Morris County Events Calendar
ARTS
“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.
“BUTTERFLIES, BIRDS, AND FLOWERS: MOSAICS IN THE GARDEN”: 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily, March 1-29. Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 E. Hanover Ave., Morris Township. Eleanor Parr-DiLeo is well known for her wall art pieces using this unique art form, and has been a professional artist for over ten years. Free; 973-326-7601; www.arboretumfriends.org.
COMMUNITY
SPRINGCRAFT MORRISTOWN: 4-8 p.m. today. Morristown Armory, 430 Western Ave., Morristown. Offering winter-weary design lovers "first dibs" on the year's newest creations by 150 modern American makers, artists, designers and craftspeople. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, March 13. $9 admission; 845-331-7900; www.artrider.com.
COMEDY
FESTIVAL OF LAUGHS: MIKE EPPS, GARY OWEN AND COCOA BROWN: 8 p.m. today. New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $53.50-$129; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.
GILBERT GOTTFRIED: 8 p.m. today. Victoria Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $39.50; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.org.
DANCE
WOFABE AFRICAN DANCE AND DRUM FESTIVAL: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Victoria Theater, New Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center St., Newark. $35; 888-466-5722; www.njpac.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.
KID'S ST. PATRICK'S PAINT NIGHT: 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Rutherfurd Hall, 1686 Route 517, Allamuchy. Kids learn the step-by-step process of creating a St. Patrick's Day themed acrylic Painting on canvas. Drop off children 8 and up or accompany your child 7 and under. $20; 908-852-1894; www.rutherfurdhall.org.
FILM
COMMUNITY SCREENING OF "RAISE THE ROOF": 6:30 p.m. today. Visual Arts Center of New Jersey, 68 Elm St., Summit. The Film Society of Summit and the Visual Arts Center of NJ will host a community screening of the award-winning documentary "Raise the Roof". $15 in advance, $20 at the door; 908-273-9121; www.smarttix.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. Free; 908-362-7967; www.morriscountywinterfarmersmarket.com.
NEW JERSEY OUTDOOR ALLIANCE GAME DINNER: 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Black Forest Inn, 249 Route 206, Stanhope. A traditional springtime huntsman dinner of venison, wild boar, pheasant, turkey, freshly caught fish and more. $100; 201-304-4691; www.njoutdooralliance.org.
PIEROGI DINNER: 5-8 p.m. today. Ukrainian American Cultural Center of NJ, 60 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany. Hosted by the Ukrainian American Youth Association. Dinner includes borsht, pierogies, bread, dessert, coffee/tea/soda. $12; 973-919-1322; www.pdinner.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.
LIBRARY
FOURTH ANNUAL WHIPPANONG LIBRARY CRAFT FAIR: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Hanover Township Community Center, 1000 Route 10 West, Whippany. There will be a craft fair, mini tricky tray, luncheon and more. $2 admission, Free for children under age 12; 973-428-2460; www.whippanong.org.
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.
MAPLE SUGARING TIME: 1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Madison Public Library, 39 Keep St., Madison. Join us as our friends from the Great Swamp Education Center tap one of the Library’s maple trees. Free; 973-377-0722.
SOLAR 101: 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Rockaway Township Free Public Library, 61 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway. Come join us for a free Solar 101 educational seminar presented by Elvin Frost of GeoscapeSolar, a leading solar advisor in New Jersey. We will discuss topics such as how well solar is doing in NJ, how solar works, the differences in technology, the incentives that cover up to 90% of solar costs, and more. Please register. Free; 973-627-2344; www.rtlibrary.org/adult-programs.
"TEDDIES, ETC.": daily, March 7-April 29. Roxbury Public Library, 103 Main St., Succasunna. Colored pencil drawings by Dee DeJulio. Photography by Bart Askera. Train photos by Ken DeIulio. "Teddies, Etc." consists of teddies camping, doing art work, playing a guitar, still life of flowers and vegetables, dog portraits, action of fencing and more. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 7-April 29. Free; 973-584-2400; roxburylibrary.org.
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.
"ANTIQUE CARPETS THROUGH THE EYES OF W. PARSONS TODD": 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday, and Sunday, 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. $8 adults, $6 age 65 and older, $4 children 6-12, free for members and children under 6; 973-538-2404; www.maccullochhall.org.
AUTHOR DAVID VEASEY TO SPEAK ABOUT HIS BOOK: 1 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Wasthington Place, Morristown. Author David Veasey will be present for an illustrated talk on his book, "New Jersey’s Colonial Architecture Told in 100 Buildings". Book sales and signing will follow the program. Free admission; 973-539-2016; www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm.
"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.
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,” 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.
TEA AND TREASURES LECTURE SERIES: TEA AND THEATER: 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16. Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. Join Eric Hafen, the Bickford Theatre’s Producing Artistic Director, for a look at popular theater superstitions and mysteries. $10 per person; 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. 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.
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, $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; WhippanyRailwayMuseum.net.
MUSIC
DAVE MASON’S TRAFFIC JAM: 8 p.m. today. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $39, $49, $59, $69; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.
NJSO: "ALL-MOZART": 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $20, $42, $50, $78, $90; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.
THE THRILL OF THE CHASE!: 3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Crescent Avenue Presbyterian Church, 716 Watchung Ave., Plainfield. $5-$20; 908-756-2468; crescentconcerts.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; Carnaby Street, today; Glen Roberts Band, Saturday, March 12; St. Patrick’s Day Party/Karaoke, Thursday, March 17; 732-794-3366; www.mhtownetavern.com.
ROCKAWAY: Adam’s Beer Garden, 123 Hibernia Ave; TPM Band of NJ, today; Andy Rimer, Saturday, March 12; 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; Johnny Winter All-Star Band, today; Three Headed MonsTOUR, Saturday, March 12; Stanhope House All-Star Music Jam, Tuesday, March 15; Thirsty University: St. Patrick’s Day Party, Thursday, March 17; 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
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.
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
CELTIC NIGHTS: SPIRIT OF FREEDOM: 8 p.m. Thursday, March 17. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $39, $49, $59, $69; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.
THEATER
12TH ANNUAL SPRING READINGS SERIES: 7 p.m. today. Murphy Dunn Theatre, Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave., Union. 3/11: "What I Tell You in the Dark" by Keelay Gipson; 3/12: "Las Cruces" by Vincent Delaney; 3/13 at 3 p.m.: "Three Rules for the Dragon" by Jeff Talbott. As seating is limited, reservations are highly recommended. Free admission; 908-737-7469; www.kean.edu/premierestages.
"A JEW GROWS IN BROOKLYN": 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Bickford Theatre, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. $35 ages 65 and older, Museum Members, Theatre Guild Members, $40 general public, $30 Groups of 10 or more, $20 students ages 18 and under or a valid college ID; 973-971-3706; morrismuseum.org.
"CELTIC PRIDE": 2 p.m. Sunday, March 13. Main Stage, Union County Performing Arts Center, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. A craftily blended celebration of Irish culture told through stories, dance and song. $20 and $25; 732-499-8226; www.ucpac.org.
"CHARLOTTE’S WEB": 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 15. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. For ages 4-10. Everyone who enters the theatre, regardless of age, requires a paid ticket of admission. $12 and $15; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.
“IN THE HEIGHTS”: 7:30-10 p.m. Thursday, March 17. West Morris Central High School, 259 Bartley Road, Chester. 7:30-10 p.m. Friday, March 18, 2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19, 7:30-10 p.m. Sunday, March 20. $15 for reserved seats, $12 for general admission, $10 for students; 908-879-5212.
NEW JERSEY BALLET: BALLET AT THE OPERA: 8 p.m. Saturday, March 12. Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St., Morristown. $29, $39, $49, $59; 973-539-8008; www.mayoarts.org.
"THE ADDAMS FAMILY": 7:30 p.m. today. Theatre, Oakes Center, 120 Morris Avenue at Russell Place, Summit. 2 p.m. Saturday, March 12, 3 p.m. Sunday, March 13. $15 adult, $12 age 65 and older and children under 12; 800-838-3006; www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2486075.