Author: Jacqueline Larcara

The Sugar Plum Fairy, Mouse King and more characters from Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker leap onto stages all over New Jersey. Join Clara, the young girl who is given a nutcracker doll on Christmas Eve, during her magical journey.

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It's never too early to start your holiday shopping! Pick up some unique gifts at any of these holiday markets and bazaars.

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This year, the foundation provided $1 million in funding to recipients such as Habitat for Humanity Greater Plainfield and Middlesex County; the Newark Museum; State Theatre New Jersey; and Bergen PAC.

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Cheers to cool, crisp air and craft brews! These beer, wine and spirits festivals are certain to quench your thirst.

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Kayak tours mean exercise, relaxation and fresh air—plus a break from cell phones and other modern distractions.

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Glass is the heart of the WheatonArts Fall Festival—but other crafts abound.

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"Lace, Not Lace: Contemporary Fiber Art From Lacemaking Techniques” will be exhibited at Hunterdon Art Museum in Clinton September 23-January 6.

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The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey needed a place for its stuff. It found that, and rehearsal and design space to boot, in an old valve factory in Florham Park.

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Get your fish fix at these crustacean celebrations. Let's get crackin'!

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Send off the summer in style with these Labor Day Weekend events.

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