“See” listings
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FAR HILLS RACE MEETING
Some 50,000 spectators will be attending the pre-race parties for this annual series of steeplechase horse races, which is the season's most sumptuous. It's all for a good cause: Proceeds benefit the Somerset Medical Center's cancer division. Oct. 17. (12/2009)
50 Rt. 202, Far Hills
908-685-2929
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THE PATERSON MUSEUM
Celebrate Irish contributions to American technology by checking out the Fenian Ram, an early submarine developed by 19th-century immigrant John Holland. His groundbreaking submersible is on display at The Paterson Museum, along with many other fascinating artifacts relating to the city's history as a leading manufacturing center. (03/2009)
2 Market St, Paterson
973-321-1260
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TRUE WEST
One of Sam Shepard's funniest and most biting plays, True West offers a satirical look at Hollywood, the myth of the inexhaustible American frontier and the escape fantasies that drive the nation's imagination. Catch it through March 22. (03/2009)
At Playwrights Theatre, 33 Green Village Rd, Madison
973-259-9187
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"ASHFORD & SIMPSON: SPECIAL VALENTINE'S DAY PERFORMANCE"
They went from writing hit R&B songs for Ray Charles and Diana Ross to performing them. Catch the songwriting team of Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson as they put on a special romantic evening of hits from the '60s and '70s. Feb. 14. (02/2009)
At the South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange
973-275-1114
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MORRISTOWN NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK
This Revolutionary War-era site is an ideal destination for history buffs to commemorate Presidents' Day weekend. Last year, 329,069 historical items relating to America's fight for freedom were put on display to mark the park's 75th anniversary. (02/2009)
30 Washington Pl, Morristown
973-539-2016
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THE CORNELIUS LOW HOUSE
http://co.middlesex.nj.us Built by a Dutch merchant in 1741, this stately house is now a repository of local history. The current exhibit focuses on New Jersey labor and leisure during the Gilded Age. (01/2009)
1225 River Rd, Piscataway
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TURTLE BACK ZOO
This beloved zoo houses 200 different species of animals, including rare creatures such as the black dragon monitor lizard and amur leopard. It also focuses on local wildlife, with bobcats, bald eagles and other animals originally found in New Jersey. (01/2009)
560 Northfield Ave, West Orange
973-731-5800
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THE BALLANTINE HOUSE
There's nowhere better to experience Christmas in Newark than at the Ballantine House, built for the celebrated beerbrewing family in 1885. This National Historic Landmark is decked out in 19thcentury holiday regalia this month. (12/2008)
At The Newark Museum, 49 Washington St
973-596-6550
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WASHINGTON CROSSING STATE PARK
For a quintessential New Jersey experience, check out this annual Revolutionary reenactment of George Washington crossing the Delaware River at 1pm, Christmas Day. (12/2008)
355 Washington Crossing-Pennington Rd, Titusville
609-737-0623
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WHEATON ARTS AND CULTURAL CENTER
Enjoy two exhibits for the price of one: "Treasures From the Collection: Museum of American Glass" features 125 glass pieces collected over nearly four decades, and "Tracing the Cultural Roots," featuring the glass art of Sisir Sahana and the fine art of Narendra Amin. Both run through Dec. 31. (12/2008)
1501 Glasstown Rd, Millville
800-998-4552
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MORRIS MUSEUM
This wide-ranging museum boasts exhibits on the arts, sciences and history. This month's "Black Cinema: The Vintage Years," chronicles the history of African-Americans in the film industry. (11/2008)
6 Normandy Heights Rd, Morristown
973-971-3700
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USGA MUSEUM
Founded in 1936, the museum of the United States Golf Association is home to more than 40,000 artifacts from the likes of Annika Sorenstam and Arnold Palmer. Visit the Hall of Champions and relive some of the game's greatest moments. (11/2008)
77 Liberty Corner Rd, Far Hills
908-234-2300
www.usgamuseum.com
