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      Gentle Yoga at West Windsor Arts
Gentle Yoga is being offered online, with one final, in-person class to be scheduled at the arts center in mid-November. You must have Zoom to participate in this class.
        
      
      Wellness Walk
Join this walking group for exclusive access to the grounds (before we open to the public!) on the first Thursday of each month. These morning walks are an ideal way to boost your energy, connect with nature, and meet new people.
        
      
      Paul Lewis, Piano
Beethoven and Schubert pushed the boundaries of the piano sonata, redefining the genre in ways that still resonate today. In turn, Paul Lewis—one of the most sought-after pianists of his generation—has redefined how we hear and understand their music.
        
      
      Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Step up your pastel game with this free virtual art-making classes presented by the Princeton University Art Museum! This week’s lesson explores what this extraordinary medium can do, inspired by Gerhard Richter’s "Abstract Painting (613-3)" (1986).
        
      
      Collage Printing Workshop
Explore making and printing 3D collage plates with artist Amanda Chesney. Participants will use paper, cardboard, glue, fabric, and more to construct a 3D printing plate, then emboss print their designs without ink using an etching press.
        
      
      Art for Families: Upcycling
Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Stop by and create a collage inspired by the artist El Anatsui.
        
      
      Artist Workshop: Léni Paquet-Morante
Artist Léni Paquet-Morante leads a workshop on how to create a visual record of an object or place by looking mindfully, taking photographs, and sketching details that combine abstraction and realism. All materials will be provided.
        
      
      Gentle Yoga at West Windsor Arts
Gentle Yoga is being offered online, with one final, in-person class to be scheduled at the arts center in mid-November. You must have Zoom to participate in this class.
Live Music Meditation: Emi Ferguson, Flute
Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever, meditating to the playing of flutist Emi Ferguson, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.
        
      
      Emi Ferguson, Flute; Ruckus, Early Music Band
Experience the music of J.S. Bach like never before as flutist Emi Ferguson and Ruckus break free from tradition, taking the composer’s timeless music into a vibrant new realm.
        
      
      Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Step up your pastel game with the Princeton University Art Museum’s free virtual art-making classes! This week’s lesson focuses on pattern, inspired by "Calabaza y Caracol (Squash and Snail)" (1928, printed 1974).
        
      
      Altered Book Workshop
Join Lindsey Jonin for a 2-hour Altered Book workshop! Altered books start from unwanted/unloved books and are transformed into a creation of art! Lindsey owns her own practice as a licensed professional counselor and licensed and board-certified art therapist, conducting clinical sessions to assist clients individually through art and talk therapy.
        
      
      Embossed Printing Workshop
Explore printmaking using ordinary objects with artist Amanda Chesney.
        
      
      Art for Families: Suncatchers
Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Stop by and create your own suncatcher inspired by the artists Doug and Mike Starn.
        
      
      Open Mouth Poetry
Open Mouth Poetry is providing an opportunity for local poets to read their original poetry in front of a supportive audience! Open to all poets aged 15 and older.
        
      
      Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Step up your pastel game with our free virtual art-making classes! This week’s lesson is all about creating unique portraits, inspired by Zanele Muholi’s "Massa and Minah VI, Brazil" (2010).
        
      
      Art for Families: Pop-Up Garden
Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Stop by and make your own 3D garden inspired by the Impressionist artist Claude Monet.
        
      
      Art for Families: A Beaded Tradition
Saturdays are for young makers in the Creativity Labs! Stop by and create beadwork inspired by a South African Ndebele apron.
        
      
      Retablo Workshop
Explore the world of Mexican retablos with artist Veronica Olivares-Weber. Make your own retablo—a painted personal expression of gratitude—with local artist Veronica Olivares-Webe.
        
      
      Drawing from the Collections: Pastels
Step up your pastel game with the Princeton University Art Museum’s free virtual art-making classes! This week is all about deconstructed grids, inspired by a Pueblo pitcher (ca. 1890–1910).
        
      
      Wreath Making
Learn to construct a natural winter wreath to bring an understated charm to your home. These 2-hour workshops will teach you to assemble and decorate these classic symbols of the holidays using natural materials collected from the garden at Grounds For Sculpture.
Live Music Meditation: Théo Ould, Accordion
Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you listen to music more viscerally than ever, meditating to the playing of accordionist Théo Ould, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.
        
      
      Benjamin Bernheim, Tenor; Carrie-Ann Matheson, Piano
Hailed as “the most beautiful tenor voice since Luciano Pavarotti” (Süddeutsche Zeitung), tenor Benjamin Bernheim has ignited an opera-world frenzy unlike any in recent years.
        
      
      Marmen String Quartet
The delicately glowing opening of the “Sunrise” Quartet is one of the most magical moments in all of Haydn’s string quartets, and this gentle aurora will introduce us to a new generation of musicians.
        
      
      Joyce DiDonato, Mezzo-soprano: Time for Three
Be a part of the New Jersey premiere of Emily–No Prisoner Be, an exciting semi-staged song cycle inspired by Emily Dickinson’s timeless poetry which still resonates 150 years after her death.
        
      
      Tabea Zimmermann, Viola; Javier Perianes, Piano
In a rare U.S. recital appearance featuring the long-awaited debut of Spanish pianist Javier Perianes, the duo brings a deeply retrospective program spanning the poetic lyricism of Schumann’s Fantasy Pieces and Brahms’ late second viola sonata, Britten’s melancholic tribute to Renaissance composer John Dowland in its seldom-performed original arrangement, and Shostakovich’s final composition, written weeks before the composer’s death.
        
      
      Ébène String Quartet
Each time the Ébène Quartet takes the stage at Princeton University Concerts, they leave the audience spellbound, always craving more. Their highly anticipated return—by overwhelming demand—brings a program that showcases the full range of their exceptional artistry.
        
      
      Australian Chamber Orchestra
Schubert’s single movement of the Quartettsatz opens a concert of vibrant musical landscapes—ranging from the vast Australian geographies that inspired John Luther Adams’ latest work for the ensemble, to the soaring heights of Ralph Vaughan Williams’ shimmering skylark, and the dreamlike beauty of Fanny Mendelssohn’s virtuosic String Quartet.
        
      
      "Sounding Defiance: Georgia & Ukraine" with Violinist Lisa Batiashvili, a PUC Music & Healing Series Event
In 2014, in response to Russia’s invasion of Crimea, violin superstar Lisa Batiashvili commissioned composer Igor Loboda to create a “Requiem for Ukraine”—a deeply personal act rooted in the echoes of Russian aggression that had previously shaken her native Georgia.
        
      
      Lisa Batiashvili, Violin; Giorgi Gigashvili, Piano
Lisa Batiashvili joins forces with Giorgi Gigashvili in a journey through raw emotion and staggering virtuosity—Beethoven’s Violin Sonata No. 3 brims with charm and fire, setting the stage for Bartók’s electrifying Violin Sonata No. 1, where wild folk rhythms and searing intensity push both musicians to the edge.
        
      
      300 Paintings
A hilarious, fascinating and wildly original show created and performed by Sam Kissajukian, who brings audiences on a rollercoaster ride that explores the ties between art, mental health, and creativity.
Live Music Meditation: Richardson Chamber Players, presented as part of the Princeton University Art Museum’s “Art Around the Clock” reopening celebration
Breathe in sound and silence through guided meditation as you begin your weekend listening to music more viscerally than ever before in the beautiful setting of the Princeton University Art Museum’s new Grand Hall, meditating to the playing of Princeton University performance faculty in the Richardson Chamber Players, guided by Matthew Weiner, Associate Dean in the Princeton University Office of Religious Life.
        
      
      24-Hour Open House
Get ready for 24 hours of free-to-all fun. Art around the clock with us as we throw open the doors to your new Museum! This Halloween, celebrate the opening of the new building with activations throughout the galleries.
        
      
      Tai Chi
This series takes place outdoors and promotes overall wellness through the practice of Yang Style Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese art that blends exercise with stress reduction.
        
      
      Gentle Yoga at West Windsor Arts
Gentle Yoga is being offered online, with one final, in-person class to be scheduled at the arts center in mid-November. You must have Zoom to participate in this class.
        
      
      Good Grief: An Art Exhibition Exploring the Five Stages of Grief
Good Grief Art Show encourages reflection on the stages of grief, which can be profoundly different for everyone but remain a shared human experience.

