Hillsboro Farm in Hillsborough NJ

November 2009

Shanghai Symphony Orchestra - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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.

The Grapes of Wrath - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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.

Jim Gaffigan - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 11/21/09 Jim Gaffigan is a true comedic triple threat, having achieved major milestones in stand-up, acting, and writing.

December

Dinner and Conversation wit Jane Green - Princeton , Mercer County About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough December 19th, 2009 Join author Jane Green for dinner and conversation. Event to benefit Housing Initiatives of Princeton.

Tune In to Our Holiday Concert - Princeton , Mercer County About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Sunday, December 6, 2009 The NJGMC turns back the dial to the golden days of radio as we present a live musical holiday celebration.

Messiah - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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!

The Christmas Music of Mannheim Steamroller by Chip Davis - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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!

The Kenny G Holiday Tour - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 12/11/09 Saxophonist Kenny G is the biggest-selling instrumental artist of all time.

Scrooge in Concert - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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.

Ronan Tynan: I'll be Home for Christmas with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 12/13/09 This Irish Tenor and a 70-piece orchestra perfor carols and Irish tunes.

A John Waters Christmas - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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.

Graham Lustig's The Nutcracker American Repertory Ballet - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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.

Salute to Vienna - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 12/31/09 What “Nutcracker” means to Christmas, “Salute to Vienna” is to the New Year!

Bryan Adams - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough 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).”

March 2010

Jersey Paddler's PADDLESPORT 2010 - Somerset , Somerset County About 8 miles from Hillsborough March 26 - 28 Paddlesport 2010 - 39th Annual. The East Coast's largest kayak, canoe and outdoor show.

May

Laughter and Reflection with Carol Burnett - New Brunswick , Middlesex County About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Sunday, May 16, 2010 Six-time Emmy® Award-winner Carol Burnett has demonstrated such versatility since ending the 11 year run of the Carol Burnett Show that she is now as widely recognized for her dramatic abilities as she is for her comedic and musical talents.

Cafe Graziella Price Range: $16 to $30 Cost Cutters Shopping Center 390 Route 206 Hillsborough NJ - Map It (908)281-0700 About 0 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Luchento's Price Range: $31 to $50 520 Highway 33 West Millstone NJ - Map It (732)446-8500 About 0 miles from Hillsborough Cajun Creole Italian

Old Man Rafferty's Price Range: $16 to $30 284 Route 206 Hillsborough NJ - Map It (908)904-9731 About 0 miles from Hillsborough American (Traditional)

Pheasant's Landing Price Range: $31 to $50 311 Amwell Rd Hillsborough NJ - Map It (908)281-1288 About 0 miles from Hillsborough Continental

Mia Sorella Price Range: $16 to $30 337 North Main St Manville NJ - Map It About 4.7 miles from Hillsborough Italian Italian (Northern)

Aladin's Price Range: $16 to $30 45 West Main St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)722-9001 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Lebanese

Chao Phaya Price Range: $16 to $30 9 Davenport St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)231-0655 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Thai

da Filippo Autentica Cucina Italiana Price Range: $31 to $50 132 East Main St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)218-0110 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Italian Seafood

Il Pomodoro Price Range: $31 to $50 1 West High St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)526-4466 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Italian Italian (Northern)

La Scala Price Range: $31 to $50 117 North Gaston Ave Somerville NJ - Map It (908)218-9300 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Italian Italian (Northern)

Martino's Price Range: $16 to $30 212 West Main St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)722-8602 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Cuban

Origin Price Range: $31 to $50 25 Division St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)685-1344 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough French (New) Thai

Shumi Price Range: $31 to $50 30 South Doughty Ave Somerville NJ - Map It (908)526-8596 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Japanese Sushi

Thai Chef Price Range: $16 to $30 24 East Main St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)253-8300 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough Thai

Verve Price Range: $31 to $50 18 East Main St Somerville NJ - Map It (908)707-8655 About 5.1 miles from Hillsborough American (New) French (New)

Cafe Cuncina Price Range: $31 to $50 3366 Route 22 West Branchburg NJ - Map It (908)526-4907 About 5.6 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Acqua Price Range: $31 to $50 777 Route 202 North Raritan NJ - Map It (908)707-1777 About 6.4 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Cafe Zbra Price Range: $31 to $50 9 East Somerset St Raritan NJ - Map It (908)722-0445 About 6.4 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Espo's Price Range: $16 to $30 10 Second St Raritan NJ - Map It (908)685-9552 About 6.4 miles from Hillsborough Italian Italian (Southern)

Spain 92 Price Range: $31 to $50 1116 Route 202 South Raritan NJ - Map It (908)704-9292 About 6.4 miles from Hillsborough Spanish

Girasole Price Range: $31 to $50 502 West Union Ave Bound Brook NJ - Map It (732)469-1080 About 7.8 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Arthur's Tavern Price Range: $16 to $30 644 Georges Rd North Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)828-1117 About 7.8 miles from Hillsborough Steakhouse

Seafood Empire Price Range: $16 to $30 Commerce Plaza 2205 Route 1 South North Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)398-9090 About 7.8 miles from Hillsborough Chinese Seafood

Cafe Emilia Price Range: $31 to $50 702 Route 202 North Bridgewater NJ - Map It (908)429-1410 About 7.8 miles from Hillsborough Italian Italian (Northern)

O'Connor's Beef Price Range: $16 to $30 1719 Amwell Rd Somerset NJ - Map It (732)873-3990 About 8 miles from Hillsborough Steakhouse

Sophie's Bistro Price Range: $16 to $30 700 Hamilton St Somerset NJ - Map It (732)545-7778 About 8 miles from Hillsborough French (Bistro)

Trattoria Nicola Price Range: $31 to $50 Somerset Village Plaza 900 Easton Ave Somerset NJ - Map It (732)745-4846 About 8 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Alchemist & Barrister, The Price Range: $31 to $50 28 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-5555 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough American (Traditional)

Big Fish Seafood Price Range: $31 to $50 3535 Route 1 Princeton NJ - Map It (609)919-1179 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Seafood

Blue Point Grill Price Range: $31 to $50 258 Nassau St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-1211 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Seafood

Ferry House, The Price Range: $31 to $50 32 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-2488 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Gallagher's Steakhouse Price Range: $31 to $50 Radisson Hotel Princeton 4355 Route 1 South Princeton NJ - Map It (609)452-2044 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Steakhouse

Ichiban Price Range: $16 to $30 66 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)683-8323 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Japanese Sushi

La Mezzaluna Price Range: $31 to $50 25 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)688-8515 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Italian

La Terraza Price Range: $31 to $50 47B Route 206 North Princeton NJ - Map It (609)497-2774 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Mediterranean Spanish

Lahiere's Price Range: $51 or more 11 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-2798 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough French

Le Plumet Royal Price Range: $31 to $50 The Peacock Inn 20 Bayard Ln Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-1707 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough French (New)

Les Copains Price Range: $31 to $50 18 Witherspoon St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)683-4771 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough French (New)

Main Street Euro-American Bistro Price Range: $31 to $50 Princeton Shopping Center 301 North Harrison St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-2779 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Masala Grill Price Range: $16 to $30 19 Chambers St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-0500 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Indian

Mediterra Price Range: $31 to $50 29 Hulfish St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)252-9680 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Mediterranean

Soonja's Cafe Price Range: $16 to $30 242 Alexander St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-9260 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Asian

Teresa's Price Range: $16 to $30 19-23 Palmer Square East Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-1974 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Italian Pizza

Tortuga's Mexican Village Price Range: $16 to $30 44 Leigh Ave Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-5143 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Mexican

Triumph Brewing Company Price Range: $16 to $30 138 Nassau St Princeton NJ - Map It (609)924-7855 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Eclectic

Yankee Doodle Tap Room Price Range: $16 to $30 Nassau Inn 10 Palmer Square Princeton NJ - Map It (609)921-7500 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough American (Traditional)

Martino's Price Range: $16 to $30 1982 Washington Valley Rd Martinsville NJ - Map It (732)563-1200 About 9.2 miles from Hillsborough Cuban

Carpaccio Price Range: $31 to $50 651 Bound Brook Rd Middlesex NJ - Map It (732)968-3242 About 9.5 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Brothers Moon Price Range: $31 to $50 7 West Broad St Hopewell Borough NJ - Map It (609)333-1330 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough French (New)

Clydz Price Range: $31 to $50 55 Paterson St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)846-6521 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Delta's Price Range: $31 to $50 19 Dennis St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)249-1551 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Southern

Frog and the Peach, The Price Range: $51 or more 29 Dennis St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)846-3216 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Green Grotto Price Range: $16 to $30 300 George St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)249-6444 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Jamaican

La Fontana Price Range: $51 or more 120 Albany St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)249-7500 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Makeda Price Range: $31 to $50 338 George St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)545-5115 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Ethiopian

Northstar Cafe Price Range: $31 to $50 25 Liberty St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)846-0700 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Mediterranean

Nova Terra Price Range: $31 to $50 78 Albany St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)296-1600 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Nuevo Latino

Old Bay, The Price Range: $31 to $50 61-63 Church St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)246-3111 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Cajun Creole

Old Man Rafferty's Price Range: $16 to $30 106 Albany St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)846-6153 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough American (Traditional)

Panico's Price Range: $51 or more 103 Church St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)545-6100 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Sapporo Sushi & Steak House Price Range: $16 to $30 375 George St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)828-3888 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Japanese Sushi

Soho On George Price Range: $31 to $50 335 George St New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)296-0533 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Stage Left Price Range: $51 or more 5 Livingston Ave New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)828-4444 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough American (New)

Teresa's Price Range: $16 to $30 48 Easton Ave New Brunswick NJ - Map It (732)418-7143 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Italian

Princeton Battlefield State Park 500 Mercer Rd Princeton 08540 - Map It (609)921-0074 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Historical Museum Park One of the most significant events in American History occurred here. This is the final battle of what is commonly referred to as the "Ten Crucial Days" and "The Turning Point of the Revolution". Here Washington gained his first victory over the British Regulars and General Hugh Mercer lost his life. Princeton Battlefield State Park offers nature trails, one of which leads to a Quaker Meeting House, built in 1726, which is still in use. Take a picnic basket and have a picnic on the lawn while playing frisbee or softball. At the Thomas Clarke House, built in 1772, you can see Revolutionary War exhibits, furnishings and learn about life back in the times of the Revolution. - View Princeton Battlefield State Park's Detail

Hillsboro Farm 219 Hillsborough Rd Hillsborough - Map It (908)500-0803 Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Hillsboro Farm's Detail

Norz - Hill Farm & Market 116 South Branch Road Hillsborough - Map It (908)369-8586 Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Norz - Hill Farm & Market's Detail

Sunhaven Farms 1018 Orchard Dr Hillsborough - Map It (908)369-6504 Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Sunhaven Farms's Detail

Heads Up Special Riders 121 Laurel Ave Kingston - Map It (609)921-8389 About 6.7 miles from Hillsborough Horseback Riding - View Heads Up Special Riders's Detail

Von Thun's Country Farm Market 519 Ridge Rd Monmouth Junction - Map It (732)329-8656 About 7.1 miles from Hillsborough Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Von Thun's Country Farm Market's Detail

Dutch Hollow Farm Stand 895 Meadow Rd Bridgewater - Map It (908)725-3049 About 7.8 miles from Hillsborough Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Dutch Hollow Farm Stand's Detail

D & R Canal State Park 625 Canal Road Somerset 08873 - Map It (732)873-3050 About 8 miles from Hillsborough Historical Outdoor Recreation Park - View D & R Canal State Park's Detail

Suydam Farms 1803 Route 27 & Skillman's Lane Somerset - Map It (732)846-7139 About 8 miles from Hillsborough Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Suydam Farms's Detail

Habiak Farms 315 Deans Rhode Hall Rd South Brunswick - Map It (732)297-0751 About 8.3 miles from Hillsborough Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Habiak Farms's Detail

McCarter Theatre Center 91 University Place Princeton 08540 - Map It (609)258-2787 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Theater/Performing Arts - View McCarter Theatre Center's Detail

Princeton University Nassau & Washington St Princeton 08544 - Map It (609)258-3000 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough College/University Educational Historical - View Princeton University's Detail

Terhune Orchards 330 Cold Soil Rd Princeton - Map It (609)924-2310 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Agri-Tourism/U-Pick Farms - View Terhune Orchards's Detail

Theatre Intime Murray Theater - Princeton University Princeton 08544 - Map It (609)258-5155 About 9.1 miles from Hillsborough Theater/Performing Arts - View Theatre Intime's Detail

State Theatre 15 Livingston Ave New Brunswick 08901 - Map It (732)246-7469 About 9.7 miles from Hillsborough Theater/Performing Arts - View State Theatre's Detail