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Six candidates vie for three seats on Board of Education
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2024 THROUGH
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2024
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Oneincumbent and five newcomers are seeking three-year terms on the Princeton Board of Education in this year’s election on Tuesday, November 5. There are three seats available.
Incumbents Brian McDonald, who has served on the board since 2019, and Betsy Baglio, who is finishing her third term, are not seeking re-election. Mara Franceschi, who was first elected in 2021, is seeking a second term on the board.
The five newcomers are Ari Meisel, Chris Santarpio, Erica Snyder, Lisa Potter, and Shenwei Zhao.
Mara Franceschi, a stay-at-home mom of three, two of whom currently attend Princeton High School, previously worked in finance and asset management. She has lived in Princeton since 2010.
Ari Meisel is a Princeton resident for the past four years and a father of five with children attending Princeton Middle School and Littlebrook Elementary School. In addition to his work as a business coach, he is a volunteer EMT and vice president of the Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad and is also involved with the Jewish Center of Princeton.
Lisa Potter is a human resources executive, career coach, and longtime West Windsor resident who moved to Princeton in 2022. Her daughter graduated from Princeton High School this year and her son is a currently a junior.
Chris Santarpio worked in financial services before taking over a family company that distributes and services industrial controls and material handling equipment. He has been a Princeton resident since 2020 and has a son who attends Community Park.
Erica Snyder moved to Princeton in 2021 and has three children attending Community Park. She works as the director of the Cherry Hill Nursery School.
Shenwei Zhao has lived in Princeton for the past eight years and has a son attending Princeton Charter School. He worked in information technology as a systems engineer and now owns his own consulting business.
The races for mayor and town council are uncontested. Mark Freda will earn re-election as mayor; Leighton Newlin will be re-elected to council; and Brian McDonald will make the jump from school board to council.
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AROUND TOWN
Princeton House Behavioral Health dedicates flag in honor of first responders
Penn Medicine Princeton House Behavioral Health dedicated the First Responder Tribute Garden at its inpatient campus on Herrontown Road on September 12.
The Tribute Garden recognizes New Jersey’s first responders who risk their own mental and physical health to protect us all. One hundred regional and local first responders were in attendance including law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical personnel.
The site, which is a landscaped area with seating, includes flags representing each first responder branch flanking the United States and New Jersey flags. Princeton House was the first agency in the state to have a treatment program dedicated to the special mental health and substance abuse needs of first responders.
“As we dedicate this sacred space, I am reminded that yesterday — September 11th — marked the 23rd anniversary of the coordinated terrorist attacks against our country,” remarked James Demetriades, CEO, Penn Medicine Princeton Health. “Those tragic events live in our collective memory as a moment in time when our first responders demonstrated unwavering bravery, and a willingness to sacrifice their lives to save others. We are forever grateful, and we will never forget that day. So, today, as we dedicate this space where flags will fly in honor of those who serve, let us be unified in our support of those who defend and protect us.”
“Princeton House First Responder Treatment Services was founded in 2013 to help address an increase in law enforcement suicides in our state,” said Michael Bizzarro, PhD, LCSW, Clinical Director, First Responder Treatment Services. “The
Princeton House’s tribute garden, top, and clinical director Michael Bizzarro, above, with new therapy dog Darrell.
program, which has helped more than 2,000 first responders, continues to work with law enforcement officers, and has expanded to include services for firefighters, corrections officers, active and retired military, EMS, nurses, dispatchers, and their family members.
Certified Peer Support Specialists, themselves former first responders, work with psychiatrists, nurses, allied clinical therapists, and licensed clinical social workers to enhance Princeton House’s inpatient treatment program for this population.
“It is a remarkable service staffed by professionals who go to extraordinary lengths to offer doctor-to-peer counseling. An example of heroes caring for heroes,” said Bizzarro.
Ken Burkert, Certified Peer Support
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PROGRAM EXTENDED UNTIL MAY 31
2024-2025 PROGRAM BEGINS October 1, 2024
The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income
Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until May 31, 2018. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance.
The County of Mercer will be accepting applications for the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for the 2024-2025 beginning October 1, 2024. Mercer County will continue accepting applications for the Universal Service Fund (USF) Program throughout the year. Residents who pay their own heating costs, and meet the following income guidelines, may be eligible to receive financial assistance with their winter heating bill. Residents with medical conditions may also be eligible to receive cooling assistance:
To request an application please contact the Mercer County Housing and Community Development Office at (609) 989-6858 or (609) 989-6959. Applications can also be obtained by visiting the Housing office at 640 South Broad Street, 1st floor, Room 106, Trenton, NJ 08650.
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The public is permitted to enter the building without an appointment at this time. If an inperson appointment is necessary, clients can call 609-337-0933 or email housing@mercercounty.org to schedule an appointment. Applications can be sent by regular mail to 640 S. Broad Street Room 106, PO BOX 8068 Trenton, NJ 08650-0068 or faxed to 609-278-2758.
The County will continue to receive applications up until the deadline of June 30, 2025 by regular mail, fax, email and in person. Applications, forms, and information can be accessed at this site: http:/www.mercercounty.org/departments/housing-communitydevelopment/housingand-community-development-programs
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Specialist and First Responder Outreach Coordinator talked about being “ok not to be ok” and mental wellness for first responders.
Irvington Police Sergeant, Retired, Kenneth Hogan shared the story of his trauma and recovery from being shot in the head, spine, shoulder, and hand in the line of duty. Hogan’s message: “Don’t be afraid to ask for help.”
The event was also a forum to introduce Darrell, Princeton House’s Facility Therapy Dog. Darrell was provided and trained by Warrior Canine Connection and attends group therapy meetings, provides emotional support for First Responder patients, and spends time one on one with inpatients at Princeton House Behavioral Health.
Grant leads to Latino poetry programs at Princeton Public Library
Princeton Public Library has received a grant from Library of America in support of programs celebrating Latino poetry. The $1,200 grant, part of Library of America’s Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home initiative, has led to the development of discussion programs to be held at the library this fall.
“We are honored to be the only public library in New Jersey to receive the grant,” said Executive Director Jennifer Podolsky. “And we’re pleased to share the resulting programs that explore Latino poetry with our community this fall.”
The centerpiece of the initiative is “Latino Poetry: The Library of America Anthology,” a volume of works by more than 180 poets spanning the 17th century to today and edited by poet Rigoberto González, professor of English at Rutgers University. A panel discussion of the anthology, featuring González, was held at the library on September 30.
A series of four discussions hosted by poets Enriqueta Carrington and Carlos Hernández Peña and based on the “Places We Call Home” Project Reader, will be held during October and November. The discussions will highlight eight themes integral to the tradition of Latino poetry and will be held in the Conference Room and on Zoom. Registration through the library’s events calendar is required.
Featured discussions are:
Wednesday, October 9, 6 to 7:30 p.m. — “Ancestry & Identity” and “First & Second Homes”
Wednesday, October 23, 6 to 7:30 p.m. — “Voice & Resistance” and “Language / Lenguaje”
p.m. — “Labor” and “Earth, Landscape, and Myth” This session is in-person only in the Newsroom.
This program is presented as part of Latino Poetry: Places We Call Home, a major public humanities initiative taking place across the nation in 2024 and 2025, directed by Library of America and funded with generous support from the National Endowment for the Humanities and Emerson Collective.
Municipality launches energy efficiency outreach campaign
TheMunicipality of Princeton announced the launch of its residential energy efficiency outreach campaign as part of its participation in the Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Energy Efficiency Partnership Program. The program is designed to help homeowners and renters make their homes more comfortable and leverage PSE&G’s energy efficiency programs and incentives.
In September 2020, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities approved PSE&G’s Clean Energy Future Energy Efficiency Program, clearing the way for PSE&G to commit $1 billion toward energy efficiency over three years. It is the largest commitment to energy efficiency in New Jersey history and includes 10 programs tailored to help residential and commercial customers reduce their energy use with energy-efficient equipment, technologies, and strategies.
These energy efficiency outreach campaigns are part of Princeton’s ongoing efforts to reduce carbon emissions in the built environment and to help the Princeton community efficiently use clean, reliable, and affordable energy which is Objective 1 of Princeton’s Climate Action Plan.
The goal for Princeton’s residential energy efficiency outreach campaign is to increase homeowner and renter participation in PSE&G’s Energy Efficiency Programs, which makes it easy and affordable to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment or add insulation. These upgrades will help to make our homes healthier and more comfortable while also reducing energy bills.
“Energy efficiency is a strategy for combating climate change that can help lower customers’ bills,” said Susanna Chiu, senior director, energy solutions for PSE&G. “The Sustainable Jersey-PSE&G Partnership Program empowers municipalities and their residents to better manage energy use and leverage PSE&G’s energy efficiency programs and incentives.”
Board of County Commissioners Edward Pattik Housing Director Daniel Benson, County Executive
Wednesday, November 6, 6 to 7:30 p.m.
— “Family and Community” and “Music and Performance”
Wednesday, November 20, 6 to 7:30
For more information on how Princeton is promoting energy efficiency, homeowners and renters can visit EnergyOutreachNJ.com/Princeton.
Capital Health Among Nation’s Top Performing Hospitals for Treatment of Heart Attack Patients
Capital Health Medical Center –Hopewell has received the American College of Cardiology’s NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Gold Performance Achievement Award for 2024. As of June 2024, Capital Health was one of only 61 hospitals nationwide to receive the honor, which recognizes commitment and success in implementing a higher standard of care for heart attack patients. The award also means that the Chest Pain Center at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell has reached an aggressive goal of treating these patients to the high standards outlined by the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association clinical guidelines and recommendations.
To receive the Chest Pain — MI Registry Gold Performance
Achievement Award, Capital Health has demonstrated sustained achievement in the Chest Pain — MI Registry for two consecutive years (2021 and 2022) and performed at the top level for specific performance measures. Full participation in registry empowers health care provider teams to consistently treat heart attack patients according to the most current, science-based guidelines and establishes a national standard for understanding and improving the quality, safety and outcomes of care provided for patients with coronary artery disease, specifically high-risk heart attack patients.
“It takes a concerted effort to meet the ACC’s rigorous standards for heart attack care, and this award was only possible thanks to the hard work of Medical Director Dr. Lara Samson and her team at our Chest Pain Center,” said Dr. Mark Arcaro, vice president of Clinical Performance at Capital Health. “As part of the ACC registry, the doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals at the Chest Pain Center provide care backed by data from other leading programs across the country. Congratulations to Dr. Samson and her team for this remarkable achievement, which lets patients in our region know Capital Health is nationally ranked in treating heart attack patients.”
“It is an honor to award Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell with the Gold Performance Award for their valuable national leadership and dedication to meeting comprehensive performance measures in patient care,” said Dr. Michael C. Kontos, chair of the NCDR Chest Pain — MI Registry Steering Subcommittee, and cardiologist at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center. “The receipt of this award indicates that Capital Health remains committed to providing top quality, guideline-driven care for heart attack patients. Their success ensures patients are receiving the highest quality cardiovascular care.”
To learn more about Capital Health’s Chest Pain Center, visit capitalchestpain.org.
Call 911 immediately if you or someone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack.
Capital Health Regional Medical Center Nationally Recognized for Excellence in Stroke Care
Capital Health Regional Medical Center (RMC) recently received the American Heart Association’s Gold Plus Get with The Guidelines® Stroke Quality Achievement Award. This award recognizes the hospital’s commitment and success in ensuring stroke patients receive the most appropriate treatment according to nationally recognized, research-based guidelines based on the latest scientific evidence.
The American Heart Association also awarded Capital Health Regional Medical Center its Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite award. To qualify for this recognition, hospitals must meet quality measures developed to reduce the time between a patient’s arrival at the hospital and treatment with clot-busting medication.
Hospitals like Capital Health Regional Medical Center earn these awards by demonstrating a commitment to providing quality care and meeting specific quality achievement measures for the diagnosis and treatment of stroke patients at a set level for a designated period. These measures include evaluation of the proper use of medications and other stroke treatments aligned with the most up-to-date, evidence-based guidelines with the goal of speeding recovery and reducing death and disability for stroke patients. Before discharge, patients also receive education on managing their health and have a follow-up visit scheduled, as well as other care transition interventions.
“Capital Health is committed to improving patient care by adhering to the latest treatment guidelines,” said Dr. Dustin Rochestie, director of the Stroke Program and director of Neurology and Neuro Critical Care at Capital Institute for Neurosciences. “Get With The Guidelines makes it easier for our teams to put proven knowledge and guidelines to work on a daily basis, which studies show can help patients recover better. The end goal is to ensure more people in the Mercer and Bucks County region can experience longer, healthier lives.”
Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death and a leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts. When that happens, part of the brain cannot get the blood and oxygen it needs, so brain cells die. Early stroke detection and treatment are key to improving survival, minimizing disability and speeding recovery times. Get with the GuidelinesStroke was developed to assist health care professionals to
provide the most up-to-date, research-based guidelines for treating stroke patients.
“We are incredibly pleased to recognize Capital Health for its commitment to caring for patients with stroke,” said Dr. Steven Messe, volunteer chairperson of the American Heart Association Stroke System of Care Advisory Group. “Participation in Get With The Guidelines is associated with improved patient outcomes, fewer readmissions and lower mortality rates a win for health care systems, families and communities.”
Additionally, Capital Health Regional Medical Center received the Association’s Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll award. Hospitals that qualify for this recognition ensure patients with Type 2 diabetes, who might be at higher risk for complications, receive the most up-to-date, evidence-based care when hospitalized due to stroke.
Capital Health Regional Medical Center, located in Trenton, New Jersey, is the only Comprehensive Stroke Center in the region certified by The Joint Commission, and one of only nine such hospitals in New Jersey. As part of Capital Health’s Capital Institute for Neurosciences, it is available for patients who require the most advanced treatments for neurovascular and stroke care including neuro endovascular, neurosurgical and stroke services.
Stroke is a time-sensitive emergency. If you suspect you or a loved one is experiencing a stroke, call 911 immediately. To learn more about Capital Health’s commitment to providing advanced care for stroke patients and those with other complex disorders of the brain and spine, visit capitalneuro.org.
Mercer County Native Returns to Join Growing Team of Gynecologic Oncologists at Capital Health
DR. MONA SALEH, a fellowship trained gynecologic oncologist who grew up in Mercer County, has joined the nationally accredited Capital Health Cancer Center, located at Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell.
Dr. Saleh joins Dr. Joyce Varughese in providing the most advanced testing and treatments for all gynecologic cancers, including ovarian, uterine/endometrial, cervical, vulvar, and vaginal as well as pre-cancerous conditions in the female reproductive system. Dr. Saleh is seeing patients at Capital Health Surgical Group, Two Capital Way, Suite 356, Pennington, NJ 08534 and 1690 Big Oak Road, Second Floor, Yardley, PA 19067.
“Our Center for Gynecologic Oncology fills an important need for women in our region and I’m excited to join Dr. Varughese and the rest of the team at Capital Health Cancer Center,” said Dr. Saleh. “I’m proud to be part of a team that offers access
to specialized services for women in our area who have cancer and might otherwise have to travel away from where they live or work to find the care they need. As someone who grew up here in Mercer County, this is especially meaningful, and I look forward to furthering Capital Health Cancer Center’s mission.”
Dr. Saleh completed her fellowship in gynecologic oncology at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai in New York, New York. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at New York University Grossman School of Medicine, also in New York City. Fluent in Spanish and Arabic, she has a special interest in minimally invasive surgery and improving access to cancer care for all communities.
To make an appointment, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalhealth.org/gynonc for more information.
Former Army Surgeon Specializing In Minimally
Invasive Colorectal Procedures Joins Capital Health
DR. JOHN SMITH BERRY IV, a double board certified colorectal and general surgeon with a decade of experience in minimally invasive abdominal and transanal techniques, has joined Capital Health Surgical Group. He joins Dr. Ashlee Godshalk Ruggles, medical director of Colorectal Surgery, in providing surgical treatment for the prevention and management of cancer as well as benign diseases of the colon and lower gastrointestinal tract.
“Capital Health is known for exceeding the highest standards of physician and nursing care. It has a reputation for leading surgical advances and comprehensive cancer treatment. My patients will get the best care possible here,” said Dr. Berry. “I’m honored to join Dr. Godshalk Ruggles and provide expert care so we can cure more patients and return them to their loved ones in good health. Together, we will continue to grow Capital Health Cancer Center and cement its reputation as the region’s best.”
Dr. Berry’s clinical interests include sphincter-preserving techniques for advanced rectal cancer, surgical treatment of advanced disease, and enhanced recovery protocols that allow patients to experience shorter, safer hospital stays and less time away from work.
Dr. Berry received his undergraduate degree in chemistry at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York and went on to receive military honors as an Armored Cavalry Officer. After his service, Dr. Berry received his medical degree from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Berry was fellowship trained in colon and rectal surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri.
Before joining Capital Health, Dr. Berry was a colorectal surgeon in the U.S. Army based at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. During this time, he served multiple deployments to the Middle East where he was Chief of Surgery at combat hospitals in Sinai, Egypt and Doha, Qatar.
To make an appointment, call 609.537.6000 or visit capitalsurgical.org for more information.
FREE UPCOMING HEALTH EDUCATION EVENTS
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. Zoom meeting details will be provided via email 2 – 3 days before the program date. Registration ends 24 hours before the program date.
Lung Cancer Awareness: New Technology to Streamline Diagnosis
Monday, November 4, 2024 | 6 p.m.
Location: Zoom Meeting
Lung cancer symptoms often go undetected until its later stages, which is why advances in screening options are crucial to overcoming this disease. DR. DIANA KOLMAN, director of Interventional Pulmonology at Capital Health, will highlight the latest robotic technology that is increasing the precision and efficiency of lung biopsies. This allows for earlier and more accurate detection of cancerous cells and better patient outcomes in the fight against lung cancer.
Dementia: Recognize the Signs
Thursday, November 14, 2024 | 9:30 a.m.
Location: Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell NJ PURE Conference Center, One Capital Way, Pennington, NJ 08534
Is forgetfulness a sign of underlying dementia or just a normal part of the aging process? Join DR. AHMAD FAROOQ, a geriatric medicine doctor and medical director of Capital Health LIFE (a Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly), to discuss this common question and the cognitive issues we may encounter as we age. A light breakfast will be served.
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The second annual Vegan Chef Challenge returns to Princeton on Tuesday, October 1. Local chefs will be competing for the dining public’s votes with creative and delicious plant-based menu options.
Diners have the month of October to sample the unique vegan dishes being offered by your favorite local restaurants and then vote for your favorites at the restaurants or on the Princeton Vegan Chef Challenge website. Winning dishes will be announced in early November.
Participating restaurants include:
Amazing Thai, 260 Nassau Street; amazingthainj.com.
Ficus, 235A Nassau Street; ficusbv.com.
Lady and the Shallot, Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce Street, Lawrence; ladyandtheshallot.com.
Mediterra Restaurant & Taverna, 29 Hulfish Street; mediterraretaurant.com.
Pastiamo Pasta Bar and Cafe, Princeton Shopping Center, 301 North Harrison Street; pastiamoprinceton.com.
Savory Leaf Cafe, Trenton Farmers Market, 960 Spruce Street, Lawrence; savoryleafcafe.com.
The Mint, 164 Nassau Street; mintprinceton.com.
Tipple + Rose Tea Parlor, 210 Nassau Street; tippleandrose.com.
Whole Earth Center, 360 Nassau Street; wholeearthcenter.com.
The Vegan Chef Challenge also invites diners to experience the benefits of a plant-based diet by signing up for the free 10 Weeks to Vegan program. This guided challenge gives participants everything they need to get started with eating vegan. Each week, participants learn to replace one animal product with a vegan version, while receiving nutritional tips, product
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recommendations, and recipes. To learn more, visit: www.10weeks.org
The Vegan Chef Challenge is hosted by Vegan Outreach, NJveg, and Vegan in NJ.
Vegan Outreach is an international nonprofit organization aiming to reduce animal suffering by promoting a vegan lifestyle through education and making vegan options more accessible. NJveg’s mission is to educate the public on the benefits of a plant-based diet via free literature, speakers, and more. Vegan in NJ supports people on their vegan journey, wherever they are. They share restaurant reviews, vegan-owned businesses, restaurant maps, and more resources.
More information: veganchefchallenge.org/Princeton.
Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs
marks 90 years of joyful song
The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs is launching its 90th year with a birthday celebration at its first session of the season on Sunday, October 20, at 4 p.m. at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton at 50 Cherry Hill Road. All are welcome.
In the fall of 1935, the Chairman of Princeton University’s Music Department hosted an informal Sunday afternoon gathering of about 20 people with a simple goal in mind: “Let’s just sing.” Selections from choral literature were chosen. There was no rehearsal, and a single pianist accompanied the group.
Nine decades years later, the same spirit endures for the 266 members of the Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs (PSMA) community. Each month, from October through April, PSMA gathers at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation to raise their voices, simply for the joy of singing together. The gatherings are informal, with guest conductors from local choruses and orchestral accompaniment for most works. There are no auditions or rehearsals.
Marilee Thompson, PSMA board president and longtime member, enjoys the uniqueness of the all-volunteer organization. “We are one of the hidden gems of the Princeton area. We encourage anyone who has ever experienced the ‘high’ of singing the great choral masterworks to attend any of our seven Sunday afternoon sessions each year. You show up and sing. Sometimes we nail it, sometimes we don’t. But it’s always fun and uplifting.”
Favorite works from past seasons include Handel’s Messiah, Bach’s Christmas Oratorio, and requiem masses from Brahms, Mozart, and Fauré. The January session
is a semi-staged Gilbert and Sullivan operetta, complete with costumed soloists from a local Gilbert and Sullivan society.
“Sometimes, we’re sight-reading,” says Karen Jenkins, a cellist with the orchestra and PSMA board member. “But it also feels like a jam session, because we’re all just playing and singing. It’s very low-stress and lots of fun. I love that! There’s nothing like being immersed in Handel’s Messiah with a full chorus and orchestra all around you. I feel very connected to the experience, and everyone is just there to play, sing, and have a good time. It’s magical.”
Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during a break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize.
The October 20 session features Fauré’s Requiem and Vivaldi’s Gloria, conducted by Nicole Aldrich. The re-
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mainder of the 2024-’25 calendar includes:
Sunday, November 17: Bach’s Mass in B Minor conducted by Tom Juneau.
Sunday, December 22: Handel’s Messiah conducted by Ruth Ochs.
Sunday, January 12: Gilbert & Sullivan’s Iolanthe conducted by Lee Milhous.
Sunday, February 2: Orff’s Carmina Burana conducted by Heather Mitchell.
Sunday, March 9: Verdi’s Requiem conducted by Alicia Brozovich.
Sunday, April 6: Mendelssohn’s Elijah conducted by Chris Loeffler.
For updates and further information, visit musicalamateurs.org or email musical.amateurs@gmail.com.
We are in an era of transformation for how we assess and treat heart disease. Personalizing risk assessments is now possible using simple imaging tests like the coronary artery calcium score and blood tests that go beyond a standard lipid panel, such as lipoprotein(a) and apolipoprotein B. By understanding your unique risk profile, you can engage in more informed discussions about prevention and treatment.
The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs launches its 90th season with a celebration on Sunday, October 20.
Tuesday OcTOber 1
AI and Elections - Manipulation, Misinformation and “Deep-fakes”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Learn how generative AI tools are impacting election manipulation and how to detect and report AI-driven misinformation. Register. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series, Program in Creative Writing, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. arts.princeton.edu. Reading by bestselling writer Elizabeth McCracken and poet Brenda Shaughnessy, author of the recent collection “Tanya” and award-winning collection “Human Dark with Sugar.” 6 p.m.
Author Talk: Sheila Vakharia, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. The author discusses her book, “The Harm Reduction Gap” as part of the Mayors Wellness Campaign. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m.
Tuesday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Christ Congregation, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolkdance.org. No partner necessary. $5. Weekly on Tuesdays. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Wednesday OcTOber 2
Dean’s Leadership Series, Princeton School of Public & International Affairs, Arthur Lewis Auditorium, Robertson Hall. spia.princeton.edu. A conversation with General Mark A. Milley. The 1980 alumnus is a visiting professor who served as the 20th
HAPPENING
Friends of Princeton Open Space hosts its annual Fall Fest on Sunday, October 6, at Mountain Lakes House.
chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Register. 12:30 p.m.
Nathan Thrall & Razia Iqbal, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. In “A Day in the Life of Abed Salama,” Nathan Thrall presents an indelibly human portrait of the struggle over Israel/Palestine and a new understanding of the tragic history and reality of one of the most contested places on earth. In conversation with Iqbal, visiting professor at Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs. 6 p.m.
Jersey Art Meetup, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Weekly social
event connecting creatives 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. Must be 16+ to attend. Free. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7 to 9 p.m.
Empire Records, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. The story of a band of idealist misfits fighting to save their beloved record store from a corporate takeover. Through October 6. 7:30 p.m.
Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers. org. Lesson followed by dance. $15. Weekly on Wednesdays. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Thursday OcTOber 3
Princeton Farmers Market, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, 55 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-9529. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. More than 30 vendors. Weekly on Thursdays. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Friday OcTOber 4
Ken Cowan in Concert, Princeton University Chapel. chapel. princeton.edu. Performance by the performer, recording artist, and teacher. Free. No ticket required. 7:30 p.m.
See EVENTS, Page 14
OCTOBER 19, 2024 • 1-3 PM
ROSEDALE PARK, PENNINGTON, NJ
Raising critical funding for Senior Nutritional Services as well as the Meals on Wheels of Mercer County Pet Pantry–keeping our homebound seniors and their pets healthy, happy & together FEATURING:
EVENT CO-CHAIRS:
Jennifer Keyes-Maloney, Executive Director of the New Jersey Association of State Colleges and Universities
Michael Cucciniello, Vice President-Branch Manager at OceanFirst Bank
•Exercise demonstrations
•Food, nutrition and wellness exhibits
•Pet Adoption
•Pet Costume Contest
•Food Truck Rally
•Basket Auction
•Give–Aways & More
Friday Night Folk Dance, Princeton Folk Dance, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Lesson followed by open dancing. No partner necessary. $10. Weekly on Fridays. 8 p.m.
saTurday OcTOber 5
Princeton Canal Walkers, Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road. 3 mile walk on the towpath, weather permitting. Free. Register to canalwalkers@googlegroups.com for notices of weather-related cancellations. Weekly on Saturdays. 10 a.m.
Princeton Children’s Book Festival, Princeton Public Library, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Authors and illustrators of children’s books gather in the plaza to share their work and meet young readers. Storytime with author/illustrator Sharee Miller at 10:30 a.m.; arts & crafts inside from noon to 3 p.m.; Princeton Symphony Orchestra instrument petting zoo from noon to 2 p.m. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
worker Sonia Yaco and painter and paper artist Ry An. On view through November 2. 3 to 5 p.m. Into Sight, Into Mind: Radiant Glory of the Anthropocene, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. First day and opening reception for Zoe Leach’s exhibit that explores the 6th mass extinction through the lens of the human experience of joy and anguish. On view through November 2. 3 to 5 p.m.
Exploring Abstraction, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. First day and opening reception for exhibit featuring the work of Ann Marie Miller and Deirdre Sheean, two artists working with different materials. On view through November 2. 3 to 5 p.m.
History/Nature Hike at Institute Woods, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Battlefield Parking Lot, 500 Mercer Road. www. princetonhistory.org. Hike through the Institute Woods to explore bits of history, as well as the sites and sounds that form this unique and serene setting. Special stop at the Swinging Bridge, then hike over to the observation decks at the adjacent Rogers Wildlife Refuge. Register. $20. Also October 19. 3 to 5 p.m.
Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Underwater Airines performs. Noon to 2 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.
Reimagined Lives: Narratives in Motion, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. First day and opening reception for exhibit featuring the work of South Brunswick sculptor and wood
Light the Way Home Fall Fundraiser, Housing Initiatives of Princeton, Springdale Golf Club, 1895 Clubhouse Drive. www.housinginitiativesofprinceton.org. Evening of food, music, and dancing, to support efforts to ensure that Princeton and the surrounding area continues to be a diverse community where people from various walks of life can thrive. Register. $150 and up. 6 to 10 p.m.
Jeff Miller, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Rock/ pop/folk/jazz. 7 p.m.
Princeton University Orchestra, Princeton University Music Department, Richardson Auditorium. music.princeton.edu. Conducted by Michael Pratt. $15. Also October 6. 7:30 p.m. See EVENTS, Page 16
RWJUH Hamilton October Healthy Living / Community Education Programs
IN YOUR BREAST INTEREST: DINNER WITH DOCTORS
Thursday, Oct 3; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join us and our featured physicians from the Cancer Center at RWJUH Hamilton: Firas G. Eladoumikdachi, MD, FACS, Breast Surgical Oncology; Meera Yogarajah, MD, Medical Oncology; and Rachana Singh, MD, Clinical Director of Radiation Oncology. Learn the facts about breast health, myths about breast cancer, the latest treatments, and the importance of early detection and annual mammograms. Registered attendees will be offered a wellbalanced and healthy dinner.
THE AARP DRIVING COURSE
Monday, Oct 7; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Be a safer, better driver. Most insurance companies will lower your premium with a completion certificate. Bring your NJ or PA driver’s license. Fee: $20 for AARP members presenting a valid AARP card; $25 for nonmembers. Bring cash (exact change) or check (payable to “AARP”) with you on the day of the class.
AUTUMN BOOK ART
Monday, Oct 7; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Reflect upon art with poetry, and by making a fun, decorative pumpkin and or/turkey centerpiece by recycling discarded books. All materials included. Led by Rochelle Stern, Expressive Art Facilitator. $15
MEDICARE CHANGES FOR 2025
Monday; Oct 7; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Be prepared for the upcoming year with changes to Medicare Part B, premiums and deductibles for 2025. Gina Rega, licensed insurance agent specializing in Medicare
and ACA, will discuss the changes you will be seeing for prescriptions, along with any other differences.
BREAST/CHEST HEALTH
Tuesday, Oct 15; 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Join Cecilia Gomez, BS, Community Cancer Control Specialist, RWJ Barnabas Health and Rutgers Cancer Institute, for this presentation that covers the basics of breast cancer. We will discuss screening guidelines, health disparities, diet and lifestyle and genetic counseling.
MINDFULNESS MEDITATION
Wednesday, Oct 16; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Join us for our beginner meditation class to help calm your body and mind. No experience necessary. Patti McDougall, BSN, Integrative Therapies Nurse DINNER WITH A DOCTOR: POOR SLEEP AND DAYTIME SLEEPINESS
Wednesday, Oct 16; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Are you exhausted or falling asleep during the day? Join Kevin Law, MD, for a discussion about why this may be happening. With over 25 years of experience, this sleep specialist may help you get the night of sleep you deserve. Dinner will be provided.
HEALTHRHYTHMS® DRUM CIRCLE
Wednesday, Oct 16; 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Join our drum circle to drum your cares away, have fun and relieve stress. No experience necessary; drums will be provided. Mauri Tyler, CTRS, CMP. $15
STANFORD CHRONIC DISEASE SELF-MANAGEMENT SERIES
Six Tuesdays, Oct 22 - Nov 26; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a cost-effective, evidence-based health promotion program for people with chronic illness. This 6-session workshop is designed 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 use relaxation techniques to help manage chronic conditions. The interactive curriculum will address topics such as pain and fatigue management, dealing with difficult emotions, effective communication, medication management, physical activity, nutrition, and more. Participants must attend all 6 classes.
REIKI SHARE
Wednesday, Oct 23; 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
For folks who have been Reiki certified to come share the gift with fellow practitioners. Give a session and get a session. Bring a sheet and small pillow.
PREDIABETES CONNECT GROUP: MEAL PLANNING
Tuesday, Oct 29; 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Diagnosed with prediabetes? This group is for you to connect with others affected. Share and explore ways to improve lifestyle changes.
CRYSTAL BOWL SOUND IMMERSION
Wednesday, Oct 30; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Sound healing uses instruments like singing bowls, gongs, drums and chimes to create a therapeutic atmosphere promoting deep rest, nervous system rebalancing, and emotional release. Participants sit or lay in a comfortable position while the practitioner takes you on a sound journey for mind, body and spirit. Please bring a yoga mat, blanket, pillow or anything that makes you comfortable. Adriana Hansen, RYT200, SHA1 of the Learning Collaborative. $15
COLOR ME HOOPY: HOOLAHOOPING FOR FUN & FITNESS!
Thursday, Oct 31; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
If you think you can’t hoola-hoop, you are mistaken! This class is so much fun that you don’t even realize that you are working out! It’s much easier with an adult sized hoop, provided at the class. No experience necessary. Angela Reitter, Certified HoopLove Coach and Hoola-Fit Instructor. $15
AUTUMN HEARING AID EXPO
Thursday, Nov 7; 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Lorraine Sgarlato, Au.D, is proud to offer a presentation on today’s “computers for your ears” along with demonstrations of the latest in hearing aid technology. Advances in today’s hearing aids allow us to connect to our world in exciting ways! Stream music, television, and more with ease. New technology offers better hearing in noise, tinnitus
therapy and helps protect our brains as we age. Learn about these new advances and receive a hands-on demonstration from representatives from Unitron and Signia.
FEAST ON FACTS: AFIB
Thursday, Nov 7; 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Join Zaw Win Tun, MD, an expert in cardiac electrophysiology, as we explore atrial fibrillation (AFib) - one of the most common heart rhythm disorders affecting millions worldwide. Dr. Tun will offer easy to understand insights into what AFib is, its causes, symptoms, and how it affects overall heart health. Dinner will be provided.
20 YEAR ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION
Saturday, Oct 26; 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
*All programs require registration and are held at the RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center, 3100 Quakerbridge Rd., Hamilton, NJ, unless otherwise noted.
Better Health is a free program for VIP’s 65+ that combines medical education, interesting topics, and fun activities. Join today!
A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
Wednesday, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. GI PANEL DISCUSSION, LUNCH & LEARN
Thursday, Oct 3; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Shivaprasad Marulendra, MD, and Joshua Weston, DO, members of RWJBarnabas Health Medical Group, will lead a panel discussion covering the fatty liver epidemic, GERD and colon cancer. There will be plenty of time for Q&A in this engaging program.
MEN’S GROUP
Wednesday, Oct 9; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, Nov 13; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Who said men don’t talk? Men need a safe space to share thoughts and feelings too. That’s why this is a women-free zone just for men to talk about whatever is on their minds. This program
will be led by Ted Taylor, Director, Spiritual Care and Volunteerism, and Coordinator, Palliative Care and Bioethics.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, Oct 10 + 24; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
GAME TIME
Thursday, Oct 10 + 24; 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
YOGA CLASSES
Tuesday, Oct 15 + 29; 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
MEDITATION CLASSES
Tuesday, Oct 15 + 29; 11:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m.
CHAIR YOGA
Tuesday, Oct 15 + 29; 12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m.
GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE CRAFT
WITH CLAY
Wednesday, Oct 16; 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Thursday, Oct 17; 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Clay is one of the oldest known materials for creative expression. As we push and pull the clay into shape, we enter into a dialogue with ourselves and each other and form a visual language of our collective ideas. Focus is on hand-building techniques using air-dry clay.
Adaptable to all skill levels, beginner to expert.
THE FUTURE OF WOMEN’S HEALTH,
LUNCH & LEARN
Friday, Oct 25; 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Joining us for the first-time is James Aikins, MD, Associate Professor, Clinical Division Rutgers Cancer Institute, Gynecologic Oncology.
Dr. Aikins will be speaking on “The Future of Women’s Health,” with education about uterine, cervical and ovarian cancers, the effectiveness of screenings and treatment, the age at which recommendations to stop screenings are, and the why behind it as cancers still appear in our advanced ages.
WHAT’S NEW WITH MEDICARE? MEDICARE OPEN ENROLLMENT IS HERE!
Monday, Oct 28; 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
All you need to know about changes and updates to your Medicare benefits presented by NJ State Health Insurance Assistance Program (a Medicare information program sponsored by the NJ Department of Human Services, Division of Aging Services). Refreshments will be served.
Celebrate our 20th anniversary with us! Enjoy complete access to our state-ofthe-art center, featuring an expansive fitness floor and comprehensive aquatics center. Health screenings and wellness information from RWJUH Hamilton. Enjoy special group fitness classes designed to help you dance, sweat, and unwind. Take advantage of a complimentary InBody Assessment for a detailed analysis of your body composition and overall health. Engage in fun and exciting activities, classes, and demos designed especially for kids. Join special cooking demos with Novo Nordisk Spokesperson and Celebrity Chef, Doreen Colondres. Scan QR code to view, learn more & register on-line for the programs listed above. Or visit rwjbh.org/HamiltonPrograms Email CommunityEdHam@rwjbh.org or call 609-584-5900 to learn more
sunday OcTOber 6
Run for Rescue, Princeton First Aid & Rescue Squad, TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line Road. www.pfars.org. 5K race open to runners and walkers. Register at runsignup.com. $40 includes t-shirt while supplies last. 8:30 a.m.
Art and Science Campus Collections Walking Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Nassau Hall. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Unique walking tour of campus collections that blurs the lines between science and art. Rain or shine, stair-free. 1 p.m.
Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green John McDermott Band, Sixties Rock & Roll Revue performs. 1 to 4 p.m.
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 museum docent and discover 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.
Fall Fest, Friends of Princeton Open Space, Mountain Lakes House, 57 Mountain Avenue. www.fopos.org. Family-friendly celebration to honor volunteers, raise funds for the environmental stewards internship program, and continue the summer internship program for high school students. Live music by the Ragtime Relics, plant-based fall food, nature-themed activities for all ages, and local craft beer, hard cider, and non-alcoholic drinks. Rain or shine. Register. $60; ages 12 and under free. 3 to 5 p.m.
Say Cheese!, Dorothea’s House, 120 John Street. www.dorotheashouse.org. Join Andy and Tina Marcelli, the brother and sister team of Marcelli Formaggi in Clifton, to sample and learn about the raw milk cheeses they import from their cousin’s organic farm in Anversa degli Abruzzi. Participants are encouraged to bring refreshments to share at a post-program reception. Free. 5 to 7 p.m.
Natalia Lafourcade, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter. org. Mexican singer-songwriter weaves together elements of rock, jazz, pop, bossa nova, and folk. $48 to $108. 6 p.m.
MOnday OcTOber 7
Jan Cohen-Cruz, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. “See Me: Prison Theater Workshops and Love” is a collection of intimate dialogues about collective experiences in the context of prison theater work-
shops. Jan Cohen-Cruz is a former professor of drama at NYU and founder of the department’s applied theater minor. 6 p.m.
Continuing Conversations on Race, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Nathalie Edmond discusses strategies for centering racial justice and balancing compassion with accountability highlighted in her book “Mindful Race Talk: Building Literacy, Fluency and Agility.” 7 to 8:30 p.m.
In the Footsteps of Béla Bartók: Music of Asia Minor, Princeton University Music Department, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall. music. princeton.edu. Concert juxtaposes compositions for string quartet and traditional Turkish instruments. Free; no ticket required. 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday OcTOber 8
PSO Soundtracks: “Picture Perfect: Music and the Movies”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. Radio host and music journalist Ross Amico discusses the role of music in film. 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday OcTOber 9
Sound Journey, Office of Religious Life, Princeton University Chapel. chapel.princeton. edu. Ruth Cunningham, founding member of the vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing practitioner, offers live music for meditation and introspection. Free. 5:30 p.m.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s Soundtracks Series at the Princeton Public Library resumes Tuesday, October 8, with Picture Perfect: Music and the Movies, a talk featuring radio personality and music journalist Ross Amico.
Author: Daniel Chandler in Conversation with Angus Deaton, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. Economist and philosopher Daniel Chandler discusses his recently released book “Free and Equal: A Manifesto for a Just Society” with Princeton University professor emeritus Angus Deaton. 6 p.m.
See EVENTS, Page 18
of Trenton, and the Trenton Housing Authority host two Career and Resource Fairs for Trenton residents
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – 11am - 3pm
Mercer County and the Trenton Housing Authority host a resource and career fair at Donnelly Homes located at 875 North Willow Street, Trenton, NJ 08638 from 11am to 3pm with the Department of Motor Vehicle’s mobile unit.
Attendees are invited to utilize the Department of Motor Vehicle’s mobile unit for REALID, registration renewal, initial permit, nondriver ID, duplicate/replacement title or registration by reserving a time slot at https://telegov.njportal.com/njmvcmobileunit
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – 11am - 3pm
Mercer County and the Trenton Housing Authority host a resource and career fair at Wilson Homes located at 5 Eisenhower Avenue, Trenton, NJ 08638 from 11am - 3pm. No mobile unit.
For more information or to table, please contact Terry West at twest@mercercounty.org
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Duel Reality, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place. www.mccarter.org. Inspired by Shakespeare’s “Romeo & Juliet,” two feuding families engage in a battle of skill, each competition more daring than the last — while a pair of starcrossed lovers struggles to escape the showdown. Cirque-infused show appropriate for all ages. $25 to $103. Through October 13. 7:30 p.m.
Cécile McLorin Salvant, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts. princeton.edu. Jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant returns with an ensemble of improvisers from genres spanning early music, jazz, folk, and electronic music to create a new type of folk song inspired by timeless and universal stories. $35 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
Thursday OcTOber 10
Author: Diana Weymar on “Crafting a Better World”, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. Diana Weymar, the creator and curator of the public art projects Interwoven Stories and Tiny Pricks Project, discusses her book “Crafting a Better World: Inspiration and DIY Projects for Craftivists.” 6 p.m.
Friday OcTOber 11
Hispanic Heritage Month Dance Party, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Dance
favorites like Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Cumbia, and more. No experience or partner needed. Family-friendly event for all ages. Free. 7 p.m.
saTurday OcTOber 12
Pawp-Up Shop Fundraiser, Save, A Friend to Homeless Animals, 1010 Route 601, Skillman. Explore unique treasures at the pop-up artisan market to raise funds for SAVE’s Emergency Medical Fund. $20 entry fee. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green Eco Del Sur performs. Noon to 2 p.m.
Book Launch: Sensation Blues, Ivy Inn, 248 Nassau Street. www.sensationblues.com. Music journalist Bennett Kelly signs his debut rock & roll novel “Sensation Blues.” Free to attend. 2 to 5 p.m.
Gabriel Bar-Cohen, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. Live music. 7 p.m.
English Country Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, 1 Monument Drive. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Lesson followed by dance. $15. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m.
sunday OcTOber 13
Ceramics Scavenger Hunt, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. The Arts Council will hide handmade ceramic pieces around town. If you find one, it’s yours to keep.
To play, follow the Arts Council on Instagram and check its stories for clues. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green Jerzy Merzy Beat, Beatles Tribute performs. 1 to 4 p.m.
Discovering Princeton at Morven Walking Tour, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Explore Princeton’s Mercer Hill neighborhood and the Stockton family’s history on this walk led by the authors of Discovering Princeton: A Photographic Guide with Five Walking Tours. Register. $20. 1 to 2:30 p.m.
Poetry Reading: Hanna Fox and Michael Comiskey, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Poets Hanna Fox and Michael Comiskey read from their latest collections and discuss their inspiration and writing process. Refreshments will be served, Book signing to follow. 3 p.m.
Yoga for a Cure, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Alllevels outdoor yoga class with Gratitude Yoga in support of Metastatic Breast Cancer research. Donation-based class fees support METAvivor, a non-profit dedicated to increasing awareness of advanced breast cancer and equity in research and patient support. 3 to 4 p.m.
MOnday OcTOber 14
Tour & Info, Princeton Learning Coopera-
Jazz vocalist Cécile McLorin Salvant takes the Richardson Auditorium stage on Tuesday, October 9.
tive, 16 All Saints Road, 609-851-2522. www. princetonlearningcooperative.org. Find out how self-directed learning can help teens create the education they want now, while building a path towards college, career, entrepreneurship, vocation, travel and more. Register via EventBrite. 2 to 3 p.m.
Author: Sara Bronin, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Sara Bronin, author, professor and founder of the National Zoning Atlas, discusses her book “Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World.” Moderated discussion follows. 3 p.m.
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wicked this way comes to the Garden Theatre this October. The moviehouse will conjure a program of films to mark the spookiest time of the year. No matter if you’re horror-curious or a bona fide fiend of the macabre, these tales of terror and the fantastic are sure to cast a spell over you.
The Garden’s programmers have mixed into the cinematic cauldron the screwball comedy “I Married a Witch” with Veronica Lake as an immortal sorceress, Wednesday, October 9, at 7 p.m.; a new restoration of Tim Burton’s eerie “Sleepy Hollow,” Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m.; the musical comedy “Little Shop of Horrors” on Thursday, October 17, at 7:30 p.m. preceded by a carnivorous plant presentation; “Munch: Love, Ghosts and Lady Vampires,” a documentary on Norwegian painter Edvard Munch, on Sunday, October 20, at 1:30 p.m.; and the David Bowie vampire flick “The Hunger” as part of the Garden’s Fashion in Film series on Wednesday, October 23, at 7:30 p.m.
For the littlest boils and ghouls, the October $5 Family Matinee title is the animated creature feature, “Hotel Transylvania,” on Saturday, October 12, at 10 a.m.
The Garden’s Retrograde series will offer two films this October: the teen-vampire phenomenon “Twilight” on Friday, October 11 at 9:45 p.m. and the parody comic book film, “The People’s Joker,” on Friday, October 18, at 9:45 p.m.
Moving from screen to stage, National Theatre Live offers a 2011 London production of “Frankenstein” featuring Benedict Cumberbatch as “The Creature” and Jonny Lee Miller as Victor Frankenstein on Sunday, October 13, at 1 p.m. and again on Tuesday, October 22, at 7 p.m.
The end of the month will see the return of Not So Silent Cinema providing live accompaniment to F.W. Murnau’s iconic “Nosferatu” on Wednesday, October 30, at 7:30 p.m.; and on Halloween night the theater will present Dario Argento’s Giallo masterpiece, “Suspiria,” also at 7:30 p.m.
The Garden Theatre is located at 160 Nassau Street. Tickets are available at the box office or online at princetongardentheatre.org/specials.
Film: “Fish War”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Documentary highlights the violent struggle faced by Indigenous nations to exercise their treaty-protected right to harvest salmon in the Pacific Northwest. Register. 6:30 p.m.
Tuesday OcTOber 15
Princeton History Walks: Tigers of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Library staff lead this walk highlighting the history of some of the notable tigers that can be found on Princeton’s campus. Meet in the Lobby. 12:30 p.m.
Film: “The Last Hurrah”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. 2 hours, 1 minute. 3 p.m.
Author: John Grisham and Jim McCloskey - in Conversation with David A. Davis, Princeton Public Library, Nassau Presbyterian Church, 61 Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. The authors discuss their book, “Framed,” which features 10 stories of wrongful convictions and the hard-fought battles for exoneration that followed. Free ticket required. 7 p.m.
Wednesday OcTOber 16
So You Think You Know Civics: What is law?, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Tao L. Dumas, associate professor of political science at TCNJ, leads an interactive discussion exploring the role that law plays in our government. Hybrid event. Register. Free. 6 to 7 p.m.
Preparing Students with Disabilities for a Successful Transition to College, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Learning disabilities specialist and author Elizabeth C. Hamblet discusses preparing students for a successful college transition. 7 p.m.
McCarter Theater presents the cirque-infused show ‘Duel Reality’ October 9 through 13.
Thursday OcTOber 17
Beyond the Concert Book Group: “The Septembers of Shiraz”, Princeton Public Library & Princeton University Concerts, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. A discussion of Dalia Sofer’s bestselling novel “The Septembers of Shiraz” is held on Zoom in advance of Princeton University Concerts’ Feb. 12 event with Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor. Morning session in person; evening session via Zoom. Register. 10:30 a.m. to noon and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Excerpts from Annulla, an Autobiography, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, 101 Poor Farm Road Building B. engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/697. Written and read by Emily Mann, McCarter Theatre artistic director emerita. In the play, a young woman goes to Eastern Europe to find her roots and uncovers the true story of a Jewish woman who passed as a non-Jew in Nazi Germany. Register. $15 suggested donation. ` 5 p.m.
Book Launch: “The Princeton University Trivia Book”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Helene van Rossum and Daniel J. Linke discuss their book and share their favorite Princeton University trivia. 6 p.m.
Story & Verse: Open Mic, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Evening of community-created entertainment in the form of storytelling and poetic open mic. All are welcome to tell a well-prepared story or perform their poetry. Performers should bring their own work of their choice the theme “And then I realized what was really going on.” Register. Free. 7 to 9 p.m.
Friday OcTOber 18
Men and Women in Retirement Special Presentation: Advanced Care Planning, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street. engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/694. Paul Knight guides you through the benefits of Advance Care Planning. In person or via Zoom. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Princeton Football, Powers Field at Princeton Stadium www.goprincetontigers.com. Brown. $12 to $15. 7 p.m.
Rosanne Cash and John Leventhal, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. Duo revisits the music and stories behind “The Wheel,” celebrating the 30th anniversary of the album that marked the beginning of their creative partnership. $33 to $73. 7:30 p.m.
Beppe Gambetta, Princeton Folk Music Society, Christ Congregation Church, 50 Walnut Lane. www.princetonfolk.org. Guitar master presents a fusion of American Kentucky bluegrass and Italian folk music traditions. $25. Livestream available. 8 p.m.
SATURDAY & SUNDAY OCTOBER 12 TH & 13 TH 10AM - 5PM
2024 Green House Tour Video Screening and Discussion Panel, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. Three videos featuring sustainable homes on Princeton’s 2024 Green House Tour will be screened, followed by a panel discussion with the homeowners and several experts in green building. 10 a.m. to noon.
Fall Music Series, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. CloudBurst Band performs. Noon to 2 p.m.
CMS Kids: Tuneful Travels, Princeton University Concerts, Lee Rehearsal Room, Lewis Arts Complex. concerts.princeton.edu. Host Rami Vamos and the professional musicians of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center will guide audiences through a magical journey where music for piano, violin, and bassoon becomes a vibrant expression of joy and movement. This inclusive concert experience is adapted for neurodiverse audiences. For ages 3 to 6. $5 kids; $10 adults. 1 and 3 p.m.
The Magic and History of Marquand Park, Historical Society of Princeton, Marquand Park, 46 Lovers Lane. www.princetonhistory.org. Explore this incredible preserve with members of the Marquand Park Foundation, who share the property’s history and highlight the native and exotic trees in the collection. Register. Free. Rain date October 20. 2 to 3 p.m.
See EVENTS, Page 22
Princeton Symphony announces new chamber music series
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) is premiering an all-new, fourconcert chamber music series at Trinity Church in Princeton. The series begins Thursday, October 10, at 7 p.m. with a concert featuring music composed for piano trio. The trio consists of Emma Richman, violin; Wangshu Xiang, cello; and Yoon Lee, piano. Additional concerts showcase a rare instrument of the viol family, a string trio, and string quartet, successively. General admission tickets are $45 per person, per concert with a 50 percent discount for children ages 5 to 17.
PSO Executive Director Marc Uys is enthusiastic about the new series at Trinity. He says, "Thanks to ideal acoustics and an intimate setting, performances at Trinity Church have become favorite fixtures on our Princeton Festival calendar. I am thrilled to now extend our treasured partnership with Trinity throughout our season with a new series specially curated for this beautiful space.”
The remaining three concerts on the series take place after the new year as follows:
Valencia Baryton Project, Thursday, February 27, 7 p.m. The baryton is a cross between the viol da gamba and lirone, with
10 resonating and plucked strings down the back of the instrument. The baryton gives the traditional string trio an entirely new dimension. Ensemble members include Matthew Baker, baryton, Brett Walfish, viola, and Ismar Gomes, cello.
Black Oak Ensemble, Thursday, March 20, 7 p.m. The Black Oak Ensemble is one of the most innovative and exciting chamber ensembles on the international stage. “The players fully inhabit the spirit of whatever work they are playing at the moment, performing each one with as ardent a flame as if they had written it themselves” (Fanfare Magazine). Members include Desirée Ruhstrat, violin, David Cunliffe, cello, and Aurélien Fort
The trio of Emma Richman, left, Wangshu Xiang, and Yoon
performs October 10 at Trinity Church.
Pederzoli, viola.
Signum Quartet, Thursday, May 1, 7 p.m. Performances of unsparing expressivity, intimacy and vitality are hallmarks of the Signum Quartet, pairing music making of the subtlest order with playing of the highest intensity. The dramatic composition of their programs is innovative and distinct. Members include Florian Donderer, violin Annette Walther, violin, Xandi van Dijk, viola, and Thomas Schmitz, cello.
For more information, visit princetonsymphony.org or call 609-497-0020.
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International Music Festival, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, Suzanne Patterson Building, 45 Stockton Street. Day of dance, food, and music, where everyone can feel at home. Register. $10. 2 p.m.
2024 Beyond Words - Beyond One Night, Princeton Public Library, Frick Chemistry Laboratory. Celebration of the spirit of community and the transformative power of the library. Register. $175 and up. 6 to 9 p.m.
Four on the Floor: ACP Alt Rock Fest, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Musician-run alt-rock music festival showcasing the area’s fresh emerging talent. Register. $15. Tickets include live performances, snacks, and one beer ticket for attendees ages 21+. 6:15 to 10 p.m.
Makaya McCraven & SHABAKA, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-258-2787. www.mccarter.org. McCraven, a visionary drummer and composer, performs pieces from his latest album, “In These Times,” blending jazz, folk, and hip-hop. SHABAKA showcases his newest flute-forward album, “Perceive its Beauty, Acknowledge its Grace.” $33 to $73. 7:30 p.m.
Beethoven’s Triple, Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Richardson Auditorium. www. princetonsymphony.org. Concertmaster Basia Danilow and principal cellist Alistair MacRae joined by pianist Steven Beck in Beethoven’s
“Triple” Concerto. 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Michael Abels takes inspiration from Vivaldi for his “More Seasons.” Prokofiev’s first symphony channels the classical style. $35 and up. Also October 20. 8 p.m.
sunday OcTOber 20
Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green Epic Soul, Motown performs. 1 to 4 p.m.
Birthday Celebration, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Route 206 at Cherry Hill Road. www.musicalamateurs.org. Kick off the 90th season, open to past choristers, casual vocalists, and fans of choral music. 4 p.m.
An Evening with the Mountain Goats, McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609-2582787. www.mccarter.org. Indie folk band founded by singer-songwriter John Darnielle that has evolved to include various collaborators such as bassist Peter Hughes, drummer Jon Wurster, and multi-instrumentalist Matt Douglas. 7 p.m.
Horizons, Princeton Singers, Art on Hulfish, 11 Hulfish Street. www.princetonsingers.org. Works of Australian, European, South African, and music of the Americas exploring the influences of indigenous music on classically trained composers. $40. 7 p.m.
MOnday OcTOber 21
Monthly Meeting, Women’s College Club of Princeton, Stockton Education Center, Mor-
ven Museum, 55 Stockton Street. www.wccpnj. org. “Transformational Advocacy: Reclaiming Our Democracy,” presentation by Sam HaleyHarris, author of “Reclaiming Our Democracy.” Free. 1 to 3 p.m.
Tuesday OcTOber 22
Film: “The Manchurian Candidate”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. 2 hours, 6 minutes. 3 p.m.
C.K. Williams Reading Series, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. Sam Sax’s novel “Yr Dead” is a queer, Jewish, diasporic coming of age story that questions how our historical memory shapes our political and emotional present. Presentation by the author as well as student readers. 6 p.m.
OAKtober Talks, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Daniel Druckenbrod, professor at Rider, discusses his work dating trees using Dendrochronology including an oak from Marquand Park. Elizabeth Hyde, professor at Kean, presents her research surrounding André Michaux’s “Histoire des Chênes de L’Amérique” and the geo-politics of the oak in the 18th century Atlantic World. Register. $10. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Panel: House Genealogy, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street.. The library, Historical Society of Princeton and the Princeton Historic Preservation Commission discuss resources and methods for researching the history of a house. Register. 7 p.m.
The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center presents ‘Tuneful Travels,’ a program for children ages 3 to 6, on Saturday, October 19, at Princeton University.
Beyond the Concert Keynote: Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer, Princeton Public Library & Princeton University Concerts, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Deborah Amos and Dalia Sofer discuss Sofer’s novel “The Septembers of Shiraz” in advance of the “Healing with Music” performance featuring Iranian musician Kayhan Kalhor. Via Zoom. Register. 7 p.m.
Friday OcTOber 25
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Mixtape, Princeton University Music Department, Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall. music. princeton.edu. Presentation of original compositions from the graduate student composers of Princeton Sound Kitchen. Free; no ticket required. Also October 29. 8 p.m.
Wednesday OcTOber 23
Authors Peter R. Grant and B. Rosemary Grant, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. The Princeton University evolutionary ecology husband and wife team, renowned for the work with Darwin’s finches in the Galápagos archipelago, each discuss their recently released memoirs. 6 p.m.
Meet the Curators Tour of Morven Revealed, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Take a behind-thescenes tour of the museum’s newest exhibition with curators Beth Allan and Jesse Gordon Simons. Register. $15. 6 to 7 p.m.
Thursday OcTOber 24
Film Screening: Picnic at Hanging Rock (1975), Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Peter Weir’s adaptation of the 1967 novel of the same name screened in conjunction with the exhibition “Under a Southern Star: Identity and Environment in Australian Photography,” on view at Art on Hulfish. 7 p.m.
Cat’s Amazing!, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, 101 Poor Farm Road. engage.cmaprinceton.org/component/events/event/693. Lori Grossi from the nonprofit Cats Amazing! introduces their foster-based rescue organization. Register. Free. 3:30 p.m.
The Larry Fuller Trio, Westminster Choir College, Hillman Performance Hall, Walnut Lane. larryfuller.com/events. Performance by the internationally acclaimed jazz piano trio led by Yamaha-endorsed pianist Larry Fuller. $30; $40 at the door. 4 p.m.
Hometown Halloween Parade, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Put on your best costumes as the whole town gathers for tricks and treats. A free Halloween dance party follows in the ACP parking lot from 7 to 9 p.m. 5:15 p.m.
saTurday OcTOber 26
Pumpkin Palooza, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Join Pezz Glassworks for a live glass blowing demonstration and shop their glass pumpkin patch. Kids can make their own clay pumpkins and learn to extra pumpkin DNA. Free. Noon to 3 p.m.
Family Magnetism Event, Princeton Einstein Museum, Dohm Alley, Nassau Street. www.princetoneinsteinmuseum.org. Visit the “Einstein’s Attraction to Magnetism,” extended through November 30, to talk to the museum founders and try children’s activities. Exhibit open 24/7. 2 to 5 p.m.
McMillan & Co., Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. Jazz, funk, Latin, rock. 7 p.m.
Cafe Improv, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. Local music, poetry, comedy. $2. 7 to 10 p.m.
Museum for All Ball, Princeton University Art Museum, Frick Chemistry Laboratory. artmuseum.princeton.edu. Annual dance party featuring DJ Bonics, artful drinks, food, and fashion in the transformed Frick Chemistry Atrium. Event benefits the museum’s mission of providing access to world-class art for all. Register. $100 and up. 7 p.m.
Princeton University Glee Club with the Ndlovu Youth Choir, Princeton University Music Department, Richardson Auditorium. music.princeton.edu. The South Africa-based choir was founded in 2009. $15. 7:30 p.m.
sunday OcTOber 27
Music Fest Sundays, Palmer Square Green www.palmersquare.com. Cosmic Jerry Band, Grateful Dead Tribute performs. 1 to 4 p.m.
Guild for Early Music Autumn Showcase, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.morven.org. Free event featuring performances by Engelchor Consort Baroque ‘n Promises, Montclair Early Music, Mostly Motets, Riverview Early Music, and Sharim v’Sharot. Instrument petting zoo for children. Learn more at www.guildforearlymusic.org. 2 to 5 p.m.
MOnday OcTOber 28
Heath Pearson, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.labyrinthbooks.com. In “Life Beside Bars: Confinement and Capital in an American Prison Town,” Heath Pearson showcases dynamic, interdependent community as the best hope for undoing the systems of confinement that reproduce capital in Cumberland County, New Jersey. Pearson places today’s prisons within the region’s longer history of Lenape genocide, chattel slavery, Japanese American labor camps, and other forms of racialized punishment and carceral control. 6 p.m.
Tuesday OcTOber 29
Film: “All the President’s Men”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. 2 hours, 18 minutes. 3 p.m.
Althea Ward Clark W’21 Reading Series, Program in Creative Writing, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. arts.princeton.edu. Woven from poems, prose, photographs, and drawings, Don Mee Choi’s “DMZ Colony” is a tour de force of personal and political reckoning in eight acts. In Samanta Schweblin’s novel “Fever Dream,” a young woman named Amanda lies dying in a rural hospital clinic. A boy named David sits beside her. She’s not his mother. He’s not her child. Together, they tell a haunting story of broken souls, toxins, and the power and desperation of family. 6 p.m.
Diwali Celebration: A Festival of Life and Culture, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, 101 Poor Farm Road. Enjoy music, food, and the rich traditions that make Diwali special. Register. $10. 6:30 p.m.
Author: Varun Gauri in Conversation with Laura Spence-Ash, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary. org. The author, an economist and lecturer at Princeton University, discusses his award-winning debut novel “For the Blessings of Jupiter and Venus” with Laura Spence-Ash. 7 p.m.
Intergenerational Speed Storytelling, Center for Modern Ageing Princeton, Monument Hall. Set up like a cozy speed-dating café, each table will host a senior and a youth, sparking conversations with prompts like “What’s your earliest memory?” Participants will rotate tables, sharing and listening to new stories every 5-10 minutes. Register. Free. 7 p.m.
Wednesday OcTOber 30
Walnut Lane Film Festival, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. This event showcases a selection of short films in a range of genres created by Princeton students in grades 6 to 8, organized and curated by students from Princeton High School. 6:30 p.m.
Open Archive: Princeton Votes, Historical Society of Princeton, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonhistory. org. Explore local election history. View original ballots, challenger permits, and recount records from HSP’s collection that reveal key moments in local and national campaigns. 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Igor Levit, Piano, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts. princeton.edu. Program combines Levit’s trademark interpretations of Bach and Brahms’ music with Liszt’s transcription of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony. $35 to $60. 7:30 p.m.
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