Starting August 7, 2019 | Explore Warren

 

Starting August 7, 2019

“Summer had a way of being full of fun and things to do and plenty of times of doing nothing and feeling bored.” - Sofi Benitez, author, from her book Dog Daze in the "Honey Moon" series

As we hit the dog daze of summer (which actually has to do with the dog star, Sirius, and its position in the heavens, and not the heat) we think there's no reason to be bored! There's plenty to do in this beautiful corner of the Garden State. You'll find festivals, nature, music and more in this week's Warren County Wanderings. Speaking of the Garden State, sweet corn and peaches abound right now, take advantage at the community farmers markets listed below or consult our Farms and Markets directory here. And if you need to cool off, like this beaver that Kent Sweigert photographed while it took a swim in the Delaware River, head to our Lakes and Pools page to find your favorite swimming hole. Meanwhile, we'd like to give a warm welcome to all the new Wanderers who signed up for this newsletter at last week's Warren County Farmers' Fair. Stay cool, and Happy Wanderings!

This Week: 

The Garabo Brothers Band at Lopatcong Music in the Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2019 -
7:00pm to 10:00pm
The Garabo Brothers Band will play at 7pm. Funding has been made possible, in part, by the Warren County Cultural and Heritage Division of Land Preservation

Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series- Jeff Bellfy Band

Thursday, August 8, 2019 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Jeff Bellfy Band will be performing at the Phillipsburg Summer Concert Series  and is known for blending classic rock, country & pop into a sound that now defines The Bellfy Band.

Young Performers Workshop: Summer Festival of Shows at Centenary Stage Co.

Friday, August 9, 2019 to Sunday, August 18, 2019
Young Performers Workshop is dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through experience in the theatre arts, and serves as a venue for cultivating young theatre performers between the ages of eight and 18. The program is one of only a handful in the nation that offers both formal training and production experience for young people. Shows are: Assassins, The Act, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, Wait Until Dark and Mini-Musicals/The One Act Playhouse.

Music at Brook Hollow Winery: Bill Ruddy

Friday, August 9, 2019 -
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Enjoy some free live music with family, friends, and delicious wines, this week with Bill Ruddy!

T.G.I. Flynn's: Dr. Dick Show

Friday, August 9, 2019 - 6:30pm
Flynn's will have plenty of food and drinks; please leave yours at home.
 

Wine & Song at Four Sisters Winery: Joe Izen

Friday, August 9, 2019 -
6:30pm to 9:30pm
Joe Izen, renowned Singer/Guitarist and Songwriter, brings a wealth of musical history from his earliest days opening for Richie Havens and Joe Cocker, to playing with the great Bluesman Willie Dixon. He brings the best of the Blues, Soul and well known songs to his performances from the Greats he has met and worked with along the way.

Summer Nature Walk

Saturday, August 10, 2019 -
10:00am to 12:00pm
Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander and her husband, Wade, to explore the amazing profusion of plant and insect life to be found in high summer in the flower-filled meadows of White Lake.

Music on the Deck at Four Sisters Winery: Bill Ihling

Saturday, August 10, 2019 -
12:00pm to 5:00pm
Bill Ihling, a solo singer/guitarist, turns loose his "inner troubadour” with a performance that features a wide variety of tunes from the Americana '60s-'70s singer-songwriter, old school country, and more.

Alba Vineyard's Music under the Arbor: Frank DiBussolo

Saturday, August 10, 2019 -
1:30pm to 5:00pm
Relax to the sounds of Frank DiBussolo. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.

Live Music at Brook Hollow: Late Night Kennel Club

Saturday, August 10, 2019 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
LNKC brings a non-purebred mix of new music and vintage, innovation and irreverence, with an unlikely styling of Gypsy Jazz, Blues, Surf Noir and Western Swing. Come enjoy free live music with

Music at Milagro: Kelly Hooper

Saturday, August 10, 2019 -
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Pack a lunch, bring food to grill, carry a lawn chair or blanket, or grab a table and chair under the pergola to enjoy the Music at Milagro series. 
 

Alba Grill Night

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 5:00pm
Grill it up with on-site Chef Anthony Fiore on Saturday evenings! Hours: 5-9pm, cost is $55/person plus tax - All wine sold separately. Reservations are required by calling 908-995-7800.

3rd Annual Historic Blairstown Day

Sunday, August 11, 2019 -
11:00am to 5:00pm
Dust off your bonnets and bow ties ladies and gentlemen -- and get ready to party like its 1899! Spend the day enjoying the ambiance of a bygone era with nostalgic music; antique, craft and food vendors; classic car show; a birthday celebration for town founder John Insley Blair and much more. Free admission.

Music & Wine at Four Sisters Winery: Rich Berry

Sunday, August 11, 2019 -
12:30pm to 4:30pm
Rich Berry, a popular musician in Warren County, returns to Four Sisters Winery. With an eclectic mix, Rich adds his own twist to songs of the '50s, '60s, '70s, a little bit of country and more!

Alba Vineyard's Music under the Arbor: 6th Street Trio

Sunday, August 11, 2019 -
1:00pm to 4:30pm
Relax to the sounds of the 6th Street Trio. Wood-fired pizza, estate premium wine, and music will be available.

Live Music at Brook Hollow: Kate and Paul

Sunday, August 11, 2019 -
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Kate and Paul have covered a diversity of musical genres, from pop and progressive rock to rhythm & blues, country and folk-rock. Enjoy the music and some delicious wine. 

Shippen Manor Lawn Concert - StoneHearth Bluegrass Band

Sunday, August 11, 2019 -
5:00pm to 7:00pm
StoneHearth Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass but has been known to put a bluegrass style on hits by Simon and Garfunkle, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers and even The Beatles. They were one of about 80 acts selected from 700 to perform in the program Music Under the City, playing at various subway stations throughout New York City, with the biggest night playing under Madison Square Garden the same night the Country Music Awards were held there. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

Moonlight Paddle under the Sturgeon Moon

Thursday, August 15, 2019 -
8:00pm to 11:00pm
Join the Ridge and Valley Conservancy for a moonlight paddle under the Sturgeon Moon on the placid waters of White Lake. The park will remain open during these hours for other park activities.
Continuing: 

Summer Musical Festival: Jesus Christ Superstar at Centenary Stage Co.

Thursday, August 8, 2019 - 7:30pmFriday, August 9, 2019 - 8:00pmSaturday, August 10, 2019 - 8:00pmSunday, August 11, 2019 - 2:00pm
What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. This timeless rock opera contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane,” and continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.

Blairstown Farmers Market

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 9:30amSaturday, August 17, 2019 - 9:30amSaturday, August 24, 2019 - 9:30amSaturday, August 31, 2019 - 9:30am
Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.

Washington Farmers Market

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 10:00amSaturday, August 17, 2019 - 10:00amSaturday, August 24, 2019 - 10:00amSaturday, August 31, 2019 - 10:00am
The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm. This week's music is banjo pickin' with Brian Kathenes & Friends.

United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey Presents: Astronomy for Beginners

Saturday, August 10, 2019 - 8:00pm
A free astronomy talk followed by night sky viewing (weather permitting). Bring your interest and an open mind to be amazed at the sights in our night sky!

Lite Jazz at Mama's & Cafe Baci

Saturday, August 3, 2019 - 9:30pmSaturday, August 10, 2019 - 9:30pm
Relax and unwind with some tapas, delicious drinks and some smooth sounds.

Hope's One Acre Farmers Market

Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 9:00amSunday, August 18, 2019 - 9:00amSunday, August 25, 2019 - 9:00am
Join us every Sunday for a great day of farm fresh food, amazing rustic decor, beautiful flowers and some adorable adoptable dogs. Open each Sunday 9am to 1pm until August 25.

Warren County Farmers Market in Belvidere

Sunday, August 11, 2019 - 10:00amSunday, August 18, 2019 - 10:00amSunday, August 25, 2019 - 10:00am
Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides a venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday.

Open Mic Night at Mama's & Cafe Baci

Monday, August 5, 2019 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Monday, August 12, 2019 -
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Open Mic Night is available to single or duo acoustic players and vocalists. No amps, drums or bands allowed.

Family Fishing Basics at Pequest Trout Hatchery

Thursday, August 1, 2019 - 10:30amWednesday, August 7, 2019 - 10:30amTuesday, August 13, 2019 - 10:30amMonday, August 19, 2019 - 10:30am
Ever wanted to learn how to fish? Learn about fish biology and identification, casting techniques, equipment, knot tying and more.
Community Corner: 

Brian Duckworth Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser featuring the Bobby Clark Band

Saturday, August 17, 2019 -
7:00pm to 11:00pm
A rockin' good time with The Bobby Clark Band to raise funds for the scholarship to graduates of Belvidere High School in memory of Brian Duckworth, a long-time Warren County Buildings and Grounds employee who succumbed to cancer in 2013 at age 51. The $20 ticket - available in advance or at the door while supplies last - includes beer, wine, soda, and snacks.
More Things to Do: 

Blairstown Diner Makes Improvements, Additions During 70th Anniversary

The team at the Blairstown Diner - known for being featured in the films “Friday the 13th” and “Plasterhead ” - has been busy making improvements and additions since it changed hands in January. There's now a take-out window where customers can purchase soft-service ice cream, which comes from New Jersey-based Welch Farms, Sabrett hot dogs and pick up take-out orders. Open 6am-9pm daily, the diner, celebrating its 70th year, has complimentary WiFi and is BYOB. Recent remodeling has included reupholstered seating and new chrome ceilings, and outdoor patio seating is coming soon, too!
Plan Ahead: 

Upcoming Shows at Roy's Hall

Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Now's a great time to get your tickets for the shows coming soon to intimate Roy’s Hall in Blairstown. Check out these shows!
Sept. 13: Friday The 13th the original movie – the exterior of Roy's Hall makes a cameo appearance!
Sept. 14: An Evening With The Pousette-Dart Band – Jon Pousette-Dart possesses a gilded tenor and a smooth hand on the guitar.
Sept. 27: The Linda Ronstadt Experience – Starring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh
Sept. 28: The Alexis P Suter Band – artfully blending the lines between Blues, Soul, Roots and Rock music.
Oct. 4: LENNON LIVE – The Preeminent John Lennon Tribute (rescheduled)
Oct. 5: Sonny Landreth (trio) in concert – the Slide Master returns to Roy’s Hall!
Oct. 26: Panama Dead – A Tribute to The New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nov. 1: Dead-On Live! A Halloween season Grateful Dead show. This year DOL will present a multimedia historical overview of the Dead’s rich and stylistically diverse 30-year career.
Dec. 6: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Holiday Spectacular “A Very Slambovian Christmas” 2019
Dec. 7: KINDERHOOK – NJ Country Rock Legends Reunited at Roy’s Hall.

Health Careers Job Fair @ WCCC-PEC

Wednesday, August 14, 2019 -
2:00pm to 6:00pm
The Warren County Community College is hosting a healthcare job seekers event at the Phillipsburg Education Center (PEC) located at 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Forest Walk Meditation at White Lake

Saturday, August 17, 2019 -
9:00am to 9:30am
Do you need some time to relax? Join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest and learn the basics of walking meditation. Free to all.

SummerFest Food Truck Festival at Donaldson Farms

Saturday, August 17, 2019 - 11:00am
Bring your family and your besties and have a blast at SummerFest Food Truck Festival at Donaldson Farms!

The 2nd Asbury Arts & Music Festival

Saturday, August 17, 2019 -
3:00pm to 9:00pm
It's back! Asbury Coffee Mill presents the 2nd festival, featuring music from bands and acoustic performers, plus arts-and-craft vendors and food trucks. Tickets are on sale now.

Barefoot Grape Stomping at Four Sisters Winery

Saturday, August 17, 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!

Farm to Fork Dinner at VonThun Farms in Washington

Saturday, August 17, 2019 -
5:30pm to 8:00pm
Come share an evening with friends and family at VonThun's Summertime Farm to Fork Dinner.

Jazz Summer Series at Rutherfurd Hall: Bill Mays Trio

Friday, August 23, 2019 - 7:30pm
Note that Rutherfurd Hall is closed August 11-17 as they continue restoration with the refinishing of the beautiful wood floors. Museum hours will resume August 21 from 1-4pm. But now is a great time to plan ahead and get your tickets for the Bill Mays Trio, led by the Grammy-nominated arranger and pianist. You'll save $5 per ticket buying in advance instead of at the door!

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We hope you've found this to be informative, and now feel inspired to come out and explore Warren County! If so, please:
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Coming Up: 

Young Performers Workshop: Summer Festival of Shows at Centenary Stage Co.

Young Performers Workshop is dedicated to the enrichment of young lives through experience in the theatre arts, and serves as a venue for cultivating young theatre performers between the ages of eight and 18. The program is one of only a handful in the nation that offers both formal training and production experience for young people. Shows are: Assassins, The Act, Polkadots: The Cool Kids Musical, Wait Until Dark and Mini-Musicals/The One Act Playhouse.

Wine & Song at Four Sisters Winery: Joe Izen

Joe Izen, renowned Singer/Guitarist and Songwriter, brings a wealth of musical history from his earliest days opening for Richie Havens and Joe Cocker, to playing with the great Bluesman Willie Dixon. He brings the best of the Blues, Soul and well known songs to his performances from the Greats he has met and worked with along the way.

Summer Nature Walk

Join RVC Trustee Sharon Wander and her husband, Wade, to explore the amazing profusion of plant and insect life to be found in high summer in the flower-filled meadows of White Lake.

Music at Milagro: Kelly Hooper

Pack a lunch, bring food to grill, carry a lawn chair or blanket, or grab a table and chair under the pergola to enjoy the Music at Milagro series. 

 

Alba Grill Night

Grill it up with on-site Chef Anthony Fiore on Saturday evenings! Hours: 5-9pm, cost is $55/person plus tax - All wine sold separately. Reservations are required by calling 908-995-7800.

3rd Annual Historic Blairstown Day

Dust off your bonnets and bow ties ladies and gentlemen -- and get ready to party like its 1899! Spend the day enjoying the ambiance of a bygone era with nostalgic music; antique, craft and food vendors; classic car show; a birthday celebration for town founder John Insley Blair and much more. Free admission.

Shippen Manor Lawn Concert - StoneHearth Bluegrass Band

StoneHearth Bluegrass Band plays traditional bluegrass but has been known to put a bluegrass style on hits by Simon and Garfunkle, The Drifters, The Everly Brothers and even The Beatles. They were one of about 80 acts selected from 700 to perform in the program Music Under the City, playing at various subway stations throughout New York City, with the biggest night playing under Madison Square Garden the same night the Country Music Awards were held there. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the show!

 
Continuing: 

Summer Musical Festival: Jesus Christ Superstar at Centenary Stage Co.

What’s the buzz? The first musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice to be produced for the professional stage, Jesus Christ Superstar has wowed audiences for over 40 years. This timeless rock opera contains such well-known numbers as “Superstar,” “I Don’t Know How to Love Him” and “Gethsemane,” and continues to touch new generations of audiences and performers.

Blairstown Farmers Market

Come see your favorite local farmers and food producers at the Blairstown Farmers Market! Open every Saturday from 9:30am-1pm.

Washington Farmers Market

The Farmers’ Market offers quality fruits and vegetables as well as specialty items with special events throughout the season. The weekly farmers’ market takes place every Saturday through the end of October, from 10am-2pm. This week there is music provided by Mr. Music.

Warren County Farmers Market in Belvidere

Formerly known as the Belvidere Farmers' Market, the Warren County Farmers' Market provides a venue where local farmers, producers, and artisans come together to provide a variety of fresh produce and related products directly to the consumer. Open every Sunday.

 
Community Corner: 

Brian Duckworth Memorial Scholarship Fundraiser featuring the Bobby Clark Band

A rockin' good time with The Bobby Clark Band to raise funds for the scholarship to graduates of Belvidere High School in memory of Brian Duckworth, a long-time Warren County Buildings and Grounds employee who succumbed to cancer in 2013 at age 51. The $20 ticket - available in advance or at the door while supplies last - includes beer, wine, soda, and snacks.

 
More Things to Do: 

Blairstown Diner Makes Improvements, Additions During 70th Anniversary

The team at the Blairstown Diner - known for being featured in the films “Friday the 13th” and “Plasterhead ” - has been busy making improvements and additions since it changed hands in January. There's now a take-out window where customers can purchase soft-service ice cream, which comes from New Jersey-based Welch Farms, Sabrett hot dogs and pick up take-out orders. Open 6am-9pm daily, the diner, celebrating its 70th year, has complimentary WiFi and is BYOB. Recent remodeling has included reupholstered seating and new chrome ceilings, and outdoor patio seating is coming soon, too!

 
Plan Ahead: 

Upcoming Shows at Roy's Hall

Now's a great time to get your tickets for the shows coming soon to intimate Roy’s Hall in Blairstown. Check out these shows!
Sept. 13: Friday The 13th the original movie – the exterior of Roy's Hall makes a cameo appearance!
Sept. 14: An Evening With The Pousette-Dart Band – Jon Pousette-Dart possesses a gilded tenor and a smooth hand on the guitar.
Sept. 27: The Linda Ronstadt Experience – Starring American Idol Finalist Tristan McIntosh
Sept. 28: The Alexis P Suter Band – artfully blending the lines between Blues, Soul, Roots and Rock music.
Oct. 4: LENNON LIVE – The Preeminent John Lennon Tribute (rescheduled)
Oct. 5: Sonny Landreth (trio) in concert – the Slide Master returns to Roy’s Hall!
Oct. 26: Panama Dead – A Tribute to The New Riders of the Purple Sage
Nov. 1: Dead-On Live! A Halloween season Grateful Dead show. This year DOL will present a multimedia historical overview of the Dead’s rich and stylistically diverse 30-year career.
Dec. 6: The Slambovian Circus of Dreams Holiday Spectacular “A Very Slambovian Christmas” 2019
Dec. 7: KINDERHOOK – NJ Country Rock Legends Reunited at Roy’s Hall.

Health Careers Job Fair @ WCCC-PEC

The Warren County Community College is hosting a healthcare job seekers event at the Phillipsburg Education Center (PEC) located at 445 Marshall Street, Phillipsburg, NJ.

Forest Walk Meditation at White Lake

Do you need some time to relax? Join yoga teacher Kate McGuinness for a 30-minute meditation walk through the forest and learn the basics of walking meditation. Free to all.

SummerFest Food Truck Festival at Donaldson Farms

Enjoy delicious food, beverages, and sweet treats while listening to live music and surrounded by gorgeous vistas of mountains and crop fields. Choose from 15 gourmet food trucks, a beer and wine garden, live bands, hayride farm tours, corn hole, pony rides, games/activities for the kids, and more!

The 2nd Asbury Arts & Music Festival

It's back! Asbury Coffee Mill presents the 2nd festival, featuring music from bands and acoustic performers, plus arts-and-craft vendors and food trucks. Tickets are on sale now.

Farm to Fork Dinner at VonThun Farms in Washington

Chef Kelly Carroll is preparing an 8-10 course tasting menu that will showcase the variety of fruits and vegetables they grow on the farms along with their pasture-raised beef. The event includes a private farm tour and hayride,access to the Sunflower Trail, and fresh cut sunflowers to bring home.

Jazz Summer Series at Rutherfurd Hall: Bill Mays Trio

Led by the Grammy-nominated arranger and pianist who started his career as a studio session musician in Los Angeles in 1969, and went on to work as a bandleader, composer, and arranger. He's accompaniedo singers Al Jarreau, Peggy Lee, Anita O'Day, Frank Sinatra, Sarah Vaughan and Dionne Warwick, worked with numerous other top artists, and recorded more than two dozen albums under his own name while appearing on hundreds of others.