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  • July 21, 2011

Brave the Heat on the Farm, on the Bike, in the Garden

Plenty of outdoor activities this weekend, plus a few indoor ones, too.

 

Concert on the Great Lawn
Where/When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at Juniper Village At Chatham.
Why Go: What better way is there to spend a summer evening than listening to a concert under the stars?
Pricing: Free.

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

You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown
Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the Playwrights Theatre of New Jersey in Madison.
Why Go: Because “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip characters created by Charles Schultz and features all Madison youth performers.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for Children.

Harmonium Choral Society
Where/When: From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday at Juniper Village At Chatham.
Why Go: Because this award-winning choral group create a mesmerizing wall of beautiful sound.
Pricing: Free.

Saturday Morning Bike Ride
Where/When: 8 a.m. Saturday from Marty's Reliable Cycle, Morristown.
Why Go: Because it's early enough that the weather should not be too oppressive for a bike ride.
Pricing: Free.

Saturday Morning Running Group
Where/When: 9 a.m. Saturday from Morristown Running Company.
Why Go: Because it's still early, and you like to run with a group.
Pricing: Free.

Morris Plains Farmers Market
Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Chatham Borough Farmers Market
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Open Hours at the Urban Farm
Where/When: 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Urban Farm at Lafayette, 31 Hazel St., Morristown (behind Lafayette Learning Center).
Why Go: You want to get your hands dirty working in this "urban farm," or you just want to relax amidst nature.
Pricing: Free.

Morris County Tourism Bureau Walking Tours
Where/When: 10 a.m. Saturday, mostly beginning from the tourism bureau office, 6 Court St., Morristown.
Why Go: Because you're a history buff who wants to learn more about this historically rich region.
Pricing: $10.

Garage Sale in Morris Township
Where/When: From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday at 7 Dorothy Drive, Morris Township
Why Go: Because you love finding deals.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Downtown Concert Series
Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Saturday at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts in Madison.
Why Go: Because you can bring a blanket or chair for a free family-friendly outdoor music concert on the lawn of the museum.
Pricing: Free.

Morristown Farmers Market
When/Where: 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday behind the Morris Street Dunkin Donuts.
Why Go: You can't beat fresh.
Pricing: How much do you want to spend?

Family Concert with a Little Bit of Science
Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Sunday at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Beatle Mania is a celebration of both the Beatles’ music and beetle science.
Pricing: $10 Adults; $5 Children.

Art Reception
When/Where: From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday  at Farmstead Arts Center in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To join artists in a reception for the Plein Air Art Paint Out and Artsee. Listen to live music, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy over forty selected works for exhibit and sale.
Pricing: Free admission.

Shakespeare in the Great Outdoors
When/Where: 4 p.m. Sunday at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum in Morristown.
Why Go: Because you love theater "alfresco."
Pricing: Adults $6, Seniors $5, members and kids 12 and under free (includes regular museum admission).

Tenor Michael Amante
When/Where: At 7 p.m. on Sunday at Duke Island Park in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To find out why Michael Amante has been named "The People's Tenor" and the “Prince of High C’s.” Be serenaded with the tender phrases of O Sole Mio and his portfolio of Italian arias all while you picnic under the stars.
Pricing: Free.

About this column: A weekly look at some activities you might want to consider checking out this weekend in Morristown.

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