leadership experience at Travelclick, JetBlue Airways, and SWIFT.

“We will deliver on the promise of fun, friendly, affordable entertainment,” Eng said in an announcement at CURE Insurance Arena on September 9. He said that the bringing the team to Trenton is about more than just sports — it’s also about bringing economic development and opportunities to the region.

“This is very important for us to be part of, and I will ask you to hold us accountable to that,” Eng said. “This is very personal for us (the ownership group). Many of us live here. Many of us work here.”

Bob Ohrablo, a New York City-born sports executive, will be the president of the club. He is known for building ECHL clubs such as the Jacksonville Icemen and Savannah Ghost Pirates, as well as being a found-

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“We are thrilled to reintroduce the ECHL to Trenton and Mercer County, a region known for its strong hockey culture and passion for the sport,” Ohrablo said. “This presents an opportunity for families to enjoy exciting pro hockey nights at affordable prices, along with a variety of family-friendly promotions throughout the season,” he said.

Mercer County Executive Dan Benson said he is excited to bring pro hockey back to Trenton.

“This is another major step in our mission to make Mercer County, and especially our capital city of Trenton, a true destination for sports, business, entertainment, and tourism,” Benson said.

Fran Rodowicz, general manager for CURE Insurance Arena, said that they are planning to make upgrades to the venue in preparation for the team’s arrival.

“Hockey will once again play a prominent role among the many diverse and dynamic events we host each year, and we can’t wait to drop the puck,” said Rodowicz.

The Grizzlies have a history that goes back decades, and they have served as a developmental affiliate for several NHL franchises.

Most recently, the team has been affiliated with the Colorado Avalanche, acting as a pipeline for prospects to move between the ECHL and Colorado’s AHL club, the Colorado Eagles.

Past affiliations have included ties to the New York Islanders, Calgary Flames, and Anaheim Ducks.

The move follows a period of transition for the Grizzlies’ ownership, the team said in a message to its fans. Long-time owner Dave Elmore died in 2023, and the declining health of his wife and co-owner, Donna Tuttle, limited the family’s ability to continue leading the franchise.

“This was a difficult decision, but it is one that we feel is in the best long-term interest of the franchise,” said D.G. Elmore, Dave Elmore’s son.

Founded as the Denver Grizzlies in 1994, the team won the International Hockey League’s Turner Cup championship in its inaugural season before moving to Salt Lake City in 1995.

The franchise captured another Turner Cup in 1996, later joined the American Hockey League in 2001, and transitioned to the ECHL in 2005.

The Grizzlies have played at the Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah, since 1997, a venue that also hosted hockey during the

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Over the years, the team has made 18 playoff appearances, produced more than 200 NHL players, and developed a reputation as one of the ECHL’s most consistent franchises.

Several of those alumni went on to play for tri-state area franchises.

They include defenseman Andrew MacDonald, who spent the 2007-08 season with Utah before joining the New York Islanders, where he played six seasons. He later moved to the Philadelphia Flyers, logging more than 300 games across five years, including multiple playoff appearances.

Goaltenders Nathan Lawson and Mikko Koskinen both played for the Islanders after suiting up for the Grizzlies. Forward Trevor Smith, another Utah product, also broke into the NHL with the Islanders in 2008.

The Devils’ organization featured defenseman Victor Bartley, who played for Utah in 2009-10 before moving on to the NHL.

In addition, Trevor Lewis, a longtime NHL forward and Stanley Cup champion with the Los Angeles Kings, played briefly with the Grizzlies during the 2012-13 NHL lockout.

The Trenton Titans had a turbulent history that led to their eventual departure.

The team was founded in 1999 and quickly became a fan favorite after winning the Kelly Cup. But by the late 2000s, attendance declined, and the team faced persistent financial challenges.

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Team majority owner Joe Eng, left, Trenton Mayor Reed Gusciora, County Executive Dan Benson, Trenton ECHL Hockey President Bob Ohrablo, and ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin welcome Trenton’s new hockey team to CURE Arena.

Ownership shifted several times, including a brief period when the New Jersey Devils purchased the franchise in 2006 and rebranded it as the Trenton Devils in 2007. Many fans felt alienated by the loss of the “Titans” identity. Attendance dropped sharply during the Devils era, and the ECHL franchise was eventually suspended after the 2010-11 season.

Local investors revived the “Trenton Titans” name in 2011, but the team could not sustain strong attendance or revenue despite efforts to reconnect with the community. By 2013, the ownership group announced the franchise would cease operations, citing poor attendance and continuing financial losses.

The CURE Insurance Arena is owned by the Mercer County Improvement Authority and operated by Oak View Group. Further details on the Grizzlies’ debut in New Jersey will be announced in the coming months. Check echl.com, cureinsurancearena.com, and trentonechlhockey.com.

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