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COMMENTARY

October Happenings

MILLVILLE MATTERS Marianne Lods, Executive Director

here are numerous special events a fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. The Genesis Show called a “cult classic.” The film featured
throughout Cumberland County this Please note that there won’t be as many is a tribute to that a memorable cast that includes Susan
Tin October. Many people are anxious pumpkins for sale as in the past due to fewer great band of the Sarandon, Tim Curry, and Meat Loaf to
to attend outdoor events after a year with hours for production because of the pandem- 1970s/’80s era on name a few. This evening is the perfect
very little happening because of COVID-19. ic. Entry fees are $12 adults, $11 senior adults October 16. The band and fun way to enjoy Halloween. If you’ve
Let’s start with this weekend’s Festival of (62+), $7 students, and free for children 5 recreates the sounds never seen this classic film or only on a small
Fine Crafts at Wheaton Arts and Cultural and under. You can find more details about of Phil Collins during screen, get your tickets soon. All information
Center. Fine Crafts by visiting wheatonarts.org. the first act and Peter and ticketing can be gotten through the web-
Mark October 2 and 3 to attend this fabu- The Levoy Theatre has a lineup of great Gabriel in the second site: levoy.net/events/.
lous festival from 10a.m. to 5p.m. each day— shows in October. The 2022 Broadway set. October is almost always a beautiful
rain or shine. WheatonArts is located at 1601 Season – 5 Show Package is now on sale. If you are a devoted fan of AC/DC, you weather month in Cumberland County, so
Glasstown Road, Millville. This year there Some of you have heard about The War of won’t want to miss the Dirty Deeds on make some time to explore the environ-
will be 125 juried artists participating along the Worlds, which was a radio broadcast in October 23. The music may bring you back to ment and natural beauty of our area. Some
with food vendors and live music. At some of 1938 by H.G. Wells. We were a naïve country the exciting rock ’n’ roll of that era. great places to visit include the Cohanzick
the booths, you will find artists’ demonstra- without instant messaging and all the other Ending the month of October with many Zoo in Bridgeton, The Maurice River
tions and hands-on family activities. Adults technology we use today. The broadcast runs of your favorite rockers will be Bruce in the Bluffs, East Point Lighthouse, and the
may enjoy the Beer and Wine Garden to take from October 8 to 10 at various times. USA on October 27, Yellow Brick Road–A Maurice River. The Natural Lands Trust
a break anytime during the festival. A Gaelic Storm is coming to the Levoy Tribute to Elton John, and The Rocky are custodians of the Peek Preserve and
The ever-popular Glass Pumpkin area on on October 15. This performance is perfect Horror Picture Show plus the Shadow Cast Glades Wildlife Refuge. Visit natlands.org/
the property features a multitude of pump- for Celtic fans, rock, country, and bluegrass Transylvania Nipple Productions. visit/. You may hike, canoe, and kayak at
kins in a variety of colors and sizes. This is lovers, too. The Rocky Horror Picture Show is often many of these sites. n

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