The township of Parsippany-Troy Hills presents its 2011 Summer Concert Series. On Thursday, GlaxoSmithKline sponsors the "Long Live The Beatles" show featuring The Mahoney Brothers. The group is known for its skillfully and passionately performed Beatles tribute. And the whole family will love it, yeah, yeah, yeah.
Other ways to Get Out include seeing country star Travis Tritt in Morristown, enjoying an art reception in Basking Ridge and shopping at farmer's markets in Par-Troy, Chatham and Madison.
Long Live The Beatles
Where/When: 7:30 p.m. on Thursday at Veterans Memorial Park, Route 46
Why Go: Because The Mahoney Brothers do a showstopping impersonation of the Fab Four and cover songs from 1962-1970.
Pricing: Free
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Where/When: From 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because Parsippany adults ages 55 and older can enjoy an afternoon of bingo at the senior center.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Thursday at .
Why Go: What better way is there to spend a summer evening than listening to a concert under the stars?
Pricing: Free.
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Where/When: At 10 a.m. on Thursday at the in Madison.
Why Go: Because this camp is a full day of activities, without the long-term commitment, where campers will learn about history and participate in hands-on craft projects.
Pricing: $30.
Where/When: From 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: Because artists Alice Harrison and Judy Lyons Schneider collaborated their efforts to create the "Bag Ladies" series, a commentary on both the shopping bag as an icon in our society and on the masks we wear.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 6 to 7 p.m. on Thursday at the in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because you can hear ragtime greats through a live demonstration of musical boxes, player pianos and nickelodeons from the exhibition "Musical Machines & Living Dolls: Mechanical Musical Instruments and Automata."
Pricing: $9.
Where/When: At 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because "Last Bastions of Rock" is a lively and compelling music documentary that pays tribute to New Jersey's rock venues past and present.
Pricing: $10.
Where/When: From 10:30 a.m. to noon on Thursday at in Chatham.
Why Go: Mothers and their babies can come to this fun, social time and receive expert advice in a safe and supportive environment.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday at the Butler VFW, 69 Carey Ave. in Butler.
Why Go: Because you’d like to enjoy this Latin-inspired, easy-to-follow, calorie-burning, dance fitness class.
Pricing: $10.
Where/When: At 12:30 p.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To practice your poses at these free bi-weekly yoga sessions. Don’t forget to dress comfortably.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: At 11:30 a.m. on Thursday at the .
Why Go: To learn the art of Tai Chi with instructor Gary Carbone.
Pricing: $48 for eight sessions, or $10 per class at the door.
Where/When: From 9 to 11 p.m. on Thursday at in Hopatcong.
Why Go: Because it’s karaoke. What else do you need to know?
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: At 8 p.m. on Thursday at The Mayo Performing Arts Center, 100 South St, Morristown.
Why Go: Because an evening of Travis Tritt sounds like a rockin’ good time.
Pricing: $42 to $87.
Where/When: At 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday at the in Madison.
Why Go: Because “You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown” is based on the beloved Peanuts comic strip characters created by Charles Schultz and features all Madison youth performers.
Pricing: $10 for adults, $5 for Children.
Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Friday at the .
Why Go: Because adults need some time to relax too, and this is the perfect spot for fantastic concerts and performances, holiday crafts and informational seminars.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Friday at .
Why Go: Because this award-winning choral group create a mesmerizing wall of beautiful sound.
Pricing: Free.
Where/When: From 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday at The Merchant Block of Morris Plains.
Why Go: You can pick up some homemade mozzarella and ravioli, freshly baked bread and some of New Jersey's best cheesecakes.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.
Where/When: From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday at Railroad Plaza and Fairmont Avenue in Chatham.
Why Go: To get some of the best Jersey Fresh produce, Jersey Shore seafood, pasture-raised meat, poultry and eggs, honey, baked goods, fresh mozzarella, specialty prepared foods of all kinds, and more. The market will also have cooking demonstrations.
Pricing: Bring your wallet.
Where/When: At 6 p.m. on Saturday at the in Madison.
Why Go: Because you can bring a blanket or chair for a free family-friendly outdoor music concert on the lawn of the museum.
Pricing: Free.
When/Where: From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday at Glenwood Terrace Pool in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To cool off from the summer heat with a refreshing swim at Glenwood Terrace Pool's open house. Enjoy the facilities including a 35 foot wide main pool and 15 foot circular wading pool for the kids.
Pricing: $3 per person.
Where/When: At 1 p.m. on Sunday at the in Morris Township.
Why Go: Because Beatle Mania is a celebration of both the Beatles’ music and beetle science.
Pricing: $10 Adults; $5 Children.
When/Where: At 1:30 p.m. on Sunday at in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To come together as a community with compassion and the fun of a 5K walk/run around the park. This year's event honors Bridgewater's Erik Anderson, 18, who passed away due to complications including platelet disorder.
Pricing: Donations gratefully accepted.
When/Where: From 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at in Basking Ridge.
Why Go: To join artists in a reception for the Plein Air Art Paint Out and Artsee. Listen to live music, participate in a silent auction, and enjoy over forty selected works for exhibit and sale.
Pricing: Free admission.
When/Where: At 7 p.m. on Sunday at in Bridgewater.
Why Go: To find out why Michael Amante has been named "The People's Tenor" and the “Prince of High C’s.” Be serenaded with the tender phrases of O Sole Mio and his portfolio of Italian arias all while you picnic under the stars.
Pricing: Free.
