Morris County Tourism Bureau

Newsletter * September 2019
Mansions, music, history, Halloween and more are on tap for the Morris County Tourism Bureau's Fall 2019 historical tours and programs. Tickets may be purchased through Eventbrite.com

Sep 21 Historic Speedwell
Oct 5 Victorian Morristown Walking Tour
Oct 19 Morristown National Historical Park Archives
Oct 20 Gilded Age Morristown-Foote Mansion
Oct 26 Halloween Happening

Read the tour descriptions at the link below:

More info Pre-register and pre-pay. Tickets are $15 and $20

Creating Historic Speedwell: Protecting our History

Fall tour from the MCTB-$15.00 pp

Saturday, September 21 at 11:00 am


MCTB Office: 973-631-5151
Arts Offerings:
A Night with Janis Joplin Thursday 9/19
Tony nominee Mary Bridget Davies stars in this musical journey celebrating Janis Joplin and her biggest musical influences – trailblazers like Aretha Franklin, Etta James, Odetta, Nina Simone and Bessie Smith, all of whom inspired Joplin to become one of rock’s greatest legends.

Audiences will enjoy Joplin’s favorites, including “Piece of My Heart,” “Cry Baby,” “Me and Bobby McGee” and many others. Recommended for ages 18+ MPAC at 8 pm

Dzul Dance: The Last Mayan King Friday 9/20 and 9/21
The Last Mayan King  channels the ferocity and grandeur of Mayan culture and Dzul’s own trajectory. Despite the ravages of the conquistadores, Mayan culture never vanished and remains thrillingly alive onstage in Dzul’s work.

Javier Dzul has one of the most impressive and exotic resumes in modern dance. He grew up in the jungles of southern Mexico performing Mayan ritual dance until the age of 16 when he became the last king of his Mayan tribe.

At the Morris Museum Fri: 8 pm and Sat: 2 pm

Madison Swings Saturday 9/21
A celebration of Arts and Culture will be held at the Madison Junior School at 8:00 pm. This is a fundraiser for the Madison Community Arts Center featuring Jerry Vezza/Grover Kemble Quartet and friends. Join the after party with the musicians at the new Arts Center at 10 Kings Road.

Ticket info online or call: 800-838-3006
Opera at Florham Sunday 9/22
Opera at Florham’s season opener Musicale presents soprano Clair de Monteil, mezzo-soprano Maria Zoi and coloratura soprano Holly Flack performing the roles of powerful women who have made opera unforgettable.

These supremely talented vocalists sing arias and duets from such operas as Cosi fan tutte, Lakme and Carmen, Edith Piaf’s memorable “La vie en rose,” and a full company finale of “I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair” from South Pacific. The artists are accompanied on piano by Artistic Director, Mary Pinto.

Events:
Wharton Job Fair Thursday 9/19
The Borough of Wharton continues their efforts to encourage job growth in their area by hosting their Seventh Annual Local Job Fair involving businesses that operate within and around town. Historically, people lived where they worked. This event will put local businesses together with local residents. FREE
6 to 8 pm at the American Legion Post 91

New Book Group Forming at Willow Hall Thursday 9/19
The Friends of Willow Hall is sponsoring a new book club. The first meeting is Thursday, September 19 at 5:30 pm. The book to be discussed is "EDUCATED" by Tara Westover which debuted at #1 on the NY Times bestseller list.

Willow Hall is home to the Passaic River Coalition.

Peppa Pig Live! Saturday 9/21
Peppa Pig Live! is at MPAC in Morristown with an all new action-packed live show featuring your favorite characters as life-sized puppets and costume characters in her new live show, Peppa Pig’s Adventure!

Sat at Noon is SOLD OUT
Sat at 4:00 pm TICKETS AVAILABLE

Fall Harvest Celebration at the Wick Farm Saturday 9/21
Fresh herbs and vegetables, recipe handouts, Tussie Mussies, handmade boutique treasures, and Herb Society friends to answer your questions.

From 10 am to 3 pm, rain or shine at Morristown National Historical Park's Wick Farm at Jockey Hollow. Sponsored by the Herb Society of America-Northern New Jersey Unit.

10th Annual Pathways of History
Tour of Historic Places
Sat and Sun 9/21 and 9/22

          Saturday, September 2110:00 am - 4:00 pm

       Sunday, September 22 from Noon - 4:00 pm


Parsippany-Troy Hills Annual Fall Festival Sunday 9/22
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Visit the 18th annual Parsippany-Troy Hills Fall Festival with music, games, entertainment and food. Held at North Beverwyck Road.

Noon to 5:00 pm

Hear the Shofar Monday 9/23
This month in the Hebrew calendar is Elul and during it Jews blow the shofar almost everyday of the month in preparation for the High Holidays.

Rabbi Michael Satz of Temple B'nai Or will blow the shofar on the front lawn of Morristown Town Hall (200 South Street) at 8:45 am, followed by a discussion at the Swiss Chalet over coffee on the why and how of the tradition.

Sure to be soul-stirring.
Family & friends visiting?
Have a Visitor's Guide on hand when the relatives show up. Order yours today.

Many thanks to our supporters:
The MCTB received funding through a grant from the NJ Dept. of State, DIvisionof Travel & Tourism