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October 7 - 14 |
 Columbus Day!It’s about discovery. And like Columbus, you must explore to discover. No better time than this weekend to pay your road dues, stuffed with good things to do and colorful preliminaries for leaf peepers. There is much more listed on our calendar for this and coming autumn weekends. |
Weekend Journey Through The PastThe Somerset County Cultural & Heritage Commission, in conjunction with local historical organizations, will hold the fourth annual Weekend Journey Through The Past on October 10-11. During the two-day period, twenty-seven of the County's significant historic sites will be open to the public; many with special exhibits and programs planned for the occasion. The tour not only verifies the area's designation as the "Crossroads of the American Revolution", but also promises a fascinating look into Somerset's agricultural and industrial history, as well as its cultural fabric. Visitors may follow a scenic route, with driving directions prepared for each of three sections in the County—northern, central, and southern—or choose the sites that intrigue them most and drive from one to the next at a leisurely pace. More... You can enter contests for prizes from the convenience of your home by computer following your weekend visits to several of this year’s featured historic house museums/sites. Admission and parking at each site are FREE. For details about participating sites and contest entries, please check the event web site, www.SCHistoryWeekend.com |
 Art in FlightThe renowned illustrator aviation artist, Gil Cohen will appear at the Decoys and Wildlife Gallery in Frenchtown on Sunday, October 11 to introduce and sign copies of the newly released book about his life and work. Cohen's work can be found at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, and the Pentagon, as well as in other important public and private collections. His more recent paintings vividly depict the human aspects of America's wars, showing soldiers and aviators in battle and at rest. One of Cohen's recurring observations is that, unfortunately, some of humankind's most remarkable feats of engineering are often created for the purpose of war. Click or call 908/996-6501 for more information. |
Bargains on the horizon!Discover impressive savings at Liberty Village Premium Outlets ANNUAL COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND SALE in Flemington. In 1981, Liberty Village became the country's very first outlet village, where many designers and manufacturers opened their first outlet stores. Sixty outlet stores are now situated in a colonial-styled village where the brands are anything but old-fashioned. A stroll through this charming center reveals a "who's who" of today's most popular fashion brands: Anne Klein, Brooks Brothers Factory Store, Cole Haan, Ellen Tracy, Jockey, Jones New York, Kasper ASL, Liz Claiborne, Nine West, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger and more. Click or call 908/782-8550. |
Living In ColorThe annual fall foliage bloom is dependent primarily on moisture and the first frost, but peak leaf viewing in Northwest New Jersey normally occurs somewhere around the middle of October. The leaves are just beginning to turn in the northern reaches of Sussex County and in the higher elevations. Here are several foliage tours for your pleasure this fall: If you've got suggestions about great places to leaf peep, please post your comments here! |
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Field TripsWhile you’re out you can start looking for pumpkins, Indian corn, squash and all that good stuff. To find what you're looking for this fall, keep an eye on the QuickGuide to Farm Visits. Or check the regional farm map. And this way for farmers markets!
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