Events for Friday December 1, 2023
First Friday Film, PSRC
The Trip - Michael Winterbottom’s comedy is a British road movie laced with lacerating laughs starring Steve Coogan and Rob Brydon. (The New York Times) This improvised and semi-fictional series follows Coogan as he sets off to write a load of restaurant reviews for The Observer. Drafting in his friend Brydon after his girlfriend can’t make it, Coogan sets off, and the pair bicker and bond their way through country houses and hotels with brilliantly British names like Hipping Hall and Holbeck Ghyll. (The Observer) Starring: Steve Coogan, Rob Brydan, Rebecca Johnson (Hybrid - In-Person at NSK Location And On Zoom)
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Winter Wonderland, Kuser Farm Mansion
Tours of the festively decorated Victorian-era mansion, food trucks, crafts for sale, and children's activities including photos with Santa and Grinchy, a petting zoo, Santa's Mini Express train ride, Hamilton's Express wagon ride, reindeer food making, character meet and greets, "Runaway Rudolph" mechanical ride, and Santa's Salon face painting. 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, 609-890-3630. www.hamiltonnj.com/kusermansion
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Opening Reception - 'Perspectives on Preservation' - Friends of Princeton Open Space
Friends of Princeton Open Space (FOPOS) proudly presents, Perspectives on Preservation, a group photography exhibition featuring unique works by local photographers. The exhibition features a selection of images from submissions to the organization's annual photo contest, sponsored by REI Princeton, as well as photographs of the Billy Johnson Mountain Lakes Nature Preserve by Princeton photographer, Frank Sauer. All photos will be offered for sale with a portion of the proceeds benefiting Friends of Princeton Open Space. Perspectives on Preservation opens on Friday, December 1 with a reception from 6PM to 8PM at the Mountain Lakes House featuring live music from cellist Dan Kassel, refreshments, and light bites. All are encouraged to attend.
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Annual Holiday Walk, Pennington
It starts at Howe’s Commons with cookies and beverages, as the Pennington Fire Department delivers Santa for the lighting of the tree and our new lit Menorah. Then the streets in the middle of town will close – and business and restaurants will be open to welcome you to shop, eat, enjoy local entertainment, and exchange greetings among the lights with friends and neighbors. Join in fun activities in the churches! Get a picture with Santa! New this year, grown-ups can visit the wine garden on North Main Street.
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PHS Big Band Dance
PHS Big Band Dance will feature all six of the high school's jazz bands, including the PHS Studio Band. 7 to 10pm, Princeton High School Cafeteria. $10 Adults, $5 Students. Proceeds benefit the PHS Band program. More at princetonjazz.org
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The Nutcracker, American Repertory Ballet @Two River Theater
Celebrate this annual Nutcracker tradition with your family! This holiday favorite tells the magical story of Clara and her Nutcracker Prince as they battle toy soldiers and larger-than-life mice, and travel through a whirlwind of dancing snowflakes to the Land of Sweets. Greeted by the Sugar Plum Fairy and her Cavalier, Clara enjoys a suite of brilliant and joyful dances before opening her eyes to the familiar sights of her home, wondering if it was all a dream.
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A Magical Cirque Christmas! , State Theatre New Jersey
The world’s greatest entertainers unite for a spellbinding and incredible holiday production—A Magical Cirque Christmas! Experience the enchantment of Christmas with an evening of dazzling performers and breathtaking cirque artists, accompanied by your favorite holiday music performed live. Get into the spirit of the season with this merry treat that’s perfect for the entire family.
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South Brunswick Jazz Café Concert – Rick Fiori Quartet
Noted New York Metropolitan Area drummer, bandleader, and teacher Rick Fiori has performed with such Jazz Luminaries as Sonny Stitt, Dexter Gordon, and John Stubblefield, and studied under drumming great Elvin Jones. Born and raised in Trenton, NJ, he first studied with Hy Frank, and then Tony DiNicola. After high school he hit the road - at first with an organ trio that featured a comic, and later with a revival of the Tommy Dorsey band. Since returning to New Jersey, the Rick Fiori Trio/Quartet/Quintet has continued to entertain audiences with the toe-tapping rhythm and blues of Duke Ellington, Cole Porter and Count Basie, as well as an array of tunes from the 50's and 60's era repertoire of Miles Davis, Art Blakey and Sonny Rollins. Rick will be accompanied by Steve Carrington on sax, Dave Kingsnorth on bass and Elliot Bernard on keys. South Brunswick Municipal Complex 540 Route 522 (Ridge Rd.), Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852 Admission $6 at the door - Light refreshments included + BYOB Doors open 7:30pm – No reservations, no advance ticket sales For more info, www.sbarts.org
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Parfumerie, Kelsey Theatre
A new adaptation of the play that inspired “You’ve Got Mail,” “The Shop Around The Corner,” “She Loves Me,” and “In The Good Old Summertime.” Just days before Christmas, George Horvath’s boss at the Parfumerie fires him after mistakenly suspecting him to be his unfaithful wife’s lover. Then George discovers that the stranger he has fallen in love with through a secret correspondence is none other than Amalia Balash, a co-worker with whom he constantly feuds. Oh my! $22/$20 1200 Old Trenton Road West Windsor, NJ 08550
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Princeton Dance Festival, Lewis Center for the Arts @McCarter
Choreography by Brian Brooks, Amy Hall Garner, Bill T. Jones staged by Catherine Cabeen, Ishita Mili, Shamel Pitts, and Donna Uchizono. The range of works includes contemporary ballet, Indian/hip hop fusion, and contemporary dance works from a multidisciplinary perspective. $17. Princeton Dance Festival, Lewis Center for the Arts, Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton. arts.princeton.edu.
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