SCPC Concert: The Hit Men

On Sunday, July 15th, the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series presents The Hit Men...

This free outdoor concert starts at 7 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road, Bridgewater, NJ.

According to the SCPC:

The Hitmen have played and made the hits of the 60's, 70's, and the 80's. They are the original recording and performing artists from mega-star acts including Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Tommy James & The Shondells, and many more. Listen to Gerry Polci re-create his million seller hit with The Four Seasons of Oh What A Night.

Bring a blanket or chair, friends and family, the family dog (leashed), a camera, and a snack or a few dollars to splurge at the ice cream truck. Many of the groups sell CDs after the concert. You might want to try some dancing.

If the weather looks iffy, call (908) 722-1200 x7 to check for cancellation.

The HNJJ crew enjoyed the music so much that we decided to post more...


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For more information about The Hit Men go here.

For more information about the Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series go here.

HEFs Sun Dog Concerts

Despite the high temperatures, a small but enthusiastic audience attended last week's Hillsborough Education Foundation Music in the Park concert which featured the band Sun Dog...

2012 HEF Sun Dog 0705 -

Sun Dog will be making an encore appearance at this Thursday's HEF concert, July 12th, at 7 p.m. outside at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Pleasant View Road.

For information on the Hillsborough Education Foundation (HEF) go here.

For more information about Sun Dog go here.
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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

SCPC 2012 Concerts: Motor City Revue

This Sunday's Somerset County Park Commission 2012 Summer Concert Series features the Motor City Revue which specializes in Motown music....


From the SCPC website:

The all-star Motor City Revue recreates the signature
Motown sound and takes the audience on a journey back in time to where it all began. Motor City Revue will have the crowd dancing and singing to the songs immortalized by Smokey Robinson & The Miracles, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and the Supremes.

The free Duke Island Park concert starts at 7 p.m. Sunday, July, 8, 2012. Bring a blanket or folding chairs, snacks, a few dollars for the ice-cream truck, the dog (leashed), and all your family and friends.
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For those of you who need a little Motown education before the concert, go here.

2012 Kutztown Folk Festival Quilts

For the HNJJ friends who quilt or enjoy quilts, here is a special slideshow from the Quilt Barn at the 2012 Kutztown Folk Festival...

2012 Kutztown Quilts - slideshows

View over 2,500 quilts, most of them for sale and the prize winners may be viewed here. The auction of the 24-prize winning quilts is held on July 7th.

The festival continues through Sunday, July 8th.
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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford and George Mariasz.

HEF Concert Tonight: Sun Dog

The 2012 Hillsborough Education Foundation's Music in the Park series continues this evening with the rock band Sun Dog...

HEF 2012 Sun Dog - flash slideshow maker

The concert starts at 7 p.m. at Ann Van Middlesworth Park on Pleasant View Road off Amwell Road.

For more information on Sun Dog go here. For more information on the 2012 Hillsborough Education Foundation(HEF) and this summer's Music in the Park go here.
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Photographs from 2011 courtesy of Susan Gulliford.

2012 Declaration of Independence

The Washington Camp Ground Association's 123rd Annual Independence Day Celebration was held this morning at the Middlebrook Camp Ground in Bridgewater.

The Flag Ceremony includes retiring the 13-star American flag that has been flying all year and replacing it with a new flag...

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The Declaration of Independence Ceremony followed and included the reading of the Declaration of Independence by Linda Barth, the presentation of American Citizenship Awards, and a speech by H. Kels Swan...

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A little information about the Middlebrook Camp Ground...

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Photographs courtesy of Susan Gulliford and George Mariasz.

Somerset County Park Commision 2012 Summer Concert Series

The Somerset County Park Commission's 2012 Summer Concert Series kicks off this evening with The Duprees.

The Duprees are a 1960s doo-wop style group founded in Jersey City, New Jersey. Their first million seller, You Belong to Me, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year...


According to the Park Commission's website,

The Duprees are known world-over for their romantic interpretations of some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. Hailing from New Jersey, in 1962, The Duprees struck gold with You Belong to Me. Their unmistakable sound was born, and the hits kept rolling, including Have You Heard, My Own True Love, and Goodnight My Love. With 40 years in the recording business, The Duprees have never slowed down, still touring and recording after 50 years!

The SCPC concert is scheduled from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Duke Island Park on Old York Road in Bridgewater.

There is no admission charge for the concert. Take a chair or blanket and your camera. Well-mannered dogs on leashes who do well in crowds are welcome. Many concertgoers bring a snack and there is usually an ice-cream truck there.

The concerts are outdoors, so if the weather appears questionable call (908)722-1200 ext. 7.