Events

Editors' Picks: February/March 2010

Luck of the Irish

Get ready to go green

Now in its 230th year, Morristown’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade (3/13, noon, South St. and James St.) is one of the country’s longest running parades of its kind. Here are additional parades around the state.

Bergen County, 3/14

National Guard Armory, Teaneck, 2 p.m. 201.227.2567

Middlesex County, 3/13

South Pine Ave. and Bordentown Ave., South Amboy, saparade.com

Monmouth County, 3/7

Main St., Belmar, 12:30 p.m., 732.280.2648, belmarparade.com

Sussex County, 3/20

Spring St., 11:30 a.m., sussexcountynjirish.com

Union county, 3/13

Commerce Ave. and Jeanette Ave., Union, 1 p.m., unioncountystpatricksdayparade.com

Healthy Life

A Night of Hope, 2/11
Yanina and Co. and New Jersey Life have partnered to present this fundraiser for the Valerie Fund of Saint Barnabas Hospital, which offers comprehensive health services for children with cancer and blood disorders. The event includes wine and hors d’oeuvres, exclusive discounts on
jewelry, and the chance to win Art Deco–inspired earrings (designed by Yanina) as well as many more raffle prizes. Sponsored by Lu Nello Restaurant. Yanina and Co., Cedar Grove, 973.857.5544.

One Perfect Day Hopewell, through 2/21
As the old saying goes, “a picture is worth a thousand words,” and the images of Jane and Pam Grecsek holds true to that statement. The mother/daughter photography team captures the overt joy and romance of couples on their wedding day. One Perfect Day, which is being presented by Umbrella, will feature the Grecseks’ compelling photography, as well as a gown designed by Jane and the launch of Umbrella’s bridal registry. For more information, contact Fay Sciarra at 609.844.0879 or visit umbrella-home.com

SmartTalk, 2/23, 3/23
New Jersey Life is the media partner for this spoken-word series, which features the personal, inspirational stories of influential women. This month’s speakers include: Eat, Pray, Love author Elizabeth Gilbert (2/23) and journalist/author Jean Chatzky (3/23). State Theatre, New Brunswick, 732.246.7469, smarttalkwomen.org

Mindful Living Holistic Health and Wellness Fair Maplewood, 3/21
Get in touch with your inner peace by attending the Mindful Living Holistic Health and Wellness Fair. The Maplewood Women’s Club is hosting the 3rd annual event, which will showcase various health and wellness practitioners and educate attendees on how to live a healthy, eco-friendly lifestyle.

Save the Date

Art

Emmet Gowin Photography, through 2/21
Free. Princeton Art Museum. 609.258.3788, artmuseum.princeton.edu

“It’s Personal,” through 2/25
Featuring works by Jenny Krasner, Amy Wilson, and Dahlia Elsayed. Tomasulo Art Gallery, Union County College, Cranford, 908.709.7155, ucc.edu

Objects of Power, through 3/26
Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–5 p.m. William Paterson University, Wayne. 973.720.2654

Art Quilts from the Collection of John M. Walsh, 1/13–4/25
Morris Museum, Morristown. 973.971.3700, morrismuseum.org

Here’s Looking at You! (family arts and crafts.) 3/3
4–5:30 p.m. $18 (members), $20 non-members; preregistration required. The Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison, 973.377.2982 ext. 12, metc.org

Fundraiser

Fit For Cancer, 2/13
Noon–3 p.m. Registration: $20; participants are required to raise a minimum of $250. Proceeds go to Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center. Hunterdon Health and Wellness Centers, Clinton and Whitehouse Station. 908.788.6141, fitforcancer.kintera.org

Home and Garden

Springfest Flower and Garden Show, 3/11–14
$11 (adults), $8 (seniors), free (children under 12). Sussex County Fairgrounds, Augusta. 973.948.9448, springfestgardenshow.com

South Jersey Home Show, 3/12–14
$8 (adults), $6 (seniors, 3/12 only), $6 (children aged 12 to 17), free (children 11 and under). Virtua Center Flyers Skate Zone, Voorhees. 800.332.3976, macevents.com

Home Gardeners’ School, 3/20
9 a.m.–4 p.m. $49 before 3/5, $60 after 3/5. Hickman Hall, Rutgers’ Cook/Douglass Campus, New Brunswick. 732.932.9271, cpe.rutgers.edu

Music

NJ Philharmonic, Masterworks III, 3/13
8 p.m. $10–$35, Strand Theater, Lakewood. 732.255.0460, njphilharmonic.org

The Ultimate Doo-Wop Show, 3/27
8 p.m. $57–$77. Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, Morristown. 973.539.8008, mayoarts.org

Special Events

Sherlock Holmes Weekend, 3/19–2/10
Full weekend packages: $180 per couple and $95 per person (does not include hotel accommodations). Overnight packages start at $270 per person, Cape May, capemaymac.org

Garden State Film Festival, 3/25–28
Weekend: $45. Asbury Park. 877.908.7050, gsff.org

Theater

Calvin Berger, 2/9–3/14
Show times vary. $38–$80. George Street Playhouse, New Brunswick. 732.246.7717, georgestplayhouse.org

Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, 2/13–14
2 p.m. $20–$22, NJPAC, Newark. 888.466.5722, njpac.org

Harlem Globetrotters
Eight exhibitions in New Jersey from Feb. 13 to March 17. Visit harlemglobetrotters.com for specific dates, times, and prices.

Let’s Go Science Show, 2/22
10 a.m. $10. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank. 732.224.8778 ext. 123, countbasietheatre.org

What Are You Laughing At?, 2/27
8 p.m. $25. Broadway Theater of Pitman. 856.384.8381, thebroadwaytheatre.org

Illusionist Bill Blagg III, 3/7
1 p.m. and 4 p.m. $17, BergenPAC, Englewood, 01.227.1030, bergenpac.org

Art Garfunkel NJPAC, Newark, 3/20
The five-time Grammy award–winner performs hits from his Simon and Garfunkel days, as well as selections from his many solo albums.Includes a performance by Hoboken singer/songwriter Paul Rosevear, as well as a Made by Hand art and craft exhibit and sale. $21–$82, 8 p.m.
For more information and to order tickets, visit njpac.org or call 888.466.5722.

TAO: The Martial Art of Drumming, 3/27
8 p.m. 3/28, 3 p.m. $32–$52. The State Theatre, New Brunswick. 732.246.7469, statetheatrenj.org

Food and Drink

Atlantic City Beer Festival, 3/19–21
$43 in advance; $50 at the door. Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City. celebrationofthesuds.com

Cape May Wine Trail, 3/20
$75. Cape May. 609.884.4278, capemaymac.org

Atlantic Bakery Expo, 3/21–3/23
Registration required. $30 (general admission), $10 (students). Convention Center, Atlantic City. abe2010.com

Cape May Wine School (wines from Australia and New Zealand), 3/28
1–3 p.m. $30. Washington Inn, Cape May. 800.275.4278, capemaymac.org