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Music-lovers have lots of choices in the days ahead

  • July 28, 2011
 

Feeling like listening to the music of the Bayou, or belting out some of your own tunes? If you're in a musical mood (or, for that matter, a theatrical mood, a historical mood, or a butt-kicking mood) there's plenty to do in the coming days.

Sing your heart out right here in Hopatcong, or travel a bit for drive-in movies and great concerts in Morris and Somerset Counties.

Some of what's going on this weekend:

Yosi and the SuperDads Concert
Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Thursday at Bickford Theatre in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because the band will play some of your kids' favorite songs.
Price: $12.

Learn About the Roll of Rock & Roll Clubs in New Jersey
Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at Morris Museum in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Dewar MacLeod, professor at William Paterson University, and Claudia Ocello, project coordinator for the Jersey Rocks exhibition, will talk about the role of rock and roll clubs in the Garden State.
Price: $10.

Self Defense Classes at St. Jude’s
Where/When: From 7:30 to 8:45 p.m. on Thursday at St. Jude's Parish in Hopatcong.
Why Go: To learn to defend yourself from a potentially life-threatening situation with the help of the Gen Lee Ju-Jitsu Club.
Pricing: $10 per class.

Karaoke
Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at Lakeside Grill Restaurant and Bar in Hopatcong.
Why Go: It’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

Music in the Park with Due South
When/Where: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at Ann Van Middlesworth Park in Hillsborough.
Why Go: To hear the unique sounds of one of New Jersey's top country bands. It's been tsaid that they can convert many of today’s pop music fans into a "Boot Scootin’ Frenzy."
Pricing: Free.

Smooth Sounds at the Famished Frog
Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at The Famished Frog in Morristown.
Why Go: To enjoy great live music.
Price: No cover.

Medicinal Plants of the Civil War
Where/When: At 11 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because this exhibit, inspired by a collection of rare books at the arboretum, will focus on the roll of medical botanies during the Civil War.
Price: Free.

Thomas Nast's Christmas in July
Where/When: From 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you’re interested in seeing more than 30 holiday images by Thomas Nast including paintings, pen and ink drawings, printer’s proofs and engravings.
Price: Adults, $6; Seniors and students, $5; Members and children under 12, free.

Early American Silversmiths Exhibition
Where/When: From 1 to 4 p.m. on Thursday and Sunday at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown.
Why Go: Because the exhibit focuses on the three centers of American silver-making in the 18th century—featuring Boston, New York and Philadelphia silversmiths and exploring the master/apprentice relationships.
Price: Admission is $6 Adults; $5 Seniors & Students; 12 and under and museum members are free.

Acapella Concert at the Morris Museum
Where/When: At 7 p.m. on Friday at the Morris Museum  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because the concert will feature artists Sammy and the Del-larks, Quiet Storm, Joe Z, and Bobby Thomas’s Tribute to the Orioles.
Price: $25.

Yoga for Ages 8 and Up
Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Jefferson Township Public Library.
Why Go: Because children can enjoy the benefits of Yoga by being introduced to various poses that can build strength, flexibility, balance and concentration.
Pricing: Free.

Family Yoga
Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the Jefferson Township Public Library.
Why Go: Families can enjoy the benefits of yoga by learning a variety of classic poses, presented by Michelle Magnotti of Yoga Flows Inc.
Pricing: Free.

Christmas in July with The Somerset Patriots
When/Where: At 7:05 p.m. on Friday at TD Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To celebrate the spirit of Christmas early by bringing a new unwrapped toy and receive a ticket voucher to enjoy a future game. Come early, the first one thousand fans also receive a T-Shirt.
Pricing: $7 to $13.50 per ticket.

"Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightening Thief" Drive-In Movie
When/Where: At 8:30 p.m. on Friday at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To watch a teenage descendant of a Greek god set out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. Don't worry, your car will keep you safe from stolen lightening bolts.
Pricing: Free.

Rock Laser Show
When/Where: At 8:30 p.m. on Friday at The Planetarium at The Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg.
Why Go: To see colorful laser lights choreographed to the music of ELO ... "Don't Bring Me Down."
Pricing: $6. 

Steel Magnolias by the Jefferson Community Players
Where/When: From 7:30 to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Jefferson Township High School.
Why Go: Because a night enjoying this funny and touching play is a great plan for the weekend.
Pricing: $12 at the door; $10 for seniors and students.

"A Midsummer Night's Dream"
When/Where: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at Bernards Township Pleasant Valley Park in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To enjoy a Shakespearian play about two couples in love with the wrong partners. The complications become fantastically funny.
Pricing: Free. 

"The Wedding Singer"
When/Where: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Villagers Theatre in Somerset.
Why Go: To pay homage to the pop songs of the 1980s with a song-and-dance extravaganza. "If you find somebody you can love, you can't let that get away."
Pricing: $16 per ticket.

Saturday Morning Bike Ride 
Where/When: At 8 a.m. on Saturday at Marty's Reliable Cycle of Morristown.
Why Go: Because starting off your Saturday with a pleasant 20-mile bike ride sounds like a great idea.
Price: Free.

Morristown in Three Centuries
Where/When: From 10 to 11:30 a.m. on Saturday at the Morris County Visitors Center in Morristown.
Why Go:  Because this historic walking tour covers nearly a mile within Morristown’s historic district covering more than 300 years of Morristown history.
Price: $10.

A Midsummer Night's Dream
Where/When: At 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at College of St. Elizabeth's Shakespeare Theater in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because a Saturday evening of enjoying this Shakespeare classic on the outdoor stage sounds like a great plan.
Price: $33 adults, $17 children.

Jefferson Summer Concert Series — The E Street Shuffle
Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Saturday at the Camp Jefferson Amphitheatre.
Why Go: As if you need a reason to check out this tribute to Bruce Springsteen.
Pricing: $20, adults; $10, children.

15th Annual Bayou Festival
When/Where: From 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Sunday at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because besides great Louisiana music and dancing, the party includes sensational selections of Cajun and Southern Cooking. Get ready for a Zydeco good time.
Pricing: Free.


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