Greater Morristown weekend preview: Meet me in Morristown…then hit the Uke Fest!

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Compiled by Kevin Coughlin

Is it really the summer’s final installment of Meet Me in Morristown?

And is the NJ Uklele Festival here already?

Yes on both counts. Scroll down for details on these fun events, and more.

And check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too!


THURSDAY, AUG. 25, 2016

HUZZAH! National Park Service re-enactor Tom Winslow, pictured at Washington's Headquarters in 2012, will be reading the Declaration of Independence on the Morristown Green in 2013. Photo by Kevin Coughlin
HUZZAH! Perhaps National Park Service re-enactor Tom Winslow, pictured at Washington’s Headquarters in 2012, will toast your health at Thursday’s NPS centennial party. Photo by Kevin Coughlin

What’s a party without cake? The National Park Service will celebrate its 100th anniversary with free cake, courtesy of Blue Morel Restaurant Executive Chef Bobby Varua, at 2 pm. The party is at the Washington’s Headquarters Museum, at 30 Washington Place, Morristown. All are invited. After the cake-cutting, Park Service Chief of Interpretation Vanessa Smiley will present a short program in the museum auditorium on the history of the National Park Service.

Meet Me in Morristown is back for its final monthly “last Thursday” sidewalk fair of the summer. Look for sidewalk displays by downtown businesses starting at 11 am, and arts, crafts and free performances along South Street and on the Green between 5 pm and 9 pm. Rain date: Friday.

CHALK THIS ONE UP TO THE WEATHER GODS: Meet Me in Morristown, July 28, 2016. Photo by Katharine Boyle
Meet Me in Morristown is back for one last Thursday. File photo by Katharine Boyle

The Woman’s Club of Morristown kicks off its annual weekend Rummage Sale fundraiser with a preview party from 6 pm to 8 pm. Get first crack at bargains of all sizes. Admission: $10. Light refreshments will be served.  (There is no admission charge for the rest of the weekend.) All proceeds support the Club, its charitable programs, and maintenance of the historic 1797 Condict house.  At 51 South St., Morristown.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King at 8 pm, and throughout the weekend. Tickets: $25-$75. At Drew University, 36 Madison Ave., Madison.


FRIDAY, AUG. 26:

The Woman’s Club of Morristown continues its annual weekend Rummage Sale fundraiser from 9 am to 4 pm, at 51 South St. See Thursday entry for more details.

bikes Bike & Walk Morristown‘s Bike to School Bike Party follows the monthly Last Friday bike ride, which starts at 6:30 pm from Whole Foods on Washington Street. The easy, social ride for cyclists of all abilities will tour Morristown before heading  to Burnham Park’s playground for a campfire and ice cream to celebrate the end of summer. Musicians are welcome to bring instruments to play by the campfire.

This is the weekend that all ukulele fans live for: The fourth annual New Jersey Uke Fest!   At 8 pm, the duo Victor & Penny and Beatles aficionado Jim Boggia take the stage at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, at 60C North Jefferson Road, Whippany.  Tickets are $20 for the concert, or $90 for the weekend, which includes daytime workshops on Saturday and an evening show. Call 973-370-4UKE (4853) for more.

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jerseypresents Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the Kingat 8 pm. See Thursday entry for details.


SATURDAY, AUG. 27:

The fourth annual New Jersey Uke Fest resumes at 9 am with a full day of workshops for beginners to experts, offered by some of the world’s greatest players. At 7:30 pm, a concert features the world-famous  James Hill, Manitoba Hal and Cousin Earth. Tickets: $20 for the concert only, $60 for workshops only,  $75 for both. At the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, at 60C North Jefferson Road, Whippany.  Call 973-370-4UKE (4853) for more.

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Atlantic Sports Health hosts a two-day Premier Endurance Summit, geared towards runners and coaches, featuring Olympian and coach Jack Daniels, author of  The World’s Best Running Coach” and Joe Vigil, 2016 Rio Olympic Games Running Coach. From 8 am to 5:30 pm on Saturday and 8 am to 4 pm Sunday.  Admission: One day, $150; both days, $225. At Morristown Medical Center’s Malcolm Forbes Amphitheatre, 100 Madison Ave.

The Morris Plains Farmers Market is back, on Saturdays from June 11 to Oct. 8, 2016, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Speedwell Avenue Merchant Block across from the train station.

The Woman’s Club of Morristown continues its annual weekend Rummage Sale fundraiser from 9 am to 4 pm, at 51 South St. See Thursday entry for more details.

The North Jersey Sewing Circle holds its monthly meeting from 10 am to 1 pm at the Morristown & Township Library.  Admission: Free, all are welcome. At One Miller Road, Morristown.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King at 2 pm and 8 pm. See Thursday entry for details.


SUNDAY, AUG. 28:

Atlantic Sports Health in Morristown concludes its two-day Premier Endurance Summit.  See Saturday for details.

The Morristown Farmers Market is back for its 26th season, every Sunday through Nov. 20 from 8:30 am to 2 pm, in parking lot 10 between Morris and Spring streets.

The Woman’s Club of Morristown concludes its annual weekend Rummage Sale fundraiser from 10 am to 2 pm, at 51 South St. See Thursday entry for more details.

The fourth annual New Jersey Uke Fest  concludes with a free jam on the historic Morristown Green, weather permitting, at 10:30 am. Play, sing, or just enjoy.

Pianist Peter Toth is performing a series of free concerts in Morristown to celebrate the National Park Service centennia
Pianist Peter Toth is performing a series of free concerts in Morristown to celebrate the National Park Service centennial.

Hungarian pianist Peter Toth helps the National Park Service celebrate its centennial with a free recital featuring works by Franz Liszt, at 1 pm, at Washington’s Headquarters Museum, 30 Washington Place, Morristown. No reservations required.

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey presents the final performances of Eugene Ionesco’s Exit the King at 2 pm and 7:30 pm. See Thursday entry for details.

 

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