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Culture&Heritage Volume 5 | Number 2 | Spring 2019 News Update Potteries of Trenton Society Invites the CALENDAR OF EVENTS Public to ‘The First Ladies and Their China’ Check out the many things to see and do in Mercer The Potteries of Trenton So- Ladies are called upon to the history, use and pres- County. ciety invites you to their an- muster American hospital- ervation of the table china Pages 4-6 nual meeting on April 6 at ity by making sure that the they chose, and demon- 1:30 pm. This year’s lecture appointments for a White strate Trenton’s role in this COUNTY EXECUTIVE will be "The First Ladies House state dinner are im- fascinating story. and Their China" by Ellen peccable. Since the begin- Ellen Paul Denker is a mu- A letter from Mercer Denker. The lecture will ning of the United States, seum consultant and inde- County Executive Brian be held in the Woodrow Congress has appropriated pendent scholar based in M. Hughes. Wilson Board Room at the funds to furnish the White western North Carolina. Page 3 Trenton War Memorial on House and demonstrate our She holds degrees from 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton. nation’s wealth and pow- Grinnell College, Iowa, and MERCER'S HISTORY Hospitality is the keynote er to foreign heads of state. from the University of Del- of international diploma- But White House china has aware, where she was a Fel- Learn about local people cy, and a state dinner in the often been supplied by for- low in the Winterthur Pro- and places. White House is the highest eign potteries. Mrs. Denk- gram in American Material Page 7 symbol of American hospi- er’s lecture, sprinkled with Culture. As a museum con- anecdotes, will examine the tality, displaying grand ta- sultant, Ellen has worked OPPORTUNITIES bles set with beautiful fl ow- topic of White House China on a variety of exhibition ers and the fi nest china, from Martha Washington topics from ceramic and For artists, historians, and silver and crystal. Our First to Melania Trump, explain furniture history to visit- related organizations. ing nursing and blindness. She has written extensively Page 6 on American ceramics, the Arts & Crafts movement, is strongly suggested. To and American home fur- register, please email pres- nishings. Ellen’s list of publi- ident@potteriesoftrenton- cations as author and co-au- society.org with your name thor is extensive, ranging and the number of people from Lenox China to rock- in your party. ing chairs. She has lectured extensively for art and his- Free parking is available in torical organizations across the state parking lots on Me- the United States, including morial Drive near the War the Metropolitan Museum Memorial. Handicapped of Art, Newark Museum, parking is located beside Museums of Fine Arts in the War Memorial on West Boston and Houston, Saint Lafayette Street, available Louis Art Museum, and Art on a fi rst-come, fi rst-served Institute of Chicago. Ellen is basis. The War Memorial is a founding member of the fully ADA compliant. Potteries of Trenton Society. For more information visit The lecture is free and open the Potteries of Trenton So- to the public. Seating is lim- ciety's website at potterie- Presidential China. ited and pre-registration softrentonsociety.org Local Arts Mark Your Calendar: The Tiffany and History 9th Annual Mercer County Window Grant Cultural Festival is June 15 Tours at Deadline Mercer County Executive and more! 2019 brings Princeton Brian M. Hughes and the back the popular interna- Approaches Board of Chosen Free- tional Food Trucks featur- United holders present the 9th ing amazing dishes from annual Mercer County some of the best ethnic Methodist Cultural Festival, Satur- Food Trucks in the region Church day, June 15, rain or shine, as well as the popular bi- from 11 am to 7 pm at the ergarten! Admission and The spectacular stained Mercer County Park, West parking are free. glass window of Saint Don’t forget the FY2020 Windsor. To learn more about the George and the Dragon, application deadline to This one-day festival will event visit nj.gov/coun- from the studio of Louis submit either the Local celebrate the many diverse ties/mercer/commissions/ Comfort Tiffany, is a lit- Arts Program (LAP) or cultures of Mercer Coun- cultural/culturalfest.html, tle-seen jewel in Prince- History Grant is July 12. ty through traditional art find us on Facebook at face- ton. On Fridays and Sun- For more information demonstrations, live cul- book.com/mercercounty- days from noon to 2 pm, about the application pro- tural music, dance per- culturalheritagecommis- Princeton United Method- cess, guidelines or ques- formances, kids activities sion or call (609)278-2712. ist Church guides welcome tions visit, nj.gov/coun- visitors to view this and ties/mercer/commissions/ other spectacular stained cultural/grants. The com- glass windows. Stop by mission's Program Devel- and marvel at the abstract opment Specialist, Tricia and symbolic designs. Fagan, is also available to Tours can also be arranged assist potential grant ap- by calling (609)924-2613 plicants with questions or or emailing at windows@ concerns, (609) 989-6418. PrincetonUMC.org. Now on View: 9th Voices for the Abbott Marshlands Photography Show ing to a broad audience of the Tulpehaking Nature The 9th "Voices for the its ecological and historic Center. Abbott Marshlands" is a significance. Photographs The exhibit is on display photographic exhibition were submitted in five cat- now until September 15 featuring the works of lo- egories: Plants, Wildlife, during nature center hours cal artists showcasing a People Connecting with and by appointment (609- New Jersey marshland Nature, or History. Jurors 888-3218). and surrounding natural were: Photographer - Ri- The Tulpehaking Nature areas in Hamilton, Tren- cardo Barros, well known Center is located at 157 ton, and Bordentown. The for his Commercial & Fine Westcott Avenue, Hamil- purpose of the show is to Arts, including portraits, ton. For more information further the protection and architecture, and adver- please visit abbottmarsh- preservation of the Abbott tising, and also Naturalist lands.org or mercercoun- Amon DeVane, ‘Viewing Deck’ Marshlands, by illustrat- - Kelly Rypkema, Manager typarks.org. - 2 - Calling Dear Friends, With winter behind us, it’s time to start looking forward to the wealth of cultural All Local activities the spring season brings to Mercer County. Artists – This edition of our Culture & Heritage newsletter takes a look at a variety of events taking place during the coming months, including a talk on White House Mercer china, from Martha Washington to Melania Trump, presented by the Potteries of Trenton Society; a program that will provide some answers to the mystery of the 19th century shoe found in the cornice of the historic William Trent House; and County an exhibition at The Gallery at Mercer County Community College featuring the Artists 2019 work of talented local artists. Abundant opportunities to enrich our lives through history, arts and culture can Submission be found in this newsletter, from concerts to theatrical productions to outdoor festivals and more. I encourage you to explore all that Mercer County has to off er Date Draws this season. Near Sincerely, Sincerely, Calling all artists! Artists aged 18 or older who live, Brian M. Hughes work, or attend school in County Executive Mercer County are invited to submit their art for con- sideration for the “Mer- Purchase and Merit priz- cer County Artists 2019” es, including the Utrecht Free Recital Series at St. exhibition at Th e Gallery, Art Supplies Best in Show Michael's Church, Trenton located at Mercer County prize and the annual West Community College, West Windsor Arts Council Th e inaugural recital in a Th e program comprises the Windsor. Prize for outstanding work new lunchtime series titled Rondo in B minor op. 70, Drop-off submissions take by a West Windsor artist. "Music at St. Michael's" will D. 895 for violin and piano place on Saturday, May Mercer County Cultural take place at 12:15 pm Th urs- by Franz Schubert, Gioachi- 11, 10 am to 2 pm, at the and Heritage Commission day, April 4 in the sanctuary no Rossini's Introduction, MCCC Gallery. Early drop Purchase Award winners of St. Michael's Episcopal Th eme, and Variations for -off s will also be accept- become part of the Coun- Church, an historic building clarinet and piano, and the ed Th ursday, May 9, from ty’s permanent art collec- located in downtown Tren- Trio for Clarinet, Violin, and 12 to 3 pm. Judging takes tion. ton at 140 N. Warren St. Th e Piano by Gian Carlo Menotti. place on Saturday, May 12 Th e “Mercer County Art- performers, Kenneth Elli- Th e next Music at St. Mi- at 10 am. Artists may enter ists” show will be on dis- son, clarinet; Dezheng Ping, chael's recital will take place up to two original works play from May 20 to July 8 violin; and Larissa Korkina, at 12:15 pm on Th ursday, completed since May 2016 and an Opening Reception piano, are faculty members June 6, and will feature the in any media except pho- and Awards Ceremony of Westminster Conserva- Loeffl er Trio – Melissa Bohl, tography. An entry fee of will be held May 22, 5 to tory, the community music oboe; Marjorie Selden, vio- $10 for one piece and $15 7:30 pm. Th e show is free school of Westminster Col- la; and Christopher McWil- for two must accompany and open to the public. For lege of the Arts of Rider Uni- liams, piano. entries. Works that are not more information on sub- versity.