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Brite Nites
Brite Nites After a one-year hiatus, BRITE NITES is back for its 12th year with NO PRICE INCREASE! Wagner Farm Arboretum's Halloween-themed “Brite Nites” event features a spectacular display of intricately and creatively hand-carved and LED-lit pumpkin scenes. Don’t miss the exciting new displays and installations planned for 2024. EVENT INFORMATION: Dates: Fridays & Saturdays only - Oct 11-12, 18-19 and 25-26 Timing: General entry tickets (not timed) Entry begins at 6:30 PM Last entry at 9:00 PM Event closes promptly at 10:00 PM Note: Peak times may be more crowded, so plan accordingly. Tickets: Available mid-to-late September on WFAFNJ.ORG. No discounts are available. Ticket prices remain at their 2019 levels: $15 for ages 13-61 $10 for children 5-12 and seniors 62+ Free for children under 5 Parking: Free Additional Information: Photo Op spots available for children and adults Children are encouraged to wear Halloween costumes for added fun! Hot chocolate, water and a limited selection of snacks will be available for purchase. RAIN DATE INFORMATION "Rained out" means the event is canceled by WFA due to heavy rain or other unsafe weather conditions making the path and electrical connections dangerous. Rain Dates: If the event is rained out on
Speakeasy Soiree & Silent Auction
Speakeasy Soiree & Silent Auction Mark your calendars for October 18th, 2024 - 7:00pm at the Brook Arts Center in Bound Brook, NJ for our inaugural Speakeasy Soiree Silent Auction! Don't miss out on the opportunity to attend an unforgettable evening filled with excitement and unique auction items. The Speakeasy Soiree is Brook Arts Centers biggest fundraising event of the year and your support is crucial to its success!! By attending and participating in the silent auction, you'll be helping us raise funds for our important community initiatives and allow us to continue providing quality arts programming for all ages. Tickets are selling fast so be sure to secure your spot soon! Visit our website or contact our box office to purchase your tickets today!! We look forward to seeing you at the Speakeasy Soiree and appreciate your continued support.
Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee”
Agatha Christie's "Black Coffee" The Lord Stirling Theater Company will perform Agatha Christie’s “Black Coffee” in the English Barn Theater at the Farmstead Arts Center, 450 King George Road, Basking Ridge, NJ. “Black Coffee” will open on Friday, October 18, at 7:30PM, with additional performances on October 19 at 7:30PM, October 20 at 2:00PM, October 25 and 26 at 7:30PM, and October 27 at 2:00PM. Tickets are $25 general admission, $23 for seniors (65 and over) and students, $20 for Farmstead Arts members, and $15 for children under 12. Tickets may be purchased online at https://farmsteadarts.org/what-we-do/theater.html or at the door (cash only). An accomplished physicist has constructed a workable formula for one of the deadliest weapons on earth. After the theft of this formula and a suspicious murder, the stage is set for the legendary detective Hercule Poirot to get involved in the case. Poirot, along with the help of Captain Hastings and Inspector Japp, must figure out who committed the murder (or murders?) and stole the formula, as well as sort through the endless red herrings, subplots, and wonderful twists and turns in true Agatha Christie fashion. This mystery will surprise and delight all audiences! "Black Coffee" is presented
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.”
NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary
NJ Audubon: Morning Walk at Scherman Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary 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. Pre-registration Required. 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. Please bring binoculars if you have them. Loaner bioculars will be available. 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
The 103rd Far Hills Race
The 103rd Far Hills Race The 103rd running of the Far Hills Race Meeting (a.k.a. The Hunt) will take place on Saturday, October 19th, 2024. For more than a century, this annual gathering at Moorland Farm is a highlight of the fall season and attracts thousands of spectators who return, year after year, to watch the world’s finest steeplechases, reconnect with family and friends, network, support worthy causes and make memories to last a lifetime. Don’t miss out – tickets are available to purchase now! A reserved parking space for your car to host a tailgate and watch the races at your dedicated space. A general admission ticket to access the event grounds and a friend’s reserved parking space. A Chairman’s Tent ticket grants you access to an all-inclusive VIP tent with seating at the finish line, an upscale buffet lunch, and an open bar. A Hunt Club ticket grants guests 21+ access to food, drinks, entertainment and a private area along the backstretch. Private tents are also available for corporate or large private parties.
