Editor’s note: Snow is in the forecast; call ahead to make sure your preferred events are still on.
Greater Morristown offers some musical treats this weekend, culminating with food for the soul: Celebrations of the life of Civil Rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.
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THURSDAY, JAN. 17, 2019:
The Music at Noon series continues at the Morristown United Methodist Church with pianist Carolyn Enger, presenting Resonance, featuring Schubert, Rorem, and more. Suggested donation: $10/$8 seniors. Lunch available for purchase at 11:30 a.m., $8/$7 seniors. Music begins at 12:15 p.m. At 50 South Park Place, across from the Morristown Green, 973-538-2132.
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church presents a luncheon talk, Keep This, Toss That, by humorist Jamie Novaks, in the Parish Hall at 12:45 pm. Bring a dish (optional) and $2 to cover supplies. RSVP to Jennifer Reese 973-538-0555, ext 114, or simply show up. At Miller Road and Maple Avenue, Morristown.
Need help with your taxes? The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program is ready to help, from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Morristown & Township Library. Free. At One Miller Road, Morristown.
FRIDAY, JAN. 18:
Morning Yoga with Munah Hayes returns to the Morristown & Township Library at 9:30 am. Free. Bring a yoga mat. At One Miller Road, Morristown.
The Minstrel in Morris Township presents humorous singer-songwriter John Forster, with opener Judy Kass, at 7:30 pm in Morris Township. Admission: $10; children 10 and under, free. At the Morristown Unitarian Fellowship, 21 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township.
SATURDAY, JAN. 19:
UPDATE: These shows have been rescheduled for Feb. 18, 2019 (Presidents Day) because of the weekend forecast. Morristown’s Mayo Performing Arts Center presents American Girl Live, at 2 pm and 5:30 pm. Ages 5 and up. Tickets $29-$79. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.
Grace Episcopal Church in Madison presents Voyage en France, an hour-long French recital program performed by Patricia Ruggles, mezzo; Carolle-Ann Mochernuk, piano; and Robert Romano, clarinet, at 7:30 pm. Reception follows. Admission: Freewill donation at the door. At 4 Madison Ave., 973-377-0106 x17.
SUNDAY, JAN. 20:
UPDATE: This week’s Winter Farmer’s Market is canceled because of the wintry forecast.
The Morris County Winter Farmers Market continues its sixth season, every Sunday morning from 10 am to 1 pm through March 31, 2019, at Morristown’s Alexander Hamilton School, 24 Mills St. Presented by the Foodshed Alliance and Grow It Green Morristown.
MONDAY, JAN. 21: MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY
The MLK Observance Committee’s Annual Interfaith Breakfast will honor Martin Luther King Jr. at 8 am at the Hyatt Regency Morristown. The Rev. Dr. Javier Viera, dean of the School of Theology at Drew University, is the keynote speaker. Tickets start at $35. At 3 Speedwell Ave.
Calvary Baptist Church will present a noontime service celebrating the life of Martin Luther King Jr., at 10 Martin Luther King Ave. in Morristown. All are welcome.