Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a tiny cabin in the middle of the woods in Alaska, living without modern amenities, traveling two hours to go to Walmart, Home Depot, or out to eat in the winter? “Life in the Last Frontier: Alaska” will look at the tradeoffs to these sacrifices s
Spring Has Sprung! Starting March 22, 2023
Mr. Hammer: I say, here is a little peninsula, and here is a viaduct leading over to the mainland.
Chico: Alright, why a duck? (from the Marx Brothers movie The Cocoanuts)
Why a duck? Why not a duck?! Why not TWO ducks? Here's a mallard couple snapped by intrepid Wanderer Charlie Fineran as spring was arriving last year.
By equinox standards, spring is officially here and it may cause a mind to wander thinking about hot days, sun burns and veggies! Have you signed up for your CSA share yet? No? Well, no need to look further than Warren County because we've done the work for you. Check out the 2023 CSA page here.
This week is shaping up nicely with music, with Roy's Hall featuring returning favorite YARN, The Arts at St. Luke's is hosting Poor Man's Gambit and The Brass Roots band is appearing at Taphouse Grille.
Centenary Stage Company hosts a world premiere of a new show, and Easter events are already peeking their way through the Plan Ahead section, so take a gander!
Happy Spring and Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Originally a part of CSC's 2022 Women Playwright Series readings, Off the Map received the Susan Glaspell Award and is now turning into a fully realized production making its world premiere! Denny and Claire have retired to the wilds of Central America, where they quickly discover that things are not as they were expecting, neither in their relationship, nor in their new property. A mysterious mound is discovered, challenging all their beliefs about what is ever truly real and what is imagined.
Learn to create that famous meat and cheese tray with Fromage at Czigmeister's. Cost is $70 and includes a Czigmeister flight.
Registration required. Purchase through the website, in person or over the phone, 908 - 269 - 8129.
This is a free event for 3rd - 6th grade girls. The goal is to provide healthy and fun alternative activities for Phillipsburg youth. Each Fri-YAY night is themed and includes pizza, music, special activities, and games for certain age groups.
The Arts at St. Luke's is back with Philadelphia-based Celtic band, Poor Man’s Gambit. The band features Deirdre Lockman on fiddle, vocals and Irish dance, Corey Purcell on button accordion, cittern, bodhran, vocals and dance, and Federico Betti on guitar and fiddle.
Roy's Hall once again welcome YARN for their only NJ appearance on their tour. They've landed on the Grammy ballot 4 times, garnered nods from the Americana Music Association, placed top five on both Radio and Records and the AMA album charts, garnered airplay on Sirius FM, iTunes, Pandora, CNN, and CMT, and also accorded the “Download of the Day” from Rolling Stone.
One and a half hour tours happen this weekend. There are threee levels to explore. Only level one is wheel chair accessible. Suggested donation of $10 per person.
For more information, please contact jsalvas@aes.k12.nj.us.
Come for a day or the weekend to work on scrapbooks, art projects and any other artwork that needs space. $30 for the day or $50 for both days. You're welcome to bring snacks, drinks or order from a local restaurant.
Look who's hopping by the kennels! Have your pet's picture taken with the Easter Bunny. All proceeds go to support the Riverview Kennels.
Cost is $7 per photo.
Due to weather, this parade is postponed until April 1. The parade route is Oxford St to Mansfield St, 5th street and back to Oxford St.
Are you ready for a smashing good time? The Barefoot Grape Stomping is a one of a kind experience, sure to intoxicate all your senses.
This is a group of people with an appreciation for the classical guitar and perform in a relaxed atmosphere, share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve. Group outings are organized to classical guitar performances and group visits to sites of interest to the classical guitarist.
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!
Brass Roots is a rock and rhythm-based band with the usual make up of musical instruments plus brass. The band is based out of Long Valley, New Jersey and performs a wide variety of musical genres from rock to funk to soul to R&B to country.
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.
Ice ice baby! Cass from Honored Daisy is offering a beginners tie-dye class featuring ice dye. This technique uses ice and powder dye instead of traditional liquid dye.
The days are cold and football is winding down. Every other Sunday, Buttzville lays out all the board games for you to enjoy with a pint or bring a game from home.
Local artist Christina Podobed will be leading this class on spring robin drawing and watercolor. Please bring a print out of your own reference photo you would like to use or be prepared to use one provided to you.
This is a group of people with an appreciation for the classical guitar and perform in a relaxed atmosphere, share ideas and experiences in an effort to improve. Group outings are organized to classical guitar performances and group visits to sites of interest to the classical guitarist.
Enjoy a delightful experience learning how to design & pair delicious, locally produced cheeses and charcuterie selections by Fromage. Cost is $70 and includes a Little Ridge wine flight.
Tickets are on sale and space is limited.
Learn to create that famous meat and cheese tray with Fromage at Czigmeister. Cost is $50 and includes everything you need to make your own charcuterie board.
Registration required. Purchase through the website, in person or over the phone, 908- 269 -8129.
Come for a day to work on scrapbooks, art projects and any other artwork that needs space. $50 for the day and includes lunch and dinner, door prizes, free giveaways and vendors.
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!
Fromage will be teaching a charcuterie class just in time for the Super Bowl parties.
Continuing
Buttzville's got the turntable, you provide the records! Bring your favorite vinyl and get ‘em spinning! Enjoy great beer and the sweet sound of vinyl shared amongst the awesome community!
Panther Pub is featuring live music every Friday night in March. Check it out!
The "holy trinity" of food is wine, cheese and bread. Join Villa Milagro for a weekend of delicious samples of locally made artisan cheeses. Clear your palate with slices of rustic breads and wash it all down with exceptional European style blended wines.
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.
Enjoy live music at Brook Hollow every weekend in March!
Enjoy live music this winter at LRV.
Feb 18 - Jeni Hackett
Mar 18 - John Stanley
Mar. 25 - Ally Brown
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
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.
The "holy trinity" of food is wine, cheese and bread. Join Villa Milagro for a weekend of delicious samples of locally made artisan cheeses. Clear your palate with slices of rustic breads and wash it all down with exceptional European style blended wines.
Community Corner
Tickets ons sale now!
March 17 @ 6pm
March 18 @ 6pm
March 19 @ 12pm
March 24 @ 6pm
March 25 @ 6pm
March 26 @ 12pm
Feel free to bing your cameras for Easter Bunny photos! Tickets are on a first come first served basis. Adults- $10; Kids, ages 4-10 $5; and kids 3 and under are Free.
Bring your own basket, hunt for some eggs and have a meet and greet with the Bunny!
Tickets are on sale now for Phillipsburg's spring musical The Addams Family.
Lopatcong Residents! Join in the fun at the Lopatcong Pavilion for a good ole fashion Easter egg hunt! This is for children ages 0 through 9 years old.
Any questions regarding the hunt, feel free to call 908-859-3355, ext. 221.
Knowlton Recreation and Knowlton Lions Club will be hosting an annual Easter egg hunt. The Easter Bunny will be walking around to greet all the children and take pictures! The hunt will be divided by age groups.
The Lions Club will have free water, hot dogs, cider, donuts, coffee.