Culture&Heritage Volume 4 | Number 1 | Winter 2018 News Update

The College of Art Gallery: CALENDAR OF EVENTS Check out the many things "Making Innovation: Artists, Engineers, to see and do in Mercer and the Sarnoff Collection" County. Pages 4-6 Opening February 7, 2018, a new exhibition Making Innovation will feature intriguing in the TCNJ Art Gallery will bring together historical artifacts - from computer chips COUNTY EXECUTIVE contemporary art and the history of 20th to vacuum tubes -- as well as artworks from century broadcast and digital technology. the Sarnoff Collection including works by A letter from Mercer "Making Innovation: Artists, Engineers, & Clarence Holbrook Carter, Philip J. Cianci, County Executive Brian the Sarnoff Collection," will explore the na- S. Hammer, Pietro Montana, and Vladimir M. Hughes. ture of corporate culture and the culture of Zworykin. invention that revolutionized modern tech- Page 3 Pittsburgh-based printmaker and installa- nology. The exhibition will feature high- tion artist Imin Yeh served as the Sarnoff’s lights from the Sarnoff Collection, and the MERCER'S HISTORY first artist-in-residence. Yeh spent several artwork of contemporary artists Imin Yeh days exploring the Collection with curator and Sandra Erbacher. Making Innovation Learn about local people Florencia Pierri, exploring the Collection's traces the impact of technology and labor and places. holdings of computer games, RCA publica- that transformed the world and continues Page 7 tions, and electronic prototypes and hand- to influence contemporary life. made models. As a printmaker, Yeh is fas- OPPORTUNITIES The Sarnoff Collection at TCNJ houses a cinated with the history of technological small, but significant group of artifacts innovation and the creative implications of For artists, historians, and connected to the history of communica- invention in the arts and sciences. Yeh was related organizations. tion and electronics in the 20th century. particularly struck by the prototype for the Page 6

first blue LED, which led to the creation of an installa- tion for the exhibition that features more than 50 paper replicas of that original LED. Through her painstakingly crafted and detail-oriented paper reproductions, Yeh draws attention to the invis- ible labor behind objects. Sandra Erbacher uses ob- jects and materials typically associated with institutional spaces and offices to mount a sly, often humorous cri- tique of corporate bureau- cracy. Erbacher transforms familiar aspects of office life -- the floor plans, texts, and objects designed to organize human activity and max- Clarence Holbrook Carter, David Sarnoff Research Center, 1967. Oil on canvas. The David Sarnoff Collection. Continued Page 3 and 7 pm. The 3 pm concert need a desire to play, to be Youth Orchestra of Central features the String Prepara- privately taught, and they tory Orchestra, the Pro Arte must remain a member of Jersey Celebrates 40 Years! Orchestra, and the Wind their school orchestra or The Youth Orchestra of Cen- to the public. This event will Symphony. The 7 pm con- band. The next audition will tral Jersey is celebrating its take place at 7pm and will be cert features the Saxophone be held in June. The YOCJ is 40th anniversary this year. hosted by the West Windsor Choir, the Symphonic Or- an award-winning, critically The organization has a rich Plainsboro School District chestra, as well as a perfor- acclaimed organization that history of cultivating many (location TBD). Drucker, mance from Senior Concer- has performed throughout forms of music making with who retired in 2009, spent to Competition winner. the eastern United States, the talented youth of our 60 years with the New York Canada, Germany, Austria, YOCJ aims to provide oppor- and the Czech Republic. surrounding communities. Philharmonic, and will re- tunities for talented young Unique to YOCJ are its cham- Accomplished YOCJ alumni turn to the stage on January musicians in central New ber groups for flute, saxo- include Rex Surany, the new 21 to play with YOCJ at their Jersey to participate in mu- phone, brass, woodwinds Principal Bass of the Metro- winter concert, which will sical performances at a level and percussion that offer politan Opera Orchestra in be held at Kendall Hall at beyond that which is tradi- an unparalleled opportuni- New York City. The College of New Jersey, 3 tionally offered by school ty for small ensembles that and 7 pm. The 40th Anniversary Re- bands and orchestras. The feature these instruments in cital and celebration will The YOCJ's spring concert organization accepts stu- performance. For more in- be held on March 25, 3 pm will be held at West Wind- dents from upper grade formation about audtions, at the Princeton Meadow sor-Plainsboro High School school through high school, concerts, and masterclasses Church, 545 Meadow Road North on May 20, at 3 pm through audition. Students visit YOCJ.org. in West Windsor. This event, open to the public, will fea- ture alumni, conductors and current students. Prior to the recital, on March 13 the legendary retired New York Philharmonic for- mer Principal Clarinetist Stanley Drucker will hold a master class for the YOCJ student players, an event which is also free and open Fiesta del Día de Los Reyes Magos: A Three Kings Day Celebration at Arts Council of Princeton is the last day of the Christ- Cake). Learn about Spanish with a mission of Building mas season and is celebrat- culture and end the holiday Community through the ed throughout the world by season in celebration! The Arts. Housed in the land- several different cultures. suggested donation is $10. mark Paul Robeson Center In many Spanish speaking for the Arts, designed by ar- The Paul Robeson Center countries, children leave chitect Michael Graves, the for the Arts is located at 102 their shoes out the night ACP presents a wide range Witherspoon Street, Princ- before Fiesta del Día de Los of programs including exhi- eton. Parking is available Reyes Magos, ready to be bitions, performances, free in the Spring and Hulfish filled with presents. community cultural events, Lisa Botalico Fiesta Flamenca Street Garages and at me- and studio-based classes This celebration will be held tered parking along Wither- and workshops in a wide Join the Arts Council of at the Paul Robeson Center spoon Street and Paul Robe- range of media. For more Princeton for a special, fami- for the Arts, Princeton and son Place. ly-friendly cultural event on will feature a live Flamen- information please call (609) Saturday, January 6 at 3 pm. co dance performance led The Arts Council of Princ- 924-8777 or visit artscouncil- Fiesta del Día de Los Reyes by Lisa Botalico and have eton, founded in 1967, is ofprinceton.org Magos, or Three Kings Day, Rosca de Reyes (Three Kings a non-profit organization - 2 - TCNJ Exhibit Sarnoff Dear Friends, Collection (continued) Winter is upon us, and here in Mercer County we have an exciting array of cultural experiences to carry us through the season. imize efficiency -- in ways In this edition of our Culture & Heritage newsletter, you’ll find a rich as- that threaten to disrupt the sortment of cultural events, displays, tours and crafts happening across institutional order. the County this winter. Among them are a new exhibition at The College of On Wednesday, February New Jersey Art Gallery that combines contemporary art and the history of 7, 2018, there will be an 20th century broadcast and digital technology; a recital celebrating the 40th Opening Day Panel Discus- anniversary of the Youth Orchestra of Central Jersey; ice sculpture demon- sion featuring Imin Yeh and strations at Grounds for Sculpture in Hamilton; and a special presentation at Florencia Pierri from 4-5 the Old Barracks Museum in Trenton that highlights the numerous contribu- pm. Immediately follow- tions made by African American soldiers throughout American history. ing the Discussion will be the Opening Reception in Best wishes for a wonderful holiday season and for a winter filled with new the gallery from 5-7 pm. All experiences. events are free and open to the public. Sincerely, For updates about the ex- hibition, follow TCNJ Art Gallery on Instagram @tcn- jartgallery, Twitter @TCNJ_ Brian M. Hughes ArtGallery, like the Face- County Executive book page TCNJ Art Gallery, and visit the website tcnjart- gallery.tcnj.edu/. Don't Miss the Ice Sculpture Demonstrations at the Grounds For Sculpture!

Plan your visit to the Grounds for Sculpture for Sunday, January 21 and see the chips fall where they may as master carvers turn huge blocks of ice into art. Using power saws, chisels, brawn, and grit, this tal- ented group of artists will amaze you with what and how they create! The carving begins at 11 am and is free with park ad- mission. Dress warmly; all demonstrations take place outdoors. For more information or to get tickets call (609) 586-0616 or visit groundsforsculp- ture.org org. Last year's Ice Sculpting at the Grounds For Sculpture. - 3 - Calendar of Events 1 Auditions dren's Chorus, 6pm. For more information visit princetonuni- ments to match. Sing old favor- information visit trentonchil- versityconcerts.org ites and learn new ones. No January 10 & 11, Pegasus drenchorus.org registration is required. For Theatre, Casting Call for Ba- February 24, Trenton Chil- February 8, Bach & Beyond dren's Chorus Black History more information visit mcl.org kersfield Mist, 7 - 10pm.West or call (609) 989-6922. Windsor Arts Center, 952 Alex- (Jennifer Koh, violin), 6pm & Month Celebration, 11am. Lo- ander Rd, Princeton Junction. 9pm. cated at Christ Temple Minis- Dance To schedule your appointment Concerts. Richardson Audito- tries. For more information vis- or for more information visit rium in Alexander Hall, Princ- it trentonchildrenchorus.org Every Tuesday night, Interna- eton University. For tickets or tional Folk Dance, Princeton pegasustheatrenj.org / (609)759- February 26, Trenton High/ 0045. Walk-ins will be seen if more information visit prince- Folk Dance, 7:30pm. Kristina Trenton Children's Choir at Johnson Pop-Up Studio, Prince- time permits. (W, A) tonuniversityconcerts.org Trenton Board of Education ton Shopping Center, (609)921- Voices Chorale regularly au- February 9, Revolt: A Cabaret, Meeting. For more information 9340 Lesson followed by dance. ditioning new members. Cur- Westminster Choir College, visit trentonchildrenchorus.org $5. princetonfolkdance.org rently seeking altos, tenors, 7:30pm. Spitz Studio Theater, and basses. For more informa- Rider University, Lawrencev- March 4, Bach's Goldberg Every Wednesday night, New- tion or to schedule an audition, ille. Collection of songs from Variations, Dryden Ensemble. comer Dance, American Ball- email richardtangyuk@gmail. across the ages that speak of , Princeton Theo- room Dance Company, 7pm, com / 609-474-0031. empowerment, strength, dis- logical Seminary. Featuring $10. (609)931-0149. For more satisfaction, and revolution. Adam Pearl, an award-winning information visit american- Concerts Free. For more information vis- early keyboard specialist, in ballroomco.com it rider.edu Bach's monumental work for January 5, Trenton Youth solo harpsichord. For tickets or Every Thursday night, Viva Drum Circle, Trenton Chil- February 10, Concert at Adath more information visit dryden- Tango, 8pm. Suzanne Patter- dren's Chorus, 6pm. Located at Israel - Chorale Only, Capital ensemble.org son Center, (609) 948-4448, Homefront, Ewing. For more Singers of Trenton. Adath Is- $15. For more information visit information visit trentonchil- rael Congregation, 1958 Law- March 4, Masters of the Renais- vivatango.org drenchorus.org renceville Rd, Lawrenceville. sance, Voices Chorale, 4pm. For more information visit cap- Princeton Abbey, 75 Mapleton Every Friday night, Friday January 14, Bach and Men- italsingers.org delssohn in January, Central Rd, Princeton. For tickets or Night Social, American Ball- Jersey Choral Society, 4:30pm. February 10, Saturday Eve- more information visit voice- room Company, 7:30pm. Locat- Princeton Meadow Event Cen- ning POPS!, Princeton Sym- schorale.org / (609)474-0031 ed at 1523 Parkway Ave, Ewing. ter, 545 Meadow Rd, Prince- (609)931-0149, $15.00. For more phony Orchestra, 8pm. Locat- March 7, Jazz Vespers, Princ- ton.Bach's exquisite fugues set ed in Richardson Auditorium information visit americanball- to Psalm 130 and a selection in Alexander Hall, Princeton. eton University Chapel, 8pm. roomco.com of Psalms by Mendelssohn. For more information visit A service of poetry, music, and meditation with saxophonist Every Friday, Friday Dance Through their settings of the princetonsymphony.org Social, Jersey Dance, 8:30pm. Psalms, we will present toegeth- Audrey Welber, pianist Logan February 11, Bach Canta- Roth, and members of the West Windsor Arts Center, 952 er Bach and Mendelssohn, his Alexander Rd, West Windsor. student displaced through ta Fest II, Dryden Ensemble, Chapel Choir. Free., princeton. 3pm. Miller Chapel, Princeton edu/music For more information visit jer- time. For more information seydance.com visit cjchoralsociety.org Theological Seminary. Three sacred cantatas and selected March 10, The Jazz Age: Music Every Saturday, English Dance, January 14, Chorale at Uni- arias featuring soprano Teresa of Stravinsky, Milhaud, Weill, tarian Universalist Church of Wakim, mezzo-soprano Kristen Princeton Country Dancers, and Antheil, Capital Philhar- 8pm. Suzanne Patterson Cen- Princeton, Trenton Children's Dubenion-Smith, tenor Jason monic of New Jersey, 7:30pm. Chorus. For more information McStoots, and baritone William ter. For more information visit Located at George Washington princetoncountrydancers.org visit trentonchildrenchorus.org Sharp. For tickets or more in- Ballroom at the War Memo- January 18, Classical Cham- formation visit drydenensem- rial, Trenton. For tickets visit January 20 - March 13, Capoei- ber Music Recital, Westmin- ble.org capitalphilharmonic.org / tick- ra, West Windsor Arts Council. etphiladelphia.org / (215) 893- ster Conservatory at Nassau, February 15, Classical Cham- Come move and groove the Bra- 12:15pm. Niles Chapel of Nas- 1999. For more information zilian way! For more information ber Music Recital, Westmin- call (609) 558-2292. sau Presbyterian Church, 61 ster Conservatory at Nassau, visit westwindsorarts.org Nassau Street, Princeton. Free 12:15pm. Niles Chapel of Nas- admission. For more informa- March 15, Classical Cham- sau Presbyterian Church, 61 ber Music Recital, Westmin- Exhibitions tion visit rider.edu/conserva- Nassau Street, Princeton. Free tory / (609)921-7104. ster Conservatory at Nassau, Now - February 9, Feather & admission. For more informa- 12:15pm. Niles Chapel of Nas- Flight: Juried Exhibit, D&R Gre- January 21, Winter Concerts, tion visit rider.edu/conserva- sau Presbyterian Church, 61 enway. One Preservation Place, Youth Orchestra of Central tory / (609)921-7104. Nassau Street, Princeton. Free Princeton. For more informa- Jersey, String Preparatory admission. For more informa- tion visit drgreenway.org / (609) Orchestra, 3pm; Saxophone February 15, Brentano String tion visit rider.edu/conserva- 924-4646. (W,V) Choir, 7pm. Kendall Hall, The Quartet with special guest tory / (609)921-7104. College of New Jersey. For more Jonathan Biss, 6pm & 9pm. Now - August 19, Shifting information visit yocj.org Princeton University Con- January 26, Music & Move- Views: Artists who experi- certs. Richardson Auditorium ment, Mercer County Library, enced World War I, NJ State February 2, Trenton Youth in Alexander Hall, Princeton West Windsor Branch, 7pm. Museum, 205 West State St, Drum Circle, Trenton Chil- University. For tickets or more Sing-along songs with move- Trenton. Peaceful landscapes,

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- 4 - busy city streets, linear abstrac- tion visit princeton.edu. February 15 , The Logistics of February 24, Portrait Photog- tions, portraits of friends and the Underground Railroad, raphy From Start to Finish, family - these paintings, draw- Farmers Markets & 7pm; February 22, Black Lives Princeton Photo Workshop, ings, and prints were created Fundraisers Matter - The John Woolman Ef- 10am. For more informa- by twenty-three artists who fect, Mercer County Library, tion visit princetondigitalpho- experienced the front-lines of January 6 & 20; February 3 & Lawrence Branch, 7pm.Reg- toworkshop.com WWI. For more information 17; March 3 & 17, West Wind- ister Required. For more infor- sor Farmers' Market, 10am. visit state.nj.us/state/museum mation visit mcl.org March 17, Digital Photogra- (W,V) Windsor Athletic Club Clarks- phy: Taking Better Pictures, ville Rd, West Windsor. Produce, February 24 & 25, America...We Princeton Photo Workshop, Now - September 29, Hearth & meats, woven fibers, honey, Served! Three Centuries of Afri- 1pm. For more information vis- Home, NJ State Museum, 205 wine, flowers, baked goods, and can American Soldiers, Old Bar- it princetondigitalphotowork- West State St, Trenton. This ex- prepared foods. For more infor- racks Museum, 10am. For more shop.com hibition features a reflection of mation visit westwindsorfarm- information barracks.org ourselves and the environment ersmarket.org Theatre in which we live. In this fasci- March 24, Empty Bowls, Hight- Literary Events Kelsey Theatre nating exhibit visitors will learn stown Cultural Arts Commis- January 8 & 22, Off the Page, January 5, 12 & 19, 8pm; Janu- about the homes and home life sion, 6pm. Empty Bowls is an Mercer County Library, Law- ary 6, 13 & 20, 8pm; January 7, of Native Americans in the East- effort to raise both money and rence Branch, 7pm. Play one 14 & 21, 2pm. West Side Story, ern Woodlands of North Amer- awareness in the fight to end of the great characters from Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County ica. For more information visit hunger, personalized by artists. dramatic literature or con- Community College, 1200 Old state.nj.us/state/museum (W,V) For more information visit @ temporary comedy at a table Trenton Rd, West Windsor, HightstownCultralArtsCom- reading. Register required. For (609) 570-3333. A timeless love Now - February 28,Bob Sullivan mission on facebook. more information visit mcl.org story set in the racially charged Solo Exhibition, , streets of 1950’s. $20. For more Princeton. Long Island painter Historical Activities January 18, Open Mic with US information visit kelseythe- and commercial fishing and Poet Laureate Tracy K. Smith, atre.net (W,V) sailing captain Bob Sullivan ex- Every Third Tuesday of each Trenton Free Public Library, hibits still life and plein air oil month, Stamp Collecting, Ham- 5pm. Read your poetry, rap, January 26 & February 2, paintings. For more informa- ilton Philatelic Society, 7:15pm, short narratives, and any other 8pm; January 27 & February tion visit bobsullivanart.com Hamilton Library, Justice Sam- artistic expressions. For more 3, 8pm; January 28 & Feb- uel Alito Way, Hamilton, (609) information visit trentonlib.org ruary 4, 2pm. Ken Ludwig's January 5 - April 29, Second 751-4642. For more informa- Twentieth Century. Kelsey The- Life, Tulpehaking Nature Cen- tion hamiltonphilatelic.org (W,V) January 23, Open Mic Night, atre, Mercer County Commu- ter, 11am. This art exhibit will Mercer County Library, Ewing nity College, 1200 Old Trenton display conversations of color Every Second Tuesday, Central Branch, 7pm. All poets, musi- Jersey Genealogical Club, Ham- Rd, West Windsor, (609) 570- and texture expressed through cians, and performers are wel- 3333. Get away with Theater re purposed objects. For more ilton Library, 7 p.m. For more come. Bring something to share, information visit cjgcnj.com (W,V) and go back to the1930’s. The information visit naturepro- or just come and watch.For fun begins when an egoma- [email protected]. (W,V) January 4, Crossroads of the Rev- more information visit mcl.org niacal Broadway producer olution, Updike Farm, 7pm. A boards the Twentieth Centu- January 8 - February 1, Past u- thor Larry Kidder discusses his January 29, February 26 & ry Limited with the intent of Looking Forward: Charles March 20, Poets at the Library, winning back his leading lady, Bryan, Diana Weymar. book "Crossroads of the Revo- Prince- lution: Trenton 1774-1783." Mercer County Library, Law- now a temperamental Holly- ton Day School, 650 Great Road, Free. Registration required. For rence Branch, 2751 Brunswick wood star, who is just as deter- Princeton. Opening reception more information visit prince- Pike, 7pm. Co-sponsored by the mined to ignore his advances, January 12, 12:30 pm. For more tonhistory.org , US 1 both professional and person- information visit pds.org Poets' Cooperative, and Dela- al. This hilarious adaptation January 30, Princeton & the ware Valley Poets. Please bring of the classic movie is truly a January 27 - April 29, The Art- 7-10 copies of your poem. The ist Sees Differently: Modern American Revolution, Mercer riot on rails! $18 adults, $16 se- County Library, Robbinsville contact for the workshop is Pat niors, $14 students / children. Still Lifes from the Phillips Col- Hardigree, (609) 372-8783. For lection, Princeton University Branch, 7pm. The turning For more information visit point of the Revolutionary War more information please visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) Art Museum. This exhibition delawarevalleypoets.org / mcl. of forty paintings from The took place in our own back org (W,V) Phillips Collection in Washing- yard. Learn about the remark- February 9 & 16, 8pm; Febru- ton, D.C., offers an analysis of able events of the “Ten Crucial Photography ary 10 & 17, 8pm; February 11 the modernist still life, includ- Days” from Christmas 1776 to & 18, 2pm. HONK! A Musical, ing rarely seen works by Euro- January 3, 1777, and hear the January 7, Exploring In and Kelsey Theater, Mercer County pean and American masters story of how the Continental Around the Philadelphia Mu- Community College, 1200 Old such as Paul Cézanne, Georges soldiers’ bravery and perse- seum of Art, Princeton Photo Trenton Rd, West Windsor, (609) Braque, Pablo Picasso, Mars- verance led to victory and free- Workshop, 11am. For more in- 570-3333. The Yardley Players is den Hartley, Milton Avery, and dom. For more information formation visit princetondigi- hatching up something special Georgia O’Keeffe. For more visit mcl.org / (609) 259-2150. talphotoworkshop.com with this fun musical. An ad- information visit artmuseum. aptation of the Hans Christian February 3, The Greatest Love princeton.edu (W,V) January 13, Using Photoshop Andersen story The Ugly Duck- Letters from the Last 300 Years, Layers & Photomatix in HDR ling. $20 adults, $18 seniors, $16 February 16 - April 18, Side- Mercer County Library, Rob- & Beyond, Princeton Photo students. For more information walk Sightings: People without binsville Branch, 2pm. From Workshop, 10am. For more in- visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) Homes, Bernstein Gallery, Rob- Napoleon’s letters to Josephine, formation visit princetondigi- ertson Hall, Princeton, 9am. to the letters of Taylor and talphotoworkshop.com February 23 & March 2, 8pm; Exhibition in which Fanny Al- Burton, love letters reveal the February 24 & March 3, 8pm; lie tears apart and re-assemble tenderness in fire-and-ice rela- February 10, Portrait Photog- February 25 & March 4, 2pm. pieces of found fabric, mixed tionships. Learn how history raphy From Start to Finish, Moon Over Buffalo. Kelsey media and newsprint images has been affected through the Princeton Photo Workshop, Theatre, Mercer County Com- to create characters of the street expression of deep feelings in 10am. For more information munity College, 1200 Old she observes on New York City letters. . For more information visit princetondigitalphotowork- Trenton Rd, West Windsor, sidewalks. For more informa- visit mcl.org / (609)259-2150 (W,V) shop.com (609) 570-3333. In this hilari-

- 5 - ous comedy two fading stars munity College, 1200 Old January 25, Your Wild Yard of the 1950’s are playing a com- Trenton Rd, West Windsor, Series: Build Your Own Blue- Opportunities edy and a drama in rotation (609) 570-3333. This fun-filled bird Box, Tulpehaking Nature in Buffalo, New York. On the production tells the familiar Center, 6:30pm. Located at 157 brink of a disastrous split-up, story of the little girl with the Westcott Ave, Hamilton. For Call for Artist they receive word that they golden curls who encoun- more information visit nature- Submissions might have one last shot at ters three furry friends in the [email protected] / regaining their stardom. One woods. With the helpful partic- (609) 888-3218. perfect performance is all they ipation of the audience, they Mercer County need. Unfortunately, every- teach her important lessons Workshops •Mercer County thing that could go wrong does in kindness. This original mu- Courthouse Public Art January 16 - February 13, Indi- Project go wrong and no one on stage sical by Kaleidoscope Theatre an Traditional Painting, West knows if they’re in the drama is one show you just can't.... Submission – January 10, Windsor Arts Council. In this The County of Mercer or the comedy! $18 adults, $16 “bear” to miss. $12adults, $10 class you will learn an art form seniors, $14 students / chil- seniors, students/children. County/New Jersey seeks to dating back to the 16th centu- identify a pool of qualified dren. For more information For more information visit ry. For more information visit visit kelseytheatre.net (W,V) kelseytheatre.net (W,V) artists or artist teams who westwindsorarts.org may be invited to develop March 10, 8pm; March 11, McCarter January 20 - March 17, Adult proposals to design, fabricate 2pm. Reock & Roll Revue No January 12 - February 11, Stones Beginning Watercolor, West and install permanent Angel - The Life and Music for in His Pocket, McCarter Theater, Windsor Arts Council. Begin- site-specific public art for the Gregg Allman. Kelsey Theatre, times vary. When small town ners and more experienced new Mercer County Court- Mercer County Community Irishmen Charlie and Jake students alike will increase house (Trenton, NJ). Letters College, 1200 Old Trenton Rd, are hired as extras in an epic their skill and enjoyment of of interest and qualifications West Windsor, (609) 570-3333. American movie that invades this exciting medium. For from artists are sought in The recent passing of a Giant their scenic County Kerry more information visit west- this RFQ. of the 1970’s music scene, The village, chaos ensues as they windsorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) Reock and Roll Revue will be begin to discover that their ro- For the full detailed paying tribute to this legend manticized Hollywood dream January 22 - March 5, Still Life listing visit https://www. with the show NO ANGEL:The isn’t quite what it seems. Ma- in Pastel, West Windsor Arts callforentry. org/festivals_ Life & Music of Gregg Allman. rie Jones’ Olivier Award-win- Council. Use soft pastels to cre- unique_info.php?ID=4325 Known mostly as a founding ning comedy is a rollicking, ate artwork emphasizing color, member of the legendary All- poignant tale brought to life texture, value, and composi- man Brothers Band, he also by two actors portraying a tion. For more information vis- had a great solo career that colorful cast of dozens. Ac- it westwindsorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) hand. Artists can anticipate spanned over 40 years. This claimed British director creating books using high-qual- show will feature music from Lindsay Posner helms this hi- January 23 - February 27, Po- ity materials and easy-to-learn the many solo albums as well larious story that pits harsh etry Writing, West Windsor techniques than can easily as some favorite Allman Broth- reality against Hollywood Arts Council, 5:30pm.For more translate to their work. Expe- ers Band songs. $25. For more endings. For more informa- information visit westwind- rience new art-forms, explore information visit kelseythe- tion visit mccarter.org (W,A,S,B,V) sorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) new techniques and create a atre.net (W,V) haul of books in three evening March 13 - April 1, Crowns, February 3, Bead Weaving sessions. For more informa- March 16, 8pm; March 17 & McCarter Theater, 8pm. When Pendant Workshop, Grounds tion visit artscouncilofprince- 24, 2pm & 8pm; March 18 & a Chicago teenager is sent to live For Sculpture, 12:30pm. ton.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) with her grandmother in South Learn basic bead weaving 25, 2pm. Fiddler On The Roof, February 14 - March 7, Fab- Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Carolina, she finds herself on a techniques. Using tools and powerful journey toward dis- materials provided, complete ric Arts, West Windsor Arts Community College, 1200 Old Council, 3pm. Discover the Trenton Rd, West Windsor, covering her place in this world a pendant with a geometric and in her family. Adapted from design. For more information rich potential of creating de- (609) 570-3333. No other musi- signs on fabric using a variety cal has so successfully woven the best-selling book, Crowns visit groundsforsculpture.org. weaves faith and fashion togeth- (W,A,S,P,B,V) of hand-dyeing techniques. For music, dance, poignancy, and more information visit west- laughter into such a truly un- er into an inspirational, joyous coming-of-age musical celebra- February 5 - March 5, Guide windsorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) forgettable show. As Tevye, a Studio for Oil Painters, West poor dairyman, tries to hold tion of resilient, triumphant African American women, and Windsor Arts Council, 10am. February 17, Bead Weaving onto his religion, his Rus- Earrings Workshop, Grounds sian-Jewish traditions, and his their church hats. For more in- Intermediate and advanced formation visit mccarter.org students of oil painting will For Sculpture, 12:30pm. Learn five daughters while eluding basic bead weaving tech- the difficult future that looms (W,A,S,B,V) experiment and explore more complex challenges based on niques. Using tools and mate- ever nearer, he learns that life Passage Theatre rials provided, complete a pair is "as shaky as a fiddler on the their interests and experiences March 9 - 18, I of the Storm, in this guided studio. For more of earrings featuring a peacock roof." Join Maurer Produc- Passage Theatre. 205 E Front motif. For more information tions Onstage to dream with information visit westwind- Street, Trenton. An unlikely suc- sorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) visit groundsforsculpture.org. "Matchmaker, Matchmaker;" cess story about losing it all, and (W,A,S,P,B,V) laugh out loud with "If I Were finding that peace of mind is an February 5 - March 5, Digi- a Rich Man," and tear up with inside job. For more information tal Photography, West Wind- March 10, Sculptural Textiles "Sunrise, Sunset" and "Anatev- visit passagetheatre.org sor Arts Council, 7pm. Have (Presented in partnership ka." This is a story that will last a great camera, but you don't with the Arts Council of Princ- forever in your heart. Let's cel- Tulpehaking know how to use it? Dust it off eton), Grounds For Sculpture, ebrate life together. L'Chaim! and bring it to this class!. For 10am. In this two-day work- $20 adults, $18 seniors, $16 January 5 - April 29, Second more information visit west- shop, create free-standing students/children. For more Life, Tulpehaking Nature Cen- windsorarts.org (W,A,S,P,B,V) sculptural forms using fibers information visit kelseythe- ter, 11am. This art exhibit will and heat tools. Recycled ma- atre.net (W,V) display conversations of color February 13 - February 27, terials and man-made fibers and texture expressed through Handmade Books, Arts Coun- are cut and distressed surfac- March 3, 2pm & 4pm. Gold- re purposed objects. For more cil of Princeton, 6pm. Learn es. For more information vis- ilocks & The 3 Bears. Kelsey information visit naturepro- the ins and outs of quick con- it groundsforsculpture.org. Theatre, Mercer County Com- [email protected]. (W,V) temporary book binding by (W,A,S,P,B,V) - 6 - For over 300 years, African be represented by The 6th "America,We Served! Americans have made in- Regiment United States Col- Three Centuries of African credible contributions to ored Troops. World War II the United States military. will be represented by The American Soldiers" On Saturday, February 24 5th Platoon. Other authen- and Sunday, February 25 tically kitted out reenactors presented by the Old from 10 am until 5 pm, will represent the War of learn about the impact 1812, the Buffalo Soldiers Barracks Museum made on war efforts by of the American West, and black soldiers throughout the Harlem Hellfighters of American history at the Old World War I fame. Barracks Museum. African Special admission rates American historians, reen- apply for this weekend: $4 actors, and veterans will adults; $2 seniors/students; present artifacts, informa- free, children six and un- tion, and insight highlight- der/Active Duty Military. ing the integral role African Americans had in our na- The Old Barracks Museum tion’s history. is located at 101 Barrack Street, Trenton, right next The Revolutionary War will to the State House. be represented by the pre- dominately African Amer- For more information call ican Rhode Island Regi- 609-396-1776 or visit bar- ment. The Civil War will racks.org.

A Place In Time: Mill Hill Park – Second Battle of Trenton Site Following the First Battle of Trenton bridge over Assunpink Creek that the would greatly affect the outcome of on December 26, 1776, Washington's British would be attacking over. the battle. army returned to their camp on the On the morning of January 2nd, The American troops successfully Pennsylvania side of the Delaware British and Hessian troops under defended the bridge over the River. After some discussion General Cornwallis marched to attack Assunpink Creek which stood near concerning what to do next, the the American troops in Trenton from what is now the southwest corner plan was made to follow up their Princeton along the post road, which is of Mill Hill Park. A historic sign at victory with another battle. They now the path of Rt. 206. An important the entrance to the park describes would return to Trenton and wait to delay in their movements occurred the events: "On this site, late in be attacked by British and Hessian the afternoon of January 2, 1777, forces that would be converging on General Washington's 'Little Band' of the town. determined men and boys won the On December 29 and 30, Washington second Battle of Trenton." Having a and his army again re-crossed the great concentration of artillery and Delaware River into New Jersey to take small-arms power, the Americans up defensive positions in Trenton. withstood three powerful charges by This time they would be in the role of the enemy. This stand enabled the defending, rather than attacking, the Americans to outflank the enemy city. However, unlike the Hessians during the night and march on to at the First Battle of Trenton, the another victory at Princeton, thus Americans would not be surprised completing the ten days that kept a by their attackers; they were waiting S. Broad St and Assunpink Dr., Mill Hill Park dying Revolution alive. and planning for the attack that they because of skirmishes in Lawrenceville. Today Mill Hill Park is a gathering knew would come. These skirmishes delayed the British place not only to remember the 2nd On the 30th, Washington made his attack until late in the afternoon. Battle of Trenton but also home headquarters on Queen Street (now Because the Battle took place in early to such events as The Capital City Broad), and troops took up defensive January, the sun would set early at 4:46 Farmers Market and also the Levitt positions on the high ground south pm. This meant there was little daylight Amp Trenton Music Series. For more of Assunpink Creek. From here, they left for the British to press their attack information about things to do at the would be in position to defend the when they arrived in Trenton, which park visit destinationtrenton.com.

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