Be in-the-know about upcoming events including music, dance, and theatre performances, gallery openings, workshops & classes, and kids & family events throughout the greater Morris County area. Receive the comprehensive quarterly Arts Matters Newsletter & Arts Calendar as a benefit of membership by joining the Arts Council.  Here's a glimpse of exciting area events:

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Theatre & Film

September 2-19
Playwrights Theatre
Theater: Lost Boy Found at Whole Foods, by Tammy Ryan.  A co-production with Premiere Stages, in partnership with Kean University Human Rights Institute.  (appropriate for ages 11 & up).  An optimistic "Lost Boy" from Sudan meets a suburban mother in desperate need of adventure.  What begins as an unlikely friendship soon becomes an un breakable bond that leads them toward a better understanding of their place in the world.  A host of special events will occur in conjunction with the production, more information can be found at the website   
Zella Fry Theatre on the campus of Kean University.
For event Info:
http://www.kean.edu/premierestages/plays.html

September 10-12, 17-19, 24-26
Women's Theater Company
Theatre: Grand season opener: Side by Side by Sondheim, a musical tribute to Stephen Sondheim. This dazzling array of some of Sondheim's best known songs features numbers from landmark shows that revolutionized the musical theatre with their masterful craft and astounding creativity: "Company," "Follies," "A Little Night Music," and "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum," not to mention the classics written with musical theater giants Leonard Bernstein, Jule Styne and Richard Rodgers, "West Side Story," "Gypsy," and "Do I hear a waltz?".
Parsippany Playhouse
Group rates available
(973) 316-3033
www.womenstheater.org

September 15-October 10
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare, directed by Stephen Fried.  Not see on the Shakespeare Theatre stage in more than a decade, this new vision of Shakespeare's mercurial romance features an ensemble cast of nine actors switching identities as the play moves from Rossillion to Paris to Florence and back again.  Whether the love story ends will or not well is often a matter of debate and that ambiguity is, in part, what has made the tale so compelling to audiences for over four centuries.   
$31-$54, single ticket includes a $2 facility fee.
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
Barrier Free with access into the Theatre via a ramp and elevator access to all floors. Infrared listening devices are available free of charge. Some performances are audio described. Contact the theatre for more information.
Call for info on preview and subscription pricing.
(973) 408-5600 or email boxoffice@shakespearenj.org
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

September 20
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  Lend Us Your ears--Titus Andronicus. Help Shakespeare Theatre directors, actors and srtistic staff explore works that are being considered for future production. Script in hand readings by members of the Shakespeare Theatre's esteemed company of actors will begin with some background information on the play. The reading will be followed by a Q & A, and opinion session with the audience. 
$15 for adults/ $40 for all three readings; $10 for students/ $25 for all three readings.
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
(973) 408-5600 
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

September 23
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  Know the Show: All's Well That Ends Well by William Shakespeare. An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert's perspective on All's Well That Ends Well.
7-7:30pm
$5 general admission, $4 for Ticket Package holders. (Tickets to the 8pm performance may be purchased separately).
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
(973) 408-5600 or email boxoffice@shakespearenj.org
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

September 26
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Poetry Reading: Poets in the Garden. Poets Gail Holst-Warhaft and John McDermott will present their work in the museum's historic gardens for the 14th annual Poets in the Garden event. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to hear these established writers share their poems in a unique setting. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to use during the program. If the weather is inclement, the program will move inside the Museum. Tours of the Museum begin at 1pm (last tour leaves at 3pm). Accessible restroom facilities are available for garden events this summer.
3pm
Regular museum admission: $6 Adult, $5 Seniors/Students. Members and children under 12 are free. Entrance to the Poets in the Garden program is included in the admission.
(973) 538-2404
www.maccullochhall.org

October 1, 2, 8, 9 , 15 & 16
Chatham Community Players
Theatre: Rabbit Hole, a play by David Lindsay-Abaire.
23 North Passaic Ave., Chatham
8pm
Adults $20, Senior/Youth $18
(973) 635-7363
www.chathamplayers.org

October 4
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  Lend Us Your ears--The Good Woman of Setzuan. Help Shakespeare Theatre directors, actors and srtistic staff explore works that are being considered for future production. Script in hand readings by members of the Shakespeare Theatre's esteemed company of actors will begin with some background information on the play. The reading will be followed by a Q & A, and opinion session with the audience. 
$15 for adults/ $40 for all three readings; $10 for students/ $25 for all three readings.
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
(973) 408-5600 
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

October 8
The Community Theatre
Theatre: Kathleen Madigan. Last Comic Standing finalist and American Comedy Award winner for "Best Female Comedian," Kathleen Madigan takes an irreverent look at everyday occurrences to which audiences young and old can relate. "One of the funniest femaile comics," - Jay Leno. Language, mature themes.
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 
8pm
$32-$47
(973) 539-8008
http://mayoarts.org

October 16
The Community Theatre
Theatre: Forever Plaid. In this heavenly Off-Broadway musical comedy, four members of an all-male singing group get a second chance to fulfill their matinee idol dreams in the afterlife as they serenade you with some of the 1950s greatest hits such as "Three Coins in the Fountain," "Sixteen Tons," "Chain Gang," "Heart and Soul" and "Love is a Many Splendored Thing."
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 
8pm
$32-$57
973-539-8008
www.mayoarts.org

October 20-November 14
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  The Lion in Winter by James Goldman. Directed by Paul Mullins. This wickedly biting domestic comedy of a dysfunctional family dynasty in the year 1183 was nominated for two Tony Awards when it opened on Broadway in 1966 and was later made into an Academy Award-winning film. Few families can boast a more ferocious power struggle than that of the Plantagenet family. Here the battlefield is a psychological one where the weapons of choice are sharp-edged swords, acerbic humor and emotional grenades packed with the bitter shrapnel of the past.
$31-$54, single ticket includes a $2 facility fee.
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
Barrier Free with access into the Theatre via a ramp and elevator access to all floors. Infrared listening devices are available free of charge. Some performances are audio described. Contact the theatre for more information.
Call for info on preview and subscription pricing.
(973) 408-5600 or email boxoffice@shakespearenj.org
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

October 25
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  Something Wicked This Way Comes. This famous line from Macbeth sums up this event with chilling precision! Enjoy an evening of exciting dramatic readings from ghost and horror classics, featuring actors not only from The Shakespeare Theatre Company but from some favorite horror films. Listen to excerpts from Shakespeare, Poe, Lovecraft and many more, replete with spooky sound effects, haunting music and scary surprises.
$32
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
(973) 408-5600 or email boxoffice@shakespearenj.org
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

October 28
Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Theatre:  Know the Show: The Lion in Winter. An insightful pre-performance talk by a Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey artist will provide fascinating background information and an expert's perspective on The Lion in Winter.
7-7:30pm
$5 general admission, $4 for Ticket Package holders. (Tickets to the 8pm performance may be purchased separately).
The F.M. Kirby Shakespeare Theatre, 36 Madison Ave. at Lancaster Rd., Madison
(973) 408-5600 or email boxoffice@shakespearenj.org
www.ShakespeareNJ.org

Visual Arts

May 27-September 15
Arts Council of the Morris Area/ Atrium Gallery
Exhibit: Spring/Summer Exhibit at the Atrium Art Gallery, featuring over 150 works by 50+ artists, including the Blackwell Street Artists (on 5th floor), the members of the Art Association in Roxubry (floors 3 & 4), along with individual artists John Tetz (open O mobile in Atrium stairwell area), Richard Eger (photographs, 2nd floor hallway), Helen Kaar (multimedia work, 2nd floor elevator lobby) and Theodosia A.G. Tamborlane (2nd floor atrium). Opening Reception on May 27th from 6-8pm at the Gallery. The Art Association in Roxbury will present its awards at 8pm. Free parking available during the reception in the garage below the building (access via Schuyler Place). Meet the artists and enjoy light refreshments.
Floors 2-5, County Administration & Records Building, 12 Court St., Morristown
Viewing hours, M-F, 9am-5pm
Free
(973) 285-5115, ext. 10
www.morrisarts.org

Present through August 29
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Exhibit: Oriental Rug Exhibit - a rare opportunity. During the month of August, Macculloch Hall Historical Museum offers a unique opportunity to view some of the Museum's unusual, beautiful and rare antique rugs. This special exhibit in the large gallery on the first floor of the museum features more than a dozen rugs from the Museum's collection. The collection was assembled by Macculloch Hall Historical Museum's founder W. Parsons Todd, who concentrated on collecting rare and aesthetically pleasing rugs.  The rugs date from the early 17th century through the end of the 19th century and were made in Persia, Anatolia, the Caucasus and Turkestan.
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
1pm - 4 pm
Museum is open on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4pm.  The last ticket for admissions is sold at 3pm
Adults $6, Seniors & Students $5, Members and children under 12 are free
973-538-2404
www.maccullochhall.org

Present through Oct 31, 2010
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Exhibit: Mr. Morristown's Museum: W. Parsons Todd and 60 Years of Macculloch
A new exhibit in the upstairs gallery at Macculloch Hall celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Museum.  The exhibit explores how the gracious old home was transformed in 1950 by W. Parsons Todd into his vision of a historical museum serving the community.  "Mr. Morristown as W. Parsons Todd was know, was twice Morristown's mayor and served as president and vice president of the Quincy Mining Company from 1912 - 1976.  He died on Sept 28, 1976 at the age of 98.  Todd, a passionate collector of 18th and 19 century decorative arts, acquired objects specifically for the Museum as well as implementing item from his personal collection to furnish and interpret its period room settings.  The evolution of the Museum over 60 years of its history will be seen through photographs, documents, plans and objects from the Museum's collection from the past to the present.  Mr. Morristown's Museum: W. Parsons Todd and 60 years of Macculloch Hall exhibit is part of Macculloch Hall's year long celebration of both the 60th anniversary of the Museum and the 200th anniversary of George and Louisa Macculloch's 1810 home.  Macculloch Hall was lived in by five generations of the Macculloch, Miller and Post families for about 140 years until Mr. Todd purchased the home for use as a museum.  The exhibit will run from March 17 through October 31, 2010
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
1pm - 4 pm
Museum is open on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4pm.  The last ticket for admissions is sold at 3pm
Adults $6, Seniors & Students $5, Members and children under 12 are free
For event information 973-538-2404 ext 15
www.maccullochhall.org

September 10, 2010-February 9, 2011
Arts Council of the Morris Area
Juried Exhibit: WHIMSY. Featuring 33 works by 29 artists who live or work in New Jersey. the WHIMSY exhibit is curated by Mary-Kate O’Hare, Ph.D., Associate Curator of American Art at the Newark Museum. The exhibit showcases these artists’ unique and creative interpretations of the theme “WHIMSY” in varied media, from painting and photography to sculpture and mixed media.  Dr. O’Hare notes, “The works in this exhibition embody expressions of joy, humor and fancy. Together, they help us see and connect to the inherent whimsy within our world.”
Gallery at 14 Maple, 3rd Floor, 14 Maple Ave., Morristown
Meet the Artists at a Free Opening Reception, 5:30-7:30pm on Friday, September 10th
The exhibit is open to the public Mondays-Thursdays from 10am to 4pm and on Fridays from 10am to 1pm and by appointment
(973) 285-5115
www.morrisarts.org

September 14-October 27
NJ Foundation for the Blind
Exhibit: All About Color Art Exhibition
NJFFB, 230 Diamond Spring Rd., Denville
Gallery open 10am-3pm, Tuesdays and Wednesdays or by appointment
(973)-627-0055
www.njffb.org

September 30, 2010-January 12, 2011
Arts Council of the Morris Area
Exhibit: Fall/Winter 2010 Exhibit featuring works by Yuri Yurov (5th floor), Greg Egan (4th floor), The Myhelan Artists' Network (3rd floor), Pam Gosner and Christine Wagner (2nd floor) and, in the Atrium stairwell areas, works by John Tetz and Phyllis Boudreaux.
Floors 2-5, Morris County Administration & Records Building, 12 Court St., Morristown
Meet the Artists at a Free Opening Reception, 6-8pm on Thursday, September 30th
The exhibit is open to the public Mondays-Fridays from 9am-5pm.
(973) 285-5115, ext. 10
www.morrisarts.org

October 3
Livingston Arts Association
Art Demonstration (to be announced)
Senior/Community Center, 20 Hillside Ave., Livingston - South Parking Lot, ground level
2:30-4:00pm
Free
(973) 992-7749

October 15-17
Kiwanis Club of Randolph Township
Arts/Craft Event: 34th Annual Morristown CraftMarket featuring 160 top juried artists and their orignal works in jewelry, ceramics, glass, wearable fiber, wood and more.
National Guard Armory, 430 Western Ave., Morristown
$10 per adult, children under 12 free
www.morristowncraftmarket.com

October 17
NJ Foundation for the Blind
Exhibit: All About Color Art Exhibition and Sale

Dance
 

Kids & Family Events 
October 9
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
For Children: Family Fun Day. Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended.
9 Main Street, Madison
1-3pm
Regular admission
(973) 377-2982, ext. 12
www.metc.org

October 17
The Community Theatre
For Children/Families: They Might Be Giants Family Show. Alternative rock faves, They Might Be Giants are as much a hit with children as with adults. Hear this popular duo perform their family show in a rockin' afternoon of cool pop music with a touch of sly humor that kids and parents can enjoy together.
Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South Street, Morristown, NJ 
4pm
$25
(973)539-8008
http://mayoarts.org

Workshops, Classes, Tours, Historical Events & Reading

September 11
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Music: Family Fun Day. Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended.
9 Main Street, Madison
1-3pm
Regular admission.
(973) 377-2983, ext. 12 

September 12
Morris County Park Commission
Historical Event: 1920s Country Fair and Harvest Festival. Enjoy a recreated 1920s local country fair. Live music, crafts, exhibits, period games, demonstrations, farm market, food concessions, and hands0on activities will be available.
Fosterfields Living Historical farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown
noon-5pm
Price TBA
(973) 326-7645
www.morrisparks.net

September 12
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: Hike to the Huts. Follow a soldier on a 2/25 mile hike from the Visitor Center to the replica soldier huts and back again. Listen to the stories of the soldiers and watch as park volunteers work on maintaining the replica soldier huts.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

September 16
Acorn Hall/Morris County Historical Society
Historical Workshop: Costume & Textile Care Workshop. This workshop is for volunteers at Morris County museums and historical societies that deal with costume and textile collections. Participants will learn how to display items, how to store items and where to purchase supplies. To make a reservation or for additional information, call (973) 267-3465. Limit two participants per organizations.

Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown
(973) 267-3465
www.acornhall.org

September 18
Morris County Park Commission
Workshop: Preserving Your Past: Furniture Identification. This workshop will discuss the major American furniture styles from the Colonial era to the early 20th century. Characteristics of each style, and terminology and tips on identification will be presented. Books will be recommended and short guides on the major styles will be offered. Class is limited to 12 participants. Pre-register by calling (973) 326-7645.
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown
1-4pm
Admission to the farm
(973) 326-7645
www.morrisparks.net

September 18
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: What's in the Pantry. Visit Wick House to discover what was in an 18thc. pantry. Learn how the different ovens were used and help make butter by taking your turn at the butter churn.
Wick House, Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

September 18
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: Soldier Huts at Jockey Hollow. Visit a soldier at the huts and hear stories about life during the winter encampment. See the clothing, equipment, and weapons that a soldier of the Pennsylvania line used.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

September 19
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: Jockey Hollow Visitor Center Flagpole. People walk or drive on the tour road every day and never realize how much history happened all around them. Join the park historian for a three mile walk around Jockey Hollow on th etour road and explore the history of Jockey Hollow from 1750 to the present day including mutiny, the Civilian Conservation COrps, the super rich of the early 20th century and the man who was hanged twice.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

September 25
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Historical Event: Museum Day. The Museum will offer free admission to Smithsonian magazine readers. Present the Museum Day Admission Card found on their website and you and a guest receive free admission. Visit www.Smithsonianmagazine.com for more information.
9 Main Street, Madison
10am-4pm
Free
(973) 377-2982
www.metc.org

September 25
Acorn Hall/Morris County Historical Society
Historical Event: Harvest Tea at Acorn Hall. Guests can sit down to a proper afternoon tea in the ambiance of Victorian Acorn Hall. The traditional three course "Autumn Tea" will include a scone course, sandwich course, and dessert course. A choice of hot teas will accompany the meal. The cost is $25 for MCHS members and $30 for non-members. As space is very limited, reservations and advance payment are required and will be honored on a first-come basis. You must make a reservation by Monday, Sept. 20. All of the food is made to order and if there are not sufficient reservations by that time, the event is subject to cancellation.

Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown
(973) 267-3465
www.acornhall.org

September 26
Acorn Hall/Morris County Historical Society
Historical Workshop: Costume Workshop. Interested in dresseing up as a Southern Belle for Halloween? Looking to make your own authentic costume to wear at your historic site? This workshop is for you. Participants will learn where to find authentic patterns, appropriate fabrics, and specialty items to create their own period wardrobe. each participant will leave with a packet of information and fabric samples. Reservations required.

Haggerty Education Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Hanover Ave., Morristown
12:30-3:30pm
$10 for non-members, $5 for MCHS members
(973) 267-3465
www.acornhall.org

September 26
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Poetry Reading: Poets in the Garden. Poets Gail Holst-Warhaft and John McDermott will present their work in the museum's historic gardens for the 14th annual Poets in the Garden event. It promises to be a wonderful opportunity to hear these established writers share their poems in a unique setting. Feel free to bring a chair or blanket to use during the program. If the weather is inclement, the program will move inside the Museum. Tours of the Museum begin at 1pm (last tour leaves at 3pm). Accessible restroom facilities are available for garden events this summer.
3pm
Regular museum admission: $6 Adult, $5 Seniors/Students. Members and children under 12 are free. Entrance to the Poets in the Garden program is included in the admission.
(973) 538-2404
www.maccullochhall.org

October 2
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Historical Event: Bottle Hill Day. Go back in time with the New Jersey Frontier Guard and learn about life during the French and Indian Wars (1754-1765). Stationed on the front lawn of the Museum, members of the New Jersey Frontier Guard will recreate and demonstrate the crafts, skills, military activities and daily life of the mid-eighteenth century New Jersey resident. In addition, visitors are encouraged to explore the Museum and its many exhibits. For more information, visit www.metc.org
9 Main Street, Madison
11am-4pm
FREE
(973) 377-2982
www.rosenet.com

October 9
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Historical Event: Family Fun Day. Join us at the Museum for lots of family fun and a craft activity. Advance registration recommended.
9 Main Street, Madison
1-3pm
Regular admission
(973) 377-2982, ext. 12
www.metc.org

October 9, 16, 23
Morris County Tourism Bureau
Historical Event: Historical Walking Tours: Reservations are required: (973) 631-5151

October 9: Historic Hike

October 16: Remains to be seen (graveyard tour)

October 23: Real Bones Old Stones: The Presbyterian Graveyard

October 10
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Class/Lecture: Digging for the Lenape. Join historian and archeologist alan Cooper as he discusses the Lenape Meadow Excavation with a slide show presentation and actual found Lenape artifacts. Advance registration recommended.
9 Main Street, Madison
2pm
Regular admission
(973) 377-2982, ext. 14
www.metc.org

October 16
Morris County Park Commission: Historic Speedwell
History Bike Tour: History on Wheels. Pre-registration is required. Recommended for agest 13+. Please bring your own bike, helmet and a bagged lunch to enjoy a guided bike tour of Patriots Path including Historic Speedwell and Fosterfields Living Historical Farm.
Historic Speedwell/Fosterfields
1-4pm
$10 per person
(973) 285-6550
www.speedwell.org

October 17
Morris County Park Commission: Historic Speedwell
Historical Event: On the Move; Transportation Day! Revisit the turn of the 20th century and consider how horse power and primitive motor vehicles were used for transportation. In the Carriage House see the Foster's Sleigh, wagons and carriages. Go to the Transportation Exhibit to see the Rockaway carriage, "Model-T" Ford and Hupmobile. Hope on board an antique auto or wagon ride for a tour of the farm. i
Fosterfields Living Historical Farm, 73 Kahdena Rd., Morristown
1-3:30pm
Admission to the farm.
(973) 326-7645
www.speedwell.org

October 17
Museum of Early Trades & Crafts
Class/Lecture: Lenape Tales. Gather around storyteller Kati Brower as she tells traditional Lenape tales. Advance registration recommended.
9 Main Street, Madison
2pm
Regular admission
(973) 377-2982, ext. 14
www.metc.org

October 17
Acorn Hall/Morris County Historical Society
Historical Workshop: VIctorian Fashion Plate Workshop. During the Victorian era, women would take fashion plates out of magazines and "dress" the figures using scraps of fabric, lace, ribbon and other trims. Participants in the workshop will "dress" a repdouction image in this same manner. A fun workshop for anyone who has dreamed fo being a fashion designer! Ages 12+. Please call to make a reservation or for additional information (973) 267-3465.

Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown
(973) 267-3465
www.acornhall.org

October 24
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Historical Event: Bicentennial of Macculloch Hall: 1810 Tartan Day. In honor of the bicentennial of Macculloch Hall in Morristown, Governor Thomas Kean, Walker Kirby and Fred M. Kirby II will be joined by a discerning group of guests for a one of a kind event. The day's festivities include a brunch celebration and fundraiser at the Morris County Golf Club followed by a Scottish-themed concert (starting at 2:30pm) at the historic St. Peter's Episcopal Church. The occasion culminates with a reception at the museum.

$10 per person, $30 Family Pass (2 adults, 4 children)
Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
(973) 538-2404, ext. 15

www.maccullochhall.org

October 24
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: Wick House in Jockey Hollow. Have some old-fashioned fun as you take on the same games that the soldiers and the Wick Family played. Try your hand at nine-pins, quoits, trap-ball, nine-man morris, fox & geese and other 18thc. games.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

October 31
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical event: NJ Brigade Parking Lot Bulletin Board at the Cross Estate. Tour one of the lesser known areas of the park and learn about the Revolutionary War and Morristown's Golden Age. Hear about the sufferings of the soldiers as you walk around the site of the New Jersey Brigade encampment, then discover the lavish lifestyle of the wealthy people of the Mountain Colony during the early 20th century as you tour the grounds of the Cross Estate. This is a strenuous 2 mile hike that goes up and down hills. Please wear appropriate clothing and bring along your own water.
Jockey Hollow Visitor Center, Morristown National Historical Park, Morristown
(973) 539-2016, ext. 210 or Jockey Hollow Visitor Center (973) 543-4030
www.nps.gov/morr/index.htm

Ongoing Events
Present through Oct 31, 2010
Macculloch Hall Historical Museum
Exhibit: Mr. Morristown's Museum: W. Parsons Todd and 60 Years of Macculloch
A new exhibit in the upstairs gallery at Macculloch Hall celebrates the 60th anniversary of the Museum.  The exhibit explores how the gracious old home was transformed in 1950 by W. Parsons Todd into his vision of a historical museum serving the community.  "Mr. Morristown as W. Parsons Todd was know, was twice Morristown's mayor and served as president and vice president of the Quincy Mining Company from 1912 - 1976.  He died on Sept 28, 1976 at the age of 98.  Todd, a passionate collector of 18th and 19 century decorative arts, acquired objects specifically for the Museum as well as implementing item from his personal collection to furnish and interpret its period room settings.  The evolution of the Museum over 60 years of its history will be seen through photographs, documents, plans and objects from the Museum's collection from the past to the present.  Mr. Morristown's Museum: W. Parsons Todd and 60 years of Macculloch Hall exhibit is part of Macculloch Hall's year long celebration of both the 60th anniversary of the Museum and the 200th anniversary of George and Louisa Macculloch's 1810 home.  Macculloch Hall was lived in by five generations of the Macculloch, Miller and Post families for about 140 years until Mr. Todd purchased the home for use as a museum.  The exhibit will run from March 17 through October 31, 2010
45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown
1pm - 4 pm
Adults $6, Seniors & Students $5; members and children
For event information 973-538-2404 ext 15
www.maccullochhall.org
Museum is open on Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1-4pm.  The last ticket for admissions is sold at 3pm
Adults $6, Seniors & Students $5, Members and children under 12 are free/
(973) 538-2404

Ongoing Programs
Morristown National Historical Park
Historical Event: Washington's Headquarters Museum. The 1930's Washington's Headquarters Museum is open daily and offers a gift shop and visitor contact point to begin Ford mansion tours.  Featured are a gallery with an exhibit of items from the museum's collection. The National Park Service  to work with the park's private partner, the Washington Association of New Jersey to plan museum exhibits.  
Morris Avenue, Morristown, NJ 07960
Daily tours at 10 am, 11 am,  1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm
$4 per person age 16 and older

The Adult School of the Chathams, Madison and Florham Park
Ongoing Events: Music, Dance, Film, Lecture/ Class, Tour, Special Interest, Art
(973) 443-9222
theadultschool@hotmail.com

Bickford Theatre at the Morris Museum
Brightest Star School of Performing Arts: Classes for Tots, Children, Teens, Home-Schoolers, Adults: Performing Arts, Music, Creative Drama and Song, Musical Theatre Workshops, Acting, Speaking for the Professional, Audition Preparation, Classical Music Listening Club, Musical Theatre Dance, Brightest Star choirs, Private Voice and Piano Lessons and Summer Musical Theatre Programs

Summer Musical Theatre (entering grades 6-12: by audition only.
Session I: June 28-July 16
Session II: July 19-August 6
Monday-Friday 9am-3pm, $725 per session. Register for both sessions, save $100.
Late Summer Short Course (entering grades K-3 in Sept. 2010) no audition
Monday Aug. 16-Friday Aug, 20
9am-noon, $200
6 Normandy Heights Rd., Morristown
(973) 971-3726
www.bickfordtheatre.org

Community Children's Museum
For Children: Field trips for Students with Special Needs; Space Exploration Workshops; School Field Trips at the Museum; Pizza and Play Thursdays for Toddlers and mom's groups...etc.
77 East Blackwell St., Dover
(973) 366-9060
www.communitychildrensmuseum.org

Lakeland Youth Symphony
Suzuki Classes, Prelude Orchestra, Junior Orchestra, Intermediate and Senior Orchestras. All rehearsals held at the Parsippany Arts Center.
(973) 402-6010

Livingston Art Association
Day and Evening Art Classes for Adults & Children - Oils, Watercolors, Pastels, Drawing, Acrylics. Bulletins upon request. Registration is required.
Senior /Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.,  Livingston- South Parking Lot, Craft Rooms 3&4, Ground Level. 
(973) 992-7749

July 5-First week of August
Livingston Art Association:  Summer Art Classes - Oils, Watercolors. Pastes, Acrylic and Drawing for adults, Day and evening.  Registration is required
Senior /Community Center, 204 Hillside Ave.,  Livingston- South Parking Lot, Craft Rooms 3&4, Ground Level. 
(973) 992-7749

Morris County Art Association - May -through July
Day and Evening Art Classes for Adults & children, Shows for Youths and Adults - Oils, Watercolor, Pastels, Drawing, Acrylics, Sculpture, Portraiture, etc.
10 Catherine Lane, Morristown
(973) 267-1722
or by email morriscountyart@sbcglobal.net
www.morriscountyartassoc.org

New Jersey Center for Visual Arts
Art Workshops and Classes. All ages, all levels. Open 7 days a week.
Classes for Adults, Teens, Children:  Ceramics, Drawing, Jewelry, Painting, Photography, Digital Arts,   Sculpture, and more! Held at our state of the art studios...
68 Elm Street, Summit
(908) 273-9121
www.njcva.org

Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey
Teen Performance Troupe (grades 9-12). One of many classes and workshops presented by Playwrights Theatre in the name of Developing the Dramatic Imagination. A comprehensive program for the experienced student. Working with other talented performers, student will build skills to prepare them for further work in the theatre and have a chance to explore their own experiences and collaborate on a production to share their discoveries with an audience. Their work will premiere on the Playwrights theatre stage. Admission to these classes is by audition only. Call or see website for details.  $25 off one new class registration-offer good through Monday, June 7 at 5pm.
33 Green Village Rd., Madison
(973) 514-1787, ext. 21
 www.ptnj.org

Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey
Shakespeare LIVE! The Theatre's acclaimed educational touring company will launch its 13th season in February - traveling to schools and other venues throughout the tri-state region with 60-minute versions of two of Shakespeare's most popular plays, A Midsummer Night's Dream (for grades 3 and up) and Macbeth, (for grades 6 and up). In addition, they feature a 3rd production entitled Nevermore: The Final Nightmare of Edgar Allan Poe created by Shakespeare Theatre's Director of Education, Brian Crowe. To inquire about bringing Shakespeare LIVE! to a school or venue, call (973) 408-3980 or email jbgrant@ShakespeareNJ.org.

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