Greater Morristown weekend preview: Happy Passover, Happy Easter!

easter lily
Easter lily, image via Wikimedia.org.
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To all who are celebrating this weekend, we wish you a Happy Passover and a Happy Easter!

Here are some interesting things to do if you’re staying in Greater Morristown.

Scroll down for details. Check our handy calendar for even more activities–and add your own events, too!

 


THURSDAY, MARCH 29, 2018:

Mummenschanz brings brings its You and Me show to Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 7:30 pm. Tickets: $29-$59.  At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.

Mummenschanz
Mummenschanz

 


FRIDAY, MARCH 30, GOOD FRIDAY, PASSOVER:

St. Margaret of Scotland Church will stage its annual re-enactment of the Passion of Jesus, starting at 11:30 am on the historic Morristown Green. The procession will make its way up Speedwell Avenue to the church at 6 Sussex Ave.

The Crucifixion of Jesus, re-enacted by St. Margaret's Church. Photo by Penny Lopez
The Crucifixion of Jesus, re-enacted by St. Margaret’s Church in 2016. Photo by Penny Lopez

The Chancel Choir and Chamber Orchestra of the Presbyterian Church in Morristown will perform an Argentine Tango Mass by Martin Palmeri at its noon Good Friday service. Matthew Webb will conduct the musicians. Free. All are welcome. At 57 East Park Place.

Presbyterian Good Friday

Author Delia Quigley will read from Maya Awakens, her photo fantasy for young adults about two dogs’ journey to save the earth, at 6:30 pm at the 70 South Gallery in Morristown. Admission: $5.  Call 973-539-2112.

70 south talk delia quigley

Happy Passover to all who observe the holiday!


SATURDAY, MARCH 31:

It’s Morristown’s annual Easter Egg Hunt, at 10 am at Lidgerwood Park. It’s been moved to the main gym at Morristown High School. Candy, face-painting, balloon animals, and candy!  Age 3 & under, 4-6, and 7-10. Rain venue: main gym at Morristown High School.

easter egg hunt 2018

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen, stars of TV’s Nashville, perform music inspired by the series and other country favorites, at Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center at 8 pm. Tickets: $39-$89.  At 100 South St., 973-539-8008..

Charles Esten and Clare Bowen
Charles Esten and Clare Bowen

SUNDAY, APRIL 1, EASTER:

Happy Easter to all who celebrate today!

easter lily
Easter lily, image via Wikimedia.org.

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