All
Month
"Cruising Down the Delaware: Natural History You Can See!"
A natural history tour of the Delaware River, taking you downstream
from the Valley Ridge to the Marine Bay and introducing you to the
natural wonders of this waterway. New Jersey State Museum, West
State Street, 609-292-6464. www.newjerseystatemuseum.org
Exhibits
at the R-F Gallery: "The Retrospective Work of Armando Sozio-1897-1966"
and "Magic Realism: the Male Nude from 1649-2002." Opening
reception on First Friday, October 4, 5-9 p.m. 46 West Lafayette
Street, 609-695-0061. http://home.earthlink.net/~rhinehartfischer/
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.
"Public
Artworks in Progress." This is an exhibition of artworks that
have been commissioned for state building projects across New Jersey.
Created by some of the most respected artists today, including Keith
Sonnier, Diana Moore and Stephen Robin. The range on view show works
in progress, which span across the many mediums of the visual arts.
Gallery 225, 225 West State Street, 609-292-6130.
"Crowns:
Portraits of Black Women in Church Hats" an exhibit in conjunction
with McCarter Theatre's "Crowns," a world-premiere play.
Art exhibit at Ellarslie, the Trenton City Museum, located in Cadwalader
Park. Call 609-989-3632.
"History
River of Leisure: Recreation Along the Delaware River and Bay":
An exploration of the recreational history and distinctive popular
culture of the Delaware River and Bay, from its early resorts and
parks to sporting pastimes of boating, fishing and waterfowl hunting,
as well as today's eco-tourism. New Jersey State Museum, West State
Street, 609-292-6464. www.newjerseystatemuseum.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
Wednesday
Conduit: "College Wednesdays," doors: 9 p.m., 21+. 439
South Broad Street, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.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
Urban
Word: "Poetry Slam," hosted by Robert Salup. Sign up at
8:30 p.m., Slam begins at 9 p.m. One piece per round, two or three
rounds depending on number of participants. $5 cover. 449 South
Broad Street, 609-989-7777. www.urbanword.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
Sundays
"Dub Session Sundays" at Conduit. Dance hall and reggae
music, doors: 9 p.m., Cover: $10. 21+ with proper ID, fashionable
attire. 439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
October
2
"POPFEST III", presented by 97.5 WPST at the Sovereign
bank Arena. Starring: Avril Lavigne, with Mario & Angie Martinez.
Starts at 7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
October
3
Trenton Titans vs. Reading Royals - Preseason Game. 7 p.m. Tickets
available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call 609-656-3200
for info.
October
4
"Octoberfest" at 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 on 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.
Ellarslie
Museum: Opening Reception for the exhibit: Crowns, Portraits of
Black Women in Church Hats. 6-9 p.m. www.ellarslie.org
Mercer
County Open House Weekend: Free Night at the Drive In - Tour antique
cars on the event floor and then sit in stands for a special showing
of Grease. Sovereign Bank Arena. Call 609-656-3200 for info. Call
609-656-3200 for details. www.sovereignbankarena.com
Conduit:
Splintered Sunlight (a tribute to the music of the Grateful Dead).
Doors: 8pm, 21+. $8 advance, $10 door. 439 South Broad Street Trenton,
NJ 08611, 609-656-1199.
October
5
"Doo Wop 2002" with The Drifters, featuring Charlie Thomas
and more. At the Sovereign Bank Arena, presented by Voicestream.
7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
October
5 & 6
The U.S. Classic Rock Festival - Classic Rock Productions presents
the most exciting rock event of the year, featuring legendary bands
Uriah Heep, Asia, Nektar, Focus, Karnataka and Mostly Autumn. Patriots
Theater at the War Memorial, Trenton, NJ. 609-984-8400. www.thewarmemorial.com
October
6
Mercer County Open House Weekend: FREE Family Fun Fest - everyone
is invited to spend a day at the arena where they can enjoy Nickelodeon's
Game Lab, learn how to wrestle from professional wrestlers, face
painting, tattoo art, inflatables, and more. Call 609-656-3200 for
details. www.sovereignbankarena.com
Conduit:
Beenie Man Live with Silver Cat & Little Kirk. A Reggae, Dancehall,
Soca, Calypso, R&B Dance Party with DJs Jamaican Dave &
Selecta Bam bam. Doors open 9 p.m., ladies free before 10 p.m. /
$10 door. $3 Drink Specials All Night. 439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199.
October
9
Michael Bolton - The international singing sensation brings his
World Tour 2002 to Trenton in support of the new album, Only
A Girl Like You. Patriots Theater at the War Memorial, 609-984-8400.
www.thewarmemorial.com
October
10
Conduit: Da Vinci's Notebook, special early show. Doors open 6 p.m.
All ages event. $10 advance / $12 door. 439 South Broad Street,
609-656-1199. www.conduitmusic.com
October
11
Home Opener: Trenton Titans vs. Richmond Renegades at the Sovereign
Bank Arena. 7 p.m. Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com.
Call 609-656-3200 for info.
Conduit:
De Sol, Latin Flavor. Doors: 8 p.m., 21+. $10 advance/$12 door.
439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199.
October
13
Irish Music Extravaganza - Tenors, Pipers, Dancers, and an All-Star
Orchestra. 7 p.m. Presented by the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Celebrate the musical traditions of Ireland. Featuring: Jim Gafgen,
tenor, Tom McCloskey, tenor, Billy Briggs, tenor. Contact the War
Memorial Box Office at 609-984-8400 for details.
October
18
Conduit: "Changes in Latitudes" (a tribute to the music
of Jimmy Buffett). Doors open 8 p.m.
21+. $10 advance / $12 door. 439 South Broad Street, 609-656-1199.
October
22
Philadelphia 76ers vs. New Jersey Nets pre-season basketball at
the Sovereign Bank Arena. Presented by Comcast Spectator. 7 p.m.
Tickets available through Ticketmaster and Ticketmaster.com. Call
609-656-3200 for info.
October
25 - 27
Lucia di Lammermoor - Mainstage production of the Donizetti
classic. Patriots Theater at the War Memorial. 609-581-7200. www.bohemeopera.com
October
26
"Childhood": a solo play, part of Passage theatre's Mosaic:
Fragments of Jewish Life series. This series is composed of six
interrelated solo shows examining what it means to be a Jew in the
modern world. Show starts at 8 p.m. Call 609-392-0766 for more information
and tickets.
October
27
"Dubrovnik" : a solo play, part of Passage theatre's Mosaic:
Fragments of Jewish Life series. This series is composed of 6 interrelated
solo shows examining what it means to be a Jew in the modern world.
Show starts at 5 p.m. Call 609-392-0766 for more information and
tickets.
Also
of Note…
Terhune Orchards: All month at Terhune Orchards: Fall Harvest Festival
on the Farm. No admission charge, country music, Johnny Appleseed
Adventure Barn, Pumpkin picking and painting, wagon and pony rides,
corn stalk maze, and much more. M - F 9 a.m. - 7 p.m., Sat &
Sun 9 a.m.-6 p.m. 330 Cold Soil Road, Princeton, NJ, 609-924-2310.
Oct. 5 & 6: Music-Past Time Band & Maggi Hill Ensemble,
plus Funny Bone Dinosaur
Oct. 12 & 13: Music-Heavy Traffic & Borderline, plus "Everything
Pumpkin"
Oct. 19 & 20: Music-Eco Del Sur & Cajun Spice
Oct. 26 & 27: Music-Riverside & Eastwind, plus Halloween
Celebration
McCarter
Theatre: 91 University Place, Princeton, NJ. Call 609-258-2787 for
information and tickets.
Oct.
5: Mandy Patinkin, celebrating Sondheim, a gala benefit performance.
Oct. 13: Ben Folds in a solo alternative-rock concert appearance
at Richardson Auditorium.
Oct. 15-Oct 21: "Crowns", a new play directed by Regina
Taylor, A World Premiere.
Oct. 21: Academy of Ancient Music - featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons.
Oct. 22: The Dave Brubeck Quartet
Oct. 28: Shawn Colvin - An acoustic solo concert.
Oct. 29: Richard Thompson - An acoustic folk-rock concert.
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