Topic: ART NEWS
On Friday, December 5 at 7:30 PM, you can join the Arts Council of Princeton for a Holiday Soiree featuring Sarah Donner & Scott Barkan! A local singer-songstress, Sarah is lyrically playful, her music tied together with bright melodies and driving, energetic instrumentals. You can expect somber humor from guitarist and songwriter Scott Barkan, who will play the gamut, from ethereal ballads to swampy grooves to blistering bluegrass numbers. Tickets are $10/$8 ACP members, students & seniors, available at the door 30 minutes before show time. The event will take place at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, 102 Witherspoon Street, Princeton, NJ 08542. Parking is available in the Spring and Hulfish Street Garages and at metered parking along Witherspoon Street and Paul Robeson Place.
Sarah Donner is an indie folk-pop songstress who works the stage with a powerful vocals, punchy guitar, and a candid and energetic stage presence. Some of Sarah’s videos have over two million views on YouTube alone, making her a local “web celebrity.” Her music has been featured on Conan O'Brien's blog, NPR, Showtime, and CBS News. It has also been licensed for television shows on Discovery networks, Bravo, MTV, VH1, and Showtime. Learn more about Sarah and her music at sarahdonner.com.
Scott Barkan is a guitarist, singer and songwriter based in New York's Hudson Valley. Scott’s most recent work finds his signature shimmering guitar tones and country improvisations serving as the backdrop for his witty, self-effacing and often heartbreaking lyric writing. Barkan's powerful voice and somber, humorous songwriting always remain front and center, the thread that strings all these elements together. Learn more about Scott and his music at scottbarkanmusic.com.
The Holiday Soiree will take place in the ACP’s intimate Solley Theater at the Paul Robeson Center for the Arts. Please call (609) 924-8777 or visit www.artscouncilofprinceton.org for more information. This concert is supported in part by grants from the NJ State Council on the Arts and Wells Fargo Foundation.
The Arts Council of Princeton (ACP), founded in 1967, is a non-profit organization with a mission of Building Community through the Arts. Housed in the landmark Paul Robeson Center for the Arts, designed by architect Michael Graves, the ACP fulfills its mission by presenting a wide range of programs including exhibitions, performances, free community cultural events, and studio-based classes and workshops in a wide range of media. Arts Council of Princeton programs are designed to be high-quality, engaging, affordable and accessible for the diverse population of the greater Princeton region.
