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Unemployment, from the Trenches, page 4; Theater to Go, 7; Verplanck Out at State Chamber, Edison College Stays, 33. Energy in the Right Light Sean O'Hare, left, and Chris Tyrrell have taken Right Energies from basement to boardroom in a mere six months. Page 33. © The Ahn Trio open the Princeton Summer Chamber Series, July 1. See story page 13. All listings, page 22. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, July 5 at the State Theater , 2010 30 JUNE Business Meetings Preview Singles Jobs Richard K. Rein Contents 40 11 31 42 43 52 SUMMER ARTS ‘The Servant of Two Masters,’ outdoors at the Shakespeare Theater of NJ ‘Dirty Dancing,’ August 30, outdoor movie series, Washington Crossing Princeton's Business and Entertainment Weekly Telephone: 609-452-7000. Fax: 609-452-0033 Home page: www.princetoninfo.com 2 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Richard K. 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To the Editor: Run for Dad A Big Success I want to applaud U.S. 1 for its excellent coverage of the annual whites and Asians. But the good news is that the death rate for prostate cancer is going down; and for all men diagnosed with prostate cancer early, the five-year survival rate is approaching 100 percent. We are proud to be doing our part promote the message that early detection saves lives. The net proceeds from Run for Dad, over $60,000, will go to the Central New Jersey Division of the American Cancer Society, which will use the funds for education, screenings, transportation for patients to appointments, research grants at Rutgers and Princeton universities, and many other programs. Run for Dad is an event where everybody wins. Bob Pollack Lawrenceville Run for Dad Father’s Day event at Mercer County Park. This year’s event was by far the most successful since it was launched eight years ago by two area prostate cancer survivors. With the hard work of dedicated volunteers and support of the American Cancer Society and local sponsors, the event has grown every year. Our preliminary numbers indicate that over 1,200 men, women, and children participated in the 5K run, 2M walk, and kids’ races and we collected over $75,000 in contributions from parA JUNE 23 Survival Guide item ticipants and sponsors, a whopping on Princeton entrepreneur Jack 25 percent and 50 percent increase respectively over last year. Run for Morrison and a panel discussion on “reinventing and expanding” your Dad has truly become a business incorrectly idenMercer County Father’s Day tradition for the Between tified the sponsor of the whole family. panel. It was the Princeton The While we are delightRegional Chamber of ed that the event has beCommerce as part of the Lines come a favorite for runits “Spotlight on Your ners and families, it’s reBusiness” series. ally about the battle against U.S. 1’S MAY 12 article on Team prostate cancer. One man in six Validation, an Independence WayAmericans will get prostate cancer based pharmaceutical consulting during his lifetime, with African company founded and run by Lisa Americans almost doubly at risk as Carter, referred to the company seeking FDA certification for its operations. The word “certification” is inaccurate. Rather, the FDA has guidelines that compaU.S. 1 WELCOMES letnies must meet before the agency ters to the editor, corrections, considers them worthy. One way to second thoughts, and critiimprove credibility is to have a forcisms of our stories and mal business address, which is columns. E-mail your why Carter said she moved from thoughts directly to our ediher home office to Independence tor: [email protected]. Way. Corrections You Are Invited INSIDE Interchange 4 The Unemployed Can Still Pull Their Own Weight COAH Bill Will Lead to Lawsuits, Not Answers 4 5 Survival Guide 6 Safe Hiring and Safe Firing Demands Accountability Using Theater to Build Better Teams at Work Business Meetings Princeton Chamber Newsletter Preview 6 7 40 8 11-32 Day by Day, June 30 to July 9 Summer Arts! Chill Out with Music, Drama, & Film The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra A Princeton Pianist on the Map Pat Tanner: Best Breakfasts in New Jersey Opportunities At the Movies U.S. 1 Singles Exchange Opera New Jersey Storms Out of the Gate Fast Lane 33 Jobs 42 Classifieds Richard K. Rein 11 12 12 17 18 26 30 31 32 41 43 For advertising or editorial inquiries, call 609-452-7000. Fax: 609-452-0033. Mail: 12 Roszel Road, Princeton 08540. E-Mail: [email protected]. Home page: www.princetoninfo.com © 2010 by Richard K. Rein. 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TAKING ACTION TODAY MAY LEAD TO TOMORROW’S ANSWERS TO LEARN MORE, PLEASE CONTACT: U.S. 1 3 4 U.S. 1 T JUNE 30, 2010 by Laura Caille here seems to be someone in every crowd who spoils it for the rest. In his June 9 Interchange column, Scott Morgan talked about those who are cruising on unemployment and abusing the system. Yes, there are those few taking advantage of the system in this climate of high unemployment. However, there also are a lot in the unemployed camp who are doing what every member of society should do, employed or not: pulling his or her own weight. Recently finding myself “unemployed” or “in transition” or “up in the air,” as Walter Verfenstein stated in his Interchange column on (U.S. 1, March 3, 2010), I ask that you do not lump me as one of the spoil sports described in Morgan’s article: “They’d rather collect unemployment than come back to work.” I have not yet met any folks who fall into that category. Instead, I see people broken down by a broken system. Some people handle this blow better than others and see it as a good time for change and an opportunity for a fresh start. For others, it is harder to bear because they have sunk their whole identities into their jobs, have house payments to make, families to feed, and college tuition bills and car loans to pay. For me, rather than throwing myself a pity party, where I would be the only guest and not have much fun, I try to focus my energies in a more constructive vein. I fill up my day planner with job search activities and networking meetings, and I make sure to “get out there” once a day. This is a great opportunity for me to give back, too, to offer my skills, knowledge, and experience by volunteering for a worthy cause. INSIGHTS & ARGUMENTS ESSAYS & SOLILOQUIES INTERCHANGE Unemployed? You Can Still Pull Your Weight When the unfairness of it all visits, uninvited (as it inevitably does), I run five miles instead of sitting at home in front of the television. Does the system make it easy for a recently unemployed person to “collect?” No. Then again, I guess the system is designed this way so that unemployment compensation is not seen as an appealing option but, rather, like a reserve parachute — a last resort to land on your feet, not hover in the air and look down at the scenery. Everyone has to pull his or her own weight in our society: the unemployed, the employed, employers, and the government. What is on a slippery, declining slope in this country is the lack of personal responsibility, accountability, and pride in our work. We need to stop passing the buck and blaming other people for our own faults, ignorance, and lack of thinking. If we get struck by a car while walking down the highway because we relied on some inanimate software application instead of our own gray matter, then we should take responsibility for our own lack of good judgment. We also need to stop castigating those who do step up to the plate and hold themselves accountable and responsible. If you are fortunate to have a job, put your all into it and be proud of what you do. Just because you have a job, doesn’t mean you are working. Taking advantage of sick time and not working to your full potential (e.g., slacker) is not pulling your own weight in society and it is an insult to the rest of us. Do not stereotype all of us who cannot find jobs as not trying hard enough. I firmly believe “what goes around, comes around,” so now is the perfect opportunity for Rather than throwing myself a pity party, I try to focus my energies in a more constructive vein. you to reach out and help someone not currently employed. You never know when you might need a helping hand yourself someday. The whole unemployment experience is degrading and demeaning. Especially in our materialistic society, which places too much emphasis on how much money to make instead of how much goodwill to produce. You might earn a sizeable salary, but are you proud of what you do? If you are currently unemployed or in transition, pull yourself up by the scruff of your neck, and do the best that you can to go at the search with full gusto. Do not get lazy. Graciously accept any help offered along the way. If your former employer offers outplacement services, take it. I am pleased with the services I am receiving from my coach and outplacement firm, Drake Beam Morin. Because employer-provided outplacement typically has an expiration date, you also need to augment this with another and free service the state offers, which does not come with an expiration date — Professional Services Group. The PSG in Trenton is a nonprofit, volunteer group of professionals, for professionals in transition, provided by the Mercer County OneStop Career Center and the state Department of Labor and Workforce Development. The group’s mission is “to provide peer support, assistance, and direction so as to return skilled professionals to the workplace in a timely manner.” There are a slew of other free resources and networking opportunities offered out there. Your local library is a good start at finding the right ones for you too. Employers: just because the way you terminate an employee might be “legal” does not necessarily mean it is right. Yes, we are faced with a bad economy. But don’t use this as an all-too-easy excuse for conducting unfair and unethical termination practices. Take the high road and remember the Golden Rule. If you need help, consider presenting your issue to a kindergartner and enlist her counsel. Kids are often pretty wise and will tell you exactly what you need to hear. Uncle Sam: People are supposed to work; employers are supposed to provide work and abide by legal hiring practices; and you should referee, holding the players accountable and responsible, playing according to fair and legal rules. Provide appropriate training to your representatives so they have the proper tools and professionalism to deal and interact with those affected by unemployment. State workers who represent and are the face of the government on unemployment issues: when the volume seems too large some days and you get a little impatient, remember — you have a job in these tough times. Try to be more compassionate. The experiences and empathy I have gained in this process will remain with me and hold me more responsible and accountable for my own actions. While I am thankful that my reserve parachute has deployed, I am looking forward to landing on my feet, on solid ground. 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Suite A-110 Pennington, NJ 609-737-4491 JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 We Need Housing, Not Lawsuits S by Dianne Brake 1, the so-called affordable housing bill that passed in the Senate on June 10 and is now under review in the Assembly, rashly throws out the Mount Laurel Doctrine that made New Jersey’s affordable housing program a model for the rest of the country. It will lead to lawsuits, not housing. First, it ignores the Court’s 1975 Mount Laurel decision, which was about zoning. It said that because zoning is a police power, local officials can only apply it to support the general welfare. Like eminent domain, zoning is something the public has an interest in. We don’t want local officials doing anything they want with it. S1 takes local officials off the hook for equitable zoning. Second, it ignores the Court’s 1983 Mount Laurel II decision, which said that sound state planning was required to make sure that local planners will protect natural resources as well as provide equitable zoning. This decision led the Legislature to set up both COAH and the State Planning Commission; the first to determine the regional need, the second to determine where new growth should go. S1 ignores the fact that COAH and the State Planning Commission were not allowed to function effectively for the last eight years. S1 ignores how well they had worked prior to the last two administrations and dismantles COAH and removes any role for state or regional planning. There is no time to continue fighting over housing and planning programs. We need housing now and a great deal more. New Jersey faces severe economic, fiscal, and social challenges, with trends in a downward spiral. To complicate things, New Jersey faces build-out in the near future — all its land will be either developed or preserved. We need a plan of action and we need it now. We need to re-concentrate jobs and add market rate units to cities and transit areas. We need to retrofit suburban employment centers to become vibrant, mixed-use, mixed-income destinations. We need greater opportunities for racial and economic integration. And we can all use a better environment and more government efficiency. Integrated planning and housing programs can do it all. Cookie-cutter solutions, using paltry set-asides in sprawl development, have no place on a landscape as complex as New Jersey’s. We need the whole system working to fix our problems. Then we can add state incentives and developer impact fees, when the economy supports them again, to get even better results. We must decide what we want: How much growth? Where? To do what? Sound answers to these questions can only be produced by strategic and integrated land use planning at the state and regional levels, integrated with transformative targets for jobs, housing, transit use, reversing patterns of segregation and concentrated poverty, and mitigating climate change. Clear answers can be used to hold decision-makers accountable for reversing the downward trajectory of trends and putting New Jersey on track to attain a better future for all. Here is how it can be done: Step 1: Decide how much growth is needed. There is plenty of data to show us areas with challenges and opportunities. Because Lawmakers forget that COAH was a national model for affordable housing programs until it was strangled in red tape. of New Jersey’s complex landscape, different types and amounts of growth will be suitable in different places. The “how much” will be related to “what” New Jersey needs to achieve to solve its problems and produce a better quality of life in the future for all. Step 2: Decide where growth should go. The “where” will be related to existing conditions, as well as the “what” we need to do: optimize transit use, protect water and critical habitats, and increase racial and economic integration. Step 3: Decide specifically what growth should do. In order to drive change and accountability for results, we need clear targets for how many jobs and houses, what kind are needed, where to re- duce auto travel by how much, to improve water resources by how much, and to improve racial and economic integration by how much. Without transformative targets, we will continue fiddling with the same programs and regulations that caused the problems we have. Step 4: Decide who will do what to implement the plan. In order to get the job done, we need assignments. Counties should be empowered to convene a Regional Action Plan (RAP) process (see PlanSmart NJ technical services page on our website for a description of RAPs) with state and local officials to result in a compact agreement on the actions all parties (state, regional, county, local) will take to meet the agreed targets. The compact becomes the basis for implementation, monitoring, and accountability. The results? A single vision of the future of New Jersey that reflects different conditions in different places and will serve to coordinate the implementation actions of many separate agencies and decision-makers in their policies, regulations, and incentive and investment programs. This, in turn, will lead to actions applied locally that are appropriate to the place and within the context of state and regional policy. It should be done. It can be done. It must be done. Dianne Brake is president of PlanSmart NJ. Founded in 1968, PlanSmart NJ is a Trenton-based nonprofit research and advocacy organization that advances quality of life issues through land use planning and regional cooperation. It aims to renew the landscape so that future communities will have a sustainable economy and environment, based on strategic approaches for resource efficiency and social equity. E-mail her at [email protected], or visit www.plansmartnj.org. Basic Course: Monday, July 19, 2010 Advanced Course: Thursday, July 22, 2010 Congratulations to the Staff of Princeton Care Center on both the New Jersey State Department of Health and Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services. R O B I N N A L LY A D V E R T I S I N G & D E S I G N 4-Star rating for overall quality of Care and Service. We continue to join ranks of the highest level of skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities in New Jersey. 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First 728 Bunn Drive, Princeton MPA, LNHA Take a Virtual Tour at: www.PrincetonCareCenter.org 609-924-9000, x 107 Administrator 5 6 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 SURVIVAL GUIDE EDITOR: SCOTT MORGAN [email protected] Thursday, July 1 Employers: Fire Safely — and Hire Safely I Wills & Estate Planning Mary Ann Pidgeon Pidgeon & Pidgeon, PC Attorney, LLM in Taxation 600 Alexander Road Princeton 609-520-1010 www.pidgeonlaw.com f small businesses fail to leave the right kind of paper trail when hiring, managing, or firing employees, they may be setting themselves up to be defendants in a lawsuit. To protect against charges of discrimination, companies need to set down on paper their criteria for hiring employees and the standards by which employees will be judged, promoted, and let go. But creating the necessary documentation can be a challenge for smaller companies. “In a lot of cases they are in growth mode, or just setting up, and they haven’t sat down and thought about standards,” says independent arbitrator and mediator Lisa Charles of Labor Management Consulting Services based at her Princeton home. “They are so focused on getting people in and trained, they don’t take the next step until there’s a problem.” Charles will present “Fair, Square, and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing Practices,” on Thursday evenings, July 1 through July 29, at 6:30 p.m. at Mercer County Community College in West Windsor. Cost: $295. For more information, call 609-570-3311. Recruiting and hiring em- ployees. “The first thing you are liable for is to make sure that the process is fair,” says Charles. “People can sue if they feel discriminated against in the recruiting process.” To protect itself, a company should write down exactly what criteria it uses when hiring for a particular position. Of course the documentation should include the job’s title, salary, and requirements, but it should also indicate who did the interviewing, who was interviewed, and why the hiree was selected from all who applied. To be fair, each applicant should be asked the same set of questions — and these should be written down as a checklist to prevent too Paper Trail: Lisa much deviation. Fairness also Charles says employmeans not asking a question that is ers need to keep not applicable to the whole populagood records to avoid tion of interviewees. For example, “What is your maiden name?” “It employee lawsuits. may sound innocuous,” says Charles, “but it is only applicable to women.” Sometimes an apparently innoManaging employees. Once cent question may be discriminato- employees are hired, the employer ry. An interviewer who asks, must keep track of what skills they “When did you graduate from high have gained and decide when they school?” can get a good approxi- deserve a raise or a promotion. mation of the candidate’s age and Usually liability comes into play that can be considered discrimina- when one person sees another tory. moving up in the company and Once all the questions have been asks, “Why did this person get a asked, the company must be able to raise (or a promotion), and I didjustify its choice or choices based n’t?” In this case, the employer on its written criteria. “For em- must be able to show that the perployers, if they focus on what is son promoted had met measurable critical for the job to be completed, criteria, which is best done through that is the best determination they a performance review. Charles can have as to why they hired per- says this is distinct from a disciplison Aover person B,” says Charles. nary process initiated for people “An employer should be able to who violate company rules. say, ‘This is what we were looking A performance review measures for, and, based an employee on the responsagainst criteria es to these Employers need to that set an acquestions, this ceptable level back up their deciis how we narof performsions with tangible rowed down ance. “Each the list to this or evidence and fair and every dethese candipartment has to practices. dates.’” determine the Rather than standards for sticking to the the group and match between the candidate’s explain them,” says Charles. “Eistrengths and the written criteria ther you’re meeting the standards for the position, some employers or you’re not, and it has to be clear make the mistake of hiring based enough so people can readily deon their personal response to a can- termine whether they are close to, didate. have exceeded, or haven’t quite “You can have great chemistry made it up to the standard.” with someone, but that doesn’t For a salesperson, for example, mean they are right for the job,” an employer may expect 10 sales says Charles. “You want to go with each month. A person who makes 8 more than a gut feeling. You have hasn’t quite made the grade, and to be able to articulate and prove, if one who does 12 is doing a great challenged on it, why you hired job. For a production job, the stanone person over another.” dard usually relates to the number Indulge yourself with three hundred acres of breathtaking vistas, attentive service, and exemplary cuisine. • Four Hour Reception • Elaborate Displays • One Hour Hot & Cold Butlered Hors d’oeuvres • Four Hour Open Bar • Champagne Toast • Four Course Menu or Stations • White Glove Service • Personalized Maitre D’ Service • Linen Choice Jericho National Golf Club Inc. 250 Brownsburg Rd • New Hope, PA 18938 215-862-8800 JUNE 30, 2010 of products produced in an hour or a week. The accounting department may expect the books to be closed every 30 days, with no more than two errors. For customer service, an employee may be expected to spend no more than a certain amount of time on a call and to resolve problems a specific percentage of the time. “There has to be something that determines whether somebody is doing a job well,” says Charles, “and the management team is responsible for setting those standards.” Firing employees. Eventually everyone leaves, and the company must document the circumstances and conditions under which people leave. If there is a reduction in force, and the whole department goes, that’s less of a liability problem, but if an employer decides to lay off one person and not another, the employer must be clear why. “It can’t be, ‘I like this person better,’” says Charles. “It has to be that this person is more qualified for what I need done, or has seniority, or some other criteria that can be relied upon for the reason for termination.” Charles always cautions people to vet a layoff list one extra time to make sure that somehow the people are not, say, all over 50 or all women. “If someone else can determine those types of patterns, the employer leaves himself open for a claim of discrimination,” she says. Charles grew up in Lorain, Ohio, where her mother was a nurse and her father a laborer in the steel mill. She earned her bachelor’s in journalism at Ohio State University. “My original idea was to be a writer for a magazine,” she says, “but after working for two years for the school newspaper, I realized the deadlines were overwhelming for me.” Instead she decided to move into human resources recruiting, which was a good fit for the skills she had developed in journalism — interviewing people, assessing situations, making determinations, and writing them up. Her first job was as a recruiter of engineers, sales, and manufacturing personnel for InteCom, a telephone switching system company. In 1987 she moved to Dow Jones, where she started as a recruiter and assistant to a human resources manager and eventually became director of human resources; her special area of expertise was dispute and grievance resolution in union and non-union locations. Since 2008 Charles has been self-employed as an arbitrator and mediator. A major lesson she has learned: the only surefire way that employers can prove that they are acting legally is to be able to explain their actions, which requires some kind of documentation. “You have to sit down and have every department come up with something,” says Charles. “It doesn’t have to be volumes of standards. Even if you get one or two things down, it can grow or change as time goes on. It doesn’t have to be elaborate; it needs to be a start that people can readily understand and measure their progress against.” — Michele Alperin Using Theater To Build a Team S ometimes the best way to build team spirit is just to relax and have fun, says Ruth Markoe, founder of Theater to Go. Her company, a theater group with a twist, offers corporate team building murder mysteries and game shows. Career Stages: Ruth Markoe says theater and play are ideal methods for teambuilding. And laughs. Interactive comedies “lighten the mood and help the teams get to know each other in a new way,” Markoe says. “We can produce unique shows to reinforce training seminars, tackle corporate issues, promote team spirit, enhance problem-solving skills, and promote new product lines.” The activities are sometimes light. Markoe has teams come up with the paper airplane that travels the farthest, for example. “We give them three pieces of paper and some tape,” Markoe says, “and they have to work as a group to come up with the best design.” She did give a clue. “The design that always travels the farthest doesn’t ‘We can produce shows to reinforce training, tackle corporate issues, and promote new products.’ look like an airplane at all.” Markoe has had a love of theater since high school, she says, when she performed in school productions. But when it came to getting a college degree she took another approach. “I’m a pragmatist. I wanted to make sure I had a way to make a living,” she says. She has a bachelor’s degree in speech pathology from City College of New York, and received her master’s degree in communication disorders from the Crystal Ball a Little Cloudy? University of Wisconsin in 1970. She describes her time in Wisconsin cheerfully as “during the tear gas wars. At night the SDS would come out to protest and then the police would arrive with the tear gas. In the morning when we went to class we could hardly breathe the air outside our building.” Markoe survived the ’70s, got married, and moved to Seattle, where she found a way to combine speech pathology and her love of theater. In Seattle she worked in speech pathology and became active in theater, performing in plays of Beckett, Moliere, Brecht, and Durang. When she moved to New Jersey in the 1980s she continued to pursue both passions. She still has an active speech pathology practice along with her theater career and founded Theater to Go (originally R and R Productions) in 1993. 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This is a business-to-consumer event and there is no charge to attend and have a good time. So why not take a break and join us at this spectacular event, which will take place on Tuesday, July 13, on the Green at Palmer Square? There will be something for everyone, including music, a variety of food tastings compliments of our vendors, chances to win prizes, and fun for all! We are energized by our new affiliation with the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce and look forward to partnering with this group on a variety of new programs and initiatives. Working together, the two Chambers will bring together their expertise to create a strong and vibrant business support network along the Route 1 Corridor. The summer continues with more attractive programs through the months of July and August. We are pleased to announce the Honorable Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, Kim Guadagno, as the guest speaker for our Monthly Membership Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, July 8. Please join us to hear from our Lieutenant Governor, New Jersey’s blueprint for supporting the economic and business community. The focus of our August Monthly Membership Luncheon Meeting is heathcare and we welcome John Eichert, Principal and Founder of Rivermark LLC, as the guest speaker. John, a healthcare marketing and sales strategist with more than 25 years experience, will provide a fascinating background on how his company uses social network analysis to identify peer-to-peer physician learning networks. A special highlight of this meeting will be the participation of Chamber Member nonprofit healthcare organizations that will display their products and services. It’s an exciting time to be a Member of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce! Chamber President and CEO, Peter Crowley, and his staff, under the guidance of the Chamber’s Board of Directors, are continually developing new and innovative programs and initiatives to increase the visibility of our Members. If you are T J. Robert Hillier, FAIA Founder and Principal, J. Robert Hillier; Chairman of the Board, Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce not a Member of the Princeton Regional Chamber yet, I invite you to join us. You will find a great group of people having fun while working together to make a positive difference in the business and local communities. Have a wonderful 4th of July and we’ll see you at the Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase. Respectfully yours, J. Robert Hillier, FAIA AVAILABLE NOW! U.S. 1 DIRECTORY 2010-’11 Also Available at Barnes & No ble! The newly updated U.S. 1 Directory is the prime source for reaching businesses throughout central New Jersey. 5,613 companies in 226 categories. Buy the Directory for just $18.95 at the U.S. 1 office or at Barnes & Noble . . . . . . OR MAIL THIS COUPON WITH CHECK FOR $23.95 PAYABLE TO U.S.1 DIRECTORY 12 ROSZEL ROAD • PRINCETON 08540 Please mail me a 2010-’11 U.S.1 Directory ASAP. Enclosed is a check for $23.95. Mail the Directory to: Name Daytime Phone Company Name Address PREFER TO PAY BY CREDIT CARD? CALL 609-452-7000 WITH YOUR INFORMATION. THE NEW DEAL: Buy this book at the U.S. 1 office and get $18.95 towards your next classified or display advertisement. We will keep your coupon on file and credit it to your account. he Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome the honorable Lt. Governor of New Jersey, Kim Guadagno, as the guest speaker at its Monthly Membership Luncheon Meeting on Thursday, July 8. The meeting will take place at the Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center, 100 College Road East, in Plainsboro, beginning at 11:30 a.m. with registration and a networking reception, followed by the program and a buffet luncheon, and adjourn at 2 p.m. Cost to attend is $40 for Chamber Members and $60 for non-members. Reserve in advance at www.princetonchamber.org or by calling 609-924-1776. Walk-ins will be subject to a $10 surcharge. On November 3, 2009, the people of New Jersey elected Kim Guadagno as the first Lieutenant Governor in our state’s history. Lt. Governor Kim Guadagno was born in Waterloo, Iowa, moving all over the country as a child before she made New Jersey her home. Her husband, Mike, grew up in Monmouth County, where they decided to raise their three boys, Kevin, Michael, and Anderson. After graduating from Ursinus College in 1980 and then American University law school in 1983, Kim began her public career as a federal prosecutor, where she earned a reputation as being tough and independ- ent. She started out working in Brooklyn for the Organized Crime and Racketeering Strike Force. When Kim married her husband they decided they wanted to raise their family in New Jersey so she moved to the United States Attorney’s office in Newark. After leaving the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Kim went on to serve as Assistant Attorney General, serving as the Deputy Director of the Division of Criminal Justice. After leaving the Attorney General’s office in 2001, Kim continued her commitment to public service, serving on both the Monmouth Beach planning board and later as Commissioner from 2005 to 2007. In 2007 Kim became the first female Sheriff of Monmouth County. While Sheriff, Kim pursued an aggressive agenda to fight crime, strengthen community outreach, and enact innovative initiatives. Lt. Governor Guadagno also taught at Rutgers Law SchoolNewark from 2001 through her election in 2009. Kim Guadagno was sworn in as New Jersey’s first Lieutenant Governor on January 19, 2010. Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase to Take Place on Palmer Square Green The Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce and event sponsor, The Bank of Princeton, in partnership with Palmer Square Princeton, will host the Fourth Annual Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase on Tuesday evening, July 13, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. (Rain date: Thursday, July 15). This networking and business showcase will be held on the Green at Palmer Square and is free and open to the public. The Annual Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase has shown continual growth from year to year since its inception in 2007. Highlights of the event include music by Sound Choice Disc Jockeys Inc. and food and beverage samples from regional restaurants and caterers. Table vendors have the opportuni- ty to showcase their companies, network, and build relationships with community members as well as local business contacts. Attendees have the opportunity to have fun while learning more about businesses and organizations in the Princeton region. Media Sponsors are Marriott Princeton Hotel and Conference Center; Packet Publications; and CentralJersey.com. The Annual Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase networking event and business showcase is a free, business-to-consumer event in an outdoor atmosphere with unlimited exposure to the local community, visitors, and Princeton region businesses. For further information, contact Cheri Durst, Director of Special Events, [email protected], 609-924-1776 ext. 105. JUNE 30, 2010 From the Princeton Chamber PRCC/MTAACC Affiliation Strengthens Business Along Route 1 Corridor U.S. 1 Sustaining Sponsors 2010 With great appreciation, the Chamber thanks the following companies and organizations who have shown their support and loyalty to the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce by becoming Sustaining Sponsors. Our Sustaining Sponsors enable us to take the Chamber to an advanced level which allows the resources for greater benefits and enhanced programs and events to our members and the business community. PLATINUM Bristol-Myers Squibb, Tyco International, Fox Rothschild LLP, Bank of America/Merrill Lynch GOLD Verizon, NRG Energy, Leigh Visual Imaging Solutions, Glenmede, Paychex, PSE&G, Nassau Inn, Capital Health SILVER The Metropolitan Trenton African Left to right: PRCC President & CEO, Peter Crowley; PRCC Immediate Past Chairman of the Board, Lawrence Krampf; PRCC Chairman of the Board, J. Robert Hillier; Chairman and Acting President of MTAACC, Herb Ames with MTAACC Board Members Cathy Frank-White and Robert Voldase. American Chamber of Commerce (MTAACC) and the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce (PRCC) are pleased announce a new affiliation, so as to create a longterm business relationship that increases the value proposition for members of both Chambers, strengthens our combined voices in the region, and enhances membership growth. The two Chambers will bring together their expertise to create a strong and vibrant business support network along the Route 1 Corridor. The alliance brings the diversity experience of the Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce together with the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce’s Convention & Visitors Bureau’s expertise on regional tourism. This partnership makes it possible for these two vibrant Chambers to work together as advocates for their members while supporting the diverse business needs of our region. “In a time of economic challenge, it is important that Chambers work together to advance the needs of our members throughout our growing business community,” said J. Robert Hillier, Chairman of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce. “We look forward to working with our partners at Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce as we continue to expand the regional impact of our Convention & Visitors Bureau and work to increase the diversity of our region.” added Peter Crowley, President and CEO of the Princeton Regional Chamber. “This is a cooperative union that is long overdue for businesses along the corridor,” said Herbert K. Ames, Chairman and Acting President of the Metropolitan Trenton Chamber. “It means greater access, empowering opportunity,and expanded networks for our chamber members. Forging effective working partnerships will be key in surviving this current economy and emerging successful in the coming years.” Under the new Chamber alliance, members of MTAACC and the PRCC will be able to access a growing network of events and programs run by both chambers. The new relationship will permit MTAACC’s members to actively participate in the PRCC’s Convention & Visitors Bureau and MTAACC will represent the diversity outreach initiative of the PRCC. Herb Ames, Chairman of Metropolitan Trenton African American Chamber of Commerce, and Bob Hillier, Chairman of the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce, will lead a new committee that will focus on meeting the expanding needs of multi-cultural business throughout our region. For more information, please visit the video gallery on the PRCC website at www.princetonchamber.org or the MTAACC website at www.mtaacc.org. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney P.C., Marke Communications, Nelligan Sports Marketing, Inc., Heartland Payment Systems, Eden Autism Services, Hopewell Valley Community Bank, Brown Dog Marketing, J. Robert Hillier, Thomas Edison State College, The Kennedy Factor BRONZE The Bank of Princeton, Bartolomei Pucciarelli, Bloomberg, Bovis Lend Lease Inc., CareersUSA, Community Options, ETS, Mercadien, Munich ReAmerica, Ortho-McNeil-Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc., PNC Bank, Princeton Air Conditioning, Princeton Fuel Oil, Princeton HealthCare System, Princeton Internet Group, Princeton University, Sarnoff Corp., SES, Stevens & Lee, TD Bank, WithumSmith+Brown 9 10 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 The Princeton Chamber Welcomes Its Newest Members . . . AVAcorp Boehm Porcelain LLC emorfie Holiday Inn Express J & J Staffing Resources Lifesaver Living Solutions LLC Nation-Wide Building and Remodeling Percival Solar Systems Pressed 4 Time Princeton Meadow Event Center Springdale Golf Club Superior Mortgage Corp. Tactix Real Estate Advisors Varune LLC Vilko Corporate Consulting William DiMaggio Sharon Lee Parker Nick Panyai Gina Bhagia Sean Malady Harry Fini Bryan Silver Michael Barsella Dominick Trapasso Jackie Robinson Donna DiLorenzo Stephen Thompsen Greg Lugones Vijay Aluwalia Naomi Vilko Reclaim Your Nest Egg — Take Control of Your Financial Future Information Technology Manufacturing Marketing Hotels/Motels Employment Health Care Services Construction/Renovations Energy Dry Cleaner Banquet Facilities Golf Mortgages Real Estate Commercial Management Consultants Consultants . . . and Its Renewing Members Angela Deitch Consulting Archer & Greiner Contact of Mercer County Courtyard by Marriott — Ewing Cranbury Station Gallery Firmenich, Incorporated Flaster Greenberg P.C. Galderma R & D The Gale Company Garden Theatre Inc. The Golandsky Institute Gold’s Gym Lawrenceville Goodrich Corporation SUI Hazen Plastic Surgery Heartland Payment Systems Herrington Technology LLC J. Robert Hillier Korn/Ferry International Law Office of Bernard Hvozdovic Jr. LLC Lindt Chocolate Shop McGraw-Hill Employees FCU Mercadien Consulting Miele Inc. New Penn Associates NJ Principals & Supervisors Association North Star Imageworks LLC Princeton Forrestal Center Princeton Legal Search Group LLC Princeton Tour Company Prudential Fox & Roach Realtors — Rick Burke Reid Sound Inc. Robert Wood Johnson — Hamilton Rue Insurance The Scheide Fund SHM Mailers Showhomes of Princeton Six Flags Great Adventure SMH Surgical Supply LLC Springpoint Foundation Sussna Architects P.A. Weidel Realtors — Robin Ervin Wells Fargo Advisors Whole Earth Center Inc. The Yedlin Company T he Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce is pleased to welcome Ken Kamen, President of Asset Management at Mercadien, as the guest speaker for the Business Before Business Breakfast meeting on Wednesday, July 21, at Mountain View Golf Course, 850 Bear Tavern Road, West Trenton. This is a change of location. The meeting will begin with registration and networking from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., followed by a buffet breakfast and the program, and will adjourn at 9:15 a.m. Cost to attend is $25 for Chamber Members and $40 for nonmembers. Reserve in advance at www.princetonchamber.org or call (609) 924-1776. Ken Kamen’s presentation will address the growing needs of investors and provide tools to discover, enhance, and manage financial goals. With nearly three decades of experience in the securities and personal finance industries, Ken Kamen is a nationally recognized financial expert and advisor. He has consulted with the U.S. House Commerce Committee and the U.S. House Ways and Means Committee, testified before the House Subcommittee on Finance, and served as the chairman of the business advisory group to the U.S. House of Representatives’ Oversight and Investigations Sub-Committee on financial matters surrounding the Enron corporate scandals. In addition to his role as President of Mercadien Asset Management, Ken is President of Mercadien Securities. Previously, Ken was the founder and President of Princeton Securities Corporation, an NASD-licensed broker dealer which was acquired in March 2000. Ken is a past chairman of the National Investment Banking Association, the preeminent national association of regional independent broker dealers and investment banking firms. Mr. Kamen earned a bachelor’s in Finance from Hofstra University. A seasoned financial advisor, Ken is frequently called upon by the print and broadcast media as the “go-to” financial expert to comment on a wide range of financial topics. PRCC and Phrog Personal Training Studio to Host August Business After Business Networking Event T he Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a Business after Business Networking Reception on Thursday, August 12, at the conveniently located Phrog Personal Training Studio, 376 Wall Street, Princeton, from 5 to 7 p.m. Cost to attend is $25 for Chamber of Commerce Members and $45 for non-members. Register in advance at www.princetonchamber.org or by calling 609-924-1776. The event will feature beverages, beer, and wine and food tastings compliments of Phrog Personal Training Studio. Guests are encouraged to bring plenty of business cards for swapping with other attendees as well as to enter the door prize drawing. At nearly 9,000 square feet, Phrog is both the most spacious and private personal training studio in the U.S. The entire facility, void of any televisions or intrusive crowds, adds a refreshing disconnection to the distractions and stresses of the modern world. For directions, visit www.phrogfitness.com Five Ways to Go from Simmer to Sizzling Sales A s the summer heats up, it seems that sales slow down. Part of it is that people go on vacation. Part is that we’re between spent tax refund checks and the year-end holiday season — when consumer spending picks up and businesses are looking to spend whatever’s left in their budgets. Still, that doesn’t mean everyone has stopped buying. Here are five free ways to heat up your summer sales: 1). Stop by the Princeton Chamber office at 9 Vandeventer Avenue and be sure the brochure rack is stocked with your promotional material. The Chamber gets lots of walk-in traffic, people who just might be looking for you. A benefit of Membership in the Chamber is the opportunity to display your information in our office reception area. Restrictions apply. 2). Take advantage of the Chamber’s social media and put together a promotion or event that can be tweeted or posted on Facebook. Or perhaps offer a summer challenge to see what kind of response you get from other Chamber Members who read the posts. 3). Bring your promotional materials to Chamber events and leave them on the Member Resource table. In fact, if you’re a non-profit Chamber Member healthcare organization, call Deb Kilmer at 609-924-1776 and ask her about having a table at the August 5 Monthly Membership Luncheon. 4). Come to the MidSummer Marketing Showcase on Tuesday, July 13, on the Green at Palmer Square in Downtown Princeton, with plenty of business cards. It’s the only free net- working event the Chamber hosts throughout the year and there will be plenty of new faces there for you to meet. The rain date is July 15. 5). Figure out who in the Chamber you’d like to do business with and find out what committees they’re on. Then join them. It’s a great way to get to know the person and it’s almost guaranteed that eventually the relationship will lead to more business for you. If you’re not a Chamber Member, here are five really good reasons to join. Give me a call at 609-751-6546 and we can talk about ways the Chamber can help you grow your business. Coffee is on me! Liz Johnson, Business Development Coordinator JUNE 30, 2010 ART FILM LITERATURE DANCE DRAMA U.S. 1 11 MUSIC PREVIEW DAY-BY-DAY EVENTS, JUNE 30 TO JULY 9 PREVIEW EDITOR: JAMIE SAXON For more event listings visit www.princetoninfo.com. For timely updates, follow princetoninfo at Twitter and on Facebook. [email protected] The Nanny Diaries Wednesday June 30 ‘The Turn of the Screw’ opens Thursday, July 1, at Princeton Summer Theater on the Princeton campus. 609-258-7062. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: What’s in the Cards? Tarot, Planet Apothecary, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732406-6865. www.planetapothecary.com. A ready of Tarot cards by Jeanette Wolfe. $15. 4 to 5 p.m. Classical Music Summer Sings, Voices Chorale, Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA, 609-6379383. www.voiceschorale.org. Choral music lovers are invited to join for informal reading of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Ice cream social follows. $5. 7:30 p.m. Thursday July 1 Drama Oklahoma, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-8622041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. 1776, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-5482884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $5. 8:30 p.m. Film Film 101: American Cinema, Trenton Film Society, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-6966. www.trentonfilmfestival.org. Screening of “The Wild Bunch” and discussion. $5. 7 p.m. Dancing Newcomers Dance Party, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. www.americanballroomco.com. $10. 7 to 9 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Food & Dining Wine Tasting, Daryl Wine Bar, 302 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-253-7780. www.darylwinebar.com. White wine and light fare. Register. $35. 6 to 8 p.m. Wine Regions of the World, Mercer College, West Windsor, 609- IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Unplug Your iPod and Listen Up Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes of West Windsor. 9 p.m. 570-3324. www.mccc.edu. “Wines of Argentina” with Bruce Smith. Register. $42. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Cooking Basics, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. “Life Beyond Ramen Noodles: A Cooking Primer for the Total Beginner” presented by Holly Slepman of West Windsor. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market Farmer’s Market, Bordentown City, Farnsworth and Railroad avenues parking lot, 609-298-0604. www.cityofbordentown.com. Produce, foods, plants, crafts, soaps, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and educational programming. 4 p.m. to dusk. Health & Wellness Multi-Level Yoga Class, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Explore the basic principles of alignment. Register. $15. 7 to 8 p.m. For Teens Studio Scrawl, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. www.mcl.org. “Play Writing” for ages 12 to 18 presented by Michael Kerr, an area playwright who has directed and produced plays at the library since 2005. Writers will draft an original scene in small groups. Drafts will To List An Event Send listings for upcoming events to U.S. 1 Preview ASAP (it is never too early). Deadline for events to appear in any Wednesday edition is 5 p.m. the previous Thursday. You can submit press releases to us by E-mail at [email protected]; by fax at 609-452-0033; or by mail to U.S. 1, 12 Roszel Road, Princeton 08540. Ephotos (300 ppi or above) should be addressed to [email protected]. We suggest calling before leaving home. Check our website, princetoninfo.com, for up-to-date listings, cancellations, and late listings. be exchanged and the scenes will be acted out. Register. Free. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Live Music John Henry Goldman, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Jazz. Refreshments. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Patty Cronheim, Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609252-9680. www.terramomo.com. 8 to 10 p.m. Rich Cox, BT Bistro, 3499 Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-9199403. www.btbistro.com. Acoustic rock. 8:30 p.m. The Invitational, John & Peter’s, 96 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-5981. www.johnandpeters.com. 9:30 p.m. Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 10 p.m. Socials Knitting Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. For knitters who already know the basics. Ann Garwig is available to assist. Other needle crafters are invited. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Women Rule, Hellenistic, 4095 Route 1 South, South Brunswick, 732-355-1030. Cocktail and dinner party for women only. Gentlemen admitted with a female escort. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 8 p.m. Classical Music Ahn Trio, Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium, 609-570-8404. www.pusummerchamberconcerts.org. Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 8 p.m. See story page 13. Jazz & Blues Doug Clarke Quartet, New Brunswick Jazz Project, Catherine Lombardi, 3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-6400021. www.nbjp.org. Doug Clarke on guitar, Steve Varner on bass, Rudy Petschauer on drums, and Lyell Gressit on vocals. No cover. 7 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. The Blawenburg Band performs. Free. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Summer Park Series, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Monroe, 732-521-2111. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. The British Invasion Tribute features music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Monkees, and Beach Boys. Weather-permitting. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Continued on page 15 12 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Summer Arts: Chill Out with Music, Drama, and Film by Susan Van Dongen L et’s say, just for purposes of discussion, you’re at an age when you need reading glasses and you might have a bit more gray hair. Or maybe you have a bit less hair, period. That doesn’t mean you don’t want to go out and have a good time. But so much night life and entertainment is geared toward the very young, and the very casually dressed, you know, Those Who Tend to Behave Badly. DJ Shawn T., co-founder of Philadelphia-based Ol’Skool Entertainment, sees something missing in nightlife for the over-35 crowd. That’s why his company puts on and promotes events for mature but funloving people who haven’t forgotten how to have a good time, and who want to relax in style and see and be seen without having to worry about a fight breaking out. One such sophisticated event will be heating up the holiday weekend, when Ol’ Skool presents its Fourth of July Indoor/Outdoor Summer Bash at the Hamilton Manor in Hamilton on Sunday, July 4. With the theme of “Party Sunday, No Work Monday,” the Summer Bash will feature two DJs (including DJ Shawn T., a veteran of radio, clubs, and social events) spinning all kinds of great funk, R&B, and old school hip-hop. There will also be live music by Delaware-based To The Max, as well as Philly’s own band of musician’s musicians, the Urban Guerrilla Orchestra (UGO). Dress is “summer casual,” but definitely not T-shirt and baseball hat casual. The dress code is something that sets Ol’ Skool events apart, and Shawn T. is adamant about setting the fashion bar higher. At age 40, he is mature enough to remember a time when people got dressed up to go out. We’re not talking about tuxedos and tiaras, just nice, tasteful attire. “We try to emphasize that the event is upscale and that means no jeans or sneakers, no Timberlands, no guys with their pants hanging halfway off their (behinds), no girls half-undressed,” he says. “Ladies, you don’t have to be half-dressed to look good in my opinion. If you go to our website (www.olskoolentertainment.com) you’ll see what we allow and what we don’t. We stress ‘adult, summer casual.’ A press statement for the event says: “‘Ain’t no party like an Ol’ Skool party cause and old school party don’t stop’ is the phrase often echoed by many African-American baby-boomers in urban America.” “Most older African Americans don't like to go out because of this type of atmosphere they have a fear of getting hurt or having to hurt someone in order to protect themselves and that to me is a shame," says DJ Shawn T. “I come from Philly, and I’ve seen that if you’re 35 or older, there aren’t a lot of places for you to go, for various reasons. Our friends in this area have said the same thing — they see the same gap. When you’re this age, you’re probably working and when you have time off, you want to relax; you don’t want to deal with the nonsense when you go out. There’s a hole in the community for ‘adult events,’ and that’s where Ol’ Skool comes in.” Founded in September, 2008, the company caters to the over-35 crowd (even over 75, Shawn T. says) providing live entertainment, networking parties, and social events. For the Summer Bash, there will be three rooms of festivities. Listen up for great oldies, with line dancing and the Bop, “the official dance of Philadelphia,” Shawn T. says. There will be lots of food, drink specials, and a number of raffles, including tickets to see upcoming shows at the Robin Hood Dell East (re-opening Monday, July 12, as the Dell Music Center). Both live bands are high energy groups that can handle a variety of styles, but perhaps no one can shift gears quite like UGO. That’s because the instrumentalists and vocalists have performed, recorded, and toured with such musical legends as Quincy Jones, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Patti LaBelle, Boyz II Men, the Temptations, the O’Jays, the Stylistics, Teddy Pendergrass, Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes, Michael Bolton, Kool and the Gang, the Ol’ Skool Entertainment sees something missing in nightlife for the over-35 crowd. Roots, and many, many more. Philadelphia is a city rich with musical talent, and the members of the UGO — Philly natives and residents — are no exception. I n a phone interview drummer Daryl “Kwesi” Burgee, vocalist Lawrence “Weez” Newton, and Henri McMillian Jr., who plays lead trumpet and flugelhorn, reflect on their youth, when they saw shows at the old Uptown theater in North Philadelphia just about every night and twice on Saturdays. They absorbed the music of such soul and R&B greats as James Brown, Gladys Knight, and Smokey Robinson. This was their musical education, and they still pinch themselves when they think about growing up to play music with their heroes. When he gets up in front of an audience, Newton says he barely has to think about how he will sing or in what style. “Most of these people (whose music we do) I’ve seen in person, and mostly at the Uptown,” he says. “We lived there. We went to every show. I saw Patti LaBelle when it was Patti LaBelle and the Bluebells. I used to pretend I was one of the Temptations. “We saw these people as children and then we got to work with them, so we saw them from two different perspectives,” says Newton. “We would have these conversations that were like an education. They would explain how they made it, how they performed on the Chitlin Circuit, when there were just a few places to play. They told me about being rich and being poor.” Burgee, who grew up with Newton, says the musicians all continue to tour and expose themselves to all different genres of music, which keeps them fresh. Case in point: Burgee had just arrived back in Philly from the Bonnaroo festival near Nashville, where he played with Stevie Wonder. “I have been playing drums since age five, and by the time I was in high school, I was already working professionally,” he says. “Then I moved to Ghana for a couple of years and studied West African drumming. I loved the culture and decided that would be my higher education.” In addition to UGO and other touring and studio work, he is a member of the nationally recog- Genre-Bending: The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra plays everything from Glenn Miller to Gavin DeGraw. nized Spoken Hand percussion ensemble. For all his talents and the talents of his fellow instrumentalists, Burgee says musicians have to keep doing live performances because the recording industry isn’t nearly as profitable as it used to be. “The music industry requires you to cover a wide variety of music because you’re playing at weddings, concerts, and corporate events,” he says. “That’s how we honed the craft, that’s why we can play music from four different eras.” “Even five eras,” says McMillian, one of UGO’s founding members. “If we’re playing a wedding reception, someone might want to hear something by Glenn Miller, Frank Sinatra, or the Platters. And then you might be asked to play Bon Jovi or Journey. The main song at a recent wedding was something by (young singer-songwriter) Gavin DeGraw. We get all kinds of requests, and that’s why we can cover the gamut.” Forty-some years of performing all kinds of music has been McMillian’s college education, although he is thinking about going back to school to get a degree so he can teach in the Philadelphia school system. “We’re basically from the school of hard knocks,” McMillian says. “But when you’re 15 and your high school music teacher is setting you up to play (in the pit orchestra) for someone like Engelbert Humperdinck, why do you need formal education? We learned by doing. “It’s great to be playing live for people, and this party is going to be reminiscent of an old style approach, maybe even based on the cabaret style,” he says. “We developed a relationship with Ol’ Skool, and people really responded to the live music. That’s why this (July 4 event) will be so special. It’s an opportunity for mature people to come out, put on their best clothing, and have a good time without having to worry about the environment.” 4th of July Indoor/Outdoor Summer Bash, Ol’ Skool Entertainment, Hamilton Manor, Cellar, 30 Route 156, Hamilton. Sunday, July 4, 7 p.m. to 1 a.m. The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra and other live bands and DJs will perform at the “Party Sunday, No Work Monday” social mixer and professional networking bash. Urban Guerrilla Orchestra on the Web: www.ugofunk.com 609-581-6782 or http://4thofjulysummerbash.eve ntbrite.com. JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 13 A Classical Trio So Cool You Can Take Your Teen by Elaine Strauss C Vino e lassically trained, the Ahn Piano Trio devotes itself to dissolving musical boundaries. That mission has registered in the non-classical world. In 2008 the Ahn Trio was the only classical group invited to the iTunes LIVE Festival in London. Their successful tours with the Czech rock band, Tata Bojs (pronounced Tata Boys) resulted in a joint album, “Smetana.” The Ahn Trio opens the fourconcert Princeton University Summer Chamber Concerts series on Thursday, July 1, in Richardson Auditorium on the Princeton campus. Tickets to concerts in the series are free, but tickets are required. The Ahn Trio consists of Angella Ahn, violin; Maria Ahn, cello; and Lucia Ahn, piano. Maria and Lucia are twins; Angella is their junior by two years. They live in New York City. “We are not your traditional trio,” Angella Ahn says in a telephone interview from her second home in Montana. “We always felt that nothing was excluded. The Tatas are not typical, either. They also feel that there are no limits. From the moment we sat down, we clicked. Our musical visions are similar.” The oldest piece on the Princeton program of the Ahns is Leonard Bernstein’s Trio for Violin, Violoncello, and Piano, completed in 1937, when the composer was 19. “It’s a combination of pop and classical,” Ahn says. “Bernstein has a bigger-than-life love and passion for melody. He also has an amazing sense of humor.” Kenji Bunch’s “Danceband,” the second composition in the Princeton concert, a five-piece suite, was written more than a generation later. Bunch, a classmate of the Ahns at Juilliard, wrote the piece for them; it was commissioned by Virginia’s Wolf Trap Festival. “Kenji likes doing dances of different styles from different periods and different parts of the world,” Ahn says. “‘Danceband’ is as if you’re wearing a different costume for each movement. There’s a slipjig, an Irish dance; a sarabande; a backstep, an old-time Appalachian fiddle tune with open strings, where the piano’s sound is muted with a towel; a romantic 19th-century waltz; and a disco boogie. “After intermission we’ll do a group of shorter works,” Ahn says. The selections include diverse pieces from “Lullaby for My Favorite Insomniac,” the Ahns’ latest album. “The most magical thing about music is that you are able to play a huge array of music in different styles if you have the passion for it. 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Henry James thriller. $16. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. Know the show at 7 p.m. 8:15 p.m. 1776, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-5482884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $5. 8:30 p.m. Dancing Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Beginner and intermediate classes followed by guided practice. No partner necessary. $12. 8 p.m. Film and Discussion: ‘The Wild Bunch’ screens in the Film 101: American Cinema series, Wednesday, June 30, Cafe Ole, Trenton. 609-396-6966. Picnics welcome. Bring blankets or chairs. 7 p.m. Food & Dining Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. trepiani.com. Free hors d’oeuvres. Drink specials. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m Farmers’ Market Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods, flowers, chef cooking demonstrations, books for sale, family activities, and workshops. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fireworks Health & Wellness Spirit of Princeton, Princeton Stadium, 609-683-4008. www.spiritofprinceton.homestead.com. Independence Day celebration. Ashtanga Primary Series, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. The series links the breath with a progressive series of postures designed to align and strengthen the body and nervous system. $17. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, 196 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 800-883-1180. www.alz.org. 1 p.m. Prenatal Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Class is designed to help mothers-to-be prepare body, mind, and spirit for birth and motherhood. $25. 6 to 7:15 p.m. Exploring Summer Solstice, Planet Apothecary, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-406-6865. www.planetapothecary.com. A look at foods, colors, and scents presented by Jeanette Wolfe. $20. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Does not include tax, gratuity or drinks. www.lahieres.com Witherspoon St. ~ Princeton, NJ 609-921-2798 Continued on following page Barone’ s Tuscany Gri l family italian restaurant TRY OUR RECESSION PROOF MENU! 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Shops at Pennington • 21 Route 31 • Pennington, NJ 08534 609-818-0012 102 Nassau Street • Across from the University • Princeton, NJ • (609) 924-3494 www.landauprinceton.com 15 16 U.S. 1 72 Princeto JUNE 30, 2010 TOM YUM GOONG AUTHENTIC THAI CUISINE Back to Business as Usual. Same Crew & Same Quality of Food as We Wait for Our Princeton Location to Be Rebuilt. 72 Princeton-H Hightstown Rd. ~ East Windsor (next to target) Open 7 Days ~ M-F F: 11-110pm ~ Sat & Sun: Dinner only 609-4443-11088 ~ Fax: 609-4443-11154 July 1 East Winds Continued from preceding page History Civil War Lecture, Camp Olden, Hamilton Library, Justice Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, 609-5858900. www.campolden.org. “The Lincoln-McClellan Relationship” presented by James McPherson, Pulitzer Prize winning author and historian. Free. 7 p.m. Kids Stuff Kids’ Book Club, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. For ages 8 to 12. 2 p.m. For Families All About Fireflies, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Community Park, Plains- Elvis Rocks: Metal Elvis comes to the Record Collector, Bordentown, Thursday, July 1. 609-324-0880. boro, 609-799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com. Catch some critters. Register. Free. 8:30 p.m. For Teens Thursday Teen Movies, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Screening of “The Poseidon Adventure.” For ages 13 and up. Snacks provided. Free. 6:30 p.m. Live Music WHY SIT IN ROUTE 1 RUSH HOUR TRAFFIC? EARLY BIRD SPECIAL (NO COUPONS/DISCOUNTS) 3 COURSE DINNER 12-6PM $15 PER PERSON SATURDAY & SUNDAY BRUNCH BLOODY MARY AND MIMOSA SPECIALS Edward Boutross, Santino’s Ristorante, 240 Route 130 South, Robbinsville, 609-4435600. www.santinosristorante.com. Jazz vocal standards. BYOB. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Gentle Jazz, Nick’s Cafe 72, 72 West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, 609-882-0087. www.cafe72nj.com. Al Oliver, sax and vocals; and Gerry Groves, flute. BYOB. No cover. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Metal Elvis, The Record Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-3240880. www.the-record-collector.com. $15. 7:30 p.m. Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Outdoor Action Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission, Baldpate Mountain, 609-9896540. www.mercercounty.org. Hike. Wear sturdy hiking shoes and bring a water bottle. For adults. Free. 9 to 10:30 a.m. Dr. Charles D. Allen • Princeton Eyecare Associates Make an appointment today and SEE the difference! 609-924-3567 Question: Are you having trouble with your current contact lenses? Are they uncomfortable to wear for long periods? Solution: Dr. Charles D. Allen, OD, FAAO Why? Dr. Allen has been helping patients just like you since 1962. No one’s problems or concerns go unnoticed. He does an extensive, comprehensive exam for vision and eye health on every single person. He has successfully treated thousands of professionals, families, and individuals in our area and around the world. He has the experience and the credentials to back it up. Dr. Allen specializes in infants and children of all ages, 6 mos. - 99 years, glaucoma, contact lenses, and orthokeratology. Dr. Charles D. Allen LIC# 27OA00268000 NPI# 1194728899 CERT# 27OM00010900 Former assistant professor of pediatric optometry at the Eye Institute of Philadelphia. Clinical investigator for contact lens and solution companies. 601 Ewing Street, Suite A-15 • Princeton Professional Park Princeton, NJ 08540 • 609-924-3567 Pontoon Boat Nature Tours, Mercer County Park Commission, Mercer Lake, Marina, West Windsor, 609-989-6540. www.mercercounty.org. For all ages. Bring binoculars. Weather-permitting. $6. 1 to 2:30 p.m. Canal Dog Walk, Delaware Canal State Park, Call for location, 610982-0161. www.dcnr.state.pa.us. Three to four mile canal walk with park staff. Bring your dog on a leash and learn some park history. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Politics Meeting, Hopewell Valley Republican Association, Straube Center, 108 West Franklin Avenue, Pennington, 609-737-8869. Discussion of government issues. 7 p.m. Singles Divorced and Separated Support Group, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Hopewell, 609466-0758. www.hopewellpres.org. Register. 7:30 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. www.trentonthunder.com. Harrisburg Senators. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m. Friday July 2 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Voices of Angels American Boychoir, Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-924-8822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Concert is the culminating performance of the American Boychoir Experience, a weeklong camp for ages 9 to 12. Noon. Drama Oklahoma, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 8 p.m. The Tempest, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare ‘70, Mercer County’s classical repertory company, kicks off the college’s Kelsey Theatre 2010 Summer Festival. $14 for adults, $10 for students and children. 8 p.m. The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Henry James thriller. $16. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 17 A Princeton Pianist on the Map L ast Wednesday, June 23, pianist Soyeon Lee played in the finals of the Naumburg Piano Competition at New York’s Manhattan School of Music. Friday morning she sent out a “good news” email to her webmail contacts announcing that she had won first prize. By Friday afternoon, she was not answering her phone, presumably because she was on her way to Finland to open the Mantta Piano Festival. Having won the Naumburg, Lee’s velocity is likely to accelerate. As first prize winner in the prestigious competition, she has earned two New York recitals as well as recitals in other United States locations, and a cash prize of $10,000. She will have to add the Naumburg engagements to her present schedule. The 42 Naumburg competitors this year, an international group, ranged from ages 17 to 32. They were required to present two fulllength recital programs and a piano concerto. Second prizes of $4,000 went to Ran Dank, an Israeli, and Alexandre Moutouzkine, a Russian. Christopher Guzman, a doctoral candidate at the University of Texas, Austin, won honorable mention and an award of $1,000. A team of nine prominent musicians judged the competition. Created in 1925, the Walter W. Naumburg Foundation aims to further the careers of young artists. Founder Walter Naumburg, a member of a New York banking family, was an amateur cellist. Originally a piano competition, the contest has expanded to include other instruments, as well as chamber ensembles, conductors, and composers. Robert Mann, the foundation’s president since 1971, won the competition in 1941. “It was a big help,” he says. Mann has been the first violinist of the Juilliard String Quartet. His wife, Lucy Rowan Mann, is executive director of the foundation. Second prize Naumburg winner Dank joined Lee in opening the Mantta Festival in western Finland on Tuesday, June 29, with a Franz Liszt transcription of Ludwig Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 for two pianos. On Saturday, July 3, both Lee and Dank are scheduled to play solo groups of pieces by Frederic Chopin. Mantta is the only Finnish summer festival devoted to piano music. In an E-mail from Finland, Lee writes: “I am just happy to have won (the Naumburg) as this was my last competition I planned to do. The competition has an illustrious history, and I am excited to be a part of it.” Born in 1979, Soyeon Lee, the daughter of two lawyers, began her piano studies at age five in South Korea. When Soyeon was nine, the family began a five-year stay in the United States while Soyeon’s father studied at West Virginia University. When she was 14, the family returned to Korea while Soyeon stayed on to study at Michigan’s Interlochen Arts Academy. Her sister, Soeun, three years her junior, returned to Korea with the family, and became a pop star. The sisters have performed together in Seoul, Korea. Lee earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees from New York’s Juilliard School. While a Juilliard student, she harvested a fistful of honors and prizes, including the William Petschek Piano Debut Award, which made possible her 2004 debut at Lincoln Center’s Al- Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. 1776, Plays-in-the-Park, Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732-5482884. www.playsinthepark.com. Musical. Bring a chair. $5. 8:30 p.m. dancers.org. No partner needed. Beginners welcome. $10. 8 p.m. Dancing Ballroom Dance Social, G & J Studios, 5 Jill Court, Building 14, Hillsborough, 908-892-0344. gandjstudios.com. Standard, Latin, smooth, and rhythm. Refreshments. BYOB. $12. 8 to 11 p.m. English Country Dance, Lambertville Country Dancers, American Legion Hall, 41 Linden Avenue, Newtown, PA, 609-8827733. www.Lambertvillecountry- Fairs Fireworks, East Windsor Township. www.east-windsor.nj.us. Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band and the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One. Fireworks at 9:30 p.m. Raindate is Saturday, July 3. 7 p.m. Fireworks, Hamilton Township, Veterans Park, Hamilton, 609890-3684. www.hamiltonnj.com. Fireworks at dusk. 7 p.m. Faith Women’s Red Tent Service and Hike, Har Sinai Temple, Baldpate Mountain, Titusville, 609730-8100. harsinai.org. Picnic Ivory Girl: Pianist Soyeon Lee has won the prestigious Naumburg Piano Competition. ice Tully Hall. It was at that concert that Lee met her future husband, Tom Szaky, founder of Terracycle, the Trenton-based company that turns garbage into environmentsaving products. Contributing to environmental consciousness, Lee wore a floorlength strapless gown created from 6,000 recyclable grape juice containers for a recital in Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall in 2008. Hundreds of American schoolchildren collected the containers. Nina Valenti designed the gown. In an April, 2009, concert Lee played Bartok’s Piano Concerto No. 3 with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (U.S. 1, April 22, 2009). Readers will have to travel beyond Nassau Street, however, to share in the benefits of her first Naumburg prize concert. It takes place March 29, 2011, in New York at Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. — Elaine Strauss dinner under the red tent, walk up the mountain, Shabbat service, and Oneg Shabbat. Bring a folding chair, jacket, and comfortable shoes. Register. $10. Rain date is Friday, July 23. 5:15 to 8:30 p.m. Outdoor Shabbat, Har Sinai Temple, 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington, 609-730-8100. www.harsinai.org. Weather permitting. 7 p.m. Color Salon Food & Dining Wine Tasting, Rat’s Restaurant, 126 Sculptor’s Way, Hamilton, 609-586-0616. www.groundsforsculpture.org. 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Taylor Ham) on a Kaiser bun — to represent New Jersey in its current story on the best breakfast in each of the 50 states. The editors had contacted me back in January (I have no clue how I was selected) asking for three nominations for their July/ August issue, which is just out on newsstands. But I jumped at the chance to put one of our state’s gastronomic glories into the national limelight. The editors were specifically looking for “dishes that are memorable, wacky, locally-inspired, the kind of place locals are fanatical about and where you’d want to take your out-of-town visitors.” Before I get to all three of my picks and my reasons for choosing them (after all, I can’t claim to have eaten everything in every restaurant that serves breakfast in the entire state) I should confess that I hadn’t even been aware that Food Network had its own magazine. A publication, moreover, that in only one year of existence has become the fastest growing food magazine in the United States, with a circulation of 1.3 million. It was also nominated this year for the nation’s top magazine award, the Ellie, presented by the American Society of Magazine Editors. It lost to GQ but was in the company of the Economist, Esquire, and Wired. And when I went to purchase three copies of the July/August issue at Barnes & Noble in MarketFair, the fellow behind the counter volunteered that his wife simply loves the magazine — and that was be- July 2 Continued from preceding page Farmers’ Market 609-9 989-1 1450 [email protected] www.bookkeepersplus.com Farmers’ Market, Downtown Hightstown, Memorial Park, Main Street. Produce, flowers, baked goods, and area vendors. 4 to 8 p.m. fore I even told him I had anything to do with it. I knew from the start that Trenton pork roll, New Jersey’s very own salty/fatty breakfast meat, would have to figure in one of my nominees. I chose the Summit Diner’s sandwich, called the Slider, because (a) diners are NJ icons — with more than 500 extant within our diminutive borders, we rank Food Network Magazine asked me to choose the best breakfasts in New Jersey — one’s just a short jaunt from Princeton. number one in the nation; (b) the Summit is housed in a vintage 1938 aluminum railroad-car style that was made right here in Jersey by the O’Mahony company — and the decor has been kept intact; (c) owner Jim Greberis sources the Kaiser rolls for his egg-cheese-Taylor Ham specialty from a nearby bakery, and (d) he charges just $4.50 for the perfectly cooked combo. (“Taylor Ham” is, of course, the popular, widely distributed brand of pork roll.) I t was my hope that the magazine’s editors would select this quintessential Jersey dish and diner to represent New Jersey but I would have been almost as pleased if they had chosen either of my other two recommendations. Mustache Bill’s Diner in Barnegat Light made my list because it, too, History Museum Opens, Roebling Museum, 100 Second Avenue, Roebling, 609-599-7200. www.roeblingmuseum.org. The museum opens with an introductory video, a time line gallery, the Roebling family story, the company history including wire rope for the Golden Gate Bridge and Slinky toys. Open Wednesdays to Sundays through October. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Family Theater Sleeping Beauty, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $8. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Live Music Happy Hour, Hopewell Valley Vineyards, 46 Yard Road, Pennington, 609-737-4465. www.hopewellvalleyvineyards.com. Wine available. 5 to 8 p.m. Flashback Fridays, KatManDu, 50 Riverview Plaza, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609393-7300. www.katmandutrenton.com. Buffet from 5 to 8 p.m., $5. DJs Bryan Basara and Davey Gold with music from 1970s, 80s, and 90s. 5 p.m. Dick Gratton, Chambers Walk Cafe, 2667 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-896-5995. Solo jazz guitar. 6 to 9 p.m. Lights on the River, Pasha Rugs, 15 Bridge Street, Lambertville, 609-397-5434. www.pasharugs.com. Fortune telling, Turkish music, and a raki tasting of the Turkish national drink. Sit on the large handmade rug pillow, a gigantic cushion made from more than 80 colorful vintage antique is a diner that serves quality, madefrom-scratch fare at more than reasonable prices. I nominated owner Bill Smith’s most famous creation, Cyclops Pancakes, for which he pours a ring of batter (spiked with rye flour, the secret ingredient) onto a hot griddle and breaks an egg, carefully, into the empty center. After it is flipped and cooked through, the pancake-cum-egg is dotted with butter and drizzled with real maple syrup. The same meticulous approach applies to everything here, which is why this diner won a James Beard “America’s Classics” Award in 2009 — the first ever to go to a diner. My third entry is a fairly local one: the charming Cafe at Rosemont, located about 40 minutes northwest of Princeton in Jersey’s picturesque Hunterdon Hills, But you’ll have to wait for a fuller description of the place and the dish — the Russian Peasant Omelet — in next week’s issue of U.S. 1 (July 7), when the cover story will feature a collection of my favorite breakfasts and breakfast places located right here in the central Jersey-U.S. 1 area. For a complete list of Food Network Magazine’s 50 best breakfasts (“Fifty States, Fifty Breakfasts”) visit eater.com (entry dated June 23, 2010). Summit Diner, 1 Union Place, Summit (Union County). 908-2773256. Mustache Bill’s Diner, 8th Street & Broadway, Barnegat Light (Ocean County). 609-4940155. Cafe at Rosemont, 88 Kingwood-Stockton Road, Rosemont (Hunterdon County). 609-3974097. cafeatrosemont.com. rugs to watch the fireworks at 9:30 p.m. 6 to 9:30 p.m. Rick Fiori Quartet, Salt Creek Grille, One Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-419-4200. www.saltcreekgrille.com. Jazz with Harry Allen on tenor sax; Champion Fulton on piano; and Rick Fiori on drums; and Dave Kings North on bass. 7 to 11 p.m. Ellis Paul, The Record Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-324-0880. www.the-record-collector.com. $18. Changed from Saturday, June 19. 7:30 p.m. Open Mic, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. All musicians welcome. 8 p.m. Gerald Edwards, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 8 p.m. Tom Byrne, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Acoustic blend. 8 to 10 p.m. Johnny Pompadour & the Full Grown Men, Pete’s Steakhouse, 523 White Horse Avenue, Hamilton, 609-585-8008. Rock, jazz, and blues. 10 p.m. Fireworks Friday Night Fireworks, New Hope Chamber, New Hope, 215862-9990. www.newhopechamber.com. Happy hour, food specials, shopping until 10 p.m., and fireworks at 9:30 p.m., in both New Hope and Lambertville. 5 p.m. Singles Divorce Recovery Program, Princeton Church of Christ, 33 JUNE 30, 2010 A U.S. 1 ADVERTISING FEATURE C pure oxygen at increased atmospheric pressure that is comparable to being 33 to 45 feet under the sea. In fact, HBOT was first successfully used in the 1930s to treat deep sea divers suffering from decompression disorders known as the bends. In 1965, HBOT was found to aid healing minors' burns - suffered during a coal mine explosion - when the treatment was given to them for carbon monoxide poisoning. Dr. Kulin Oza, Director of the Advanced Wound Care Center, provides the medical direction for Hyperbolic Center and its team of multidisciplinary specialists, which includes physicians with advanced training in wound management and nurses skilled in chronic wound care. "The Wound Healing Center provides HBOT treatment for about four to eight patients a day," Rauenzahn said. "We use the treatment is used in conjunction with a complete wound-healing care plan." Once in the chamber, the patient is given 100 percent oxygen and the atmospheric pressure is slowly increased. Air naturally contains about 78 percent nitrogen and only about 21 percent oxygen. "The pure oxygen enriches the blood vessels and helps promote healing," Rauenzahn explained. The HBOT chamber is built with the patient's comfort in mind. With a 34-inch circumference, the patient can comfortably move around. And through the clear acrylic side, the patient can watch movies or television on an overhead screen. "The patient experiences absolutely no pain," Rauenzahn said. "They might only feel a little pressure in their ears, much like what you feel when you take off in an airplane." A daily treatment of about two hours continues for a week or more, until the wound is sufficiently healed. "St. Francis Medical Center is committed to providing regional areas of expertise and the Hyperbaric Center is another health care premier service we offer in Mercer County," said Jerry Jablonowski, St. Francis President and CEO. "All of our service areas of expertise bring the care and service to meet the needs of our community." St. Francis Medical Center. 601 Hamilton Avenvue, Trenton. 609-599-5566. www.stfrancismedical.org A major component of St. Francis Medical Center’s Wound Center is its Hyperbaric Center — the first of its kind in Mercer County River Road, Princeton, 609-5813889. www.princetonchurchofchrist.com. Support group for men and women. Free. 7:30 p.m. Drop In, Yardley Singles, Washington Crossing Inn, River Road, PA, 215-736-1288. www.yardleysingles.org. Music and dancing. Cash bar. 9 p.m. Socials Luncheon, Rotary Club of the Princeton Corridor, Hyatt Regency, Carnegie Center, 609799-0525. www.princetoncorridorrotary.org. Register. Guests, $20. 12:15 p.m. Scrabble, Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-394-8400. All skill levels welcome. 6:30 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. www.trentonthunder.com. Harrisburg Senators. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m. Saturday July 3 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Pennsylvania Dutch Folklife Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Classical Music Concert Under the Stars, Riverside Symphonia, Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA, 609-397-7300. www.riversidesymphonia.org. Bring a picnic and celebrate the holiday with a performance of light classical, popular, and patriotic favorites. Gates open at 6 p.m. $22 in advance. $27 at the gate. $10 for children. 8 p.m. Outdoor Concerts International Summer Music Series, Liberty Village Outlets, 1 Church Street, Flemington, 908782-8550. Celebration presents patriotic music. Weather permitting. 1 to 4 p.m. Summer Music Series, Palmer Square, On the Green, 609-9212333. Free. 2 to 4 p.m. Pop Music Melvin Seals and JGB, Stockton Inn, 1 Main Street, Stockton, 609397-1250. Opening bands include Professor Louie and the Crowmatix from Woodstock, and Payer. $35 and $40. 12:30 p.m. Summer Band, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, 800-590-4094. www.oceangrove.org. “Happy Birthday America” features marches, show tunes, and patriotic fare. Harry D. Eichhorn conducts. Free. 7:30 p.m. Art Art Exhibit, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. First day for “Orchids,” an exhibit featuring a series of eight orchids and two trees by Liz Adams. On view to July 31. 10 a.m. Highlights Tour, Princeton University Art Museum, Princeton campus, 609-258-3788. 2 p.m. Drama The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Henry James thriller. $16. 2 and 8 p.m. Oklahoma, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 4 and 8 p.m. The Tempest, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare ‘70, Mercer County’s classical repertory company. $14 for adults, $10 for students and children. 8 p.m. Continued on following page 19 A new season begins at Onsen for All St. Francis Medical Center Operates Advanced Wound Center hronic wounds present such unique challenges that most hospitals have established wound centers to treat them. St. Francis Medical Center in Trenton is no exception. "We take an innovative multidisciplinary approach to healing," said Beverly Rauenzahn, Director of the Advanced Wound Care Center at St. Francis. Each month, the center treats 70 to 80 patients. Most have diabetes, which is notorious for sometimes leading to chronic wounds. Other patients are treated for chronic wounds resulting from radiation treatment, which sometimes causes delayed healing, skin grafts and other causes. A major component of the center is its Hyperbaric Center the first of its kind in Mercer County - which opened in 2005. The center features two hyperbaric oxygen chambers that are used to treat the most difficult chronic wounds, such as those due to diabetes and vascular disease. Once controversial, hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) today is not only widely accepted but considered advanced treatment for chronic wounds. 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East coast swing lesson followed by open dancing, $12. No partner needed. 6 p.m. California Mix, Central Jersey Dance Society, Universalist Congregation, 50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Two Step and hustle lessons followed by open dancing, $12. No partner needed. 7 p.m. Ballroom Dance Social, G & J Studios, 5 Jill Court, Building 14, Hillsborough, 908-892-0344. www.gandjstudios.com. Standard, Latin, smooth, and rhythm. Refreshments. BYOB. $12. 8 to 11 p.m. Literati Author Event, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609-514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. Diane Currie, author of “Before My Eyes,” the journey with her mother through Alzheimer’s Disease. 11 a.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Farmers’ Market Jamesburg Revitalization Coalition, Jamesburg Presbyterian Church, Gatzmer Avenue and Church Street, 732-512-7417. www.ilovejamesburg.com. Produce, non-profit organizations, and specialty vendors. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. West Windsor Community Farmers’ Market, Vaughn Drive Parking Lot, Princeton Junction Train Station, 609-577-5113. www.westwindsorfarmersmarket.org. Produce, bakery items, pizza, coffee, and other foods and flowers. West Windsor Arts Council presents Paint Out so bring your sketchpad, easel, tripod, paint, brushes, and a folding chair. West Windsor Bike and Pedestrian Alliance, and Yes, We Can, a volunteer group that collects food for the Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Trenton Fresh Farmers’ Market, Crisis Ministry of Princeton and Trenton, North Clinton and North Olden avenues, Trenton, 609396-9355. www.thecrisisministry.org. Produce, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and health and wellness programs. Vendors will accept food stamps. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health & Wellness Yin Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-9247294. www.princetonyoga.com. Suitable for students of all levels of experience. Poses are seated, supine, or prone, and are held with muscles relaxed for several minutes. $17. 8:30 to 10 a.m. Body Attack Launch, Can Do Fitness Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Register. Free. 9:30 to 10 a.m. Nia Dance, Functional Fitness, 67 Harbourton Mt. Airy Road, Lambertville, 609-577-9407. www.nianewjersey.com. Register. $17. 10 to 11 a.m. Ice Cream Party, Howell Living History Farm, Valley Road, off Route 29, Titusville, 609-7373299. www.howellfarm.org. Music, wagon rides, games and contests, ice cream making and eating. Ice cream sodas and sundaes available. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bob Egan, Bowman’s Tavern, 1600 River Road, New Hope, PA, 215-862-2972. www.bowmanstavernrestaurant.com. 8 p.m. Gary Taylor, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-7168771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 8 p.m. Amy Ward and Dave Schlossberg, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. www.itsagrind.com. Originals and jazz piano. 8 to 10 p.m. Family Theater Outdoor Action Sleeping Beauty, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $8. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Family Nature Programs, Plainsboro Preserve, 80 Scotts Corner Road, Plainsboro, 609-897-9400. www.njaudubon.org. “Dangerous Animals and Poisonous Plants of New Jersey.” Register. $5. 3:30 to 5 p.m. For Families Live Music John & Carm, Halo Pub, 5 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609-921-1710. Rock, blues, and bluegrass. 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Allan Willinger and Cajun Spice, Halo Pub, 4617 Nottingham Way, Trenton, 609-586-1811. 7 p.m. John Henry Goldman, Tre Piani, 120 Rockingham Row, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-4521515. www.straightjazz.com. Jazz with Jon Thompson on saxophone, Jason Fraticelli on bass, Joe Falcey on drums, and John Henry Goldman on trumpet. $15 minimum. 7:30 to 11 p.m. Politics Community Roundtable, Lartigue 2010, Marriott, Lafayette Yard, Trenton. www.annettelartigue.com. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Singles Lunch, Let’s Dine Together, Salt Creek Grille, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-750-9078. Lunch for ages 55 to 75. Register. $15 to $20 plus food and drink. Noon. Wine and Dinner, Dinnermates, Princeton Area, 732-759-2174. www.dinnermates.com. Ages 30s to early 50s. Call for reservation and location. $20 plus dinner and drinks. 7:30 p.m. Dance Party, Steppin’ Out Singles, Crowne Plaza, 2055 Lincoln Highway, Edison, 732-656-1801. www.steppinoutsingles.com. Music and dancing for ages 40 plus. $15. 8:30 p.m. Socials Boomers & Seniors Saturday Morning Wii Bowling League, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. www.mcl.org. Play Wii to get some light exercise and socialize with friends. Refreshments. Register. 10 a.m. to noon Sports Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. www.trentonthunder.com. Harrisburg Senators. $9 to $12. 7:05 p.m. NOW HIRING! Email resu info@cranberrys mes to gourmet.com Sunday July 4 Independence Day. IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Ice Cream, the Old-Fashioned Way Historic Foodways, Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-2515. Early American ice cream presented by Susan McLellan Plaisted of Heart to Hearth Cookery. Demonstration and free samples. $5 parking fee. 1 to 5 p.m. Classical Music Summer Carillon Concert Series, Princeton University, 88 College Road West, Princeton, 609-258-3654. Gerard de Waardt and Richard de Waart on the fifth largest carillon in the country. Free. 1 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Summer Sidewalk Sale, Liberty Village Outlets, 1 Church Street, Flemington, 908-782-8550. Music includes a Greek folk dance troupe and Celebration presents an outdoor concert. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Continued on page 26 JUNE 30, 2010 was picked up by Sony,” she says. “It was the first album that we coproduced. Sony didn’t alter anyContinued from page 13 thing.” ‘ghosts.’ In Korea a nighttime taxi Although the Ahn family comes driver takes people who are drunk from Seoul, South Korea, their fato their homes. Pat was thinking ther, who is in publishing, is the onabout being that person and seeing ly member of the family not in the clients at that strange time. For me, United States. The sisters came to it’s a beautiful landscape piece. It’s New York with their mother in nightlife in Seoul. It’s powerful, 1981, when Angella was nine and evocative, and beautiful. You have her sisters were 11, and pursued to hear it to believe it.” their musical studies at Juilliard. A The Ahns habitually interact columnist for a Korean daily, their with the audience at concerts. mother also writes poetry and is “Most programs that we play were working on novel. either written By 1994 all or transcribed three members for us,” Ahn of the ensemble In 2008 the Ahn Trio says. “It’s imhad earned was the only classical portant to tell bachelor’s and group invited to the audience memmaster’s debers our pergrees from JuiliTunes LIVE Festival sonal outlook liard. Along the in London. Their and how the way, it came to piece came successful tours with them that formabout.” ing a piano trio the Czech rock band, The Ahn would be an Tata Bojs, resulted in Trio presents agreeable way a joint album. their personal to proceed prooutlook, in adfessionally. The dition, through trio has played their own label, LAMP (Lucia, An- in all 50 states, and in 25 countries. gella, Maria Productions), where At the top of the list of countries not they make their own decisions. yet performed in are Iceland and They formed the label some 10 Spain. years after they were out of school. “We have different tastes in non“We wanted to have a place where musical things,” Ahn says. “But we could be really creative, mak- when it comes to music, we have ing records, maybe designing tee- very similar tastes. We’re kind of shirts,” Ahn says. “We wanted to unified. That’s what makes it possicreate an umbrella where every ble for us to play well together. creative decision is made by us — We’re drawn to passionate, emocontent, guests, everything. All tional, beautiful music. We love three of us like to think outside the melody. We like music that tells a box. It was the right time to try story. We sculpt it as we play.” something like LAMP. When The Ahns appeal to young audiyou’re young and just out of ences. They make a point of doing school, you don’t have the neces- workshops and performances in sary confidence. schools. Their performances can “‘Lullaby for My Favorite In- leave a lasting impression. somniac’ was initially ours, and U.S. 1 21 Ahn Trio My granddaughter, Margaret, accompanied me to an Ahn performance in 1997, when she was eight. We were both struck by the fact that Angella’s skin seemed to be sprinkled with glitter, and remember that she told us which gel she used. Margaret doesn’t recall the details but says, “I just remember that they were three young girls who were really great performers. I thought that the sparkles were cool! I was eight then, and I am now 21. It was a long time ago. The fact that I remember anything is impressive to me.” Do the members of the ensemble ever disagree, I ask. Ahn laughs. “We’re constantly arguing,” she says. We’re sisters. “Maria is the most creative,” she continues. “She’s our art director. She’s in charge of images and pictures. She’s also the most creative musically. She thinks big. I’m very Stringing Us Along: The Carducci String Quartet performs on Wednesday, July 14, as part of the Princeton University Summer Concerts Series. detail-oriented. My sisters say that I’m always nagging them. Lucia’s in the middle. She’s the pianist; she holds things together. She organizes everything in the right place. She’s a little bit like me and a little bit like Maria. She can switch. Both of my sisters are definitely more artistic than I am.” I note that the members of the Ahn trio are particularly stylish. Angella is surprised. “Stylish?” she asks. “I don’t see it, honestly. As performers, for concert wear, we want to portray ourselves in the most professional, esthetically pleasing way. We live in New York. We’re not considered stylish except in the classical music world.” Everybody with an Internet connection can have their own take on the Ahns’ stylishness. Their MySpace stage is www.myspace.com/ahntrio. Their website is www.ahntrio.com. Videos of the trio can also be found on YouTube. Ahn Trio, Princeton University Summer Concerts, Richardson Auditorium. Thursday, July 1, 8 p.m. Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. 609-570-8404. www.pusummerchamberconcerts.org. Also, Carducci String Quartet, Wednesday, July 14, 8 p.m.; Georgia Guitar Quartet, Monday, July 19, 8 p.m.; Leipzig String Quartet, Tuesday, July 27, 8 p.m. 22 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Summer Arts: The Big Chill Continued from previous page Music June 28 to July 30 • For ages 5 to 13 • Sports, games, swimming every day • Campers pick their own activities • Lunch provided • Special fun days each week • New CIT program • Full days or half days www.hunschool.org (609) 921-7600 Call for a personal tour. Golandsky Institute Taplin Auditorium, Fine Hall, Princeton University, 877-3433434, www.golandskyinstitute.org. Piano festival. Guisin Onay performs. $25. Sunday, July 11. Josu De Solaun Soto performs. $25. Monday, July 12. Thomas Bagwell, pianist, and Christopher Dylan Herbert, baritone present program of works by J.S. Bach and Schumann. $25. Tuesday, July 13. Sean Dugan performs works by Bach, Liszt, and Messiaen. $25. Thursday, July 15. Ilya Itin performs works by Schubert and Rachmaninoff. $25. Friday, July 16. Takeshi Ohbayashi, Christian Li, Danilo Perez, and Marco Pignataro. $25. Saturday, July 17. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association WANT TO BOOST EMPLOYEE MORALE & PRODUCTIVITY? CALL FUSION FITNESS TODAY! Fusion Fitness Systems (FFS) is dedicated to bringing in the form of group classes to your business, company, or community by providing instruction at a place of your choice. BRING FITNESS TO YOUR DOOR! GET STARTED TODAY! 54 Pitman Avenue, 800-5904094, www.oceangrove.org. Philadelphia Brass. $13. Thursday, July 1. Carnegie Ensemble with Hugh Sung on piano and Ray Chen on violin. $13. Thursday, July 8. Dolce Suono with Mimi Stillman, Allen Krantz, and Charles Abramovic. $13. Thursday, July 15. ABBA Tribute. “The Winner Takes It All” presented by Arrival, Swedish group that ABBA sounds, costumes, and choreography. $25 and $30. Saturday, July 17. Di Wu on piano. $13. Thursday, July 22. Smokey Robinson. Motown. Saturday, July 24. “La Belle Epoque” features arias and concertos performed by an orchestra, organ, and soloists. $13. Thursday, July 29. Starship. Stars Mickey Thomas and Bobby Kimbal with “We Built This City” and “Nothing Gonna Stop Us Now.” $25 to $50. Saturday, August 7. Beach Boys. Stars founding vocalist Mike Love with “Help Me Rhonda” and “California Girls.” $25 to $50. Saturday, August 14. Newsboys. Concert by band with six gold albums and 22 number one songs. $25 to $50. Saturday, August 21. Johnny Mathis. Crooner of “Misty,” “It’s Not For Me to Say,” and “The Twelfth of Never” accompanied by a full orchestra. $25 to $50. Saturday, August 28. Doo-Wop. Kenny Vance and the Planatones, Freddie Paris and the Five Satins, the Marvelettes, and JT Carter. $25 to $50. Saturday, September 4. Opera New Jersey Exercise Classes Include: Zumba Yoga CardioBlast Boot Camp Pilates For more information or to arrange a meeting, please contact: Fitness Coordinator: Ann Novak Email: [email protected] • Phone: (609) 971-7348 McCarter Theater, 609-2582787, www.opera-nj.org. Don Giovanni. Sunday, July 11; Saturday, July 24; Sunday, August 1. Berlind at McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787, www.opera-nj.org. Don Pasquale. Saturday, July 17; Sunday, July 25; Sunday, August 1. Faust. Sunday, July 18; Friday, July 23; Saturday, July 31. Opera Project Sand Castle Winery, River Road, Erwinna, PA, 908-2681264. Songs for a Summer Night. Opera arias and duets by Don Sheasley, Steven Snow, Raymond Foose, Gabrielle Antonini, Lorenzo Corrado, Deborah Maher, and Sare DiPalma. $20. Friday, July 23. Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8822, www.princetonlibrary.org. American Boychoir. Concert is the culminating performance of the American Boychoir Experience, a weeklong camp for ages 9 to 12. Friday, July 2. Princeton University Summer Concerts Richardson Auditorium, 609570-8404, www.pusummerchamberconcerts.org. Free tickets available at the box office at 6:30 p.m. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. Ahn Trio. Thursday, July 1. Carducci String Quartet. Wednesday, July 14. Georgia Guitar Quartet. Monday, July 19. Leipzig String Quartet. Tuesday, July 27. Riverside Symphonia Tinicum Park, Erwinna, PA, 609-397-7300, www.riversidesymphonia.org. Concert Under the Stars. Bring a picnic and celebrate the holiday with a performance of light classical, popular, and patriotic favorites. Gates open at 6 p.m. $22 in advance. $27 at the gate. $10 for children. Saturday, July 3. Voices Chorale Anchor Presbyterian Church, 980 Durham Road, Wrightstown, PA, 609-637-9383, www.voiceschorale.org. Summer Sings. Choral music lovers are invited to join for informal reading of Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Ice cream social follows. $5. Wednesday, June 30. At Music Together, 225 Pennington Hopewell Road, Hopewell, 609-637-9383, www.voiceschorale.org. Summer Sings. Choral music lovers are invited to join for informal reading of Beethoven’s Mass in C. Ice cream social follows. $5. Thursday, August 5. Westminster Choir College Bristol Chapel, Princeton, 609921-2663, www.rider.edu. Choral Reading. Giselle Wyers conducts excerpts from Mendelssohn’s “Elijah.” Baritone Brandon Gaines sings the title role. Scores provided. Free. Thursday, July 1. Voice Recital. Participants At the Opera: Opera New Jersey opens July 11. See story page 32. Above: ONJ’s 2009 production of ‘Lucia di Lammermoor’ with Jonathan Boyd and Lisette Oropesa. Photo: Bruce Fuller from the CoOPERAtive program perform. Free. Tuesday, July 6. Voice Recital. Participants from the CoOPERAtive program perform. Free. Thursday, July 8. Mason Gross School of the Arts Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-932-7511, www.masongross.rutgers.edu. Boston Brass presents witty repartee. Free. Wednesday, July 14. Rutgers Jazz Faculty. Free. Wednesday, July 28. New Brunswick Jazz Project Catherine Lombardi Restaurant, 3 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-640-0021, www.nbjp.org. Doug Clarke Quartet. Doug Clarke on guitar, Steve Varner on bass, Rudy Petschauer on drums, and Lyell Gressit on vocals. No cover. Thursday, July 1. Makeda Restaurant, 338 George Street, New Brunswick. Alexander Collins Quartet. No cover. Thursday, July 15. Todd Bashore Quartet. No cover. Thursday, July 29. Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8822, www.princetonlibrary.org. Midweek music series. Steve Hiltner and the Sustainable Jazz Ensemble in concert. Free. Wednesday, July 7. Gordon James on flugelhorn and trumpet in concert. Free. Wednesday, July 14. Arts Council of Princeton Princeton Shopping Center, 609-924-8777, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Summer Courtyard Concert Series. Free. The Blawenburg Band. Thursday, July 1. Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band. Thursday, July 8. Eco Del Sur. Thursday, July 15. Celtic Crossroads. Thursday, July 22. Alfred James Band performs. Thursday, July 29. Thursday Night Jazz performs. Thursday, August 5. Sarah Donner and friends. Thursday, August 12. JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 23 Get Your Fix of Oohs and Ahs There’s Always Room for Cello: The Alfred James Band performs Thursday, July 29, at Princeton Shopping Center. Blue Curtain Pettoranello Gardens, Route 206 and Mountain Avenue, Princeton, 609-429-0505, www.bluecurtain.org. Free. Babtunde Lea and Michael Gregory. Jazz percussion and guitar. Saturday, July 10. Mariachi real de Mexico and Dende & Hahahaes. Hahahaes performs a mixture of Brazilian and Cuban music as well as other influences in the African diaspora. Led by Afro-Brazilian percussionist Dende, the group is based in New York City. Saturday, July 17. Grounds For Sculpture 18 Fairgrounds Road, Hamilton, 609-689-1089, www.groundsforsculpture.org. Arturo Romay presents original Latin jazz compositions on guitar. Friday, July 9. Animus presents Eastern Mediterranean world fusion and dance blended music. Friday, July 23. Larry White and the Majestic Roots Band with rock and reggae. Friday, August 13. Music and Motion. Interaction of music, dance, and the surroundings. Rain or shine. Free with park admission. Sunday, August 15. New York Songwriters Circle. In concert. Rain or shine. $25. Friday, August 20. Courtyard Concerts. Tigertown Dixieland Band with vocals, keyboard, percussion, trumpet, trombone, clarinet, and bass. Friday, August 27. Mercer County Marina, Mercer County Park, West Windsor, 609-448-7241, www.mercercounty.org. Summer Concert Series. Free. Stuck in the Decade, a Jersey Shore 1980s cover band. Saturday, July 24. The Ernie White Band. Saturday, August 21. Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission Thompson Park, Monroe, 732521-2111, www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Summer Park Series. Weather permitting. Free. The British Invasion Tribute features music from the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Monkees, and Beach Boys. Thursday, July 1. Neil and the Diamonds present a tribute to Neil Diamond’s hits from the ’60s and ’70s. Thursday, July 8. Rich York and Caneswitch Band with contemporary country hits from Nashville. Line dancing encouraged. Thursday, July 15. James L. Dean Big Band with swing and rock standards. Thursday, July 22. Moscow Nights Trio with Russian folk music and costumes. Thursday, July 29. Rhythms and Roots with Latin and soul tunes. Thursday, August 5. Houston Person Quartet with blues and jazz. Thursday, August 12. Palmer Square On the Green, 609-921-2333, www.palmersquare.com. Summer Music Series. Free. Saturdays, July 3, July 10, July 17, July 24, July 31, August 7, August 14, August 21, August 28. Patriots Theater at the War Memorial 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400, www.thewarmemorial.com. Concerts on the Landing. Food available. Free. Roy Richardson. Tuesday, July 6. Lady D. Tuesday, July 13. Ernie White and Tom Reock. Tuesday, July 20. Dick Gratton and Bob Smith present jazz guitar improvisation of popular and original standard jazz and blues arrangements. Tuesday, July 27. Keith Franklin Trio. Tuesday, August 10. Paul Plumeri and Joe Zook. Tuesday, August 17. BD Lenz. Tuesday, August 24. Miss Sue. Tuesday, August 31. Also, Willie Nelson and Family. Country, standards, and gospel. $45 to $125. Wednesday, July 21. The Robert Cray Band and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. Blues from the five-time Grammy Award winner. $35 to $55. Sunday, August 1. West Windsor Arts Council Nassau Park Pavilion, West Windsor, 609-919-1982, www.westwindsorarts.org. “...and the beat goes on” Summer Music Series. Bring chairs or blankets. Inside Panera if raining. Free. Princeton Country Dancers. Callers are Richard Fischer and Blue Jersey. Saturday, July 10. Billy Walton Band. Callers are Richard Fischer and Blue Jersey. Saturday, July 24. S3 and the Truth. Callers are Richard Fischer and Blue Jersey. Saturday, August 7. Jersey Jazz Lobsters Big Band. Callers are Richard Fischer and Blue Jersey. Saturday, August 21. T he celebration of Independence Day begins early in Mercer County this year. The Spirit of Princeton presents fireworks at Princeton Stadium on Thursday, July 1. Hamilton’s Veterans Park shoots off fireworks on Friday, July 2, on the same night that East Windsor Township presents Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings Dixieland Jazz Band and the Trenton Brass Quintet Plus One followed by fireworks. Other fireworks in the area are at Crossroads Middle School, Kingston Lane, in South Brunswick on Saturday, July 3, with pony rides, a Mad Science show, a reptile show, food vendors, and more; Thompson Park in Monroe on Sunday, July 4; and Village Park in Cranbury on Monday, July 5. New Hope and Lambertville present fireworks every Friday night this summer and Friday, July 2 is no exception. Stores are open late and have happy hours, sales, and food specials. Trenton Thunder also has fireworks on a regular basis and there will be fireworks at the conclusion of the Sunday, July 4, game against the Harrisburg Senators. Bristol Riverside Theater 120 Radcliffe Street, Bristol, 215-785-0100, www.brtstage.org. Journeys of the Night. Cabaret concert with Bethe B. Austin, John D. Smitherman, and Demetria Joyce Bailey with the BRT Band. $31. Thursday, July 15, through Sunday, July 25. Broadway Rocks. Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Elton John, Stephen Sondheim, and Leonard Bernstein. $31. Thursday, August 12, through Sunday, August 22. Hopewell Train Station Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609924-2790, www.blawenburg.band.org. Blawenburg Band. Concert featuring band music. Free. Mondays, July 5 and 26, and August 2. Eye Candy: Pasha's Sparkling Garden of Rugs presents belly dancing and a great place to watch the Lambertville fireworks every Friday night in the summer,15 Bridge Street, Lambertville. 609-3975434. Dancers pictured: Yitra Mazana in black, left, and Suffiyah. To celebrate America’s Independence Day visit Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, on Sunday, July 4, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Revolutionary War period soldiers and second Continental Artillery demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. There are period games for all ages and tours of the Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit available. Picnic lunches are invited. Visitors are then welcome at historic Morven Museum at 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, from noon to 3 p.m. on the Fourth, for a celebration at the home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Participate in domestic colonial life activities, and “sign” the Declaration of Independence. Festivities taking place on the Fourth include a portrayal of Charles Willson Peale, Philadel- phia’s famous portrait painter, presented by Christian Johnson at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, at 2 p.m. An old-fashioned celebration takes place at Fonthill Museum, East Court Street and Swamp Road, Doylestown, from noon to 5 p.m. The recreation of an early 20th century July Fourth celebration include a decorated bike parade, a town ball game (19th century baseball), a watermelon eating contest, antique bicycle display, old-time games, and live music. Patriotic music by Sellersville Merry Makers, Del Val Saxophone Quartet, Marti Rogers, Bucks County Country Gentleman. Storyteller and writer Robin Moore performs in front of his teepee at 1:30 and 3 p.m. — Lynn Miller Trio Velez presents Brazilian and Latin sounds. Wednesday, August 4. John Padovano performs his solo repertory. Wednesday, August 11. Marlene VerPlanck presents standards and new sons. Wednesday, August 18. The Kootz present covers of classic rock, pop, and blues from the late 1950s through the 1970s. Wednesday, August 25. “Yellow Submarine” and “It Don’t Come Easy.” $55 to $175. Monday, July 5. Melissa Etheridge. “Fearless Love” tour. $35 to $100. Friday, July 16. Squeeze and Cheap Trick. Double bill features songs such as “Cool for Cats” and “I Want You to Want Me.” $35 to $75. Sunday, July 18. State Theater 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469, www.StateTheatreNJ.org. Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band. Band members include Rick Derringer, Richard Page, Wally Palmar, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, and Gregg Bissonette. Concert includes classics such as For up-to-date event listings visit www.princetoninfo.com. For timely updates, follow wwpinfo at Twitter and on Facebook. Stockton Inn 1 Main Street, Stockton, 609397-1250, www.stocktoninn.com. Melvin Seals and JGB. Opening bands include Professor Louie and the Crowmatix from Woodstock, and Payer, a band from Bucks County. $35 and $40. Saturday, July 3. Savoy Brown with Kim Simmonds. Opening bands include Continued on following page Princeton Brass Band Central Bucks High School, 110 Folly Road, Warrington, PA, 609895-5504, www.princetonbrassband.org. Open Air Festive Concert. Monday, July 19. Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8822, www.princetonlibrary.org. Midweek Music Series. Free. Rave On! presents music of Buddy Holly and early rock. Dancing encouraged. Wednesday, July 28. Chinese Accupressure & Professional Massage c Herbal Foot Medicine c Back rub, Foot Rub c Foot Massage, Reflexology c Deep Tissue Technique c Truly Relieves Pain and Fatigue Gift Certificates Available 164 Nassau St., 2nd floor, Princeton, NJ 609-252-9900 • cell 718-813-3827 Open 7 days a week 10am - 10pm - No appointment needed! 24 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Drama Summer Arts Continued from previous page Kal David and the Read Deal, J.B. Kline Band, Don Mayer Band, Paul Plumeri, and Joe Zook. $35 and $40. Saturday, September 4. Mason Gross School of the Arts Nicholas Music Center, 85 George Street, New Brunswick, 732-932-7511, www.masongross.rutgers.edu. The Klezmatics present jazz and punk accented Eastern European Jewish music blended with Arab, African, Latin, and Balkan rhythms. Free. Wednesday, July 21. Actors’ NET 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694, www.actorsnetbucks.org. Into the Woods. Musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. Through July 25. $20. Friday, July 9, through Sunday, July 25. Arts Council of Princeton 102 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8777, www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Adelaide’s Ice Cream Dreams. Drama written and directed by Robert Cousins. $15. Thursday through Saturday, July 8 to 10. Peter Pan. Odd Act adapted J.M. Barrie’s classic play into a haunting tale of mystery with ghosts, mermaids, aborigines, and pirates. Directed by Rob C. Thompson. $15. Thursday through Saturday, July 29 to 31. The Pavilion. Chimera Productions presentation by Craig Wright features a 20th high school reunion. $10. Thursday through Saturday, August 19 to 21. Oklahoma. Musical. $25. Wednesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 3. 42nd Street. Musical. $25. Wednesday, July 7, through Sunday, July 25. The King and I. Musical. $25. Wednesday, July 28, through Sunday, August 15 . Cabaret. Musical. $25. Wednesday, August 18, through Sunday, September 5. Bucks County Playhouse 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609570-3333, www.kelseytheatre.net. The Tempest. Shakespeare ’70. $14 for adults, $10 for students and children. Friday, July 2, through Sunday, July 11. 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041, www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Kelsey Theater FOLLOW us ...for news you can use Tired of online chit-chat? No time to check constantly for website updates? Follow PrincetonInfo’ on Twitter and Facebook. Get notified only when new information is posted, and skip the mindless posts that clutter social media. Let us be your source for information about exciting upcoming events, and see up-tothe-minute information about soldout performances, postponements, and cancellations. Hear about road closures, traffic troubles, and dangerous weather conditions before you head out. Get it all by following PrincetonInfo. Questions? E-mail [email protected] or call 609-452-7000. Follow PrincetonInfo on Facebook & Twitter Plaza Suite. Neil Simon’s comedy presented by the Yardley Players. $14. Friday, July 16, through Sunday, July 25. Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Association 54 Pitman Avenue, 800-5904094, www.oceangrove.org. Much Ado About Nothing. Presented by Hudson Theater Company. Free. Saturday, July 17. The Tempest. Presented by Hudson Theater Company. Free. Saturday, August 21. Off-Broadstreet Theater 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766, www.off-broadstreet.com. Cliffhanger. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50. Friday, July 9, through Saturday, July 24. Southern Comforts. Romantic drama. $27.50 to $29.50. Friday, August 27, through Sunday, September 5. Plays-in-the-Park Capestro Theater, Roosevelt Park, Route 1 South, Edison, 732548-2884, www.playsinthepark.com. Musicals. Bring a chair. $5. 1776.Wednesday, June 30, through Saturday, July 3 . The Wedding Singer. Wednesday, July 14, through Saturday, July 24 . High School Musical. Wednesday, August 4, through Saturday, August 14. 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Thursday, July 22, through Sunday, August 1. Dancing at Lughnasa. Brian Friel love story. $16. Thursday, August 5, through Sunday, August 15. Oh Dear!! Allied Playwrights presents Marvin Harold Cheiten’s newest play directed by Dan Berkowitz. Through August 29. $18. Friday, August 20, through Sunday, August 29. Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973408-5600, www.shakespearenj.org. The Servant of Two Masters. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. Wednesday, June 30, through Sunday, August 1. F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600, www.shakespearenj.org. The Arms and the Man. George Bernard Shaw drama. $31 to $54. Thursday, July 8, through Sunday, August 1 . No Man’s Land. Dark drama by Harold Pinter for mature audiences. $31 to $54. Wednesday, August 11, through Sunday, August 29. Somerset Valley Players Amwell Road, Hillsborough, 908-369-7469, www.svptheatre.org. The Constant Wife. Through August 29. $14. Friday, August 13, through Sunday, August 29. JUNE 30, 2010 Washington Crossing Open Air Theater 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-8859857, www.dpacatoat.com. $10; $7 for children. Parking fee of $5. Moon Over Buffalo. Backstage farce. Friday through Sunday, July 9 to 11. Pippin. Musical. Friday through Sunday, July 30 to August 1. The World Goes Round. The songs of Kander and Ebb. Friday through Sunday, August 6 to 8. Film Lawrence Library Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920, www.mcl.org. Foreign Films. Screening of “The Forest for the Trees,” 2003. Refreshments served. Register. Free. Thursday, July 8. Newark Black Film Festival New Jersey State Museum Auditorium, 225 West State Street, Trenton, 609-292-5420, www.newjerseystatemuseum.org. Free. “No! The Rape Documentary” followed by a discussion. Free. Thursday, July 8. “Good Hair” and “Hair Piece: A Film for Nappy-Headed People” followed by a discussion. Thursday, July 15. “Still Bill” followed by discussion. Thursday, July 22. “The Price of Sugar” followed by discussion. Thursday, July 29. Screenings of Paul Robeson awards for long and short documentaries, long and short naratives, and honorable mentions. Thursday, August 5. Plainsboro Recreation Morris Davison Park, Plainsboro, 609-799-0909 ext. 552, www.plainsboronj.com. Outdoor Movie Series. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Free. “Madagascar.” Saturday, July 24. “Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs.” Saturday, August 21. Princeton Public Library 65 Witherspoon Street, 609924-8822, www.princetonlibrary.org. Summer Film Series. Free. “A Fish Called Wanda.” Monday, July 12. “Pirate Radio.” Monday, August 2. “Jaws.” Monday, August 9. “Chinatown.” Monday, August 16. “Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken.” Monday, August 23. Also, Phorpa. World Cup fever spreads to a Tibetan monastery-inexile in the foothills of the Himalayas. Free. Tuesday, July 6. Also, Fish ‘n’ Flicks. Screening of “The End of the Line.” Free. Optional discussion with Michael Dimin of Sea 2 Table, and a fourcourse fish dinner at Mediterra, $60. Tuesday, July 27. Trenton Film Society Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-6966, www.trentonfilmfestival.org. Film 101: American Cinema. Screening followed by discussion. Seating is limited so come early. Suggesed donation $5. Food and drink available for purchase. At the State Theater: Melissa Etheridge appears on July 16. “The Wild Bunch.” Wednesday, June 30. Charlie Chaplin’s “City Lights.” Wednesday, July 7. “To Kill a Mockingbird.” Wednesday, July 14. “Lone Star.” Wednesday, July 21. “The Hustler.” Wednesday, July 28. “The Philadelphia Story.” Wednesday, August 4. “Double Indemnity.” Wednesday, August 11. “The Day the Earth Stood Still.” Wednesday, August 18. Washington Crossing Open Air Theater 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-8859857, dpacatoat.com. Monday Movie Nights. Raindate: Tuesdays. “A League of Their Own.” Monday, July 5. “Psycho.” Monday, July 12. “Hairspray.” Monday, July 19. “Spider-Man.” Monday, July 26. “The Princess Bride.” Monday, August 2. “Wait Until Dark.” Monday, August 9. “Singin’ in the Rain.” Monday, August 16. “A Bug’s Life.” Monday, August 23. “Dirty Dancing.” Monday, August 30. “The Bad Seed.” Monday, September 6. “Michael Jackson’s This Is It.” Monday, September 13. U.S. 1 25 26 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Opportunities Auditions Pierrot Productions seeks statements of interest for a role in “Chess.” Auditions will be scheduled by invitation. Send resume, photo, and supporting materials to [email protected] . The Tim Rice musical originally presented as a concept recording in 1985 and a stage version in 1986, presents the game of chess in three dimensions: the world championship match being played by the competitors, the political game waged by the CIA and KGB handlers of the American and Russian champions, and the personal relationships between the players and their women. Theater To Go has auditions for “Roebling: The Story of the Brooklyn Bridge” Wednesday and Thursday, July 14 and 15, at 7 p.m. at Mercer County College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, West Windsor. John Roebling set out to build the Brooklyn Bridge but his daughterin-law finished the job. Readings will be from the script. To schedule an audition call Ruth Markoe at 609-915-6409 or E-mail [email protected]. For full synopsis, character breakdowns, and to register online visit www.roeblingplay.com. West Windsor Library has open auditions for children ages 8 to 17, two actresses ages 18 to 40; and one actor age 40 plus, to be cast in two plays for Halloween Playfest in October. Auditions are Saturdays, July 24 and 31, and August 7, from 2 to 4 p.m.; and Wednesdays, July 28 and August 4, from 7 to 9 p.m. Audition is reading from the script (which are available at the reference desk or by E-mail). There will be a selection of well-known songs to sing. Teens and adults are also needed for make-up, costumes, set construction, and choreography. Call Michael Kerr at 609-275-8901 or E-mail [email protected]. Mercer County issued a heat warning and offers cooling sites for residents at all municipal senior center, neighborhood community centers, and the nine county library system branches. For information call 877-222-3737 or 609-9896661. Residents are reminded to drink plenty of fluids and stay out of the sun; check up on elderly friends, neighbors, and relatives; do not leave pets in a car; and give your pet fresh water, shade, and sheltered area. For Kids Westminster Conservatory Children’s Choirs have auditions for Schola Choir, grades two and three; Concino Choir, grades four and five; and Cantus Choir, grades six to eight. Call 609-921-7104 to schedule. Downtown Hightstown is accepting registration for its second annual kids’ triathlon for ages 7 to 13 on Saturday, September 25, at 3:30 p.m. The course includes a 100-yard swim, a three-mile bike ride, and a one-mile run. Youth and adult volunteers are also needed for the event. Visit www.hightstowntriathlon.org or www.downtownhightstown.org. Trip Pearl S. Buck International offers a trip to South Korea from Sunday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 27. Visit www.pearlsbuck.org or call 215-249-0100 for information. Seeking Vendors 4-H of Middlesex County seeks vendors to participate in its yard sale on Saturday, July 17, at 645 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick. $15 to $20. Call 732-3985265 or E-mail [email protected]. Health Faith University Medical Center at Princeton offers blood donors a coupon for Thomas Sweet Ice Cream. Medical Arts Building, 253 Witherspoon Street, Princeton. Call 609-497-4366 to schedule. Princeton Presbyterian Church offers Camp Discovery for children in Pre-K to sixth grade. Monday to Friday, July 19 to 23, 9 a.m. to noon. Register. Free. www.princetonpresbyterian.org. Vintage Chaplin: ‘City Lights’ screens on Wednesday, July 7, at Cafe Ole, Trenton. 609-396-6966. July 4 Continued from page 20 Celebration, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Monroe, 732521-2111. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Fireworks at dusk. Free. 5 p.m. Drama The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Henry James thriller. $16. 2 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 7:15 p.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Farmers’ Market Farmers Market, Lawrenceville Main Street, 11 Gordon Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-219-9300. www.LawrencevilleMainStreet.com. Vegetables, fruits, flowers, herbs, meat, poultry, baked goods. Music, art, and good causes. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Health & Wellness Yoga for Stress Reduction, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Gentle yoga asanas, pranayama, and meditation. $17. 10:30 to 11:45 a.m. Power Flow, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Workshop in a heated room presented by Valerie Skillman. Register. $30. 2 to 4 p.m. History Celebrating America’s Independence Day, Princeton Battlefield State Park, 500 Mercer Road, Princeton, 609-921-0074. www.saveprincetonbattlefield.org. Revolutionary War period soldiers and second Continental Artillery demonstrate drill, artillery, and flintlock muskets. Period games for all ages. Tour the Thomas Clarke House and the Arms of the Revolution exhibit. Bring a picnic lunch, hike on the trails. No barbecues or alcohol. Free. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Old-Fashioned Celebration, Fonthill Museum, East Court Street and Swamp Road, Doylestown, 215-348-9461. www.- mercermuseum.org. Recreation of an early 20th century July Fourth celebration including a decorated bike parade, a town ball game (19th century baseball), a watermelon eating contest, antique bicycle display, oldtime games, and live music. Patriotic music by Sellersville Merry Makers, Del Val Saxophone Quartet, Marti Rogers, Bucks County Country Gentleman. Storyteller and writer Robin Moore performs in front of his teepee at 1:30 and 3 p.m. $4. Noon to 5 p.m. Independence Day Celebration, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Celebration at the home of Richard Stockton, a signer of the Declaration of Independence. Participate in domestic colonial life activities, “sign” the Declaration of Independence. Bell ringing ceremony. Refreshments. Free. Noon to 3 p.m. Historic Trades, Pennsbury Manor, 400 Pennsbury Memorial Road, Morrisville, PA, 215-9460400. www.pennsbudymanor.org. Blacksmith presentation. $7; children, $4. 1 to 4 p.m. Historic Foodways, Washington Crossing State Park, Johnson Ferry House, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-2515. Early American ice cream presented by Susan McLellan Plaisted of Heart to Hearth Cookery. Demonstration and free samples. $5 parking fee. 1 to 5 p.m. Walking Tour, Historical Society of Princeton, Bainbridge House, 158 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-921-6748. www.princetonhistory.org. Two-hour walking tour of downtown Princeton and Princeton University includes stories about the early history of Princeton, the founding of the University, and the American Revolution. $7; $4 for ages 6 to 12. 2 to 4 p.m. Independence Day, Middlesex County Cultural Commission, East Jersey Olde Towne Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, 732-745-4489. www.cultureheritage.org. Christian Johnson from the American Historical Theater performs as Charles Willson Peale, Philadelphia’s famous portrait painter. Register. Free. 2 p.m. Live Music 4th of July Indoor/Outdoor Summer Bash, Hamilton Manor, Cellar, 30 Route 156, Hamilton, 609-581-6782. The Urban Guerrilla Orchestra and other live bands and dee jays will perform at the “Party Sunday, No Work Monday” social mixer and professional networking bash. 7 p.m. See story page 12. Outdoor Action Natural Dyes, Washington Crossing State Park, Visitor Center, Titusville, 609-737-0609. Explore colors derived from wild plants. $5 per car. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Socials Chess, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. For advanced adult players. 1 to 5 p.m. Sports Trenton Thunder Baseball, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609-394-8326. www.trentonthunder.com. Harrisburg Senators. $9 to $12. Fireworks follow the game. 7:05 p.m. Monday July 5 Bank and Postal Holiday IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A Real Beatle Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band, State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue, New Brunswick, 732-246-7469. www.StateTheatreNJ.org. Band members include Rick Derringer, Richard Page, Wally Palmar, Edgar Winter, Gary Wright, and Gregg Bissonette. Concert includes classics such as “Yellow Submarine” and “It Don’t Come Easy.” $55 to $175. 8 p.m. JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 27 Music, Mocha Java, and Marshmallow Topping: Larry Tritel and Guy DeRosa perform at Thomas Sweet Ice Cream and Coffee Shop, Route 206 in Skillman, every Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m. Pop Music Rehearsal, Jersey Harmony Chorus, Call for location, 732-469-3983. www.harmonize.com/jerseyharmony. New members are welcome. 7:15 p.m. Blawenburg Band, Hopewell Train Station, Railroad Place, Hopewell, 609-9242790. www.blawenburg.band.org. Concert featuring band music. Free. 7:30 p.m. Concert & Fireworks Cranbury, Main Street, 609-395-0900. Concert and fireworks. Rain date is Tuesday, July 6. 7 p.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Health & Wellness Hot Power Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Vigorous power vinyasa flow class. Done in a heated room. $17. 5:45 to 7:15 a.m. Also, Mixed Level Hatha Yoga. Achieve balance from within using breath, movement, and mindfulness. $17. 7:45 to 9 p.m. Singles Coffee and Conversation, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. Coffee, tea, soup, sandwich, or dessert. Register at www.meetup.com/Princeton-Area-Singles-Network. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tuesday July 6 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: For Those New to Yoga Beginners Yoga Class, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Basic instruction for those who are new to yoga. Props used, discussion of the basic principles of alignment. Register. $15. 6 to 7 p.m. Classical Music Carillon Concert, Princeton University, 88 College Road West, Princeton, 609258-3654. Concert on the fifth largest carillon in the country. Free. 6:30 p.m. Outdoor Concerts Dancing Carnegie Center Concert Series, Greenway Amphitheater at 202 Carnegie Center, 609-452-1444. Free. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Concerts on the Landing, Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com. Roy Richardson performs. Food available. Free. Noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday Night Folk Dance Group, Princeton, 609-655-0758. www.princetonfolkdance.org. Instruction and dancing. No partner needed. Call for location. $3. 7 to 9 p.m. Drama The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. Film Movie Series for Seniors, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Spruce Circle, Located in the Montgomery Mall www.scandconcepts.com 1325 Route 206 Princeton, 609-924-7108. Screening of “Hopscotch.” Refreshments. Limited parking. Register. Free. 1 p.m. Skillman, NJ (609) 497-9666 Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Health & Wellness Long, Slow, Deep Kripalu Flow, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Multilevel class. $17. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open House, Sunny Health Center, 16 Seminary Avenue, Hopewell, 609-4661227. Free 15-minute massage. Register. 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Caregiver Support Group, Alzheimer’s Association, Clare Bridge of Hamilton, 1645 Whitehorse-Mercerville Road, 800883-1180. www.alz.org. 10:30 a.m. Beginners Yoga Class, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Basic instruction for those who are new to yoga. Props used, discussion of the basic principles of alignment. Register. $15. 6 to 7 p.m. Vinyasa Flow: Soma, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Focuses on moving through the poses slowly and gracefully, linking one pose to another. $17. 6 to 7:15 p.m. Continued on following page 28 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 July 6 Continued from preceding page For Families Yoga and Creative Movement, The Infinite U, Center for Relaxation and Healing, Plainsboro, 732-407-2847. www.theinfiniteu.com. For families touched by autism. Register. $42 per family. 5:15 to 6 p.m. For Teens Studio Scrawl, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. www.mcl.org. “Character Development” for ages 12 to 18 presented by Kieran Scott, a young adult author of “I Was a Non-Blonde Cheerleader” and “She’s So Dead to Us.” A New Jersey native she double-majored in English and journalism at Rutgers University. Register. Free. 1 to 2 p.m. Lectures Need a Lift? Try an Introductory Flying Lesson! Become a Pilot in 2010! Princeton Airport only $ 41 Airpark Road Princeton, NJ 08540 69+ 609-921-3100 RALPH LAUREN • ELLEN TRACY • ESCADA Starts Sat., June 26th through Sat. July 3rd. We’re Having a JULY 4TH Holiday Celebration CLEARANCE Party You’re Invited! Jewelry, Summer Wear, Plus Sizes, Handbags, Off Season Wear, Evening Wear, Shoes..... If we don't see you, have a wonderful holiday! 1378 Route 206, Village Shopper • Skillman, NJ 08558 • 609-924-2288 M-F 10-6; Thurs. 10-7; Sat. 10:30-5 • Consignments by appointment DONNA KARAN • LOUIS FERAUD • MONDI LAGERFELD • CHLOE • JAEGER ARMANI • CHANEL • HERMES www.princetonairport.com Meeting, CUH2A Toastmasters Club, HDR CUH2A, 1000 Lenox Drive, Lawrenceville, 609-2529667. www.chu2a.freetoasthost.org. Practice public speaking and leadership skills in an encouraging atmosphere. Prospective members welcome. Noon. Computer Tips and Tricks, Ewing SeniorNet Computer Literacy Center, 999 Lower Ferry Road, 609-882-5086. www.ewingsnet.com. Q&A session followed by “Tips on Using a Digital Camera” presented by Hy Gold. Free. 1:30 p.m. Cleaning Products, Holistic Moms Netowrk, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane, 609-9025549. www.holisticmoms.org. Karen K. Nathan, founder of Olivine, presents tips on green cleaning methods. 7 p.m. Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248822. www.princetonlibrary.org. Tech Talk, free. 7 p.m. Socrates Cafe, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609799-0462. Ask questions, listen, discuss, raise challenges. Register. 7 p.m. Live Music Open Mic Night, Grover’s Mill Coffee House, 335 Princeton Hightstown Road, West Windsor, 609-716-8771. www.groversmillcoffee.com. 7 p.m. Open Mic Night, It’s a Grind Coffee House, 7 Schalks Crossing Road, Plainsboro, 609-275-2919. itsagrind.com. 7 to 8:30 p.m. 2479 Pennington Road Pennington, NJ 08534 P: 609-730-0888 Art Art After Hours, Zimmerli Art Museum, George and Hamilton streets, New Brunswick, 732-9327237. zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu. Gallery tours, music, readings, refreshments. $3. 6 to 9 p.m. Dance Summer Series, Mason Gross School of the Arts, New Theater, New Brunswick, 732-932-7511. www.masongross.rutgers.edu. Nimbus Dance Works and Taiwan’s Taipei Crossover Dance Company in the world premiere of a collaborative work. Free. 8 p.m. Drama Pizza Night, Yardley Singles, Vince’s, 25 South Main Street, Yardley, 215-736-1288. www.yardleysingles.org. Register. 6 p.m. Arms and The Man, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. George Bernard Shaw drama. $31 to $54. 7:30 p.m. 42nd Street, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. Sports for Causes Film 5K Run, Princeton Athletic Club, Rosedale Park, 424 Federal City Road, Hopewell. www.princetonac.org. Run on the trails with the nonprofit community running club. Register. $12 to $15. 6:30 p.m. Justice: What Is the Right Thing to Do?, South Brunswick Library, 110 Kingston Lane, Monmouth Junction, 732-329-4000. www.sbpl.info. Film, discussion, and refreshments to discuss ethical issues with a Harvard professor. Topics: “This Land is My Land” and “Consenting Adults.” Free. 1:30 to 3 p.m. Film 101: American Cinema, Trenton Film Society, Cafe Ole, 126 South Warren Street, Trenton, 609-396-6966. www.trentonfilmfestival.org. Screening of Charlie Chaplin’s “City Lights” and discussion. $5. 7 p.m. Outdoor Action Family Night, Lawrence Nature Center, 481 Drexel Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-844-7067. lawrencenaturecenter.net. “New Jersey Birds” presented by Tim Steinbeiser. Rain or shine. Free. 7 p.m. Singles Here at the House of Music, we teach lessons on all instruments, including band and orchestra instruments. We carry accessories, music books, rental instruments and also do repairs. Shipwreck: Shakespeare ’70 presents ‘The Tempest’ at Kelsey Theater's Summer Festival opening Friday, July 2. In rehearsal are, front row, Heather Duncan, left, and Ray Fallon; second row, Maddie Patrick, left, and Dale Simon. A reception with cast and crew follows the opening night performance. Wednesday July 7 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Summer Bubbles Wine Regions of the World, Mercer College, West Windsor, 609570-3324. www.mccc.edu. “Summer Bubbles” with Bruce Smith. Register. $42. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Dancing Newcomers Dance Party, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. www.americanballroomco.com. $10. 7 to 9 p.m. Contra Dance, Princeton Country Dancers, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609924-6763. www.princetoncountrydancers.org. Instruction followed by dance. $8. 7:30 to 10:30 p.m. Good Causes Volunteer Orientation Meeting, HomeFront, 1880 Princeton Avenue, Lawrenceville, 609-9899417. www.homefrontnj.org. Information about volunteer opportunities. Register. 6 p.m. Comedy Clubs Gallagher, The Record Collector Store, 358 Farnsworth Avenue, Bordentown, 609-324-0880. www.the-record-collector.com. $25. 7:30 p.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, and quilt sale. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Food & Dining Wine Regions of the World, Mercer College, West Windsor, 609570-3324. www.mccc.edu. “Summer Bubbles” with Bruce Smith. Register. $42. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wines of Sonoma, One 53, 153 Washington Street, Rocky Hill, 609-921-0153. Wine tasting and hors d’oeuvres. Register. $65. 6:30 p.m. Farmers’ Market Wellness Wednesday, St. Francis Medical Center, Chambers Street, Trenton, 609-599-6464. www.stfrancismedical.com. Seasonal fruits and vegetables. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Farmer’s Market, Bordentown City, Farnsworth and Railroad avenues parking lot, 609-2980604. www.cityofbordentown.com. Produce, foods, plants, crafts, soaps, cooking demonstrations, entertainment, and educational programming. 4 p.m. Health & Wellness Discover Peace Within, Chicklet Bookstore, Princeton Shopping JUNE 30, 2010 U.S. 1 29 Get in Touch with Your Inner Yogi: Valerie Skillman leads a two-hour power flow yoga class on Sunday, July 4, and a personal mini-boot camp on Saturday, July 17, through Saturday, July 24, at the Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, Skillman. 609-924-PCYH. Center, 301 North Harrison Street. Yoga in the Himalayan tradition with Acharya Girish Jha. Register at [email protected]. First class is free. 8:15 a.m. and 6 p.m. Easy Flow, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-9247294. www.princetonyoga.com. A gentle workout for body, mind, and spirit synchronizing breath with movement through a flowing series of basic asanas and sequences. $17. 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Meditation Group, Mercer Free School, Ewing Library, 609-4566821. Discussion and practice. Free. 2 to 3 p.m. Tarot, Planet Apothecary, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 732-4066865. www.planetapothecary.com. A ready of Tarot cards by Jeanette Wolfe. $15. 4 to 5 p.m. Multi-Level Yoga Class, Onsen For All, 4451 Route 27, Princeton, 609-924-4800. www.onsenforall.com. Explore the basic principles of alignment. Register. $15. 7 to 8 p.m. Intro to Martial Arts, Can Do Fitness Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Register. Free. 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Hot Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-9247294. www.princetonyoga.com. Twenty-six seated postures practiced in a heated room. Increases flexibility, improves circulation, and reduces stress. $18. 7:30 to 9 p.m. History Guided Tour, Drumthwacket Foundation, 354 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-683-0057. www.drumthwacket.org. New Jersey governor’s official residence. Register. $5 donation. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tour and Tea, Morven Museum, 55 Stockton Street, Princeton, 609-924-8144. www.morven.org. Tour the restored mansion, galleries, and gardens before or after tea. Register. $15. 1 p.m. Kids Stuff Intro to Martial Arts, Can Do Fitness Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Ages four and five. 5:15 to 6 p.m. for ages 6 to 11. Register. Free. 4:30 p.m. Lectures Artful Conversations, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. “Music and Math” with members of the Bravura Philharmonic Orchestra. 7 p.m. Networking Group, St. Gregory the Great Church, 4620 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square. Support in the job search process. Email [email protected] for information. 7 to 9 p.m. UFO Ghosts and Earth Mysteries, UFO and Paranormal Study Group, Hamilton Township Library, Municipal Drive, 609-6318955. www.drufo.org. Discussion about UFOs, ghosts, psychic phenomena, crop circles, poltergeists, channeling, and government cover-ups facilitated by Pat Marcattilio. Free. 7:30 to 10 p.m. Live Music John Henry Goldman, Labyrinth Books, 122 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-497-1600. www.labyrinthbooks.com. Jazz. Refreshments. Free. 5 to 8 p.m. Darla Rich Quartet, Fedora Cafe, 2633 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-895-0844. www.darlarich.com. Jazz vocals. BYOB. 7 to 9 p.m. Patty Cronheim, Mediterra, 29 Hulfish Street, Princeton, 609- 252-9680. www.terramomo.com. 8 to 10 p.m. Open Mic, Alchemist & Barrister, 28 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-924-5555. www.theaandb.com. 10 p.m. Outdoor Action Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission, Baldpate Mountain, 609-9896540. www.mercercounty.org. Mountain hike and yoga. Bring yoga mat and water bottle. Register by E-mail to [email protected]. $12. 9:45 to 11:30 a.m. Socials Knitting Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896922. www.mcl.org. For knitters who already know the basics. Ann Garwig is available to assist. Other needle crafters are invited. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Meeting, Outer Circle Ski Club, 212-620-7479. outercircleskiclub.org. Call for location. 8 p.m. Sports for Causes Golf and Tennis Classic, Mercer Chamber, Trenton Country Club, Sullivan Way, West Trenton, 609689-9960. www.mercherchamber.org. Awards dinner and reception is at Mercer Oaks Golf Course, Village Road, West Windsor. Register. 9:30 a.m. Thursday July 8 tion, 54 Pitman Avenue, 800-590-4094. www.oceangrove.org. The 11piece string ensemble presents contemporary, pop, tango, and jazz music featuring violinist ByungKook Kwak. $13. 7:30 p.m. Drama Adelaide’s Ice Cream Dreams, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Drama written and directed by Robert Cousins. $15. 8 p.m. 42nd Street, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 8 p.m. The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. www.princetonsummertheater.org. Henry James thriller. $16. 8 p.m. The Arms and The Man, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. George Bernard Shaw drama. $31 to $54. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. Film IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Happy Hour for the Under-40 Crowd Foreign Films, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Screening of “The Forest for the Trees,” 2003. Refreshments served. Register. Free. 6:30 p.m. New Jersey Young Professionals, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton. www.njyp.org. For ages 21 to 39. Register online. 6 to 8 p.m. Dancing Outdoor Concerts Carnegie Center Concert Series, Patio at 502 Carnegie Center, 609-452-1444. Free. Noon to 1:30 p.m. Summer Courtyard Concert Series, Arts Council of Princeton, Princeton Shopping Center, 609924-8777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band performs. Free. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Summer Park Series, Monroe Township Cultural Arts Commission, Thompson Park, Monroe, 732-521-2111. www.monroetownshipculturalarts.com. Neil and the Diamonds present a tribute to Neil Diamond’s hits from the 1960s and ‘70s. Weather-permitting. Free. 6 to 8 p.m. Pop Music The Carnegie Ensemble, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting Associa- Argentine Tango, Black Cat Tango, Suzanne Patterson Center, Monument Drive, 609-273-1378. www.theblackcattango.com. Beginner and intermediate classes followed by guided practice. No partner necessary. $12. 8 p.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Farmers’ Market Princeton Farmers Market, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-655-8095. www.princetonfarmersmarket.com. Produce, cheese, breads, baked goods, flowers, chef cooking demonstrations, books for sale, DENTAL INSURANCE?? Are you looking for the personal touch in a private office that accepts your dental plan? We are now accepting most dental insurance plans Call our office and we will optimize your coverage. 1941 S. Broad St. Hamilton NJ Corner of S. Broad & Chambers Sts. Melvin S. Babad, DMD Fine dental care since 1975 609-396-9491 www.melvinbabaddmd.com family activities, and workshops. Rain or shine. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Health & Wellness Ashtanga Primary Series, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. The series links the breath with a progressive series of postures designed to align and strengthen the body and nervous system. $17. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Summer Workout Series, Can Do Fitness Club, 121 Main Street, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-514-0500. www.candofitness.com. Bollywood outside. Register at reception desk. Bring a towel and water. Inside if it rains. Free. 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Prenatal Yoga, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Class is designed to help mothers-to-be prepare body, mind, and spirit for birth and motherhood. $25. 6 to 7:15 p.m. Exploring Summer Solstice, Planet Apothecary, Forrestal Vil- lage, Plainsboro, 732-406-6865. www.planetapothecary.com. A look at foods, colors, and scents presented by Jeanette Wolfe. $20. 6:30 to 8 p.m. The Heart-Healthy Magic of Eating the Mediterranean Way, Taste of Crete, 400 Route 206 South, Hillsborough, 908-6852035. Workshop led by Sandra Hoedemaker, a holistic health counselor. Learn how to lower cholesterol and improve heart health without drugs or drastic dieting. Register. $20. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Kids Stuff Kids’ Book Club, Borders Books, 601 Nassau Park, 609514-0040. www.bordersgroupinc.com. For ages 8 to 12. 2 p.m. For Families Dusk Hike for Families, Plainsboro Recreation Park Ranger Division, Plainsboro Preserve, 609-799-0909. www.plainsboronj.com. Explore nature. Register. Free. 7:30 p.m. Continued on following page 30 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 At the Movies Princeton Public Library Phorpa. World Cup fever spreads to a Tibetan monastery-inexile in the foothills of the Himalayas, where two young boys who have fled from Tibet are inducted and ordained into the monastic life. Free. Tuesday, July 6, 7 p.m. Mainstream Movies Confirm titles with theaters. The A-Team. Action comedy with Liam Neeson and Jessica Biel. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. Get Him to the Greek. Comedy with Jonah Hill. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Also known as “Man som hatar Kvinnor.” Montgomery. Grown Ups. Comedy with Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, and David Spade. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. Iron Man 2. Action with Robert Downey Jr. and Gwyneth Paltrow. AMC, Regal. Joan Rivers: A Piece of Work. Documentary about the comedienne and the entertainment industry. Garden, Montgomery. Jonah Hex. Adventure with Josh Brolin and John Malkovich. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. July 8 Continued from preceding page For Teens Thursday Teen Movies, West Windsor Library, 333 North Post Road, 609-799-0462. www.mcl.org. Screening of “Dogtown and Z-Boys.” For ages 13 and up. Snacks provided. Free. 6:30 p.m. Lectures Free Legal Consultations, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6922. www.mcl.org. Attorneys from the Mercer County Bar Association will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis The Karate Kid. Action remake with Jackie Chan. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. Killers. Action comedy with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl. AMC, Destinta, Regal. Knight and Day. Adventure with Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. The Last Airbender. Action directed by M. Night Shyamalan. Destinta. Marmaduke. Family film with Owen Wilson as the voice of the Great Dane. AMC, Destinta, Multiplex. Micmacs. Also known as Micmacs a tire-larigot. Montgomery. Monsters vs. Aliens. Animated comedy with voices of Reese Witherspoon, Hugh Laurie, and Seth Rogen. AMC, Multiplex. Mother and Child. Drama about mothers and adoption with Naomi Watts and Annette Bening. Montgomery, Multiplex. Please Give. Drama about materialism with Catherine Keener and Amanda Peet. Multiplex. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Action with Jake Gyllenhaal. AMC, Destinta, Regal. Raajneeti. Hindi film. Multiplex, Regal. Raavan. Bollywood. Multiplex, Regal. Robin Hood. Action with Russell Crowe in 13th century England. AMC. to answer questions regarding family law, wills and estates, bankruptcy, and other areas. Free 15-minute consultations. 5:30 p.m. Lawyers C.A.R.E., Mercer County Bar, Lawrence Library, Route 1 South, 609-585-6200. www.mercerbar.com. 15-minute consultations with a lawyer about legal issues of family law, real estate, landlord and tenant law, personal injury, criminal and municipal court law, wills and estates, bankruptcy, and immigration. Free. 5:30 to 7 p.m. Monster Math, Plainsboro Public Library, 9 Van Doren Street, 609-275-2897. www.lmxac.org/plainsboro. KenKen, a math log game similar to Sudoku, is presented. 7 p.m. The Secret in Their Eyes (El secreto de sus ojos). Thriller with Ricardo Darin in the lead role. Montgomery. Sex in the City 2. Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis, Cynthia Nixon, and Kim Catrall return. AMC, MarketFair, Multiplex. Shrek Forever After. Animation with Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, and Antonio Banderas. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. Solitary Man. Drama with Michael Douglas and Mary Louise Parker. AMC, Garden, Montgomery, Multiplex. Splice. Sci-fi thriller with Adrien Brody. AMC. Toy Story 3. Animated sequel with voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen. AMC, Destinta, MarketFair, Multiplex, Regal. Twilight Saga: The Eclipse. Violent thriller returns with Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. AMC, Destinta, Garen, Multiplex, Regal. Venues AMC Hamilton 24 Theaters, 325 Sloan Avenue , I-295 Exit 65-A, 609890-8307. Destinta, Independence Plaza, 264 South Broad Street, Hamilton, 609-888-4500. Garden Theater, 160 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-683-7595. MarketFair-UA, Route 1 South, West Windsor, 609-520-8700. Planetarium Shows Star Show, Raritan Valley College, Planetarium, College Center, North Branch, 908-526-1200. www.raritanval.edu. Attack of the Space Pirates and Laser Kids 2. Register. $6. 2 and 3 p.m. Live Music Edward Boutross, Santino’s Ristorante, 240 Route 130 South, Robbinsville, 609-4435600. www.santinosristorante.com. Jazz vocal standards. BYOB. 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wenonah Brooks, Nick’s Cafe 72, 72 West Upper Ferry Road, West Trenton, 609-882-0087. www.cafe72nj.com. Jazz vocalist. BYOB. No cover. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. Montgomery Center Theater, Routes 206 and 518, Rocky Hill, 609-924-7444. Multiplex Cinemas Town Center Plaza, 319 Route 130 North, East Windsor, 609-371-8472. Regal Theaters, Route 1 South, New Brunswick, 732-940-8343. Singer Songwriter Showcase, Triumph Brewing Company, 138 Nassau Street, Princeton, 609-924-7855. www.triumphbrew.com. Hosted by Frank Thewes of West Windsor. 9 p.m. Outdoor Action Summer Nature Programs, Mercer County Park Commission, Baldpate Mountain, 609-9896540. www.mercercounty.org. Casual hike to spot birds. Bring binoculars. Free. 1 to 3 p.m. Singles Divorced and Separated Support Group, Hopewell Presbyterian Church, Hopewell, 609466-0758. www.hopewellpres.org. Register. 7:30 p.m. World Cup Fever: ‘Phorpa’ screens on Tuesday, July 6, Princeton Public Library. Free. Socials Happy Hour, Tre Bar, Tre Piani Restaurant, Forrestal Village, Plainsboro, 609-452-1515. www.trepiani.com. Free hors d’oeuvres. Drink specials. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m Happy Hour, New Jersey Young Professionals, Yankee Doodle Tap Room, Nassau Inn, 10 Palmer Square East, Princeton. www.njyp.org. For ages 21 to 39. Register online. 6 to 8 p.m. Knitting 101, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-989-6920. www.mcl.org. Basic knitting skills. Participants will need to bring a pair of size 10 needles and one skein of worsted weight yarn. Register. 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday July 9 IN THE SPOTLIGHT: Get Retro Flashback Fridays, KatManDu, 50 Riverview Plaza, Waterfront Park, Route 29, Trenton, 609393-7300. www.katmandutrenton.com. Buffet from 5 to 8 p.m., $5. DJs Bryan Basara and Davey Gold with music from 1970s, 80s, and 90s. 5 p.m. Art Artists Network, Lawrenceville Main Street, 2683 Main Street, Lawrenceville, 609-647-1815. www.Lawrencevillemainstreet.com. Gallery features works by area artists. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Art Exhibit, Gallery 14, 14 Mercer Street, Hopewell, 609-333-8511. www.photosgallery14.com. Opening reception for “The Best of Eight Years at Gallery 14,” a group show. Ken Kaplowitz, professor of art at the College of New Jersey, chose 37 images from 250 photographs for the exhibit. JUNE 30, 2010 SINGLES U.S. 1 MEN SEEKING WOMEN SWM, 46, brown hair, blue eyes, non-smoker, and drug/disease-free. Seeking a down-to-earth, genuine, and attractive female who is sincere, honest, and loyal, between 4’10” and 5’6” for possible LTR. Box 236339 WOMEN SEEKING MEN A real beauty - Nice, warm, loving, loyal, honest, sincere. Compassionate and an incurable romantic. This beauty is not only physical. There is a lot more inside that I could offer to the right person. I am very family-oriented, have a good moral value and highly educated. I’m in my early 50s, but a lot of people say I look like I’m in my 30s. I stand 5’3” and weigh 100 lbs. Considered beautiful and attractive, I’m also a flexible person. I enjoy the outdoors, travel, family, and friends. I wish to meet a really nice gentleman who knows how to treat a woman, who would make me feel special, honest, gentle, passionate, affectionate, and a one woman man. I want to meet a friend, a soulmate who would like a long-term relationship that will lead to happiness. That is what we all seek for. Life is too short - let’s enjoy it to the fullest. Phone numbers or e-mail and photo will be very appreciated. Box 236723 SINGLES BY MAIL TO SUBMIT your ad simply send it by mail or fax or E-mail to U.S. 1. Include your name and the address to which we should send responses (we will keep that information confidential). We will assign a box number, print the ad in forthcoming issues of U.S. 1 and forward all responses to you ASAP. Remember: it’s free, and people can respond to you for just $1. Good luck and have fun. (Offer limited to those who work and live in the greater Princeton business community.) TO RESPOND simply write out your reply, put it in an envelope marked with the box number you are responding to, and mail that with $1 in cash to U.S. 1 Singles Exchange, 12 Roszel Road, Princeton 08540. (We reserve the right to discard responses weighing more than 1 ounce.) WOMEN SEEKING MEN WOMEN SEEKING MEN life and a sense of humor. Have similar background. 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Lost husband to PC and have been enjoying the companionship of women. However, would like to meet a healthy, masculine, and wise man who enjoys life. He should like the theater, dining out, traveling, and enjoy discussing the world at large. As we age, it is very important that The works include black and white, color, portraits, landscapes, abstract, and experimental work. Submissions were from amateurs and professionals in the New Jersey and Pennsylvania region. Meet the photographers on Sunday, July 11, 1 to 3 p.m. On view to August 8. 6 to 8:30 p.m. Art Exhibit, Straube Center, Route 31 and West Franklin Avenue, Buildings 100 and I-108, Pennington, 609-737-3322. www.straubecenter.com. Opening reception for “Omnifarious Art Show.” On view to August 20. 7 to 9 p.m. mer Festival. $14 for adults, $10 for students and children. 8 p.m. The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton Murray Theater, 609-258-7062. Henry James thriller. $16. 8 p.m. The Arms and The Man, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, F.M. Kirby Theater, Drew University, Madison, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. George Bernard Shaw drama. $31 to $54. 8 p.m. The Servant of Two Masters, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey, College of Saint Elizabeth, 2 Convent Road, Morristown, 973-408-5600. www.shakespearenj.org. Carlo Goldoni’s comedy on the outdoor stage. $32. 8:15 p.m. Drama Adelaide’s Ice Cream Dreams, Arts Council of Princeton, 102 Witherspoon Street, 609-9248777. www.artscouncilofprinceton.org. Drama written and directed by Robert Cousins. $15. 2 and 8 p.m. Cliffhanger, Off-Broadstreet Theater, 5 South Greenwood Avenue, Hopewell, 609-466-2766. www.off-broadstreet.com. Suspenseful drama. $27.50 to $29.50. 7 p.m. Moon Over Buffalo, Washington Crossing Open Air Theater, 355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 267-885-9857. www.dpacatoat.com. Backstage farce. $10; $7 for children. Blankets, seat cushions, and insect repellent are recommended. Picnics welcome before show. Food available. Parking fee of $5. 7:30 p.m. Into the Woods, Actors’ NET, 635 North Delmorr Avenue, Morrisville, PA, 215-295-3694. www.actorsnetbucks.org. Musical by James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim. Through July 25. $20. 8 p.m. 42nd Street, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $25. 8 p.m. The Tempest, Kelsey Theater, Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road, 609-570-3333. www.kelseytheatre.net. Shakespeare ‘70, Mercer County’s classical repertory company, kicks off the college’s Kelsey Theatre 2010 Sum- Dancing Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey Dance Society, Hinds Plaza, Witherspoon Street, Princeton, 609-945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Salsa dance with DJ Carlos Xiloj. No partner needed. Bring water and dance shoes that can hold up on cement surface. Free. 7 to 10 p.m. Dance Party, American Ballroom, 569 Klockner Road, Hamilton, 609-931-0149. www.americanballroomco.com. $15. 8 to 11 p.m. Ballroom Dance Social, G & J Studios, 5 Jill Court, Building 14, Hillsborough, 908-892-0344. www.gandjstudios.com. Standard, Latin, smooth, and rhythm. Refreshments. BYOB. $12. 8 to 11 p.m. Comedy Clubs Jeff Pirrami, Catch a Rising Star, Hyatt Regency, 102 Carnegie Center, West Windsor, 609-9878018. www.catcharisingstar.com. Register. $19.50. 8 p.m. Fairs Kutztown Festival, Fairgrounds, Route 222, between Allentown and Reading, 888-674-6136. www.kutztownfestival.com. Family-oriented festival that celebrates Pennsylvania Dutch folklife. Juried folk artists, American craftsmen, music, country dancing, HOW TO ORDER Singles By Mail: To place your free ad in this section mail it to U.S. 1, 12 Roszel Road, Princeton 08540, fax it to 609-452-0033, or E-mail it to [email protected]. Be sure to include a physical address to which we can send responses. HOW TO RESPOND How to Respond: Place your note in an envelope, write the box number on the envelope, and mail it with $1 cash to U.S. 1 at the address above. children’s activities, quilt sale, and food. $12. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Faith Outdoor Shabbat, Har Sinai Temple, 2421 Pennington Road, Pennington, 609-730-8100. www.harsinai.org. Weather permitting, Shabbat services will be held outdoors. 7 p.m. Farmers’ Market Farmers’ Market, Downtown Hightstown, Memorial Park, Main Street. www.downtownhightstown.org. Produce, flowers, baked goods, and area vendors. 4 to 8 p.m. Health & Wellness Power Vinyasa, Princeton Center for Yoga & Health, 50 Vreeland Drive, Suite 506, Skillman, 609-924-7294. www.princetonyoga.com. Class is focused on deep, even breathing and learning to relax, while fully inhabiting the body and experiencing the postures. $17. 9:30 to 11 a.m. Hatha Yoga: Spanda. Learn asanas and pranayama in combination to build overall strength, increase flexibility, and aid in overall relaxation. $17. 6:30 to 7:45 p.m. Brown Bag, Princeton Senior Resource Center, Suzanne Patterson Center, 45 Stockton Street, 609-924-7108. “Memory, Aging, and the Brain” presented by Barbara DeAngelis, coordinator of education and training for Alzheimer’s Association. Her focus is on the 10 signs and early detection. Bring your own lunch. Beverages and dessert provided. Register. Free. Noon. Meditation Circle, Lawrence Library, Darrah Lane and Route 1, Lawrence Township, 609-9896920. www.mcl.org. Register. 2:30 p.m. Family Theater The Enchantment of Beauty and the Beast, Bucks County Playhouse, 70 South Main Street, New Hope, 215-862-2041. www.buckscountyplayhouse.com. Musical. $8. 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. FAMILY FUN SATURDAYS! July 10th 12:30pm - 4pm Historic Housekeeping, Hands-On Activities July 17th 2pm Colonial Ice Cream Making & Sampling July 24th 12:30pm - 4pm Field Trip Fridays in July & August Fresh from the Garden Theme Tours 12:30 - 2pm or 2:30 - 4pm Hands-On Activities Vary for Children Ages 6-11 Reservations @ $5.00 July 31st 12:30pm - 4pm Tours: What Did Trent’s Enslaved Workers Do? 15 Market Street +Trenton, New Jersey +(609) 989-3027 www.williamtrenthouse.org The 1719 William Trent house Museum is owned, maintained and operated by the City of Trenton, Department of Recreation, Natural Resources and Culture, Division of Culture with assistance from the NJ Historical Commission, Department. of State. 31 32 U.S. 1 ART JUNE 30, 2010 FILM LITERATURE DANCE DRAMA MUSIC PREVIEW Opera New Jersey Storms Out of the Gate ‘T here are a lot of moving parts to an opera company,” says Richard Russell, the new general manager of Opera New Jersey (ONJ). “In my mind I see costumed singers, moving and mugging for dramatic effect; a conductor coordinates voices and instruments; the lighting shifts and brings out subtleties in the costumes; sets change; dancers dance. Suddenly, I know that my mind has fed me only aspects of the performance. What about publicity? tickets? ushers? rehearsal space? housing for performers? selection of programs?” All those parts come into play during ONJ’s summer season in Princeton. This year the company puts on Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s “Don Giovanni,” Gaetano Donizetti’s “Don Pasquale,” and Charles Gounod’s “Faust.” “Giovanni” plays at McCarter’s Matthews Theater Sunday, July 11 (2 p.m.), Saturday, July 24 (8 p.m.), and Sunday, August 1 (2 p.m.). “Pasquale” plays at McCarter’s Berlind Theater Saturday, July 17 (8 p.m.), Sunday, July 25 (2 p.m.), Friday, July 30 (8 p.m.), and Sunday, August 1 (7 p.m.). “Faust” plays in McCarter’s Matthews Theater Sunday, July 18 (2 p.m.), Friday, July 23 (8 p.m.), and Saturday, July 31 (8 p.m.). ONJ partners with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra (NJSO) in its productions. And what about spin-off activities? Russell commands not only the moving parts of the scheduled operas but also the rest of ONJ’s machinery, not only in summer but throughout the year. A non-resident Young Artist Program runs from September to May. ONJ presents programs in New Jersey schools throughout the school year. Partnering with the Springpoint Foundation, ONJ presents programs at senior communities. On the horizon for February is a performance in collaboration with the NJSO of Giacomo Puccini’s “Madam Butterfly” at major New Jersey theaters. During the summer there are a variety of events beyond the mainstage operas. An annual audition day at the end of the season gives members of ONJ an opportunity to sing for around a dozen opera company executives, young artist program directors, and artist managers. Every year since its inception singers have gotten contracts or management from this event. This season, almost a score of three-hour afternoon master classes, free and open to the public, focus on the nitty-gritty of singing. A half dozen outdoor concerts bring ONJ to various parks in New Jersey. A children’s opera camp culminates with a free performance of Hans Krasa’s “Brundibar,” a fairy tale in which two children defeat an evil organ grinder (Friday, July 23). Two evenings of opera scenes and arias feature excerpts from opera (Tuesdays, July 20 and 27). A premiere read-through of Michael Ching’s “Midsummer Night’s Dream,” takes place Satur- by Elaine Strauss day, July 24, and is free; Ching’s “Buoso’s Ghost” was part of the 2006 ONJ season. NJSO and ONJ join in a performance of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” on Thursday, July 22. Russell moved from his position at Florida’s Sarasota Opera barely two months ago. Interviewed in a practice room in Woolworth, the music building on the Princeton campus, he talks mostly about the future. “I went into action about a month before the season opened,” he says. “It was already planned. Mostly, I’ll observe, and start planning for next season.” Despite presenting himself as a spectator, Russell has had work to do in his short time in Princeton. “There were a few cast changes,” he says. Summarizing them, he gives a sense of his style as he tells how he coped. Probably his biggest task was replacing the singer selected to play Mephisto in “Faust.” Says Russell: “The bass pulled out of our production because he had a chance to appear in Verona.” [The festival in the Verona Arena is a high-profile affair in the international opera world.] “If a great opportunity like that comes along, you don’t want to block it. “I knew singers in Sarasota and called them. I knew the work ethic of the person I asked to play Mephisto. Luckily, people were available. “When it’s a short time frame, I’m more comfortable hiring a singer I know,” he says. “When there’s not much time I want to get somebody solid, who has experience with a role. I don’t have the luxury of calling agents and saying I want to hear 10 people. You can do that six months ahead of time, but not a month earlier.” R ussell has clearly solved the problem of sudden cancellation before. “If there’s nobody I know, I contact artist-managers,” he says. “Sometimes they connect me with people I know of or have heard sound clips of. The best thing, of course, is to hear singers live.” Although I know that Russell had no part in planning this year’s summer opera program, I test him by suggesting that the selections seem to be very male-oriented: two noblemen — Don Giovanni and Don Pasquale, and, in “Faust,” a devil and his dupe, both of whom are men. He responds serenely. “The range this year is big, musically, even if the material at first glance seems to be male-focused,” he says. “These are three diverse operas. ‘Faust’ is serious; ‘Don Pasquale’ is comedy; and ‘Don Giovanni’ is ‘drama giocosa,’ something in between. ‘Don Gio- vanni’ is classical; ‘Don Pasquale’ is early romantic; and ‘Faust’ is grand opera.” Finally, he points out, the women come out well in all three operas. “The women in ‘Don Giovanni’ ultimately are the winners,” he says. “In ‘Don Pasquale’ the woman overcomes the vanity of the old man. In ‘Faust’ Marguerite goes to heaven.’ For the future, Russell would like to explore new material. “I want to diversify and expand the repertoire,” he says. “Till now the repertoire has been relatively conventional. That’s been appropriate. But I think an American company should have an American component.” He would also like to incorporate stand-alone concerts, recitals, and lectures in the summer season. Because he is general director of ONJ, the buck stops at Russell’s door both artistically and administratively. He is prepared in both areas; his administrative experience at Citibank and Sarasota Opera was grafted onto his training as a musician. “I am an artist,” he says. “Even though I don’t raise my voice on stage, I consider myself a singer. “It’s a challenge to have both responsibilities,” he says. “I find that very exciting. Challenge is a great energizer.” He foresees making a difference in ONJ by bringing his vision to both music and management. ONJ came into existence in 2002 under the leadership of Scott and Lisa Altman, who believed that fiscal prudence was an essential ingredient in an opera company. Scott Altman became general manager of Arizona Opera in Phoenix in October, 2009. “The Altmans did a great job of creating the company,” Russell says. “The next move is to make ONJ a destination. Diversifying the repertoire would appeal to opera lovers from out of town. Opera people travel to see good opera. I learned that in Sarasota. An opera lover might come to Princeton for a weekend, see three operas, perhaps scenes from opera, and enjoy being here.” The Aria of Change: Andrew Garland, left, sings the title role in ‘Don Giovanni,’ and Jennifer Black is Donna Anna. Richard Russell, above, is the new general manager of Opera New Jersey. He replaces the company’s founders, Scott and Lisa Altman, who had led ONJ since 2002. Russell has thought about the steps needed to make ONJ a destination. “To achieve this vision,” he says, “first we’ve got to create an appealing product. Then we have to tell public relations and marketing people about it. We’ll have to work with hotels and restaurants to create packages. “I have a really good staff,” he adds. “They can handle things for me. We can work together to create something pretty magical.” B orn in the Bronx, New York, in 1962, Russell’s family moved to Pearl River in Rockland County, New York, when he was two. He graduated from Nanuet High School. His father was in advertising. His mother, jazz singer Marta Hernandez, was a member of a high school group hired by Nat King Cole for the background of his “Red Sails in the Sunset.” She still lives in Pearl River. “I discovered opera in fifth grade, when I had a teacher who loved opera,” Russell says. “That’s why I have such strong feelings about education programs. My mother and I used to take the bus to the Met.” His younger brother, James Russell, is on the roster of the New York City Opera Chorus as a tenor. After earning a bachelor’s degree at Indiana University in 1984, Russell stayed on to earn a double master’s degree in voice and in choral conducting in 1988. “In a lot of small colleges, voice and choral conducting are combined in one position. I thought that if singing didn’t work out as a profession, I would look for a teaching job and would have both arrows in my quiver.” A tenor, Russell sang in regional opera in Indiana, West Virginia, ‘The next move is to make ONJ a destination. Diversifying the repertoire would appeal to opera lovers from out of town,’ says Richard Russell, new general manager of Opera New Jersey. Texas, New York City, and Sarasota, Florida. He sang at Sarasota Opera for four seasons and completed their apprentice program. Gradually, he drifted into banking. “When I was singing, I started as a temp at Citibank,” Russell says. “They kept promoting me to the point that I couldn’t say no. In 1998, when I got married and was between singing jobs, they hired me full time. I knew when I started at Citigroup that I wanted to get back into the arts. I figured I would go back on the administrative side.” By the time he left Citigroup, Russell had been promoted to vice president and global webmaster for the company’s emerging markets, sales, and trading division. In 2005 Sarasota Opera appointed him their director of marketing. He started a blog, “High and Low Notes,” while still at Citigroup, subtitling it “Musings on Music and Life and Whatever Else Moves Me at the Moment,” and maintained it during his work at Sarasota Opera until his standards dictated that he should stop. “This will be my last post,” he wrote in November, 2008. “As much as I have enjoyed this, I just don’t have the time to update as I should.” Russell’s wife, Cynthia Bydlinski, a social worker, is finishing a certificate program in expressive arts therapy. The couple is happy about the prospect of living in the northeast, near their families. Russell is both correct and approachable. He wears a suit and tie when we meet, but his responses to my questions are unbuttoned and expansive. He has a quiet, confidence-inspiring energy. He seems unflappable and calm, yet he enjoys novelty. It’s pleasant to note that he’s human: answering a chain of tedious questions about his early life, his leg jiggles ever so slightly. Clearly he is anxious to begin the company’s second act. Opera New Jersey, McCarter Theater, 609-258-2787, www.opera-nj.org. See page 22 for full schedule. JUNE 30, 2010 Working In the Right Light Bright Idea: Sean O'Hare, hris Tyrrell and Gerald O’Donleft, and CEO Chris Tyrrell of nell, former Wall Streeters, want to do their part to change the world by selling energyRight Energies have parefficient lighting technologies to warehouse layed energy-efficient lightand factory owners. Their firm, Carnegie ing into a fast-growing busiCenter-based Right Energies LLC, has partness. The firm recently nered with a midwest manufacturer and offers no-up-front-cost financing. moved to Carnegie Center. For the first half of this year the company had nearly half a million dollars in revenue and hopes to end the year with five times that amount. “Our business cycle is six tom fell out of new construction. He told his months, and we have done a lot of prepara- engineers, who used to work at GE, “We need to pivot.” They came back with the tory work,” says Tyrrell, the CEO. Right Energies uses telemarketing to ac- idea of doing lighting. But they needed a fiquire the first client in an area, then visits nancing model. “I was a finance attorney on Wall Street,” nearby facilities. For the first four months the company operated out of O’Donnell’s says Tyrrell, “and Sean called me for help. basement, then it spent three months in We designed the first financing model. In shared office space on Independence Way the midst of that, we ran across Orion Enerbefore moving to Carnegie Center, where gy Systems and decided to sell what they seven of the firm’s dozen employees occu- were manufacturing instead. They had a better technology and a better financing py 1,100 square feet. Tyrrell and O’Donnell are neighbors in model.” Right Energies sells “negawatts,” meanWest Windsor; both have military backing that the customer no longer grounds, Irish has to use a certain number of ancestries, and watts. “We replace the entire young families. ‘We replace the entire fixture and use fewer watts to Tyrrell, whose fixture and use fewer produce the same number of lufather was a U.S. mens,” says Tyrrell. watts to produce the Army lawyer, The technology is based on graduated from same number of luimproved aluminum that can the University of mens.’ throw the light of high intensity Texas in 1997, fluorescent (HIF) light bulbs to then law school a greater distance. Created by at the University of Virginia before landing a job as a finance Germany-based ALANOD, this aluminum attorney on Wall Street. He and his wife is 94 percent reflective versus competitive products that reflect at 88 percent or less. have seven children under the age of 10. Right Energies usually replaces HIDs O’Donnell, director of business development, has two children. The son of an attor- (high intensity discharge lamps, made of ney and a World War II veteran, he is a grad- pressurized sodium and metal halide) with uate of the United States Military Academy HIF lights. Based on their width, these at West Point, Class of 1992. He was a Wall bulbs are called T-12s, T-8s, and T-5s. “We can put fixtures with T-8 bulbs at heights — Street professional with GFI Group. Sean O’Hare, the third co-founder, came 40 feet to 140 feet — that no one else can,” up with the original idea for the firm. He is a says Tyrrell. “Most lighting designers won’t graduate of Rider University (Class of use T-8s higher than 30 feet. Our fixture can 2003), where he received the President’s hang higher because it reflects more of the Award and was Collegiate Entrepreneur of light to the work floor. Our fixtures can the Year. He was doing residential home enContinued on following page ergy management in Virginia when the bot- OFFICE FOR LEASE Ewing Township - 1900 SF Reception • 3 Large Offices • Conference Room Kitchen • Storage • Bull Pen Area • First Floor Location $2600 Per Month - Includes All Utilities 609-921-8844 • Fax: 609-924-9739 Al Toto [email protected] • Exclusive Broker Commercial Property Network, Inc. We Have a Place For Your Company 33 Life in the Fast Lane A C U.S. 1 longstanding feud between Governor Chris Christie and state Chamber of Commerce president Joan Verplanck, right, has gone in favor of Christie. Verplanck, roundly considered one of the most powerful businesspeople in the state, announced on June 24 that she will step down as president as of July 31. In a statement, Verplanck said that she is “looking forward to my first summer off in 32 years.” She has been president of the state chamber since 1995 and an executive with various chambers of commerce most of her adult life. “I am also looking forward to exploring new opportunities as they present themselves in the fall,” she said. But later that same night, at the state chamber’s June 24 open house in Trenton, Verplanck stated that after years of contending with breast cancer — she has had 37 treatments to keep the disease at bay — she would like to explore new things. She also denied that her exit has anything to do with a sour relationship with the governor The rift between Christie and the state Chamber of Commerce has been anything but secret. From the moment he announced his candidacy, Christie made a public point to say that he had no interest in making nice with the chamber, nor Verplanck. Christie snubbed her for his transition team in favor of Debra DiLorenzo, president of the South Jersey Chamber, upon election; then he snubbed her by boycotting the state chamber’s annual bus trip to Washington, traditionally considered an important public debut for new governors in New Jersey. On the record, Christie (Republican) stated that he was too busy to attend the bus trip, but most pundits in the state acknowledge the friction generated by the chamber’s support of former Democratic Governor Jon Corzine’s candidacy. Verplanck, in fact, was a leading candidate for lieutenant governor under Corzine, before he sided with state Senator Loretta Weinberg. The Star-Ledger, which regularly reported on the growing distance between the governor and the chamber, has reported that Christie has told state business leaders that he could not be on friendly terms with the chamber so long as Verplanck was in charge of it. Christie’s office has refused to comment publicly on Verplanck’s departure. For its part, the chamber has been supportive of the governor’s actions so far. In April Verplanck wrote an op-ed piece published in a number of state papers that wished Christie well in his plans for economic recovery. Before that the chamber praised Christie’s 2011 budget proposal, as well as his plans to cut $300 million from the state’s debt. The latter piece was written by chamber chairman Dennis Bone, president of Verizon NJ. When Verplanck steps down next month Dana Egreczky, president of the State Chamber Foundation, will take over as acting president. Bone has stated that the chamber will begin seeking a permanent replacement for Verplanck immediately. Verplanck was the first woman to serve as president of the chamber, taking over in 1995. Over her 15-year tenure she has built her reputation through her advocacy of the Edited by Scott Morgan state’s ports and its education system, the latter a favorite Christie target. She helped create the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which offers workforce training and preparation to K-12 students. She also served on several boards and committees, including on the executive committee of the U.S. Chamber Foundation and Nation’s Port. Prior to taking over at the state chamber, the 64-year-old Verplanck was president of the Morris County Chamber, and before that in charge of chambers in Rhode Island. New Jersey Chamber of Commerce, 216 West State Street, Trenton 08608; 609-989-7888; fax, 609-989-9696. Joan Verplanck, president. www.njchamber.com. TESC Spared from Merger — For This Year, At Least Thomas Edison State College, 101 West State Street, Trenton 086081176; 888-442-8372; fax, 609-9848447. George A. Pruitt, president. www.tesc.edu. Thomas Edison State College, a Trentonbased school specializing in distance education, has been spared from state plans to merge the school with Rutgers. Governor Chris Christie announced earlier this year that in his quest to cut at least $300 million from the state budget, certain state-run entities, such as the New Jersey State Museum and TESC, might have to be merged with larger operations such as Rutgers. Part of the plan also was to deny TESC any state aid, when in previous years the school received roughly $5 million in annual support. News of the potential merger of TESC into Rutgers set off a letter-writing and lobbying campaign to prevent the merger. U.S. 1 ran an Interchange by business editor Scott Morgan on April 7, asking the governor to reconsider. 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Mean465 watt HID fixture with a 221 watt HIF while they pay the utility for what they do fixture for a 52 percent energy savings. “We use.” also do some replacement of normal fluoresTyrrell thinks this financing scheme will cents — leaving the shell of the fixture, rip- spread to other green technologies. “Lightping out the guts, perhaps putting in a new ing is the lowest hanging fruit. It’s easy to reflector, and replacing T-12s with T-8s, understand. As this moves forward, the techsometimes T-5s,” says Tyrrell. nologies will get more complex.” The replacements make sense in facilities He cites a 230,000 square-foot factory larger than 40,000 square feet, says Tyrrell, that saw its yearly utility lighting bill drop with the most savings achieved with more from $115,000 to $52,000. For the new hours of operation, i.e. three shifts. For ex- lighting system, his client pays the manufacample, one client with a 230,000 square-foot turer $57,000 a year for five years (showing manufacturing facility might save $63,000 an annual savings of $6,000). After that it in energy costs per year, or $1.26 million will pay nothing, saving $63,000 a year. over the 20-year life of the fixtures. “We don’t know why everyone else isn’t Potential clients for exterior fixtures doing this. Imagine an employee is stealing could be parking lots, car dealerships, and $242 from petty cash every day,” says educational institutions. Tyrrell, referring to that factory. “Some peoBesides being “green,” Right Energies ple think it’s too good to be true, but we inhas at least two other increased the light by 62.7 triguing aspects – its fipercent and reduced the nance model and its carbon footprint by 2,048 ‘We don’t know why choice of a U.S.-based tons per year.” everyone else isn’t provider. Orion Energy Systems In order to get the updoing this. 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The system is being installed by SunPower Corp., a San Jose-based solar firm with a regional office in Trenton that has several Fortune 500 clients, including AT&T, General Electric, and Sanyo. The installation is financed in part through PSE&G's Solar Loan Program, through which PSE&G offers loans for solar power. Dow Jones & Company (DJ), 4300 Route 1 North at Ridge Road, South Brunswick 08852; 609520-4000; fax, 212-4163014. Les Hinton, CEO. Home page: www.dowjones.com. Sun Power Corp. (SPWR), 700 South Clinton Avenue, Trenton 08611; 609-964-8900. Thomas Leyden, vice president. Home page: www.sunpowercorp.com. with naturally generated light during peak daytime hours. It also equips clients with cylindrical solar arrays, made in California by Solyndra. Some competitors are installing LED (laser eliminating diode) lights. “LEDs provide a better return than T-8s only in a refrigerated environment with minimal occupancy. That’s because fluorescent bulbs lose light in cold temperatures, and HIFs don’t want to be turned on and off more than four times a day.” Other competitors aim to update an HID system with replacement HIDs. “They don’t save as much,” claims Tyrrell. “It is hard to get the right amount of light for less energy.” Though Right Energies touts Orion’s Fortune 50 clients on its website, Right Energies currently represents a very small piece of the business for Orion. But, as a partner with Orion, it aims to grow exponentially. Currently the next nearest Orion partner is in South Plainfield. Perhaps the best testimonial comes from a potential big competitor, GE. As it turns out, GE is not only the largest investor in Orion, but — in its own plants — it installs its own HIF bulbs in Orion fixtures. – Barbara Figge Fox Right Energies LLC, 103 Carnegie Center, Suite 203, Box 7991, Princeton 085437991; 609-662-0260. Chris Tyrrell, CEO. www.rightenergies.com. Continued from page 33 TESC would get $1.8 million in aid (down from the $5.3 million it got for fiscal year 2010), and showed no signs of the merger for FY 2011. On Monday, June 28, the senate passed the budget. The new budget also spares the state museum from being handed over from the Department of State to Rutgers, but leaves open the possibility that the War Memorial auditorium in Trenton could be turned over to private enterprise. Contracts Awarded Siemens Corporate Research Inc. (SI), 755 College Road, Princeton Forrestal Center, Princeton 08540; 609-734-6500; fax, 609-7346565. Paul Camuti, president and CEO. www.scr.siemens.com. The Princeton research facility of international software technology giant Siemens was recently awarded money in the latest round of federal stimulus financing. As environmentalists and energy pundits turn increasing attention to buildings — the single largest energy wasters on the planet — the federal Department of Energy is looking to reward projects that reduce energy output from buildings, rather than just those that reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The DOE will give $76 million to 58 such projects. Siemens will get $1.42 million to develop equipment that will regContinued on following page U.S. 1 WOODSIDE AT THE OFFICE CENTER Plainsboro, New Jersey Available for Immediate Occupancy. Suites from 750 to 2,000 Sq. Ft. Also, Medical Office with 2 Exam Rooms. Modern, One-Story Office Buildings • 609-799-0220 Park-Like Setting PENNSYLVANIA - BUCKS COUNTY RETAIL/OFFICE/PROF • The Gatherings 800-1,075 SF — $1,200-$1,500/mo. • Woodbourne Professional 100-1,925 SF — $110-$2,000/mo. • Hyde Park 2,696 SF — $19.50/SF/YR THOMPSON MANAGEMENT 609-921-7655 35 36 U.S. 1 JUNE 30, 2010 Continued from preceding page Get a Wall Street Address... 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Laser Energetics, a Hamiltonbased maker of laser processors, has contracted with federal defense contractor General Dynamics, which will take over the manufacture of the Dazer Laser for Laser Energetics. The Dazer Laser is a non-lethal laser that disorients and temporarily impairs the vision of an enemy combatant. The technology was announced in 2008, but Laser Energetics was faced with the expensive task of building its own manufacturing facility for mass production — a task that would have cost the company millions. Because General Dynamics will now handle the manufacture of the Dazer Laser, says Laser Energetics CEO Robert Battis, his firm can increase production in step with demand. General Dynamics is, of course, no stranger to mass production. The firm has supplied U.S. and allied military services with technology, equipment, and weapons — most notably the F-16 fighter jet, which became the most-pro- duced NATO jet fighter of the Cold War. It is still in operation in several air forces globally. “This is one of the most important business developments in the history of our company,” Battis, said. “It’s rare that a company of our size has the privilege to partner with a leading defense company like General Dynamics.” Battis said the deal will enable Laser Energetics to close sales with militaries and law enforcement agencies around the world much more quickly and efficiently. Monetary terms of the deal were not released. Educational Testing Service, Rosedale Road, Princeton 08541; 609-921-9000; fax, 609-734-5410. Kurt F. Landgraf, president. www.ets.org. The federal Institute of Education Sciences recently gave $14.8 million to ETS as part of a $100 million national initiative aimed at promoting reading comprehension in students from preschool to high school. The grants, given to six sets of educational researchers in the fields of linguistics, reading, developmental psychology, speech, cognitive psychology, assessment, and language pathology, will be spread out over five years.The grants also are the largest ever awarded by the IES. According to the IES, the money will go toward developing the Reading for Understanding Network, in which researchers and teachers will pair up to find practical solutions to reading comprehension problems. Jason Baran, a spokesman for ETS, said the grant will finance a collaboration with the other Reading for Understanding Centers: Florida State University; Northern Illinois University; and Arizona State University. “The other centers will be focusing on the instructional strategies, while we will focus on the assessment,” he said. Universal Display Corporation Inc. (PANL), 375 Phillips Boulevard, Ewing 08618; 609-671-0980; fax, 609-6710995. Steven Abramson, president. www.universaldisplay.com. Universal Display Corporation, maker of LED systems for computers, recently received a $99,900 SBIR grant from the U.S. Department of Energy to enhance the performance of white PHOLED lighting devices. Universal Display plans to build white PHOLED lighting panels, which are designed to reduce the amount of heat generated during panel operation, as compared to the use of conventional fluorescence. Crosstown Moves Pixel Systems Inc., 186 Princeton-Hightstown Road, Building 3B, Suite 11, Princeton Junction 08550; 609-9453190; fax, 208-485-5457. Sridevi Viswanatha & Robert Corio, program manager. www.pixelsystemsinc.com. Pixel Systems, which provides IT services for government contractors, has moved from Village Boulevard to Princeton-Hightstown Road. Expansions NRG Energy Inc. (NRG), 211 Carnegie Center, Princeton 08540-6213; 609-524-4500; fax, 609-524-4501. David Crane, president and CEO. www.nrgenergy.com. In the span of a week NRG Energy, headquartered at 211 Carnegie Center, has made two deals to expand its renewable power portfolio in the Southwest. On Monday the company announced it would buy nine solar development projects in California and Arizona from U.S. Solar. Financial terms of the deal were not released, but according to NRG the portfolio amounts to 450 megawatts of solar energy. The sites are expected to operational by the end of 2013. This brings the scale of NRG’s underdevelopment solar projects to 1,150 megawatts. On June 14 NRG closed on its purchase of the 101-megawatt South Trent wind farm in Texas, marking the conclusion of a deal that was announced earlier this year. Powered by 44 wind turbines manufactured by Siemens, the wind farm is capable of powering more than 80,000 homes. It is also the latest in a recent set of moves NRG has mad to investein alternative and renewable energies. South Trent is the fourth plant in NRG’s onshore wind energy portfolio. 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Leaving Town Pfizer Animal Health, 9 Deer Park Drive, Princeton 08543. www.pfizer.com. As an offshoot of last year’s blockbuster acquisition by Pfizer, Fort Dodge Animal Clinic has closed its facility on Deer Park Drive. Last October Pfizer acquired Wyeth Cottage Tax: Princeton's Cottage Club last week lost another round in its decadelong bid to claim tax-exempt status because of its historic status. On June 25 the state Superior Court’s Appellate Division ruled that the club must pay taxes to Princeton Borough because it is not opened to the public the required 96 days a year. In 2001, when the club requested tax-exempt status, historic sites were only required to be open to the public 12 days a year, which the Cottage Club is. Its request was denied in 2003, and its appeal was denied last week.The 96-day requirement – dubbed the "Cottage Bill" – was not imposed until 2004. 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Tierno is the lor's from St. Joseph's University, previous tresurer at PSO. Sturges is a CPA and a retired senior partner at international business conwill remain on the board. sulting agency Ernst & Young. He also is the former treasurer of the PSO and has been a member for promoting careers in journalism, and was a seven years. According to the orchestra, Tierno has reporter and editor at the Wall Street Journal been involved with numerous professional and Dow Jones & Company. Until 2006 he and community organizations and served was vice president of Dow Jones for news several years as special advisor to the dean and staff development. Considered a pioneer in electronic jourof the Rider University School of Business. Sturges will step out of the president's nalism, Levine was named that company's chair, but she will stay connected to the PSO first editorial director of database publishas a trustee. During her tenure Sturges over- ing in 1980 and helped build the Wall Street saw a shift in management style for the Journal Online. Levine holds a bachelor's from Cornell PSO, including the hiring of a new execuand a master's from the Columbia School of tive director, Melanie Clarke, in 2007, and a new music director, Rossen Milanov, last Journalism. He has been a member of the orchestra for the past six years. year. Milanov replaced the PSO's 21-year mu– Scott Morgan sic director, Mark Laycock, who left the or- Princeton Symphony Orchestra, Box chestra in 2007, reportedly over contract 250, Princeton 08542-0250; 609differences, though neither Laycock nor the 497-0020; fax, 609-497-0904. PSO ever gave a reason for his departure. Melanie Clarke, executive director. Levine is president of the Dow Jones Home page: www.princetonsymNews Fund Inc., a foundation dedicated to phony.org. Available Now! U.S. 1 Directory 2010-2011 Also Available at Barnes & No ble! 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Founded in 1912 and a division of Wyeth since 1945, Fort Dodge manufactures and distributes prescription and over-the-counter animal medicines and healthcare products for livestock and companion animals. Present in more than 100 countries, the company ranked first in veterinary vaccine sales in North America at the time of its acquisition. Pfizer now controls Fort Dodge’s lines of canine, feline, equine, and bovine biologicals, along with several other products in the development pipeline. The closure takes 95 employees from Princeton Corporate Center. Fort Dodge is now known as Pfizer Animal Health, based in New York. It can be contacted at 800366-5288. Out of Business Gallery 125, 125 South Warren Street, Trenton. After six years, Gallery 125 has closed. The gallery, which featured several shows a year, announced last month that it would close by the end of June. The gallery finally its doors on June 26. Opened in 2004 as a nonprofit exhibition space by the Trenton Downtown Association (its operator until the end) and the defunct Trenton Arts Connection, Gallery 125 has faced a rough economy and flagging interest in downtown Trenton in the past few years. Added to that is a steep cut to the TDA’s funding. The TDA manages several downtown arts and cultural enterprises, most notably the Capital City Market festival held every June and Patriots Week, which commemorates Trenton’s Colonial heritage the last week in December. With several projects to fund and the specter of a $300,000 shortfall in its future, the TDA decided last month to close the space. The space itself was intended to stimulate cultural interest on and around Warren Street, near the oldest part of the downtown and close to historic sites such as the Old Barracks. In 2005 Gallery 125 received a citation from the State Council on the Arts for its efforts to ramp up interest in Trenton. TDA board president David Henderson told the Times of Trenton last month that the intention was never to run a gallery longterm. Rather, he said, TDA developed the gallery in an effort to “spawn development in the hotel district and along Warren Street.” The TDA is not out of the art business yet, however. It will continue to manage Studio@219, on East Hanover Street, where it owns a building featuring artists’ studios and arts organization offices. Vehicular Homicide Amy Locane-Bovenizer, 39, was charged with vehicular homicide and second and third-degree assault by auto in connection with a fatal accident on Cherry Valley Road on June 28. According to police, Locane-Bovenizer, an actress most famous for her role on the television series “Melrose Place,” rear-ended a car and drove off while that car’s driver called the police. The man followed her to Cherry Valley Road, where, police said, Locane-Bovenizer slammed into the passenger side of a car turning into a driveway, killing the passenger and injuring the driver. She was arrested shortly after, police said. She was arraigned in Superior Court in Somerset, her bail set at $50,000. Locane-Bovenizer, a Trenton native, had largely given up professional acting and has been raising a family — she and her husband have two small children. She recently appeared in “Miss Connections,” a play at Hopewell’s OffBroadstreet Theater. Milestones: Deaths Richard Sellars, 94, died on June 25. He was the former CEO of Johnson & Johnson. William Berish, 70, on Friday, June 25. He worked for Sarnoff Corporation. Michael Bitterman, 70, on June 18. He was a founding partner at the law firm of Katz Bitterman and Dougherty, now Katz Dougherty, in Trenton. Bettye Monroe, 71, on June 18. She was a former superintendent of elections for Mercer County. 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She particularly likes to use a play titled “We the Jury.” The production is a live, audience participation jury trial in which the guests are sequestered over dinner to determine the guilt or innocence of the suspects. The guests are divided into teams to hear the evidence and question multiple suspects charged with the same crime, and after deliberation, decide on the guilt or innocence of the suspects. Each suspect is tried independently by his or her own jury. Another favorite team building production is the game show format in which groups must work together at a variety of games. “The Continued on following page U.S. 1 39 OFFICE FOR LEASE Kingston, NJ - Route 27 2 Suites Available - 1000 SF and 1500 SF Flexible Lease Terms 3 Minutes to Downtown Princeton Contact: Al Toto, Senior Vice President 609-921-8844 • Fax: 609-924-9739 [email protected] • Exclusive Broker Commercial Property Network, Inc. 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Markoe customizes each show, adding in a few names and facts from the group involved. “For instance in the game show we sometimes do a baby photo game where the teams must identify the baby pictures of some of the heads of their corporation or of the group,” she says. Educating while entertaining. Theater to Go has also developed special educations productions. For several years the production company worked with the national Fire Department Instructors Conference as its creative partner in the production of entertaining instructional training vignettes that addressed significant issues faced by firefighters. But whatever the show chosen, Markoe says the members of the team are sure to let their hair down once it begins. “Sometimes there are better ways to develop a tighter bond in a team than traditional problem solving. We allow the creativity to flow,” she says. 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TAX SERVICES Tax Preparation and Accounting Services: For individuals and small businesses. Notary, computerized tax SUMMER CAMPS Summer Music Camp - Give your child the music advantage! Recorder playing, American Idol vocal fun, hand percussion, Sax, guitar, or violin basics and more. Half day 1-4pm, Mon-Fri, June, July and Aug. Ages 6-10 and 1115. Farrington’s Music Princeton 609924-8282 West Windsor 609-897-0032 Hightstown 609-448-7170 Burlington 609-387-9631 Call today! www.farringtonsmusic.com HEALTH Massage and Reflexology: The benefits are beyond what we even fathom. Experience deep relaxation, heightened well-being, improved health. Holistic practitioner offering reflexology, Swedish and shiatsu massage. Available for on-site massage at the work place, etc. Gift certificates, flexible hours. Call Marilyn 609-403-8403. Massage By Marina: Soulful, nurturing, eclectic and caring. Four hands. Cell 609-468-7726, 609-275-1998. Massage Therapy: Upscale, classy est. staff. 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Contact [email protected] Quality engineer/technician: Princetel; Local fiber optic component manufacturer; Adding full/part time quality staff; Qualification: intensive experience with ISO process; Pennington currently (Hamilton summer 2011); More info: www.princetel.com/career.asp; Resume: [email protected]. HELP WANTED INTERIOR/EXTERIOR • POWER WASHING • REPAIRS Power Washing • Perfect Preparation • Decks Stained & Sealed Interior & Exterior Painting • Expert Carpentry Repairs Certified - EPA - Lead Paint Renovating and Licensed NJ State Home Improvement Contractor “Professional Painting Pays!...In Many Ways” A 2008 Historic Restoration Award Winner Call 609-924-1474 Julius H. Gross, Inc. A Princeton Business for Over 40 years www.juliushgrosspainting.com • [email protected] Computer P4 with XP: In good condition $120. Cell phone (609)213-8271. Italian Scooter for Sale: Italjet Torpedo 50cc Silver 2001 430 miles $875 please call 732-213-1194. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS I Buy Guitars and All Musical Instruments in Any Condition: Call Rob at 609457-5501. WANTED TO BUY Antique Military Items: And war relics wanted from all wars and countries. Top prices paid. “Armies of the Past LTD”. 2038 Greenwood Ave., Hamilton Twp., 609-890-0142. Our retail outlet is open Saturdays 10 to 4:00, or by appointment. Wanted: Baseball, football, basketball, hockey. 1900-1980 cards, autographs, memorabilia. Up to $1,000,000 available. Licensed corporation will travel. All calls confidential. 4thelovofcards, 908-596-0976. [email protected]. ANIMALS Dog Walking: Working late? Leave the walking to us. Mydogwalks.com is a private dog walking service, we keep your pets happy and safe. $15.50 per 30 minutes and $4 for second dog. 877-87My Dog. Great Dane Puppies: One of the top breeders in the United States. Fawn and Brindle. 609-897-9500. Serious inquiries only. OPPORTUNITIES A published author is in search of a barn for his writing table, a place with some amenities, where he can find a creative sanctuary... will tutor children or adults in writing, philosophy, history, Italian, or branding strategies (& perhaps life’s lessons ), in barter for rent. E-mail [email protected] or call 609577-5700. JUNE 30, 2010 J thanks in part to a persistent financial advisor, Jim McLaughlin, then of Merrill Lynch, Olsen had sold most of the stock he was allowed to at the earliest opportunity. “There I was, having cashed out for a big pile of money. . . I can’t tell you how difficult it was to present a production worker who had shown up every day and worked hard with that kind of bad news. These were salaried people with kids in college, trying to make ends meet. Now they had to find some other way to support their family.” So much for the “easy” money that Olsen lucked into. But some things have been easy, and that’s one of several “takeaway” business lessons gleaned from the Olsen book. For example, he writes that “all the best hires at Sensors . . . wanted to sign on just as badly as I wanted to hire them. . . . That’s the way it should be. If you have to work too hard to hire someone, bend the salary rules, give extra bonuses, spend a lot of time convincing them to come . . . then it’s probably not gong to be a successful hire in the long run.” Other Olsen rules: “Sometimes you’ve got to lose to win. You have to give up a little, or pull back from your own demands, in order to get where you want to be.” “When you tell people bad news, you should also give them a solution. Never go to your boss and say ‘I have a problem.’ Instead, say that you had a problem and here’s how you are fixing it or have fixed it.” “People either have the desire to succeed and the will to make it happen or they don’t. . . . I don’t know of a single example of a company that has thrived solely because its technology was better. But there are plenty of examples of companies that were successful because they had better people and stronger business execution.” “It’s as simple as that. Business really is that simple.” And, I would add (at the risk of sounding enthusiastic), sometimes business is simply exciting. U.S. 1 43 Richard K. Rein ournalists, to their detriment, easily get jaded. I was reminded of that the other day, reading Greg Olsen’s new book, “By Any Means Necessary! An Entrepreneur’s Journey into Space.” You know Greg Olsen, the Sarnoff guy who founded Epitaxx in 1984, sold it in 1990 for $12 million; then started a company called Sensors Unlimited and sold it for $600 million or so; then bought it back for $6 million and then resold it for $60 million in 2005. At that point he wanted to try something different. So in 2005 he paid $20 million or so to become the third private citizen to travel into space to the International Space Station. When Olsen’s book came out, chronicling his life story, I figured no big deal. Not only are we jaded but we are also clever by a half. Instead of just telling the Greg Olsen story (haven’t we done that already?), we told the book’s story of how Olsen and his co-writer, Tom Lento, had to take the route so many other authors now have to take to get their book self-published after the established publishing industry deemed it not commercially viable. But we did do one smart thing. We invited Olsen and Lento to an authors reception. And to prepare for that gathering I decided to shed my jaded affectation for a moment and actually read Olsen’s book. I’m glad I did. The book begins and ends with scenes from Olsen’s rocket ride into space. And, yes, since I am a little jaded about space travel I began in the middle, with Olsen’s working class upbringing in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, Ridgefield Park, and even a stint in northeastern Pennsylvania (not far from the god-forsaken route I take to reach the cottage on the lake). The launchpad of Olsen’s career is a mediocre high school record and a chance encounter in the registration line for incoming freshmen at Fairleigh Dickinson. Olsen ended up standing near some foreign students who were older and more serious about their studies. He became part of their study group. From there he was propelled into graduate school in South Africa, then the University of Virginia and a career that began at the RCA Labs in Princeton, now the Sarnoff research center. In orbit with Olsen were people such as Vladmir Ban (a co-founder of Epitaxx), Steve Forrest, Marshall Cohen, Henry Kressel, Jim Carnes, Kurt Carlson, and Ed Zschau, people who would be a part of any definitive history of the advancement of technology in the greater Princeton business community. At the U.S. 1 party Olsen (looking in the direction of senior writer Barbara Fox) graciously acknowledged the many stories U.S. 1 has [email protected] devoted to high tech companies in the Route 1 corridor and noted how valuable that coverage had been. But as I read his book (and reconsidered my jaded point of view), I realized that we had only scratched the surface of Olsen’s endeavors. When Olsen’s second company, Sensors Unlimited, spawned in the same Princeton Service Center space that was home to Epitaxx, When Olsen’s Sensors Unlimited was sold in October, 2000, for $600 million it was big news. But I don’t recall any of us following the story that evolved, including layoffs at Sensors just a year later. was sold to Finisar in October, 2000, for $600 million worth of stock it was headline news for all the media. But I don’t recall any of us following the story that quickly evolved. By February, 2001, Sensors got the first inkling of trouble. Lucent wanted to postpone an order of fiber optic components for a week, or so. A week led to a month and then a realization. The orders for the products that Lucent was making had failed to materialize. The fiber optics boom of 19992000 had become the bust of 2001’02. “That’s when reality hit our employees in a way they never anticipated,” Olsen writes. “Just nine months after they were celebrating their good fortune in owning so much valuable stock, they learned the wisdom of the old broker’s adage: don’t count your money until you sell your stock. I had some very sorry people in my office, including big, grown men with tears in their eyes. They’d hung onto their stock when it was sinking, without understanding the tax consequences . . . They found out too late that they were taxed on the price of their stock option when it was exercised (that is, when they actually got the stock), not on the greatly diminished value they got when they sold it.” B y the fall of 2001, a year after the euphoric acquisition, Sensors had bottomed out. “Laying off nearly 50 people — just about a year after our acquisition by Finisar had brought in all that money — was the worst experience of the whole Sensors Unlimited story.” Making it more difficult was that, OPPORTUNITIES PERSONALS Tired of running your business? Do you love your company but desire more free time? Do you wish to retire while preserving your legacy? Perhaps you’re tired of the day-to-day operations and need a vacation? 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