Events for Sunday January 12, 2025
Mahler Chamber Orchestra in Virtual Reality, Princeton University Concerts
With the aid of VR headsets you will be transported to a fully immersive world of music in which you can move around the musicians as a multi-dimensional recording of Mendelssohn's A Midsummer Night's Dream responds in real-time. Reserve a 45-minute timed entry slot online. $20.
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Lisa Gardner in Conversation with Amy Jo Burns - A Library and Labyrinth Collab
Author Lisa Gardner is joined by Amy Jo Burns to discuss her latest novel "Still See You Everywhere" at this ticketed Book Brunch event. Registration is required and includes a copy of the book. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. for pastries, coffee, tea and other light brunch fare. The author talk will begin at 11 a.m. with a book signing to follow. Tickets are $20 (+tax and fees), the price includes brunch and a copy of the book.
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Winery Weekend Music Series @Terhune's
Join us for cheer in the winery to enjoy live music and meet up with family and friends. With indoor seating in our wine barn among the wine tanks and outdoor seating with firepits. Enjoy hot mulled wine, tasting flights of Terhune favorite wines, and wine by the glass. All ages can have fun with s’mores and hot cocoa kits. Light bites of cheese plates and chips & salsa baskets are available at the winery. Perfect to enjoy with a glass of wine in the sun. Live music on Saturday and Sunday from 1pm-4pm. See full listing of musicians https://www.terhuneorchards.com/winery-events/
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TARZAN - The Musical, Kelsey Theatre
Based on Disney’s epic animated musical adventure and Edgar Rice Burrough’s Tarzan of the Apes, Tarzan features heart-pumping music by rock legend Phil Collins and high-flying adventure! Washed up on the shores of West Africa, an infant boy is taken in and raised by gorillas who name him Tarzan. Apart from striving for acceptance from his ape father, Tarzan's life is mostly monkey business until a human expedition treks into his tribe's territory, and he encounters creatures like himself for the first time. Tarzan struggles to navigate a jungle, thick with emotion, as he discovers his animal upbringing clashing with his human instincts. *Ticket Cost: $24-$26
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Princeton History Walking Tours, Historical Society of Princeton
Enjoy a walk around downtown Princeton and the University campus as you learn about historic sites in the area, including Nassau Hall, University Chapel and Palmer Square. Hear some of the classic history and lesser-known stories of Princeton’s diverse past. Tickets are $15. Advance purchase is required. Tour starts in the courtyard of the Princeton Battle Monument (GPS address: 1 Monument Drive).
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All-Ages Folk Dance, Princeton Country Dancers
Our family-friendly dance features square dances, contra dances, play party games, other traditional American dances, and sometimes folk dances from around the world; it’s great fun for the whole family, from young children (ages 4 and up) to adults. The dances will be led by John Krumm, nationally known and one of our favorite callers; live music will be provided by the Mixed Age Dance Band. Musicians of all ages and abilities are welcome to join the MAD Band - there is a rehearsal immediately before each family dance. No partner or experience is needed. Admission: $10 per person, or $25 per family of 3 or more. For those with limited income: $5-$10 per person and $15-$25 per family Suzanne Patterson Building, 1 Monument Drive, Princeton, NJ https://www.princetoncountrydancers.org/all-ages-dance
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Bad Kitty Birthday Bash with Nick Bruel, Princeton Public Library
The library and jaZams host a party for Bad Kitty's 20th birthday with crafts, games, cake and an appearance by Bad Kitty. Nick Bruel, creator of “Bad Kitty,” will also join the fun. Nick Bruel will read "Bad Kitty Party Animal," answer questions from the audience and sign books. There will also be a chance to have a picture taken with Bad Kitty.
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Winter Songs XVIII: Blow Thou Winter Wind, Capital Singers of Trenton
Seasonal concert featuring Elaine Hagenberg's "Illuminare," Brandon Williams' "Winter Wind," Jessica Curry's "The Light We Cast," and Michael Barrett's "Thixo Onothando" with pianist Spenser R. Gallo and guest conductor Kendra Balmer. $20 to $25. Sacred Heart Church, 343 South Broad Street, Trenton. www.capitalsingers.org
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Maestro's 60th Birthday Celebration Concerts, Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) celebrates Rossen Milanov’s 60th birthday with concerts featuring violinist Leila Josefowicz performing Stravinsky’s Violin Concerto and Tchaikovsky’s masterful Manfred Symphony. Rossen Milanov conducts. Richardson Auditorium, Alexander Hall, Princeton University Campus, Princeton, NJ. Tickets: start at $40 (children 5-17 who are accompanied by an adult receive a 50% discount); Accommodations or services can be arranged with two weeks’ notice, contact Mika Godbole at mgodbole@princetonsymphony.org or (609) 905-0931; For tickets: princetonsymphony.org or 609-497-0020. Programs, artists, dates, and times are subject to change.
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Let's Just Sing! Choral Reading of Gilbert & Sullivan's Iolanthe, Princeton Society of Musical Amateurs
Sunday, January 12th, 3:00 pm mini-rehearsal; 4:00 pm reading Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Princeton, Rt 206 at Cherry Hill Road, Princeton NJ Members of the community gather together for the common and joyful enterprise of making music for their own pleasure, singing through the great works in choral literature with chorus, orchestra, and soloists as the works require. There are no separate rehearsals and no auditions. Walk-in singers and listen-only guests are welcome at all sessions. Conductors may do some light preparation with the chorus before the sing-through. Orchestra members participate by invitation, based on the instrumental needs of the work. Light refreshments are available during the break and participants are encouraged to mingle and socialize. For further information email musical.amateurs@gmail.com
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Astronomy in the Marsh, Friends for the Abbott Marshlands and Mercer County Park Commission
Join Megha Rajoria and Devansh Agarwal as they lead this program about the night skies over the Abbott Marshlands and share fascinating facts about constellations, stars, planets, and the mysteries beyond. Register. Free. Spring Lake at Roebling Park, 500 Sewell Avenue, Hamilton. abbottmarshlands.org.
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