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June 2019

Fairy Day Sunday, June 23, 2019 • 01:00 PM - 03:00 PM The Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Avenue, Morris Township.

Ages 5 & Up. Celebrate the 13th Annual Fairy Day! Welcome these wee folks into the garden by designing and creating a magical, miniature garden home made from all natural...

Homeschool Open House Tuesday, June 25, 2019 • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

• Take a kid-friendly tour through the historic house • See what’s growing in the two-acre garden • Participate in special activities planned by the Museum’s first homeschool high school...

Music Beyond Borders: The Zydeco Revelators Tuesday, June 25, 2019 • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

The Zydeco Revelators is a Jersey band, fronted by singer-accordionist Phil Passantino of Elizabeth, who told the Jersey Journal in 2015 that he fell in love with zydeco on a...

Dr. K's Motown Review Saturday, June 29, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Sitnik Theater

2019 Fundraiser for the Hackettstown Rotary! Without a doubt, The Motown Sound has left an indelible stamp on the heart, soul and mind of several generations of fans worldwide. Over...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Airships and time machines…experience invention and imagination, creativity, and fantasy through Steampunk art! This form of kineticism unleashes a 19th century aesthetic combined with 21st century technology. The second installment...

The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy” Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

The exhibition will feature thirteen exemplary examples of side chairs by handicraft-oriented furniture manufacturers--among them Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops, the L&JG Stickley Company, the Charles P. Limbert Company--as well as...

Boonton Arts Dog Days of Summer Opening Night 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 • Monday, September 30, 2019 Main Street Boonton

Boonton Arts - Dog Days of Summer kicks off June 7th at 5:30, with a leash cutting in front of the Dog Days of Summer mural located at Church and...

Foodie Friday 4 Course $49 Menu at Blue Morel Friday, June 14, 2019 • Friday, September 13, 2019 Blue Morel at the Westin Governor Morris

Blue Morel Restaurant features a Four Course Menu in addition to the a la carte menu offered on Friday evenings for $49 per person and a wine pairing for $36...

NJ Audubon: Nature Infused Yoga — Summer Series Saturday, June 29, 2019 • Saturday, August 24, 2019 Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

NJ Audubon: Nature Infused Yoga -- Summer Series Workshop led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher & NJA Senior Research Scientist Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself,...

Teen Summer Camp Week 4 Monday, July 29, 2019 • Friday, August 2, 2019

Teens 12+ can learn the basics of glassblowing along with exploring other creative projects in this fun 5-day camp. Each morning will be spent learning the basics of glassblowing and...

July 2019

William Shakespeare's Long Lost First Play Wednesday, July 3, 2019 - Sunday, August 4, 2019 • Various times

If you thought The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged) was a wild ride, then this “lost play” will knock your socks off! Rowdy, rollicking, zany, silly and irreverent, this...

Blueberry Harvest Festival Saturday, July 6, 2019 - Sunday, July 7, 2019 • Various times

Relish blueberry season at our blueberry harvest festival on our farm. Enjoy a day of live music, blueberry picking and blueberry photo opportunities along with scenic tractor drawn wagon rides...

A Cache of Kinetic Art: Simply Steampunk Friday, March 15, 2019 • Sunday, August 11, 2019

Pen to Paper Saturday, March 30, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019

Pen to Paper: Investigating Famous, Historical Letters. Examine documents from our Founding Fathers, past presidents, famous writers, and inventors, as we discover the clues that letters can reveal. Learn about...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Wednesday, May 29, 2019 • Wednesday, July 3, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

The whole family will be enchanted by this gorgeous production, based on the Academy Award–winning animated movie, featuring stunning costumes and sets, spectacular dance numbers, and, of course, a fairy-tale...

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Thursday, May 30, 2019 • Thursday, July 4, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Friday, May 31, 2019 • Friday, July 5, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy” Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Saturday, July 6, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Sunday, June 2, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Monday, June 3, 2019 • Monday, July 8, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Tuesday, June 4, 2019 • Tuesday, July 9, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Wednesday, June 5, 2019 • Wednesday, July 10, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Disney’s Beauty and the Beast – Paper Mill Playhouse Thursday, June 6, 2019 • Thursday, July 11, 2019 Paper Mill Playhouse

Boonton Arts Dog Days of Summer Opening Night 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 • Monday, September 30, 2019 Main Street Boonton

Boonton Arts - Dog Days of Summer kicks off June 7th at 5:30, with a leash cutting in front of the Dog Days of Summer mural located at Church and...

Speakeasy Art Gallery presents Allison Kroll: WOMEN IN VISIBILITY Friday, June 7, 2019 • Saturday, July 20, 2019 Speakeasy Art Gallery

Speakeasy Art Gallery is pleased to present Allison Kroll’s new solo show “WOMEN IN VISIBILITY” that will be on view at the Speakeasy Art Gallery from June 7th to July...

The Three Musketeers Wednesday, June 12, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale comes to life on stage in this delightful new adaptation by Ken Ludwig, who brings some formidable ladies into the swashbuckling fray. Join D’Artagnan and his...

The Three Musketeers Wednesday, June 12, 2019 • Sunday, July 7, 2019 The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey

Alexandre Dumas’ classic tale comes to life on stage in this delightful new adaptation by Ken Ludwig, who brings some formidable ladies into the swashbuckling fray. Join D’Artagnan and his...

Foodie Friday 4 Course $49 Menu at Blue Morel Friday, June 14, 2019 • Friday, September 13, 2019 Blue Morel at the Westin Governor Morris

Blue Morel Restaurant features a Four Course Menu in addition to the a la carte menu offered on Friday evenings for $49 per person and a wine pairing for $36...

ICE CREAM TRAIN Sunday, July 7, 2019 • 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM

July is National Ice Cream Month, so join in the fun at the Whippany Railway Museum on Sunday, July 7th during a 10-mile, 45-minute round trip train ride. Your ticket...

Music Beyond Borders: Colombian Salsa with Grupo Sabor Tuesday, July 9, 2019 • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Since he migrated to the USA more than 25 years ago, Jorge Armando Jimenez (aka Sonjimenez or Sonji) has performed with top salsa musicians at prominent venues from NYC’s B.B....

Lunch with the Librarian Wednesday, July 10, 2019 - Wednesday, August 28, 2019 • Various times

Pre-school children and their caregivers are invited to bring lunch and enjoy stories in MHHM’s historic garden or Center Hall if it Rains. In partnership with the Morristown & Morris...

Take-a-break Thursdays Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Thursday, August 29, 2019 • Various times

Join us every Thursday before MHHM opens to the public for a 10-minute mini-program exploring a significant object from the museum’s extraordinary collection or the life of an intriguing person...

Summer Fest: Nunsense Thursday, July 11, 2019 - Sunday, July 28, 2019 • Various times Sitnik Theater

Nunsense begins when the Little Sisters of Hoboken discover that their cook, Sister Julia, Child of God, has accidentally poisoned 52 of the sisters, and they are in dire need...

Dig it! Plant it! Eat it! Family Saturdays Saturday, July 13, 2019 - Saturday, August 17, 2019 • Various times

Through hands-on gardening, a tour of the Museum’s historic rooms, and an art-making experience with a New Jersey artist, children and their caregivers can enjoy nature while learning about life...

Champions of Magic – Summer Spectacular Wednesday, July 17, 2019 • 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Witness the impossible, as five of the world's top magicians present daring grand illusions, stunning close-up magic and incredible mind reading that have made them crowd favorites the world over!

Champions of Magic – Summer Spectacular Wednesday, July 17, 2019 • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Witness the impossible, as five of the world's top magicians present daring grand illusions, stunning close-up magic and incredible mind reading that have made them crowd favorites the world over!

Summer Concert Series: Hoi Polloi Thursday, July 18, 2019 • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

This summer marks the 15th Summer Concert Series presented by the Roxbury Arts Alliance. These 4 free concerts take place weekly during July and August at the bandshell* at Horseshoe...

Music Beyond Borders: Forestdance Trio: Music of Africa Tuesday, July 23, 2019 • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

Forestdance Trio plays the music of Africa now, at once ancient and modern, spirit which moves in us all. From a world of deep musical tradition, motherland joins hands with...

Summer Concert Series: Naughty Humphrey Thursday, July 25, 2019 • 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

This summer marks the 15th Summer Concert Series presented by the Roxbury Arts Alliance. These 4 free concerts take place weekly during July and August at the bandshell* at Horseshoe...

The Rainmaker Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - Sunday, August 18, 2019 • Various times

The 1957 award-winning film, starring Burt Lancaster and Katherine Hepburn, was based on this great American stage classic, as was the musical, 110 in the Shade. Author N. Richard Nash...

The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy” Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

Boonton Arts Dog Days of Summer Opening Night 2019 Friday, June 7, 2019 • Monday, September 30, 2019 Main Street Boonton

Boonton Arts - Dog Days of Summer kicks off June 7th at 5:30, with a leash cutting in front of the Dog Days of Summer mural located at Church and...

Foodie Friday 4 Course $49 Menu at Blue Morel Friday, June 14, 2019 • Friday, September 13, 2019 Blue Morel at the Westin Governor Morris

Blue Morel Restaurant features a Four Course Menu in addition to the a la carte menu offered on Friday evenings for $49 per person and a wine pairing for $36...

August 2019

Music Beyond Borders: Mariachi Citlalli: A taste of Mexico Tuesday, August 6, 2019 • 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM

This highly talented mariachi band performs a wide range of Mexican music from traditional to contemporary. Founded in 2000, the group’s members perform on trumpet, vihuela (5 string guitar-like instrument),...

Free Summer Movie: Peter Rabbit Thursday, August 8, 2019 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

Mischievous Peter Rabbit creates chaos in Mr. McGregor’s vegetable garden as both vie for the attention of an animal-loving new neighbor. Rated: PG

Storytime at 2 Sunday, August 18, 2019 • 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM

Celebrate American Artist Appreciation Month with a story and art project. FREE with museum admission and for members. Pre-register with Cynthia Winslow, (973) 538-2404, ext. 16 or [email protected]

Free Summer Movie: The Lego Movie Wednesday, August 21, 2019 • 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

An ordinary LEGO construction figure reluctantly joins a quest to stop an evil tyrant from destroying the LEGO universe. Featuring the voices of Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks and Will Farrell....

The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy” Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

September 2019

As You Like It Wednesday, September 11, 2019 - Sunday, September 29, 2019 • Various times

One of Shakespeare’s most beloved romantic comedies, As You Like It has not been done on our Main Stage in over a dozen years. Travel with the exiled Rosalind and...

An Evening with Katharine McPhee Friday, September 13, 2019 • 08:00 PM - 10:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Renowned for her powerhouse presence and show-stopping performances, Katharine McPhee possesses a singing voice for the ages. Celebrate the launch of MPAC’s 25th Anniversary season with the actress and performer...

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Adventure Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Peppa Pig Live! is here with the ALL NEW action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in her new live show, Peppa Pig’s...

Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Adventure Saturday, September 21, 2019 • 04:00 PM - 06:00 PM Mayo Performing Arts Center

Peppa Pig Live! is here with the ALL NEW action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life size puppets and costume characters in her new live show, Peppa Pig’s...

The American Arts and Crafts Chair: “A Message of Honesty and Joy” Saturday, June 1, 2019 • Sunday, January 5, 2020 The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms

October 2019

Romeo and Juliet Wednesday, October 16, 2019 - Sunday, November 17, 2019 • Various times FM Kirby Theatre on the Drew University Campus

This, the world’s most famous love story, is a tragedy of heartbreaking beauty that speaks to every person of every era. This timeless masterpiece about civil and domestic strife, a...

December 2019

A Christmas Carol Wednesday, December 4, 2019 - Sunday, December 29, 2019 • Various times FM Kirby Theatre on the Drew University Campus

A whole new generation of children has arrived since we last did Neil Bartlett’s whimsical and moving adaptation of this holiday classic. This tale speaks to every generation and to...

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