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

Holiday Preview Weekend - Cape May, Cape May County
Nov. 20 - 22, 2009
Get a head start on the holiday season and enjoy a variety of special Christmas tours and events before the crowds arrive.

Holiday Preview Weekend Wine Tasting Dinner - Cape May, Cape May County
Nov. 20, 2009
Get into the holiday spirit with a five-course international dinner paired with great wines made from unusual grapes.

The Grapes of Wrath - Madison, Morris County
October 21 through November 21 (No Performance Mondays & Nov. 17, 18)
The story of Tom Joad and his family’s flight from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma during the Great Depression is a majestic and deeply affecting study of American life and the American soul at a defining moment on the nation’s history.

East Village Opera Company - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
11/20/09
You’ve heard opera, and you’ve heard rock. Now, hear opera rocked! IF YOU LIKE QUEEN, THEN YOU WILL LOVE THE EAST VILLAGE OPERA COMPANY. This five-piece powerhouse band, string quartet, and two outstanding vocalists bring the towering emotion and musicality of opera into the 21st century.

Space Port Grand Opening - Paterson, Passaic County
November 20, 2009
Space Port invites you to celebrate the opening of its new location in Paterson, NJ on November 20, 2009. Space Port is an entertainment venue which caters to an array of fun activities such as bowling, laser tag, paintball, and much more! This amazing location is jam-packed with 2 floors of arcade games and VIP rooms sure to bring any event to life!

Essex Exposed 6: A Juried Exhibition of Essex County Artists - South Orange, Essex County
October 25-November 22, 2009
Essex County is an area rich in diverse artistic talent. With this sixth biennial Essex Exposed, PGOSO affirms its commitment to visual artists in the area and celebrates the county in which they live or work.

Estate Jewelry Sale - Pennington, Mercer County
November 20, 2009
Please join us for our first Estate Jewelry Sale to benefit Pennington Autism Lifelong Services at Hopewell Valley Vineyards

Behind the Scenes at Jenkinson's Aquarium - Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County
Jan 17, Feb 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19. Every third Saturday, except March, July & August.
Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, & enrich all of our animals. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our aquarium inhabitants.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony - Cape May, Cape May County
Nov. 21, 2009
Come to the grounds of the Physick Estate for the Christmas tree lighting with special guests Santa Claus and Dr. Physick.

Chocolate Fantasy Buffet - Cape May, Cape May County
Nov. 21, 2009
If you love chocolate (and who doesn't?), you won't want to miss the Chocolate Fantasy Buffet. Milk or dark, whatever our preference, you can fulfill your chocolate fantasy in the decadence of a completely chocolate buffet. Washington Inn Chef Kathleen Cressman-Pastiu will be on hand to share the secrets of her trade.

Jim Gaffigan - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
11/21/09
Jim Gaffigan is a true comedic triple threat, having achieved major milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing.

Cherish The Ladies - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, November 21, 2009
A unique blend of virtuosi instrumentals, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing combine facets of traditional Irish culture for an unforgettable concert. Conversation with Cherish The Ladies and Dinner Package Available.

Oceans In Motion - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, November 21, 2009
WXPN Kid's Corner's Mike "The Science Guy" brings a tidal wave of fun to Appel Farm! Featuring fast-moving songs, group poems, and movement stories, the show celebrates the many wondrous creatures of the ocean. (Ages 5 and up)

"Walk in the Footsteps of the Past" tours - Clifton, Passaic County
March - December on Sundays except for Holiday Weekends; Other times by appointments
Experience how your forefathers lived in the past as you visit our Charming Restored Dutch Farm House. The Hamilton Van Wagoner House Museum is a restored Duch Farm House that has been restored to show how our forefathers lived. This charming farmhouse has been restored to the Victorian, Federal and Early American time periods.

The Grapes of Wrath - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Nov 23 - 24
The story of Tom Joad and his family’s flight from the Dust Bowl of Oklahoma during the Great Depression is a majestic and deeply affecting portrait of American life and the American soul at a defining moment in our nation’s history.

Turandot: Encore Opera Broadcast in HD - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Monday, November 23, 2009
Maria Guleghina plays the ruthless Chinese princess of the title, whose hatred of men is so strong that she has all suitors who can’t solve her riddles beheaded.

Holiday Crafts Fair - Cape May, Cape May County
Nov. 27 - 28, 2009
Your holiday shopping starts in here! Shop for unique hand-made gifts and seasonal decorations.

The Model Railroad Club, Inc. Holiday Show - Union, Union County
November 27, 28, 29 and December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13.
The annual Holiday Show at The Model Railroad Club, Inc. in Union Township NJ features, sound, light, and a gigantic world class display of HO and N scale trains with stunning realistic details along with other model railroad attractions.

Coasters, Marvelettes. Platters - Beach Haven, Ocean County
November 28, 2009
Three legendary groups from the late 1950s to early 1960s perform some of their greatest hits. Show times 5:30pm and 8:00pm.

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Nov 29
Shanghai Symphony Orchestra (SSO) is the earliest and the best-known ensemble of its kind in Asia, through which Chinese symphonic music has developed. Formed in 1879 as the Shanghai Public Band, it developed into an orchestra in 1907, and was renamed the Shanghai Municipal Council Symphony Orchestra in 1922. Notably under the baton of the Italian conductor Mario Paci, the orchestra promoted Western music and trained young Chinese talents in this style.

Twelfth Night - Madison, Morris County
December 2 through January 3, 2010 (No Performances Mondays & Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan 1)
A shimmering confection – delightfully tart, ravishingly bittersweet and spectacularly frothy – all at once! A joyous show for the holidays and family theatre-going.

Kids’ Club - Madison, Morris County
Nov 3 & 17, Dec 2 & 17, Jan 12, Feb 4 & 17, Mar 3 & 18, Apr 7 & 20, May 6 & 18, Jun 2 & 17
Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly, hands-on, after-school activity program.

16th Annual Crafts at the Baird fundraiser - South Orange, Essex County
Dec. 2-6
A wide assortment of artful craft items Featuring: New Jersey Metal Arts Guild and Glass Roots

Opening Reception for Mel Leipzig: Life Observed - Camden, Camden County
December 2nd 2009
‘Mel Leipzig: Life Observed’ Exhibition at Leonard Pearlstein Gallery In conjunction with Drexel University’s Rankin Scholar Program Reception for the Artist: December 2nd, 6pm – 8pm

Light Show in Historic Smithville - Smithville, Atlantic County
Dec. 3 - Jan. 3
Rediscover Historic Smithville's Holiday charm... An ochestrated light show of 100+ holiday trees lighting up to the music that will surround you.

Ebenezer - Beach Haven, Ocean County
December 4 - December 20, 2009 (Wed - Sun)
This musical retelling of the Dickens classic will rekindle your Christmas spirit. This musical retelling of the Dickens classic will rekindle your Christmas spirit. Ebenezer Scrooge, a most unrepentant, miserly fellow, is made to see the light as he survives a merciless battery of revelations by the ghosts of his own Christmases.

Downtown Toms River Christmas Tree Lighting - Toms River, Ocean County
December 4
Come and see the magical glow of Toms River for the annual Christmas Tree Lighting. Santa Claus will make an appearance at 7 pm and he’ll be ready to take photos with all the little ones. The whole family will enjoy live entertainment and Santa’s elves will be on hand giving out candy canes too.

Holiday Shopping at Molly's, The Museum Shop - Trenton, Mercer County
December 4-6, 2009
The annual holiday shopping weekend of the museum will take place December 4-6, 2009.

Natobie Jewels Presents A Holiday Boutique Benefit To be held at Woman’s Club of Englewood - Englewood, Bergen County
December 4 - 6
Englewood resident and Natobie Jewels founder, Natalie McKenzie brings together selected Englewood retailers for a private holiday shopping experience to benefit the Woman’s Club of Englewood.

The Model Railroad Club, Inc. Holiday Show - Union, Union County
November 27, 28, 29 and December 4, 5, 6, 11, 12, 13.
The annual Holiday Show at The Model Railroad Club, Inc. in Union Township NJ features, sound, light, and a gigantic world class display of HO and N scale trains with stunning realistic details along with other model railroad attractions.

Junior Keepers - Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County
Apr 5, Jun 14 & Dec 5
Experience Jenkinson's Aquarium from an employee's point of view. This program provides the opportunity to experience the aquarium from an employee's point of view. Our "helpers" will assist with animal enrichment, logging, & feeding some of our animals. Pre-registration is required. Ages 11-15 only.

36th Annual Christmas Candlelight House Tour - Cape May, Cape May County
Dec 5, 12, 19, 2009
This self-guided tour, the main attraction of Cape May's festive holiday season, features homes, inns, hotels and churches decorated for the holidays, plus caroling, strolling musicians and good old-fashioned cheer.

Smithville Holiday Weekends - Smithville, Atlantic County
Dec 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 19 - 20, 26 - 27 (Sat & Sun)
Historic Smithville's weekends are full of Family Fun...The Magical Talking Tree, SANTA strolling the village, Mrs. Claus reading stories to the children, the Christmas Train, and our Hoilday Light Show. Come Discover the Tradition.

Cub Scout Beltloop Bazaar - Dover, Morris County
Sat, Dec. 5, 2009
The museum will be holding the second of four beltloop bazaars.

Jimmy Webb - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Webb’s songs are etched into American culture. By The Time I Get To Phoenix, MacArthur Park, Wichita Lineman, Galveston and Up, Up and Away. Circles of Hope Art Show & Reception available.

The Mrs. Claus Holiday Celebration - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, December 5, 2009
Enjoy stories, sing songs and dance with the Sugarplum Fairies in this jolly celebration. Theatre, dance and music combine for holiday merriment. (Ages 5 and up).

Tune In to Our Holiday Concert - Asbury Park, Monmouth County
Saturday, December 5, 2009
The NJGMC turns back the dial to the golden days of radio as we present a live musical holiday celebration.

Dickens Christmas Extravaganza - Cape May, Cape May County
Dec. 6 - 8, 2009
Enjoy the sights and sounds, tastes and scents of Dickens' era. A variety of lectures and performances about Dickens and the Victorian world are offered daily. The festivities conclude with a proper Victorian Feast. Complete packages with accommodations are also available.

"Walk in the Footsteps of the Past" tours - Clifton, Passaic County
March - December on Sundays except for Holiday Weekends; Other times by appointments
Experience how your forefathers lived in the past as you visit our Charming Restored Dutch Farm House. The Hamilton Van Wagoner House Museum is a restored Duch Farm House that has been restored to show how our forefathers lived. This charming farmhouse has been restored to the Victorian, Federal and Early American time periods.

Messiah - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/6/09
The New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra—celebrating their 6th year of performing MESSIAH—partners with the State Theatre for a joyful, holiday event for the whole community. Formerly presented at Christ Church in New Brunswick, the New Brunswick Chamber Orchestra and Christ Church’s 50-member choir perform a 2-hour historically informed Baroque-style performance of Handel’s beloved masterpiece. Bring your friends and family (and your score* if you wish) to this truly uplifting holiday tradition!

An Old Fashioned Christmas House Tour - Plainfield, Union County
December 6, 2009
See seven historic homes decorated to the hilt in Christmas finery.

Dinner with Socrates: An Epicurean Excursion to Ancient Greece - Florham Park, Morris County
December 6, 2009
Featuring Francine Segan, noted food historian and author of "The Philosopher’s Kitchen". The evening will begin with Ms. Segan’s engaging discourse on the feasts, dining customs and epicurean myths of Ancient Greece, and the philosopher’s writings on food and wine. Afterward, you’ll taste an extraordinary collection of fine wines and sumptuous small plates inspired by recipes from Ancient Greece and Rome, prepared by The Park Avenue Club’s Executive Chef, Arnold Kruck.

Jewelry Making Workshop for Children - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, December 6th
Join professional jewelry maker and Museum Educator, Kati Brower as she leads a jewelry workshop using memory wire.

Celtic Harp for a Winter's Day - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, December 6th
You are invited to join us for a family friendly concert of seasonal music on the Celtic harp with musician Odarka Stockert.

Handel's MESSIAH 12/6/09 @ 3 pm - Trenton, Mercer County
Sunday December 6, 2009
Come start your holiday season with Princeton Pro Musica, which celebrates its 32nd year performing Handel's MESSIAH under the direction of Frances Fowler Slade. Together with full orchestra, the hundred voices of Princeton Pro Musica will be joined by glorious soloists Julianne Baird (soprano), Alyson Harvey (mezzo-soprano), Scott Murphree (tenor), Mathew Burns (bass-baritone).

Tune In to Our Holiday Concert - Princeton, Mercer County
Sunday, December 6, 2009
The NJGMC turns back the dial to the golden days of radio as we present a live musical holiday celebration.

Winnie-The-Pooh Christmas Carol - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
December 6 - 7, 2009
This tale is an adaptation of the classic Charles Dickens novel as retold with the beloved A.A. Milne Hundred Acre Wood characters. Filled with wit, warmth, and whimsy, it recounts the events of one fateful Christmas Eve for the miserly “Rabbineezer Scrooge” (Rabbit)

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/8/09
See this tribute show (created, arranged, and produced by Davis who also hand-picked the musicians) includes special effects, synchronized lighting and images that bring this amazing blend of music to life on stage. This sell-out performance from last year is back!

Bryan Adams - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Throughout the 80s and 90s, singer/songwriter/guitarist Bryan Adams practically defined the term “rock star,” riding high on the charts, selling out arenas, and breaking Billboard records with his power ballad “Everything I Do (I Do It for You).”

Holiday Wine Tasting Dinner - Cape May, Cape May County
Dec. 11, 2009
Celebrate the holidays early with a festive five-course dinner paired with great wines under $20, perfect for holiday gifts.

The Kenny G Holiday Tour - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/11/09
Saxophonist Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental artist of all time.

A Christmas Carol - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Dec 11 - 13
One of the most beloved holiday stories of all time comes to the stage in a spectacular production with a cast of fifty! Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol stars Jack Cibrian in the title role. Come marvel with us at the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Delight in the fun at the Fezziwig party and be sure to bring the entire family to one of New Jersey’s grandest productions. Members of the original cast have been assembled for this production, adapted and directed for the stage by David J.V. Meenan

Growing Up Jersey: A stand-up Comedy Event - Union City, Hudson County
Friday, December 11th, 2009
"Growing Up Jersey" brings home three of Americas top comedians who where raised in New Jersey. The evening will be a memorial event in itself as the comics share their funny stories and tell their historical tails of growing up in the one and only "Jersey".

Charles Dicken' The Christmas Carol - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
December 11 - 13
One of the most beloved holiday stories of all time comes to the stage in a spectacular production with a cast of fifty!

Holiday Cooking Class and Lunch - Cape May, Cape May County
Dec. 12, 2009
Join the chef from the Mad Batter for a quick class on cooking for the holidays. Includes a light three-course lunch at the famous restaurant on 19 Jackson St. Limited to 30.

Scrooge in Concert - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/12/09
The holiday Scrooge classic is re-imagined with a cast of 30 singers, dancers, and musicians. The semi-staged musical features Victorian costumes, modern choreography, and wonderful music that takes you on journey as Scrooge visits his own past, present, and future. Ebenezer Scrooge, Jacob Marley and Tiny Tim take center stage in this hearty and heartfelt production, created by New York composer Philip David Stern. Scrooge had its Off-Broadway premiere in 1998 at the Lambs Theater in Manhattan.

Exit 1 Off The Crooked Road: Traditional Music in South Jersey With Jim Albertson, The Snake Brothers and The Tuesday Mountain Boys - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, December 12, 2009
We will be spotlighting homegrown Bluegrass and Old-time music and celebrating musicians living and working right here in our own backyard.

Goofball Galaxy, The Play - Lyndhurst, Bergen County
December 12, 2009
Goofball Galaxy is a place where children live before they are born on earth. A sandy haired boy named Max, the king of Goofball Galaxy, must go on a series of adventures to save the Galaxy, since no children are leaving the galaxy to begin their lives on Earth. Something has clogged up the universe, and the children cannot hear their mothers calling to them.

Aida: Encore Opera Broadcast in HD - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Saturday, December 12, 2009
Set in ancient Egypt, Aida is both a heartbreaking love story and an epic drama full of spectacular crowd scenes. A cast of powerful voices and a grand production bring the story to life on the Met stage (and on the HD screen).

Ronan Tynan: I'll be Home for Christmas with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/13/09
This Irish Tenor and a 70-piece orchestra perfor carols and Irish tunes.

Jewelry Making Workshop for Adults - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, December 13th
Make your own jewelry with professional jewelry maker and Museum Educator Kati Brower.

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Musical - Red Bank, Monmouth County
Dec 15 - 21, 26 - 30, Jan 2 - 3
All your friends will be here! Irascible Snoopy. Philosophical Linus. Bossy Lucy. Adorable Sally. Schroeder, the virtuoso. And, of course, the one and only lovable Charlie Brown. Brimming with wonderful songs, charming characters, and a true spirit of childhood joy, this is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

A John Waters Christmas - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/18/09
Filmmaker John Waters’ one-man show is a "vaudeville" act that celebrates his incredible filmmaking career with a provocative and devious monologue that takes the audience on a wonderfully misbehaved trip to the extremes of the contemporary art world, where it can share in Waters’ fascination with true crime, trash, and exploitation films—a journey where absolutely nothing is sacred.

Behind the Scenes at Jenkinson's Aquarium - Point Pleasant Beach, Ocean County
Jan 17, Feb 21, Apr 18, May 16, Jun 20, Sept 19, Oct 17, Nov 21 & Dec 19. Every third Saturday, except March, July & August.
Discover what goes on behind the scenes of the aquarium. Learn what it takes to feed, clean, & enrich all of our animals. Tour the building from top to bottom while learning about our aquarium inhabitants.

Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker American Repertory Ballet - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Dec 19 - 20
This magical production of the classic holiday favorite is cast with over 100 performers! Featuring a live orchestra, elegant dancing, and wonderful costumes and scenic effects, it’s the perfect holiday treat for every member of your family.

Knaves, Thieves and Treachers: An Evening with Christopher Moore - Madison, Morris County
November 19, 2009
International bestselling author Christopher Moore (Fool, Lamb, A Dirty Job, You Suck) comes to Madison for an exclusive presentation -- Knaves, Thieves and Treachers: An Evening with Christopher Moore -- on November 19 at 7:30 p.m. at The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre.

Dinner and Conversation wit Jane Green - Princeton, Mercer County
December 19th, 2009
Join author Jane Green for dinner and conversation. Event to benefit Housing Initiatives of Princeton.

Les Contes d'Hoffman - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Saturday, December 19, 2009
Offenbach’s fictionalized take on the life and loves of the German Romantic writer E.T.A. Hoffmann is a fascinating psychological journey.

Salute to Vienna - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
12/31/09
What “Nutcracker” means to Christmas, “Salute to Vienna” is to the New Year!

Light Show in Historic Smithville - Smithville, Atlantic County
Dec. 3 - Jan. 3
Rediscover Historic Smithville's Holiday charm... An ochestrated light show of 100+ holiday trees lighting up to the music that will surround you.

Twelfth Night - Madison, Morris County
December 2 through January 3, 2010 (No Performances Mondays & Dec. 24, 25, 31, Jan 1)
A shimmering confection – delightfully tart, ravishingly bittersweet and spectacularly frothy – all at once! A joyous show for the holidays and family theatre-going.

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown The Musical - Red Bank, Monmouth County
Dec 15 - 21, 26 - 30, Jan 2 - 3
All your friends will be here! Irascible Snoopy. Philosophical Linus. Bossy Lucy. Adorable Sally. Schroeder, the virtuoso. And, of course, the one and only lovable Charlie Brown. Brimming with wonderful songs, charming characters, and a true spirit of childhood joy, this is the perfect holiday treat for the entire family.

New York Times, Arts & Leisure Weekend - Madison, Morris County
January 7th - 10th
Once again, the Museum will participate in the New York Times, Arts & Leisure Weekend, a national and international celebration of art and culture.

Colonial Cooking Contest - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, January 10th
Open to visitors of all ages, research a historic recipe, cook and enter it in the Museum’s first ever Colonial Cooking Contest.

Historic Food Preservation and More - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, January 10th
Discover how Colonials survived before electricity, canning or even the knowledge of the germ theory.

Kids’ Club - Madison, Morris County
Nov 3 & 17, Dec 2 & 17, Jan 12, Feb 4 & 17, Mar 3 & 18, Apr 7 & 20, May 6 & 18, Jun 2 & 17
Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly, hands-on, after-school activity program.

Dragon Tales Pajama Party - Madison, Morris County
Thursday, January 14th
Everyone is invited to a Dragon Pajama Party at the Museum.

Chris Smither - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Smither makes timeless art with just voice, guitar and a stomping foot drawing from blues and American folk music.

Pre-Groundhog Day - Madison, Morris County
Monday, February 1st
Pop-up to the Museum to celebrate Groundhog Day with an afternoon of ground hog themed activities.

Kids’ Club - Madison, Morris County
Nov 3 & 17, Dec 2 & 17, Jan 12, Feb 4 & 17, Mar 3 & 18, Apr 7 & 20, May 6 & 18, Jun 2 & 17
Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly, hands-on, after-school activity program.

Barefoot in the Park - Red Bank, Monmouth County
February 9 – February 28, 2010 (Except Mondays and Feb 23rd)
Ah, those delicious, delirious, and dicey first days of marriage! It’s 1964, and newlyweds Paul and Corie are just starting their life together in a tiny, fifth floor Manhattan walk-up. When invaded by Corie’s buttinsky mom and an aging Lothario who lives on the roof, hilarity ensues. Neil Simon’s first Broadway blockbuster – a sparkling, romantic comedy from the master of the form.

The Fula From America - Red Bank, Monmouth County
February 26-28, 2010
Demons of History and Culture are brought to life, as Carlyle Brown, nationally celebrated playwright/performer and Guggenheim Fellow, navigates the hyphen in African-American: how much of him is African and how much is American? See the show Variety calls, “A real tour-de-force.”

The Simon & Garfunkel Songbook Performed by Aztec Two-Step - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Aztec Two-Step has been universally hailed for their interpretations and performances of the timeless songs and harmonies of Simon & Garfunkel.

Little Red Ridinghood / Who Is A Stranger - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, February 27, 2010
"Be careful of strangers my dear - and be kind to those you trust." A classic tale produced by Surflight Theatre. (Ages 4-11). In addition, be your favorite fairy-tale character for the Costume Parade!

Happy Birthday Widget! - Madison, Morris County
Sunday, February 28th
You are invited to celebrate our mascot, Widget the Beaver’s birthday.

Kids’ Club - Madison, Morris County
Nov 3 & 17, Dec 2 & 17, Jan 12, Feb 4 & 17, Mar 3 & 18, Apr 7 & 20, May 6 & 18, Jun 2 & 17
Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly, hands-on, after-school activity program.

Orestes: A Tragic Romp - Red Bank, Monmouth County
March 23 - April 11, 2010 (except March 29 & April 4 - 6)
The war is over, the parents murdered, the palace surrounded, and Orestes and Electra await judgment by both Gods and men...just a typical day in the House of Atreus. Grave yet giddy, fierce yet fun, Anne Washburn's razor sharp modern adaptation blows more than 2000 years of dust off Euripides' surprisingly fresh and still wildly relevant classic.

Jersey Paddler's PADDLESPORT 2010 - Somerset, Somerset County
March 26 - 28
Paddlesport 2010 - 39th Annual. The East Coast's largest kayak, canoe and outdoor show.

Jim West in Rudyard Kipling’s How The Elephant Got His Trunk & Other Animal Tales - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, March 27, 2010
With the Pink Elephant as your host, Rudyard Kipling’s classic story How The Elephant Got His Trunk comes to life in this large-scale puppet extravaganza. (Ages 3 and up).

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, - Madison, Morris County
Wednesday, March 31st - Thursday, April 1st
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a toy sleepover.

Orestes: A Tragic Romp - Red Bank, Monmouth County
March 23 - April 11, 2010 (except March 29 & April 4 - 6)
The war is over, the parents murdered, the palace surrounded, and Orestes and Electra await judgment by both Gods and men...just a typical day in the House of Atreus. Grave yet giddy, fierce yet fun, Anne Washburn's razor sharp modern adaptation blows more than 2000 years of dust off Euripides' surprisingly fresh and still wildly relevant classic.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover, - Madison, Morris County
Wednesday, March 31st - Thursday, April 1st
Bring your favorite stuffed animal or doll for a toy sleepover.

Kids’ Club - Madison, Morris County
Nov 3 & 17, Dec 2 & 17, Jan 12, Feb 4 & 17, Mar 3 & 18, Apr 7 & 20, May 6 & 18, Jun 2 & 17
Kids’ Club is a bi-weekly, hands-on, after-school activity program.

All Too Human: An Evening with Clarence Darrow - Red Bank, Monmouth County
April 9-11, 2010
One of three not to be missed solo performances in our intimate Marion Huber Theatre. Brilliant lives, brilliant minds, brilliant moments.

Karla Bonoff with Kenny Edwards - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Spanning decades, Karla’s incredible playlist include Someone To Lay Down Beside Me, Lose Again, I Can't Hold On, Personally, Home and All My Life.

Weird, Wild & Wonderful - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, April 10, 2010
A magical mix of computer animation, storytelling, mime and audience participation brings to life stories such as Jack and the Beanstalk and Little Miss Muffett!

Spring Fine Art and Crafts at the Westfield Armory - Westfield, Union County
April 17-18, 2010
Juried, professional fine artists, photographers and craftspeople displaying and selling their unique work. Gourmet and specialty food vendors will also be present.

Music From The Crooked Road: Mountain Music of Virginia - Elmer, Salem County
Saturday, April 24, 2010
A national tour of Old-time, Bluegrass, Mountain Gospel Music and Flatfoot Dance celebrating the vibrant, musical culture of Southwest Virginia. Pre-show BBQ dinner available.

SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair - Titusville, Mercer County
Saturday, May 1, 2010
SPIRIT of the JERSEYS State History Fair. Journey back in time and experience five centuries of New Jersey history all in one place. A FREE award-winning, historical festival for all ages.

Peters Valley Open House - Layton, Sussex County
Sunday May 2, 2010
Peters Valley Craft Center invites the public to visit their Bevans Day Open House on Sunday May 2, 2010 Noon to 5pm in Layton, NJ. The event is free and open to the public

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