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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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International Juried Exhibition at The Center for Contemporary Art

NJ, United States

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

AMERICAN THEATER GROUP PRESENTS “PARADE”

NJ, United States

American Theater Group, a professional Actors Equity company, presents the musical “PARADE” This Tony-Award winning musical by Jason Robert Brown (Bridges of Madison County) and Alfred Uhry (Driving Miss Daisy) dramatizes the story of Leo Frank, a factory manager accused of murdering a young employee.  The 1913 Trial of the Century created a media frenzy full of half-truths, innuendo and unabashed bigotry. Directed by Tony Award nominee, Hunter Foster. Hunter Foster is the Artistic Director for the Redhouse Arts Center in Syracuse, NY where he most recently directed Rent and God of Carnage. He directed The Other Josh Cohen off-Broadway at the West Side theatre in NYC and was named the 2018 “Director of the Year” by the Wall Street Journal for his productions of 42nd Street at the Bucks County Playhouse, and The Drowsy Chaperone at the Goodspeed Opera House. Also at the Bucks County Playhouse he has directed: Clue, 42nd Street, Guys and Dolls, Company, Ain’t Misbehavin’, The Buddy Holly Story, National Pastime, The Rocky Horror, Summer of ’42, Million Dollar Quartet and It’s a Wonderful Life. He has also directed productions of the Million Dollar Quartet for the Paper Mill Playhouse, Cincinnati Playhouse, Geva Theatre, Ogunquit Playhouse, St. Louis Rep and at many other theatres around the country. Many will know Hunter as an

Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary

NJ, United States

Enjoy a quiet morning at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. Enjoy a quiet morning here at the Sanctuary walking the trails with an NJ Audubon staff or Associate Naturalist. These walks are informal and informative: birds, trees, tracks, wildflowers, reptiles, and amphibians are a few of nature’s wonders waiting for us to discover. The walks are cancelled if there is snow, rain, or weather warnings. Registration required by 4:00 PM the day before the walk. You must pre-register, walk-ins will not be allowed to participate. One person per ticket. COST: Free for members, $5 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring binoculars if you have them.

Raritan Valley Beekeepers Association: Basic Beekeeping

NJ, United States

Basic Beekeeping is a complete three-day course in beekeeping being held March 04 and a field day in April TBA.  The course is presented by the Raritan Valley Beekeepers. Instructors are Master Beekeepers and other experienced beekeepers from RVBA and other NJBA branches. Class materials are based on the curriculum developed by EAS Certified Master Beekeeper Landi Simone. Successful completion of this class fulfills the education requirement necessary to legally keep bees in NJ.  Classroom topics covered include: Honey Bee Biology, Beekeeping Equipment, Getting Started with Bees, Keeping Bees in Populated Areas, Bee Plants, Seasonal Management, Honey Bee Pests and Diseases, Harvesting Your Honey Crop, Queens, Queen Problems and Re-Queening.  Day 3, Field Day, takes place in a local apiary and provides students with an introduction to working with the bees. Students will have the experience of opening and inspecting a beehive themselves and obtain hands-on lessons in recognizing the various components of a hive and colony as well as inspection basics such as smoker lighting, protective gear, and correct use of the hive tool. A continental breakfast, box lunch and snacks are included in both days of classroom instruction. Students will receive a copy of the book Storey’s Guide to Keeping Honey

Event Series Nature Infused Yoga with NJ Audubon

Nature Infused Yoga with NJ Audubon

NJ, United States

Led by Kristin Mylecraine, Yoga Teacher. Yoga is a great way to relax, connect with yourself, and increase flexibility and strength. Explore the connections between yoga and nature in this 75-minute class. No experience necessary; all levels welcome. For ages 15 years and older. Preregistration is required.  Ticket sales end at 4:30 PM on the Friday before each class. You must pre-register, walk-ins will not be allowed to participate. We are offering an in-person class at the sanctuary and a virtual class online simultaneously. The in-person class has a limit of 10 people. Be sure to purchase the correct ticket. COST: $13 members, $16 nonmembers. Interested in becoming a member? Please click on the following link to learn more or join: Become a Member today! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Please bring your own yoga equipment for the in-person class if you have it. Equipment will be available to borrow. CANCELLATION: NJ Audubon’s programs require a minimum number of registrants to run. If we cancel, due to lack of participation, severe weather, or unforeseen circumstances, all participants will be notified as soon as possible and are eligible for a full refund. Participants may cancel without penalty if greater than 48 hours in advance. Sorry, no refund

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