Starting January 2, 2019

Warren County Wanderings

"And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been." - Rainer Maria Rilke, Bohemian-Austrian poet and novelist (1875-1926)

Cardinals are said to symbolize hope, joy, health, rejuvenation and celebration, so we chose the photo above for the first Wanderings issue of 2019, courtesy of Kent Sweigert. While it may be appealing to settle down and hibernate a bit after all the excitement of the holidays, if you'd like to venture out, read on for some suggestions. Happy New Year, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Enjoy some coffee and dessert in their rustic tavern with Lorraine Moore, as she connects with your loved ones "on the other side." $40 per person. Call today to make your reservation! 908-459-4884.

Ever wanted to be in Mama Mia? This is your chance! All auditions are open to the public, ages 16 and older. Click here for future announcements.

Bring the family to enjoy music in a local & friendly atmoshere. Dinner served 5-9 p.m. with music from 6-9 p.m.

Big time fun at a great room for music, open the new year with the Doctor.

Jimmy and Jimmy are back at the Brass Rail and you never know what to expect (except a lot of fun!) Great food and drinks, no cover charge!

Do you like to sing? Then, come and sing your heart out at Bea McNally's! 

All-you-can-eat Country Breakfast the first Saturday of every month! Omelets, pancakes, French toast, hash browns, pork roll and sausage.  $9/person.

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! 

Stop on by for some delicious food and an American made hard rock original/cover band.

The Dowden Brothers Band is a New Jersey cover band playing classic rock, Top 40, '80s and '90s hits, and of course some James Brown and Elvis to keep things cool. Come by and check them out!

Start the New Year off with a brunch and entertainment for a good cause. Beginning at 11am, listen to Diana Dove and Friends, a fundraiser for Karen Nash Memorial Butterfly Garden.

A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic '60s tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards. 
 

Jay Leonhart is a double bassist, singer, and songwriter who has worked in jazz and popular music. He has performed with Judy Garland, Bucky Pizzarelli, Carly Simon, Frank Sinatra, and Sting. Leonhart is noted for his clever songwriting, often laced with dry humor.

Continuing

It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our heated event facility, looking over one of our vineyards. The class will be beginner-friendly and open to all levels.

Community Corner

Eat well, be happy! Kick-start your health and weight loss goals in 2019 with this free Weight Management class series, Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28, at Washington ShopRite with Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Carly Sopko. Registration is required; seats are limited.

Join the Washington BID on the first Tuesday of every month for an evening of casual networking. This is a free to attend event where BID Goodnight Networking allows local business people to meet new colleagues and reconnect with those they know.

Plan Ahead

Centenary Stage Company will hold AEA open call auditions for the upcoming 2019 spring production of An Enemy of the People written by Henrik Ibsen and adapted by John Wyatt. The production will star Randall Duk Kim and is directed by Anne Occhiogrosso.

Lunch & Learn events are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month. 

Join Rutherfurd Hall for a kids night full of creativity & inspiration! Kids will learn how to recreate this Winter Camping Scene with Miss Jenna. All children 7 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All ages are welcome.

Visit the Mansion and join in a night full of creativity & inspiration while you learn, step-by-step, how to paint a Snowy Owl! All supplies included & all abilities welcome!

Centenary Stage Company and Centenary University offers “Acting for the Camera” workshop to the general public during the 2019 Spring Semester, which runs January 14-May 3. The class meets Thursday evenings between the hours of 4pm and 6:30pm.

The beautiful songs of Carly Simon will be performed by Anne Mironchik and her band in a special evening of music. 

Beppe Gambetta is a guitarist, vocalist, researcher and composer born in Genova, Italy in 1955 who developed a style of concert presentation that brings American and European Roots to speak together with one voice.

It's Stomping Time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, something to do with friends for a special time! Formal wine tasting, Italian spaghetti with meatballs, garden salad, bread, dessert, coffee, tea and sweet tea.

At twenty-six years old, "eloquent trumpet prodigy" Mike Davis (Wall Street Journal) has a voice beyond his years on his instrument.

Learn basic belly dance moves you can do for fun and to get fit! Registration is required.

Call Kim Urban, 908-475-6322 or email kurban@warrenlib.org.