Cape May hosts Stained-Glass History Exhibit

Through November 7, 2010

Local artist and glass expert Dottie Rogers will be guest curator for an exhibit of photographs of Cape May’s richly colored nineteenth-century windows, tools of the stained-glass trade, samples of colored glass, and stories of the restoration of church windows in town. The exhibit is at The Carriage House on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington Street. The exhibit is open daily, hours vary. An opening reception will take place at 7 p.m. April 30. Admission is $2 or free with an Physick Estate tour. 800-275-4278 or 609-884-5404.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org.

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Spring Lake Historical Museum Exhibit

Through December 31, 2010

Beginning March 18th, an exhibit entitled "The Hidden Treasures of the Historical Society" will be on display showing photographs of people and places along with artifacts of Spring Lake that were donated to the Society but have never been displayed to the public. Hours are Thursday 10 a.m. to noon and Sundays 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or by appointment. For more information, call 732-974-1476.

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Leon Levinstein Photography at The Met

June 8, 2010 to October 17, 2010

"Hipsters, Hustlers and Handball Players, Leon Levinstein's New York Photographs, 1950-1980" is the name of this exhibit that will display approximately 45 different photographs that reflect Levinstein's fearless approach to the medium. A master of classic American street photography, Leon Levinstein (American, 1910-1988) is best known for his candid unsentimental black-and-white figure studies made in New York City neighborhoods from Times Square and the Lower East Side to Coney Island. The event will take place at The Howard Gilman Gallery on the second floor and recommended admission is $20 for adults, $15 for seniors 65 and older, $10 for students and free for children under 12. To purchase tickets, or for information on museum hours call 212-535-7710.

More information available at: http://www.metmuseum.org

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Cape May Designer Showhouse and Gardens

June 25 to October 31, 2010

The 2010 Cape May Designer Showhouse and Gardens will take place at Historic Fairthorne Cottage at 115 Ocean Street. It will be open from 1 to 4 p.m. daily and also 7 to 9 p.m. on Sundays and Fridays. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for ages 3 to 12. Lunch and dinner tour combinations are available. Return at Christmastime to see it decorated for the holidays. Proceeds will benefit The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts. 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Statewide Garden Programs and Tours

September 1 through September 30, 2010

The Garden State Gardens Consortium will collaborate with 15 of their member gardens to present "Native Knowledge" a statewide program offering events throughout the month of September dedicated to New Jersey gardening and plant education programs, nature trail hikes, garden tours and more. Dates, times, and admission will vary with each event and some are free. Visit the website below for a full list of the participating gardens.

More information available at: http://www.gardenstategardens.org

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Bayonet Farm Arts & Music Festival

September 12, 2010

Bayonet Farm, located at 41 Middletown Road in Holmdel will be hosting its Arts and Music Festival from noon to 5 p.m. A Gallery of oils, watercolors, pastels, sculptures, photography and glass artwork will be on display and for sale. Quick-draw, pottery making and other art demonstrations will be held in several of the farm's barns throughout the day. An array of musical bands will be performing Latin Jazz, Greek, Rock n' Roll, Chinese music and more. Admission to the festival is $5, free for children ages 12 and under. The En Plein Air Juried Arts Competition is also taking place during the festival and requires a $5 fee for each piece of artwork submitted. All entries must be registered with the festival by August 15th. For more information, call 732-946-2820 ext. 2825 or 1225

More information available at: http://bayonetfarm.org

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Riverdale Art Center co-hosts Art of Food Festival

September 14, 2010

The Riverdale Art Center and The Riverdale Land Conservancy will host "The Art of Food" festival from 7 to 10 p.m. at the historic Glenburn Estate located at 211 Hamburg Turnpike off exit 53 from route 287 in Riverdale. The event will feature epicurean tasting prepared by top local chefs, wine tasting, an art auction and live music. Tickets are $50 in advance and $60 at the door. Proceeds from the fundraiser will support programs of the art center and the land conservancy. Call The Riverdale Art Center for more information or to order tickets at 973-513-9250.

More information available at: http://www.riverdaleartcenter.org

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2010 Princeton Fall Antiques and Fine Art Show

September 24 through 26, 2010

The Historical Society of Princeton’s Fall Antiques and Fine Arts Show opens with a gala September 24 and continues the next two days with 55 exhibitors at Princeton Airport on Route 206. Admission is $12 and includes parking, a show catalog, and tote bag. Special events include “A Roving Eye,” an inside look at the Robert A. Ellison Jr. American Art Pottery Collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The presentation will be given by Suzanne Perrault from the PBS Series “Antiques Roadshow” at 2:30 p.m. Saturday. Experts from Rago Arts and Auction will conduct an appraisal clinic from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday at $5 per piece. Max Hansen Caters in Bucks County will host a café for the length of the show. 609-921-6748

More information available at: http://www.princetonhistory.org

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Antiques & Art Show at the Armory in New York

September 30 to October 3, 2010

Antiques & Art at the Armory in New York City will feature over 50 dealers specializing in art and antiques, including French, English, Italian, Swedish, and Continental furniture from the seventeenth through mid-twentieth centuries; fine silver, Russian antiquities and art; clocks and barometers; rugs and tapestries; English and Chinese export porcelain; and American folk art. The show will be held at the Park Avenue Armory, Park Avenue at 66th Street; admission is $20. The show opens at 11 a.m. daily and closes at 7:30 p.m. the first three days and 5:30 on the last day. 646-442-1627 for more information.

More information available at: http://www.avenueshows.com

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Cape May Annual Victorian Week

October 8 through 14, 2010

Cape May’s 38th annual Victorian week celebrates Cape May’s Victorian heritage with historic house tours, murder mystery dinners, a new chocolate fantasy buffet this year, vintage dance workshops, crafts and antiques shows, living history programs, performances and more. The Festival has been rated as one of the Top 100 events in North America by The American Bus Association. For a full list of Cape May events or to make reservations call 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May Private Homes Tour

October 9 and 16, 2010

Cape May’s Victorian Week festivities will include a private homes tour from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The tour is so popular, its limited to 300 tickets, so reserve your tickets early. Admission is $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. For more information call the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts at 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May Homes & Collections Tour

October 11, 2010

The Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts will host its Homes & Collections tour in Cape May from 1 to 3 p.m. A selection of beautifully restored bed and breakfast inns will be on the tour as well as a showcase of unique and interesting collections by area homeowners. $15 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. For more information or to purchase tickets call 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May Wine Trail and Vineyard Tour

October 15 and 31, 2010

Spend the day visiting Cape May County’s wineries and sampling unique flavors. Lunch will be at the Carriage House Tearoom and Café located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate at 1048 Washington Street. The trolley will take you to Cape May Winery, Natali Vineyards and Hawk Haven Vineyard and Winery. The cost is $75 per person and includes lunch, wine tasting at each vineyard and a wine glass. For more information or reservations, call 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Westfield Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour

October 16, 2010

Tour six kitchens at the Westfield Hearth and Home Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Contractors and designers will be on hand for conversation and questions, and local chefs and bakers will offer food samplings. Tickets for the self-guided tour are $35 in advance and $40 on tour day. Goody bags will be given to the first 400 attendees. Proceeds will benefit The Holy Trinity Interparochial School in Westfield. To purchase tickets or for more information, go to www.htisnj.com and follow the link for the tour. 908-233-0456.

More information available at: http://www.htisnj.com

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2010 Spring Lake Kitchen Tour

October 23, 2010

A local chef will offer mouthwatering samples at each home on the 2010 Taste of Spring Lake Kitchen Tour from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tickets are $45 in advance and $50 on tour day. Proceeds benefit the H.W. Mountz PTA. Purchase tickets at the It’s Good and Sweet Pea shops in Spring Lake’s shopping district or call 732-449-6380, ext. 427. For more information, visit website listed below.

More information available at: http://www.springlakekitchentour.com

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Sugarloaf Crafts Festival in Somerset

October 29 through October 31, 2010

250 top artisans and lovers of fine art and crafts will display and sell items that include unique pieces of pottery, sculpture, glass, jewelry, fashion, home and garden décor and accessories, furniture and more. Interactive demonstrations with master craftspeople as well as live music, entertainment and food samplings from specialty gourmet companies will round out the festival. Tickets are $9 for adults and children 12 and under are free. (Admission price is good for all three days of the festival). Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information call 800-210-9900.

More information available at: http://www.sugarloafcrafts.com

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Cape May 2010 Christmas and Holiday Festivities

November 19, 2010 to January 2, 2011

Cape May’s Historic District will be decked out for the holidays with about seven weeks of Christmas-themed tours and activities. Take a guided tour of The Emlen Physick Estate, an authentically decorated Victorian mansion, or a self-guided tour of the 2010 Cape May Designer Show House dressed up for the holidays. You can participate in a Dickens Christmas Extravaganza, enjoy the Ghosts of Christmas Past Trolley tour, or visit “An Old-Fashioned Christmas” exhibit in the Carriage House Gallery. For an entire list of events or to order tickets, call 800-275-4278 or visit the website below.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Cape May Holiday Show House

November 19, 2010, to January 2, 2011

This year's Cape May Designer Show House, which ran from June through October, will reopen all decked out for the holidays. The show house, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts and Humanities and South Jersey House & Home, is a bed & breakfast in the heart of Cape May's Historic District. Tours are available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. daily plus 7 to 9 p.m. Thursdays and Fridays. Tours can be combined with dining packages and special events. Admission is $10 for adults and $7 for children ages 3 to 12. 800-275-4278.

More information available at: http://www.capemaymac.org

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Covered Bridge Artisans Holiday Studio Tour

November 26 through November 28, 2010

The Covered Bridge Artisans Holiday Studio Tour will take place Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The self-guided tour takes guests through five professional studios in Lambertville, Stockton and Sergeantsville. Among the studios is The Swan Street Studio in Lambertville featuring hand carved pottery, The Moorland Studio in Stockton working in metal, sculpture and paintings and The Art Colony at the Prallsville Mill with Impressionist oils. Sunflower Glass Studio just outside Stockton produces hand-painted, beveled, fused and stained glass window work. Long Land Farm Studio outside Sergeantsville makes painted majolica and wood fired pottery. Admission is free and tour maps can be obtained at the website below or by calling 609-397-1535.

More information available at: http://www.coveredbridgeartisans.com

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Moorestown Christmas Cooks House Tour

December 1, 2010

The Curtis Auxiliary of the Virtua Hospital Foundation will host the Moorestown Christmas Cooks Tour from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The tour will feature five homes dressed for the holidays, including that of interior decorator Jacqui Croft, whose story will be featured in the October issue of Design NJ. Tickets are available starting November 1 for $20 in advance and $25 on tour day. Tickets are available at any location along Moorestown’s Main Street or by mail. For details 609-230-1115.

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