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Looking for Fun and Entertainment This Week? Here's What's Happening in and Around Ewing!
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Mini History Exhibit at Hollowbrook Center
Created by local artist Beverly Keese Kellee, the Mini History Museum will be on display through February at Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Dr, Ewing.
From the artist: As America celebrates the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4th of this year 2026, we pause to take a look at how it all began. This display case acts as a Mini History Museum.
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The information and artifacts represent early American events such as the Battle for Independence, the first stitches of the American flag and a very significant shift, the Emancipation Proclamation. The artifacts add another layer of visual to the story of the Indigenous, Colonized and Enslaved peoples of America.
Happy Anniversary America!
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Thursday, Jan. 8, 10:30 a.m.
Schmooze and Learn! Join Rabbi Adler for an informal discussion of current events and what Judaism has to say about the issues of the day. Enjoy your cup of coffee, tea or hot chocolate and find out what's happening in the world through a Jewish lens. Discussions are typically held on Zoom on the first Thursday of every month. Please call the office at 609-896-4977 for the Zoom link. Join us at 10:30 am on Zoom on the following dates: Jan 8, Feb 5, Mar 5, Apr 16, May 7 and Jun 4 Open the community! Adath Israel Congregation, 1958 Lawrenceville Road, Lawrenceville NJ 609-896-4977
Princeton and the American Revolution: The Ten Crucial Days Thursday, January 8, 7 p.m.
Virtual program presented by Barry Singer, Princeton Historical Society, through Mercer County Library System.
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Athletic events at TCNJ
Saturday, Jan. 10, Women's Basketball v. Rutgers, 1 p.m.; Men's Basketball v. Rutgers, 3 p.m.
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Trail Stewards Day Meetup
Saturday, Jan. 10, 8:45 a.m. to noon, Washington Crossing State Park Visitor Education Center. Washington Crossing Park Association, Inc. and New Jersey State Parks, Forests & Historic Sites
The WCPA Trail Stewards meet monthly at the Park’s Nature Center under the enthusiastic direction of Park employee Kevin Kavanaugh, clearing trails, removing brush, and constructing water bars and other trail necessities. They meet for lunch afterwards, courtesy of the WCPA. Tools are provided. Participants should dress in layers with sturdy work clothes and boots
Saturday Canal Walk
Saturday, Jan. 10, 10 a.m.
Three mile walk on the towpath, year-round. Free. Meet at Turning Basin Park, Alexander Road, Princeton, at the end of the parking lot near the road. Register to get notice of cancellations due to weather by emailing canalwalkers@googlegroups.com.
Second Skirmish at Crosswicks Creek -- America 250
Independent historian Matthew A. Leilich discusses a little known but important conflict of the American Revolution: The Second Skirmish at Crosswicks Creek. This confrontation in June of 1778 effected the outcome of the more well-known Battle of Monmouth. General Dickensen wrote to General Washington during the fighting:
"Unexpectedly, the Enemy made their appearance, about six o'clock this Evening, on the other side the Drawbridge—I take this to be, their advanced party, consisting of about seven, or eight hundred Men this is the Column, which I mentioned to your Excellency, that was advancing on the Bordentown road—but from the best intelligence, their main body, lays on the Allentown road—they were busily employed in pulling down a Barn, to rebuild the Drawbridge, but our Artillery & Musketry, effectually put a stop to their Operations, for this Evening—I have taken the necessary precautions, to prevent a surprise—& tomorrow, shall dispute the passages with them, unless they outflank us."
Learn more about this fascinating chapter in local Revolutionary War history. Weather date: January 17.
Pines and Needles: Winter Fun Among the Evergreens at Marquand Park
Saturday, Jan. 10, noon to 1 p.m.
Celebrate winter outdoors with a family-friendly program at Marquand Park! Participants of all ages are invited to explore the park's evergreen collection through fun, interactive games and activities designed to highlight these remarkable trees. Enjoy making pine cone bird feeders to take home, learn how to identify evergreens , play games, and warm up with hot cocoa and snacks. Rain/snow date, Sunday, January 11.
This outdoor program is free and open to the public and no registration is required. https://www.marquandpark.org/
Parking: Lovers Lane parking lot. Overflow parking on Mercer Street between Hibben Road and Springdale Road. Additional parking on Olden Lane.
Auditions @Roxy Ballet
Saturday, Jan. 10, 1:40 to 4:30 p.m.
Roxey Ballet invites young dancers ages 4 and up to audition for our Children's Classic Story Ballet, Mowgli's Jungle Adventure-a vibrant, family-friendly production filled with movement, imagination, and heart.
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Winter Concert, Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra
Saturday, Jan. 10, 3 p.m., TCNJ Kendall Hall, 200 Pennington Road, Ewing.
Join the Greater Princeton Youth Orchestra for our Winter Concert featuring the Flute Ensemble, Concert Orchestra & Symphony Orchestra
The concert features a dynamic program featuring works by Leonard Bernstein, Georges Bizet, Franz Schubert, and more.
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SHE LOVES ME
Through Jan. 11, Kelsey Theater, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor.
If you liked Parfumerie then you will love the musical version of that story, considered by many to be the most charming musical ever! Amalia and Georg work together at a modest Hungarian parfumerie and dislike each other from the beginning. He thinks she’s stuck up, and she thinks he’s arrogant and mean. But each rapturously writes to a lonely-hearts pen pal when the work day is done, and it doesn’t take long for the audience to see that they’re in love without realizing it. Inevitably, through some of the most iconic songs in the musical theatre canon ("Vanilla Ice Cream," "She Loves Me," "Will He Like Me?"), Georg and Amalia also discover the truth and rejoice in their love for each other at the story’s sweet and musically delightful conclusion. Tickets
Ducks on the Delaware
Sunday, Jan. 11, 11 a.m., Washington Crossing State Park.
Washington Crossing State Park Washington wasn’t the only brave soul to cross the Delaware River! Join the park naturalist at the Nelson House, on River Drive by the Bridge, to learn all about the waterfowl that vacation in New Jersey during the winter months. Please bring binoculars or a camera if you have them, to view ducks in the river. Binoculars are available on a first come, first serve basis.
This outing will involve standing and walking down inclines at times, for about an hour. This is a free program. All ages welcome.
Artist Reception, D&R Greenway
Sunday, Jan. 11, 2 to 4 p.m., D&R Greenway Land Trust, One Preservation Place, Princeton. Exhibit through Feb. 4.
Garden State Watercolor Society (GSWS) will honor artist Bob Sakson in a special showing of his art at D&R Greenway Land Trust through February 4, 2026. Bob Sakson (1938-2020) was a celebrated New Jersey watercolor artist and teacher, an Emeritus Member of GSWS, and a prestigious Dolphin Fellow of the American Watercolor Society.
Known for en plein air realism, Bob spent his life capturing the beauty of New Jersey in scenic landscapes or historical sites. This exhibition continues to showcase his paintings of familiar and timeless scenes: Allentown and historic Walnford (Monmouth County Park), Cassville, Colliers Mill, Lambertville, Mount Airy, Stockton, Titusville, Washington Crossing, several South Jersey shore scenes, as well as Churchtown, Pennsylvania.
The public is encouraged to visit the art galleries on weekdays, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Entrance is free. Closed holidays and weekends. Visit www.drgeenway.org or call ahead to 609-924-4646.
Sunday, Jan. 11, 4 p.m., Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs (http://musicalamateurs.org) Conductor: Lee Milhous (Bucks County Gilbert & Sullivan Society)
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ
The Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs welcomes singers of all levels to participate. Vocal scores provided. $10 admission for singers (or annual membership for our monthly sings). Free for students and non-singing guests. Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. There are no separate rehearsals and no auditions. Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Conductors may do some light preparation with the chorus before the sing-through. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during the break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize. For further information email musical.amateurs@gmail.com
Wednesday, Jan. 14, 7 p.m.
This two-part exploration of owls begins with an online presentation that will introduce you to owls, their calls, and adaptations. On the following Saturday night, we will hike at the Watershed Reserve enjoying the quiet of a winter night while listening and looking for these nocturnal raptors.
Zoom Presentation- Wednesday, January 14 from 7 -7:45 p.m.
Hike - Saturday, January 17 from 7-8 p.m.
Ages 8 and up. Registration required. Virtual lecture will be recorded.
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