Seven For Seven: What To Do Around Town The Next Seven Days

Here's your Patch guide with activities and events to occupy you and your family every day of the coming week. The next seven days feature everything from free wine tastings to opera music. Of coure, for more information on what's going on, always check out DestinationMontclair. Also, if you want to go apple or pumpkin picking this weekend, be sure to check out our guide here.

— Saturday, September 18

1) Check out the free wine tasting at Magnolia's from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. This week there's a red from Italy and a white from Argentina.

2) Maribyrd plays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Terra at 10 Church Street.

3) Flowers and Light Photography Workshoip at Van Vleck House and Gardens from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Advance registration is required. Go here or call 973-744-4752 to register.

4) Take your kids to the Montclair Public LIbrary at 11 a.m. for Canciones: Hispanic Music for Kids ages 3 and up.

— Sunday, September 19

1) The Montclair Historical Society is offering tours of the Israel Crane and Nathaniel Crane Houses at 1 p.m. and 2pm; Charles Shultz House (Evergreens) at 3 p.m. 

2) Also, find out about volunteer opportunities at the Montclair Historical Society between 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served at 108 Orange Road. Advance registration required. Call 973-744-1796 or email mail@montclairhistorical.org.

3) From 3 p.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy Sunday Afternoon at the Opera featuring mezzo soprano Katy Sumrow accompanied by SRO Artistic Director Dita Delman at Van Vleck House & Gardens. Seating is limited and reservations are required. A donation of $10 per person is requested. All proceeds go towards the care and maintenance of the Van Vleck House & Gardens. For more information, go here.

— Monday, September 20

1) The Victorian Society of Northern New Jersey is hosting a lecture by Michael Farrelly, Township Historian, on Victorians in Montclair & More at the Montclair Women's Club, 82 Union Street.

— Tuesday, September 21

1) Go down and check out Peak Performances' Everywhere Is the Best Seat, a one-of-a-kind sound and light installation by architect/composer Christopher Janney, conceived specifically for the Montclair State Amphitheater. Runs 24/7 through November 14.

2) Memoir: Learn to Write Your Life Story at the Montclair Public Library. Event occurs every three weeks on Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in the library's young adult area. Writer/teacher Zella R.P. Geltman facilitates this ongoing program. The group meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Bring a pen or pencil and writing paper. There is no charge. For additional information on this program and schedule, please contact the Reference Desk, Montclair Public Library, 973-744-0500, ext.2235.

— Wednesday, September 22

1) Go by the Montclair Public Library and view Jersey Fresh Artists 10: an exhibit featuring artist all living and working in New Jersey, ranging from the professional to the novice, including photography, painting, multi-media, and clay work.

2) Check out an amazing Australian dance group at Mount Hebron's first fundraiser of the year at 7 p.m. at Mount Hebron. For more information, go here.

— Thursday, September 23

1) Acoustic Showcase Night at 9 p.m. at Tierney's Tavern.

— Friday, September 24

1) Stop by Watchung Booksellers at 7 p.m. for a program on how, in today's digital world, you can get young people excited about reading a book. Authors Tracey Baptiste, Susanna Reich, and Crystal Velasquez will discuss the craft and business of writing for the children's market.

2) Hear The Franklin Brothers at Ruthie's Bar-B-Q.

And don't forget... on Saturday, September 25

1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

FREE 

Don't miss this Montclair Arts Musum tradition! Powwow is filled with Native American art, music, dance, food, and fun. Enjoy art projects and craft demonstrations. The Powwow is made possible by a generous grant from Investors Savings Bank. Generous in kind support provided by Arizona Iced Tea. Generous in kind support provided by Arizona Iced Tea.

And on Sunday, September 26

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. the MFEE Yogathon. Yoga session starts at 11:30 am

(Rain date: Sunday, October 3)

WHERE:

Montclair High School Football Field

Essex Ave., Montclair

WHO:

You! Beginners to experts, no experience necessary.

Adults & Teens only

Tickets: $20/adult; $15/teen

Yogaships: $50/adult; $45/teen -- includes a special limited edition yoga mat

HOW:

Register online at www.mfee.org

or send your donation to:

MFEE/Yogathon

22 Valley Road

Montclair, NJ 07042