Arts & Entertainment in Trenton, NJ
Events This Week:
Arts & Entertainment
- Bridge to Terabithia: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 1:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 11:00 AM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
More productions for youth, by youth.
Tickets: Adults and Children $7. (members $6.). - That's What Kids Do: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 11:00 AM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
More productions for youth, by youth.
Tickets: Adults and Children $7. (members $6.). - Crossing Vineyards and Winery's Fifth "Summer Under the Stars"
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: 1853 Wrightstown Rd. on a 200 yrs. old estate in Washington Crossing, Pa.
Performances will be held rain or shine. Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair. You may order a picnic supper in advance at an additional cost of $30 per person. Outside beverages are not permitted. Call or check the website for menus and details. www.crossingvineyards.com.
To purchase tickets or picnic suppers call 215-493-6500, ext. 19.
6/13: A local party band Generation Next will offer dance music from Motown to today
6/20: Performing artists from Opera New Jersey will entertain, including selections from Verdi's La Traviata and Lehar's The Merry Widow
6/27: The Lynn Randall Quartet will present "The Great American Songbook."
7/11: Larry McKenna, one of America's leading saxophonists will offer up a jazz eve under the stars
7/25: The Nassau Brass celebrates its 19th yr. as a performing ensemble
8/15: Kate Varley "Goes Green"...traditional Irish vocals...fiddling and step dancers present
8/22: The Jericho Grass performs jazz to country
9/12: The Fairmount Chamber Ensemble brings classical favorites and jazz/pop standards/show
tunes. - The Commons at Grounds for Sculpture presents...an Outdoor Show for all ages...
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 5:30 PM
Venue/Location: Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Phone: (609) 586-0616,
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Site: The Commons, 18 Fairgrounds Rd. at Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, New Jersey.
609-586-0616
Inquire for further details.
Dance
- Hip Hop Dance/Cardio Class: Slim & Tone, Lawrenceville, N.J.
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 10:30 AM
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Site: 2495 Route 1, Lawrenceville, New Jersey. 609-882-4500.
If interested, call ahead for slot availability. Check out details on the home page description.
For Kids
- Sesame Place Fireworks Display: Langhorne, Pa.
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 9:00 PM
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Site: Off Interstate 95 in Langhorne, Pa. 215-752-7070.
7/4: Independence Day
7/27: Bert's Birthday
8/31: Labor Day.
The park has added additional places to dine with the Sesame Street characters. Reservations are recommended.
Daily operation: 10 a.m.; closing varies from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Sesame Place is open now for the summer.
A brochure tip: When it's hot, hit the water attractions early in the day or late in the afternoon. Climb the ropes and visit the other non-water attractions at mid-day to avoid crowds.
Bring a change of clothes.
Note: New added attraction: A Sunny Day Carousel themed with 36 "muppetized" horses and two benches resembling Snuffleupagus at Sesame (in its 26th season). Also featured is a 21,000 square foot "Elmo's World." Let's not forget a 40-foot high balloon tower ride that offers a bird's eye view from one of eight balloon baskets....and more.
Note: Parking is $10. There is a special twilight admission of $21.95 plus tax.
History and Culture
- 18th Century Cooking & colonial Kids' Games: Washington Park, (Pa. Side)
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 1:00 PM
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Site: 1112 River Road, Washington Crossing, Pa.
Workshops on butter churning. Find out about the games kids' played in colonial times.
215-493-4076
Museums
- Kaleidoscope Kids: Summer Academy 2008 at the NJ State Museum:Trenton
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Monday, July 28, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 9:00 AM
Venue/Location: New Jersey State Museum, 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, Phone: (609) 292-6464,
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Site: Museum Summer Academy 2008. Call 609-292-6310 weekdays from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. as the museum is under renovation so you can get the exact location of these classes.
Technology for Everyone!
The Academy will feature scientific discoveries and the joy of engineering solutions by young people ages six thru twelve. Instruction will be provided by highly-qualified science teachers, and supplemented by field trips to pertinent sites. The children will receive a total museum experience with related fun-filled activities in the arts.
A different emphasis will be featured during each of the five weeks. All of the Museum resources in collections, exhibitions, scientists, and teachers will be participating in order to provide a comprehensive educational experience.
Additional learning hours are available at $15. per day per child. Enrollments can be for any combination of weeks at $175. per week per child. Registrants may apply for scholarships.
The Kaleidoscope Kids Summer Academy has been a Bristol-Myers Squibb Community of Learners Program for many years.
Music
- The Trenton City Museum: Music for a Midsummer Night
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ , Phone: (609) 989-3632, Fax: (609) 989-3624
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Site: Trenton City Museum, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, New Jersey.
609-989-3632.
Ellarslie has been a restaurant, ice cream parlor and monkey house.
Tickets: Sales limited to 80 patrons.
Members $15.
Non-Members $20.
- An Evening of Irish Music at Fonthill Museum: Doylestown, Pa.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: 80 S. Pine St., Doylestown, Pa. 215-345-0210, ext. 123.
Celtic musician Mark Carroll and his talented family perform traditional Irish jigs, reels and ballads.
$4. adults; $2. children
(BCHS members: Adults $2.; children $1.
- Concerts on the Landing:Weekly free concert series: Trenton, N.J.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton War Memorial, Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ 08608, Phone: (609) 984-8400,
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Site: 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, New Jersey 609-984-8400
On the Landing at Patriot's Theater, Trenton, New Jersey.
Featuring some of the area's best musicians. Great food from local arae restaurants will also be available for purchase.
List of performers follows:
7/8: "Lady D" Posey & Company; 7/15: Donald "Pup" Bolding; 7/22: Tom Tallitsch; 7/29: The Ernie White Band; 8/5: Stein Brothers Quartet; 8/12: The Jon Thompson Duo; 8/19: Sue Giles;
8/26: Roy Richardson.
- Arts Council of Princeton Outside Concert Series; Princeton Shopping Center, N.J.
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 6:00 PM
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Site: 301 N. Harrison St., Princeton Shopping Center, Princeton, Nnew Jersey. 609-924-8777.
Note: Concerts in the Courtyard.
Note: Free Admission
6/26: Swingadelic
7/3: The Blawenburg Band
7/10: The VooDudes
7/17: Animus with Dancers
7/24: The Alice Project
7/31: Alex and the Kaliedoscope Band
8/7: KJ Denhert
8/14: Monday Blues
8/21: String Fever
8/28: Frank Vignola
- Midsummer Night Music at Ellerslie Museum: Trenton
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ , Phone: (609) 989-3632, Fax: (609) 989-3624
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Site: Cadwalader Park, Parkside Avenue, Trenton, New Jersey. 609-989-3632.
$15 - $20. A Passage Theatre co-production.
Miche Braden in Concert. A mix of jazz, blues, and more.
- Music in the Park(Mercer Co. Park): W. Windsor, N.J.
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 6:00 PM
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Site: Mercer Co. Park, Near the Ice Rink, W. Windsor.
609-989-6559.
- Capital City Market jazz concert: Trenton
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 11:00 AM
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Site: State Street Commons, East State between Warren and Broad Streets, Trenton, New Jersey. 609-393-8998
Outdoor jazz concert, farmer's market and craft fair.
- Kuser Park Summer Sing-Along: Hamilton, N.J.
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 6:00 PM
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Site: Kuser Park, 390 Newkirk Avenue, Hamilton, New Jersey.
Information number (609) 890-3630
Note: This event will have no rain dates.
The sing-along will be hosted by Tom Glover Sr. and Tom Glover Jr.
- Garden State Soul at Mill Hill Saloon: Trenton
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 10:00 PM
Venue/Location: The Mill Hill Saloon, 300 South Broad Street, Trenton, NJ 08608, Phone: (609) 394-7222,
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Site: 300 S. Broad St., Trenton, New Jersey.
Note: Must be at least 21 years to attend. - Courtyard Concert: The Commons at Grounds for Sculpture: Hamilton
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Venue/Location: Grounds for Sculpture, 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, NJ 08619, Phone: (609) 586-0616,
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Site: 18 Fairgrounds Rd., Hamilton, New Jersey. 609-586-0616.
$8.
An independent rock band with touches of country and blues.
- Live Music with John and Carm at the Haitian Community Outreach Program: Trenton
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: 33 West Front St., Trenton, N.J. 609-921-1710
Sports
- Trenton Thunder Baseball at Waterfront Park: Trenton
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 1:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611, Phone: (609) 394-3300, Fax: (609) 394-9666
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Site: 1 Thunder Rd., Waterfront Park, Trenton, New Jersey. 609-394-8326.
Vs. Portland Seadogs.
Tickets start at $6.
Note for 7/25/2008: Join the Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) and the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (LBH) at the Trenton Thunder to promote community inclusion and awareness of the potential achievements of individuals who are blind and visually impaired. If further information is sought call 973-648-3333.
- Trenton Thunder Baseball at Waterfront Park: Trenton
Monday, July 28, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Thursday, July 31, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611, Phone: (609) 394-3300, Fax: (609) 394-9666
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Site: 1 Thunder Rd., Trenton, New Jersey.
Ticket prices are as follows:
7/28: Vs. Altoona Curve at Mercer County Park. Price begins at $6. 609-394-8326.
7/29: Vs. Altoona Curve. This baseball game will support the Trenton St. Patrick's Day Parade and the Scholarship Committee. There will be pipers and dancers. Tickets are $10. 609-290-8653.
7/30: Vs. Altoona Curve. Tickets begin at $6.
7/31: Vs. Altoona Curve: Tickets begin at $6.
- Trenton Thunder Baseball at Waterfront Park: Trenton
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Venue/Location: Trenton Thunder, Waterfront Park, One Thunder Road, Trenton, NJ 08611, Phone: (609) 394-3300, Fax: (609) 394-9666
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Site: 1 Thunder Rd., Waterfront Park, Trenton, New Jersey. 609-394-3300.
Vs. Portland Sea Dogs.
See the AAA Mid-Atlantic NASCAR Show Car, plus Fireworks.
Theater
- An Inspector Calls: (PST) Princeton Summer Theater: Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton U
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Saturday, July 26, 2008 - 8:00 PM
Venue/Location: Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08544, Phone: (609) 258-3000,
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Site: Hamilton Murray Theater, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey.
Group and Pkgs available.
Tickets are $10. to $20.
Call 609-258-7062
An Inspector Call Synopsis: A telephone rings, and a family dinner celebrating a young couple's engagement is abruptly brought to a standstill.
A police inspector arrives and interrogates everyone at the dinner table over the mysterious death of a young woman. Both the family and the inspector turn out to be not what they seem!
Laced with human and terror, this is a summer stock classic .
- Sleeping Beauty (Children's Theater) Washington Crossing State Park, N.J.
Monday, July 28, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: Open Air Theater, Washington Crossing State Park (N.J. Side)
609-737-4323
Ticket Price for Children's Theater is $8. Note: This includes taxes and is for all seats.
- Opera New Jersey presents Giocchino Rossini's Cinderella (La Cenerentola)
Sunday, July 27, 2008 - 2:00 PM
Friday, July 25, 2008 - 8:00 PM
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Site: Berlind Theater at McCarter, 91 University Place, Princeton, New Jersey.
Ticket pricing begins at $59. 609-258-2787.
July 12 is opening night.
In Giocchino Rossini's sublime comedy, Cinderella's wicked step-father and step-sisters try and prevent her from living happily-ever after with her prince charming. Luckily for Cinderella, her fairy godfather...a valet with a talent for acting and the prince himself, won't let anything stand in the way of this happy ending.
In Opera New Jersey's 2008 Summer presentation of La Cenerentola there are featured a full orchestra, sets, costumes, and chorus. The Opera will be presented in its original language (Italian) with English subtitles above the stage.
Conductor: Robert Wood
Director: Michael Scarola
Links:
- Artworks
19 Everett Aly
Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone: (609) 394-9436
ARTWORKS, a vibrant visual arts school and gallery operating in the heart of Trenton since 1988, offers an assortment of both credit and noncredit classes and workshops through Mercer County Community College's Fine Arts and Continuing Studies programs.
The many “traditional” and unique course offerings include introductory classes in painting, drawing, printmaking, and sculpture, as well as specialized classes for artists seeking to expand their repertoire or to experiment in a different medium. With class sizes averaging eight to twelve, students benefit from intensive fine arts learning experiences, studying directly with accomplished instructors in a studio setting.
Catering both to beginners as well as to established and developing artists in the region, the ARTWORKS fine arts initiative is a collaboration between Mercer County Community College, the City of Trenton, the ARTWORKS non-profit Board, and the Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA).
- Patriot's Week
Trenton Downtown Association
23 East State Street
Trenton, NJ
Phone: (877) PAT-WEEK
Fax: (609) 396-4329
An annual event held between Christmas and New Years, Patriot's Week celebrates the pivotal battles fought in Trenton for American Independence. Reenactments, theater, concerts and other events are scheduled throughout the week.
- Sovereign Bank Arena
81 Hamilton Ave. at Rt. 129
Trenton, NJ 08611
Phone: (888) SBA-TIXX
Fax: (609) 656-3201
Indoor stadium which hosts concerts, games and other events. Home to the Trenton Titans Hockey Team.
- Trenton Q Nite
Trenton Gay and Lesbian Civic Assoc.
PO Box 33209
Trenton, NJ 08629
Phone: (609) 396-9788
Every Friday is the Trenton Q Nite coffeehouse from 7 -10 p.m. at Cafe Ole, 126 S. Warren St. There is a $5 donation at the door to support the artists and TGLCA.
- Trenton2Nite
South Warren & West Lafayette Sts.
Trenton, NJ 08608
Downtown Trenton's monthly celebration Of Music and Art
Gallery Exhibits, entertainment, Food and drink specials and Extended retail hours.
2nd Friday of Every Month - 5 to 9 PM
Upcoming Events:
- "Regeneration Tour": Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton
Thursday, August 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Venue/Location: Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave. at Rt. 129, Trenton, NJ 08611, Phone: (888) SBA-TIXX, Fax: (609) 656-3201
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Site: Sovereign Bank Arena, Trenton, N.J. Go to www.sovereignbankarena.com for directions.
1-800-298-4200.
Ticket pricing:
$56., $46., $36., $31.
Music fans, prepare your Aqua Net. The '80's are making a comeback with this summer's inaugural "Regeneration Tour" featuring Human League, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, A Flock of Seagulls and Naked Eyes. This summer tour will rekindle those "feel-good '80s memories" with new wave and pop hits. - Country Sidewalk Sale & Summer Fun Fair: Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Sunday, August 10, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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Site: Rts. 202 & 263, Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa. 215-794-4000.
Featuring Bargains Galore in Every Store!
Sensational shopping and bargains galore in every store! Summer foods sizzling on the grill and plenty of entertainment. Don't miss the chef cook-off under the big tent on the Street Road Green!
Free admission and plenty of free parking. - Peddler's Village Scarecrow Competiton & Display: Lahaska, Pa.
Monday, September 8, 2008 - 12:00 PM
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Site: Peddler's Village, Rts. 202 & Rt. 263, Lahaska, Pa. 215-794-4000.
Beginning September 8, 2008 and running through October 26, 2008 scarecrows on display.
Bigger than life scarecrow creations are displayed outdoors and compete for over $4900 in cash prizes. Vote for your favorites! These exceptional pieces of american folkart are displayed in the following categories.
Extraordinary Contemporary, Traditional, KidsOnly! Quite The Character, and Whirligig.
Free admission and plenty of free parking. - Scarecrow Festival: Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Sunday, September 14, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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Site: Rt. 202 & Rt. 263, Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa. 2`15-794-4000.
Our annual scarecrow-making workshop has been a family favorite for years. Take home your very own scarecrow creation. ($20. fee per scarecrow, reservations recommended.) A pumpkin workshop on Sunday, and live entertainment and pumpkin pie-eating contests both days.
Stroll among the many colorful scarecrows on display throughout the village.
Free admission and plenty of free parking. - Apple Festival: Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa.
Saturday, November 1, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Sunday, November 2, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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Site: Rts. 202 and Rt. 263, Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa. 215-794-4000
Scrumptious apple treats including apple butter, apple cider, apple dumplings, apple fritters and everyones favorite - apples dipped in caramel!
Take home a bushel fresh from the orchard.
Artisans show their wares and demonstrate their skills.
Live entertainment and apple pie-eating contests add to the festivities of this traditional autumn celebration.
Free admission and plenty of free parking. - Christmas Festival: Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa.
Saturday, December 6, 2008 - 10:00 AM
Sunday, December 7, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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Site: Rts. 202 and Rt. 263, Peddler's Village, Lahaska, Pa. 215-7934-4000.
Join us for our annual Christmas Parade at 1:30 sharp on Saturday. Santa arrives in a horse-drawn carriage accompanied by local scout troops and heralded by the Central Bucks East marchingband.
The Village is beautifully decorated in Victorian-style, with fruit wreaths, and greenery.
Live entertainment.
Free admission and plenty of free parking. - Trenton 2Nite: A downtown festival
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 5:00 PM
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Site: Warren St., Trenton, New Jersey. 609-883-2455.
Features live music, art exhibits, extended retail hours and food and drink specials at downtown restaurants.
Some details:
o Gallery 125 "The Art of Summer," exhibition opening with music by Bob Smith Trio
o Cafe Ole art show at 126 S. Warren St.
o Darla Jones at Maxine's 2...120 S. Warren St.
o Raggae band Judah Tribe at Maxine's 2.
o One-year anniversary open house at Butterfly Essential Wellness Spa...17 Peace St.; 609-393-8998, ext. 13
A Caribbean theme is central in the July 11 downtown street fair beginning at 5 p.m.
- That's What Kids Do: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Friday, August 1, 2008 - 1:00 PM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
More productions for youth, by youth.
Tickets: Adults and Children $7. (members $6.). - Disney's Beauty & The Beast, Jr.: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Saturday, August 2, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 1:00 PM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
More productions for youth, by youth.
Tickets: Adults and Children $7. (members $6.). - Disney's Aristocats KIDS: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Saturday, August 9, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 11:00 AM
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 1:00 PM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
More productions for youth, by youth.
Tickets: Adults and Children $7. (members $6). - Bound for Broadway Musical Review: Bristol Riverside Theatre, Pa.
Saturday, August 16, 2008 - 3:00 PM
Sunday, August 17, 2008 - 7:30 PM
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Site: 120 Radcliffe St., Bristol, Pa. 215-785-0100.
Tickets: $15 Adults and Children.
- Mercer County, N.J. Italian American Festival at Mercer County Park
Friday, September 26, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 27, 2008 - 12:00 PM
Sunday, September 28, 2008 - 12:00 PM
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Site: Mercer County Park on Old Trenton Road, W. Windsor, New Jersey.
www.italianamericanfestival.com for additional details.
Celebrating Italian and Italian American Heritage and Culture at the 9th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival.
o Dragonfly Farms Italian Market Tent
o Italian Heritage Pavilion
Pellettieri, Rabstein & Altman Cultural Theater
Dining Tents: Food Piazza
Dance Tents
Amusement Rides: Ride all day Friday for a low price. $15 in advance and $20. at the festival.
Get advanced tickets at any Roma Bank branch.
Entertainment: on two stages. Italian folk dancers, big band music, traditional Italian music, Italian American favorites, Boheme Opera New Jersey, children's entertainment.
New Jersey Lottery Fireworks Spectacular at Saturday's end at the Festival.
Sunday Mass at 11 a.m.
Super 50/50: Go to website for further info. Drawing date is planned for 9/28/08 at the Festival.
Directions and Lodging: go to website for further info.
Opportunity to win a 2008 Mercedes-Benz C-300 Sport Sedan. Est. value $37,065.00
- Crossing Vineyards and Winery's Fifth "Summer Under the Stars"
Friday, September 12, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 22, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 15, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Friday, August 8, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: 1853 Wrightstown Rd. on a 200 yrs. old estate in Washington Crossing, Pa.
Performances will be held rain or shine. Guests are asked to bring a lawn chair. You may order a picnic supper in advance at an additional cost of $30 per person. Outside beverages are not permitted. Call or check the website for menus and details. www.crossingvineyards.com.
To purchase tickets or picnic suppers call 215-493-6500, ext. 19.
6/13: A local party band Generation Next will offer dance music from Motown to today
6/20: Performing artists from Opera New Jersey will entertain, including selections from Verdi's La Traviata and Lehar's The Merry Widow
6/27: The Lynn Randall Quartet will present "The Great American Songbook."
7/11: Larry McKenna, one of America's leading saxophonists will offer up a jazz eve under the stars
7/25: The Nassau Brass celebrates its 19th yr. as a performing ensemble
8/15: Kate Varley "Goes Green"...traditional Irish vocals...fiddling and step dancers present
8/22: The Jericho Grass performs jazz to country
9/12: The Fairmount Chamber Ensemble brings classical favorites and jazz/pop standards/show
tunes. - Colonial Craft Fair: Newtown, Pa.
Saturday, September 13, 2008 - 10:00 AM
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Site: Court Street and Centre Avenue, Newtown, Pa. Specific questions can be answered by the Newtown Historic Association at 215-968-4004.
Note: Rain date is for Sunday, September 14, 2008.
Over 60 crafters and demonstrators will present a wide variety of interesting crafts, from bee keeping, quilting, rug braiding, spinning and woodcarving.
Crafts will be demonstrated and sold.
Authentic folk music and dancing, children's activities, games, hayrides and many guest restaurants will participate in the Festival of Foods.
- New Hope Ivyland Railroad & Act 1 Productions bring you The Chameleon
Friday, November 21, 2008 - 7:00 PM
Friday, September 26, 2008 - 7:00 PM
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Site: 32 West Bridge St., New Hope, Pa. Call 215-862-2332 for more information.
"What do a lizard, a bank robbery, and MURDER have in common?" Be a part of Act l Productions longest running comedic Murder Mystery Show on either of three select dates. They are: July 18th, September 28th or November 21st.
Adults 12 and up in general seating: Cost $89.
Ticket Fares include:
o 2 hr. round trip to Buckingham Valley
o 3 course dinner provided by Triumph Brewing Company, New Hope, Pa.
o Interactive dining experience with Act l Prlductions: murder mystery show "The Chameleon.
o Coffee service, all taxes and gratuities.
1. Passengers may begin boarding the train at 7 p.m. for drinks to begin the show (cash bar is available on-board). 2. Train departs for Buckingham Valley at 7:30 p.m. when dinner will be served. 3. Train returns to New Hope Station at 9:30 p.m. 4. Casual attire is suggested. 5.Smoking is not permitted on-board the train.
Note: Tickets are non-exchangeable and non-refundable.
- Cirque Du Soleil - Saltimbanco: Sovereign Bank Arena: Trenton
Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Thursday, September 18, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 3:30 PM
Friday, September 19, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 3:30 PM
Saturday, September 20, 2008 - 7:30 PM
Sunday, September 21, 2008 - 1:00 PM
Venue/Location: Sovereign Bank Arena, 81 Hamilton Ave. at Rt. 129, Trenton, NJ 08611, Phone: (888) SBA-TIXX, Fax: (609) 656-3201
Organizer/Sponsor: ,
Site: 81 Hamilton Avenue at Rt. 1 29, Trenton. 1-888-SBA-TIXX.
Ticket Prices: $96.50, $76.50, $61.50, $41.50 (Prices include a $1.50 facility fee).
Note: Doors open 1 hour before the event.
Saltimbanco - from the Italian "saltare in banco", which literally means "to jump on a bench" - explores the urban experience in all its myriad forms.
Saltimbanco is a Cirque du Soleil signature show.
- Rescue Mission of Trenton: A Festive Celebration
Saturday, August 23, 2008 - 11:00 AM
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Site: 98 Carroll St., Trenton, N.J. 609-695-1436, ext. 129
Live Entertainment and lots of family activities.
o Games for Children
o Popcorn
o Slushies
o Music by 'Grupo Milenio'
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