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L'Amour (and More) This Weekend

Michael Amante comes to Morristown, "Family Fun" descends upon Madison.

  • February 9, 2012
 

There's romance, there's fitness, there's music, there's family fun. Really, what more can you ask for?

A comprehensive list of them all so you can decide what to do this weekend. You're welcome.

Lifespeed NJ Plays the Blackthorn
When/Where: Thursday at 9:30 p.m. at Blackthorn Irish Restaurant & Pub, 1735 Route 46, Parsippany
Why Go: When's the last time you went out to rock out?
Cost: Free admission

An Evening of Romance with Michael Amante
When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want to celebrate Valentines Day with your sweetie, and "The People's Tenor."
Cost: $42 to $57

All-Abilities Run from The Running Company
When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. from The Morristown Running Company
Why Go: You want to make friends and work out around lovely Morristown. Free bagels after the run, too!
Cost: Free

Wordsmiths Writing Workshop
When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Jefferson Township Public Library.
Why Go: So you can get your creative juices flowing using writing prompts and get feedback on your work.
Cost: Free (and refreshments are provided!)

Family Fun Day
Where/When: Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, 9 Main St., Madison
Why Go: Because it's a good time to get crafty with your kids.
Cost: Free

Leap in the Lake
When/Where: Saturday, 1 p.m. at Hopatcong State Park
Why Go: Because you want to donate to help area special-needs children while leaping into a freezing cold Lake Hopatcong. Or because you want to watch others jump in the water.
Cost: Free to watch. Must donate $50 to leap.

Meditation Workshop
When/Where: Saturday, 3 p.m., The Library of the Chathams
Why Go: Chill out, relax and get back to a stress-free existence through meditations, conducted by professionals. Please sign up through the Circulation Desk in advance and bring your own mat. Refrain from eating for 3 hours prior.
Cost: Free

Pasta Dinner
When/Where: Saturday at 4 p.m. at the Bradley Gardens Fire Department on Old York Road in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To support the fire company with an all-you-can-eat dinner that includes pastas, sausage, meatballs, salad and dessert.
Cost: $10 per adult, $9 for seniors, $5 for children and free for children under 5 years of age.

Mardi Gras Party
When/Where: Saturday at 6 p.m. at St. Andrew Evangelical Lutheran Church, 335 Reynolds Ave, Parsippany
Why Go: To support the Youth Group's trip to a church youth conference in New Orleans, eat southern cuisine and laissez les bons temps roulez in a wholesome way
Cost: $15; call 973-887-6713 for ticket info.

Wine Tasting Soiree
When/Where: Saturday at 7 p.m. at the Smoke Rise Village Inn in Kinnelon
Why Go: To experience a variety of fine wines and light fare while supporting theSmoke Rise Nursery School, as it is their fundraiser.
Cost: $65 per person

'Ivy, a Most Unusual Plant'
When/Where: Sunday, 1 p.m. at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township
Why Go: You want to learn about ivy from an expert, its many varieties, and maybe even buy some for your home.
Cost: $15

Meet 'President Lincoln' on his Official Birthday
When/Where: Sunday 1 p.m. at Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, Morristown
Why Go: You want a little history about this historical figure
Cost: $8 general admission

Bubble Mania
Where/When: Sunday, 3 p.m., Pine Brook Jewish Center, 174 Changebridge Road, Montville
Why Go: Interactive bubble show.
Cost: $10 per person with registration by Friday, $15 at the door. Games and projects following the show are an additional fee.

Related Topics: Michael Amante, Weekend Planner, and get out

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