New Jersey Events for Jan 29 – 31,2016
New Jersey Events for the Weekend of January 29th – 31st 2016.
Links for New Jersey Events are in the Titles. Events are listed in date order. *Note – I am not personally affiliated with these events. Please contact them directly if you have additional questions.
THE STRAND and 90.5 THE NIGHT present A DAVID BOWIE SALUTE – Jan 29
The Strand Theater along with 90.5 The Night Brookdale Public Radio will present A DAVID BOWIE SALUTE on Friday, January 29th at 8pm. Tickets will $10 (plus a $5 ticketing fee) and include hours of entertainment dedicated to the life, music, and energy of David Bowie.
Starting at 8pm, the show will include nearly 30 David Bowie songs, with performances by Remember Jones, Joe Russo & Steve Leonard of ALMOST QUEEN, The Count Basie Theatre’s Rockit Live, The Sunday Blues, Jo Wymer Band, Sal Boyd, Joe Harvard, Nik Greeley, Stu Coogan, Alex Biese and Friends, David Ross Lawn, Kristian Rex, Renee Maskin, Lindsey DeSena (The Shady Street Show Band), Dave and Brandon of Mad Feather Group, Allison McKenzie, Trevor McQueen, Kayla Dillon, Jette Hetherton, Airacuda, SOF (Sophia Khorosh), The Color Atlantic, Kiirstin Marilyn, EJ Dayback, Zac Silva, Mark Masefield, CJ Thouret, General Roshane, and more!
with very special video presentations by Music Video Time Machine! (artists subject to change)
Immediately following the show, the main stage will screen D.A. Pennebaker’s documentary, ZIGGY STARDUST AND THE SPIDERS FROM MARS: The Motion Picture, while a “BLACKSTAR” Listening Party happens in our GALLERY lounge
Date: Friday, January 29th, 2016; 8pm
Address: The Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Ave, Lakewood, NJ
Cost: General admission tickets are available for $10 (plus $5 fee) at http://www.strand.org
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Fire and Ice Festival – Jan 30
Once again on Saturday January 30, 2016 downtown Mount Holly will be the place to warm your tummy and see lots of artistic eye candy while having plenty of free family friendly fun. On this date Mount Holly will play host to over a dozen professional and amateur ice carvers from up and down the east coast, Burlington County’s best professional chili cooks plus a wide variety of interesting entertainment for young, old and everyone in between.
Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2016; 11am to 4pm
Address: Downtown Mount Holly, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
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Winterfest at Thompson Park – Jan 30
Celebrate winter with the whole family! Activities include:
• Cross-Country Skiing
• Ice Skating (weather dependent)
• Nature Hikes (possibly on snowshoes)
• Make & Take Crafts
• Wagon Rides
• Photo Opportunities
• Living History Displays
• Winter Sports Vendors
• Live Music
• Food Vendors
• And So Much More!
Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2016; 1pm to 5pm
Address: Thompson Park; 805 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ
Cost: Free
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Tap That Tree! at Reeves-Reed Arboretum – Jan 30
February marks the beginning of maple sugaring season. Join Director of Children’s Education Jackie Kondel as she taps the Arboretum’s maple trees in preparation for this season’s sap flow. Not only will families learn the hows and whys behind tapping trees, but will also get first-hand experience actually helping us do it! Registration is required.
Date: Saturday, January 30th, 2016; 1pm
Address:Reeves-Reed Arboretum; 165 Hobart Ave., Summit, NJ
Cost: $20 per family for non-members
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Lambertville/New Hope Winterfest – Jan 30 & 31
Annual Winter Festival Concert, Spectacular Parade, Restaurant Events, and Activities
Dates: January 30th & 31st, 2016
Address: Locations in Lambertville, NJ and New Hope, PA
Cost: Depends on Events.
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Asbury Park Beer Fest – Jan 30 & 31
The Asbury Park Beerfest, presented by 95.9 FM WRAT Radio and the Asbury Park Boardwalk, is sure to be a beer lovers paradise, featuring “craft” beers from all over the world as well as ciders and iconic retro beers. Participants can also enter beer sports, such as “Masskrugstemmen” (a beer-stein-holding contest) and 95.9 FM WRAT Radio will be also have on-air talent present and will be broadcasting live for an exceptionally good time. Great beer, great food and so much more.
Dates: January 30th & 31st, 2016; 2 Sessions
Address: Convention Hall; 1300 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, NJ
Cost: $37.50 in advance and $45.00
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Laurita Ice Sculpture Festival – Jan 30 & 31
A family-friendly, winter wonderland event for all ages highlighted by ice sculptures, classic winter activities, and a variety of themed food and beverages!!
Admission includes:
-Parking
-Shuttle Service to and from the Event!
-Souvenir Laurita Wine Glass!
-Entrance to Event featuring ice sculptures, classic winter activities, a variety of themed food and beverage options, vineyard tours, 3 or 4 Food Trucks (to be announced)!
-Kids activities including our huge playground, ice luge, snowmobiles (ages 7 and under)
-Space to accommodate thousands of guests without being crowded.
Some of the most scenic views in New Jersey!
FIREWORKS Saturday Night @ 7PM!!!
Dates: January 30 & 31, 2016
Address: Laurita Winery; 85 Archertown Rd, New Egypt, NJ
Cost: $10 adults, $5 kids
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Muppet Sing-a-long at Count Basie – Jan 31
Have you found your Rainbow Connection? You will, when Heather Henson’s “Sing along with The Muppet Movie” takes over the Count Basie Theatre!
Comparable to participatory film experiences like The Rocky Horror Picture Show, “Sing Along with The Muppet Movie” provides family-friendly, raucous interactions with the classic, timeless film of Heather’s legendary father, Jim Henson. The IBEX Puppetry Sing Along crew brings elements of the films to life for the audience via puppetry, kiting, and shadow acting.
Children and adults alike are urged to yell out famous lines, blow bubbles, dance in the aisles, and of course, sing along with the movie!
Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2016; 2pm
Address: Count Basie Theatre; 99 Monmouth St, Red Bank, NJ
Cost: Free with the purchase of a $20 goodie bag
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Annual Beef and Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser – Jan 31
Windansea, 56 Shrewsbury Ave. Highlands, will host the 2016 Beef & Brew St. Patrick’s Day Parade Fundraiser on Sunday, January 31, from 3-7PM. Tickets are $30.00 (2 or more, $25.00 each) and includes buffet dinner & brew.
There will be a gift auction, pipe bands and Irish dancers to entertain. All proceeds to benefit the 2016 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. The 2016 Grand Marshals, Joan Wicklund & Rosemary Ryan will be presented with their sashes!
Date: Sunday, January 31st, 2016; 3 – 7pm
Address: Windansea, 56 Shrewsbury Ave. Highlands, NJ
Cost: Tickets are $30.00 (2 or more, $25.00 each) and includes buffet dinner & brew.
