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A Princeton firm bringing buildings back from the brink
By George Point
The first adaptive project that I can recall was in Jersey City in the 1980s, and it was a big one; the transformation of the 100+-year-old, 600,000-squarefoot factory complex that housed the former Joseph Dixon Crucible Company, maker of the iconic yellow Dixon Ticonderoga #2 pencil, into 470 rental units (later re-cast as condominiums).
Fast forward to Giving Tuesday, December 3, 2024, and an informative fund-raising session/breakfast for nonprofit HomeWorks Trenton (homeworkstrenton.org), a free after-school residential program that offers academic and leadership enrichment activities to high school girls in need. One of the keynote speakers was architect Joshua Zinder, principal of JZA+D in Princeton. Zinder spoke about one of his firm’s most recent adaptive reuse design projects, the groundbreaking to kick off the conversion of a historic farmhouse in Trenton’s Parkside neighborhood, parts of which date back to the 1740s into a dormitory and learning center that will serve as the HomeWorks headquarters and provide room and board, counseling services, and a place for quiet study for its teen scholars during the school week.
Zinder’s enthusiastic presentation of the HomeWorks project led to a subsequent one-on-one discussion about his firm’s other adaptive reuse projects and about the pros and cons of adaptive reuse in general. (Note: Joshua Zinder’s remarks have been edited and condensed to meet space requirements.)
The first order of business was to elicit a working definition. “It’s taking an existing structure and using it for a different purpose than it was originally designed or intended,” he explains. “Take Nomad Pizza at the Princeton Shopping Center, for example. “That building, formerly a gas station [and one of his firm’s projects], was converted into Nomad Pizza.”
What in Zinder’s view are the advantages and disadvantages or potential pitfalls of
adaptive reuse?
“The biggest advantage? One of the core tenets of sustainability is that you use what you have,” he says. “On a really basic level, it’s a good way to sequester carbon, the structure that’s been built and the carbon that went into building it is staying within that building. Another is ‘use what you have and reuse what you have.’
“So you’re expanding the length of that carbon containment, plus the fact that a lot of older materials have a higher level of finish,” he continues. “Some of the material that we used on another JZA+D project, at 30 Maclean Street in Princeton, was oldgrowth timber, and so it has this wonderful aesthetic to it that you just can’t get these days. So, from a sustainability point of view there are a lot of advantages to adaptive reuse.”
And the potential downside? “In building, the single biggest challenge ends up being cost,” he says. “In many cases, it’s easier for a developer, a builder, or an architect to come in, clear the site, and build something from scratch. There are fewer surprises, fewer unknowns. When you adaptively reuse a building, inevitably there are surprises; something you couldn’t see behind a wall, asbestos, all sorts of things that you encounter that you just don’t expect.
“For example, at 30 Maclean, when we were digging the hole for the elevator pit, we struck a spring, which is not uncom-
mon in Princeton. You can dig almost anywhere in Princeton and hit water flow. Often there are a lot of benefits, but for developers the benefits often don’t outweigh the increase in costs. There are some potential cost savings; you don’t need to build an exterior wall system for example. It really depends on balancing all those factors.”
A recent letter in Town Topics pointed out some intangible benefits of adaptive reuse, such as preserving an architectural record of the history of a community, of what came before. Do you see any intangible benefits in adaptive reuse?
“I’m a big advocate for adaptively reusing buildings,” Zinder says, “and I’m also a big advocate for recognizing that buildings that are in our historic district should be maintained. But all of Princeton is not historic, and we should be maintaining a quilt that represents all time periods in Princeton, including today. I think people forget that sometimes, and they want to lock into one time period, but Princeton’s been occupied as a community for so long that there’s no single style, there’s no single time period. Even our historic districts have overlapping time periods, they’re not set.
“But there is something to be said for looking at the fabric of a community,” he continues. “At 30 Maclean, we retained the exterior of the Masonic Lodge, which has been around for a hundred years, has been a part of the fabric of the community. Keeping it in the community extends its legacy and builds familiarity, and makes people feel that it’s still their home.”
How does an owner / developer go about assessing a candidate for adaptive reuse, and at what point does a firm like JZA+D typically get involved in the process?
“When we’re looking at a site, the first thing we’ll assess is the structures on the property, and if they can be used, how to go about using them,” he explains. “I think that there are a lot of opportunities coming up in town for people to adaptively reuse their structures in creative ways.
“For a developer, it’s about the dollar and demonstrating that it’s a viable project to do. A lot of developers will cross a project like that off their list because it doesn’t fit into their business model. Many developers have a set model; it’s how they make money, and there’s nothing inherently wrong with that. The question is when you’re applying for zoning approvals or planning approvals, is that something that’s going to be OK for the community they’re looking at?
“Often it’s not, and so in those instances then there’s value-added for a developer to propose to adaptively reuse that building. And you do see even big developers like Toll Brothers do adaptive reuse projects in instances where they would not be able to do the project otherwise.”
Tell our readers about the transformation of the Amoco station into Nomad Pizza at Princeton Shopping Center.
“I looked at that building and before we were working with the current shopping center, with the previous owner,” Zinder says. “I became enamored with that building as a modernist piece of architecture, a 1930s modernist structure, its clean lines. It was built for its intended use, as a gas station, but back then you wanted to draw attention to your gas station, and there was something to be said for making gas stations that were sleek, clean, modern, because that was the future.
“And so even though it had been painted over a couple of times and was an odd brown color when we started working on it, I looked at it and I saw those lines and thought to myself that it could be a really great restaurant.
“I reached out to the owners and to a bunch of restaurants. We’ve done restaurants around the country, and that’s how I was looking at it. And there were studies. I think Princeton Future did a study on redeveloping the shopping center before EDENS bought the property, I had mentioned my interest in it, and they had mentioned that they were working on aligning Nomad to the space, so there was a good synergy there.”
Since it had been a gas station since the 1930s, were there any particular environmental challenges in adapting the site?
“As I recall, we didn’t encounter any hazardous materials there or anything like that,” he says. “The biggest problem was the structure. The base of the structural columns on the side that had the roll-down doors on it had been exposed to the weather for so long had rusted out, and some additional structural modifications had to be made that weren’t expected.”
Talk a bit about how the Nelson Glass project on Spring Street came about.
“Robbie Nelson had a desire to follow through on her father’s vision, which was to add on to the Nelson Glass and Aluminum building that her father had added onto the adjacent residential structure,” Zinder says, “and she talked to us about it. We normally come up with a couple of different design ideas, but understanding Princeton we looked at that project and recognized that the building was to a certain extent a modern brick building on a street that is predominantly 1920s to 1940s traditional structures, so there was a little bit of a disconnect there. So the key to designing the addition was how to de-emphasize it while maintaining the existing context?
“The bottom floor was kept as commercial space,” he explains, “changing from the glass shop to the coffee shop and cigar club that it is now. To add three floors on to it, we stepped those three floors back to maintain light and air, working with Robbie to ensure that glass and aluminum was part of the design. The fascias were fashioned of aluminum, and we retained the brick and did our best to match the brickwork that her father had originally picked
out, and incorporate glass rails on all the balconies, which step back and maintain focus on the lower level.
“If you sight along the building, the lower level aligns with the porches along the street, and then if you look at the next floor up, it aligns with the face of the buildings along the street and then step back to be out of the visual plane. Adaptive reuse is not only about keeping the structure, but ensuring that what you’re adding on to it is complementary.”
We then moved to another of Zinder’s in-town projects, the building that formerly housed a Masonic Lodge at 30 Maclean Street.
“30 Maclean is actually a passion project for me,”Zinder says. “I’m part owner of the building, and I guess part of the challenge there was that we wanted to demonstrate that you could do a project that was sustainable, that met sustainable goals, that fit into a historic context, and that could still
be successful.
“I think that’s what we’ve demonstrated there, by taking what had been a Masonic Lodge and converting it into 10 apartments, two of which are affordable. We achieved that by effectively keeping the outside shell and re-purposing the inside space. There used to be a two-story meeting room on the second floor, and by recombining the space we were able to get four duplex apartments on the third and fourth floors, one duplex on the ground floor, and flats on the remainder of the ground floor and second floor.
“We added on an elevator tower to meet our egress and access needs,” he continues, “and because the Secretary of the Interior standards for historic places state that if you’re going to do an addition to a building it should be differentiated so it’s clearly not part of the historic structure. Originally we
looked at using brick for the elevator tower but decided it could give a false sense of history to the building, so we ended up doing orange brick colored metal panels on the outside of the tower, so it’s clearly a modern element that’s been added on to the historic structure.”
Zinder also noted that the property has earned a Gold LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
Were there any particular challenges there?
“Oh, lots and lots of challenges there,” he chuckles. “We had an asbestos issue on that project, and we had water bubbling up from the basement so we needed to do extensive waterproofing. On the lower levels there were challenges with the exterior wall system of three-layer terracotta block, which is not something that’s done today, so finding a structural engineer that would work on it was a challenge. Finding a contractor that would do what the structural engineer was asking for was an even bigger challenge.
“The project is done, but it’s still caught up in ‘Covid echo,’” he observed, “meaning that it’s fully occupied, but during Covid the State of New Jersey eliminated most of the elevator inspectors, delaying inspections and approvals for elevators. We’re in the final stages of that process, and until that’s complete the tenants have to use the stairs.”
The project actually facilitated some unexpected adaptive reuse as well. “As part of the elevator project, we salvaged some of the wood that was part of 30 Maclean and repurposed it as some of the wall surfacing in the lobby,” Zinder explains. “And we also took some of the wood, and working with Ron Menapace and his wife Kristin at Homestead Princeton down the street from my office at 300 Witherspoon, we designed some furniture using the
30 Maclean timber that they offered for sale at their shop.
With the ongoing conversation about preservation versus new construction, what in Zinder’s view needs to change in order to encourage more adaptive reuse projects in Princeton?
“Some of this comes down to the ability of the town to modify their zoning,” he notes. “We didn’t do the design work, but we were involved with the Graduate Hotel project, because our offices had been there. I think that’s a good model for how the town could look at projects like the former Triumph Brewing Company building.
“If the zoning modifications that I’ve been advocating for a number of years were in place, changing the current FAR (Floor Area Ratio, the ratio of a building’s total floor area to the area of the land on which it’s built) from the
current 1.5 to a 3.5 or even a 4 would make a significant difference. The challenge in Princeton is that the FAR of most of the buildings in Princeton’ central business district are over 2.5, and the current zoning was put in place in large part to restrict future development.
“What that’s done is forced people who live in the central business district out of the central business district, so people no longer live above the shops and stores that they owned and worked in. They’ve moved out to the periphery, and those spaces were converted to offices for the most part. The apartments downtown tend to be very high-end and expensive. Buildings like Triumph could be converted to so many uses and still retain the existing structure.
“There are so many buildings in town that approach to adaptive reuse could apply to, like ‘missing middle’ housing (between single-family homes and high-rise construction). That’s what’s missing to a large extent in our community. And affordable housing can be a part of that solution.
“All that said, I am a big proponent of the historic quilt of our community,” Zinder concludes. “I don’t like things being preserved just because they are historic in nature unless there is true value to be said for it, that it is really recognized as something that’s historic. At the same time, I don’t think that putting a 10-story building into some of our historic neighborhoods is appropriate. I wouldn’t advocate for that, but I do think that doing an addition to a structure, something that’s clearly of today, could be perfectly appropriate to add on to a historic building. But the key there is to keep the historic building. That’s why I think adaptive reuse is so important.”
JZA+D, 254 Witherspoon Street. joshuazinder.com or 609-924-5004.
A modern elevator tower was added to the Masonic Lodge-turned-apartment building at 30 Maclean Street.
RWJUH Hamilton February Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
YOUR HEART MATTERS
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Connie Moceri, MSN, RN, A-GNP-C, Administrative Director, Patient CareCardiovascular Services & Healthy Lives Program, and Ann Mancuso, CNS, RN, CHFN, Heart Failure Program Coordinator, Healthy Lives Program, RWJUH Hamilton, for an engaging lecture on maintaining a strong healthy heart.
BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Feb. 4; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Presented by The Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, this support group welcomes those who have received a breast cancer diagnosis in all phases of their journey. An oncology nurse navigator and certified oncology social worker will offer participants an opportunity to share personal experiences and helpful resources. Please call 609.584.2836 to confirm attendance.
THINGS EVERY CONSUMER SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HEARING LOSS
Wednesday, Feb. 5; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
After age 60, roughly two-thirds of people experience age-related hearing loss. Join Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D., audiologist at RWJUH Hamilton’s Balance & Hearing Center, to learn all you need to know about living with hearing loss and helping friends and family members with hearing loss.
PAPER CRAFT CLASS
Wednesday, Feb 5; 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join us to make a creative project using paper and other materials. No craft experience needed; please bring a pair of scissors.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Feb. 4 & 18; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Feb. 4 & 18; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, Feb. 4 & 18; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
HOW SOUND HEALS: THE SCIENCE OF SOUND HEALING
Tuesday, Feb. 11; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
In this workshop we will discuss the science behind sound and vibration and show you how and why certain sounds can help you sleep better, improve your mood, improve body function, and even reduce pain! The program requires a fee of $15, payable upon registration.
THE BASICS OF MEDICARE
Wednesday, Feb. 12; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join a licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare and ACA for a discussion on Medicare. Learn the different parts of Medicare, how to avoid penalties, and when to apply for Medicare benefits. Light refreshments provided.
COLORECTAL LECTURE AND TAKE-HOME KIT
Thursday, Feb. 13; 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
The incidence of colon cancer is on the rise. Learn ways to help mitigate your risk and receive a test kit to take at home and mail back.
DANCE
IT OUT!
Monday, Feb. 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
When in doubt, dance it out! Boost your well-being through the joy of dance. Whether you are a beginner or experienced dancer, this activity will lift your spirits and reduce stress. No experience required; all ages welcome.
PREDIABETES
CONNECT GROUP
Tuesday, Feb. 18; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others
Don’t miss an opportunity to participate in lifechanging conversations, listening, learning, and exploring for this time in our lives. Topics created for you by you. Every week is new and something different. Join us on all three dates, two, or even one. It’s your choice. New folks are always welcome.
HEALING ART WORKSHOP-DEFINING HOPE
Thursday, Feb 6; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Create your own piece of art using a variety of materials to express your own personal journey with hope.
affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
GYNECOLOGIC CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Feb. 18; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
This group brings individuals with gynecologic cancer the support, education, and empowerment they need to move along the path to recovery. Topics discussed include coping with the emotional impact of cancer, adjusting to changes during and after treatment, and managing concerns about recurrence. For more information or to register call 609-584-6680. This program is located at the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton, 2575 Klockner Rd.
AN EVENING OF YOGA NIDRA MEDITATION
Tuesday, Feb 18; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
This practice guides brain waves into optimal states for relaxation, rejuvenation, and better sleep. Join us and learn why 45 minutes of Yoga Nidra and feel like 3 hours of sleep! Bring a yoga mat, blankets, and anything else that makes you comfortable. Chairs also available. The program requires a fee of $15, payable upon registration.
“WII”
ARE POWERED GAME TIME
Tuesday, Feb. 19; 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join RWJ Rehabilitation, RWJUH Hamilton, for this fun hour of Wii games and learn about safe mechanics. Mastering body movement is leveling up your real-life stats. Play smart, move like a pro, and stay in the game longer!
DIABETES CARE & SELF-MANAGEMENT BREAKFAST: FROM INPATIENT TO OUTPATIENT
Friday, Feb. 7; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Please join our expert, Shesha Desai. Pharm D. Rph.BC-ADM, Diabetes Program Coordinator and Medication Safety Pharmacist, to learn how best to manage your diabetes and the resources available to all diabetics.
LUNCH & LEARN WITH JUSTIN FOX, MD: CARDIAC CATHETERIZATION AND CORONARY ANGIOPLASTY
Monday, Feb. 10; 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Join Justin Fox, MD, a board-certified cardiologist and interventional cardiologist, Chair of the Department of Cardiology at RWJUH Hamilton, and member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates, for an in-depth conversation on the advancements and minimally invasive techniques available to diagnose and manage cardiovascular pathology to improve heart health.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION FOR BEGINNERS
Wednesday, Feb 19; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Learn how to help heal your body and relax your busy mind. No experience necessary.
HEART & SOUL: SLIDE INTO BETTER HEALTH
Thursday, Feb. 20; 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join us and pump up your heart and soul for group line dancing, Zumba, refreshments, health screenings, Ask-A-Cardiologist, heart health resources, and more. Don’t miss this fun, heart-healthy evening of dance. $10 per person collected at the door.
ORTHO 101: THE SPINE
Tuesday, Feb. 25; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join Orthopedic Program Coordinator, Denise Berdecia, MSN, RN, ONC, and Lead Physical and Occupational Therapists, Maureen Stevens, PT, DPT, and Sarah Masco, OTD, for an in-depth discussion on common spine disorders. These experts will explain preventative treatment, how to determine if surgery is right for you, and what to expect during your surgery and recovery.
STROKE SUPPORT GROUP
Tuesday, Feb.25; 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Join us for the return of the Stroke Support Group at RWJUH Hamilton, a place for survivors and caregivers to build a community. The group will share personal experiences, feelings, recovery strategies, and firsthand information on managing life after stroke. Meetings will be facilitated by two outpatient rehabilitation therapists.
GAME TIME!
Friday, Feb. 7 & 28; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
PROTECT YOURSELF FROM FRAUD & SCAMS TARGETING OLDER ADULTS
Thursday, Feb. 13; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Join Sergeant Michael Rosati from the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of New Jersey as he discusses the alarming rise in fraud and scams targeting older adults and provides insights into how these deceptive tactics work. Learn strategies to help you safeguard your finances and personal information, empowering you with the knowledge needed to recognize and prevent falling victim to these fraudulent activities.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, Feb. 13 & 27; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Feb 26; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified (at any level) to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session, get a session. Please bring a sheet and small pillow.
WISE WOMEN DISCUSSION GROUP: CHANGING PRIORITIES
Thursday, Feb 27; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join a community of women as we discuss relevant topics and find purpose, meaning and community.
DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: ATRIAL FIBRILLATION
Thursday, Feb. 27; 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Zaw Win Tun, MD, RWJUH Hamilton, member of Hamilton Cardiology Associates, and an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, to explore the complexities of Atrial Fibrillation (A Fib), one of the most common heart rhythm disorders. Learn how minimally invasive alternatives offer stroke prevention. This discussion will cover the causes and symptoms of A Fib, current treatment options, and how devices are transforming patient outcomes. Dinner will be provided.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
NOURISH YOUR BRAIN: COOKING FOR BRAIN HEALTH
Friday, Feb. 14; 11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Have some fun while learning recipes that can help fuel your brain.
LUNCH & LEARN: COMBATING HEALTH EQUITY FOR BLACK WOMEN IN THE PAST, PRESENT AND FUTURE
Friday, Feb. 21; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
This sensitive and insightful discussion will be facilitated by Andrew Thomas, Vice President of Health Equity at RWJBarnabas Health, and Meika Neblett, MD, MS, Chief Medical Officer, Chief Quality Officer and Chief Academic Officer at Community Medical Center in Toms River, an RWJBarnabas Health facility, and will explore health care challenges with a focus on how to best improve and advocate for better health care for Black women.
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Saturday February 1
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. . 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.
Oral History Workshop, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Participate in a daylong event exploring the complexities of oral history projects and their community-based and institutional stakeholders. Register. 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Here There Are Blueberries, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. In 2007, a mysterious album featuring Nazi-era photographs arrived at the desk of a U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum archivist. As curators unraveled the shocking truth behind the images, the album soon made headlines and ignited a debate that reverberated far beyond the museum walls. Continues through February 9. 2 and 7:30 p.m.
Sonofdov, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Indie folk singer-songwriter. 7 p.m.
Sunday February 2
Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Jazz guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his band present “Sounds of the African Diaspora” at this music brunch event. Coffee/tea and pastries served. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monu-
HAPPENING
ment, 1 Monument Drive. 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. $15. Register. Weekly on Sundays. 2 to 4 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Reflections from a Vibrant Past by Reverend Gregory Smith, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Launch of a new book of poetry by Reverend Gregory Smith, “Reflections from a Vibrant Past.” 2 to 4 p.m.
Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant, Labyrinth Books & Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for their work with Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos, each discuss their recently released memoirs. 3 p.m.
Learn More about Michaelangelo’s Unfinished Sculptures, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.org. Michelangelo Buonarroti left over half of his marble sculptures — some 26 of his 44 works, ranging from his very first carving to his last — in various unfinished states. Princeton University Associate Professor of Art and Archaeology Carolina Mangone explores the problem and appeal of these uncompleted sculptures. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. 5 to 7 p.m.
Monday February 3
Harriet Tubman: Follow The Freedom Star, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Historical reenactor Ivey Avery presents on the life of Harriet Tubman, the political and societal issues that existed during her time and their lasting impact today. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
tueSday February 4
Julian Zelizer in Conversation with Sean Wilentz, Labyrinth Books & Princeton Public Library, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Princeton University professor of history and public affairs Julian Zelizer’s “In Defense of Partisanship” reimagines what partisanship might look like going forward from today. Wilentz is professor of American history at Princeton. 6 p.m.
Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
The Crossing, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Chamber choir helmed by Donald Nally presents a dynamic fusion of new compositions that delve into pressing social, environmental, and political issues, including David Lang’s poor hymnal. $43 to $68. 7:30 p.m.
WedneSday February 5
Live Music Meditation: Raphaël Feuillâtre, Guitar, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-2800. puc.princeton.edu. Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before. Free. 12:30 p.m.
ART OF Improv with JW Actors Studio, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Dynamic improv workshop designed for ages 12 and up, led by professional actor and improv artist Jody Wood. Register. $20. 5 to 7 p.m.
Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton. edu. Ruth Cunningham, founding member of the vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing practitioner, offers live music for meditation and introspection. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Princeton Launch of “Dear Yusef”: Yusef Komunyakaa in conversation with Terrance Hayes, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Readings by and a conversation between Yusef Komunyakaa and MacArthur Fellow and poet Terrance Hayes in celebration of “Dear Yusef: Essays, Letters, and Poems, for and about One Mr. Komunyakaa,” an anthology dedicated to the Pulitzer Prizewinning poet. Book signing and reception to follow. 6 p.m.
Raphaël Feuillâtre, Guitar, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. puc. princeton.edu. The Djibouti-French 28-year-old makes his PUC debut amid his rise as the new voice of classical guitar. $40. 6 and 9 p.m.
PSO Soundtracks: “Amadeus” and the Myth of Mozart, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Chris Collier, executive director of the Princeton Garden Theatre, and Michael Pratt, conductor of the Princeton University Orchestra, unravel Mozart’s legacy and myth through the 1984 film “Amadeus.” 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. 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. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Christie Riehl with Contragenarians. Lesson followed by dance. Weekly on Wednesdays. $15. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
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thurSday February 6
Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonfarmersmarket. com. Also February 20. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Afternoon Tea with The Secret Tea Room, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Enjoy your choice of tea or infusion accompanied by freshly baked scones, tea sandwiches, dessert, and a sparkling drink. Register for noon or 2:15 p.m. seating. $50 includes optional tour. Noon or 2:15 p.m.
Themes and Journeys of Artists and Filmmakers in New Jersey, Lewis Center for the Arts, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. arts.princeton.edu. Film screening and panel of filmmakers and poets living and working in New Jersey includes a premiere screening of three award-winning films from the Thomas Edison Film Festival collection produced, directed and/or performed by the five panel members. Free. 7:30 p.m.
Drawing Still Lifes from the Collections: Colored Pencils: An Introduction to Still Life, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by Paul Cézanne’s watercolor painting “Three Pears” (Trois poires), ca. 1888–90. Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday February 7
Conversation with Ruth McGowan & Derbhle Crotty from the Abbey Theatre, Fund for Irish Studies, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-2800. arts.princeton.edu. Jane Cox moderates a discussion on running a national theater with the Abbey’s Literary and New Work Director Ruth McGowan and Associate Artist Derbhle Crotty. 4:30 p.m.
Noli Timere, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www. mccarter.org. An innovative world premiere through a collaboration between director/choreographer and Princeton University professor Rebecca Lazier and sculptor Janet Echelman. Aerial performance features eight multidisciplinary performers dancing up to 25 feet in the air within a voluminous, custom-designed Echelman net sculpture. $33 to $63. Also February 8. 7:30 p.m.
Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. www.princetonfolkdance. org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.
Saturday February 8
Rich Seiner, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. 70s pop, Latin grooves. 7 p.m.
Princeton Men’s Hockey, Baker Rink, Princeton University. www.goprincetontigers.com. St. Lawrence. $12 to $15. 7 p.m.
All Mozart with Orli Shaham, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium, Princeton University. www. princetonsymphony.org. Gérard Korsten leads the PSO in this allMozart program featuring gems of the composer’s collection. $35 and up. Also February 9. 8 p.m.
Sunday February 9
Fred Miller: “What is This Thing Called Love?”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory. org. Pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal celebration of the many facets of love and romance found in American popular song. 3 to 4 p.m.
Monday February 10
Screening and Discussion: “PROJECT Q”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. “PROJECT Q: War, Peace, and Quantum Mechanics” investigates the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation in computing, communications, and AI. Panel discussion to follow. 6:30 p.m.
tueSday February 11
The C.K. Williams Reading Series Presents: Sarah Thankam Mathews & Student Readers, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Writer Sarah Thankam Mathews, author of “All This Could be Different,” reads from her work along with several creative writing seniors. 6 p.m.
Author: Serene Khader, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Serene Khader is joined by alma khasawnih to discuss her recently published book “Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop.” Book signing to follow. 7 to 8 p.m.
WedneSday February 12
Executive Function Skills for Families, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Katherine McGavern from CHADD shares information on how parents can help their children manage their ADHD by helping them get organized, meet deadlines, make a schedule and stay on task. 7 to 8 p.m.
Stories from Youth: School Reimagined, Princeton Learning Cooperative. www.princetonlearningcooperative.org. Hear directly from teens and young adults who left conventional schooling behind. They’ll share why school didn’t work and how they’re creating meaningful lives for themselves. Via Zoom. Register via EventBrite. 7 to 8 p.m.
thurSday February 13
Live Music Meditation: Kayhan Kalhor, Kamancheh, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609258-2800. puc.princeton.edu. Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever before. Free. 12:30 p.m.
Performances Up Close: DoosTrio, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-2800. puc.princeton. edu. Hour-long program with audience seated on stage; Ancient traditions of Iran, China, and India through a 21st-century lens. Concert only: $40 General. 6 and 9 p.m.
Chief Adjuah, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. www.mccarter.org. The six-time Grammy nominee is a revolutionary force in jazz, known for his dynamic live performances and genre-defying fusion of styles and cultures. $33 to $68. 7:30 p.m.
Drawing Still Lifes from the Collections: Colored Pencils: Focus on Drapery, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by Walter Stuempfig’s oil painting “Still Life.” Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday
February 14
ART OF Chocolate, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Celebrate Valentine’s Day by bringing your favorite beverage to sip while chocolate connoisseur Alex Pimentel of Brava Chocolates helps you design and make your own custom gourmet chocolate bars. Ages 21+. Register. $55. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Safe Harbor, Lewis Center for the Arts, Donald G. Drapkin Studio, Lewis Arts Complex, 609-258-2800. arts.princeton.edu. Safe Harbor is an original piece of interactive theater where audience member choices have a direct impact on the story. Come play as the main characters in a choose-your-own adventure video game come to life. Free; ticket required. Also February 15 and 16. 7:30 p.m.
Mandy Patinkin In Concert: Being Alive, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. From Irving Berlin to Stephen Sondheim, from Cole Porter to Harry Chapin, Mandy Patinkin takes you on a dazzling musical journey. With Adam Ben-David on piano. $73 to $93. 7:30 p.m.
Saturday February 15
Black Cat Habitat, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Indie rock with groove tendencies. 7 p.m.
Meshell Ndegeocello - No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www. mccarter.org. Grammy Award-winning artist brings her new album to life in a live performance. $33 to $68. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday February 16
Adya Art Party, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory.org. Priya Joshi leads a workshop on the role of the lotus in Indian art. Participants hear a story on compassion and make a lotus print to take home. 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Monday February 17
Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj.org. “Raising Awareness of African American Artists,” presented by Joyce Felsenfeld, a docent at the Princeton University Art Museum. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
tueSday February 18
Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series Presents: Douglas Stuart & Hanif Abdurraqib, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www. labyrinthbooks.com. Bestselling authors Hanif Abdurraqib and Douglas Stuart read from their recent work. 6 p.m.
WedneSday February 19
Vinson Cunningham in Conversation with A.M. Homes, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. A historic presidential campaign changes the trajectory of a young Black man’s life in “Great Expectations: A Novel,” the debut from The New Yorker staff writer and Pulitzer Prize finalist Vinson Cunningham. In conversation with Princeton University creative writing professor A.M. Homes. 6 p.m.
thurSday February 20
Takács String Quartet & Sir Stephen Hough, Piano, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-258-2800. puc.princeton.edu. Program includes Brahms’ Piano Quintet, Op. 34, Beethoven’s String Quartet in F Major, and “Lex Six Rencontres,” a new string quartet written from Hough by the Takács quartet. $30 to $50. 7:30 p.m.
Drawing Still Lifes from the Collections: Colored Pencils: Exploring Color and Light, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom. Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday February 21
Reading by Colm Tóibín, Fund for Irish Studies, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street. arts.princeton.edu. Bestselling and award-winning writer Colm Tóibín reads from his work. Free; ticket required. 4:30 p.m.
Czech National Symphony Orchestra, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Music of Jan Václav Hugo Voríšek, Felix Mendelssohn, and Antonin Dvorak. 7:30 p.m.
Chris Smither, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. Folk/blues singersongwriter. $25 online or at the door. 8 p.m.
Saturday February 22
History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www. princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Register. $20. 3 to 5 p.m.
Darla Rich Jazz, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee. com. Jazz. 7 p.m.
Richard Thompson: Ship to Shore TourSolo Show, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Performance by the influential singer-songwriter and virtuosic guitarist. $33 to $83. 7:30 p.m.
Lift Every Voice, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton. edu. Organ music of Black composers presented by Eric Plutz, University Organist, and Timberdale Brass. Free; no ticket required. 7:30 p.m.
Jason Isbell, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Guitarist and songwriter is known for his raw, authentic music. 7 p.m.
thurSday February 27
Chamber Series at Trinity, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street. www.princetonsymphony.org. Concert by the Valencia Baryton Project. The baryton is a cross between the viol da gamba and lirone. Ensemble members include Matthew Baker, baryton, Brett Walfish, viola, and Ismar Gomes, cello. $45. 7 p.m.
Bereishit Dance Company, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. Seoul-based group celebrated for its athletic precision and creative choreography, approaching Korean traditional culture from a contemporary perspective. $33 to $83. 7:30 p.m.
Drawing Still Lifes from the Collections: Colored Pencils: Abstracting a Still Life, Princeton University Art Museum & Arts Council of Princeton. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Taught by artist-instructor Barbara DiLorenzo over Zoom and inspired by Roy Lichtenstein’s screen print “Still Life” (1997). Register. Free. 8 p.m.
Friday February 28
2025 Thomas Edison Film Festival Premiere Screening, Lewis Center for the Arts, James Stewart Film Theater, 185 Nassau Street, 609-258-2800. arts.princeton.edu. The 44th season premieres with a screening, a livestreamed discussion with one of the filmmakers, and films available to view on-demand. Free. 6:30 p.m.
New Orleans Songbook, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. A Jazz at Lincoln Center PRESENTS Production featuring Luther Allison, Quiana Lynell and Milton Suggs. $33 to $83. 7:30 p.m.
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