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Landscape by Hunterdon County artist, John Crouse.
November
Thursday, 21-24; Hackettstown
COURAGE. One-person adaptation of the life of J.M. Barrie, the man who first told Peter Pan's version of this story and whom Hook hates with a passion. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Avenue.
NUTCRACKER! MAGICAL CHRISTMAS BALLET. Celebrate America’s favorite Christmas tradition with an international all-star cast that blends world-class ballet with whimsical puppets, lavish costumes, and stunning acrobatics. Share the tradition of pure holiday magic and Tchaikovsky’s timeless score with friends and family. 4 & 8pm. Rt. 28 and Lamington Road.
HOLIDAY EVENT AT LUSSCROFT FARM. Three historic buildings, will be open: the historic Manor House, the Carriage House, and the Christmas Cottage! Tour the festively decorated Manor House, learn the history of Lusscroft, enjoy the model train display and live music by the Skylands Dulcimer String Band in front of the massive fireplace. Talented crafters and interesting vendors will fill your holiday shopping list, and you’ll enjoy scrumptious lunch items at the Food Truck by Chefdnj. Presented by the all-volunteer, nonprofit, Heritage and Agriculture Association, Inc., in cooperation with the NJ DEP/Division of Parks and Forestry. 10am - 4pm. $5 admission to the Manor House per adult, kids are free. Funds go to restoration projects at Lusscroft.. 50 Neilson Road.
JESSICA LYNN: VERY MERRY CLASSIC CHRISTMAS. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Sunday, 1; Oxford
VICTORIAN CANDLELIGHT TOURS. Docents to discuss Victorian Christmas traditions during a candlelight tour of the main floor. Pre register for hourly tours. 11am - 4pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE FARMSTEAD. Visit with Father Christmas at the Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead. 5 - 7pm. Free. Van Nest-Hoff-Vannatta Farmstead, 3026 Belvidere Road (Rt. 519).
A WINTER GATHERING WITH KATHY MATTEA. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Friday, 6; Clinton
CHRISTMAS PARADE. 7pm. Main Street.
Clinton Guild; 908/735-8614
Friday, 6; Newton
SCOTT BRADLEE'S POSTMODERN JUKEBOX. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Saturday, 7; Morristown
DECK THE HALLS!. Experience Christmas past at both Acorn Hall and Macculoch Hall Historical Museum. Ticket grants admission to both. Pre-registration required. 11am - 6pm. $25. 68 Morris Ave. and 45 Macculloch Ave.. More...
Morris County Historical Society; 973/267-3465
Saturday, 7-8; Morristown
SNOW ANGEL. Experience rebirth and beauty through the eyes of children, under the watchful gaze of angels, in Sarah Quartel’s evocative Snow Angel, for chorus, cello and djembe. Saturday at 7:30pm & Sunday at 3pm. $40/ $30 advance. Presbyterian Church, 57 E. Park Place.
VICTORIAN CANDLELIGHT TOURS. Docents to discuss Victorian Christmas traditions during a candlelight tour of the main floor. Pre register for hourly tours. 11am - 4pm. 8 Belvidere Ave..
CANDLELIGHT NIGHT. Luminaries line the streets, horse-drawn carriages, and late-night shopping. 5 - 9pm. Main Street.
Clinton Guild; 908/735-8614
Friday, 13; Newton
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS HOLIDAY CARAVAN. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Friday, 13; Newton
SQUIRREL NUT ZIPPERS HOLIDAY CARAVAN. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Friday, 13-15; Hope
A MORAVIAN CHRISTMAS. Lantern Walking Tours, Moravian Candlelight Service, Festival of Trees & Food, Putz Replica of the Nativity Story at the Distillery, Live Nativity. $5, children free.. PO Box 52. More...
Hope Historical Society; 475-5361
Friday, 13-15; Morristown
NEW JERSEY BALLET’S THE NUTCRACKER WITH NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY. 100 South Street.
WALPACK CHRISTMAS. Enjoy a Walpack Christmas at the Rosenkrans Museum and the Walpack Methodist Episcopal Church in the historic village of Walpack Center. Both buildings will be decorated for the holidays and staffed with volunteers from the Walpack Historical Society. Come and experience Christmas traditions and exhibits from a late nineteenth-century rural farming community. 10 - 5. Old Mine Road.
Walpack Historical Society; 973/948-4903
Sunday, 15; North Branch
AN AFTERNOON WITH DR. JINYOUNG SONG. The Korean violin virtuoso with Dr. Rachel Yunkyung Choo, piano 3pm. 118 Lamington Road.
November 1-November 30 • FEATURED ARTISTS. The month of November will showcase the Lori Heninger and Ruxi Tirisi, specializing in glass lampwork and fine silver jewelry.
Lori uses the lampwork method of glassmaking, which consists of working glass rods and tubes in the flame of a torch. The glass objects created are decorative holiday ornaments, sculpted fish, jellyfish, octopi and other undersea creatures as well as wearable, including earrings and pendants.
Each piece of jewelry that Ruxi creates is meticulously handcrafted, combining timeless style with a perfect balance of form and function. Ruxi takes pride in creating pieces that are both elegant and practical, making them versatile for everyday wear or special occasions.
November 16-December 31 • HANDMADE HOLIDAY. Embark on a festive journey through creativity and craftsmanship! The gallery at Peters Valley has once again expanded to the second floor, transforming into an enchanting winter wonderland brimming with new work from incredibly talented artists. From unique jewelry to exquisite home decor, there’s something special for everyone on your list.
Over twenty new artists will display their stunning creations in the gallery during the event, offering a one-of-a-kind holiday shopping experience filled with the spirit of the season. Activities and demonstrations by various artists will take place on weekends, 12pm-4pm.
Weekends, Dec. 7 - 21 • OLD FASHIONED HOLIDAY WEEKENDS. Decorated rooms on the first floor of the Foster Armstrong House await you with five beautiful Christmas trees, along with our historical displays. You will find Santa in the hallway with the Gingerbread Bakery, Snow People are in the Montague Room, a new Delaware River display in the Cole room, traditional Victorian Memories in the Armstrong Room and a special tribute Christmas at the Beach in the front keeping room.1 - 4pm. More...
Foster-Armstrong House, 320 River Road. ; 973/293-3106
November 2-December 23 • CHRISTMAS IN THE COUNTRY. The greenhouse will be stocked with a selection of attractive windowsill herbs, tender perennials in bloom and unique topiary’s.
Weekends • THE PEQUEST TROUT HATCHERY AND NATURAL RESOURCE EDUCATION CENTER hosts a series of programs about the natural world around us for young and old alike. Preregistration is usually required. Topics range from a child’s first introduction to nature to seminars for expert fly fishers.
Ongoing • TOURS OF WASHINGTON'S HEADQUARTERS AT THE FORD MANSION.
The Washington’s
Headquarters Museum includes includes three exhibit galleries, a 30-minute introductory video, and the Discover History Center. Tours of Fords Mansion are available at 10 and 11am and at 1, 2, 3 and 4pm.
