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January
Friday, 24; Newton
A NIGHT OF NELSONS WITH MATTHEW & GUNNAR NELSON. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Sunday, 26; Hackettstown
TAKE3: WHERE ROCK MEETS BACH. Trained at the world's top conservatories, TAKE3 has expanded their repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Bieber and The Beach Boys. 2pm. Lackland Center, 715 Grand Ave..
AUDUBON: RETURN OF THE BALD EAGLE. Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society offers an indoor presentation on the dramatic return of the Bald Eagle. 1pm. Free. 20 Morris Rd..
MAKING IRON GALL INK. Iron Gall Ink, made from commonplace oak galls, iron, and tree sap, was the ubiquitous and indelible European writing ink for centuries. Join Natalie Stopka in a live online demonstration of ink making, during which we’ll discuss the particularly entrancing visual and chemical properties of this richly-colored writing and drawing medium. Natalie’s recipes, foraging guidelines, and alternate ingredients will be shared. Q+A will follow the presentation. 6 - 7pm. Register online.. 19 Kuhn Road.
TREE TAPPING AND TEA FORAGING. Come help our senior educators ID the perfect trees, drill the holes, set the spiles, and hang the buckets to prepare for this annual winter tradition. 4 - 5:30pm. $12. 150 Snake Den Road. More...
NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY: HOLST’S THE PLANETS—AN HD ODYSSEY. 3pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Sunday, 2; Ringwood
SKYLANDS MANOR TOURS. NJBG volunteer docents lead visitors on a tour of the architecture and history of Skylands Manor. 11am - 3pm. $10 adults. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
MAPLE SAP COLLECTION. Collecting the sap is a crucial step of the maple sugaring process! Many methods are used on commercial farms, but the basic idea is the same, moving the sap from the maple trees to the stove 1 - 2:30pm. $8/family. Echo Hill, 42 Lilac Drive.
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
Wednesday, 12; Flemington
LATE WINTER WALK. Look for signs of animal activity, the coming of the spring season, and anything else that can be discovered. 1 - 2:30pm. Free. Point Mountain Central, 99 Point Mountain Rd..
Hunterdon County Parks; 908/782-1158
Wednesday, 12; Layton
CREATING PASTELS WITH NATURAL PIGMENT. The colors of natural pigments make rich and subtle drawing pastels, perfect for nuanced and naturalistic subjects. Join Natalie Stopka in a live online demonstration of pigment selection, preparation, and pastel making. This is a simple and approachable method for bringing natural color and expressive texture to works on paper. Q+A will follow the presentation. 6 - 7pm. Register online.. 19 Kuhn Road.
BREAK! THE URBAN FUNK SPECTACULAR!. 3pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Friday, 21; Newton
THE LORDS OF 52ND STREET. 8pm. 234 Spring Street.
The Newton Theatre; 973/383-3700
Saturday, 22; Morristown
THE GAZILLION BUBBLE SHOW. 11am 2pm, 5pm. 100 South Street.
Mayo Performing Arts Center; 973/539-8008
Sunday, 23; Ringwood
AUDUBON: OWLS OF NEW JERSEY. Don Torino of the Bergen County Audubon Society offers an indoor presentation on these fascinating and important raptors. 1pm. Free. 20 Morris Rd.. More...
January 15-April 15 • ONLINE WORKSHOPS. Peters Valley is excited to offer some innovative online workshops in the fall, winter & spring. Workshops will be added to the calendar on a regular basis and will complement our in-person learning6 - 7pm. Register online.
19 Kuhn Road. ; 973/948-5202
Morris Museum, Morristown
Robert Lobe's Invisible Earth required excavation in order to expose a root system which got increasingly complicated and inspired the title.The finished sculpture was first shown in "Nature in Nature" in Prospect Park in 2011. Lobe's techinique was largely developed in the woods of Northwest New Jersey.
Through February 2 • NEW SCULPTURE/NEW JERSEY. Showcasing just over forty works from eleven sculptors together with short video interviews with the artists, the exhibition will connect visitors with the purpose, context, and meaning driving their work and motivating their choices.
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.
