Nearly a decade ago in a Princeton University classroom, then-sophomore Natalie Tung was handed an assignment that would change her life: create a non-profit and pitch it. As her classmates brainstormed, Tung reflected on her own life, rich in experiences shaped by strong, empowering women. Inspired by lessons from her mother, mentors, and friends, she […]
Not until the 10 minutes before the end of “Empire Records,” the world premiere musical at Princeton’s McCarter Theatre, does the peace coalesce in any significant way. Once it does, you wonder where the heart and depth of a sequence that features a mock funeral and personal revelations from core characters was for the rest […]
The Princeton Symphony Orchestra’s 2024-25 season opened Saturday, September 14, with works by Tchaikovsky, Brahms, and contemporary composer Gemma Peacocke, and also featured an array of guest musicians from the Youth Orchestra of Central New Jersey. 2025 will mark conductor/music director Rossen Milanov’s 60th birthday, and he is programming some of his favorites all season […]
The caliber of the player is critical in several ways to “The Gin Game,” the neat, entertaining two-hander playing at the Bristol Riverside Theatre’s makeshift “pop-up” digs at Bristol’s Regency Room. First, there’s the sense of competition when two sit down to a game of cards. Weller Martin (Keith Baker) takes refuge on the porch […]
When Tre Piani restaurant closed its doors at its Forrestal Village location in 2018 after a (mostly) successful 20-year run, locals wondered what would become of the soaring space with its bright Mediterranean look and feel, and what would replace its Italian/Mediterranean influenced menu. Those burning questions were answered in April of this year, with […]
Art All Day returns for its 13th year, offering thousands of visitors a dynamic window into Trenton’s vibrant artistic community. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, September 21, from noon to 6 p.m., bringing together art lovers and city explorers alike. Attendees will have the opportunity to visit open art studios, experience live […]
Editor’s note: This edition of the New Jersey Conservation Foundation’s State We’re In column was written by co-executive director Alison Mitchell. There are many bragging rights that come with living in this state we’re in — the Jersey Shore, an abundance of diners, perfect tomatoes — but resilience to climate change, unfortunately, is not one […]
To the Editor: Heartfelt Thanks for a Spectacular Event I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to all the riders and volunteers who participated in the 13th annual Sourland Spectacular cycling event held on September 7th. Your enthusiasm and support made this year’s event a resounding success and crucial to our mission. The […]
The following stories were originally published in the September 18, 2024, issue of U.S. 1 Newspaper. Cover Stories For Homeworks Trenton, A New Place to Call Home Between the Lines Letters & Opportunities Interchange Help the State Get REAL in the Face of Climate Change Preview of the Arts Stories McCarter Theater Review: ‘Empire Records […]
McCarter Theater 91 University Place, Princeton. 609-258-2787 or www.mccarter.org. “Empire Records,” with music and lyrics by Princeton native Zoe Sarnak, tells the story of a band of idealist misfits fighting to save their beloved record store from a corporate takeover. Through October 6. David Sedaris, regular NPR contributor and author of numerous bestsellers, returns to […]