Starting March 16, 2022

Warren County Wanderings

"Spring brings new growth, weed out the bad and make room for something beautiful."- Anonymous

Crocuses, photographed above by Knowlton resident Montana Benson, are some of the first arrivals to the spring party, representing rebirth and new beginnings.

Sunday marks the official start of spring and we are welcoming it with open arms. Many places are still celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with music, food and drinks.

Head out to Kathy’s Kove and Kafe as their green and gold yarn is 10% and Ruben empanadas are $2 at Empanada Mamasita. Brook Hollow Winery is having a full weekend of mint Merlot shakes, their classic St. Paddy’s meal and live music. Dalton’s Columbia Inn, Architects Golf Club and even Mohican Farms has traditional corned beef and cabbage.

 Enjoy the first day of spring and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up

Get creative with an instructor led painting class of this festive St. Patty’s Day gnome or a top hat full of flowers!

We will be painting on 16”X 20” stretched canvas with acrylic paint. All supplies included.

As a celebration of St. Patrick and being fully open in two years, William's Irish Tavern has all of your favorite $2 food specials including corned beef platters and sandwiches, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and of course everyone's favoritre house-made reuben empanadas!

Enjoy live music and beers on tap. Piper Jeanne Gingles will be playing her bagpipes from 4-6pm.

Start spring off on the right foot and get your hands in the soil! Learn how to create your own living wreath with gorgeous pansies and violas.

If you have done this workshop in the past, feel free to bring your wire wreath form with you for a discounted workshop fee.

The Connolly Column Irish Rebel Band. Cover charge $5

Learn to discern flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine, flavor profiles for white vs. red wines, and the steps to properly tasting a wine.

Located in the ballroom at Harker's Hollow Golf Club, come explore local businesses and colleges. Admission is free. Contact Patty Smith with any questions at smithp@warrenhills.org.

Brook Hollow Winery & Events Facility will have a special Minty Merlot Milkshake all weekend long, and don't forget your tickets to their Annual St.

Modeled after VonThun's Equine Scout Program, young horse lovers will be introduced to horses, horse care, handling, and riding. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.

Join your favorite Leprechaun and their favorite Irish Bartender as they celebrate St. Patrick's Day at Brook Hollow Winery! They are providing you with delicious corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and soda bread and live music.

 

The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

Join Kelly, accompanied by Pete on guitar, for a great evening of music.

Legendary Irish musician Seamus Egan, founder of the popular band Solas, brings not only his multiple talents but also those of several musical colleagues to the the Lackland Performing Arts Center.

Join in some free fun for a chance to win prizes and drink craft beer.

Warren County Library System is offering a virtual class all about composting just in time for spring.

Join in some free fun for a chance to win prizes and drink craft beer.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

Modeled after VonThun's Equine Scout Program, young horse lovers will be introduced to horses, horse care, handling, and riding. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

Modeled after VonThun's Equine Scout Program, young horse lovers will be introduced to horses, horse care, handling, and riding. Appropriate for ages 6 and older.

Start spring off on the right foot and get your hands in the soil! Learn how to create your own living wreath with gorgeous pansies and violas.

Learn to discern flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine, flavor profiles for white vs. red wines, and the steps to properly tasting a wine.

A night of delicious corned beef, cabbage, potatoes and soda bread, live music with Eric Kessen and minty merlots! $20.

 

 

 

As a celebration of St. Patrick and being fully open in two years, William's Irish Tavern has all of your favorite $2 food specials including corned beef platters and sandwiches, shepherd's pie, bangers and mash, and of course everyone's favoritre house-made reuben empanadas!

Kick off the day with four holiday-inspired brews and The Irish Harpers bringing the tunes all night. There is a cover charge of $5 and it's 21+.

Bagpiper Jeanne Gingles will be playing 4-6pm, and Piper’s Request will be bringing traditional Irish tunes 6-9pm for a great evening of musical fun.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

The Peter Karp Band continues to carve out his own unique niche, with a sound born in the swamps of New Jersey and the trailer parks in southern Alabama.

How well do you know music, bands or singers? Get your trivia on for a chance to win prizes, sing along and enjoy some great beers!

Learn to discern flavor notes, tannins, acids, and oaks in wine, flavor profiles for white vs. red wines, and the steps to properly tasting a wine.

Bringing you a delicious Corned Beef, Cabbage, Potatoes, Soda Bread dinner along with live music. You might hear your favorite Irish jig! Don't forget to try our Minty Merlot Milkshakes!

Eat-In ($25/person) or Take-Out ($20/person) available

Design a beautiful pansy wreath  and start spring off on the right foot by getting your hands in the soil! Included in the workshop fee is the 20" wreath frame, soil, flat of pansies, Spanish moss, bow & hands on instructions from the Flowerland team.

Czig Meister is kicking off the St. Patrick’s Day weekend with their annual Flight of the Irish featuring Shamrock Shake Cream Ale, Dry Irish Stout, Lucky Charms Cream Ale, and of course the collaboration with Hackettstown Fire Department, the Irish Red ale.

Buttzville will be featuring Piper's Request, playing traditional Irish tunes from 1-4 p.m.

Continuing

Spend part of your weekend relaxing at Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility for live music. Enjoy music Friday night, and Saturday and Sunday afternoon.

Enjoy great food and live music each weekend in March.

Panther Pub is featuring live music every Friday night in March. Check it out!

Come to Brass Rail for live music in March.

Little Ridge Vineyards is bringing live music to the weekends.


March 5: Richie G 
March 12: Erin McAndrew
March 13: Dave Reed
March 19: John Cain
March 26: Allan Willcockson

Enjoy brunch and live music every Sunday through March.

Little Ridge Vineyards is bringing live music to the weekends.

Enjoy brunch and live music every Sunday in April.

Enjoy brunch and live music every Sunday in May.

Come to Brass Rail for live music in March.

March 3 - Matt Lynch
March 4 - Break for Turtles
March 11 - Dr. Dick
March 18 - Saxy Riffs
March 25 - Truth and Soul
March 31 - Jimmy and the Parrots Duo

Panther Pub is featuring live music every Friday night in March. Check it out!

Community Corner

The Musconetcong Watershed Association's next River Talk, a virtual event, features Corey Tierney, Director of the Warren County Land Preservation Department, as guest speaker. This presentation will provide an overview of Warren County’s farmland, open space, and historic preservation efforts.

More Things to Do

Spring is a great time to start thinking about fresh veggies, flowers and other farm essentials. CSAs let you choose a share appropriate for your family while supporting local farms and getting top quality products. Check out the 2022 CSA list of farms in Warren County.

Plan Ahead

Enjoy a free lecture presented by Village Family Clinic with Dr. James R. Fedich. As a published author, speaker and podcast host, he has been serving the Allamuchy community for over 18 years. RSVP at your earliest conveneince.

Let your creative juices flow while you paint this hipster owl! Kids of all ages and abilities are welcome. Class is $25 and includes canvas, paints and brushes.

Join Rutherfurd Hall for an instructor led class to create a painting on wood with acrylic paint. Cost is $35 and includes all supplies. All ages and abilities are welcome. Feel free to BYOB and snacks.

Join North Warren for 'The Addams Family' and buy tickets online.

Give back and give blood. Pre- registration is preferred, but walk- ins are welcome.

Using a grapevine nest, create a home for your favorite fairy. We will use tree bark, moss, dried flowers, and a fairy figurine to create a lovely home. Register online or at the farm.

Day of the Dead - that rare holiday where grief gets exchanged for celebration!  It's never an ordinary day, but for 9-year-old Bibi and her mom Francine, their family life in Akron, Ohio is about to forever change.  1: their dog just died.

Presented by Dr. James R. Fedich, Clinic Director of Village Family Clinic in Allamuchy and serving the community for over 18 years, he is a published author, speaker, podcast host and has helped thousands.

Using a basket or driftwood, choose a fairy to make a charming miniature fairy scene from moss, twigs, bark, and other unusual items. Bring your imagination!

Reservations are required. $45.00.