Campus Picks: Sept. 30, 2010

Theater: Red Herring

Theatre Intime opens the 2010-11 season with "Red Herring," a noir comedy set during the height of the Cold War. The vexing engagement of Joseph McCarthy's daughter to a Soviet spy, on top of a nuclear espionage plot, provides plenty of action for Michael Hollinger's inventive work. Directed by Cara Liuzzi '12.

Hamilton Murray Theatre

Thursday through Saturday and October 7-9, 8 p.m.

Theater: Aurelia's Oratorio

Aurelia's Oratorio, a unique production that has toured the world since 2003, is now at McCarter Theatre through Oct. 17. It has received fantastic reviews (including one in the ‘Prince') and promises 70 minutes of magic, music, dance and acrobatics. That's right: At only 70 minutes, this show is the perfect study break. Created and performed by Charlie Chaplin's daughter and granddaughter, respectively, Aurelia's Oratorio is a spectacle that you do not want to miss.

McCarter Theatre

Thursday, 7:30 p.m.; Friday, 8 p.m.; Saturday, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.; Sunday, 2 p.m.

Music: Power, Passion and Grace

This Sunday, join the Princeton Symphony Orchestra for its dynamic showcase, "Power, Passion and Grace." The concert will feature virtuoso violinist Leila Josefowicz as she performs the New Jersey premiere of "Beautiful Passing," a moving piece composed by Steven Mackey in honor of his late mother. Conducted by Rossen Milanov, the concert will also include classic works such as Mozart's overture to "The Magic Flute" and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 5 in E-minor. A pre-concert lecture is included and open to all ticket-holders.

Richardson Auditorium

Sunday, 4 p.m.

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Food: Taste & Sounds at Princeton

Everyone seems to walk through Frist at least once a day, so don't let Thursday be an exception. Make sure you stop by between 9 and 11 p.m. to enjoy samples from Nassau Street staples while listening to some live music from talented student bands.

Frist East TV Lounge and Cafe Vivian

Thursday, 9 p.m.

Fundraiser: Bubble Tea Fundraiser - Princeton Unite for Sight

Are you sitting in Forbes or Butler with a craving for bubble tea but lacking the motivation to trek all the way up to Nassau Street? You're in luck! This Friday, stop by Frist to buy your favorite bubble tea from Fruity Yogurt. The proceeds go to fund cataract surgeries performed at Unite for Sight clinics in Ghana, India and Honduras.

Frist 100 Level

Friday, 2 p.m.

Theater: Last Comic Standing Live

The Emmy-nominated hit series "Last Comic Standing" will wrap up its seventh season with a live performance by the show's finalists at McCarter Theatre. Craig Robinson of "The Office" has been hosting this season as the best, brightest and funniest of the comedy world duke it out for $250,000 and the Last Comic Standing title. Don't miss this chance to witness a small piece of television history.

McCarter Theatre

Monday, 8 p.m.

Film: Toy Story 3

It's hard to believe that just 15 years ago Pixar was still relatively unknown in the animation world. That changed with the release of "Toy Story," and Pixar has been hitting the bull's-eye ever since. This year, the toys are back with their third installment. With Andy going off to college and the toys dumped in a daycare center, how will Buzz, Woody and the gang deal with their new existence and purpose? Whether you're looking for comedy or trying to recapture a glimpse of your childhood, "Toy Story 3," like its predecessors, is sure to amaze.

Princeton Garden Theatre

Thursday through Saturday, 11:30 p.m.

Campus Picks compiled by Joseph Dexter, Lisa Han, Meghan Todt and Sean Wu.