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MPAC Magic Show, Museum Jazz Showcase on Tuesday

Don't forget, the Morris Plains Teen Center registration deadline is tomorrow

Registration for the Morris Plains Teen Center is right around the corner: July 31.

MPTC is sponsored by the Borough of Morris Plains. It is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th graders of Morris Plains residents. All participants in the MPTC must be registered.

A late fee of $25 will apply after Wednesday. Go here to register

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Head over to MPAC today for the Magic of Anthony Salazar. The show is at 10:30 a.m. and all seats are $12. Rising magic star Anthony Salazar performs fantastic illusions with a dash of comedy, juggling, music and audience participation in this high-energy show guaranteed to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, according to MPAC. Go here for more information and tickets.

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Over at the Morris Museum's children's theater is the Crabgrass Puppet Theatre's production of the Pirate and the Pea. "Searching for treasure is not easy, especially when the treasure happens to be a princess  who doesn’t even believe you’re a pirate! And how do you prove you’re a real pirate? Well, ya start with a whole lot o’ mattresses!"

Showtimes are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m.

Here's a look at admission prices:

  • $10  Members
  • $12  Non-members     
  • $9  Groups (20 or more)

Also, Children’s Theatre subscriptions are now available. For tickets, call the box office at 973.971.3706.

Later at the Morris Museum is the Jazz Showcase with 90-minute sets starting at 8 p.m. Today is Jeff Hughes, Noel Kaletsky & the Midiri Brothers. Theatre online ticket purchasing is currently under construction so call their Box office to order tickets, 973.971.3706.

  • $15  Per person in advance
  • $18  Per person at the door

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The libraries have a few events today. 

At the Morris County Library there’s a writer’s workshop for 4th – 6th graders from 7 – 8 p.m. today.

Later at the Morris County Library is a book discussion/review of Ron Chernow's "Alexander Hamilton." All are welcome and the event starts at 6:30 p.m.

At the Morristown-Morris Township Library, there’s Pre-School Craft Story Time for the young ones at 10 a.m. today. Come listen to some stories and make a simple craft to take home. All supplies are provided and the event is sponsored by The Friends of the Library.

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