Calendar of Events

The Clandestine Marriage Updated to the "roaring '20s," this riotous 18th century comedy is the improbable tale of an aristocrat desperate to raise cash by marrying his nephew to the older daughter of a wealthy merchant. Runs through October 18. Centenary Stage Company, 400 Jefferson St., Hackettstown. 908979-0900. Fantastic Obsessions See the NJ Symphony Orchestra. This concert celebrates the flute's agility, sensuality, and wide expressive range in a concerto that is sure to dazzle. Berlioz relates a gripping tale of erotic obsession in his hallucinatory Symphonie fantastique. 8pm, State Theatre, 15 Livingston Ave., New Brunswick. 1-800-ALLEGRO. The Minstrel This Friday night concert series is run by The Folk Project and features traditional American and ethnic folk music and an open stage every month. Tonight's featured act is Malinky from Scotland. 8pm, Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morristown. 973-335-9489 or visit www.folkproject.org for more information. Homeless kittens, cats, and dogs residing at the Summit Animal League seek adoptive permanent homes. Foster homes are also needed, as are volunteers to socialize and care for the animals. Saturdays, 1-5pm, Petco, Blue Star Shopping Center, off Rte. 22, Watchung. 908-6651186. Adoption Day for Summit Rescue Love Song This comedy is a rhapsody to the power of love in all its forms. This offbeat play explores the chaos of being human, finding one's inner voice, and the yearning for everything. Runs through October 24. 8pm, UCPAC, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. 732-4998226. Continuo Arts Foundation Benefit Gala Saturday, October 3 The Best of the Garden State Film Festival Enjoy this cocktail party and gala celebration that benefits this foundation and its musical productions, notably the performance on November 30 at Carnegie Hall. 7-10pm, Historic Twin Maples, 214 Springfield Ave., Summit. 908-264-5324 or visit www.continuoarts.org for more information. Lord Stirling Stable Dog Walks Enjoy Johnny Cash at Folsom Prison and The Drummer. 8pm, UCPAC, 1601 Irving St., Rahway. 732-4998226. The Indigo Girls Perform Since emerging on the scene in the late 1980s, folksingers/songwriters Amy Ray and Emily Saliers have gained a loyal legion of fans who love their effortless harmonies, passionately involved lyrics, and infectious melodies. 8pm, Community Theatre at Mayo Center for the Performing Arts, 100 South St., Morristown. 973-539-8008. A dog walk for owners and pets provides an opportunity to tour the beautiful trails at Lord Stirling Stable at a relaxed or fast pace. All pets must be leashed and kept under control at all times. Required: a registration fee per dog. Saturdays, check-in 10am; walk, 10:3011:30am. Lord Stirling Stable, 256 South Maple Ave., Basking Ridge. 973-635-8672. Harvest Tea Enjoy a three course, sit down tea served amid the splendor of the hall. Jersey grown foods are highlighted as we celebrate the harvest season. Seating is limited. Reservations required. 2:30-4:30pm, Acorn Hall, 68 Morris Ave., Morristown. 973267-3465. Explore the woodland trails with Erica Fisher for a guided hike through the Arboretum. Have you ever discovered the unique rocks at the arboretum? Have you ever spotted a red-bellied woodpecker? Get those hiking shoes on and borrow an arboretum's pair of binoculars. After the hike, enjoy a pizza lunch at the Stone House. Other date: October 17. 11:30am2:30pm, Cora Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Hills Dr., Short Hills. 973376-3587. Fall Family Pizza Lunch Hikes Cocktail Party & House Tour Macculloch Hall, home to the nation's largest Thomas Nast Collection, presents a rarely seen window into the world of this renowned political cartoonist. Join the museum to enjoy an exclusive tour of the privately owned Villa Fontana, Nast's former Morristown home, and two historic neighboring homes. This event also corresponds with the opening of the Thomas Nasty exhibit. 5-8pm, Macculloch Hall, 45 Macculloch Ave., Morristown. 973-538-2404. First Saturday of the Month Drop-off Recycling Program As part of the First Saturday of the Month Drop-off program, the Recycling Center is accepting used computers and computer disks, CPUs, monitors, CRTs, printers, VCRs, and other electronics for recycling. The center is also accepting the usual curbside materials during this time. 8am-2pm, Somerset County Recycling Center, 40 Polhemus Ln., Bridgewater. 732-469-3363. (continued on page 18) October 2009 VicinityMagazine.com 17

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