Activities Make Living in Millburn-Short Hills NJ Worthwhile For All Ages

Papermill Playhouse living in Millburn Shirts Hill NJ is great Activities Make Living in Millburn Short Hills NJ Worthwhile For All AgesLiving in Millburn-Short Hills NJ provides so many opportunities for individual and family entertainment!
Take for instance this line up of exciting theatrical performances playing at the Paper Mill Playhouse geared just for children between the ages of three and ten years of age.

In March, kids can come watch a favorite story, Click Clack Moo, come to life on stage.  In April both Happily Ever After:  A Cinderella Tale and Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good Very Bad Day will premiere.  A special “sensory friendly” presentation of the musical, Let Freedom Ring will also be happening on March 20th at 10 a.m. Opportunities to see these great shows so close to your Millburn-Short Hills NJ home are worth taking!

Adults have shows to pursue, too, with Ken Ludwig’s comedy, Lend Me a Tenor, playing through March 10th. Catch a glimpse of it below – it’s getting rave reviews so far! The laughter continues with A Night of Comedy featuring David Brenner with musical guest Tommy M on March 18th presented by Richard Nader Entertainment. The Millburn Playhouse is located at 22 Brookside Drive and they can be reached by calling 973.376.4343. You can also click here to see their full line up of shows for all ages.

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Midtown Direct Home Town Fun Awaits

midtown direct home and spa celebrating 300x256 Midtown Direct Home Town Fun AwaitsValentines Day is nearly here and should you happen to find yourself as a single woman(like me), living in Millburn-Short Hills or any of our midtown direct towns for that matter, I suggest you treat yourself well on this holiday. I know I will! Have some fun taking some time out to experience something new, like reflexology or aromatherapy, or some other treatment you can enjoy close to your midtown direct home.

Choose one or choose them all, make your reservations, and have the time of your life embracing your status, living in a midtown direct home, and being your own Valentine!

If you have a home in Short Hills, a short trip to the Hilton Short Hills eforea spa will have you grinning from ear to ear as you explore a full range of services or a packaged “journey” of experiences. The “essentials” journey delivers instant, noticeable results, while the “escape” journey nourishes your body with organic plants and substances and healing practices. Men can take their own “men’s journey” with the end result of balance and restoration.

You might also want to call Massage Envy on  Morris Turnpike, as they offer a LONG massage (an hour and a half) and Sugar Foot Scrub Therapy to boot, which may very well be a better solution to a sweet treat this Valentines Day than chocolate.

If you live in a Chatham home, you may want to stop by Chatham Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa. You’ll find a full range of pleasures, from stone massage and facials to waxing (Did I just call that a pleasure? ugh). And, if you happen to be part of a couple, they do offer special, private sanctuaries just for couples. I must mention that they are offering Valentines Specials, as well, which you can see by clicking here.

Another favorite that I had to list is a bit farther away, in Denville NJ, but the Urban Muse is truly an enchanting place. Called “The Best Day Spa in Morris County” you will find the expected list of traditional spa treatments, even including mudwraps, mixed with holistic offerings of Reiki, Angel Readings, Nutritional/Life Coaching and Intuitive Counseling which may come in handy this Valentines as you, like me, choose to love yourself.

Millburn NJ Home to Annual Halloween Parade

Bring a pumpkin to your Millburn home Millburn NJ Home to Annual Halloween Parade If you and your child live in Millburn NJ, you’ll want to register for the 62nd Annual Halloween Parade sponsored by the Millburn Fire Department. Costumed children fifteen and under can be part of the parade if they pre-register by October 18th (verified by postmark date). All registered children will receive a free hotdog and drink, and choice or a funnel cake of cotton candy. Aside from the parade, families can participate in hayrides, operating a front end loader, and having a great time taking pictures and choosing the perfect Millburn NJ home Halloween decor at the pumpkin patch.

Costumes Can Bring A Trophy to Your Millburn NJ home

All costumes will be judged as children walk the parade route and trophies will be awarded to the best costumes. The actual parade will take place on Sunday, October 28th. Held at Taylor Park, located at 78 Main Street in Millburn, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., this community event will bring out the many princesses and ninjas, assorted animals, and zombies that will be tricking and treating the homes in Millburn NJ this Halloween. Don’t miss out on the show! Visit the Millburn township website to register to be in the parade.

Fall Festival Finds Home in Summit

 Fall Festival Finds Home in SummitFall has arrived and if you live in or have a home in Summit, NJ, you shouldn’t miss the annual Jefferson Elementary School Fall Festival on Saturday, October 13th. A favorite of residents, this festival brings together all that is good and festive in an effort to support local programs.  From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. you can enjoy a great time of community fun for the whole family. A petting zoo, pony rides, and games can all be had at the school, located at 110 Ashwood Avenue. An obstacle course, pumpkin decorating, a cake and moon walk will be held for even more excitement.

Celebrate the Season at Home in Summit

Plan on spending money at this event as a bake sale and basket silent auction will provide opportunities to raise funds for the Summit Primary Center at Jefferson Elementary School and you could even bring a special something to your home in Summit, NJ. Tickets will be sold for all the attractions at the event, but admission is free.  To find out more, ask a neighbor as this is an annual event or call me to get the scoop!  You’re going to love celebrating the season at the Fall Festival!

Millburn NJ Home to Chorus Line

Summit NJ Home to Chorus Line Millburn NJ Home to Chorus LineMillburn’s Paper Mill Playhouse will be performing A Chorus Line beginning October 3rd and it’s sure to liven things up in your Millburn NJ home.  Vibrant music, sensational dance numbers, and the drive to be the best make this show one of the all time favorite Broadway musicals.  It is truly exciting to know that the many of our local actors who live in Millburn NJ will be able to perform in it!

A special tribute will be held on the “official” Opening Night, Sunday, October 7th to honor Chorus Line composer Marvin Hamlisch, too. The show opens at 7 p.m. and that night will feature past performers, including Kelly Bishop, director Mitzi Hamilton, Donna McKechnie and dozens of other Broadway cast members from the original A Chorus Line. The cast alumni and the current Paper Mill Playhouse cast will perform a portion of the “Finale,” which should be a real treat! After that evening’s show, there will be a red carpet and cast reunion party, as well.

Show director and choreographer Mitzi Hamilton, was a dancer in the original workshop that was the basis for the 1975 A Chorus Line musical. This show which inspires all of us to reach towards our dreams, will be performed through October 28th. To purchase tickets, please call 973.376.4343 or visit the PaperMill Playhouse online.

Jazz Live in West Orange NJ

 Jazz Live in West Orange NJA nice dinner date can go a long way when you live in West Orange NJ. But, when you throw in some jazz, specialty drinks, candlelight, and a lovely scenic view, you create an evening that is unforgettable.

Highlawn Pavilion, located super close to your West Orange NJ home, is very conscious of this little known fact. And, is the reason why the exquisite four star restaurant (so dubbed by by The Star-Ledger and named “Excellent” by The New York Times) has extended it’s special “Jazz Menu” nights. Already a favorite of those who live in West Orange NJ and named as “Best Romantic Restaurant” in Montclair Magazine, it’s hard to go wrong at Highlawn.

You and the one you love can enjoy some high end entertainment, along with a deluxe $29 Prix-fixe meal, featuring your choice of appetizers, entrees, and desserts! You can enjoy your evening on the Patio or in the Bar, but the Jazz performance takes place in the Piano Room. From 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, you’ll be treated to live jazz performances, locally grown rich cuisine, and a night on the town at Highlawns Pavilion.

To see the full summer jazz schedule, please visit Highlawn Pavilion online and make a reservation, so you don’t miss out on the opportunity for a lovely evening away from your West Orange NJ home.

Explore Nature by Your Home in Short Hills NJ

gardens by your home in short hills Explore Nature by Your Home in Short Hills NJWith summer comes the chance for opportunities to enjoy plenty of outside time and there is plenty to keep you and your family active near your home in Short Hills NJ! Joining teams, golf courses, tennis matches -it is a time when the term “rain-check” is almost laughable. The birds and butterflies come out and flowers are in full bloom. What else does this mean in if you live in Short Hills?

Did someone say Greenwood Gardens? Yes -and it’s right by your home in Short Hills NJ!

Greenwood Gardens, a formerly privately owned landscape, recently turned public, is hosting special garden tours over the summer, starting August 4th at 10 AM and continuing through October. At only $10 for non-members over 12 years old, it’s a real deal, and perfect for the closet naturalist. The historic landscape provides relaxation among the trees and flowers, helping to inspire young minds and renew old ones.

People come to paint, to just think, to escape the urban setting outside the tranquil walls of the gardens, or to just walk around and get a breath of fresh air. Bring your little ones to teach them about nature and the world they live in. Make friends with nature enthusiasts galore! You can’t go wrong with Greenwood Gardens. So grab your sketchbook, pull on your walking shoes, and head out the door for some good old-fashioned natural fun near your home in Short Hills NJ.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Inspire Reading in Your Millburn NJ Home

Read at Your Millburn home with help from your Public Library 300x84 Inspire Reading in Your Millburn NJ HomeSchool is fast approaching and parents everywhere are scrambling to get their kids back in the groove of schedules, homework, and reading. If you live in Millburn NJ, it’s not too difficult, because it’s a community-wide effort and you have some great resources! The Millburn Public Library childrens’ summer reading club, themed “DREAM BIG – READ!” started July 18th and offers plenty of activities to engage your child (and children of all ages), without venturing far from your Millburn NJ home.

Kids can have a blast finding good books, making new friends, and participating in the many other summer activities planned for the program! Fill the rest of your Millburn summer with Monday and Tuesday craft time for the tots, Wednesday story times, chess and scrabble clubs, evening and poolside reading and more!  You can register online, in the library, or over the phone by calling 973-921-2192 to get your child excited about school and learning fast! The best part is that the program is it’s entirely free! So don’t hesitate to broaden your child’s skills and get the ready for another year of learning and reading. For a full calendar of events check out the Millburn Public Library. Happy reading!

Live in Summit NJ – Concerts on the Green

 Live in Summit NJ   Concerts on the GreenMusic lovers, it’s your time of the year if you live in Summit NJ! Whether you’re a fan of the timeless, soulful, or original rock ‘n’ roll, come enjoy the hottest free musical event of the year! “Hot Summer Nights Concert Series,” sponsored by Investors Bank, Summit’s Department of Community Programs, and Equinox. Bring a blanket, your picnic basket, and come enjoy the music on Summit’s Village Green (across from the Summit Train Station) tonight at 7 p.m. Bring neighbors, kids, grandparents, whoever you know who has a home in Summit and come dance and sing along at the “Hot Summer Nights Concert Series.”

This year, the Tuesday evening concert schedule is looking to be one filled with fun and rock and roll, with a bit of soul towards the end. On July 17th, the Party Dolls take the stage by paying tribute to women’s rock and roll. Love Bon Jovi and AC/DC? Don’t miss out on Rockers Live night on the 24th, a tribute to the men of rock and roll (made complete with impersonations). To end on a good note, the last concert will take place on July 31st with Total Soul, a favorite of all concert-goers and brought back by popular demand.

The concerts run from about 7 to 8:30 pm., but don’t be surprised if you’re calling out an encore with the rest of the crowd! The night just might be too good to end! Wherever you’re living in New Jersey, it’s important to get a night out once in a while and a lively concert on the green may be just the trick! So, don’t forget your dancing shoes and join us for a great time!

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Millburn Home to Scrabble Club

 Millburn Home to Scrabble ClubDuring the summer, we all have a tendency to relax and be a little more carefree. Enjoyment near your Millburn home comes from outdoor activities – bike rides, beach days, and baseball games. Often we find ourselves forgetting about being honest to goodness productive because, let’s face it, it’s vacation! But time passes quickly, and soon enough you and your children who live in Millburn will be back at that school desk or work cubicle, focused on preparing reports and spell-checking documents, with your somewhat tanner hands (thank you, summer vacation). Before that happens, it’s time to seize the moment and do something different, as summer is the season to be spontaneous! You can read a new book, get started on some poetry, write a short story!

Or maybe play some Scrabble near your Millburn home?

That’s right, for that competitive person bored out of their mind, the eldery women next door who just so happened to ace her spelling bee in primary school, or anyone really (open to all ages and skill levels), the Millburn Scrabble Club is now open and ready for you! The Millburn Scrabble Club formed in 1991 and meets every Monday at 6:45 p.m. for games and tournaments at the Millburn Public Library. Meeting year-round, even on holidays when the library is closed, the club is chock-full of local resident looking for some board game fun! The alternate holiday meeting location is at the Barnes and Noble on Rt22 on Springfield at 7 p.m. The cost for every meeting is only one dollar, and comes with so much more than just a game of scrabble. Go meet some new friends, broaden your spelling skills, and get in some healthy competition! You just might decide you love words!