Art, Music and 'Shrooms This Weekend

Whether it's music, art or 'shrooms, there is no shortage of activities this weekend. Tuck in to this feast!

Atrium Gallery Fall/Winter Exhibit Opening Reception
When/Where: Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Administration and Records Building, 5th Floor, Court Street, Morristown
Why Go: You want to experience the Morris County government system in a more artistic way.
Cost: Free

Magnificent Moths
When/Where: 6:30 p.m. Friday, The Great Swamp Outdoor Education Center, 247 Southern Blvd., Chatham
Why Go: Because there’s a whole butterfly world out there you don’t even know about yet.
Cost: $2

Organist John Alexander
When/Where: Friday, 7:30 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Why Go: You want to enjoy classical works by a trained musician.
Cost: Free

Royal Drummers and Dancers of Burundi
When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at Mayo Performing Arts Center, Morristown
Why Go: You want to tap your toes to the rhythms of what is considered one of the best percussion groups in the world.
Cost: $19 to $39

John Waite in Concert
When/Where: Friday, 8 p.m. at The Newton Theater
Why Go: You can get your 80s fix.
Cost: $29 to $39

Speedwell Avenue and Beyond Town Cleanup
When/Where: Saturday, 9 a.m. from the Morristown Firehouse, Speedwell Avenue
Why Go: You love Morristown and you love keeping it squeaky clean! And, be sure to head to the recycling center afterward for its rededication!
Cost: Free

Civil Air Patrol Performs Model Rocketry
When/Where: Saturday at 10 a.m. at North Branch Park in Bridgewater.
Why Go: Because the Civil Air Patrol is holding a salute to the space shuttle at North Branch Park with a salute and several different shuttle launches of their own. They will be building five Shuttle models and launching them in the order they were actually launched.
Cost: Free

Tower Choir Car Wash
When/Where: Saturday, 11 a.m. at The Parish House at the Presbyterian Church in Morristown, South Street
Why Go: You want to get your car squeaky clean while supporting the Presbyterian Church in Morristown Middle School Choir.
Cost: Free will donation

Spook Handy Concert
When/Where: Saturday, 4:30 p.m. at the Farmstead Arts, 650 King George Road, Basking Ridge
Why Go: Acclaimed folk singer Spook Handy will be performing again at Farmstead Arts with a tribute to his mentor, Pete Seeger.
Cost: $20 per person, $10 for seniors and students

Morristown Farmers Market
When/Where: Sunday, 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Spring and Morris streets, Lot No. 10
Why Go: You like to eat fresh.
Cost: Bring your wallet

Fungus Fest 2012
When/Where: Sunday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Frelinghuysen Arboretum, Morris Township
Why Go: You love mushrooms and all the mysteries therein!
Cost: Free with suggested donations of $1 to $2

Morristown Fall Festival on the Green
When/Where: Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. around the Green in Morristown.
Why Go: You want to check out the vendors, events and general merrymakers.
Cost: Free to attend

Annual Blessing of the Animals
When/Where: Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. at The Presbyterian Church in Morristown
Why Go: You have an animal in need of blessing.
Cost: Free

Raritan Riverfest and Rubber Duck Race
When/Where: Sunday, noon, at Canal Street Park in Raritan.
Why Go: Because the festival itself will feature vendors, car displays, a dog fashion show, pet adoptions, a jazz dance show and so much more. Plus, at 5 p.m., head to the Nevius Street Bridge to watch the rubber duck race down the river!
Cost: Free

Bizet's 'Carmen'
When/Where: Sunday, 3 p.m. at The College of Saint Elizabeth
Why Go: You enjoy a night at the opera during a Sunday afternoon.
Cost: $25 to $50

Correction: A previous version of this post listed Fungus Fest as Saturday, when it actually is on Sunday.