What’s happening in central Jersey this weekend and beyond (October 1-7)
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WHAT IS HAPPENING? Here’s a small sample of the area’s events – some in person, some online – that you might want to check out in the coming days.
Art museums
IN PROGRESS
EWING “My camera is always with me” 50 years retrospective of photos and photo collages by TCNJ Emeritus Professor Kenneth Kaplowitz, until October 17. The College of New Jersey, Art Gallery, 115 Art & IMM Building, 2000 Pennington Road. tcnj.edu/artgallery, 609-771-2633.
HAMILTON “Bruce Beasley 60 Years Retrospective, 1960-2020”, 62 indoor and outdoor works, until January 9. Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way. Groundsforsculpture.org, 609-586-0616.
Welcome exhibition of HOPEWELL members, until October 24. Galerie 14, 14 Mercer St. photogallery14.com, 609-333-8511.
NEW BRUNSWICK “Angela Davis – Seize the Time”, more than 250 objects centered on the life and image of the activist, until June 15. “Microcosm of Mexico”, 100 woodcuts by Jose Guadalupe Posada, until March 31. Zimmerli Art Museum at Rutgers University, Rutgers University, Campus College Avenue, 71 Hamilton St. zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu, 848-932-7237.
PRINCETON “At the still point of the revolving world,” exhibition of drawings and works on paper by Anne Gilman, until December 17. Anne Reid ’72 Art Gallery, Princeton Day School, 650 Great Road. pds.org/the-arts/anne-reid-gallery, 609-924-6700.
“Constantly repeating themes” photographs by Aubrey J Kauffman, until October 8. Princeton Arts Council, Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St. artscouncilofprinceton.org, 609-924-8777.
“Gather together”, Princeton University Art Museum exhibition of multimedia works by Adama Delphine Fawundu inspired by her Mende heritage, until October 24. Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau St. artmuseum.princeton.edu, 609-258-3788.
“Recovery,” Garden State Watercolor Society 51st Anniversary Contest on-site by appointment until October 17. D&R Greenway Johnson Education Center, 1 Preservation Place on Rosedale Road. drgreenway.org, gswcs.com.
“In the realm of nature”, works by Gerard Rutgers Hardenbergh, until January 9. Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton St. morven.org, 609-924-8144.
TRENTON Ellarslie Open 37/38, return of the annual jury exhibition with virtual and timed viewing options in person, until October 3. “The Stacy-Trent Hotel,” historical exhibition, until November 28. Trenton City Museum, Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park. ellarslie.org, 609-989-3632.
“Connection through exploration” paintings and photographs by Asia Popinska, until October 9. Student art exhibition working groups on youth bias, until October 9. artwork, 19 Everett Alley. artworkstrenton.org, 609-394-9436.
Student art exhibition working groups on youth bias, until October 9. artwork, 19 Everett Alley. artworkstrenton.org, 609-394-9436.
WEST WINDSOR “Wellness Ourselves – Reflect, Reimagine, Connect” multimedia works by 22 artists, until October 23. West Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alexander Road at Princeton Junction. westwindsorarts.org, 609-919-1982; Arts Around the World, MarketFair, 3535 Route 1. westwindsorarts.org, 609-716-1931.
OCT. 7
LAMBERTVILLE “Birds and beetles”, The exhibition of animal paintings by Beatrice Bork and Volkswagen Beetles paintings by Richard Harrington opens until October 31. Artists Gallery, 18 Bridge St. lambertvillearts.com, 609-397-4588.
Conversation of artists PRINCETON, Princeton University Art Museum in-person and online program with artist Adama Delphine Fawundu and Anna Arabindan-Kesson, Assistant Professor of African and Black Diaspora Art, 5:30 p.m., Princeton University, Friend Center, 13 Princeton University. Prior registration required for in-person participation. artmuseum.princeton.edu, 609-258-3788.
Fairs / Festivals
OCT. 2
BORDENTOWN Cranberry Festival, over 175 art and craft vendors sworn, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., also October 3, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Downtown Bordentown, Farnsworth Avenue. bordentowntownship.com, 609-298-0604.
FLEMINGTON Hunterdon Harvest Fest, live music, festival farm fare, local craft beer, ice cream, games, farmer’s market, craft vendors, noon to 8 p.m., Stangl Factory, Stangl Road and Mine Street. loveflemington.com/events, 908-809-5464.
NORD-BRUNSWICK 39th Annual North Brunswick Heritage Day, local groups, dancing, games, food vendors, artisans, beer garden, school organizations and local businesses, ending with fireworks, 3 p.m., North Brunswick Community Park, 2051 route 130. northbrunswicknj.gov / government / boards-committees / heritage-day -comité, 732-247-0922, ext. 475.
Literary
OCT. 1
PRINCETON Mayor nà Mhaonaigh and Sharon Arbuthnot, free Fund for Irish Studies Zoom conversation with the authors of âA History of Ireland in 100 Wordsâ, 4:30 pm, Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts, Alexander Street and University Place. princeton.edu, 609-258-3697. Registration required.
5 OCT
PRINCETON Sherwin Bitsui and Maaza Mengiste, in-person readings by poet and novelist, 7:30 p.m., Princeton University, Lewis Center for the Arts, Hearst Dance Theater, Alexander Street and University Place. arts.princeton.edu, 609-258-3697. Registration required.
Music
OCT. 1
CAMDEN Chris Stapleton, 7 p.m., BB&T Pavilion, 1 boul. Harbor. $ 39- $ 99. livenation.com/venues/14115/bb-t-pavilion, 856-365-1300.
HOPEWELL Time for three, 8 p.m., Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave. $ 36 – $ 40. Hopewelltheater.com, 609-466-1964.
OCT. 2
LAWRENCE Bass baritone Mark Moliterno and pianist Barbara Gonzalez-Palmer, free “Tears, Toasts and Travels – a Journey of Water” with works by Schubert, Scarlatti, Copland, Vaughan-Williams, Faure and others, 7:30 p.m., Rider University, Gill Memorial Chapel, 2083 Lawrenceville Road (Route 206) . rider.edu/arts, 609-921-2663.
WEST WINDSOR “Caribbean / Latin Night” free concert, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m., Mercer County Park, Festival Grounds, 1638 Old Trenton Road. Parking at $ 5. mercercountyparks.org, 609-443-8560.
OCT. 3
CAMDEN Tony Perez and Latin Wave, Hispanic Heritage Month âJazz on Marketâ concert in person and live, 2 pm to 4 pm, Idea Center for the Arts, 217 Market St. $ 8 to $ 10. eventbrite.com, ideacfta.org.
PRINCETON Princeton Symphony Orchestra, âMendelssohn and Beethovenâ with violinist Simone Porter, 4 p.m., McCarter Theater Center, Matthews Theater, 91 University Place. $ 25 to $ 90. princetonsymphony.org, 609-497-0020.
Strictly sixties, the Beagles, free outdoor concert, noon to 5 p.m., Palmer Square Green, Palmer Square off Nassau Street. palmersquare.com, 609-921-2853.
OCT. 7
CAMDEN Jonas Brothers, 7 p.m., BB&T Pavilion, 1 boul. Harbor. $ 39 to $ 499. livenation.com/venues/14115/bb-t-pavilion, 856-365-1300.
Theater
OCT. 1
LAMBERTVILLE “American idiot”, musical based on the concept album Green Day, 8 p.m., also on 2, 3 and 8 p.m. Oct. 3, 3 p.m. Music Mountain Theater, 1483 Route 179. $ 25. musicmountainheatre.org, 609-397-3337.
NEW BRUNSWICK “When the day comes”, premiere of a live production featuring members of the vocal group Sweet Honey in the Rock at 7 p.m. and on 2, 3 and 7 p.m. October 3, 3 p.m. Oct. 6, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. October 7, 7 p.m. Crossroads Theater Company, New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, 11 Livingston Avenue $ 30- $ 65. crossroadsheatrecompany.org, 732-545-8100.
“Emergency!,” Crossroads Theater live production written and performed by Daniel KOA Beaty about a contemporary slave ship arriving in the Hudson River, 7:30 p.m., and October 2 and 7, 7:30 p.m. October 3, 3:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. October 6, 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. New Brunswick Performing Arts Center, Arthur Laurents Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue $ 20- $ 65. crossroadsheatrecompany.org, 732-545-8100.
OCT. 2
BORDENTOWN “Poignant story”, Presentation by the Bordentown Historical Society of Six True Tales from the 19th Century with Costumed Storyteller, 7 p.m., Divine Word Missionaries, 101 Park St. $ 20. bordentownhistory.org/harrowing-history/, 609-298-1740.
HOPEWELL “The Lion sleeps tonight”, Stephen Stahl, Younger and Older Self-Discovery Play, 8 p.m., also October 3, 7 p.m. Hopewell Theater, 5 S. Greenwood Ave. $ 25- $ 30. Hopewelltheater.com, 609-466-1964.
Other
OCT. 2
TRENTON Trenton Punk Rock Flea Market, outdoors with over 140 vendors, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., also October 3, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cure Insurance Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave. $ 7 for a two-day pass. trentonprfm.com, [email protected].
“4-legged break”, pet friendly family activities, vendors, pet adoption opportunities, agility training demonstrations, children’s drawing contest and exhibition, special guests and non-denominational pet blessing, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Trenton City Museum, Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park. ellarslie.org, 609-989-3632.
WINDSOR WEST 19th 5K / Annual Walk for Brain Injury Awareness, Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey ride, run or ride a designated accessible route, complete with music, games, prizes, 9 a.m., Mercer County Park, 1638 Old Trenton Road. mercercountyparks.org, foodbianj.org/5kwalk.
OCT. 3
HAMILTON Harvest of Hope Wellness Conference, free online and in-person workshops start, 7:3 p.m., October 5-7, NAMI Mercer NJ, 1235 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Building C, Suite 303. namimercer.org/learn-more/harvest-of-hope-wellness – conference, 609-799-8994.
OCT. 6
HOPEWELL TWP. “The incredible pumpkin carving” Hopewell Valley Arts Council drive-through exhibit of 40 carved and illuminated pumpkins, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., also October 7, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Woolsey Park, 203 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road in Titusville. $ 25 per vehicle. hvartscouncil.org/amazingpumpkincarve.
LAURENT Virtual Lawrence School Board Election Forum, Questions from the public can be emailed in advance at 7:00 p.m. to the Lawrence Township Voters’ League, lwvlt.org, [email protected].
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