Harvey S. Firestone Library, Princeton University. (Shutterstock.com)
Compiled by Wendy Greenberg
Libraries, like most other organizations, have seen a decade adapting to new technology, to shutting down completely in the pandemic, taking on new community roles, and reopening, some with changes. Through it all, librarians have been steadfast leaders of their staffs and captains of their physical spaces. more
Steven Mackey. (Photo courtesy of Kah Poon, @kahpoonphoto); (Stage image courtesy of Sarah Kirkland Snider); Sarah Kirkland Snider. (Photo by Shervin Lainez)
By Donald H. Sanborn III
Born and raised in Princeton, composer Sarah Kirkland Snider writes music that The New Yorker has described as “genre-erasing.” Her website describes her music as an organic synthesis of a “diversity of influences to render a nuanced command of immersive storytelling.”
Her works have been commissioned and/or performed by the New York Philharmonic, the Birmingham Royal Ballet, and soprano Renée Fleming. The Washington Post named Snider one of the Top 35 Female Composers in Classical Music in 2019. Elsewhere, she has been cited by critics as “a significant figure on the American music landscape,” an “important representative of 21st century trends in composition,” and “one of the decade’s more gifted, up-and-coming modern classical composers.” more
Princeton Lavender. (Photo courtesy of Princeton Lavender)
By Taylor Smith
When settlers from England brought the first honeybees to North America in 1622 (blog.education.nationalgeographic.org), the area was already populated by thousands of different species of bees. Some of these native species functioned as solitary insects where female bees would search for pollen and raise their young as a solitary unit, rather than part of a hive. more
By Laurie Pellichero | Cover image from Shutterstock.com
It’s summertime, and escapes to the Jersey Shore offer sun, sand, and a plethora of delicious dining opportunities. Here’s a sampling of waterside restaurants just an hour or so away… more
Health systems account for nearly a tenth of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions, a main cause of climate change. Penn Medicine Princeton Health is dedicated to doing its part to reverse that trend.
In the restaurant at Penn Medicine Princeton Medical Center (PMC), staff members and visitors end their meal by placing trays stacked with plates, utensils, and uneaten food and drink bottles into a conveyor belt that slowly carries them out of sight. more
Eight members of the Speech and Debate Team represented Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart at the 2023 National Speech and Debate Association (NSDA) National Finals taking place on June 13-16, 2023 in Phoenix and Mesa, Ariz. The NSDA National Tournament is the largest academic competition in the world featuring over 6,000 high school and middle school students representing more than 1,500 schools from across the United States as well as participants from multiple U.S. territories and countries around the world. more
Whether you’re in the mood for a fast casual meal or sit down dining al fresco in the cool of the air conditioning, choose from a variety of options this summer at MarketFair, conveniently located at 3535 US Highway 1 in Princeton. more
An unveiling of Seward Johnson’s Monet, Our Visiting Artist will take place on the banks of the Delaware River in Washington Crossing State Park of New Jersey on Sunday, July 16 at 3 p.m.
The Washington Crossing Park Association (WCPA) and Washington Crossing State Park are happy to be a part of the Hopewell Valley Arts Council efforts to place 10 of Seward Johnson’s life-sized statues all around the Valley. They are also proud to welcome “Monet,” who, through the magic of the Johnson Atelier, will be painting his own version of Washington Crossing the Delaware at the site of the historic event. more
Steve Martin and Martin Short’s “You Won’t Believe What They Look Like Today!” will arrive at the Hackensack Meridian Health Theatre at the Basie Center Campus in Red Bank, N.J. this fall! Ticket prices range from $75 to $299 and there is a limit of eight tickets per mailing address. more
Fatoumata Diawara is a rarity among Malian singers, wielding her electric guitar to write songs that blend Wassoulou folk music, spiritually centered Afropop, and desert blues. Singing mostly in Bambara, the national language of Mali, Diawara sings about migration, African identity, motherhood, and the struggle of African women. A veteran of screen and stage, she debuted as an actress in the ’90s, appearing in films such as Cheick Oumar Sissoko’s La Genèse and the Oscar-nominated Timbuktu. Since her 2011 debut LP Fatou, she’s collaborated with the likes of Herbie Hancock, Bobby Womack, Flea of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and Damon Albarn (Blur, Gorillaz), who co-produced her latest album London Ko. more
Ocean City Regional Chamber of Commerce was honored to hold a grand opening ribbon cutting ceremony for White Lotus in downtown Ocean City.
White Lotus is a specialty brand focused on handcrafted items such as crystals, all natural bath and body products, CBD, essential oils, healing products, and more. The clothing is comfortable, stylish, and affordable. They carry brands that are both fair trade and ethically sourced. The shop owners intend for their retail space to be a relaxing and inviting sanctuary from the busy outside world. Located at 601-A Asbury Avenue, they look forward to seeing you in the shop! more
Make memories at Long Branch, N.J.’s Pier Village this summer that will last a lifetime. From classic carousels to high-end arcade games and even virtual reality games, this is a boardwalk experience like you’ve never seen it before. For the adults in the group, test your skills on chance games such as Skee Ball and state-of-the-art crane grabs for that sought-after token prize. more
For the entire month of July, Princeton Public Library will offer a free, new series featuring classic movies of the silver screen era. Audiences are encouraged to take a trip down memory lane with images from the 1940s and 1950s. Lemonade and cookies will be served at each of the film showings. more
On Thursday, July 20 at 6 p.m., Morven Museum will host an event with Vaseful Flowers at which attendees will learn how to create their own beautiful bouquets. This event is designed to be a celebration and exploration of summer flowers. more
If you can’t make it to the Butterfly Festival at The Watershed Institute on August 5, fret not! Visitors can participate in a unique guided tour of the Kate Gorrie Butterfly House to view and learn about local butterfly species every Thursday from 10 to 11 a.m., all summer long. If time and weather allow, staff will also lead attendees in catching and observing wild butterflies in the fields. Cameras are welcome. more
Blue Curtain, a Princeton summer tradition, returns to Pettoranello Gardens Amphitheater, located at Route 206 and Mountain Avenue, with three family-friendly, free outdoor concerts in July. All concerts begin at 8 p.m.
The series opens with Jimmy Bosch Salsa Masters on July 8. This concert is part of the Jimmy Bosch Tribute World Tour, celebrating 50 years in salsa and Latin jazz. Also known as “El Trombon Criollo,” Bosch is a jazz and salsa trombonist, composer, and bandleader of Puerto Rican descent. Born and raised in New Jersey, Bosch performs all over the state with the goal of making his audiences get up and dance. more
Step back in time to July 4, 1776 on this Tuesday, July 4, 2023. A special living history event awaits at Washington Crossing Historic Park, where visitors can explore a military encampment and watch colonial townspeople demonstrate and sell their crafts from 12 to 4 p.m. A highlight of the day will be readings of the Declaration of Independence at 12:30, 1:30, 2:30, and 3:30 p.m. more
Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell Township will be hosting the 104th Annual Mercer County 4-H Fair on Saturday, July 29 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, July 30 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free, but there is a suggested donation of a canned good in support of Rutgers Against Hunger (rah.rutgers.edu). Free parking is also available. more
The Princeton Senior Resource Center will be offering an informative day trip to the Barnes Foundation in Philadelphia on Thursday, August 10 from 8:45 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Art collector Albert C. Barnes (1872-1951) chartered the Barnes in 1922 to teach people from all walks of life how to look at and view art. Over three decades, he collected some of the world’s most important impressionist, post-impressionist, and modern paintings, including works by Renoir, Cézanne, Matisse, and Picasso. more
