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September 2010

Free Admission Day - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Fri., September 11. Grounds For Sculpture will be free of charge for a day of contemplation and remembrance.

New Jersey Storytelling Festival - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 12 Come and celebrate the time-honored art of the oral tradition as over 40 tellers present different stories throughout the day. Picnic lunches will be available at The Peacock Café.

Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010. 10th person arriving on the 10th of the month gets a gift in honor or our 10th Anniversry as a non-profit organization.

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery-Special Sale - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010 10% off on the 10th of the month to all patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Sept. 11 In this workshop you will delve into the life and work of Red Grooms, learning about his background and history and then creating individual “sculpto-pictorama,” a term that Grooms created to describe his mixed media installations combining painting and sculpture.

Grounds for Sculpture and Rat's Restaurant's 10th Annual Epicurean Palette - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sunday, September 26, 2010 Grounds For Sculpture is hosting its 10th Annual Epicurean Palette, a gourmet food and wine event to raise awareness of food as art while generating support for Grounds For Sculpture’s rich programming.

Atelier Tour - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Wed., Sept. 15 Grounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier.

“Painting Music”: A Workshop on Abstract Expressionist Art - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 19 Learn, appreciate and participate in making Abstract Expressionist paintings. Learn about the Abstract Expressionist movement and Wassily Kandinsky’s philosophy of “painting music.” Set yourself free while listening to classical music and create your own expressionistic painting by dripping, brushing, and smearing liquid paints, in addition to using paint directly from the tube.

Epicurean Palette - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 26, Rain or Shine! Join us for the 10th annual food event of the region—the Epicurean Palette, benefiting Grounds For Sculpture. It’s a perfect way to spend an afternoon— strolling leisurely in the park, stopping along the way at the various tents along the path to sample gourmet offerings.

Spring/Summer Season 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., May 1, Exhibition: May 2 through September 19 (Tues - Sun). Be inspired by the pop-art sculpture of Keith Haring and the environmental work of Chakaia Booker.

Matheny Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 25 - November 14. (closed Mondays) Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Tots on Tour! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat. Sept. 18. Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through activities.

Student Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville July 31 – September 12 (Tue - Sun) Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present its first student exhibition!

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work.

Curator’s Walk - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 11 Take part in an intimate tour as Grounds For Sculpture’s Curator discusses some new and familiar additions to the Grounds, the artists who created them, and the history behind each chosen work.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2. Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2. Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Taking place at Arts YOUniversity: Jolt Dance Convention with Joyce King - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 25, 26 & Oct. 2, 3. Joyce King’s workshop offers classes geared toward strengthening a dancer’s overall performance with a focus on character development within the choreography, expanding each individual’s technical ability and style, in an environment that inspires to embrace the dancer’s own uniqueness and vibrancy in performance.

First Annual Rockin' Brewfest - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 18th, 2010 If you enjoy live music and good beer, then you don’t want to miss the First Annual 2010 Rockin’ Brewfest at the Sun National Bank Center! Join us for a day filled with great local music and the area’s best brews!

Lingerie Football League: Philadelphia Passion - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Friday September 17 - Philadelphia Passion vs. Baltimore Charm This fall, the term Friday Night Lights will be redefined when the Philadelphia Passion hit the field as part of ‘LFL, Friday Night Football’ at Sun National Bank Center.

11th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival - West Windsor , Mercer County About 5.9 miles from Lawrenceville September 24-26, 2010 The festival features food from regional Italian restaurants, an Italian market, art, memorabilia, cooking demonstrations, book readings, music including national recording acts, dancing, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, bocce and fireworks.

Aurelia's Oratorio - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Sept 10 - Oct 17 2010 (Tue - Sun) Welcome to Aurélia’s Oratorio. Behind the red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy world of surreal surprises, tricks, and transformations, where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before your very eyes.

David Sedaris - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville September 28 2010 Yes, he’s back again, for the eighth time, which makes his annual visit a McCarter tradition, and one with never an unsold seat!

October

Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010. 10th person arriving on the 10th of the month gets a gift in honor or our 10th Anniversry as a non-profit organization.

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery-Special Sale - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010 10% off on the 10th of the month to all patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

Assemblage Sculpture with Found Objects - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. Deborah Butterfield creates animal sculptures of horses by using many types of objects in an assemblage method. The juxtapositions of items are often surprising in their design. Discuss this method of creating artwork, learn joinery of various types of materials using simple tools, and design your own piece.

Art Ten Ways - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sun., Oct. 10 This year, Grounds For Sculpture is celebrating its 10th Anniversary as a non-profit by throwing a party on the tenth day of the tenth month in 2010! Join us for a very special day of celebrating art TEN ways, all of which take place in the park throughout the year.

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sun., Oct. 10 This month, Eric Shultz will become an artist-in-residence at Grounds For Sculpture. Eric creates common forms such as animals, cars, robots, and his own special characters from everyday found objects which he calls “trash art.” In this workshop, students will be joined by the artist as he shares his background and influences. Then, participants will try their hand at taking discarded treasures and transforming them into new art.

Concert: Beatlegras co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Fri., Oct. 22, Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras. A typical beatlegras show begins with a medley of “Hello Goodbye, “ “Back in the USSR,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” After that, expect an evening of surprises as the band takes some of your favorite Beatles songs and adds their own unique twist.

Experience the Passion of Gypsy Flamenco Dancing - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 2. Learn the basic elements of flamenco dancing including: brazeo, zapateo, palmas and castanets (provided). From the dramatic baile/cante jondo (dramatic dance/song) to the sensuous rumbas with their Cuban influence, flamenco is a wonderful way to express yourself and give your body and soul a complete workout!

Outlet Dance Project Days of Dance Weekend - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sunday, Oct. 3 The Outlet Dance Project incorporates sculptural elements in the park with original choreographed dances. This year, they have extended their program to include one day of workshops open to the public, in addition to a day of performance.

Artist in Residence Volunteers Requested! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville October 11-15, and 18-22 Are you interested in working hands-on creating a sculpture to be on exhibit at GFS? Here is your chance to get down-and-dirty, work with a professional artist, manipulate various types of small objects and wire, work with power tools (not always necessary) and have fun during a few pleasant fall days.

Beer Maker’s Dinner - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Wed., Oct. 13 The Spring Beer Maker’s Dinner was such a hit, Rat’s Restaurant is offering another one this fall. Get up close and personal with artisanal beers and the engaging cuisine of our executive chef during this special event.

Tots on Tour! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 16. Come to Grounds for Sculpture for a day. Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through activities.

Founder’s Lecture: J. Seward Johnson - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 10 In conjunction with our special celebration of Art X, Grounds For Sculpture Founder J. Seward Johnson will conduct a lecture discussing his own artistic influences, in addition to his dream of a contemporary sculpture park which has now become a sustainable reality and a treasure to our community.

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Concert: Beatlegras co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Fri., Oct. 22, Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras. A typical beatlegras show begins with a medley of “Hello Goodbye, “ “Back in the USSR,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” After that, expect an evening of surprises as the band takes some of your favorite Beatles songs and adds their own unique twist.

Creative Dance for Kids - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 2 Young dancers will experience the joy of creating dances that reflect their ideas and feelings about nature and sculpture at Grounds for Sculpture.

Matheny Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 25 - November 14. (closed Mondays) Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Guild for Early Music - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sun., October 17 You are invited to the 6th Annual Festival of the Guild for Early Music. Featuring music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, and Early American eras sung and played by regional ensembles and concluding with a “petting zoo” of historical instruments.

Concert: Beatlegras co-sponsored by Concerts at the Crossing - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Fri., Oct. 22, Bands have been covering Beatles tunes for decades, but none like this talented trio. Imagine the music of the Fab Four shaken up with infusions of bluegrass and jazz and topped off with a classical twist. The result: a satisfying musical cocktail called beatlegras. A typical beatlegras show begins with a medley of “Hello Goodbye, “ “Back in the USSR,” and “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.” After that, expect an evening of surprises as the band takes some of your favorite Beatles songs and adds their own unique twist.

Masquerade Ball - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Fri., October 29, Ghosts, goblins, witches, bats and rats... lots and lots of rats! With candle lit rooms and an entire staff in costume, Rat’s Restaurant transforms itself for a delightfully eerie evening complete with dancing to a live band. Two-hour open bar and buffet dinner.

Public Moves Sculptural Space - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 2. Movement artists Joshua Bisset and Laura Quattrocchi of Shua Group will lead an all day workshop and performance at GFS. The workshop will teach participants how to connect to each other through movement and sound.

Process Lecture: Found Object Sculpture with Artist In Residence Eric Schultz - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 23 This month celebrates the 2010 Artist Residency with Eric Schultz. Come learn about the process of creating a high caliber found object sculpture for GFS with the help of scores of volunteers. View the sculpture and discuss the design of this work of art with the artist.

Artist in Residence Eric Schultz - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville October 11 – 15 and 18 – 22. This month, found-object artist Eric Schultz will be in residence creating a humanoid sculpture in his own unique, comical style repurposing and recycling items used in our everyday lives. Volunteers, students and assistants will help to create this unique work of art on view at Grounds For Sculpture.

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2. Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2. Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Taking place at Arts YOUniversity: Jolt Dance Convention with Joyce King - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 25, 26 & Oct. 2, 3. Joyce King’s workshop offers classes geared toward strengthening a dancer’s overall performance with a focus on character development within the choreography, expanding each individual’s technical ability and style, in an environment that inspires to embrace the dancer’s own uniqueness and vibrancy in performance.

Pumpkin Carving Demonstration - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 2. Do you love carving pumpkins and want to learn more intricate carving methods? Watch Ashley Campbell, a talented pumpkin carver at work creating a profile sculpted pumpkin of a famous artist in the Park.

Fall Capital Region Home Show - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Oct 1st - 3rd, 2010 The Fall Capital Region Home Show is the perfect time to begin planning that special home or garden project, home improvement, renovation or remodel.

MAC Events Home Show 'Capital Region' - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville October 2-3, 2010 The Capital Region Home Show will feature displays of the region's top home professionals. From basic home improvements and maintenance projects, to major renovations to new construction. The Home Show can help you find the right home professional to get the job done right as well as save you time & money.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2010 - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville October 6, 2010 Finalists from the hit FOX TV show So You Think You Can Dance will perform! Performing their hottest routines in Hip-Hop, Contemporary, Ballroom, Tango, Broadway, Salsa and more live on stage!

Cirque Du Soleil 'Dralion' - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville October 21 - 24 Dralion is the fusion of ancient Chinese circus tradition and the avant-garde approach of Cirque du Soleil. The show's name is drawn from its two main symbols: the dragon, representing the East, and the lion, representing the West.

Aurelia's Oratorio - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Sept 10 - Oct 17 2010 (Tue - Sun) Welcome to Aurélia’s Oratorio. Behind the red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy world of surreal surprises, tricks, and transformations, where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before your very eyes.

An Iliad - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 19 – November 7, 2010 (Tue - Sun) Nine years into a never-ending war, it’s hard to tell who is winning. Homer’s epic tale of love, battle, and honor has never been more engaging than in this tour-de-force solo performance.

Jake Shimabukuro - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 22 2010 Forget Tiny Tim—Hawaiian-born Jake Shimabukuro has transformed the ukulele into an instrument of incredible virtuosity, capable of generating everything from crunching rock to swinging jazz.

Last Comic Standing - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 4 2010 Last Comic Standing Live stars the finalists from the seventh season of the Emmy-nominated hit series, which returned to NBC in June hosted by Craig Robinson (star of The Office).

Pat Metheny - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 7 2010 What do you do if you’ve been the superstar of the jazz guitar world for 35 years and have won every award and poll in sight—including a record 17 Grammys?

Josh Ritter - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 6 2010 Idaho's Josh Ritter has been at the forefront of a “new school” of singer/songwriters ever since he released his first CD a decade ago, slowly building a strong base of fans and critical acclaim that has finally propelled him from relative obscurity to richly deserved stardom.

November

Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010. 10th person arriving on the 10th of the month gets a gift in honor or our 10th Anniversry as a non-profit organization.

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery-Special Sale - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville 10th of every month in 2010 10% off on the 10th of the month to all patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

Assemblage Sculpture with Found Objects - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sat., Oct. 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. Deborah Butterfield creates animal sculptures of horses by using many types of objects in an assemblage method. The juxtapositions of items are often surprising in their design. Discuss this method of creating artwork, learn joinery of various types of materials using simple tools, and design your own piece.

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Matheny Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville September 25 - November 14. (closed Mondays) Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6. This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work.

An Iliad - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville October 19 – November 7, 2010 (Tue - Sun) Nine years into a never-ending war, it’s hard to tell who is winning. Homer’s epic tale of love, battle, and honor has never been more engaging than in this tour-de-force solo performance.

December

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Lingerie Football League: Philadelphia Passion - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Friday December 10 - Philadelphia Passion vs. Orlando Fantasy This fall, the term Friday Night Lights will be redefined when the Philadelphia Passion hit the field as part of ‘LFL, Friday Night Football’ at Sun National Bank Center.

Disney Live! presents 'Mickey's Magic Show' - Trenton , Mercer County About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville December 5, 2010 In a never-before-seen combination, Master Magician Mickey Mouse and the always-dazzling Minnie join forces with professional illusionists for a magical production on stage. Disney Live! presents Mickey’s Magic Show features grand illusions and favorite Disney characters, including Donald and Goofy; Cinderella and her Fairy Godmother; Alice in Wonderland and the Mad Hatter; and beloved Disney princesses Jasmine, Belle and Snow White.

Bach's Complete Brandenburgs - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville December 20, 2010 This fixture of the holiday season in New York has become a Princeton tradition as well. It brings together the 20-plus resident members of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (David Finckel and Wu Han, Artistic Directors) plus guest artists—an all-star lineup performing one of music's most enduring masterworks all in one evening.

January 2011

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

The How and the Why - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville January 7 – February 13, 2011 (Tue - Sun) Evolution and emotion collide in Sarah Treem’s thought-provoking and sharp new play about science, family, and survival of the fittest.

February

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

The How and the Why - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville January 7 – February 13, 2011 (Tue - Sun) Evolution and emotion collide in Sarah Treem’s thought-provoking and sharp new play about science, family, and survival of the fittest.

Hot Tuna Blues - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville February 7, 2011 Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady made history with Jefferson Airplane, which is why they’re both Rock and Roll Hall of Famers. But for almost 50 years, they have also been the core of Hot Tuna, a two-man band that has never broken up.

Blues at the Crossroads - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville February 25 2011 It all started with Robert Johnson. "The one to whom we all owed our existence," said Robert Plant of the man who inspired Dylan, Clapton, and other greats.

March

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Crimes of the Heart - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville March 8 – 27, 2011 (Tue - Sun) Three eccentric sisters, a husband who’s been shot, and a lawyer with a vendetta: the recipe for a 30th birthday gone perfectly wrong.

The Cheiftans - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville March 15 2011 Revered around the world for their brilliant and often innovative take on traditional Celtic music, they are Ireland’s unofficial musical ambassadors, and their concerts incorporate Irish step-dancing and surprise guests.

April

Fall/Winter Exhibition 2010 - Hamilton , Mercer County About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Reception: Sat., October 9, 2 – 5pm; Exhibitions: October 10 through April 17, 2011; (Closed Mondays, Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Years) Grounds for Sculpture welcomes the annual fall/winter 2010 exhibit. Exhibiting in the Museum Building is the metal and cast bronze horse sculpture of Deborah Butterfield. The Domestic Arts Building will feature the Lopez family who are santeros (carvers of saints). Felix, Joseph and Krissa Lopez will exhibit in one of the few exhibitions featuring the artwork of members of the their family. Also this season, recipients of the International Sculpture Center 2010 Outstanding Student Achievement Awards will be shown in the Domestic Arts Building.

Sleeping Beauty Wakes - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville April 29 – June 5, 2011 (Tue - Sun) When a young beauty whose father claims she’s been sleeping for centuries is brought to a 21st-century sleep disorder clinic, all the patients begin to find themselves sharing a familiar fairy tale dream.

Cameron Carpenter - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville April 1 2011 You haven’t heard the organ played until you hear Cameron Carpenter, who has added a new dimension to the traditional organ recital.

May

Sleeping Beauty Wakes - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville April 29 – June 5, 2011 (Tue - Sun) When a young beauty whose father claims she’s been sleeping for centuries is brought to a 21st-century sleep disorder clinic, all the patients begin to find themselves sharing a familiar fairy tale dream.

June

Sleeping Beauty Wakes - Princeton , Mercer County About 6 miles from Lawrenceville April 29 – June 5, 2011 (Tue - Sun) When a young beauty whose father claims she’s been sleeping for centuries is brought to a 21st-century sleep disorder clinic, all the patients begin to find themselves sharing a familiar fairy tale dream.

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DeLorezo's Tomato Pies Price Range: $15 and below 530 Hudson St Trenton NJ - Map It (609)695-9534 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Pizza

Diamond's Price Range: $31 to $50 132 Kent St Trenton NJ - Map It (609)393-1000 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Italian

Homestead Inn Price Range: $31 to $50 800 Kuser Rd Trenton NJ - Map It (609)890-9851 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville American (Traditional) Italian

John Henry's Seafood Price Range: $31 to $50 2 Mifflin St Trenton NJ - Map It (609)396-3083 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Seafood

Katmandu Price Range: $16 to $30 Mercer County Waterfront 50 Riverview Dr Trenton NJ - Map It (609)393-7300 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville American (Traditional)

Marsilio's Price Range: $31 to $50 541 Roebling Ave Trenton NJ - Map It (609)695-1916 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Italian Italian (Southern)

Tattoni's Cafe Price Range: $16 to $30 800 Chestnut Ave Trenton NJ - Map It (609)394-1456 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Italian

Utopia International Bistro Price Range: $31 to $50 11 West Front St Trenton NJ - Map It (609)394-1991 About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville American (New) Eclectic

Edo Sushi Price Range: $16 to $30 Pennington Shopping Center 25 Route 31 South Pennington NJ - Map It (609)737-1190 About 5.4 miles from Lawrenceville Chinese Japanese Sushi

H.I. Rib & Co. Price Range: $16 to $30 145 Route 31 North Pennington NJ - Map It (609)466-8088 About 5.4 miles from Lawrenceville Barbeque

Diamond's Price Range: $31 to $50 1140 River Rd West Trenton NJ - Map It (609)882-0303 About 5.4 miles from Lawrenceville Italian

Sunny Garden Price Range: $16 to $30 15 Farber Rd West Windsor NJ - Map It (609)520-1881 About 5.9 miles from Lawrenceville Chinese

Alchemist & Barrister, The Price Range: $31 to $50 28 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-5555 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville American (Traditional)

Big Fish Seafood Price Range: $31 to $50 3535 Route 1 Princeton NJ - Map It (609)919-1179 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Seafood

Blue Point Grill Price Range: $31 to $50 258 Nassau St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-1211 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Seafood

Ferry House, The Price Range: $31 to $50 32 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-2488 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville American (New)

Gallagher's Steakhouse Price Range: $31 to $50 Radisson Hotel Princeton 4355 Route 1 South Princeton NJ - Map It (609)452-2044 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Steakhouse

Ichiban Price Range: $16 to $30 66 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)683-8323 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Japanese Sushi

La Mezzaluna Price Range: $31 to $50 25 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)688-8515 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Italian

La Terraza Price Range: $31 to $50 47B Route 206 North Princeton NJ - Map It (609)497-2774 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Mediterranean Spanish

Lahiere's Price Range: $51 or more 11 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-2798 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville French

Le Plumet Royal Price Range: $31 to $50 The Peacock Inn 20 Bayard Ln Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-1707 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville French (New)

Les Copains Price Range: $31 to $50 18 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)683-4771 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville French (New)

Main Street Euro-American Bistro Price Range: $31 to $50 Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-2779 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville American (New)

Masala Grill Price Range: $16 to $30 19 Chambers St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-0500 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Indian

Mediterra Price Range: $31 to $50 29 Hulfish St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)252-9680 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Mediterranean

Soonja's Cafe Price Range: $16 to $30 242 Alexander St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-9260 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Asian

Teresa's Price Range: $16 to $30 19-23 Palmer Square East Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-1974 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Italian Pizza

Tortuga's Mexican Village Price Range: $16 to $30 44 Leigh Ave Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-5143 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Mexican

Triumph Brewing Company Price Range: $16 to $30 138 Nassau St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-7855 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Eclectic

Yankee Doodle Tap Room Price Range: $16 to $30 Nassau Inn 10 Palmer Square Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-7500 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville American (Traditional)

Villaggio Iccara Price Range: $16 to $30 104 Yardville Allentown Rd Yardville NJ 08620 - Map It (609)585-6668 About 7.4 miles from Lawrenceville Italian

Brothers Moon Price Range: $31 to $50 7 West Broad St Hopewell Borough NJ - Map It (609)333-1330 About 8.2 miles from Lawrenceville French (New)

Lee's Castle Price Range: $16 to $30 Princeton Shopping Center 660 Plainsboro Rd Plainsboro NJ - Map It (609)799-1008 About 9 miles from Lawrenceville Chinese

Romeo's Restaurant & Pizza Price Range: $16 to $30 Plainsboro Plaza 10 Schalks Crossing Rd Plainsboro NJ - Map It (609)799-4554 About 9 miles from Lawrenceville Italian Italian (Southern) Pizza

Tre Piani Price Range: $31 to $50 Forrestal Village Shopping Center 120 Rockingham Row Plainsboro NJ - Map It (609)452-1515 About 9 miles from Lawrenceville Italian Mediterranean

Farnsworth House, The Price Range: $31 to $50 135 Farnsworth Ave Bordentown NJ - Map It (609)291-9232 About 9.4 miles from Lawrenceville Continental

Mastoris Price Range: $16 to $30 144 Highway 130 Bordentown NJ - Map It (609)298-4650 About 9.4 miles from Lawrenceville American (Traditional) Coffee Shops Diner

Princeton Battlefield State Park 500 Mercer Rd Princeton 08540 - Map It (609)921-0074 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Historical Museum Park One of the most significant events in American History occurred here. This is the final battle of what is commonly referred to as the "Ten Crucial Days" and "The Turning Point of the Revolution". Here Washington gained his first victory over the British Regulars and General Hugh Mercer lost his life. Princeton Battlefield State Park offers nature trails, one of which leads to a Quaker Meeting House, built in 1726, which is still in use. Take a picnic basket and have a picnic on the lawn while playing frisbee or softball. At the Thomas Clarke House, built in 1772, you can see Revolutionary War exhibits, furnishings and learn about life back in the times of the Revolution. - View Princeton Battlefield State Park's Detail

1761 Brearly House Meadow Rd Lawrenceville 08648 - Map It (609)895-1728 Historical Museum - View 1761 Brearly House's Detail

Little Acres Too Princeton Pike Lawrenceville - Map It (609)896-1230 Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Little Acres Too's Detail

Arts Youniversity 4 Tennis Ct Hamilton - Map It (609)586-3008 About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Theater/Performing Arts - View Arts Youniversity's Detail

Civil War and Native American Museum 2202 Kuser Rd. Hamilton 08690 - Map It (609)585-8900 About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Historical Museum - View Civil War and Native American Museum's Detail

Grounds For Sculpture 18 Fairgrounds Rd. Hamilton - Map It (609)586-0616 About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Art Gallery Museum - View Grounds For Sculpture's Detail

Rockville Climbing Center 200 Whitehead Rd Hamilton - Map It (609)631-7625 About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Recreation/Arcade Center Sports (Recreational) - View Rockville Climbing Center's Detail

Sayen Botanical Gardens 155 Hughes Dr Hamilton - Map It (609)890-3874 About 3.3 miles from Lawrenceville Garden/Arboretum - View Sayen Botanical Gardens's Detail

Benjamin Temple House 27 Federal City Rd Ewing - Map It (609)883-2455 About 3.9 miles from Lawrenceville Historical - View Benjamin Temple House's Detail

College of New Jersey Art Gallery 2000 Pennington Rd Ewing - Map It (609)771-2652 About 3.9 miles from Lawrenceville Art Gallery Museum - View College of New Jersey Art Gallery's Detail

Mill Hill Playhouse x Trenton x - Map It x About 4.3 miles from Lawrenceville Theater/Performing Arts - View Mill Hill Playhouse's Detail

Little Acres Farm Market Pennington-Lawrenceville Rd Pennington - Map It (609)737-6502 About 5.4 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Little Acres Farm Market's Detail

Mercer County Equestrian Center 431 Federal City Road Pennington - Map It (609)730-9059 About 5.4 miles from Lawrenceville Horseback Riding - View Mercer County Equestrian Center's Detail

Grover Farm 348 Village Rd. East Princeton Junction - Map It (609)799-1195 About 5.9 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Grover Farm's Detail

McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place Princeton 08540 - Map It (609)258-2787 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Theater/Performing Arts - View McCarter Theatre Center's Detail

Princeton University Nassau & Washington St Princeton 08544 - Map It (609)258-3000 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville College/University Educational Historical - View Princeton University's Detail

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd Princeton - Map It (609)924-2310 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Terhune Orchards's Detail

Theatre Intime Murray Theater - Princeton University Princeton 08544 - Map It (609)258-5155 About 6 miles from Lawrenceville Theater/Performing Arts - View Theatre Intime's Detail

Washington Crossing State Park 355 Washington Crossing Pennington Road Titusville 08560 - Map It (609)737-0623 About 7.8 miles from Lawrenceville Eco-Tourism Historical Museum Outdoor Recreation Park - View Washington Crossing State Park's Detail

Grossman Farms 120 Sykesville Rd Chesterfield - Map It (609)291-8210 About 8.8 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Grossman Farms's Detail

Russo's Orchard Lane Farm 310 Extonville Rd Chesterfield - Map It (609)259-3684 About 8.8 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Russo's Orchard Lane Farm's Detail

Strawberry Hill Farm Ellisdale & Waln Rds Chesterfield - Map It (609)298-0823 About 8.8 miles from Lawrenceville Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Strawberry Hill Farm's Detail

Heads Up Special Riders 121 Laurel Ave Kingston - Map It (609)921-8389 About 9.1 miles from Lawrenceville Horseback Riding - View Heads Up Special Riders's Detail

Artful Deposit Gallery 201 Farnsworth Ave Bordentown - Map It (609)298-6970 About 9.4 miles from Lawrenceville Art Gallery Museum - View Artful Deposit Gallery's Detail

Bordentown Historical Society 302 Farnsworth Ave Bordentown - Map It (609)298-1740 About 9.4 miles from Lawrenceville Historical - View Bordentown Historical Society's Detail