Two-mile walking tour of the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Trenton

Saturday November 21, 2009
09:30AM

A two-mile walking tour of the Delaware & Raritan Canal in Trenton, a largely hidden jewel of the city’s downtown area, will be held Saturday, Nov. 21.

The free event, which begins at 9:30 a.m. at Cadwalader Park, will end at Battle Monument Park and includes a tour of the new Canal Plaza townhouse project near the Battle Monument.

Participants will be joined by representatives of the D&R Canal Watch, the Mayor of Trenton’s Canal Banks Advisory Committee, the Delaware & Raritan State Park and the Hillcrest Civic Association.  During the walking tour, they will discuss the history of the canal in Trenton, its impact on the city and the challenges facing the canal park today.

Meet at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum, in Cadwalader Park.  Transportation will be available at the end of the walk back to Cadwalader Park.  Rain will cancel the event.

The walk is sponsored by D&R Canal Watch, the Canal Banks Advisory Committee and the Hillcrest Civic Association.  For more information call 609-989-3610.

Just Breathe and Be, Onsen For All

Saturday November 21, 2009
09:30AM - 12:30PM

Just Breathe and Be, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800
9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Presented by Sheetal Contractor, author of 'Anyone Can Do Yoga.' Register. $55., www.onsenforall.com

Crafters' Marketplace, YWCA Princeton

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM - 05:00PM

Crafters' Marketplace, YWCA Princeton, John Witherspoon School, Walnut Lane, Princeton, 609-497-2100
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., The annual juried craft show showcasing more than 140 professional artisans from the Northeast exhibiting original handmade jewelry, pottery, clothing and other gift items. Cafe lunch and homemade baked goods. Proceeds benefit the Pearl Bates Scholarship fund. No strollers. Handicapped-accessible. $6. Also Sunday, November 22., www.ywcaprinceton.org

Old Time Auction, Howell Living History Farm

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM - 04:00PM

Old Time Auction, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-737-3299
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Silent and live barn auction features tools, household items, collectibles, books, theater tickets, farm products, items by the farms blacksmiths, restoration carpenters, bakers, and sewing guild. Benefit for purchase of period furnishings for the house, which will undergo an eight-month long restoration process., www.howellfarm.org

Princeton Singles, Canal Walk

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM

Princeton Singles, Canal Walk parking lot, Route 27, Kingston, 609-896-1170
10 a.m., A moderately paced walk or run along canal, followed by optional lunch. Register.

Albert E. Hinds Memorial Walking Tour

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM

Albert E. Hinds Memorial Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748
10 a.m., Explore Princeton's historic African-American community and neighborhood with Shirley Satterfield. Register. $7., www.princetonhistory.org

Marching In Weekend, Old Barracks Museum

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM - 05:00PM

Marching In Weekend, Old Barracks Museum, Barrack Street, Trenton, 609-396-1776
10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Captain Wright's British regulars return to the Barracks for a winter occupation after fighting in the French & Indian War. Explore living history programs, share in Colonial stew, visit the artifacts on display. New exhibit, 'When We Gave Them Hot Stuff, New Jersey and the French and Indian War,' features photographs and reproductions. $8., www.barracks.org

Indoor Farmers Market, Woodsedge Wools Farm

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:00AM - 03:00PM

Indoor Farmers Market, Woodsedge Wools Farm, 78 Bowne Station Road, Stockton, 609-397-2212
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Area farmers, foods, and crafts. $2 donation to benefit Slow Food Central New Jersey., www.alpacasllamaswoodsedge.co

Art for Families at Princeton University Art Museum

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:30AM - 01:30PM

There is something for families every Saturday at the Art Museum! Join us for drop-in self-guided tours, related art projects, and story time with the Princeton Public Library.  This week: Hunting for Hats.
Ages: 5 - 9
Fee: Free

609-258-3788

http://artmuseum.princeton.edu

 

Saturday Stories at The Princeton Public Library -

Saturday November 21, 2009
10:30AM
Stories and songs for children ages 2-8

Pajama Storytime at Borders

Saturday November 21, 2009
11:00AM

A classic retelling of The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg. Join us for a special pajama party complete with games, stories, bells and more!
Ages: All ages
Registration: Not required

601 Nassau Park Blvd.
Princeton, NJ 08540

Phone: 609-514-0040

Kid's Health and Safety Day

Saturday November 21, 2009
11:00AM - 02:00PM

Kid's Health and Safety Day, Capital Health System, 1445 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Hamilton, 609-584-5140
11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Activities, learning stations, and Santa., www.capitalhealth.org

Bike Ride: Tri-County Cruise - a complimentary ride with the Princeton Free Wheelers (PFW) biking club and earn 500 PLW reward points.

Saturday November 21, 2009
11:00AM - 01:00PM

Join Pat for a ride through country roads and a stop that may include the NJ Horse Park, the Walnford Historic Estate, or Woody’s in Allentown.Always a rest stop & sometimes a food stop.Some rides have rolling hills but we always keep a C pace.

Princeton Free Wheelers give Princeton Living Well reward points for several rides each week.  Check the PLW calendar for other dates and other ride levels.

Princeton Free Wheelers encourages regular riders to join the club.  Once you are a Free Wheeler member, you will regularly receive a complete list of club ride times and starting points.  The annual membership fee is $20. 

609-921-6685
http://www.princetonfreewheelers.com/

Le Nouveau 2009, Crossing Vineyards and Winery

Saturday November 21, 2009
12:00PM - 06:00PM

Le Nouveau 2009, Crossing Vineyards and Winery, 1853 Wrightstown Road, Washington Crossing, PA, 215-493-6500
Noon. to 6 p.m., Celebrate the first fruits of the seaon's grape harvest. Wine tastings., www.crossingvineyards.com

Kid's Book Club at Classics Used and Rare Books

Saturday November 21, 2009
12:00PM - 02:00PM

FREE EVENT. Book readings, discussions, crafts and games for kids from 5 to 10. Have your child bring his or her favorite book to be read by Queen Maati. Mia Baldwin will lead the community in a craft.  Free books for all participating kids donated courtesy Classics Books.

Classics Used and Rare Books. 117 S. Warren, Trenton. Book_cellar@mindspring.com. 609-394-8400. The Classics Event Series is funded by The Princeton Area Community Foundation, and The Friends of Classics Booster Club.
 

The Nutcracker at Mediterra

Saturday November 21, 2009
01:00PM - 02:30PM

Get in the holiday spirit and watch cast members from The American Repertory Ballet as they present portions of Graham Lustig's timeless classic, The Nutcracker, in Palmer Square
 

Yoga for Teen Athletes, Simply Yoga

Saturday November 21, 2009
01:00PM - 02:30PM

Yoga for Teen Athletes, Simply Yoga, 4437 Route 27, Kingston, 609-895-1481
1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Register. $15., www.simplyyogakingston.com

Lights On! Grounds For Sculpture

Saturday November 21, 2009
01:00PM - 05:00PM

Free with park admission.
Decorate holiday cookies with frosting, sprinkles and more from 1 – 4pm (a $5 materials fee is required). Listen to songs of the holidays from 3 – 5pm and be there for the awarding of prizes for our 5th Annual Gingerbread House Contest at 4pm (to view the official rules, please click here). All before the official lighting of holiday lights throughout the park at 5pm!
In conjunction with Lights On! the Museum Shop will be offering special sales on selected merchandise on this day only.

18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619 (609) 586-0616

www.groundsforsculpture.org

Elf on the Shelf at Barnes & Noble

Saturday November 21, 2009
01:00PM - 03:00PM

Special holiday storytime by Chanda Bell.  This great event is part of the annual Holiday Book Drive kickoff which benefits the Children's Home Society of New Jersey.  Dancers from the American Repertory Ballet's Princeton Ballet School will present scenes from The Nutcracker.

MarketFair

3535 Rt. 1 South, West Windsor

609-716-1570

Princeton Basketball Ball vs Army

Saturday November 21, 2009
02:00PM

There will be a fan festival on the track behind the west court in Jadwin Gym an hour prior to tip off as well as during half time.  Festivities include face painting, bounce house, sign making station, games, and free autograph books for post game autographs.
Tickets: $12 adult, $6 children 14 and under, call (609) 258-4TIX (4849)
 
 

Wine Tasting, CoolVines

Saturday November 21, 2009
02:00PM - 05:00PM

Wine Tasting, CoolVines, 344 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-0039
2 p.m. to 5 p.m., www.coolvines.com

North Pole Express on the New Hope & Ivyland Rail Road

Saturday November 21, 2009
05:15PM - 06:45PM

Ride the rails with Santa, Mrs. Claus and a host of holiday revelers for a truly unique holiday season experience the whole family will be sure to enjoy. Children and adults of all ages are invited to ride this special holiday train. Listen to a story, have free hot cocoa and cookies while Santa visits with each child onboard and presents them with a special gift.  
Ages: All Ages
Tickets: $35.50 adults, $29.25 Children, $7.50 under two.

Reservations are strongly suggested.

New Hope &
Ivyland Railroad
32 West Bridge Street
New Hope, PA 18938

Phone (215) 862-2332
 

Art Exhibit, Artworks

Saturday November 21, 2009
06:00PM - 09:00PM

Art Exhibit, Artworks, 19 Everett Alley, Trenton, 609-394-9436
6 p.m. to 9 p.m., Opening reception for 'A-Team Artists of Trenton,' a cooperative of area artists. On view to January 2., www.artworkstrenton.org

Karen Rodriguez, Salt Creek Grille

Saturday November 21, 2009
07:00PM - 10:00PM

Karen Rodriguez, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200
7 p.m. to 10 p.m., www.saltcreekgrille.com

Opera Project Concert, St. Andrew's Church

Saturday November 21, 2009
08:00PM

Opera Project Concert, St. Andrew's Church, 50 York Street, Lambertville, 908-268-1264
8 p.m., Wagner's Die Walkure, sung by Celeste Siciliano, Stephen Snow, and Don Sheasley. Arias and duets from Pagliacci, Rigoletto, and Die Fledermaus will be performed by Carly Rapaport-Stein, Raymond Foose, Cassandra Lambros, Ted Labow, Sage DiPalma, and others. $18.

Concerts at the Crossing, 35th Anniversary Celebration of Joni Mitchell's 'Court & Spark'

Saturday November 21, 2009
08:00PM
35th Anniversary Celebration of Joni Mitchell's 'Court & Spark'

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, Unitarian Church at Washington Crossing, Titusville, 609-510-6278

, Maura Kennedy, Sloan Wainwright, Kelly Flint, LisaBeth Weber, and Maggi Marshall present classic Joni Mitchell tunes. Gene Shay emcees. $23., www.concertsatthecrossing.com

Le Triomphe de l'amour presents baroque music ensemble

Saturday November 21, 2009
08:00PM

The concert will feature instrumental music and songs enjoyed by London audiences of the 17^th and early 18^th centuries.  Soprano Laura Heimes will be featured in songs composed by Purcell for various theatrical productions, including King Arthur, Dioclesian, The Indian Queen, Don Quixote, and The Libertine. Music by Purcell’s teacher John Blow and by several of his contemporaries working in London will also be heard.  The instrumental music will include the Chaconne from Dioclesian as well as examples of the florid English baroque genre known as division music.  Ms. Wagman and Ms. Fournier will each be featured in performances of division music for violin and for viola da gamba, respectively.  Other works on the program include English baroque trio sonatas by Paisable, Purcell’s music for solo harpsichord, and variations on the “Greensleeves.”  The music on this program is made available to the ensemble by the Roan-Burkhalter collection of rare 17^th-18^th century musical prints.

            Violinist Elissa Wagman has performed with early music ensembles across the United States including The Publick Music, Brandywine Baroque, and the Arcadia Players.  Soprano Laura Heimes has been praised for her “sumptuous tone and shimmering clarity” and has been a featured soloist in concerts from Carnegie Hall to California’s Carmel Bach Festival.  She has taught at Westminster Choir College and Swarthmore and has recordings available on several labels.  Janet Palumbo, a founding member of the ensemble, has been featured on Brazilian national television.  Le Triomphe de l’amour has recordings available on the Lyrichord and A Casa Disco labels.

                  Tickets may be purchased at the door for $20 general admission, $15 for senior citizens, and $5 for students.  For information, call (609) 252-0522 or visit the ensemble’s website at www.triomphebaroque.org.  To receive email announcements of concerts, email info@triomphebaroque.org.  This concert is made possible in part by the Mercer County Cultural and Heritage Commission through funding from the Mercer County Board of Chosen Freeholders, and the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/ Department of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment of the Arts.

Meral Guneyman at The Arts Council of Princeton

Saturday November 21, 2009
08:00PM

A Steinway Artist, Meral Guneyman moves effortlessly between the Classical and Jazz genres.  From Bach to Gershwin.  $15/10 members, students and seniors

Arts Council of Princeton
Paul Robeson Center for the Arts
102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton