LIFE + CULTURE HONEST CONVERSATIONS FOR WORKING MOMS
HUNTERDON COUNTY’S LINA FORRESTAL IS USING HUMOR, HONESTY AND CONVERSATION TO SUPPORT WORKING MOTHERS
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I can always count on two things on Mother’s Day: my girls getting me Reese’s Cups as a gift—they know they are my favorite—and then eating all of them before I get one. I should probably start hiding the candy, but at this point, it feels like part of the tradition. That is motherhood. It is never just about you, even when it is supposed to be. Still, I would not have it any other way.
If you are looking for a Mother’s Day gift—and maybe something my girls cannot quietly snack on later— you will want to check out page 30, where we feature Angelone’s Florist. From classic arrangements like Ruby Sweetheart to bright, seasonal picks like Jersey in Bloom, there is something for every style. And if my husband happens to be reading this, consider this your hint—this would be a great place to start.
This month, we are also sharing a story that feels especially honest and relatable. On page 24, you will meet Lina Forrestal, whose path to Hunterdon County, motherhood and community is one so many women will understand. What starts in a season of isolation grows into a platform rooted in honesty, humor and real connection, creating space for working moms to feel seen, heard and a little less alone.
There is also plenty to discover in the stories that come before us. On page 18, we explore the rich history of Hunterdon County, from the Hunterdon County Historical Society to Red Mill Museum Village. It is a meaningful reminder that when we take the time to understand the people and places that shape our community, we appreciate home in a deeper way.
For something to enjoy this month, turn to page 22 for our Spicy Mango Margarita recipe—perfect for Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day brunch, a girls’ night or any spring gathering that feels simple but special.
However you are celebrating this month—whether you are sharing your candy, hinting for flowers or finding a quiet moment—I hope you feel appreciated in all the ways that matter.
May 2026
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1: North Hunterdon High School celebrated four student-athletes signing NCAA commitments on Women in Sports Day. 2: The NHHS Cheer Team finished 12th nationally in Game Day, celebrating a standout season. 3: Yesterday’s Treasures volunteers donated over $133,000 to Hunterdon Health Foundation, supporting patients through community efforts. 4—5: Theresa Lyons, managing partner of Lyons & Associates, was honored by EO New Jersey for Inc. 5000 recognition. 6: Hunterdon Health welcomed North Hunterdon High School anatomy students for a hands-on hospital tour. 7: Detective Melissa Tornberg reads “She Persisted” at High Bridge Elementary for Women’s History Month.
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Devils Cheerleading’s 18U team captured the Traditional Championship at the UCA National High School Cheerleading Championship in Orlando, Florida, and earned silver in the Game Day division. Athletes represent Bridgewater-Raritan, Hunterdon Central, Immaculata, Montgomery, North Hunterdon, Somerville and Voorhees high schools. The program brings 73 athletes across three teams, marking its largest national delegation to date.
The Metropolitan Builders & Contractors Association of New Jersey is now accepting applications for its 2026 scholarship programs, including the Metro Scholarship and the Professional Women in Building (PWB) Scholarship. The awards support students pursuing careers in construction, trades, real estate development and related fields. Eligible applicants must reside in or attend school within Morris, Essex, Union, Somerset, Hunterdon, or Warren counties. Applications are due May 15.
For homeowners, a landscape is not a one-time project. It is a living investment that changes with the seasons and stages of life. That long view has shaped Regency Landscape, led by owner Tony Catanzaro, for more than four decades.
In early 2024, Catanzaro relocated Regency Landscape’s main shop from Millington to Clinton after 25 years. The move marked more than a change of address. It reinforced a renewed focus on serving Hunterdon County with yearround maintenance services, alongside the design-build work the company is known for.
“We’ve always served Hunterdon for design-build projects, but now we’re able to offer our maintenance services as well,” Catanzaro says. “Now that we have our home base here, we’re building that part of the business.”
The shift reflects Regency Landscape’s structure, with two core divisions operating together: design-build construction and comprehensive grounds maintenance. While many landscape companies specialize in one or the other, Catanzaro built Regency to deliver both, offering full property transformations, landscape enhancements and annual service plans designed to keep properties looking their best year-round.
Catanzaro’s path into landscaping started early. At age 5, he helped his father at the family-owned nursery, propagating ornamental trees and shrubs. When the nursery closed, he carried those horticultural fundamentals forward, earning extra money in high school by gardening for local homeowners.
By 1986, he launched his own landscaping business and built a reputation one property at a time. As demand grew, he pursued formal training, earning a degree in landscape management and design from County College of Morris. He continued his professional education through certificate programs at Rutgers University, including landscape design and related specialties.
“Plants are living systems,” Catanzaro shares. “If you understand how they grow and how a property is used, you can design and maintain landscapes that look great for the long haul.”
For more than 40 years, Catanzaro has positioned Regency Landscape as a relationship-driven company rather than a transaction-based contractor.
“The true differentiator is partnership,” he explains.
Some clients have worked with the company for more than 30 years. As properties change, so do their needs.
“Pools go in, pools come out. Kids grow up. Life changes,” Catanzaro emphasizes. “We’ve done installs 25 or 30 years ago, and now we’re coming back and redesigning for a different stage of life.”
Regency’s maintenance model centers on customized, all-inclusive packages with optional add-ons and adjustments tailored to each homeowner. Longtime clients, including aging homeowners, are often accommodated even when certain services are no longer widely promoted.
“It’s about building a budget together,” he says. “We work with people.”
Longevity extends to staff as well as clients. One employee has been with Regency for 27 years, and several others for 15 to 17 years. Turnover remains low, and customers often see the same crews year after year.
“There’s not a lot of migration away,” Catanzaro notes. “It becomes about the service and the people, not just the price.”
In a competitive market that includes solo operators and national firms, consistency and crew stability are central to the company’s value.
This year, Regency Landscape introduced a new customer management system to improve scheduling transparency and communication.
Clients can view service schedules and planned work, helping set expectations and reduce surprises.
maintenance, design-build construction and landscape enhancements.
Design-build projects may include full property transformations. Enhancement work allows homeowners to refine or upgrade existing landscapes. Maintenance plans protect those investments long after installation.
“Design-build brings the vision. Maintenance protects it,” Catanzaro says.
“We served Hunterdon County for design-build projects, but we never really focused on maintenance out here.”
— Tony Catanzaro
“Transparency is important,” Catanzaro explains.
The company is expanding its annual maintenance presence throughout Hunterdon County while continuing to deliver large-scale design-build projects and targeted landscape enhancements.
Regency Landscape operates across three primary service areas: lawn and grounds
That lifecycle approach allows the company to support homeowners from initial concept through long-term stewardship.
As Regency Landscape grows its footprint in Hunterdon County, Catanzaro remains focused on measured expansion.
“I don’t like when things are rushed out the door,” he shares. “Nothing ever looks good.”
With more than 40 years in operation, Regency Landscape continues to compete on familiarity, communication and longterm partnership, showing up consistently season after season.
Address: 1741 NJ-31, Clinton, NJ 08809
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Exploring the people, places and stories that shaped Hunterdon County
“There is so much fascinating history in Hunterdon County,” says David Harding, executive director of the Hunterdon County Historical Society. “You can have a deeper appreciation if you know the stories, so we share them.”
Founded in 1885 and supported by more than 500 members, the Hunterdon County Historical Society is one of many nonprofit organizations dedicated to preserving local history and bringing it to life.
There is no shortage of stories to tell in Hunterdon County, which was established in 1714. “In 2026, we are celebrating the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution,” Harding shares. “People don’t realize that several major turning points actually happened in Hunterdon. For example, the site where Washington crossed the Delaware to attack the Hessians at Trenton was in Hunterdon County. That area did not become Mercer County until 1838.”
The society maintains three buildings that are free to the public and open periodically or by appointment: the 1940s Hiram E. Deats Memorial Library, named for the civic leader and historian who donated land and his personal collection; the adjacent 1845 Doric House Museum in Flemington; and the HCHS Archives in Raritan Township.
The society’s mission is to accept, preserve and catalog donations of documents, photographs and objects related to Hunterdon County. Its collection, portions of which
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are available online, includes Lenape artifacts, genealogies of Hunterdon families, records of local businesses, churches and civic groups, historical manuscripts, more than 5,000 printed volumes, photographs, maps and county newspapers dating back to 1825.
History also comes alive through innovative rotating exhibitions. Last year’s “Love Unveiled: 250 Years of Saying ‘I Do!’ in Hunterdon County” featured wedding dresses worn by local brides, a recreated groom’s room, wedding gifts, a trousseau display and an anniversary section. The exhibition opening included a string trio, wedding favors and a lecture. “A young woman came here to see her late grandmother’s wedding dress,” Harding says.
“Lindbergh’s Flemington 1935: Businesses, Bars and Boarding Houses,” on view this spring, examines life in Flemington during the Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping trial at the Hunterdon County Courthouse. The exhibition explores how a relatively quiet town became the focus of worldwide attention, inundated with journalists,
celebrities and curious onlookers. Visitors will see a recreated boarding house room similar to where reporters stayed, along with period artifacts including a typewriter, maps and photographs from the private collection of James Davidson, Hunterdon County’s Lindbergh historian.
Additional programming includes a history challenge contest for children and guided tours of Rosemont Cemetery. Updates are shared through the society’s Instagram and Facebook pages. In partnership with the Flemington Community Partnership, the society also offers a free, self-guided, 30-stop walking tour of historic Flemington, available on its website. The tour highlights architecturally significant buildings, public spaces, a horse fountain and a gravesite dating to 1750.
The Hunterdon County Historical Society is not alone in preserving the county’s past. In Clinton, the 10-acre Red Mill Museum Village is dedicated to bringing history to life. The grounds feature 12 historic buildings that commemorate an era when the mill and limestone quarry formed the heart of the town.
“I want visitors to get excited about history,” explains Gina Sampaio, executive director of the Red Mill Museum Village. “So
much of this area’s history focuses on the Revolutionary War— where George Washington slept and the battles that took place— but history is more than wars and dates. It’s real people who had to innovate and survive, who experienced drama, laughter and love.”
The museum offers Hands-On History programs, allowing visitors to participate in activities such as candle-making, spinning and leatherworking. It recently partnered with archaeologist Thor Giese, host of Thor’s Outdoor Science Academy, on a 10-part video series exploring the quarry’s history through the Red Mill’s free digital guide.
Exhibits on the first, second and fourth floors of the mill, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, trace its ownership, evolution and role in Clinton over the centuries, including its contribution to the town’s electricity supply beginning in 1892.
The museum’s collection includes approximately 40,000 artifacts, ranging from hand-cranked fruit sorters and 2,000-pound millstones to a circa-1897 dog treadmill once used to power butter churns, fanning mills and corn shellers. The grounds are also home to what is believed to be Hunterdon County’s oldest school bus—a horse-drawn carriage used to transport Readington Township children to school in 1924.
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• 2 ounces tequila (blanco works best)
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• 1 ounce orange liqueur (such as triple sec)
• 2 ounces mango nectar or mango puree
• ½ ounce agave syrup (optional)
• Tajín or chili-lime seasoning for rim
• Ice
• Fresh mango slices and lime wedges for garnish
Skip the tequila and orange liqueur and replace with sparkling water or mango juice for a refreshing alcohol-free version. Shake the mango nectar, lime juice and agave with ice, pour into a Tajín-rimmed glass and top with sparkling water for a bright, citrusy sip everyone can enjoy.
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Cinco de Mayo is the perfect excuse to gather with friends, enjoy vibrant flavors and celebrate the start of warmer days. With Mother’s Day arriving just after, it is also a lovely time to raise a glass to the women who make life sweeter, stronger and a lot more fun. Here in New Jersey, May signals the return of patio season, from backyard barbecues to breezy evenings down the Jersey Shore.
This Spicy Mango Margarita delivers the perfect balance of sweet citrus and heat. Fresh mango and lime bring brightness, while a chili-lime rim adds just enough kick to make every sip memorable. It is colorful, refreshing and festive enough for a Cinco de Mayo celebration, yet pretty enough to serve at a Mother’s Day brunch or backyard gathering. Pair it with tacos, grilled seafood or a simple bowl of chips and guacamole for an easy sip that feels like a little celebration of spring.
1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip the rim into Tajín or chili-lime seasoning.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, mango nectar and agave syrup.
4. Shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
6. Garnish with a slice of mango or a lime wedge.
A bright, tropical cocktail perfect for spring entertaining.
From corporate life to content creation, Lina Forrestal is giving working moms the words—and the permission—they need.
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When Lina Forrestal moved to Hunterdon County in 2019, she had no local friends, a baby on the way and a life that looked drastically different from the one she had lived abroad.
Before New Jersey, she and her husband spent two years in Bangkok, where he was completing field research for his Ph.D. in ethnomusicology, the study of cultural music. After living in one of the largest cities in the world, they chose something quieter—a sixacre farm in Hunterdon County—craving space, stillness and roots.
Then the pandemic hit.
Isolated in a new town with a newborn, Forrestal turned to what she knew best: connection.
Forrestal began blogging in 2016, originally focusing on food and travel. But farm life and motherhood shifted her perspective. Travel slowed. Priorities changed.
She pivoted into motherhood content and launched The New Mamas Podcast, which now has more than 300,000 downloads. The concept is simple but powerful: real conversations with mothers about their lived experiences. No advice. No judgment. No selling. Just honesty.
“I wasn’t trying to fix anyone,” Forrestal says. “I just wanted moms to feel seen and heard.”
What started as content quickly became community. Starting the podcast, she explains, was also her way of navigating loneliness during COVID-19. Asking someone to be a guest felt easier than asking for friendship.
“It was my excuse to talk to people,” she recalls.
Today, Forrestal works full time in corporate marketing for a Fortune 100 tech company while continuing to grow her platform as a content creator.
Her focus has become working motherhood. While motherhood content is abundant online, she noticed working moms often felt overlooked.
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“There’s this societal conditioning that makes women feel guilty no matter what they choose,” Forrestal shares. “If you put your child in daycare, people ask how you could let someone else raise them. If you stay home, they ask why you went to college.”
She points out those narratives rarely apply to fathers.
Through humor and satire, including her popular Ms. Rachelinspired videos, Forrestal tackles heavy topics such as workplace burnout, boundary-setting and the pressure to “do it all.” By using parody and a childlike tone, she makes complex conversations more accessible.
“I try to arm women with the words to use,” she notes. “Sometimes we just need permission to say, ‘That’s outside my scope.’”
At the heart of Forrestal’s content is a rejection of shame.
She regularly shares unfiltered moments from her life, including photos of a messy home after two parents have worked full time.
“A lot of people look at social media and immediately feel like they’re failing,” she emphasizes. “In reality, most of our houses probably look the same.”
Her message resonates well beyond Hunterdon County. Women across the country respond to her honesty about mental health, career pressure and the constant questioning women face at every stage of life.
“It feels like every step of the way, women are questioned,” she says.
Instead of retreating, she leans into dialogue.
Forrestal is not building her brand in isolation. She is deeply involved in the local community, acting as one of the moderators for Hunterdon County Mamas, founded by Jenna Toulantis Leggio, and leading networking groups for working mothers.
She also co-hosts a second podcast, Can I Be Honest?, with the owner of Alchemy Coffee in Flemington. The show highlights local business owners and encourages respectful conversation, even across differences.
“We can disagree and still love each other,” Forrestal notes.
For her, community is not just social. It is strategic.
“I’m starting to believe that community is resistance,” she shares.
Resistance against burnout. Against isolation. Against narratives that pit women against one another.
Though not born in New Jersey, Forrestal says Hunterdon County feels like home. She credits its small-business culture, family-friendly atmosphere and balance of space and accessibility.
“All jokes aside, from all the places I’ve lived, New Jersey has been one of the best,” she laughs.
Looking ahead, Forrestal hopes to tie her podcast, Instagram and Substack into a cohesive brand, one that not only supports women emotionally but also supports her family financially.
“Summer camp is expensive,” she stresses. There is ambition behind the humor.
But there is also something quieter and more powerful at work: a woman choosing transparency in a culture that often rewards polish over truth.
In a season of life where women are told to do more, smile more and apologize less, Lina Forrestal is doing something different.
She is inviting women to sit down, be honest and build something real, together.
Follow Lina at @linaforrestal for candid takes on working motherhood, humor-filled commentary and community-driven conversations
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The power of taste, trust, and the courage to “just start.”
She didn’t have a business plan, a media budget, or even a name anyone could pronounce. What Becky Hillyard had was taste, a young family, and the instinct to just start. Today, her lifestyle brand Cella Jane commands an audience the size of Vogue’s, she’s nine collections strong with Splendid, and she’s built it all while raising three kids — refusing to sacrifice one for the other. In an exclusive conversation for the Share the Lifestyle podcast, Becky shares what it really takes to build a brand, a career, and a life you love. Read the highlights below, then scan the QR code for the full conversation.
Q: WHEN DID YOU KNOW CELLA JANE WAS MORE THAN A HOBBY?
A: Two moments. Women started emailing me saying they bought something I recommended and felt amazing — asking me to help them find a dress for a wedding. That felt incredible. Then I looked at my affiliate numbers for one month and realized I could cover our mortgage. I thought, I can actually do this. I never set out to build a business. I started it because I genuinely loved it.
Q: WHAT WAS THE BIGGEST RISK YOU EVER TOOK WITH THE BRAND?
A: Designing my own collection. It’s easy to point at items on a website and say I love these. But to create something from scratch, put your name on it, and wait to see if people connect with it — that’s terrifying. I had an incredible partner in Splendid, and women loved the pieces. It was the biggest risk and the biggest accomplishment.
Q: HOW HAS INFLUENCER MARKETING CHANGED SINCE YOU STARTED?
A: When I started, brands didn’t know whether to take it seriously. Now it’s a legitimate line item in their marketing budgets — sometimes bigger than TV. Because what we’ve built is trust. People trust a real recommendation from someone they follow far more than a commercial. There’s no question about it now.
Q: YOU’RE A MOM OF THREE RUNNING A FULL BRAND. WHAT DOES YOUR DAY ACTUALLY LOOK LIKE?
A: I try to get up at five and not hit snooze — that first hour before the house wakes up is the most productive, most peaceful hour of my day. Then it’s all hands on deck with the kids and school drop-off. After that I work — planning content, connecting with my team, editing. After pickup, the day shifts completely and it’s all about them. I’ve learned to protect both halves fiercely, because both matter.
Q: WHAT WOULD YOU TELL SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO BUILD SOMETHING OF THEIR OWN BUT KEEPS WAITING?
A: Don’t wait. Don’t wait for the perfect camera, the right strategy, or enough followers. We find every excuse to stay comfortable. Just start, be consistent, and be authentically yourself. The right people will find you — and they’ll stay.
This conversation is just the beginning. Becky goes deeper on the risks that almost stopped her, the design process behind her latest Splendid collection, and what she’d tell her 2012 self today. Scan the QR code for the full, exclusive City Lifestyle interview on the Share the Lifestyle Podcast.
“Trust is the only metric that actually compounds.”
— Becky Hillyard
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For more than 70 years, Angelone’s Florist & Flower Delivery has helped local families celebrate life’s biggest milestones, send comfort in hard moments and add beauty to everyday living. What started with James and Lena Angelone grew into one of the region’s largest full-service florists, and today, under the leadership of their son Lynn Angelone, the family business continues to serve generations across New Jersey with creativity, care and a personal touch.
In a place like ours, flowers are part of the rhythm of community life. They show up at birthdays, anniversaries, graduations, baby showers, Mother’s Day brunches and dinner tables all spring long. They brighten front porches, welcome guests and turn ordinary days into something worth remembering. At Angelone’s, that tradition continues with a collection that feels both timeless and fresh—think lush seasonal arrangements, charming planters, thoughtful gifts and keepsakes that linger long after the blooms are gone.
Whether you’re looking for a statement centerpiece, a hostess gift or a little something to make someone’s week, these standout picks bring color, warmth and local charm to every occasion.
RUBY SWEETHEART Rich, romantic and impossible to ignore, Ruby Sweetheart makes an entrance. Jeweltoned roses in hot pink, blush, red and lavender are arranged in a classic white ceramic vase for a gift that feels timeless, elegant and ready for a special moment.
PRETTY IN PINK Soft, fresh and full of spring charm, Pretty in Pink combines lush pink blooms with vibrant greens and crisp white accents. Designed in Angelone’s signature Pink Kendall vase, it brings an easy elegance to an entry table, kitchen island or bedside.
JERSEY IN BLOOM A cheerful nod to the Garden State, Jersey in Bloom features blue, yellow and purple wildflowers arranged in a sleek white glass cylinder vase. It captures the feeling of spring in New Jersey—bright, breezy and full of color.
SPRINGTIME DESIRE Tulips and irises, two sure signs of the season, shine in this lively arrangement alongside field flowers and fresh greenery. Designed in a leaf-lined cylinder vase, it brings instant warmth and brightness to any room.
FLOWER SUBSCRIPTION For those who never need a special occasion to enjoy fresh flowers, Angelone’s subscription service delivers designer-crafted seasonal arrangements to your home or office on a schedule that suits your lifestyle. It’s a simple way to keep beauty in bloom all year.
CAPE MAY WREATH With a mix of dried greenery and florals, the Cape May Wreath brings relaxed coastal charm indoors. This 18-inch piece adds texture and warmth to entryways, living spaces or covered porches and transitions beautifully through multiple seasons.
BLOOMING BEGONIA PLANTER Designed for patios, decks and garden spaces, this colorful planter features a mix of seasonal plants in a signature patio container. It’s an easy way to freshen up outdoor spaces as the weather turns warmer.
SUCCULENT ORB Modern and low-maintenance, the Succulent Orb pairs sculptural succulents with a sleek gray ceramic container. It’s a stylish pick for desks, shelves and any space that could use a touch of greenery.
MAKE HER DAY GIFT TRAY Thoughtful and indulgent, this tray includes rosé wine, gourmet truffles, a vanilla lavender candle and a preserved pink rose in a bud vase. It’s a ready-made reminder to slow down and savor the moment.
SIMPLY CURATED CANDLES Hand-poured in small batches with 100% soy wax and essential oils, these candles are phthalate-free and designed to burn for up to 60 hours. Beautifully boxed, they make an easy gift that still feels personal.
SWEET SHOP HANDMADE CHOCOLATES Made with premium ingredients, Angelone’s handcrafted truffles are rich, elegant and ideal for gifting. Or keeping. No judgment.
BIRTH FLOWER JEWELRY For a keepsake that lasts beyond the season, these birth flower necklaces feature delicate floral cutout designs for each birth month. Finished in 18K gold plating and packaged in an elegant gift box, they offer a personal way to celebrate someone special.
With thoughtful gifts that range from luxurious floral arrangements to handcrafted keepsakes, Angelone’s continues a family tradition of helping people celebrate life’s milestones with beauty and care. For more information, visit Angelone's Florist & Flower Delivery, located at 101 Second Ave., Raritan, or call (908) 514-4795.
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MAY 2ND
Red Mill Museum Village, 56 Main St., Clinton, NJ 08809 | 4:00 PM
Experience The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports at Clinton’s most iconic landmark. This annual fundraiser features live music, contests, and a spectacular auction benefiting educational programs. Guests are encouraged to wear their finest Derby attire for an unforgettable evening on the banks of the Raritan River. Purchase tickets at theredmill.org/events.
MAY 2ND
The Silo at The Farmhouse, 86 NJ-173, Hampton, NJ 08827 | 7:00 PM
Celebrate the region's vibrant creative scene at this signature annual fundraiser. The sophisticated evening features live music, curated cocktails, and a silent auction within a historic stone-mill setting. Guests can explore contemporary exhibitions while supporting arts education and community outreach in downtown Clinton. Find tickets at hunterdonartmuseum.org.
MAY 7TH
Federal Twist Vineyard, 8 Federal Twist Road, Stockton, NJ 08559 | 6:30 PM
Kick off the Mother’s Day season with a hands-on floral design workshop. Participants create custom spring bouquets using locally sourced blooms while learning professional arrangement techniques. This premier social experience combines creativity with the seasonal charm of Hunterdon County’s boutique culture. Find event details at explorehunterdonnj.com.
MAY 9TH
Hunterdon Hills Playhouse, 88 State Route 173, Hampton, NJ 08827 | 6:30 PM
Indulge in an evening of dining and world-class entertainment at a premier dinner theater. This musical revue features the timeless songs of Rodgers and Hammerstein performed by a professional cast. It is a signature cultural highlight, blending nostalgic storytelling with gourmet cuisine. Find tickets and menu details at unation.com/event/some-enchanted-evening-62071834.
MAY 17TH
Hunterdon Art Museum, 7 Lower Center St., Clinton, NJ 08809 | 11:00 AM
The museum debuts its newest seasonal rotation, featuring Bach in Color: The Goldberg Variations and augmented reality experiences. This cultural destination offers visitors a chance to see how contemporary artists respond to historical music. It is a hallmark event for the arts district, bridging industrial history with a creative future. View the full exhibition schedule at hunterdonartmuseum.org
MAY 22ND
Main Street, Downtown Clinton, NJ 08809 | 7:00 PM
Celebrate the summer season with the return of Clinton’s Come Together music series. Multiple live acts perform at outdoor locations throughout the downtown area, creating a melodic canopy for evening strollers. This signature social event invites visitors to dine, shop, and enjoy the historic town square. Find the lineup at visitclintonnj.com/events-1
