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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-09/
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-10/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240917T210000
DTSTAMP:20241009T145647Z
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-11/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240912T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240918T210000
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-12/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240919T210000
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-13/
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T090000
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SUMMARY:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery Restaurant Week 2024\n\nIT’S BACK! SEPTEMBER 9 – 15\, 2024 \nThis webpage aka exploremonty.com links to all participating restaurants\, giving their special offers for the week and more info on their dining options.  Restaurant Patrons: Always remember to mention “Restaurant Week” when ordering. Check below for details on each participating restaurant’s special offer!SEE MAP OF ALL RESTAURANT LOCATIONS & OFFERS! \n\n\n\n\n\nParticipating Restaurants below – click thru for each special offer! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRestaurant Week Map \n\n\n\nAlfonso’s Pizzeria\n\n\nBaba’s Bagel\n\n\nBeniamino’s Cuccina\n\n\nBlawenburg Bistro\n\n\nBuy The Cup\n\n\nThe Fudge Shoppe\n\n\nGenteel’s Pizzeria\n\n\nJersey Mike’s\n\n\nMidpoint Grill\n\n\nNew World Pizza & Cafe\n\n\nOne53 Restaurant & Bar\n\n\nParis Baguette\n\n\nPlaya Bowls\n\n\nPrinceton Cafe\n\n\nRicky’s Thai\n\n\nRobinson’s Chocolates\n\n\nRocky Hill Inn\n\n\nSahara Middle Eastern Restaurant\n\n\nSweet Gourmet\n\n\nThe Tiger’s Tale\n\n\nTript Foods
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/montgomery-restaurant-week-2024-2/2024-09-15/
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SUMMARY:Mixed-Media Magical Garden Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Mixed-Media Magical Garden Mushrooms\nJoin artist Mariya Kovalyov for this enchanting two-day workshop\, designed for teens and adults. Day one is sculpting and building with polymer clay\, and day two is painting and decorating with natural and found materials. No art experience necessary. Materials will be provided. For ages 12 and above.\nFee: $40 per person
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/mixed-media-magical-garden-mushrooms/2024-09-15/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
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SUMMARY:D&R Canal Celebration and Jewelry Sale
DESCRIPTION:D&R Canal Celebration and Jewelry Sale\nCome visit the historic house and celebrate the canal with old pictures of the area. Do not miss the jewelry sale. Refreshments to be served.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/dr-canal-celebration-and-jewelry-sale/
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SUMMARY:24th Annual Art in The Park
DESCRIPTION:24th Annual Art in The Park\nMark your calendars\, Peapack Gladstone’s\, 24th Annual Art in The Park!! Sunday\, September 15th\, 11am- 4pm\nJoin for a spectacular day full of amazing artists and vendors\, food trucks\, music and all kinds of activities for kids
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/24th-annual-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Liberty Park\, Peapack\, NJ\, 07977\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
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SUMMARY:Peapack Gladstone 24th Annual Art in the Park
DESCRIPTION:Peapack Gladstone 24th Annual Art in the Park\nMark your calendars\, Peapack Gladstone’s\, 24th Annual Art in The Park! ! Sunday\, September 15th\, 11am- 4pm\nJoin us for a spectacular day full of amazing artists and vendors\, food…
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/peapack-gladstone-24th-annual-art-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Liberty Park\, Peapack\, NJ\, 07977\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T170000
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SUMMARY:Bridgewater Family Fun Day and Touch a Truck
DESCRIPTION:Bridgewater Family Fun Day and Touch a Truck\nJoin for Bridgewater Family Fun Day on September 15 at 11:00 AM at Bridgewater Commons.\nFREE to the Community.Presented by the JCC in partnership with Bridgewater Township and Bridgewater Commons.\nTouch-a-Truck\, Rides\, Games\, Food Trucks\, Plus DJ\, arts & crafts\, Special Needs Resource Fair and more…\nFree admission to the event including over 25 vehicles to climb on and explore\, rides\, inflatables and games.\nSponsorship Opportunities Available: Learn More (Funds raised to provide scholarship for Children\, Adults and Families in need in our community.)
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/bridgewater-family-fun-day-and-touch-a-truck-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T160000
DTSTAMP:20240906T012331Z
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SUMMARY:Somerset Patriots Home Game
DESCRIPTION:Somerset Patriots Home Game\nCome out and cheer your favorite team on as the Somerset Patriots play at the TD Bank Ballpark! Bring your friends and family for a fun-filled day of baseball and enjoy all the excitement that comes with it! \n\n\n\n\nEnjoy different days of exciting giveaways\, surprise guests\, and dazzling fireworks to make each game night even more memorable! Check the Somerset Patriots website for more information on special promotions: Somerset Patriots Schedule | Schedule | Patriots (milb.com) \n  \n 
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/somerset-patriots-home-game/2024-09-15/
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240915T180000
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SUMMARY:Central Jersey Jazz Festival
DESCRIPTION:Central Jersey Jazz Festival\nExperience the Sounds of Today’s Best Live Jazz in Central Jersey \nFriday Night Kickoff in Somerville: James Popik and Supernova \n\nJames Popik and Supernova:\nTime TBD \n\n\nJames Popik (Guitar)\, Tom McMillan (Bass)\, Ben Cahill (Keys)\, Tom DiGangi Jr (Drums)\, Chuggy Carter (Percussion)\, Tom Tallitsch (Sax)\, John Henry Goldman (Trumpet)\, and Lars Wendt (Trombone) \nAlong with original works\, James Popik & Supernova play Classic and Modern Jazz with a Jam vibe\, what we call Festival Jazz. From Chick Corea\, Pat Metheny and John Scofield to 60s funky Jazz like Eddie Harris and Horace Silver\, Supernova brings the groove and FUN. You just might wanna dance. \nSunday’s All-Star Lineup in Somerville: \nAlvester Garnett’s ArtWorks Ensemble – 4:30pm to 5:40pm \nCynthia Scott – 3:00pm to 4:10pm \nJoe Locke Trio – 1:20pm to 2:40pm \n\n\n\nAlvester Garnett’s ArtWorks Ensemble:\n\n\n“Joy and spirited musical communication” are what characterize the artistry of Alvester Garnett’s drumming. Singers such as late great legends Abbey Lincoln and Betty Carter\, to instrumentalists Wynton Marsalis\, James Carter\, Regina Carter\, and Cyrus Chestnut have all called on Mr. Garnett for the energy and fire that he brings to the bandstand. \nHis first formal studies in the performing arts came at the age of four with tap dance lessons and from age 5 to 9 with the study of piano. Throughout middle school and into high school his most prominent musical studies came through his participation in various chamber choirs\, madrigals and a show choir. He figured out the basic coordination of playing the drums from watching a music video of the pop band “The Police”\, in which the drummer Stewart Copeland played a simple beat. After this\, his mother heeded his requests to study percussion. At age 14\, Mr. Garnett began the formal study of percussion. \nMr. Garnett’s first exposure to the true discipline of playing Jazz came at the age of 16. While still a junior in High School and participating in an All-County High School Jazz Band\, Ellis Marsalis\, introduced him to the names of Master Jazz Drummers. Mr. Marsalis advised him to obtain the recordings of Max Roach in particular and many others including “Papa” Jo Jones\, “Philly” Joe Jones\, Elvin Jones\, Billy Higgins\, James Black\, and Ed Blackwell \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCynthia Scott:\n\n\nCynthia Scott with Jeb Patton (Piano)\, Paul Beaudry (Bass)\, Dwayne “Cook” Broadnax (Drums)\, Patience Higgins (saxophone) \nCynthia Scott\, an Arkansas-born vocalist\, has spent three decades mesmerizing audiences worldwide with her versatile vocal artistry spanning jazz\, blues\, and beyond. Growing up as the daughter of a minister\, she developed a keen ear for a good sermon\, a quality that deeply informs her emotive singing style. \nHer career took flight when Ray Charles handpicked her as a Raelette\, marking the beginning of a transformative musical journey. Cynthia’s collaborations extended beyond Charles to include luminaries like David “Fathead” Newman\, Harry Connick Jr.\, Randy Weston\, Wynton Marsalis\, Norman Simmons\, Houston Person\, and many others. This illustrious roster of collaborators cemented her status as a jazz luminary. Critics\, including Howard Reich of The Washington Post\, have hailed her as a “mesmerizing vocalist.” \nIn the late ’80s\, Cynthia moved to New York City\, feeling an immediate connection to the vibrant music scene. She has headlined renowned venues like Birdland\, Dizzy’s Club Coca Cola\, and Smoke Jazz Club\, and embarked on numerous international tours. Her versatility shines through her performances at prestigious festivals in Europe\, Japan\, Russia\, and Ukraine. The ongoing conflict in Ukraine deeply saddens her\, as it denies people the solace and joy that music brings. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Locke Trio:\n\n\nJoe Locke Trio with Pat Bianchi (organ)\, Byron Landham (drums) \nJoe Locke is widely considered to be one of the major voices of his instrument. He has performed and recorded with a diverse range of notable musicians\, including Grover Washington Jr\, Raul Mido?n\, Kenny Barron\, Eddie Henderson\, Cecil Taylor\, Dianne Reeves\, Eddie Palmieri\, Ron Carter\, The Beastie Boys\, the Mu?nster Symphony Orchestra\, the Spanish Harlem Orchestra\, the Orchestra da Camera della Sardegna and the Lincoln\, Nebraska Symphony. \nLong known to be a soloist capable of stunning physical power and broad emotional range\, it was not until the last decades that he emerged as the composer\, bandleader and conceptualist that he is considered today. This is in no small part due to his solo projects since the beginning of the 2000s. Four Walls of Freedom\, a six-movement suite based on the writing of the monk Thomas Merton\, which he composed as a vehicle for tenor saxophonist Bob Berg\, garnered high praise from the critical community as a major work and won several international polls. Live in Seattle\, by The Joe Locke / Geoffrey Keezer Group\, won the 2006 EarShot award for “Concert of the Year”. This group is well loved and emulated by younger musicians looking for direction and inspiration. The overwhelming success of the quartet\, Force of Four\, can be attributed to the talents of his young cohorts and to the leader’s musical philosophy\, which is to honour tradition while keeping both feet planted in the present and future. His 2011 album\, the captivating\, immersive album VIA\, is the result of a reunion of Storms/Nocturnes\, the transatlantic trio with Geoffrey Keezer and Tim Garland\, about which Chick Corea said “This trio is unique\, a chamber jazz form that truly sizzles with virtuosity and creativity. Tim\, Geoff and Joe make an amazing trio”.
URL:https://visitsomersetnj.org/event/central-jersey-jazz-festival-3/2024-09-15/
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