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Between the Lines
Our first inkling that we had missed the boat on the Super Bowl came a
few weeks ago, when we saw an ad in production (now appearing in print
on page 40 of this issue) for a “Super Bowl Needlework Trunk Show &
Party” on Sunday, February 1. That’s not when our new U.S. 1 Calendar
says the Super Bowl is. We have it on the last Sunday in January, the
25th.
But no: The ladies organizing the needlework show (being marketed as
an event women might enjoy while their men prepare the chips,
beverages, and remote controls for the big game) have it correct. U.S.
1 jumped the gun by a week.
Time was when we could count on our boss to set us straight on matters
of Super Bowls and NCAA basketball finals. Maybe he left some of his
manly interests behind on that angioplasty table a few years ago. Or
maybe he is just turning a little metrosexual on us (see page 14).
Either way, we have to tell you that for the Super Bowl, as well as
for many other events listed in the U.S. 1 calendar, it always pays to
double check before heading out the door.
To the Editor:
The Princeton Arts Council has been the subject of controversy for
many years, and it is disturbing that an institution whose mission is
to serve the cultural needs of this community is once again in
jeopardy of losing its location. The Latin American Task Force has for
many years appreciated the variety of programs and activities at the
Arts Council which reflect Hispanic culture in our community, both
dances and receptions attended by large numbers of neighborhood
community members, talks on Central American archeology and Cuban art,
annual celebrations of the Day of the Dead/Dia de los Muertos and
Cinco de Mayo, and performances and classes of Spanish, Mexican and
flamenco dance.
In addition, the Arts Council has always been generous and hospitable
in providing space for community groups – for example, offering
rehearsal space to the Princeton High School dance group, Pasion
Latina, and for several years hosting the annual LATF winter clothing
give-away.
These events have welcomed the Hispanic community living in the
neighborhood and brought together new and old immigrants to enjoy
Hispanic cultural events – and all easily accessible for everyone. We
should continue to support the Arts Council in this central location
so that it can continue to provide us with the richness and variety of
cultural events which reflect and involve all the members of our
community.
Hana Muzika Kahn
Chair, Latin American Task Force
Editor’s note: The Planning Board’s site plan review advisory board
will continue hearing the Arts Council proposal on Thursday, January
22. For more on the Arts Council and its opposition, see
www.princetoninfo.com/200401/40121c03.html
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