Starting January 21, 2022
“What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” - John Steinbeck (1902-1968), American author
So true! If every day was a balmy, sunny 70 degrees, not only would we not appreciate it, but we would be praying for some rain once in a while. We have four distinct seasons here in the northeast, and - have you noticed? - we are in the midst of winter. The season's beauty was captured by Robert Eberle yesterday as he took a stroll on the Allamuchy Township Nature Trail off Alphano Road. So you thought we'd skipped a week of Wanderings? Nay, dear Wanderers! We don't want you to miss out on some great stuff, like tomorrow's January Thaw concert with American Patchwork Quartet at Centenary Stage Company, preceded by a free discussion with the musicians earlier in the day. Plus, there's still a few hours left to tell your heritage story. Read on, stay warm but enjoy the season, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Are you ready for a stomping good time? Well, now is your chance to be a part of an exclusive social event at Four Sisters Winery. The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one-of-a-kind experience; surely to intoxicate all your senses. It's a unique opportunity you don’t want to miss!
Centenary Stage Company January Thaw Music Festival continues with NYC-based American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), which is on a mission to reclaim the immigrant soul of American Roots Music by drawing on a repertoire of centuries-old American folk songs that highlight America's immigrant roots. It showcases America's dynamic present by combining the diverse talent of four US citizens, each with a unique cultural background. In this quartet, old songs are made new through creative arrangements that highlight the exceptional and well-honed skills of each band member. Prior to the show, you can participate in A Conversation with American Patchwork Quartet at 3 p.m. where the quartet's members will share about their own heritage, their music, and their mission; sign up for the free discussion and get $10 off your concert ticket that night!
Live Music with Rich G on the 23rd, and homemade Butternut Squash soup all weekend (served 12-5 pm both days, $8/bowl).
Bundle up for a brisk stroll through the Hackettstown Business District and take a turn around an iceless skating rink, enjoy a trackless train, two fire pits to roast your marshmallows or grab a hot chocolate. Check out live ice sculpture demonstrations and shop at a local business!
Bundle up for a brisk stroll through the Hackettstown Business District and take a turn around an iceless skating rink, enjoy a trackless train, two fire pits to roast your marshmallows or grab a hot chocolate. Check out live ice sculpture demonstrations and shop at a local business!
Continuing
Spend part of your weekend relaxing at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy music with Kate and Paul on Friday, Scott Messina on Saturday and Rich Ortizon Sunday.
Warren County ARTS has started doing art exhibits at the Oxford Municipal Gallery in the Oxford Municipal Building again, after the revolving exhibits stopped in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The first show for 2022 is the “Musconetcong Watercolor Invitational”.
