Starting September 7, 2016
Summer is hanging on, with a warm, sunny weekend ahead, perfect for stepping back in time with Belvidere's Victorian Days, attending an outdoor event or dining al fresco. Read on for ideas! Also, note that tickets are now on sale for the Jazz at Rutherfurd Hall concert series, which brings a variety of outstanding jazz musicians to the historic mansion in Allamuchy for once-a-month concerts, with discounts available for buying multiple shows. September is a busy month in Warren County, so Happy Wanderings!
Coming Up
Come enjoy an evening concert in the Gazebo at the Catherine Dickson Hofman branch of the Warren County Library and listen to some traditional vintage jazz performed on vintage instruments. Musical selections from Gershwin, Shaw and Porter, to name a few. Suitable for all ages.
In the '90s, Grand Ole Opry member Hal Ketchum was a big name in country music. Ten albums, 15 top 10 hits and 5 million record sales was nothing to sneeze at.
With the creative guidance of Suzanne Montgomery and Dr. Julie McWilliams, two local painters who have taught and painted for thirty years in a variety of settings, you will learn to unleash your creativity and create art.
Belvidere Victorian Days is a celebration of our town's Victorian heritage. Join the festivities, which include live entertainment, antique, craft and food vendors, antique/vintage car show, Victorian era demonstrations, house tours, cemetery tours, and much more. You will delight in strolling through a quaint town that evokes memories of a bygone era.
With the garden at its peak and an abundance of herbs – it’s time to harvest; come to Well-Sweep Herb Farm to learn the basics on how to make your own herbal condiments. This class will feature the creation of two oils, three vinegars and a pesto to take home.
It’s National Grandparents weekend. If you are a Grandparent come on out to celebrate all that you do for your kids and theirs! The winery will have delicious wines to sample served with tasty tidbits. Vineyard and winery tours at 2:30 and 3 p.m.
Themed food specials, including jerk wings and jerk shrimp pasta at Top of the Green Restaurant at Apple Mountain. Live music by Davey and the Waverunners from 6-9 pm. Margarita and sangria specials.
Villa Milagro Vineyards presents its final Dine in the Vines dinner of the season: HARVEST MOON DINNER
Dine alfresco in Row 51 of the vineyard, with the meal prepared by Chef Francesco Sorgiavanni of Francesco's Italian Restaurant in Phillipsburg, NJ.
Join certified Yoga Teacher Kate McGuiness for a series of six classes - on Sundays, Sept. 11, 18 & 25, October 2, 9 & 16 - for a one hour, all levels Hatha Yoga class. Classes begin at 8:30 am.
Morris Canal Bread Lock Park is open daily until dusk, but the museum is open the second Sunday of the month. Lock 7 West near New Village was known as "Bread Lock" because the store at the end of the lock sold goods to the boatmen, including homemade bread and pies.
Warren County conducts its annual Patriot Day observance, honoring all victims and residents of Warren County who perished in the Terrorist Attacks of 9/11/01 as well as Warren County Emergency Service personnel who have died in the line of duty.
Rutherfurd Hall's celebrated grounds will be transformed into a Hawaiian paradise for this fundraiser, which will include cocktail hour, Hawaiian buffet dinner, island music and a show. $75/person, tickets may be ordered online.
Held in the Gazebo area of Moore Street and the adjacent parking lot, this popular event transforms the area into a magical outdoor courtyard, with guests sampling culinary specialties from Hackettstown restaurants representing diverse cuisines, from Italian to Thai/Indonesian to Latin American,
Continuing
The Rock Creek Tavern, Warren County's newest spot for night life, hosts "The Karl Jam" open mic/jam session every Thursday night. Running from 7-11 p.m., The Karl Jam is hosted by Karl Dietel, a longtime supporter of local music and one of the best keyboard players around.
Community Corner
Centenary Stage Company will be holding local, non-equity open auditions for their upcoming holiday production of Disney’s “Mary Poppins” on September 10 & 11 from 6 pm – 10 pm. Actor/Singers will be seen on a first-come first served basis from 6 pm-8 pm.
Common Sense for Animals is dedicated to animal welfare on the premise that it is man's dominion and responsibility to care for the animals and the environment. Education and service are the best ways to help all animals. At this family event, you can expect the following: