Trenton Downtown Association

Events

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Event	Date/Time	Location
Concerts on the Landing	Aug 19, 2008 12:00 PM	War Memorial Trenton, NJ
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial presents: Sue Giles Tuesday, August 19th 12 - 2 PM She swings with the cunning allure of an Ella Fitzgerald and enunciates with the welcome warmth and transparancy of a Sarah Vaughan - endearing and ebullient." Philip Wong - Jazz Review www.sugiles.com
Book Club for Young Adults	Aug 16, 2008 12 noon	Classics Books, 117 South Warren Trenton
Book readings, discussions, crafts and games for kids from 5 to 12. Free books donated courtesy Classics Books and the Princeton Area Community Foudnation. FREE EVENT. Classics Used and Rare Books, 17 South Warren, downtown Trenton. The Saturday Events Series is funded by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Trenton Downtown Association and the Friends of Classics Booster Club. To join the Booster Club, email book_cellar@mindspring.com.
Knitting and Crocheting Club	Aug 16, 2008 2 pm	Classics, 117 South Warren Trenton
Come cross needles with Trenton's knitting club. $5 participation fee. Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren, downtown Trenton. The Saturday Events Series is funded by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Trenton Downtown Association and the Friends of Classics Booster Club. To join the Booster Club, email book_cellar@mindspring.com.
Preserving of our Bounty - Old Barracks Museum	Aug 16, 2008	101 Barrack Street Trenton, NJ
“Preserving of our Bounty” Old Barracks Museum August 16th 12 noon-4pm Keeping foods in the 18th century. Food preparation demonstrations and display of preserved foods. Museum Tours Included. Admission: $8/adult, $6/senior, child, and student. Old Barracks Association Members are free. Museum hours 10am-5pm daily. Old Barracks Museum, 101 Barrack Street, Trenton New Jersey. (609)396-1776
Poetic Jam Session on The Canal	Aug 15, 2008	Corner of South Broad and Front streets Trenton, NJ
Social Elegance, LLC and Gandi of S&A Entertainment present: Poetic Jam Session on The Canal Every Friday in August at the Mill Hill Park Ampitheater 4:30 to 7:30 PM All poets and musicians are welcome to perform! For more information, contact Annette Njie (609) 775-3910, or Gandi Prescott (609) 638-3216
Capital City Market	Aug 14, 2008	East State Street Trenton, NJ
Capital City Market East State Street between Warren and Broad 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 14 Music by John & Carm Enjoy your lunch while listening to this rock, blues & bluegrass duo.
Concerts on the Landing	Aug 12, 2008 12:00 PM	War Memorial Trenton, NJ
Patriots Theater at the War Memorial presents: The Jon Thompson Duo Tuesday, August 12th 12-2 PM On this rare occasion the duo will be playing classic standards in a free kind of style blending elements of straight ahead, avant-garde, and the psychedelic. We always have a good time! www.myspace.com/thompsontown
Poetry Reading with Open Mic	Aug 9, 2008 12 noon	Classics Used Books, 117 South Warren Trenton
Listen to poetry by Jeffrey Allen, author of Ghetto Blues; Gloria Del Vecchio; Ellen Foos, publisher of the Ragged Sky Press; Kathe Palka, author of The Grace of Light and Nancy Scott, author of Down to the Quick. FREE EVENT. Classics Used and Rare Books, 17 South Warren, downtown Trenton. The Saturday Events Series is funded by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Trenton Downtown Association and the Friends of Classics Booster Club. To join the Booster Club, email book_cellar@mindspring.com.
Tea Party for Breast Cancer Awareness	Aug 9, 2008 2 pm	Classics Books, 117 South Warren Trenton
Host Raining Deer, wellness coach and author of BCV--Rites of Passage for Breast Cancer Victors, would like to invite you to tea! thre will be free gifts and refreshements. FREE EVENT. FREE REFRESHMENTS. Classics Used and Rare Books, 17 South Warren, downtown Trenton. The Saturday Events Series is funded by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Trenton Downtown Association and the Friends of Classics Booster Club. To join the Booster Club, email book_cellar@mindspring.com.
ArtistaCUBA Reception at Gallery 125	Aug 8, 2008 6:00 PM	125 South Warren Trenton, NJ
Gallery 125 cordially invites you ArtistaCUBA Opening Reception 125 South Warren Street Friday, August 8, 2008 - 6 pm to 9 pm Music, Wine & Hors D'oeuvres from 6 pm to 7 pm FREE One Hour of Parking at Liberty Commons Garage 16 East Front St., Trenton, NJ for Opening Reception attendees. Show parking garage ticket at Gallery 125 for chaser card This lively exhibit speaks volumes about the nature of art itself. Voices are heard and thoughts translated in this colorful representation of human existence. Wants, desires, dreams and wishes are evoked from simple strokes and shapes as well as from complex abstract patterns. ArtistaCuba taps into not only creative energy but the energy of our souls, the human spirit
Trenton2Nite	Aug 8, 2008 05:00 PM	Warren Street Trenton, NJ
Trenton2Nite’s !FIESTA! A celebration of Latin American culture through art, poetry and music August 8 Rumba Con Son Maxine’s 2 120 S. Warren St., 6-9 PM Enjoy a night of dancing with Rumba con Son, led by Trenton’s own Moises “El Salsero” Torres. The band will play salsa classics from El Gran Combo, La Sonora Poncena, Hector Lavoe and Grupo Niche, as well as a selection of merengue, bachata and cumbia. NO cover charge. All ages are welcome. Wear your dancing shoes salseros! Opening Reception ArtistaCUBA – The Art of Cuba Featuring paintings from Cuban artists Music by Machuko’s Trabuco Gallery 125 125 S. Warren St. 6-9 PM Light refreshments served from 6–7 PM Poemas by Maritza Ledee-Rivera Accompanied by Ricardo “Miko el Cubano” Merino on congas Gilmore’s Café 118 S Warren St., 5-7 PM Ledee-Rivera will pay homage to the African, Indigenous and Spanish roots in Latin American culture, as well as to Puerto Rican Poet Julia de Burgos, considered one of the greatest Latin American poets. The Fifth Annual Downtown Trenton Antique Car Show S. Warren and Lafayette streets, 5-8 PM Fully restored, antique and custom cars Trophies awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd and Best in Show La Esquina Guatemalteca Corner of Warren and Front streets, 5-7 PM Semillas de la Paz, a local teen dance group, will perform popular Guatemalan dances. They will be accompanied by local singer Rocendo who will sing cumbia, a popular music that originated in Colombia. Food and Arts & Craft Vendors Visit www.trenton-downtown.com for more information Trenton2Nite is sponsored by the Trenton Downtown Association with the support of the Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation and the New Jersey Council on the Arts.
Concerts on the Landing	Aug 5, 2008 12:00 PM	War Memorial Trenton, NJ
The Patriots Theater at the War Memorial presents: Stein Brothers Quartet Tuesday, August 5th 12 - 2 PM The Stein Brothers present their own highly personal and melodic take on bebop, the exuberant, spirited brand of jazz pioneered in the 1940s by Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie and Thelonious Monk. www.steinbrothersjazz.com
Knitting and Crocheting Club	Aug 2, 2008 2 pm	Classics Used and Rare Books, 117 South Warren Trenton
Knitting and Crocheting Club Saturday, 2 August. 2 pm to 4 pm. Come cross needles with Trenton's knitting club. $5 participation fee. Classics Used and Rare Books, 17 South Warren, downtown Trenton. The Saturday Events Series is funded by the Princeton Area Community Foundation, the Trenton Downtown Association and the Friends of Classics Booster Club. To join the Booster Club, email book_cellar@mindspring.com.
Capital City Market	Jul 31, 2008 11:00 AM	East State Street between Warren and Broad Trenton, NJ
The Capital City Market is in Season! Every Thursday through September 25 East State Street between Warren and Broad 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jersey Fresh Produce, Food and Arts & Crafts Vendors and Music! Music by Sue Giles www.myspace.com/suegiles
Concerts on the Landing	Jul 29, 2008 12:00 PM	War Memorial Trenton , NJ
Patriots Theater at The War Memorial presents: The Ernie White Band Tuesday, July 29th 12 - 2 PM Ernie's style can be summed up in one word, "eclectic". With his band, Tom Reock on keys, Frank Wirtz on bass and Marty Paglione on drums, they serve up a virtual musical jambalaya. On any given night, EWB can combine rock, blues, folk, jazz, R&B and reggae for one wild! Ernie will also be opening for America on May 16th at Patriots Theater. www.erniewhite.com
Jazz at Noon	Jul 25, 2008 12:30 PM	Warren Street and East Hanover Street Trenton, NJ
Jazz at Noon Every Friday through August 29 At Warren Street Plaza Warren Street and East Hanover Street, Trenton, NJ 12:30 to 2 PM Friday, July 25 – Palmer Jenkins Friday, August 1 – John Swana’s Trio Friday, August 8 – Eric Mintel Friday, August 15 – James White Friday, August 22 – James Stewart Friday, August 29 – Lynn Randell Summer is a great time for live, outdoor music for you and your children to enjoy. For more information, (609) 815-2167.
Newark Black Film Festival in Trenton	Jul 24, 2008 05:00 PM	205 West State Street Trenton, NJ
Bank of America, The Department of State/New Jersey State Museum and Friends of the New Jersey State Museum invite you to attend a: Reception and Film Screening for THE SKY IS THE LIMIT—IF YOU WANT IT! THE DITCHDIGGER'S DAUGHTERS New Jersey State Museum Auditorium 205 West State Street, Trenton, NJ Thursday, July 24, 2008 5 p.m., Reception 6 p.m., Film and Discussion Speaker Yvonne Thornton, M.D., MPH Author and daughter of Donald Thornton Evening Hosts Pamela Pruitt Trenton Downtown Association NJ Restaurant Association Amistad Commission Kindly RSVP to 609-777-0572 or to iris.orellana@sos.state.nj.us THE SKY IS THE LIMIT—IF YOU WANT IT! THE DITCHDIGGER'S DAUGHTERS Laborer Donald Thornton was determined that his six daughters would beat the odds of growing up black and female in the 1950s and '60s. This film is a testament to a father's love, and the persistence as well as the strength of his daughters who overcame poverty and racism to become accomplished professionals. PG–13.100 minutes ADMISSION IS FREE __________________________________________________ For a complete schedule of the 2008 Newark Black Film Festival in Trenton please visit WWW.NJSTATEMUSEUM.ORG The Festival is produced by The Newark Museum. Newark Black Film Festival in Trenton is made possible by a grant from Bank of America.
Capital City Market	Jul 24, 2008 11:00 AM
Capital City Market presents: Tim Conley w/ AS HUMAN 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Corner of East State and Broad streets Fusion / Live Electronics / Experimental www.myspace.com/ashumanmusic
City of Trenton Summer Concert Series	Jul 23, 2008 07:00 PM	Franklin Park Trenton, NJ
City of Trenton Summer Concert Series presents: Joe Zook 7 - 9 pm Franklin Park, Trenton, NJ Bring a blanket or lawn chair, pack a picnic supper and come to enjoy the concerts! For more information, call (609) 815-2167.
CitySmiles Parent-Child Group	Jul 22, 2008 10:00 AM	120 Academy Street Trenton, NJ
CitySmiles Parent-Child Group From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Tuesday At the Trenton Public Library Children’s Department 120 Academy Street, Trenton, NJ Make a visit to the library part of your child's weekly routine. Come and check out the wonderful children’s room in Trenton Public Library's Main Branch. It's a laid- back playgroup where you and your child can meet new local friends, take time to read books one on one, check out new books and do crafts in an unstructured environment. The library has a parking lot, but sometimes it is full, so bring change for the meters and, perhaps, a stroller. For more info, contact Angela Capio at acapio@msn.com, or (609)695-7879