June 4, 2 p.m.
Funding History Projects in New Jersey: Central NJ Information Session
The New Jersey Historical Commission - ZOOM Meeting
(609) 292-6062 | zoom.us
On Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m., The New Jersey Historical Commission will be hosting a special information session for Central New Jersey non-profits. At this meeting, the Mercer County Division of Culture & Heritage, along side other Central New Jersey Culture & Heritage teams, will be summarizing the grant opportunities offered by each county Culture & Heritage agency. There will be a short time for questions to be asked and for further discussion. Interested nonprofits looking to learn more about the available arts and history grant opportunities may attend!
*Registration Required
Register at: www.linktr.ee/NJHC
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June 13 - July 16
2025 Individual Artists Fellowship Application Open
The New Jersey State Council on the Arts
fellowships@midatlanticarts.org | Rules & Instructions | midatlanticarts.org
The 2025 New Jersey State Council on the Arts Individual Artist Fellowship rules and instructions and application are now available. State Fellowships are awarded to practicing New Jersey artists through an anonymous, competitive application process to help them pursue their artistic goals.
The categories for the 2025 NJ Individual Artist Fellowship are Choreography, Crafts, Music Composition, Photography, Playwriting/Screenwriting, Poetry, and Sculpture.
June 24
Apply for Qualification
The New Jersey Cultural Trust (NJCT)
(609) 984-6767 | Feedback@sos.nj.gov | nj.gov/state/culturaltrust
Alternating every other year with the NJ Historic Trust and the NJ Historical Commission, the New Jersey State Council on the Arts accepts applications and recommends grants to the Cultural Trust for funding. For FY 2025, the Arts Council will accept applications from arts organizations for institutional and financial stabilization projects to recommend to the Cultural Trust for funding. Grant applications will be due in SAGE on August 15, 2024 at 12 p.m. (noon).
To be eligible to apply for the upcoming FY25 Institutional and Financial Stabilization Grants for Arts Organizations, organizations must separately apply to become qualified with the New Jersey Cultural Trust no later than June 24, 2024.
June 8, 8:30 a.m.
The David Brearley Fun Run
Lawrence Historical Society - 100 Meadow Lane, Lawrence Township
(609) 462-2730 | bikesignup.com
Participants will enjoy a 5k run between the Brearley House and Port Mercer Canal House along the scenic Delaware and Raritan Canal. The event is being held in honor of the 279th birthday of David Brearley, an architect of the US Constitution and native of Lawrence Township. Registration Cost: $15 General; $10 Historical Society Members; $5 Kids Run (age 2 -12).
June 9 & 23, 2:30 p.m.
Princeton Battlefield Tour
Princeton Battlefield Society - 500 Mercer St, Princeton
(609) 232-8540 | info@pbs1777.org | pbs1777.org
Spend a Sunday afternoon at the Princeton Battlefield State Park and learn more about the Battle of Princeton, a battle that ended the “ten crucial days” of 1776-1777. Walk in the footprints of Washington’s troops and listen to exciting narratives of soldier and civilian experiences. Your tour is led by an approved Historical Interpreter. Following the approximately one hour tour, visit the historic Thomas Clarke House, the home of a Quaker farming family and the only remaining structure from the January 3, 1777 Battle of Princeton. Registration Required.
June 29, 1 - 5 p.m.
Kickoff Fundraising Reception (Chicken Buffet)
St. Michael's Episcopal Church - 140 N. Warren St, Trenton
(609) 392-8086 | stmichaelstrenton.org
This old church needs to re-invent itself. St. Michael's boiler blew, and they've got to prove fundraising capacity to qualify for a matching grant to begin raising the money for a 21st century HVAC. So they are launching a last-minute fund-raiser to pay for their big fund-raiser in October to prove they've got what it takes!
Not only do they have what it takes, but they've got some real stories to tell. For example, besides having Joseph Bonaparte's daughter interred with their other famous parishioners, St. Michael's just discovered that they've got two paintings of his on loan for 100 years from the City of Trenton, that hung in his house at Point Breeze!
For only the price of a chicken dinner, donate a ticket's-worth and St. Michael's will list you as a founding member of "Friends of Old St. Michaels". Then stop by for a tour on June 29, and get chicken when you check-in!
*Ticket Cost: $35
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June 8, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Old Time Baseball Game
Howell Living History Farm - 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell Township
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
Take to the field with the Bulls or the Hogs and play ball! Howell Farm’s two teams play by 19th-century Town Ball rules, and invite visitors of all ages to step up to the plate as “Striker” and face off against the “Thrower.” But be careful of the Referee, who sits in a chair on the field and charges fines of up to 5 cents for breaking the rules!
11:00 a.m. – Watch the Flemington Neshanocks face off against the Elizabeth Resolutes in a historic baseball club match
1:30 p.m. – Join Howell Farm's own Hogs and Bulls for a public game on the farmhouse lawn
June 15 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
People of Pleasant Valley Tours
Howell Living History Farm - 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell Township
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
Join farmers for a horsedrawn hayride through the farm; tickets are free and will be distributed in the barnyard on a first-come, first-served basis. A Howell Farm interpreter will also lead visitors on a tour to the homes of gristmiller John Phillips, his farmer-son Henry, Henry’s blacksmith-son Lewis—as well as the Pleasant Valley one-room schoolhouse— telling their stories along with those of other members of the community.
June 22, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Plowing, Harrowing, & Wash Day
Howell Living History Farm - 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell Township
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
Learn about life in an 1890s farmhouse as you roll up your sleeves and help do laundry the old fashioned way...by hand!
June 29, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Ice Cream Party
Howell Living History Farm - 70 Woodens Ln, Hopewell Township
(609) 737-3299 | howellfarm.org
Farmer Jim and his crew will use a "hit and miss" engine to churn gallons of ice cream in the shade of a maple tree...while live music by the Jugtown Mountain String Band, kids’ games, and a sailboat craft add to the fun on the front lawn. Ice cream, wagon rides, and lunch fare are available for purchase.
June 13, 6:30 p.m.,
What We Commemorate on Juneteenth - A Discussion
Mercer County Library System: Virtual Program
(609) 882-3148 | mcl.org
Juneteenth became a federally recognized holiday in 2021, but do we really understand what this day represents? Dr. Richard Bell, Professor of History at the University of Maryland, discusses the struggles of enslaved African Americans during the Civil War and the events leading up to their emancipation on June 19, 1865.
*Registration Required
June 15, 12 - 8 p.m.,
Juneteenth Festival
The African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County
Mercer County Park Festival Grounds - 1638 Old Trenton Rd.
(609) 474-4073 | trentonaapride@gmail.com | taacf.com/juneteenth-performers/
Celebrate Juneteenth at the Mercer County Park Festival Grounds! Join the African American Cultural Collaborative of Mercer County for music, performances, food, and other festivities. Hosted by Kevin "Deekay" Francois, this day-long celebration will feature singer Vivian Green, and other performances by Farafina Kan, Lin Rountree, DJ Fatha Ramzee, Cintron Band, Chelsey Green and the Green Project, DJ Ed Ward, Queen Samut, and more!
*Free Event
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June 19, 1 - 7 p.m.,
A Juneteenth Community Celebration
The Princeton Festival - Various Locations
(609) 497-0020 | info@princetonsymphony.org | princetonsymphony.org
Attend a day of Juneteenth festivities. Kick off the day with a Flag Raising with the Municipality of Princeton at Monument Plaza. At 4 p.m., head over to Morven Museum
& Garden (55 Stockton St.) to participate in the community gathering with crafts and educational activities with partnering anti-racist organizations from the greater Princeton
area. Step inside an antique phone booth recording studio, as part of the "Let Freedom
Ring" project, where you'll be prompted to record your own reflections, thoughts, hopes,
and dreams for Juneteenth and the future!
The finale of the celebration is a concert featuring Robert Ray’s ‘Gospel Mass’ among other choral selections conducted by Vinroy D. Brown. He will be leading the joint choral forces of the Capital Singers of Princeton, Caritas Chamber Chorale, and Elmwood Concert Singers, in addition to vocalists from St. David the King and Union Baptist Church in Trenton. Come be a part of this community-wide event and get your tickets for the evening performance starting at 7 p.m.
June 22, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Juneteenth Black-Owned Business Marketplace
Robert Wood Johnson (RWJ) Hamilton Center for Health & Wellness - Conference Center - 3100 Quakerbridge Rd, Hamilton
info@sbdcnj.com | eventbrite.com
Mark your calendars to recognize Juneteenth with us by supporting Black-Owned businesses from around the Mercer County area!
Free and open to the public, this event, brought to you by the NJ Small Business Development Center at The College of New Jersey, Mercer County Office of Economic Development, and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Hamilton RWJ Barnabas Health (Hamilton), allows diverse people from all backgrounds the opportunity to experience and learn about Black-owned businesses in the Mercer County area, as well as discover the hidden jewels in the community.
*Free Event, RSVP Required
June, 3 5:30 p.m.
Mercer County Pride Flag-Raising Ceremony
Mercer County Park Marina & Boathouse - 334 South Post Rd, West Windsor
Join County Executive Dan Benson and the County Commissioners for a PRIDE flag-raising celebration. All are welcome. Ample parking is available.
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June 6, 7 - 10 p.m.
Trenton Thunder Pride Night
Trenton Thunder Baseball Stadium - 1 Thunder Rd, Trenton
(609) 394-3300 | fun@trentonthunder.com | mlbdraftleague.com/trenton
Garden State Equality, the largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization in New Jersey, will join Trenton Thunder for their annual Pride Night! See the big game between Trenton Thunder and the State College Spikes! A portion of the ticket proceeds will go towards Garden State Equality.
*Ticket Cost: $12
June 9, 2 p.m.
LGBTQ Film Screening: A League of Their Own
Mercer County Library System (MCLS): Lawrence Branch - 2751 Brunswick Pike, Lawrence Township
(609) 883-8292 | lawprogs@mcl.org | mcl.org
A League of Their Own is a cinematic tribute to the All American Girls Professional Baseball League, which began playing professional baseball during the war years of WWII. Besides being a story of women stepping up to fill traditional male roles, it also tells the stories of overlooked queer women and racial minority women, along with their contributions during the war years. It is a film of empowerment and pride for all LGBTQ and racial minority individuals. Rated PG, 128 Minutes. The Lawrence Headquarters Branch co-sponsored this Pride month program with SNL, a Social Networking for Lesbians group where lesbians aged 55 and above can gather and join in discussions focused on their shared experiences.
June 22, 8 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Trenton Pride Afters
Trenton Pride Center
Trenton Social - 449 S Broad St, Trenton
Eventbrite.com
Get your tickets to Trenton Pride Afters! Join us for a night of celebration and community. This in-person event promises to be a fun-filled evening with music, dancing, and good vibes. Come out and celebrate community in Trenton. We'll continue the pride festivities and keep the party going! Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and spread love and positivity.
*Ticket Cost: $10 General Admission; $20 VIP
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Kelsey Theater
June 14, 15, 21 & 22, 8 p.m. | June 16 & 23, 2 p.m.,
A Midsummer Night's Dream
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 |kelsey.mccc.edu
Start with four hopelessly entangled young lovers. Add a royal wedding, some traveling thespians, and some serious parenting problems. Send everyone off to the enchanted woods, where they get caught in the crossfire between the King and Queen of the fairies. This funny, sexy, goofy comedy full of mistaken identities, love potions, mayhem, magical mystical creatures, ass-headed weavers, and nature gone mad will have you agreeing with William Shakespeare and Puck when they say, “Lord what fools these mortals be!”
*Ticket Cost: $22/$20
June 28 & July 5, 8 p.m. | June 29 & July 6, 2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | June 30 & July 7, 2 p.m.
The Sound of Music
Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community College - 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Windsor
(609) 570-3333 | kelsey.mccc.edu
Proving too high spirited for religious life, Maria is dispatched to serve as governess for the seven children of a widowed naval officer, Captain Von Trapp. Her growing rapport with the youngsters, coupled with her generous spirit, clash with the Captain, with his fiancée, and finally with the Nazis who seize power of her Austrian homeland. This Rodgers & Hammerstein classic is one of the world’s most beloved musicals.
*Ticket Cost: $26/$24
McCarter Theatre Center
June 5, 7:30 p.m.
Lakecia Benjamin
McCarter Theatre Center, Berlind Theatre Venue - 91 University Place, Princeton
(609) 258-2787 | mccarter.org
Celebrated for her unique blend of R&B, jazz, and funk, the vibrant young saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin's music pulses with energy and versatility. Ticket Cost: $35 - $45.
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