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Get Out: Civil War Reenactment, Apple Fest, Chris Brown
Find out where the fun is at in Monmouth County this weekend.
When & where: Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Monmouth County Historical Association Museum & Library, 70 Court St. in Freehold
Why you should go: The Monmouth County Historical Association will host a Civil War reenactment featuring mock drills and the firing of blank ammunition. Visitors will get a chance to observe rug making, chair caning and hat box making, as well as learn how to fire a cannon. Visit with Mary Todd Lincoln, watch a Victorian tea ceremony or learn the dances of the Civil War era. Activities are scheduled throughout the day and the public is invited to participate.
What does it cost: Free
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When & where: Saturday, Sept. 17 and Sunday, Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Delicious Orchards, 36 Route 34 in Colts Neck
Why you should go: Delicious Orchards is celebrating 100 years in business with live music, antique cars, food samples and a clown. Delicious Orchards’ resident beekeeper will also be on hand at the observation hive at the front of the store to answer your questions about bees.
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What does it cost: Free
When & where: Friday, Sept. 16 at 7 p.m. at in Holmdel
Why you should go: R&B singer Chris Brown is making a stop in Holmdel to promote his new album The F.A.M.E. Special guest performers will include Kelly Rowland, T-Pain and TYGA.
What does it cost: $25.75-$85.75
When & where: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Rainbow's End Performance Studio, 66 South Main St. in Ocean Grove
Why you should go: Is your child an aspiring singer? Does he or she have what it takes to be crowned Jersey Shore Idol? Rainbow’s End will hold auditions for Jersey Shore idol, which will take place Oct. 2 at the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Call 201-927-4195 to reserve a time slot.
What does it cost: Free
When & where: Saturday, Sept. 17 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at in Fair Haven
Why you should go: Legendary New York Giants linebacker Harry Carson will sign copies of his new memoir, Captain for Life. His book discusses his time in the NFL and weighs in on controversies such as post-concussion syndrome. Call River Road Books at 732-747-9455 or email riverroadbooks@verizon.net to reserve a copy of the book for the book signing.
What does it cost: $25.99 (book purchase)
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