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PRINCETON, NJ – In the tradition of quintessential Princeton experiences like Communiversity, Jazz
Feast and the Palmer Square Christmas Tree Lighting, residents and visitors can embrace another
Princeton tradition ……. Princeton Pi Day. Albert Einstein’s birthday is the numeric equivalent of Pi and
Princeton Merchant Association plans to make sure no one ever forgets it!
Einstein was a resident of Princeton for of over 20 years. Einstein taught at the Institute for Advanced Study, walked the many
quaint streets and shopped and dined in its unique boutiques, restaurants and hotels – most
establishments remain unchanged and many establishments are still owned by the same families!
On Sunday, March 14th, the festivities start at 1:00pm at the Princeton Public Library with a pie
judging contest and Pi recitation challenge. Lillipies, a local specialty bakery, will be providing the
Einstein-Look-Alike Prize – a 3 dimensional cake in the shape of Albert!
At 1:59pm (the next three numbers in Pi) the Princeton Public Library Community Room will open
with interactive lab experiments hosted by the Princeton Plasma Physics Lab. Guests will engage with
some of the nation’s top scientists in family-fun science projects, such as blowing up marshmallows and
getting an electricity-inspired Einstein hairstyle. All activities are designed to activate (or celebrate)
everyone’s hidden “geek freak”!
At 3:14pm Palmer Square Green will host the town Birthday Party & Pie Throwing Event– After a
robust “Happy Birthday” is sung, the first pie will fly! (Each throw $1 – donated to Princeton Public
Library)Given the academic celebrities who reside in Princeton, one can only imagine the types of
“targets” planned for the event!
Throughout the day, Princeton Tour Company will be offering a $3.14 “tour” of Einstein’s life with re-
enactors hidden throughout various locations of downtown. (100% is donated to Princeton Public
Library). On the tour, guests will be directed to some of Princeton’s most unique locations and meet re-
enactors of Einstein’s mother, his girlfriends and wives, jealous professors, quirky best friends and more.
Mimi Omiecinski, Princeton Tour Company owner says “We include the best stories from residents who
actually knew Einstein and were eager to share them with as many people as possible.”
All visitors, families, students alike will find the entire town in on the celebration! Below is a partial
list of local merchants who will help make this event special for all:
McCaffrey’s has planned an entire day of fun for its customers …. The Einstein-themed movie “IQ”,
which was filmed in Princeton, will be playing in the store while workers compete in an Einstein Look-A-
Like Contest and Einstein’s favorite tunes are played in the background. McCaffrey’s will also offer ”Pi
Pricing” in EVERY Department! At 3:14pm, the store will provide birthday cake to its in store customers
AND the guests at the Palmer Square Green birthday party and pie throwing event.
Cranbury Station Gallery will host a special exhibit with vintage photos/articles about Einstein
Landaus will host an Einstein Look A Like Contest in the back of their store where the world’s only
Einstein museum is located!
small world coffee will have plenty of Einstein inspired surprises behind the counter
Triumph Brewery will be offering a Genius Seven Beer Sampler
Winberies will be doing dessert and a cappuccino for $3.14 for that day and will have Einstein-related
specials on the menu.
Witherspoon Grill, Blue Pointe and Nassau Seafood were ecstatic about their participation but refused
to divulge any master plans.
The Original Soup Man and Panera Bread Company will be offering specialty Pi pricing
Nassau Inn Tap Room will be offering a special Pi Day menu and drink specials
Mediterra and Teresa Ristorante will have Pi pricing and plenty of Einsteins to take your order. (Don’t
be surprised if a loaf of bread is in a unique shape from Witherspoon Bakery too!)
Local pizza shops are planning to offer unique pies and demonstrations!
joycards of Chambers Street will be offering cards for $3.14
jazams will be offering a 3.14% discount on entire purchase & a free gift with purchase
Rouge will be offering 15.9% discounts on all purchases that day
A Place to Bead will offer a $3.14 discount for items over $10
Cosmo Blue hair salon will be offering new client services for $31.41
Luxabye Baby & Child clients will receive 14% off when 3 items or more are purchased that day
For every purchase of $159 or more from the Walking Company, customers can get ONE FREE Cozy
Comfort Polar Fleece Throw Blanket (for every purchase of $314 or more, get TWO FREE blankets)
The Peacock Inn is offering their Junior Suite for $314 per night that weekend.
Princeton Living Well will sponsor a 3.14 mile walk and 31.41. bike ride - participants will earn 3141 PLW
reward points
The Historical Society of Princeton will present two sessions of its annual Happy Birthday Albert! Party.
Children ages 6 and older will become History Detectives by exploring Einstein’s life and career, studying
his treasured possessions, making crafts, and, of course, eating cake! 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00-
2:00 p.m. Cost: $5/child; $4 for HSP members. Registration is recommended as space is limited.
Please RSVP to 609.921.6748 ext 100 or jeanette@princetonhistory.org.