Summer concert series to begin at Princeton Shopping Center
The 22nd annual summer concert series at the Princeton Shopping Center will be presented this year by the Arts Council of Princeton. The series will showcase regional acts as well as local favorites.
The Summer Courtyard Concert Series will take place every Thursday evening from 6-8 pm beginning June 19 and ending August 28. All of the concerts are free and will take place in the newly renovated Princeton Shopping Center Courtyard. Attendants should bring lawn chairs for comfortable viewing. Audiences will be delighted each Thursday evening with music from Rock to Klezmer. The series will kick off with the Klez Dispensers and will conclude with an explosive performance by the accomplished guitarist Frank Vignola. For a performance schedule and descriptions of the musical acts please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or pick-up a program schedule at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. See below for a complete list of the performances.
The concerts are sponsored by the Princeton Shopping Center Tenant Association, with special contributions by PNC Bank and Main Street Euro American Bistro & Bar.
The Princeton Shopping Center is located at 301 North Harrison Street in Princeton Township. The Arts Council of Princeton’s Paul Robeson Center for the Arts is located at 102 Witherspoon Street. For more information please call Princeton Shopping Center at 609-921-6234 or Cwww.artscouncilofprinceton.org, or call Arts Council of Princeton’s Mike LaRiccia at 609-924-8777 ext 106 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org.
Complete Concert
June 19 – Klez Dispensers
June 26 – Swingadelic
July 3 – The Blawenburg Band
July 10 – The Voodudes
July 17 – Animus
July 24 – The Alice Project
July 31 – Kaelidoscope Band
August 7 – Kj Denhert
August 14 – Monday Blues
August 21 – String Fever
August 30 – Frank Vignola
The Arts Council of Princeton and the Princeton Recreational Department Present the Return of Summer Sounds
The Arts Council of Princeton, and the Princeton Recreation Department present the return of Summer Sounds at Pettoranello Gardens. Beginning July 5th, The Arts Council, in collaboration with the Recreation Department, will produce free concerts in the beautiful and scenic Pettoranello Gardens outdoor amphitheater. The first concert will be a benefit concert for SAVE Animal Shelter showcasing 5 bands (see SAVE press release). Other performances include Rackett, Swing Sabroso, and Patty Larkin.
Pettoranello Gardens is located off Route 206 and Mountain Avenue. On site parking is available. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.
Concert Schedule:
Sat, July 5, 2 – 7pm: Sounds for SAVE
Sat, July 26, 7 – 9 pm: Swing Sabroso
Sat, August 2, 7 – 9 pm: Patty Larkin
Sat, August 16, 7 – 9 pm: Rackett
Sat, August 23, 2 – 6pm: Sounds for SAVE II
Additional free concerts at Pettoranello Gardens, produced by Blue Curtain can be found at www.bluecurtain.org.
Concerts to Benefit SAVE Animal Shelter at Pettoranello Gardens
The Arts Council of Princeton and Dan and Rich Radio present two free concerts this summer at Pettoranello gardens to benefit SAVE Animal Shelter titled Sounds for SAVE. Both events are part of the Arts Council’s Summer Sounds concert series at Pettoranello Gardens. The concerts, on July 5th and August 23rd, will feature multiple bands and each concert will run from 3 – 8 pm. In case of inclement weather please check the Arts Council website. The July 5th performance will feature: Sarah Donner, Alfred James Band, Arthur Colombino Band, Ralph Colombino of the Remnants, and Like Trains and Taxis. Performers for the August 23rd are: Sarah Donner, The Remnants, Mouth of Wilson, Joy Simone, and Todd Alsup. See below for descriptions
SAVE will be accepting donations of the following items during the event: Cash donations, Dog chew bones, large rawhides, HeartGard and Frontline (dogs 40lb.+), Paper towels and sponges, Cat litter, Dog and cat food – soft only, Kuranda dog beds, Household 100% bleach, Anti-bacterial hand soap, Laundry detergent, Peanut butter, Latex Gloves, Garbage bags (13 gallon+), and Glass cleaner.
Pettoranello Gardens is located off of Route 206 and Mountain Ave. Audience members are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy a picnic atmosphere. For additional information please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org
Additional funding for the concert series by Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation, Inc.
Princeton Historical Society - 100 Waiting Children
The Historical Society of Princeton, the Princeton Public Library and the Arts Council of Princeton invites the public to the opening celebration of 100 Waiting Children, a Heart Gallery of New Jersey special photographic exhibition.
Opening celebration: Sunday, July 27, 1 to 4pm, at the Historical Society of Princeton and the Albert E. Hinds Plaza, adjacent to the Princeton Public Library
Exhibition locations: Historical Society of Princeton, 158 Nassau Street, and the Princeton Public Library, 65 Witherspoon Street
Arts Council of Princeton Presents One Act Theatre an Evening of 8 Short Plays
On August 8th and 9th the Arts Council of Princeton will present One Act Theatre an Evening of 8 Short Plays produced by local theater troupe Chimera Productions at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts from 7:30 – 9:30pm, doors open at 6:30 pm. The two-hour event will showcase eight short plays. Tickets are available at the door for $10, $8 for members; seating is limited. The program is not suitable for children under 13. For more information, please visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777 ext 106.
The following plays will be performed: American Welcome, English Made Simple, Pillow, Breaking the Chain, Out the Window, Acorn, Slop Culture, and Babel In Arms. The Paul Robeson Center’s intimate Solley Theater is perfectly equipped for the presentation of these plays. One Act Theatre will be the first public theater performance in the Robert L. Solley Theater. With a wide range of themes in both comedy and drama, Chimera productions selected all the plays based on their quality of writing.
Chimera Productions is a local theater company whose goal is to produce plays that are interesting and uncommon but with themes that explore the entire human experience. Founding member Jeffrey Alan Davis explained that the name of the company directly refers to the creative process. “Besides being a monster from the Greek Myths, a Chimera is an illusion or fabrication of the mind, something fantastical, visionary, and improbable. What better describes the act of creating art?” The following actors will perform during the event: Jeffrey Alan Davis, Danielle Griffiths, Drew Griffiths, Shilpa Guha, Barbara Hatch, Stefan Iseldyke, Ankita Mishra, David Sullivan, Sarah Van Auken and Carly Weinreb.
Arts Council Screens “JackStock” the Story of a Superstar ofthe NJ Open-Mic Scene.
On Friday August 1st, at 7:30 pm, the Arts Council of Princeton will screen JackStock the Story of New Jersey’s Open-Mic Music Superstar!, produced and directed by Thomas Florek. The film will be shown in the Robert L. Solley Theater in the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Admission is free and the film will be followed by live music. For more information visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or www.jackstock.org. The Robeson Center is located at 102 Witherspoon Street in Princeton New Jersey.
“JackStock” is the story of a superstar of the NJ open-mic scene. The documentary focuses on the story of one life, and the passion inside all musicians who perform. Jack Stock was a mysterious musician who appeared one night at “Café Improv”, the Arts Council of Princeton’s long-running concert series which is broadcasted on Princeton’s public access television channel. Making extensive use of historical footage from this unlikely hit TV show, “JackStock” traces the life of this talented performer, and along the way challenges one’s idea of what is “success” in music. With appearances from legendary NJ musicians such as Spook Handy, Mike Grau, Joe Hughes, James Dalton and others, we are treated to the music, the passion, and the life, of Jack Stock. We learn a little bit about the rewards of dedicating one’s life to their art in the NJ music scene, where life seems to be the polar opposite to the image presented on “American Idol”.
The film has previously been screened at the Trenton Film Festival (as work-in-progress) May 2007, ReelHeART International Film Festival, Toronto Canada, June 2008, and NJ Wave Gathering Music Festival, Asbury Park NJ, June 2008.
Thomas Florek is the long-time host of "Cafe Improv", an open mic series presented by the Arts Council of Princeton NJ. "Cafe Improv" is broadcast on Princeton’s public access cable-tv channel, and has been recognized by the National Alliance for Community Media. Tom is also a musician and filmmaker whose work has appeared internationally and on television. His hip-hop-knitting music-video "Gangsta Knitter" won an award at the 2007 ReelHeART festival in Toronto.
Thomas is a programmer for Educational Testing Service, and lives in Lambertville NJ.
This program is made possible by major funding from Bloomberg LC. Additional support from the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Discover Jersey Arts.
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