AUDITIONS
JANUARY 10, 4 p.m.
Virtual Auditions: Bring a Friend to Zoom
Capital Singers of Trenton
(609) 434-2781 | capitalsingers.org
Capital Singers of Trenton is currently recruiting new members for its15th season, beginning in January 2021, and would love to have you join! Particularly sought are tenors, baritones and basses, but all voices are welcome to join. If you or someone you know are interested in singing, please visit the website and send message or call. Email: CapitalSingers@gmail.com
CONCERTS
JANUARY 10, 4 p.m.
Virtual Concert: Mozart & Saint Georges
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
(609) 497-0020 | princetonsymphony.org
The program spotlights Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s dramatic Serenade for Winds in C Minor, K. 388 and Joseph Bologne, Le Chevalier de Saint-Georges’ Symphony No. 1 in G Major. Ukrainian-born virtuoso pianist Alexander Gavrylyuk performs selections for solo piano. For tickets visit princetonsymphony.org.
JANUARY 10, 4 p.m.
Virtual Concert: Extraordinary Tunings
Dryden Ensemble
(609) 466-8541 | drydenensemble.org
Virtually unknown repertoire from 1620-50, featuring Daniel Swenberg. For Zoom tickets please visit their website or call (609) 466-8541.
DANCE
JANUARY 1, 4 p.m.
Virtual Dance Party
Princeton Folk Dance
(609) 912-1272 | princetonfolkdance.org
For Zoom link please contact us at pfnfd2@gmail.com.
EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY 11 to FEBRUARY 26, 2021
Virtual: Harmony Art Show
West Windsor Arts Council
952 Alexander Road, Princeton
(609) 716-1931 | westwindsorarts.org
Harmony is the pleasing and peaceful resolution of conflict or dissonance, the restoration of balance and peace. While harmony exists in the natural world, it is something we, as humans, strive for in our personal lives and throughout society, our community and through humanity as a whole. WWAC invites artists to explore the idea of balance disrupted and harmony restored as it relates to personal experience, beliefs, or observations. Let’s exhibit our perception of Harmony with the beautiful language called Art.
Online Opening Reception: January 15, 7:15 to 9 p.m.
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUkfu-qrTspHt0TTfednaklYy6cktleZ66w
JANUARY 2021
Women Artists, Trenton Style
Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
Cadwalader Park, Trenton
(609) 989-1191 | ellarslie.org
The Trenton Museum Society proudly presents WOMEN TRENTON STYLE, curated by the legendary Mel Leipzig and showcasing a diverse array of exciting works by leading artists of the greater Trenton area. Look for details soon on special community events and a series of online or hybrid artist talks!
HISTORY
JANUARY 4, 7 p.m.
Author Talks: Revolutionary Princeton
Historical Society of Princeton
55 Stockton Street, Princeton
(609) 921-6748 | princetonhistory.org
In conjunction with the anniversary of the Battle of Princeton, author Larry Kidder presents a virtual talk dedicated to the experiences and contributions of Princeton residents during the American Revolution. Their stories help us better understand the importance of the town beyond the one-day battle and reveal the human consequences, costs, and benefits of the war experienced by “ordinary” people.
The accounts described in the program are included in Kidder’s latest book, Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War, recently published by The Knox Press.
Free; space is limited. Click here to register.
JANUARY 17, 6 p.m.
Misadventures in Archaeology: The Life and Career of Charles Conrad Abbott
Tulpehaking Nature Center
157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton
(609) 888-3218 | abbottmarshlands.org/nature-center
The Quirky and Curmudgeonly C.C. Abbott - A Virtual Talk by Carolyn Dillian
Join us for a presentation by Carolyn Dillian, who along with Charles Bello, authored the recently published “Misadventures in Archaeology: The Life and Career of Charles Conrad Abbott.” According to the Penn Press website, “Through various sources including archival letters and diaries, this book provides the most complete picture of the quirky and curmudgeonly, C. C. Abbott.” If you’ve ever wondered why this amateur archaeologist who seems best remembered for being “wrong” still captures the interest and imagination of many, you’ll want to attend.
Please register to receive the Zoom presentation link. This talk is co-sponsored by the Friends for the Abbott Marshlands, the Archaeological Society of New Jersey, and the Mercer County Park Commission.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/misadventures-in-archaeology-the-life-and-career-of-charles-conrad-abbott-tickets-129756177219?aff=friends
JANUARY 21, 7 p.m.
Revolutionary Princeton, 1774-1783: The Biography of an American Town in the Heart of a Civil War
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
The story of Princeton between 1774 and 1783 is a microcosm of the struggles faced by ordinary Americans during the Revolution, struggles intensified by Princeton's geographic location within the State which saw more military activity than most and on a road constantly used to move troops and their supplies. Life in Princeton connected to just about every aspect of the Revolution. The stories of people who lived in Princeton, or who spent time there because of the Revolution, helps us better understand the hitherto untold importance of this town beyond the one, well-known, day of battle. This case study of a small New Jersey town located at the crossroads of the Revolution reveals the very human consequences, costs, and benefits of the war experienced by "ordinary" people.
Presented by Larry Kidder, a retired history teacher who taught for 40 years, including 32 years at The Hun School of Princeton. Larry has been a volunteer historian and historical interpreter for the Howell Living History Farm in Hopewell for over 30 years and is a member of the board of the Princeton Battlefield Society. The author of two books on rural New Jersey history and three on aspects of the American Revolution in Mercer County, Larry is a frequent speaker throughout New Jersey.
Co-sponsored with Hopewell Valley Historical Society and The Hopewell Museum.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
CONTACT: Mercer County Library System hopeprogs@mcl.org
JANUARY 23, 1 p.m.
Immigration and Americanization - Eastern European Workers in Trenton's Roebling Factories
The William Trent House
15 Market Street, Trenton
(609) 989-3027 | williamtrenthouse.org
The Trent House Museum continues to expand its interpretation of Trenton's history. In this program, available via Zoom, records of Roebling Factory employees in the years immediately after World War I are used to explore the question, "Why were some workers who immigrated to the United States from Europe considered 'American' while others were not?"
Four boxes of employee records found in the Trentoniana Collection of the Trenton Public Library are a treasure trove of detailed information about nearly 900 men who worked in Building 2, Department 50, of the Roebling Wire Factory in Trenton in the early part of the 20th century. Samuel Stephens, trustee of the Trent House Association, and Matthew Xu, student intern from West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South, present the results of their examination of these records. They focus on factors that affected why some workers' employment records showed them a dual nationality combining their country of origin with "American," and others were not. They explore factors in the individual workers' lives as well as in the social and political dynamics of the time and ask us to consider what the experiences of these immigrants might tell us about immigration to the United States today.
JANUARY 28, 7 pm
The Influenza Pandemic of 1918: The Story and Lasting Impact
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
Dr. Rita King, a professor at TCNJ, will help participants visualize the impact of the 1918 Flu, particularly on families in the tri-state area. Her presentation will explore the vast social, economic, public health and other consequences of the 1918 Pandemic. King's presentation will also help participants learn how our globally connected society allows pandemics to spread quickly and easily, as well as how to apply lessons learned from the devastation of 1918 to describe current efforts.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Hopewell Branch Library.
Registration with an email is required, so we can send you a link to connect through GoToMeeting. You will receive the link approximately 24 hours before the program.
CONTACT: Mercer County Library Staff hopeprogs@mcl.org
LECTURES
JANUARY 14, 7 p.m.
Art Nouveau: Humanity in Harmony with the Natural World
Pennington Public LIbrary
952 Alexander Road, Princeton
(609) 989-1191 | penningtonlibrary.org
Art Nouveau is an elegant decorative style that revolutionized visual art and architecture across Europe and the United States at the end of the 19th Century and into the 20th. Art Nouveau designers believed that all the arts should work in harmony to create a “total work of art”; or Gesamtkunstwerk—paintings, graphic art, buildings, interior design, furniture, textiles, clothes, ceramics, glass art, metal work, and jewelry—all inspired by graceful, natural forms.
About Our Presenter: Janet Mandel taught in New Jersey’s public schools for 32 years, the last 18 of which were at Columbia High School in Maplewood, where she taught English, art history, and World Languages and Cultures. Now retired, Janet presents illustrated talks on a variety of art history topics at adult schools, libraries, museums, senior centers, community centers, and similar venues.
Registration required.
Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton
(609) 924-9529 | princetonlibrary.org
Historical Society of Princeton curator Stephanie Schwartz offers a behind-the-scenes presentation on the research and materials for the "Princeton and Women's Suffrage" digital exhibition. View the digital exhibition online here.
https://www.crowdcast.io/e/exploring-princeton-and/register
NATURE
JANUARY 30, 10 a.m.
Ice Harvest
Howell Living History Farm
70 Woodens Lane
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
Neighbors once called Howell Farm the “ice farm" because they could buy ice from the pond to keep their milk cool on the way to the train station on Pleasant Valley Road. In late January, visitors to the farm will learn about the tools and technology that made ice harvesting a successful business at the turn of the 20th century, and try their hand at using an ice saw on the pond. Visitors can also help pull ice blocks up the ramp to the ice house, chip ice for ice cream, and make an ice candle to take home!
**Please note that programs will be modified to encourage social distancing and reflect current State guidelines for public events. Visitors are required to carry masks at all times, and wear them when social distancing isn't possible.
REMEMBRANCE
JANUARY 18, 10 a.m.
MLK Day 2021
West Windsor Arts Council
952 Alexander Road, Princeton
(609) 716-1931 | westwindsorarts.org
In partnership with the African American Parent Support Group, West Windsor Human Relations Council, and WW-P POC Advocacy, the West Windsor Arts Council will present both a Virtual Panel Discussion and a Day of Service.
The panel discussion will begin at 2:00 PM EST and will be led by the WW-P POC Advocacy group.
To register for the Virtual Panel Discussion, CLICK HERE.
In addition, the council has several service projects to make your MLK day a “day on, not a day off.” These projects will require advance preparation followed by delivery to the West Windsor Arts Center on Jan. 18.
For more information about the Day of Service Projects, please CLICK HERE. You will be able to read more about the projects and sign up for one, or more. Then, in order to adhere to COVID-19 safety guidelines, you will be asked to pre-register for a drop-off time. Projects will serve our neighbors in need from the following local service organizations: Rise Community Services, Trenton Area Soup Kitchen, Send Hunger Packing WWP, and Jennye Stubblefield Senior Center in Trenton.
WORKSHOPS
JANUARY 6, 13, 20, 27, 7 p.m.
Library Drawing Party w/ Julia
The Mercer County Library, Lawrence Headquarters Branch
2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrenceville
(609) 883-8294 | mcl.org
Join us for a Library Drawing Party! Have your friends and family 'meet' you on MCL's facebook page every Wednesday evening at 7 pm, to follow along and try out your artistic talents as Julia teaches you how to draw new images each week. Then, we invite you to share your finished artwork with everyone in the comments section! This event is recommended for all ages.
CONTACT: MCLS Staff hopeprogs@mcl.org
https://www.facebook.com/mclsnj/
JANUARY 7, 10 a.m.
Remote Learning: Digital Camera Basics & Beyond
Princeton Photo Workshop
Herrontown Road, Princeton
princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes
What you need to know about how your camera works and how to get started taking better pictures, including exposure, aperture basics & priority mode, shutter priority mode, ISO, meter and depth of field.
JANUARY 14, 10 a.m.
Remote Learning: Making a Good Image
Princeton Photo Workshop
Herrontown Road, Princeton
princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes
Learn about composition and light, the critical components of making a good image, as well as more camera functions, the difference between RAW & JPEG and using different lenses to make the pictures you envision.
JANUARY 16, 10 a.m.
Remote Learning: Making Better Pictures W/ Your I-Phone
Princeton Photo Workshop
Herrontown Road, Princeton
princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes
Are you missing out on great photo opportunities? The camera that's always in your pocket lets you capture the big events as well as the precious small moments. Learn to make your phone snapshots into inspired first-rate images that look like you shot them with a DSLR camera. We'll discuss phone camera functions and adjustments, basic photo editing, in-phone and app filters, and sharing your favorites with friends and family, as well as the basics of composition and lighting.
Students will have hands-on practice during the class.
JANUARY 19, 2 p.m.
Guided Autobiography Workshop
Pennington Public Library
penningtonlibrary.org
Begin writing your life story two pages at a time, using in-class activities and weekly themes to stimulate memories and structure your writing. No previous writing experience is necessary.
This course creates a comfortable environment for students of all levels. Beginners appreciate the simple tips designed to stimulate their writing. More experienced writers welcome the regular assignments that keep them moving forward. Participants share their weekly two page vignettes in small groups and provide mutual support and encouragement.
Who Should Attend this Class?
Anyone who wants to leave a written legacy, start a memoir, gain perspective on a life transition, or is otherwise interested in exploring their life through the medium of story.
LIMITED OPENINGS. Please inquire by emailing kha@penningtonlibrary.org
Guided Autobiography – Write the Story of Your Life: Two Pages at a Time
Instructor: Julie Feibush, Certified Instructor, Birren Center for Autobiographical Studies
Tuesdays, January 19 – February 16, 2021 from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. via Zoom (Five Sessions)
Participation Fee: $15
JANUARY 23, 6 p.m. & JANUARY 24, 10 a.m.
LIVE: Photo Bootcamp
Princeton Photo Workshop
Herrontown Road, Princeton
princetonphotoworkshop.com/classes
This 2 1/2 day introductory workshop offers new photographers a deep dive into the skills you need to make better pictures with a camera.
During the workshop, we'll mix it up with informative and inspirational live presentations alternating with shooting exercises that give you the opportunity to test out the techniques we're learning, coming back together after each exercise for Q & A and group discussion. Your instructor will be "in the room" for face-to-face instruction and feedback during all shooting activities.
You'll see how the camera thinks, reacts and works and learn the relationships among Aperture, Shutter Speed and ISO and more. We will explore what makes a good image, including composition, light, and the key component, YOU, the photographer, getting comfortable with seeing and investigating your subjects, whether people, objects, or the natural world, using what you learn during the weekend to expand from taking snapshots to making artistic images. The course includes image review, for valuable feedback and examples of how a photographer uses post processing to enhance an image.
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