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Event Series Weekend Journey Through the Past

Weekend Journey Through the Past

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Saturday, October 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, October 9th, Noon to 4:00pm Start Planning Your Journey Now! Journey Guidebook (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) or check out our Virtual Map! Activities Brochure (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) Revolutionary Somerset - Learn more about the 5 Generals! Visit Sites....Take Our Survey...Win Prizes! This year, join us for a Special Experience on the Courthouse Green in Somerville… Step inside a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tent! George Washington's Revolutionary War tent was the office and sleeping quarters that Washington used as the Continental Army’s command center. Somerset County welcomes the Museum of the American Revolution and their replica of Washington's tent to the Courthouse Green this Journey through the Past.  Tent set up begins at 9:30 a.m. on October 8, 2022, come early and help set it up!

International Juried Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art

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JUROR: Esteban del Valle EXHIBITING ARTISTS: Ry An, Syl Arena, Kevin Arnold, Christine Barney, Douglas Barrett, Melissa English Campbell, Jacqueline Chanda, Jo Cosme, James A. DePietro, Elise Dodeles, Jacqueline Buck Donadeo, Hannah Duggan, Steven Epstein, Joshua N. Fletcher, Maryam Foroozanfar, Spencer Frazer, Lindsay Godin, Jonathan Hoffman, Samantha Jensen, Silver Kim, Isabella King, Ricki Klages, Lenore Knoller, Kristen Letts Kovak, Brian Kreydatus, Faith Ku, Leigh Lambert, David LaPalombara, Weina Li, Raul Manzano, Stephanie Manzi, Deborah L. Morris, Charles Mulford, Robert Mullenix, Paul M. Murray, Joshua Newth, Jeanine Pennell, Thomas Pickarski, Angela Pilgrim, Paul Plumadore, Jeni Prescott, DeAnn L. Prosia, Carl Rattner, Nicole M. Santiago, Christine Sauerteig-Pilaar, Peg Shaw, Timothy Simmons, Barbara Wallace, Andrew Werth, Linda Whitney. ABOUT THE JUROR: Esteban del Valle is a Brooklyn, NY based interdisciplinary artist originally from Chicago, IL. He received his M.F.A. from RISD and has exhibited his work and produced murals internationally. His work has been featured in various publications, including HiFructose and Washington Post. Del Valle has been the recipient of several visual arts residencies and fellowships including the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture, the Fine Arts Work Center, Smack Mellon Artist Studio Program, and The Toby Devan Lewis Fellowship. In the Spring

Event Series Cabaret

Cabaret

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Based on a 1939 novel by Christopher Isherwood and a 1951 play by John Van Druten, this musical features music by John Kander and lyrics by Fred Ebb.. Cliff Bradshaw, an American author working on a novel in Berlin, encounters Sally Bowles at the seedy Kit Kat Klub where she sings. When she is fired by the club’s owner, also her jealous boyfriend, she moves in with Cliff, and the two fall in love. As the Nazis begin taking control of the German government, the atmosphere of the Kit Kat Klub and the lives of Cliff and Sally begin to change dramatically.

Storytime Adventure

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Come with your little one and enjoy nature and animal stories paired with a small adventure each month. Adventures may include a live critter, a short hike, a craft, or show and tell items.

$10

Weekend Journey Through the Past with Ukranian History and Education Center

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Looking to get out of the house on a beautiful fall weekend? Come join the Ukrainian History and Education Center for self-guided and expert-guided tours at St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum, the Fisher Family Cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church in Somerset/South Bound Brook! Saturday, October 8, 2022 Hours: 10 am to 5 pm Guided Tour: 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm Sunday, October 9, 2022 Hours: Noon to 4 pm Guided Tour: 2 pm Weekend Highlights Include: *Self-guided tour of St. Andrew Cemetery & Mausoleum highlights *Fisher Family Cemetery plot *Video presentation on the history of the cemetery and St. Andrew Memorial Church *Printed and online (smartphone) walking guide *Scavenger hunt and other kid’s activities *All tours and presentations will be outdoors *St. Andrew Memorial Church will be opened for private reflection (stairs & wheelchair accessible) Ample parking at 280 Main Street / South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 This two-day event is part of Somerset County's Weekend Journey Through the Past. For more information and a complete listing of participating sites, visit: www.SCHistoryWeekend.com Virtual Journey through the Past: https://bit.ly/3wNwJi8

Event Series Weekend Journey Through the Past

Weekend Journey Through the Past

NJ

Saturday, October 8th from 10:00am to 5:00pm Sunday, October 9th, Noon to 4:00pm Start Planning Your Journey Now! Journey Guidebook (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) or check out our Virtual Map! Activities Brochure (printed copies available at participating sites during the event weekend) Revolutionary Somerset - Learn more about the 5 Generals! Visit Sites....Take Our Survey...Win Prizes! This year, join us for a Special Experience on the Courthouse Green in Somerville… Step inside a replica of George Washington’s Revolutionary War Tent! George Washington's Revolutionary War tent was the office and sleeping quarters that Washington used as the Continental Army’s command center. Somerset County welcomes the Museum of the American Revolution and their replica of Washington's tent to the Courthouse Green this Journey through the Past.  Tent set up begins at 9:30 a.m. on October 8, 2022, come early and help set it up!

NJ Audubon: The Power of Pollination Webinar

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Presented by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist. Join this webinar to find out how flowers around the world have attracted insects, birds, and mammals to carry their pollen. This webinar will discuss the importance of pollination in our lives and our futures as well as cover the fascinating ways certain flowers have evolved with their pollinators. Find out how flowers around the world have attracted insects, birds, and mammals to carry their pollen. Presented via Zoom.

Event Series The Butler Did It!

The Butler Did It!

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This comedy parodies every English mystery play ever written with a decidedly American flair.  When they're not busy tripping over clues, they are tripping over each other! Laughs collide with thrills, and the climax is a real seat-grabber as the true killer is unmasked, and almost everyone turns out to be someone else!

Leaping Lizards

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Reptiles are very fascinating creatures! But which critters are reptiles? Meet a few special guests who will help you remember reptiles forever!

Event Series Skies Over Hogwarts

Skies Over Hogwarts

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Join our eclectic group of witches and wizards as they guide you through a "Harry Potter"-themed tour of the night sky. Learn how J.K. Rowling used astronomy as the inspiration for some of her characters' names.  (Recommended for ages 8 and older)

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