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High Notes
Feb 5, 7, and 12: Opera New Jersey and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present Carmen, Bizet’s final and most beloved opera, at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark.
Feb 5, 7, and 12: Opera New Jersey and the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra present Carmen, Bizet’s final and most beloved opera, at the McCarter Theatre in Princeton on Feb 5 (3 pm; $25–$125. 91 University Pl, Princeton. 609-258-2787; mccarter.org); and the State Theatre in New Brunswick on Feb 7 (8 pm; $25–$109. 15 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick. 732-246-7469; statetheatrenj.org); and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark on Feb 12 (7:30 pm; $25–$109. 1 Center St, Newark. 888-466-5722; njpac.org); Mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves (above) stars in the signature role, while tenor Richard Leech takes the stage as Don Jose and Joseph Rescigno conducts the French production (800-255-3476; njsymphony.org).
Note: The role of Carmen will now be played by mezzo-soprano Kirstin Chávez. Denyce Graves withdrew from the production due to medical reasons.
Openings & Closings
2010/03/19Table Hopping with Rosie
Rosie has the latest news on NJ restaurant openings and closings.
Cheers to Haiti
2010/02/26From the Editors
Let’s face it. This “snowicane” sweeping across New Jersey right now is nothing compared to the disastrous earthquake that hit Haiti in January. Last night, at the Benefit for Haiti Relief at the Chandelier Room in the W Hoboken, I was reminded of this. And that’s a good enough reason for me to brave a little snow.
Being Prepared
2010/03/19NJ My Way
There are some experiences fathers are just not prepared for in life. Driving a minivan. Disneyland vacations. Prolonged holiday visits with in-laws. Maturing. Little things.
Stuck in Traffic 3
2010/03/19Plain Sight: A Jersey Photo Blog
But now I was abreast of the King of Trucks, a Peterbilt (though those are fighting words to them that believe Kenworth is the King of Trucks. Me? I like 'em both.)
Getting Ready to 'Get Fit'
2010/01/04Lost in the Suburbs
Starting this afternoon, I will be taking part in Get Fit New Jersey, a rigorous, 24-week fitness program at Life Time Athletic in Florham Park. Naturally, I spent the weekend stuffing my face with as much holiday chocolate and other goodies as possible.
Mar 20 - Mar 20 Drive to the Hoop
Feb 20 - Mar 20 TERRA Art Exhibit
Mar 20 - Mar 20 24th Annual St. Rose High School Rose Garden Gala
Mar 20 - Mar 20 Bergen Philharmonic Orchestra
