Upcoming Princeton Events
Saturday, October 13, 2007
Classical Music
Sounded Text: A Symposium on Music, Princeton University Concerts. Taplin Auditorium 609-258-5000
4 p.m. Register.
House of Sound, Princeton University Concerts. Woolworth Building 609-258-5000
11 a.m. Free.
Jazz & Blues
Princeton University Concert Jazz Ensemble, Princeton University Concerts. Richardson Auditorium 609-258-5000
8 p.m. 'Three or Four Shades of the Blues' directed by Anthony D.J.Branker. $15.
Art
Highlights Tour, Princeton University Art Museum. Princeton campus. 609-258-3788
2 p.m. Tour of the collection, free.
Drama
Stick Fly, McCarter Theater at the Berlind. 91 University Place 609-258-2787
3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Contemporary drama. $43 to $49.
Tartuffe, McCarter Theater. 91 University Place 609-258-2787
3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Moliere's drama translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. $28 to $49.
Topdog/Underdog, Theatre Intime. Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University 609-258-1742
8 p.m. Pulitzer Prize winning drama by Suzan-Lori Parks features the tale of sibling rivalry of two brothers named Lincoln and Booth. Directed by Osei Kwakya, '09. Through October 20. $12.
Good Causes
Gala, Opera New Jersey. Hyatt Regency, West Windsor 609-799-7700
6:30 p.m. Third annual gala with cocktails, dinner, and performances by Elizabeth Caballero, Lynette Tapia, Erin Holland, John Osborn, and William Andrew Stuckey. Michael Rappeport will be honored with the organization's inaugural Founders' Award. Black tie optional. Valet parking. Register. $250. Champagne toast with the artists at 6 p.m, $500.
Auction, United Way of Mercer County. ETS, Rosedale and Carter roads 698-734-1222
7 p.m. Fine art, sports, and entertainment memorabilia fundraiser. Auction begins at 8 p.m. $10; $15 per couple.
Fall Fest 2007, West Windsor-Plainsboro High School North PTSA. 90 Grovers Mill Road, Plainsboro 609-275-5475
9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. More than 100 vendors with crafts. Kid Fest area includes moonwalks, face painting, arts and crafts, and balloon animals. Indoors. Free parking. Clothing drive sponsored by post prom committee. Car wash sponsored by the music department to raise funds to travel to Spain. Benefits from 50/50 will be donated to the Lt. Keith Hillman Fund.
Fairs
Mela South Asian Festival, Princeton University South Asian Students Association. Ouside Robertson Hall 609-258-3000
Noon. to 6 p.m. Live music, dance performances, henna artists, a fashion show, and food from a variety of regions of South Asia. Family-friendly activities aimed at educating the community about Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Open to the public.
West Windsor Arts Council, West Windsor Community Farmers' Market. Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station 609-577-5113
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Produce, fruits, vegetables, artisan breads, pastries, pies, and fresh flowers. Interactive project to create Japanese rice paper collages, called chigiri-e presented by Keiko Ishida. MIMA Music with Church Staab presents a SpinJazz session.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards. 330 Cold Soil Road 609-924-2310
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, and raspberries. Free admission. Rain or shine. Music with Eco del Sur.
Schools
Open House, Princeton Academy of the Sacred Heart. 101 Drake's Corner Road, Princeton 609-921-6499
9 a.m. Register.
What's in Store
White Elephant Sale, Auxiliary of the University Medical Center at Princeton. University Medical Center at Princeton, first level of the parking garage 609-497-4069
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual sale to benefit the Medical Center at Princeton. Items include appliances, hardware, furnishings, linens, drapes, art, antiques, bric-a-brac, books, clothing, accessories, toys, sports equipment, and outdoor supplies. Also, Sunday, October 14.
Homexpo. Palmer Inn, Route 1 South 908-902-5289
11 a.m. Meet local home-improvement suppliers and contractors, to 5:30 p.m. Discounts, door prizes, refreshments, free.
Singles
Princeton Singles. Winepress restaurant parking lot, 4484 Route 27, Kingston 609-896-1170
10 a.m. One hour walk along canal, followed by lunch.
Business Meetings
Historical Society of Princeton. Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place 609-921-6748
1 p.m. 'North Princeton Development Center: Public Memory and Social Landscape' photo exhibit and discussion by Janet Golden of Rutgers, Ron Emrich or Preservation New Jersey, Brad Fay of Van Harlingen Historical Society, and photographer Kris Hanson. Reception follows. Free.
Sunday, October 15
Westminster Williamson Voices, Westminster Choir College. Bristol Chapel 609-921-2663
3 p.m. 'The Sounds of Serenity and Contemplation' in concert. Conducted by James Jordan based on works from choral literature. $15.
Choral Reading, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs. Unitarian Church, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton 609-466-4479
4 p.m. Faure's Cantique de Jean Racine and Durufle's Requiem conducted by Tom Whittemore. Singers of all ages and experience invited. $10 includes vocal score and refreshments. No audition.
Sounded Text: A Symposium on Music, Princeton University Concerts. Taplin Auditorium 609-258-5000
11 a.m. Register.
Art
Highlights Tour, Princeton University Art Museum. Princeton campus. 609-258-3788
2 p.m. Tour of the collection, free.
Gallery Talk, Princeton University Art Museum. Princeton 609-258-3788
3 p.m. 'Beloved Daughters,' Joel Smith, curator of photography.
Drama
Stick Fly, McCarter Theater at the Berlind. 91 University Place 609-258-2787
2 p.m. Contemporary drama. $43 to $49. Final performance.
Tartuffe, McCarter Theater. 91 University Place 609-258-2787
2 p.m. Moliere's drama translated into English verse by Richard Wilbur. Directed by Daniel Fish. $28 to $49.
For Families
Fall Family Fun, Terhune Orchards. 330 Cold Soil Road 609-924-2310
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pick your own apples, pumpkins, and raspberries. Free admission. Rain or shine. Music with Chester Johnson and the Foggy Mountain Grass.
Lectures
Astrological Society of Princeton. Educational Testing Service, Anrig Hall 609-924-4311
2:30 p.m. 'Getting Physical' presented by John Trowley, an author, journalist, historian, and musician. Donations invited.
What's in Store
Fashion Show, Palmer Square. Nassau Inn, Princeton 609-921-2853
1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Career, weekend, and evening trends hit the runway. In store trunk shows and promotions. Bring gently-used business attire to donate to Dress for Success. Free.
White Elephant Sale, Auxiliary of the University Medical Center at Princeton. University Medical Center at Princeton, first level of the parking garage 609-497-4069
9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Annual sale to benefit the Medical Center at Princeton. Items include appliances, hardware, furnishings, linens, drapes, art, antiques, bric-a-brac, books, clothing, accessories, toys, sports equipment, and outdoor supplies.
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