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Looking for Fun This Week? Here's What's Happening in and Around Ewing
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44th Annual Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast
Saturday, Feb. 1
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Ivy League Educational Foundation, Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor.
The Rev. Dr. Charles F. Boyer of Greater Mt. Zion A.M.E. Church, Trenton, gives the keynote speech. Theme for the 2025 celebration is "Empowering Change: Building a Future of Justice and Equality." All proceeds support the nonprofit organization providing scholarships and book awards for area high school students who are pursuing higher education. Register. $75.
Artifacts of African Diaspora, Mercer County Community College
Saturday, Feb. 1
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Opening reception for exhibit that illuminates the historical significance of the African diaspora in visual and musical arts. Artifacts on display include musical instruments, sculptures, books, historical documents, and more, that provide an immersive education about the evolution of African American art and culture from slavery to modern times. On view through April 30.
James Kerney Campus, Trenton Hall, 137 North Broad Street, Trenton
Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch
Saturday, Feb. 1
12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Building on the success of recent creative initiatives like the Trenton Pop Up Market and the Art of Matloc Art Show Fundraiser, Isles, Inc., in partnership with Much Better Studios will host the Trenton Creatives Networking Brunch on Saturday, February 1st, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 125 South Warren St in Trenton. This event will highlight the "Trenton Arts in Focus" plan for the Creek to Canal Creative District and continue the momentum of the successful Trenton Pop Up Market series.
The event is free and open to the public and is funded by the Downtown Trenton Neighborhood Revitalization Tax Credit (NRTC) program through the NJ Department of Community Affairs.
Free parking is available at the Liberty Commons Garage (16 E Front St). The event venue, Much Better Studios, is located at 125 S Warren St. Space is limited and RSVPs are required. Community members interested in attending should register here: https://tinyurl.com/TrentonCreativesBrunch
Plein Air Plus Silent Auction, Lambertville Historical Society
Saturday, Feb. 1
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
More than 55 plein air and studio works in a variety of styles and mediums. Live music, hors d'oeuvres, and beverages. Proceeds benefit Lambertville Historical Society and James Marshall House Museum. Suggested $25 donation.
Rago Arts & Auction Center, 333 Cherry Street, Lambertville, 609-397-0770. www.lambertvillehistoricalsociety.org.
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Clifford Ward: I'LL MAKE ME A WORLD, prologue, Artworks Trenton
Saturday, Feb. 1
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Opening reception for exhibition that brings together selected works from multiple series of works by Ward, celebrating the intersection of Ward's artistic journey with the imaginative and forward-looking spirit of Afrofuturism. Curated by Addison Vincent, artistic director of Artworks, this exhibition represents a unique collaboration between Artworks Trenton and Grounds For Sculpture. The Artworks Trenton exhibition is a first look at select pieces to be featured in GFS' upcoming exhibition, "Clifford Ward: I'll Make Me a World," opening in May. On view through April 12.
19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436. www.artworkstrenton.org
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 Trenton Kappa League Presents Black Excellence
Hamilton Lanes and Entertainment Center, 1200 Kuser Road Hamilton Township, NJ 08619
Join us for a fun-filled night of bowling at the Hamilton Lanes and Entertainment Center! Get ready to knock down some pins and enjoy a fantastic time with friends and family. Whether you're a seasoned bowler or just looking to have some laughs, this in-person event is perfect for everyone. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to show off your skills and make lasting memories. Grab your bowling shoes and get ready for a strike-tastic night at Trenton Kappa League Black Excellence Bowling!
Includes: 3 games, shoe rental and buffet (while food lasts)
For General and Sponsorship Info Contact 609-672-0988
January Book Sale, Friends of the Lawrence Library
Friday, January 31, 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, Feb. 3, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Thousands of used, gently-read books for readers of all ages. Payment by cash, check, or Zelle only. No scanning devices allowed. Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library System, 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville. www.mcl.org.
Friday, Jan. 31, 8 p.m.
Catch A Rising Star Comedy Club Presents Steve Hytner Seinfeld's Kenny Bania, Charlies Angels, Eurotrip
Location: Hyatt Regency Princeton Contact: 781.568.1471
Click here for more information
Tapping the Sugar Maples at Howell Farm
Saturday, Feb. 1, 10 a.m., Howell Farm, 70 Woodens Lane, Hopewell Twp. Hundreds of sugar maple trees line the banks of Moore's Creek and the nearby woods at the foot of Baldpate Mountain...and in February farmers begin the annual work of sap collection and maple syrup production. The first step takes place in the sugar bush. Visitors can join Howell Farm’s expert tree-tappers for a lesson in how to tap a backyard maple tree and make syrup at home.
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Saturday February 1, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join Watershed Wally the Woodchuck as we celebrate winter and look forward to the return of spring. Learn all about groundhogs, enjoy a hike to a groundhog hole, and try your hand at chucking wood with a catapult or trebuchet. Warm yourself by our campfire and enjoy some treats on this festive winter morning. Patches are available for purchase in the gift shop on the day of the program. Ages 5 and up. In-person program, adult attendance required. Registration Link: bit.ly/h20groundhogday2025
The Watershed Institute, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington, NJ 08534 Cost: $7
Music Major Recital
Saturday, Feb. 1, 4:30-6 p.m., Mildred & Ernest. E. Mayo Concert Hall [Music Building] at The College of New Jersey. Free and open to the public.
Program:
Miranda Binondo, Voice, Mezzo-Soprano
The Department of Music at The College of New Jersey promotes music study in a program where performance, music education, technology, creativity and scholarship are closely integrated. Soloists and ensembles exemplify the high performance and creativity standards achieved by the Department.
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Jazz Brunch with the Marel Hidalgo Quartet, Princeton Public Library
Sunday February 2, 2025
11:30 AM
Jazz guitarist Marel Hidalgo and his band present "Sounds of the African Diaspora" featuring jazz, blues, calypso, reggae jazz, mento, Brazilian and Afro-Latin rhythms at this jazz brunch event. Rounding out the quartet are Radam Schwartz on piano, Joe Peterson on bass, and Joe Brown Jr. on drums. Doors open at 11 a.m. for coffee/tea and pastries. Registration requested, not required. Community Room
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Spring Auditions, Voices Chorale NJ
Monday, Feb. 3, 2025
7:30 PM
Description: Join Voices Chorale by setting up a brief, stress-free audition. All voice parts are welcome, especially tenors and basses! Auditions will be January 20, 27 and Feb 3 before rehearsals. We rehearse Mondays 7:30 pm-9:30 pm at Music Together, 225 Pennington-Hopewell Road in Hopewell, NJ. Our spring concert will be 4 pm Saturday, May 3 and will feature Mozart's Requiem (with 20+ piece orchestra!) Visit VoicesChoraleNJ.org now to schedule your audition. https://www.voiceschoralenj.org/
Jersey Jalwa - South Asian Fusion Dance Competition
Saturday, February 8, 2025, 5 – 9 p.m., The College of New Jersey Kendall Main Stage Theater.
Get ready for an unforgettable evening of energy, rhythm, and talent! Join us for the 8th Annual Jersey Jalwa, hosted by TCNJ ISA, featuring eight South Asian fusion collegiate dance teams from around the nation, alongside a few of TCNJ's very own dance teams! Experience a night of stunning choreography, vibrant performances, and a celebration of cultural diversity. This event is ticketed.
Box Office:tcnj.edu/boxoffice
Arts Venue:Kendall Main Stage Theatre
Parking:Patron Parking: Lots 5 - 7.
TCNJ Campus Parking Map
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The Art of Fly Tying, The Watershed
Session dates listed below.
7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
The Art of Fly Tying Though it can be intimidating to tie your own flies, catching a fish on a fly that you tied yourself is exciting and very satisfying! This series of Tuesday night fly tying sessions will focus on tying variety of trout fishing flies and how to fish them. The instructors and materials are provided by the Ernest Schwiebert Chapter of Trout Unlimited. If you have your own tying tools, we encourage you to bring them. We will supply tying equipment for those who need it.
Please register for each session you plan to attend. In the event of bad weather- this event may be cancelled. If that happens any fees collected will be refunded to your original method of payment.
February 4, 11, 18, 25 Time: 7:00 - 8:30 PM Cost: $5 per person
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SAVE THE DATE
Thursday February 6 through Sunday, Feb. 9
81 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton
Step inside the magical adventures of Disney's Frozen and Encanto as they are brought to life like never before at Disney On Ice! Dazzling ice skating transports you to Arendelle to be a part of Anna’s adventure to find Elsa, whose icy powers unleashed an eternal winter. Olaf, Kristoff and Sven take you along as they encounter wintry conditions in a race to bring back summer. Then, enter the fantastical Madrigal family’s Casita amidst the beautiful mountains of Colombia. Join Mirabel on her journey to save her enchanted family home alongside her sisters, Isabela and Luisa. Hosted by Mickey and Minnie, invite your family and friends to sing along to your favorite songs and celebrate the power of love and courage at Disney On Ice presents Frozen & Encanto – the show everyone will be talking about!
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