April 1, 2013
The arrival of April brings Spring into full bloom with the greening of trees, the emergence of flowers and the resurgence of many outdoor activities. The more adventurous can get out to enjoy the outdoors with hiking, biking, canoeing, and some early spring camping.
This Edition's Contents...
- Popular April Events and Things To Do
- This Month's Featured Restaurant
Popular April 2013 Events and Things To Do
Note: This information is provided by event sponsors as a free service to our viewers. Sometimes conditions require cancellations or changes of dates, times and location which are not reflected in the original schedule. Before planning a trip to visit one of the listed events, it is suggested that you call the event sponsor to confirm the event schedule or for additional information on the event.
Barstool Blackout Tour Presents: Foam
April 5, 2013 - 10pm
Sun National Bank Center
Trenton, NJ
To purchase tickets: www.ComcastTix.com,
1-800-298-4200
Barstool FOAM, the world's biggest foam party, is the wettest, wildest time on earth. Experience all the lights, lasers, and sounds of the craziest rave you've ever imagined, all the while buried up to your chest in a sea of foam. Must be 18 years or older to attend.
The Atlantic City Beer and Music Fest
April 5, 6, 2013
Atlantic City Convention Center
1 Ocean Way
Atlantic City NJ 0840
(609) 449-2000
Cherry Blossom Festival
April 6 through April 20, 2013
Branch Brook Park
Newark, NJ
973-268-2300
Website
The second largest Cherry Blossom display in the United States with the National Cherry Blossom display in Washington, DC being the largest and usually occurs about two weeks earlier. This blossoms peak in the second and third weeks of April. There are over 3,000 cherry trees. The blossoms can be best enjoyed by a casual walk or picnic in the park. This is a week long festival with many events including a 10K race, trolley bus tours, and family Day with Japanese cultural activities, including demonstrations on origami, bonsai, ikebana, and martial arts.
Roller Derby
Saturday, April 6 2013, 6:30 PM
Convention Hall
1300 Ocean Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Box Office: 732.897.6500
Website Information & Tickets
The Jersey Shore Roller Girls are back with more hard-hitting action for the 2013 season. The Anchor Assassins will be squaring off with the Right Coast Rollers. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and the whistle blows at 8 PM. For tickets and information, please visit the JSRG official site via the links below.
All Ages.
Diana Krall
Friday April 12, 2013 at 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall
Newark, New Jersey
Disney Live! Mickey's Music Festival
Sunday April 14, 2013 at 1:00PM & 5:00PM
Izod Center
East Rutherford, New Jersey
Disney hits are remixed to the hottest sounds of today featuring hip hop, pop, swing, reggae, rock, country and much
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus
April 18-21, 2013
Boardwalk Hall
Atlantic City, NJ
Website
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Presents Fully Charged Gold Edition.
Arrive an hour early to meet the performers, try on costumes and see the amazing animals up close at the All Access Pre-show Party - Free with admission.
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons
Thursday April 18, 2013 at 8:00PM
New Jersey Performing Arts Center - Prudential Hall Newark, New Jersey
Feis at the Beach
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Wildwoods Convention Center
Wildwood, NJ
Website
The Cummins School of Irish Dance presents an Irish dance competition that will fature more than 1,000 dancers of all ages and expertise. Feis will be choreographed to music and prizes will be awarded. The top five dance teams in Preliminary and Open categories will be awarded sashes.
Doors open at 9 a.m.; competitions begin at 10 a.m. Admission to Feis at the Beach is FREE! A number of vendors including Fays and Rutherfords shoes and “Head for the Worlds” as well as others will be displaying and selling many Irish products
Cape May's Annual Spring Festival
April 26 to May 5, 2013.
Emlen Physick Estate
Cape May, NJ
800-275-4278
609-884-5404
Visitors can stroll through the restored grounds and gardens and tour the 1879 home that is Cape May's only Victorian house museum. Visitors can enjoy a variety of events including outdoor crafts and antiques shows, food and wine events, a Vintage Dance Weekend, and a variety of trolley, ghost, house and garden tours.
Annual New Jersey Folk Festival
Saturday, April 27, 2013
At the Eagleton Institute
Douglass Campus
Rutgers University
Corner of George Street and Ryders Lane
New Brunswick
Website
A family friendly one day folk festival featuring three stages of music, dancing, craft vendors, children's activities, and food. This year, the spotlight is on Come to the Festival and celebrate
the folk culture of the Garifuna people! Sponsored by Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey and Douglas Residential College. There will be a number of jams, so bring your instruments.
This Month's Featured Restaurant
Mediterra Restaurant and Taverna
Princeton, N
Upscale casual Mediterranean restaurant in an attractive setting overlooking Palmer Square. The atmosphere is vibrant and attracts a diverse clientele
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