See what happens when dance-loving teen Tracy Turnblad auditions for a spot on "The Corny Collins Show" in 1960s Baltimore and tries to bring racial integration to the show as the Phillipsburg Area Summer Youth Theatre stages the hit Broadway musical Hairspray.
Starting July 19, 2017
Local corn has arrived! As have peaches, cucumbers, blueberries, plums, zucchini, beets, cabbage, and the list goes on. Check out the Jersey Fresh website to find out about other produce currently in season, as well as recipes, Farmstands, Community Supported Agriculture and more. This week's cover photo is courtesy of Donaldson Farms in Hackettstown, which is advertising its own corn picked fresh daily, and hosts weekly Summer Nights on the Farm! We are the Garden State after all, which is worthy of celebration and indulgence. So harvest that garden, visit those Farmers' Markets and Farmstands, and dig in!
Next weekend brings the Warren County Farmers' Fair and Hot Air Balloon Festival, so why not consider entering a contest? Vie for prizes in Baking, Canning, Herbs, Flowers, Fruit, Vegetables, and much more. Click here for a complete list of contests, and here for Rules & Regulations.
But don't let all this agricultural merriment keep you from participating in some of the other activities listed below, such as live music, theater, history, comedy and nature. So stay cool (here's a list of swimming facilities), and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Enjoy jazz guitarist and vocalist Spencer Reed, a staple at the legendary Deerhead Inn jazz haunt in Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania.
Come enjoy free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines! Wine available for purchase by the glass or bottle at retail value and $5 food by featured local caterer Frank's Pizza.
Acclaimed guitarist Sonny Landreth and his trio perform at Roy's Hall with opening act The Atlanta Cafe Band. Sonny has worked and performed with Eric Clapton, Mark Knopfler and many other artists throughout his career.
Local band Zaire performs classic rock and acoustic rock. Members: Mike DiCenso, Jim Leahey and Matt Pisani.
Come out to this fun neighborhood restaurant and enjoy listening to some local talented musicians! Fridays 9pm-midnight and Sundays on the patio 4-7pm. Also Open Mic Nights 2nd & 4th Wednesays at 8pm.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a 30 minute mindful walk at White Lake. The walk will begin with gentle stretching and movement. This will be followed by an easy walk focused on connecting with the breath, the environment, and the moment.
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
Well-Sweep’s 28th annual Midsummer Herb Festival celebrates ‘Cilantro’, Coriandrum, the 2017 International Herb Association’s – Herb of the Year. Enjoy a tasty luncheon prepared with both cilantro and coriander, as well as Vietnamese Coriander, Mexican Cilantro and other complimentary herbs.
Enjoy a beautiful day in the country drinking wine, listening to music and enjoying great foods all made with our famous Beaver Creek Red wine. Live music featuring Magnolia Street String Band on Saturday and Shoryside Duo on Sunday.
Contact winery for more details: 908-475-3671.
Outdoor wine tastings and wine bar under our new arbor.
Admission $15 per person, 21 and older (includes wine tasting and an etched Alba wine glass) - Complimentary for Gold Club Members - No Reservations
Food for purchase from Osteria Morini
Special Saturday Session! If the weather is nice we will paint on the back lawn.
Fundraiser for Laura McDonald. Food, drinks, music (Bobby Clark Band), quoit tournament, Tricky Tray, 50/50 drawings! $35/person. For tickets: Castlegate Ice Cream, 67 Route 57, Phillipsburg
Join us for our second alfresco dinner of the season in Row 51 of the vineyard, Chef/Owner Edson of Rios Brazilian Steakhouse in Nazareth, PA will serve a traditional Brazilian Rodizio dinner served tableside; he will carve beef, pork & chicken!
The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale.
Centenary Stage Company's 2017 Summer Jamfest continues with “one-of-a-kind” The Doo Wah Riders on July 22. For more than 40 years The Doo Wah Riders have been riding their own patch of the musical range throughout the west.
This band is top notch and is the closest thing you will get to seeing the Piano man himself!
Presented by The Looney Bin Comedy Club. $20/ticket; Finger Food Buffet availabe for $15. Seating begins at 6:30 for the 8:00 show. Order tickets online at Draughthousecomedy.bpt.me or at the restaurant.
Rockin' for the Barnyard is a benefit concert event being held to raise money to support the mission of The Barnyard Sanctuary in Columbia, NJ. All proceeds from the event will be donated to The Barnyard Sanctuary.
Outdoor wine tastings and wine bar under our new arbor.
Admission $15 per person, 21 and older (includes wine tasting and an etched Alba wine glass) - Complimentary for Gold Club Members - No Reservations
Food for purchase from Osteria Morini
Another show in the Shippen Manor Summer Lawn Concert Series. Bring lawn chairs or a blanket, pack a picnic if you like, and relax and enjoy a variety of live musical performances - FREE- all summer long on the lawn of Shippen Manor.
Continuing
Music in the Park takes place at Shappell Park every Thursday at 6:30 p.m. This week brings Don Cunningham & Assoicates - a rhythm and blues, rock n' roll band - and a Farmers Market.
The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey provides free public programs at the UACNJ Observatory in Jenny Jump State Forest from April through October on Saturday evenings. This week's program is: "Star Lore from the East" with Krishnadas Kootale, MMAS.
The Blairstown Farmers' Market is now in its 10th season and accepts SNAP! The Market, located on Route 521 across from the Blairstown Elementary School next to the Agway every Saturday from 10am-2pm through October 28th and feature a variety of local farmers, artisans, speakers, workshops,
Join us each Saturday through September 30 for the annual Washington Borough Green Team Farmers' Market, featuring a dozen farmers and artisans! Special activities will also include live music, face painting, and more. Visit the Green Team page for more information. Rain or Shine.
Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers Market, the Warren County Farmers Market provides 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.
A neighborhood favorite! Relax and enjoy delicious farm fresh food, live music, and fun. The kids will sleep great after pony rides, lawn games, and other activities. Live music by Bombed Opera. Featured chef TBA. No entrance fee. Food and activities priced individually.
Community Corner
All events will be held at the Veterans Rally Point at Lopatcong Park, weather permitting. Bring your lawn chair, blankets and friends!
Special Saturday night session!
Calling aspiring artists and wine lovers! Bring a bottle of wine. For this paint night we will use the beautiful landscape as our inspiration as we paint by the lake at Rutherfurd Hall! (Weather permitting.)
Plan Ahead
Bring a picnic! Indoor, outdoor and cabaret seating available. Rain or shine. The Nancy & Spencer Reed Quartet will present lively jazz and vocal harmonies. Gates open 5pm for the 6pm concert.
Centenary Stage Company's 2017 Summer Jamfest continues with an invasion from “across the pond” on July 29 as The British Invasion Years brings three shows in one to the Lackland Performing Arts Center. More than just The B
Celebrating its 80th year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair now includes the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 20th Annual Traditional Arts Expo.
Celebrating its 81st year of providing affordable family fun, the Farmers' Fair now includes the Hot Air Balloon Festival and the 21st Annual Traditional Arts Expo.