Saturday, May 12, 2012
Event celebrates its 30th season.
When is a balloon festival not (just) a balloon festival? That’s a tough question, especially when a huge yearly event is billed as such (I mean, it's called the Festival of Ballooning, after all) and there certainly are plenty of hot-air balloons to be displayed. Still, the Quick Chek Festival of Ballooning—in its 30th year, running from July 27 through 29 at Solberg Airport in Readington—is also part amusement park, with a healthy number of rides, an arts-and-crafts emporium, a yoga and Zumba demonstration, and lots and lots of food. Of the 30 years, Quick Chek has been a major sponsor for 20. And for the first time, Patch is partnering with the festival to get you in at a great price. Between May 13 and 20, use this link to buy tickets …
Friday, May 11, 2012
Feed your soul and support local artists. Get out and support local musicians this weekend!
Crossroads Voices Against Brain Cancer fundraiser Sat: Wandering Bards, No Code, Gypsy Eyes Sun: Closed for Mother's Day xxroads.com Sat: Rob Papperozzi Sun: Joe Regan
From music to comedy, there are plenty of ways to find a weekend diversion.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Saturday — Florence & The Machine, Event Center NEXT WEEK: Beach Boys 50th Anniversary Tour, 8 p.m., Saturday, May 19, Event Center; Joan Rivers, 6 and 9 p.m., Saturday, May 19, The Music Box BOOK IT NOW: Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, Event Center, Rock icon Steve Winwood, 9 p.m., Friday, May 25, the Music Box Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank THIS WEEKEND: Tonight — Music, cultural and biofuel icon Willie Nelson performs at 7:30 p.m.; Sunday — Country singer LeAnn Rimes performs at 7:30 p.m. NEXT WEEK: No shows BOOK IT NOW: Steve Winwood, whose music and influence on music has spanned decades, …
Friday, May 4, 2012
Feeling the urge to get out and hear some music to recharge the batteries? Check out these Union County hotspots.
Crossroads David Johansen, Frankenstein 3000, Raven's Ballroom, Eric Harrison Sat: It's What You Think, Hammond 2:30 Sun: Relay for Life Benefit, Inskagnito, Great Waves xxroads.com Sat: TBA Sun: Joe Regan Downtown Uproar, Streets of Fire, Go For Launch
From the Borgota to the Wellmont Theatre, there are plenty of ways to enjoy yourselves this weekend.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Tonight — Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry does, well... whatever it is that he does, Thursday and Friday, May 4,5, 9 p.m., The Music Box; Comedian-turned-sitcom-star-turned-talk-show-host-turned-comedian George Lopez, 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Event Center NEXT WEEK: Florence & the Machine, 8 p.m., Friday, May 12, Event Center BOOK IT NOW: Joan Rivers, 6 p.m., Friday, May 19, The Music Box; Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Thursday, May 25, Event Center Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank THIS WEEKEND: No shows this weekend NEXT WEEK: Trailer Park Boys, a hiliarious troupe of comedians that have created a …
Friday, April 27, 2012
Rock, rap, piano bars? If you feel like rockin' the 'burbs, you can find somewhere to get your groove on this weekend.
Crossroads Elevator Art, Broken Darling, Blue Meanie (Monkees tribute band) Sat: The Small Mice, J.R.S., Enjoy April, The Deadbeats Sun: School of Rock: Guitar Gods and British Invasion xxroads.com Sat: Rob Poparazzi Sun: Joe Regan The McClures
Country star highlights a variety of live performances perfect for couples in need of a date night.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Saturday — Angst-pop stars Counting Crows deliver their hits and new songs, 8 p.m., Event Center NEXT WEEK: Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry does, well... whatever it is that he does, Thursday and Friday, May 4,5, 9 p.m., The Music Box; Comedian-turned-sitcom-star-turned-talk-show-host-turned-comedian George Lopez, 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Event Center BOOK IT NOW: Florence & the Machine, 8 p.m., Friday, May 12, Event Center; Joan Rivers, 6 p.m., Friday, May 19, The Music Box; Hip-hoppin' stud du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Thursday, May 25, Event Center Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other shows. Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank THIS WEEKEND: Friday, Sunday…
The SPF Board of Education approved a program designed by Princeton University, issued proclamations for art awards.
Terrill Middle School will be participating in the Roots Program, a Princeton University program meant to curb bullying and harassment in schools. The program will be utilzed at the middle school level by evaluating the school's social climate.The Board of Education approved the use of this program at Thursday's reorganization meeting. The program, supported by the New Jersey Department of Education, is a year-long research study that provides the middle school with an HIB (Harrassment, Intimidation, Bullying) strategy catered to the school environment, feedback on the effectiveness of the program, and suggestions for further HIB programs. The Roots Program is a program designed to create grassroots, ant-bullying movements among students …
Monday, April 23, 2012
Fanwood 5K, free trees on Arbor Day, and Take Your Son/Daughter to Work Day are amount the happenings around town this week.
In honor of National Crime Victim’s Rights Week, all are invited to join the Union County Prosecutor’s Office’s Office of Victim/Witness Advocacy in recognizing and bringing honor to Victims of Crime by wearing the color blue (or a blue ribbon) on Tuesday, April 24. Celebrate Arbor Day on Friday, April 27 with a presentation from Park Middle School’s Environmental Club at 4 p.m. at the Carriage House Park in Fanwood. This event is hosted by the The Fanwood Shade Tree Commission and will include a free tree for all who attend. In schools this week: Thursday, April 26 is take your daughter/son to work day! Don’t forget to upload your photos of your child’s trip to work to Patch by clicking the “Pics and Clips” tab on the homepage. On …
Friday, April 20, 2012
Southside and the Jukes, Audra McDonald and John Prine among the top performers for this weekend's live shows.
The Borgata THIS WEEKEND: Tonight, Saturday, Sunday — "Shut Up, Sit Down and Eat," a Comedy Club Special Event featuring Tina Giorgi, Joe Moffa, Chris Monty and Eric Tartaglionekes, 9 p.m., The Music Box NEXT WEEK: Angst-pop stars Counting Crows deliver their hits and new songs, Saturday, April 28, the Event Center BOOK IT NOW: Russell Brand, the soon-to-be former-Mr.-Katy-Perry does, well... whatever it is that he does, Thursday and Friday, May 4,5, 9 p.m., The Music Box; Comedian-turned-sitcom-star-turned-talk-show-host-turned-comedian George Lopez, 9 p.m., Friday, May 5, Event Center; Hip-hopper du jour Pitbull brings the party tunes, 9 p.m., Thursday, May 25, Event Center Check out theborgata.com for details about these and other …
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10:42 am on Monday, May 14, 2012
If you want a FREE close up time with the ballon, or a ballon, go to the 6:00 AM launch, but don't go into the festival. Then pick a special ballon and chase it. It will land someplace that is close to a road. The balloon people are more than happy to have you there. more ›