37 minute read
Friday, October
Ken Kaissar must have catalogued gags and gambits he’d seen in farces and screwball comedies because he included a slew of them in his fast, funny, and jokecrammed play, “A Leg Up,” at the Bristol Riverside Theatre through Sunday.
Better yet, nationally-produced Israeli-American writer augmented the treasured and time-honored with inventions of his own, such as the eponymous leg.
A computerized prosthetic one so sensitive to impulses from the human brain, it anticipates them and acts in ways that are different from what its wearer intends. For instance, it leaves off behaving normally, whether taking strides, shuffling to “Tea for Two,” or starts kicking randomly and wildly.
This errant leg, at least the perfecting and financing of it, provides the premise for Kaissar’s laughladen farce, but it is one of dozens of elements that keep it rollicking.
Kaissar – Bristol Riverside’s coproducing director and playwriting instructor at Rider University --is as adept with language as he is with comic bits, so “A Leg Up” not only trades on physical mayhem but features a barrage of wonderful jokes, word plays, and snide answers to obvious questions that harken back to the stage comedies of Kaufman and Hart or even Noel Coward and George Bernard Shaw. All of which are ably staged by director Amy Kaissar, who is married to the writer and serves as co-producing director.
True, “A Leg Up,” could use a little editing and trimming. It could also afford to lose some repetitive shtick, such as the lead character constantly confusing the Ukraine with Russia (written before the latest upheaval). The good news is even if Ken Kaissar’s show needs honing and polishing here and there, it offers enough comic material to keep audiences entertained and admiring of the author’s snappy dialogue and farcical set-ups.
Adding to “A Leg Up’s” direct visual and aural delights is the playwright’s ability to include all kinds of contemporary sexual trends and present them with a witty combination of sardonic commentary and open-minded respect.
Hysteria in all of its meanings provides the context of “A Leg Up,” and both Kaissars create it with reckless, yet sure-handed, abandon: Ken devises a story with non-stop complications, where each twist and turn opens another comic possibility that Amy capitalize on to the utmost.
A man with inherited, now completely squandered, wealth is depending on his large investment in an innovative prosthetic leg to renew his fortune. He is particularly eager to have the engineer who developed the artificial limb to eliminate its kinks (or kicks) before a demonstration of its alleged versatility to an important, influential client, a U.S. Senator who is the presumptive Republican presidential candidate in a nearing election.
While this corrective process is going on, the man is visited by his mistress who reveals she is with child, his child. As the elicit couple is figuring out what to do, the man’s equally unfaithful and not particularly loving wife returns to announce she want to end the marriage now that she’s found Lesbianism.
Sexual innuendo, dexterity, and variety abound as Kaissar introduces characters that prefer samesex partners, go either or both ways, or are proudly and contentedly transgender.
Amid this bomber crew of sexual appetites is a maid who is swept up in a panoply of bedroom mayhem though alternatively buoyed and appalled by, the hijinks of her philandering, penniless, conniving employer and his seemingly nymphomaniac wife. What farce, after all, can thrive without a maid in its center?
Amy orchestrates all of her husband’s ideas with masterful aplomb. She builds chaos as if it is an evolving, uncontrollable wave, starting with the basics then billowing into pandemonium. One scene, available as promotional video, shows the cast in hectic frenzy. The maid, once a dancer who worked with Baryshnikov, ends this escalating sequence by pirouetting to position then executing a perfect split.
Amy has turned disorder into art by staging pandemonium so tightly. Unlike in current films that contain busy battle scenes in which nothing specific is discerned, Amy makes everything look out of hand but directs your eye to various characters so that you get to savor each character is his or her state of passion or anger or emotion that requires physical expression.
Both Kaissars are deft at keeping matters funny and in perspective while avoiding anything that could be construed as offensive, even by modern standards. It is because they handle all with abundant humor that provides the overall tone for their production.
Ken’s story is clear, and Amy’s direction gives all of “A Leg Up’s” facets the chance to be appreciated and savored.
The production is smooth, fleet, and always with some gambit in play. The cast is adept at handling all of the maneuvers required of them, but some stand out while others proceed comfortably.
The best two best performances contrast elegantly, one being large, varied, and angst-ridden, the other being cool, matter-of-fact, and natural.
Jennifer Byrne is a literal whirlwind as Sally, the Ukrainian maid, as she whisks up and down stairs fulfilling her warring employers’ biddings, some of which involve carrying a variety of drinks and victuals, some of which open Sally to new levels of depravity that offend her religious soul but awaken her libidinous instincts.
Byrne is a master at portraying someone who is bent on doing her duty as an employee while having to react to a series of demands that tax her propriety and cause her to act out, comically of course.
Big and exhausting as Byrne’s extraordinary performance is, Marla Alpert plays a transgender businessperson, Stephanie, with quieter but equally effective aplomb.
Alpert is the picture of a smart person with a purpose and no time to explain who they are or inclination to do so. Stephanie keeps tasks at hand in front of her, and Alpert admirably resists doing anything but acting as her character would in this given situation, male or female, transgender or not.
James Joseph O’Neill is perfectly Cowardian as the patrician depending on a windfall from the artificial leg to restore his claim to the high life he leads. Joe Siciliano aces all aspects of a role that casts him as the model demonstrating the prosthesis while being in love with two of the women on hand.
Joe Hogan turns his head towards the front of the stage and flashes a smile every time someone mentions his character’s presidential ambitions. Brittney Lee Hamilton goes from needy to shrewd as the impregnated mistress. David S. Robbins has an ironic way with Kaissar’s line and obviously delights in being more than his characters originally seems. Liz Maurer exudes satisfied fecklessness and sexual desire as the wife whose money motivates a lot of the plot and the characters’ plotting.
Jason Simm’s set is gorgeous. You want to move into it at first sight. Linda Bee Stockton’s costumes are perfect in style and taste for the characters she’s dressing. Minjoo Kim’s lighting dims and brightens in its own brand of commentary. Michael Kiley’s sound design is fine although some of O’Neill’s early dialogue is swallowed when he speaks from a high, upstage right bedroom.
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theatre, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, Pennsylvania. Through Sunday, October 9, Wednesday and Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m., and Sunday, 3 p.m. $45 to $56.
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Live Music
Dark Whiskey, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Bluegrass. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. World Music
Sofia Talvik - The Fall upwards
Tour, More Barn Studios, 104 Sandy Ridge Mount Airy Road, Stockton. morebarnstudios.com/ concerts. Swedish folk/Americana artist Sofia Talvik tours her new album, Paws of a Bear. $20. 7:30
p.m.
Art
First Friday, Zuzu Gallery, 23 Phillips Avenue, Lawrence. www. zuzu-gallery.com. Stop in to see the current exhibition showcasing the paintings of Zuzu’s owner Susan Rizzo, the large format photographs of Deborah Land, and the figurative and floral paintings of Johanna Furst. Join to enjoy refreshments, see fine art, meet the artists, and visit with other art lovers. 5 to 7 p.m. On Stage
A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar’s comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 8 p.m. Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 8 p.m. The Children’s Hour, Kelsey
Theater, Mercer Community
College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Lifelong friends Karen and Martha are the headmistresses of a prestigious all-girls boarding school in a small New England town. When a vengeful pupil whispers a rumor that the two women are having an affair, it triggers a devastating chain of consequences. $20 to $22. 8 p.m. Affecting Expression, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. New queer tragicomedy by Princeton alum Eliana CohenOrth that tells the tale of three queer women from history — Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Hays, and Hatty Hosmer — as they navigate their intersecting artistic paths and the complexities of their relationships with each other and within the increasingly unreliable walls of their home. Free; no ticket required. 8 p.m. The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Sarah de Lappe’s drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 8 p.m. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 8 p.m. God of Carnage, Pegasus Theatre, St. Mary’s School, 45 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. www. pegasustheatrenj.org. Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy in which two sets of parents meet to discuss how to handle a playground altercation between their sons. $28. 8 p.m.
Party Time in Conjunction with
Celebration, Theatre Intime, Princeton University. www.theatreintime.org. Two short works by the renowned playwright Harold Pinter. $12. 8 p.m. Author Event, Barnes & Noble Princeton, MarketFair, 3535 Route 1, West Windsor. www.bn. com. Kwame Alexander discusses his book “The Door of No Return.” 7 p.m. Lectures
Artist Conversation: Marianne
Nicolson, Princeton University Art Museum, Betts Auditorium, School of Architecture, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton. edu. Marianne Nicolson, an artist and activist of the Musgamakw Dzawada’enuxw First Nations, discusses her artistic practice, which incorporates light sculptures, installations, writing, graphic arts, and advocacy for Indigenous land rights. In person or via Zoom. 2 p.m. For Seniors
First Friday Film, Princeton Senior Resource Center, 101 Poor Farm Road, Princeton. www. princetonsenior.org. Screening of the documentary “The Lost Leonardo,” about the mystery surrounding the Salvator Mundi, the first painting by Leonardo da Vinci to be discovered for more than a century and the most expensive painting ever sold at $450 million. Register. Free. In person or via Zoom. 1 p.m.
Saturday October 8
Classical Music
Chopin & Mussorgsky, Princeton University Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. music.princeton.edu. Program features senior pianist Kyrie McIntosh, winner of last year’s Concerto Competition, in Chopin’s first piano concerto. $15.
7:30 p.m.
Jazz & Blues
Jerry Weldon, Byrom Smith,
Graves, Candlelight Lounge, 24 Passaic Street, Trenton. www. candlelighteventsjazz.com. $20 cover and $10 minimum drink order, free buffet. 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. Live Music
Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www. palmersquare.com. Living Proof performs party and dance covers including top 40, classic rock, R&B, the fab 50s, alternative rock & country. Noon to 2 p.m. FOGLight & Rainbow Fresh, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-7374465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Pop/rock/country/ standards in the afternoon and rock/pop in the evening. 1 to 4
and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The MLC Band Fall Jam, Patriots Crossing Tavern, Washington Crossing Park, 1339 River Road, Titusville. Live classic rock. 8 to
11 p.m.
Art
Emotional Odyssey, Artists’ Gallery, 18 Bridge Street, Lambertville. www.lambertvillearts.com. Opening reception for an exhibit featuring the photographic pigment prints, watercolor, and acrylic paintings of Joseph DeFay and Carol Sanzalone. On view through November 6. 2 to 5 p.m.
Campus Collections Outdoor
Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors. Rain or shine; stair-free. 2 p.m. On Stage
The Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the Trenton Free Public Library will present the exhibition “Fresh Art I” at the Trenton Free Public Library from October 5 to October 29. An opening reception is set for Thursday, October 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. “Fresh Art I” features work by three Trenton artists; Alia Bensliman, FlyKickz, and Leon Rainbow.
Alia Bensliman lives in Robbinsville. She grew up in Tunisia, North Africa and her work is influenced by North African and Berber art. She works with Mixed Media on Arch paper and has recently started creating her own watercolor palette made out of nontoxic pigments. Her work has been shown throughout the Tristate area. Her painting “I Am Roebling” is in the permanent collection of the new building of the NJ Department of Health.
FlyKickz works primarily with sneakers and uses other materials. She has exhibited locally and distributes her work on the internet. “By combining my love of art and sneakers I’ve created a style of art that can be described as a collection inspired by SOLE. My concepts are a mesh of boldness, beauty & fun a clear reflection of an artist whose creative talents are both complex and changing”.
Leon Rainbow primarily works with acrylic and aerosols. His murals can be seen throughout the Trenton area. He coordinates the yearly “Jersey Fresh” mural painting event at TerraCycle. He has exhibited at the NJ State Museum, Ellarslie Museum, Theory Gallery, and Prince Street Gallery in NYC. His style is Graffiti art mixed with Abstract and Pop Art with lots of patterns and textures.
TAWA is a Greater Trenton nonprofit organization and has a 40-year history organizing exhibits in such venues as the New Jersey State Museum, Trenton City Museum, Artworks Trenton, Prince Street Gallery in New York City, and more.
The Trenton Free Public Library is located at 120 Academy Street in Trenton and is in the new Creek2Canal Trenton Arts District. Hours are Mondays through Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 609-392-7188.
More information on TAWA can be found on the organization’s Facebook page.
‘Resentment,’ left, by Leon Rainbow, and ‘Sprouting Mind’ by Alia Bensliman are among the works featured in ‘Fresh Art I’ on view October 5 through 29 at Trenton Free Public Library.
a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 2 and 8
p.m.
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 and 8 p.m. The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Sarah de Lappe’s drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 2 and 8 p.m. The Amazing Kreskin, Randy Now’s Man Cave, 119 West Ward Street, Hightstown. Mentalist and musician gives a special Halloween show. $30. 7 p.m. The Children’s Hour, Kelsey
Theater, Mercer Community
College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Lifelong friends Karen and Martha are the headmistresses of a prestigious all-girls boarding school in a small New England town. When a vengeful pupil whispers a rumor that the two women are having an affair, it triggers a devastating chain of consequences. $20 to $22. 8 p.m. Affecting Expression, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. New queer tragicomedy by Princeton alum Eliana CohenOrth that tells the tale of three queer women from history — Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Hays, and Hatty Hosmer — as they navigate their intersecting artistic paths and the complexities of their relationships with each other and within the increasingly unreliable walls of their home. Free; no ticket required. 8 p.m. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 8 p.m. God of Carnage, Pegasus Theatre, St. Mary’s School, 45 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. www. pegasustheatrenj.org. Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy in which two sets of parents meet to discuss how to handle a playground altercation between their sons. $28. 8 p.m.
Party Time in Conjunction with
Celebration, Theatre Intime, Princeton University. www.theatreintime.org. Two short works by the renowned playwright Harold Pinter. $12. 8 p.m. Dancing
English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $11. Masks required. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Literati
Princeton Children’s Book Festi-
val, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.princetonlibrary. org. Authors and illustrators of children’s books gather in the plaza to share their work and meet young readers. Portion of proceeds benefit the library. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Poetry Reading Group, West Windsor Public library, 333 North Post Road, West WiIndsor. www.poetryreadinggroup.wordpress.com. Read, share, and discuss the best in classic and contemporary poetry. Free. 2 p.m. Comedy
Progressively Funny starring
John Fugelsang & Friends, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. Considered one of the greatest interviewers of our day, acclaimed comedian John Fugelsang challenges conventional wisdom on politics, media, religion, and pop culture. $25 to $30.
8 p.m.
Farm Markets
www.montgomeryfriends.org. Jersey Fresh produce and farm products, baked goods, sauces, fibers, honey, flowers, coffee, and music. Rain or shine. 9 a.m. to noon.
West Windsor Community Farm-
ers’ 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. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Gardens
Knowing Native Plants, Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve, New Hope, Pennsylvania. www. bhwp.org. “Trees of the Preserve” with Ed Lignowski, PhD. Via Zoom. Register. $25. 1 p.m. History
Princeton University Eating
Clubs Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Colonial Club, 40 Prospect Avenue, Princeton. www.princetonhistory.org. Join author Clifford Zink on a walking tour outside Princeton University’s majestic eating clubs. Learn about the architecture, origins, and development of the sixteen Classical and Gothic-style clubhouses, which date from 1895 to 1928. Register. $20. 10
a.m. to noon.
Kids Stuff
Laurie Berkner Solo! A “Greatest Hits” Sensory-Friendly Per-
formance, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Performance by the children’s singer-songwriter adapted to provide a welcoming atmosphere for individuals with autism, learning differences, or other sensory and communication needs. $15. 11
a.m.
Laurie Berkner Band, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. Performance by the children’s singer-songwriter joined by her longtime collaborators Susie Lampert, Bob Golden, and Brady Rymer. $30 to $40. 3
p.m.
For Families
Straube Center Boulevard, Pennington. www.straube.com. Crafts, art, food, and more, including glass blowing, moon bounce, henna tattoos, EASEL Animal Rescue, The Latest Dish food truck, and Dudes with a Truck pumpkin giveaway. 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.
Family Fun Fall Weekends, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Activities for kids including adventure barn, hay bale maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking & painting, pedal tractors, and exploring the farm trail. Live music, apple products, wine, and more. Timed entry ticket required. $15; children under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lectures
Jaw Dropping World of Sharks
Lecture Series, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton. statemuseum. nj.gov. Dean Fessler of the Shark Research Institute on “Demystifying the Maneater & Jaws Mythos: White Shark Research off South Africa and Guadalupe Island.” Free. Streamed via Facebook and in person at the museum. 2 p.m.
Jaw Dropping World of Sharks
Lecture Series, New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton. www.nj.gov/state/ museum. Dean Fessler, deputy director of the Shark Research Institute, discusses the interactions and behaviors of White sharks off the coast of South Africa and Guadalupe Island, observed through his research. In person or streamed live via Facebook. 2
p.m.
Outdoor Action
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. 10
a.m.
Standing Yoga and Nature Walk, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. www. abbottmarshlands.org. Start with 30 minutes of standing poses, no mat or yoga experience required, followed by a nature walk focused on the sights and sounds around us. Register. Free. 11 a.m. to
12:30 p.m.
Sunday October 9
Live Music
Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green, Princeton. www. palmersquare.com. Performance by Swingadelic and sand art and autumn leaf printmaking with the Arts Council of Princeton. 1 to 4
p.m.
Ashley Pettet, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www. hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Vocal jazz standards. 1:30 to
4:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Rhiannon Giddens, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. Co-founder of the Grammy Award-winning Carolina Chocolate Drops and has been nominated for six additional Grammys for her work as a soloist and collaborator. She appears with multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi. $50 to $70. 3 p.m. Yes, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732246-7469. www.statetheatrenj. org. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees YES on the U.S. leg of their “The Album Series Tour 2022,” marking the 50th anniversary of their 1972 album “Close to the Edge.” $59 to $199. 7:30 p.m.
“The Music of the Night” with
John D. Smitherman, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. The tenor known for Broadway and classical music performs songs from “Phantom of the Opera,” “Jekyll & Hyde,” and more. $36 to $40. 8 p.m.
Art
Meet the Artists, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609333-8511. www.gallery14.org. Meet the artists reception for “Altered Vision,” a show by Alice Grebanier of Branchburg, and “Found Images,” featuring works by Scott Hoerl of Yardley, PA. On view through October 23. 1 to 3
p.m. Campus Collections Outdoor
Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall, Princeton University. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum docent and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors. Rain or shine; stair-free. 2 p.m. On Stage
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 2 p.m. The Children’s Hour, Kelsey
Theater, Mercer Community
College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor, 609-570-3333. www.kelseyatmccc.org. Lifelong friends Karen and Martha are the headmistresses of a prestigious all-girls boarding school in a small New England town. When a vengeful pupil whispers a rumor that the two women are having an affair, it triggers a devastating chain of consequences. $20 to $22. 2 p.m. Affecting Expression, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex, Princeton University. arts.princeton.edu. New queer tragicomedy by Princeton alum Eliana CohenOrth that tells the tale of three queer women from history — Charlotte Cushman, Matilda Hays, and Hatty Hosmer — as they navigate their intersecting artistic paths and the complexities of their relationships with each other and within the increasingly unreliable walls of their home. Free; no ticket required. 2 p.m. The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Sarah de Lappe’s drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 2 p.m. A Leg Up, Bristol Riverside Theater, 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, PA. www.brtstage.org. Ken Kaissar’s comedy about Charles, a man down on his luck whose future depends on an intelligent prosthetic leg. $45 to $56. 3 p.m. Thoroughly Modern Millie, Music Mountain Theater, 1483 State Route 179, Lambertville. www.musicmountaintheatre.org. Set in New York City in 1922, the musical tells the story of young Millie Dillmount from Kansas, who comes to New York in search of a new life for herself. $25. 3 p.m. God of Carnage, Pegasus Theatre, St. Mary’s School, 45 Crosswicks Street, Bordentown. www. pegasustheatrenj.org. Yasmina Reza’s award-winning comedy in which two sets of parents meet to discuss how to handle a playground altercation between their sons. $28. 3 p.m.
Party Time in Conjunction with
Celebration, Theatre Intime, Princeton University. www.theatreintime.org. Two short works by the renowned playwright Harold Pinter. $12. 8 p.m. Film
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Lectures
“Capturing Duende” plus
“Those Looks” and Reception, ACME Screening Room, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, 24 North Union Street, Lambertville. www. acmescreeningroom.org. An evening that explores filmmaker Trina Bardusco’s quest for documenting the soul of musicians and of whole communities. The program also features the debut of music video, Hymnal, by Lambertville based Those Looks — a self-proclaimed “Velvet Wave band” that was also directed by Trina. Join for a toast in celebration, plus coffee and light snacks. Register. 4
p.m.
Farm Markets
The Astrological Life of an Organization: a 50th Birthday Retro-
spective, Astrological Society of Princeton, 732-970-3709. www.aspnj.org. On the occasion of the Astrological Society of Princeton’s 50th birthday in October, Daisy and Barry Orr examine the chart of A.S.P. and look at the critical events that shaped the organization. Via Zoom. Register. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. www.artscouncilofprinceton.edu. New series introduces the endless creativity and innovation in the community. Taste four wines from two storied old-world wineproducing countries, guided by Terra Momo’s Carlo Momo and wine expert Lionel de Ravel. Register. $125 includes a bottle of fine wine. 5 to 6:30 p.m. Sports for Causes
Socials
Hopewell Farmers Market, Fairgrown Farm, 62 East Broad Street, Hopewell. www.facebook. com/hopewellfarmersmarket. Fresh produce and vendors selling grass-fed beef, flowers, and more. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. History
Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www. princetonhistory.org. Enjoy a 90+ minute walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, the University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesserknown stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Register. $10. 2 p.m. For Families Family Fun Fall Weekends, Terhune Orchards, 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, 609-924-2310. www.terhuneorchards.com. Activities for kids including adventure barn, hay bale maze, pony rides, pumpkin picking & painting, pedal tractors, and exploring the farm trail. Live music, apple products, wine, and more. Timed entry ticket required. $15; children under 3 free. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Family Sundays: Tree Bingo, Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton, 609888-3218. www.abbottmarshlands.org. Learn your leaf shapes for a friendly bingo game with prizes, and practice by collecting real leaves to use as game pieces. Register. Free. 1:30 to 2:30
p.m.
Fall Picnic and Book Swap, Alliance Francaise of Princeton, Princeton Community Park South. www.allianceprinceton.com. Have lunch among fellow francophiles, enjoy some French conversation, and add some new titles to your collection of French books. Bring a picnic lunch and dessert to share. RSVP to gailbruno7@ gmail.com by October 7. Noon to
3 p.m. 5th Annual Gratitude Walk &
Special Screening, Gratitude & Abundance LLC, West Windsor Community Park, PrincetonHightstown Road, West Windsor. Walk followed by screening of “Gratitude Revealed,” a film that premiered at the 2022 Maui Film Festival. Register. 4 to 8 p.m. Art of Wine: Spain Vs. France,
JFCS Wheels for Meals, Mercer County Community College, Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. www.jfcswheels4meals.org. Bike ride to fight hunger. 50, 25, 10, and 3 mile rides. Register. $36.
7:15 a.m. Tuesday October 11
Classical Music
Isostasy: Chamber Music from
Ukraine, Ukrainian Contemporary Music Festival, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton University. music.princeton.edu.
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by George Point
Fueling up the family buggy for your next fall excursion? Don’t forget to go fuel yourself! Most Americans consider breakfast to be the most important meal of the day, and prove it over and over almost every day, 361 days a year, up from 350 days a year on average, in 2010, according to a survey by the NPD Group, a global consumer marketing research firm. The survey observed that “out of the three meals, only breakfast has seen a growth in traffic.”
A National Restaurant Association survey found that 70 percent of Americans want restaurants to serve breakfast throughout the day, as reported on consumerist.com, a subsidiary of Consumer Reports. And an article by eater.com, titled “The Business of Breakfast,” noted that the rise in popularity of breakfast is the result of its relative affordability, the number of restaurants that are offering high-quality breakfasts, and the attractive profit margins breakfasts offer restaurants, a win-win for us and for eateries struggling to stay afloat these days.
Fortunately for you, dear reader, our area has its share of stellar establishments serving breakfast to happy eaters of all dietary persuasions. Read on for a taste of some of the best.
Note: Staffing and other issues may affect hours of operation, check hours and full menus online before you go.
Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette
Occupying the corner of Greenwood Avenue and Railroad Place, diagonally across from the circa 1876 Hopewell railroad station, the building that houses Aunt Chubby’s has been serving the residents of the village of Hopewell and beyond in one form or another for decades. Neglected for years, the 19th century clapboard structure underwent a top-to-bottom restoration before reopening about three years ago as Aunt Chubby’s Luncheonette.
Chubby’s still manages to retain every bit of its historic charm. Touches of homey décor add to the casual neighborhood vibe. The main dining room seats 34 at an eclectic assortment of tables and chairs, with space for 10 more at the vintage stools that line the counter. A side dining room offers seating for 16 more and sports a antique phone booth that the secret Superman in you will envy. Fresh flowers adorn every table. Outdoor seating, most under an open-sided canopy, accommodates another 30 or so diners, weather permitting.
The breakfast menu at Chubby’s consists of a well-curated mix of traditional favorites, like Chubby’s Breakfast (two eggs any style, home fries, toast) or the Egg Sandwich (cheddar, choice of bacon or pork roll, add $1.50 for the house sausage), as well as house specialties like the Roasted Veggie Bowl (seasonal vegetables, arugula, two eggs any style) and the Jersey Benedict (eggs, pork roll, hollandaise, English muffin). The coffee hails from Seattle roaster Caffe Vita, beans are also available for purchase.
According to Aysha and Max, two of the top-notch members of Chubby’s friendly and efficient staff, the most popular items on the menu are Chubby’s Breakfast, Huevos Rancheros, the Breakfast Burrito, and the French Style Omelet.
And you’ll be hard pressed to pass by the pastry counter at the front door without choosing one or more of the tempting and everchanging selection of goodies such as pain au chocolat, olive oil cake, cookies, and more. All are prepared in-house by Daiva, who modestly refers to herself as a baker, but would bear the title of pastry chef in most other establishments. Trained in her native Lithuania, she has adapted her skills beautifully and plans to offer a selection of fall-themed baked goods like pumpkin muffins, scones, and cookies.
Chubby’s regular Roger Thorpe offered another reason for stopping by. “It’s the heart of the community,” he says. “This is the place where Hopewell congregates.”
Aunt Chubby’s, 1 Railroad Place, Hopewell. Tuesday through Sunday, 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Takeout available. 609-466-1974 or chubbysluncheonette.com.
Café 72
Pay no attention to the last leg of your journey to Café 72, in this case it’s the destination that counts. Make the final turn on to Upper Ferry Road in Ewing and the first right into the parking lot, shared with Elite Caring Adult Medical Day Care. Across the street you’ll note the Ewing location of former Chambersburg stalwart Marsilio’s Kitchen.
Walk past the barber shop to the entrance and step inside, where your first impression of the streetscape immediately fades, as you are greeted at the door and invited to take your place at a table or one of the well-padded booths.
At first blush it appears to be a no-nonsense kind of place; dark wainscoting, hardwood floors, surprisingly comfortable wooden chairs, perhaps a sports program or soccer match on the TV. Then you notice the touch of whimsy; three strategically placed floor-to-ceiling tree trunks, festooned with twinkly lights and faux leaves sporting fall colors. Nice.
Unless the joint is really jumping — which it can be when the early crowd of retiree regulars and moms and dads with kids and grandkids in tow overlap with the office and service workers chowing down before they start their shifts fill the room with the pleasant buzz of contented diners — your beverage order will be taken and served promptly. If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ll appreciate the satisfying French dark roast, sourced from Benfatto Coffee Roasters of Hillsborough.
Then it’s on to the breakfast menu, with enough tempting combinations and permutations of pancakes, eggs Benedict, French toast, omelets, and breakfast sandwiches to keep you and your dining companions pondering for a while.
Looking for a place to start? In addition to the Classic Combo (two eggs any style, protein, toast and potatoes or fruit) server Jodie G., who has just marked nine years at Café 72, notes that the most popular dishes include Shrimp & Grits and the Funnel Cake Fries. Fall additions (subject to change) include pumpkin pancakes, caramel apple donuts, pumpkin pie white hot chocolate (whipped cream, cinnamon sugar, pumpkin sauce) and
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GET A TASTE OF THE Organic Garden State
Whole Earth carries a wide selection of locally grown produce from the Garden State’s best organic growers. During the summer, we get fresh deliveries of local organic produce several times a week. Stop in today and sample the bounty of New Jersey’s organic farms!
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Concert of 20th century chamber music across four generations of composers from Ukraine. Free; donations welcome. 6 p.m. Jazz & Blues
CJ Margolis & the Cats, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Tavern on George, 361 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-640-0001. www.nbjp.org. Open jam session at 8:30 p.m. 7 to 10 p.m. On Stage
Evita, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, PA. www.bcptheater.org. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s legendary musical re-imagined in an all-new production. $70 to $75. 7:30 p.m. The Wolves, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Sarah de Lappe’s drama about nine young women on a competitive high school soccer team navigating high pressure games and a growing understanding of their complicated world. Recommended for ages 12 and up. $45 to $60. 7:30 p.m. Her Portmanteau, George Street Playhouse, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-545-8100. www. georgestreetplayhouse.org. Mfoniso Udofia’s play about a Nigerian family in America. Through October 30. $25 to $70. 8 p.m.
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18 1/2, Hopewell Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-1964. www.hopewelltheater.com. In 1974, a White House transcriber finds the only copy of the infamous 18½-minute gap in Nixon’s Watergate tapes, but her
