CIRCUS MINIMUS: THE ONE-MAN
CIRCUS- IN- A SUITCASE
Wednesday, August 15| 1:00p.m. |NJ State Museum, 205 W.State St., Trenton, NJ
Come one, come all... to the Mad Science Physics Olympics! This interactive event is all about the fundamentals of moving science including Newton's 3 Laws of Motion and all sorts of surprises including dancing, chemically assisted football tossing, and even amazing "space-age" rocket packs. Children will have a chance to compete in wacky events, while the mad scientists prepare to unveil their top-secret motion machine. Come and discover the science behind some of your favorite Olympic sports and find out why this show is such a "blast!"
Saturday, August 18| William Trent House, 15 Market St.,
Trenton, NJ
Roll up your sleeves and try your hand at the skill of turning rich cream into fresh butter. Spread on freshly baked bread and enjoy this colonial era staple. All educational events include a guided tour of the Trent House Museum. $5.00 adults, $4.00 seniors and children.
TRENTON AFRICAN AMERICAN PRIDE FESTIVAL
Saturday, August 18| | Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ
An annual celebration of the history, culture, heritage, and arts that embrace and promote the rich traditions and zestful spirit of the African American community within the City of Trenton. The Festival will feature: music, performances, African cuisine, vendors, activities for children, face painting, and so much more. Bring the whole family out for a week of workshops, films, and a soiree geared toward all ages. Come celebrate our culture!
Week Long of Upcoming Events
Wednesday, August 15th 6p-8p Cost: Free
Seminar Topic: Father's Rights/Child Support/Criminal Expungement
Conservatory Mansion Community Arts Center 540 East State St.
Wednesday, August 15th 6p-8p Film Fest: Teen Night 6p-8p Free
Passage Theater @ the Mill Hill Playhouse 205 East Front St.
Thursday, August 16th 6p-8p Cost: Free Seminar Topic: Bullying
Conservatory Mansion Community Arts Center 540 East State St.
Thursday, August 16th 6p-8p Film Festival: Adult's Only 6pm-8p Cost: $10 Passage Theater 205 East Front St.
come out and Mix and mingle with fellow 70's lover and enjoy the African artifacts on display, music, refreshments and much more.
Friday, August 17th 7p-11p Cost: $25
Trenton African American Pride Festival Soiree
Conservatory Mansion Community Arts Center 540 East State St.
Come out for an evening of music, culture, and entertainment.
Saturday, August 18, 9a-11a, Cost: Free
Youth Sports Clinic Cadwalader Park
Tennis will be located at the gulley [adjacent to the baseball field} led by Rob Howland of National Junior Tennis and Learning of Trenton
Golf located at the tennis courts led by Jeff Hughes of The 1st Tee of Greater Trenton in collaboration with Scott Kmiec, NJPGA and the PGA Foundation.
TRENTON THUNDER - LAST SATURDAY NIGHT GAME OF THE SEASON!
Saturday, August 18| 7:00p.m. | Trenton Thunder Waterfront Park,
Trenton, NJ
Bucks County Night with Fireworks Presented by Visit Bucks County, official tourism promotion agency. Plus, Football Kickoff Night with special appearance and autograph session by former NY Giant and Philadelphia Eagle All-Pro Sean Landeta. Wear your favorite football Jersey!
THE OFFICIAL BIG EASY
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
Saturday, August 18| 8:00p.m. | The Big Easy,
120 South Warren St. Trenton, NJ
"Amazin" Grace Little and The Grace Little Band for 'Amazin's' 45th Birthday Celebration and Official After-Party for the Trenton African-American Pride Festival. VIP Tickets, $40 (includes Big Easy Buffet, photos with Grace and GLB, and prime balcony seating). General Admission: $25 (The Big Easy with full A La Carte Dinner Menu available). Tickets should be purchased in advance at The Big Easy or call Positive Force at 609-638-7596 The Big Easy at 609-989-7900 or email amazingracetickets@yourbigeasy.com
Saturday, August 20- 24| 8:00a.m.-4:00p.m.| Covenant Presbyterian Church corner of Parkway & Parkside, Trenton, NJ
 City Arts Summer Arts Camp!
for children ages 6-12
Music-Art-Photography-Dance-Drama
Visit cityartstrenton.org to download the registration packet Cost: $150; Limited financial assistance may be available. For more information: 609-310-1399 or cityarts4U@gmail.com
Post -camp care available
UP, UP AND AWAY - PRESENTED WITH
MAD SCIENCE
Wednesday August 22| 1:00p.m.| NJ State Museum, 205 W.State St., Trenton, NJ Trenton, NJ
This show captures the audiences' interest and shows how exciting science can be. Included are a variety of eye-popping demonstrations and experiments. There will be plenty of opportunity for hands-on audience participation. Some of the topics and demonstrations include the three states of matter; air pressure (using the Madgeburg Sphere); a Hot Air Balloon; the Mad Science Hovercraft; a giant size vortex generator; and finally the Big Sneeze demonstration.
POSITIVELY TRANSPARENTS WATERCOLOR MEETS GLASS: CLOSING RECEPTION
Saturday, August 25| 4:00p.m.-7:00p.m. | Artworks, 19 Everett Alley,
Trenton, NJ
Transparency will fill the Gallery of the Artworks, Trenton, NJ when "Positively Transparent- Watercolor meets Glass", featuring works by watercolorists James Toogood, Earl Lewis, Beatrice Bork, Eric Rhinehart, Annelies VanDommelen, Ruth Councell, Robert Sakson, Mary Blackey, Barbara Osterman and Gail Bracegirdle, and glass artists Charles Katzenbach, Joe Porcelli, Karen and Geoff Caldwell of Sunflower Glass Studio and Kim Kurki & Bill Osler of Osler-Kurki Studio. Artists will be selling and signing prints and books highlighting their art work at the closing reception.
THE ALL WHITE AFFAIR-
"STAMP OUT BREAST CANCER"
Saturday, August 25| 8:00p.m.| 1 Memorial Drive, Trenton, NJ
Tickets: $40.00 (All White Attire Required)
Age: 30 and over
3 Ballrooms of Old School Entertainment
Presented By: God Nugget Entertainment
TRENTON THUNDER -FREE ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT
Monday, August 27| 7:00p.m.| Trenton Thunder Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
FREE All-You-Can-Eat Night with free hot dogs,hamburgers and cheeseburgers for all fans.
TRENTON THUNDER - MACY'S BACK TO
SCHOOL NIGHT
Monday, August 28| 7:00p.m.| Trenton Thunder Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
Macy's Back To School Night with Macy's Gift Cards awarded each inning, Dollar Dog Night Presented by Black Bear Franks and Kids Eat Free Presented by On The Border.
TRENTON THUNDER - LAST GAME
OF THE SEASON
Monday, August 30| 7:00p.m.| Trenton Thunder Waterfront Park
Trenton, NJ
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Fireworks, Italian Heritage Night, Thirsty Thursday Presented by Budweiser.
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BHOH - BETHANY HOUSE OF HOSPITALITY COMMUNITY GARDEN....
Friday, August 31 |5:00p.m.-1:30a.m.| Trenton Social, 449 S.
Broad St.,Trenton,NJ
Trenton Social is pleased to present and support one of our own favorite friends and customers, Jacque Howard. He'll be slinging suds on the other side of the bar August 31st to raise money and awareness for the community garden at Bethany House. Since this is important to Jacque, it is important to us here at Trenton Social.
Jacque is a great guy and he has dedicated himself to improving parts of the City that he finds himself drawn to. He follows his passion whether it be at his church, Isles, Artworks, Trenton Cycling Revolution, Trenton 350, or his radio appearances. We are happy to help him when he has been such a vocal supporter of what we do here.
10% of our bar sales for the evening will be donated to the garden project. So come out, and let's raise some money the fun way!
ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PRE LABOR DAY CRABFEST BASH/RUNWAY EVENT - INDOOR/OUTDOOR
Friday, August 31 |7:00p.m.-1:00a.m.|1040 Pennsylvania Ave. Trenton,NJ
Menu: Crabs, Salad, Corn, Wine Soda and Water
Tickets: $20 in advance more at door...
Contact: T-Bone 609-498-1947
Jade Diva - 609-222-3538
Perry - 609-392-1224
ONGOING EVENTS
CAPITAL CITY MARKET
Now through October 25, 2012| 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.| East State St between Warren and Broad Streets., Trenton
Now through September 1, 2012 | Ellarslie Mansion, Cadwalader Park, Trenton, NJ
The Trenton Museum Socieity and the Trenton Artists Workshop Association (TAWA) proudly present Trenton Makes, the Trenton/New York City juried exhibition, on view at the Trenton City Museum from June 23 to September 1 and at the Prince Street Gallery in New York City from July 31 through August 18.
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