Hops and Shops The Montgomery Business Association is preparing to host a fantastic day of live music, local food and spirits, and handmade artisan goods to kick off the season at Iron Peak in Hillsborough on November 4, 11 am to 6 pm. About 2,500 shoppers and 80 to 100 vendors are expected.

NJ Audubon Digital Photography Workshop 3: Photographic Composition In this workshop instructor Phil Witt will focus on composition--that is, capturing the best image. Workshop 3 will focus on composition--that is, capturing the best image. The workshop will be organized around three nature photography principles—light, composition, and moment. You will learn how to use elements of composition such as color, depth of field, lines, patterns, perspective, shapes, space, and texture. The workshop will review examples from a variety of subject types within nature photography, ranging from birds to insects to landscapes. Participants are encouraged to bring examples of their own images on a thumb drive for in-class critique and editing. Registration required. Ticket sale ends on 11/3 at 4:00 PM. 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. COST: $12 members,

Tee Time on the Moon The USGA Golf Museum and Library cordially invites you to Tee Time on the Moon, a presentation by David A. Kelly, author of the bestselling Ballpark Mysteries book series! Alan Shepard’s mission: Fly to the moon. Study it in more detail than ever before. Hit a golf ball in low gravity. But how far? Find out in this engaging STEM/STEAM picture book. Attendees will have the opportunity to view artifacts related to the Apollo 14 mission. Tee Time on the Moon will be available for purchase onsite at the USGA Golf Museum and Library. Light refreshments will be available. This event is included with museum admission, but seating is limited. Reservations are required. RSVP by Wednesday, November 1, 2023

Long Duo: Beatrice & Christina Long ‘Silver Linings’ - The Long Duo perform music that expresses the triumph of human spirit in dark hours. Join us for an incredible evening of music with the talented Long Duo, Beatrice & Christina Long! This in-person event will be held at The Watchung Arts Center, a fantastic venue known for its vibrant atmosphere and great acoustics. Long Duo was hailed as artists ‘who bring new life to duo piano recitals’ (The Washington Post), and ‘superb performers’ (Audiophile Audition). Long Duo has performed in venues in four continents, including Alice Tully Hall Lincoln Center, Weill Recital Hall Carnegie Hall, National Concert Hall in Taiwan, Dallas Museum of Arts, Phillips Gallery in Washington D.C., Spoleto Festival, International Piano Series in Charleston, Hangzhou Grand Theater and Xinghai Theater in China, and Jordan Hall in Boston. As concerto soloists, they played with the Taipei Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra of Montevideo Uruguay, Baroque Orchestra of New Jersey, Boston’s St. Botolph Strings and Eskisehir Symphony Orchestra in Turkey. Long Duo recorded the world premiere of Dana Suesse Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra, as well as Vaughan Williams and Harl MacDonald two-piano concerti (Sono Luminus) which received raving reviews from

Back in Time at Upton Pyne Kick off centennial celebrations with us as we eat, drink, take in Bernardsville's history, enjoy live music from throughout the decades and so much more. You are cordially invited to be part of the grand kick-off event for Bernardsville's 100th Centennial Celebration, a year of joyous festivities. Mayor Mary Jane Canose and the Bernardsville Centennial Committee are thrilled to extend this invitation to you. The enchanting Upton Pyne Carriage House will serve as the backdrop for this memorable occasion, and we would be honored to have you with us as we “Celebrate Bernardsville” in style! Dress is cocktail party casual (or dressy if you wish). AMAZING FOOD  DRINKS  MUSIC SILENT AUCTION Purchase your tickets now!

Terrifying Tales: Chilly Stories for a Cool Night *virtual event* The Center for Contemporary Art is pleased to present Better Said Than Done storytellers Robin Bady, Sarah Brady, Megan Hicks, and Jessica Robinson for “Terrifying Tales: Chilly Stories for a Cool Night,” a virtual storytelling concert benefiting The Center. These stories are intended to entertain and scare a mature audience. November 4 – Live online via Zoom Performance begins at 7pm eastern Tickets for Terrifying Tales Zoom event $10 (On sale until November 5 at 11:59pm eastern)