AboutNewJersey.com - New Jersey (NJ) Event Guide - Listing of NJ Events for you and your family to enjoy.

Pasha's Sparkling Garden of Rugs - Lambertville, Hunterdon County
Every Friday through September 3rd
To help celebrate "Lights on the River" Pasha Rugs in Lambertville is exhibiting the World's Largest Handmade Rug Pillow. In addition to sitting on the pillow, visitors can enjoy fortune telling, Turkish music, Raki Tasting and bellydancing.

Spring & Summer Walking Farm Tour, preschool-high school age - Pittstown, Hunterdon County
Now through September 30
Kids will enjoy a fun educational tour. Tour the greenhouse, field irrigation, planting, maintenance + harvesting of fruit + vegetable crops will be explained, informative talk about farm animals, feed the animals, electronic group photo.

Private FarmTours, all ages - Pittstown, Hunterdon County
Now through October 31
Discover the behind the scenes operation procedures of farming from the farmer. Tour the greenhouse with the farm owner, have a private hayride through the farm. Learn how crops are planted, maintained, harvested, and how IPM practices are used, America’s Grow-A-Row helps need + pick something from the field.

Garden Club Tours - Pittstown, Hunterdon County
Now through October 31
Gardening enthusiasts welcome! Have a Garden Club or a bunch of gardening friends? Enjoy a tour of our commercial fruit + vegetable operation, then hold your meeting at our picnic tables! Tour our greenhouses, orchards, vegetables + cut flower plantings with one of our farm educated guides. Ask the farmers any question about fruit + vegetable production.

Downtown Concert Series - Madison, Morris County
July 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, Sept 3, 17, Oct 1
Bring a blanket or chair for a free outdoor music concert on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts every other Friday.

"Happy Days" by Samuel Beckett - Cape May, Cape May County
August 25- September 25, 2010 (Wed - Sun)
In "Happy Days", award-winning playwright Samuel Beckett pursues his relentless search for the meaning of existence, probing the tenuous relationships that bind one person to another, and each to the universe, to time past and time present. Once again, stripping theater to its barest essentials, "Happy Days" offers only two characters: a married couple, Winnie and Willie, a mound of dirt as the set, and a bag of props containing a few earthly possessions. Returning from 2009's hit comedy, "Social Security", beloved actors Lynn and Ron Cohen star in this compelling production.

Cabaret - Beach Haven, Ocean County
August 17 - September 4 (Tue - Sun)
Provocative and wildly entertaining, Cabaret is the story of a young American writer who comes to Berlin just before the rise of Hitler and the Nazi Party. As he struggles to write, the young man finds himself more and more tempted by life at the raucous Kit Kat Klub, and by the club's star attraction, Sally Bowles. A divinely decadent, darkly comic masterpiece, its haunting, unforgettable music includes “Wilkommen”, “Don’t Tell Mama”, and of course “Cabaret.”

Spring/Summer Season 2010 - Hamilton, Mercer County
Reception: Sat., May 1, Exhibition: May 2 through September 19 (Tues - Sun).
Be inspired by the pop-art sculpture of Keith Haring and the environmental work of Chakaia Booker.

Student Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton, Mercer County
July 31 – September 12 (Tue - Sun)
Grounds For Sculpture is proud to present its first student exhibition!

Water Exhibition - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sep 01, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011 (Closed Mondays)
The exhibition on view at the Zimmerli is a broad survey of the subject of water across historical time and geographical space.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2.
Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sat., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2.
Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Chester Farmers' Market - Chester, Morris County
Every Sunday, beginning June 27th to October 10th
Find the best jersey fresh conventional and organic produce and specialty foods in and around Historic Chester at the outdoor Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association.

Ramsey Farmers' Market - Ramsey, Bergen County
June 13th through October 31st (Sundays)
All are invited to come to the market for a relaxing Sunday to purchase farm fresh organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables, artisan breads and cheeses, organic maple syrup, organic coffees, baked goods, basalmic vinegars, specialty olive oils and much more.

Riverdale Labor Day Street Fair - Riverdale, Morris County
Mon. Sept. 6, 2010
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more.

"Book of Crazy: The DSM-IV in Song" A Cabaret by Kevin Scott Collins and Johanna Weller-Fahy - Cape May, Cape May County
Monday: September 6, 2010
Join NYC based performers Kevin Scott Collins and Johanna Weller-Fahy as they take center stage and offer a unique look at the DSM-IV in a comedic cabaret performance! Featuring over 16 songs from a variety of popular musicals, each selection has been professionally “diagnosed” by a psychiatrist. It’s up to you to help identify the “issue” in each song!

Labor Day BBQ - Hamilton, Mercer County
Mon., Sept. 6.
Join the Labor Day celebration at Grounds For Sculpture with a barbecue at the Gazebo. Hot dogs and hamburgers made to order with all the trimmings plus lemonade and ice cream!

Mack & Mabel - Beach Haven, Ocean County
September 8 - 19 (Wed - Sun)
Out of the silent movie era of 1920s Hollywood, Mack and Mabel tells the heart-wrenching love story of two of its greatest legends: director Mack Sennett "The King of Comedy" and creator of the Keystone Kops and his star, comedienne Mabel Normand. When "hash-slinger" Mabel turns up on Mack’s film set, she catches his eye and soon captures his heart. But ambition, scandal and dalliance make for a tempestuous relationship; despite the odds, they cannot escape their love for each other. Some of Broadway’s most enduring songs are featured including “Look What Happened to Mabel,” “I Won’t Send Roses,” and “Tap Your Troubles Away.”

Mrs. Gould welcome John Barrymore - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 8 - October 17 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays);
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.

Cruisin' Downtown Toms River - Toms River, Ocean County
Second Wednesday of each month May - September
The hugely popular Cruisin’ Downtown vintage car and motorcycle series kick-off! Enjoy live musical entertainment and vintage cars on the streets of downtown Toms River, the second Wednesday of every month through September.

13th Annual Union County MusicFest - Clark, Union County
Free nonstop music all day on September 11 and 12; an additional free concert is on September 9 at 7:30 p.m.
Train and Spoon headline two full days of free (yes, free!!) nonstop music by Soul Asylum, The Bravery, Suzanne Vega, The Zombies, Ok Go, Robert Randolph and the Family Band, Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo, Jesse Malin and the St. Marks Social, Mike Peters & Friends, Willie Nile, 61 North, Nicole Atkins and the Sea, and more. MusicFest also features a wraparound carnival, an additional free concert by Vita Chambers, and many extras such as sideshow performers, BMX stunt bikers, 5k walk-run to raise funds to fight cancer, Harvest Contest, art displays, Green Village, children’s activities, vendors, crafts, and more.

Tenth on the Tenth Giveaway! - Hamilton, Mercer County
10th of every month in 2010.
10th person arriving on the 10th of the month gets a gift in honor or our 10th Anniversry as a non-profit organization.

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery-Special Sale - Hamilton, Mercer County
10th of every month in 2010
10% off on the 10th of the month to all patrons and online shoppers on regularly priced merchandise. Members receive an additional 10% on top of the 10% they already receive!

Aurelia's Oratorio - Princeton, Mercer County
Sept 10 - Oct 17 2010 (Tue - Sun)
Welcome to Aurélia’s Oratorio. Behind the red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy world of surreal surprises, tricks, and transformations, where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before your very eyes.

Chester’s 37th Annual FALL CRAFT SHOW - Chester, Morris County
September 11th and 12th, 2010
Experience a wide variety of tents filled with the finest hand made items including traditional craft, fine art and country crafts. Find unique gifts for everyone on your shopping list as well as beautiful handcrafted furnishings for your home.

Family Fun Day, - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, September 11th
Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity.

Belvidere Victorian Days - Belvidere, Warren County
September 11 & 12
With over 200 historical sites, spend the day realizing the ambiance of yesteryear. Come join the festivities which include house tours, porch or garden parties, live entertainment, antique, craft and food vendors, antique/vintage car show, vintage fashion shows, Victorian era demonstrations, a picnic basket auction and much more.

Cresskill Street Fair - Cresskill, Bergen County
Sat. Sept. 11, 2010
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more

Fine Art and Crafts at Anderson Park - Upper Montclair, Essex County
September 11-12, 2010
Come meet professional fine artists, photograhers and craftspeople in lovely Essex County's Anderson Park. Free to the public. Park free around the park. Rain or Shine

Free Admission Day - Hamilton, Mercer County
Fri., September 11.
Grounds For Sculpture will be free of charge for a day of contemplation and remembrance.

10th Anniversary Celebration Workshop - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sat., Sept. 11
In this workshop you will delve into the life and work of Red Grooms, learning about his background and history and then creating individual “sculpto-pictorama,” a term that Grooms created to describe his mixed media installations combining painting and sculpture.

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6.
This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work.

Curator’s Walk - Hamilton, Mercer County
September 11
Take part in an intimate tour as Grounds For Sculpture’s Curator discusses some new and familiar additions to the Grounds, the artists who created them, and the history behind each chosen work.

Maple Shade's 38th Annual Sidewalk Sale & Festival - Maple Shade, Burlington County
Saturday, September 11, 2010; Raindate: Saturday, September 18, 2010
Outdoor festival event with free admission, over 200 vendors with children's area, live entertainment and car show. Lots of family fun with something for everyone!

Cape May Wine Trail - Cape May, Cape May County
May 23, June 20, Sept. 12 & 26, Oct. 15 & 31, Nov. 20, Dec. 26
Spend the day visiting Cape May County's wineries and sampling the unique flavors of each. First enjoy lunch at one of Cape May's restaurants and then board the trolley, which will take you to the wineries where you'll learn about viniculture and visit the tasting rooms. Admission includes lunch, wine tastings at each vineyard and a wine tasting glass. Limited event, reserve early!

New Jersey Storytelling Festival - Hamilton, Mercer County
September 12
Come and celebrate the time-honored art of the oral tradition as over 40 tellers present different stories throughout the day. Picnic lunches will be available at The Peacock Café.

An Intimate Evening of Grand Parlour Magic - Cape May, Cape May County
Monday, September 13, 2010
"An Intimate Evening of Grand Parlour Magic" is a full evening theatre production featuring two conjurors, Michael Walsh and Johnny Mass, and a master of ceremonies. There are no trick boxes, dancing girls or lions and tigers - only world-class sleight of hand magic performed right in front of you - the way magic was meant to be presented.

Tuesdays Are for Touring Georgian Court - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays)
A historical walking tour of the beautiful Georgian Court Campus.

Lofty Pines Society presents Yoga & a Discussion of the Economy - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 14, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2 (Tuesdays)
The GCU community is invited to join the Living with a Purpose Group for a roundtable discussion on the economy and money during a seven-week informal program hosted by Laurie Flynn, vice president of wealth management and financial planning specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Atelier Tour - Hamilton, Mercer County
Wed., Sept. 15
Grounds For Sculpture hosts a tour of the Johnson Atelier and Digital Atelier, led by Charles Haude, Executive Director of the Johnson Atelier, and John Lash, CEO of the Digital Atelier.

"On the Couch with Nora Armani" Armenian. Egyptian. American. Singer. Dancer. Poet Written and performed by Nora Armani - Cape May, Cape May County
Friday: September 17, 2010
Told through song and dance, with laughter and tears, Nora Armani's self-penned "On the Couch" is a one-woman piece about identity, belonging, multiple cultural provenances and life coincidences that bring us where we are and make us who we are.

Lingerie Football League: Philadelphia Passion - Trenton, Mercer County
Friday September 17 - Philadelphia Passion vs. Baltimore Charm
This fall, the term Friday Night Lights will be redefined when the Philadelphia Passion hit the field as part of ‘LFL, Friday Night Football’ at Sun National Bank Center.

Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure - Cape May, Cape May County
May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug. 28 & Sept. 18
Enjoy a cruise up the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher's Spirit of Cape May for a full day of lighthouse viewing.

Tots on Tour! - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sat. Sept. 18.
Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original works of art. Bring your toddler to learn about sculpture through activities.

First Annual Rockin' Brewfest - Trenton, Mercer County
September 18th, 2010
If you enjoy live music and good beer, then you don’t want to miss the First Annual 2010 Rockin’ Brewfest at the Sun National Bank Center! Join us for a day filled with great local music and the area’s best brews!

Glen Burtnik & Friends - Jersey Beatles Bash IV - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Glen Burtnik & Friends - Jersey Beatles Bash IV featuring Let it Be note-for-note and other Beatles Hits

8th Annual Champion of the Grill Community Festival - Augusta, Sussex County
September 19, 2010
Grilling Competition, Classic Car Show, Food and Drink Vendors, Free Tasting Samples, Exhibits, Blues Music.

New Providence Family Fun Festival - New Providence, Union County
Sun. Sept. 19, 2010
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more.

“Painting Music”: A Workshop on Abstract Expressionist Art - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sept. 19
Learn, appreciate and participate in making Abstract Expressionist paintings. Learn about the Abstract Expressionist movement and Wassily Kandinsky’s philosophy of “painting music.” Set yourself free while listening to classical music and create your own expressionistic painting by dripping, brushing, and smearing liquid paints, in addition to using paint directly from the tube.

"Separating the Men From the Bull" - Cape May, Cape May County
Monday, September 20, 2010
In this original, highly comic tour-de-force, performers Daniel Jenkins (Broadway: Mary Poppins, Big, Big River) and Neal Lerner (last season's comedy hit Social Security) expose the intricacies of male friendships in seven inventive and insightful vignettes. This all out comedy is a triumph of the imagination - a unique and authentic, imaginative and smart, amusing, unpredictable, with a straight out of life but with a comic book edge to it examination of the trials and tribulations of being male.

The Melody Lingers On - Beach Haven, Ocean County
September 22 - October 3 (Wed - Sun)
From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, The Melody Lingers On is a story about the American Dream. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters. A contemporary and compelling love story, such number one hits as "White Christmas," "God Bless America" and "Cheek to Cheek," are featured. Celebrate the life of the man who was the champion of our troops overseas and the writer of the most popular song of all time. Irving Berlin has no place in American music; He is American music.

Sugar Blue - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010
Grammy® Award-winning harmonica virtuoso Sugar Blue and his 5-piece Blues band (guitar, bass, drum, and keyboards) open the 2010 State Theatre’s New Jersey Blues & Jazz Festival!

11th Annual Mercer County Italian American Festival - West Windsor, Mercer County
September 24-26, 2010
The festival features food from regional Italian restaurants, an Italian market, art, memorabilia, cooking demonstrations, book readings, music including national recording acts, dancing, amusement rides, children’s entertainment, bocce and fireworks.

Eddie Palmieri Afro-Caribbean Jazz Septet - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Friday, Sept. 24, 2010
Eddie Palmieri, the Spanish Harlem-born leader of salsa and Latin jazz orchestras and one of the foremost Latin pianists of all time, has had a musical career that has spanned over 50 years.

Museum Day - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, September 25th
The Museum will offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers with coupon.

40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair - Augusta, Sussex County
September 25, 26, 2010
The 40th Annual Peters Valley Craft Fair hosts more than 180 juried artisans

Bloomfield Harvestfest Street Fair - Bloomfield, Essex County
Sept. 25 - 26
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more.

The Berenstain Bears in - Rahway, Union County
September 25, 2010
This fun-filled musical weaves together three of Stan and Jan Berenstain's most popular books: The Berenstain Bears Learn about Strangers, The Berenstain Bears and Too Much Junk Food and The Berenstain Bears' Trouble at School.

Open Mic Night - Howell, Monmouth County
Last Saturday Of Every Month
A Family Oriented Open Mic Night Featuring Local Musicians. Present by the Southard Grange

BRITS ON THE BEACH 2010: 13th ANNUAL BRITISH CAR DAY - Ocean Grove, Monmouth County
Saturday, September 25th RAIN OR SHINE
Walk the Ocean Boardwalk just 2 blocks from the show field. Have lunch at one of the many cafes and restaurants along Main Ave. Stroll the Main Ave. business district and check out the antique dealers, gift shops, and clothing stores. Tour the area and see the historic Great Hall and quaint Tent City and many Victorian hotels and Inns. This is the one car show your wife will want to come to!

Matheny Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton, Mercer County
September 25 - November 14. (closed Mondays)
Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Edison’s Fall Family Spectacular - Edison, Middlesex County
Sat. Sept. 25, 2010
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more.

Maria Muldaur and her Red Hot Bluesianna Band - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sat, Sept. 25, 2010
“(Muldaur) has one of those sweet, spicy voices that drenches whatever she sings…be it blues, jazz, folk, gospel or pop in soulful sensuality.”—People Magazine

Native Woody Plants in Georgian Court’s Four Historic Gardens - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 26 (Sunday); 1:30–2:30 pm; Rain cancels the event.
Tour Georgian Court's beautiful Gardens.

Grounds for Sculpture and Rat's Restaurant's 10th Annual Epicurean Palette - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Grounds For Sculpture is hosting its 10th Annual Epicurean Palette, a gourmet food and wine event to raise awareness of food as art while generating support for Grounds For Sculpture’s rich programming.

Epicurean Palette - Hamilton, Mercer County
September 26, Rain or Shine!
Join us for the 10th annual food event of the region—the Epicurean Palette, benefiting Grounds For Sculpture. It’s a perfect way to spend an afternoon— strolling leisurely in the park, stopping along the way at the various tents along the path to sample gourmet offerings.

Regina Carter’s “Reverse Thread” - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sun, September 26, 2010
“…Carter is a knockout violinist who leads a knockout band.”—O Magazine. Combining technical wizardry with a fresh, bold approach, Regina Carter is a transcendent voice of contemporary jazz violin. Equally at home playing with Itzhak Perlman, Dolly Parton, Billy Joel, and the Atlantic Symphony, Carter seamlessly blends jazz fusion, percussive passages, swing, classical melodies, and Southern-style fiddle.

ARC Essex Foundation Golf Classic XXII - West Orange, Essex County
Monday, September 27, 2010
The ARC Essex Foundation Golf Classic XXII supports the work of The ARC of Essex County, a private, non-profit agency serving individuals with developmental disabilities in Essex County and surrounding areas. The money raised from this event helps to maintain programs and services provided to those served by The ARC of Essex County.

David Sedaris - Princeton, Mercer County
September 28 2010
Yes, he’s back again, for the eighth time, which makes his annual visit a McCarter tradition, and one with never an unsold seat!

"Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan Lori-Parks - Cape May, Cape May County
September 29 –October 23, 2010 (Wed - Sun)
"Topdog/Underdog" is the 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning play about two African American brothers, named Lincoln and Booth. Given these names as a "joke" by their father, the two men cope with women, work, poverty, gambling, racism, and their troubled upbringings. Using three-card monte as a metaphor, this play is ultimately about the Great American Con. Like the title suggests, "Topdog/Underdog" is a play about competition, reversals, and mirror images that reflect the true self.

The complete Financial Workshop - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 30, October 7 & 14 (Thursdays)
Provided by the Creative Financial Group of New Jersey and presented by Joseph P. Silvestri, CFP, ChFC, CASI, CLTC; Todd Rosenblatt, CFP, CPA, MST; and Frank Gordon, LUTCF.

Private FarmTours, all ages - Pittstown, Hunterdon County
Now through October 31
Discover the behind the scenes operation procedures of farming from the farmer. Tour the greenhouse with the farm owner, have a private hayride through the farm. Learn how crops are planted, maintained, harvested, and how IPM practices are used, America’s Grow-A-Row helps need + pick something from the field.

Garden Club Tours - Pittstown, Hunterdon County
Now through October 31
Gardening enthusiasts welcome! Have a Garden Club or a bunch of gardening friends? Enjoy a tour of our commercial fruit + vegetable operation, then hold your meeting at our picnic tables! Tour our greenhouses, orchards, vegetables + cut flower plantings with one of our farm educated guides. Ask the farmers any question about fruit + vegetable production.

Downtown Concert Series - Madison, Morris County
July 9, 23, Aug 6, 20, Sept 3, 17, Oct 1
Bring a blanket or chair for a free outdoor music concert on the lawn of the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts every other Friday.

"Topdog/Underdog" by Suzan Lori-Parks - Cape May, Cape May County
September 29 –October 23, 2010 (Wed - Sun)
"Topdog/Underdog" is the 2002 Pulitzer Prize winning play about two African American brothers, named Lincoln and Booth. Given these names as a "joke" by their father, the two men cope with women, work, poverty, gambling, racism, and their troubled upbringings. Using three-card monte as a metaphor, this play is ultimately about the Great American Con. Like the title suggests, "Topdog/Underdog" is a play about competition, reversals, and mirror images that reflect the true self.

The Melody Lingers On - Beach Haven, Ocean County
September 22 - October 3 (Wed - Sun)
From Tin Pan Alley to Broadway, The Melody Lingers On is a story about the American Dream. Follow Irving Berlin's life, from poverty as a Jewish immigrant on the Lower East Side of Manhattan to his world-wide fame as one of America's most prolific songwriters. A contemporary and compelling love story, such number one hits as "White Christmas," "God Bless America" and "Cheek to Cheek," are featured. Celebrate the life of the man who was the champion of our troops overseas and the writer of the most popular song of all time. Irving Berlin has no place in American music; He is American music.

Dinner and an Artist - Lakewood, Ocean County
October 1 (Friday)
Join Georgian Court for one of its popular Friday night dinners focusing on music or art. Join Lisa Festa, Ph.D., assistant professor of art, for an exploration of cultural treasures. Enjoy a multicourse dinner of regional cuisine paired with traditional music and a multimedia presentation on the artist over dessert and coffee.

Matheny Exhibition in the Education Gallery - Hamilton, Mercer County
September 25 - November 14. (closed Mondays)
Grounds For Sculpture welcomes Matheny Medical and Educational Center, a special hospital and educational facility for children and adults with medically complex developmental disabilities, located in Peapack, NJ. The exhibition will feature artwork in various types of media and further promotes GFS’s commitment to organizations from the local and regional community.

Aurelia's Oratorio - Princeton, Mercer County
Sept 10 - Oct 17 2010 (Tue - Sun)
Welcome to Aurélia’s Oratorio. Behind the red velvet curtain lies a topsy-turvy world of surreal surprises, tricks, and transformations, where dreams come to life and the impossible happens before your very eyes.

Fall Capital Region Home Show - Trenton, Mercer County
Oct 1st - 3rd, 2010
The Fall Capital Region Home Show is the perfect time to begin planning that special home or garden project, home improvement, renovation or remodel.

Water Exhibition - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sep 01, 2010 - Jan 02, 2011 (Closed Mondays)
The exhibition on view at the Zimmerli is a broad survey of the subject of water across historical time and geographical space.

Merce Cunningham Dance Company - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Fri, October 1, 2010
The Merce Cunningham Dance Company makes a special stop in New Brunswick as part of its final, two-year world tour—the “Legacy Tour”—celebrating Merce Cunningham’s lifetime of artistic achievement.

Autumn Leaves Artisanal Food Festival - Long Valley, Morris County
Saturday October 2nd
Sat. Oct 2nd Autumn Leaves at Valley Shepherd Creamery (long Valley, NJ) An Artisanal Food Festival with chef demos, gelato, music, wine, face painting and more.

Bottle Hill Day - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, October 2nd
Go back in time with the New Jersey Frontier Guard and learn about life during the French and Indian Wars (1754 - 1765). Stationed on the front lawn of the Museum, members of the New Jersey Frontier Guard will recreate and demonstrate the crafts, skills, military activities and daily life of the mid-eighteenth century New Jersey resident.

Oktoberfest - Newton, Sussex County
October 2, 2010
The Greater Newton Chamber of Commerce is hosting an Oktoberfest at VFW Post 5360, Mill St., Newton with an authentic all-you can eat German buffet, beer garden, live music and dancing, vendors and more

Leading US Archaeologist Dr. Doug Scott to Appear at Monmouth University - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
October 2, 2010
Dr. Douglas Scott, father of battlefield archaeology and best known for his work at Custer Battlefield, will be giving a presentation on October 2, 2010, 6:00 PM-9:00 PM, at Monmouth University. Long-awaited answers about Custer and the Battle of Little Bighorn, as well as how that information relates to Saddam Hussein's Anfal Campaign will be presented. Dr. Scott will have copies of his latest book available for purchase and signing.

Mrs. Gould welcome John Barrymore - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 8 - October 17 (Wednesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays);
Our unique interactive theatrical performances that bring to life the Gould Family and its contemporaries continue. Join “Mrs. Edith Kingdon Gould” for one of her elegant tea parties and experience the Gilded Age.

Sculptural Ceramics: The Beauty of Repetition - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sept. 11, 18, 25, Oct. 2, 16, 23, 30, Nov. 6.
This ceramics class features press-molding, low-relief tile-making, bisque stamp making and handbuilding. Perfect for intermediate students who want to explore molds as a way to make repeated objects, as well as incorporate found objects in their work.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2.
Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

Art Wear: Recycled and Alternative Material Manipulation and Construction - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sat., Sept. 4, 11, 18, 26, October 2.
Break from the trend of uniformity and go beyond the idea that only fabric can be used to make garments. Students will be introduced to traditional and experimental methods of sculptural garment construction focusing on the use of recycled and alternative materials.

MAC Events Home Show 'Capital Region' - Trenton, Mercer County
October 2-3, 2010
The Capital Region Home Show will feature displays of the region's top home professionals. From basic home improvements and maintenance projects, to major renovations to new construction. The Home Show can help you find the right home professional to get the job done right as well as save you time & money.

Chester Farmers' Market - Chester, Morris County
Every Sunday, beginning June 27th to October 10th
Find the best jersey fresh conventional and organic produce and specialty foods in and around Historic Chester at the outdoor Farmer’s Market, sponsored by the Historic Chester Business Association.

7th Millington Street Fair - Millington, Morris County
Sun., Oct. 3, 2010
Over 100 exhibitors, kiddie rides& climbing wall, a special section with craft exhibitors who are displaying their handmade crafts, pony rides & petting zoo, games, face painters, activities, delicious foods and more.

Ramsey Farmers' Market - Ramsey, Bergen County
June 13th through October 31st (Sundays)
All are invited to come to the market for a relaxing Sunday to purchase farm fresh organic and non-organic fruits and vegetables, artisan breads and cheeses, organic maple syrup, organic coffees, baked goods, basalmic vinegars, specialty olive oils and much more.

"Killadelphia" One-man Mix Tape of a City. Written and Performed by Sean Christopher Lewis - Cape May, Cape May County
Monday: October 4, 2010
In the Summer of 2008, it was often said that Philadelphia had "more bodies than days." The city was in the midst of a murder epidemic that put it on par with some third world countries. Determined to take an unflinching look at the causes of the crime rate and its effect on the community, playwright Sean Christopher Lewis introduces us to the inmates of Graterford Prison - men employed to beautify the city even as they serve out life sentences.

Last Comic Standing - Princeton, Mercer County
October 4 2010
Last Comic Standing Live stars the finalists from the seventh season of the Emmy-nominated hit series, which returned to NBC in June hosted by Craig Robinson (star of The Office).

"Beyond the Ouija Board" An Evening with Arlette Michaelis - Cape May, Cape May County
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
On May 10, 1940, Arlette de Monceau's life was changed forever when the Nazis invaded Belgium. Faced with unknown adversity and strife, the 15-year-old Arlette made solving these difficulties a source of fun for herself and her younger siblings. Veiled in youthful invincibility, they harassed Germans on the streetcars, set fire to their raincoats, and published anti-Nazi propaganda. Her apartment was frequently used to hide Jews from the Nazis, and she later became a courier and aid to Father Bruno Reynders, a Belgian monk who has been credited with saving the lives of over 400 Jews.

Tuesdays Are for Touring Georgian Court - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19 (Tuesdays)
A historical walking tour of the beautiful Georgian Court Campus.

Lofty Pines Society presents Yoga & a Discussion of the Economy - Lakewood, Ocean County
September 14, 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2 (Tuesdays)
The GCU community is invited to join the Living with a Purpose Group for a roundtable discussion on the economy and money during a seven-week informal program hosted by Laurie Flynn, vice president of wealth management and financial planning specialist at Morgan Stanley Smith Barney.

Noises Off - Beach Haven, Ocean County
October 6 - 10
A play within a play within a play, this self-deprecating farce is as complex as a prism, and as simple as slapstick. Follow the on- and off-stage antics of a third-rate touring company as they stumble from dress rehearsal to the disastrous last night of the comedy, Nothing On. And a lot of sardines are involved. Everything that can go wrong does, as the cast desperately tries to hang on to their lines, their performances and the furniture resulting in a terrifying yet hilarious descent into chaos.

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