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With optimism rising that 2021 will bring better times, the Washington Business Improvement District is planning for a full complement of events this year.
Centenary Stage Company, the professional non-profit theatre in residence at Centenary University, announces changes to the 2021 half of the 2020/2021 season. Due to the on-going public health crisis related to COVID-19, Centenary Stage Company, located at 715 Grand Avenue in Hackettstown, NJ, has made several production and event scheduling changes.
Centenary Stage Company kicks off 2021 with the annual January Thaw Music Festival in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center on January 9, 2021 with a concert by The Blue Dahlia, offered both in person and as a livestream show.
The Hackettstown Rotary Club recently held a Virtual Harvest Paint and Sip Event recently under the instruction of Kerry Howard of Artstitution. Thirty-six individuals participated and $540 was raised for The Himalayan Cataract Project. These funds will pay for 22 cataract surgeries in the countries of Nepal, Ethiopia, Ghana, Bhutan, India, Myanmar and Rwanda.
The National Park Service (NPS) has released the final Visitor Use Management Plan (VUM Plan) for Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Middle Delaware National Scenic and Recreational River. The VUM Plan is the culmination of a 5-year planning effort that began in summer 2015 and included a great deal of time, energy, collaboration, and input by neighboring town governments, chambers of commerce, industry partners, communities, stakeholders, NPS staff, and the public.
Centenary Stage Company rings in the Holiday season with a brand-new adaptation of Charles Dicken’s classic A Christmas Carol by Stephen Temperley. In-person live performances continue December 2 through December 13 in the Sitnik Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Center. In addition to the in-person performances, CSC will be hosting a special Live Stream event during the 2 p.m. performance on Sunday, December 6.
The Arc of Warren County and The House of The Good Shepherd joined forces to hold the organizations’ first Golf Classic recently, teeing up a resounding success that has both non-profits planning to hold a second Golf Classic in 2021.
Looking for a fun night to connect with others and create some art? The Hackettstown Rotary Club is holding a fundraiser that shouldn’t be missed! The Club is holding a Harvest Paint and Sip Night on November 12 as a virtual Zoom event where attendees will learn painting skills and techniques while being guided by a professional artist. Participants will learn how to paint a festive pumpkin (flier is attached) from the comfort and safety at home.
Centenary Stage Company’s and Centenary University’s NEXTstage Repertory presents Leslye Headland’s Bachelorette, with performances Thursday, November 5 through Sunday, November 8 in the Little Theatre.
The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County and Warren County Community College Foundation present A Night on Broadway! Join in on this exciting – and unique – fundraiser event on Thursday, October 22 at 7 p.m. for this virtually live show and enjoy a night filled with singing, dancing, comedy, and impressions from the captivating and hilarious entertainer, Tony Pace. Watch the live show in the comfort of your home while enjoying pie and wine!