Warren County Wanderings

Starting January 25, 2017

"Blow, blow, ye winds, with heavier gust! And freeze, thou bitter-biting frost! Descend, ye chilly, smothering snows!" - from A Winter Night, by Robert Burns

Actually, the weather report doesn't look too bad for the next few days and the weekend: Chilly, although no smothering snows are expected. But in honor of the 258th birthday today of Scotland's great poet, we bring you a bit of his poetry with a reminder that it IS winter, and the weather could turn at any time, so take advantage of whatever opportunities you can find to get out there and wander. After all, "the best-laid schemes o' mice an' men gang aft agley" as Burns wrote (translation: plans can often go astray), so carpe diem, and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Wine for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value and $5 food!

The Kim Brewer Band has been performing in western NJ and eastern PA bars, clubs, and festivals for the last few years, and recently recorded a 12-song album of favorite blues songs that are performed live at their shows.

Create a long-lasting colorful dried flower wreath using a 12-inch grapevine base. You will learn basic arranging techniques to create your own masterpiece – choice of colors. Reservations are required. $38.

Celebrate the Year of the Rooster (Chinese New Year) with with the folks at Villa Milagro the weekend of January 28-29. Enjoy a spring roll and pot sticker to complement your wine tasting. Learn predictions for your year based on the Chinese zodiac.

The Popular Game Show "The Big Bust" was filming last night. The show's producer was murdered and all clues lead to the show's host Wink Noddengrin!

Bridging the gap between generations and musical genres, Sweet Plantain Quartet closes out the CSC January Thaw Music Festival. Artfully fusing the Western classical traditions in which they were trained with the hip-hop, jazz improv, and Latin rhythms on which they were raised, their unique repertoire and live shows educate and entertain.

"Your favorite rock and soul party band" returns to Rock Creek Tavern!

One of the most talked-about cover bands of the Tri-State Area bar scene. With powerful vocals and killer guitar solos, driving beats and swinging grooves, Greendell Station’s high performance rock will blow you away.

This Austin quintet's new album “Duende” was released on January 13 and marks their 10th anniversary as a group. It’s an apt name for a record whose themes explore the collective search for connection and communion in a technology-fueled world increasingly splintered, distracted and lonely.

Bring your own CLEAR wine bottle to paint; string lights will be supplied for a beautiful finished product to display in your home. $35/person, and a second bottle can be painted and lit for an additional $5. Includes coffee, tea and dessert. 

Continuing

The Rock Creek Tavern, Warren County's newest spot for night life, hosts "The Karl Jam" open mic/jam session every Thursday night. Running from 7-11 p.m., The Karl Jam is hosted by Karl Dietel, a longtime supporter of local music and one of the best keyboard players around.

Community Corner

Rutherfurd Hall is pleased to announce the 2017 Centenary University FREE Lecture Series sponsored by The House of the Good Shepherd. This lecture will explore areas related to people's working memory capacity, mental representations, and language comprehension in the context of aging.

Yoga Class with Delia 6-weeks sessions - originally scheduled to begin January 23 - were postponed due to an inclement weather forecast. Cost is $90.

The sessions are Jan. 30, Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27 and March 6.

4:00 to 5:00 pm for Beginners

5:15 to 6:30 pm Mixed Level

This class puts Belly Dance, Yoga and Pilates together for a great work out! Ten-week class for $200. Originally scheduled to begin on January 23, the series was postponed one week due to an inclement weather forecast.

Begin Your Journey to a Better Life! Come to Rutherfurd Hall for Yoga on Mondays from May 1 - June 26 (no class May 29 or June 19)

Begin Your Journey to a Better Life! Yoga Class 5:15 to 6:30pm, Mixed Level (Combining Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced). $52 for 4-week session or $16 to walk in. 

Yoga Class with Delia four-week sessions: Nov. 27, Dec. 4, 11 & 18

4-5pm for Beginners; 5:15-6:30pm Mixed Level - 5 Techniques of Yoga for Advanced/Beginner and Intermediate students.

Pre-pay $52 for four weeks ($13 per class) or $16 per walk-in class.