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Maple Sugaring
Maple Sugaring at The EEC Maple sugaring is a tradition in the Northeast that began centuries ago with the Native Americans and Colonists. People of all ages are invited to see this tradition brought to life at the Environmental Education Center (EEC). You will see how trees are tapped, view sap-collecting methods past and present, and see the boiling process that produces delicious New Jersey maple syrup. This 60-minute, outdoor program is conducted at our Sugar Shack, a ½-mile hike from the EEC. Please arrive at the EEC 30-40 minutes before the program start time to purchase tickets and hike to the Sugar Shack to meet your Naturalist. Please dress appropriately for the weather conditions. Boots are recommended as the trails can be wet, muddy, and/or covered by snow. Tickets cost $6 per student/senior and $7 per adult.
Exploring the Underground Railroad with Codes
Exploring the Underground Railroad with Codes at RVCC Planetarium *FREE ACTIVITIES* Explore hands-on activities inspired by codes found in the song “Follow the Drinking Gourd” and in quilt squares to learn more about astronomy and the Underground Railroad, a secretive network of people and places that helped thousands of enslaved people move northward as far as Canada to escape slavery. Participants may explore hands-on activities and view displays about nature, codes, and African Americans who have made a difference. (Recommended for ages 6-12)
Chef José’s Valentine’s Day Pairing Dinner
Chef José's Valentine’s Day Pairing Dinner at Old York Cellars Love is on the Menu: Join us for Chef José for a Romantic Valentine’s Day 5-Course Wine Pairing Dinners. A Culinary Celebration of Love, enjoy a variety of Chef’s Old-World Spanish Inspired cuisine paired with Old York Cellar’s finest wines. Vegetarian options are available Wednesday, February 14, 2024 Friday, February 16, 2024 Saturday, February 17, 2024 Seatings: 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm
Stone Hearth at Flounder Brewing
Stone Hearth at Flounder Brewing We are excited to welcome to the Barn for the first time Stone Hearth. Stone Hearth is a traditional bluegrass band playing in central New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. They cover an assortment of bluegrass standards and classic country songs, along with a few original numbers. They regularly appear at Wind Gap Bluegrass Festival, AFBA bluegrass festival, and the Hunterdon County 4H Fair, as well as many local churches and farms.
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra
Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra at State Theatre New Jersey Derek Gleeson, Principal Conductor Ivaylo Vassilev, Piano PROGRAM Beethoven, Coriolanus OvertureBeethoven, Piano Concerto No. 5Beethoven, Symphony No. 7 In 1945 the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra became the national orchestra of Bulgaria and has long established itself as one of the leading cultural institutions, representative of the overall contemporary musical culture of the country. The repertoire of the Sofia Philharmonic comprises works from the entire historically available range of music—from classical to contemporary opuses, including premiere performances of numerous works by Bulgarian composers. The orchestra has garnered substantial recognition all over the world. It has guest-performed with great success in the major musical centres across Europe, Asia, and North America, and has received acclaim even from the most demanding of audiences. The Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra was awarded many prestigious accolades including: “Musician of the Year,” “Golden Lyre,” “Golden Stave,” “Golden Quill,” “Crystal Lyre,” the Honorary Sign of Sofia, and the Honorary Sign of the President of Bulgaria. In 2020 Maestro Derek Gleeson was named principal conductor of the Sofia Philharmonic Orchestra. Born in Dublin, Ireland (a U.S./Irish dual citizen), Gleeson studied piano, percussion, composition, and conducting at the music conservatories of Dublin, London, and Vienna, and film scoring at the
Twelfth Night by Villagers Theatre
Twelfth Night by Villagers Theatre Villagers Theatre proudly presents its Main Stage production Twelfth Night! Twelfth Night Conceived by Kwame Kwei-Armah & Shaina Taub Music and Lyrics by Shaina Taub Based on the play by William Shakespeare Villagers Theatre is excited to be one of the first community theaters in New Jersey to produce the Public Works musical adaptation of Twelfth Night. TICKETS ON SALE NOW: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?ticketing=fvbt ($20 Adult, $18 Senior/Student/Military) PERFORMANCE DATES Friday, Feb 9, 2024 – 8:00pm Saturday, Feb 10, 2024 – 8:00pm Sunday, Feb 11, 2024 – 2:00pm Friday, Feb 16, 2024 – 8:00pm Saturday, Feb 17, 2024 – 8:00pm Sunday, Feb 18, 2024 – 2:00pm ABOUT THE SHOW Twelfth Night tells the story of Viola, a young heroine who washes up on the shores of Illyria, disguises herself as a man, goes to court to woo a countess, and falls hard for a Duke. As she navigates this strange and wonderful journey, she finds her true self and true love in the process. This adaptation premiered in 2016 at the Public Theater's famous Delacorte in Central Park as a rousing contemporary musical transformation of Shakespeare's classic romantic comedy about mistaken identity and self-discovery.
