By Jeffrey Stundel
On December 4 at 3:00 pm, Boheme Opera NJ will present Engelbert Humperdinck’s operatic adaptation of the timeless Brothers Grimm fairytale Hansel and Gretel at Kendall Hall Theater on the campus of The College of New Jersey. A vibrant cast and stunning virtual sets will bring to life the story you may have only “seen” in your mind. Amazing visual and musical treats will make a familiar tale something exciting and unexpected.
The opera takes a different path to its happy ending than the original story, since the fairytales the Grimms collected for their famous anthology often lived up to the sib lings’ surname. Humperdinck toned down the more…grim…elements, maintained the core theme and events, and created a magi cal, musical journey that’s been an audience favorite since its 1893 premier.
In the Grimm telling, the mother (later
the stepmother) forces the father to aban don Hansel and Gretel in the forest so that both parents don’t die of hunger. The opera sees a frustrated mother chase the misbehaving children out of the house to go to the forest to pick wild strawberries. Unlike the candidate for “parent of the year” in the brothers’ version, Humperdinck’s mother panics and chases after them with her hus band when he tells her that there’s an evil witch, with a taste for children, living in the forest.
The outcome is the same: Hansel and Gretel escape, the witch dies; good tri umphs, evil loses.
Hansel and Gretel was created as a holi day gift for children. This year, treat yourself and the children in your life – of all ages – to Boheme Opera NJ’s production of this time less classic.
Happily ever after never tasted so good!
HANSEL AND GRETEL. December 4 at 3:00 pm. Kendall Hall Theater on the campus
of TCNJ. Sung in English. Directed and con ducted by Boheme Opera NJ Artistic Director Joseph Pucciatti. Starring mezzo-soprano Kai tlyn Tierney as Hansel, soprano Kerri Lynn
Slominski as Gretel and contralto Alison Bol shoi as The Witch. Virtual sets by J. Matthew Root. For tickets and information, visit www. bohemeopera.org.
Honda of Princeton has been here to help with all of your New and Pre-Owned needs for over 30 years and now we are happy to help you with ALL of your services needs too! Our General Manager, Barry Magnus, has been servicing the Honda community for over 40 years and has been delivering a world class customer first experience. He wants to share that experience with everyone. Honda of Princeton Plus , located at 1023 State Road, is now OPEN to service all years, makes, and models. Oil changes, wipers, and batteries are just the beginning. We can diag
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Ingredients
Serves 2
2 tsp granulated sugar
Cocoa powder, for garnish
1 Ladyfinger cookie, halved crosswise, for garnish
4 oz cold heavy cream
Ice
4 oz Kahlua, divided
4 oz dark rum, divided
Directions
Step 1: Add cream and sugar to a pint-sized glass jar, seal, and shake vigorously until cream thickens enough to hold a soft peak, about 3 minutes. (Alternatively, use a whisk or hand mixer and a large bowl to beat cream until soft
peaks form.)
Step 2: Fill 2 rocks glasses with ice. Add 2 ounces Kahlua and 2 ounces of rum to each glass, and stir to combine.
Step 3: Using a spoon, divide whipped cream evenly between the glasses, using the back of the spoon to smooth into an even layer that covers the surface of the drink. Dust tops with cocoa powder, garnish with a cookie half, and serve.
Imagine sitting in the pilot seat and looking straight out to the horizon to see the blue skies and clouds. And then when you look to your right you see the Philadelphia skyline and to your left New York City the skyline. Flying is an incredible feeling. Talk about seeing the world from a different perspective. Ok, maybe you have flown in a commercial plane to Florida or Utah, but there is something so unique about flying in a single engine airplane. When flying in a Cessna Skyhawk, you are seeing the world from a completely different view than on the ground or a commercial jet. The Princeton Flying School at the Princeton Airport offers an extraordinary experience of an Introductory Flying Lesson.
In the beginning you will go through a pre-flight inspection to ensure the airplane is ready for flight, as all pilots do. Then, you will spend an hour in the air with a certified
flight instructor going over some basic maneuvers. You will even get a chance to fly the airplane yourself! But do not worry; there are dual controls in the planes, so the instructor is there to assist you the entire time.
When people return from their first Introductory Flying Lesson they are elated and often speechless. Many have said it was their dream to fly a plane, and it finally came true! This is a very special hour. Not only is this a special experience, but it counts as your first hour towards getting your Private Pilot’s License. Many students are inspired during their Introductory Flying Lesson to continue to study and train for their Private Pilot’s License, while others are completely captivated by this hour and feel fulfilled. Either way, flying an airplane is something very special and you have the power to be the one who makes this experience possible.
An Introductory Flying Lesson is the perfect gift to give to that someone who seems to have everything and you just don’t
know what to buy. What better gift than an experience of a lifetime. This holiday season struggle no more when it comes to gift giving. As long as they are tall enough to reach
the pedals, they can fly. Call 609-921-3100 for more information or visit us on the web at www.PrincetonFlyingSchool.com Happy flying!
Ingredients
7 oz. wheel Brie Honey, for drizzling Fresh rosemary leaves, for garnish
Directions
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. On a parchment-lined baking sheet, drizzle brie with honey and top with rosemary.
Step 2: Bake until soft and starting to ooze, about 10 minutes.
1. Set your budget before you start shopping
If you’re not planning to cap your holiday spending, it’s a good idea to have a budget in mind.
Be sure to include the cost of any group swap gifts, Pollyannas, and even teacher/coworker gifts!
2. Build your “to-buy-for”
Create a list of exactly who you need gifts for before heading to the store. It’ll preserve your sanity, but save you time as well! Check off each name once you purchase their gift.
3. Make a gift-buying schedule
The more gifts you’ll need to purchase, the better it is to construct a gift-buying schedule; which will help to avoid feeling overwhelmed during the holiday season.
You’ll need to prioritize by your timeline of events: think teachers, colleagues, friends, service providers — anyone you’ll need to gift before the actual holiday.
4. Shop Local!
We all want to shop online to make the most of our time, but when it comes time to shop for that special gift, think about supporting that mom-and-pop, or local art shop first.
Speak with your local merchants for certain gifts you are looking for, if you don’t see it in store, it could be something they can order for you. Buying local keeps the money within your local economy, while also helping to provide new employment and job opportunities for people within your community.
Small businesses make more money – much more money – when you buy from them directly. For example, Food delivery services take up to 30% or more when you order meals through their website rather than the restaurant itself.
A gift card from a local small business – whether a retailer, spa, salon, restaurant –makes a great gift and the business gets the money upfront. This is a terrific way to support your local business community and find the perfect gift for that hard-to-please person on your list.
Don’t want to leave the house? Shop online from your local small businesses. Many of them have e-commerce websites. If they don’t? Pick up the phone to order.
celebrated! Santa arrives November 25!
in a Very Merry Grinchmas party 10:30am – 1pm
welcome Santa.
live brass musicians, arts and crafts, balloon sculpting, storytime with Mrs. Claus, fun and games with the Grinch, and more! Photos with Santa run from November 25 – December 24, Times vary, and reser-
vations are strongly encouraged. Find something for everyone on your gift list at amazing stores including Anthropologie, Francescas, White House Black Market, Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, Barnes & Noble, GAP & more! For store and event listings, sales, or to secure your space for a photo with Santa visit marketfairshoppes.com. MarketFair is located at 3535 US Highway One in Princeton.
Ingredients
16 gingersnap cookies
2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. eggnog
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 1/2 tbsp. flour
1 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 Pinch kosher salt
Whipped topping, for serving Caramel, warmed, for serving
Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°. Line 2 muffin tins with paper liners. Place a gingersnap cookie at the bottom of each cup.
Step 2: In a large bowl using a hand mixer beat
cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggnog and vanilla and beat until combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until just blended, then add flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Divide batter between muffin cups, filling 3/4 full.
Step 3: Bake for 20 minutes or until they only slightly jiggle in the center. Refrigerate until chilled, about 3 hours.
Step 4: Remove cheesecakes from muffin pan and discard paper liners. Dollop whipped topping onto each cheesecake and drizzle with warmed caramel.
WheatonArts annual Holiday Studio Sale begins every year on Black Friday! For a full ten days running November 25 through December 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., explore beautifully handcrafted works of pottery and glass art at discounted prices inside the WheatonArts Event Center.
Pottery includes works by Senior Resident Potter, Terry Plasket, and the WheatonArts’ team of Associate Potters, Samantha Bartlett, Tessa Carlton, Clint Hunter, Amy Peseller, and Phyllis Seidner. Discover well-designed functional pottery, such as mugs, teapots, vases, planters, and more, in various glazes, sizes, and styles!
The glass section includes WheatonArts’ seconds and overstocks, along with original works made by the WheatonArts’ Glass Studio Artists. Studio glass by Vermont-based artists Melanie and David Leppla will be on sale as well. Find the perfect glass paperweight, ornament, decorative bowl, and more for all your gift-giving needs.
Admission is free to the sale, located inside the WheatonArts Event Center. With every purchase made at the sale, visitors receive a
door prize slip for a chance to win one of six handcrafted pottery and glass items! Visitors can also create personalized gift tags for all the perfect gifts they find at the complimentary art activity table.
Additionally, the WheatonArts Museum Stores have extended their holiday hours, open each day of the Holiday Studio Sale! Proceeds from the Sale and Museum Store purchases support individual artists and arts programming at WheatonArts. Thank you for supporting the arts and our artistic community!
WheatonArts is home to the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, Artist Studios (Flamework, Glass, & Pottery), the international Creative Glass Fellowship Program, Museum Stores, a Nature Trail, and more. Located at 1000 Village Drive in Millville, New Jersey, it is free to shop and stroll the grounds. Admission tickets are needed to access the Museum of American Glass, Down Jersey Folklife Center, and the Artist Studios. To learn more about WheatonArts and the annual Holiday Studio Sale, call 856.825.6800 or visit online at wheatonarts.org.
Morven’s annual winter exhibition, Festival of Trees, has become a must-see holiday tradition. Come enjoy the museum’s elegant galleries, mantels, and porches artfully decorated for the holidays by local businesses, garden clubs, and non-profit organizations. The installation will be open to the public from Wednesday, November 16 through Sunday, January 8, Wednesdays through Sundays, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m
This year’s decorators include: American Repertory Ballet, Highbar Boutique, Lawrenceville Main Street/The Landscape Committee, Mount Laurel Garden Club, Neshanic Garden Club, Nottingham Garden Club, Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, Princeton Garden Theatre, Junior League of Greater Princeton, Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, Princeton Ski & Sail Club, Princeton University Press, SAVE — A Friend to Homeless Animals, Stony Brook Garden Club, The Garden Club of Princeton, The Present Day Club, and the West Trenton Garden Club.
Walk up admission tickets and Museum passes are subject to availability in our Muse-
um Shop. Tickets are $10 General Admission, $8 for Seniors, Students, Active Military (with ID), and Youth (ages 7-18), and free for children (up to age 6), as well as Morven members and can be bought online at Morven.org.
Additionally, on Thursday, December 15 at 6:30 p.m., continue to celebrate the holiday season with a special “after hours” tour of Morven’s first floor with Deputy Director and Curator Elizabeth Allan. Amidst the beautiful Festival of Trees, Beth will share little-known stories not included in Morven’s typical tour while illuminating a few ongoing mysteries uncovered during research. Attendees will enjoy holiday-themed snacks and cocktails in the Museum’s Garden Room before the tour.
Tickets are $20 General Admission, $10 for Morven Members. Space is limited to 20 participants.
Funding for Festival of Trees has been provided in part by Baxter Construction, Ronica A. Bregenzer, Architect LLC, Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty, Keller Williams Realty Princeton, PNC Private Bank, Capital Health, and CBIZ Borden Perlman.
Allrite Mobility has been delivering results since we opened in early 2017. Our goal is to provide tremendous value and a superior customer experience to all of our consumers. Our company has a knowledgeable staff experienced in all makes and models of electric scooters and wheelchairs. We want you and loved ones to ‘Be Mobile Again’ and are here to assist with all of your mobility needs.
Here at Allrite we offer a wide variety of new, pre-owned and refurbished mobility scooters, electric wheelchairs, power lift chairs, power lift recliners, accessories and repairs.
We buy pre-owned mobility scooters and electric wheel chairs that are no longer needed or are not in use. Our technical staff rigorously tests each scooter and performs maintenance and repairs to refurbish it to work like new. Every mobility scooter we sell comes with the scooter manu-
al, an electric charger and the added benefit of huge savings.
Does your mobility scooter not hold a charge for as long as it used to? We also carry a wide range of mobility batteries in store from Deep Cycle, Gel and AGM that will have you up and running like new in no time at all.
Allrite Mobility performs repairs on all makes and models of electric and manual scooters and wheelchairs, from missing or bad armrests, worn out or replacement seats, replacement tires, brakes to repairing electrical systems.
Do you have a favorite color or are you a big sports fan? We love when people make requests to personalize their scooter to better suit their needs!
Visit us online at www.allritemobility.com to learn more about our products and services or stop by our showroom in historic downtown Maple Shade at 123 E. Main Street.
Kelsey Theatre, conveniently located on the West Windsor Campus of Mercer County Community College is celebrating its 50th Anniversary offering year-round live entertainment for audiences of all ages.
Our 2022-2023 Season features everything from musicals to comedies and dramas, from classics to contemporary and from family fare to offerings that are a tad more risqué.
Get tickets now for our full-length shows –The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge, The Children’s Hour, An Ideal Husband, The Fantasticks, Sordid Lives, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder, The Parental Advisory Comedy Show, Hello Dolly!, Other Desert Cities, Romeo and Juliet and Bye Bye Birdie.
Or our special Kelsey Kids series including a Winnie-The Pooh Christmas Tail, ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas…, The Nutcracker, The Maggie Walker Story, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Movie Singalong, The Ugly Duckling, Pure Imagination, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe and the Kelsey Players Production of Disney’s High School Musical, Jr.
Purchase a series and save $$$
ORDER ONLINE AT www.kelseytheatre.org OR CALL 609-570-3333
Daytime performances for school groups also
available for ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas… and The Nutcracker contact the box office to reserve.
Kelsey Theatre is also home to Tomato Patch Workshops – the longest-running, most-successful Multidisciplinary Summer Arts Workshops in Central New Jersey, now in its 50th year!.
Serving students in grades 4-12, Tomato Patch Summer Workshops incorporates Theater, Dance, Vocal Music, Video and Visual Arts!
Session I for grades 8-12 is June 26-July 20th, Session II for grades 4-7 is July 24-August 10th. Monday-Friday from 8:45am- 4:15pm. Each session culminates in a Festival of the Arts Performance and Gallery Exhibit.
Tomato Patch also features 2 sessions of an intensive Master Class in Acting for grades 8-12 with their own culminating performances.
Registration opens January 30th! At tomatopatch.org
Tomato Patch Jr. offers Creative Theater Workshops on Saturday mornings for Pre-School– 6th grade (must be at least 4 yrs old). Registration is now open for the Winter Session beginning January 14th.
CERTIFICATES ARE AVAILABLE–
GIVE A CHILD THE GIFT OF LIVE THEATER AND IT IS A GIFT THAT WILL KEEP GIVING THEIR WHOLE LIFE.
