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Five Things: Holiday Dances and Carriage Rides

This will definitely get you in the Yuletide mood!

 
  1. The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is on at the Union County Arts Center in Rahway. Elite Starz presents a play based on the book by Dr. Suess playShowings are Friday, Dec. 16, at 7 pm; Saturday, Dec. 17, at 7 pm, and Sunday, Dec. 18,  at 3 pm.  Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at door. For more info, call 732-499-8226.
  2. Go to a Holiday Dinner Dance this weekend. The Knights of Columbus in Iselin is hosting a holiday event on Saturday, Dec. 17 from 7 pm to 11 pm. The cost is $25 per person which includes a buffet dinner plus choice of beer, wine or soda. There will also be a cash bar for liquor and mixed drinks. Music and entertainment will be performed by by Radio Personality Chuck Leonard. Reservations are required. For more info, call 732-232-5975 or 732-283-2149.
  3. Take a trip to New Brunswick for a horse-drawn carriage ride. It's fun and free. Explore the rich history of downtown New Brunswick along with a historian docent and enjoy the sights and sounds of downtown New Brunswick during the holiday season. Go to the Hyatt Regency-New Brunswick or the Heldrich Hotel to be picked up. Rides start at 6 pm.
  4. The Barron Arts Center is hosting the Great Train Exhibit. The phenomenal holiday model train set up runs through Dec. 29. Hours are weekdays from 11 am to 4 pm and weekends from 2 pm to 4 pm. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. For more info, call 732-634-0413.
  5. Take in an art show. Artist Anna Feld's works are on display at LightSoundSpace at 1591 Irving Street in Rahway. Feld's exhibition features representational landscapes, still-life oil paintings, and abstract compositions among other media, and the exhibit runs through Dec. 23. Admission is free. For more info, call 917-371-7807.
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