PRINCETON, NJ Stores and Shopping Guide Announcement
PRINCETON, NJ - The Arts Council of Princeton, in partnership with the PrincetonShopping Center and Edens, presents the Summer Courtyard Concert Series every Thursday from 6-8 pm at the PrincetonShopping Center at 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ. Concerts start on Thursday, June 20. This summer’s performers through August 22 include Eric Mintel Quartet, The Soul-Gospel Extravaganza featuring Minister William D. Carter III, Swingadelic, Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre, Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band, Animus, Avi Wisnia, Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra, Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso, and The Junior Mack Blues Band. The Summer Courtyard Concert Series is free to the public. Ample parking is available at the Princeton Shopping Center.
Eric Mintel Quartet (June 20)
From the White House to Kennedy Center, U.N. and beyond, the Eric Mintel Quartet has been a driving force in the jazz world. The EMQ has cultivated a distinctive style and features Eric Mintel on piano, Nelson Hill on alto sax, Dave Mohn on drums and Jack Hegyi on bass.
The Soul-Gospel Extravaganza featuring Minister William D. Carter III (June 27)
Minister William D. Carter III, the Minister of Music of the First Baptist Church of Princeton, is a charismatic performer leading a powerhouse band playing a blend of groove-based Soul, R&B, and inspirations Gospel.
Swingadelic (July 4)
Swingadelic is a hard working swing and jump blues band. With infectious grooves, hot solos and a tight rhythm section, Swingadelic is known as NYC metro’s greatest “little big band”.
Alborada Spanish Dance Theatre (July 11)
New Jersey’s premier Flamenco and Spanish Dance group celebrates Spanish culture and heritage. Alborada’s passionate artistry reveals the many diverse and historical threads that comprise the multicultural fabric of Spanish performance and music.
Alex & The Kaleidoscope Band (July 18)
Alex & the Kaleidoscope Band are revolutionizing music and entertainment for children creating contagious rhythms and lyrics that grab your heart and soul and don’t let go!
Animus (July 25)
Primarily an Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern/Latin/American fusion ensemble, ANIMUS also performs traditional Eastern Mediterranean/Middle Eastern music.
Avi Wisnia (August 1)
Singer/Songwriter Avi Wisnia presents an eclectic mix of refreshingly original songs, finding inspiration in classic Brazilian bossa nova, acoustic American folk, 1950’s west-coast jazz, and contemporary pop.
Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra (August 8)
Definitely not your Grandparents’ Big Band, the Monday Blues Jazz Orchestra has continuously entertained audiences with an ever-evolving fresh mix of music comprised of classic big band jazz, popular standards and modern hits in a distinctly unique and modern style.
Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso (August 15)
The group's distinctive Salsa Dura style is the result of the unique and extensive musical backgrounds of the band's individual members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin Music.
The Junior Mack BluesBand (August 15)
The Junior Mack Band is a hard driving quartet that explores the world of traditional blues with excursions into jazz, rock, soul and gospel. Junior Mack, a recent inductee into the Blues Hall of Fame, has played with The Allman Brothers Band, Derek Trucks, Robert Randolph and many others.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul RobesonCenter for the Arts, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region.
Established over fifty years ago, the PrincetonShopping Center has become a popular home for some of the Princeton area's most unique retailers and restaurateurs. Built as a California-style center 50 years ago, the Shopping Center is known for its architectural design and unique layout - a rectangular format with a center courtyard boasting the area's most beautiful floral displays created by the Center's 40-year veteran chief gardener and his staff. The PrincetonShopping Center is located at 301 North Harrison Street in Princeton Township. For more information please call PrincetonShopping Center at (609) 921-6234 or www.princetonshoppingcenter.com or contact Vashtie Coefer at vcoefer@artscouncilofprinceton.org or call (609) 924-8777.
The Arts Council of Princeton, in partnership with the Princeton Shopping Center, presents the Summer Courtyard Concert Series every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm at the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ. Concerts start on Thursday, June 9 and run every week through Thursday, July 28. This summer’s performers include Princeton High School Studio Band, Chris Harford and the Band of Changes, The Klez Dispensers, The Blawenberg Band, Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band, Minister William Carter’s Gospel Show, Swing Sabroso, and Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings. These concerts are free to the public. Ample parking is available at the Princeton Shopping Center.
Princeton High School Studio Band (June 9), currently directed by Joe Bongiovi, selects its members by audition only. All Studio Band members are expected to excel in sight-reading, master finger positions, and be familiar with all techniques that apply to their instrument. The Studio Band is known to play a wide variety of genres arranged for Big Band.
Chris Harford and the Band of Changes (June 16) – Chris Harford has been writing songs since the 1980s. His major label debut "Be Headed" was released on Elektra in the early 1990s. Eight albums followed, the latest of which, "Looking out for Number 6," was on Ween's label, Chocodog, in 2006. His band, The Band of Changes, is a revolving door concept that features a loose consortium of over 50 musicians.
The Klez Dispensers (June 23) offer impeccable arrangements, inspiring improvisations, and engaging repertoire from the early years of klezmer, as well as exciting original compositions. The Klez Dispensers, an 8-piece ensemble comprising of clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums and vocals, was formed in 1998 and performs throughout the year. The band has played at Satalla, Makor and CBGBs in New York. In 2000 the ensemble recorded its first CD, Indispensable, and in 2004 released its latest album, New Jersey Freylekhs.
The Blawenberg Band (June 30) was founded in 1890 in Blawenburg, NJ. It is one of the oldest community bands in the state. The 75 members of the Blawenburg Band range in age from their teens to their nineties, and include teachers and students, research scientists and computer specialists, and homemakers and active retirees. Some players have years of training and professional experience, others learned to play as children and are dedicated amateurs.
Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band (July 7) perform on drums, percussion, and bass, with special guest Natalie Merritt singing and leading dances for the children. Concerts are lively and engaging and always include music from Africa and South America, fun sing-a-longs and all of your favorite Kaleidoscope Songs. Alex’s sensitivity, humor, and ability to connect with adults and children alike make these shows unforgettable!
Minister William Carter’s Gospel Show (July 14) – Minister Carter, the Minister of Music of the First Baptist Church of Princeton, is an acclaimed singer, songwriter and conference speaker who has many accomplishments to his credit. He has appeared with the renowned male ensemble Three2Five and has also worked with Peter Nero & the Philly Pop's for their Christmas concert at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia, PA. He has also shared the stage with many gospel recording artists including Richard Smallwood, Tye Tribbett and Dorothy Norwood.
Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso (July 21) – Since its inception in 2001, Ray Rodriguez y Swing Sabroso have generated a growing number of loyal fans throughout the tri-state area and abroad. The group's distinctive style, Salsa Dura, is the result of the extensive musical backgrounds of the band's members, who have performed and recorded with some of the most recognizable names in Latin Music. They continue to perform with great reviews at venues such as Lincoln Center, S.O.B.s, LQ's Philadelphia Salsa Congress, NYC Salsa Congress, and at many festivals and clubs. They have also shared the stage with Grammy award winner Eddie Palmieri, Conjunto Clasico, Oscar Deleon, El Gran Combo and many other international acts.
Jerry Rife’s Rhythm Kings (July 28) was organized by Jerry Rife in 1984 and was inspired by the legendary early bands of New Orleans. The band is committed to a hot-jazz style of performance that was prevalent in the post World War II Dixie and jazz bands that became known as "revival Dixieland." Their stylistic trademarks are fresh rhythmic vitality regardless of tempo, close melodic interaction in the front-line instruments, spur-of-the-moment arrangements, and a solid swing rhythm section.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region.
Established over fifty years ago, the Princeton Shopping Center has become a popular home for some of the Princeton area's most unique retailers and restaurateurs. Built as a California-style center 50 years ago, the Shopping Center is known for its architectural design and unique layout - a rectangular format with a center courtyard boasting the area's most beautiful floral displays created by the Center's 40-year veteran chief gardener and his staff. The Princeton Shopping Center is located at 301 North Harrison Street in Princeton Township. For more information please call Princeton Shopping Center at (609) 921-6234 or www.princetonshoppingcenter.com.
For more information, contact Sabrina Osse at sosse@artscouncilofprinceton.org.
The Arts Council of Princeton, in partnership with the Princeton Shopping Center, presents the Summer Courtyard Concert Series every Thursday from 6:30-8:30pm at the Princeton Shopping Center at 301 North Harrison Street, Princeton, NJ. Concerts start on Thursday, June 17 and run every week through Thursday, August 12, 2010. This summer’s performers include Swingadelic, The Klez Dispensers, The Blawenburg Band, Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band, Celtic Crossroad, Eco Del Sur, Alfred James Band, Thursday Jazz, and Sarah Donner. These concerts are free to the public. Ample parking is available at the Princeton Shopping Center. For more information, visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org or call 609-924-8777.
Swingadelic (June 17) is the New York City Metropolitan Area’s greatest “little big band” that delivers the traditional big band music of Ellington, Basie and Sinatra, mixed with the soulful sounds of Ray Charles. They add swingin’ Sixties grooves to come up with the most listenable and danceable music for any occasion. Swingadelic has released 4 CDs and has provided music for film soundtracks and appeared on regional TV and radio shows worldwide.
The Klez Dispensers (June 24) offer impeccable arrangements, inspiring improvisations, and engaging repertoire from the early years of klezmer, as well as exciting original compositions. The Klez Dispensers, an 8-piece ensemble comprising of clarinet, trumpet, saxophone, violin, piano, bass, drums and vocals, was formed in 1998 and performs throughout the year. The band has played at Satalla, Makor and CBGBs in New York. In 2000 the ensemble recorded its first CD, Indispensable, and in 2004 released its latest album, New Jersey Freylekhs.
The Blawenburg Band (July 1) was founded in 1890 in Blawenburg, NJ. It is one of the oldest community bands in the state. The 75 members of the Blawenburg Band range in age from their teens to their nineties, and include teachers and students, research scientists and computer specialists, and homemakers and active retirees. Some players have years of musical training and professional experience, others learned to play as children and are dedicated amateurs.
Alex Mitnick and the Kaleidoscope Band (July 8) perform on drums, percussion, and bass, with special guest Natalie Merritt singing and leading dances for the children. Concerts are lively and engaging and always include music from Africa and South America, fun sing-a-longs and all of your favorite Kaleidoscope Songs. Alex’s sensitivity, humor, and ability to connect with adults and children alike make these shows unforgettable!
Celtic Crossroad (July 15) has been performing for over 30 years playing traditional music from Ireland, England, and Scotland. Great musicianship and beautiful harmonies sums up this band headed up by Mark Arrington.
Eco Del Sur (July 22), which means “Echoes of the South”, was founded in 2000 and performs ancient Andean music and contemporary music from different Latin American regions. The group’s members are from Chile, Colombia and Ecuador and have each mastered several indigenous and contemporary instruments. Some of the instruments used will be pan-pipes and wooden flutes created by Pre-Columbian civilizations. The group also utilizes string and percussion instruments introduced to Latin America by Spanish and African heritage cultures.
Alfred James Band (July 29) – Alfred James is the only cellist in the world playing a black, 5 string carbon fiber cello standing up! Satellite Radio's XMU named Alfred James one of their Elite 27 of 2007. They won a Grammy songwriting contest in May 2007 and performed at 2 Grammy showcases. They have opened for Rufus Wainwright, Bruce Hornsby, Dave Mason, Marc Cohn, They Might Be Giants, and Suzanne Vega.
Thursday Jazz (August 5) is a trio of young musicians: Joel Nygren (keyboards), Tommy Heutmaker (drums), and Tom Zmuda (saxophonist). While only 12 and 13 years old when they formed the band, within months they were performing throughout Mercer and Bucks counties. The trio performs a blend of jazz styles, from the traditional sounds of Duke Ellington and George Gershwin to contemporary jazz by artists such as Herbie Hancock, Dave Koz, Grover Washington, Jr., and Marion Meadows as well as original music.
Sarah Donner and Friends (August 12) – Sarah Donner is a rockstar catlady kind of girl. She works the stage with a rhythmic guitar style, a fresh melodic line, and a candid stage presence. She is working on her third album Typing Is Dangerous, which is due out this fall on Cat Lady Records. In 2009, Sarah was a New Folk finalist at the Kerrville Folk Festival. The songs 'Whalers and Sailors' and 'Knocks on a Door' were chosen from over 800 entries. Sarah has invited a few guests to play for this performance; they will be announced as the show nears.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in the visual, performing and literary arts. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population in the greater Princeton region.
