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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 Concerts on the Landing
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!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. Trenton2Nite
Trenton, NJ
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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 ArtistaCUBA Reception at Gallery 125
Trenton, NJ
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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. Poetry Reading with Open Mic
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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. Tea Party for Breast Cancer Awareness
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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 Concerts on the Landing
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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. Capital City Market
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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 Poetic Jam Session on The Canal
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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. Book Club for Young Adults
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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. Knitting and Crocheting Club
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“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 Preserving of our Bounty - Old Barracks Museum
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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 Concerts on the Landing
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The Capital City Market is in Season! Every Thursday through September 25 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. August 21 Music by Eco Del Sur Andean Music www.ecodelsur.com Capital City Market
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Gilmore's Cafe Presents: Live Acoustic Performances every Friday through September Aug. 22 Tap Water The Day I Became A Ghost Jon Kinsella And MORE Visit myspace.com/gilmorescafe for more information
Live ACOUSTICS @ Gilmore's
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Join Karen Kelly Boyce author of According to thy Word and Into the Way of Peace for a discussion of her novels. FREE EVENT.
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. Book Signing: Christian Interest
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Patriots Theater at the War Memorial presents: Roy Richardson Tuesday, August 26th 12-2 PM The world renowned entertainer saxophonist, flautist, and vocalist started his musical journey in the Trenton public system and has since been featured nationally and abroad. His energetic style of performance will entertain you to the fullest!! Concerts on the Landing
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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. Knitting and Crocheting Club
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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.