Ideas for Summer Fun in the Sun

Steel Magnolias
Where/When: July 22, 23, 24, 29, 31 and 31 at Jefferson Township High School.
Why Go: Because it's a classic that you loved in the movies and you'll love on the stage.
Pricing:  

Where/When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at .
Why Go: What better way is there to spend a summer evening than listening to a concert under the stars?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 10 a.m. on Thursday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because this camp is a full day of activities, without the long-term commitment, where campers will learn about history and participate in hands-on craft projects.
Pricing: $30.

Where/When: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because artists Alice Harrison and Judy Lyons Schneider collaborated their efforts to create the "Bag Ladies" series, a commentary on both the shopping bag as an icon in our society and on the masks we wear.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because you can learn how to become familiar with some of your computer's basic functions (though you knew enough to get online and read Patch, right?). Topics include creating documents, saving documents, creating folders and e-mail attachments.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because you are interested in playing a few games of chess.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To bring the kiddies by in their PJs for a fun story time at the library. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 3 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because the kids can have fun building robotic creations using science and engineering skills.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 2 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because young scientists will discover the exciting science of paleontology as they excavate skeletal replicas from simulated "fossilized" rock.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because you can hear ragtime greats through a live demonstration of musical boxes, player pianos and nickelodeons from the exhibition "Musical Machines & Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata."
Pricing: $9.

 
Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because "Last Bastions of Rock" is a lively and compelling music documentary that pays tribute to New Jersey's rock venues past and present.
Pricing: $10.

Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday at  in Chatham.
Why Go: Mothers and their babies can come to this fun, social time and receive expert advice in a safe and supportive environment.  
Pricing: Free.  

Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Avenue in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10. 

Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To practice your poses at these free bi-weekly yoga sessions. Don’t forget to dress comfortably.
Pricing: Free. 

Where/When: At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To learn the art of Tai Chi with instructor Gary Carbone.
Pricing: $48 for eight sessions, or $10 per class at the door.

Where/When: From 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because Parsippany adults ages 55 and older can enjoy an afternoon of bingo at the senior center.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at  in Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because it’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 11 to 12:45 a.m. on Thursday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because the center will be offering two types of yoga classes including “chair” yoga and “gentle” yoga, directed by instructor Charlene Gattuso.
Pricing: $10 per class, or $37 for six classes. 

Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Thursday at The Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown.
Why Go: Because an evening of Travis Tritt sounds like a rockin’ good time.
Pricing: $42 to $87.

When/Where: From 7:30 to 9 p.m. on Thursday at the in Warren.
Why Go: To doo-wop to this '40's, '50s, and '60s singing group. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: All day on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because you can win prizes for every book that you read this summer. Why should kids have all the fun?
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip characters created by Charles Schultz and features all Madison youth performers.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for Children.

Where/When: From 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because children can enjoy the benefits of Yoga by being introduced to various poses that can build strength, flexibility, balance and concentration.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because you can bring the kids, ages 5 and older, for a fun afternoon of Around the World Bingo where everyone is a winner.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because adults need some time to relax too, and this is the perfect spot for fantastic concerts and performances, holiday crafts and informational seminars.
Pricing: Free.

 
Where/When: From 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday .
Why Go: Because you can bring the whole family by and belt out some tunes with Kip.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: Because this award-winning choral group create a mesmerizing wall of beautiful sound.
Pricing: Free.

When/Where: At 8 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the Somerset Valley Playhouse in Hillsborough.
Why Go: It's a musical adaptation of an American classic. Adventure down the Mississippi with the hijinks of Tom and Huck.
Pricing: $17 per adult. $15 per senior/student.

Where/When: From 7 to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at 214 West Mill Rd. in Long Valley.
Why Go: Because The Fuzzbox is a place for students in grades seven through 12 can hang out in a fun, supervised atmosphere where they can go to be involved in sports, games, music, art, and more, while being provided with free food and drinks. Fridays are for high school students and Saturdays are for middle school students.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

 
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.

Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Madison.
Why Go: Because you can bring a blanket or chair for a free family-friendly outdoor music concert on the lawn of the museum.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: From 3 to 4 p.m. on Saturday at the .
Why Go: Because enjoying the music of Liverpool-born Kenny Cunningham, featuring acoustic Beatles and other "British Invasion" tunes, sounds like a great Saturday. 
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Saturday at the  in Long Valley.
Why Go: What better way to spend your Saturday than enjoying a movie with your family? Snacks will be available.
Pricing: Free.

Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Sunday at the  in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Beatle Mania is a celebration of both the Beatles’ music and beetle science.
Pricing: $10 Adults; $5 Children.