Starting April 10, 2019 | Explore Warren

 

Starting April 10, 2019

“I glanced out the window at the signs of spring. The sky was almost blue, the trees were almost budding, the sun was almost bright.” - Millard Kaufman, American screenwriter (1917-2009)

The weather keeps teasing us! Even if we have some April showers this weekend, we know that warmer days have arrived, and new life is everywhere, like this young blue jay spotted by photographer Kent Sweigert. The Easter Bunny has been spotted hopping around the county, there are some astronomy and history events planned - including the season reopening of one of the county's museums - the annual Women Playwrights Series returns starting tonight, and our wineries have ramped up for the season. If you want to know "what exit" you'll find all these great events, just ask Joe Piscopo when he stops by Sunday. Happy Wanderings!

 

This Week: 

Donaldson Farms Re-Opening

Wednesday, April 10, 2019
Happy Spring! Donaldson Farms Farm Market will reopen for the 2019 growing season with fresh produce, honey, freshly-baked pies, muffins and baked goods, glass-bottled milk, cheese, jams, jellies, sauces and salsas. Shop on opening day and you’ll receive a coupon for 10% off your entire purchase to be used on a future date. Bring the kids and visit with our resident miniature goats, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. 

Free Preschool Snacks Class at ShopRite in Washington

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 -
1:00pm to 1:45pm
Parents with preschool children ages 3-5 are welcome to sign up their children for this free class at ShopRite in Washington.

CSC Women Playwrights Series: “Babel” by Jacqueline Goldfinger

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 7:30pm
Centenary Stage Company's annual Women Playwrights Series offers three exciting new plays by playwrights Jacqueline Goldfinger of Philadelphia, Ruth Kirschner of San Francisco and Alyssa Haddad of Brooklyn. Admission to the WPS is by donation and reservations are suggested, as seating is often limited. The series opens tonight with “Babel” by Jacqueline Goldfinger: Prospective parents in a compelling version of a near-future society learn within the first weeks of conception which traits their child will have and what behaviors it is likely to exhibit. Based on these test results, they are either issued a PRE certification which legally guarantees the baby will be a "good" person or not. Without the certification, the child will be limited in what it is allowed to do. Two couples, both early in their pregnancies, collide over what to do with their PRE certification test results. With rapid advances in reproductive technology, modern eugenics is science’s Wild West. The play asks, “What will we do to “civilize” it and ourselves? How far will we go when playing God?”  And in a delightful twist, a talking stork confronts some existential questions.

Silent Fun Disco at Rock Creek Tavern

Thursday, April 11, 2019 -
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Join Rock Creek Tavern for their first silent disco dance party! Everyone gets a pair of headphones and chooses between three channels of music to groove to.

Adult Wine and Paint at Rutherfurd Hall

Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 7:00pm
Bring a bottle of wine and learn to paint a spring inspired flower pot.

Living Easter Basket Workshop at Flowerland Growers, LLC.

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 9:00amSaturday, April 13, 2019 - 9:00am
Get your friends, family together to create your very own Easter basket. Fill your own container or pick one while you are here with tulips, daffodils, pansies, hyacinths, primrose and violas!

Spring Re-Opening at Blairstown Museum

Friday, April 12, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
History returns to Main Street with the seasonal re-opening of the Blairstown Museum. Stop by and say hello! 

Knowlton Fine Arts Presents the Festival of Arts

Friday, April 12, 2019 -
3:00pm to 7:00pm
Knowlton Fine Arts presents the Festival of Arts highlighting the visual arts, dance and drama. Enjoy music and food and the work of 90+ homeschoolers from this local fine arts co-op.

Mysterious Pluto and Beyond at Brook Hollow Winery

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 7:00pm
Where did Pluto come from? What other mysterious worlds lie beyond Pluto? These are among the many questions to be discussed in an informative and entertaining presentation by astronomer Gary Swangin, Director and Astronomer of the Panther Planetarium in Paterson.

Live Music at Rock Creek Tavern - Skin Of My Teeth

Friday, April 12, 2019 - 8:00pm
Punk-inspired rock 'n' roll courtesy of Easton-area band, Skin Of My Teeth.

Warren County History Expo at the Masonic Lodge

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
10:00am to 3:00pm
Warren County's Dairy Industry is celebrated at this year's expo, with dairy bottles from all over the county along with a bottle filling machine. This free event also features history displays, a Civil War Encampment with musket firing and camp fire, Indian artifacts and an atlatl demonstration.

Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 13, 2019 to Sunday, April 14, 2019
Saturday, April 20, 2019
Take the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. E. Bunny on the train and at the beautiful little glade where the kids can hunt for Easter eggs! Reserve your seats now for the Delaware River Railroad Excursion's special holiday ride, offered 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.

3rd Annual Hopped Up Scavenger Hunt Hackettstown Pub Crawl

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
11:00am to 9:00pm
Visit the 10 participating locations in the greater Hackettstown area, answer the scavenger hunt question, and receive discounts on craft beer and food at select locations for the duration of the evening. It's fun that supports a good cause, as all proceeds are donated to the New Jersey Highlands Coalition to help protect, restore and enhance the water and other natural and cultural resources of the region.

Mackey's Orchard Opening Day

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
12:00pm to 9:00pm
Mackey's is offering one free small cone per person on their opening day! Stop on by.

The Arbor opens at Alba Vineyard: Live Music with Bob Lanza Blues Band

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Enjoy sometime outside at Alba Vineyard! Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available every weekend from mid-April through mid-November.

Gordon Thomas Ward at Brook Hollow Winery

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 1:30pm
Sip wine and enjoy live music in a casual atmosphere. Wine is available for purchase by the bottle or glass at retail value. Bring your own food if you like.

Astronomy Day at UACNJ

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
3:00pm to 10:30pm
A fun day with cool activities, great presentations, and amazing people. Spend the day with the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey at their facility in Jenny Jump State Park, stick around for the evening lecture and a star-gazing party using their telescopes, weather permitting.

Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
4:00pm to 7:00pm
It's Stomping Time! A bit of nostalgia, a tasting of wine, an Italian dinner, it's something to do with friends for a special time!

Classic Cinema at Roy's Hall: Clint Eastwood in The Mule

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 8:00pm
Earl Stone, a man in his 80s who is broke, alone, and facing foreclosure of his business when he is offered a job that simply requires him to drive.

Moe-tion Dance Theater at Centenary Stage Co.

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 8:00pm
This contemporary modern dance company based in New Jersey returns to CSC's Lackland Center.  Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon, the company is dedicated to experimenting and creating new forms of expression.

Live at Rock Creek Tavern: The Razz Brothers

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 8:00pm
Time to party with the Razz Brothers and enjoy some great food and beverages. 

Live Music at William's Irish Tavern: Dexter Montana

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 9:00pm
Stop by Willy's for some rocking acoustic songs from the '80s and '90s!

The Amish Outlaws at Bea McNally's

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 10:00pm
Check out The Amish Outlaws! It's always a fun night at Bea McNally's.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny at The Architects Golf Club

Sunday, April 14, 2019 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Bring your kids to see the Easter Bunny and have a delicious buffet. Make your reservation today.

Wine and Cheese at Villa Milagro

Sunday, April 14, 2019 -
12:00pm to 4:00pm
Get together with friends and enjoy some wine and cheese at Villa Milagro! The "holy trinity" of food is wine, cheese and bread.

Adult Egg Hunt at Four Sisters Winery

Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 12:00pmSunday, April 14, 2019 - 3:00pmFriday, April 19, 2019 - 12:00pm
There's a kid in all of us! This adult egg hunt starts off with a formal wine tasting followed by an educational wine cellar tour.

Music under the Arbor with 6th Street Trio at Alba Vineyard

Sunday, April 14, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Relax to the sounds of 6th Street Trio during the Arbor's season-opening weekend. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.

Stan and Elise at Brook Hollow Winery

Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 1:30pm
A popular local duo, Stan & Elise return to Brook Hollow to perform a mix of classic '60s tunes, contemporary favorites and jazz standards. 
 

Special Fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey: Joe Piscopo at Centenary Stage Co.

Sunday, April 14, 2019 - 3:00pm
This is a special fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs in New Jersey. Centenary University presents Joe Piscopo with special guest comedian Jeff Norris.

Family Fishing Basics at Pequest Trout Hatchery

Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 10:30amWednesday, April 24, 2019 - 10:30am
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more.

Warren History Museums Open

Sunday, April 14, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Warren County's two museums at Morris Canal sites are both open for the afternoon, with the Jim and Mary Lee Museum at Port Warren Park reopening for the season after its winter hibernation. Journey underground on a guided tour through the 165-foot tailrace tunnel into the turbine chamber, and see other canal artifacts in the museum. Meanwhile, the Warren Heritage Museum at Bread Bread Lock Park also is open, featuring displays that interpret history along the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway.
Community Corner: 

Free Lecture at Rutherfurd Hall: Travis Spencer, Director of Athletics, Centenary University

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 - 7:00pm
Travis Spencer, Director of Athletics, Centenary University will speak about: The Landscape of Division III Athletics and How Centenary Compares to its Competitors.

DASACC to host a “Take Back the Night” event at Centenary University

Wednesday, April 10, 2019 -
7:00pm to 9:00pm
The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC), Centenary University and Students Taking on Prevention (STOP) are hosting a Take Back the Night event at Centenary University. This event will feature live music and inspiring speakers as we walk to end victim blaming and Take Back the Night.  All people are invited and encouraged to take a stand and work towards a time where we are all safe from sexual violence, day or night.

Go Green with Hope

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
9:00am to 1:00pm
The 6th annual event is an Environmental Education Day to participate in, investigate and learn about reducing, reusing and recycling in our homes and businesses and keeping all of our neighborhoods Green. Look for the Explore Warren table, stop by and say hello!

MWA 27th Annual River Clean-up

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
9:00am to 12:00pm
Each year MWA and volunteers clean up at various locations along the Musconetcong River from Lake Hopatcong down to the Delaware River Confluence.

Moravian Grange #187 Hosts Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 13, 2019 - 11:00am
This Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by members of the Moravian Grange #187 in Hope. Toddlers thru 8th graders are welcome to participate. Prizes awarded for 4 age groups for 1st-3rd place winners.

WCARTS Meeting and Chinese Painting - History and Style

Saturday, April 13, 2019 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
This Warren County Arts group meeting will feature Huangxin (Dereek) Wang, presentation on Chinese Painting, or GuoHua, a unique art form with a long history.
Plan Ahead: 

Women Playwrights Series: “Whippoorwill” by Ruth Kirschner

Wednesday, April 17, 2019 - 7:30pm
in “Whippoorwill” by Ruth Kirschner: Nine-year-old Bibi and her mother have made a good life together, but Bibi is determined to get to the bottom of what really happened with her father, about whom her mother tells a different story each time she asks.

4th Annual Architects "Beers Around The World" Golf Scramble

Friday, April 19, 2019 -
10:00am to 7:00pm
Want a day of golf and beer? Then this is the event for you! Sample 18 different beers from around the world. ID is required to attend.

Quartz Singing Bowl Sound Healing Sponsored by Gaia's Gifts

Friday, April 19, 2019 - 7:30pm
Bring some friends for a group sound healing session. The bowls promote relaxation which aid in self-healing. The tones of the bowls will transport you, providing a vacation for the soul.

Earth Day Art-Walk & Recycled Art Challenge

Saturday, April 20, 2019 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
Earth Day is on April 22 this year. To honor that day, the Phillipsburg Area Arts Community will hold an Earth Day Recycled Art Challenge and its First Downtown Art-Walk and Upcycle Craft Show. To participate, find something discarded or unwanted and turn it into an original art piece made from upcycled or recycled materials.

Adult Easter Egg Hunt at Alba Vineyard

Saturday, April 20, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday, April 21, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Welcome to the 4th Annual Adult Easter Egg Hunt in the Alba Vineyard. Why should kids have all the fun?

Open House at Asbury Village Farm

Saturday, April 20, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:00pm
Come check out the farm; enjoy a potluck lunch if you want to participate while touring their fields.  Open to everyone.

Damn The Torpedoes – A Complete Tom Petty Concert Experience at Roy's Hall

Saturday, April 20, 2019 - 8:00pm
Mesmerizing audiences since 2007, Damn The Torpedoes offer a complete Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert experience.

Easter at The Willows

Sunday, April 21, 2019
Make your reservations now for Easter at The Willows!

Easter Brunch at Nonpareil

Sunday, April 21, 2019 -
10:00am to 2:00pm
All you can eat brunch at Nonpareil! Bring family, friends and relax. Reservations are recommended. Call 908-750-4357.

Easter Sunday Brunch at The Architects Golf Club!

Sunday, April 21, 2019 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Join Architects for brunch on Easter Sunday! Reservations are available and are required.

Easter Brunch at Flynn's on the Hill

Sunday, April 21, 2019 - 11:00am
Celebrate Easter at Flynn's on the Hill. Make your reservation today by calling 908-454-0011. Seating available at 11am, 1pm, and 3pm.

Easter Sunday Brunch at Buck Hill Brewery

Sunday, April 21, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Celebrate Easter at Buck Hill Brewery! A la carte brunch, reservations are recommended, 908-854-5300.

Kid's Culinary Workshop at the ShopRite In Washington

Tuesday, April 23, 2019 -
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Sign your children ages 7-11 to learn how to cook some breakfast tacos and chewy, sweet and salty bars. Cost: $10.

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead Open House Spring 2019

Saturday, April 27, 2019 -
10:00am to 4:00pm
Visit this farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, to imagine what life was like in a bygone era.

Roast Beef Dinner at Buttzville UMC

Saturday, April 27, 2019 -
4:30pm to 7:00pm
All-you-can-eat Family Style Roast Beef Dinner with assorted desserts. Call ahead and leave message to reserve tickets, or buy them at the door. $15/adult; $14/Senior and take-out; $8/child age 6-12; free for kids age 5 and younger. 908-453-2301.

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Coming Up: 

Donaldson Farms Re-Opening

Happy Spring! Donaldson Farms Farm Market will reopen for the 2019 growing season with fresh produce, honey, freshly-baked pies, muffins and baked goods, glass-bottled milk, cheese, jams, jellies, sauces and salsas. Shop on opening day and you’ll receive a coupon for 10% off your entire purchase to be used on a future date. Bring the kids and visit with our resident miniature goats, Luke Skywalker and Princess Leia. 

CSC Women Playwrights Series: “Babel” by Jacqueline Goldfinger

Centenary Stage Company's annual Women Playwrights Series offers three exciting new plays by playwrights Jacqueline Goldfinger of Philadelphia, Ruth Kirschner of San Francisco and Alyssa Haddad of Brooklyn. Admission to the WPS is by donation and reservations are suggested, as seating is often limited. The series opens tonight with “Babel” by Jacqueline Goldfinger: Prospective parents in a compelling version of a near-future society learn within the first weeks of conception which traits their child will have and what behaviors it is likely to exhibit. Based on these test results, they are either issued a PRE certification which legally guarantees the baby will be a "good" person or not. Without the certification, the child will be limited in what it is allowed to do. Two couples, both early in their pregnancies, collide over what to do with their PRE certification test results. With rapid advances in reproductive technology, modern eugenics is science’s Wild West. The play asks, “What will we do to “civilize” it and ourselves? How far will we go when playing God?”  And in a delightful twist, a talking stork confronts some existential questions.

Mysterious Pluto and Beyond at Brook Hollow Winery

Where did Pluto come from? What other mysterious worlds lie beyond Pluto? These are among the many questions to be discussed in an informative and entertaining presentation by astronomer Gary Swangin, Director and Astronomer of the Panther Planetarium in Paterson.

Warren County History Expo at the Masonic Lodge

Warren County's Dairy Industry is celebrated at this year's expo, with dairy bottles from all over the county along with a bottle filling machine. This free event also features history displays, a Civil War Encampment with musket firing and camp fire, Indian artifacts and an atlatl demonstration.

Easter Bunny Train Ride & Easter Egg Hunt

Take the Easter Bunny Train Ride and visit with Mr. E. Bunny on the train and at the beautiful little glade where the kids can hunt for Easter eggs! Reserve your seats now for the Delaware River Railroad Excursion's special holiday ride, offered 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm and 3:30pm.

3rd Annual Hopped Up Scavenger Hunt Hackettstown Pub Crawl

Visit the 10 participating locations in the greater Hackettstown area, answer the scavenger hunt question, and receive discounts on craft beer and food at select locations for the duration of the evening. It's fun that supports a good cause, as all proceeds are donated to the New Jersey Highlands Coalition to help protect, restore and enhance the water and other natural and cultural resources of the region.

Astronomy Day at UACNJ

A fun day with cool activities, great presentations, and amazing people. Spend the day with the United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey at their facility in Jenny Jump State Park, stick around for the evening lecture and a star-gazing party using their telescopes, weather permitting.

Moe-tion Dance Theater at Centenary Stage Co.

This contemporary modern dance company based in New Jersey returns to CSC's Lackland Center.  Under the artistic direction of Maureen Glennon, the company is dedicated to experimenting and creating new forms of expression.

Warren History Museums Open

Warren County's two museums at Morris Canal sites are both open for the afternoon, with the Jim and Mary Lee Museum at Port Warren Park reopening for the season after its winter hibernation. Journey underground on a guided tour through the 165-foot tailrace tunnel into the turbine chamber, and see other canal artifacts in the museum. Meanwhile, the Warren Heritage Museum at Bread Bread Lock Park also is open, featuring displays that interpret history along the Warren Heritage Scenic Byway.

 
Community Corner: 

DASACC to host a “Take Back the Night” event at Centenary University

The Domestic Abuse & Sexual Assault Crisis Center of Warren County (DASACC), Centenary University and Students Taking on Prevention (STOP) are hosting a Take Back the Night event at Centenary University. This event will feature live music and inspiring speakers as we walk to end victim blaming and Take Back the Night.  All people are invited and encouraged to take a stand and work towards a time where we are all safe from sexual violence, day or night.

Go Green with Hope

The 6th annual event is an Environmental Education Day to participate in, investigate and learn about reducing, reusing and recycling in our homes and businesses and keeping all of our neighborhoods Green. Look for the Explore Warren table, stop by and say hello!

MWA 27th Annual River Clean-up

Each year MWA and volunteers clean up at various locations along the Musconetcong River from Lake Hopatcong down to the Delaware River Confluence.

Moravian Grange #187 Hosts Easter Egg Hunt

This Easter Egg Hunt is sponsored by members of the Moravian Grange #187 in Hope. Toddlers thru 8th graders are welcome to participate. Prizes awarded for 4 age groups for 1st-3rd place winners.

Go Green with Hope

 Enjoy free admission to glean environmental and sustainability information, talk to vendors, participate in exhibits, free raffles and more! Be sure to stop by the Explore Warren table and say howdy! "Hope" to see you there!

 
Plan Ahead: 

Earth Day Art-Walk & Recycled Art Challenge

Earth Day is on April 22 this year. To honor that day, the Phillipsburg Area Arts Community will hold an Earth Day Recycled Art Challenge and its First Downtown Art-Walk and Upcycle Craft Show. To participate, find something discarded or unwanted and turn it into an original art piece made from upcycled or recycled materials.

Easter Brunch at Nonpareil

All you can eat brunch at Nonpareil! Bring family, friends and relax. Reservations are recommended. Call 908-750-4357.

Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead Spring Open House

Visit this farmstead, listed in the National Register of Historic Places, to imagine what life was like in a bygone era. Featuring children's activities, fiber arts demonstrations, open-hearth cooking in the summer kitchen, war reenactors, an opportunity to visit with a Spruce Run State Park Naturalist, and other informational vendors.

Roast Beef Dinner at Buttzville UMC

All-you-can-eat Family Style Roast Beef Dinner with assorted desserts. Call ahead and leave message to reserve tickets, or buy them at the door. $15/adult; $14/Senior and take-out; $8/child age 6-12; free for kids age 5 and younger. 908-453-2301.