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

The Other Side: The World of victorian Spiritualism Exhibit - Cape May, Cape May County
April 25 - November 9, 2008
This exhibit explores the world of seances, ouija boards, fairies and ectoplasm through photographs and artifacts and shows why the Victorian world was so fascinated by mediums and psychics.

Toad Hall Shop & Gallery Opening - Hamilton, Mercer County
Reception: Saturday, April 26, 2008; Exhibition: April 26 - July 12, 2008 (Tues - Sun)
Toad Hall Shop & Gallery presents work by contemporary ceramic artists in conjunction with the Spring/Summer Exhibition season. Reception is open to the public 2 – 4pm. Please check our website for more information as the date draws near.

Fridays on the Green Lunchtime Concerts - Morristown, Morris County
May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23 2008
The Morristown Fridays on the Green concert series takes place on Fridays in May from 12:15-12:45 in the Presbyterian Church at 57 Park Place, Morristown, NJ. Lunch in the church is offered by C'est Cheese for a nominal fee a half hour before and after the concert.

Pierro Gallery: Is it possible to make a photograph of New Jersey regardless of where you are in the world? - South Orange, Essex County
April 6-May 25, 2008 (Fri - Sun)
Over 1,000 images on view that respond to the question, by more than 180 artists, from Argentina, Australia, Cambodia, Canada, Denmark, France, Germany, Ireland, Lithuania, Netherlands, Portugual, Slovakia, Sweden.

The Dvorak Effect - Lakewood, Ocean County
May 10, 2008
The Garden State Philharmonic presents The Dvorak Effect featuring The Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra & Anthony LaGruth, Artistic Director & Conductor.

Garden Expo & Plant Sale - Bridgewater, Somerset County
May 10, 2008
Rutgers Master Gardeners of Somerset & Hunterdon Counties 16th Annual Garden Expo & Plant Sale This community event will be held on the grounds of the Ted Blum 4-H Building at 310 Milltown Road, Bridgewater, between Routes 202 + 22.

Family Fun Day - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Create a lovely Mother's Day themed craft.

Stone Carving Workshop - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, May 3rd, Sunday, May 4th & Saturday, May 10th
Learn the art of stone carving with acclaimed master stone carver Franco Minervini.

The Barber of Seville - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sat, May 10, 2008
This full-scale Gioacchino Rossini opera includes a live orchestra, chorus, and America’s brightest opera stars including: soprano Nili Riemer as Rosina (Minnesota Opera, Florida Grand Opera), tenor Grant Knox as Almaviva (Ohio Light Opera, Lyric Opera of Atlanta), and baritone Soon young Park as Figaro (Glimmerglass Opera, Eugene Opera). Other cast members include baritone Jeffrey Seppala as Fiorello and basso-cantante Todd Robinson as Dr. Bartolo. The opera is performed in Italian with English supertitles and conducted by Duane Skrabalak.

Special Music Festival Dinner Series - Cape May, Cape May County
May 11, 2008
Enjoy a three-course dinner at the Mad Batter Restaurant on historic Jackson Street with live music to match. Each of the three Sundays preceding opening night, you can enjoy a taste of the Cape May Music Festival and the chef's themed pairing.

Spring/Summer 2008 Exhibition Opening - Hamilton, Mercer County
Exhibiton runs from May 11 - September 28, 2008 (Tue - Sun)
In the museum, two masters of clay Toshiko Takaezu and Peter Voulkos. In the Domestic Arts Building, contemporary ceramic artists scheduled include: Peter Callas, Robert T. Cooke and Rudy Serra.

Treasure Island - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Monday, May 12th
The only musical of its kind by a professional New Jersey theatre company: The entire acting troupe uses spoken word, signing and American Sign Language (ASL) throughout to tell the story

Tuesdays Are for Touring GCU - Lakewood, Ocean County
Tuesdays; May 6, 13, 20, 27; June 3 & 10
Georgian Court University opens its gates to the community on select Tuesday mornings. Come experience one-of-a-kind architecture, lush gardens, and inspiring statuary in person. Guided tours of our historic Mansion, gardens, grounds, Casino, McAuley Heritage Chapel, and the Raymond Hall Complex are available.

Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure - Cape May, Cape May County
May 13, 2008
Cruise the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. View six lighthouses on this five-hour trip, including pedestal lighthouses standing offshore in the Bay's mid-channel.

Adult Acting and Performance Workshop - Madison, Morris County
15 weeks, Feb 19 - June 10, 2008 - Tuesdays (No class 3/25, 4/22)
Playwrights Theatre-Creative Arts Academy announces a spring Adult Acting and Performing Workshop. Instructor: Michael-David Gordon. Students develop and refine acting skills such as expanding vocal and physical range, tools for releasing inhibitions, stage awareness, improvisation, character development, monologue work, and script analysis.

Advanced Playwriting Workshop: A Structural Approach - Madison, Morris County
15 weeks - Feb 5 - May 13, 2008 - Tuesdays
Playwrights Theatre- Creative Arts Academy announces a spring Advanced Playwriting Workshop. Instructor: John Pietrowski. Our Adult Classes are taught by professional instructors who are working actors, directors, writers and artistic directors. Our intimate class sizes allow you to esplore in a safe, non-judgmental environment with a plethora of inidvidual attention given to you.

Spirited Cape May Weekend - Cape May, Cape May County
May 16-18, 2008
Triple your enjoyment by combining a Wine Tasting Dinner, Winery Cellar Tour and Wine Tasting Class for a weekend of total indulgence.

Gwendolen Gross, author of The Other Mother, to Speak at East Brunswick Public Library - East Brunswick, Middlesex County
5/16/2008
Come to the East Brunswick Public Library to hear Gwendolen Gross speak about her motherhood novel, The Other Mother on May 6, 2008 8:00pm (free).

Titanic International NJ-NYC Convention - Secaucus, Hudson County
May 16-18, 2008
Gathering of ocean liner/Titanic people for lectures, NYC Titanic memorial bus tour, ocean liner vendors and gala dinner.

19th Annual NJ State Chili and Salsa Cook-Off - Toms River, Ocean County
May 17
Get your taste buds tingling with this International Chili Society sanctioned state competition! Fun for the whole family, with childrens inflatable rides and games, live entertainment and more!

Fine Art and Crafts at Verona Park - Verona, Essex County
May 17-18, 2008
Juried, professional fine artists, photographers, sculptors, and craftspeople presenting and selling their unique work.

Spring Fine Art and Crafts at Nomahegan Park - Cranford, Union County
May 17-18, 2008
Juried, professional fine artists, photographers, sculptors, craftspeople displaying and selling their unique work in a lovely county park.

The 2008 New Jersey HorseXpo - Ringoes, Hunterdon County
Saturday, May 17 & Sunday, May 18, 2008
All about the horse, the 2008 New Jersey HorseXpo features educational seminars, demonstrations and exhiitions as well as one-stop shopping for the equestrian, professional or just an admirer who appreciates this beautiful and versatile animal.

Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure - Cape May, Cape May County
May 17, 2008
Cruise the Delaware Bay aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher. View six lighthouses on this five-hour trip, including pedestal lighthouses standing offshore in the Bay's mid-channel. Hear Bay lore on fishing, spawning grounds and more.

Spring/Summer 2008 Exhibition: Gallery Talk - Hamilton, Mercer County
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Accompanying our Spring / Summer 2008 Exhibition. Artists featured in our show will discuss their work and techniques. Space is limited. Seats on a first come, first serve basis.

Tots on Tour! - Hamilton, Mercer County
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Listen to a story, become park explorers, and make original work sof art. Bring your 3-5 year old and have them learn about sculpture through interactive activities.

Mercer County Arts Showcase - Hamilton, Mercer County
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Come out and see what Mercer County Art Organizations have to offer! Participating groups will be displaying information about their organizations as well as answering questions and, in the case of performance groups, presenting selections from their current or up-coming seasons.

Bike MS - West Long Branch, Monmouth County
Sat May 17th & Sun May 18th
Come join the 17th annual "Coast The Coast MS Bike Ride on May 17th and 18th, 2008 at Monmouth University, West Long Branch, NJ and experience the thrill of a lifetime. Ride it... Live it... Love it... an unforgettable ride, an unbearable destination. Help us to one day see a world free of MS.

Rock Concert - Dover, Morris County
May 17, 2008
The High Court, Ice Nine Kills, I See Stars, The NonExistent Year live in concert.

Cape May Wine School - Wines for Summer Sipping - Cape May, Cape May County
May 18, 2008
Learn to discern and appreciate fine wines for the summer season in this informative class.

19th Annual Cape May Music Festival - Cape May, Cape May County
May 18 - June 15, 2008 (Sun, Tue & Thur)
Four weeks of world-class orchestral and chamber music performances along with a world traditions series, featuring the festival's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, guests soloists, pops and jazz during the 19th annual festival.

Peter & the Wolf: The Nature of Music - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Sunday, May 18, 2008
This charming program introduces young children to the symphony orchestra through music inspired by the natural world. In Prokofiev’s perennial favorite, Peter & The Wolf, individual instruments get to shine as they imitate Bird, Duck, Cat, Wolf, and the other characters in the story.

A Passage To India Wine lunch - Edison, Middlesex County
Sunday May 18, 2008
A fabulous Northern Indian buffet lunch with Indian wines

Poetry in the Park: Cool Women - Hamilton, Mercer County
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Readings by a unique group of women writers who draw inspiration from their lives and each other. Gaining in popularity and notoriety for the last several years, the group has published several volumes of poetry collectively as well as individually.

The Bard on Broadway - Toms River, Ocean County
May 22, 2008
The Garden State Philharmonic presents The Bard on Broadway. Featuring performances by The Garden State Philharmonic Orchestra, Anthony LaGruth (Conductor) and The Garden State Philharmonic Chorus.

Crafts at Memorial Day - Cape May, Cape May County
May 24, 2008
Crafts show offering a wide selection of country crafts, folk art, custom-designed jewelry and a choice seletion of Victorian items.

Springtime County Craft Fair - Millville, Cumberland County
May 24, 2008
One day craft show and sale with over 150 craftsmen from six states. All handmade items by craftsmen.

A Nervous Fever: Tracing the Last Days of James Parker - Madison, Morris County
Saturday, May 24th
Some speculated that New Jersey’s first printer was murdered by the Sons of Liberty to prevent his testifying in a New York sedition trial. His family, however, recorded his death as from a “nervous fever.” Join historian Gordon Bond as he discusses the final days of premiere Colonial printer, James Parker.

Antiques at Memorial Day - Cape May, Cape May County
May 25, 2008
Antiques and collectibles dealers from the Mid-Atlantic region with a large and varied selection of small furniture, silver, porcelain, crystal and glass accessories, estate and antique jewelry and vintage clothing.

Mrs. Gould Welcomes Cole Porter - Lakewood, Ocean County
May 28 - 29, 31, June 1, 4, 7 - 8, 11, 14 - 15, 18 - 19, 21 - 22, 25 - 26, 28 - 29, July 2 - 3, 5 - 6, 9 - 10, 12 - 13 (Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun)
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.

Amadeus - Madison, Morris County
May 28-June 22 (Tue - Sun)
The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's second show of the 2008 season! Beginning May 28th and continuing through June 22 will be Amadeus – Peter Shaffer’s thrilling tale of the young and brilliant Mozart and the fanatic malcontent Salieri who plots to ruin his career and smother his genius.

Oklahoma! - Beach Haven, Ocean County
May 28 - 31, June 1, 3 - 8,
The turn of the century story of cowboy Curly McLain and farm girl Laurey Williams tells of fun, love and romance in the Oklahoma territory. The rivalry between the local farmers and cowboys underscores the journey of the territory toward progress, community and statehood.

ART OF LIVING COURSE - Wayne, Passaic County
May 29 - June 1, 2008
Welcome to the Art of Living Course offered by the Art of Living Foundation which is dedicated to empowering the individual to live life to its fullest potential through Meditation, Yoga, Spiritual Wisdom and unique Breathing Exercises. Learn these powerful techniques from the members of the Foundation, an international non-profit, educational and humanitarian organization.

DARK STAR ORCHESTRA - New Brunswick, Middlesex County
Friday, May 30 2008
Recreating the Grateful Dead Experience. Giving homage in a continually evolving artistic outlet, the Dark Star Orchestra (DSO) recreates historic Grateful Dead concerts with compelling accuracy. The group has their craft so well-refined that even members of the Dead themselves, rhythm guitarist/singer Bob Weir, drummer Bill Kreutzmann, and keyboardist Vince Welnick, have appeared on stage and performed with these live music interpreters.

Courtyard Concert: Chris Batten and the Woods - Hamilton, Mercer County
Friday, May 30, 2008
Nestled somewhere between Otis Redding and Tom Petty, Van Morrison and Thin Lizzy, Chris Batten and the Woods find their own groove. They bring classic soul-infused rock’n roll to a modern audience.

Jazz at The Baird: Dave Glasser and Friends - South Orange, Essex County
Saturday, May 31
This evening is in honor of their band leader and friend, South Orange resident and world renowned bassist, the late Earl May. Glasser, a saxophonist, is an active band leader, guest artist and instructor. His third CD as a leader, Begin Again on Chiaroscuro records, reached number 17 on the national jazz radio charts and has received high praise from both musicians and critics alike.

Mrs. Gould Welcomes Cole Porter - Lakewood, Ocean County
May 28 - 29, 31, June 1, 4, 7 - 8, 11, 14 - 15, 18 - 19, 21 - 22, 25 - 26, 28 - 29, July 2 - 3, 5 - 6, 9 - 10, 12 - 13 (Wed, Thu, Sat & Sun)
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.

19th Annual Cape May Music Festival - Cape May, Cape May County
May 18 - June 15, 2008 (Sun, Tue & Thur)
Four weeks of world-class orchestral and chamber music performances along with a world traditions series, featuring the festival's Orchestra-in-Residence, the Bay Atlantic Symphony, guests soloists, pops and jazz during the 19th annual festival.

11th Annual Barnegat Bay Festival - Island Heights, Ocean County
Sunday June 1, 2008
A day of free family fun that brings together environmental groups, artisans, music and food to celebrate the environment and enjoy and protect the beautiful Barnegat Bay.