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Art
Jerry Cable Holiday Open House - Prallsville General Store
26 Risler Street, Stockton - - www.jerrycablestudio.com
Traditional and seasonal oil paintings.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 1 p.m.
Art
Holiday Art Exhibition - Cane Farm
99 Route 519, Rosemont - 609-397-0606 -
Featuring Bucks and Hunterdon County-based artists Annelies Van Dommelen, Deb Hoeffner, Dot Bunn, Jim Cascio, Sheila Watson Coutin, Susan Roseman, James Feehan, Irma Fuhr, Diana Contine, and Mary Michael Shelley.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Art
Opening Reception - Artworks Trenton
19 Everett Alley, Trenton - 609-394-9436 - www.artworkstrenton.org
Opening for the annual Red Dot 10x10 Fundraising Exhibition. Running through Saturday, January 4.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6 p.m.
Art
Myles Cavanaugh: 25 Years in Art/New Show+Retrospective - 75 Bridge Street House and Chamber of Commerce Gallery
75-77 Bridge Street, Lambertville - - www.mylescavanaugh.com
Opening reception. Exhibit runs through Dec. 31.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 5 p.m.
Art
Opening Reception - Morpeth Contemporary
43 West Broad Street, Hopewell - - www.morpethcontemporary.com
Opening reception for an exhibit of seascapes and still life oil paintings by Christine Lafuente. On view through January 4.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Art
Highlights Tour - Princeton University Art Museum
Elm Drive, Princeton - - https://artmuseum.princeton.edu
Tour of the museum's premier collections.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Business Meetings
- Princeton SCORE
Mercer County Library, Hopewell Branch, Pennington - - www.princeton.score.org
Free workshop: Protecting IP and Patents, with Roy J. Rosser.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Classical Music
Boheme Opera NJ - Immaculate Conception Church-Our Lady of the Angels Parish
540 Chestnut Avenue, Trenton - - www.amahl-trenton.brownpapertickets.com
"Amahl and the Night Visitors." $25.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6 p.m.
Classical Music
Cantabile Chamber Chorale - Christ United Methodist Church
485 Hoes Lane, Piscataway - - www.cantabilechamberchorale.org
"We Dream A World." $12-$15.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 1-800-255-3476 - www.njsymphony.org
Performing works by Clyne, Rachmaninoff, and Dvorak. $20-$80. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Princeton University Orchestra - Richardson Auditorium
Alexander Hall, Princeton University - - www.music.princeton.edu
$15.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Classical Music
Riverside Symphonia - South Hunterdon Regional High School
31 Mt. Airy-Harbourton Road, Lambertville - 609-397-7300 - www.riversidesymphonia.org
"Musical Celebration of Christmas." $15-$55.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Classical Music
Clipper Erickson and Rise Kagan Erickson - 1867 Sanctuary
101 Scotch Road, Ewing - 609-392-6409 - www.1867sanctuary.org
Piano/handbell event. $15-$20.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Oh la la French Boutique
Old Rail Station, 2 Railroad Place, Hopewell - - www.ohlalafrenchboutique.com/
French artists fair featuring chocolates and pastries, beauty and jewelry, personalized gifts, paintings and photographs, and more.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Craft Fairs
Dance
The Nutcracker - Princeton Youth Ballet
Princeton High School Performing Arts Center, 16 Walnut Lane, Princeton - - www.princetonyouthballet.org
Relaxed performance. $18-$35.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon. and 4 p.m.
Dance
The Nutcracker - Roxey Ballet
Kendall Main Stage Theater, The College of New Jersey - 609-397-7616 - www.roxeyballet.org
$22 and up.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Dance
Princeton Dance Festival - Lewis Center for the Arts
Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton - - arts.princeton.edu
New and repertory works by choreographers Zvi Gotheiner, Rebecca Lazier, Cameron McKinney, Christopher Ralph, Hofesh Shechter, and Netta Yerushalmy, performed by Princeton dance students. $12 to $17.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Farm Markets
West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market - Windsor Athletic Club
99 Clarksvile Road, West Windsor - - www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9 a.m.
Folk Music
Martha Redbone Roots Project - Hopewell Theater
5 S. Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell - 609-466-1964 - www.hopewelltheater.com
$22-$28.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
For Families
Breakfast with Santa - St. Francis Medical Center
601 Hamilton Avenue, Trenton - 609-599-565 -
$5.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8:30 a.m.
For Families
Cathedral Day - Friends of Trinity Cathedral
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, 801 W. State Street, Trenton - 609-392-3805, ext. 100 -
Performances by the Princeton Girlchoir and Princeton Boychoir, scavenger hunt, historical tours, reception by Tea for All. Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3 p.m.
For Families
Holiday Season Kick-Off Weekend - Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton - 609-924-2310 - www.shop.terhuneorchards.com
Visis with Santa, sleigh rides, crafts for children. $5.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
For Families
Holiday Open House - Yardley Historical Association
46 W. Afton Avenue, Yardley, PA - 215-369-1479 - www.yardleyhistory.org
Victorian decorations, model trains, carolers. Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2
For Families
Holiday Crafts & Cookies - The Historic Hunt Barn
197 Blackwell Road, Pennington - 609-888-3218 -
Nature-themed holiday crafts. $5. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 1 p.m.
For Families
Winter Wonderland - Kuser Farm Mansion
390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton - 609-890-3630 - www.hamiltonnj.com
Festive performances, treats, activities, and more.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 5 p.m.
For Families
Holiday Festival - Crossing Vineyards & Winery
1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA - 215-493-6500 -
Live music and a visit from Santa. Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
For Families
City Stomp - State Theatre New Jersey
15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 732-246-7469 - www.stnj.org
Musical performance for ages 3-8. Noon performance is sensory-sensitive. $5. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. and noon.
For Families
Gingerbread House Workshop - Morven Museum & Garden
55 Stockton Street, Princeton - 609-924-8144 - www.morven.org
$35. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Gardens
Winter Wreath Making Workshop - Motor Exhibits Building
Grounds for Sculpture, 80 Sculptures Way, Hamilton - 609-586-0616 - www.groundsforsculpture.org
$55. Register
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
Gardens
Holiday Wreath Workshop - Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve
1635 River Road, New Hope - 215-862-2924 - www.bhwp.org
Hands-on instruction using natural materials. For ages 14 and older. $65. Register by November 29.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.
History
Holiday Trolley Tours - Princeton Tour Company
Palmer Square, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton - - www.princetontourcompany.com
Ride through the neighborhoods of Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Carnegie, Albert Einstein, Toni Morrison, and more. Every hour until 4 p.m. $18. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 a.m.
History
British Occupation Day - Old Barracks Museum
101 Barrack Street, Trenton - 609-396-1776 - www,barracks.org
Reenactment and demonstrations.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
House Tours
Secret City: The Mill Hill Holiday House Tour - The Old Mill Hill Society
ArtWorks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton - 609-902-3271 - www.trentonmillhill.org
$25.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Jazz and Blues
Lee Smith - Candlelight Lounge
24 Passaic Street, Trenton - 609-695-9612 - www.jazztrenton.com
$15, $10 drink minimum.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3:30 p.m.
Lectures
The Quest to Find the Heimat: German Research Basics - Bucks County Genealogical Society
David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing, OA - - www.bucksgen.org
Talk by genealogist Debra Hoffman. $10.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
Literati
Artie Bennett - Barnes & Noble
The Hamilton Marketplace, 425 Marketplace Boulevard, Hamilton - 609-581-2523 -
Reading by the children's book author.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Literati
A Christmas Carol Read Aloud - Princeton Public Library
65 Witherspoon Street, Princeton - 609-924-9529 - www.princetonlibrary.org
Public reading of the Dickens novella. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Live Music
The Garden Statesman - Nottingham Ballroom
Nottingham Fire Company, 200 Mercer Street, Hamilton Square - - www.gardenstatesmen.org
"A Very Merry Garden Statesman Holiday Dessert Show," with the Somerville High School Chamber Choir. $15-$20.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Live Music
Saturday Night Live Music - Thomas Sweet
64 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor - 609-269-5630 - www.thomassweet.com
Ragtime Relics perform.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7 p.m.
Live Music
Dick Gratton and Linda Lee - Hamilton Township Christmas Show
Kuser Mansion, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Trenton - -
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 5 p.m.
Live Music
Southside Wanderers - John Billington VFW Post 6495
1605 Haines Road, Levittown, PA - 215-946-6261 -
Oldies, Motown, British Invasion and Classic rock selections. $5.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Live Music
Music and Merlot - Hopewell Valley Vineyards
46 Yard Road, Pennington - 609-737-4465 - www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com
Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6 p.m.
Live Music
Open Mic Night - Starbucks
102 South Warren Street, Trenton - -
Music, spoken word, poetry, comedy, storytelling, and more.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 3 p.m.
Live Music
Gregg Cagno - Old York Cellars
80 Old York Road, Ringoes - 908-284-9463 - www.oldyorkcellars.com
Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 1 p.m.
Live Music
Carol Lynne and John Sheridan - Jester's European Cafe
233 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown - 609-298-9963 - www.jesterscafe.net
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 6:30 p.m.
Live Music
The Tom Trovas Group - Small World Coffee
14 Witherspoon Street, Princeton - - www.tomtrovas.com
Tom Littwin on bass, Kenneth Higgenbotham on vocals and keyboards, Michael Piper on drums, and Tom Trovas on guitar and vocals.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Miscellany
Passport Day - Kingston Post Office
4599 Route 27, Kingston - 609-924-4544 -
Extended hours to accept applications and take passport pictures. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9 a.m.
Miscellany
World War II Monument Dedication - Mercer County Italian-American Festival Association
Veterans Park, Kuser Road, Hamilton - -
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Miscellany
Holiday Wreath Decorating Workshop - Terhune Orchards
330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton - 609-924-2310 - www.shop.terhuneorchards.com
Make a colonial Williamsburg-style wreath. $45. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
Miscellany
On Stage
Cinderella - Paper Mill Playhouse
22 Brookside Drive, Millburn - 973-376-4343 - www.papermill.org
Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical. $32 and up.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m.
On Stage
My Life on a Diet - George Street Playhouse
Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 732-545-8100 - www.georgestreetplayhouse.org
Renee Taylor looks back on a life full of memorable roles in Hollywood and Broadway. $25-$65.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
On Stage
Feminine Products - Lewis Center for the Arts
Wallace Theater, Princeton University - - arts.princeton.edu
The story of young American women struggling to understand intersectional feminism, empowerment, and pop music, while offering an honest look at the satirical tragedy that is becoming a woman. Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
On Stage
A Christmas Carol: The Musical - Crossroads Theatre Company
Elizabeth Ross Johnson Theater, 11 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick - 732-545-8100 - www.crossroadstheatrecompany.org
The classic story of Ebenezer Scrooge comes to life on stage. $25-$65.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
Junie B. Jones the Musical - Acting Naturally Theatre
164 N. Flowers Mill Lane, Langhorne, PA - 267-798-9165 - www.actingnaturally.com
The adventures of Junie B. Jones as she begins the first grade. $10-$12.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11 a.m.
On Stage
Desires of a Criminal, a Devised Theatrical Collage - Mercer County Community College Theatre Students
Kelsey Theatre, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor - 609-570-3333 - kelseytheatre.org
Original work about mass incarceration inspired by French playwright, poet and novelist Jean Genet. $14-$16.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
Ebenezer Scrooge’s Big Playhouse Christmas Show - Bucks County Playhouse
70 South Main Street, New Hope - 215-862-2121 - www.bcptheater.org
Comedic reimagining of Charles Dickens' famous tale.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
On Stage
A Charlie Brown Christmas & Frosty the Snowman - Somerset Valley Players
689 Amwell Road, Hillsborough - 908-369-7469 - www.svptheatre.org
Double-header of holiday classics.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
On Stage
The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge - Actors' NET
635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA - 215-295-3694 - www.actorsnetbucks.org
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
On Stage
The Christmas Carol Conspiracy: Scrooge’s Revenge - ActorsNET
The Heritage Center, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA - 215-295-3694 - www.actorsnetbucks.org
$10-$22.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8 p.m.
Outdoor Action
Winter Bird Walk - The Watershed Institute
31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington - 609-737-3735 - www.thewatershed.org
Guided hike for ages 12 and older. Free. Register
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9 a.m.
Pop Music
Newark Boys Chorus - Nassau Presbyterian Church
61 Nassau Street, Princeton - -
'Tis the Season Holiday Concert. Offering.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 4 p.m.
Pop Music
A Grand Night for Singing - Spitz Studio Theatre
Rider University, Lawrenceville - - www.rider.edu
Rider University Musical Theatre presents the songs of Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Pop Music
Bridgette & Scott Johnson - 1867 Sanctuary
101 Scotch Road, Ewing - 609-392-6409 - www.1867sanctuary.org
"Let's Duet for the Holidays." $20.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Pop Music
Katie Welsh - Arts Council of Princeton
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton - 609-915-7889 - www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
"Holiday Melodies." $20.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Pop Music
Marshall Crenshaw - Randy Now's Man Cave
134 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown - 609-424-3766 - www.mancavenj.com
$25.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
Pop Music
John Ford Band - The Record Collector
358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown - 609-324-0880 - www.the-record-collector.com
$25.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
Pop Music
A Tribute to the 90s - School of Rock Princeton
Havana, 105 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA - 609-890-7090 - www.princeton.schoolof rock.com
$10.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Pop Music
A Tribute to the 2000s - School of Rock Princeton
Havana, 105 S. Main Street, New Hope, PA - 609-890-7090 - www.princeton.schoolof rock.com
$10.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Pop Music
Princeton Boychoir - All Saints Church
16 All Saints Road, Princeton - 609-688-1888 - www.westrickmusic.org
"Holiday Harmonies." $10-$30.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7 p.m.
Shopping News
Arts & Crafts Show - Prallsville Mills
33 Risler Street, Stockton - 609-397-3586 - www.prallsvillemills.org
Work by area artisans, artists and jewelers. $5.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
Shopping News
St. Nicholas Bazaar - Trinity Church
33 Mercer Street, Princeton - -
Crafts by local artisans, fresh wreaths and poinsettias, cookie walk and bake sale.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9 a.m.
Shopping News
Hearts to Heart Holiday Marketplace - Higher Ground Interdenominational Church
Hollowbrook Community Center, 320 Hollowbrook Drive, Ewing - 484-410-1037 -
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Shopping News
Small Works Show and Sale - Artists of Yardley Art Center
949 Mirror Lake Road, Yardley, PA - 215-493-1205 - aoyartcenter.org
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon.
Shopping News
Sinterklaas 2019 Holiday Bazaar - Blawenburg Reformed Church
424 Route 518, Skillman - - www.blawenburgchurch.org
Handcrafted ornaments, quilted and knitted items, baked goods, wreaths and baskets, quilt display, soups, and lunch.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Shopping News
Holiday Boutique - Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie
Cadwalader Park, Trenton - 609-989-3632 - www.ellarslie.org
Hand-crafted jewelry, original art, ceramics, wood designs, clothing and accessories, Trenton memorabilia and antiques.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, Noon. to 5 p.m.
Sports
Winter Wonder Run 6K - Princeton Athletic Club
Princeton Friends School, 470 Quaker Road, Princeton - - www.princetonac.org
For runners and walkers of all skill levels. $50.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 8:45 a.m.
Sports
Princeton Men’s Hockey - Baker Rink
Princeton University - - www.goprincetontigers.com
Colorado College.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7 p.m.
The Arts
Adobe Photoshop for Photographers - Princeton Photo Workshop
20 Library Place, Princeton - - www.princetonphotoworkshop.com
Learn Adobe Photoshop basics. $189. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
Wellness
Introduction to Suppers - The Suppers Program
Suppers Kitchen, 391 Route 518, Montgomery - - www.thesuppersprograms.org
Introduction to the healthy cooking workshop. $50. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10 a.m.
Wellness
Winter Wellness & Essential Oils - Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe - 732-521-5000 - www.monroetwplibrary.org
Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 11:30 a.m.
World Music
African Drumming & Dance Ensemble - Taplin Auditorium
Fine Hall, Princeton University - - www.music.princeton.edu
Free.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 7:30 p.m.
World Music
The Practitioners of Musick - William Trent House Museum
15 Market Street, Trenton - 609-989-3027 - www.williamtrenthouse.org
"Caledonia," music by Scottish masters. $10.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 2 p.m.
Socials
Women of Beth El Synagogue - Beth El Synagogue
50 Maple Stream Road, East Windsor - - www.bethel.net
Discussion and introduction to mindfulness with Beth Frenkel.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 5:30 p.m.
Socials
2019 Year in Review - Monroe Township Public Library
4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe - 732-521-5000 - www.monroetwplibrary.org
Current events discussion group. Register.
Saturday, December 7, 2019, 10:30 a.m.