New Jersey Events – Nov 20th – 22nd, 2015

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The Stickley Museum Beer Pairings Event with Garrett Oliver – Nov 20

Delve into the art of pairing beer with food at a special event hosted by Garrett Oliver, brewmaster at the Brooklyn Brewery. Guests will enjoy a specially-curated five-course small plate dinner, with each plate expertly paired by Garrett with Brooklyn Brewery craft beers. Garrett will guide guests through the event, offering insights into the selected beers and pairings notes and entertaining with the charismatic style and in-depth knowledge that has made him world-renowned as a lecturer on the subject of beer.

The Beer Pairings event will be held on Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Park Avenue Club in Florham Park. Tickets are $100 per person ($50 per ticket is tax deductible; event benefits The Stickley Museum at Craftsman Farms) and reservations are required.

Date: Friday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m.
Address: Park Avenue Club, 184 Park Avenue, Florham Park, NJ
Cost: $100. Tickets HERE
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GameACon – Nov 20 – 22

Celebrating the artistry and fans of indie gaming. Meet the developers, attend panels, cosplay & more!

Dates: November 20th – 22nd, 2015
Address: Tropicana Casino & Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ
Cost: $25 Fri & Sat, $20 Sun. Weekend $55. Get Tickets Here
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NJ “B-Swarm” Roller Derby Championship – Nov 21

North Arlington, NJ and the Garden State Rollergirls will host the championship game of the New Jersey roller derby tournament on the night of Saturday, November 21st. The opening bronze medal game pits the Jersey Shore Roller Girls v the Shore Points Roller Derby, while the gold medal game will see the Garden State Rollergirls look to take on the Jerzey Derby Brigade! Don’t miss out on this, the first ever NJ Roller Derby B-Team tournament!!!

Date: Saturday, November 21st, 2015; Doors at 6:15pm, First Game at 7:00pm
Address: Inline Skating Club of America, 170 Schuyler Ave, North Arlington, New Jersey
Cost: Adults, Kids 11 and up, $10 in advance, $15 at the door.
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New Jersey Comic Expo – Nov 21 & 22

New Jersey Comic Expo is an annual event held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center each Fall. It’s a celebration of comic books and pop culture that showcases the exceptional works of talented writers, artists, illustrators and creators of all types of pop culture. At New Jersey Comic Expo you’ll find exhibitors promoting and selling all types of related products, as well as entertaining and educational programs, guest signings and meet & greet sessions with celebrities. New Jersey Comic Expo is a MAD Event Management, LLC production.

Dates: November 21st – 22nd, 2015
Address: NJ Cnonvention & Expo Center; 97 Sunfield Ave, Edison
Cost: $45 for Weekend Pass, $30 Satm $23 Sunday. More at the Door. Buy Here
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Four Sisters 31st Anniversary – Nov 21 & 22

Yes, it has been 31 years since Four Sisters Winery opened its doors as the 7th winery in New Jersey. Now, with over 60 wineries in NJ Four Sisters still stands out on top and is inviting everyone to come join us on November 21st and 22nd as we celebrate 31 years of winemaking. New wine releases, wine cellar tours and meet the owners as we share our experience from 1984 until now. The open house is from 10am – 5pm both Saturday and Sunday.

Date: November 21st & 22nd, 2015; 10am to 5pm
Address: Four Sister’s Winery; 783 County Route 519, Belvidere, NJ
Cost: Free Admission
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4JG’s Wine and Chocolate in November – Nov 21 & 22

Chocolate and Wine, the perfect pairing! 4JG’s Vineyard will be pouring wine and pairing it with wonderful artisan chocolates. A perfect gift option for your Thanksgiving host or guests–Wine and Chocolate. The chocolate is hand crafted and the wines are delicious.

Dates: November 21st & 22nd, 2015; 12pm to 5pm
Address: 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck, NJ
Cost: Free to Attend
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3rd Annual Dunellen Flea Market & Vendor Event – Nov 21 & 22

Family-friendly event offers something for everyone! Three floors of merchandise from brand name vendors, handbags and exclusive fine jewelry, crafts, clothing, antiques, collectibles, toys, home goods, books, music, food items and so much more! Plenty of parking! Walking distance from the Dunellen Train Station. Crossroad Washington Avenue. Proceeds benefit Post 119’s Veterans programs, community service assistance, college scholarships and the post’s scouting program.

Dates: November 21st & 22nd, 2015; 9am to 5pm
Address: Dunellen American Legion Post 119; 137 New Market Rd., Dunellen, NJ
Cost: Free
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Balic Winery’s Holiday Gala Event – Nov 21, 22, 27, 28, 29

Live Music, Wine Tastings, Food, Vineyard Tours and More!

Dates: November 21, 22, 27, 28, 29, 2015; Noon to 5pm
Address: 6623 Route 40, Mays Landing, NJ
Cost: Free
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Six Flag’s Holiday in the Park Kick Off/Santa Run – Nov 22

The perfect way to kick off our first Holiday In the Park weekend is a Santa Run! Santa Run is a 5K race through the park and the Elf Run is a 1K race for the little ones.

7 am – Registration Opens located at main entrance. 8:30 am – 5K starts at main fountain area. 9:30 am – Elf Race for kids begins at fountain. 10 am – Award Ceremony for 5K race in picnic area. 10:15 am – Participants and spectators get into the park 15min early! 10:30 am – Theme Park Opens.

Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2015
Address: Six Flags Great Adventure; 1 Six Flags Blvd., Jackson, NJ
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My Favorite Chopin – Nov 22

Talented young winners of the year’s International Association for Musically Gifted Children, Inc. piano competition perform beloved works by Chopin in a free concert celebrating the centennial of iconic pianist Sviatoslav Richter. The performers (ages 5-16) who study with Dr. Bella E. Oster, principal of the European Academy of Music and Arts, Inc. in Maryland, present a program of the best of Chopin’s mazurkas, polonaises, waltzes, scherzos, ballades, impromptus, etudes and sonatas. Many of Oster’s students have been featured on recordings, were winners of major music competitions, and appeared on the world’s greatest concert stages, including the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the National Arts Centre in Canada, the Krakow Philharmonic in Poland, the Musikverein in Austia, the Gasteig in Germany, Liszt Academy Concert Hall in Hungary, the concert halls of Oxford and Cambridge universities in England, and numerous other venues in the U.S. and abroad.

Date: Sunday, November 22nd, 2015; 12pm
Address: New Jersey Performance Arts Center (Chase Room), 1 Center Street, Newark NJ
Cost: Free
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