Arts & Entertainment
Kevin Smith, Moondancers, 'Race to Nowhere' = Your Weekend
There are a lot of activities to check out in and around Morristown.
Welcome to another packed weekend of events in and around Morristown. Have an event you think we should promote? Be sure to let us know in the comments below.
"Race to Nowhere" Free Showing at Morristown High School
Where/When: 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 28 at in Morristown.
Why Go: Because the documentary touches on a hot topic on how we prepare our children for adulthood–and whether or not we're going in the right direction.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at the in Morris Township, 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Why Go: Because this Tony Award-nominated comedy tells the story of an actor who seemingly has it all, but when his hit television series is cancelled and he finds himself playing Hamlet, a role he hates, his situation takes a turn for the worse.
Pricing: $40 for adults; $36 for senior citizens; $33 for museum members; $20 for students.
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Where/When: 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because you’re a child care center director or staff member who wants to learn more about the profession while accumulating seven professional development hours.
Pricing: $75, includes breakfast and lunch.
Where/When: 2 p.m. at the in Whippany on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because “Rabbit Hole,” an Oscar nominated film, will be shown. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: 7 p.m. at in Morris Plains on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: This beefsteak dinner with wine, beer, soft drinks and videocast horse racing will raise funds to support the Morris Plains Rotary’s charities.
Pricing: $50 per person.
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. at the on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because you want to hear CCM’s chamber choir sing musical theater favorites, accompanied by the department’s faculty and presented by the music and dance and performing arts departments.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. at in Parsippany on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because author of “A German Life: Against All Odds, Change is Possible,” Bernd Wollschlager, a convert to Judaism and the son of a high-ranking Nazi official, will present the temple’s annual Joseph Gotthelf Holocaust Memorial Lecture.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: Beginning at 8 p.m. at the in Morristown on Friday, April 29.
Why Go: Because you’re a fan of “Clerks,” “Dogma,” “Mallrats” or any of Smith’s films, and you want to participate in a Q&A session with the director.
Pricing: Ranges from $42 to $89 and tickets are available online.
"Moondance" at Morristown High School
Where/When: At 7 p.m. at on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: It's the 7th annual spring dance and music production, featuring a wide-assortment of talents from the Morristown High School community. Ticket sales benefit the program.
Pricing: $9
Where/When: Beginning at 8 p.m. on Saturday, April 30 at the .
Why Go: Because you want to see Hillman perform such hits as “Turn Turn Turn,” “Mister Tambourine Man,” or “Eight Miles High.” Barnaby Bright will open.
Pricing: $25.
Where/When: At 8 a.m. at on Sunday, May 1.
Why Go: Because this March of Dimes-sponsored event will help fund research and create support programs for soon-to-be mothers.
Pricing: For more information on how to join a team, see the March For Babies website.
GRAB & GO KIDS PLANNER
Where/When: At the main branch of the from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 28.
Why Go: Because families can learn about how mood relates to diabetes, as well as learn a relaxation activity meant to reduce stress.
Pricing: Free
Where/When: From 3:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the on Thursday, April 28.
Why Go: Because children of all ages can stop by anytime during the workshop to design a dinosaur. Two days later the museum will host Dino Day.
Pricing: $5 per child.
Where/When: From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Because children can create a dinosaur puppet, learn from a paleontologist, make a fossil footprint rubbing, or explore a dinosaur nest.
Pricing: Free with museum admission.
Where/When: At from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Because all ages can enjoy live animal shows, food, live music, nature walks, games and crafts while learning about the environment and celebrating Earth Day.
Pricing: $5 per person or $10 per car.
Where/When: From 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the on Saturday, April 30.
Why Go: Children five or older can learn about dinosaur names by playing the name game, as a part of the museum’s Dino Day.
Pricing: $3 per child.
