Who Knew Our Neighbors Were So Talented?

Local talent dishes up entertainment this weekend.

Who knew that so much talent resides in Essex County? This weekend offers up several home-grown shows, as well as some nearby interesting events. Below are a few Patch picks to perk up your get-out-of-the-house time: 1. Fame Where/When: Verona High School, 151 Fairview Ave, Verona; Thursday, March 3-5 at 7:30 p.m. Pricing: $10 adults, $8 students and seniors. 2. The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee Where/When: Cedar Grove High School, 90 Rugby Road, Cedar Grove; Friday, March 4 at 7 p.m.; March 5 at 2 and 7 p.m.; unday March 6 at 2 p.m.; Friday March 11 at 7 p.m.; and Saturday March 12 at 2 p.m. Pricing: $10 adults, $8 seniors. 3. Once Upon a Mattress Where/When: Mount Saint Dominic Academy, 3 Ryerson Ave., Caldwell; Friday and …

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Jeanne Thiemann

1:53 pm on Thursday, March 3, 2011

@Marsha - Thank you! I missed that one and appreciate you sharing the information. Enjoy the show! - Jeanne   more ›

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The Hills Are Alive With the Sound of Music

Let Patch help you plan the weekend with some musical events.

This weekend is chock-full of a variety of terrific musical events. Below are some top Patch picks: 1.The Scissor Sisters Where/When: The Wellmont Theatre, 5 Seymour St., Montclair; Friday at 8 p.m. Why Go? There's really nothing this Grammy-nominated band won’t do to make you dance and get lost in the beat. Pricing: $25 in advance / $30 day of show 2. Opole Philharmonic of Poland: Vienna Gala Program Where/When: 100 South St., Morristown; Friday at 8 p.m. Why Go? If classical music is more your style, enjoy an evening full of the sweet sounds of Vienna, featuring the orchestral, violin and vocal music of composer Johann Strauss, Jr., as performed by Poland's leading symphony orchestra. Pricing: $52, $47, $42, $37 3. Dave Mason Where/When…

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