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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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Tea Burning & Tea Tasting: New Jersey on the Eve of the Revolutionary War, 1774

Tea Burning & Tea Tasting: New Jersey on the Eve of the Revolutionary War, 1774 Why Tea? Colonial American Protests of 1774, 3:15 p.m. American colonists imported a wide range of commodities through the East India Company including glass, paper, lead, paint colors, sugar and tea, but beginning with the “Boston Tea Party” in December 1773 tea alone was the center of protests. At least ten “Tea Parties” occurred across British North America including two tea burnings in New Jersey between 1773 and 1775. Michael and Deborah Raab, owners of Tea-for-All in Trenton, ask and explore why tea was the focal point of protest in America 250 years ago on eve of the Revolutionary War. Colonial Colleges Yule Log: Tea Burning & Tea Tasting, 4:15 p.m. Toss a sprig of a holly on the Colonial Colleges Yule Log and enjoy a festive open house of Old Dutch Parsonage. Warm up with complimentary tastings of the historic teas that figured in the Tea Parties 250 years ago offered by Deborah and Michael Raab, owners of Tea-for-All in Trenton.

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Riverside Inn presents a Pre Year Eve Party

Riverside Inn presents a Pre Year Eve Party with The Promotion Party out with the Promotion band for a Pre New Years Eve Party!

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Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art

Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present two fall solo exhibitions on view September 27 through December 8. Angela Pilgrim: New Growth presents the work of Angela Pilgrim whose studio is in Newark, New Jersey. She explains, “My work explores the Black female gaze through figurative imagery of the body. Utilizing portraiture, printmaking, pattern making and mixed media.” Barbara Wallace: Sculpture showcases the work of sculptor Barbara Wallace, who resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Wallace is a sculptor known for her figurative art works and innovative use of recycled materials. When discussing her work, she explains, “Shape, form and structure are essential aspects of my sculptures created with a paper mache technique in recycled paper, cardboard, wire, metal and acrylic paint…. Using up-cycled resources addresses my concerns about climate change and the environment.”

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Event Series Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary

Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary

Festival of Trees 46th Anniversary December is the time to visit the Somerset County Park Commission Environmental Education Center (EEC) to welcome winter and get into the holiday spirit! The festival is an indoor exhibit of decorated trees by various community groups and individuals alike. Enjoy holiday music and relax while viewing the beautiful trees! Please call 908-722-1200 (ext. 5328) or email mjuhasz@scparks.org to participate as an exhibitor and decorate a tree, to make group reservations or for more information. Suggested donation: $5 per person. Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 29, 2024, 9:00am-4:30pm **Please note the EEC will be closed December 24 & 25** See you in December at the EEC – the perfect lead into the holiday season! Donate new, unwrapped Toys while you visit for Toys For Tots!  

The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity

The Art of Recovery: Connecting Through Transformative Creativity In observance of September as National Recovery Month The Center in partnership with Community in Connection is pleased to present “The Art of Recovery.” “The Art of Recovery” showcases the transformative power of creativity in personal recovery. This exhibition highlights artistic expression as a vital healing tool, helping individuals process emotions, share their journeys, and reconnect with themselves and their communities. Through painting, sculpture, photography and more, participants find strength, resilience, and hope. “The Art of Recovery” celebrates how creativity fosters personal growth, reduces stigma, and unites communities.

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Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art

Angela Pilgrim & Barbara Wallace Solo Exhibitions at The Center for Contemporary Art The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present two fall solo exhibitions on view September 27 through December 8. Angela Pilgrim: New Growth presents the work of Angela Pilgrim whose studio is in Newark, New Jersey. She explains, “My work explores the Black female gaze through figurative imagery of the body. Utilizing portraiture, printmaking, pattern making and mixed media.” Barbara Wallace: Sculpture showcases the work of sculptor Barbara Wallace, who resides in Elizabeth, New Jersey. Wallace is a sculptor known for her figurative art works and innovative use of recycled materials. When discussing her work, she explains, “Shape, form and structure are essential aspects of my sculptures created with a paper mache technique in recycled paper, cardboard, wire, metal and acrylic paint…. Using up-cycled resources addresses my concerns about climate change and the environment.”

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