Greater Morristown semi-virtual weekend preview: Brightening the winter

A scene from George Bernard Shaw's 'Village Wooing,' presented by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Pandemic Playhouse Entertainment. Photo by Avery Brunkus
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Compiled by Nicholas Voltaggio and Kevin Coughlin

 

Greater Morristown offers several options to brighten your winter weekend.

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


THURSDAY, JAN. 21, 2021:

Local jazz favorite Grover Kemble performs weekly at Rockaway’s Caffe Navona, 147 Route 46, from 6 – 9 pm.


FRIDAY, JAN. 22:

The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Manhattan Comedy Night at 6 pm and 8:30 pm. Mature content, adults only. Tickets: $30. The stand-up series introduces rising stars of the comedy world. Comics Joe Bronzi, Wali Collins, and Bob Dibuono are slated to perform. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.

The Acoustic Stayaway series from The Folk Project continues at 7 pm with singer-songwriter Carrie Elkin, who blends American, Folk, and Indie Rock genres. The virtual concert is free, with all donations going directly to the artists.

Carrie Elkin

The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey is streaming Pandemic Playhouse video versions of its stage productions, beginning with a trio of one-act plays by George Bernard Shaw. We checked them out, and they are superb. Village Wooing is especially charming.    Online pass: $10 for one play; all three may be viewed for $25.

A scene from George Bernard Shaw’s ‘Overruled,’ presented by the Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey’s Pandemic Playhouse Entertainment. Photo by Avery Brunkus

SATURDAY, JAN. 23:

The Morris County Park Commission hosts maple sugaring demonstrations at 1 pm and 2:30 pm, every Saturday through March 13, 2021, at the Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center in Chatham. Cost: $5 per person, free for children under age 3. Pre-registration required. Call 973-635-6629 for more.

Priscilla, 11, from Sucasuna tries out a wooden yoke used by early settlers for carrying maple sap at the Maple Sugar Festival 2017, March 4, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove
Priscilla, 11, from Succasunna tries out a wooden yoke used by early settlers for carrying maple sap at the Maple Sugar Festival 2017, March 4, 2017. Photo by Jeff Sovelove

The Mayo Performing Arts Center presents Eaglemania, a premier Eagles tribute band, for 6 pm and 8:30 pm limited-capacity shows. Tickets:$49 and $59. At 100 South St., 973-539-8008.

Check out singer Brynn Stanley and her girl-next-door charm, live from from her living room, every week at 8 pm.


SUNDAY, JAN. 24:

The Winter Farmers Market is back, every Sunday through March 28, 2021, from 10 am to 1 pm, outdoors on the parking deck of the Morris Museum, 6 Normandy Heights Road, Morris Township. Sponsored by Grow It Green Morristown, an authorized SNAP retailer, the market features local farmers and artisans. All COVID safety protocols will be observed. At-risk customers may browse from 9:30 am to 10 am.

If you just can’t get enough original music, join The Folk Project for Joe Guzzo’s Stayaway Sundays Show at 3 pm. Each week, Guzzo presents fans with video performances from events past, interviews with performers, and his own take on the world of music.


ON THE HORIZON

SATURDAY, JAN. 30:

Are you a student in grades 7 – 12 interested in honing your computer science and web development skillset? The Morris County School of Technology presents a Hackathon, from 9 am to 9 pm via Zoom. The event will focus on app-, video game-, and network development. Register for the free event here and email here with questions.

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