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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.
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The Ahn Trio open the
Princeton Summer
Chamber Series, July 1.
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All listings, page 22.
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July 5 at the State Theater
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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.
Laura Caille’s 14 years of experience in the HR profession have
centered around recruiting, both
domestically and internationally,
and as an HR generalist, spanning
various industries. Before being
downsized, she was a senior HR
professional at the specialty chemicals company, Rhodia Inc.
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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.
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Employers: Fire Safely
— and Hire Safely
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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.”
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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.
She recently directed “Noises
Off” for the Bucks County Playhouse, and she is also active with
the Kelsey Theater at Mercer
County Community College,
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Lt. Governor Guadagno to Speak
at Princeton Chamber Luncheon
Letter from the Chairman
W
hile the summer season
typically brings thoughts of relaxing
and taking a break from work and
school, the Princeton Regional Chamber of Commerce continues to be extremely busy planning a wide variety
of events and programs.
Mid-Summer Marketing Showcase, presented by the Bank of Princeton in partnership with Palmer Square,
has evolved into one of the most popular summertime networking events in
the region. 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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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. You don’t have to have listened to it since you were a baby.”
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Ahn singles out a composition
by jazz guitarist Pat Metheny as
one of the ensemble’s favorite
pieces. “Pat has toured in Korea
and knows Korean culture very
well. He wanted to make it uniquely ‘us.’ It even has a Korean title,
‘Yuryung,’ which literally means
Three Sisters:
The Ahn Trio
consists of Maria
Ahn, left, Angella
Ahn, and Lucia Ahn.
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Pop Music
The Philadelphia Brass, Ocean
Grove Camp Meeting Association, 54 Pitman Avenue, 800-5904094. www.oceangrove.org. $13.
7:30 p.m.
$32
3-Course
Prix Fixe Dinner
Monday - Thursday
Drama
Oklahoma, 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 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
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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
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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.
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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.
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p.m.
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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-
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dancers.org. No partner needed.
Beginners welcome. $10. 8 p.m.
Dancing
Ballroom Dance Social, G & J
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gandjstudios.com. Standard, Latin,
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English Country Dance, Lambertville Country Dancers,
American Legion Hall, 41 Linden
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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.
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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
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Pennington, 609-730-8100.
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W
ho’s the next Food
Network star? Trenton pork roll.
That’s a bit of an exaggeration, I
admit, but I am tickled that the editors of Food Network Magazine
picked my recommendation — the
Summit Diner’s egg, cheese, and
pork roll (a.k.a. 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-
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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.
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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
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Scrabble, Classics Used and
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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.
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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. Symposium performance.
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
No Name Dance California Mix,
Central Jersey Dance Society,
Universalist Congregation, 50
Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, 609945-1883. www.centraljerseydance.org. Cha cha workshop,
$10. 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.
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Crossing-Pennington Road, Titusville, 609-737-2515. Early
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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The Turn of the Screw. Henry
James thriller. $16. Thursday, July 1, through Sunday, July 11.
Misalliance. George Bernard
Shaw classic. $16. 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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,
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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.
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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.
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Art Exhibit, Straube Center,
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The Turn of the Screw, Princeton Summer Theater, Hamilton
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The Arms and The Man, Shakespeare Theater of New Jersey,
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The Servant of Two Masters,
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Drama
Adelaide’s Ice Cream Dreams,
Arts Council of Princeton, 102
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Cliffhanger, Off-Broadstreet
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Moon Over Buffalo, Washington
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Into the Woods, Actors’ NET,
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The Tempest, Kelsey Theater,
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Outdoor Dancing, Central Jersey Dance Society, Hinds Plaza,
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FILM
LITERATURE
DANCE
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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
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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
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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.
Last week the state did reconsider. A revised version of the 2011 budget stated that
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“They are buying light at a reduced
price,” says Tyrrell. “And they are buying
kilowatt hours (“megawatts”) they are not
hang as high as 132 feet or 10 stories from using. Instead of spending kilowatt hours to
the work floor. “
run inefficient lights, they are paying an asRight Energies uses GE bulbs in Orion’s set management company a utility charge
fixtures. Most commonly the firm replaces a for the electricity they are not using. 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. Imagine
in Manitowoc, Wisconfront cost of the equipsin, makes the equipment
an employee is stealment down to zero, Oriand Orion Asset Manageing $242 every day.’
on set it up so that the
ment handles the financcustomer pays for the
ing. Orion went public as
light and the utility
OESX on NASDAQ at
charge rather than for the equipment. The the top of the market in 2007. With more
utility company gives a rebate for each fix- than 120 Fortune 500 clients (including J&J
ture replaced. The customer treats the trans- and Bristol-Myers Squibb), Orion has retroaction as a utility expense, so the asset does fitted 807 million square feet at more than
not depreciate.
5,000 facilities.
This is counterintuitive. How can you
Tyrrell says Orion’s CEO, Neal R. Verbuy a negawatt? Tyrrell points out that the fuerth, invented the HIF market and has
customer is already paying for electricity. been honored by a visit to the Obama White
Orion merely guarantees savings on the House. The firm has nearly 30 patents with
electricity bill.
as many pending. In addition to its HIF fixWhen new equipment gets installed, the tures, Orion’s product line includes a control
customer’s electricity “spend” will be divid- platform (to regulate the light according to
ed between the utility and manufacturer for occupancy, schedules, or light levels) and
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South Brunswick.
Praised by state and federal dignitaries as a crucial step
by corporate America to help
ease the country away from
reliance on foreign energy
sources, the installation is also expected to be one of the
largest corporate solar structures in the country when it is
completed next year.
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panels that are expected to
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Dow Jones & Company
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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ulate a building’s power systems
— heating, air conditioning, and
lighting. It has been working on
projects of this nature for years.
According to the DOE, homes
and commercial buildings in the
United States consume roughly 40
percent of the energy produced
here and produce 40 percent of our
carbon dioxide.
Laser Energetics Inc., 3535
Quakerbridge Road, Suite
700, Mercerville 08619; 609587-8250; fax, 609-5879315. Robert D. Battis,
founder, president and CEO.
www.laserenergetics.com.
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.
This is the second wind-power
deal for NRG in a little more than a
month. In May NRG acquired
Northwind Phoenix, a subsidiary
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Sandoz Inc. (Eon Labs) (ADR), 506
Carnegie Center, Suite 400, Princeton 08540; 609-627-8500; fax, 609627-8682. Dan DeGoyler, president.
www.us.sandoz.com.
Sandoz, the generic drug arm of Dutch
pharma giant Novartis, has opened a new
facility for the development of generic
drugs on Novartis’ East Hanover campus.
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
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PSO Gets New President
T
he Princeton
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Tierno to a threeyear term as president of its board of
trustees. Tierno replaces
Caren
Sturges, who served
as PSO's president
for six years.
The announcement was made at
PSO's annual meeting on June 21, when
the board also electFamiliar Faces: David Tierno, left,
ed Richard Levine as vice president, John Kerr as treasurer, and
will assume the presidency of the
Rachel Gray as secretary.
Princeton Symphony Orchestra
Tierno, who earned his bachefrom Caren Sturges. 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.
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Pharmaceuticals for $68 billion.
Wyeth owned Fort Dodge.
Shortly after the acquisition
Pfizer announced it would close its
newly acquired facilities in South
Brunswick. The facility, gradually
moving its operations elsewhere,
fully closed earlier this month.
Founded in 1912 and a division
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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
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along with several other products
in the development pipeline.
The closure takes 95 employees
from Princeton Corporate Center.
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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.
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
Princeton Jewelery Store established
Hopewell Liquor Store established
Ewing Restaurant 60 seats vacant
Pennington Townhouse 3BR/2.5BA $390K
Lawrenceville Townhouse 2BR/2.5BA $220K
Lawrenceville Route 1 12,000 SF retail center
$600K
site work done //approvals & plans ready //pre-leased to national tenant.
Retail Shopping Center 35,000 SF $3.0M
opportunity to make $1M in one year//cash flows
positive with 30% down//priced below replacement
cost//30% vacancy includes Bank space w/window.
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Hector Olaya Real Estate Broker, LLC
609 575-9597 email:[email protected]
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“People think that Kelsey is just
a student theater, but it is so much
more,” she said. “Not only do they
do great student productions they
also have professional productions as well.”
The right program for the
right team. When it comes to corporate team building productions,
Theater to Go has several productions to recommend. 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
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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.
We Have a Place For Your Company
Office Condo for Lease
Montgomery Knoll, Tamarack Circle
1900 SF • Ideal medical setting
5 windowed offices • Bullpen
Reception • Bath
Private entrance • Ample parking
Call 908-281-5374 • Meadow Run Properties
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Office Opportunities
Pennington, Route 31, Corner
2300 SF-Immediate Occupancy
William Barish - [email protected]
For Sale - Titusville, NJ
4 Bldgs. on 1.42 acres. C-1 commercial/retail.
410 ft. frontage on Rt. 29. Asking $875,000.
Al Toto - [email protected]
Office - Pennington Point
450 - 4,400 SF Office
FREE RENT and FLEXIBLE LEASE TERMS.
Immediate occupancy.
Al Toto [email protected]
Visit www.penningtonpointoffice.com
Hopewell Boro, Office/Professional/Records
500-30,000/SF Office & low priced storage, warehouse
William Barish [email protected]
Tree Farm Village - 23,000 SF
1,500-4,500 SF Retail Available Immediately, Liquor License
Available, New Building, Great Location, Flexible Terms
Al Toto [email protected]
www.cpnrealestate.com
For more information and other opportunities, please
call Commercial Property Network, 609-921-8844
Continued from preceding page
American Game Show Challenge”
is a series of fun trivia contests and
physical challenges. Some of the
games include Whirl of Fortune;
Note for Note, where teams guess
the names of songs from movies,
theater and television; and Tick
Tack Trivia, where the teams answer questions in a giant game of
Tic Tac Toe.
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.
And since every team building
performance that Theater to Go
produces is light and tongue in
cheek, “it helps people who only
meet in the workplace to look at
each other in a different light.”
—Karen Hodges Miller
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All events are subject to
last minute changes or cancellations. Call to confirm.
Business Meetings
Thursday, July 1
6:30 p.m.: MCCC, “Fair, Square
and Legal: A Manager’s Guide to
Safe Hiring, Managing, and Firing
Practices,” Lisa Charles, $295.
West Windsor campus. 609-5703311.
Tuesday, July 6
7 a.m.: BNI Ivy League, weekly
networking breakfast, free. 100
Overlook Center. 732-960-1730.
7:30 p.m.: JobSeekers, Networking and support for changing careers. Free. Parish Hall entrance,
Trinity Church, 33 Mercer Street.
609-924-2277.
Wednesday, July 7
7 a.m.: BNI West Windsor chapter,
weekly networking, free. Macaroni Grill. 609-462-3875.
9 a.m.: NJ SBDC, “Get Your Website Built in Two Days,” $89. TCNJ. 609-771-2947.
11:15 a.m.: Mercer Chamber, Annual Golf and Tennis Classic.
$125, [email protected].
609-689-9960.
Thursday, July 8
8 a.m.: SkillPath Seminars, “Conference on Leadership and Teambuilding,” $179. Holiday Inn. 800873-7545.
9 a.m.: NJ SBDC, “Meet the
Lenders,” free. New Brunswick
Municipal Building. 609-7712947.
11:30 a.m.: Princeton Chamber,
Monthly Luncheon Meeting, featuring Lieutenant Governor Kim
Guagagno, $50. Princeton Marriott. 609-924-1776.
4 p.m.: NJ Entrepreneurs Forum,
Monthly seminar, $35. Commercialization Center, New
Brunswick. 908-789-3424.
5 p.m.: Community Justice Center,
“Barbecue and Beer Benefit,”
$30. Tir Na Nog, Hamilton Avenue, Trenton. 609-218-5120.
Friday, July 9
8:30 a.m.: Business Development
Academy, “Negotiating Transactions,” David Wanetick, $595.
4390 Route 1, [email protected]. 609-919-1895.
9 a.m.: NJ SBDC, “Get Your Website Built in Two Days,” $89. TCNJ. 609-771-2947.
10:30 a.m.: Professional Services
Group, weekly career meeting,
support, and networking for unemployed professionals, free.
Mercer County One-Stop Career
Center, Yard Avenue, Trenton.
609-292-7535.
Saturday, July 10
8:30 a.m.: Business Development
Academy, “Enhanced Negotiating
Techniques,” David Wanetick,
$995. Incremental Advantage,
4390 Route 1. 609-919-1895.
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12 Roszel Rd, Princeton, NJ: Executive suites A-204. Vacant suite with access to internal common area available.
Internet Access. Call 609-720-0300 or
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186 Princeton-Hightstown Rd.
Windsor Business Park. Two small
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192 Nassau St. Single office of approx. 400 SF. Available immediately.
Please call 609-921-6060 for details.
194 Nassau Street, 953 sq. ft. office
for lease. Reception area, three offices,
kitchen, storage, private restroom. 510
sq. ft. two-room suite with. Please call
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1st Month FREE on select offices:
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Suites, Virtual Offices, 50MB High
Speed Internet, Great Reception Team,
Instant Activation, Flexible Terms. Call
609-514-5100 or visit www.princeton-office.com
East Windsor, Route 130: Two adjacent first floor offices in professional
building: 185 SF @ $340, 240 SF @
$400. Call 609-730-0575.
Hamilton: 1,484 SF and 1,895 SF of
office space available for lease. Close to
RWJ University Hospital and Capital
Health Systems. Please call 609-9248100 or e-mail [email protected] for details.
Lawrence Township: office suites
available 903 sq. ft., 1,135 sq. ft. 1,780
sq. ft., & 2,683 sq. ft with private bath, 1st
floor for doctor’s office/office. $10/SF +
CAM. Punia Co. LLC Broker 609-7719000.
Lawrenceville: Psychotherapy/ Professional Service Office Space for Rent.
3rd Floor Office Suite in Lawrenceville, 2
offices available with shared waiting and
group therapy rooms. Handicapped accessible. Copier, fax machine and
kitchen included. High speed internet
available. Great location on Princeton
Pike. Immediate availability. Contact
Rosemarie at 267-391-7351.
Montgomery Knoll: Skillman address. CPA with 1,500 SF space wishes
to sublet 12’x12’ ground floor windowed
office. $400 to a CPA or attorney, $500
otherwise. Call or E-mail Henry at 609497-2929; [email protected].
Pennington - Hopewell: Straube
Center Office from virtual office, 12 to
300 square feet and office suites, 500 to
2,400 square feet. From $100 per
month, short and long term. Storage
space, individual signage, conference
rooms, copier, Verizon FIOS available,
call
609-737-3322
or
e-mail
[email protected] www.straubecenter.com
Plainsboro - 700 SF to 3,000 SF Office Suites: in single story building in
well maintained office park off Plainsboro Road. Immediately available. Individual entrance and signage, separate
AC/Heat and electricity. Call 609-7992466 or E-mail [email protected]
Princeton Junction: Prof. Office
space in highly visible spot near trains,
Princeton Hospital, highways. Reasonable rents. Units from $450 to $6000 per
month. Call Ali at Re/Max of Princeton
609-452-1887 or cell 609-902-0709.
Princeton Office Suite for Rent 134
Nassau Street. Excellent central business district location. 2,000 SF with reception, conference, plus five private offices and spacious office gallery. Weinberg Management, 609-924-8535,
www.weinbergmanagement.com
AREA OFFICE RENTALS
Retail and Business Opportunities
For
For details
ondetails
space on space
rates, contact:
and rates,and
contact
Princeton-Nassau Street: Sublet 24 rooms, 2nd floor, includes parking/utilities. Call 609-924-6270. Ask for Wendy.
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE - LIQUOR LICENSE
South Brunswick Twp. - Class “C”
$325,000. Florence Twp. - Class “C”
$365,000. Ridolfi Realtors 609-5814848.
BUSINESSES FOR SALE
Looking to cut back, transition out,
or sell your business? Call 609-5167755.
INDUSTRIAL SPACE
Unique Rental Space zoning (I3), ordinance passed for retail and recreation
activities, ample parking all utilities, one
1200’, one 2000’, one 2500’ one 3600’,
and one 10,000. Located at 325 and 335
New Road, Monmouth Junction. Call
Harold 732-329-2311.
COMMERCIAL SPACE
HAMILTON - WH/DIST/OFFICE
space at recession-busting prices!
15,500 SF @ $3,500/mo NNN! Private
BR, hi ceilings, loading dock, drive-in,
great location! Also other units from
3,000 SF to 30,000 SF. MUST SEE! Brian @ 609-731-0378 or [email protected]
Keller Williams Commercial-Available immediately for Sale/Lease in the
Cranbrook II office complex at 2312
Whiteshorse-Mercerville Road in Hamilton, NJ. Approximately 2550 sq.ft. with
private kitchenette and lavatory. Call
James A. McKenna, Realtor Associate
609-306-2002 or 609-987-8889.
WAREHOUSE/office space 7,200
sqft & 2,500 sqft new construction can
modify to your needs. Dayton location,
Cranbury address, 12 ft drive-in door.
Best deal around. Call Russ 732-3296991, email [email protected].
600 SF Corner Unit
Immediately Available
Kerzner Associates
CLEANING SERVICES
4 Corporate Drive, Cranbury, NJ 08512
609-655-3100 • 609-655-4801 Fax
Window Washing: Lolio Window
Washing. Also gutter cleaning and power washing. 609-271-8860.
Cranbury Gates Office Park
HOME MAINTENANCE
Bill’s Custom Services: Residential
repairs and carpentry. No job too small.
Practical approach, reasonable rates,
local references — 32 years in business.
609-532-1374.
Door Tech LLC: Doors, locks, door
hardware, electronic access and intercoms. Lic. #34LS00012200, J.A. Luther,
609-921-3221, e-mail [email protected]
109 South Main Street • Cranbury, NJ
Campus Park Location • Tenant Controlled Utilities
Private Entrance • Private Restrooms
Ideally Located on Rt. 130 between Exit 8 & 8A
of the NJ Turnpike • 1/2 Mile from Hightstown Bypass
Comcast Internet Installed in Space
Brokers Protected • www.kerznerassociates.com
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PRlNCETON BOROUGH - OFFICE/MED/PROF
• Boo Building 135-850 SF — $185-$1,200/mo.
• Thompson Building $600-$700/mo. Individual Offices
PRlNCETON JUNCTION - OFFICE/MED/PROF
• Crawford Building 825-1872 SF — $1,250-$2,800/mo.
LAWRENCE TOWNSHIP - OFFICE/MED/PROF LEASE OR CONDO SALE
• 2500 Brunswick Pike 422-1,600 SF — $465-$1,750/mo.
• Lawrence Office Park 650 to 6,000 SF — $900 to $8,000/mo.
• Condos for SALE from $150/SF
HOUSING FOR SALE
Plainsboro: One bedroom condominium for sale. Large rooms, many
closets, end unit. Safe. 215-275-6043.
HOUSING FOR RENT
Townhouse for Rent. 2bdrm/2.5
bthrm available in Lawrence Square Village, near Quakerbridge Rd. Call 609647-5469.
LAND FOR SALE
FOR SALE - LAND Hamilton Twp. 3.35 AC +/- Klockner Road. Zoned REO.
Florence Twp. - 5.80 AC +/- US Route
130. Zoned Highway Comm. Bordentown City - Approved 4 Townhouse Project. $329,000. Ridolfi Realtors 609581-4848.
CONTRACTING
Handyman/Yardwork: Painting/Carpentry/Masonry/Hauling/All Yard Work
from top to bottom. Done by pros. Call
609-737-9259 or 609-273-5135.
CLEANING SERVICES
House & office cleaning. Princeton,
Hopewell, W. Windsor areas. References, free estimates. Barbara: 609394-5934 or 609-933-6701.
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SKILLMAN - OFFICE/MED/PROF - LEASE OR CONDO SALE
• 1026 Rt. 518 500-9,700 SF — $1,400-$16,000/mo.
HAMILTON - OFFICE/FLEX
• Whitehorse Commercial Park 600-2,500 SF —- $700-$3,000/mo
• 2101 East State Street 3,300-9,900 SF
BORDENTOWN - RETAIL/OFFICE PROF
• The Farnsworth House 250-950 SF — $275-$1,000/mo.
• 102 Farnsworth 1,350-1,500 SF — $1,450-$2,850/mo.
• 3 Third Street 1,000-2,375 SF — $1,100-$2,500/mo.
MONROE - RETAIL/OFFICE/PROF
• One Rossmoor Drive 1,700-2,100 SF — $2,500-$3,000/mo.
THOMPSON MANAGEMENT
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HELP WANTED
Help Wanted Accounting
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accept recent accounting grad
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ARs, bank reqs. Pennington
area. Part time initially. 866-5527779, ext 101.
High-End Specialty Boutique seeks full-time sales associate. Seeking candidate with
the following qualifications: Selfstarter, fashion savvy, computer
literate, service oriented, good
people skills, team player, flexible schedule, retail experience
preferred. Possibility for parttime
internship.
E-mail
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Mall Marketing Demonstrator: Greet & Promote for National Award Winning kitchen company at local mall(s). Competi-
HELP WANTED
Private school seeks microbiologist, botanist or molecular
biologist to teach HS science.
Contact [email protected]
Property Inspectors: Parttime $30k, full-time $80k. No experience, will train. Call Tom,
609-731-3333.
CAREER SERVICES
Job Worries? Let Dr. Sandra
Grundfest, licensed psychologist
and certified career counselor,
help you with your career goals
and job search skills. Call 609921-8401 or 732-873-1212 (License #2855)
JOBS WANTED
Job Hunters: If you are looking for a full-time position, we
will run a reasonably worded
HOME MAINTENANCE
Continued from preceding page
Handyman: A small job or big job will
be accepted for any project around the
house that needs a handyman service
with free estimates. Please call my cell
phone 609-213-8271.
robthehandyman- licensed, insured,
all work guaranteed. Free Estimates.
We do it all - electric, plumbing, paint,
wallpaper, powerwashing, tile, see website
for
more:
robthehandyman.vpweb.com [email protected], 609-269-5919.
DECKS REFINISHED
Cleaning/Stripping and Staining of
All Exterior Woods: Craftsmanship
quality work. Fully insured and licensed
with references. Windsor WoodCare.
609-799-6093.
www.windsorwoodcare.com.
BUSINESS SERVICES
A - 1 Message Center - Remote receptionist, 24/7, professional & courteous. Ideal for afterhour messages,
emergency patch throughs and appointment scheduling. Very reasonable
rates. Located in Mercerville. www.A1messagecenter.com or 609-587-8577.
Administrative Business Solutions-Cost-effective, professional secretarial support. Please visit www.yourcyber-assistant.com or call: 848-2281056.
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732-221-6678.
BUSINESS SERVICES
TAX SERVICES
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MERCHANDISE MART
Bookkeeper/Administrative Specialist: Versatile & experienced professional will gladly handle your bookkeeping and/or administrative needs. Many
services available. Reasonable rates.
Work done at your office or mine. Call
Debra @ 609-448-6005 or visit www.vyours.com.
preparation, paralegal services. Your
place or mine. Fast response, free consultation, reasonable costs. Gerald
Hecker, 609-448-4284.
Reflexology massage by European
staff on Route 1 next to Princeton BMW
car dealership. 609-716-1070.
1966 Live Action TV series Batmobile Replica Only 2,500 made, retails
$250, now $180. Also comic books, variant covers, action figures. Send me your
wants.
E-mail
[email protected], 848-459-4892.
Virtual Assistance @ Your Finger
Tips! Pampering the executive - helping
you manage your life off and on the road.
For more info: 800-745-1166 www.executivesonthego.com
Your Perfect Corporate Image:
Princeton Route 1. Virtual Offices, Offices, Receptionist, Business Address
Service, Telephone Answering Service,
Conference Rooms, Instant Activation,
Flexible Terms. Call 609-514-5100 or
visit www.princeton-office.com
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computer repair, upgrade, data recovery, or maintenance. Free estimate. Call (cell) 609-213-8271.
FINANCIAL SERVICES
Bookkeeping Services for Your
Bottom Line: Certified QuickBooks
ProAdvisor. Call Joan today at Kaspin
Associates, 609-490-0888.
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. Enjoy our hot pack service, an
oasis for your soul and spirit. Enjoy the
deep tissue and healing touch of our
friendly, certified massage therapists.
Call: 609-520-0050. (Princeton off
Route 1 Behind “Pep Boys Auto.”)
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MENTAL HEALTH
Having problems with life issues?
Stress, anxiety, depression, relationships... Free consultation. Working in
person or by phone. Rafe Sharon, Psychoanalyst 609-683-7808.
INSTRUCTION
Lessons in Your Home: Music lessons in your home. Piano, clarinet, saxophone, flute and guitar. Call Jim 609737-9259 or 609-273-5135.
Music Lessons - Farrington’s Music: Piano, guitar, drum, sax, clarinet,
voice, flute, trumpet, violin. $28 half
hour. School of Rock. Join the band!
Princeton 609-924-8282. Princeton
Junction 609-897-0032. Hightstown
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JUNE 30, 2010
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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.
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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
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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,
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