Call for Stories
Princeton Public Library and the Historical Society of Princeton are seeking pandemic stories to preserve as part of the Voices of Princeton oral history project.
Community members can record a conversation with a family member, friend, or neighbor, or can record a monologue reflection. Comprehensive instructions, including technology tips and question prompts, are available in a pandemic oral history guide on the Voices of Princeton website. No oral history experience or special equipment is needed.
Questions probe reflection on pandemic life, including day-to-day activities, emotions, family, activities, new hobbies, coming out of isolation, vaccination, and hopes and plans for the future.
All recordings will be archived at the Historical Society of Princeton and will be made available on the Voices of Princeton website. Stories already shared over the past year are available now as part of the COVID-19 Collection on the Voices of Princeton website.
The Voices of Princeton project collects, shares, and archives the stories and memories of Princetonians. The project is a collaboration between the Princeton Public Library, the Historical Society of Princeton, the Arts Council of Princeton, and the Witherspoon-Jackson Historical and Cultural Society. For more information visit www.voicesofprinceton.org.
Call for Volunteers
New Jersey Blood Services (NJBS), which provides blood for local patients, is looking for a few good volunteers. The blood drive volunteer is an integral member of our team whose tasks include assisting donors with registration and/or at the refreshment area. No medical background necessary. Volunteers should be outgoing to provide friendly customer service and be able to perform tasks as needed. Must have transportation. All training is provided including additional precautions for the safety of our team and blood donors. For additional information call or text Sharon Zetts, manager, NJBS Volunteer Services at 732-850-8906, Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Call for Donations
The Friends of South Brunswick Public Library are holding an outdoor book and media donation drive on Saturday, June 5, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and Sunday, June 6, from noon to 3 p.m., in the rear of the library parking lot at 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction. Please donate only new and gently used books and media items in good condition. No magazines, encyclopedias, VHS, or audio cassette tapes. All items must be boxed. For more information visit www.sbpl.info.
The Hightstown/East Windsor Lions Club is holding a clothing drive fundraiser on Saturday, May 22, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the American Legion parking lot located at 895 Route 130 North in East Windsor. Drop off new or gently used clothing, shoes, purses, belts, bed and bath linens, and stuffed animals. The Hightstown/East Windsor Lions Club is a volunteer community service organization and all proceeds of fundraisers are allocated to service projects for sight programs and other community service programs.
Audition
Bucks County Playhouse is seeking teens age 13 to 18 to audition for the 2021 Bucks County Playhouse Youth Company. This year’s program will have the teens involved in the writing and creative process culminating in an original theater piece of songs, dances and stories. Virtual and in-person auditions are available. In-person auditions will take place on Saturday, May 22, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., and 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Lambertville Hall, 57 Bridge Street in Lambertville.
The program will take place June 26 through July 25 (no rehearsals July 2-5). Rehearsals will be Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; however, this schedule may change slightly due to pandemic related protocols. The show will have two performances a day July 22 through 25 on the Playhouse stage.
An appointment is required for both in-person and virtual submissions. Please contact Kelly Wilson: kelly@bcptheater.org. The deadline for securing an appointment is Friday, May 21. Participants must prepare 16 bars of a ballad or 16 bars of an up-tempo song of their choice and one three minute-monologue of their choice.
For in-person auditions, attendees must provide their own sheet music, and virtual auditions candidates should have recorded music ready as an accompaniment. A photo is required for in-person and virtual submissions. Resumes are not required, but participants may bring them. Callbacks, by invitation only, will be held Sunday, May 23, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Princeton Girlchoir (PGC) and Princeton Boychoir (PBC) are now auditioning new choristers for the 2021-’22 season. Any child entering grades 3 to 12 this fall is warmly welcomed. Both choirs are programs of Westrick Music Academy (WMA).
A strong desire to learn, a musical ear, and an eagerness to share music with others are key to a successful audition. No music needs to be prepared in advance. Singers will be asked to introduce themselves, sing a major scale and a familiar song like “Row, Row, Row Your Boat” or “Happy Birthday.”
Interested singers have the option to have a live audition via zoom or submit an audition video. Auditions for new choristers are scheduled throughout the month of June, but interested singers are encouraged to apply early. To learn more about the process or to schedule an audition, visit www.westrickmusic.org/auditions.
Call for Artists
Artworks Trenton’s Art All Night festival is now accepting submissions of artwork for the virtual festival taking place online on June 19 and 20.
Artists are invited to submit one work of art that will become part of a virtual gallery that will connect artists with people interested in buying and selling their art.
Musicians interested in performing for the online stream may also register for the opportunity to perform remotely or on location at Artworks. Visit www.aantrenton.org for details.
