“THE BLUE SWALLOW, TUCUMCARI, NEW MEXICO”:  This painting by Richard Harrington is part of “East and West,” his joint exhibition with Debbie Pisacreta, on view October 5 through November 5 at Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville.

“East and West,” a joint show of works by Richard Harrington and Debbie Pisacreta, is on view October 5 through November 5 at the Artists’ Gallery in Lambertville. The exhibition features the artists’ work inspired by trips to the Eastern and Western parts of the U.S.

An opening reception will be held on Saturday, October 7, from 4 to 7 p.m.  more

“STELLA’S VIEW OF LAMBERTVILLE”: This painting is featured in “Charles David Viera, New Works,” on view at the New Hope Arts Center A Space October 6-29. An opening reception is on October 6 from 5-8 p.m.

The New Hope Arts Center A Space will host an exhibition of recent paintings and drawings by Charles David Viera, all of which were created in the last two years. “Charles David Viera, New Works” is on view October 6-29, with an opening reception on Friday, October 6 from 5-8 p.m. more

“EMOTIONAL SUPPORT”: This photograph by John Clarke is featured in “Images from Wandering Times,” his dual exhibit with Charles Miller, on view October 7 through October 29 at Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography in Hopewell.

Gallery 14 Fine Art Photography presents “Images from Wandering Times,” featuring two members, John Clarke and Charles Miller. Each of them are travelers that capture images in their own unique styles based on what they see, what they find, and what captures their imagination. The exhibit runs October 7 through October 29, with a Meet the Artists reception on Sunday, October 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.  more

“SNOW MOON”: This work by Linda Gilbert is featured in “All Around the World,” on view at the Gourgaud Gallery in Cranbury through the end of October. A reception is on October 8 from 1 to 3 p.m.

Gourgaud Gallery, located in Cranbury Town Hall, 23A North Main Street, Cranbury, presents “All Around the World” through the end of October. In this plein air exhibition, a variety of artists show their paintings, collages, drawings, and photos of outdoor places in a variety of locations and seasons.

A reception is on Sunday, October 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. more

“STEP RIGHT UP”: This oil painting by Jody Olcott is featured in “Donna McCullough + Jody Olcott,” on view through October 22 at Morpeth Contemporary in Hopewell. A reception will be held on Saturday, October 7 from 5-7 p.m.

In “Donna McCullough + Jody Olcott,” on view through October 22 at Morpeth Contemporary in Hopewell, recent works by the artists offer deeply felt narratives related to women’s rights and animal welfare, two important issues of our time. At once beautiful and hopeful, they capture how art can inspire both reflection and action.

An opening reception is on Saturday, October 7 from 5 to 7 p.m. more

A NEW SEASON: Ruth Ochs leads the Westminster Community Orchestra’s opening concert November 5 in the Cullen Center on the campus of Westminster Choir College, Walnut Lane.

The Westminster Community Orchestra (WCO), conducted by Ruth Ochs, announces its 2023-2024 season, which will include five concerts that explore the historical thread of musical families. Four of the five concerts take place at Hillman Hall, in the Cullen Center, on the campus of Westminster Choir College on Walnut Lane.

“While the Bach family of musicians was a dynasty, and of course, there’s the Mozart family, we will showcase some of the other musical families in our programming in the hopes of uncovering new musical gems,” said Ochs in describing the upcoming season. more

THREE SHORT WORKS: Ethan Stiefel’s “Wood Work,” a hit of last season, is on the program of American Repertory Ballet at New Brunswick Performing Arts Center along with two brand new ballets by Stephanie Martinez and Meredith Rainey. (Photo by Eduardo Patino)

American Repertory Ballet opens its 2023/24 season, titled “Elevate,” at the New Brunswick Performing Arts Center October 13-15. The program features world premieres by Stephanie Martinez and Meredith Rainey, along with the return of ARB Artistic Director Ethan Stiefel’s Wood Work, set to modern renditions of Nordic folk tunes by the Danish String Quartet. Plus, Stiefel will create a new solo set to “If I Could Only Fly” by American singer-songwriter and poet Blaze Foley.

Martinez’s work “explores and discusses how we never truly understand our desires, but the effort is necessary to attain happiness,” she said. Rainey said his work “leaves space for audiences to make connections to their own personal experience and draw their own conclusions.” For Intrare Forma, Rainey partners with composer Miranda Scripp, who is currently studying composition at New York University. Scripp’s mother, Beatrice Jona Affron, is the music director and conductor for Philadelphia Ballet where Rainey was a soloist dancer.  more

AWARD-WINNING SOLOIST: Violinist Jennifer Koh will play a work written specifically for her at upcoming performances by the Princeton Symphony Orchestra at Richardson Auditorium. (Photo by Juergen Frank)

Grammy Award-winning violinist Jennifer Koh appears with the Princeton Symphony Orchestra (PSO) at performances the weekend of October 14-15, at Richardson Auditorium.

Koh will play Missy Mazzoli’s Violin Concerto (Procession), which was written specifically for her in 2022. Also on the program are Felix Mendelssohn’s Scottish-inspired The Hebrides Overture (Fingal’s Cave), Op. 26 and Jean Sibelius’ Symphony No. 2 in D Major, Op. 43, one of his most popular works. PSO Assistant Conductor Kenneth Bean leads the concerts, taking place on Saturday, October 14 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, October 15 at 4 p.m. The Sunday performance will be preceded by a 3 p.m. pre-concert talk. more

PRINCETON DEBUT: The vocal ensemble Chanticleer performs for the first time at Princeton University Concerts’ series in Richardson Auditorium on October 12. Additional events are planned as part of the visit. (Photo by Stephen K. Mack)

Princeton University Concerts (PUC) launches its 130th Concert Classics series with multi–Grammy Award-winning vocal ensemble Chanticleer, making their Princeton debut on Thursday, October 12 at Richardson Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

The festivities begin on Wednesday, October 11 at 7:30 p.m., when Chanticleer invites amateur community members of all ages to sing alongside them in the Princeton University Chapel as part of PUC’s free annual Chamber Jam. The following day, a second free event features Chanticleer performing as part of a Live Music Meditation at 12:30 p.m., followed by the ticketed appearance at Richardson Auditorium. more

American Ballet Theatre’s (ABT) Fall Gala at the David H. Koch Theatre at New York’s Lincoln Center on October 24 will feature Cassandra Trenary and Calvin Royal in the pas de deux from Kenneth Macmillan’s “Romeo and Juliet,” among other ballet excerpts danced by members of the company. In addition to the gala, ABT’s season runs October 18-29 with three programs and eight ballets. Visit abt.org for ticket information. (Photo by Rosalie O’Connor)

VOYAGE TO INDIA: Shivani Badgi will perform a traditional “Kathak” work — blending dance with music, art, and history — at West Windsor Arts on October 14.

West Windsor Arts is hosting a special solo dance concert by Shivani Badgi, an Indian American dancer, teacher and choreographer, on Saturday, October 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. at West Windsor Arts, 952 Alexander Road.

Badgi will perform Nritya Mehfil, a traditional Kathak dance that originated in northern India hundreds of years ago. Kathak is derived from the Sanskrit word “katha,” which means story. During a Kathak performance, the dancer becomes a storyteller through graceful, expressive movements. more

A GIRL WITH A BIG HEART: “Matilda the Musical” comes to the stage of Kelsey Theatre October 6-15. The Tony Award-winning show, adapted from a story by Roald Dahl, was a hit on Broadway.

Now in its 20th year, Maurer Productions OnStage will bring Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” to the stage of Mercer County Community College’s (MCCC) Kelsey Theatre October 6-15, on MCCC’s West Windsor campus. more

“WHEN THE SHADBUSH BLOOMS, THE SHADFISH RETURN”: This acrylic on paper work by Susan Hoenig is featured in “On Lenape Land,” on view October 1 through December 31 at the Tulpehaking Nature Center in Hamilton.

“On Lenape Land,” an exhibition of paintings and forest compositions by Susan Hoenig, will be on view October 1 through December 31 at the Tulpehaking Nature Center, 157 Westcott Avenue, Hamilton. An opening reception is on October 1 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m.

The artist states: “The land upon which we gather is part of the traditional territory of the Lenape, called Lenapehoking. The Lenape people lived in harmony with the land for thousands of years. more

INKTOBER: The Arts Council of Princeton has partnered with an international drawing challenge to encourage positive art-making habits within the Princeton community. Teaching artist Barbara DiLorenzo, whose work is shown here, will lead free drawing sessions for participants.

The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP) has announced a partnership with Inktober, a month-long art challenge focused on improving skill and developing positive drawing habits.

Jake Parker created Inktober in 2009 as a challenge to improve his inking skills. It has since grown into a worldwide endeavor with thousands of artists taking on the challenge every year. Inktober is held virtually throughout the month of October, when, each day, anyone participating in the challenge creates an ink drawing and posts it to social media. A list of prompts guides artists of all skill levels to create a new drawing every day, and participants are welcomed and encouraged to interpret the inspiration as literally or imaginatively as they’d like.  more

Local artist Marlon Davila worked with fifth grade students at Community Park Elementary School to create a new mural that was recently unveiled at the school. (Photo courtesy of Marlon Davila)

“FRIDA KAHLO”: Princeton Makes member Tatiana Oles, whose work is shown here, is one of the participating artists in Art in the Courtyard — Fall Festival, to be held on Sunday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Princeton Shopping Center.

Princeton Makes, in collaboration with the Princeton Shopping Center, will host Art in the Courtyard — Fall Festival on Sunday, October 1 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the shopping center courtyard on North Harrison Street. The festival, which is free to attend, is a celebration of creativity and community and will showcase the local artistic and musical talent of Princeton and neighboring areas.

Art in the Courtyard is designed to give local artists and artisans the opportunity to spotlight their artwork in a myriad of media — from paintings to sculptures, and jewelry to pottery. The festival will also feature live music, community projects and interactive activities, and the opportunity to participate in a food drive ,which is being held in collaboration with the Princeton Mobile Food Pantry, the Junior League of Greater Princeton, and
McCaffrey’s Food Market.  more

BRINGING SPANISH RHYTHM TO BALLET: Nayara Lopes and Arian Molina Soca of Philadelphia Ballet appear in “Carmen,” with choreography by Angel Corella. (Photo by Alexander Iziliaev)

The 2023-2024 season of Philadelphia Ballet, formerly known as Pennsylvania Ballet, marks two major milestones: the 60th anniversary of the company’s founding, and the 10th anniversary of Angel Corella’s appointment as artistic director.

The season opens at the Academy of Music October 5 with the world premiere of Corella’s Carmen. Corella is building his version from scratch — creating an outline for the story, planning the sets — even buying and designing costumes. He spent a week in Spain purchasing castanets, head pieces, and flamenco pants. more

MUSIC AND MORE: The Justin Lee Jazz Trio is among the performers at D&R Greenway Land Trust’s Harvest Moon Ball, a benefit for the historic Point Breeze Estate in Bordentown.

D&R Greenway Land Trust’s first-ever Harvest Moon Ball, featuring musicians and theater performers, will be held at the Discovery Center at Point Breeze on the evening of September 30, from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 101 Park Street, Bordentown. The ticket price of $60 supports the historic and ecologically important property and can be purchased at drgreenway.org, or by calling (609) 924-4646. 

In the tradition of Joseph Bonaparte, the exiled King of Spain who entertained prominent scientists, artists, and leaders at Point Breeze in the 1820s and 1830s, guests are invited to dress as someone who once visited Point Breeze or to come as they are to see who’s who. Prominent people who visited in the 19th century included the Marquis de Lafyette, Dolley Madison, John Quincy Adams, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, John James Audubon, Louis Mailliard, and Joseph Bonaparte’s daughter Zenaide, for whom a dove was named.  more

Bob Jenkins

Bob Jenkins: In His Own Words, a short film about the life of the Princeton resident and sculptor who taught children for many years at the Arts Council of Princeton, will be shown on Tuesday, September 26, at 6:30 p.m., in the Community Room of Princeton Public Library.

The screening will be followed by a reception attended by Jenkins, who is 92, and filmmaker and Princeton resident Krysia Kolodziej. During the reception, there will be a Q&A session where Jenkins will talk about his life and Kolodziej will discuss the making of the film. There will also be a scavenger hunt where children will look for the library’s “Cheetah” sculpture created by Jenkins. Light refreshments will be served.

Jenkins arrived in Princeton from New York City in 1991. He began teaching clay and paper mache sculpture to children at the Arts Council of Princeton in 1993.

This event is co-presented with the Arts Council of Princeton. Visit princetonlibrary.org for more information.

“THE PREDICTIVE SELF”: This work by Andrew Werth of West Windsor is part of “Patterns and Rhythms,” a group exhibition on view September 28 through November 25 at the Trenton Free Public Library. An opening reception is on September 28 from 5 to 7 p.m.

The Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) and the Trenton Free Public Library will present the exhibition “Patterns and Rhythms” at the Trenton Free Public Library from September 28 through November 25. This a continuation of the art series that showcases the talent of area artists, which is slated to continue as an ongoing series. An opening reception is set for Thursday, September 28, from 5 to 7 p.m.

The exhibition features work by Andrew Werth, Léni Paquet-Morante, Florence Noonan, and Adriana Groza.  more

“GARDEN STATE”: Artist Anandi Ramanathan, whose work is shown here, will be the featured speaker for the “Inside the Artist’s Studio” series at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center on Friday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m.

On Friday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m., artist Anandi Ramanathan will be the featured speaker for the “Inside the Artist’s Studio” series at Princeton Makes in the Princeton Shopping Center. Ramanathan, a member of the Princeton Makes artist cooperative, is a watercolor/acrylic artist who specializes in painting florals and illustrations.

Ramanathan is known for her unique greeting cards, floral-themed home décor, and other art products sold in multiple stores, reflecting her signature style. Also a passionate teacher, she will share insights about her artistic practice and creative process during her presentation.  more

“CARVERSVILLE SETTLE”: This painting by James Feehan is featured at HoBART 2023, “Art in the Native Landscape,” on view September 23, 24, 30 and October 1 at Steinbeiser’s Farm in Frenchtown.

HoBART 2023, “Art in the Native Landscape,” will take place on September 23, 24, 30, and October 1at Steinbeiser’s Farm, 718 County Road 519, Frenchtown, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. more