Mark Your Calendar
BY DEBORAH SCHAPIRO
THEATER
THE BODYGUARD, a show based on the 1992
movie of the same name starring Whitney
Houston and Kevin Costner, opens next week
at the Paper Mill Playhouse. This is the United
States premiere and the production includes
the chart-topping hits of the original film,
including “One Moment in Time,” “So
Emotional,” and of course, “I Will Always Love
You.” Nov. 25-Jan. 1, 2017. Ticket prices start at
$28. ■ Paper Mill Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive,
Millburn. To purchase tickets and for additional
information, visit www.papermill.org or call
973-376-4343.
FOR KIDS
Inspired by the beloved children’s song,
FROSTY is the tale of a young orphan’s
search for his family with the help of
a remarkable snowman. The show has
thrills and chills, song and dance, and
a message of love. Saturday, Dec. 10 at
10 a.m. Tickets $12. 75. ■ Paper Mill
Playhouse, 22 Brookside Drive, Millburn.
To purchase tickets and for additional
information, visit www.papermill.org or
call 973-376-4343.
AROUND TOWN
From stuffed goose to sufganiyot, this season is a
delicious one. Learn about the culinary customs
of Christmas, Hanukkah, the Winter Solstice, and
the Ancient Roman Saturnalia at a WINTER
HOLIDAYS FOOD LECTURE. Appropriately,
refreshments will be served. Thursday, Dec. 8 at
11 a.m. The event is free and open to the public.
Advance registration suggested. ■ Millburn
Public Library, 200 Glen Ave., Millburn. To
register and for additional information, visit
www.millburnlibrary.org or call 973-376-1006, x113.
The holiday season would be incomplete without THE NUTCRACKER. This
American Repertory Ballet production,
a beloved annual SOPAC event, features
a cast of over 100 and dazzling new
sets. Multiple performances Dec. 9-10.
Tickets $25/child, $30/adult. ■ South
Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC
Way, South Orange. For additional
information, including performance
times and discount offers, visit
www.sopacnow or call 973-313-2787.
The classic children’s story THE LION, THE
WITCH AND THE WARDROBE is told with a
new twist in this production, which features
masks, the music of Mozart, and an all-male
cast. Saturday, Jan. 21 at 2 p.m. The 55-minute
long performance is appropriate for ages 5 and
up. Tickets $20/child, $25 adult. South Orange
Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South
Orange. For additional information, visit
www.sopacnow or call 973-313-2787.
MUSIC
ART
Renee Stout is a sculptor known for mixedmedia works combining elements of her
African-American heritage with pop culture
and political references. The exhibit RENEE
STOUT: AT THE CROSSROADS features 11 of
her complex and thought-provoking pieces.
Through March 19, 2017. Visual Arts Center of
New Jersey, 68 Elm Street, Summit. Suggested
admission: $5 adults, $3 students/seniors,
members free. ■ For additional information,
visit www.artcenternj.org or call 908-273-9121.
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MILLBURN • SHORT HILLS MAGAZINE
THE CLOWN FACTORY MARCHING BAND AT
THE MILLBURN SNOWFLAKE PARADE
Back by popular demand, the LIONEL
HAMPTON BIG BAND makes a return appearance at SOPAC. The jazz ensemble includes
Jason Marsalis, younger brother of Wynton and
Branford, and world-class musicians who performed with the legendary Hampton. Tuesday,
Nov. 29 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets $8-$25. ■ South
Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 SOPAC Way,
South Orange. For additional information, visit
www.sopacnow or call 973-313-2787.
There may not be actual snowflakes falling, but
the annual SNOWFLAKE PARADE is coming to
town in a few weeks. Now in its 33rd year, this
beloved annual tradition features professional
bands, clowns, costumed characters and more.
Sunday, Dec. 4 at 1:30 p.m. ■ Millburn Avenue
between Holmes and Spring Streets. This event
is free and open to the public; for additional
information, visit www.downtownmillburn.org
or call 973-379-2341.
We heard it through the grapevine: THE
MOTOWN EXPERIENCE HOLIDAY
SPECTACULAR is coming to South Orange.
A quartet comprised of Motown alums, the
group performs hits by superstars of that
record label including Marvin Gaye and The
Temptations, complete with shiny suits and
smooth dance routines. Friday, Dec. 16 at 8 p.m.
Tickets $35-$48. South Orange Performing Arts
Center, 1 SOPAC Way, South Orange. ■ For
additional information, visit www.sopacnow
or call 973-313-2787.
Take a break from the holiday frenzy with a
walk in the woods. During the HARTSHORN
ARBORETUM’S HOT CHOCOLATE HIKE
WEEKEND, guided tours of the grounds are
available, followed by cocoa inside the historic
Stone House. December 17-18. ■ Cora
Hartshorn Arboretum, 324 Forest Drive South,
Short Hills. Suggested donation $5/person age
two and up. Advance reservations strongly
recommended. For hike times and additional
information, visit www.hartshornarboretum.org
or call 973-376-3587.
HOLIDAY 2016
NUTCRACKER: COURTESY OF AMERICAN REPERTORY BALLET; FROSTY: THINKSTOCK; PARADE: HARRY TRUMBORE/THE ITEM
DANCE