Monday, December 31, 2012
Service available to all motorists.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
AAA of Essex, Morris and Union counties is offering free “tipsy tows” for motorists who have had too much to drink. Motorists can get a free vehicle tow courtesy of AAA by calling 800-AAA-HELP (222-4357). The service is available year-round, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and is available to AAA members and non-members alike. The tow and the ride is free for the first 15 miles. A fee of $1 per mile will be charged for every mile beyond that.
Sunday, December 30, 2012
Check out who is performing where, download maps and more.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
First Night Morris County is almost upon us. Organizers have lined up dozens of entertainment opportunities at about 20 venues throughout Morristown for the family-friendly, no-alcohol, town-wide celebration of the new year. We're also including printable PDFs of the full First Night program, the schedule, and the map—so you might want to keep those handy if you won't have an electronic device to check out on the big night (those printable guides also come courtesy of organizers). For even more information directly from First Night organizers, see their website. Here's what's in store. Festivities begin around 7 p.m. on Dec. 31, and wrap up with fireworks on the Green. For additional stories on First Night Morris 2013: 1. Morristown High …
Check out these interesting fun facts and trivia about New Year's Eve.
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Sunday, December 30, 2012
If you're celebrating New Year's Eve this year and find a lull in the conversation, impress your family, friends and other party-goers with this New Year's trivia.
Monday, December 24, 2012
AllGood Concerts CEO and son were trapped in Angola for 49 days because rapper was a no-show.
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Monday, December 24, 2012
The Morris Township concert promoter who was trapped in Angola for 49 days on fraud accusations after rapper Nas didn't appear for a series of New Year's Eve shows has filed a $10 million lawsuit against the performer, according to a TMZ report. Patrick Allocco, CEO of AllGood Concerts, a division of AllGood Entertainment and his son, Patrick Jr. were held in Angola for more than a month starting on New Year's Eve on fraud accusations. The two were released Feb. 17 after their travel ban was lifted and American embassy officials escorted them on a flight out of the country. According to the lawsuit filed Friday, Allocco claims to have been beaten and threatened by Angolan promoters while held in the country, according to the article. As a …
Friday, December 21, 2012
Over 40 performances set for 21st-annual New Year's Eve event in Morristown.
If it's New Year's Eve, you know where Rio Clemente's going to be. Morristown's native son and pianist extraordinaire, "The Bishop of Jazz" has performed at First Night Morris, Morris County's annual alcohol-free end of the year celebration in Morristown since its second year. "That's a pretty long run," the Randolph resident said. So long, in fact, it's hard to remember just how many years that has been. "Even last year, I was trying to figure it out, then the Arts Council (organizers for the event) told me," Clemente said with a laugh. He is not the only one to return to this event's 21st year, on Dec. 31. Over 40 acts are booked throughout town—some returning, others celebrating a new year in Morristown for the first time. One of those …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Check out our interactive map, and download printable guides.
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Saturday, December 31, 2011
First Night Morris County is almost upon us. Organizers have lined up dozens of entertainment opportunities at about 20 venues throughout Morristown for the family-friendly, no-alcohol, town-wide celebration of the new year. Patch offers you this interactive guide to the festivities, which are expected to draw somewhere around 10,000 participants from around Morris County and beyond. Click on locations through the map above to see what's going on. Descriptions on the map (also reflected below) are courtesy of First Night organizers. You might want to give it a look ahead of time to plan your night, and check back from your mobile phone on New Year's Eve as you dash around town. (Note to mobile users: If you can't see all the features on …
Friday, December 30, 2011
If you're planning on drinking, have a designated driver—or call a car service.
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Friday, December 30, 2011
It's New Year's Eve, a time for revelry, celebration—and responsibility. If you plan on drinking Saturday night, Patch urges you to have a designated driver or other safe method of transportation home. The following taxi companies operate in and near town. It's going to be a busy night, and some cab companies prefer advance appointments, so consider calling during the day before you head out. If you know of others, leave the info in our comments to help your fellow partiers out:
Thursday, December 29, 2011
We asked and Gary's Wine and Marketplace gave some options for whatever your taste.
The new year is fast approaching, and folks all over the globe will be celebrating. Here in Morris County, we want to help you find the right drinks for your New Year’s Eve celebration. Gary’s Wine and Marketplace, which boasts a location in Madison among its three stores, sees an influx of customers around the holidays, all of whom are looking for the perfect complement to a holiday meal or social gathering. The store has options for people of all budgets, so nobody has to be left out of the holiday fun. Sue Guerra, a wine expert and a representative for Gary’s, told Patch that any consumers who are looking for a place to start cannot go wrong with an Italian wine, such as the 2006 Azelia Barolo, which Gary’s is currently offering for $29…
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Casey Jackman
5:19 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013
by the time they show up, i'd be sober... more ›