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Please note, we make every effort to be sure the event information is listed properly, but please use the contact information to verify cost, time, date and place.
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Antonio Petruccelli: His Life & Art
The opening of the art exhibit of one of the America’s finest illustrators of the twentieth century. Through October 31.
Day: Sunday
Time: 2-4
Admission: Fee
Location: Mount Tabor Museum
31 Simpson Avenue, Mount Tabor
For more information: 973.586.1564
www.mounttabornj.org
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ABC’s of Furniture
A showcase of furniture styles from Queen Anne to Phyfe including Hepplewhite and Chippendale. Through August 2009.
Time: Museum Hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Ave.,
Morristown
For more information: 973.538.2404
www.maccullochhall.org
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Crafting Cures
A new exhibit of sickness and health in early American life.
Time: Museum hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
9 Main St., Madison
For more information: 973.377.2982
www.metc.org
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New Jersey: Now and then Now
The exhibit can be seen through September 14
Location: Morris Museum
6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown
For more information: 973.971.3700
www.morrismuseum.org
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"Through a Child's Eyes" Exhibit
Fosterfields presents this color photographic exhibit composed of images taken by children at Fosterfields last summer. Come and see their unique perspective of the farm that Caroline Foster loved so well. Through October 31.
Time: Museum Hours
Fee: Admission
Location: Fosterfields Farm, 73 Kahdena Road,
Morristown
Contact Information: 973-326-7645
www.morrisparks.net
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Saturdays at the Huts
Learn about the soldier’s life from a park ranger at the reconstructed soldiers huts in Jockey Hollow. Through August 16.
Time: 1:30 to 4 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Jockey Hollow, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.2016
www.nps.gov/morr
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Islam Berwana-wani: The Many Colors of Islam
A new exhibit by and for children of artwork from Indonesia showing the human and compassionate realities of Islam that those in other countries rarely get a chance to experience. Workshops will be held throughout August. Through September 20.
Time: Museum Hours
Admission: Fee
Location: Community Children’s Museum,
77 E Blackwell St., Dover
For more information: 973.366.9060
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org
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Private Lives
Noel Cowards comedy about a divorced couple who find themselves in adjoining honeymoon suites. Through August 31
Time: Please call theatre
Admission: Fee
Location: Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Ave, Madison
For more information: 973-408-5600
www.ShakespeareNJ.org
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Boonton
Upper Plane Street Parking Lot
June 14 – October 25,
Saturdays, 8:30 am – 2:30 pm |
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Chatham Borough
Train Station Parking Lot, Plaza South
at Fairmount Ave
June 28 - October 25
Saturdays, 8am-1pm |
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Netcong
Main Street & Rt. 46,
Netcong Train Station
June 14 - October 25
Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm
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East Hanover
Eagle Rock & Ridgedale Avenue, Lurker's Park
June 16 - October 27
Mondays, 12 - 6 pm |
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Madison
Bailey Ellard H.S. Parking Lot
205 Madison Ave.
June 26 – October 30
Thursdays, 2 -7 pm
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Morristown
Spring Street & Morris Street,
Morristown Public Parking Lot #10,
Dumont Place, behind Post Office
June 17 - October 28
Sundays, 8:30 am - 2 pm
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Morris Plains
Speedwell Avenue Extension,
Off Rt. 202
June 14 - October 18
Saturdays, 9 am - 2 pm |
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Weekend Events
Friday, August 1 — Sunday, August 3 |
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Outdoor Movie
Come see “RV” outdoors with your friends and family!
Day: Friday, August 1
Time: 8 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation per family
Location: Craigmeur Recreation,
1175 Green Pond Rd, Rockaway Township
Contact Information: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net
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Morristown Walking Tour
Come join the guided tour and learn about Morristown’s history! Part of Tours @ Ten Series.
Day: Saturday, August 2
Time: 10 am
Admission: $10
Location: 6 Court Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.631.5151
www.morristourism.org
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Jazz in July
The Bill Mays Quartet.
Day: Saturday, August 2
Time: 8 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Little Theatre, Centenary College,
Hackettstown
For more information: 908.637.6455
www.centenarystageco.org
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B.B. King
Long live the King! Get set for an unforgettable night of blues as performed by the greatest bluesman of all time.
Day: Saturday, August 2
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $67-87
Location: The Community Theatre,
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Cross Estate Dedication
Morristown National Historical Park will hold a dedication ceremony at the Cross Estate and Gardens.
Day: Saturday, August 2
Time: 11am
Admission: Free
Location: The Cross Estate, Jockey Hollow Road,
Bernardsville
For more information: 973.984.2182 www.nps.gov |
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Tuesday, August 5 |
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National Night Out
FREE hot dogs, ice skating, give aways and rockin’ music.
Time: 5 – 9 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Mennen Sports Arena, Hanover Avenue,
Morristown
For more information: 973.326.7632
www.morrisparks.net
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Summer Camp For a Day
Buttons will be the theme of this one day camp session. Open to children of all ages, campers will learn all about the history of buttons, make some special button crafts and participate in a number of button related activities. Bring a lunch. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required.
Time: 10am-1pm
Fee: $5
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973-377-2982 www.metc.org |
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Wednesday, August 6 |
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Private Lives
Noel Cowards comedy about a divorced couple who find themselves in adjoining honeymoon suites. Through August 31
Time: Please call theatre
Admission: Fee
Location: Shakespeare Theatre
36 Madison Ave, Madison
For more information: 973-408-5600
www.ShakespeareNJ.org
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Moonlight Movies Morristown
Shrek the Third. Pre show 6:30.
Time: 8 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Morristown Green, Morristown
For more information: 973.455.1133
www.morristown-nj.org
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National Clown Day
Come have fun with Clown Magic, Baloon Sculptures, Skits & Bits, Face Painting and more!
Time: 11 – 5 pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Community Children’s Museum,
77 E Blackwell St., Dover
For more information: 973.366.9060
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org
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Thursday, August 7 |
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Hootie and the Blowfish-the Homegrown Tour
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $57 – 77
Location: The Community Theatre
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, August 8 — Sunday, August 10 |
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Manhattan Comedy Night
Day: Friday, August 8
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $20
Location: The Community Theatre
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Outdoor Movie
Come see “Open Season” on the Sunrise Lake beach with your friends and family!
Day: Friday, August 8
Time: 8 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation per family
Location: Lewis Morris Park
270 Mendham Rd, Morris Twnshp
Contact Information: 973-326-7600
www.morrisparks.net
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Drew University Walking Tour
Mead Hall’s transition from magnificent country home to Methodist Seminary. Part of the Tours @ Ten series.
Day: Saturday, August 9
Time: 10 am
Admission: $10
Location: Mead Hall
Drew University, Madison Avenue, Madison
For more information: 973.631.5151
www.morristourism.org
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Lace Creations at the Mill
Lace-making was a popular craft from the 1880s through the early 1900s. Watch as the nimble fingers and skill of the Lost Art Lace Makers of North Jersey demonstrate tatting and bobbin lace-making.
Day: Saturday, August 9
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: Free program.
Suggested donation to tour the mill.
Location: Cooper Gristmill
County Route 513,Chester Township
Contact Information: 908.879.5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
An Orchestra Concert to begin a week of baroque style festivities!
Day: Sunday, August 10
Time: 3 pm
Admission: $30/25/5 students w/id
Location: College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Tomato Day
Come for tomato tastings, heirloom displays, recipe demos, and tomato growing tips. A not-to-be-missed event for the tomato lover!
Day: Sunday, August 10
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: FREE Admission
Location: The Frelinghuysen Arboretum,
53 East Hanover Ave, Morris Township
Contact Information: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net
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Baroque Music Festival
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts offers free admission to any Summer Festival of Baroque Music tickets holders sponsored by The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey's.
Day: Sunday, August 10
Time: 10am-4pm
Fee: FREE to ticket holders.
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973-366-8922
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Monday, August 11 |
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Cakes & Ale: the corpse in the Alehouse; a play in the Baroque style.
Time: 6:30pm
Admission: $15/10/5
Location: Playwrights Theatre, Madison
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Tuesday, August 12 |
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Chamber Music Concert
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: $15 / $10 / $5
Location: Playwrights Theatre, Madison
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Thursday, August 14 |
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Herbie Hancock: River Possibilities Tour
Time: 8 pm
Admission; $67 – 87
Location: The Community Theatre
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Chamber Music Concert
Time: 7:30pm
Admission: $15/10/5
Location: Grace Church, Madison
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, August 15 — Sunday, August 17 |
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Chamber Music Concert
Day: Friday, August 15
Time: 7:30 pm
Admission: $15 / $10 / $5
Location: Grace Church, Madison
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Outdoor Movie
Come see “Curious George” on the Sunrise Lake beach with your friends and family!
Day: Friday, August 15
Time: 8 p.m.
Fee: $5 suggested donation per family
Location: Lewis Morris County Park,
270 Mendham Road, Morris Township
Contact Information: 973.326.7600
www.morrisparks.net>
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Movie Night
Bring the family and a blanket to the Museum's lawn for a family friendly movie night under the stars. Enjoy a bag of freshly popped popcorn and a lovely summer's night out with your family. If inclement weather, Movie Night will be held Friday, August 22nd at 8 PM.
Day: Friday, August 15
Time: 8pm
Fee: FREE!
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973-377-2982 www.metc.org |
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Early American History Day
Watch historic craftsmen at work as they demonstrate the various trades and crafts popular during the Colonial era.
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 11 AM - 4 PM
Fee: FREE!
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973-377-2982 www.metc.org |
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Symposium on Handel’s Semele
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10 am
Admission: $15/10/5
Location: Madison Public Library, Madison
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey
Opera, Handel’s Semele
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 7:30 pm
Admission: $30/25/5
Location: College of St. Elizabeth, Convent Station
For more information: 973.366.8922
www.baroqueorchestra.org
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Black River Music and Arts Festival
This annual festival features some of the best local and original musical acts as well as numerous visual artists displaying their work. Rain date August 17th.
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10-5pm
Admission: Free
Location: Chester
For more information: www.blackrivermusicfest.com
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Baroque Music Festival
The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts offers free admission to any Summer Festival of Baroque Music tickets holders sponsored by The Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey's.
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 10am-4pm
Fee: FREE to ticket holders.
Event Location: Museum of Early Trades & Crafts,
9 Main Street, Madison
Contact Information: 973-366-8922
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RKM & Ken-Y in Concert
with Cruzito and Myztika
The popular Reggaeton duo from Puerto Rico, considered one of the genre's most important groups have sold millions of albums throughout the world. With several “hit” singles, numerous recognitions and awards, this duo have captured the hearts of many fans.
Day: Saturday, August 16
Time: 7:00pm
Fee: $45, $55, $65, $75, $80, $85, $100
Event Location: Mennen Sports Arena,
161 East Hanover Ave., Morristown
Contact Information: 973.326.7651
www.missiontix.com |
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Tuesday, August 19 |
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The Beach Boys
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $62 – 77
Location: The Community Theatre
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Wednesday, August 20 |
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Moonlight Movies Morristown
Jurassic Park. Pre show 6:30.
Time: 8 pm
Admission: Free
Location: Morristown Green, Morristown
For more information: 973.455.1133
www.morristown-nj.org
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Thursday, August 21 |
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Vince Gill
Time: 8 pm
Admission: $62 – 77
Location: The Community Theatre
100 South Street, Morristown
For more information: 973.539.8008
www.mayoarts.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, August 22 — Sunday, August 24 |
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Wharton Canal Day
The Canal Day Festival is a free old time country fair now in it's 33rd year. The day will feature crafts, jewelry, food, and non-stop live entertainment. Enjoy a free mule drawn boat ride and guided walking tour of the Morris Canal or test your water skills by enjoying a free kayak paddle fun day on the Morris Canal. Challenge your strength by scaling the rock-climbing wall. (rain date 08/24/08)
Day: Saturday, August 23
Time: 10 – 5:00pm
Fee: Free
Location: Hugh Force Park
270 West Central Ave, Wharton
For more information: 973.989.0237
www.canalday.org
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1880s Fun Day!
Join in the fun as musician Nancy Shill teaches you how to play fiddle sticks and make limber jack puppets dance! Enjoy old-time songs and join in clogging and dancing.
Day: Saturday, August 23
Time: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
Fee: Free program. Suggested donation to
tour the mill.
Location: Cooper Gristmill
County Route 513, Chester Township
Contact Information: 908.879.5463
www.morrisparks.net
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Garden Party/Pie and Tomato Contests/Exhibit Opening
Garden Party, homemade pie contest and “Home-grown Jersey Tomato" competition. Bring a picnic lunch; iced tea and dessert will be served. There will also be a tricky tray auction for food-related prizes. Also, exhibit opening of "Who's Minding the Store?," a reconstructed grocery store from Morris County’s earlier days.
Day: Sunday, August 24
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Fee: $6/adults; $5/seniors; $3/student;
members and kids under 12 free.
Location: Acorn Hall,68 Morris Avenue, Morristown
Contact Information: 973.267.3465
www.acornhall.org
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Shakespeare in the Garden
Poets in the Garden. Susan Jackson and Dave Petruzelli share their original poetry, both romantic and edgy
Day: Sunday, August 24
Time: 4pm
Admission: Fee
Location: Macculloch Hall
45 Macculloch Avenue, Morristown
For more information: 973.538.2404
www.maccullochhall.org
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Weekend Events
Friday, August 29 — Sunday, August 31 |
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Sussex Hills Kennel Club Dog Show
Day: Saturday, August 30
Admission: Fee
Location: Mennen Arena
Hanover Avenue, Morris Township
For more information: 973-326-7651
www.morrisparks.net
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Scandinavian Fest '08
Food, crafts, entertainment, gifts, artisans, dancing, folk dress, special kid's events, 4 stages of all-day performance, clubs, organizations ... more.
Day: Sunday, August 31
Time: 10 AM – 6 PM
Fee: $11, $13, $14
Location: NJ Vasa Park
1 Wolfe Road, Budd Lake
For more information: 610 868 7525
www.ScanFest.org
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Schooley’s Mountain Kennel Club Dog Show
Day: Sunday, August 31
Admission: Fee
Location: Mennen Arena
Hanover Avenue, Morris Township
For more information: 973.326.7651
www.morrisparks.net
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