The region’s artists and presenters celebrate the holidays with an abundance of concerts, shows, and community events that bring an extra dose of joy to the festive season. Merry Music Princeton University Concerts The Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer makes its return for a classic holiday program of a cappella choral music, ranging from Renaissance […]
Two art shows — at the geographic extremes of U.S. 1’s readership area — offers readers and art lovers the chance to view some unique works that may just be that one-of-a-kind gift they’ve been searching for. The Cranbury Public Library hosts a solo exhibit by artist Donna Senopoulos from through Sunday, December 29. Titled […]
Real estate development company Altman has announced the acquisition of a 15.7-acre site for the development of Apex Logistics at Hamilton by a joint venture between Altman Logistics Properties and DWS. The project is expected to consist of approximately 170,800 square feet of modern, efficient, and sustainable Class A logistics space in an industrial real […]
A major expansion and renovation project is officially underway to transform a three-century-old building into a welcoming dormitory for young women attending public schools nearby. Designed by architecture firm JZA+D for nonprofit HomeWorks Trenton, the new base of operations will also serve as the organization’s headquarters while providing room and board for the teen scholars […]
Mercer County Executive Dan Benson and the Mercer County Commission on the Status of Women are seeking nominations for the 2025 Woman of Achievement and Young Woman of Achievement awards. The Woman of Achievement Award was established by the commission to honor women in Mercer County who volunteer their time to make the county a […]
Thomas Edison State University (TESU) invites students, staff, alumni, and the broader community to join them on Wednesday, December 4, at 1 p.m. for University Day in commemoration of the school’s attainment of university status in 2015. This annual event celebrates TESU’s commitment to fostering dialogue, expanding perspectives, and cultivating critical thinkers at the intersection […]
For many people, the holiday season is the most wonderful time of the year, a time to surround yourself with loved ones, honor traditions and gather around the dining table for a celebratory meal. However, for individuals who struggle with or are recovering from an eating disorder, the holidays may not always be merry and […]
“Genius” is an often-overused word – but it’s hard to avoid it when Leonard Bernstein enters the conversation. Bernstein’s artistic whirlwind was not contained or defined by a single form of expression. A composer, lyricist, conductor, pianist, writer, teacher and philanthropist, his work behind the pen, podium and baton — even the piano — was […]
The following stories were originally published in the November 27, 2024, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories Hark! The Holidays Are Here in Song and Beyond Between the Lines Eating Disorders and the Holidays Survival Guide TESU Celebrates University DayCounty Seeks Nominations for 2025 Woman of Achievement Awards Preview of the Arts Stories Art […]
The holiday purists will tell you that it’s not proper to think about Christmas until after Thanksgiving is over, but with less than four weeks separating the two holidays this year, it’s as good a time as any to break with tradition and get a head start on your holiday shopping. If you’re stuck on […]