African American Portraits from the Smithsonian Until Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ Morven Museum and Garden This exhibition highlights African American individuals whose passion, determination and talent played an influential role in shaping notions of race and status over the past 150 years. The portrait subjects come from many sectors of the African American community…

Good weekend to stick around and play. Canning and Freezing Class at Terhune, big time bike happenings if you are a peddler, music galore both in PSquare and Princeton Shopping Center, kayak the feeder canal with the kiddos….tons o’ fun to be had. Hoping the rain stays aways and fluffy clouds and a cool breeze…

Do you know about the Grape Escape? Tom and Nancy Nye founded the Grape Escape in Dayton, NJ (just a 20 minute drive from Princeton) in 2004, motivated by their desire to .escape. the daily rigors and hassles of life. The Grape Escape offers a hands-on experience in wine-making while relaxing with friends and family….

Lots on tap for the weekend peeps. Hoping the rain holds off or maybe just rains late night soi don’t have to water the garden…ahh, wishful thinking. Rock on… Thursday noon Carnegie Center Concert Series , Patio at 502 Carnegie Center, 609-452-1444, Free. Thursday 5-8 pm Music Fest 2009 , Mercer County , South River…

The Art Space at HomeFront helps build creative confidence in women of HomeFront. The results often amaze the aspiring artists themselves .revealing the full voice of their ability to express the inner spirit. The innovative art program seeks to draw on creativity, promote socialization, self-confidence and self-expression of individuals who are often the “forgotten” members…

The ArtBox Derby in Princeton, NJ sponsored by the Arts Council of Princeton and DECKED.

Howdy peeps, we are in the midst of a heavenly summer and our area has so much to offer including FRESH BLUEBERRY picking over at Terhune. Picking anything yourself always tastes better we think. With lots to do my favorite picks include the summer concert series Thursdaynight over at Princeton Shopping Center but if it…

Ever wonder what you can do to make a difference? Everyone knows what recycling is today but how about “greenscaping” , “zero waste” or what the phrase “carbon footprint” really means? Check out the Sustainable Princeton website where you will find links to energy calculators, info on just how simple it is to start a…

Princeton, NJ Events & Happenings for the weekend of July 10, 2009 brought to by the fabulous Lauren Z of PrincetonScoop.

This weekend marks the 27th annual Bastille Day Ball to benefit Trinity Counseling Service, a non-profit counseling center serving the residents of the greater Princeton area. The event takes place Saturday night at Bedens Brook Country Club from 6-11 pm and features an amazing band, open bar and heavy hors d’oeuvres…and there will be dancing!…