Princeton, NJ

Writer Chris Illuminati, a lifelong resident of Lawrenceville and a 2000 Rider University graduate, will sign copies of his new book, A**holeology: The Science Behind Getting What You Want-And Getting Away With It, the humorous and informative new guide for men who wish to become more assertive in business, love and life (Adams Media paperback, 224 pages,$12.95).

The free event will take place at Borders Books in Princeton on Saturday, February 13 from 1 to 3 pm.

Once again Homefront needs our help! About 20 volunteers from NJ Young Professionals(NJYP) will assist in running this annual Poker Tournament and Silent Auction. Volunteers will register guests, run poker tables (yes, we need dealers), assist with the Chinese and Silent Auction and so much more!

Please note that volunteers will be spread out all over the restaurant so this event is more focused on volunteering and less focused on socializing with your fellow volunteers.

Hours:
Volunteers are needed from 3:30 to 10pm.

Dress Code:
Please wear a nice BLACK top and nice pants (dark wash jeans are fine).
Wear comfortable shoes but do NOT wear sneakers.

Deposits:
Because they are relying on us we are asking that all volunteers put down a FULLY REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT of $10.10. The $10.10 will be returned to all who attend the event. Cancellations will be accepted up until noon on the day before the event.

Directions:
http://www.saltcreekgrille.com/ and there is lots of free parking.
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Event Details:
Event Name: Volunteering for Young Professionals: Charity Poker Tournament and Silent Auction
Event Venue: Salt Creek Grille
Event Street Address: 1 Princeton Avenue
Event City: Princeton, NJ 08540
Event County: Mercer
Event Date: February 21, 2010 from 3:30pm to 10pm
Event Admission: refundable deposit (see event description)
Event Phone: 609-419-4200
Event Website: http://www.njyp.org/events/volunteer-charity-poker

Princeton New Jersey: Broadway stars Teri Dale Hansen ("The Boys from Syracuse") and Norm Lewis ("The Little Mermaid" and the upcoming "Sondheim on Sondheim") bring beloved music of the Great White Way to Princeton on Saturday, January 30, as part of the Princeton Symphony Orchestra's PSO POPS! sixth annual Broadway Concert. The 8 p.m. show in Princeton University's Richardson Auditorium (Alexander Hall) features swinging and sultry favorites from the Great American Songbook, by such composers as George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin and Cole Porter.

A unique blend of artistry, combining a tribute to Broadway, Frank Sinatra, and a very special tribute to Sammy Davis Jr. Featuring popular songs such as "Defying Gravity", "Mr. Bojangles", "Something's Coming" and "Life is Just a Bowl of Cherries", An Evening With Ben Vereen is a contemporary and timeless journey through the Broadway songbook.

A Tony Award winner for his renowned performance in Bob Fosse's Pippin, Ben has gone on to solidify his place among Broadway royalty, with starring roles in such Broadway productions as Wicked, Fosse, Jelly's Last Jam, Chicago, Jesus Christ Superstar, Hair and I'm Not Rappaport.

Ben, legend of the stage and screen, is perhaps best known for his iconic role as Chicken George in the groundbreaking television miniseries ROOTS. Recently, Ben has guest starred on the television shows Grey's Anatomy (Prism Award),Tyler Perry's House of Payne, Law and Order: Criminal Intent, and appeared in the Emmy-nominated made for TV movie An Accidental Friendship for which he won an NAACP nomination. His memorable film credits include All That Jazz, Sweet Charity and Funny Lady (Golden Globe nomination).

In addition, Ben continues to be the spokesman for the leading pharmaceutical company sanofi-aventis U.S., leading a proactive and preventive campaign for those living with diabetes. Tickets at $50 and $65 are available by calling the McCarter Ticket Office at (609) 258-2787; visit online at http://www.mccarter.org; or in person at 91 University Place, Princeton.

Morven Museum & Garden

Morven Museum & Garden, the former New Jersey Governor's mansion located at 55 Stockton Street in Princeton, will hold its annual Festival of Trees from December 2, 2009 through January 10, 2010, when the museum's galleries will be adorned with beautiful holiday trees decorated by area businesses and organizations . The Festival of Trees hours are: Wednesday - Friday 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Saturday and Sunday noon - 4 p.m. Tickets are $5.00 for adults and $4.00 for seniors and students. There is free on-site parking. Ticket price also includes admission to the museum's exhibition, Rocks & Dinos!