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Coming Up: 

Carrie: The Musical @ CSC

Based on the novel by Stephen King comes Centenary's musical performance of Carrie, a teenage outcast who longs to fit in and is continually bullied at school by the popular crowd. What none of them know is that Carrie has just discovered her special power, and if pushed too far, she's not afraid to use it.

"Night at the Races" presented by DASACC

A fun night for a great cause! "Night at the Races" promises an exhilarating evening featuring horse races presented on a large screen with commentary from some of America’s most acclaimed professional announcers. Attendees will have the opportunity to place bets, with a chance to win one of more than 30 exciting prize baskets. All the suspense and close-up action will make you feel like you are at the racetrack! Doors open at 6pm.

Spring Artist Workshop Day @ WC Arts

It's not all about straight out of the tube greens but rather how an array of colors can change the look and feel of the greens we see in nature. Join painter Mike Dziomba for a demonstration touching on various techniques on creating trees, grasses and shrubs to enhance the look of your landscapes.

Earth Day Belvidere Business Seed Trail

Sponsored by the Belvidere Garden Club! Visit all nine participating buisnesses listed on the flyer (including the Grand Opening of Belvidere Books and Lost Goods & Gear), collect seed packets from each one, then bring your seed packets to the Community Center @ Belvidere (301 Second St.) by 3pm to enter a Grand Prize drawing!

5th Annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair hosted by Washington BID

Come dressed for the occasion! The 5th annual Rock & Roll Steampunk Fair is a free event in downtown Washington Borough and features a full day of live music, streets lined with vendors, fabulous costumes, street performers, local specials, activities and so much more! 

“Go Green With Hope” Green Fair

 Enjoy free admission to glean environmental and sustainability information and wares from more than 50 exhibitors, talk to vendors, pick up some free seedlings and books, enter raffles and more! You may drop off unused medications and electronic waste. A food truck will be on site, and there is also a town-wide Yard Sale, Clothing Drive, Craft Show and Art Show in town that day. "Hope" to see you there!

National Herb Day @ Well Sweep Herb Farm

Enjoy a day of free informative lectures and presentations, tours of spectacular gardens, a wide selection of vendors and food, music and a large selection of 1,898 varieties of plants will be available.

Area 57- Flying Objects and Other Fun @ WCCC

Area 57 is all about tech and aviation, highlighting the Drone demonstrations by Warren Community College. This year's event will also feature Combat Robots, organized by the newly formed Garden State Combat Robotics League and of course, hot air balloons.

Wine Train to Villa Milagro Opens for the Season

The Warren County winery train makes its first trip of the season! Board at the Lehigh Junction Station in old town Phillipsburg for a scenic trip along the banks of the beautiful Delaware River, then tour Villa Milagro vineyard and winery to learn how grapes are grown and wines are made, followed by a wine tasting paired with hors d'oeuvres. Train runs weekends through the end of October.

Cinco de Mayo @ Villa Milagro

Join Villa Milagro for a little South of the Border flavor! Red or White Sangria by the glass. Complimentary “bocadillos” (little bites). Local artisan cheeses and charcuteries available for purchase – or BYOP (picnic). Take your photo as a Flamenco dancer in our photobooth or in a traditional Mexican sombrero.

Maifest in Hackettstown

Maifest is the traditional German celebration of the arrival of spring and Hackettstown is joining in the fun! Shop local businesses hosting an assortment of live entertainment, activities, cuisine and craft beers, including the roaming Oompah band Peter and the Wolf-gang, as well as traditional Maypole.

Judy Carmichael Live @ CSC

Judy Carmichael will have audiences dancing in the aisles with high-energy interpretations of the Great American Songbook, witty original compositions and hilarious between-song patter. From swinging romps on Cole Porter and Harold Arlen to sultry takes on Gershwin and Ellington, an evening with Judy is a not to be missed, joy-filled experience!

Walk the Halls Where History Happened @ Rutherfurd Hall

Join Historian of Rutherfurd Hall, Joan Leckie Salvas, and a team of knowledgeable docents for an immersive experience that will transport you through the grand rooms, rich stories, and remarkable legacy of the Rutherfurd family - and their impact on local and national history. Tickets are $10 and space is limited.

Full Day Art Workshop presented by WC Arts

Saturday, October 18, 2025 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Saturday, October 18, 2025 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm

Come for a full or half day of artristry with Andrea and Doris, each teaching a different media class. Breakfast, lunch and two 3 hr. classes are being offered. Pre-registration is required and ends October 11.

 
Entertainment: 

Brook Hollow Live Music in May

Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Stan and Elise 5/2; Ally Brown 5/3; Katy Gerhold 5/4; Rich Berry 5/9; Scott Messina 5/10; Pete Cline 5/11; SAGE 5/16; Kate and Paul 5/17; Lee Larsen 5/18; Ashley Marquez 5/23; John Cain 5/24; Rich Ortiz and Water Street 5/25; Water Street 5/30; Michael Long 5/31.

Weekend Afternoon Music Under the Arbor @ Alba Vineyard

Jam to music at Alba Vineyard with Joe Wagner Jazz Trio 4/26; Frank DiBussolo Trio 4/27; Darla Rich Trio 5/3; Paul Kopcienski Duo 5/4; Barbie Tatum 5/10; Vince & Ruth Calvanese 5/11; Rob Lanter Duo 5/17; The Big Wahu (with Lorenzo Branca) 5/18.

Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern

Tipton's has live music every weekend in May featuring Bottlecaps 5/2; Swagger 5/3; Michael Patrick 5/9; Skin of my Teeth 5/10; Cowboy & the Hippies 5/16; Bobby Clark Band 5/17; Cody Templeton (solo) 5/23; Werner Sommer 5/30; Blaming Amy 5/31; Decoy Clones 6/6; For Freaks and Sinners 6/7; MP & The Big River Band 6/8.

Little Ridge Vineyards Live Music - June

Little Ridge has live music in June featuring Rene Avila 6/1; Chuck Schubert 6/7; Dave Read 6/8; Ralph James 6/14; Father's Day, John Cain 6/15; Katy Gerhold 6/21; Jeff Bellfy 6/22; "Double Time Paradigm" Band  4-7pm FOOD TRUCK ~  Tia's B's Street Tacos 6/28; "2 Way Street" Classic Rock & Country Duo 6/29.

Brook Hollow Live Music - June

Enjoy Brook Hollow's weekend live music with Scott Messina 6/13; Katy Gerhold, Water Street 6/14; SAGE 6/15; Rich Berry 6/20; Michael Long, John Cain 6/21; Pete Cline 6/22; Water Street 6/27; Ally Brown, Sage 6/28; Kate and Paul 6/29. 

Brook Hollow Live Music - July

Enjoy the last Brook Hollow's weekend live music for July: Free Open Mic Night on 7/25; Ally Brown, Stan and Elise on 7/26; Rich Ortiz on 7/27

Little Ridge Vineyards Live Music - July

Little Ridge has live music in July featuring Walt Kosar 7/2; Dave Read 7/3; Jeff Bellfy 7/4; Ralph James 7/12; Dan DeChellis 7/13; Chuck Schubert 7/19; Katy Gerhold 7/20; Peter Amadeo 7/26; John Cain 7/27.

Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern

Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Scott Messina 8/15; Uncle Rocco 8/16; Hannah Noel 8/17;  2 Way Street 8/22; Naked Jake 8/23; Chuck Shubert & Co. 8/24; Werner Sommer 8/29; Skin of My Teeth 8/30; Cowboy and the Hippies 8/31.

Live Music @ Tiptons Tavern

Friday, September 12, 2025 to Saturday, September 13, 2025
Friday, September 19, 2025 to Saturday, September 20, 2025
Friday, September 26, 2025 to Saturday, September 27, 2025

Tipton's has live music every weekend featuring Rob & Marty 9/5; Gearbox 9/6; Ten Gallon Matt 9/7; Truth & Soul 9/12; Jeff Bellfy & Co 9/13; Chuck Shubert & Co 9/19; Project 9 9/20.
September 26 - GruvituneSeptember 27 - Say It Ain't So

 
Continuing: 

Friday Night Meal Deal @ Brook Hollow Winery

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.

UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025

October is the last month for UACNJ's in-person presentations. These are free public programs at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings April-October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.

UACNJ Saturday Astronomy Talks 2025

Saturday, September 13, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 20, 2025 - 8:00pm
Saturday, September 27, 2025 - 8:00pm

Free public programs at Jenny Jump State Forest, presented Saturday evenings through October. The live presentation is followed by stargazing on the club's telescopes until 10:30pm, weather permitting.

 
Community Corner: 

Music Youth Program With Guitarist Gladius

The Southwest Library branch welcomes Gladius, an accomplished classical and flamenco style guitarist, demonstrating an eclectic range of musical genres making use of acoustic and electric guitars. Registration is required.

Water Gap Singers present Music of Mozart

The Water Gap Singers invites the audience to a pleasing Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart afternoon, a program that includes his "Ave Verum Corpus", “Regina Coeli” (K.276), and the "Laudate Dominum” movement from the Solemn Vespers, plus his Requiem in D minor with with organ and orchestra. This is a free concert, with free-will donations accepted and tea to follow.

 
Plan Ahead: 

CANCELED - Art and Antiques Fair @ Ramsaysburg Homestead

From hand blown glass to freshly spun wool to handmade jewelry to antiques galore, by the river and under the trees at Ramsaysburg for a day of treasure hunting with a blending of 30 artisans and antique vendors, indoors and out, utilizing a large historic barn and the natural riverside amphitheater. Food truck will be on site. Free admission, rain or shine.

Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival

Balloon fest season begins as the Warren County Hot Air Balloons, Arts & Crafts Festival returns to Warren County Community College for a weekend of fun! In addition to balloon activities like the daily Mass Hot Air Balloon launches and tethered balloon rides, the festival also offers live music, a car & truck show, chalk art contest, June Jumble Combat Robot Competition with up to 75 robots, children’s entertainment with Balloons the Clown and Grins & Grins juggling, food trucks, vendors, and free activities at Fascination Place; plus drone exhibits by WarrenUAS featuring air, ground, and underwater vehicles, and meet SPOT, the robot “dog.”

SOLD OUT Sunset at the Lavendar Farm @ Orchard View

Don't you deserve a relaxing carefree evening to escape from the stress? Do you need a break from the kids? Orchard View invites you to this is a BYOB, drinking glasses and corkscrew event. Chef Ed Oliveira of The Angry Chourico BBQ will prepare a delicious assortment of Tasting Plates using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.

Warren County Bicentennial Celebration

It's almost here! Join in celebrating Warren County's bicentennial held on the grounds of Warren County Community College, with live music (two stages), food trucks, craft vendors, amusements and activities for kids, and FIREWORKS after dark! Fun for the whole family. The event features fun for all ages with free admission, parking, rides and games, while 11 bands – all with local connections – will play on two stages throughout the day. Craft and informational vendors will be on hand, with refreshments available for purchase from food trucks and a beverage garden featuring beer and wine from the breweries and wineries located within Warren County. The event will include free tethered hot air balloon rides, and a hot air balloon launch.

In order to accommodate anticipated crowds, the County is organizing several offsite parking areas with shuttle buses circulating throughout the event to bring attendees to and from the festival. More information about parking, shuttles and the schedule of events during the Bicentennial Celebration will be available at www.Warren200.com.

Sunset at the Lavendar Farm @ Orchard View

Don't you deserve a relaxing carefree evening to escape from the stress? Do you need a break from the kids? Orchard View invites you to this is a BYOB, drinking glasses and corkscrew event. Chef Ed Oliveira of The Angry Chourico BBQ will prepare a delicious assortment of Tasting Plates using the freshest locally sourced ingredients.