Saint Patrick's Day Program, Friday, Haddon Fortnightly Women's Club, 301 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, 1:00 p.m. Why Go: Just because St. Patty’s Day is over doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy all the glories of Irish heritage. Extend the holiday and the beauty of the Emerald Isle with this celebration which will feature Celtic music and light refreshments. Hosted by the Haddon Fortnightly Women’s Club, it’s a great way to keep the Irish celebration going. For more information please visit www.haddonfortnightly.org. How Much: Free South Jersey's Spring Home Show, Friday and Saturday, 1583 …
The PROMise Boutique 2012 Prom Fair, Saturday, Rutgers University Camden-N. 3rd St., Camden, 10 a.m. Why Go: This annual event assists girls with financial challenges to attend their proms in style. You can donate a gown and matching accessories or make a financial contribution and help make a girl’s prom dreams come true. Advanced registration is required. For more information, call 800-931-3371 or visit promiseboutique.net. How Much: $25 St. Paddy's Day Party and Benefit, Saturday, 701 Little Gloucester Rd., Blackwood, 7 p.m. Why Go: There are plenty of St. Patty’s Day celebrations to …
Wine Tasting And Auction Benefit, Saturday, Tavistock Country Club, 100 Tavistock Lane, Tavistock, 7 p.m. Why Go: This is a great opportunity to help raise awareness about cardiac disease. The Brad Wilby Memorial Foundation hosts this fundraiser, wine tasting and silent auction benefit. Tickets include wine tastings, games, an auction and prizes. You’ll know you’ll be making a measurable difference, because proceeds from the event will be used to purchase defibrillators for local sports facilities. For more information, email mwilby22@hotmail.com. How much: $75 Psychic Development Workshop…
Carnevale Celebration, Friday, The Gibson Community House-535 E. Main St., Marlton, 6:30 p.m. Why Go: If you can’t be in The Big Easy for Mardi Gras, then partying close to home is the next best thing. This celebration of Mardi Gras is hosted by the Marlton Sons of Italy Lodge number 2315. It will be catered by Exquisite Caterers and includes dinner, margaritas and dancing. For more information, please call Annette Di Paolo at (856) 983-2329. How Much: $30 Old Fashioned Dreamland Jazz Cabaret, Friday, Camden County Boathouse-7050 N. Park Drive, Pennsauken, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: If you want a full…
Valentine's Luncheon At Haddon Fortnightly, Friday, Haddon Fortnightly Women's Club, 301 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield 12:30 p.m. Why Go: Enjoy a lovely ladies’ luncheon featuring entertainment by husband and wife David and Eleanor Shockley, who will provide piano music and singing. The event benefits the Vineland Veterans Home as well as a variety of club programs and scholarships. For more information, please see The Haddon Fortnightly or call (856)-751-9196. How Much: $12 Collingswood Shakespeare Company Presents Much Ado About Nothing, Friday, Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Haddon Avenue at …
Beef Vegetable Soup Luncheon, Friday, First Baptist Church of Haddonfield, 124 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, 11:00 a.m. Why Go: There’s nothing quite like a hot bowl of soup to stave off the cold doldrums of winter. This benefit for the church's ministries will feature homemade beef vegetable soup, rolls, non-alcoholic drinks and homemade desserts. For more information visit www.firstbaptisthaddonfield.org or call (856)-429-2326. How much: $10 Jazz Concert, Friday, Medford Arts Center, 18 N. Main St., Medford, 7:30 p.m. Why Go: If you’re a jazz lover or you’ve just always wanted to get better …
10th Annual Antique Toy Train Show, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, South Jersey Museum of American History-123 East High Street, Glassboro 1:00 p.m. Why Go: This unique display of 0-27 gauge toy trains from the 1940’s and 1950’s marks the 10th annual show of its kind. A race of three Lionel and Marx engines with adjoining cars will highlight the event, while original Plasticville buildings, other structures, adornments and vegetation will complete the tableau. For more information, visit http://southjerseymuseum.org/Events.aspx or call (856)442-0688. How much: $4 Elizabeth Haddon School Winter …
Next To Normal, Friday, Haddonfield Plays And Players, 957 S Atlantic Ave, Haddonfield, 8 p.m. Why Go: January seems like the perfect month to enjoy a musical that explores serious themes. With 36 songs performed by a cast of six, this play examines a suburban mother’s struggles with bipolar disorder and how her illness affects those around her. For more information, haddonfieldplayers.com or call 856-429-8139. How Much: $20 40th Annual Mayor's Breakfast, Saturday, First Presbyterian Church, 20 Kings Hwy E., Haddonfield, 9 a.m. Why Go: The Haddonfield Lions Club will name the Citizen of the…
"Cats" At The Ritz, Friday, Ritz Theater Company-915 White Horse Pike, Haddon Township, 8 p.m. Why Go: The magical poetry of T.S. Eliot comes to life in a spectacular way in this live musical play, presented by the Ritz Theater Company. The soaring music of Andrew Lloyd Webber provides the thrilling score for the action, which revolves around the secret world of a community of cats. Many other showtimes are also available throughout the weekend. For more information, call 856-858-5230 or visit rizttheaterco.org. How Much: $22-$35 Lecture On Wine And Health, Saturday, Medford Leas Campus, 1 …
Encore performance..."Marriage, the Musical," Saturday, Tabernacle Baptist Church, 150 E. Second Street, Burlington, 1 p.m. Why Go: It’s billed as a play that “will make you laugh, cry and leave you feeling good inside.” This musical explores the ups and downs of married life, with sometimes hilarious and sometimes heartbreaking results. Throw in a whole lot of excellent, rollicking gospel music performed by Kingdom Work Productions, and you’ve got a guaranteed great time. Don’t miss the concert at intermission, performed by Anton Milton and Glorified. For more information, call 973-768-0978…
Pre New Year's Eve Singles Dance Party, Friday, Ramblewood Country Club, Mount Laurel, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: The new year is rapidly approaching, the champagne is being bought and plans are being made for New Year’s Eve. But why confine the celebration to just one night? Since New Year’s Day falls on a Sunday, take the opportunity to start the party early. On Friday night, dancing, networking and a cash bar will be featured at this singles' dance. Who knows? Maybe you’ll find a sweetie to adorn your arm on New Year’s Eve! For more information, please visit http://www.pbsninfo.com/ How Much: $15…
Carriage Rides, Friday, Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield, 6:00 p.m. Why Go: Capture the romance and beauty of the holiday season, get some fresh air and marvel at the twinkling lights on a lovely carriage ride. As the horses clip-clop through the historic district of Haddonfield, snuggle under a warm blanket and sip some hot chocolate with your sweetie. After the ride is over, enjoy late-night shopping, live music, specials, gifts and in-store events. Santa Claus will also be on hand to collect your last-minute wish list. For more information, please visit www.shophaddonfieldnj.com. How Much: …
Mummers Strut at Haddon Fortnightly, Friday, 301 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, 10:00 a.m. Why Go: There’s no need to wait until New Year’s Day to see the Mummers in all their glory! Thrill to the festive costumes, lively music and, of course, those golden slippers as members of the Philadelphia Mummers strut their stuff at the Haddon Fortnightly. For more information visit: http://www.haddonfortnightly.org/ or call 1-856-428-9040. How Much: Free The Sounds of The Season Concert, Friday, Kings Court, Haddonfield Why Go: Join your neighbors at this live music concert, presented by members of the…
Collingswood Fire Company’s 4th Annual Christmas Parade of Lights, Friday, 678 Haddon Ave, Collingswood, 7 p.m. Why Go: The Collingswood fire company will present their annual Christmas Parade of lights. Watch as floats, fire trucks and community organization vehicles covered in shining lights make their way from Zane to Homestead Avenue. Santa himself will be on the last truck to bring holiday greetings to the young and young-at-heart alike. From 7 to 9 p.m., live carols will be performed by local singers from Hotsy Totsy. For more information call 856-854-1043 or visit collingswood.com. …
Historical Society Of Haddonfield First Annual Holiday Shop, Friday, 343 Kings Hwy E, Haddonfield, 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m. Why Go: This event replaces the annual Holly Festival. The Historical Society of Haddonfield presents this holiday shop featuring jewelry, handbags by Joyce Lacey, watercolors by Christine Donohue , handmade brooms by the Broom Squire, handcrafted Christmas decorations by Yvonne Carpenter, homemade jams and jellies, and knitwear including scarves, hats and receiving blankets by Dianne Snodgrass. Local seamstress Pat Underwood will be on hand to personalize your receiving …
Candlelight Shopping, Friday, Participating shops along Haddon Avenue, Haddonfield, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: You’ve only got a few weeks until all the major cultural gift-giving traditions descend upon you, so get started early. Shake off the dark part of Black Friday with glowing candlelight, live music, in-store events, late-night shopping, store specials and more. Shops all along Haddon Avenue will be open late so you can pick out that perfect gift you won’t find in any chain store. Handcrafted jewelry, imported clothing, art by local artists and many other unique items will be available. For …
The Ong's Hat Band, Friday, Perkins Center For The Arts-395 Kings Highway, Moorestown, 08:15 p.m. Why Go: As Donny and Marie used to sing-"it’s a little bit country, it’s a little bit rock-n-roll". Besides those two great styles of music, The Ong’s Hat Band also incorporates bluegrass, blues, ragtime, swing and jazz into their acoustic creations. Band members Tom Stackhouse, John Mahony, Mike Hargrove and Mitch Tabas draw inspiration from classic American music. If you enjoy diversity in your tunes, you’ll enjoy their performance this Friday at the Perkins Center for the Arts in Moorestown. …
30th Annual Haddonfield Road Race, Saturday, Crow's Woods Community Garden, 901 E Atlantic Ave, Haddonfield, 9 a.m. Why Go: Enjoy the temperate weather while it lasts and get some great exercise at the same time. The Men’s Y Club hosts this challenging 5k Race which will start at 9 a.m. sharp at Crow's Woods, wind its way through historic Haddonfield, and end back again at Crow’s Woods. There will be one water stop along the way, plus snacks and other refreshments after the race. To sweeten the deal, cash awards will be given out to the winners in the male and female categories. This event …
Knight Park Clean Up, Saturday, November 5, 713 Atlantic Ave, Collingswood, 8:00 a.m. Why go: Get out and enjoy the crisp autumn air at this clean-up of Knight Park. Volunteers are asked to please bring their own rakes, leaf blowers, gloves and any other supplies used for yard work. Breakfast and lunch will be provided to all volunteers. Beautify yourself and the park at the same time! It’s a perfect activity that combines exercise with community improvement. Please register by emailing knightparkcleanup@collingswood.com. For more information, please visit www.collingswood.com. How Much: …
CLUB MAC Fundraising Event and Dance Party, Friday, Markeim Arts Center, 104 Walnut St, Haddonfield, 8:00 p.m. Why Go: Fantastic food, delicious cocktails at the martini bar, techno dance music, and mindblowing desserts will be featured at this fundraiser for the Markeim Arts Center. If you need a break from the heavy partying, you can enjoy the Markeim’s October Exhibit, which features arts and handmade crafts from artists who teach. It’s a great opportunity to support the many community projects the Markeim sponsors throughout the year, and a nice break before plunging full-force into the …
