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July
Thursday, 29- August 2; Flemington
BACK-TO-SCHOOL & FALL PREVIEW SALE. Find additional discounts off the everyday savings of 25% - 65%. Visit the top names in fashion designers, jewelry, specialty gifts, shoes, and more. 1 Church Street .
Liberty Village Premium Outlets; 908/782-8550
Friday, 30; Morristown
THE MINSTREL'S 35TH BIRTHDAY SHOW. Folk Project members perform. Free parking. Handicapped accessible. Special price includes birthday cake. Children welcome. 8:00 pm - 11:00pm. $8 adults; children 12 and under free. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road.
The Folk Project; 973/335-9489
Saturday, 31; Clinton
BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL. Red Mill, 56 Main St..
Red Mill Museum Village; 908/735-4101
Saturday, 31; Hackettstown
PETER HAND BIG BAND. Featuring Houston Person 8pm. $27.50 door/ $22.50 advance. Centenary College, 400 Jefferson St..
Jazz in July; 908/637-6455
Saturday, 31; Jefferson Township
THE MAHONEY BROTHERS. Jukebox Heroes 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.
Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590
August
Sunday, 1; Bridgewater
TONY TRISCHKA. Inspiration for an entire generation of bluegrass and acoustic musicians. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
Sunday, 1; Lafayette
CLASSIC CAR SHOW. Bring your classic vehicle and enjoy an afternoon of fun, prizes, trivia and trophies. 12 - 4pm. Registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of show.. Route 15 & 94.
Olde Lafayette Village; 973/383-8323
Sunday, 1; Morristown
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN. Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Next Stage Ensemble presents The Rover. 4pm - 5:30pm. Adults $6; Seniors & Students $5; Members and children under 12 are free. . 45 Macculloch Avenue.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and Gardens. ; 973/538 2404
Sunday, 1; Oxford
LOST RAMBLERS. Bluegrass 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Sunday, 1-7; Harmony
WARREN COUNTY FARMERS FAIR AND BALLOON FESTIVAL. The Ultimate Twofer. The annual olde time agricultural fair also features a hot air balloon festival so you get two events for the price of one! The fair also features Ryan Pelton, Elvis Impersonator, livestock and small animal shows, agricultural exhibits, antique and stock tractor pulls, demolition derbies, mud bogging, crafters, carnival rides, and plenty of food. The Traditional Arts Expo features daily demonstrations include spinning fleece, basket making, rug hooking and lace making. $5/ $3 ages 5-12. Farmer s Fairgrounds, Rt. 519 near Stryker s Rd..
Warren County Farmers' Fair; 908/859-6563
Monday, 2; Morristown
NEVILLE DICKIE. Stride piano. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706
Tuesday, 3; Morristown
PARIS WASHBOARD. Traditional quartet. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706
Friday, 6-15; Augusta
NEW JERSEY STATE FAIR / SUSSEX COUNTY FARM AND HORSE SHOW. Where Farm Meets Fun! New Jersey's Largest Agricultural Fair. This ten day event features agricultural events and education, animals, exhibits, horse shows, carnival, petting zoo, vendors, craft tent, flower and vegetable shows, art, photography, 4-H, chainsaw artist and auction, fair food, free entertainment and much more! Sussex County Fairgrounds, Rt. 206 & Plains Rd..
New Jersey State Fair; 973/948-5500
Saturday, 7; Jefferson Township
BEATLEMANIA AGAIN. 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.
Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590
Saturday, 7; Montague
CHILI COOKOFF. Bring a pot of your favorite chili recipe and let everyone be the judge! The winner will receive a great prize! 1 - 3pm. Free.. 141 Clove Road.
Westfall Winery; 973/293-3428
Saturday, 7; Port Murray
TUSSIE-MUSSIE WORKSHOP. Learn the language of herbs and flowers then choose and cut your own to create two of these meaningful bouquets. 10:30am - 12pm. Resv. req., $27. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 7-8; Clinton
REVOLUTIONARY WAR WEEKEND. Red Mill, 56 Main St..
Red Mill Museum Village; 908/735-4101
Saturday, 7-8; Harriman, NY
BEAR MOUNTAIN POWWOW. Over 1000 Native Americans from across the continent share their history, art, music, foods and traditions. 11. $10/ $6 children and seniors. Anthony Wayne Recreation Area.
Red Hawk Indian Arts Council; 718/686-9297
Saturday, 7-8; Milford, PA
FESTIVAL OF WOOD. Crafts made from wood, educational exhibits, children's activities, music, lectures, films, chainsaw carvings, wood in building, and tours of the historic Grey Towers mansion (fee). 10am - 4pm. Memorial Park, 5th & Ann Sts.
Grey Towers National Historic Site; 570/296-9630
Sunday, 8; Bridgewater
HERBERT SUMLIN. Blues legend. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
Sunday, 8; Morristown
SHAKESPEARE IN THE GARDEN. Shakespeare Theatre of New Jerseys Next Stage Ensemble perform an enthusiastic and creative version of As You Like It. 4pm - 5:30pm. Adults $6; Seniors & Students $5; Members and children under 12 are free. . 45 Macculloch Avenue.
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum and Gardens.; 973/538 2404
Sunday, 8; Oxford
PADDY & THE PALE BOYS. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Monday, 9; Morristown
CHUCK ANDERSON. Guitarist and trio. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706
Wednesday, 11-13; Bridgewater
SOMERSET COUNTY 4-H FAIR. Family fun in 15 acres of exhibits, entertainment and food concessions recognizing the accomplishments of 1,000 Somerset County 4-H members. North Branch Park, Milltown Road.
Somerset 4-H; 908/526-6644
Wednesday, 11-29; Madison
THE CARETAKER. Pinter's chilling dark comedy was the first of his plays to bring him commercial success and national recognition, and is considered by many to be a modern classic masterpiece. F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre36 Madison Avenue.
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey; 973/408-5600
Saturday, 14; Jefferson Township
EVOLUTION. Journey tribute 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.
Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590
Sunday, 15; Annandale
ANTIQUES IN AUGUST. 29th annual outdoor show featuring antiques, crafts, new and vintage vendors spreading their wares in a rain or shine benefit show for Hunterdon Helpline. 10am - 4pm. $6. North Hunterdon High School, Rt 31 South.
Hunterdon Helpline, Inc.; 908/782-4357
Sunday, 15; Bridgewater
THE B STREET BAND. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
Sunday, 15; Oxford
SILK CITY. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Monday, 16; Morristown
BOB MILNE. Ragtime. 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706
Friday, 20-22; Blairstown
SKYLANDS MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL. Premier music & arts showcase. Three days of international touring musicians and creative artisans. Food, arts, kid's zone and music, music, music. 12pm - 12am. $10 -$ 25, 12 and under free. Sycamore Park, Lambert Road.
Skylands Music & Arts Alliance; 908/854-9001
Saturday, 21; Jefferson Township
MICHAEL PATRICK. Johnny Cash tribute 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.
Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590
Saturday, 21; Port Murray
CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY. Free hamburgers, hot dogs, herbal punch and dessert, guided tours of our perennial gardens, 20% off all purchases. 10am - 5pm. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 21; Roxbury
GRANDMA ROCKS THE PARK. Live music, food, games, arts and crafts, and more supporting Your Grandmother's Cupboard, a 501(c)3 organization that provides the "other necessities" to individuals and families living in poverty. 11am - 9pm. Horseshoe Lake Park, Eyland Avenue.
Action Through the Arts; 973/271-7559
Saturday, 21; Wharton
CANAL DAY MUSIC & CRAFT FESTIVAL. The Festival celebrates the Morris Canal and its contributions to the development of the communities along its banks. Enjoy Twelve of NJ's Best Musical Artists, Kayak & Boat Rides, Traveling Zoo, Crafts & Arts Show, Great Food, Fireworks and more.... 10am - 5pm. 170 West Central Ave.
Canal Day Association; 973/989-0237
Sunday, 22; Bridgewater
JUNIOR WALKER'S ALL STARS. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
Sunday, 22; Lafayette
SUMMER CRAFT SHOW. Handmade jewelry, ceramics, woodworking, artworks and more. 11am - 5pm. Registration is $10 in advance, $15 day of show.. Route 15 & 94.
Olde Lafayette Village; 973/383-8323
Sunday, 22; Morristown
SUSTENANCE ON THE FARM DINNER. Farmer Rob Kibbe will give a hayride farm tour. Chef Scott Cutaneo & Diane Pinder present an elegant six-course dinner centered on heirloom vegetables, meat and poultry. Sustainable wines pairings. Period music. Benefits Farm programs for children. 5pm - 8pm. $155. Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Road.
Friends of Fosterfields & Cooper Mill; 908/451-0051
Sunday, 22; Oxford
JUG TOWN MOUNTAIN. 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Sunday, 22; Paramus
HOT ROD & CUSTOM CAR SHOW. Show to benefit Handicapped Children and Elks Camp Moore. Great food and drinks (with a ful bar available) 10am - 4pm. $5. 200 Rt 17 North.
Paramus Elks; 201/262-5533
Monday, 23; Morristown
DAN LEVINSON. Clarinetist and Palomar Quartet 8pm. $18/ $15 advance. 6 Normandy Heights Rd..
Morris Museum Bickford Theater; 973/971-3706
Wednesday, 25-29; Ringoes
HUNTERDON 4-H AND AGRICULTURAL FAIR. Old-fashioned country fair featuring 4-H youth and and adult shows and contests, amusement rides, tractors pulls, varied entertainment and all kinds of food. 10am - 10pm. Free, parking $10 per car. Fairgrounds, South County Park, Route 179.
Hunterdon County 4-H and Agricultural Fair, Inc.; 908/782-6809
Friday, 27; Stanton
OUTBUILDINGS OF HUNTERDON COUNTY. Architectural historian Greg Huber will give a talk on the wide diversity of outbuildings of Hunterdon County. Buildings such as corncribs, chicken coops and others were a vital part of rural New Jersey life. Many of these lovely buildings survive. 7pm - 9pm. $5.00 suggested donation. Bouman-Stickney Farmstead, 114 Dreahook Road.
Readington Museums; 908/236-2327
Saturday, 28; Jefferson Township
BILLY HECTOR. 7:30pm. $20,$10 Senior, under 9 free.. Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre, 81 Weldon Road.
Jefferson Highlights Community Television; 973/663-5590
Saturday, 28; Morristown
MRS. VAIL'S CLOSET. Enjoy a 19th century fashion show featuring reproduction wardrobes of the three Mrs. Vail s of Historic Speedwell. 333 Speedwell Avenue.
Morris County Park Commission; 973/285-6550
Saturday, 28; Port Murray
BRINGING IN THE HARVEST. The art of drying, freezing, and canning your herbs, vegetables and fruit will enable you to enjoy the benefits of your garden year-round. 10am - 12pm. Resv. req., $23. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 28; Port Murray
HERBAL TREATS. Create several tasty herbal blends. 1:30 - 3:30pm. Resv. req., $35. 205 Mt. Bethel Rd.
Well-Sweep Herb Farm; 908/852-5390
Saturday, 28-29; Stroudsburg, PA
POCONO STATE CRAFT FESTIVAL. Fine craft show featuring pottery, jewelry, metal, toys, stained glass, wood, baskets, leather, folk art, fine art, photography, and art-to-wear. Additionally, patrons will enjoy the beautiful surroundings and history of Quiet Valley Historical Farm 10am - 4pm. $6/Children 12 & under free. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm, 1000 Turkey Ridge Rd..
Pocono Chapter PA Guild of Craftsmen & Pocono Arts Council; 570/476-4460
Sunday, 29; Bridgewater
THE JUMPER S ORCHESTRA. 7 - 8:30pm. Free. Duke Island Park, Old York Road.
Somerset Concert Series in the Park; 908/722-1200
Sunday, 29; Oxford
DIRDY BIRDIES. Jug Band 6 - 8pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
Shippen Manor Concerts; 908/453-4381
Ongoing Theater and Concerts
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Madison
June 23-August 1 • THE SERVANT OF TWO MASTERS. Carlo Goldoni's zany comedy on the outdoor stage.
College of St. Elizabeth amphitheater. ; 973/408-5600
July 7-August 1 • ARMS AND THE MAN. Shaw's 1894 comedy remains one of the world's most popular plays.
F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre 36 Madison Avenue. ; 973/408-5600
Tri State Actors Theater, Sussex
August 4- 21 • HEY HO, PINOCCHIO. Based on the classic tale.
74 Main Street. ; 973/875-2950
Ongoing Outdoor Events
Paulinskill Valley Trail, Andover to Columbia
Saturdays • NATURE WALKS. Hike the Paulinskill Valley Trail. Hike different sections with various themes. Hikes leaeve from Kitatinny SP, Warbasse Jct., or Footbridge Park in Blairstown. Free.
Paulinskill Vally Trail Committee; 908/684-4820
Stephens State Park, Byram
Alternating Saturdays: 7/10, 7/24, 8/14, 8/28, 9/11, 9/25, 10/9, 10/23 • WATERLOO CANAL HERITAGE DAYS. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of Waterloo Village and Morris Canal, and the Smith Store, Rutan Cabin and Blacksmith Shop will be open for interpretation The New Jersey Canal Museum will also welcome visitors. Indian Island will be open for many of the Heritage Days. 11am - 5pm.
525 Waterloo Road (Route 604) . ; 908/852-3790
NJAA Observatory, High Bridge
Weekends • ASTRONOMY PROGRAMS. New Jersey Astronomical Association Observatory is open to the public every weekend from Memorial Day to Halloween. Saturday evening programs begin at 8:30 PM and include a tour of the facility and public viewing of planets/deep space objects through the 26" telescope, as well as other smaller scopes. On Sunday afternoons from 2-5 PM, the public is invited to look at sun spots through the 10" scope equipped with special solar filters. For additional information, call or visit NJAA’s website.
Voorhees State Park, Rt. 513. ; 908/638-8500
Duke Farms, Hillsborough
Saturdays • SCENIC BIKE TOUR OF DUKE FARMS. Bring your own mountain bike and protective head gear for this 7-mile tour. Advance registration required. 8 - 10am. $10.
80 Route 206. ; 908/722-3700
United Astronomy Clubs of NJ, Hope
Saturdays • PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT GREENWOOD OBSERVATORY. Astronomy presentations followed by observing sessions, weather permitting.
Jenny Jump State Park. ; 908/459-4366
Pequest Trout Hatchery and Natural Resource Education Center, Oxford
Weekends • 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.
605 Pequest Rd.; 908/637-4125
Skylands Botanical Gardens, Ringwood
Sundays • SKYLANDS MANOR TOURS. Free guided tours are conducted on the first Sunday of each month, March through November at 2pm.
20 Morris Rd.. ; 973/962-9534
NJAS Weis Ecology Center, Ringwood
Weekends • A wide variety of hikes, seminars and family events are held throughout the year.$20.
150 Snake Den Road. ; 973/835-2160
Farmers Markets
Olde Lafayette Village, Lafayette
Sundays June 27 though October • OLDE LAFAYETTE VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKET. Sussex County farmers bring you Jersey Fresh produce, fruits, flowers, plants, baked goods and more at the Olde Lafayette Village Farmers’ Market. Enjoy live music, giveaways, recipes and demonstrations.10am - 3pm.
Route 15 & 94. ; 973/383-8323
Sussex County Agriculture, Augusta
Saturdays, April thru October • SUSSEX COUNTY FARMERS MARKET. Produce, meats, flowers, cheese and other products displayed at permanent indoor quarters.9am - 2pm.
Sussex County Fairgrounds, 37 Plains Road.
Liberty Village Premium Outlets, Flemington
Sundays April 8 through November 28 • THE FARM STAND AT LIBERTY VILLAGE PREMIUM OUTLETS. Visit the farm stand at this Colonial American shopping village for fresh vegetables, delicious fruits, herbs and more. 10am - 6pm.
1 Church St.. ; 908/782-8550
Ongoing Tours and Exhibits
Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION. The Washington’s Headquarters Museum includes two exhibit galleries, a 20-minute introductory video, a PowerPoint presentation of the furnished house and a free color-illustrated souvenir booklet of the Ford Mansion's interior. Additionally, staff and volunteers offer fifteen-minute gallery talks, featuring exhibited items from the park's collection. The talks occur on the hour and half hour, in the mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and in the afternoons from 1 to 4 p.m. $4 per person age 16 and older.