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Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience
Downtown Somerville Restaurant Experience Welcome to Dine Downtown Somerville, where culinary delights await at every turn! Nestled in the heart of Central New Jersey, our vibrant downtown district pulses with the energy of a community passionate about food, culture, and connection. As the proud stewards of this gastronomic haven, the Downtown Somerville Alliance (DSA) invites you to embark on a culinary journey like no other. From cozy bistros serving up traditional Italian fare to trendy fusion restaurants blending flavors from around the globe, our dining scene is as diverse as it is delicious. But downtown Somerville is more than just a collection of restaurants – it's an experience. It's the joy of discovering your new favorite dish at a hidden gem tucked away on a side street. It's the laughter of friends sharing small plates and stories late into the evening. It's the satisfaction of supporting local businesses and savoring the flavors of our community. And what better way to experience it all than during one of our much-anticipated restaurant week events? Throughout the year, the Downtown Somerville Alliance orchestrates these culinary celebrations, where participating restaurants roll out special menus, prix-fixe offerings, and exclusive culinary experiences. It's the perfect opportunity
Family Nature Walk
Family Nature Walk at the EEC Be curious with a Naturalist on these one-hour adventures into the Great Swamp. Dress for the weather; waterproof boots are strongly recommended. Pre-registration is not required.
NJ Audubon: Historic and Current Medicinal Plants
NJ Audubon: Historic and Current Medicinal Plants Led by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist. Hundreds of years ago, your garden was your pharmacy. View an illustrated program to learn about what plants were used then and why. See what plants are still important today as sources for medicine. A short walk will follow to find a few plants around the center. Ticket sale ends 04/20 at 4:00 PM. 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! 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 for cancellations less than 48 hours in advance unless due to health emergencies; however, registrations can be transferred to another program in the future.
Songs of the Civil War
Civil War heroine Arabella Barlow, born in Somerville in 1824, a great-granddaughter of the Wallace family of Wallace House who hosted George Washington’s winter headquarters and Hardenbergh family of Old Dutch Parsonage who served in New Jersey’s Provincial Congress and Militia in the Revolutionary War, offers one of the “mystic chords of memory” uniting New Jersey’s contributions to the United States from the American Revolution to the Civil War. For Arabella Barlow’s 200th Birthday, hear the recruiting songs that urged young men to sign up to fight, the anthems that inspired them and the musical complaints about the food and conditions they endured such as "Army Beans", "Hard Crackers, Come Again No More" and "Goober Peas". Historical musician and balladeer Linda Russell also includes the ballads about the yearning for home and the loved ones left behind. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for this outdoors performance. This program is part of a series made possible the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this series do not
Songs of the Civil War
Songs of the Civil War Civil War heroine Arabella Barlow, born in Somerville in 1824, a great-granddaughter of the Wallace family of Wallace House who hosted George Washington’s winter headquarters and Hardenbergh family of Old Dutch Parsonage who served in New Jersey’s Provincial Congress and Militia in the Revolutionary War, offers one of the “mystic chords of memory” uniting New Jersey’s contributions to the United States from the American Revolution to the Civil War. For Arabella Barlow’s 200th Birthday, hear the recruiting songs that urged young men to sign up to fight, the anthems that inspired them and the musical complaints about the food and conditions they endured such as "Army Beans", "Hard Crackers, Come Again No More" and "Goober Peas". Historical musician and balladeer Linda Russell also includes the ballads about the yearning for home and the loved ones left behind. Admission is free. Bring your own lawn chairs and blankets for this outdoors performance. This program is part of a series made possible the Wallace House and Old Dutch Parsonage Association with the sponsorship of New Jersey Council for the Humanities, a state partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed
Avenue of Americas
Welpe Theatre 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg, United StatesAvenue of Americas Welpe Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College (map) Raritan Valley Community College’s Arts & Design department will present “Avenue of Americas,” a concert featuring flutist Darwin Cosme-Sánchez and pianist Anna Keiserman, April 21, at 2 p.m. The event, part of the MOZAIKA Concert Series’ current season, will be held in the Welpe Theatre at the College’s Branchburg campus. The performance will feature music by Samuel Zyman, Amanda Harberg, Valerie Coleman, and Robert Muczynski.
