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A 'Down Homel Christmas

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Recorder Community Newspapers & GUIDEOut TO THE ARTS AND LEISUREA • Thursdabouty, November 16, 2017 A ‘Down Home’ Ch ristmas native, Sterban, and coming to Morristown By PHIL GARBER STAFF WRITER

t’s been a long ride for , from his roots at Collingswood High School in Camden County to a position Ion the Hall of Fame. And it’s not likely to end soon, said Ster- ban, who since 1972, has been the deep bass voice of the Oak Ridge Boys, known for their four-part harmonies and upbeat songs that have earned them Grammy, Dove, CMA (Country Music Association) and ACM (Academy of Country Music) awards. Sterban is most memorable with his “oom papa oom papa mau mau” refrain on the group’s biggest hit, 1981’s “Elvira.” The song brought them one of their five Gram- my Awards and went double Platinum. “Our longevity is because we still love what we do,” said Sterban, 74. “For us, we still feel good. As long as that continues, we’ll continue doing what we’re doing.” The Oak Ridge Boys are on their 29th an- nual Christmas tour. They will be perform- ing their “Christmas Celebration” concert at 7:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 27, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morristown. For tickets, go to www.mayoarts.org. Sterban said he was raised a Christian and early on, developed a love for . He graduated from the same high school that Michael Landon had attended. The Oak Ridge Boys’ Christmas Celebration Tour 2017 will be staged at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, at the Mayo Performing Arts Next, he attended then-Trenton State Col- Center in Morristown. The show will include songs from their six best-selling Christmas CDs. From left, are Richard Sterban, Duane lege for a year. And while a student, Ster- Allen, and . ban formed a gospel band, the “Keystone .” One member of the band was a singer from Philadelphia, Pa., Joe Bonsall, the attention of another famous bass sing- asked if Sterban would replace him on the corded with Presley and appeared in one of who also later joined the Oak Ridge Boys. er, a gospel singer, songwriter and mu- “Stamps Quartet” and the singer from the king’s movies, “Elvis on Tour.” Sterban and Bonsall also have since been sic , J.D. Sumner. Sumner called Camden County, accepted in a heart beat. The first time Sterban met Presley was inducted into the Philadelphia Music Hall and said he would be leaving his band, the His decision led to the opportunity of a while rehearsing for a show in Minneapolis, of Fame. “J.D. Sumner and the Stamps Quartet” to lifetime, to sing in the backup band for El- Sterban’s trademark bass voice gained join band. Sumner vis Presley. Sterban toured, sang and re- PLEASE SEE COUNTRY, PAGE 2 PAGE 2 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com COUNTRY: Oak Ridge Boys bring sounds of season to Mayo Center

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Minn. “We kept waiting and waiting but no El- vis,” Sterban said. “Elvis enjoyed being fashionably late.” There was a sudden commotion in the hall when the door flew open and in came Elvis and his entourage. “When he walked in the room you could feel his presence,” Sterban said. “He had such magnetism and I realized why he was the biggest star in the world.” Sterban said he had fond memories of singing gospel with Elvis and that only could match Elvis for pure excitement. In 1972, Sterban was still singing with El- vis when he got a call from Lee Goldman of the Oak Ridge Boys. Their bass singer was leaving and Goldman asked if Sterban would take his place. The next year, Bonsall joined as the group’s replacement tenor. “I always wanted to be part of the Oak The Oak Ridge Boys will be performing their Christmas show on Monday, Nov. 27, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center in Morris- Ridge Boys,” Sterban said. “So I decided to leave Elvis and join the Oak Ridge Boys. town. From left, are William Lee Golden, Richard Sterban, Joe Bonsall and . That was 45 years ago and it was a pretty good decision.” a bad thing,” Sterban said. you can get from gospel.” The latest iteration of the Oak Ridge The Oak Ridge Boys have played with Growing up, Sterban said he listened to Baseball is another longtime passion for Boys includes Sterban, Bonsall, baritone various megastars, like Merle Haggard, such gospel groups as the “Blackbird Broth- Sterban. He was a part owner of the Nash- William Lee Golden and lead singer Duane who wrote a song for the group that won ers” and the “Statesmen Quartet.” And ville Sounds (Milwaukee Brewers AAA Allen. the 2015 Country Gospel Song of the Year he enjoyed the classic country and west- club) and is now the team’s “official am- The Christmas tour includes “Elvira” award. The band also drew notice of Paul ern sounds of and dreamed of bassador.” He also does color commentary and the band’s other hits and secular hol- Simon who asked if they would sing back- playing at the in Nashville. for the team and for Vanderbilt University iday music for the first half and more reli- up vocals in 1977 on his song, “Slip, Sliding That dream came true many times in lat- Commodores. gious songs in the second part of the con- Away,” that would become a major hit. er years. The Oak Ridge Boys were originally the cert. Each of the Oak Ridge Boys was raised in Sterban said he listens various kinds of Oak Ridge Quartet, formed during World “We close with the sacred side of Christ- Christian homes, steeped in gospel music. music, from country to the sounds of Ital- War II in Oak Ridge, Tenn., where the atom- mas,” Sterban said. “The real meaning of “Having an experience with Jesus is not ian tenor, Andrea Boticelli, “about as far as ic bomb was being developed. Christmas is the birth of Jesus.” ‘Newsies The Musical’ set to take Centenary Stage Nov. 24-Dec. 10 This holiday season, Centena- atrical nominations – including al-life “Newsboy Strike of 1899,” New York” and “Santa Fe.” all seats with a Buy One/Get One ry Stage Company is set to “seize eight Tony Award nods – and won when newsboy Kid Blink led a Featuring a cast of more than Rush Ticket Special only when the day” with their family hol- Tony, Drama Desk and Outer Crit- band of orphan and runaway 50 performers from across the tri– purchased at the Centenary Stage iday spectacular production of ics Circle Awards for Score and newsies on a two-week-long ac- state area, Centenary Stage Com- Company box office in person as Disney’s “Newsies The Musical” Choreography. tion against Pulitzer, Hearst and pany’s production s directed by early as two hours prior to per- from Friday, Nov. 24, through Sun- Set in New York City at the other powerful newspaper pub- broadway, film and television vet- formance time. The Buy One/Get day, Dec. 10, in the Lackland Per- turn of the century, “Newsies” lishers. Timely and fresh, the fic- eran Michael Blevins. One deal is not valid for advance forming Arts Center on the cam- is the rousing tale of Jack Kelly, tionalized adaptation of “News- Performances are at 8 p.m. Fri- ticket sales and not available via pus of Centenary University in a charismatic newsboy and lead- ies” addresses age-old themes of days, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, Satur- phone or internet sales. Hackettstown. er of a ragged band of teenaged social injustice, exploitative labor days, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9; at 2 p.m. “Newsies,” based on the 1992 “newsies,” who dreams only of a practices and David-versus-Goli- Sundays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and 10, For more information or to purchase motion picture, features a score better life far from the hardship ath struggles as the young learn and Wednesdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. tickets, visit www.centenarystageco.org by eight-time Academy Award of the streets. But when publish- to harness their power against a 6; and at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. or call the box office at (908) 979–0900. winner Alan Menken (“Beauty ing titans Joseph Pulitzer and corrupt establishment, organizers 30 and Dec. 7. Ticket prices are The box office is located in the Lackland and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “Sis- William Randolph Hearst raise said. High-energy with non-stop $29.50 for adults and $20 for chil- Performing Arts Center at 715 Grand ter Act”) and Jack Feldman and distribution prices at the news- thrills and featuring eight brand- dren under 12 for matinee and Ave. in Hackettstown. The box office is a book by four-time Tony Award boys’ expense, Jack finds a cause new songs by the original team Friday evening performances. open from 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through winner Harvey Fierstein (“La to fight for and rallies newsies of Menken and Feldman while Saturday evening performanc- Fridays and two hours prior to each per- Cage aux Folles,” “Torch Song from across the city to strike for keeping many of the songs from es cost $32 for adults and $20 for formance. Centenary Stage Company Trilogy”). While on Broadway, what’s right. the film, including “Carrying the children under 12. Thursday eve- can also be found on Facebook, Insta- “Newsies” received 23 major the- “Newsies” is inspired by the re- Banner,” “Seize the Day,” “King of ning performances are $29.50 for gram and Twitter. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 3 N.J. Festival Orchestra celebrates the season with Holiday Tenors The New Jersey Festival Orchestra delphia. Recently smiles, and distinctive holiday memories to kicks off the holiday season at 3 p.m. heard as Edgardo one and all, has been made possible in part Sunday, Dec. 10, at The Concert Hall in in “Lucia di Lam- by a Union County Heart (History, Educa- The Dorothy Young Center for the Per- mermoor,” and tion and Arts Reaching Thousands) grant, forming Arts at Drew University in Mad- in the title role in and support from The Westfield Founda- ison, with “Return of the Holiday Ten- the Massenet’s tion. ors,” a family festival of traditional and “Werther,” White Tickets for “Return of the Holiday Ten- contemporary songs and music, sing- was featured in the ors” cost $28 to $76 for adults or $15 for stu- alongs and more. Metropolitan Op- dents in grades K-12. The concert features last year’s era National Coun- Tickets are also on sale for NJFO’s New award-winning tenor Cody Austin, who re- cil of Florida Gala Year’s Eve musical celebration, “Puttin’on turns with friends to celebrate and capti- concert. He has the Ritz,” a revue of American musical the- vate with a dazzling selection of renowned also performed ater classics from stage and screen present- tenor classics, traditional carols, signature MATTHEW WHITE CAMERON SCHUTZA CODY AUSTIN with the Ocean ed by guest vocalists direct from the Broad- versions of familiar fare and a host of win- City Pops, Palm way stage and beyond. The concert takes tertime curiosities, organizers said. Beach Opera, Vero place at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 31, at Westfield “We are thrilled to welcome these gifted ist with Peter Nero and the Philly Pops in Beach Opera and PORTopera. High School, 550 Dorian Road in Westfield. performers to help us welcome in the Hol- a program entitled “The Great American Also joining NJFO is Madison’s Cen- Tickets cost $40, $55 or $70. Tickets for chil- iday season,” said Maestro David Wroe. Tenor.” tral Avenue School Chorus, an elective dren under 18 cost $15 with the purchase of “We believe there is something for every- Praised for his “ringing high notes” group of fourth and fifth grade students an adult ticket. one in this performance. Our program is a and “clarity of tone,” Metropolitan Op- under the direction of Kiera Chiarino. This concert has sold out for the past five vessel for children, parents, grandparents era’s Cameron Schutza was the 2016 win- The students will perform “Somewhere in years and attendees are encouraged to pur- and friends – indeed the entire communi- ner of the top Robert Lauch Memorial my Memory,” the award-winning “Home chase tickets as early as possible. ty – to come together through music at this Fund Endowment Award from the Wag- Alone” movie soundtrack song by John unique time of the year.” ner Society of New York. His recent high- Williams and Tiomkin’s “It’s a Wonderful Tickets for both concerts are available online at American tenor Austin is quickly becom- lights include: the Narraboth in “Salome” Life.” www.njfestivalorchestra.org, by calling (908) 232- ing one of the most promising singing ac- with the Orquesta Sinfònica Nacional in This seasonal stroll of timeless classics 9400 or by visiting the office at 224 E. Broad Street tors of his age. A graduate of the Academy Mexico City, Manrico in “Il Trovatore” and sentimental favorites, sure to bring joy, in Westfield. of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia, Austin has with both Portland Summerfest and the undertaken a variety of leading roles in op- Astoria Music Festival, Don José in “Car- era houses throughout the U.S. Recent en- men” with the Walla Walla Symphony, gagements include the Duke in “Rigolet- and Pollione in “Norma” with Opera in to” for Opera Santa Barbara, Alfredo in the Heights. “La Traviata” for the NJFO, Pittsburg op- Grand prize recipient of the Mario era, Virginia Opera and Utah Opera and Lanza Vocal Competition, acclaimed ten- Don Jose in “Carmen” for Shreveport Op- or Matthew White is in his second year era. He was recently featured as tenor solo- at the Academy of Vocal Art in Phila-

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• • Editor: Roberta Burkhart WHAT’S INSIDE Phone: (908) 766-3900 ext. 225 Art...... 18 Fax: (908) 766-6365 Campus ...... 15 Address: Film...... 7 Suite 104, 100 South Jefferson Road, Kids...... 14 Whippany, N.J. 07981 Email: Music...... 19 [email protected] Potpourri...... 22 To be considered for Out & About, please Sudoku...... 9 send information by Tuesday, the week Theater ...... 23 before the publication date. PAGE 4 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com Covered Bridge Artisans tour returns Nov. 24-26 The Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour and Sale will take place Friday through Sunday, Nov. 24 to 26, in six artists’ studios in southern Hunterdon County. The 23rd annual event, a self-guided tour, features stops in the Lambertville, Stockton and Sergeantsville areas with 10 guest artists at the Cultural Arts Center in Sergeantsville. Hours for the tour are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Fri- day and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Visitors will discover new art- work and crafts, have the oppor- tunity to see inside the studios on historic properties and talk to the artists behind the creativity. New work is presented every year. The idea of the group grew out of a desire to bring visitors into the countryside to see high qual- “Autumn Colors,” above, by Bill Jersey and “Birch Trees,”right, by ity work being produced by studio Sunflower Glass Studios are among the works on view Friday through artisans in their historic and ar- Sunday, Nov. 24 to 26, during the 23rd annual Covered Bridge Arti- chitecturally interesting home en- vironments. A detailed map can sans Studio Tour and Sale. be downloaded at www.covered- bridgeartisans.com. Phillips Mill, the Prallsville and with a colored underglaze. Once Among the studios on the tour Stover Mill. dry, the piece is painted with a re- are: Bill Jersey, located on the ca- Katherine Hackl of Swan Street sit such as wax or shellac and al- nal in Lambertville. Jersey is new Studio in Lambertville, has ex- lowed to dry. The background is to the tour but has shown widely panded her pottery work to in- then washed away with a water Karen’s fused botanical work is Solebury, Pa., will be showing her in the area. Jersey is a filmmak- clude the new technique of wa- solution. This leaves a layered taking on new levels with explor- handmade wall quilts and Karen er and winner of two Peabodies ter etching. This is a process that look that combines some of the ing many native flowers while Wychock of Warrington, Pa., will and Emmys and an Oscar Nomi- combines subtle texture and the traits of her traditional sgraffito Geoff is trying new painting tech- display her traditional hand-wo- nee. He has been a full-time land- visual character of brushstrokes. work and the more recent porce- niques with his hand-painted ven baskets. scape artist since 2008 and has re- She makes each piece using a por- lain hand painted brushwork. work. Many of these glass tech- Also showing are Sheila Fernekes ceived numerous awards from celain clay that is then layered The studio of Annelies van- niques are being transformed of Flemington with contemporary Dommelen is located at the north into small windows and table one-of-a-kind jewelry, interweaving end of Lambertville on North top collectibles as well as custom beads, silver, and gems, and glass Union Street. As a painter, print- windows. And bevels are always blower Drew Montesano of Sole- maker and box maker, vanDom- found among each item that Sun- bury, Pa. Diana Contine of Dakota melen’s styles remain the same flower produces since it was the Moon in Solebury designs jewelry in when crossing into each of these first love of the art form. silver with natural themes in com- mediums, organizers said. Phoebe Wiley of the Long Lane bination with gemstones. Moorland Studio in Stockton Farm Studio outside of Sergeants- Other artists will be Amy Turn- is the collaboration of Constance ville is moving around from three er of Doylestown, Pa., who makes Bassett and David Cann. They are to two dimensions, and back. She one-of-a-kind hand-dyed scarves moving in the direction of man- has painted canvasses that reflect and shawls with beading or tap- ufacturing more furniture and what she has learned from mak- estry, Bernard Hohlfeld of Round- lighting along with a continued ing marks on pots. And also she is wood Studio in Doylestown, Pa., development of sculpture and making pots that reflect 50 years maker of a large variety of turned paintings. Cann mainly works in of making marks on canvas. and hollow formed bowls. Sheila metals while Bassett works in ce- Ten additional artists will be Coutin of Sandbrook Pottery in ramics, oil paintings and mixed showing their work this year in Sandbrook makes sculptural pot- media assemblages. Sergeantsville at The Virginia Na- tery and functional ware. Susan Karen and Geoff Caldwell of purano Cultural Arts Center, a re- Nadelson of West Amwell shows Sunflower Glass Studio outside stored church located close to the hand-dyed and handspun yarn Stockton are continuing to pur- school. The new artist this year from fine wool, silk, mohair, kid, sue their new passion of mixing will be painter Helena van Em- and alpaca. Spalted Maple Burl Vase, left, by Bernard Hohlfeld and Moonface many forms of glass into their merik-Finn. Her recent paintings Necklace, right, by Diana Contine are among the works on view pieces; fused, painted, beveled depict animals in both pastel and For more information and a map visit during the 23rd annual Covered Bridge Artisans Studio Tour and Sale. and stained glass, organizers said. oil. Fabric artist Teri Nalbone of www.coveredbridgeartisans.com. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 5 Winter whites: Not intuitive but surprisingly delicious

“The real voyage of discovery consists not of a miserly tasting pour, the chapel bell tified Written Objects (UWO), let alone in seeking new landscapes, but in having Ash chimes, as if by divine invitation and Vou- mouthing them, watch a fi fth grader spell- new eyes.” — Marcel Proust Rajan vray was etched in my soul forever. ing bee to get inspired and cure your resul- Marcel, Seriously. Can we do both? Seek Ask Domaine Huet in France and Pau- tant low self esteem by pronouncing GUH- new landscapes and have new eyes? With READ BETWEEN THE WINES manok Vineyards on the North Fork of woorts-TRAH-minner and GREW ner implied consent from the great essay- Long Island, if they will sell you a bottle. VELT lee ner. Now that you have it down ist, I am going to embark on making this They are usually gone. Loire is where it be- Fritz, expect a blue ribbon in the mail from month’s column as much about discovery, The writer is a French-certifi ed Maitre Du Vin Du Bordeaux gan but good Chenins come from Argenti- the Alsace and Austrian Chambers of Com- that mystique element of human behav- from the Ecole Du Vin in France. While his hobby passion is wine, na, New Zealand and even Israel while the merce. ior, as it is about wine. As humans, we tend Ash, a former Wall Street Strategist, is currently a V.P. Investments bounty is South Africa. However, you have The Trams are intensely fl oral, aromat- to cuddle up to our comfort zones and safe at Janney Montgomery Scott. Contact him at [email protected]. to pick the princes from the plonk. The ic, spicy wines that range from bone dry to harbors. Discovery to most of us is like a Winery of Good Hope and Ken Forrester decadently sweet. They are a crisp, grape- xylophone to a rock band, intriguing but are consistently good producers. Simon- fruit-rinsed, oak-agnostic wines that pair rarely used. Yet we are in awe of the Colum- is made in heaven. You can’t break up with sig under $12 and a Chenin-Vigonier blend as well as the overused Riesling and spicy buses, the Vasco da Gammas, the Magel- this red by text. It will be a teary farewell from Pineridge under $10 are usually avail- Asian food pairing. Perhaps because I am lans and to think, if Chris just hunkered in even if its for one winter. But try a spray of able at Gary’s in Bernardsville. And if your a vintage car geek, Trams from Hugel and with his paella in his native Spain, you and fresh cut grass, peach, pineapple and herbs fl ing with Chenin fades, boomerang back to Helfrich top my list from Bugatti’s birth- I would never seen Oreos or peanut butter. of its white sister, Sauvignon Blanc. It’s like the Zealand Marlboroughs, but also soak in place, Alsace. Or all things Americana. So follow this pied imbibing all of New Zealand in a gulp. the crystalline minerality and the aromat- Closer home is the well structured Clai- piper on a grape discovery and repeat after Or the other winter white, Chenin Blanc ic intensity of the sauvignon blancs from borne & Churchill from California and me, Goodbye Mac and Cheese, Hello Rata- from the Loire Valley in France. The cli- the Alto Adige region of Italy. My favorite, Bidell, in the North Fork of Long Island. As touille! mate is moody and volatile and gets it fam- introduced by a dear friend, is Quarz for the Gruners, the Austrians pack gobs of Hello whites over reds this winter sea- ily face from its elder brother to the West, from Cantina Terlan. juice coated with a veneer of acidity that son. Armed with the poetic license of an the Atlantic Ocean. Honey, nuts, ginger, fi g makes for a summer wine that is as upbeat economist to make assumptions, I assume and the ubiquitous apple are the common Press Pause On Pinot Noir; as a tour guide with the austerity of a li- you love Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Zin and notes but the texture is acidic and firm, Press Play On Gewurtztraminer brarian. The usual fl avor cavalry of peach, Rhone as your comfort reds for the winter. not a goose-down bed but futon. The lime- And Gruner Vetliner All delectable beauties in their own right, stone-dressed hamlet of Vouvray happened Before you fret looking at these Uniden- PLEASE SEE WINE, PAGE 16 so addicting to the souls of your taste buds. on me when I took a wrong fork in the road Yes, taste buds have souls. A gentle hiatus back from Chateneuf Du Pape. The 16th from those “blanky” reds will only make century Nitray Castle was the a gatehouse your buds grow fonder. to the discovery of Vouvray, with its loft tasting room above the chapel, the stables See You Later Cab; Back and the barrel cooperage. The heady elix- In A While With Chenin ir of horses, leather, oak, mesquite and the Hard to resist the warm, lush, satiny feel breezes from the castle’s rose garden played of a big cab, be it with steak or lamb and like a thousand fl utes to the stark purity of by a fi replace. No question that marriage the chenin blanc. As I imbibed the last drop Saturday, December 2nd, 2017 2PM - 6PM PAGE 6 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com The Dalles, Columbia Gorge and Multnoma Falls

Editor’s Note: This is the 19th in a monthly series detailing the discoveries made during Jennifer the author’s road trip following the trail of Lewis and Clark. Fischer The town of The Dalles, Ore., is on a nar- ROAD TRIP OF DISCOVERY row bend in the Columbia River. Clark de- scribes the water passing through this area as “gut swelling, boiling and whorling in The writer has been traveling and writing about her every direction…” (DeVoto edition of Lew- xadventures on the road for many years. Formerly a resident of is and Clark Journals, pg. 264) Somehow Chatham, she and her husband Richard now live in Basking they managed to fl oat their boats down the Ridge. She may be reached at: jwfi [email protected]. rapids to the astonishment of the natives watching them. pedition. They carried 30 tons of supplies, While the American Empress paddle- including medicines, tents, arms and am- wheel boat was docked in The Dalles, my munition, sheet lead for bullets, clothing, husband, Richard, and I visited the Fort fish hooks, surveying equipment, glass Dalles Museum, which is housed in the for- beads, kettles, opium and Epsom salts, nee- mer Surgeon’s Quarters. This fort was an dles, thread etc. All these supplies had to be army post in the 1850s and 1860s when Or- transported on horses over the mountains egon was a territory. A re-enactor told us and in canoes when on the rivers. about the family that had lived there and The next morning found us gliding artifacts from pioneering days, including down the beautiful Columbia River Gorge tools, clothing and furniture. In the barn through the Cascades, passing the 800-foot- is a collection of historic vehicles: wagons, high Beacon Rock, the second highest carriages, and a horse-drawn hearse. We monolith in the world. Clark mentions certainly gained more and more respect for passing this rock on Oct. 31, 1805, and the the hearty pioneers who traveled this way. dangerous rapids in this area, which are We also visited the Columbia Gorge Dis- now covered by the waters backed up by Above: Scenic Route 30 in Oregon offers covery Center and Museum. The exhibit the Bonneville Dam. They portaged around spectacular views of the Columbia River. about Lewis and Clark showed the myriad the rapids with the help of the local inhab- The Vista House monument is shown in amount of supplies they packed for the ex- itants. the distance and at left. Vista House is a We docked in Stevenson, Wash., and vis- ited the Columbia Gorge Interpretive Cen- rest stop built in the early days of automo- ter, where we learned about the ice age and bile pleasure driving along Scenic Route what geological forces shaped the area, 30. In 1918, it was dedicated as a monu- along with the geography and culture of ment to the early pioneers of Oregon. It the region. is 55 feet high with marble fl oors and a This museum also contains the larg- est rosary collection in the world, contain- limestone rotunda. ing nearly 4,000 rosaries collected by Don Brown, a resident of North Bonneville, Wash. Many were gifts from notable peo- Along the route is “Vista House,” essen- ple, including Father Flanagan of Boys tially a $100,000 comfort station built for la- Town, Lawrence Welk and John F. Kennedy. still use nets and spears. dies who were accompanying their hus- The smallest consisted of beads the size of In the afternoon, we boarded a bus for bands on an automobile outing into the a pinhead and the largest was 16 feet long. a tour to Multnomah Falls, which is of- beautiful countryside back in the day when What a surprise! ten shown on travel brochures. The falls cars were becoming affordable to the pub- Another interesting exhibit was a 37-foot are pencil thin and about 620 feet high. We lic. In 1918, it was dedicated as a monument fi sh wheel. The water current propels the walked up a trail to the Benson Bridge, to the early pioneers of Oregon. It is 55 feet paddles and the baskets catch the upstream named after the man who owned the falls high with marble fl oors and a limestone ro- swimming fi sh. They were used extensive- in the early 1900s. Here we had an awe-in- tunda. And, yes, it does have restrooms and ly from the 1880s until the 1930s, when they spiring view of both tiers of the spectacu- a breathtaking view of the Columbia River. were outlawed for commercial fi shing on lar falls as well as the Columbia River. As Lewis and Clark traveled down the Co- the Columbia River. The fi rst scenic highway in the United lumbia River toward the Pacifi c Ocean they Soon after that stop, we arrived at the States, a beautiful and amazing engineer- began to see signs that the ocean wasn’t Bonneville Dam. There is a concrete fi sh ing feat, was completed in 1922 through the very far. Some of the natives were wearing ladder beside the dam and 24-hour human Columbia Gorge on the Oregon side of the the clothing of sailors to whom they had counters monitor how many fi sh swim up Columbia River. Seventy miles of the road traded fur pelts. And they also knew some the ladder and how they are doing as they is still in use today as Scenic Route 30, and familiar English words, such as: “powder, swim by the windows. There were many we were on it! Scenic indeed! Cliff over- knife and damned rascal.” small personal fi shing boats catching salm- looks, waterfalls, tunnels through moun- Next stop on the Road Trip of Discovery: The pencil-thin Multnomah Falls measure on as they collected at the bottom of the fi sh tainsides, and the Columbia River below. Arriving at Fort Clatsop, where the Corps 620 feet tall and are located on the Ore- ladders. And we passed many Native Amer- No wonder is was designated an Historic of Discovery made their winter quarters gon side of the Columbia River Gorge. ican fi shing platforms where the fi shermen Landmark. of 1805-06. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 7 ‘LBJ’ offers hope from the past ✩★✩✩✩ By MICHAEL S. GOLDBERGER >> MOVIE REVIEW: ‘LBJ’ FILM CRITIC ★✩✩✩ “LBJ,” rated R, is an Electric En- Viewers uninterested in politics and tertainment release★✩★✩✩ directed by American history probably won’t enjoy Rob Reiner and stars Woody Har- the insight and philosophical ruminations relson, Jennifer★★ Jason✩✩ Leigh and ventured by director Rob Reiner in his sav- Richard Jenkins. Running time: 98 vy biopic, “LBJ.” Detailing the momentous ★★✩★✩ ebb and flow of the times just before and af- minutes ter the ascension of Lyndon Baines John- ★★★✩ son to the presidency of the United States in 1963, Mr. Reiner, working from a script by ★★★✩★ Joey Hartstone, studiously puts forth a the- the other guy. Even those sworn to tear us sis worthy of an honorary master’s degree. down would be sad★★ to★ see★ the ideal they se- If it had new information about the man be- cretly envy dashed upon the scrap heap of hind the Civil Rights Act of 1964, I’d of con- virtuous ideas. sidered a Ph.D. It is our vision, our chutzpah, our con- Now, I won’t attempt to pull away those glomeration of heritages and all that corny who would much prefer the couch, the foot- good stuff that they covet. If it never ex- ball game, a six pack, a family-sized bag of isted, you’d have to make it up, to give the barbecue potato chips and speculation as human spirit something to hope for in the to who will and who will not kneel when face of authoritarian rule. Hence it is sad- the national anthem is played. I like a good ly painful when the film details the trag- bowl of chips myself…preferably with a ic event that led to LBJ’s near impossi- bottle of grape soda. But pity is, they’ll ble challenge. Many Americans felt they miss an eye-opening epiphany or two that were standing on a threshold of a dream, just might make them better citizens. While and then it was stolen from them. JFK Reiner paints a responsibly accurate por- was killed, and his seeming antithesis was trait of both the man and the era, it’s in the charged with mending a wound that to this clever subtext where he realizes the true day has never really healed. and noble purpose of history. Reiner deals with the tragedy of Dealey You see, just in case you don’t remember Plaza via flashbacks and fast-forwards om- or you weren’t yet a taxpayer, good old Lyn- inously interspersed into the scenario. It is don wasn’t, well, quite the genteel sort of the portion of the oral epic poem that has person we were accustomed to seeing in the assumed its place in our consciousness. oval office. In fact, to underline his legend- Though we still don’t really know anything, ary crassness, the movie makes a point of except that conspiracy theorists have made including the storied toilet scene. Howev- a veritable career of it, it was doubtlessly er, before you cite the present day and the the same Bad that has been trying to oust greatest crassness the world has ever seen, Good right from the beginning. note that the movie winkingly knows what Harrelson sublimely etches Johnson’s you’re thinking. For all his earthiness, understanding of the resultantly compli- there is never a moment when we doubt cated domestic agenda that would ultimate- that LBJ was a devoted American. ly define his presidency. He is the master True patriotism should of course be a carpenter who, faced with a structure near- given. So as LBJ switches from human ly shaken from its foundation, rolls up his steamroller to devious finagler to charmer- sleeves and gives us a tutorial in social re- in-chief to get his humanitarian legislation form that might have even impressed Mr. passed, it is refreshing in that his ego is put Machiavelli. That it is all realized in the to traditional heroic use, and not just in ser- shadow of a grand heartbreak and, like vice to himself. It is end-justifies-the-means Roger Maris’s 61 homers, wasn’t complete- politicking in its finest form. Embodied in ly appreciated until history said so, further a superb performance by Woody Harrelson, impresses upon us the fickleness that at- we witness the talented governing experi- tends the human pageant. ence, knowledge of history and gifted touch Unfortunately for us and Lyndon Baines of altruism it takes to be a real dealmaker. Johnson, life, as my Mom oft inversely not- It is entertainingly reminded that we ed, isn’t all cream and peaches. After the Americans have woven quite a story for printed epilogue affirms the president’s ourselves…a sort of Greek myth wherein great domestic legacy, it alas notes his fail- the Founding Fathers bestowed this light of ure, as Washington had warned, to beware liberty it has become incumbent upon us to of foreign entanglements. Almost 60,000 keep burning bright. Not just for ourselves, Americans died in Vietnam. Relating these mind you, but as a hope for the world. Call it facts and letting them fall where they may an international version of looking out for in the service of history, “LBJ” is A-OK. PAGE 8 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com Vanderveer House to host 15th annual Colonial Christmas A Colonial Café, an array of holiday merchants, musical per- formances, reindeer, gingerbread workshops for children and a holi- day decorating workshop for adults are just a few of the highlights in store for visitors to the 15th annu- al Colonial Christmas from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, Nov. 25-26 and Dec. 2-3, at the Jaco- bus Vanderveer House and Muse- um in Bedminster Township. The Friends of the Jacobus Vanderveer House invite visitors of all ages to experience Christ- mas past and present when the circa 1772 Dutch Colonial home opens its wreath-clad doors. The popular fundraiser fea- tures tours of the museum, which will be decorated for the holidays by Lynn and Jessica Angelone of Angelone’s Florist in Raritan, Gail Whiting of Design Consul- Above: A tree lighting, sponsored by Investor’s Bank, will kick off tants in Bedminster, Susan Mini- this year’s two weekend-long event at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. The man of Susan Laura Interior De- tree lighting is free to the community and features caroling with the sign in Bedminster along with her daughter Sara Miniman, broker/ Harmonium Choral Society, hot pretzels and hot chocolate. Right: manager of Weichert’s Bedmin- Colonial re-enactors will conduct artillery demonstrations and more ster office and Jeanne Galbraith, during the 15th annual Colonial Christmas celebration at Jacobus of Mendham. The event features Vanderveer House & Museum in Bedminster Township. boutique merchants and artisans; Colonial musicians, re-enactors and crafters; pet photos with San- pretzels and hot chocolate. events, and leadership programs child, or learn more about Dutch Saturday, Nov. 25: ta Paws; military demonstrations; “Colonial Christmas has grown offered throughout the year. This Colonial life during the American 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. a reindeer program; Santa visits; to be one of Central New Jersey’s fundraiser is a vital means of pre- Revolution, there’s something for Museum tours; holiday shop- a gingerbread house workshop for signature holiday events, attract- serving this extraordinary piece everyone at Colonial Christmas,” ping with Design Consultants, children; and a holiday decorating ing nearly 2,000 visitors of all ages, of Revolutionary War history for he said. Classic Home & Garden, Stan- workshop for adults. cultures, and interests in a festive future generations.” The schedule of events in- ton Sweets, Christine Pane, In- A tree lighting, sponsored by In- atmosphere of hospitality, history “Whether you come to shop, cludes: dia Hicks, Le Fashion Cottage, vestor’s Bank, will kick off this and friendship,” said Craig Suther- grab a bite to eat at our Colonial B.J. O’Connor, White Birch Can- year’s two weekend-long event land, president of The Friends of Café, get decorating tips for the Friday, Nov. 24: dle Company, Lace Creations, at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 25. The tree the Jacobus Vanderveer House holidays, listen to musical per- 7 p.m. Mac Jac, Posh and Lei Lei; co- lighting is free to the communi- Board of Trustees. “Proceeds ben- formances, visit Santa, get an Tree Lighting Sponsored by In- lonial re-Enactors and crafters; ty and features caroling with the efit exhibit development, histor- up-close look at a reindeer, make vestors Bank Harmonium Choral Society, hot ical interpretations, educational a gingerbread house with your PLEASE SEE COLONIAL, PAGE 10 Colonial Cocktail attendees, readers may savor Baked Lobster Dip

The Colonial Christmas Cocktail Recep- or $100 per person for junior patrons ages free of charge) place in a medium bowl. Stir in the red tion, planned for 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 25 and under. Reservations required. For ½ cup sweet red pepper, diced fine pepper, parsley, and scallion greens. Using will feature holiday libations served by Co- ticket information, phone (908) 396-6053 or ½ cup flat leaf parsley, chopped a rubber spatula, gently stir in the mayon- lonial barkeeps, sumptuous seafood and visit www.jvanderveerhouse.org. 2 scallions, green part only, sliced thin naise, Lebni, cream cheese, lemon juice, hors d’oeuvres by Metropolitan Seafood of Metropolitan Seafood has shared their ¼ cup mayonnaise and hot sauce. Transfer to a 1-quart shallow Lebanon, and musical entertainment by Baked Lobster Dip recipe, which will be a ¼ cup of Lebni or Greek style yogurt baking dish. In a small bowl, combine the The Practitioners of Musick. In addition, a featured selection at the Colonial Christ- 4 ounces cream cheese, room panko and lemon zest. Just before baking, special veterans appreciation presentation mas Cocktail Reception: temperature sprinkle the panko mixture on top and bake will be held and attendees may indulge in juice of one lemon until the panko is toasty brown and the dip some holiday Shopping with Design Con- BAKED LOBSTER DIP ½ teaspoon hot sauce is bubbling at the edges, about 12 minutes. sultants, Classic Home & Garden, Stanton ¼ cup panko bread crumbs Serve hot. Sweets, India Hicks, Ward Vintage, Por- Serves 4 to 6 for appetizers ½ teaspoon grated lemon zest The dip can be made one day ahead. The traits, Inc., and J. McLaughlin. 1¼ lb. lobster, steamed and meat taken Preheat oven to 425 degrees. panko mixture should be added right before Tickets to the soiree cost $150 per person out (Metropolitan Seafood does this Chop lobster meat into even pieces and baking. Serve with Crostini or crackers. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 9 Take an historical ‘Holly Walk’ through Morris County

The Morris County Tourism Bureau will ed” as though General George Washington At the Stickley Museum, tour the 1911 host its annual Holly Walk, a long-stand- and his staff have just finished a sumptu- Log House festooned in period Arts-and- ing Morris County tradition that offers vis- ous holiday meal and have gone to make Crafts style. The museum is suspending itors the opportunity to visit six local his- merry in town. guided tours for the day so that visitors toric sites decorated for the holidays, with Outside the Ford Mansion soldiers in pe- may stroll through the former Stickley fam- one admission ticket, over two days, Satur- riod costume will stand guard. On Satur- ily home at their own pace. Enjoy jazzy hol- day and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3. day, guests will enjoy entertainment, games iday tunes courtesy of the Aubrey Anne Tickets are on sale now at https://www. and storytelling. Trio. Stickley will only be open on Satur- eventbrite.com/e/holly-walk-2017-tick- On Sunday, there will be festive live mu- d a y. ets-39015392088 sic. The site is open both days. In addition to the sites being open, their This year the event will take place from Macculloch Hall will fully deck its halls gift shops will be brimming with unique 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, with a tree in every room. Visitors can merchandise, so bring your holiday gift Dec. 2 and 3. Participating sites include: make an ornament on Saturday for the lists, and support local historic sites and Drawing Room tree in memory of famous preservation efforts. • The Morris County Historical Society presidents celebrating Christmas at the Advanced sale Holly Walk tickets are at Acorn Hall, Morristown White House. Tour the current exhibit of $30.00 per person and may be purchased Thomas Nast’s famous holiday drawings online through December 1st at www. • The Ford Mansion at Morristown Na- including many images of Santa Claus. eventbrite.com. tional Historical Park, Morristown The site is open both days. The Morris County Tourism Bureau has At the Museum of Early Trades & Crafts an Alexander Hamilton-Elizabeth Schuy- • Macculloch Hall Historical Museum, in Madison, this historic building will be ler Christmas ornament for sale com- Morristown decorated for the holidays and offer mu- memorating their “Match Made in Mor- sical entertainment throughout the day. ristown.” Ornaments are available online • The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, The Morris County Tourism Bureau is of- Tour their exhibit “Spark: The Explosive for a $10 donation at: morristourism.org/ Madison fering the Alexander Hamilton-Elizabeth and Dirty History of Light” and learn how Christmas-ornament but must be picked Schuyler Christmas ornament for sale to early New Jersey residents lit their holiday up in person at 6 Court Street, Morris- • The Schuyler-Hamilton House, Morris- homes with lights, lamps and early electric town. town commemorate their “Match Made in Mor- devices. Winter artifacts from the collec- ristown.” Ornaments are available online tion will also be on view. The site is open • The Stickley Museum at Craftsman for a $10 donation at: morristourism.org/ both days. Farms, Parsippany Christmas-ornament but must be picked At the Schuyler-Hamilton House, there Weekly SUDOKU Each site will offer something special for up in person at 6 Court Street, Morris- will be an exhibit of historic quilts gath- visitors. ered from four historic houses owned by Linda Thistle Acorn Hall will be decorated in Victorian town. and managed by the Daughters of the fashion. “Dr. Britton D. Evans,” long-serv- American Revolution throughout New 1632 ing director of Greystone Park Psychiatric Jersey. Dating from 1821 to 1976, quilts Hospital (1890-1920), will be on hand to dis- Acorn Hall will only be open from 11 a.m. are coming from The Isaac Watson 7954 cuss his philosophy that all patients should to 4 p.m. on Sunday. House, Buccleuch Mansion, the Van Bun- receive a Christmas gift. Visitors can tour At the Ford Mansion at Morristown Na- schooten Homestead, and Schuyler-Ham- 58 9 the current exhibit “The Cutting Edge: tional Historical Park in Morristown, visi- ilton’s own collection. The site is open 3154 Medicine in Morris County, 1876-1976.” tors will see the conference room “decorat- both days. 2719 ‘The Fibers of Time’ exhibit 41 65 S S 9371 on view Nov. 17 to Jan. 19 & E E 852

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C SEE ANSWERS ON PAGE 16 Montclair State University. C >> PAGE 10 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com COLONIAL: Experience Christmas of yore at Vanderveer House FROM PAGE 8 the house tour for one (1) adult. Walk-in reg- istration costs $50 per kit. Pre-registration demonstrations by the Hunterdon County is required. Visit www.jvanderveerhouse. Rug Artisan’s Guild org or call (908) 396-6053 to sign up. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Enslows perform Colonial American The Enslows perform Colonial American Christmas Music Christmas Music 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Colonial Café open – serving traditional Colonial Café open – serving traditional American soups, salads, sandwiches, sides American soups, salads, sandwiches, sides and desserts and desserts 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Reindeer Magic and Miracles Program Pet Photos with Santa Paws – Bring your 2:30 p.m. pet for a holiday photo with Santa. Laura Clare Holiday Decorating Work- 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. shop for adults: Decorate a sweet-smelling Bedminster School Hand Bells lemon cypress tree under the guidance of acclaimed floral and event designer Laura Sunday, Dec. 3 Clare. 1 ½ hours. $55 per person. Register 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at www.jvanderveerhouse.org or by calling Museum tours; holiday shopping with (908) 396-6053. Design Consultants, Classic Home & Gar- Knowledgeable docents, re-enactors and volunteers will be available to provide in- den, Stanton Sweets, India Hicks, Le Fash- Sunday, Nov. 26 formation on the history and furnishings of the circa 1772 Jacobus Vanderveer House. ion Cottage and Lace Creations; colonial 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. re-enactors and crafters; “The Evolution of Museum tours; holiday shopping with the Gingerbread Man” with Susan McLel- Design Consultants, Classic Home & Gar- Friday, Dec. 1 mation, phone (908) 396-6053 or visit www. lan Plaisted; demonstrations by the Alice den, Stanton Sweets, Christine Pane, India 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. jvanderveerhouse.org Beatty Chapter of the Association of Tra- Hicks, Le Fashion Cottage, B.J. O’Connor, School Group Tour Day featuring “Bet- ditional Rug Hooking Mac Jac, Posh and Lei Lei; colonial re-en- sy Ross;” presentations by Lady Ellen Ruck Saturday, Dec. 2 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. actors and crafters; “The Evolution of the and Militiaman Joshua. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Colonial Café open – serving traditional Gingerbread Man” with Susan McLellan 6 to 8 p.m. Museum tours; holiday shopping with American soups, salads, sandwiches, sides Plaisted; John Lamb’s Artillery Company Cocktail reception featuring holiday Design Consultants, Classic Home & Gar- and desserts Demonstrations; demonstrations by the libations served by Colonial barkeeps, den, Stanton Sweets, India Hicks, Le Fash- 1 to 3 p.m. Hunterdon County Rug Artisan’s Guild sumptuous seafood and hors d’oeuvres by ion Cottage, White Birch Candle Company, Santa Visit 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Metropolitan Seafood, and musical enter- and Lace Creations; colonial re-enactors 3 to 4 p.m. Colonial Café Open – serving traditional tainment by The Practitioners of Musick; and crafters​; demonstrations by the Alice Bernards High School Madrigals Perfor- American soups, salads, sandwiches, sides special veterans appreciation presentation; Beatty Chapter of the Association of Tra- mance and desserts holiday Shopping with Design Consultants, ditional Rug Hooking 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Classic Home & Garden, Stanton Sweets, 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. Colonial Christmas admission costs $10 at the door Ridge High School Choir per- India Hicks, Ward Vintage, Portraits, Inc., Gingerbread house workshop for chil- and is free for children ages 12 and under. Muse- forms and J. McLaughlin. dren accompanied by an adult, courtesy of um members are also admitted free. For tickets 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets cost $150 per person or $100 per Ms. Gail’s Kids Cooking. Cost of the pro- to workshops, the cocktail reception or for more Santa Visit person for junior patrons ages 25 and un- gram is $40 per kit, limited to one child and information, call (908) 396-6053 or visit www. der. Reservations required. For ticket infor- one adult per kit, and includes admission to jvanderveerhouse.org. Singer/Songwriter John Sebastian plays Bickford Theatre Nov. 30 Singer/songwriter John Sebastian will In The City,” “Rain On The nist, working with Fred Neil, Tim Hardin, Sebastian” and his music is heard every- make his only New Jersey appearance this Roof,” “Nashville Cats,” Mississippi John Hurt, Judy Collins, and where, in movies, on television, in commer- year on Thursday, Nov. 30, at the Bickford “Darling Be Home Soon,” Bob Dylan. cials, and on the radio. Theatre at the Morris Museum, 6 Norman- “Younger Generation,” With his group, The Lovin’ Spoonful, he Dick Boak, the legendary head of Art- dy Heights Road in Morris Township. and, of course, “Welcome became an international star and had a ist Relations at Martin Guitar, who creat- For almost 50 years, songs by Sebastian Back.” string of smash hits which led to writing ed more than 150 signature guitar series have been a permanent part of our Ameri- Raised in Greenwich music for films such as Francis Ford Cop- for the greatest guitarists of the past half can musical fabric. Village by a mother who pola’s “You’re A Big Boy Now” and Woody century, will be on hand to introduce Sebas- tian. Dick’s acclaimed book, “Martin Gui- From The Lovin’ Spoonful to Wood- JOHN wrote for radio and a fa- Allen’s “What’s Up Tiger Lily.” And then stock to “Welcome Back Kotter,” this Rock SEBASTIAN ther who was a famed clas- came “Welcome Back,” a chart-topping solo tar Masterpieces” tells the stories of those and Roll Hall of Fame singer/songwrit- sical harmonica player, recording for the popular television show. collaborations. In addition, he continues to er and virtuoso musician was responsible Sebastian honed his per- Since then he has not slowed down, re- pursue his art and his music. for a host of hits: “Do You Believe in Mag- formance skill in New Jersey at Blair Acad- cording, touring, writing and even creating Tickets cost $45 in advance, $50 at the ic,” “You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice,” “Day- emy. Making his professional debut with a series of instructional materials for gui- door and are available at www.morrismu- dream,” “Younger Girl,” “Did You Ever the Even Dozen Jug Band, Sebastian quick- tar. He was the subject of a PBS special “Do seum.org/la-carte-series or by calling (973) Have To Make Up Your Mind,” “Summer ly became a much sought-after accompa- You Believe in Magic: The Music of John 971-3706. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 13

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• KIDS CALENDAR • CHRISTMAS urday, Nov. 18, at the Scherman prepare and grind the apples, turn- Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 ing the old-fashioned press, and Hardscrabble Road, Bernardsville. collecting the cider. These indoor, Join Dorothy Smullen, Audubon hour-long demonstrations cost $3 teacher/naturalist, for a special per person and are designed to en- seasonal program all about turkeys. gage, involve, and educate all ages. Designed for families with kids ages Preregistration is not necessary. four to eight years old, the pro- Admission is first-come, first-served, gram contains a short, illustrated, and the demos often fill up quickly. kid-friendly presentation on turkey For more information, call (973) behavior, anatomy and general 635-6629. facts, as well as an investigation of turkey feathers and making turkey Baby and Me Hike will be held sounds with a turkey “caller”. After from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. a walk outside looking for turkey 28, at the Scherman Hoffman food, participants will create a pine Wildlife Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble cone turkey for a Thanksgiving ta- Road, Bernardsville. Put your baby ble. This program costs $5 per child in a backpack, and explore one of for members or $7 for non-mem- many wonderful Morris County bers. Register by Thursday, Nov. 16. area trail. All adults are welcome Call (908) 396-6386 to register. Class to join. This hike costs $2 per adult. size is limited to 15. For more information, call (973) ”The Nutcracker,” presented by 635-6629. Outdoor Skills: Shelter Build- the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet, Trail Treasure Hunt, for all ages, The Laurie Berkner Band Holiday Concert will be staged at 11 a.m. will be performed at 7 p.m. Friday, ing, for ages 10-15, will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, will be held from 1 to 2 p.m. Sun- and 3 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, at the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 Dec. 15, at 2 and 7 p.m. Saturday, day, Dec. 3, at the Great Swamp South Street in Morristown. The Laurie Berkner Band celebrates the Dec. 16, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. Dec. 9, at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Outdoor Education Center, 247 season with traditional holiday songs, originals from her well-loved 17 at the Sitnik Theater of the Lack- Southern Blvd, Chatham Township. land Center. There’s magic in the air Southern Blvd, Chatham Township. A Laurie Berkner Christmas, Hanukkah music and an array of Expand your wilderness and surviv- Calling all treasure hunters! Enjoy and a sparkle in every smile when a seasonal nature scavenger hunt Laurie’s greatest hits. Tickets for ages two and up cost $19 to $39. The Nutcracker comes to town. al skills by learning about primitive Children under age one who sit on laps are admitted free. shelters, and building your own where families work together to In this dramatic presentation, the follow clues and find the answers audience is invited to Dr. and Mrs. shelter in the woods. This program costs $10 per person. to nature riddles along the trails. Stahlbaum’s Christmas Party. Tickets This hike costs $2 per person, ages of your favorite throw-backs all ”The Great Russian Nutcrack- $28 for adults and $15 for children three and up. with the bonus of theme-nights, er” will be performed by the under 12. For more information or NATURE FUN giveaways, shout outs, and disco Moscow Ballet at 4 and 8 p.m. to purchase tickets, visit www.cen- NJ Audubon: Winter Animal lights. Meet up with your friends or Friday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. tenarystageco.org or call the Cen- Signs will be presented by Dor- gather your family on the ice every at the Theater at Raritan Valley tenary Stage Company Box office othy Smullen, a N.J. Audubon Friday night for skating, arcade Community College, 118 Laming- at (908)979-0900. The box office is Teacher/Naturalist, from 2 to 3:30 games, and great eats from the ton Road, Branchburg. Moscow open 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2018, at snack bar. Admission is $8 and skate Ballet’s production features new Fridays and two hours prior to the Scherman Hoffman Wildlife rental is $4. Call (973) 326-7651 for characters and larger-than-life every performance and is located Sanctuary, 11 Hardscrabble Road, more information. puppets set against a stunning in the Lackland Performing Arts Bernardsville. Daylight is short and backdrop. An ethereal Dove, a Center on the campus of Centenary nights are long and cold. How do messenger of peace, leads Masha University. animals cope? After an indoor THEATER and the Nutcracker to the peaceful introduction, we’ll walk the trails kingdom. Beloved Russian fairy- to look for signs and tracks. Dress ”Cinderella: A Holiday Mu- tale characters, Father Christmas HANDS-ON for the weather. Craft activities in- sical” will be staged at 7:30 p.m. and his granddaughter the Snow cluded. Pre-registration is required Fridays and 4 p.m. Saturdays and Maiden, add to storytelling. As is and can be made by calling (908) Sundays from Nov. 24 – Dec. 17, the custom, the students of Gotta 396-6386. Class size is limited to 15. at the Growing Stage in Netcong. Dance, with studios in Martinsville, This program costs $5 per child for Cinderella’s cruel Stepmother and Apple Cider Demonstrations Warren Township, Basking Ridge members or $7 for non-members. Stepsisters are plotting to win the will take place at 1 or 2:30 p.m. and Branchburg, will perform along heart of The Prince, but a spunky Saturday and Sunday, Nov. 25 and with the professional dancers of the and barefoot servant girl may just 26, at the Great Swamp Outdoor world-renowned company. Tickets SKATING become the belle of the ball. This Education Center, 247 Southern cost $40 and $50. The production swashbuckling Cinderella just needs Blvd, Chatham Township. Learn the will be enhanced by a special Nut- Friday Night Skate with DJ a little help from her Fairy God- amazing apple’s place in history cracker Tea Party event at 6:30 p.m. Earl is held from 8 to 10 p.m. ev- mother and one ratty Footman to and in the natural world, as locally Friday, Dec. 8, in the RVCC Confer- ery Friday through April 27 at the find her happy ending. The show grown apples are pressed to make ence Center (Room A). Tickets for Mennen Sports Arena, 161 Hanover runs 75 minutes and is recommend- sweet cider right before your eyes. Avenue, Morris Township. Have a the tea party cost $30 for adults, ed for all ages. Purchase tickets at $25 for children. For information or NJ Audubon: Turkey Talk will Attendees will take part in the blast with your friends while the www.growingstage.com. to purchase tickets, call (908) 725- be held from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sat- hands-on process by helping to DJ plays the newest hits and some 3420 or order at www.rvccArts.org. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 15

• COMING UP ON CAMPUS • CENTENARY UNIVERSITY invited to Dr. and Mrs. Stahlbaum’s Christmas Party. Tickets $28 for adults and $15 for chil- Centenary Stage Company is a professional dren under 12. regional theatre in residence on the campus of Centenary University in Hackettstown. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.centenarystageco.org or call the Centenary Stage Company Box office at (908)979-0900. The box office is open 1 to 5 p.m. Mondays through Fridays and two hours prior to every performance and is lo- cated in the Lackland Performing Arts Center on the campus of Centenary University.

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214 Center Grove Road, Randolph Township • “East of Eden” will be staged in three performances at 7:30 pm Thursday through Saturday, Nov. 16-18, at the Dragonetti Au- ditorium on campus. Set during the first two Christmas With The Annie Moses Band will be staged at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the decades of the 20th century, “East of Eden” Theatre at Raritan Valley Community College in Branchburg. From the spirited ren- tells the tale of the doomed Trask clan, Adam ditions of “God Rest Ye, Merry Gentlemen” and “Deck the Halls” to “O Holy Night,” and Cathy and Caleb and Aron. Tickets cost the Annie Moses Band’s unique combination of chamber strings, soaring vocals and $15 or $10 for students, seniors, and children under age 12. Purchase them at the door or infectious rhythms transform everyone’s favorite holiday songs into pure excitement. • Fringe Festival: “My Name Is Gideon: I’m at http://www.ccm.edu/east-of-eden/ probably going to die eventually,” above, will be staged in four performances from • “The Ultimate Christmas Show (abridged)” but intrepid band of employees masterfully Thursday to Sunday, Nov. 16-19, in the Kutz DREW UNIVERSITY will be staged by the Reduced Shakespeare conquers multiple characters and creates Theatre of the Lackland Performing Arts Cen- Company at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2. Wel- sound effects using everyday household ter in Hackettstown. A theatrical couch-surf- • The GrooveBarbers will perform at 3 p.m. come to the Annual Holiday Variety Show items, and saves the radio station from a ing troubadour, Gideon has hopped from Sunday, Nov. 19, at The Concert Hall at Drew and Christmas Pageant at St. Everybody’s winter blizzard’s doom. This clever 1940s one town to the next on bike, rollerblades, University, 36 Madison Ave. in Madison. Non-Denominational Universalist Church, radio-style stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s and automobiles, performing and sleeping Each member of this all-vocal powerhouse where all faiths are welcome because people heartwarming film classic breathes new life in 504 homes of perfect strangers. Now, with quartet is a bona fide star in his own right: will believe anything. But there’s a problem: into the poignant story of George Bailey and his banjo, Rossana, under his arms, Gideon , Charlie Evett and Steve Keyes None of the acts scheduled to perform has Bedford Falls, a tale that remains as fresh and invites audiences into his own living room on are former members of the pioneering con- arrived, so the three crazy guys of the Re- relevant as ever. Tickets to the 2 p.m. perfor- the stage. Tickets cost $15 to $27.50. temporary a cappella group, , and duced Shakespeare Company are pressed mance cost $15 and $20 for the 7 p.m. show. Kevin Weist is a renowned bald vocal guru, into service to perform the entire Variety • Disney’s “Newsies The Musical” will be • “A Christmas Carol” will be presented by organizers said. This concert is appropriate Show and Christmas Pageant by themselves. staged from Friday, Nov. 24, through Sunday, Nebraska Theatre Caravan at 2 p.m. Sunday, for ages 10 and up. Tickets cost $40, or $30 An irreverent yet heartwarming trip through Dec. 10, in the Lackland Performing Arts Cen- Dec. 10. This Broadway-style adaptation of for seniors, students ages 10 to 18, or groups the holidays, Tickets cost $25 and $35. ter. Performances are at 8 p.m. Fridays, Nov. Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” has of 10 or more. They can be purchased at 24, Dec. 1 and 8, Saturdays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 been created to tell this great and enduring www.discoveryorchestra.org. and 9; at 2 p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and tale in a manner that people of all ages can 10, and Wednesdays, Nov. 29 and Dec. 6; and • Return of the Holiday Tenors, presented by enjoy. Beautiful new renditions of holiday at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. New Jersey Festival Orchestra, will be staged songs such as “God Rest Ye Merry Gentle- men,” “Wassail Wassail,” “Good Christian • The Young Performers Workshop Winter at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, at The Concert Hall Men Rejoice,” “Away in a Manger,” “Greens- Festival of Shows begins on Saturday, Dec. 9, at Drew University, 36 Madison Ave. in Madi- leeves” and many more are woven through- and runs through Sunday, Dec. 17, with per- son. Last year’s darling, award-winning tenor out the classic tale. This touring show, which formances of “The Pajama Game,” “Joseph Cody Austin, returns with friends to celebrate features a cast of 24 performers, live musi- and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and captivate with a dazzling selection of cians and lavish scenery and costumes, has and “A Class Act.” Tickets cost $12.50 for renowned tenor fare to welcome in the hol- been seen by more than three million audi- adults and $10 for children under 12. iday season, organizers said. Tickets cost $76 to $28, or $20 for students. Buy tickets online ence members. Tickets cost $40 and $50. The • “The Nutcracker” presented by the New at www.njfestivalorchestra.org or call (908) performance will include a “Show Starter” Jersey Civic Youth Ballet will be performed 232-9400. holiday shopping event. Beginning at 12:30 at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at 2 and 7 p.m. Sat- • “Live from WVL Radio Theatre: It’s a Won- p.m., a pop-up store will feature craft ven- urday, Dec. 16, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17 derful Life,” above, will be presented at 2 dors and artisans offering a variety of unique at the Sitnik Theater of the Lackland Center. RARITAN VALLEY and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5. It’s Christmas Eve and handcrafted gift items. There’s magic in the air and a sparkle in every COMMUNITY COLLEGE in 1945, and only a handful of WVL Radio’s To purchase tickets, call the box office at smile when The Nutcracker comes to town. actors have braved the blizzard to perform (908) 725-3420, or order online at www.rvc- In this dramatic presentation, the audience is 118 Lamington Road, Branchburg. that evening’s broadcast of “It’s a Wonderful Life” and keep the station afloat. A small cArts.org. PAGE 16 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com WINE: So long summer reds, it’s time for a ‘white’ Christmas FROM PAGE 5 I am already hearing a loud Fugggedabou- and an occasional flash of honey. All that fruit bombers. Its austerity comes from it tit. Jump ship, I say and drop anchor in the with one of the longer finishes for a white. being on the same chalk fault line as Cha- citrus and apple show up here too but the quaint hamlets of white wine territory: I recall the geo-mystical phenomena of the blis and some Epernay champagnes. I pair better producers extract white pepper and Viognier, Sancerre and Furmint. vivid ochre, crimson and magenta hills of Sancerres with over-the-top gooey fruit pies a gaggle of minerals to the spectrum. Viognier’s (Vee-own-yay), straw-gold col- Roussillon and my utter fascination for a and cobblers, its dry, crisp demeanor con- or dates back to the Roman Empire. Legend home near the village square, gobbled up trasting the moist decadence. Red Zin, Goodbye To You My has it that one emperor ripped up an en- entirely by an old vine like the tentacles of Furmint (Furwho?) from Hungary’s To- Trusted Friend, We Have Known tire viognier vineyard when the locals, fu- a giant squid around a small row boat. Mi- kaj (pronounced Tokai or Tokay) region is Each Other Since Nine Or Ten eled by viognier, revolted. Grown in Rous- chel Gassie, French and Anthony Nappa, a relatively unknown but versatile grape, Breaking up is really hard to do with this sillon Languedoc and Northern Rhone in North Fork Long Island are ideal starting whose late harvest dessert avatar, Aszu, was hardy grape. Even for one winter. Know- France, its reputation of being a finicky points for your Viognier discovery. Wednesday wine at Versailles when Louis ing Zin devotees for years, it is next to im- grape, much like a pinot, delivers, when Sancerre, a fraternal twin of sauvignon XV was in residence. There it earned the im- possible to wean them off those waves of done right, powerful aromas of peaches, blanc, is the antidote to the forgiving Zin mortal moniker, “Vinum Regum, Rex Vino- red and black fruit, tamarind and leather. apricots, and violets with a rich mouth feel and is an acquired taste for recovering rum” (“Wine of Kings, King of Wines”). The Furmints that debuted on my palate by way of the gracious Hungarian Ambassador to the U.S., made a lasting impression. The “grape of many faces,” Furmint is bits of white burgundy meets Riesling meets sau- vignon blanc. Patricius, at sub $15, is sum- mer’s left field discovery. The lychee, white pear, flint, honeysuckle and sourdough mélange of notes is screaming to be tried. So this winter take a break or at least mix up your reds with winter whites. You will not regret it. “Man cannot discover new oceans unless Dining he has the courage to lose sight of the shore.” — André Gide

Harvest wraps up at markets

Editor’s note: The following is a list of farmers markets now open. Enjoy! Boonton: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturdays through Nov. 18, Upper Plane St. Parking Lot. Chatham Borough: 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Satur- Thanksgivingg Benefitfi Menu days through Nov. 18. located in Railroad Pla- za South off Fairmount Avenue. Entrees Denville: 8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19, Bloomfield Ave. parking lot. Flemington: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturdays in- door, year-round at Stangl Factory Farm- ers’ Market, Mine Street and Stangl Road. i Morristown: 8:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19, in the municipal parking lot n at Spring and Morris Streets. Children’s Menu Raritan Township: 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Sundays through Nov. 19, at Dvoor Farm, 111 Mine St.

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• ART CALENDAR • The Covered Bridge Artisans public. For information about the Studio Tour and Sale will take Art League of the Chathams, go place Friday through Sunday, Nov. online to www.artleagueofthecha- 24 to 26, in six artists’ studios in thams.org. southern Hunterdon County. The 23rd annual event, a self-guided ”The Fibers of Time,” an ex- tour, features stops in the Lambert- hibition of Mira Sasson’s recent ville, Stockton and Sergeantsville works of art, will be on view from areas with 10 guest artists at the Sunday, Nov. 17, through Friday, Cultural Arts Center in Sergeants- Jan. 19, 2018, at The Linda Grandis ville. Hours for the tour are 10 a.m. Blatt Gallery of Temple B’nai Or, to 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday 60 Overlook Road in Morristown. and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. For An opening reception will be held more information and a map visit from 3 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. www.coveredbridgeartisans.com. 17. Gallery hours are during Temple B’nai Or functions and by appoint- ment during business hours, Mon- Paintings by Wes Sherman, in- day through Friday. Call 973-532- cluding the image at left, and 2268 to arrange a private viewing. new sculptures by Jim Perry, in- In the last three years, Sasson has cluding “Hakuin’s Dream, 2,” developed an original technique to above, will be on view in “Nature invent unique works of art. Nails, threads, and fibers are woven on is the Fountain’s Head” at J. Cac- wood to create beautiful images. ciola Gallery W in Bernardsville. Included in her current show, “The Fibers of Time,” Sasson not only at www.studio7artgallery.com. 2009 and 2017 by Morristown artist Dempsey at (973) 285-5115, ext. 17 unveils her latest works but also Dan Fenelon, including paintings, or [email protected]. exhibits her art from 25 years ago. N.J. Audubon: Wayrick Gallery mixed media, prints on wood and Also on exhibition is a debut pho- Volunteer Art Show will be on sculpture. Fenelon’s dramatic imag- Morris Arts’ Fall/Winter 2017- tography show by Mira Sasson’s view from Friday, Dec. 1, through ery references ancient tribal petro- 18 Invitational Exhibit is on daughter, Maya Sasson, “Instincts..” Monday, Feb. 26, at the Wayrick glyphs and reflects his study of and view through Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, Maya Sasson has previously studied Wildlife Art Gallery at the Scher- interest in mythology, art history at the Atrium Gallery, located on Animation at New York School man Hoffman Wildlife Sanctuary, and early civilizations, organizers Floors 2 to 5 of the Morris County of Visual Arts and is pursuing her 11 Hardscrabble Road, Bernards- said. A free opening reception will Administration and Records Build- bachelor’s degree at Montclair ville. The exhibit will feature a be held at the gallery from 6 to 8 ing, 10 Court St. in Morristown. The The Art League of the Cha- State University. variety of artworks showcasing the p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28. The exhibit artists on display utilize oils, acrylics, thams Winter Friends and talents of New Jersey Audubon vol- mixed media, ink, and other media ”Nature is the Fountain’s is open to the public from 10 a.m. Family Show will include a solo unteers, staff, and board members and range in style from the abstract Head,” an exhibition of paintings , to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday show featuring the watercolor such as “Ringed Kingfisher,” and by appointment. Visit www. to hyper-realism to pop surrealism. paintings of Deborah Fennelly, by contemporary artists Jessica Most works are available for sale, right, by Phil Witt. Admission is morrisarts.org or call (973) 285- including “Waverly Holiday,” Bottalico and Wes Sherman, along with details and pricing provided in free. The gallery is open to the pub- 5115 for additional information, above, in the Lundt-Glover gal- with new sculptures by Jim Perry, the free catalogues found in the el- lic from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays including the exhibit catalogue lery. Fennelly is an actor, lawyer will be on view from Friday, Dec. evator lobby areas on floors 2 to 5. through Saturdays and noon to 5 which contains details and sale and musician as well as an artist. 1, through Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, at The Atrium Art Gallery is free and p.m. Sundays. It is closed Mondays. prices for all works. The Gallery at The exhibition features art by the J. Cacciola Gallery W, 35 Mill St. in open to the public during business Bernardsville. An opening recep- 14 Maple is a barrier-free facility. general membership and invited “Eterna,” featuring the artwork hours, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., from tion will be held from 6 to 8 .m. Individuals needing special accom- guests. New this year will be a dis- of Chatham artist, author and ar- Monday to Friday and will be open Friday, Dec. 1. modation should contact Kadie play of mini paintings – 6-inch-by- chitect Maia Kumari Gilman, will from 7 p.m. to midnight at First 6-inch – by members. The opening ”Perceptions,” an exhibit of oil remain on view through Tuesday, Night Morris County on New Year’s reception for all three shows will be paintings by new artist Peter Fiore, Nov. 28 in the Lundt-Glover Gallery Eve. For more information, contact from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3 in will be on view at Studio 7 Fine at the Chatham Township Munici- Lynn L. Siebert, gallery director, and the Lundt-Glover gallery in the Cha- Art Gallery, 5 Morristown Road in pal Building, 58 Meyersville Road in director of Arts Participation and tham Township municipal building, Bernardsville through Saturday, Chatham. In addition to “Eterna,” Communication for Morris Arts, at 58 Meyersville Road. Refreshments Jan. 27, 2018. Fiore is an American the Art League of the Chathams (973) 285-5115, ext. 10 or Lsiebert@ will be served. The league also will landscape painter who is best also will host a strolling gallery morrisarts.org. host a holiday boutique during displaying art of its member artists. known for painting light with his “All that Jazz,” an exhibit of the reception. Members will be Both exhibits run concurrently. striking use of color and his explo- paintings by Sam Bleecker of Mil- selling cards, prints, mugs, jewelry, For more information, visit www. ration of the implied narrative. lington, will be on exhibit at the hand-painted Christmas ornaments artleagueofthechathams.org. Artist receptions will be held from 6 Bernardsville Public Library, 1 An- and books. Chatham artist Philla to 9 p.m. Fridays, Nov. 10 and Dec. derson Hill Road, in November. This Barkhorn will give an oil painting ”icandy” is on view now through 1. The gallery is open 10 a.m. to exhibition will be on view in the demonstration using a 6-inch-by- Thursday, Feb 15, 2018, at Gallery 4 p.m. Wednesdays to Saturdays. community room during regular 6-inch format. The winter exhibit at 14 Maple, located at 14 Maple For information, contact Kathleen library hours unless a meeting is in runs from Dec. 3 through mid- Ave. in Morristown. The exhibit Palmer, director, at (908) 963-0365. progress. For more information, call March and is free and open to the features 28 works created between Sign up for show announcements the library at (908) 766-0118. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 19

• MUSIC CALENDAR • A CAPPELLA the panache and swagger that has made him The New Jersey Festival Orchestra of the 2013 “Best Indie Act” at the Jersey a widely popular entertainer ever since he kicks off the holiday season at 3 p.m. Sunday, Acoustic Music Awards. Born and raised in rose to fame on America’s Got Talent. Tickets Dec. 10, at The Concert Hall in The Dorothy Bernardsville, she is a critically-acclaimed, cost $29 to $69. Young Center for the Performing Arts at folk-soul singer/songwriter with a “warm Drew University in Madison, with “Return of groove” and rich mezzo-soprano voice, and The Hanover Wind Symphony will the Holiday Tenors,” a family festival of tra- she tours with drummer Meredith Fore- present a concert of Christmas music, titled ditional and contemporary songs and music, man, guitarist Raul Abbad, and bassist Brad “Christmas Presence,” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, sing-alongs and more. Tickets are available Schwartzseid. This concert will feature her Dec. 1 at Our Lady of Mercy Church (OLM), online at www.njfestivalorchestra.org, by original music and covers ranging from jazz, 90 Whippany Road in Hanover Township. calling (908) 232-9400 or by visiting the office folk, rock, R&B, and, of course, that with The wind band will perform traditional plus at 224 E. Broad Street in Westfield. which she resonates most: the singer/song- new of Christmas favorites, writer genre. Doors open at 2:45 p.m. including: “A Christmas Festival,” by Leroy An- Handel’s “Messiah” will be performed derson; “And the Mountains Echoed: Gloria!” by The Masterwork Chorus and Orchestra The GrooveBarbers will perform at 3 p.m. by Robert Longfield; “Suite from the Nutcrack- at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, at the Ridge Per- INTERNATIONAL Sunday, Nov. 19, at The Concert Hall at Drew er,” by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, arranged by forming Arts Center in Basking Ridge and University, 36 Madison Ave. in Madison. James Curnow; “Carols from the British Isles,” at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, at Carnegie Hall, Each member of this all-vocal powerhouse arranged by Douglas E. Wagner; “Christmas Stern Auditorium/Perelman Stage, in New quartet is a bona fide star in his own right: Reflection: Shepherd’s Pipe Carol;” “Christ- York City. Tickets for the Basking Ridge per- Sean Altman, Charlie Evett and Steve Keyes mas Meditation,” by Gary Gilroy; “Gesu Bam- formance cost $75, $48 and $31 and tickets are former members of the pioneering con- bino;” “Irving Berlin’s Christmas,” arranged for the Carnegie Hall show cost $13.50 to temporary a cappella group, Rockapella, and by Michael Brown; “Old Scottish Melody,” $94. Both can be purchased at www.master- Kevin Weist is a renowned bald vocal guru, arranged by Charles Wiley; and A Christmas work.org. organizers said. This concert is appropriate Sing-Along. Tickets to the “Christmas Pres- ence” concert are $15 apiece. Children under for ages 10 and up. Tickets cost $40, or $30 CLASSICAL for seniors, students ages 10 to 18, or groups 12 are admitted free. For further information of 10 or more. They can be purchased at or to reserve tickets, call 973-887-0050 or email [email protected]. Metropolitan Orchestra of New Jer- www.discoveryorchestra.org sey Fall Concert will be held at 3 p.m. Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Sunday, Nov. 19, at Madison High School, 170 Chip Davis will be staged at 3 and 8 p.m. CHORAL Ridgedale Ave. in Madison. Maestro Michael Saturday, Dec. 2, at the Mayo Performing Stratechuk will lead the orchestra in the ​The Hickory Tree Chorus will present its Arts Center, 100 South St. in Morristown. performance of Nicholai Rimsky-Korsakov’s annual show, “Barbershop Breakout…Can The spirit of the season comes alive with the “Russian Easter Overture,” Claude Debussy’s they Escape the Room?” at 3 p.m., Saturday, signature sound of the top-selling Christmas “Nocturnes,” and Georges Bizet’s “Sympho- music artist in history. America’s favorite hol- Nov. 18, at West Morris Mendham High ny No. 1 in C Major.” Suggested donation is Celtic Thunder Symphony Tour 2017 iday celebration for over 30 years features School, 65 E. Main St. in Mendham. The $20. For more information, visit Metropoli- will be staged at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the beloved Christmas music of Mannheim chorus will perform with special guests, “Lus- tanOrchestraNJ.org; email info@Metropoli- the Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South Steamroller along with dazzling multimedia tre — Sweet Adelines.” The chorus had 15 tanOrchestraNJ.org or call (917) 282-6900. St. in Morristown. Irish vocal powerhouse effects that bring the magic of the holidays second place medalists at the 2015 Greater Celtic Thunder, backed by a full orchestra, to life. Tickets cost $59 to $99. New York Regional competition, including INDIE returns to perform holiday classics, fan fa- baritone, Patricia Danner, choir director at ​Gifts of the Season presented​ by The vorites and music from their newest release Mendham High School. Danner’s students Masterwork Camerata will be presented at Inspirations. Tickets cost $69 to $109. also will perform. Advanced tickets are avail- 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Chatham able online at hickorytreechorus.org through United Methodist Church, 460 Main St. in Nov. 15 for $20 adults and $15 for students. Chatham. Tickets at the door cost $15. JAZZ Tickets at the door area for an additional $5 per ticket. The Hickory Tree Chorus, an A Broadway Holiday will be staged at 3 Evolving Jazz with “Perfessor” Bill award-winning chapter of Sweet Adelines In- p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at the Mayo Performing will be presented from 3 to 4 p.m. Sunday, ternational, performs popular music in four- Arts Center, 100 South St. in Morristown. Join Nov. 26, at the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy part a cappella harmony, barbershop style. us for an afternoon of holiday favorites star- Heights Road, Morris Township. Join “Perfes- The chorus was founded 1968 in the Hickory ring Broadway performers Kevin Kern (“Find- sor” Bill at the Bickford Theatre for a glimpse Tree section of Chatham Township and re- ing Neverland,” “Wicked,” “The Wedding into the evolution of American music, from hearses in Stirling. For more information visit Singer”), Tony-nominee Megan Lawrence the early 1900s, particularly ragtime, popular hickorytreechorus.org. (“The Pajama Game,” “Holiday Inn,” “Hair”), song and early blues, to the music known as Trent Armand Kendall (“Into the Woods,” “jass” or “jazz.” Bill Edwards, music historian “Five Guys Named Moe”) and Joanna Young and performer, will describe the growth of CHRISTMAS (“The Drowsy Chaperone,” “National Tour of jazz in popular media, and its infusion into Les Miserables”). Tickets cost $20 to $35. the public eye and ear. 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• POTPOURRI • ARTS AND CRAFTS late, bookmarks, journals, paper goods and alike. All who attend will leave with some 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, at the gifts, board games, scarves, handcrafted or- product samples, and a grab-bag of winter Great Swamp Watershed Association Head- Holiday Swag Workshop will be held ganic soaps, baby items, snowmen, knit and necessities generously provided by Long Hill quarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd. in Harding from 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the crochet items, Thirty-One Gifts, hand-painted Township. This event is free to GSWA mem- Township. Whether you’re entertaining for Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover silk scarves, small watercolors, silk jackets, bers. Non-members are asked to make a $10 the holidays or looking for some unique and Ave. in Morris Township. Get a jump on your tapestry bags, pashmina/cashmere scarves, donation. Registration required. Register at inexpensive gift solutions from your kitchen, holiday decorating by making an outdoor gift baskets, pottery and much more. GreatSwamp.org or call (973) 538-3500. we’ve got some exciting ideas for you. Come swag under the expert tutelage of Marge sample eight tasty appetizer and adult bev- Hulstrunk and Russell Gatzke. All materials Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Show “The Jewish Perspective on Immigra- erage pairings, and take home the recipes are provided, but attendees should bring will be held from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Satur- tion and the Refugee Crisis” will be dis- to recreate them for your family and friends. their own pruners and a box to carry the day and Sunday, Dec. 2 and 3, at the Frelin- cussed by Rabbi Steven Bayar, spiritual leader This event is free to non-members and mem- swag home. This program costs $40 per ghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Ave- of Congregation B’nai Israel in Millburn, at bers who bring a non-member friend as a person. Registration is required and can be nue in Morris Township. Holiday shopping is noon Tuesday, Dec. 5, at the Morris County guest. Members coming alone or with other made by calling (973) 394-1100 or at www. easy at the Gingerbread Wonderland Craft Library, 30 E. Hanover Ave., in Whippany. The members can join in on the fun too, for a do- arboretumfriends.org. Show. Find local crafters offering beautiful talk is free and open nation of $25. Registration is required. Regis- handmade and affordable gifts, perfect for to the public and is ter at GreatSwamp.org or call (973) 538-3500. that special someone on your list. Admission part of a three-part BOOKS is $2 per person. series. The rabbi will also address “The OUTDOORS Law of the Land EDUCATIONAL Is the Law: Jewish Taking Inspiration from the Swamp perspectives on the Hike will be held from 10 a.m. to noon Sun- Essential Weeds at Our Feet: Presenta- Current Political Dy- day, Dec. 10, at the Great Swamp National tion & Salve-Making Workshop will be namic in the United Wildlife Refuge, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., in the presented by Rachel Mackow from 10 a.m. States,” at 1 p.m. Basking Ridge section of Bernards Township. to noon Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Haggerty Tuesday, Jan. 16, also Participants should meet at the Bluebird Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 at the Morris County Parking lot on Pleasant Plains Road. We will East Hanover Avenue in Morris Township. RABBI STEVEN BAYAR Library. In a third ses- focus on looking at nature through the lens Mackow, owner of Wild Ridge Plants, shares sion at 1 p.m. Tues- of art – whether that is a physical lens of a her wealth of knowledge as she weaves day, Jan. 23, 2018, at camera (attendees may bring their own), together the ecology of common native and the library, the rabbi will explore “The State or a metaphorical lens. We will have art non-native plants with their modern and of Israel Today: Uniting or Dividing Us?” Pre- inspiration ideas to get your creative juices historical uses as food and medicinal reme- registration is required and can be made by flowing, and you can practice art journaling, dies. The presentation is followed by a salve emailing [email protected]. sketching, and 5-minute inspirations. With making workshop. This program costs $25 your permission, we will display the finished per person. artworks on our website. This event is free to FLAVORS Winter on the Home Front: A Civil Great Swamp Watershed Association mem- War Christmas will be held from noon to bers. Non-members are asked to make a $10 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and from noon to 4 donation. Registration required. Register at p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, at Historic Speedwell in GreatSwamp.org or call (973) 538-3500. Morristown. Learn what life was like on the Holiday Workout Hike, for ages 16 and home front during the Winter months of the up, will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Civil War. Visit the encampment of the 2nd Novelist Sapphire, author of the best-sell- Dec. 12, at the Morris County Parks Com- New Jersey Brigade as they prepare for a hol- mission’s Pyramid Mountain Natural Historic ing novel, “Push” — adapted into the Acad- iday away from home. Enjoy a Civil War era emy Award-winning film, “Precious,” will Area in Boonton. Take a break from the Officer’s Ball with period music, costumes, holiday celebrations, and get moving. Enjoy speak at 2:30 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 20, in and dance. Create a craft to take home. Ad- the Nash Theatre at the Raritan Valley Com- a strenuous winter hike with a naturalist on mission costs $7 for adults, $6 for seniors, $5 the trails. This hike costs $1 per person. munity College Branchburg campus at 118 for children ages 4 to 16. Children under age Lamington Road. For information, contact three are admitted free. Members-only Hike at the Refuge will Charlie Bondhus at charlie.bondhus@raritan- be held from 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. val.edu or (908) 526-1200, ext. 8307, or visit Breakfast Briefing: Got Salt? More Cooking Demonstration: Genius Gin- ger will be presented from 1 to 3 p.m. Sun- 16, at the Great Swamp National Wildlife www.raritanval.edu. than One Way to Break the Ice will be Refuge, 32 Pleasant Plains Rd., in Basking held from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 12, day, Nov. 19, at the Haggerty Center at the Frelinghuysen Arboretum, 353 East Hanover Ridge. Participants should meet at the Blue- at the Great Swamp Watershed Associa- bird Parking lot on Pleasant Plains Road. See CRAFT SHOWS Avenue in Morris Township. Go beyond gin- tion Headquarters, 568 Tempe Wick Rd. in the beautiful winter stalks of a variety of Harding Township. Before heading out to gerbread, and work with ginger in its many The 19th annual Brookside Commu- forms. Candied, fresh, and powdered ginger plants that call the refuge home. Many dif- purchase snow clearing supplies, learn about ferent species of wildfowl can be found mak- nity Club Holiday Boutique will be held the impacts of traditional rock salt to the are used in dishes both sweet and savory. from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, at This program costs $25 per person. Registra- ing their winter homes in the impoundments environment and its organisms, and some of the Great Swamp Refuge, as do mammals the Brookside Community Club, 1 East Main environmentally safe alternatives. Steven tion is required and can be made by calling Street in Mendham Township. Admission (973) 394-1100 or at www.arboretumfriends. such as coyote and fox. Lots of resident birds Vernik, vice president of Gaia Enterprises and will also be busy searching for seeds and is free. The event will feature clothes to fit director of operations, sales, and marketing, org. American Girl dolls, photos on cards, jewelry, berries in the area. Participants should dress will provide relevant information for home- Homemade Holiday Sweets and Sa- Mendham Township blankets, hats, choco- warmly. Registration required. Register at owners, businesses, and municipal leaders vories tasting event will be held from GreatSwamp.org or call (973) 538-3500. newjerseyhills.com Out & About Thursday, November 16, 2017 PAGE 23

• THEATER CALENDAR • CHRISTMAS hot cocoa. And, as an extra-special Carolyn Dorfman Dance returns to treat, each child can have his or her the Bickford Theatre, celebrating picture taken with a Moscow Ballet its 35th season of providing bold, ballerina. The photo is included in athletic and dramatic works. Car- the ticket price. The event is recom- olyn Dorfman Dance welcomes mended for children ages four and back the incomparable storyteller, older. To purchase tickets, call the narrator, and librettist Charlotte box office at (908) 725-3420, or or- Blake Alston who will perform live der online at www.rvccArts.org. during Dance/Stories, featuring a selection of folk tales and authen- ”A Christmas Carol” will be tic stories from around the world. presented by Nebraska Theatre Interweaving thought-provoking Caravan at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. choreography with the power of at the Theatre at Raritan Valley the spoken word. Also on the eve- Community College in Branchburg. ning’s program are Dorfman’s deft This Broadway-style adaptation of and agile “Sextet,” and former lead Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Car- dancer Ae-Soon Kim’s, sinuous and ol” is rich with thrilling ensemble rhythmic “Unfolding.” Advance ”The Great Russian Nutcrack- music, color and movement. The tickets cost $30 or $15 for students er” will be performed by the production has been created to tell with a valid ID. At the door, mem- Moscow Ballet at 4 and 8 p.m. this great and enduring tale in a bers pay $30 and non-members pay Friday, Dec. 8, at the Theatre at manner that people of all ages can $35. Purchase advance tickets by Raritan Valley Community College enjoy. Beautiful new renditions of calling (973) 971-3706 or by visiting in Branchburg. Moscow Ballet’s holiday songs such as “God Rest www.morrismuseum.org. spectacular scenic design, gorgeous Ye Merry Gentlemen,” “Wassail costumes and the exquisite artistry Wassail,” “Good Christian Men of 40 top Russian dancers have Rejoice,” “Away in a Manger,” MUSICALS made “The Great Russian Nutcrack- “Greensleeves” and many more are er” an American holiday tradition woven throughout the classic tale. Disney’s “Newsies The Mu- not to be missed. This critically This touring show, which features a sical” will be staged from Friday, acclaimed production features cast of 24 performers, live musicians Nov. 24, through Sunday, Dec. 10, new characters and larger-than- and lavish scenery and costumes, in the Lackland Performing Arts life puppets set against a stunning has been seen by more than three Center. Performances are at 8 p.m. backdrop. An ethereal Dove, a million audience members. Tickets Fridays, Nov. 24, Dec. 1 and 8, Sat- messenger of peace, leads Masha cost $40 and $50. The performance urdays, Nov. 25, Dec. 2 and 9; at 2 and the Nutcracker to the peaceful will include a “Show Starter” holi- p.m. Sundays, Nov. 26, Dec. 3 and kingdom. Beloved Russian fairytale day shopping event. Beginning at 10, and Wednesdays, Nov. 29 and characters, Father Christmas and his 12:30 p.m., the Theatre’s pop-up Dec. 6; and at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, granddaughter the Snow Maiden, store will feature craft vendors and Nov. 30 and Dec. 7. For more infor- add to the whimsical and imag- artisans offering a variety of unique mation or to purchase tickets, visit inative storytelling that sets this and handcrafted gift items. To pur- www.centenarystageco.org or call Nutcracker apart. As is the custom, chase tickets, call the box office at the box office at (908) 979–0900. the students of Gotta Dance will (908) 725-3420, or order online at The box office is located in the “A Christmas Carol” will be presented by Nebraska Theatre Caravan perform along with the profession- www.rvccArts.org. Lackland Performing Arts Center at at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10. This Broadway-style adaptation of Charles al dancers of the world-renowned 715 Grand Ave. in Hackettstown. Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is rich with thrilling ensemble music, The box office is open from 1 to 5 company. Caroline Hidalgo and DANCE color and movement. Tickets cost $40 and $50. Gillian Peterson coordinate the p.m. Mondays through Fridays and auditions and rehearsals for the 95 two hours prior to each perfor- young dancers from Gotta Dance, mance. Centenary Stage Company seem to get Scrooge to the right PLAYS which has studios in Martinsville, can also be found on Facebook, places in neither the past, present Warren Township, Basking Ridge Instagram and Twitter. nor the future, and two or three “It’s a Wonderful Life: A Live and Branchburg. Tickets cost $40 “Mrs. Bob Cratchit’s Wild other characters not in the original Radio Play,” staged by the and $50. The production will be Christmas Binge” will be staged story, and you have a new defi- Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, enhanced by a special Nutcracker in six performances at Brundage nition of “Binge” watching. Visit will open Thursday, Nov. 30, and Tea Party event at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Park Playhouse on Carrell Road in www.brundageparkplayhouse.org run through the holiday season, Dec. 8, in the RVCC Conference Randolph Township. Performances for performance and ticket infor- with a final performance at 2 p.m. Center (Room A). Tickets cost $30 will be at 8 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 1 mation. Tickets cost $25 for adults Sunday, Dec. 31. As adapted by for adults, $25 for children. This and 8, and at 2 p.m. Saturdays and and $20 for seniors, children under Joe Landry, a group of actors and unique holiday event, perfect for Sundays, Dec. 2, 3, 9 and 10. This age 12, and military personnel. All technicians gather in a 1940s radio children and their families, will be Carolyn Dorfman Dance will is a musical parody by Christopher seats are general admission. Visit station to perform a live broadcast held between performances of perform at 7:30 pm. Thursday, Nov. Durang with a very different Mrs. www.brundageparkplayhouse. of the holiday classic, replete with “The Great Russian Nutcracker.” 16, at the Bickford Theatre inside Cratchit than the long-suffering org for more information or call Foley sound effects, commercials Guests will enjoy a sumptuous the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy goody-goody wife in the original (973) 989-7092 for questions about from the era, music and humor. For assortment of home-baked sweet Heights Road in Morris Township. story. Throw in a Ghost who can’t ticketing. tickets, call (973) 408-5600 or visit treats, seasonal tea and homemade www.shakespearenj.org. PAGE 24 Thursday, November 16, 2017 Out & About newjerseyhills.com OUR TABLE IS READY Y Start Your Holidays Autumn at With Us at THE STIRLING The Stirling Hotel HOTEL By Deb McCoy “The Tavern on Main” Informal Dining Indoors & Outdoors Year-Round on the Terrace NOWOPEN7DAYS s has long been the case, The Stirling Hotel sticks to its popular traditions, but always adds a new twist or two to keep thing Lunch & Dinner interesting. Mon - Sat 11:30am - 10pm A Sunday 11:30am - 9pm Monthly Community Suppers continue to give back to communities in need. The most recent Supper event benefited “Christmas for 227 Main Ave. • Stirling, NJ Children” and was a great success. The owners of both The Stirling Hotel and Stirling Tavern have planned the next Community (908) 647-6919 www.thestirlinghotel.com Supper for December 20th. A portion of the evening’s funds will go to “Moms Helping Moms.” Mondays are Music Nights at the Hotel. Upcoming events include a “Tom Petty Tribute” on November 20th and the “Spare Tire Band” on November 27th. Music Mondays will thankfully continue in December. Check the website for further details. Don’t forget that Wednesdays are music nights at the second location, the Stirling Tavern in Morristown. While The Stirling Hotel is closed on Thanksgiving Day, the restaurant is a welcoming place to get together with families and friends to celebrate the entire winter season filled with holiday spirit. Weather permitting, the outdoor fireplaces will be lit and the outside bar will be open, through Thanksgiving. Seasonal holiday beers both in bottle and on draft will be featured over the next 2 months. A few of the recent offerings include “Demented Out of Your Gourd,” Dogfish Head Carobock” and “Ironbound Devil’s Harvest “ hard cider, all on tap. Bottled selec- tions include Anchor Steam Beer, Chimay Premiere (Red) and Duvel, just to name a few. Looking for a red wine to warm you up? Try the Leese-Fitch 2014 Cabernet, a Jaboulet, Grenache/Syrah or one of my favorites, the Tilia Malbec from Argentina. Recent lunch specials have included a Shrimp Bisque with sherry and garden chives to start and a juicy Fried Chicken Sandwich with chipotle mayo. For dinner, the restaurant recently offered Eggplant Parmesan Stacks as an appetizer and a Sesame-Crusted Tuna as a main dish. The Stirling Hotel is located at 227 Main Avenue in Stirling within walking distance from the Stirling Train Station. In fact, there is a link to the train schedule right on the restaurant’s website. This favorite eatery is open Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am until 10 pm and Sunday until 9 pm. The bar closes later. The restaurant can be reached by calling 908-647-6919. Details about events and daily specials can be found by visiting the websites. The Stirling Tavern is located at 150 South Street in Morristown and can be reached by calling 973-993-8066.