Top Ten February 2012

1. "The Slopes of Winter", February 1–29, Design Domaine Gallery, Bernardsville
View the original works of American artist KEN AHLERING and explore the ski slopes of New England to a moonlit night on the Jersey Shore. Meet the artist at a wine and cheese reception on Friday, 2/3 from 6 to 9 p.m.
908-502-5063 www.designdomainegallery.com

2. Matilda's Tea Party, February 4, The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morristown
What better way to spend a cold winter afternoon than sipping tea with your favorite young person than at the 9th Annual Matilda’s Tea. Did Matilda Frelinghuysen take tea when she lived at Whippany Farm, now the arboretum? What is a high tea and what other kinds of beverages might she have imbibed? What kind of spices warm up a cold February table? Learn to pour, fold fancy napkins, and enjoy delicious tea sandwiches and treats both savory and sweet. All young tea-takers will make several different kinds of party favors to use in their own tea parties at home. Recommended for age 6 and up. A snow date of Saturday, February 11 is scheduled for this program.
973 326 7601 www.arboretumfriends.org

3. Winter's Day on the Farm, February 5, Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, Morristown
Take part in wintertime activities much like farm families experienced in the 1920s. Learn how ice from the pond was harvested using special ice-cutting tools. Watch the Belgian draft horses haul ice blocks on a sled up to The Willows' ice house. Help the farmers tap maple trees in the woods. On the farm, collect eggs, saw and stack wood, build birdhouses, and husk corn. See wood stove cooking in the Farmhouse. Meet the resident farm animals. Take a tractor-pulled wagon ride around the farm. Create Valentines in the Visitors Center auditorium.
973-326-7645 www.morrisparks.net

4. A Blue Moon Revue--Doo Wop group, February 17, Investors Theatre—RoxPAC, Succasunna
The sensational Doo Wop group--A Blue Moon Review--will again perform at RoxPAC. These spectacular singers have entertained audiences with "The Best Music of Our Times" for over 18 years at summer series, charity events, and many of New Jersey's finest restaurants. Their love of 50's/60's/70's music and thier enthusiasm continues to be contagious. Seating is limited. Tickets are sold in advance at Roxbury Recreation Office, 72 Eyland Ave. and online.
201-745-7718 www.roxburyartsalliance.org

5. The Ladies Man, February 17-March 4, Lackland Center, Hackettstown,
In Belle Époque Paris, "one, tiny, little, hardly noticeable lie" to cover an innocent but embarrassing indiscretion results in a cascade of increasingly convoluted deceptions, mistaken identities and more slamming doors than realistic architecture should ever accommodate.
908-979-0900 www.centenarystageco.org

6. Images of Washington, February 20, Washington Headquarters Museum, Morristown
George Washington was the ‘poster boy’ of the late 18th Century. Everyone wanted a copy of his image. Join a Park Ranger to learn about Washington while viewing busts and paintings of our first President on a gallery tour of the museum. 12:30pm and 2:30pm
973-539-2016 www.nps.gov/morr

7. The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion, February 24, Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown,
The Spencers redefine the art of illusion and shatter the stereotype of traditional magic. These six-time Performing Arts Entertainers of the Year delight fans young and old with extraordinary illusions that leave audiences awestruck and amazed!
973-539-8008 www.mayoarts.org

8. A Taste of Morristown, February 27, Hanover Marriott Hotel, Whippany,
Morristown Rotary Club is delighted to present "A Taste of Morristown" in partnership with the best food and drink establishments in Morristown and surrounding communities. Our biggest fundraiser is a unique opportunity to sample delicious food and beverage with your friends and neighbors and all profits benefit our community and international humanitarian service projects. Get a group together and JOIN IN THE FUN!
973-631-7985 www.morristownrotary.com

9. Happy Birthday Widget, February 28, Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison
You are invited to celebrate our mascot, Widget the Beaver’s birthday. Join us at the Museum for an afternoon of fun beaver activities and birthday goodies. Appropriate for children 2-6 years old. Advance registration recommended.
973-377-2982 www.metc.org

10. Maple Sugaring Demonstrations and Festival Select Saturdays and Sundays in February and March Great Swamp OEC, Chatham Township
Join in the fun at one of the Maple Sugaring Demos and Maple Sugar Festival. Enjoy the entire process from tree to pancake-topping treats, complete with a delicious syrup taste test. Demonstrations begin at 2 p.m.
973-635-6629 www.morrisparks.net