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Starting July 11, 2018
"Friday the 13th is still better than Monday the whatever." - internet meme of unknown origin
A glance at the photo above may cause one to ponder: "Gee, that looks relaxing... wait, why is her shirt all ripped?" Because, dear Wanderers, this is a screen shot from the original (1980) slasher film, Friday the 13th, shot in and near Warren County's very own Blairstown. And the town certainly knows how to celebrate the occasion! (Photo ops, meet & greets, trolley tours, film screenings, etc.) So much so, it needs its very own special section in this week's newsletter: click here for the lowdown on Friday the 13th events in the Blairstown area. If you go, look for the Explore Warren table near the Blairstown Museum and stop by to say hello!
Now that that base is covered - or if you're just not into that sort of thing - fear not! Below you will find plenty of other opportunities for relaxation and amusement in the coming week. We shouldn't pick favorites, but just to name a few: Countrygate Players premiere Beauty and the Beast (the musical); Stray Cat Lee Rocker puts on a solo show at Centenary Stage; a triathlon takes place at Mountain Lake; it's Canal Day at Waterloo Village; and so much more. Outdoor summer concert series are in full swing, with an especially unique vintage act performing at Shippen Manor on Sunday. We could go on, but please scroll down to see for yourself what inspires YOU to Explore Warren County! Happy Friday the 13th, and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Hackettstown celebrates its diverse and exciting dining options with the 6th Annual Restaurant Week “Passport to HKTWN” from Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 29, 2018.
Eat healthy and spend more time relaxing after work and less time in the kitchen. Vincent Ianelli of Pasta Grill by Enzo will show you how. Lunch & Learn events are scheduled for the 2nd Thursday of the month.
Stop by and listen to a variety of feel good music from the '70s , '80s , '90s and current hits. See them here as the Summer Concert Series continues in Phillipsburg!
Come see one of northwestern Jersey’s premier rock, soul, and R&B horn cover bands.
Start your weekend right with a delicious farm-to-table dinner while relaxing outdoors with farm-fresh food, live music, kids activities, and good friends! Bring your own picnic blanket, favorite lawn chair, and beverage. This event is free, but please, no outside food.
This promises to be a night to remember as it will be Four Sisters Winery's first Farm-to-Table Dinner featuring produce from local farms and the winery's own wines - including a serving of Apple Port Wine, Captain's Choice.
Enjoy a nice evening at Marianna's and listen to Nick Cerniglia!
Have a great time at Flynn's listening to some music ranging from the '70s through today’s hits.
Enjoy the music of Don Elliker and have a nice dinner and drinks.
Sponsored by the Garden State Wine Growers Association, check out the wine cellars and taste some wine as it ages.
A beautiful scene for a fun race! This sprint triathlon has been called "the hidden gem" of NJ races. It tours the surrounding area of Mountain Lake in Liberty Township. After a half mile swim in the pristine lake, get ready for some ups and downs in the 15 mile bike ride.
The Canal Society of New Jersey offers a wide range of programming at Waterloo Village this year including the new Highlands Canal Boat Exhibit featuring the recently discovered remains of what may be the last Morris Canal Boat. Some of the historic buildings will be open, historic trad
Kids, it's time to put on your imaginary hat and spend some time with pirates, fairies, and mystical characters! Enjoy a pirate show, explore a pirate ship, arts and crafts tent, sand art, face painting, fairy tea time, and fairy story time.
Join Musconetcong Watershed Association Trustee Bill Leavens and Trustee Emeritus Chuck Gullage as they lead a walking tour of the Asbury Mill and grounds. Attendees will see the tailrace deck, canal and basement, including the auxiliary Sheppard diesel engine and the Leffel turbine.
Come to their beautiful gallery space across the street to meet the talented artist couple, Will Harmuth and Lisa Bonforte Harmuth. They will be showing their paintings and, to top it off, a Banjo player will be playing as well.
Knowlton Township Historic Commission is inviting all plein air painters and photographers to enjoy the scenic Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead property. Artists and photographers are welcome to come anytime from sunrise and sunset to capture special lighting.
Relax to the sounds of Jeff Bellfy & Co. - wide variety of music blending songs from the '70s through today's hits. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. The wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Enjoy some clams, shrimp and corn on the cob on the patio. Jukebox Riot will be rocking the patio at 8pm. Taking reservations, so call 908-854-5300.
The quartet will feature songs from Corinne's jazz EP Under an August Moon, released in August 2016, as well as other favorites from the Great American Songbook.
Come see the work of David LaMorte. "Paper can surprise you with its capacity to create. So many single use items are made of paper and paper is even used as packaging for most other materials.
Kinky has a new cd called "Circus Of Life", which presents a side of Kinky that few would have suspected in the halcyon days of the Texas Jewboys, laying perhaps legit claim to the title, “The Leonard Cohen of Texas.” Get your ticket<
Lee Rocker has been consistently touring, recording and performing around the globe since 1980 and has cultivated a fanatically loyal following of rockers, rebels and all types of music lovers.
Step into the enchanted world of Broadway's modern classic, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, an international sensation that has played to over 35 million people worldwide in 13 countries. The classic story tells of Belle, a young woman in a provincial town, and the Beast, who is really a youn
Come to a special yoga class taught by registered yoga instructor, Samantha Turco, followed by a delicious brunch! She will start your day off by guiding you through a mixed-level flow for 45 minutes, followed by a delicious brunch upstairs in their ballroom. Online registration is required.
Relax to the sounds of Acoustic Gumbo - blend of contemporary, classic, and original songs. Admission is $15 per person which includes wine tasting or your choice of one glass of wine from the Arbor selection. The wine tasting is complimentary for Gold Club Members.
Enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines!
Drew Nugent & the Midnight Society play '20s & '30s jazz influenced by musicians like Red Nichols and The Five Pennies, Bix Beiderbecke, Fats Waller, Earl Hines, Joe Venuti, Eddie Lang and Louis Armstrong. Prepare for a unique experience!
Relax with some Yin Yoga in the fields of lavender in the evening summer sky. Bring a mat, blanket, your own yoga props and a relaxed mind. Yin yoga is a gentle, relaxing yoga practice for any level student.
Attention Children ages 9-13: Play some classic games like Capture the Flag, kickball, dodgeball, Monopoly, Risk, Stratego and Clue! Mornings will be spent outdoors with organized and referred sports games. Later, you will be indoors and play board games.
These aren’t your typical backyard games. Campers ages 9-13 will be engaged in activities like pipeline, treacherous transfer, stepping stones, blob tag, and many more.
Children 7-9 will explore the connections between the Earth's ecosystems, and the microorganisms within those ecosystems.
Sign up your kids for a morning filled with fun, cooking & learning. Kids will learn how to follow a recipe, how to participate in meal prep, healthier cooking options and more!
Continuing
Ellen is a Level 1 Certified Qigong Instructor with Supreme Science Qigong Center. Learn and practice a 5 exercise movements and Qigong breath work. Cost is $5.
Relax and do some yoga every Wednesday evening beginning June 6 through September 19. Find your breathe and peace of mind as you practice yoga in the fresh air with sweeping views of our our vegetable crop fields and fruit orchard and a chance to view a spectacular sunset!
Every Friday, sing your heart out! Bring your instrument, voice, poetry, story or written word. They have the mic and amp.
Join artist and art teacher Suzanne Montgomery for six Friday night lessons exploring landscapes through drawing and painting. Donation: $90, all proceeds go directly towards RVC's efforts to preserve land.
The Blairstown Farmers' Market is now in its 11th season and accepts SNAP! The Market, located on Route 521 across from the Blairstown Elementary School next to the Agway, will run every Saturday from 10am-1pm through October 27th and features a variety of local farmers, artisans, speakers,
Held every Saturday through September 22, rain or shine, with special events throughout the season. Check the "WEBSITE" link below and the Facebook page to find out what's new for this Saturday.
Come and join us with live music on the deck with Henry Wieczorek, an acoustic soloist currently living in Flemington NJ. His renditions of Rock 'n' Roll classics and pop songs, as well as his own original music, will have you dancing with the beat.
Saturday evenings between April and October 2018, the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey (UACNJ) Observatory, located in Jenny Jump State Forest in Hope, NJ will be open.
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds. Mama's Cafe Baci offers live entertainment seven nights a week, including Monday Acoustic Cafe, Rising Stars, and a new Late Night Menu, relaxing cocktails & tapas in their new 201 Fifth bar.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. All levels of experience are welcome. Wear comfortable clothing, bring water and a yoga mat.
A venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday, June-September.
It’s that time again! Get your yoga on – and your wine/wine slushies! Let the stresses of your week melt away in our outdoor pavilion yoga class overlooking beautiful, lush vineyards. The class will be beginner-friendly and open to all levels.
A singer, songwriter and soloist, Davey will entertain guests with a variety of classic rock, country, folk, pop and Caribbean with tropical, lyrical themes.
Attention Veterans! There is a therapeutic yoga class designed for you and your families to attend.This class will be a place where you can come to learn through experience, the benefits of a regular yoga practice including peace of mind, improved physical health and overall well-being.
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more. Discussions will be followed by an actual trout fishing experience in their Education Pond. This program is geared for ages 8 years and above.
Community Corner
Start your Christmas shopping early! The Thrift Store (operated by Catholic Charities) is hosting a Christmas in July sale from July 2 through July 31. This always popular sale will consist of holiday themed items at bargain prices.
More Things to Do
Do you have what it takes to be a Country Idol? The Warren County Farmers’ Fair is looking for you to sign up for the 6th Annual Country Idol Contest! Or just come to listen and cheer for your favorite! The competition is Sunday, July 29 at 7:30pm. The winner gets a $300 prize ($150 to second place, $50 to third place). Open to anyone 15 years of age or older and limited to just 14 applicants, applications must be postmarked by or delivered in person to the Fair Business Office or sent via email, subject line Country Idol Contest, by July 24, 2018. Song selection can be country, country crossover or gospel. Questions? Please email info@warrencountyfarmersfair.org with subject line "Country Idol Contest" or visit the Official Rules & Regulations page by clicking here. See you at the Fair!
Plan Ahead
Do you like to laugh? Join the Hill for their summer comedy series featuring Buddy Fitzpatrick! Tickets are $25 (two food/drink item minimum). Doors open at 7pm for the 9pm show.
From the light of the sun and carbon in the air, plants create life. Celebrate the sweetness that native plants create – for wildlife, for people. This event is free. Check out the plants in bloom in their gardens, shrublands, and meadows.
Chef Michael White from Nicoletta is going to prepare a delicious meal while you enjoy some wine and live music under the arbor. $22 per person. Register today.
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The George Gee Swing Orchestra packs a lot of swing into compact songs and tight, well-organized sets. Long enough to catch a groove, and short enough to catch your breath! 30 Years of Swingin’ – and still going!
Join RVC Trustee Liz Marshall for the July "Hike of the Month" through Gnome Hollow Preserve. Sign-up here.
The murders continue at Four Sisters Winery! It's just for fun during our Murder Mystery Dinners. The event begins with a formal wine tasting, followed by a delicious dinner of baked ziti, meatballs, garden salad, bread & dessert.
The magic continues as young wizards and witches reunite to participate in new activities, attend new classes, and experience plenty of surprises. Wizarding folk will also enjoy many old favorites such as Quidditch, house decorating, dueling, and competing for the house cup.
Prepare for an adventure! Campers, ages 9-13 will leave all modern conveniences behind as they build an emergency shelter, learn primitive fire building skills, navigate using a compass, and learn how to handle basic first aid emergencies.