Culture&Heritage Volume 2 | Number 4 | Fall 2016 News Update

"A Step Back in Time" — Historic House Tour

This Queen Anne style CALENDAR OF EVENTS home with East Lake de- tailing has been entirely Check out the many things refinished and demon- to see and do in Mercer strates what creativity County. and respect for already Pages 4-6 existing resources can pro- duce—a masterpiece of COUNTY EXECUTIVE simplicity and beauty. The tour is being held as A letter from Mercer a fundraiser to help the County Executive Brian historical society main- M. Hughes. tain the Ely House and Page 3 update its library. The Ely House stands on land MERCER'S HISTORY originally settled in 1721 by John and Mary Hight. Learn about local people It houses a museum and and places. Augustus T. Skillman House, Hightstown. reference library in the Page 7 Sara Hutchinson West The Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society will Educational Center. Pre- OPPORTUNITIES host a self-guided historic house tour, “A Step Back in sale tickets, $20, will be Time." The tour will be held on Sunday, October 23, available after Labor Day For artists, historians, and from 1-5 pm. This year’s tour includes seven historic at Perennial Home, 119 W. related organizations. homes dating back to the 1800’s. All of the homes have Ward Street, Hightstown. Page 6 been preserved, refurbished, or renovated, and present The day of tickets will be a variety of styles reflecting history. $25, sold at the Society The highlight of the tour is the restored Augustus T. headquarters, 164 North torical society or about the Skillman House, 208 Stockton Street, Hightstown, Main St. Hightstown. To event please visit hewhs. built circa 1889. learn more about the his- com / 609-448-8388.

Don't Miss "Christmastide: A Joyous Celebration" This December, VOICES alongside them will be the Choir College Professor R. Chorale will bring together Absalom Jones Inspiration- Douglas Helvering. all-star musical forces to cel- al Choir and the Trenton For more information about ebrate the holiday season Children’s Chorus. VOICES Chorale or tick- with concerts in Trenton, VOICES will offer a FREE ets to their other Christ- Princeton and Hopewell. Christmastide concert at mastide concerts, which They will perform music Trinity Episcopal Cathe- are scheduled Decem- by Mozart and Mendels- dral, Trenton on December ber 11, 3pm, at Hopewell sohn, spirited songs with 17 at 3pm. Musical high- Presbyterian Church and drums and percussion, lights will include Mendels- December 18, 3pm, at and classic Christmas car- sohn, Bach Christmas cho- Princeton Theological Sem- VOICES - performing the Duruflé ols with special guest Ro- ruses, and favorite carols inary visit voiceschorale.org Requiem at Trinity Cathedral in chelle Ellis. Performing arranged by Westminster / 609-658-2636. Trenton. Photo: Lee Whiteman th Dominican-born artist Ju- The 50 lia Santos Solomon; and pieces by regional artist Annual Alvin Quinones, whose figurative expressionistic New Jersey work is being shown at El- Senior larslie for the first time. Also on exhibit are two Citizen Art new connecting history displays: historic textiles Show — selected from Central and South America from area Now on collections of the Princ- eton Rug Society and Display! artifacts of the Trenton Alvine Quinones, Absence of Evidence, Mixed Media", featured in Tertulia Thunder baseball team as- The New Jersey Senior at the Museum. sociated with players from Citizen Art Show is now various Caribbean and on display at the Meadow The Trenton City Museum Venezuelan locations. Lakes Gallery in East In support of this exhibi- Windsor until October 28. at Ellarslie Celebrates tion the museum will also The exhibit, which includes feature Tertulia In the Park, artists from all over New Hispanic Heritage Month a one-day festival of fun Jersey, features original spotlighting cultural fare, artworks created within with Its First Exclusive music, artisians, and tick- the past three years, from Latino Exhibition eted activites. This event drawings to paintings ,which will take place on to crafts, by New Jersey The Trenton City Museum local and regional Latino Saturday, October 8, is residents ages 60 or older. in collaboration with Gale- artists. from 3 - 7pm in Cadwalder A huge thank you to all of ria Casa Cultura and Part- Visitors to the exhibit can Park, Trenton. For more in- the seniors that participat- nership for Trenton are expect to see work by well- formation about the muse- ed and congratulations to pleased to present TertuliaȀ known artists like hyper-re- um, this exhibition or the all our winners! For gallery In the Museum! This exhibi- alist and long-time Ellars- event in the park, please hours or directions, contact tion, which is on view now lie exhibitor David Rivera; contact the museum at El- Meadow Lakes at meadow- until November 13, is the Jose Anico showing strik- larslie.org / 609-989-1191. lakesonline.org or call 609- first exhibition at the muse- ing modern landscapes; *Tertulia means gathering of peo- 448-4100. um to exclusively highlight paintings and sculpture by ple interested in arts and culture. I Bet You Didn't Know About This Trenton Treasure? Residing at 72 South Clin- cess of alterability and small park-like setting can ton Avenue, Trenton, change, common sensi- be seen as an oasis and a stands a massive public bilities shared in transit. place of response during sculpture measuring [33'h The sculpture being of the transit process aiding x 9'w]. This piece which is complex metal construc- to the enrichment of the title Zenith, was created by tion, in part reflects the pedestrian experience.” – well-known public sculp- historical context of Tren- Albert Paley tor Albert Paley of New ton as an area noted for its To learn more about this York State. metal working industries. artist and his work, visit "Zenith, exemplifies theColor, being an important albertpaley.com or better dynamic nature of travel element of the sculpture, yet stop by and marvel at and was commissioned aids in the emotional re- this amazing statue and for the redevelopment of sponse to the work. The see it first hand! the Trenton, New Jersey sighting of the sculpture transit station in 2008. is meant to create a sense Left: Paley's Zenith, Located at NJ Transit Train Station, Trenton. The organic form of the of place and landmark sculpture reflects the pro- for this complex. The - 2 - Rare Wildlife Revealed: Dear Friends, I hope you all enjoyed a safe, healthy, and fun-filled summer. As the seasons The James change, we can all look forward to the rich assortment of cultural activities Fiorentino that autumn brings to Mercer County. This edition of our Culture & Heritage News Update takes a look at some Traveling events taking place throughout the fall, including “A Step Back in Time,” the Art Exhibit Hightstown-East Windsor Historical Society’s self-guided historic house tour; “Tertulia,” the Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie’s first exhibition to exclu- Premieres sively highlight local and regional Latino artists; and “Rare Wildlife Revealed: The James Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition” at the D&R Greenway Land at D&R Trust in Princeton. Also featured is a story about the Hopewell Valley Arts Council’s aMAZing Pumpkin Carve, a walk-through exhibition at the Howell Greenway Farm Corn Maze in Hopewell Township.

D&R Greenway Land Trust Abundant opportunities to enrich our lives through history, arts and culture will host the premiere can be found in this newsletter, from choral concerts to theatrical produc- exhibition of Rare Wild- tions to art exhibits and more. I encourage you to explore all that Mercer life Revealed: The James County has to offer this season. Fiorentino Traveling Art Exhibition, on view now Sincerely, through October 14.

“Mr. Fiorentino’s incredi- bly expressive artwork in- spires viewers by putting Brian M. Hughes a spotlight on these charis- County Executive matic yet often overlooked wildlife species,” says Con- serve Wildlife Foundation Park, including 28 miles New Jersey Executive Di- of trails open to the pub- rector David Wheeler. “His lic. Through continuous watercolor paintings truly preservation and steward- bring wildlife to life. His ship--caring for land and art helps to educate and easements to ensure they engage viewers about the remain protected and eco- precipitous declines that logically healthy in perpe- many of these species have tuity--D&R Greenway nur- suffered and helps us bring tures a healthier and more attention to the very tangi- diverse environment for ble steps that people can people and wild species in take to save and strengthen seven counties. Accredited these wildlife populations.” by the national Land Trust Accreditation Commission, “The subject of disappear- D&R Greenway’s mission ing New Jersey wildlife is to preserve and care for speaks directly to the work land and inspire a conser- that we do to protect habi- vation ethic, now and for Featured in Rare Wildlife Revealed exhibit at D&R Greenway. tats,” says D&R Greenway the future. President & CEO Linda efit D&R Greenway Land D&R Greenway Land Trust Mead. Since its founding in Sales of the original paint- Trust and Conserve Wild- is located at the Johnson 1989, D&R Greenway has ings on display, limited life Foundation of New Jer- Education Center, 1 Preser- permanently preserved edition digital prints and sey. This exhibit is jointly vation Place, Princeton. For close to 20,000 acres, an a book with a forward by organized by D&R Green- more information about area 20 times the size of Gov. Kean, as well as wild- way and Conserve Wildlife this organization call 609- New York City’s Central life merchandise, will ben- Foundation of New Jersey. 924-4646 / drgreenway.org - 3 - Calendar of Events 1 Art Happenings forms music for oboe, clarinet, Now - November 4, STEAM Se- little known stories of the im- and bassoon. Free Admission! ries: The Art of Discovery, West portant role New Jersey played November 12, Art All Day, Art- For more information visit the Windsor Arts Council. 952 Al- in the history of the American works, 11am. Located at 19 Ev- rider.edu/conservatory / 609- exander Rd, Princeton Junction. toy industry. For more infor- erett Alley, Trenton. For more 921-7104. Science, Technology, Engineer- mation visit state.nj.us/state/ information visit artworkstren- December 17, Holiday POPS!, ing, Art, and Math juried art museum. (W,V) ton.org / (609)394-9436. (W, A) show that explore the relation- Princeton Symphony Orches- October 24 - December 16, Farms, tra, 4&7pm. Located in Richard- ships of each discipline with art Concerts and open up dialog and wonder Barns, & Bridges, D&R Green- son Auditorium in Alexander way Land Trust, 1 Preservation October 1, Philly Pops Benefit Hall, Princeton. For more infor- related to the ways each informs Concert, The Music of Billy Joel, the other. For more information Pl, Princeton. For more infor- mation visit princetonsympho- mation drgreenway.org (W,V) 7:30pm. Trenton War Memorial. ny.org visit westwindsorartscenter.org For tickets visit slrc.org / 609-896- Now - November 13, Tertulia, November 12 - December 11, Art 9500 ext 2215. December 31, New Year's Eve Trenton City Museum. Cad- All Day, Artworks, Located at 19 with Capital Philharmonic of walader Park, Trenton. Exhibit Everett Alley, Trenton. For more October 9, Classical Viennese New Jersey, 8:00pm. Located at Reflections, Princeton Sympho- Highlighting Local and Region- information artworkstrenton. Patriots' Theatre at the War Me- al Latino Artists. For more in- org / (609)394-9436 (W, A) ny Orchestra, 4pm. Located in morial, 1 Memorial Dr, Trenton. formation visit ellarslie.org (W,V) Richardson Auditorium in Alex- Tickets $40. For more informa- November 12 - December 11, ander Hall, Princeton. For more tion visit capitalphilharmonic. Now - December 11, Stay: A Evolution - Abelardo Montano, information visit princeton- org Survey of Horses Think Press, Artworks. Located at 19 Everett symphony.org TCNJ Art Gallery, 2000 Penning- Alley, Trenton. For more infor- October 20, Dulcian Reed, West- Dance ton Rd, Ewing. This exhibition is mation visit artworkstrenton. org / (609)394-9436 (W, A) minster Conservatory at Nas- Every Tuesday night, Interna- a comprehensive installation of sau, 12pm. Located at 61 Nassau tional Folk Dance, Princeton the Brooklyn based publishing Festivals & Markets& St, Princeton. Trio performs Folk Dance, 7:30pm. project Horses Think Press (2009- Kristina 2016) that presents a complete music for oboe, clarinet, and bas- Johnson Pop-Up Studio, Prince- October 8, Tertulia in the Park, soon. Free Admission! For more inventory of their publications, Trenton City Museum, 3pm. Cad- ton Shopping Center, (609)921- print ephemera, research mate- information visit the rider.edu/ 9340 Lesson followed by dance. walader Park, Trenton. Food, conservatory / 609-921-7104. rials and artist projects. For more music, artisans, and family ac- $5. princetonfolkdance.org information visit tcnjartgallery. October 22, The Dream of Amer- tivities. For more information org (W,A,S,P,B,V) ica, (symphonic classics), Cap- Every Wednesday night, New- visit ellarslie.org ital Philharmonic of New Jer- comer Dance, American Ball- Now - January 15, 2017, Re- room Dance Company, 7pm, October 29, Punk Rock Flea sey, 7:30pm. Located at Patriots' pairing Beauty David Am- $10. (609)931-0149. For more Market, 10am. 675 S. Clinton Theatre at the War Memorial, 1 brose: A Mid-Career Retrospec- Ave, Trenton. $5. For more in- Memorial Dr, Trenton. Tickets information visit americanball- tive, New Jersey State Museum, roomco.com formation visit trentonpunk- $30. For more information visit 205 West State St, Trenton. This rockfleamarket.com capitalphilharmonic.org Every Thursday night, Viva exhibition presents a retrospec- tive of the work of painter Da- November 5, Day of the Dead, October 23, PUBLIQuartet, Tango, 8pm. Suzanne Patter- son Center, (609) 948-4448, vid Ambrose. Throughout his Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Symphony Orches- career, Mr. Ambrose has been 3pm. Courtyard of the Prince- tra, 4:30pm. Located at 1 Ein- $15. For more information visit vivatango.org exploring elements found in or ton Shopping Center. Celebrate stein Dr, Princeton. For more on architectural facades, inte- Mexico’s Day of the Dead with information visit princetonsym- Every Friday night, Friday riors, or floor plans in his rich- crafts and activities, Mariachi phony.org Night Social, American Ball- ly colored, intensely worked, music, and sugar skull decorat- November 5, 7:30pm; November room Company, 7:30pm. Locat- paintings on hand-stitched lace ing! For more information visit 6, 3pm, From Corelli to Bach ed at 1523 Parkway Ave, Ewing. or pierced paper. For more in- artscouncilofprinceton.org "Make It A Double", Dryden En- (609)931-0149, $15. For more formation visit state.nj.us/state/ November 13, Off the Wall: Ar- semble. Located at Miller Chap- information visit americanball- museum. (W,V) tisan Market, West Windsor el, Princeton Theological Sem- roomco.com Now - Jul 1, 2017, Written in the Arts Council, 10am. 952 Alexan- inary, 64 Mercer St, Princeton. Every Saturday, English Dance, Rocks: Fossil Tales of New Jer- der Rd, Princeton Junction. For Tickets $25 general admission; sey, New Jersey State Museum, more information visit west- students free with ID. For more Princeton Country Dancers, 8pm. Suzanne Patterson Cen- 205 West State Street St, Tren- windsorartscenter.org information visit the drydenen- ton. For more information visit ter. For more information visit December 3 & 4, Annual Hol- semble.org / 609-466-8541. state.nj.us/state/museum. (W,V) princetoncountrydancers.org iday Boutique, Trenton City November 6, Impassioned Rus- October 8 - November 5, The Museum, 10am. Cadwalader sia, Princeton Symphony Orches- Exhibits Art of Darkness, Artworks. Park, Trenton. For more infor- tra, 4:00pm. Located in Richard- Now - October 14, Rare Wild- Located at 19 Everett Alley, Tren- mation visit ellarslie.org (W,V) son Auditorium in Alexander life Revealed: James Fiorentino ton. For more information visit Hall, Princeton. For more in- Traveling Art Exhibition, D&R artworkstrenton.org / (609)394- Historical Activities formation visit princetonsym- Greenway Land Trust, 9436 (W, A) phony.org 1 Pres- Every Third Tuesday of each ervation Pl, Princeton. This October 15 - April 30, 2017, Toy month, Stamp Collecting, Hamil- November 17, Carol Comune, exhibition depicts some of the World, New Jersey State Muse- ton Philatelic Society, 7:15pm, Westminster Conservatory at state's most endangered spe- um, 205 West State Street St, Hamilton Library. For more in- Nassau, 12pm. Located at 61 cies. For more information vis- Trenton. Toy World, a fun-filled formation visit hamiltonphila- Nassau St, Princeton. Trio per- it drgreenway.org (W,V) exhibition will focus on the telic.org (W,V)

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- 4 - Every Second Tuesday, Cen- down-home sense of humor. kins, carved by juried artists and Branch of the Mercer County tral Jersey Genealogical Club, Presented by Dr. David Martin, craftsmen! For more informa- Library, 7pm. Registration is Hamilton Township Library, author and Civil War scholar. Dr. tion visit either howellfarm.org suggested. Please call (609)989- 7 pm. For more information vis- Martin will also touch on Lin- / hvartscouncil.org (W,V) 6920, mcl.org (W,V) it cjgcnj.com (W,V) coln’s New Jersey connections. October 11, The D&R Canal: A October 17, Room #5; November (609)989-6922 /mcl.org (W,V) October 15, 11am. Interna- History of Passage, Presented 21, Room #3; December 19, Room tional Archaeology Day, New October 29, The Delaware by Howell Living History Farm #5, Poets at the Library, Princeton Jersey State Museum, 205 West and Raritan Canal, Lawrence and the Hopewell Valley Histor- Public Library, Room #5, 7pm. State Street St, Trenton. For Branch of the Mercer Coun- ical Society, 7pm. Learn about Co-sponsored by the Princeton more information visit state. ty Library, 7pm. Author and this and more as the Friends Public Library, US 1 Poets' Co- nj.us/state/museum. (W,V) historian Linda J. Barth will of Howell Living Farm and the operative, and Delaware Valley October 23, A Step Back in introduce you to the people, Hopewell Valley Historical So- Poets. (609) 924-9529 x228. princ- Time - House Tour, The Hight- the bridges, the locks, and the ciety invite Linda Barth, Presi- etonlibrary.org (W,V) stown-East Windsor Historical aqueducts that made the ca- dent of D&R Canal Watch and longtime advocate for New Jer- Society, 1pm. Tickets are $25 nal work. This waterway, now Photography the centerpiece of a popular sey canals to share her knowl- and can be purchased at The edge and stories with you. October 22, Getting To Know Ely House, 164 North Main St, state park, transported men and supplies between New Howell Living History Farm, Your Digital Camera, Prince- Hightstown. For more informa- 70 Woodens Lane, Lambert- ton Photo Workshop, 10am. 20 tion visit hewhs.com / 609-448- York and Philadelphia during three wars. Inventor John Hol- ville. Remember to also come Library Place, Princeton, This 8388. land used the canal to deliver back and visit the Howell Farm introductory class is for stu- December 2 & 3, Annual Open his Holland VI submarine to Corn Maze whose theme this, dents who own a digital cam- House & Green Sale, 1719 Wil- Washington for its Navy trials, its 20th, year is the D&R Canal! era and want to learn more liam Trent House, 1pm. Collab- and luxury yachts, like J .P. Mor- howellfarm.org / hopewellval- about how to use their camer- oration with the Garden Club gan’s Tarantula, cruised the wa- leyhistory.org (W,V) as to make better pictures. For of Trenton, offering free tours terway. Registration suggested. more information visit prince- October 15, Fall Hayrides, How- tondigitalphotoworkshop.com of the Trent House Museum (609)989-6920 /mcl.org ell Living History Farm. Wag- and holiday wreaths and oth- November 19, Illustrated Lec- ons will leave from the farmyard November 5, In The Studio: The er greens for sale. For more continuously from 10:30am un- Fine Art Nude, Princeton Pho- information visit williamtrent- ture by Joseph Grabes, , 1pm. Lecture on til 3:30pm, touring fields where to Workshop, 10am. Harlingen house.org / (609)989-0087. (W,V) deeds, boundaries, and proper- farmers will be plowing or har- Road Studios, Belle Mead, NJ December 3, British Occupation ty disputes in early New Jersey. rowing with horses and circa Learn how to work with a live Day, , $8 members, $10 non-mem- 1900 equipment. Tours last 20 model, how to compose your 10am. The 17th Regiment of In- bers. For more information minutes and are given free. how- images and how to effectively fantry returns for the first time visit williamtrenthouse.org / ellfarm.org (W,V) and creatively use studio light- ing, backgrounds and props. For since December of 1776! This (609)989-0087 (W,V) November 26, Cutting Thanks- event will commemorate the more information visit prince- giving Hayrides Wreathe & tondigitalphotoworkshop.com occupation of Trenton by Brit- Holiday/Heritage Sleigh Bell Sale, Howell Living ish troops just weeks prior to November 12, In The Studio: December 3, 50th Annual Mill History Farm. Sleigh bells will the Battle of Trenton, and offer ring when the Farm holds its Using On-Camera Flash to visitors a view into this often Hill Holiday House Tour, The Make Better Pictures, Princ- Old Mill Hill Society, 12pm. For annual Thanksgiving program misrepresented side of Ameri- featuring free horse drawn eton Photo Workshop, 10am. can history. Included with reg- more information visit tren- Harlingen Road Studios, Belle tonmillhill.org hayrides, a wreath and sleigh ular admission. For more infor- bell sale, and a special children's Mead, NJ. Learn the best cam- mation visit barracks.org (W,V) December 31, Battles of Tren- craft program. Horse drawn era settings for different light December 30, Colonial Ball, Old ton Reenactments and Patri- hayrides /sleigh rides will be of- situations, TTL (through the Barracks Museum, 7pm. The ots Week, The Old Barracks fered throughout the day. Bring lense) and manual settings, Colonial Ball is your chance Museum, 11am & 3pm. The a non-perishable food item to fill flash, direct vs. bounce to mingle with the soldiers of Old Barracks Museum annually donate to area food banks as a flash and modifiers in a small- the Battle of Trenton and learn hosts two free reenactments on thank you for the wagon ride. group studio setting. For more their favorite dance steps! Danc- the same day in December: The howellfarm.org (W,V) information visit princeton- digitalphotoworkshop.com ing will be led by Dance Master Battle of Trenton and The Battle December 3, Christmas on the Sue Dupre. Tickets available of the Assunpink. For more in- Farm, Howell Living Histo- soon at barracks.org (W,V) formation visit barracks.org / ry Farm. Children can climb Theatre patriotsweek.com (W,V) aboard a horse drawn work Kelsey Theatre Historical Lectures December 31, Hogmanay During wagon for a ride to the woods to cut down a Christmas tree. October 1, 7, 8, 8pm; October 2 October 3, The Legend of Sleepy Patriot's Week, The Old Bar- & 9, 2pm. Jakes Women, Kelsey Hollow and th Hessians, Rob- racks Museum, 1pm. Celebrate All children will be given a chance to take a turn helping Theater, Mercer County Com- binsville Branch of the Mercer the Scottish New Year at the munity College, 1200 Old Tren- County Library, 7pm. Was the Trent House! Hogmanay is com- farmers cut the tree with a 2-man saw. Afterwards, help ton Rd, West Windsor, (609) 570- Headless Horseman a Hessian? memorated at the Trent House 3333. $20. For more information because of William Trent’s Scot- decorate the tree with ear corn, Discover the connection be- visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) tween one of America’s oldest tish heritage. Free! For more in- pinecones and other natural short stories and the merce- formation visit barracks.org (W,V) ornaments. Gift baskets, sleigh October 14,15,21,22, 8pm; Oc- nary soldiers of the American bells, wreaths and other items tober 16 & 23, 2pm. In The Revolution. Registration rec- Howell Farm will be available for sale in the Heights, Kelsey Theater, Mer- Visitor Center gift shop. Share cer County Community Col- ommended, (609)259-2150 / October 7 - 10, The AMAZing mcl.org (W,V) the gift of giving by bringing an lege, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West Pumpkin Carve Weekend, How- unwrapped toy to the farm. how- Windsor, (609) 570-3333. $20. October 12, The Wit and Wisdom ell Living History Farm and the ellfarm.org (W,V) For more information visit of Abraham Lincoln, Robbins- Hopewell Valley Arts Council. kelseytheatre.net (W,V) ville Branch of the Mercer Coun- After working your way through ty Library, 7pm. Come hear doz- a corn maze at Howell Living Literary Lectures October 28-29 & November 4-5, ens of Lincoln’s best jokes and History Farm, come and see an October 13, Poetry Circle: Syl- 8pm; October 30 & November explore how he used his keen, awesome display of giant pump- via Plath (1932-1963), Lawrence 6, 2pm. The Odd Couple, Kelsey

- 5 - Theater, Mercer Community Sun - 2pm. When conversations the marsh with Tulpehaking College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, at a dinner party turn confron- Nature Center naturalist, Kel- Opportunities West Windsor, (609) 570-3333. tational, racial and religious ten- ly Rypkema. This is a guided $18 adults, $16 seniors, $14 stu- sion forces him to face his own bilingual tour. Spanish inter- dent/child. For more informa- ambition and stifled cultural pretation provided. Free. For History tion visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) identity. For more information more information visit mer- •New Jersey Council visit mccarter.org (W,A,S,B,V) cercountyparks.org/facilities/ November 11&12, 8pm; Novem- for the Humanities: tulpehaking-nature-center (W,V) ber 13, 2pm. Roebling (The Story December 9-31, A Christmas The Horizons Speakers of the Brooklyn Bridge), Kelsey Carol, McCarter Theater, 8pm. Workshops Bureau - Ongoing Theater, Mercer Community Reimagined production of The Horizons Speakers College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, Charles Dickens' classic tale. For October 21, Fiction Writing Bureau provides West Windsor, (609) 570-3333. more information visit mccar- Workshop: Ask a Horror Au- humanities lecturers to $20 adults, $18 seniors, student/ thor, Lawrence Branch - Mer- New Jersey nonprofits. ter.org (W,A,S,B,V) Organizations pay a child. For more information vis- cer County Library, 10am. modest application fee and it kelseytheatre.net (W,V) Off-Broadstreet Theatre Join us as Brian McKinley, au- choose a lecture from their December, Altar Boyz, 8pm thor of Ancient Blood, Cher- wide-ranging catalog of November 18 & 25, 8pm; No- (weekends only). 5 South Green- masu, Monsters, and Drawing vember 19 & 26, 2pm & 8pm; topics and speakers. NJCH wood Ave, Hopewell. $27 to Dead, hosts a panel of horror pays the speakers’ fees and November 20 & 27, 2pm. Babes $31.50. Friday & Saturday 8pm; writers to discuss this genre in Toyland, Kelsey Theater, Mer- travel expenses. New Jersey Sunday 2:30pm. For more in- and answer your questions. nonprofit organizations are cer Community College, 1200 formation visit off-broadstreet. Registration suggested. For eligible to apply. Programs Old Trenton Rd, West Wind- com more information visit mcl.org are frequently hosted sor, (609) 570-3333. $20 adults, / 609-259-2150. by libraries, historical $18 seniors, $16 student/child. Open Aire Theatre societies, museums, For more information visit October 1, 2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16, October 24, Off the Page, Law- civic associations, public kelseytheatre.net (W,V) 7pm. Jekyll & Hyde. Washington rence Branch - Mercer County agencies, senior centers, Crossing State Park located at Library, 10am. Try out your and other community December 2, 7pm; December acting chops playing one of the 3 & 4, 2pm & 4pm. 'Twas The 355 Washington, Crossing-Pen- groups. Visit the site below great characters from dramat- to learn more. Night Before Christmas, Kelsey nington Rd in Titusville. For tickets or more information vis- ic literature or contemporary Theater, Mercer Community njch.org/programs/hsb/ it dpacatoat.com (W) comedy—without the threat College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, of performing in front of a live West Windsor, (609) 570-3333. October 8 & 9, October 15 & 16, audience! We will “cast” and $12 adults, $10 seniors, student/ 12-3pm. It's the Great Pumpkin in read a play aloud, around a ta- child. For more information vis- the Park. Washington Crossing ble, as actors and production it kelseytheatre.net (W,V) State Park located at 355 Wash- teams typically do at the first blowing experience needed. Learn the old world craft of us- December 10, 2pm& 8pm; De- ington, Crossing-Pennington rehearsal of a play. Registra- Rd in Titusville. For tickets or tion suggested. For more infor- ing Glaskolben tubes and a torch cember 11, 2pm. A Very Kelsey to make hand-blown glass orna- Christmas, Kelsey Theater, Mer- more information visit dpaca- mation visit mcl.org / 609-989- toat.com (W) 6920. ments. For more information cer Community College, 1200 visit groundsforsculpture.org Old Trenton Rd, West Wind- Tulpehaking October 29, Indian Dance, sor, (609) 570-3333. $18 adults, Robbinsville Branch - Mercer November 12, Textile Using $16 seniors, $14 student/child. October 22, Family Fun Day, County Library, 2pm. Learn Stones: GFS, Arts Council of For more information visit Tulpehaking Nature Center, 10 some basic dance movements Princeton, 10am. Join Mas- kelseytheatre.net (W,V) am. Celebrate the Tulpehaking and have fun while you dis- ter silk artist Lian Sawires in a December 16, 7pm; December Nature Center and the Abbott cover the rich history of Indi- unique exploration of hand-dye- 17 & 18, 1pm & 4pm. The Nut- Marshlands with a day of family an dance and how the music, ing and printing techniques in- cracker Ballet, Kelsey Theater, activities, games and giveaways. costumes, and traditions of dif- cluding stamping, rolling, and Mercer Community College, Practice Lenape skills in making ferent dance styles reflect their streaking, as well as a form of 1200 Old Trenton Rd, West food and building tools, learn different origins. Registration “stone shibori”. Registration is Windsor, (609) 570-3333. $16 camping and fishing skills and required. For more information exclusively through Arts Coun- adults, $14 seniors, student/ see how the waters of the Abbott visit mcl.org / 609-259-2150. cil of Princeton. Call (609)924- child. For more information Marshlands and Delaware Riv- 8777 or visit classes at artscoun- er connect it all. Free. For more October 30, 11am & November cilofprinceton.org visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) 20, 10am. Flash Fiction Work- information visit mercercoun- December 3, Natural Wreath December 30, 8pm; December typarks.org (W,V) shop, West Windsor Arts Coun- 31, 2pm. Billy Elliot, The Mu- cil, 11am. Complete stories un- Workshop, Ground For Sculp- sical, Kelsey Theater, Mercer October 23, Voices For the Ab- der 200 words. Two sessions. ture, 10:30am. These 2-hour Community College, 1200 Old bott Marshland, Tulpehaking For more information visit west- workshops will teach you how Trenton Rd, West Windsor, Nature Center, 2pm. Experi- windsorartscenter.org to assemble and decorate these (609) 570-3333. $20. For more ence the multifaceted beauty of classic symbols of the holidays information visit kelseythe- the Abbott Marshlands as seen November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and using natural materials collect- through the eyes of both youth December 6 (Six Weeks), Water- ed from the grounds and the atre.net (W,V) and adult photographers in this color Workshop and Beyond!, wild. For more information vis- McCarter juried photo exhibit. Free. For West Windsor Arts Council, it groundsforsculpture.org Now - October 9, Bathing in more information visit mer- 10am. For experienced and cercountyparks.org/facilities/ beginning students. Students December 10, Intro: Precious Moonlight, McCarter Theater, Metal Clay, Arts Council of tulpehaking-nature-center (W,V) will learn fundamentals of wa- Tues-Thurs - 7:30pm;Fri - 8pm; Princeton, 9am. Pre-registra- Sat - 3pm & 8pm; Sun - 2pm & tercolor and develop a "toolbox" November 6, Marsh Walk Un tion required. Deadline: Mon- 7:30pm. A play about falling in repertoire of experimental and Paseo Guiado De Naturaleza, innovative ways of working in day November 28th at noon. loving and longing for a place to Tulpehaking Nature Center, 2 Become an Alchemist! Turn call home. For more informa- this exciting medium. For more pm. Listen to the leaves crunch clay into silver jewelry and tion visit mccarter.org (W,A,S,B,V) information visit westwind- underfoot, and the geese call- sorartscenter.org treasures! Learn techniques of October 11-30, Ayad Akhtar's ing overhead as you embark forming, carving, texturing, fir- DISGRACED, McCarter The- on this fall walk of the Abbott November 5 & 19, Handblown ing, patinating and polishing. ater, Tues to Thurs - 7:30pm; Marshlands. Explore the his- Glass Ornaments, Grounds To register call (609)924-8777 / Fri - 8pm; Sat - 3pm & 8pm; tory, plants, and wildlife of For Sculpture, 11am. No glass- artscouncilofprinceton.org - 6 - The Hopewell Valley Arts Council Announces Annual AMAZing Pumpkin Carve Imagine a 150-pound pump- be open longer—two week- kin carved to look like Ed- ends instead of one — and gar Allen Poe or turned into the pumpkins promise to a skeleton clawing its way be even more elaborate. out of a bowl. Now imagine According to Carol Lipson, 50 of these pumpkins in Program Director of the one place, displayed among Arts Council, “Some artists the Fall setting of the histor- have been planning their ic Mercer County Howell pumpkins since last year. Living History Farm. We can’t wait to see what That's the Hopewell Valley they come up with!” Arts Council’s aMAZing For artists, becoming an Pumpkin Carve, a walk- aMAZing Pumpkin Carver is Image from the 2015 AMAZing Pumpkin Carve. through exhibition at the a competitive and rewarding Howell Farm Corn Maze in process. Those selected to be challenge of the Howell Farm for ages 5-9; and under 5 are Hopewell Township on Oc- carvers are paid an honorar- Corn Maze, a labyrinthian free. tober 7-10 (the extended Co- ium, compete for prizes and puzzle that covers 4+ acres This year, the public is also lumbus Day weekend) and participate in “Carving Day,” with two miles of paths. invited to get in on the Octo- October 14-16. a time of fun and camarade- The aMAZing Pumpkin ber 5 Carving Day fun with rie at Howell Farm. Last year’s first-time Carve Carve and the Howell Farm an evening adult only Pump- delighted all ages, as more During the Carve week- Corn Maze are located at kin Preview Party. For more than 2,200 people marveled ends, there are daily carving 17 Valley Road in Hopewell info visit hvartscouncil.org at the unexpected creations. demonstrations by artists. Township. Admission to the /609-281-5887. This year, the Carve will Visitors can also take on the Carve is $5 for ages 10+; $3 A Place In Time: was accomplished. Then in December of 1886, the Trenton Battle Monument Association selected a lot at the junction of Greene (formerly Queen, now Broad) and Warren (formerly King) Streets as a site for the monument. It took another four years to raise money for the project, but on September 20, 1891, with $30,000 from the U.S. Congress, $15,000 from the State of New Jersey and $15,000 in private subscriptions, groundbreaking Trenton Battle Monument, above, was designed by John H. Duncan, ceremonies took place. Three months later, on December architect of Grant's Tomb. 26, 1891, the corner-stone was laid marking the 115th The Trenton Battle Monument commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Trenton. American victory at the first Battle of Trenton, which On October 19, 1893, elaborate dedication ceremonies occurred on December 26, 1776. It is located in an area were held. An estimated 20,000 people attended the of the city known as “Five Points.” It was here, at the commemorative exercises and 100,000 people crowded intersection of North Broad St, Warren St , Brunswick, the streets of Trenton. One of the day's highlights was Pennington and Princeton Avenues, that the American the unveiling of three bronze plaques for the base of the artillery was placed. From this vantage point, the artillery monument. These plaques were funded by the states of dominated the streets of Trenton, preventing the Hessian Pennsylvania, New York and Connecticut whose troops troops from organizing an effective counterattack. had participated in the Battle. Governors of eight of the Efforts to erect a monument honoring the American 13 original states attended. The monument opened to success at Trenton began as early as 1843, but little the public on December 26, 1896.

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