Starting February 16, 2023

Warren County Wanderings

"Ain't no weekend like a long weekend." - Anonymous

It's another long weekend which means less alarm clock and more time to enjoy happenings around the county. It's time to soak up those outdoor vibes like this Red fox, a beautiful photo taken by Paulinskill River Photography.

Roy's Hall has a Sunday evening concert with Breabach, a contemporary folk act with deep roots in Highland and Island tradition. Centenary Stage Company presents The Ladykillers, a black comedy revolving around a sweet little old lady and a gang of criminal misfits wanting to involve her in a heist job. Though police are stumped, Mrs. Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse.

Get crafty with Brook making upcycled earrings at Gallery 23 or create a fairy dwelling at Well-Sweep Herb Farm.

While we can't predict the weather, we're sure you'll find something fun to explore!

Happy Long Weekend and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Don't miss Czig Meister's first ever themed trivia kicking off StoutFest. There'll be some amazing prizes to win and a sneak peek Saturday's StoutFest! Seats are anticipated to fill up quick, so get here early to claim your spot!

Meet the creatures that hiss and slither with N.J. Snakeman. See snakes, turtles, lizards, frogs and a live feeding demonstration! Please register. Ages 4 and up.

A classic black comedy about a sweet little old lady, pitted against a gang of criminal misfits who will stop at nothing to involve her in a heist job. Police are left stumped, but Mrs. Wilberforce becomes wise to their ruse. With only her parrot, General Gordon, to help her, Mrs.

Join Czig Meister's as they feature over 50+ variations of the Stout. Plan to be around all day. You never know what might be on tap next...

Using a basket or driftwood, choose a fairy to make a charming miniature fairy scene from moss, twigs, bark, and other unusual items. Bring your imagination!

Reservations are required. $45.00.

Enjoy live music this winter at LRV.

Feb 18 - Jeni Hackett
Mar 18 - John Stanley
Mar. 25 - Ally Brown

Never sure which wine to choose? You are not alone and Villa Milagro will train your tastebuds to taste. You will learn to discern fruit and other flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine and characteristic flavor profiles for white vs red wines.

This is a group of people with an appreciation for the classical guitar and perform in a relaxed atmosphere, share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve. Group outings are organized to classical guitar performances and group visits to sites of interest to the classical guitarist.

Artist Brook VanDerzee will be at Gallery 23 in Blairstown leading a beginner class making upcycled earrings. Participants will choose kits consisting of complementary components and hypo allergenic ear wires.

Feline Urban Rescue and Rehab (FURR) will be hosting an adoption/fundraising event at Man Skirt Brewing. FURR will be bringing adoptable kittens and cats, and selling snacks and cat merchandise.

Man Skirt Brewing is generously donating $1 for every pint or flight sold. 

Securely ranked among Scotland’s most skilled and imaginative contemporary folk acts, Breabach unite deep roots in Highland and Island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their Glasgow base.

NJ is home to over 300 species of native pollinating bees of which only a handful are the better known bumblebees and none are the honey bee. Come and learn about the diversity of bees and pollinating insects in NJ and how we can help with their conservation.

Bring the family to the Scout House in Belvidere. $10 per person and all proceeds benefit the Scout House Association. Pancakes, sausage, coffee, cold drinks, desserts and live Mardi Gras music.

Did you know New Jersey was the last northern state to abolish slavery, in 1866? In this presentation, Rick Geffken, historian and author of "Stories of Slavery in New Jersey," will provide us with an account of the history of slavery in New Jersey throughout the 17th-19th centuries.

This is a group of people with an appreciation for the classical guitar and perform in a relaxed atmosphere, share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve. Group outings are organized to classical guitar performances and group visits to sites of interest to the classical guitarist.

This is a group of people with an appreciation for the classical guitar and perform in a relaxed atmosphere, share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve. Group outings are organized to classical guitar performances and group visits to sites of interest to the classical guitarist.

Join Czig Meister's as they feature over 50+ variations of the Stout. Plan to be around all day. You never know what might be on tap next...

You're invited to see and learn about exotic snakes, big snakes, and native snakes to New Jersey!

This program is most appropriate for grades 3-8.

Please register everyone in your group who will be attending.

Continuing

This virtual workshops series focuses on the science behind all things gardening.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Get ready for another month of great music!
 

Fridays in February at Panther Pub for live music.

Feb. 10 - Lelica and Mike
Feb. 14 - Gary Reed
Feb. 17 - Brian St. John and Alan Tepper
Feb. 24 - Sue Polcer Duo
 

February is heating up with live music at Brass Rail.

Feb. 11 - Zaire
Feb. 17 - The Trio
Feb. 24 - Last Shot
Feb. 25 - Pittstown Road
 

Valentine’s Day weekend is great time for you and your sweetheart to vist Alba Vineyard, New Jersey’s largest estate vineyard! 

Villa Milagro Valentine's Day events

Come to Villa Milagro, a “place of miracles,” for a romantic date. Take in panoramic, wintry views of the vineyard overlooking the Delaware River, and enjoy a tasting of five wines paired with handmade chocolates. Finish the evening with a sample of the vineyard’s Besame wine.

Come for brunch, stay for the music at Asbury Coffee Mill.

Feb. 12 - Carson DeAngelis
Feb. 19 - Joe Cassady
Feb. 26 - Jack Pierone

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Come for brunch, stay for the music at Asbury Coffee Mill.

March 12 - Randi O'Neil
March 17 - Matt DeBlass
March 19 - Joe Frame
March 26 - Joe Janci

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Villa Milagro Valentine's Day events

Come to Villa Milagro for a romantic date and enjoy a tasting of five wines paired with handmade chocolates. Finish the evening with a sample of the vineyard’s Besame wine.

Cost is $15 per person, and includes a souvenir glass.

Carolyn Barton will be offering gentle yoga classes designed to be accessible to everyBODY. Formulated with mindfulness and proper yoga alignment to ensure safety, these classes will be easy to follow, filled with inspiration, lightheartedness, and warmth.

Plan Ahead

Northeast Library invites everyone to create an everlasting pine cone bouquet.

Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Cost is $50. Registeration required.

Take the chill off with Villa Milagro soups. Pair a smooth butternut squash soup with our whites and a savory roasted red pepper soup with our reds. Two soups, wine tasting and recipes to take home.

The cost is $15 per person.

Using a wide selection of dried flowers, artemisia, and a 12″ grapevine base, create a spectacular decorative piece for your home. This colorful wreath is sure to be enjoyed all year-round. Color schemed to your preference.

Reservations are required. $48.00.

This is the first of a new Quarterly Community Competition series in Washington at Buttzville Brewing. Chilly Days Chili Cook-off winner will receive a $50 gift card to Buttzville Brewing Company and bragging rights for best chili in town!

“King” Solomon Hicks, the 26-year-old guitar phenom from Harlem, New York is an American guitarist, vocalist, songwriter and composer.

Do you have a great chili reciepe or do you like to eat chili? Blairstown Masonic Lodge is hosting their Chili Chili Bang Bang cook-off. Sign up to enter your best reciepe or come out to test taste.

Channel your inner winemaker and join Brook Hollow Winemaker, Paul Ritter, and assistant Winemaker, Nick Selitto for a fun night of wine blending and friendly competition.

$15 dinner includes 1/2 BBQ chicken, potato, vegetable, coleslaw, roll, & dessert. Advanced ticket sales only.

Enjoy good times and good beer with Marley’s Gotham Grill, Bea McNally’s Irish Pub, Man Skirt Brewing, and Czig Meister Brewing Company.

Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Cost is $55. Registeration required.

Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Cost is $65. Registeration required.

Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.

Cost is $65. Registeration required.

Take the chill off with Villa Milagro soups. Pair a smooth butternut squash soup with our whites and a savory roasted red pepper soup with our reds. Two soups, wine tasting and recipes to take home.

The cost is $15 per person.

Channel your inner winemaker and join Brook Hollow Winemaker, Paul Ritter, and assistant Winemaker, Nick Selitto for a fun night of wine blending and friendly competition.