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 by Christine Foster received the Susan Glaspell Award and is now turning into a fully realized production making its world premiere!
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 welcomes once again YARN for their only New Jersey appearance.
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.
Plan Ahead
Sponsored by Mt. Lake Fire Company and the Ladies Auxiliary comes a take out dinner made by Argyle. This meal will consist of fish or chicken, fries, coleslaw and dessert. Pre-ordering is required by calling 908-475-2036.
Hosted by PeaceLoveandHomemade, all of your Pinterest ideas come to life with this DIY dried floral chicken-wire decor piece.
Come paint with the puppies and kitties while raising money for this rescue. Bring your own beverages. Cost is $45/ person.
Please sign up by March 24.
"A Night at the Movies" will be performed by the String Quartet from the Sussex County Symphony.
Suggested donation is $10.
Come out to Brook Hollow for an incredible comedy night with Andy Pitz and Dan Naturman! Tickets are $30 and going fast!
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $55. Registeration required.
Join Four Sisters Winery for some adult Easter fun with a non competitive hunt! Enjoy a formal wine tasting, a tour, a chance to win tickets to a barefoot grape stomping or murder mystery along with other prizes, and a souvenir glass with any bottle purchase!
Painting isn't just "for the birds." Let your creativity flow with this fun and practical activity with a little direction from Justine and The Blu Studio.
Choose one of the designs provided or create your own. Stencils for various other ideas will be provided.
It's Bunny's birthday and you're invited to play Bunny Bingo, Bunny games, win prizes, and of course, meet Bunny! Bunny ears optional!
Cupcakes will be served. Room is limited so register today!
Cost $10 per person (adult or child) Ages 3-10
Join the Easter Bunny for an awesome Easter Eggstravganza on the front lawn of Centenary University. Free contests, crafts, photos with the Easter Bunny, and of course an epic egg hunt!
Fun for all ages with 20,000 candy filled eggs! Festivities start at 1pm with the egg hunt starting at 2pm. Enjoy games, crafts, a petting zoo, pony rides and the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.
This is a free event sponsored by Breakpoint Church.
The Arts presents Grover Kemble with Harry and Bob Noble with classic rock tunes. “This is a bluesy show,” Kemble said. It will feature some of his original material, including some gospel pieces, as well as blues and other gospel numbers.
Suggested donation is $10.
Harry and Bob Noble with a contingent of friends and fellow musicians bring a mélange of folk, classic rock and bluegrass to the concert series. The brothers are the third generation of their family to entertain around Warren County and its environs.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $65. Registeration required.
Heartsaver CPR AED provides students the highest quality training in the lifesaving skills of CPR, and use of an AED. This course empowers students to act with confidence in the event of an emergency at work, home, or in the community.
Cost is $65. Registeration required.
Brook Hollow is hosting a double header comedy night with Drew Fraser and Joe Matarese.
Tickets are $30 and going fast!
Come paint with the puppies and kitties while raising money for this rescue.
Cost is $45/ person.
Please RSVP to riverviewrescue23@gmail.com by March 29.
Jesse Bardwell joins The Noble Brothers for a night of rock, folk, bluegrass and more at The Arts at St. Luke's.
Debuting at St. Luke's this year is Jeff Scalia on vocals and guitar and Tony Sky on harmonica.
The Arts at St. Luke's presents two of Northern New Jersey's most noted performers, Grover Kemble and Elaine Silver, take the stage.
Laugh the night away with two amazing headliners, Joey Kola and Patty Rosborough. Food truck available at the tasting room, starting at 6pm - Chef D's, specializing in artisan grilled cheese and loaded fries
This event is limited to the first 200 people who purchase tickets. (21+ only)
Come paint with the puppies and kitties while raising money for this rescue.
Cost is $45/ person.
Please RSVP to riverviewrescue23@gmail.com by July 20.