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Great Valentine's Day Gift Ideas from the Square!
February 9, 2012Love is in the air! Here are 10 Great Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from the Square: Chan Luu necklace from Dandelion, a silky smooth Burgundy from the Corkscrew Wine Shop, romantic dinner at Mediterra, vintage earrings from Silver Shop, hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries from Thomas Sweet Chocolate, intimate apparel from Lace Silhouettes Lingerie, Chanel perfume from Bluemercury, dark chocolate truffles from Lindt, the perfect card from The Papery and heart shaped cookie cutters from Kitchen Kapers.
Luxaby Baby & Child is relocating on the Square!
February 1, 2012As of February 1, 2012, you can visit their new location at 19 Hulfish Street.
In addition to their great collection of children’s designers like D'Arcy Brown, Baby CZ, Rachel Riley and Petit Bateau, Luxaby will now also feature maternity by Isabella Oliver and Olian.
A larger selection of baby gifts, 2 large fitting rooms and a children’s reading/activity area will round out the space.
Be sure to check them out soon!
JaZams hosts Illustrator, Charles Santore and the new edition of The Night Before Christmas
December 1, 2011JaZams hosts Illustrator Charles Santore
His latest book is a new edition of The Night Before Christmas
Illustrator Charles Santore will appear at jaZams toy store in Princeton on Dec. 11 to sign copies of The Night Before Christmas (Applesauce Press, $18.95). This new edition of the classic holiday poem faithfully reproduces the cherished verse alongside Mr. Santore’s lavish illustrations.
“Charles Santore is a brilliant illustrator and we love his books,” says jaZams owner Joanne Farrugia, who has previously hosted Mr. Santore for several book signings.
This 48-page hardcover edition is embellished with five-color printing on both the cover and interior pages, giving Mr. Santore’s illustrations that radiant warmth perfect for the wintry season. A four-page gatefold is situated in the middle of the book, spanning nearly four feet in length and spilling the beautiful wintry wonderland right into the readers lap. This feature has never before been included in any other published edition.
Publisher's Weekly gave the book, which took two years to complete, a starred review, calling Mr. Santore’s vision a “gorgeous interpretation of a beloved holiday classic.”
Mr. Santore’s previous book illustrations includes editions of The Wizard of Oz, Aesop’s Fables, The Complete Tales of Peter Rabbit, Paul Revere’s Ride, and more. A resident of Philadelphia, he has won many awards including the Society of Illustrators Award of Excellence, the Alumni Award of the Philadelphia College of Art, and the Hamilton King Award. His illustrations are part of several permanent collections, including the Brandywine River Museum, New York Museum of Modern Art, The Free Library of Philadelphia, and The United States Department of the Interior. His work is also dutifully collected and embedded within many private collections worldwide.
JaZams is an independent toy store that has served central New Jersey for more than 15 years. Located in Princeton, it offers classic and specialty toys and games to its customers, as well as a large selection of contemporary, classic and hard-to-find books. The store often draws authors and illustrators to its premises to share their work with the community.
November on the Square
November 23, 2011November has arrived and it's off to a cool, crisp start. Is your closet ready for it? Stock up at the Square with Ugg boots from The Walking Company, signature sweaters from Ralph Lauren, wool coats from Talbots and Urban Grace, designer scarves and gloves from Zoë and cozy children’s clothes from Luxaby Baby & Child. You can also keep warm when you're out and about with a bowl of soup from the Princeton Soup & Sandwich Co. or a spiced latte from Chez Alice Gourmet Café and Bakery. These are just a few ways the Square can help you stay toasty this month.
Palmer Square Celebrates 20th Annual JazzFeast!
August 26, 2011MUSIC. FOOD. FUN.
PALMER SQUARE CELEBRATES 20TH ANNUAL JAZZFEAST
On Saturday, September 10, 2011, Palmer Square will host their 20th annual JazzFeast. The open-air festival features performances by some of the industry’s best jazz musicians and showcases cuisine from a selection of the area's finest restaurants.
The event takes place from Noon-6pm, rain or shine, on the Palmer Square Green. Musical performances are free; food vendors charge accordingly.
The incredible musical line-up this year includes:
Noon-1:00pm Princeton University Jazztet
1:15-2:15pm Alan Dale & the New Legacy Jazz Band
2:30-3:30pm Jon Burr presents the Music of Stephane Grappelli
3:45-4:45pm Greg Piccolo and Heavy Juice
5:00-6:00pm Dennis Lichtman’s Brain Cloud featuring Tamar Korn on vocals
The food at this event covers a global spectrum of choices: from great burgers, sausage sandwiches and pulled pork to jerk chicken, samosas, pad Thai, paella, grilled clams and more.
Participants include Blossom’s Catering, Buzzetta’s Festival Foods, Chez Alice Gourmet Café and Bakery, D’Angelo Italian Market, Elements, Masala Grill, Mediterra, Mehek, Nomad Pizza, Princeton Soup & Sandwich Company, Teresa Caffe, Thomas Sweet Chocolates, Tico’s Eatery & Juice Bar, Tiger Noodles, Tiger’s Tale, Triumph Brewing Company, Whole Earth Center, Winberie’s and Yankee Doodle Tap Room.
Over 720 guests attended the 5th Annual Girls Night Out!
May 26, 2011Our 5th Annual Girls Night Out was tons of fun and we had over 720 attendees who could vouch for it! Read the CentralJersey.com article to find out more:
"Meet & Greet" the Women's US National Rowing Team Athletes who are training for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
April 19, 2011Saturday, May 7
1:00-3:00pm
"Athletes on the Water" - Women's US National Rowing Team Event
"Meet & Greet" the US National Rowing Team Athletes who are training for the London 2012 Olympic Games.
Athletes will be on-site to sign autographs, talk about how much they practice, how much they eat to keep them fueled, how people can get involved with rowing and much more. In addition, rowing machines and rowing shells will be on display.
USRowing’s national team athletes train at both the Finn M.W. Caspersen Rowing Center on Lake Mercer in West Windsor, N.J., as well as the Princeton University Boathouse on Lake Carnegie on Princeton University’s campus.
Salon Pure voted Best Hair Salon in New Jersey Monthly Magazine
March 25, 2011Congratulations to Salon Pure! For the 2nd year in a row, they were voted Best Hair Salon in the New Jersey Monthly Magazine “Best of New Jersey 2011” issue!
Their readers voted to identify Jersey’s favorite places for eating, shopping, relaxation and recreation. Here's what they had to say about Salon Pure:
“I have never seen a salon so educated in the new and in-style, with cuts as well as products,” writes reader Kristen Headley of Jackson. Mission accomplished, then, for Salon Pure in Princeton, which co-owner Amy Kaczowski opened four years ago to be cutting edge, no pun intended. In addition to standard hair treatments, Salon Pure offers nail, make-up and epilation services and bridal packages. (31 A Hulfish St; 609-683-8384, salonpureprinceton.com)
Keep up the great work Salon Pure! Get your issue of NJM Magazine to read the entire “Best Of 2011” list!
Children's Book Authors, Peter Brown and Patrick McDonnell coming to Jazams Toy Store!
March 24, 2011Saturday, April 16th
1:00-3:00pm
Peter Brown - Children Make Terrible Pets
Bestselling author Peter Brown, recently awarded the Childrenʼs Choice Book Award for “Illustrator of the Year”, is back with a side-splitting and endlessly adorable story, illustrated in a striking and fun style. When Lucy the Bear meets a little boy in the woods, sheʼs thrilled! She brings him home, names him Squeakers, and they become inseparable. But Squeakers proves to be a real challenge. Children Make Terrible Pets offers a unique and laughoutloud twist on the perennial “first pet” theme. Copies of Peterʼs other titles including The Curious Garden and Chowder will be available for purchase and signing.
Patrick McDonnell - Me...Jane
Creator of the award-winning MUTTS comic strip and author of the New York Times bestselling Hug Time and The Gift of Nothing, Patrick will present his newest release, Me...Jane. With his characteristic heartwarming style, McDonnell tells the story of a young Jane Goodall and how she followed her passion to become one of the world's most inspiring women. In Me...Jane, the little girl observes the natural world around her with wonder, her special childhood toy chimpanzee at her side, dreaming of going to Africa to begin “a life living with, and helping, all animals.” Copies of Patrickʼs books as well as his Mutts comic collections will be available for purchase and signing.
Children's book author, John Marciano, coming to Jazams Toy Store!
March 1, 2011On Saturday, March 5, 2011, 12-1:30pm, Jazams Toy Store is excited to welcome John Bemelmans Marciano, grandson of Madeline creator Ludwig Bemelmans. A talented writer and artist in his own right, he continues the Madeline tradition with his new title Madeline at the White House.
Originally conceived in 1961 by his grandfather in collaboration with Jacqueline Kennedy, Mr. Bemelmans has fulfilled his grandfather's dream of bringing Madeline and her school mates to Washington, DC in another heartwarming tale that's sure to delight kids and adults alike.
In Madeline at the White House, Madeline and the eleven other little girls are the guests of Candle, the lonely only daughter of the President, arriving just in time for the annual Easter Egg Roll. On the last night, Madeline and Candle stay up late playing and top things off with a magical nighttime tour of the capital's most famous landmarks. They return to the White House just in time for the twelve little girls to say, "Au revoir, America!"
For information or directions, please contact Jazams at 609.924.8697(TOYS)
