For those who want to see if “our state fair is the best state fair,” as the Rogers and Hammerstein song declares, New Jersey’s State Fair Meadowlands is open through July 7, with fireworks on July 3 and 4. As the song concludes, “it’s the best state fair in the state.” more
Join the Arts Council of Princeton’s Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence Ronah Harris for a hands-on workshop on quilting on Sunday, July 7 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Princeton Public Library first floor exhibit area.
During her residency at the Arts Council, Harris is designing and completing a quilt dedicated to the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. Sewing experience is not required to participate, and registration is not required. more
A big outdoor movie weekend is coming up in Princeton. On Friday, July 12 at 8:30 p.m., enjoy a family-friendly movie Honey, I Shrunk the Kids under the stars on the Palmer Square Green. Then, on Saturday, July 13, enjoy Jurassic World Dominion at 8 p.m. on the lawn at the Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. more
Play “hide and seek” during July at Princeton small businesses for the third annual “Find Waldo Local,” sponsored by jaZams and Candlewick Press. Kids and adults alike can join in on the free fun.
Visit 24 shops in Princeton, as well as the Princeton Public Library, from June 30 to July 31, and perhaps discover some shops you didn’t know about.
Here’s how it works: Start at jaZams, 25 Palmer Square East, on June 30 during the kickoff event, or any day in July to start a stamp card. Collect a stamp at each of the 24 businesses specified, and return your card to jaZams by 6 p.m. on July 31 for prizes and to be entered into a raffle for several grand prizes. You can earn a mini-prize for collecting 10-plus stamps, too. more
Head of Victory by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
How did the careers of two preeminent sculptors of the Gilded Age intersect, and what was the significance? The Michener Art Museum in Doylestown, Pa., now presents “Monuments and Myths: The America of Sculptors Augustus Sant-Gaudens and Daniell Chester French,” on view through January 5.
Daniel Chester French (1850–1931) and Augustus Saint-Gaudens (1848–1907) were friends and sometimes rivals who transformed sculpture in the U.S. They produced dozens of the nation’s most recognizable public artworks, including French’s Seated Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., and Saint-Gaudens’s Diana, which graced the top of Madison Square Garden in New York City.
“Monuments and Myths” features approximately 70 sculptures, models, maquettes, and more drawn from the collections of the two artists’ historic homes. more
Art All Night Trenton, the capital city’s signature 24-hour annual community art gallery, will transform its new home — the Trenton War Memorial on Memorial Drive — into a hub of artistic expression featuring local artists, live music, interactive workshops, and more.
In-person programming will take place at the War Memorial building on Saturday, June 29 from 3 p.m. to midnight, and again on Sunday, June 30 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. During the overnight hours, the in-person event will close and a virtual component and online art gallery will take center stage via the Art All Night website and social media channels. more
During this season of pre-election political debates, rising fifth to ninth graders can learn the basics of debate and public speaking under the guidance of experienced high school student debaters. Both beginner and experienced debaters can sign up for a weeklong Princeton Public Library (PPL) program that starts on June 24. Students will learn research and analytical skills that will extend beyond debate, and can also be helpful in future class presentations and essay writing.
The five sessions, which run through Friday June 28, are in the STEAM Studio Story Room. Hours are 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. daily except Friday. Friday’s program, the final debate, starts at 2 p.m. and is open to family and friends. more
Batter up on Saturday, June 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a look back at America’s favorite pastime when the Princeton Historical Society presents its annual vintage baseball game.
The game between the Flemington Neshanock and the Monmouth Furnace teams will take place at Greenway Meadows Park, 275 Rosedale Road. The competitive match of barehanded baseball using 1864 rules (no gloves) will also feature period uniforms.
The event is free; registration is not required. Spectators are welcome to bring a blanket or lawn chair, and stop by for an inning or the whole game. After the game they are welcome to try out the authentic replicas of the 19th-century equipment. more
(Photo by Lara St John)
The sounds of summer are enhanced by the musical notes of the Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts, which continue in June and July at Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, on the Princeton University campus. The concerts are free, but tickets are required. Tickets are available one week before each concert, after 10 a.m., through tickets.princeton.edu.
In its 57th season PUSCC’s mission expands summer cultural and educational opportunities by presenting world-class chamber ensembles. Melissa Bohl is committee chair and artistic director. more
Celebrate Juneteenth with activities at local venues including Morven Museum and Garden, the Stoutsburg Sourland African American Museum, and Washington Crossing Park. The observance commemorates that it took until June 19, 1865 for Union troops to arrive in Galveston, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation of January 1, 1863. more
Dance under the stars with members of the Central New Jersey Dance Society, who will demonstrate basic steps and lead an evening of dance to recorded music of all kinds.
The event takes place at Hinds Plaza from 7 to 10 p.m. on Fridays — June 7 and 21, July 5 and 19, August 9 and 23, and September 13 and 27. more
When watching the American Theater Wing’s 77th Tony Awards on June 16, broadcast on CBS at 8 p.m. from the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center in New York City, listen for familiar Princeton University names. Several faculty members from the Lewis Center, pictured above, and Princeton University alumni have been nominated for 2024 Tony Awards (and Drama Desk Awards) for their recent work on and off-Broadway. more
Photo courtesy of Roebling Museum.
The Roebling Museum, once a gateway to a steel mill which welcomed thousands of workers to the company best known for its design and construction of the Brooklyn Bridge, will be the site of a Steel Mill Street Fair on Saturday, May 18 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a rain date of Sunday, May 19.
The Roebling Museum tells the story of the town of Roebling, a company town built by John A. Roebling’s Sons Company, which built bridges, telegraphs and telephones, ships, elevators, and more, changing the industrial landscape of New Jersey. The Roebling Museum is located at 100 2nd Avenue, Roebling, and is next to the Roebling stop on New Jersey Transit’s River Line.
Formerly the Mary Bordentown Street Fair, the fair on the John A. Roebling Steel Mill site will have expanded food choices and new attractions, plus more time to enjoy the shopping, dining, and free entertainment expected at the event, which is hosted by the Burlington Mercer Chamber of Commerce. Performing will be Princeton’s School of Rock, as well as headliner The Successful Failures Band, and others. Planned are a tribute to the U.S. Armed Forces with a 10:30 a.m. parade, a “patriotic pet parade,” and a company town walking tour. More information is at Steelmillstreetfair.com. more
The Philly Home & Garden Show will take place February 23 through 25 at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks in Oaks, Pa. The event center will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday, February 23; 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, February 24; and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 25. more
Now open at Grounds For Sculpture, Cloud Swing is designed to inspire a world in which public art and play invite and include people of all abilities. Three standard swings and two wheelchair accessible swings hang from a cloud-shaped metal canopy. The swings face each other, fostering community and a sense of belonging.
This sculpture was designed by Brooklyn based Isometric Studio, whose mission is to unite graphic design and architecture to create empowering visual identities and spatial experiences. Through their collaboration with leading cultural institutions and nonprofits, they create opportunities and partnerships characterized by intellectual rigor, aesthetic sophistication, and memorable storytelling. more
Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank will welcome Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live on Stage on Saturday, February 17 at 1 and 4 p.m.
A show that is 65 million years in the making, Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live will guide families on a tour that begins in pre-historic Australia. Attendees will meet and interact with a collection of amazing life-like dinosaurs and other creatures in a theatrical performance that thrills and entertains kids while also being educational. Brought to life by a team of skilled puppeteers, visitors won’t believe the detail and realistic quality of these majestic and fearsome creatures. more
Have you ever felt compelled to action and change after listening to a TED Talk?
The intended purpose of these passionate presentations (that often go viral) is to inspire and enlighten the audience. Knowledge is power and can be paid forward in a multitude of ways, both big and small. This is Goal 3 in action at Stuart Country Day School. more
Princeton’s local history experts are eager to present a new walking program highlighting all of J. Robert Oppenheimer’s life and work while living in Princeton.
On Sunday, February 4 at 2 p.m., the Historical Society of Princeton (HSP) will traverse the Princeton University campus, town, and filming locations for the award-winning Christopher Nolan production. more
The New Jersey Symphony will help to ring in the Lunar New Year on February 3 at 3 p.m. at Prudential Hall at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC). The classical repertoire will be conducted by Yue Bao with Tony Siqi Fun on piano.
The concert is designed as a cultural exchange and is perfect for all ages. To mark the start of the Year of the Dragon, Music Director Xian Zhang has chosen some fiery and dramatic pieces of music. more
February at Peddler’s Village promises an endless variety of chocolate tastes and treats at local restaurants, bars, and retailers. The event list also includes chocolate-making workshops for families, sweet-savory menus for adults, and a Village Chocolate Trail.
All of the tastings will be held at Peddler’s Village, located at Routes 202 and 263 in Lahaska, Pa. more
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