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Thanks to Mimi Omiecinski and her steadfast community-building efforts, Pi Day, with its Einstein look-alike contest and family-friendly fun, has become an annual frolic in our community. A less visible benefit is the partnership that Pi Day has fostered between owners of two iconic institutions that enables food systems literacy programs for students at Princeton Public Schools.
Each year, proprietors Jen Carson of Lillipies bakery and Gab Carbone (and co-founder and business partner Matt Errico) of the bent spoon ice cream parlor create a Pi Day Sundae sold only during the days surrounding 3.14. This year, they created cherry Lillipies with choice of ice cream at the bent spoon on Palmer Square, and brownie Lillipies with mascarpone ice cream at Lillipies, at the Princeton Shopping Center.
These entrepreneurs donate 100 percent of these proceeds to our K-12 projects that use seasonal, local foods to illustrate and amplify curriculum, to improve school meals, to connect students to campus lands, and to recognize and celebrate the
diverse student population.
But that’s just the annual capstone. Their generosity of spirit carries on through the year and through the years, making the impossible happen, little by little:
Jen shows up at the district’s Teaching Kitchens to teach the chemistry of bread and pastry as backdrop for ingredients from Princeton Middle School’s Edible Gardens. She regularly hosts students in Lillipies’ kitchens for workshops on off-hours. Before she opened her bakery, she was among chefs for our ongoing after-school seed to table program, PPS Cooks+Gardens, at our town’s only Teaching Kitchens (at Princeton Middle School). There, she worked alongside the Edible Gardens Educator/Steward, providing students with hands-on, five-senses skills in growing a salad, reading a label, setting a table, and cooking for themselves and their classmates.
Since 2006, the bent spoon has partnered with another Princeton institution, the Whole Earth Center, making a monthly custom ice cream with seasonal ingredients from local artisan producers, from Terhune Orchards (think apple and caramel) to mint from the students’ own See LETTER, Page 5
Monday, April 1, May 6; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Monday, April 8; 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.
A group for anyone with diabetes or caring for someone living with diabetes. Learn about healthy ways to manage diabetes alongside peers and Taryn Krietzman, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist.
Tuesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Focus on the science of longevity: the extension of human life, and wellbeing. This approach may prevent chronic disease and extend long-term health. Changing your view from “lifespan” to “healthspan”.
Week 1: John DiBiase, MD; orthopedic surgeon, clinical instructor
Week 2: Javier Villota, MD; Medical Director of Occupational Medicine, Corporate Health and Travel Medicine
Week 3: Sara Ali, MD; Geriatrician and Palliative Care Specialist
Week 4: Maureen Stevens, DPT; Senior Physical Therapist
Week 5: Patricia McDougall, BSN, RN; Integrative Therapies Nurse
Tuesday., April 2; 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Learn what wonderful fruits and veggies are up to this time of year and how to make them shine! Enjoy being an in person studio-audience member as Taryn Krietzman, RDN does a live taping or join us from
your home via our live zoom.
Thursday, April 4; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
With the kids having a day off from school, take advantage of a great way to get them out and interested in healthy eating! Empower kids with culinary skills and nutrition knowledge to become their healthiest selves! For children 5 years and older. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Taryn Krietzman, RDN. Fee: $5 per person
DANCE IT OUT!
Friday, April 5; 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
With the kids having a day off from school, take advantage of a great way to get them out and moving in a fun activity for all ages.
Monday, April 15; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. When in doubt, dance it out! Find your rhythm and ease the everyday stresses of life with movement.
Monday, April 8: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Stress creates blockages in the body that impedes healing. “Tapping” uses the same meridian system as used in acupuncture to help restore the body to heal itself. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse.
Wednesday, April 10; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. We make wishes on birthday candles and shooting stars! Let’s take a look at wishes and intentions,
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and formulate how they could be expressed in this workshop. We will read relevant, heartfelt poetry and create a beautiful collage on canvas of a hot air balloon over our thoughtful journaling. We’ll send those wishes and intentions up, up, and away! Rochelle L. Stern, expressive arts facilitator. $15 DINNER
Thursday, April 11; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Internal Medicine Physician, Anjali Bhandarkar, MD will be discussing the diagnosis, risk factors and treatment for osteoporosis. Also included, insight on the treatment of Vitamin D deficiency and when to measure Vitamin D levels. Dinner provided.
Monday, April 15; 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sound healing uses instruments like singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes to create an atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Sit or lay while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Adriana Hansen, RYT200, SHA1 of the Learning Collaborative. Fee: $15
Wednesday, April 17; 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Join dietician Taryn, Oc. Therapist Sarah, and Speech-Language
Thursday, April 4; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Dr. Sara Ali, Board Certified in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, will lead a focused conversation on concerns for women as we age, such as gynecological cancers, bone health, sexual health and more.
Thursday, April 4 &18; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, April 3, 10, 17, 24; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Please join us for our ongoing program “A Senior Social Group,” gathering in a collaborative setting to exchange thoughts, feelings and experiences amongst peers. This is a safe-zone designed to be welcoming and understanding of all attendees while exploring this season of our lives.
Pathologist Ashley to discuss management of nutrition and eating after stroke. Learn how to adjust food choices throughout the recovery process for optimal nutrition, frequently utilized adaptive equipment for self-feeding, and common strategies to manage swallowing problems after stroke.
Wednesday, April 17; 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Drum your cares away with our monthly Drum Circle. It’s lots of fun and a great stress reliever. Drums provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS,CMP $15
Monday, April 22; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. With so much information out today on brain health what methods really work? Join Dr. Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D. to learn more about how to keep your brain young.
Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Take Control of Your Health/Chronic Disease Management Program is a cost-effective evidence-based health promotion program for people with any ongoing health condition, such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, and similar conditions. Participants will learn how to problem solve, set goals, and relaxation techniques to help manage chronic conditions. Participants must attend all 6 classes.
Tuesday, April 9 and 23; 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Tuesday, April 9 & 23; 11:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.
Tuesday, April 9 and 23; Noon to 12:45 p.m.
Krystal Loughlin, certified RYT, is introducing Chair Yoga to our Better Health Program. Using a chair for seated poses and also for balancing poses, this class is perfect for those who haven’t moved their bodies for a while are recovering from an injury or have mobility/balancing difficulties. A great place to start practicing yoga to help boost your flexibility, find inner peace, unwind and stretch.
Thursday, April 11; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tapping into your creative side is
a great way to de-stress, improve mental outlook, and simply have some fun. Lisa Bayer from Always Best Care Senior Services, created this program that combines art history with an art project based on the works of artist, Georgia O’Keeffe. Using pastels, you will draw your own oversized flower and learn the techniques to layer and blend the pastels.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024; 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m
Should hospital care change as we age and if so, what does it look like? Join us to delve into this important topic about how hospitals can better serve our aging population. Panel includes: Lisa A. Breza, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, Chief Administrative Officer; Dr. Sara Ali, Board Certified Geriatrics and Internal Medicine; and Dawn Hutchinson, MSN, RN, PCCN-K, NEABC, Chief Nursing Officer
Monday, May 6; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Insomnia affects your mental as well as physical health, making you prone to heart disease and other serious illnesses. Join Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Health Nurse to learn more about how we should spend a third of our life.
Monday, May 6; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Orthopedic Program Coordinator
Denise Berdecia, MSN, RN, ONC, as she leads Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists in an in-depth discussion on total knee replacements. These experts will explain preventative treatment, talking to a surgeon, the decision for surgery, hospital expectations, and recovery with outpatient therapy.
Friday, May 10; Doors open at 5:30 p.m. This popular event is a great way to get out with your friends for a night of fun with many Designer Bags up for grabs. Admission ticket includes 12 rounds of Bingo. Tickets are $45. For more information or to purchase tickets, email CommunityEdHAM@ rwjbh.org.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Wednesday, April 24; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Ashish Desai, LCSW, from VA NJ Health Care System will lead this open discussion with flexible topics that will be suggested by and of interest to you! This group will meet quarterly.
Tuesday, April 30; 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Amanda Crooke, Herbalist and Owner of the Locust Light Farm in New Jersey, will teach us how to craft delicious herbal mocktails (non-alcoholic cocktails) using a variety of infusion and blending techniques. You’ll sip and sample these refreshing drinks as we explore herbal extractions, flavor pairings, and ingredients. You’ll make your own tasty oxymel and receive delicious mocktail recipes to take home.
Take a tour of musical talents and community-forward creativity during the third annual Princeton Porchfest, organized by the Arts Council of Princeton with support from Princeton University, on Saturday, April 27, from noon to 6 p.m. at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, in Princeton.
Described on the ACP website as “a walkable music festival where neighbors offer their front porches as DIY concert venues,” the free, rain or shine event spotlights the local entertainment scene in rotating sets showcasing the variety of Princetonian performers across genres— and throughout town.
This year, the ACP has recruited more than 70 musicians to perform at 45-minute intervals on 15 porches. Each location will host a total of five acts throughout the day, except for the ACP building on Witherspoon Street, which wraps up the festivities with a closing concert featuring a final, sixth act from 5:15 to 6 p.m. For more information, see the ACP website at artscouncilofprinceton.org/exhibits-andevents/porchfest.
Melissa Kuscin, ACP’s program and marketing manager and Princeton Porchfest organizer, described the organization’s approach to the 2024 iteration in the following quote:
“It feels like we’ve been doing Porchfest forever, but it’s only our third year! We tweak the map every year to determine the perfect number of porches and their proximity to one another. They have to be close enough to comfortably walk, but not too close that the sound carries! So we’re
happy to have added new porches to the mix, along with returning locations that have proved to be good choices. And as always, there are brand-new performers for attendees to check out mixed in with favorites that attendees look forward to seeing each year,” she said.
In its inaugural year, more than 50 performers took to 11 porches; in 2023, that number grew to 18 porches, nearly 100 performers, and about 2,500 attendees, Kuscin confirmed, the latter of whom braved the rainy conditions of the outdoor event in late April.
Porches vary from home stages or veranda venues in proximity to the central business district, as well as Princeton University’s historic Maclean House on Nassau Street and the Palmer Square Green in
the heart of downtown.
This year’s list is as follows: Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street; Maclean House, Nassau Street and Elm Drive; Palmer Square Green, 40 Nassau Street; 254 Witherspoon Street; 86 Leigh Avenue; 225 Birch Avenue; 303 Witherspoon Street; 41 Jefferson Road; 107 Moore Street; 30 Chestnut Street; 15 Maple Street; 45 Linden Lane; 48 Aiken Avenue; 84 Murray Place; and 49 Markham Road.
The ACP is also selling Princeton Porchfest t-shirts — exclusively designed for this year’s event — that benefit the independent nonprofit arts center’s community programs for $20 each, with limited quantities available on the ACP’s porch at 102 Witherspoon Street.
To plan ahead for your perfect Porchfest lineup, visit the interactive online map on the ACP website at artscouncilofprinceton.org/porchfest-map. As of press time, information about this year’s performers is not yet live, but that list is expected to be finalized by Friday, April 12.
While subject to change, a preliminary preview of this year’s performers includes many returning favorites, as marked with an asterisk in the list below, and other acts making their Princeton Porchfest debut. The list of student participants is still to come:
*Gabby Toledo, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
*Westrick Music Academy, Classical
*Instant Bingo, Americana/Folk
*The Shaxe, Classic Rock
Tony & The Trees, Blues
The Prisms Rock/Metal
Fish & Whistle, Bluegrass
*Helen O’Shea & Friends, Americana/ Folk
*Sawmill Run Old Time String Band, Bluegrass
*Crown Acoustic, Americana/Folk
*New Yacht City, R&B/Soul
The Rebound, Classic Rock
*Jani Dumapit, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
Marilyn’s Kitchen, World
Robert Ehee, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter SPITSHINE, Alternative
Shattered Figures, Alternative
*Moore Street Old-Time String Band, Americana/Folk
OTC Collective, Alternative
Sunken City Saxophone Quartet, Jazz
*Green Knuckle Material, Alternative
*Circle Round the Sun, Americana/Folk
The Sparks String Quartet, Jazz
TB Percussion, Alternative
Isabella Romanello, Acoustic/SingerSongwriter
I Think Like Midnight, Alternative
*Puppy Grease, Americana/Folk
Charles Laurita & The Mischief, R&B/ Soul
The Mixxtape, Alternative
*Blue Jersey Band, Jazz
DeLavida, World
Ecclesia Musician’s Collective, Acoustic/ Singer-Songwriter
*RPG Jazz Project, Jazz
Owen Lake and the Tragic Loves, Country Joshua Mitchell, R&B/Soul
*Ragtime Relics, Americana/Folk
Starikova, Rock/Metal
*93 DCRISTO, Hip Hop
*Gravity Hill Band, Alternative
Octopus Music School, Classic Rock
Jonathan Kirschner Trio, Jazz
*Maria Palmer & Paul Pessutti, Acoustic/ Singer-Songwriter
*Bomber Jackets, Alternative
*Sourland Mountain String Band, Bluegrass Entity, World
Chill Brown, R&B/Soul
*Jefferson Berry & the UAC, Americana/ Folk
*Cherry Blossoms, Alternative
Strange Brew, Classic Rock
Beth and Anna, Classical
Olivia Eden, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
Too Cool to Bluff, Classic Rock
*Ruby West, Alternative
Kevin J James, Americana/Folk
Fono, Jazz
*Giant Inflatable Dog, Rock/Metal
*Abbey Danna, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
*Close Drive, Alternative
*Naked Hugs, Alternative
*The Natvral, Acoustic/Singer-Songwriter
*Skip Livingston’s Occasional Dixieland Band, Jazz
*Ride or Die, Americana/Folk
*The Hive, Rock/Metal
Porchfest t-shirts are available from the Arts Council for $20.
Attendees are free to trek by foot, bike, or even scooter to comfortably travel between each of the temporary stages.
The ACP website encourages participants to bring whatever they may need to comfortably enjoy the concerts, such as water, sun protection, portable seating, and more.
If you work up an appetite with all that walking, take a break and fuel up with the many food options available in Princeton. To check out the town’s culinary chops, visit Experience Princeton’s online list of restaurants, cafes, bars, bakeries, and more at experienceprinceton.org/directory-category/food-drink.
According to a Community News Service staff article, the ACP and Princeton University launched Porchfest in April 2022 as a spiritual successor of sorts to “Communiversity,” which the two entities ran jointly and last held in 2019.
Borne from the new standards of the pandemic, the inaugural Princeton Porchfest launched a month of programming through April ARTS and its oversight of initiatives like the Princeton Piano Project, which commissioned local artists to paint seven donated pianos, later placed
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Edible Gardens at each of the school campuses.
The bent spoon and Whole Earth Center donate all proceeds of those sales to our Garden State on Your Plate program, which spotlights seasonal, local produce items and growers and restaurateurs and chefs who use them — and is the tip of the spear for all our nonprofit’s food systems literacy work.
This steady funding, coupled with grants bestowed by employees of Church & Dwight, has enabled the hiring of the district’s first Food Systems Literacy coordinator, Tomia MacQueen, supervised by Dr. Joy Barnes-Johnson. Tomia, charged with working behind the scenes, has suc-
ceeded in having each month’s Garden State on Your Plate produce item included in school lunches at least once a week!
The Garden State on Your Plate program, with its collection of posters created by Fran McManus, one of our co-founders, offers myriad opportunities for faculty to integrate school meals and campus lands (where all the starring produce items are grown each year) into curriculum.
Lillipies, the bent spoon, and Whole Earth Center are three pillars in the village it takes to support this work.
We are so grateful.
Karla Cook Co-Founder and Board Chair Princeton School Gardens Cooperative, Inc.
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around town, for people to play.
“April ARTS was our initiative to ramp up arts and culture events in 2022 coming right out of Covid. We created a larger campaign to raise awareness of not only Porchfest, which was a major new endeavor for the ACP, but also to help other area organizations spread the word on their April happenings as we all navigated that challenging time,” Kuscin explained in a quote.
“Another big, exciting reason for the change is that in 2023, we introduced the Princeton Art Bazaar held the very next weekend. This is an arts festival featuring 100 artists and makers, a Triumph Brewing Co. Beer Garden, and open art studios for all ages. These two events capture the best of the best in performing and visual arts,” she added.
This year’s Princeton Art Bazaar takes place on Saturday, May 4, at Paul Robeson Place in downtown Princeton, with a rain date alternatively scheduled for the following day. The ACP expanded its horizons by shifting from a small-scale project influenced by pandemic restrictions to a grand outdoor pop-up market with over 80 vendors.
Similar to how Porchfest provides a lit-
Save the date: the Princeton Art Bazaar takes place Saturday, May 4.
eral platform for Princeton musicians to perform, local artists sell their creations in ceramics, wood, prints, textiles, leather, glass, and jewelry, as well as other vintage and self-care goods from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Triumph Brewing Company, which is still in the process of reopening their Princeton location in the former Princeton Post Office in Palmer Square, serves up the best in brews at their beer garden from noon to 4 p.m., while the open studios and art-making are available from 2 to 4 p.m. For a full list of vendors and more information, see the ACP website at artscouncilofprinceton.org/artists/princeton-art-bazaar.
Whether you opt to enjoy a concert experience from the comfort of a neighbor’s home or hunt down something handmade for your own house, the Arts Council of Princeton has you covered.
For a different spin on Porchfest still in the Mercer County area, check out the Bordentown Porchfest—also in its third year—organized by the Kiwanis Club of Bordentown on Saturday, May 4, from noon to 5 p.m. For more information, visit btownporchfest.org.
Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, home to the most complete maternity facility in the Greater Mercer County, New Jersey area, was named among the best in the nation for maternity services, according to the latest U.S. News & World Report Best Hospitals for Maternity list. Capital Health is one of 19 hospitals in New Jersey and the only hospital in the Greater Mercer County area to earn this recognition.
To be recognized among the Best Hospitals for Maternity, Capital Health’s Maternity Services Program excelled on multiple quality metrics that matter to expectant families, including complication rates, C-sections, whether births are scheduled too early in pregnancy, how successfully each hospital supports breastfeeding, and transparency on racial/ethnic disparities, among other measures. “High Performing” status, the highest ranking U.S. News awards for that type of care.
For the very first time, U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care evaluation recognized “Maternity Care Access Hospitals” across the nation. Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell was one of 73 essential hospitals to earn this designation by providing quality care to expectant parents who wouldn’t otherwise have access to maternity care and serve communities that would otherwise be maternity care deserts. This new category is based on a number of measures including geographic isolation, number of obstetric providers per 10,000 births and hospital quality.
“We’re extremely proud to have earned two important designations from U.S. News & World Report for our Maternity
Services Program,” said Kira Przybylko, medical director of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Capital Health. “For the outstanding teams at our Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center, being named a high performing hospital validates their commitment to providing the highest level of care to expectant mothers. On an organizational level, the ‘Maternity Care Access’ recognition goes a long way to demonstrate our broader commitment to the community by assuring growing families in Trenton and other nearby underserved neighborhoods that we’re here to help them get off to the healthiest and safest start possible.”
“Hospitals that receive a High Performing designation as part of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care meet a high standard in caring for parents with uncomplicated pregnancies,” said Jennifer Winston, health data scientist at U.S. News. “These hospitals have C-section rates that are 26% lower, and newborn complication rates that are 37% lower than unrecognized hospitals. Parents-to-be can research their local hospitals’ performance metrics for free at health.usnews.com to help them choose where to have their baby.”
The Maternity Services Program at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell makes up the most complete maternity facility in the area. From routine deliveries to high-risk needs, staff at the Josephine Plumeri Birthing Center provide a full range of prenatal, obstetrical, postpartum, and neonatal care options so newborns have the greatest chance for a healthy start. The designated Regional Perinatal Center provides neonatal care, including Mercer County’s only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for at-risk births. To learn more, visit capitalhealth.org/maternity.
While you can’t completely avoid allergens, being aware of these facts can help you prepare:
… Tree, grass, and ragweed pollen surges during seasons of warm days and cold nights.
Pollen counts are higher on warm, windy days, and in the spring, they are generally highest during evening.
… Rainfall offers temporary relief, but pollen counts often soar afterward.
… Molds thrive in high heat and humidity.
While it’s exciting to see trees, lawns, and flowers begin to stir, spring fever can give way to “hay fever,” or what is commonly known as seasonal allergies. The itchy eyes, runny noses, and coughing that come with seasonal allergies can stop the most enthusiastic optimists in their tracks.
The main cause of seasonal allergies is pollen from plants, the yellowish, powdery grains released by male plants as part of their reproductive process. “There is a lot of pollen in the air this time of year, and if you’re allergic, your body’s immune system releases histamine to fight it,” said DR. KATHRYN HAMILTON, a board certified family medicine physician with Capital Health – Virtual Primary Care. “This can cause inflammation, overproduction of mucous and other common symptoms of allergies. Allergens like pollen, mold, and dust mites are everywhere, but the severity of symptoms can vary, depending on the person and the location.”
… Look to local news and weather outlets for daily pollen counts.
… Keeping windows and doors shut at home and in your car on high pollen count days can help reduce exposure.
“Millions of adults and children live with seasonal allergies, so you’re not alone,” said Dr. Hamilton. “If you’re not sure what’s causing your allergies, schedule a visit with your doctor to identify your triggers and develop a plan for treatment.” Nasal sprays or rinses can ease symptoms, but your doctor might suggest anti-histamines or steroids. For more long-term relief, allergy shots, also known as immunotherapy, may be recommended. Spring is a season for new beginnings, so don’t let seasonal allergies hold you back. Contact your primary care provider to develop a plan that will help you spring forward to better health. Capital Health Virtual Primary Care is a team of more than 35 primary care providers who can address a wide range of health conditions, including (but not limited to) seasonal allergies, the common cold, flu, symptoms of COVID-19, upper respiratory infection, and more. For details, or to request an appointment, visit capitalvirtualcare.org.
18 AND OLDER
Wednesday, April 10 to May 29, 2024 | 4 – 5 p.m.
Location: Capital Health – Behavioral Health Specialists
100 K Johnson Boulevard N., Suite 201, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Connecting with others who have also experienced a loss can be comforting and helpful. Join Licensed Clinical Social Worker Meredith Kudrick as she leads you through an in-person eight week support and psychotherapy group.
To sign up, call 609.689.5725. This group therapy program will be billed to your health insurance.
Find the “fund” in celebrating a cause with a night out at the Arts Council of Princeton’s Art People Party, then “raise” a glass to the glamor of galas, benefi ts, and more, page 2.
Photos courtesy of Tamara Gillon, above, and Ooika, right.
Sample galas and benefits galore with a look inside the staple event of the nonprofit spring calendar, which previews upcoming parties hosted by the area’s arts and cultural organizations, as well as social service providers, that support programming.
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The Arts Council of Princeton hosts its annual Art People Party on Friday, April 5, from 7 to 10 p.m. The evening features food, drink, music, and dancing, as well as a tombola, or Italian-style art lottery. Works of art, each valued at more than $350, have been donated by local artists.
Participating guests will each receive a number and select an artwork to take home with them when their number is called. All entrants are guaranteed to go home with something.
Being honored this year is architect J. Robert Hillier of Witherspoon Streetbased Studio Hillier.
The firm’s many Princeton-area projects include work on private homes as well as faculty housing at the Institute for Advanced Study, an addition to the Lawrenceville School’s Kirby Math and Science Center, and renovations at the Princeton Marriott and YWCA Princeton
Signed copies of “Hillier: Selected Works,” a recently published monograph of projects undertaken by the husband-and-wife team of J. Robert and Barbara A. Hillier during the last 25 years, are for sale as part of registration for the party for $50.
Proceeds from the party benefit the Arts Council’s Anne Reeves Artist in Residence Program and other outreach initiatives.
Tickets are $150, with sponsorship opportunities starting at $500. Tombola entries are $350 each.
Arts Council of Princeton’s “Art People Party” returns on Friday, April 5, from 7 to 10 p.m.
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The moving and storage industry has changed dramatically in the last 100 years since Bohren’s Moving & Storage Company opened for business in 1924 with one Model T Ford truck based at a small warehouse on Chambers Street in Princeton. But through four generations of family ownership, the company has demonstrated its resilience, savvy and foresight, looking for new opportunities while also adapting to many changes over the past century.
In this 100th year of operation for Bohren’s United Van Lines, President Denise Hewitt and her father, Chairman of the Board Ted Froehlich, are grateful for their overwhelming success in the moving category. They are also thankful that decisions made over the decades to diversify the brand have allowed them to keep up with the times.
Hewitt, an Allentown, N.J., resident, and Froehlich, a Princeton resident, intend for 2024 to be a year of celebration and sharing with their employees, customers and the public. Over the year they’ll look back over the decades but also keep an eye on the future, an approach that has kept the business successful for so long.
In the beginning, E.L. Bohren delivered baggage for Princeton University students and did small moves with his Model T truck. By the second generation, Bohren’s son-in-law Warren Froehlich expanded the business and in 1955 became an agent of United Van Lines. His grandson Ted began working for Bohren’s every day after school when he was 12. By the time he was 17, he was driving trucks on routes from New York, Boston, or Pittsburgh to Washington D.C. on a regular basis.
When Ted Froehlich was 27, his dad passed away. Ted had three brothers, but none were interested in running the business. Ted was intrigued, even though his experiences at that point were limited to being a dispatcher, a claims adjuster and, of course, a truck driver. Seeing an opportunity to take on and shape the business, he stepped into the CEO role. He immediately hired management consultants to help him make the business more efficient and professional, the first of his many strategic and prescient decisions.
Another important key step to expanding and increasing the profitability of the company was to become a stockholder in United Van Lines (UVL). As a part owner of UVL, Froehlich and his business became eligible to make moves across the 48 states as well as Canada and Mexico. This made Bohren’s a major player in the moving and storage business as the firm moved families and commercial entities across the country. Throughout this period of growth, excellent service was always his top priority. Froehlich said it took 12 service members in a variety of jobs, from customer service, to sales, to crews, to provide outstanding customer service for every single household move.
Over time, he noted, a shortage of long-haul drivers was becoming a major issue for the industry. It forced Bohren’s to re-evaluate some of
the long-distance moving capabilities. Local and tri-state moving and storage still remain a specialty today.
In 1985 and 1989 respectively, Ted’s daughters Denise and Louise joined the business. Louise managed the Human Resources Department and served as Vice President until her departure in 2021 to pursue other interests. Denise worked in virtually every position in the company before she became President in 2002 and Ted became Chairman.
Denise and her father quickly realized the benefits of Bohren’s being a woman-owned and operated business at that time, welcoming the opportunity to become certified as such by the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council the following year. That certification gave the company access to hundreds of corporate clients and government agencies providing a percentage of contracts to women- and minority-owned businesses.
Following in her father’s footsteps, Denise focused on increasing efficiency and expanding new opportunities. One example of that came as Bohren’s customers with residences in the Hamptons and Long Island inquired about the transport and storage of their art collections. Denise recognized the unique need for a trusted, reliable vendor and capitalized on the company’s strengths in those areas. Bohren’s Fine Art Transportation & Storage was created to handle the personal collections of their residential clients but quickly grew to service major art galleries and museums.
In the past century, Bohren’s has expanded from its original humble warehouse in Princeton to as many as five locations in New Jersey and Florida. But again, Froehlich’s instincts told him at a certain point that consolidation would make sense, and in 1999 the father-daughter team brought it all into one 12-acre facility at 3 Applegate in Robbinsville, where they operate today.
One hundred years in, Bohren’s has morphed from a single-owner shipper to Bohren’s Companies, encompassing three divisions: Bohren’s Moving & Storage, Bohren’s Fine Art Transportation, and Bohren’s Logistics. Their services range from household and commercial moving and storage, to trade shows, to transport and storage of art as well as high-valued electronic and medical equipment. Bohren’s has moved and/ or stored everything from microwaves to Elvis Presley memorabilia, Andy Warhol art to Apache helicopters, and RCA communications satellites to Rothko sculptures.
The company is looking forward to what the leadership of the fifth generation will do to expand the future of Bohren’s into the next century.
More information: www.bohrensmoving.com. See ad, page 16
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on Saturday, April 6, at 6 p.m.
The evening starts with cocktails and a silent auction, followed by an awards presentation and live entertainment during dinner. Silent auction winners will be announced before the evening concludes at 9 p.m.
This year’s honorees include Maria Richardson, Patron of the Arts Excellence Award; Phillip McConnell, Outstanding Emerging Artisan Award; and Wise Intelligent & Culture Freedom, The Poor Righteous Teachers
Richardson is the City of Trenton director of recreation, natural resources and culture and the acting director of health and human services. A statement from Passage lauds her as “a good friend to the theater, to the arts community in Trenton, and to Trenton youth and families. For over three decades of service, Maria has been a tireless advocate in municipal government, the private sector, and academia.”
Passage materials explain that McConnell is a “multidisciplinary visual artist, filmmaker, writer, and spoken word artist,” with a focus on glitch art, “the aesthetic of digital errors, created by corrupting the data of pictures…Phillip ultimately wants people to see that thinking abstract or dis-
cussing emotions within art should be a normal thing for a black creative and that fellow black creatives shouldn’t have to always discuss trauma within their work.”
Wise Intelligent and Culture Freedom of the Poor Righteous Teachers, a hip hop group originally from Trenton, have been center stage at Passage this season with their music serving as the backdrop for the world premiere of “Ghetto Gods in Divineland” earlier this year.
“Apart from launching his own record label — Intelligent Muzik Group (2007) — for nearly 25 years, Wise Intelligent has leveraged his business sense and recognition as a hip-hop pioneer into social entrepreneurship, activism, youth advocacy, and the development of educational and entrepreneurship programs that train and inspire from the unique vantage point of hip hop culture,” Passage materials state.
A Trenton native, “Culture Freedom, along with his wife, were youth ministry leaders for 15 years.” He “has experience publicly speaking to various groups,” including at-risk students involved in organizations from Trenton to California.
Initiative hosts its “Spring Luncheon” benefitting the
Dreams” children’s
Passage Theater, Trenton’s only community theater, has a stated mission to create and produce “socially relevant plays and arts programming that deeply resonate with and reflect our community. Through professional productions, educational programs, and community engagement, we present diverse voices that inspire audiences and invigorate the art of live theater.” Proceeds from the gala support its continued programming.
The Trenton Country Club is located at 201 Sullivan Way in West Trenton. Tickets are $125. Registration is available online or in person at the box office on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call ahead at 609-392-0766. HomeFront’s
Passage Theater, Mill Hill Playhouse, 205 East Front Street, Trenton. passagetheatre. org/2024gala.
American Repertory Ballet celebrates its 70th anniversary with a Platinum Jubilee Gala on Saturday, April 20, at 6:30 p.m. at Jasna Polana in Princeton.
Reporter Dan Aubrey explained the journey that led to the nonprofit dance company’s founding in a 2013 article marking the 50th anniversary of “Nutcracker” productions at McCarter Theater:
“One dreamer was Audree Estey, the Canadian-born founder and director of Princeton Ballet Society that, after a few name variations, became the professional American Repertory Ballet (which maintains the Princeton Ballet School).
“After a typical nomadic dance experience — studying in Winnipeg, performing with a Hollywood dance company, touring the vaudeville circuit, and dancing for Fox Films — Audree Phipps married Lawrenceville School English teacher Wendell ‘Bud’ Estey and moved to the Princeton area in 1933.
“Here she began providing classes at the Lawrenceville School and seemingly any place she could use, including the garage of physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer. She also continued her study, including in the early 1950s with prominent choreographer Antony Tudor at Jacob’s Pillow in Massachusetts. It was then that she began to dream of creating her Princeton company.”
Princeton Ballet School was founded in 1954 to offer dance classes; American Repertory Ballet, the professional dance company, was established in 1963 as the Princeton Ballet Society.
The black tie-optional celebration features dinner and remarks by current ARB trustees Nancy S. MacMillan, Penelope Lattimer, and Susan Croll in honor of the evening’s honorees, the chairs of ARB’s board from 1954 to the present. The festivities also include live music, dancing, and a
silent auction.
Jasna Polana is located at 4519 Province Line Road, Princeton. Individual tickets are $300. Sponsorship opportunities range from $2,000 to $20,000.
American Repertory Ballet, 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton. arballet.org.
Lawrence-based nonprofit HomeFront’s Women’s Initiative holds a celebratory Spring Luncheon that spotlights the goals and impact of HomeFront’s children’s programming as experienced by and expressed through the voices of the families it serves on Sunday, April 21, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton.
The event includes coffee, cocktails, and mocktails followed by a buffet brunch. Tickets include access to view the sculpture grounds. All proceeds benefit HomeFront’s Joy, Hopes & Dreams educational and cultural enrichment programming.
The mission of HomeFront’s Women’s Initiative, as stated on its website, is “to mobilize a group of 1,000 caring and committed women of all ages who will lend their expertise and support to help alleviate family homelessness in our community.
The Women’s Initiative works in concert with HomeFront’s rich array of programs and services. Through these efforts, we strengthen our community, making it a better place to live, work and raise a family.”
Grounds For Sculpture is located at 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton. Tickets cost $75 per person or $750 for a table of 10. To register or for more information, call 609989-9417, extension 107, or email PaulaA@ HomeFrontNJ.org.
HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville. 609-989-9417 or homefrontnj.org.
The United Way of Greater Mercer County (UWGMC) board of directors hosts its fourth annual United in Impact Awards on Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Grounds For Sculpture.
The annual event celebrates community champions who demonstrate leadership, passion, and a commitment to a thriving and equitable community in their everyday life. This year’s community champions are:
Patrick L. Ryan, president and CEO of First Bank, Live United Corporate Award; Ida Jackson Woods, assistant vice president and chief diversity officer for ETS, Advocate Award; Denise Mariani, civil trial attorney at Stark & Stark, Community Quarterback Award; and Edward W. Bullock, president of the board of trustees for The Trenton Literacy Movement,
Eugene Marsh Community Impact Award. Brenda Ross-Dulan, founder and managing principal of the Ross-Dulan Group, serves as the event’s mistress of ceremony. Proceeds from the event directly provide food, rental assistance, health insurance access, tax preparation services, children’s books, school supplies and other resources to help individuals and families get ahead. There are more than 60,000 families in Mercer County struggling to make ends meet.
Tickets are $150 and sponsorship opportunities are available.
More information: uwgmc.org/ unitedimpactawards. See PARTIES, Page 6
Trenton-based nonprofit Isles hosts its spring celebration on Saturday, May 4, at 6 p.m. at the Social Profit Center at Mill One in Hamilton.
The event features locally sourced springtime cuisine, fun cocktails, and music at the historic mill that Isles renovated into a community hub for nonprofits, social impact offices, and artists, as well as its own headquarters.
Being honored at the event are U.S. Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman, a Democrat representing the 12 Congressional District, and Stacy Denton, director of TRiO Upward Bound at Mercer County Community College, a program for high school students from low income families in which neither parent holds a bachelor’s degree to encourage completing a high school diploma and pursuing post-secondary education.
Proceeds from the event benefit Isles, the 43-year-old community development and environmental organization with a mission to foster “self-reliant families and healthy, sustainable communities,” according to its website.
Mill One is located at 1 North Johnston Avenue in Hamilton. Tickets for the event are $125. A commemorative Isles tote bag is available for an additional $50. The bags were created by Inspired Threads, a Hamilton-based nonprofit that employs people with disabilities to create ecofriendly, upcycled products from discarded fabric scraps.
More information: isles.org.
The Jewish Center celebrates 75 years — its diamond jubilee — on Saturday, May 4, with a cruise-themed gala.
The event, titled “Sail the Chai Seas!” will turn The Jewish Center’s Nassau Street campus into a cruise ship along with two excursion destinations.
Guests will be welcomed to the event along the “gangplank,” purchase duty free goods from promenade shop vendors in the lobby, enjoy cocktails in the Lido Bar and Lounge, gamble the night away in the Atlantic Deck casino and Sky Deck sports bar, enjoy a delicious buffet dinner and dancing to the tunes of DJ TY in the grand ballroom, lounge in the Empress Deck piano/karaoke bar, be entertained by mentalist Ben Seidman, and take excursions to both Paris and the Islands. The cruise will set sail at 7:30 p.m.
Princeton’s first Jewish congregation emerged in the mid-1920s, and a growing Jewish population led to the formal cre-
ation of the Jewish Center in 1949. In 1958, the congregation moved to its current Nassau Street space, which underwent additional expansions in 1983 and 1990.
Tickets for the event are $175 per person, with raffle tickets available for an additional $100. Sponsorship packages, which include multiple event tickets as well as recognition in print, online, and with a carved brick in the Jewish Center’s courtyard, range from $540 to $75,000. For more information about sponsorship opportunities, contact executive director Joel Berger at jberger@thejewishcenter.org
Jewish Center of Princeton, 435 Nassau Street, Princeton. 609-921-0100. thejewishcenter.org/diamond-jubilee.
Housing Initiatives of Princeton holds its spring garden party and fundraiser on Sunday, May 5, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Princeton home of Tibbie and Greg Samios. The event includes light fare, drinks, and a presentation by John N. Robinson III
Robinson is associate faculty in American studies and assistant professor of sociology at Princeton University. He studies the racial underpinnings of money and markets, with emphasis on housing and credit policies. Robinson’s current book project explores the ongoing rise of the affordable housing industry in the U.S. and its intersections with racial and economic inequality.
The event benefits the nonprofit founded in 2001 to assist local individuals and families experiencing housing insecurity build toward a sustainable future via stable housing, better employment, and a network of support services.
HIP provides services including transitional housing and temporary rental assistance and engages in advocacy efforts to raise awareness of insufficient housing options and challenges facing the working poor.
Individual tickets are $90. Sponsorship opportunities range from $150 to $1,000.
More information: housinginitiativesofprinceton.org
Capital Harmony Works, the Tren-
The evening of music and
Capital Harmony Works, the Trenton nonprofit behind the Trenton Children’s Chorus, Trenton Music Makers, and Music for the Very Young, holds its “One Voice Many Sounds” gala on Tuesday, May 7, at 5:30 p.m. at Cooper’s Riverview in Trenton. Photo courtesy of Capital Harmony Works staff.
hosted by Bradd Marquis, a Trentonborn singer, songwriter, and producer. The evening starts with cocktails and appetizers, followed by dinner and live entertainment from the Trenton Children’s Chorus and Trenton Music Makers.
Proceeds from the gala benefit the organization’s decades-long history of providing free music education to children and families in Trenton.
The Trenton Children’s Chorus, founded in 1989, is a nationally recognized group that has performed at the White House and the United Nations. In addition to choral music education, the program provides instruction in drumming and keyboard, music theory, and assistance with school work, standardized tests, and college admissions.
The Trenton Music Makers, part of the El Sistema program, teaches the values of leadership and teamwork through instruction in violin, viola, cello and bass instruments, as well as musicianship and composition.
Music for the Very Young is a program that incorporates music education into Pre-K classrooms in Trenton.
Cooper’s Riverview is located at 50 Riverview Plaza, Trenton. Tickets for the gala start at $150 per person. Sponsorships are available at levels ranging from $1,000 to $25,000.
Capital Harmony Works, The Social Profit Center at Mill One, 1 North Johnston Avenue, Suite A209, Trenton. 609-3948700 or capitalharmony.works.
The biggest party of the year at Princeton’s McCarter Theater is its annual gala, taking place Saturday, May 11, at the theater and under the stars.
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The centerpiece of the evening is a cabaret performance by Tony Award-winning Broadway star Laura Benanti. Prior to the show, guests enjoy a cocktail reception and three-course dinner featuring topshelf wines. Drinks and dancing follow the performance.
Benanti first rose to fame as a teenager playing the role of Maria in Broadway’s “The Sound of Music.” She has starred in 10 subsequent shows, including a Tony Award-winning performance in “Gypsy.”
Her latest film roles include Sony Pictures’ “No Hard Feelings” and Netflix’s “Worth.” She can also be seen in Max’s “The Gilded Age” and Hulu’s “Life & Beth.”
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Proceeds from the gala benefit the nonprofit theater’s programming, arts education initiatives, and community engagement activities.
Tickets start at $300, which excludes dinner service. Individual tickets including dinner range from $600 to $2,000.
McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, Princeton. 609-258-2787 or mccarter.org.
Morven Museum & Garden’s annual Morven in May spring garden party takes on special significance this year as it also launches anniversary celebrations for Morven’s 20th year as a museum.
The party is happening rain or shine on Friday, May 17, from 7 to 9 p.m. on the museum grounds.
Peonies will be in full bloom for the party, which also includes food, drinks,
See PARTIES, Page 8
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Matcha, the finely ground powder of specially grown, uniquely flavored green tea leaves that are at the heart of “chanoyu” —the traditional Japanese tea ceremony— is now available at Ooika, a cozy tea house on Lawrenceville’s Main Street dedicated to offering high-quality matcha in its many forms.
Ooika opened its doors on February 27.
“Ooika” is a Japanese word that represents the aroma from the high-quality, shaded matcha offered at owner Joann Lui’s establishment.
According to the Ooika website, Lui “grew up in a family of tea enthusiasts.” Her father is from Chaozhou, China, a city “renowned for Gongfu cha,” described as “the skillful art of tea brewing.”
She eventually met Marc Alexandre, Ooika’s miller, who had apprenticed under tea expert Shunan Teng before his journey led him to Japan, where he discovered heritage matcha.
As continued on its website, Ooika invites its customers to savor “...the unique experience of single-origin heritage matcha from the most celebrated multigenerational family farms across Japan in Uji, Yame, Hoshinomura, Shizuoka, Kagoshima, and more, freshly ground inhouse with traditional Japanese Ishi-Usu stone mills.”
Lui wrote the following on her Facebook page:
“Ooika’s commitment to traditional matcha cultivation and production techniques helps to preserve this ancient art form for future generations to enjoy, while also making matcha more accessible to a Western audience.”
“If you’ve ever had bitter, yellow matcha here in the U.S., that’s because most matcha sold here are months, if not years old.”
“But matcha is meant to be consumed fresh, just like coffee, with a vibrantly green color,” she continued. “That’s why we’re obsessed with stone-milled singlecultivar matcha to bring you the unparalleled freshness that we can’t find here in the U.S.”
A rotating selection of hot and cold matcha-based beverages are available, ranging in price from $3.45 for hot Binchotan Hojicha—a charcoal roasted green tea that is absent matcha’s vegetal green flavor and is caffeine free—to $9.95 for a strawberry matcha parfait.
Patrons are invited to specify the desired level of sweetness; this reporter enjoyed a sugar-free hot matcha latte ($6.85) made with freshly ground matcha and steamed Oatly oat milk.
Ooika also offers a selection of matcha and teaware available for purchase from its website, ooika.co
Membership in their Matcha Mill Club is also available, giving subscribers the opportunity to “explore Japan’s rare, sin-
Joann Lui is the owner of Ooika Matcha, the new tea house now open at 2661 Main Street in Lawrenceville, which grinds the green tea into fresh powder using in-house Japanese stone mills. Photos courtesy of Ooika.
gle-origin matcha shipped to you within 24 hours of stone-milling every month.”
In one of the bolder mission statements put out by any establishment, Ooika promises “to preserve heritage Matcha across the historic terroirs of Japan by making uncompromised matcha accessible to the U.S.”
Why not drop by and decide for yourself?
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music, and the chance to see the special exhibit “Morven Revealed,” showcasing rarely exhibited objects and photographs of the mansion and its notable residents through the years.
Morven was built by Declaration of Independence signer Richard Stockton in the 1750s on property granted to his family by William Penn in 1701. After a fire, it was rebuilt and named Morven in 1758.
Four subsequent generations of Stocktons lived in the home before it was leased to General Robert Wood Johnson in 1928.
From 1945 to 1981, it was home to five governors as New Jersey’s first governor’s mansion. The property was restored and
reopened as a museum and garden in 2004.
Proceeds from the garden party support the continued upkeep of the property and the museum’s exhibitions.
In addition to celebrating its 20th anniversary, Morven is also preparing for special programming in honor of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026.
Tickets for the garden party range from $250 to $20,000.
Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton. 609-924-8144 or www. morven.org. * * *
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Ooika, 2661 Main Street, Lawrenceville. Currently open Tuesdays through Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. www.ooika.co
Hours are subject to change during the soft opening period, with a formal opening planned in early June.
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When Antonio Carannante, coowner of Hamilton’s BLEND Bar & Bistro, is asked how his team came up with the name Blend, he explains, “Blend is all about bringing it together, whether it’s people or ingredients, to share something creative with each other. Pick up a bottle of your favorite wine, beer, or spirit and more often then not you see the word blend or they will list ingredients they use to Blend together. There’s Blended whiskeys, beers, vodkas, wines and more. It’s a word you can’t get away from. But also mainly just the idea of the word has a positive vibe. We like the idea of blend to bring food, cocktails, and people together.”
Indeed, “blend” is something this establishment does very well. In addition to a modern American cuisine concept, the restaurant also offers dishes that represent other global influences. “We have chicken pot
dumplings and Ahi Poke Bowl, but we also have nachos, quesadillas, and empanadas, as well as gnocchi. Some popular grilled items are our Bone-in Ribeye, Porkchop and handmade never frozen angus burgers served with our very popular handcut fries ,” explains Carannante.
“So we offer a good mix of different flavors and flair to make sure everyone is happy while providing a fun environment and a family friendly dining experience.
In additional to offering both large and small seasonal dishes, more than 100 spirits, 20 draft lines, and a variety of wines, the restauranteur also offers catering, for both on and off-premises. Blend caters at multiple venues in the area including but not limited to Sayen Gardens, Grafton House, Nottingham Ballroom, and also has a dining room for private events that can seat 50 people. They have curbside dining with their outdoor patio, featuring heaters throughout.
Our events include weddings, rehearsal dinners, baby and bridal showers, bachelor parties, retirement
dinners, and much more.
Many of our off premises events are branded under a branch we call, New Jersey Weddings and Events, a catering and event planning company, that we target the more formal events off premise . “We are one-stop service in that way. If a customer chooses to, we can coordinate their entire event, with flowers, music, whatever they desire. We are always happy to make recommendations for what vendors to use as well.”
The Carannante Family originally started and still includes, Brother’s Pizza on Route 33, allows them to offer a variety of pizza-themed parties for customers, including wood-burning pizza ovens for backyard parties and cocktail hours for any special event. Blend consistently holds special events at the restaurant, like wine pairing dinners and happy hours, as well as fundraiser events and holiday parties, but one of its biggest events is the Mercer County Central Jersey Beer and Wine Festival. At the next festival, on Saturday, September 28, from noon to 6 p.m., guests can taste hundreds of different beers and wines
while listening to live music, meeting brewers, and enjoying food vendors. Find tickets at www.cjbeerfest.com, Use Code: CJBEERFEST Antonio Carannante is the event coordinator that executes this production which it attracts thousands of people together for live music, food and drink.”
Now that spring is here, Carannante notes, “it’s time to start thinking about your upcoming special events through summer and fall. It’s always good to pencil in your dates ahead of time!”
Blend Bar & Bistro, 911 Route 33, Hamilton. 609-245-8887. drinks@blendbar.com. planner@ NJweddingsandevents.com. See ad, page 12
At K’s Event Decorations and Rentals, we understand that every occasion is unique and deserves personalized attention. Our team of experienced designers will work closely with you to understand your style, preferences, and budget. Whether you envision a romantic and elegant wedding or a fun and vibrant birthday party, we have the expertise to bring your vision to life. Our wedding and event design services encompass every aspect of your special day. From selecting the perfect color palette and theme to creating stunning floral arrangements and tablescapes, we pay attention to every detail to ensure a cohesive and visually stunning event. Our team will work closely with you to create a design concept that
reflects your personality and creates a memorable experience for you and your guests. In addition to our design services, we also offer a wide range of event rentals to enhance your occasion. From elegant table linens and chair covers to stylish centerpieces and lighting options, we have everything you need to create a truly unforgettable event. Our extensive inventory ensures that we can accommodate events of any size and style.
At K’s Event Decorations and Rentals, we understand the importance of quality and reliability and that is why we only work with trusted vendors who share our commitment to excellence. Our team will coordinate with these vendors to ensure seamless execution of your event, allowing you to relax and enjoy your special day. We take pride in our exceptional customer service and strive to exceed your expectations.
Our team is dedicated to providing prompt and professional assistance throughout the planning process and on the day of your event. Antonia James is the CEO and creative
designer who found her purpose designing and creating memorable experiences through life’s momentous celebrations. Antonia has worked in the service industry for more than 22 years and her belief that customer service is the number one priority carries over into everything K’s does. She prides herself in providing the best service with integrity and hard work, starting with an initial consultation that sets clients on the right path to turning their dream event into reality.
We believe that every client deserves personalized attention and we are committed to making your experience with us enjoyable and stress-free. Whether you are planning an intimate gathering or a grand celebration, K’s Event Decorations and Rentals is here to make your occasion truly unforgettable.
Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation and let us help you bring your vision to life. Allow our enthusiasm and expertise to craft your unforgettable occasion.
K’s Event Decorations and Rentals, LLC, 966 Kuser Road, Hamilton. 609-341-8724 www. kseventdecorations.com. See ad, page 11
The Ewing Community Pools System offers two pools for seasonal members and daily patrons. The pools have shaded areas, pool furniture, changing rooms and shower facilities and ESCC has a snack bar. The Hollowbrook Pool located at 320 Hollowbrook Drive, is scheduled to open on weekends & Memorial Day on Sunday, May 26. Operating hours are Sunday to Friday, noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays can be rented for private events, email Raquel at rince@ ewingnj.org to schedule an event. The ESCC pool will open on weekends & Memorial Day starting Saturday, May 25, and both pools will open full time starting on Monday, June 17, from noon to 8 p.m. Swim lessons start with evaluations on Saturday, June 15, and space is limited. Senior Swim and Senior Water Aerobics start on Monday, June 17; seniors needing assistance registering can register at the Senior
Office for these programs. Online registration for seasonal memberships, swim lessons and Senior Swim/ Water Aerobics is required at communitypass.net. Labor Day is the last day that the pools will be open.
The Ewing Recreation Summer Camp will run from June 24 – August 23 for grades K – 5 and is held on the grounds of the Fisher School and Ewing Senior & Community Center (ESCC). The hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday – Friday. Early hours are from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. and late hours are from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Online registration is required at communitypass.net. Teen Travel will be for grades 6 – 8 and will run from July 1 – August 16. The camp will travel four days a week and stay in Ewing the other day. Campers can participate in day camp on weeks Teen Travel is not being held. Camp also offers a Counselor in Training program for children entering 9th grade.
For more information on these programs call the Ewing Recreation Office at 609-883-1776 x6203. You can also go to ewingnj.org, Community Affairs. See ad, page 10.
Once home to the First Sheri of Mercer County, NJ, the recently renovated Grafton House can accommodate a variety of functions and special gatherings. This historic jewel quietly hides behind the Hamilton Marketplace in rural, south-east Hamilton Township, just minutes from the New Jersey Turnpike, Interstate 195 and State Highway 130. The house was bestowed the name “Grafton” after a historic plantation located near where the home sits today!
110 Edgebrook Road Hamilton, NJ 08691
The Sayen House & Gardens is available for a variety of functions and gatherings. The House serves as an elegant, out-of-the ordinary setting for wedding receptions, showers, holiday parties and much more. The Sayen House is nestled amongst 30 acres and serves as the perfect backdrop for your outdoor ceremony and photos!
155 Hughes Drive Hamilton, NJ 08690
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Atrial fibrillation (AFib) is one of the most common forms of cardiac arrhythmia, a range of cardiac conditions in which the heart beats in an irregular way (either too fast or too slow). AFib is indicated by a rapid heart rate due to uncoordinated electrical signals in the upper chambers of the heart. While a normal heart rate is around 60 to 100 beats per minute, a person with AFib can have a heart rate that ranges from normal to extremely rapid.
AFib can be caused by many different issues including heart conditions or other contributing causes such as high blood pressure, pneumonia, obstructive sleep apnea, infections from viruses, thyroid problems, high alcohol intake or other drug use, and age. AFib symptoms can include fatigue, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
“In addition to its underlying causes, AFib also increases the risk of stroke, heart failure and other complications,” said DR. SCOTT BURKE, medical director of Cardiac Electrophysiology and a board certified, fellowship trained cardiac electrophysiologist at Capital Health Cardiology Specialists. “Anyone having any symptoms of atrial fibrillation should make an appointment with a cardiologist to get a diagnosis and learn more about which treatment option is right for them. Medication is typically the first line of therapy, but the highly trained physicians in our Cardiac Electrophysiology Program also offer the latest minimally invasive options when more advanced care is needed that result in less pain, shorter hospital stays, and less risk for complications.”
The Watchman device is an option for people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem, which can lead to blood pooling and forming a clot in a part of the heart called the left atrial appendage (LAA). In a minimally invasive procedure, the Watchman device is guided through a narrow tube inserted into a vein in the patient’s leg and implanted into the LAA to permanently close it. During recovery, the patient’s own heart tissue grows over the Watchman device to prevent clots from developing in the heart and dramatically reduce the risk of stroke for certain AFib patients.
A pacemaker is a small device usually implanted in the chest with thin wires (or leads) that connect to the heart through blood vessels to monitor and deliver electrical impulses that stabilize the heart’s electrical system. Capital Health cardiac
electrophysiologists offer leadless pacing options, which eliminate the wires and allow a miniaturized device to be placed directly into the heart and perform like a traditional pacemaker.
Catheter ablation is the elimination of electrically active abnormal tissue that uses recording, imaging, and mapping tools guided through thin catheters into the bloodstream to allow physicians to localize the sources of cardiac arrhythmias like AFib. After the specific location is revealed, the area triggering the arrhythmia can usually be treated with radiofrequency ablation (heat energy) or cryoablation (cold energy).
To make an appointment with one of the cardiac arrhythmia specialists at Capital Health, call 215-860-3344 or visit capitalhealthcardiology.org for more information.
Register by calling 609.394.4153 or register online at capitalhealth.org/events and be sure to include your email address. Please register early. Class size is limited.
Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
Wednesday, April 10, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell
NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
Join certified yoga instructor Marsha Rudolph to experience a gentle, slow yoga practice that links breath and body awareness to increase calm, promote peace of mind, and lift your mood along with many other health benefits. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a yoga mat or large towel and two yoga blocks (if you have them) for additional bliss.
Monday, April 15, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell
NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
There are many exercise options available as we age. The important thing is to learn how to do them safely and to find out what type works best for you. Cheryl Ann McGinnis, manager of Rehabilitation Services at Capital Health, will demonstrate how to properly stretch and review options for fitness programs that are individualized to each person’s needs.
ADDITIONAL UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS:
THE SHOULDER: DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting
NUTRITION TIPS FOR THRIVING AS YOU AGE
Wednesday, May 8, 2024 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting
STROKE: PREVENTABLE, TREATABLE, BEATABLE
Thursday, May 16, 2024 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting
TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR KNEE AND HIP PAIN
Monday, June 3, 2024 | 6 p.m. Zoom Meeting
Princeton Public Library’s Princeton Environmental Film Festival, now in its 18th year, offers eight feature-length documentaries and 14 short films screened in person and virtually over the course of 10 days from Friday, April 5, through Sunday, April 14. The festival is under the direction of Susan Conlon and Kim Dorman, who curate films with local, regional, and international relevance. The full lineup, including screening schedule, Q&A sessions with filmmakers and instructions for using the Eventive platform to stream films, can be found at princetonlibrary.org/peff. All screenings are free and held in the library’s community room unless otherwise noted. Streaming will be available for select titles from April 8 through 14.
Highlights include:
“Inundation District”: In a time of rising seas and intensifying storms, one of the world’s wealthiest, most-educated cities made a fateful decision to spend billions of dollars erecting a new district along its coast — on landfill, at sea level. Unlike other places imperiled by climate change, this neighborhood of glass towers housing some of the world’s largest companies was built well after scientists began warning of the threats, including many at its renowned universities. The city, which already has more high-tide flooding than nearly any other in the United States, called its new quarter the Innovation District. But with seas rising inexorably, and at an accelerating rate, others are calling the neighborhood by a different name: Inundation District. 1 hour, 19 minutes. Friday, April 5, 4 p.m. In-person only.
“A Symphony of Tiny Lights”: In 1971, after witnessing the oil spill in San Francisco Bay, John Francis was
moved to give up motorized transport and travel across the U.S. on foot and in silence. During the next 17 silent years, as he listened and studied the world around him, his idea of environmentalism changed. 31 minutes. Saturday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. or on streaming.
“The Asbestos City”: This documentary captures the human story of small-town America in Manville, New Jersey, throughout and beyond the events of Hurricane Ida in 2021. Manville is a borough in the heart of the state that is in a constant struggle for economic resilience, yet it remains strong in its community values, American pride, and cultural history. 1 hour, 25 minutes. Saturday, April 6, 1 p.m. or on streaming.
“399: Queen of the Tetons”: Known by her research number, 399 has captivated photographers since 2007, becoming the most famous — and photographed — grizzly in the world. This film follows 399 as she struggles to raise her cubs in the face of human encroachment, a rapidly changing climate, and threat of losing her protection under the Endangered Species Act. 1 hour, 30 minutes. Saturday, April 6, 4 p.m. In-person only.
“The Wonder and the Worry”: This lyrical exploration of family, photography and the power of visual storytelling to create change follows the careers of former National Geographic Editor in Chief Chris Johns and his daughter Louise, a young freelance photographer. 1 hour, 38 minutes. Sunday, April 7, 1 p.m. or on streaming.
“The Untold Story of Fatma Kayac”: Considered responsible for the tragic death of her nephew, Fatma Kayaci withdrew to live in a stone house high on the
mountain pasture, never seeing her relatives or neighbors again. Over 38 years, she has created a lush forest, planting trees she named for her nephew, and opposing any effort to clear them. In this sensitive, poetic short film, Fatma tells her painful story. 40 minutes. Streaming only.
“The Arc of Oblivion”: In a universe that erases its tracks, why are we so hellbent on leaving a trace? “The Arc of Oblivion” is an unexpectedly playful search for an answer to a deeply existential question. Set against the backdrop of the filmmaker’s quixotic quest to build an ark in a field in Maine, the film heads far afield — to salt mines in the Alps, fjords in the Arctic, and ancient libraries in the Sahara — to illuminate the strange world of archives, record-keeping, and memory. 1 hour, 38 minutes. Sunday, April 7, 4 p.m., Princeton Garden Theatre, or by streaming.
More information: princetonlibrary.org/peff.
Monday april 1
Continuing Conversations on Race, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Dr. Roberto Schiraldi, trauma therapist, racial justice activist, presents “White Supremacy Cultural Values: Healing the Disease That Hurts Us All.” Via Zoom. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
tueSday april 2
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.
WedneSday april 3
Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton. edu. Sound healing practitioner Ruth Cunningham performs music for meditation and introspection. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Author: Emily Raboteau in Conversation with Elizabeth Harman, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. Author and critic Emily Raboteau discusses her recent book “Lessons for Survival,” a medita-
tion on race, climate, environmental justice, and what it takes to find shelter with Elizabeth Harman, professor of philosophy and human values at Princeton. 6 p.m.
Film and Q&A: “Descendant”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Documentary about the descendants of the last known slave ship is followed by a Q&A with Joycelyn Davis of Clotilda Descendants Association and filmmaker Kern Jackson. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Princeton Comic Makers presents an 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. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are welcome to join and discuss their art and career goals, share learning resources, promote current projects, or find friends and collaborators. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.
Meet the Friends of Herrontown Woods, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Learn about the work of the Friends of Herrontown Woods and potential volunteer opportunities. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Author: Stacey Abrams, Princeton Public Library, Richardson Auditorium. The New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader discusses her latest novel, “Rogue Justice.” Free tickets required. 5 to 1 p.m.
Artist Conversation: Christina Fernandez and James Welling, Princeton University Art Museum, Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. The Los Angeles–based artist Christina Fernandez, whose retrospective Christina Fernandez: Multiple Exposures is currently on view, joins Princeton faculty member and artist James Welling for a conversation about how Fernandez has explored migration, labor, and gender through her photography. Attend in person or register for livestream. Reception to follow. 5:30 p.m.
Of Swans and Variants, American Repertory Ballet, McCarter Theater, 91 University
Place. www.arballet.org. An excerpt from “Swan Lake” as well as VARIANTS, choreographed by ARB Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel. 7 p.m.
Friday april 5
Art People Party, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Eat, drink, dance, and win oneof-a-kind artwork in an event honoring architect Bob Hillier. Proceeds benefit the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence Program and community outreach. Register. $150 and up. 7 to 10 p.m.
She Loves Me, Lewis Center for the Arts, Wallace Theater, Lewis Arts Complex. arts.princeton.edu. An updated portrayal of the classic Broadway rom-com that tells the story of two co-workers who, unbeknownst to them, are secretly writing to each other through A Lonely Hearts Club. $12 in advance; $17 in person. Also April 6. 8 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. $5. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.
Saturday april 6
Foraging As Stewardship: Garlic Mustard, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.fopos.org/getinvolved. Hands-on session learning about how we can forage for certain invasive species as an act of stewardship. Local experts Matt and Shannon lead a garlic mustard forage walk. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Guided Tour: Ulises Carrión: Bookworks and Beyond, Ellen and Leonard Milberg Gallery, Firestone Library. library.princeton.edu. Tour the exhibit on view through June 13 examining one of the most influential of all modern artists engaged in the book and exploring Carrión’s pioneering reinvention of the book as a material and social platform. Also April 7, 9, and 23. 1 p.m.
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour: Residential Colleges Neighborhood, Princeton University Art Museum, Ai Weiwei’s Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads, University Place. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Join a guided walking tour of the campus collections with an Art Museum guide and discover a variety of artworks by modern and contemporary sculptors, from Sol LeWitt to Maya Lin. Weekly on Saturdays. 2 p.m.
Brains On! Live, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Brains On!, a podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains. $25 to $75. 3 p.m. Tom Tallitsch, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Jazz. 7 p.m.
Sunday april 7
Campus Collections Outdoor Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall. 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. Weekly on Sundays. 2 p.m.
Princeton History Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battle Monument, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetonhistory.org. Walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area. $15. Register. Weekly on Sundays. 2 to 4 p.m.
Altamura Legacy Concerts, Legacy Arts International, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue, 609-924-2613. www.legacyartsinternational.org/modals/legacyconcerts.html. Italian pianist and arts entrepreneur Andrea Turini presents Bach’s “Goldberg Variations.” $40. 4 p.m. IL Sorriso di Caterina/Caterina’s Smile, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.org. Carlo Vecce, a professor at Orientale University in Naples and renowned scholar in the life and works of Leonardo da Vinci, talks about his novel, “Il Sorriso di Caterina” (Caterina’s Smile). Participants are asked to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 5 p.m.
Monday april 8
Golda Schultz & Jonathan Ware, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. South African soprano Golda Schultz is joined by Jonathan Ware on piano. The program, “This Be Her Verse:” Exploring the Female Perspective, includes works by Clara Schumann, Emile Mayer, Rebecca Clarke, and Nadia Boulanger. $25 to $40. 7:30 p.m.
Anna Lapwood in Concert, Princeton University Chapel The organ phenom comes to Princeton. Free. 8 p.m.
tueSday april 9
2024 Public Policy Lecture, Institute for Advanced Study,
Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive. www.ias.edu. “This isn’t a new weapon, it is a new world”—three things Oppenheimer tells us about tech, presented by Margrethe Vestager of the European Commission for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age. Register. 9 a.m.
Reading and Book Signing, Princeton University Office of Religious Life, Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building A17. Crystal Wilkinson is the award-winning author of “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts,” a culinary memoir; “Perfect Black,” a collection of poems; and three works of fiction. 5 p.m.
S.T. Lee Public Lecture, Institute for Advanced Study, Wolfensohn Hall, Einstein Drive. www.ias.edu. “Reflected in Water: A Conversation on Development, Resilience and Inequalities” presented by Andrea Rinaldo, professor of hydrology and water resources in Switzerland. Register. 5 p.m.
Paul Robeson 126th Birthday Celebration, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton. org. Multi-media celebration of the legacy of Paul Robeson, Princeton’s “native son” and scholar, all American athlete, artist, and activist. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Author: Laurence Ralph with Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. The author discusses his recently released book “Sito An American Teenager and the City that Failed Him” with Khalil Gibran Muhammad. Book signing to follow. 6 p.m.
Book Discussion: “The Braid” (“La Tresse”), Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. A discussion of Laetitia Colombani’s international bestseller in advance of the Princeton French Film Festival’s opening night screening. Register. 7 p.m.
WedneSday
Book Club: ‘’Unquiet’’ by Jonathan Biss and ‘’Imagine Me Gone’’ by Adam Haslett, Princeton University Concerts, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. concerts.princeton. edu. Discussion of pianist Jonathan Biss’ audio book “Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven” into Adam Haslett’s bestselling novel “Imagine Me Gone.” Morning event in person, evening event with the authors via Zoom. Free. Register. 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Live Music Meditation: Jonathan Biss, Piano, Princeton University Concerts, Wolfensohn Hall, Institute for Advanced Study. concerts.princeton.edu. Meditation instruction provided as the pianist plays. Register. Free. 3 p.m.
Sophia Rosenfeld: “What is a Democracy?”, Princeton Public Library, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. Sophia Rosenfeld, professor of history at the University of Pennsylvania, presents the first lecture of the “So You Think You Know Civics?” series. Register. Free. 6 p.m.
thurSday april 11
Spring Cream Tea Service 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 with views of the 200-year-old mansion’s historic gardens. Register. $50 includes optional tour. Also April 12. Noon and 2:15 p.m.
Downtown Princeton Gallery Crawl. Stroll around town and drop in to open houses at the Arts Council of Princeton, Art on Hulfish, Small World Coffee and the library to enjoy music, food and drink, art making, and gallery activities. 5:30 p.m.
Author: Ashley Dawson, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. The author is joined by Rob Nixon to discuss his book, “Environmentalism from Below: How People’s Movements are Leading the Fight for Our Planet.” Book signing to follow. 6 p.m.
Stretto Youth Chamber Orchestra of Princeton: From Minuet to Tango, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Young musicians play Bach, along with an early English viol suite by William Young, Borodin’s String Trio, and Libertango by Piazolla. Free. 7 p.m.
Caetano Veloso: Meu Coco, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Brazilian musical icon uses enchanting melodies, poetic lyrics, and irresistible rhythms to transport audiences on a mesmerizing journey through the rich tapestry of Brazilian music. $35 to $110. 7:30 p.m.
Friday april 12
Film: “American Fiction”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. A frustrated novelist’s outlandish satire of stereotypical Black books is mistaken for serious literature by the liberal elite and published to critical praise and financial success. 4 p.m.
Saturday april 13
Plein Air Painting Workshop, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue. www.fopos. org/getinvolved. Workshop led by artist/instructor Raymond Brown. Register. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Earth Day 2024 at Herrontown Woods, Princeton Public Library, Veblen House, Herrontown Woods. A day of Earth Daythemed crafting and activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Film: “Le Petit Nicolas”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Family friendly film tells the story of the character Little Nicolas and his creators. Register. 11 a.m.
Poetry Reading: Ilene Milman and Maxine Susman, Princ-
eton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Poets Ilene Milman and Maxine Susman read from their latest collections of poems. 3 p.m.
Sunday april 14
Foraging As Stewardship: Garlic Mustard, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.fopos. org/getinvolved. Hands-on session learning about how we can forage for certain invasive species as an act of stewardship. Local experts Matt and Shannon lead a garlic mustard forage walk. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Lecture: William Still and Moravec’s Sanctuary Road, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Samuel Still, executive director of the Dr. James Still Historic Site and Education Center, discusses his illustrious family, including William Still, conductor on the Underground Railroad. 2 p.m.
Trailblazing Women of Country - A Tribute to Patsy, Loretta, and Dolly, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www. mccarter.org. An all-woman ensemble performs works from three titans of country music that forever shaped the genre’s voice, tone, and point of view. $25 to $65. 7 p.m.
Monday april 15
Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccp. org. Ewa Dziedzic-Elliott, an education librarian at TCNJ, talks about the current movement in the U.S. to ban books. Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Author: R. Jisung Park in Conversation with Allison Carruth, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. The author discusses his recently published book “Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World,” with Allison Carruth. Book signing to follow. 7 p.m.
tueSday april 16
Author: Eddie S. Glaude Jr. with Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. The author discusses his newly released “We Are the Leaders We Have Been Looking For” with fellow Princeton University professor Keeanga Yamahtta-Taylor. Tickets, $27, include a copy of the book. 6 p.m.
International Cinema Film: “Passages”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. Tickets are required. 7 p.m.
Snarky Puppy, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. This Grammy-winning collective of musical virtuosos defies genres and expectations, blending jazz, funk, rock, and world music into a sound that’s uniquely their own. $35 to $90. 7:30 p.m.
WedneSday april 17
Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, McCarter Theater at Matthews, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. The “World’s Foremost All-Male Comic Ballet Company” celebrates 50 years of leaps and laughs, in drag and en pointe. $55 to $110. 7:30 p.m.
thurSday april 18
Pop-Up Art Show and Sale, Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street. Join a talented group of artists at the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry for the evening featuring a pop-up art show and sale. 40 percent of proceeds will be donated by the artists to supporting the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry’s mission of providing fresh produce and protein to underserved neighbors in Princeton. 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Film Screening: Ex-Shaman, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. 2018 film follows Perpera, a Christianized former shaman, as he searches for a way to restore vitality to his village. Register for free ticket. 7 p.m.
Friday april 19
Roger E. Covey Distinguished Lecture on Premodern China, Institute for Advanced Study, Dilworth Room, Einstein Drive. www. ias.edu. “Can We Read a Change of World Views from Ghost Stories? ‘Belief’ in Seventh- through Twelfth-Century China” presented by Robert P. Hymes, professor of Chinese history at Columbia University. Register to attend in person. Wine and cheese reception precedes talk. 5 p.m.
Saturday april 20
Family Matinee Series: “Godzilla vs. Megalon”, Princeton Public Library, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. In this 13th film from the beloved Toho kaiju series, Godzilla plays the hero fighting alongside the giant robot Jet Jaguar to defend Earth from Megalon and Gigan. G. 1 hour, 18 minutes. Ticket required. 10 a.m.
Earth Day Cleanup, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes Preserve, Mountain Avenue. www.fopos.org/getinvolved. Teams of volunteers tackle invasive species and help plant native species and protect flowering native trees. Register for a two-hour session. Community potluck and native plant giveaway from noon to 1 p.m. 10 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Film: “Coco Ferme”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Family-friendly movie follows a young, smart, French Canadian entrepreneur who wants to develop his farm. Register. 11 a.m.
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. Community green fair featuring activities, workshops, and crafts for all ages, focused on sustainable practice and supporting the environment.
Enjoy local food, dessert, and coffee offerings, and music from The Green Planet Band. Rain date April 21. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Jeff Miller, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Rock, pop, folk, and jazz. 7 p.m.
Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Acclaimed singer-songwriters Shawn Colvin and KT Tunstall share in a rare joint performance. 8 p.m.
Sunday april 21
Book Launch and Author Discussion, Princeton United Methodist Church, 7 Vandeventer Avenue. Emelia Timpo presents “Perseverance: A Memoir.” Light refreshments served. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Author: Dylan C. Penningroth, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author and UC Berkeley professor discusses his new book, “Before the Movement: The Hidden History of Black Civil Rights” with Wallace D. Best and Hendrik Hartog of Princeton University. 3 p.m.
WedneSday april 24
Sands Building 20th Anniversary, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. “It Was 20 Years Ago Today” exhibit of photos by Cie Stroud, 1 p.m.; “Happy World” tour of the mural in the Sands Library Building, 5 p.m.; Cake and Cinema: Short films about Sands Library Building, 6 p.m.; “How We Built This” panel discussion. 1 to 9 p.m.
Artist Conversation: Denilson Baniwa, Princeton University Art Museum, Aaron Burr 219, Washington Road & Nassau Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Amazonian Indigenous artist Denilson Baniwa in conversation with Ikaika Ramones (assistant professor, Anthropology), Irene Small (associate professor, Art & Archaeology), and Lilia Moritz Schwarcz (visiting professor, Spanish & Portuguese). Livestream available. Reception follows. 5:30 p.m.
Doudet-Naudin Wine Dinner, The Perch, Peacock Inn, 20 Bayard Lane, 609-924-1707. www.peacockinn.com/restaurant. Reservations required. 6 p.m.
Jonathan Biss & Adam Haslett, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. Healing with Music series presents pianist Jonathan Biss alongside Adam Haslett for a concert-conversation about anxiety, depression, and music. $25. 7:30 p.m.
thurSday april 25
Author: Elizabeth Matto in Conversation with John Farmer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The author is joined in conversation by John Farmer to discuss her new book “To Keep the Republic: Thinking, Talking, and Acting like a Democratic Citizen.” Book signing follows. 7 p.m.
Friday april 26
Local Author Day: Book Promotion Strategies, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Publicity expert Leah Paulos shares strategies to help authors position books effectively, find targeted media outlets and event venues and build the all-important author platform. 6:30 p.m.
Saturday april 27
Local Author Day: Revision and Editing Workshop, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Librarian and author Gabrielle Esposito offers a comprehensive exploration of the revision and editing process, empowering writers to create clear, compelling and error-free content. 11 a.m.
Local Author Day: Author Fair, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Find fiction and nonfiction for all ages from local published authors, who will be available to sell and sign their books, on the first floor of the library. 1:30 to 4 p.m.
Sunday april 28
Book Brunch with J. Robert Hillier, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The architect and author discusses “Hillier: Selected Works,” co-written with architect Barbara A. Hillier, his wife. Book signing to follow. 11 a.m.
“Try It” with People & Stories/Gente y Cuentos, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. Enjoy Morven’s gardens while discovering the “magic” of the People & Stories/ Gente y Cuentos method. Hear a contemporary short story read aloud by an experienced P&S/ GyC Coordinator. Register. Free. 2 to 3:30 p.m.
Tribute: Tony Bennett & Bill Evans: The Legendary Recordings, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The legendary recordings of Tony Bennett and Bill Evans are performed by pianist Joel Zelnik with vocalist Tony Corrao. 3 p.m.
Rodrigo y Gabriela, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Grammy-winning duo of guitarists blends classic rock, heavy metal, and flamenco. $55. 7 p.m.
Monday april 29
Author: Jennifer L. Roberts, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Jennifer L. Roberts is joined in conversation by James Welling to discuss her new book, “Contact: Art and the Pull of Print.” 6 p.m.
tueSday april 30
Author: Michael Cook in Conversation with Sadaf Jaffer, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Michael Cook is joined in conversation by Sadaf Jaffer to discuss his forthcoming book, “A History of the Muslim World: From Its Origins to the Dawn of Modernity.” Book signing follows. 6 p.m.
If you are a qualified and registered voter of New Jersey who wants to vote by mail in the Primary Election to be held on June 4, 2024, the following applies:
• You must be registered as a Democrat or Republican by no later than May 28, 2024 to be able to receive a mail-in ballot.
• You must complete the application form below and send it to the county clerk where you reside or write or apply in person to the county clerk where you reside to request a mail-in ballot.
• The name, address, and signature of any person who has assisted you to complete the mail-in ballot application must be provided on the application, and you must sign and date the application.
• No person may serve as an authorized messenger
or bearer for more than three qualified voters in an election but a person may serve as such for up to five qualified voters in an election if those voters are immediate family members residing in the same household as the messenger or bearer.
• No person who is a candidate in the election for which the voter requests a mail-in ballot may provide any assistance in the completion of the ballot or serve as an authorized messenger or bearer.
• A person who applies for a mail-in ballot must submit his or her application so that it is received at least seven days before the election, but such person may request an application in person from the county clerk up to 3 p.m. of the day before the election.
• Voters who want to vote by mail in all future
elections will, after their initial request and without further action on their part, be provided with a mail-in ballot until the voter requests otherwise in writing.
• Application forms may be obtained by applying to the undersigned either in writing or by telephone. Or the application form provided below may be completed and forwarded to the undersigned.
• If you are currently signed up to receive mail-in ballots, but wish to now vote at the polls, either on Election Day or before, in accordance with NJ’s new “Early Voting” law, you must first opt out of vote by mail by notifying the county clerk in writing at the address below. You may find a form for removal from the permanent list on the Mercer County Clerk’s website at https://www.mercercounty.org/ government/county-clerk/elections.
Dated: April 9, 2024, Mercer County Clerk, Paula Sollami Covello, 209 S. Broad St., Election Dept., P.O. Box 8068, Trenton, NJ 08650, 609-989-6495
