The Week Ahead in Princeton: Talk on NSA Surveillance, Evening With Pulitzer Prize Winning Author & More

Monday

Opening day of Art Exhibit at Princeton University. "Nonhuman Animals: Eat, Test, Love," an exhibition of 12 large-scale paintings by Hetty Baiz. The works focus on animals that are factory farmed and laboratory tested, were directly inspired by the 1975 book "Animal Liberation" by Peter Singer, the Ira W. Decamp Professor of Bioethics in the University Center for Human Values. On display until Oct. 18 In the Bernstein Gallery, Robertson Hall, Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. 

Daniel Kurtzer, a former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt, and Lecturer Wolfgang Danspeckgruber, founding director of the Woodrow Wilson School's Liechtenstein Institute on Self-Determination, will discuss the crises in Egypt and Syria. Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, 4:30 p.m. 

The League of Women Voters will host a forum among candidates for Princeton Council, Monument Hall, 7 p.m. 

Tuesday

Shop at Whole Foods Market in Princeton today between 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. and 5 percent of the day’s net sales will be donated to Morven Museum & Garden.

Harold T. Shapiro, president emeritus, Princeton University, will discuss "Climate Change, Ethics and Politics" at the meeting of 55-Plus Club, The Jewish Center of Princeton, 10 a.m., $3 donation suggested. 

Bart Gellman '82, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, blogger, author will join Ambassador Daniel Kurtzer, former U.S. ambassador to Israel and Egypt to discuss "NSA Domestic Surveillance: What We Know and What It Means," Dodds Auditorium, Robertson Hall, 4:30 p.m. 

Barnes & Noble hosts a Grand Opening Preview Party at Marketfair Mall. Lots of surprises in store for all ages and special guests and performances throughout the evening. A portion of the evening's proceeds benefit Corner House of Princeton, 6 p.m. 

The League of Woman Voters hosts a forum among members running for Princeton Board of Education, Monument Hall, 7 p.m. 

Wednesday

Author talk at Princeton Public Library. John Searles is the author of the national bestsellers “Boy Still Missing” and “Strange but True.” His appearance in Princeton is just one day after the release of his much anticipated third book "Help for the Haunted" which has been getting lots of pre-release buzz. Bring a brown bag lunch and the library will provide dessert and coffee. Community Room, Noon.

Thursday

The League of Women voters will host voter registration at the Princeton Farmers' Market, Hinds Plaza, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Westminister Conservatory faculty recital, featuring Darryl Yokley on saxophone and Ruisha Zhang on piano. Niles Chapel,Nassau Presbyterian Church, 12:15 p.m. 

The Princeton University Art Museum presents a discussion with Jayson Musson, also known as Hennessy Youngman, a character through whom the artist comments on the racial and gendered politics of the art world. 6 p.m. in McCormick 101. A reception in the Art Museum follows.

Princeton Public Library's Evenings with Friends series resumes with A. Scott Berg, the biographer who won the National Book Award for “Max Perkins: Editor of Genius,” the Pulitzer Prize for “Lindbergh." His biographical memoir of Katharine Hepburn, “Kate Remembered,” topped the bestseller list in 2003. His highly biography of Woodrow Wilson is scheduled for publication in September. Light buffet-style dinner and drinks are included. Community Room, $50/$125 for a three-evening package, 6:30 p.m 

Friday

Jazz Concert: The Eric Mintel Quartet at the Arts Council of Princeton. 
The group will discuss how they create a composition with demonstrations throughout the performance. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.

Steve Gillette and Cindy Mangsen will open the 49th season of the Princeton Folk Music Society Concert Series,. Christ Congregation Church, 8:15 p.m. $20; $15 for members; $10 for students; $5 for children under 12.