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Alice Dreaming of Wonderland arrives at BergenPAC.
Six spots where you can spice up your to-do list with exciting art and more. Picking Hawthorne
T E X T PAUL HAGEN I f a visit to GPS Hawthorne for inspiration or supplies is on your list of springtime errands, there is plenty going on nearby to make an enjoyable day of it—with opportunities for fun, shopping, and chances to appreciate art. BergenPAC is a theater that is dedicated to enhancing the communi- ty through the arts and fostering the talent of tomorrow. The institution has been recognized as one of the largest venues and performing arts schools in New Jersey. There are a variety of upcoming shows for which you might want to save the date, includ-
ing Alice Dreaming of Wonderland , an action-packed and exciting theatrical circus of surprises, playing May 5. Or catch up with Buddy Guy, still amazing audiences at age 86, on May 9. Guy has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and Rolling Stone named him among their “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” bergenpac.org In the mood for treasure hunting? Head to Hawthorne’s own Then & Now Consignment shop. They regu- larly restock their shelves with fresh offerings. The staff is friendly, and the prices tend to be fair but negotiable. facebook.com/thenandnowclassics
Originally purchased in 1931, Abma’s Farm has evolved to include a garden center, market, greenhouse, and barn- yard petting zoo. The farm calls itself a place “where everything homegrown is raised with love, picked daily, and served fresh,” and the staff includes The blues is alive and well with celebrated American guitarist and singer Buddy Guy.
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