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Tours @ Ten Summer Walking Series — Historic Morriston Walking Tours
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Tours @ 10:00 Summer Walking Tour Series
Historic Morristown Tour/August 2, Drew University Mead Hall in Madison/August 9. Morris County Visitor Center, Morristown. 973.631.5151 www.morristourism.org
B.B. King
Long live the King! Get set for an unforgettable night of blues as performed by the greatest bluesman of all time. August 2. The Community Theatre at Mayor Arts Center for the Performing Arts, Morristown 973.539.8008 www.mayoarts.org
National Night Out
An event to promote drug free kids! Ice skating, hot dogs, give aways and rockin’ music.
August 5. Mennen Sports Arena, Morristown. 973.326.7632 www.morrisparks.net
Private Lives
Noel Cowards comedy about a divorced couple who find themselves in adjoining honeymoon suites. August 6 through August 31. Shakespeare Theatre, Madison 973.408.5600 www.ShakespeareNJ.org
Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey Music Festival
A weeklong music festival including orchestra concerts, chamber music concerts, theatre and symposiums all in the baroque style. Throughout the Madison area. August 10-August 16.973.366.8922 www.baroqueorchestra.org
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. August 16 (Rain date August 17). Chester. www.blackrivermusicfest.com
Wharton Canal Day
The Canal Day Festival is a old time country fair including crafts, jewelry, food, and non-stop live entertainment. Free mule drawn boat rides, guided walking tours, kayak paddle fun, demonstrations and more. August 23 (rain date August 24). Hugh Force Park, Wharton. 973.989.0237 www.canalday.org
Scandinavian Fest '08
Food, crafts, entertainment, gifts, artisans, dancing, folk dress, special kid's events, 4 stages of all-day performance, clubs, organizations and more. August 31. NJ Vasa Park, Budd Lake. 610.868.7525 www.ScanFest.org
Shakespeare in the Garden
Poets in the Garden. Susan Jackson and Dave Petruzelli share their original poetry, both romantic and edgy. August 24. Macculloch Hall, Morristown. 973.538.2404 www.maccullochhall.org
Herbie Hancock: River Possibilities Tour
The Grammy Award winning jazz performer arrives in Morristown! August 14. The Community Theatre, Morristown. 973.539.8008 www.mayoarts.org
Pictured left: Historic Morristown Walking Tour.
Private Lives at the Shakespeare Theatre.
B.B. King at the Community Theatre at Mayor Arts Center for the Performing Arts.
Wharton Canal Day.
National Night Out.
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