ENTERTAINMENT

Upcoming events in your Morris town

ARTS

ARTIST DAVID JOHN RUSH EXHIBIT: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, Monday, Jan. 25-Friday, March 4. Madison Avenue Gallery, Morristown Medical Center, 100 Madison Ave., Morristown. Artist David John Rush presents his exhibit, “Past and Present”. Mr. Rush’s solo show is an inspired collection in oils and watercolors that reflect his visions, experiences and memories, past and present. Free to the public. 973-285-5115; www.wammc.org.

“BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG CITY: MARY CRANE HONE ON BROADWAY": 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 4-March 31. Morris County Historical Society at Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown. The exhibit looks at the theatrical career of Mary Crane Hone, who donated her family home Acorn Hall to the MCHS in 1971. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1-4 p.m. Sundays, through March 31. $6, $5 ages 65 and older, $3 students, free for under age 12 and MCHS members. To view the exhibit only is half of the admission price; 973-267-3465; www.acornhall.org.

GLACIAL DIMENSIONS: ART AND THE GLOBAL ICE MELT: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, Feb. 1-April 29. Karl and Helen Burger Gallery, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. This new exhibition explores the effects of climate change through art and features a first-time collaboration between Philadelphia artists Diane Burko and Paula Winokur, both of whom have traveled the world with scientists monitoring the shrinking ice. Reception with the artists is Tuesday, April 12 from 5-7 p.m. Free admission; 908-737-0583; www.kean.edu/~gallery.

GALLERY EXHIBIT: “MANDALA”: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, Feb. 1-28. Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Township. Carol Nussbaum uses colorful photography to transform flowers and other plant material into an ancient symbol called the Mandala. A Mandala is traditionally used to signify a sacred space containing a circle with a center point that offers balancing visual elements, symbolizing unity and harmony. Free; 973-326-7601; www.arboretumfriends.org.

GROUND SURGE: COMMUNITIES RISING PHOTO-DOCUMENTARY EXHIBIT: 11 a.m. Monday-Friday, Jan. 25-March 25. Human Rights Institute Gallery, Human Rights Institute at Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. Exhibit of photojournalist and advocate Syd London’s gritty documentary works revealing harsh realities of communities and individuals fighting against generations of repression to heal and reclaim their inherent human rights. Her works focus on minority communities, including low-income LGBTQ, inter-sex, gender non-conforming people, people of color, Two-Spirit Native Americans, veterans and people with disabilities. 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday, Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Free; 908-737-4670; www.kean.edu/humanrightsinstitute.

LIVE, PLAY, EAT: AROUND THE TABLE AT GUSTAV STICKLEY’S CRAFTSMAN FARMS: Noon-4 p.m. every Thursday-Sunday, Sept. 5-March 5. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains. This exhibition sets its sights on, under, and around tables in the Log House, the Stickley family home, and employs multi-sensory vignettes spotlighting the intentional and inextricable link between design and function in Stickley furniture. The exhibition is on view during all tours of the Log House, which depart Thursday-Sunday every hour 12:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m. $10, $7 ages 65 and older and students, $4 children; 973-540-0311.

BINGO

DOVER AMERICAN LEGION POST 27 BINGO: 11:45 a.m. every Wednesday. Dover American Legion, 1 Legion Place, Dover. Doors open at 10 a.m. Refreshments available.

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COMMUNITY

DREW UNIVERSITY FORUM PRESENTS BILL O’REILLY: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $42; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org/event/the-drew-university-forum-presents-bill-oreilly.

GAMBLERS ANONYMOUS MEETING: 7-9 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. United Methodist Church, Corner of Berwyn and Overlook Streets, Union. The theme of the meeting will be "Kindness, Generosity, Honesty and Humility". No membership required. There will be refreshments. Free; 908-289-4641.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS: 7:30-9 p.m. every Tuesday, Jan. 12-Dec. 27. Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. 917-723-2258; www.dbsanewjersey.org/morristownarea.

THE SPECTRUM SUPPORT GROUP: 6-7 p.m. every second Monday of the month, Jan. 11-Dec. 11. Community Center, Family Partners of Morris and Sussex Counties, 67 Spring St., Newton. If you are a parent, grandparent or a caregiver of a child or adolescent with an autism disorder, we invite you to attend to share resources and gain peer support. Please RSVP three days in advance. Free; 973-940-3194; www.familypartnersms.org.

COMEDY

ALMOST VALENTINE’S DAY COMEDY SHOW: 7-11 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy. Doors open at 7 p.m. for light snacks. Show starts at 8 p.m. Must be 21 years old. Cash Bar available. $25 per person; 908-852-1894 ext. 138; www.Rutherfurdhall.org.

VALENTINE’S ALL-STAR COMEDY SHOW: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $49.50-$89.50; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.

CRAFT EVENTS

MOMMY AND ME ART CLASSES: 10-10:45 a.m. every Wednesday, Feb. 3-24. Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy. $48 per child ages 18 months to 5 years; 908-852-1894 ext. 334; www.rutherfurdhall.org.

FAMILY

FAMILY PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 9-March 26. Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Township. Grab a camera or phone and stop by the Haggerty Education Center for this month’s nature photo scavenger hunt. Take a photo of every item and get a prize. A great way to get the family outdoors year-round. $10 per family; 973-326-7601; www.morrisparks.net.

FILM

"THE OTHER SON": 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. Part of the 2016 international film series. Directed by Lorraine Levy (Israel 2012). "The Other Son," revolves around an easygoing Israeli teen (Jules Sitruk) who learns that he was accidentally switched at birth with a Palestinian boy (Mehdi Dehbi) in the chaos of a hospital bombing, giving them both unique insight into the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as their headstrong families struggle with the startling revelation. $5; 908-737-7469; www.keanstage.com.

FOOD/DRINK

MORRIS COUNTY WINTER FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sunday, Dec. 6-April 24. Auditorium, Alexander Hamilton School, 24 Mills St, Morristown. Indoor Winter Farmers Market featuring locally sourced meat, eggs, honey, bread, produce and prepared foods. Over 20 vendors each week. Free admission; 908-362-7967; www.morriscountywinter farmersmarket.com.

SQUADRON/UNIT 91 MONTHLY BREAKFAST: 8 a.m.-noon every second Sunday of the month through May 8. William J. Hocking American Legion Post 91, 99 N. Main St., Wharton. Eat in or take out. Donation $9 per adult, $8 age 65 and older, 7children age 6-12, Free for ages 5 and under; 973-366-2458; www.squadron91.com.

FUNDRAISER

HERBS AND WELLNESS FOR WOMEN FUNDRAISER: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Antler Ridge Wildlife Sanctuary Fundraiser, Tranquility Methodist Church, 5 Kennedy Road, Andover. Join Jenn Allen in a workshop to learn how to use the natural herbs and plants to support your immune system and overall well-being for 2016. Seating is limited. $35; 973-800-2420; www.antler-ridge.com.

ROSES FUNDRAISER: 12-7 p.m. today. Hillside Firehouse, 132 Western Ave., Morris Township. Morris Township O.E.M. emergency services will be selling roses as a fundraiser. Orders are not necessary but certain colors do sell out. Orders must be placed by Feb 10. Two dozen can be all one color or mix except red. Also available will be vases, cards, stuffed animals & other Valentine items. $25 for one dozen red roses, $30 for two dozen other color roses; 973-538-1281.

LIBRARIES

FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY USED BOOK SALE: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tuesday, Jan. 5-June 28. Lower level of the Library, Morristown Library, 1 Miller Road, Morristown. Over 12,000 used books for sale--fiction, non-fiction, children’s and many more. Also CDs, and DVDs. Free admission; 973-538-6161.

TEA AND DAR: 10:15 a.m.-noon Saturday, Feb. 13. Roxbury Public Library, 103 Main St., Roxbury. Team up to test your DAR knowledge over a cup of tea. If you have an interest in learning about your family tree, we can help you; maybe we can even find a Patriot among your leaves. Prospective members are always welcome. Free; njdarferromonte@aol.com.

MUSEUMS

ACORN HALL: Headquarters of Morris County Historical Society, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown. Victorian Italianate mansion includes two decorative arts galleries and period rooms. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Mondays and Thursdays; 1-4 p.m. Sundays. $6, $5 for ages 65 and older, $3 for students, free for children 11 and younger; exhibit only, half price. 973-267-3465; www.acornhall.org.

"AMERICAN PRIDE LASER SPECTACULAR": 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. $10 members, $12 non-members; 973-971-3706; www.morrismuseum.org.

"ANTIQUE CARPETS THROUGH THE EYES OF W. PARSONS TODD": 1-4 p.m. through April 10. Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown. Featuring 17 carpets with a selection of books and photographs that informed carpet collectors during the twentieth century. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday, Closed Saturday, Nov. 15-April 10, 2016. $8 adults, $6 age 65 and older, $4 children 6-12, free for members and children under 6; 973-538-2404; www.maccullochhall.org.

EVENINGS AT CRAFTSMAN FARMS: THE TWILIGHT TOUR: 5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms, 2352 Route 10 West, Morris Plains. This after-hours tour offers new and returning visitors a rare treat. Part of The Stickley Museum’s Fresh Eyes Tour Series, created to provide insightful new ways to see and experience the Log House, the Twilight Tour explores the development of electricity in New Jersey, and the part it played in daily life at Craftsman Farms. $5 member; $12 non-member; 973-540-0311; stickleymuseum.org.

"FOLLOW THE THREAD": 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, Jan. 19-May 1. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Closed Mondays and holidays, also 5-8 p.m. on the second and third Thursday of the month, through May 1. $10 adults, $7 children, students and ages 65 and older, Free for museum members; 973-971-3706; www.morrismuseum.org.

HISTORIC SPEEDWELL: Speedwell, 333 Speedwell Ave., Morristown. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays. Experience life during the mid-19th century, through guided tours, special events, school and youth programs, summer camps and exhibits. $5, $4 age 65 and older, $3 children 4 to 16, free under 5; 973-285-6550. www.morrisparks.net.

MORRISTOWNNATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK: 30 Washington Place, Morristown. Morristown National Historical Park announced that it has commenced the redesign of its Washington’s Headquarters Museum sales area. The project will reconfigure both the museum’s visitor information desk and its Eastern National store to improve accessibility and visitor orientation in the space. During the improvement project, the museum store will be closed but the Washington’s Headquarters Museum and historic Ford Mansion will remain open on their winter schedule. The Jockey Hollow Visitor Center is now open. 973-539-2016, ext. 210.

MORRISMUSEUM: 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. Permanent exhibits include “Musical Machines & Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Instruments and automata from the Murtogh D. Guinness Collection.” Interactive demonstrations at 2 p.m. daily. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays; 11 a.m.-8 p.m. on the second and third Thursdays each month; noon-5 p.m. Sundays. $10, $7 age 65 and older, children, students. Everyone pays as they wish from 4 to 8 p.m. on the second and third Thursday of the month; 973-971-3700; morrismuseum.org.

MORRIS PLAINS MUSEUM: Lower level of the Community Center, 51 Jim Fear Drive, Morris Plains. Entrance is in rear. Latest exhibit: “A Glimpse of Greystone.” Permanent exhibit: “Homer Davenport,” famous political cartoonist and author. Open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the first, second and third Saturdays of the month or by appointment. 973-683-1089.

RICHARDSON HISTORY HOUSE: 32 Trinity Place. Established in 1869 as one of the first Methodist summer camp meetings in New Jersey, Mount Tabor has evolved into a neighborhood of Victorian residences and buildings. The Mount Tabor Historical Society is privileged to share their historic community as well as the Mount Tabor Camp Meeting Museum housed in the 1873 Richardson History House. Visitors are invited to travel back to another era and see what it was like to spend a summer, camp meeting style. The museum is open the second Sunday of the month from noon to 4 p.m. and by appointment. Park near the post office at 26 Simpson Ave. and walk up the path to the museum on Trinity Park. 973-975-0001; www.mounttabornj.org.

STUDIO ART WORKSHOP: PAGE O’COMICS: 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. For ages 6-11. Learn about comic character- and landscape design. Create your very own stylized comic page. Students will go home with a comic packet with two comic studies and a comic page strip along with extra pages to finish at home. $40 members, $45 non-members, $5 supply fee to instructor; 973-971-3706; www.morrismuseum.org.

STUDIO ART WORKSHOP: PATRIOTIC WIRE-AND-YARN PEOPLE: 9:30 a.m.-noon Monday, Feb. 15. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. For ages 8-12. Create a patriotic figure out of wire and yarn. Make a "skeleton" out of wire, then fill out the body with yarn, adding some embellishments to finish your patriot. $40 members, $45 non-members, $5 supply fee to instructor; 973-971-3706; www.morrismuseum.org.

"TEXT MESSAGES": 11 a.m.-5 p.m. today. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. An exhibition that weaves together texting and textiles. Featuring more than 30 contemporary artists. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays, noon-5 p.m. Sundays, Closed Mondays, through March 20. $10, $7 children, students and age 65 and older, Free for museum members; 973-971-3706; www.morrismuseum.org.

"TOYING WITH ART: THE ANIMAL KINGDOM": 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday, through March 6. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. This playful exhibit explores the creative use of toys as both art subject and art medium. Created with an eye towards youth, the animal-related themes delight the child in each of us. Some works depict toys, while others are actually created from children's toys and art materials. The show includes artwork by established and emerging artists: paintings, wood carvings, and assemblages of commercially produced products transformed into exquisite and unique work of art. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Closed Mondays. $10 adults, $7 ages 65 and older and children 3-12, free for children under 3; 973-971-3700; www.morrismuseum.org.

TUNIS-ELLICKS HISTORIC HOUSE: Millbrook and Village Roads, New Vernon. The history of Mount Kemble Lake, established in the 1920s, is chronicled. Vintage photographs, biographical material. 973-292-3661.

"W. CARL BURGER - THE URGE TO PAINT": 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 18-March 27. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 12-5 p.m. Sunday, Closed Monday and Holidays. $10 adults, $7 children, students and ages 65 and older, free for museum members; 973-971-3700; www.morrismuseum.org.

WASHINGTON’S HEADQUARTERS MUSEUM: 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sundays only. Morristown National Historical Park, 30 Washington Place, Morristown. Ford Mansion: Only open on Saturday and Sundays. Purchase tickets at the Washington's Headquarters Museum. 973-593-2016, ext. 210; www.nps.gov/morr.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM, 6 Fairview Ave., near center of Long Valley. 1830 stone schoolhouse open from 2-4 p.m. Sundays or by appointment; local history, genealogy, vintage photographs, changing exhibits, Native American artifacts. Free; 908-876-9696; www.wthsnj.org

WHIPPANYRAILROADMUSEUM: Open noon-4 p.m. Sundays. 1 Railroad Plaza, Whippany. Restored 1904 Freight House with collection of rail and transportation artifacts. $1; children under 12, 50 cents; 973-887-8177; Whippany Railway Museum.net.

MUSIC

A VALENTINE’S JAZZ SPECIAL: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. The Loft, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. $50; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.

ANTOINETTE MONTAGUE: 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. NICO Kitchen + Bar, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $15-$45; 888-466-5722; www.njsymphony.org.

ARTISAN SERIES: WALLACE RONEY AND ANTHONY WONSEY: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The Fazioli Room, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. $50 for table for 2; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.

BABYFACE: 8 p.m. today. Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $49.50-$99.50; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.

FOREIGNER - THE HITS UNPLUGGED: 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $59, $69, $79, $99, $109; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.

JAZZ CLUB ENSEMBLE: 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. $20; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.

JOURNEY THROUGH SONG: 8-10 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22-Friday, Dec. 30. Life Center Stage at Rest Stop Rejuvenate, 21 Maple Ave., Rockaway. Eight performers will be offered to share and express through song their life experiences. This is an interactive experiential event. $10 includes beverage and snacks; 973-985-7548.

MARC ANTHONY: CONCIERTO DEL DIA DE SAN VALENTIN: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark. $76-$206; 800-745-3000; www.prucenter.com.

MAXWELL: FEATURING NAS AND EMELI SANDE: 8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Prudential Center, 25 Lafayette St., Newark. $45-$175; 973-757-6600; www.prucenter.com.

MICHAEL BOLTON: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $60, $70, $80, $90, $100; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.

POLISH BALTIC PHILHARMONIC OF GDANSK: 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 18. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown. $29, $39, $49, $59; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.

VALENTINE’S DAY WITH MEGAN HILTY: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Prudential Hall, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. Tickets start at $20; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.

NIGHTLIFE

BYRAM: Salt, 109 Route 206. Jon Wozniak, 6:30 to 11:30 p.m. Fridays. Briz (solo acoustic), 6:30-9:30 p.m. Saturdays and 5-8 p.m. Sundays; 973-347-7258.

CHESTER: Bernie’s Hillside, 125 Hillside Road. Open mic. 9 p.m. Wednesdays; 908-879-7120.

CHESTER: Lamplighter Restaurant, 190 W. Main St. 9 p.m. No cover charge; 908-879-4080.

HOPATCONG: Pavinci Italian Grill, 453 River Styx Road. Karaoke with Kip and Mr. Mic, 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays; www.pavinci.com

MADISON: Shanghai Jazz, 24 Main St. 973-822-2899; www.ShanghaiJazz.com.

PARSIPPANY: Mount Holleran Towne Tavern, 450 North Beverwyck Road. Trivia contest with Ray, Mondays; Ladies night and karaoke contest with Chuck, Thursdays; Country Comfort, today; PM Ryder, Saturday, Feb. 13; 732-794-3366; www.mhtownetavern.com.

ROCKAWAY: Adam’s Beer Garden, 123 Hibernia Ave; The Low Down, today; Split Rock, Saturday, Feb. 13; www.AdamsBeerGarden.com.

ROCKAWAY: The Exchange, 160 East Main St. Entertainment Wednesdays through Saturdays; 973-627-8488; www.exchangefood.com.

ROCKAWAY: Shenanigans, 75 Maple Ave. 8 p.m. Tuesdays: Karaoke with Michael Scalissi; Entertainment Friday and Saturday call for bands and times; no cover; 973-625-5555

ROCKAWAY: Tavern on the Rocks, 9 Wall St. Entertainment Fridays; 973-625-8844; www.tavernontherocks.com.

STANHOPE: The Stanhope House, 45 Main St.; 973-347-7777; Frank Piombo, today; John Ginty Band and Special Guests, today; Nikki Briar and Rene Avila, Saturday, Feb. 13; Uncle Floyd's Valentine's Day Show, Sunday, Feb. 14; Stanhope House All-Star Music Jam, Tuesday, Feb. 16; Laura Stevenson: Solo/Acoustic featuring Roger Harvey, Thursday, Feb. 18; www.stanhopehousenj.com.

WASHINGTON TOWNSHIP: Valley Restaurant and Pub, 59 E. Mill Road, Long Valley. Karaoke with LeAnn, 10 p.m. Saturdays. 908-876-0111; valleyrestaurant andpub.com.

OUTDOORS

MAPLE SUGARING DEMONSTRATIONS: 2-3 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 17-Feb. 28. Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham Township. Learn how to identify and tap maple trees, collect sap, and make syrup over a wood-fired evaporator. Taste-test different delicious syrups, including syrup made right at the Great Swamp OEC. Treats are available for purchase. For ages 3 and older. $3 per person; 973-635-6629; www.morrisparks.net.

MOONRISE YOGA AND MEDITATION: 7-8 p.m. every Monday, Feb. 1-29. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. Yogi Christina Wypijewska is back to lead another special yoga series. Join us for 5 sessions of yoga and meditation to cultivate stillness and contentment. Open to all levels. Class is limited to 10 participants. For all five sessions: $60 members; $80 nonmembers; 973-543-6004; www.schiffnaturepreserve.org.

SUNDAY MORNING FITNESS HIKES: 8-10 a.m. every Sunday, Feb. 7-March 20. Schiff Nature Preserve, 339 Pleasant Valley Road, Mendham. Join hike leader and Schiff trustee Janis Slutsky for a brisk 5-mile hike over varied terrain across Schiff Nature Preserve. Hikers meet at Schiff’s McVickers Brook parking lot on Pleasant Valley Road. Vaccinated dogs on a leash are welcome. Free for Schiff members, $10 per person for non-members; 973-543-6004; www.schiffnaturepreserve.org.

SENIORS

NORTH PLAINFIELD SENIOR CITIZENS: Community Center, 614 Greenbrook Road. Meets 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday. Express bus trip to the Golden Nugget Casino in Atlantic City, the second Wednesday of each month. For information, call Elsie at 908-755-9347, Frank at 908-757-6353 or email frankdsr@comacast.net.

QIGONG: 11 a.m.-noon every Monday, Jan. 4-Jan. 2, 2017. Church of the Messiah, 50 State Park Road, Chester. Learn how to take control and responsibility for your body, mind and spirit. $5; 908-879-2202; www.srcnj.org.

SENIOR HEALTH AND FITNESS PROGRAM: Hunterdon County Flemington Senior Center, 4 Gauntt Place, Flemington. Chair Yoga classes 1 p.m. every Tuesday and Thursday. $3 a session; registration required. Jazz & Jive 11:30 a.m. every Thursday in the auditorium. $3 per class; registration required. Meditation 2:30 p.m. every Wednesday in the auditorium, $3 per session. 908-284-6128.

ST. ANN’S SOCIAL SENIORS: 11 a.m. second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Parsippany Community Center, 1130 Knoll Road, Lake Hiawatha. Join and enjoy refreshments and talk. For age 60 and older. New members welcome. $12 yearly dues; 973-887-6655.

SPECIAL EVENTS

UNION COUNTY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 2016 WINTER GALA: 6:30-11 p.m. today. Luciano’s Italian Restaurant, 1579 Main St., Rahway. The gala will feature a five-course dinner and live entertainment. During the evening, UCPAC supporters will be honored for their contributions to the Arts Center’s mission of providing exciting live performances that are educational, affordable and responsive to the diverse interests of our communities. The attire is black-tie optional. A portion of each ticket is tax-deductible as allowed by law. $115; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.

WASHINGTON ASSOCIATION OF NEW JERSEY 142ND ANNUAL MEETING: 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15. Washington Association of New Jersey, 30 Washington Place, Morristown. The Washington Association of New Jersey will welcome the celebrated historian Dr. Andrew Jackson O’Shaughnessy who will deliver the keynote address. Dr. O’Shaughnessy will speak on “The Men Who Lost America”, a new history on the British generals who led the unsuccessful campaign to squelch the American colonists’ rebellion in 1776. Reservations are required. $55 per member and first guest, $60 for additional guests and non-members; 973-292-1874; revolutionarynj.org.

THEATER

"A BRONX TALE": Tuesday-Sunday, Feb. 4-March 6. Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 4, 10, 17, 24, and March 2; 1:30 and 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, 18, 25, and March 3; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 5, 6, 12, 19, 26 and March 4; 1:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday 13, 20, 27 and March 5; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7; 1:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, 21, 28 and March 6; $37, $57, $82, $93; 973-376-4343; www.papermill.org.

JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT: 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. today. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $49, $59, $69; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.

KICKING AND SWEARING FESTIVAL: 3 p.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. The Loft, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. $10; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.

MEN ARE FROM MARS-WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS LIVE!: 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13. Victoria Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14. $59; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.

MILAN STITT’S "THE RUNNER STUMBLES": 8 p.m. today. Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 4; 2 p.m. Thursday and Sunday, Jan. 31, Feb. 7, 11 and 14; 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Jan. 29, 30, Feb. 5, 6, 12 and 13; $45 General Public, $40 age 65 and older, Museum and Theatre Guild Members, $33 Groups of 10 and more, $20 students under 18 or with valid college ID; 973-971-3706; morrismuseum.org.

"THE WAY WE GET BY": 8 p.m. today. Hamilton Stage at Union County Performing Arts Center, 360 Hamilton St., Rahway. 8 p.m. Wednesday-Saturday, Feb. 3-6, 11-13; 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 7 and 14; $38; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.