Poetry and Haggis!

A celebration of Robert Burns birthday and an open reading will be held Tuesday, January 29th, 7 p.m., at A Slice of New York Pizza Parlor (122 North 3rd St, between Market and Cooper Sts).

Wee beasties are optional as is ganging aft agley.

If there is indeed haggis I suggest you opt for a slice of pepperoni instead.

Cold Weather and Hot Jazz

Shake off the chill of winter with some jazz. the Rutgers Center for the Arts in Camden is sponsoring their annual Jazz Festival.

On Saturday, January 26, at 8 p.m. the Bill Frisell Trio is performing with Jamaaladeen Tacuma (admission $20)

On Saturday, February 23, at 8 p.m. the McCoy Tyner Trio with Savion Glover will be on stage (admission $25 / 35).

Both will be held at 3rd and Pearl Streets @ the Ben Franklin Bridge, close to PATCO and the Riverline.

The Experience Jazz series of free events are held at the same venue.

Saturday, January 26, 1 - 5 p.m. guitar virtuoso Frank Butrey explores the versatility and the extremes of acoustic and electric guitar in Jazz.

Friday, Febuary 23rd, 1-5 p.m. discover Jazz Tap with master "hoofer" Brinae Ali and modern improvisational dance with Zornitsa Stoyanova.

A Band Along the River

Yesterday it was such a beautiful day that I went out walking along the river. A small band had set up in one of the parking lots, with drums and a guitar. The water made the music sound even better. Brass, Skins, and Strings (Philadelphia Street Musicians Live) would like us to know they will be appearing at Warm Daddy's, 1400 Columbus Blvd, in Philadelphia, on January 28. Flutist / saxophonist Byard Lancaster and other musicians will also be performing.

The Aquarium Is Cool!

The New Jersey Aquarium invites you to a special event this weekend:

READY TO PLUNGE INTO A DEEP FREEZE?
Looking for something "cool" to do with the whole family in January? On Saturday, January 12 and Sunday, January 13, you are cordially invited to take a plunge into our annual Deep Freeze event. Now in its third year, Deep Freeze was created to help educate guests about cold weather animals in an atmosphere that is fun for your whole family. Deep Freeze guests will enjoy:

• Live seal and penguin feedings
• A Coke Polar Bear Moon bounce and beverage sampling
• Free Turkey Hill ice cream samples from 11:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (while supplies last)
• A 300 lb ice sculpture created before your very eyes!
• A variety of other fun-filled kids activities throughout the day
• The Polar Express ^TM 4D Experience in our 4D Theater, powered by PSE&G
• A FREE Deep Freeze giveaway for all guests! (while supplies last)