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Mark your calendar! Throughout the entire year, Somerset County, NJ wows with distinctive diversions. Lively. Enlightening. Internationally recognized. Gather with community members for events and entertainment encompassing arts, culture and music, open-air and athletic activities, revealing classes and tours, and wholesome fairs, festivals and farmers markets.
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Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Houses Tours

NJ, United States

Wallace House & Old Dutch Parsonage Historic Houses Tours Pass through the checkered Flemish bond brickwork at Old Dutch Parsonage into the historic home of the founder and first president of Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey. Continue through the historic kitchen for Hope Farm and enter the largest home built during the Revolutionary War in New Jersey. Learn about the women and men in slavery and freedom who comprised the "military family" at George Washington's winter headquarters and the challenges and accomplishments of the Commander-in-Chief during the Continental Army's Middlebrook Cantonment from December 1778 to June 1779.

A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder

South Orange Performing Arts Center 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange, NJ, United States

A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder Experience Steven Lutvak’s and Robert Freedman’s Tony Award-winning operetta this summer at SOPAC! Set in London in 1907, A Gentleman’s Guide to Love and Murder focuses on Monty Navarro, a penniless clerk.  After the death of his mother, Monty discovers he is ninth in line to inherit the earldom of Highhurst, a grand estate controlled by the wealthy D’Ysquith banking family. After the imperious ruling Lord dismisses Monty’s claim of being a relative, the eight D’Ysquiths inheritors (all played by a single actor, adding to the merriment) begin dying in natural and unnatural ways. Meanwhile, Monty is trying to woo money-minded Sibella Hallward—until he finds himself drawn to young Phoebe D’Ysquith. How will all these convoluted storylines come together? Famed New York Times theater critic Charles Isherwood praised A Gentleman’s Guide upon its premier in 2014, saying: “Despite the high body count, this delightful show will lift the hearts of all those who’ve been pining for what sometimes seems a lost art form: musicals that match streams of memorable melody with fizzily witty turns of phrase. Bloodlust hasn’t sung so sweetly, or provided so much theatrical fun, since Sweeney Todd first wielded his razor with gusto many a long

Watchung’s Texier Open House Museum

Texier House Museum 10 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ, United States

Watchung's Texier Open House Museum The Texier House Museum is Watchung’s central location for history, photos, fun facts, and artifacts. Visit and investigate each of the 6 rooms independently or together, speak with our tour guides, and learn about the many wonderful tales from Watchung’s (nearly) 100 year history! The Texier House Museum is typically open the 1st & 3rd Sunday of each month from 2pm to 4pm, but be sure to periodically check this page for any updates or event closings. Admission is FREE. Donations are always greatly appreciated.

Botanical Art 101: Floral Wreath Illustration

NJ, United States

Botanical Art 101: Floral Wreath Illustration Join us in the garden for an artistic experience! Taylor Brosseau will lead a class in beginner botanical art. Surrounded by florals and foliage for inspiration, each participant will create their own floral wreath illustrations, which can be framed and displayed as a piece of art for your home! Taylor will teach the class tips and techniques on illustrating different flowers and leaves. She will guide the class through each step from creating a layout, to sketching ideas, and finishing your artwork. Included in the ticket price are all the items needed to create your floral wreath illustration. All you need to bring is creative energy! Each participant will go home with their very own stunning drawing. This class is suitable for all flower and art lovers, no artistic experience necessary.

Event Series Bernardsville Restaurant Week

Bernardsville Restaurant Week

NJ, United States

Bernardsville Restaurant Week Bernardsville Restaurant Week is a celebration of eclectic and delectable variety of dining options in Bernardsville, NJ. This event offers a great opportunity for restaurants to connect with existing and new customers while cultivating some of the best dining experiences in the area.

Wild for Blueberries

NJ, United States

Wild for Blueberries (All Ages) The search is on for the swamp’s superfruit! Learn how to identify wild blueberries, which animals enjoy them, and, of course, we will taste test these sweet superstars! $9 per student/senior $11 per adult Activity Number: 51659 EEC-04

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