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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 4
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 and discuss 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
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
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. Ali, Board Certified in Geriatrics and Internal Medicine, will lead a focused conversation on concerns for women as we age discussing gynecological cancers, bone health, sexual health and more.
TAI CHI CLASSES
Thursday, April 4 &18; 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A SENIOR SOCIAL GROUP
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, 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’Keefe. 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 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, Lead Physical Therapists and Occupational Therapists, for an in depth discussion on total knee replacements. These experts will explain preventative treatment, talking to a surgeon, decision for surgery, hospital expectations, and recovery with outpatient therapy.
Friday, May 10; 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
This popular event is a great way to get out with your friends for a night fun with many Designer Bags up for grabs. Admission ticket includes 12 rounds of Bingo, Tickets will be $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 69 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-and-events/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 Attendees are free to trek by foot, bike,
Porchfest t-shirts are available from the Arts Council for $20.
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 around town, for people to play.
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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.
PORCHFEST, continued from page 5
“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.
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. www.princetonlibrary.org. Dr. Roberto Schiraldi, trauma therapist, racial justice activist and former Not In Our Town Princeton board member, 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. Ruth Cunningham, founding member of the vocal ensemble Anonymous 4 and a sound healing practitioner, premieres a virtual performance of 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. Award-winning author and critic Emily Raboteau discusses her recent book “Lessons for Survival,” a meditation on race, climate, environmental justice — and what it takes to find shelter — with Elizabeth Harman, professor of philosophy and human values at Princeton University. 6 p.m.
Film and Q&A: “Descendant”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. A screening of the awardwinning 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: JERSEY ART MEETUPS (JAM), a weekly social event connecting creatives within the greater Central Jersey area through a shared passion for sequential art and new media. At-
tendees may use this open workshop space to draw, write, and develop their own artwork, with an opportunity to receive peer review and feedback from other members if desired. Illustrators, animators, writers, and generalists are all 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.
Mitsuko Uchida & Jonathan Biss, Princeton University Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. concerts.princeton.edu. Pianists Mitsuko Uchida and Jonathan Biss make their PUC debut as a duo playing an all-Schubert program. $30 to $50; sold out at press time. 7:30 p.m. thurSday april 4
Meet the Friends of Herrontown Woods, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. The New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur and political leader discusses her latest novel, “Rogue Justice,” for the J. Edward Farnum Lectures series. 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 at Art on Hulfish, 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 the innovative 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. Art People Party invites art lovers eat, drink, dance, and win one-of-a-kind artwork in an event honoring architect Bob Hillier. Proceeds benefit the Anne Reeves Artist-in-Residence Program and community outreach initiatives. 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 coworkers who, unbeknownst to them, are secretly writing to each other through A Lonely Hearts Club not only speaks to the unique “virtual” realities of Princeton’s Class of 2024 experience (impacted by the Covid pandemic) but also transforms this golden-age Broadway musical into a modern commentary on an increasingly online world. $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 at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. 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. 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!, the wildly popular podcast for kids, is hitting the road with a hilarious science-themed show that takes the audience on an adventure through our brains. Hosts Molly Bloom, Marc Sanchez and Sanden Totten will be there with magic tricks, dance moves, out-of-body experiences, mystery sounds, and even a game show. $25 to $75. 3 p.m.
Tom Tallitsch, Small World Coffee, 14 Witherspoon Street. www.smallworldcoffee.com. Jazz. 7 p.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 9, 12:30 p.m.. 1 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 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, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. $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 comes from Tuscany to present 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), which recounts, through a combination of fact and imaginative fiction, the story of how Leonardo’s mother was kidnapped from the Caucasus area of Central Asia and moved to Florence, then Vinci, as a slave. Participants are encouraged 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 for her PUC debut. 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 who has shared her talents from Royal Albert Hall to Tiktok 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, the executive vice president of the European Commission for A Europe Fit for the Digital Age. Register to attend in person or for link to livestream. 9 a.m.
Reading and Book Signing, Princeton University Office of Religious Life, Julis Romo Rabinowitz Building A17. . Crystal Wilkinson, a recent fellowship of the Academy of American Poets, 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. She was Kentucky’s poet laureate from 2021 to 2023. 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, École Polytechnique Fédérale Lausanne. 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. This celebration of his legacy is free and open to all ages, presented in partnership with the Witherspoon Jackson Historical
and Cultural Society (WJHCS). Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m.
Author: Laurence Ralph with Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Princeton Public Library & Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. In advance of the Princeton French Film Festival’s opening night screening of “The Braid,” a discussion of Laetitia Colombani’s international bestseller, on which the film is based, is held. Register. 7 p.m.
WedneSday april 10
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. In advance of the “Healing with Music” event Anxiety, Depression, and Music with pianist Jonathan Biss and writer Adam Haslett, begin the exploration with Biss’ audio book “Unquiet: My Life with Beethoven” into 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 by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life, as the pianist plays. Register. Free. 3 p.m.
Sophia Rosenfeld: “What is a Democracy?”, Princeton
Public Library, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Sophia Rosenfeld, Walter H. Annenberg 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.
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, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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 and Grammy winner Caetano Veloso 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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.
Zakir Hussain (tabla) with Sabir Khan (sarangi) and Debopriya Chatterjee (bansuri), McCarter Theater, 91 University Place, 609258-2787. www.mccarter.org. A classical tabla virtuoso of the highest order performs with a Sufi-inspired sarangi master and one of the illustrious “Flute Sisters.” Sold out at press time. 8 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. A day of Earth Day-themed crafting and activities. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Film: “Le Petit Nicolas”, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. This award-winning, family friendly film tells the story of the character Little Nicholas and his creators. Part of the Princeton French Film Festival. Register. 11 a.m.
Poetry Reading: Ilene Milman and Maxine Susman, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. Local poets Ilene Milman and Maxine Susman read from their latest collections of poems in celebration of National Poetry Month. Book signing to follow. 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 at the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Register. Free. 10 a.m.
Lecture: William Still and Moravec’s Sanctuary Road, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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.
Art of Gratitude Journaling, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street. www. artscouncilofprinceton.org. Instructors from HomeFront’s ArtSpace lead a workshop where participants will upcycle a variety of materials to create a “Gratitude journal” for capturing thoughts and memories. For ages 16 and up. Register. 2 to 9 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 The College of New Jersey, talks about the cur-
rent 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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. www. princetonlibrary.org. 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. The International Cinema Series is held in partnership with the Princeton Garden Theatre. Tickets are required. Limited free tickets available for library card holders starting April 10. 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
Photo History’s Futures: Emilie Boone, Princeton University Art Museum, Robertson Hall 016, Washington Road. artmuseum.princeton.edu. 2021 marked fifty years of photography at Princeton, sparking both a reflection on the medium’s history and projection toward its future. Emilie Boone speaks about her publication “A Nimble Arc: James Van Der Zee and Photography” (2023). Boone is assistant professor in art history at New York University. Moderated by Jessica William Stark, postdoctoral research associate in the history of photography. 5 p.m.
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. This event is open to everyone, offering an opportunity to experience and purchase unique artworks. 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. Since their first contact with the Western world in 1969, the Paiter Suruí, an Indigenous people living in the Amazon basin, have been exposed to sweeping social changes. Ex-Shaman 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. Lecture recording to be released after the event. 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. 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, such as multiflora rose and Japanese honeysuckle, that threaten the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve. Volunteers also 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. www.princetonlibrary.org. This family-friendly movie follows a young, smart, French Canadian entrepreneur who wants to develop his farm. Part of the Princeton French Film Festival. Register. 11 a.m.
Party Like It’s Your Earth Day, Morven Museum & Garden, 55 Stockton Street. www. princetonlibrary.org. 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.
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