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>> AFTERNOON WITH MIRA NAKASHIMA
The daughter of renowned woodworker
George Nakashima (above) will give a
presentation at Design Within Reach,30 Nassau St.,
Princeton, discussing the
history of her father’s
work and how she
is continuing his legacy through the
Nakashima Foundation. Examples of
Ms. Nakashima’s work will be on display.
March 28, 4-6 p.m.; RSVP by March 27 to
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>> JOHN LITHGOW: STORIES BY HEART
Mr. Lithgow’s one-man show at McCarter
Theatre, 91 University Place, Princeton,
traces his This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it own history as actor and storyteller,
invoking memories of his grandfather
and father, McCarter’s executive
director from 1963-1971. Interspersed
with stories from his own life are two
stories told to him and his siblings when
they were children: P.G. Wodehouse’s
“Uncle Fred Flits By” and Ring Lardner’s
“Haircut.” April 7, 7:30 p.m.; Tickets start at
$30; 609-258-2787; mccarter.org

Throughout March and April
FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARTS WORKSHOPS
>> West Windsor Senior Center, 271
Clarksville Road, West Windsor; As its home
in the Princeton Junction firehouse nears
completion, West Windsor Arts Council will
be offering one- and two-day workshops.
Classes are available for youth, teens and
adults in everything from drawing, sculpture,
painting and video to jewelry making,
dancing, acting and writing. 609-919-1982;
www.westwindsorarts.org

March 4
TRIBUTE TO WOMEN AWARDS DINNER
>> Hyatt Regency Princeton, 102 Carnegie
Center, Princeton; At this 27th annual
event, the YWCA Princeton will recognize
the achievements of area women who
have made significant contributions to
their professions, communities, education
institutions or organizations, and whose
accomplishments reflect the YWCA’s mission
to eliminate racism and empower
women. 5:30 p.m.; $125 per person. 609-
497-2100, ext. 316; ywcaprinceton.org/tributetowomen

March 6
GALA ARTS BENEFIT
>> TPC Jasna Polana, 4519 Province Line
Road, Princeton; Revel in the sounds, sights
and tastes of three of the world’s most
electrifying cities — Rio de Janeiro, New
Orleans and Venice — at Young Audiences
New Jersey gala benefit, Dazzle 2010: Carnival.
7-11 p.m. 800-566-9265; dazzlenj.org

March 7
CIRCUS YOGA
>> SimplyYoga, Kingston Mall Shopping
Center, 4437 Route 27, Kingston; Led by
Zoe Brooks of Stone Soup Circus, Circus
Yoga blends the consciousness of yoga
with the fun and community of circus. An
adult should accompany children. 1-2:30
p.m.; Drop-in: $15 adults, $10 first child,
$7 additional child; eight week course:
$96/$64/$48. 609-924-7751

March 9-28
AMERICAN BUFFALO
>> McCarter Theatre, 91 University Place,
Princeton; In David Mamet’s story of a
penetrating battle of friendship versus
business, loyalty is tested as three smalltime
crooks plot the midnight robbery of
a buffalo nickel. Performances: Fri. 8 p.m.,
Sat. 3, 8 p.m., Sun. 2, 7:30 p.m.; $15-$55;
609-258-2787; mccarter.org

March 12
THE HERETICS
>> Solley Theater, Paul Robeson Center for
the Arts, 102 Witherspoon St., Princeton;
New Jersey premiere of Joan Braderman’s
feature film about the groundbreaking
feminist art magazine Heretics. Su
Friedrich, Princeton University professor,
filmmaker and Heresies Collective member,
will be the featured speaker with a
Q&A session. Sponsored by the Feminist
Art Project and Princeton Artists Alliance.
7:30 p.m.; $10, $5 Arts Council of Princeton
and Princeton Artists Alliance members/
seniors/students. 609-924-8777; artscouncilofprinceton.org

March 12-21
THE ADVENTURES OF TOM SAWYER
>> Kelsey Theatre at Mercer County Community
College, 1200 Old Trenton Road,
West Windsor; An exciting musical version
of Mark Twain’s immortal novel, presented
by Maurer Productions. Performances: Fri.
7p.m., Sat. 2, 7 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.; $12-$16;
609-570-3333; kelseyatmccc.org

March 14
PRINCETON PI DAY
>> Princeton Public Library, Palmer Square
Green and other downtown Princeton
locations; The Princeton Merchant Association
celebrates Albert Einstein’s birthday
with a pie judging contest, Pi recitation
challenge, lab experiments, pie throwing,
tours and more, plus discounts at local
businesses. Festivities begin at 1 p.m. The
Historical Society of Princeton also will
present its annual Happy Birthday Albert
party for children ages 6 and up, 11 a.m.
and 1 p.m., $5, $4 members; registration
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March 17-19
ZORRO
>> Princeton Latin Academy, 164 Lambertville
Hopewell Road, Hopewell; The
Academy presents an original adaptation
of Isabel Allende’s Zorro. The eighth graders,
under the guidance of Headmaster
Francesco Perrulli and music teacher Ayako
Toda, have written more than 40 songs for
the production. 1 p.m.; $10; 609-924-2206;
princetonlatinacademy.com

March 19-20
‘I’LL HAVE WHAT SHE’S HAVING’ DANCE PROJECT
>> Yvonne Theater, Rider University, 2083
Lawrenceville Road, Lawrence; A choreographers’
showcase of dynamic New Jersey
women, honoring and empowering the
female dancer and choreographer during
Women’s History Month, sponsored by the
YWCA Princeton. Fri. 8 p.m., Sat. 2 p.m. 609-
497-2100, ext. 332; ywcaprinceton.org

March 20
ENVIRONMENTAL DAY CAMP OPEN HOUSE
>> Stony Brook-Millstone Watershed
Reserve, 31 Titus Mill Road, Pennington;
Families can meet the camp director,
explore the Buttinger Nature Center, walk
the trails and register their children (who
are entering grades first through ninth)
for summer camp. 1-4 p.m. 609-737-7592;
thewatershed.org

March 22
EARLY BIRD HIKE
>> Marina Area, Mercer County Park, West
Windsor; Casual morning hikes dedicated
to spotting birds; bring binoculars. 7-8:30
a.m. Series continues April 19 at Baldpate
Mountain, meet at Pleasant Valley Road
parking lot, Titusville. Free; 609-883-6606,
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March 27
TRENTON MAKING
>> Trenton City Museum at Ellarslie Mansion,
Cadwalader Park, Trenton;
Several prominent artists linked to the
city of Trenton, such as playwright and
screenplay writer William Mastrosimone,
poet Yusef Komunyakaa, and visual artist
Mel Leipzig, will share new work and
reflect on what can enhance the region’s
cultural life. The event is part of the annual
Spring Forward activities, presented
by the Trenton Artists Workshop Association
with Co/Works. 11 a.m.-3 p.m.;
tawa-nj.com

March 31
JOHNNY WALKER SCOTCH TASTING
>> ONE 53 Restaurant and Bar, 153 Washington
St., Rocky Hill; From Red to Blue
with Kevin Loser, master of whisky. Time
and cost TBA; 609-921-0153; one53nj.com

April 10
AN EVENING FOR OUR CHILDREN’S FUTURE
>> Cherry Valley Country Club, 125 Country
Club Drive, Skillman; Montgomery
Township Education Foundation’s fifth
annual fundraising dinner and silent
auction will help benefit the programs,
scholarships and other activities MTEF
provides. Raffle sponsored by Montgomery/
Rocky Hill Rotary Foundation
Inc. Purchase event or raffle ticket before
March 31 and receive a $25 gift certificate
to On the Bone restaurant. 7-10 p.m.;
$100; mtefnj.org

April 26
TASTE OF THE NATION PRINCETON
>> The Westin Princeton at Forrestal Village,
201 Village Blvd., Plainsboro;
More than 40 of the area’s best restaurants
and vineyards will offer samples and
food demonstrations at this 18th annual
event. Proceeds from ticket sales help
ensure no child in Mercer County grows
up hungry. Local beneficiaries include
HomeFront, Isles, Mercer Street Friends
Food Cooperative and Food Bank of
South Jersey. 6-9 p.m.; $95, $85 adv.; 800-
969-4767; tasteofthenation.org/princeton