All
Month
Through Jan. 5, "Laser Nutcracker Spectacular"
at the New Jersey State Museum Planetarium. Saturdays and Sundays
at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Tickets are $5 and include 3-D glasses. New
Jersey State Museum, West State Street, (609) 777-9444. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org
Trenton
Public Library Main Branch, Children's Department offers free films,
stories, and crafts for children Mondays and Tuesdays, 10 a.m.,
Mondays at 7p.m., and Saturdays at 2 p.m. Call 609-392-7188. Check
film, story, and craft times at the Cadwalader Public Library, 609-392-7886,
the Skelton Branch Library, 609-392-7876, East Trenton Library,
609-392-7866.
Through
Dec. 29, Historical Archaeology of Colonial New Jersey at
the New Jersey State Museum. Artifacts excavated from important
historic sites in N.J. New Jersey State Museum, West State Street,
609-292-6464. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org
Through
Jan. 5, Robert Sakson: Alone at Last. A Trenton native all
his life, Bob is one of our own. A great illustrator and watercolorist,
he has been a working artist his entire life. His work is highly
realistic and yet still very much a watercolor painting. Art exhibit
at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum, located in Cadwalader Park.
Call 609-989-3632. www.ellarslie.org.
Tuesdays
Conduit: "Jam Tuesdays," doors open at 8 p.m.,
all ages. 439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
Urban
Word: singer/songwriter open mic night, hosted by Rebecca Jensen.
Sign up at 8:30 p.m. Open mic begins at 9 p.m. Each act gets 2-3
songs, must be original; one drink minimum. 449 South Broad Street,
609-989-7777. www.urbanword.com
Thursdays
Conduit: "Sin Thursdays," with Industrial, Gothic,
EBM, Britpop music. Free admission until 10 p.m. 439 South Broad
Street, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
Saturdays
"Focus Saturdays" at Conduit. Doors: 9 p.m., cover:
$8. 21+ with proper ID, fashionable attire. VIP and bottle service
available. 439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
December
1
WPST's PopFest 4 starring Nick Carter and Aaron Carter at
Sovereign Bank Arena. With special guests Angie Martinez, Soluna,
Simple Plan and Sev. 6 p.m. Tickets $26 available at Sovereign Bank
Arena box office or through Ticketmaster. Charge by phone (800)
520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com
December
3
Sharon Edry at The Urban Word Café. Edgy, down-to-earth
New York area artist brings melodic pop/rock to Trenton. 449 South
Broad Street, 609-989-7777. www.urbanword.com
Zen
Tricksters Acoustic Trio and Spitune on Jam Tuesdays at Conduit.
8 p.m. Tickets $8/$10 at door. 439 South Broad Street, (609) 656-1199.
www.conduitmusic.com
December
4
Ultimate College Band Showcase III at Conduit. Featuring
Fabled, Plumastrut and Framing OJ. All ages event. 9 p.m. Tickets
$5 over 21/$7 under 21. 439 South Broad Street, (609) 656-1199.
www.conduitmusic.com
December
5
Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House Live in the Patriots
Theater at the Trenton War Memorial. Disney Channel's Emmy award-winning
children's TV show now on tour. 7 p.m. Tickets $19, $22, $25, child
and group discounts available. Call (609) 984-8400 for information,
call (800) 955-5566 or visit tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
Trenton
Public Library Film Series at Trenton Public Library. "The
Accompanist" in French with English subtitles. 6:30 p.m.
Main Library 1st Floor Meeting Room, 120 Academy Street, (609) 392-7188.
www.trentonlibrary.state.us
December 6 - FIRST FRIDAY
Trenton First Fridays, 5 p.m.-9 p.m., along the South Warren Street
area, rain or shine. This open house brings together city-dwellers
and suburbanites in a unique combination of the visual, performing
and culinary arts. Area restaurants offer a wide variety of eating
experiences from simple meals to elegant dining. After dinner, enjoy
smooth jazz, a spoken word reading, or just relax and spend time
with friends in one of the downtown bars. Artists and antique dealers
will be on hand offering something for the casual browser as well
as the astute buyer. Secured parking is offered in the Trenton Commons
Lot. Information at www.trentonfirstfriday.com.
Trenton
Makes presents First Fridays at 439 S. Broad Street, next to
the Urban Word Café. The entire building will be open from
5-9 p.m. featuring 20 + artists studios, creating a range of artistic
output that includes painting, sculpture, fiber art, woodworking,
audio and visual arts, body art, photography and handmade plush
animals. Free parking is available directly behind the building.
Call (609) 656-1199.
Jim
Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House Live in the Patriots Theater
at the Trenton War Memorial. Disney Channel's Emmy award-winning
children's TV show now on tour. Shows at 10:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets
$19, $22, $25, child and group discounts available. Call (609) 984-8400
for information, call (800) 955-5566 or visit tickets.com for tickets.
www.thewarmemorial.com
Victor
Herbert's Babes in Toyland at Sovereign Bank Arena. American
Family Theater special presentation of this classic musical. 11
a.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets available at Sovereign Bank Arena box office
or through Ticketmaster. Charge by phone (800) 520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com
New
Invisible Joy, Casual Blue, Blowup and Slant at Conduit. 8 p.m.
Tickets $8/$10 at door. 439 South Broad Street, (609) 656-1199.
www.conduitmusic.com
December
7
Jim Henson's Bear in the Big Blue House Live in the Patriots
Theater at the Trenton War Memorial. Disney Channel's Emmy award-winning
children's TV show now on tour. Shows at 10:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and
5:30 p.m. Tickets $19, $22, $25, child and group discounts available.
Call (609) 984-8400 for information, call (800) 955-5566 or visit
tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
December
8
The Beach Boys Holiday Concert in the Patriots Theater at
the Trenton War Memorial. Legendary performers play over 30 hits
including "Surfin' U.S.A.," "I Get Around" and
"Kokomo." Shows at 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Tickets $20-$65.
Call (609) 984-8400 for information, call (800) 955-5566 or visit
tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
December
10
Tom Hillard at The Urban Word Café. Rhythmic guitar,
strong vocals and inspiring urban-folk. 449 South Broad Street,
609-989-7777. www.urbanword.com
Spookie
Daly Pride and Psychedelic Breakfast with Jones on Jam Tuesdays
at Conduit. 8 p.m. Tickets $8/$10 at door. 439 South Broad Street,
(609) 656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
December
11
Trenton Writes Live. A community of writers, poets and other
artists in Trenton and its metropolitan area, a combination workshop
and networking group that concentrates on craft, writer's growth,
and preparing work for publication. Meeting will be at 6:45 p.m,
location TBA. For more information see www.trentonwrites.com.
December
13
Mixed Blessings at Mill Hill Playhouse. Passage Theatre presents
a series of vignettes about the holidays, family and community featuring
local youth and professional actors. Tickets are free but reservations
are required. Call (609) 392-0766 for more information. 205 East.
Front Street. www.passagetheatre.org.
A tribute
to the music of the Grateful Dead at Conduit. Splintered Sunlight
with 3 Noodle Stew. 21+. 9 p.m. Tickets $8/$10 at door. 439
South Broad Street, (609) 656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
Trenton
Titans vs. Atlantic City at the Sovereign Bank Arena. 7 p.m.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call
609-656-3200 for info.
December
14
A Gospel Christmas in the Patriots Theater at the Trenton
War Memorial. New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents annual show
featuring inspiring and uplifting holiday performances. With the
NJSO chorus. 8 p.m. Tickets $10-$40. Call (609) 984-8400 for information,
call (800) 955-5566 or visit tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
Mixed
Blessings at Mill Hill Playhouse. Passage Theatre presents a
series of vignettes about the holidays, family and community featuring
local youth and professional actors. Tickets are free but reservations
are required. Call (609) 392-0766 for more information. 205 East.
Front Street. www.passagetheatre.org.
Trenton
Titans vs. Dayton at the Sovereign Bank Arena. 7 p.m. Tickets
available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call 609-656-3200
for info.
December
15
Boston Pops Esplanade Orchestra at Sovereign Bank Arena.
With conductor Keith Lockhart. 1 p.m. Tickets are $35, $50 and $75
for limited VIP seats, available at Sovereign Bank Arena box office
or through Ticketmaster. Charge by phone (800) 520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com
Mixed
Blessings at Mill Hill Playhouse. Passage Theatre presents a
series of vignettes about the holidays, family and community featuring
local youth and professional actors. Tickets are free but reservations
are required. Call (609) 392-0766 for more information. 205 East.
Front Street. www.passagetheatre.org.
December
17
Vicki Genfan at The Urban Word Café. Powerful guitar
playing, mix of blues, funk, jazz and world. 449 South Broad Street,
609-989-7777. www.urbanword.com
Trenton
Titans vs. Peoria at the Sovereign Bank Arena. 7 p.m. Tickets
available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call 609-656-3200
for info.
December
18
Rider University basketball doubleheader at Sovereign Bank Arena.
Women host Mount St. Mary's at 5:30 p.m. and men host Princeton
at 8 p.m. Tickets available at Sovereign Bank Arena box office or
through Ticketmaster. Charge by phone (800) 520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com
December
19
Trenton Public Library Film Series at Trenton Public Library.
"Mrs. Miniver" (1942) starring Greer Garson and Walter
Pidgeon. 6:30 p.m. Main Library 1st Floor Meeting Room, 120 Academy
Street, (609) 392-7188. www.trentonlibrary.state.us
December
20
Trenton Titans vs. Roanoke at the Sovereign Bank Arena. 7
p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
December
21
Trenton Titans vs. Charlotte at the Sovereign Bank Arena.
7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
December
22
Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra's Holiday Spectacular
in the Patriots Theater at the Trenton War Memorial. GTSO with musical
director John Peter Holiday give concert full of popular and traditional
favorites featuring Newark Boys Chorus.3 p.m. Tickets $15-$35. Call
(609) 984-8400 for information, call (800) 955-5566 or visit tickets.com
for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
December
26
Trenton Titans vs. Johnstown at the Sovereign Bank Arena.
7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
December
27
An Evening with General Washington at Mill Hill Playhouse.
Magnet Theatre presents re-enactor Robert V. Gerenser as the father
of our country. Hosted by Calvin Iszard. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 adults/$8
seniors; Patriot Patron tickets $25 featuring candlelight reception
and photo op. 205 E. Front Street. (609) 392- 5589. www.magnettheatre.org.
Black
Thorn with Na Bo'Dach at Conduit. 8 p.m. 21+. Tickets $8/$10
at door. 439 South Broad Street, (609) 656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
December
28
Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker in the Patriots Theater at the Trenton
War Memorial. American Repertory Ballet performs the holiday classic
reinterpreted by artistic director Graham Lustig. Shows at 1 p.m.
and 4:30 p.m. Tickets $20, $26, $32. Call (609) 984-8400 for information,
call (800) 955-5566 or visit tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
An
Evening with General Washington at Mill Hill Playhouse. Magnet
Theatre presents re-enactor Robert V. Gerenser as the father of
our country. Hosted by Calvin Iszard. 8 p.m. Tickets $10 adults/$8
seniors; Patriot Patron tickets $25 featuring candlelight reception
and photo op. 205 E. Front Street. www.magnettheatre.org.
Trenton
Titans vs. Atlantic City at the Sovereign Bank Arena. 7 p.m.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call
609-656-3200 for info.
December
29
Hopeville Tour featuring Kirk Franklin at Sovereign Bank
Arena. "Gospel's #1 Renaissance Man" headlines with fellow
performers Donnie McClurkin and Yolanda Adams completing the lineup.
7 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets $28, $35 and limited VIP seating available
at Sovereign Bank Arena box office or through Ticketmaster. Charge
by phone (800) 520-8383. www.sovereignbankarena.com
December
31
New Year's Eve Concert in the Patriots Theater at the Trenton
War Memorial. Greater Trenton Symphony Orchestra presents 11th annual
New Year's Eve Concert featuring guest conductor Sabin Pautza and
young piano virtuoso Christopher Johnson. 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$75.
Call (609) 984-8400 for information, call (800) 955-5566 or visit
tickets.com for tickets. www.thewarmemorial.com
Also of Note…
A
Christmas Carol at McCarter Theatre, Dec. 9 through Dec. 29.
Charles Dickens classic onstage. 91 University Place, Princeton,
N.J. Call (609) 258-ARTS for information and tickets. www.mccarter.org
George
Winston at McCarter Theatre Dec. 17 at 8 p.m.. Icon of solo
piano will perform his mix of jazz, R&B, folk, stride and classical
piano. 8 p.m. Tickets $30-$35. To charge tickets by phone call McCarter
Box Office at (609) 258-ARTS. 91 University Place, Princeton, N.J.
www.mccarter.org.
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