Events
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Comedy/Play: Pets (and their Humans)
Villagers Theatre 515 DeMott Lane, Somerset, NJWhen Brad’s wife dies, he finds solace by talking to his pets. But what happens when his pets start talking back? Is Brad going crazy or can he actually talk to animals? A quirky, poignant comedy that will encourage audiences to rethink the role of pets in their lives. Written by Mike Sockol and winner of the New Jersey Association of Community Theater’s Perry Award for Best Original Play.
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Strawberry U-Pick Opening Weekend
Snyders Farm 586 South Middlebush Rd, Somerset, United StatesStrawberry U-Pick opening weekend is here! May 17th & 18th Hours are 9am – 4pm (Last car in at 3:30) Come out and pick the freshest strawberries you can buy. Grab a bite to eat and some delicious drinks at Snyder’s concessions. Bring the kids for a day filled with fun. Our kids activity area will be open! Strawberry U-pick is dependent on weather, so please check our phone message, social media or website for any updates on closures or delays in opening due to weather.
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NJ Audubon: Wildflower ID Made Easy
Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville, United StatesLed by Dorothy Smullen, Teacher Naturalist Don’t just scan the color pages to try to identify wildflowers! Join Dorothy Smullen, teacher/naturalist to learn how to use the identification keys in your guidebooks. We will brush up on flower vocabulary and practice hands-on ID in the indoor part. Following that, we will walk the trails to see and identify what is in bloom. Bring your favorite wildflower guide and camera. COST: $18 members, $23 nonmembers. Registration required by 5/17 at 4:00 PM. 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.
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Broadway Tales and Tunes
Sieminski Theater 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJDon't miss this unique 90-minute “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic and “insider” Peter Filichia! Peter will regale the audience with anecdotes, gossip and entertaining tales of his life on the aisle, including his 20 years as the state’s top critic for the NJ Star-Ledger. He will be joined by Broadway artists singing popular songs from the shows mentioned. Peter has seen 13,000 shows in 47 states and 17 foreign countries, appears on the “Broadway Radio” podcast and has a weekly column for Masterworks Broadway. He wrote a regular column, “Peter Filichia’s Diary,” for Playbill.com and TheaterMania.com for many years and is also the author of several books about the industry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a Broadway Insider’s view of the Great White Way and hear some of your favorite show tunes — a “must-see” event!
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Broadway Tales and Tunes
Sieminski Theater 8000 Fellowship Road, Basking Ridge, NJDon't miss this unique 90-minute “behind-the-scenes” look at Broadway with veteran theater critic and “insider” Peter Filichia! Peter will regale the audience with anecdotes, gossip and entertaining tales of his life on the aisle, including his 20 years as the state’s top critic for the NJ Star-Ledger. He will be joined by Broadway artists singing popular songs from the shows mentioned. Peter has seen 13,000 shows in 47 states and 17 foreign countries, appears on the “Broadway Radio” podcast and has a weekly column for Masterworks Broadway. He wrote a regular column, “Peter Filichia’s Diary,” for Playbill.com and TheaterMania.com for many years and is also the author of several books about the industry. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to experience a Broadway Insider’s view of the Great White Way and hear some of your favorite show tunes — a “must-see” event!
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Norz Hill Farm Farmers Market
Norz Hill Farm Farmers Market In addition to its regular farm market hours, Norz Hill Farm is adding a weekly farmers market to its schedule of community-friendly events this summer. Taking place on Tuesday afternoons from 2:00 to 6:00 pm at 120 South Branch Road in Hillsborough, the market will feature wholesome foods and items from area vendors. “The purpose of the market is to offer fresh food and products to Somerset County and neighboring regions,” said Megan Norz, the farm market manager. The market will take place rain or shine, except in the event of severe weather. Vendors include: Pickle Culture - Pickle and Olive Company The Granola Bar - Granola bars and Granola Cereals Flounder Brewing - Beer Sunken Silo Brew Works - Beer River Lea House - Garlic and Related Products Pies & Quiches - Pies, Quiches, Scones, Muffins, Crumb cakes, cinnamon buns & fruit buns Ropers Way Farms - Jams and Jellies and lemonades Rubia Imports - Olive Oils and Balsamic Catalina Empanadas - Baked Empanadas Manville Pastry Shoppe - Breads, Rolls, Donuts, Muffins, Danish, Croissants, and Buns Krakus Deli - Pierogi Kielbasa, stuffed cabbage, Paolo's Kitchen - Italian Take out frozen dinners AquaSprout Farms - Microgreens, Lettuce, basil,

