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Princeton Festival Artists Round Table
2023-06-06 19:00:00 2023-06-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Princeton Festival Artists Round Table Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Tuesday, June 06
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-06 19:00:00 2023-06-06 20:00:00 America/New_York Princeton Festival Artists Round Table The Princeton Festival Guild conducts a roundtable discussion about what goes into putting on an opera. Princeton Public Library - Community Room

Princeton Public Library

Community Room

The Princeton Festival Guild conducts a roundtable discussion about what goes into putting on an opera.

Moderated by Guild member and Princeton Symphony Orchestra trustee Marcia Bossart, panelists will discuss the upcoming production of Gioacino Rossini’s "Barber of Seville.” Panelists will provide insights into artists’ roles, and the joys and challenges of being in the opera business.

Panelists include: 

"Barber of Seville," select cast members 

Rossen Milanov, Princeton Symphony Orchestra music director and
conductor

James Marvel, stage director

Marc Uys, Princeton Symphony Orchestra executive director

* Registration requested, but not required.

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  • Assistive listening system compatible with personal T-coil-enabled devices (compatible  headphones also available for use during programs)
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AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Panels |

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Princeton Public Library - Community Room
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Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
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Fri, Feb 07, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
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Kids: Saturday Storytime!
Sat, Feb 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years and up, accompanied by an adult.
Teens: Go Between Club
Sat, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
Students in grades 6-8 are welcome to join a fun monthly discussion of books and other interests.
Youth: Drop-In Chess Sessions
Sat, Feb 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
These sessions are intended for youth in second through sixth grade who are beginners or have some chess experience. Registration is not necessary.
Music: Fred Miller: "What is This Thing Called Love?"
Sun, Feb 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents a musical and anecdotal celebration of the many facets of love and romance found in American popular song.
Kids: French Baby Storytime
Sun, Feb 09, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Storytime in French for babies and their caregivers.
AARP Tax Assistance by Appointment
Mon, Feb 10, 8:30am - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
AARP volunteers prepare and electronically file Federal and N.J. individual, non-complex income tax returns for seniors and people of low and moderate income. Appointments are required.
Playtime Fun: Game On!
Mon, Feb 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice speaking English at this informal, in-person conversation group facilitated by a volunteer.
Screening and Discussion: "PROJECT Q" - A Quantum Driven NJ Meetup
Mon, Feb 10, 6:30pm - 8:45pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
"PROJECT Q: War, Peace, and Quantum Mechanics" investigates the geopolitical and societal implications of quantum innovation in computing, communications and AI. Panel discussion to follow.
English Conversation Group
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/aet-vjgt-gvp
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet.
Workshop: Writers Room Poets
Mon, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual - Zoom
Poets read from works in progress and receive constructive peer feedback at these virtual sessions.
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English Conversation Group
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Art: Princeton Sketchers
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Sketchers of all abilities and experience levels meet twice monthly to sketch, draw and paint together in this social art group. Sessions held on the second Tuesday and last Wednesday of the month.
Playtime Fun: Game On!
Tue, Feb 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
Come play together at the library! These drop-in play sessions offer an opportunity for young children to play with their caregiver in a relaxed, fun and social learning space. Themes change weekly.
Tech: Getting Started with Google Drive
Tue, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Learn how to get the most out of Google Drive through management and organization. Registration is required.
Mercer County Community ID
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
All Mercer County residents are eligible for this photo ID card, which provides the cardholder's personal identifying information, medical risk factors and emergency contact information.
Writers Circle - for middle school students
Tue, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
In this six-week workshop, aspiring writers in fifth to eighth grade will take part in creative exercises inspired by popular middle grade novels.
Author: Serene Khader
Tue, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Serene Khader is joined by alma khasawnih to discuss her recently published book "Faux Feminism: Why We Fall for White Feminism and How We Can Stop." Book signing to follow.
Drop in and Knit
Wed, Feb 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Bring your knitting and/or crochet project (and your own supplies) to these drop-in social gatherings. Sessions will not include instruction. Registration is not required.
Kids: Storytime!
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Wed, Feb 12, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Wed, Feb 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and play with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment with other young families and continue the fun with free play and socialization.
Movie Series: Oscar-Winners through the Decades
Wed, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:15pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Best Picture winners from the '30s through the '80s are screened weekly in advance of the 97th Academy Awards on March 2.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Registration required.
Kids: Build with Lego
Wed, Feb 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Princeton Public Library - STEAM Studio
These drop-in, non-competitive, community-based Lego sessions include building time and design sharing.
Lecture: Executive Function Skills for Families
Wed, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Katherine McGavern from CHADD will share information on how parents can help their children manage their ADHD by helping them get organized, meet deadlines, make a schedule and stay on task.
Fiction Book Group
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
The group discusses "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang.
English Conversation Group
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Practice your English speaking skills with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer on Google Meet. Please register in advance.
Advanced Poetry Workshop: Writing into the Frenzied World
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Dara-Lyn Shrager, editor of Radar Poetry, leads this four-week workshop designed for experienced poets wishing to further their craft. Registration is required.
Kids: Storytime!
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children 2 years old and up with an adult caregiver.
Tech: Ask the Mac Pros
Thu, Feb 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
Members of the Princeton Macintosh Users Group help resolve questions about Apple devices. Drop in at any time during this session.
Kids: Baby Storytime
Thu, Feb 13, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
This interactive, in-person story time features books, songs, rhymes, fingerplays and movement for children up to 24 months old with an adult caregiver.
Baby Play Group
Thu, Feb 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Story Room
After Baby Storytime, stay and enjoy free play and socialization with your baby in a supportive and nurturing environment.
Tech: Adobe After Effects
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Princeton Public Library - Tech Center
This class introduces beginners to the industry-standard tool for video compositing, motion graphics design, and animation.
Black Voices Book Group
Thu, Feb 13, 7:15pm - 8:30pm
Google Meet - https://meet.google.com/rra-ukco-uzt?pli=1
The group discusses "Finding Me" by Viola Davis. All are welcome.
English Conversation Group (D.Boyd)
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Quiet Room
Practice your English speaking skills in-person with others during conversation facilitated by a volunteer.
Discussion: The Power of Words
Fri, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Conference Room
Participants listen to and discuss short stories in this six-week series facilitated by Ellen Gilbert.
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Douglass Day 2025
Fri, Feb 14, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Princeton Public Library - Community Room
Community members are invited to a transcribe-a-thon and a Special Collections Showcase in celebration of Douglass Day 2025.
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