Out With the Old! January 2025 | Explore Warren

 

Out With the Old! January 2025

“To appreciate the beauty of a snowflake, it is necessary to stand out in the cold.” – Aristotle

That may be true, but please don’t stand out in the cold for too long, dear Wanderers, and stay safe and warm through any upcoming storms! We are in the midst of winter, after all. Thanks to Alba Vineyard for the snowy photo, and check out their barrel tours!

The Explore Warren calendar is always a bit sparse in January, but that presents an opportunity to showcase a few gems that may otherwise get overlooked in the crowd, and you don’t have so far to scroll!

Why not treat yourselves to a cozy meal at a Warren County eatery you’ve been meaning to try? Here’s an alphabetical list of places to dine. (I guess we can’t resist making you scroll after all, but there is a map function if you want to zone in on a geographic area.)

Happy Weekend, Happy January, Happy New Year and Happy Wanderings!

Coming Up: 

Warren County ARTS Presents Artist Talk

Saturday, January 11, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Warren County ARTS presents an Artist Talk with Pamela Dulaff and Tricia Lippert, discussing best practices to finish your artwork for display. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

Winter Thaw Music Festival @ CSC

Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 8:00pmSunday, January 19, 2025 - 2:00pmSunday, January 26, 2025 - 2:00pm
Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival melts away the blues featuring their first concert performance by Good Co. January 11. Other shows include Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass. All Winter Thaw Music Festival performances will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Centenary University

Ladies Night Out @ Southwest Branch Library

Monday, January 13, 2025 -
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Stop in for a stress free and fun Ladies Night Out hosted by Southwest Library. Students from the Warren County Technical School's Cosmetology Department will be providing mini manicures, hand/arm massages, nail art, hair braiding, and hair iron curling/straightening.

Become a Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser! Open House

Monday, January 13, 2025 - 6:00pm
Warren County 4-H PuppyPower Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers invite youth AND adults to meet the club as they teach you everything you need to know, including information about the 4-H program! (YES, you may pet the puppies!)

Trivia Night @ Czig Meister

Thursday, January 16, 2025 -
7:00pm to 9:30pm
Play trivia, win prizes and drink beer at Czig Meister's this January!

Craft and Hobby Night @ Four Sisters

Friday, January 17, 2025 -
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Four Sisters Winery invites everyone to an evening of creativity and fun working on your favorite crafts and hobbies. Free entry and 10% off wine by the glass, and charcuterie boards available for purchase.

CKS Band (Ciarlante, Katz & Sharrard) @ Roy's Hall

Friday, January 17, 2025 - 8:00pm
Roots rock, blues and Americana powerhouse organ trio - Bruce Katz on B-3/piano, Randy Ciarlante on drums/vocals and Little Feat frontman and Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, Scott Sharrard on guitar and vocals, performing the music of The Band, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Ronnie Earl and Levon Helm alongside some of their own originals.

The Lounge @ Czig Meister Brewing

Friday, January 17, 2025 -
9:00pm to 11:59pm
Listen up, pals. Czig Meister is throwing a big shindig on Friday, January 17, to mark the saddest day in history. That’s right, the day they outlawed the giggle water.

Walk Around Barrel Tasting @ Alba Vineyard

Saturday, January 18, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, January 19, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Saturday, January 25, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, January 26, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Enjoy unfinished barrel wine samples and be the first to taste the 2024 vintage. Experience wines in their raw, evolving state as a way to connect with the winemaking process. This is by reservation only.

Stained Glass Workshop @ Propagate Studio

Sunday, January 19, 2025 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Create your own stained glass piece of art! Learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder all on your own! Select a design - star or cardinal - and choose your date: 1/5 or 1/19. Each class is $150 and includes all materials.

Tea with the Other Side

Sunday, January 19, 2025 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Long-time Kathy's Kove medium, Marion, will channel messages from your loved ones who have passed to see if there is a message for you! Reserve soon, space is limited.

Rutgers Environmental Steward Program

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:30pm
Join Rutgers Environmental Steward program and become a trained volunteer regarding important environmental issues affecting New Jersey. 

Patent Medicines in the Victorian Era

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 6:00pm
Explore the growth of the Patent Medicine Industry during the Victorian Era, when a wide variety of medical concoctions were marketed to the public, and which ultimately led to the creation of the FDA. Magic will demonstrate some of the deceptions used by traveling medicine shows! This program is being offered in recognition of Warren County's Bicentennial celebration.

Wine Making Course @ Brook Hollow

Sunday, January 26, 2025 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 1:00pmSunday, February 23, 2025 - 1:00pmSunday, March 23, 2025 - 1:00pm
Have you have ever wanted to try your hand at making wine but were too intimidated by the entire process? Now is the time to throw all those fears right out of the window and sign up for our Wine Making Course, taught by Paul Ritter, owner/vintner of Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility with four in-house classes.

Virtual River Talk - Managing Invasive Species

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm
Guest speaker, Dr. Michael Van Clef, will share how to properly identify and control persistent plants in your yard and community with a discussion of invasive problems cause in the ecosystem and their impacts in natural areas, along with ways to identify and control invasive species, including using a phone app to record and store data.
Entertainment: 

Live Music @ Brook Hollow

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 6:00pmSaturday, January 11, 2025 - 2:00pmSunday, January 12, 2025 - 2:00pmFriday, January 17, 2025 - 6:00pmSaturday, January 18, 2025 - 2:00pmSunday, January 19, 2025 - 2:00pmFriday, January 24, 2025 - 6:00pmSaturday, January 25, 2025 - 2:00pmSunday, January 26, 2025 - 2:00pmFriday, January 31, 2025 - 6:00pm
Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend music live with 1/10-Katy Gerhold; 1/11-Ashley Marquez; 1/12-Rich Ortiz; 1/17-Scott Messina; 1/18-Kate and Paul; 1/19-Pete Cline; 1/24-Water Street; 1/25-Ally Brown; 1/26-Kate and Paul; 1/31-John Cain.

Winter Live Music Series @ Czig Meister

Saturday, January 11, 2025 - 6:30pmSaturday, January 18, 2025 - 6:30pmSaturday, February 1, 2025 - 6:30pm
Enjoy live music this season with 1/11 Noble Brothers and Jesse Bardwell; 1/18 Foster Children; 2/1 Mike Frank and Friends.
Continuing: 

Friday Night Meal Deal @ Brook Hollow Winery

Friday, January 10, 2025 - 6:00pmFriday, January 17, 2025 - 6:00pmFriday, January 24, 2025 - 6:00pmFriday, January 31, 2025 - 6:00pm
Back by popular demand! Brook Hollow invites you to a Friday night Meal Deal, perfectly paired with live music and extended happy hour specials. Talk about the ultimate pairing for your night out! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

Country Line Dancing @ Brook Hollow Winery

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:00pm
Taught by Country Fusion Certified instructor, Jennifer Horsey! Great for all levels of dancing abilities! This event is limited to the first 100 people who purchase tickets.
Plan Ahead: 
Valentine's Day poster

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mama’s Café Baci

Friday, February 14, 2025 -
11:00am to 9:00pm
Bring your special someone to Mama’s Café Baci to enjoy the regular menu all day or a special four course Valentine's Day selection from 5-9 pm. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are always available.

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We hope you've found this to be informative, and now feel inspired to come out and explore Warren County!

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Coming Up: 

Warren County ARTS Presents Artist Talk

Warren County ARTS presents an Artist Talk with Pamela Dulaff and Tricia Lippert, discussing best practices to finish your artwork for display. Free for members, $10 for nonmembers.

Winter Thaw Music Festival @ CSC

Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 2:00pm

Centenary Stage Company’s Winter Thaw Music Festival melts away the blues featuring their first concert performance by Good Co. January 11. Other shows include Judy Carmichael, TAKE3: Where Rock Meets Bach, and Gangstagrass. All Winter Thaw Music Festival performances will take place in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center located on the campus of Centenary University

Ladies Night Out @ Southwest Branch Library

Stop in for a stress free and fun Ladies Night Out hosted by Southwest Library. Students from the Warren County Technical School's Cosmetology Department will be providing mini manicures, hand/arm massages, nail art, hair braiding, and hair iron curling/straightening.

Become a Seeing Eye Puppy Raiser! Open House

Warren County 4-H PuppyPower Seeing Eye Puppy Raisers invite youth AND adults to meet the club as they teach you everything you need to know, including information about the 4-H program! (YES, you may pet the puppies!)

Craft and Hobby Night @ Four Sisters

Four Sisters Winery invites everyone to an evening of creativity and fun working on your favorite crafts and hobbies. Free entry and 10% off wine by the glass, and charcuterie boards available for purchase.

CKS Band (Ciarlante, Katz & Sharrard) @ Roy's Hall

Roots rock, blues and Americana powerhouse organ trio - Bruce Katz on B-3/piano, Randy Ciarlante on drums/vocals and Little Feat frontman and Grammy-nominated Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, Scott Sharrard on guitar and vocals, performing the music of The Band, Gregg Allman, The Allman Brothers Band, Ronnie Earl and Levon Helm alongside some of their own originals.

The Lounge @ Czig Meister Brewing

Listen up, pals. Czig Meister is throwing a big shindig on Friday, January 17, to mark the saddest day in history. That’s right, the day they outlawed the giggle water.

Walk Around Barrel Tasting @ Alba Vineyard

Saturday, January 25, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sunday, January 26, 2025 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm

Enjoy unfinished barrel wine samples and be the first to taste the 2024 vintage. Experience wines in their raw, evolving state as a way to connect with the winemaking process. This is by reservation only.

Stained Glass Workshop @ Propagate Studio

Create your own stained glass piece of art! Learn how to cut, grind, foil and solder all on your own! Select a design - star or cardinal - and choose your date: 1/5 or 1/19. Each class is $150 and includes all materials.

Tea with the Other Side

Sunday, January 19, 2025 -
4:00pm to 6:00pm

Long-time Kathy's Kove medium, Marion, will channel messages from your loved ones who have passed to see if there is a message for you! Reserve soon, space is limited.

Rutgers Environmental Steward Program

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 - 5:30pm

Join Rutgers Environmental Steward program and become a trained volunteer regarding important environmental issues affecting New Jersey. 

Patent Medicines in the Victorian Era

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 6:00pm

Explore the growth of the Patent Medicine Industry during the Victorian Era, when a wide variety of medical concoctions were marketed to the public, and which ultimately led to the creation of the FDA. Magic will demonstrate some of the deceptions used by traveling medicine shows! This program is being offered in recognition of Warren County's Bicentennial celebration.

Wine Making Course @ Brook Hollow

Sunday, January 26, 2025 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Sunday, February 16, 2025 - 1:00pm
Sunday, February 23, 2025 - 1:00pm
Sunday, March 23, 2025 - 1:00pm

Have you have ever wanted to try your hand at making wine but were too intimidated by the entire process? Now is the time to throw all those fears right out of the window and sign up for our Wine Making Course, taught by Paul Ritter, owner/vintner of Brook Hollow Winery and Event Facility with four in-house classes.

Virtual River Talk - Managing Invasive Species

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 -
7:00pm to 8:30pm

Guest speaker, Dr. Michael Van Clef, will share how to properly identify and control persistent plants in your yard and community with a discussion of invasive problems cause in the ecosystem and their impacts in natural areas, along with ways to identify and control invasive species, including using a phone app to record and store data.

 
Entertainment: 

Live Music @ Brook Hollow

Friday, January 24, 2025 - 6:00pm
Saturday, January 25, 2025 - 2:00pm
Sunday, January 26, 2025 - 2:00pm
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 6:00pm

Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend music live with 1/10-Katy Gerhold; 1/11-Ashley Marquez; 1/12-Rich Ortiz; 1/17-Scott Messina; 1/18-Kate and Paul; 1/19-Pete Cline; 1/24-Water Street; 1/25-Ally Brown; 1/26-Kate and Paul; 1/31-John Cain.

 
Continuing: 

Friday Night Meal Deal @ Brook Hollow Winery

Friday, January 24, 2025 - 6:00pm
Friday, January 31, 2025 - 6:00pm

Back by popular demand! Brook Hollow invites you to a Friday night Meal Deal, perfectly paired with live music and extended happy hour specials. Talk about the ultimate pairing for your night out! Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance.

Country Line Dancing @ Brook Hollow Winery

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - 7:00pm

Taught by Country Fusion Certified instructor, Jennifer Horsey! Great for all levels of dancing abilities! This event is limited to the first 100 people who purchase tickets.

 
Plan Ahead: 
Valentine's Day poster

Valentine’s Day Dinner at Mama’s Café Baci

Friday, February 14, 2025 -
11:00am to 9:00pm

Bring your special someone to Mama’s Café Baci to enjoy the regular menu all day or a special four course Valentine's Day selection from 5-9 pm. Gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options are always available.