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By DERRIK J. LANG

AP Entertainment Writer

NEW YORK (AP) –
Disney World
is about to get a little pitchy, dawg.

Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live
performance attraction based on “American Idol” at Disney’s Hollywood Studios
theme park — formerly called Disney-MGM Studios — in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.

“Our goal is to try to recreate the excitement of those 24 people who show up on
that ‘American Idol’ stage,” Disney Parks chairman Jay Rasulo told The
Associated Press. “We believe many, many viewers want to know exactly how that
feels, and we’re going to try to reproduce that feeling for them.”

Much like the hugely popular Fox singing competition, the as-yet-unnamed
attraction — scheduled to open in late 2008 — will allow theme park guests to
audition then perform before a live studio audience inside the Hollywood
Studios’ theater space formerly occupied by the “Doug Live!” and “Superstar
Television” attractions.

Disney licensed the rights to create the attraction from “Idol” co-producers 19
Entertainment and Fremantle Media, despite the fact “American Idol” airs on Fox
and Disney owns broadcast competitor ABC.

“It is owned by us, so we can extend the brand in the off-air space in the ways
that we want to,” said Keith Hindle, Fremantle Media’s licensing vice president.
“We don’t see this in any way as a NewsCorp. vs. Disney debate. That’s never
been part of the discussion, and it’s not something that’s relevant to us. It’s
just part of ‘American Idol.”‘

The attraction’s details are still being worked out, but it will probably
operate something like this: Theme park guests ages 14 and up will be able to
audition for a Disney casting producer. Those who pass the test will be selected
to appear in one of the park’s “Idol” stage shows. Rasulo anticipates six to
eight such shows a day.

Backstage, the performers will receive hair and makeup touchups from a stylist
and singing tips from a vocal coach. Then, the guests will perform on an
“Idol”-like set in front of a live audience and three judges.

Top audience vote-getters will compete in a grand finale show at the end of each
day. Overall daily champs will win a special front-of-the-line pass at a
regional audition for the actual

“American Idol” show. Hindle says Disney winners won’t be given any special
treatment during the real audition, just the ability to skip ahead.

Because of eligibility differences — namely, the TV show’s 16- to 28-year-old
age limit — winners may be offered the option of transferring their pass to a
friend or family member, but they won’t be allowed to sell it. Daily champs too
young to audition for the real deal could save the pass until they’re old enough
to compete, according to Hindle.

But will there be enough Fantasias and Sanyayas to keep theme park audiences
captivated?

“I know that there’s enough talent on any given day in our theme parks to keep
people entertained,” said Rasulo.

Beyond the attraction, Hindle says actual “Idol” stars may make appearances
throughout the year and merchandise designed by both FremantleMedia and Disney’s
product divisions especially for the attraction would be available for sale.

“It’s a very collaborative process,” Hindle said. “Disney knows more about live
stage productions that we ever will. We know more about our TV show that Disney
ever will. Exactly how this will manifest it is something that will be mutually
approved by all parties. We’re looking to Disney to see how their guests like to
be entertained.”

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Orlando, FL: This Land is Your Land-o
From rollercoaster forest to gulf-stream waterslide, Orlando was made for you and me. Come live out your food fantasies, and indulge your sense of wonder in the theme park capital of the world.

Dress code: If you’re pounding park pavement, wear breathable clothing, comfortable shoes, sunglasses, and sunscreen (Mickey Mouse ears, optional). And don’t forget an umbrella for those sudden tropical downpours.

One phrase worth knowing: Fastpass! With one of these in hand, skipping the lines at top attractions is not only on the up-and-up, but encouraged. It’s a ticketed reservation system that sets up a prearranged time to come back to the ride of your choice without a wait–for no extra charge.

Where to get your adrenaline rush: At Disney-MGM Studios, Lights, Motors, Action! is an extreme stunt show on hand for the 50th Anniversary celebration. Cars, motorcycles, and jet skies burn rubber and give a movie-worthy performance right before your eyes, complete with eye-popping pyrotechnics and hair-raising high-speed chase scenes.

Where to recuperate afterwards: Get the signature treatment–beguilingly called Mystical Forest Therapies–at the spa at Saratoga Springs Resort, which includes 30 minutes of muscle-numbing Swedish massage combined with 30 minutes of relaxing reflexology.

Where to blow a paycheck: While the admission price to Discovery Cove is steep, it’s worth it to spend a day getting up close and personal with marine creatures like dolphins and a stunning variety of rainbow-colored fish with no crowds, no lines, and no hassles.

Best place to end dinner with a bang: Walk out onto the outdoor terrace or stay put at the table when they dim the lights at the California Grill. The views of the nightly fireworks over the Magic Kingdom castle provide a “happily ever after” ending to an inspired meal at this hip restaurant that’s known for its great wine list.

You can take it with you: For kids (or precocious adults, for that matter) who want to bring home the magic, you can purchase exact replicas of Cinderella’s dress, tricked-out pirate costumes, trading pins, and innovative toys galore at the Marketplace in Downtown Disney.
 

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Catch the Wave at Clarion Resort and Waterpark

By combining a hotel resort with an on site waterpark, the Clarion Resort and Waterpark in Kissimmee, Florida has brought together best of both worlds for Orlando area vacationers while saving them lots of money. The Clarion Resort and Waterpark is an ideal location for families, wedding parties, conventioneers, and travelers who seek an affordable, fun location with access to all of the attractions that Orlando is famous for plus a full scale waterpark that is only a few steps away from their hotel room.

 It’s no secret that waterpark tickets can be expensive—between $30 and $40 per person for starters—but guests of the Clarion Resort and Waterpark have full access to this aquatic attraction at no additional cost. The Clarion Resort and Waterpark in Kissimmee has more than 50,000 total square feet of waterpark, pools and slides, which include a lazy river with a zero depth entry, three main slides, six kiddy slides in a separate children’s area, an outdoor swimming pool, and a heated spa for teens and adults.

For guests who want to venture beyond the Clarion Resort and Waterpark during their visit to the Orlando area, all of the major attractions—including the Walt Disney World theme parks, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld—are within a 20 minute drive from the resort. And with the resort located only 15 minutes away from Orlando International Airport, a memorable Florida vacation can begin as soon as the plane touches down in the Sunshine State.

Since Orlando is an ideal location to combine work and play, the Clarion Resort makes it possible for business travelers to attend corporate meetings with the most up to date conference facilities while the rest of the family enjoys a waterpark that’s a destination in its own right. The Clarion Resort and Waterpark can accommodate events for up to 500 people, with state of the art audio/visual equipment rental, wireless Internet access, a 24 hour business center, and professional catering.

Party guests will enjoy the Clarion Resort and Waterpark just as much as the guests of honor, and the resort is well prepared to customize the event experience for weddings, anniversaries, bridal and baby showers, birthdays, Bar and Bat Mitzvahs, Quinceañeras, family reunions and other events that require professional service and a personal touch.

Now more than ever, people are looking for ways to get the most out of their travel dollars. By bringing together the best of both worlds, the Clarion Resort and Waterpark offers a complete vacation experience all in one location for an affordable price. For more information about the Clarion Resort and Waterpark or to make a reservation, call 1-866-9-SLIDES or visit the hotel’s Web site at: www.clarionwaterpark.com. 

The 100 percent non-smoking Clarion Resort^® Waterpark is conveniently located at the junction of US192 and Florida’s Turnpike. This Kissimmee, FL hotel is within 20 minutes of the most popular Orlando attractions, including Universal Studios Florida theme park, Islands of Adventure theme park, SeaWorld Orlando marine adventure park, Aquatica SeaWorld’s Waterpark, Wet ‘n Wild water park, Osceola Heritage Park, the Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park, and Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon water parks.

The hotel offers free transportation to the hub of Walt Disney World. Transportation to Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld Orlando is available at an additional charge. Disney multi-day passes and other theme park tickets are available at the hotel’s concierge. The hotel is adjacent to Lake Toho Fishing Area and has dedicated electric hook-ups for boats and recreational vehicles.

Our private Mindy’O Waterpark features a lagoon-style heated pool and hot tub, as well as twisting drops and dark plunges through multiple three-story water slides. More than 50,000 square feet of activities are located right outside your door, including a large lazy river, six kiddy slides, jets, splashing fountains, interactive water play area and more!

This upscale Kissimmee, FL hotel resort offers guests many full-service amenities including:

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Oz Rental Vans has the right van, right now. And with nearly 15 rental locations, we’re probably close by.

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Millions of last minute shoppers used UPS to get their gifts delivered on time. The snow storms did not stop UPS. On December 22, I skipped the hour line at the post office, which was open on Sunday, instead shipping via UPS. I got my gifts to my brother by December 24.

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Delivery giant UPS helps people drive less. UPS delivers over 16 million packages per day to over 200 countries. 70 percent of its volume is commercial; 30 percent residential. UPS operates nearly 100,000 ground vehicles, 600 airplanes, 3,000 facilities, and employs over 400,000 people.

UPS first put a hybrid-electric delivery van into operation in 1998. Although UPS has experienced over a 40% improvement in fuel economy with 50 hybrid-electric delivery vehicles, a new type of hybrid may be even better.

UPS will deploy two new hydraulic hybrid vehicles (HHV) in Minneapolis during the first quarter of 2009. The additional five HHV’s will be deployed later in 2009 and early 2010. The Navistar delivery truck uses an Eaton hydraulic hybrid drive system with the diesel engine in series. The vehicle uses hydraulic pumps and hydraulic storage tanks to capture and store energy, similar to what is done with electric motors and batteries in a hybrid electric vehicle. The engine periodically recharges pressure in the hydraulic propulsion system. Fuel economy is increased in three ways: vehicle braking energy is recovered; the engine is operated more efficiently, and the engine can be shut off when stopped or decelerating. Eaton Hybrid Systems

Delivery fleets are excellent early adopters of clean vehicles. UPS, FedEx, the United States Postal Service, and others are finding that hybrid technology is excellent at capturing braking energy from the frequent stops made by delivery vehicles. Plug-in hybrid Sprinter vans are achieving over 100 miles per gallon. These major carriers all have pilot programs using electric delivery vans and trucks can be parked.

UPS emitted 7.47 million metric tons of CO2 in 2007; other GHG emissions not reported (jets are responsible for emission of other GHG in addition to CO2). Over 87 percent of CO2 gas emissions were from its transportation use, rather than stationary power. Jet fuel represents 46% of U.S. Package Operations energy use; diesel 37%. Airplanes demand tremendous amounts of petroleum processed fuel and are probably responsible for most greenhouse gas emissions for the delivery giant.

When we read about energy independence and reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions, passenger vehicles get most of the press. In fact, it is fleets that lead in testing and improving vehicle technology. UPS has been a leader since the 1930s.

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Because many Americans make their charitable contributions during the holiday season, I pause each year at this time to recall (often in nearly the same language as last year) several nonprofit organizations that perform services for our fellow human beings in the field of travel. Their identities scarcely change from year to year, yet their activities are as valuable as ever - and each accepts tax-deductible contributions.

– Wilderness Inquiry, now entering its 32nd year, is the Minnesota-based organization (808 14th Avenue S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55414, (800) 728-0719, www.wildernessinquiry.org) that enables disabled people (including those with slight mental disability) to go on adventure trips by inviting able-bodied volunteers to join them. On canoeing expeditions, treks and other active vacations, groups consist of both disabled and able-bodied people, the latter assisting their less-mobile fellow humans to enjoy the thrill of adventures in the out-of-doors. Charges are kept low by the contributions that others make to this extremely worthy nationwide tour program.

– U.S. Servas (1125 16th St., Suite 201, Arcata, CA 95521-5585, (707) 825-1714, www.usservas.org) hopes to promote world peace by encouraging travelers to mingle, converse and stay with foreign residents on vacation trips. It registers people willing to accommodate foreign visitors free of charge in their homes, and registers others desiring to enjoy such home stays, and then advises its carefully screened members of the identities of Servas members at their destinations. In continuous existence since 1948, it defrays heavy administrative expenses through contributions, among other funds.

– Wilderness Volunteers (P.O. Box 22292, (928) 556-0038, Flagstaff, AZ 86002, www.wildernessvolunteers.org) sends youthful, vigorous volunteers (mainly in their 20s to 40s) into the forest areas of America’s national and state parks and other public lands, mainly to repair the damage done by heedless visitors. They restore hiking trails, clean up debris and fire sites, plant strategically located trees and even take inventories of plant and wildlife species. Although the volunteer pays a charge (in 2008, the price was $259) for the weeklong stint, most of the other costs of Wilderness Volunteers are covered by grants and contributions.

– SATH, the Society for Accessible Travel and Hospitality (its 13th World Congress takes place in Orlando, from Jan. 4-8) is the chief U.S. representative for disabled travelers, operating from 347 Fifth Ave., New York 10016, (212) 447-7284, and at www.sath.org. It advocates on behalf of the disabled seeking to travel, supplies information to them about travel programs and facilities for the disabled, and fights to make travel facilities accessible to them. If you have an acquaintance, friend or relative with a disability, you should not fail to advise him or her about SATH and its services, and you should also consider making a contribution to this remarkable travel organization.

– Hostelling International (8401 Colesville Road, Ste. 600, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (301) 495-1240; www.hiayh.org) is an operator of low-cost lodgings (”hostels”) in America and around the world, charging the most nominal amounts for rooms that are sometimes multibed dorms, but often - and increasingly - are private units housing two people. Contrary to a popular misunderstanding, hostels are now open to people of all ages; and especially during periods when young people are in school, they often are heavily patronized by middle-age and even elderly people. The organization enables a great many people to travel who otherwise could not do so, and it obviously is dependent on grants and contributions for a large part of its expenses. Though you might never have thought of this institution as an object of charitable giving, you very definitely should. And keep in mind that hostels are more than mere lodgings; they are warm gathering places where people mix and converse without barriers of race, religion, age or income.

– American Hiking Society (1422 Fenwick Lane, Silver Spring, MD 20910, (800) 972-8608 or (301) 565-6714; www.americanhiking.org) is a nonprofit that wages a never-ending battle against degradation of our nation’s hiking trails. To that end, it offers one- and two-week volunteer vacations, during which its participants pull weeds, remove fences, dig trenches and perform other useful tasks in some of America’s loveliest national parks. Like the other organizations we’ve listed, this idealistic group partially relies on donations from both individuals and the corporate world.

Arthur Frommer is a syndicated columnist. Prices and availability of discount packages are subject to change.

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Events in New Jersey

FOR CHILDREN

BRANCHBURG Raritan Valley Community College mr.
RAY, children’s singer/songwriter. Jan. 11 at 2 and 4 p.m. $8. Raritan Valley
Community College, Route 28 and Lamington Road in North Branch.
raritanval.edu 

/planetarium. (908) 231-8805.

CAMDEN Adventure Aquarium “Fishmas with Rudolph
Celebration,” featuring “Rudolph’s Fun Fish Fact Find” scavenger hunt, a Holiday
Mascot Dance Party, “Letters to Scuba Santa” station and more. Through Jan. 4.
Free with museum admission. Adventure Aquarium, 1 Riverside Drive. (866)
451-2782;
adventureaquarium.com.  (
New Jersey
Oveview )

CAPE MAY Emlen Physick Estate “Family Treasure
Hunt,” self-guided family tours. Through Wednesday. $5. Emlen Physick Estate,
1048 Washington Street.
capemaymac.org; (800) 275-4278. (
NJ
Botanicla Gardens )

CHATHAM Sanctuary Concerts at Presbyterian Church
of Chatham The Tom Chapin Band, featuring child-friendly music. Jan. 3 at 8 p.m.
$15 and $25. Sanctuary Concerts at Presbyterian Church of Chatham, 240 Southern
Boulevard.
sanctuaryconcerts.org; (973) 376-4946. 
New Jersey
Shore Golfing

JERSEY CITY Liberty Science Center “The Polar
Express: An IMAX
Experience.”
Through Jan. 3. $8.50 and $11.25. “Indoor Sledding: A Hands-on Blend of Science
and Art.” Build your own hand-held miniature sled and test it on an indoor
slope. Through Thursday. Free with museum admission. “Penguin Pointers.” Come
see the penguins from Jenkinson’s Aquarium. Through Monday. Free with museum
admission. “The Science of Jewelry Making.” Join Angelina, a jewelry maker, as
she teaches you about the metals used to make jewelry. Monday through Wednesday
at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free with museum admission. “Music for Kids.” Learn about
the science of sound through song and make musical instruments from common
household items. Monday at 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Liberty Science
Center, Liberty State Park, 251 Phillip Street. (201) 200-1000;
lsc.org.

MONTCLAIR Luna Stage “The Sword in the Stone,”
children’s musical. Through Wednesday. $14. Luna Stage, 695 Bloomfield Avenue.
lunastage.org. (973) 744-3309.

NEWARK Newark Museum Tchaikovsky’s “Nutcracker,”
with a woodwind quintet and storyteller. Dec. 28 at 2 p.m. Free with museum
admission. Rolf Stang, a storyteller and singer, presents classic stories
including “The Ugly Duckling,” “The Emperor’s New Clothes” and “Thumbelina.”
Tuesday at 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. Newark Museum, 49 Washington
Street. newarkmuseum.org;
(973) 596-6550.

NEWARK Newark Museum “Little Red Riding Hood,” a
musical adaptation, will be performed by the Pushcart Players at the Newark
Museum on Monday at 2 p.m. Free with museum admission. 49 Washington Street.
newarkmuseum.org; (973)596-6550.

NETCONG Growing Stage Theater “Frosty,” children’s
holiday play. Through Dec. 28. $12 and $16. Growing Stage Theater, Route 183.
growingstage.com; (973)
347-4946.

PRINCETON Princeton Public Library Family Coloring
Sunday, with family-friendly activities. Dec. 28 at 4:30 p.m. Free. Kenny Woods,
singer, songwriter and storyteller, performs a children’s concert. Dec. 28 at
3:30 p.m. Free. “Snow Day Monday,” featuring snow stories, snow crafts, snow
films, snowflake-cutting and other activities. Monday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free.
“Wall-E,” the animated Disney film. Tuesday at 2 p.m. Free. Princeton Public
Library, 65 Witherspoon Street. (609) 924-9529;
princetonlibrary.org.

SOUTH ORANGE South Orange Performing Arts Center
“The Velveteen Rabbit,” a musical featuring puppets, masked actors and magic.
Jan. 11 at 1:30 p.m. $19. South Orange Performing Arts Center, 1 Sopac Way.
(973) 313-2787; sopacnow.org.

MUSIC AND DANCE

MORRISTOWN The Community Theater at Mayo Center for
the Performing Arts “Ballet on Broadway,” featuring the New Jersey Ballet. Jan.
10 at 8 p.m. $20 to $40. The Community Theater at Mayo Center for the Performing
Arts, 100 South Street. (973) 539-8008;
mayoarts.org.

EAST BRUNSWICK East Brunswick Public Library Open
Mic Night, featuring music, poetry, monologues and comedy. Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Free. East Brunswick Public Library, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center. (732)
390-6950; ebpl.org/.

ENGLEWOOD Bergen Performing Arts Center “Best of
Vienna,” presented by the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra. Jan. 4 at 3 p.m. $17 to
$55. Bergen Performing Arts Center, 30 North Van Brunt Street. (201) 227-1030;
bergenpac.org.

MONTCLAIR Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant Enrico
Granafei and special guests, jazz. Jan. 10 at 8:30 and 10:30 p.m. $15; plus $10
drink minimum. Trumpets Jazz Club and Restaurant, 6 Depot Square.

trumpetsjazz.com; (973)
744-2600.

MORRISTOWN The Community Theater at Mayo Center for
the Performing Arts “Ballet on Broadway,” featuring the New Jersey Ballet. Jan.
10 at 8 p.m. $20 to $40. The Community Theater at Mayo Center for the Performing
Arts, 100 South Street. (973) 539-8008; mayoarts.org.

NEWARK New Jersey Performing Arts Center New Jersey
Symphony Orchestra, classical. Jan. 9 at 8 p.m. $20 to $82. New Jersey
Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street. (888) 466-5722;
njpac.org.

RED BANK Count Basie Theater Boz Scaggs, rock, jazz
and R&B singer. Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. $28.50 to $75. Count Basie Theater, 99
Monmouth Street.
countbasietheatre.org; (732) 842-9000.

SUMMIT Unitarian Church in Summit Toru Dodo, jazz
pianist, Joseph Lepore on bass and Rodney Green on drums. Jan. 11 at 4 p.m. $15
and $20. Unitarian Church in Summit, 4 Waldron Avenue. (908) 273-3245.

SEASONAL

CAPE MAY Cape May Stage “This Wonderful Life,” a
stage adaptation of Frank Capra’s film “It’s a Wonderful Life,” written by Steve
Murray. Through Dec. 28. $12.50 to $35. Cape May Stage, Bank and Lafayette
Streets. (609) 884-1341;

capemaystage.com.

MADISON F. M. Kirby Shakespeare Theater “The
Winter’s Tale,” by William Shakespeare. Through Dec. 28. $29 to $53. F. M. Kirby
Shakespeare Theater, Drew University, 36 Madison Avenue.
njshakespeare.org; (973)
408-5600.

MILLBURN Paper Mill Playhouse “Tchaikovsky’s
Nutcracker,” featuring the Paper Mill Orchestra. Through Dec. 28. $19 to $57.
Paper Mill Playhouse, 3 Brookside Drive.
papermill.org; (973) 376-4343.

NEW BRUNSWICK Museum of the American Hungarian
Foundation 20th annual Festival of Trees, an exhibition of holiday trees from
around the world. Through Jan. 25. $5 suggested donation. Tuesdays through
Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 4 p.m. Museum of the American
Hungarian Foundation, 300 Somerset Street. (732) 846-5777.

NEW BRUNSWICK State Theater “Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat,” presented by Middlesex County’s Plays-in-the-Park.
Through Dec. 28. $6. Jim Brickman Holiday Concert. Monday at 7 p.m. $35 to $65.
“Salute to Vienna,” featuring the Strauss Symphony of America. Wednesday at 6
p.m. $45 to $125. Jacqui Naylor in concert; with a Champagne reception at
intermission. Wednesday at 8 p.m. $79 to $295. New Year’s Eve Party, with a live
band, dance floor, open buffet, open bar and a
New Year’s Eve countdown on TV, live
from New York City. Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. $175 to $300. State Theater, 15
Livingston Avenue. (732) 246-7469;
statetheatrenj.org.

PRINCETON Morven Museum and Garden “Festival of
Trees: A Tribute to 1783.” The museum will be adorned with trees. Through Jan.
11. Morven Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street. (609) 924-8144;

historicmorven.org.

RED BANK Count Basie Theater “Best of Vienna,” a
traditional Viennese celebration featuring the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.
Jan. 3 at 8 p.m. $17 to $55. Count Basie Theater, 99 Monmouth Street.
countbasietheatre.org; (732) 842-9000.

SOUTH ORANGE St. Andrew and Holy Communion Church
CJ Sambach, part of Maplewood and South Orange First Night. Wednesday at 9 and
10:30 p.m. Free. St. Andrew and Holy Communion Church, 160 West South Orange
Avenue. sahcchurch.org; (973)
763-2355.

TOMS RIVER Ocean County Library New Year’s
celebration, featuring Steve Forbert, singer; with hors d’oeuvres and a
Champagne toast. Wednesday at 10 p.m. $25. Ocean County Library, 101 Washington
Street. oceancounty.lib.nj.us/; (732) 349-6200.

WEST ORANGE Turtle Back Zoo “Prudential Holiday
Lights Spectacular,” through Jan. 4. $3 and $7. Turtle Back Zoo, 560 Northfield
Avenue. turtlebackzoo.org;
(973) 731-5800.

THEATER

FREEHOLD Center Playhouse “The Good Doctor,” by
Neil Simon. Jan. 9 through 25. $22 and $24. Center Playhouse, 35 South Street.
(732) 462-9093.

LONG BRANCH New Jersey Repertory Company “Cupid and
Psyche,” musical comedy by Sean Hartley and Jihwan Kim. Through Jan. 18. $41.50.
New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway. (732) 229-3166;
njrep.org.

NEW BRUNSWICK State Theater “Cirque Dreams Jungle
Fantasy,” featuring aerialists, spine-bending contortionists, acrobats, jugglers
and musicians. Jan. 7 and 8. $25 to $55. State Theater, 15 Livingston Avenue.
(732) 246-7469; statetheatrenj.org.

NEWARK New Jersey Performing Arts Center “Aida,” by
Verdi, performed by Teatro Lirico d’Europa. Jan. 10 at 8 p.m. $23 to $92. New
Jersey Performing Arts Center, 1 Center Street. (888) 466-5722; njpac.org.

PRINCETON McCarter Theater Center “Mrs. Warren’s
Profession,” comedy by George Bernard Shaw. Jan. 9 through Feb. 15. $43 and $49.
McCarter Theater Center, 91 University Place. (609) 258-2787;

mccarter.org.

RED BANK Two River Theater “A Year With Frog and
Toad,” musical based on the books by Arnold Lobel. Through Jan. 11. $24 to $48.
Two River Theater, 21 Bridge Avenue. (732) 345-1400;
trtc.org.

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WEST WINDSOR Kelsey Theater, West Windsor Campus,
Mercer County Community College “Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?” by Edward
Albee. Jan. 9 through 18. $10 to $14. Kelsey Theater, West Windsor Campus,
Mercer County Community College, 1200 Old Trenton Road. (609) 570-3333;
kelseyatmccc.org.

WESTFIELD Westfield Community Playhouse “Death of a
Salesman,” by Arthur Miller. Jan. 10 through 24. $15. Westfield Community
Playhouse, 1000 North Avenue. (908) 232-1221.

VOLUNTEERING

MIDDLETOWN Middletown Township Public Library
Holiday gift drive, sponsored by Foster and Adoptive Family Services; bring a
new, unwrapped gift for children in foster care. Through Wednesday. Middletown
Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Road. (732) 671-3700.

PENNSAUKEN Food Bank of South Jersey Local
nonprofit emergency feeding programs. Deliver food to homebound clients, restock
pantries, pack holiday baskets and more. Ongoing. Food Bank of South Jersey,
1501 John Tipton Boulevard. (856) 662-4884;
foodbanksj.org.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

CLINTON Hunterdon Museum of Art “Hank Murta Adams:
Sculpture.” Through Jan. 4. Donation: $3. Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 5
p.m. Hunterdon Museum of Art, 7 Lower Center Street.

hunterdonartmuseum.org;
(908) 735-8415.

HAMILTON Grounds for Sculpture “A Twist of Art,”
featuring the woodturning of William Smith. Through Wednesday. $1 to $12;
members free. Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Grounds for Sculpture,
18 Fairgrounds Road.
groundsforsculpture.org; (609) 586-0616.

HANOVER Morris County Library “The Business of
Cooking: Corporate America Cooks,” a look at America’s corporate ideas for
marketing and packaging products. Through Jan. 25. Morris County Library, 30
East Hanover Avenue in Whippany. (973) 285-6939;

gti.net/mocolib1.

JERSEY CITY Jersey City Museum “Deliverance: The
Art of Ben Jones 1970-2008,” a retrospective. Through Feb. 22. Adults, $4;
seniors and students, $2; members and children under 12, free. Hours: Wednesdays
and Fridays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturdays and
Sundays, noon to 5. Jersey City Museum, 350 Montgomery Street.
jerseycitymuseum.org.

MILLVILLE Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center “Living
Traditions Portrayed: Indian Folk Art and Crafts,” featuring ritual, decorative
and utilitarian objects from Indian and Indian-American artists and
craftspeople. Through Wednesday. “Tracing the Cultural Roots,” with glass works
by Sisir Sahana and paintings by Narendra Amin. Through Wednesday. “Treasures
From the Collection: Museum of American Glass,” an exhibition of 125 glass
pieces that have been collected over 40 years. Through Jan. 5. $7 to $10;
children 5 and under, free. Tuesdays through Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wheaton
Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Road (Route 55). (800) 998-4552;
wheatonarts.org.

MONTCLAIR Montclair Art Museum “Philip Pearlstein:
Objectifications,” retrospective including paintings, drawings and prints from
1940 to 2008. Through Feb. 1. “American Abstraction: Dialogue With the Cosmos,”
an exhibition that honors Native American women of the Northern Plains. Through
Feb. 1. $10 to $12; free for members and children under 12; free for everyone
the first Friday of the month from noon to 5 p.m. Hours: Wednesdays through
Sundays, noon to 5 p.m. Montclair Art Museum, 3 South Mountain Avenue. (973)
746-5555;
montclairartmuseum.org.

MORRIS TOWNSHIP Morris Museum “Stepping Out in
Style: Outerwear From the Past 150 Years.” Through Wednesday. “Doll Houses and
Dolls From the Morris Museum Collection.” Through Jan. 10. $6 to $8. Hours:
Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursdays, 11 a.m. to 8
p.m. (free on Thursdays from 5 to 8 p.m.); Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Morris Museum, 6
Normandy Heights Road. (973) 971-3700;
morrismuseum.org.

NEWARK City Without Walls “Metro 26,” a multimedia
group show. Through Jan. 14. Daily, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. City Without Walls, 6
Crawford Street. (973) 622-1188;

cwow.org.

NEWARK Newark Museum “Paths to Impressionism,” an
exhibition of French and American landscape paintings. Through Jan. 4. “Small
but Sublime: Intimate Views by Durand, Bierstadt and Inness,” works by Hudson
River School artists. Through Feb. 22. “Completing the Circle: The Fiber and
Beaded Art of Ina Golub,” 50 years of the artist’s work. Through May 3. “Glass
Beads of Ghana,” colorful designs of glass beads made with varied techniques and
materials. Through November. “Lenox Legacy: America’s Greatest Porcelain,
1889-2005,” highlights of the history of Lenox china in New Jersey. Through
March 2010. $3 to $9; members, free. Hours: Wednesdays through Fridays, noon to
5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Newark Museum, 49 Washington
Street. (973) 596-6550;

newarkmuseum.org.

PRINCETON Morven Museum and Garden “Picturing
Princeton 1783: The Nation’s Capital,” an exhibition commemorating the 225th
anniversary of Princeton as the temporary capital. Through Jan. 11. Wednesdays
through Fridays, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon to 4 p.m. Morven
Museum and Garden, 55 Stockton Street. (609) 924-8144; historicmorven.org.

PRINCETON Princeton University Art Museum “Frank
Gehry: On Line,” the architect’s drawings and models. Through Jan. 4. “Jasper
Johns: Light Bulb,” on the artist’s first sculpture. Through Jan. 4. “Felix
Candela: Engineer, Builder, Structural Artist,” an exhibition. Through Feb. 22.
Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Princeton
University Art Museum, Nassau and Witherspoon Streets. (609) 258-3788;
princetonartmuseum.org.

TRENTON The

New Jersey State Museum “Transformations,” an exhibition celebrating the
renovation of the museum. Through March 15. The New Jersey State Museum, 225
West State Street. (609) 292-6464; state.nj.us/state/museum.
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HASBROUCK HEIGHTS Bananas Comedy Club New Year’s
Eve three-act comedy show, featuring Vic DiBitetto, Paul Bond and Bob DiBuono.
Wednesday at 8 and 11 p.m. $25 to $40. Bananas Comedy Club, 283 Route 17 South.
(201) 727-1090;

bananascomedyclub.com.

MORRISTOWN The Community Theater at Mayo Center for
the Performing Arts “NBC’s Last Comic Standing Live Tour,” hosted by Bill
Bellamy. Jan. 9. $37 to $52. The Community Theater at Mayo Center for the
Performing Arts, 100 South Street. (973) 539-8008; mayoarts.org