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MY ITALY STORY. Thomas DaGato quits his job as a New York account executive, and travels to the tiny Italian village of his ancestors. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
SUTTON FOSTER. A delightful evening of Broadway favorites and more. 7:30pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Sunday, 23; Califon
PYRENESIA. A matinee of gypsy-jazz inspired music. 4 - 6pm. Pre-purchase tickets at MiddleValleyNJ.org using PayPal.. Raritan Inn, 528 County Road 513.
LESLIE ODOM, JR.: THE CHRISTMAS TOUR. 8pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Friday, 28; Newton
THE HISTORY OF RENAISSANCE. Join Annie Haslam & Jim McCarty for an intimate discussion and visual presentation of the band’s extraordinary history, followed by a Renaissance performance 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Friday, 28-30; Bedminster
COLONIAL CHRISTMAS TOWNSHIP TREE LIGHTING. Festivities will include carolers, hot chocolate & hot pretzels, Santa, and open house. River Road Park, 3055 River Road. More...
HOLIDAY BENEFIT AT LUSSCROFT. Three historic buildings, will be open: the historic Manor House, the Carriage House, and the Christmas Cottage! Tour the festively decorated Manor House, learn the history of Lusscroft. Talented crafters and interesting vendors will fill your holiday shopping list. The Skylands Dulcimer String band will perform in front of the massive fireplace in the Manor House. Presented by the all-volunteer, nonprofit, Heritage and Agriculture Association, Inc., in cooperation with the NJ DEP/Division of Parks and Forestry. 10am - 4pm. $5 adult admission to the Manor House only. Funds go to restoration projects at Lusscroft.. 50 Neilson Road.
CHAMPIONS OF MAGIC: HOLIDAY SPECTACULAR. 4pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
December
Tuesday, 2; Morristown
PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND . Creole Christmas 7:30pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Wednesday, 3; Morristown
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Peabo Bryson, Sheena Easton, Ruben Studdard and Ilya Serov 7:30pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Thursday, 4; Morristown
LEANN RIMES: GREATEST HITS CHRISTMAS TOUR. 7:30pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Friday, 5; Morristown
THE IRISH TENORS. 8pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Friday, 5; North Branch
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics. Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family. 4 & 8pm. Rt. 28 and Lamington Road.
CANDLELIGHT CHRISTMAS AND CLASSIC CHRISTMAS. Experience Christmas at a mid 19th-century home in Morristown. Holiday music and unique photo opportunities included as well as gift ideas. Fri., 5-8; Sun., 1-4 $25. Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave.. More...
Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465
Saturday, 6; Morristown
CHRIS ISAAK. 8pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Saturday, 6; Newton
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS CHRISTMAS CARAVAN. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Saturday, 6-13; Chester
FESTIVAL OF TREES. A spectacular display of holiday trees for viewing or sale in a winter wonderland setting. $10/$5 Senior/Child. The Barn at Highlands Ridge Park, 100 North Road.
Senior Resource Center; 908/879-2202
Sunday, 7; Morristown
A MAGICAL CIRQUE CHRISTMAS. 4:30 & 7:30pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Friday, 12; Blairstown
SOCKS IN THE FRYING PAN. A Celtic dynamo direct from County Clare 8pm. 30 Main Street.
A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS. Now in its ninth year, this very special event continues to brighten the holiday season with candle illuminated streets, Christmas exhibits, and demonstrations of Moravian Christmas traditions. You’ll enjoy guided lantern walking tours, Moravian candlelight service, Festival of Trees, Putz replica of the Nativity Story at the distillery. More...
SEASON OF BLESSINGS . Renaissance polyphony, bluegrass harmonies and contemporary premieres. Saturday at 7:30 p.m. & Sunday at 3 p.m.. Morristown Presbyterian Church, 57 E Park Pl.
THE NUTCRACKER. With the talented young dancers of the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet, Warren County's only non-profit ballet company, and featuring professional dancers from around the world, this production is sure to delight! Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
JESSICA LYNN: A VERY MERRY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS. 7pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Wednesday, 31; Morristown
FIRST NIGHT MORRIS. 70 Performances, 23 Venues, 35+ On-Demand Films, Midnight Countdown, Free Parking, Shuttles & More 4:30pm - midnight. Starting at $25 through Dec 21st .
September 21-December 7 • 12TH ANNUAL NEW JERSEY HIGHLANDS JURIED ART EXHIBIT. The exhibit features an impressive mix of original photography, paintings, sculpture and mixed media, all inspired by the landscapes, flora, fauna and historic and cultural resources of the four state Highlands region, with particular emphasis on the New Jersey Highlands.
Maxfield Engine House, 713 Main Street. ; 973/910-2400
November 21-April 30 • ICONIC: KATHLEEN GILJE REPAINTS ART HISTORY. Kathleen Gilje is a NYC-based painter (b. 1945) who trained in Italy as a conservator and is known for her liberal appropriation of the Old Master canon. The exhibit showcase’s the artist’s work and its relationship to the major art historical legacies of Leonardo da Vinci, Francisco Zurbaran, Gustave Courbet, and others.
Weekends • THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER hosts a series of programs about the natural world around us for young and old alike. Preregistration is usually required. Topics range from a child’s first introduction to nature to seminars for expert fly fishers.
Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION.
The Washington’s
Headquarters Museum includes includes three exhibit galleries, a 30-minute introductory video, and the Discover History Center. Tours of Fords Mansion are available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
