UPCOMING EVENTS  

SPRING 2010 SEASON

January 19, 2010 - 2:30pm. "Greasy Luck: Stories of a New England Whalerman," with David Emerson at the Point Pleasant Borough Branch of the Ocean County Library, 834 Beaver Dam Road, Point Pleasant, NJ. Info: 732 295-1555. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free.

January 19, 2010 - 1pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Private engagement for the New Jersey Society of Pennsylvania.

January 21, 2010 - 1:30pm. "Good Old Colony Times" (Humorous songs of the 18th Century). Rossmoor Women's Guild, Monroe, NJ. Open to residents of Rossmoor.

January 22, 2010 - 1:00pm. "Revolutionary Tea" Piscataway Senior Center, 700 Buena Vista Drive, Piscataway, NJ. Info: Amy Bauman, (732) 562-1133. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

January 26, 2010 - 7pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher" at Traditions at Federal Point Residents Association, 74 Federal Point Blvd., Lawrenceville, NJ.  Free. Info: Shiela Davidow, 609 406-0343. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 6, 2010 - 1:00 PM. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Stella Maris Center, 7201 Long Beach Boulevard, Harvey Cedars, NJ. Free. Info: Linda Feaster, Ocean County Library: 609 494-2480.  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 9, 2010 - 7pm. "Good Old Colony Times: Songs and Humor of the 18th Century." Garwood Public Library, 411 Third Ave., Garwood, NJ. Info: Cristallina Tharaldsen, 908 317-8146.

March 10, 2010 - 7pm.  "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Ocean County Library, Upper Shores Branch, 112 Jersey City Ave., Lavalette, NJ. Info: June Schneider, 732 793-3996. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 11, 2010 - 8pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Rosary Alter Society of St. Anne's Church, 325 Second Ave., Garwood, NJ. Info: Eleanor Senus, 908 232-7070. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 11, 2010 - 7pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. Mount Tabor Historical Society, The Bethel in Trinity Park, Simpson Ave., Mount Tabor, NJ. Free. Info: Carol Titus, 973 625-8548. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 12, 2010 - 1:00pm. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. St. Catherine of Siena Church, 10 N. Pocono Rd., Mountain Lakes, New Jersey. Free. Info: Katherine Menard: 973 316-2468. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 18, 2010 - 7pm. "The Lure and Lore of Liquor: Tavern Beverages of the American Revolution." Pequannock Public Library, 477 Newark-Pompton Turnpike, Pequannock, NJ. Info: Rosemary Garwood: 973 835-7460.

March 21, 2010 - 2pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Chatham Historical Society, Chatham Presbyterian Church, 240 Southern Blvd., Chatham, NJ. Free. Info: Jessie Cochran: 973 635-7286. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 23, 2010. 11:30am. "The Shannachie of Glendunbun Ballybegg: Traditional Celtic Tales" with David Emerson. St. Clements Senior Citizens Club, 172 Freneau Ave., Matawan, NJ. Free. Info: Joan Fenske: 732 566-2754. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

March 26, 2010. 2pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Middlesex Public Library, 1300 Mountain Ave., Middlesex, NJ. Free. Info: Beverly Weber: 732 356-3536. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

FALL 2009 SEASON

September 8, 2009 - 7pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Central Jersey Genealogical Club at the Hamilton Library, 1 Samuel Alito Way, Hamilton, NJ. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Free. Contact: Lynn Livingston, 609-452-7071.

September 22, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Mount Holly Historical Society Annual Dinner. Private engagement.

October 10, 2009 - "Totally Tea" Whippanong Library. 1000 Route 10, Whippany, NJ. 2:30pm. Free. May require registration. Info: 973 428-2460. Website: http://www.whippanong.org/  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 10, 2009 - David Emerson portrays George Washington discussing war doings in Revolutionary Elizabethtown as part of a Revolutionary War Event at the First Presbyterian Church, 42 Broad St., Elizabeth, NJ. 11-3pm. Free (I think). Info: 908.355.9600. Website: http://www.elizabethsid.org/

October 13, 2009 - "Totally Tea," East Greenwich Library, 535 Kings Highway, Mickelton, NJ. 7pm. Free, but may require registration. Info: 856.423.1149. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 18, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Women's Guild of Rossmoor. Meetinghouse at Rossmoor (Adult Community), Monroe Township, NJ. 1:30pm. Free. Website for the Rossmoor complex:: http://www.rossmoor-nj.com/outside_home.asp.  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 20, 2009 - "Good Old Colony Times." Stacy sings humorous songs and ballads of early America. Private program for adult community.

October 21, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower," Boonton Historical Society, Boonton Senior Center, 126 N. Main St., Boonton, NJ. 7pm. Free. Info: Jennifer Coultas, 973.316.0976. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 23 & 24, 2009 - Spooky Irish and Celtic stories. East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. Website: http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp Shows at 7 and 8 pm. Free. Registration required. Call 732.745.3030.

October 25, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Monmouth County Genealogy Society, Eatontown Community Center, 72 Broad St., Eatontown, NJ. 1:30 pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

October 26, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Beacon Fire Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, Summit Public Library, 75 Maple St., Summit, NJ. Website: .http://www.summitlibrary.org/rooms/portal/page/Sirsi_HOME   7:30pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

November 8, 2009 - Colonial Frolick, Singing games and songs for children. Medford Arts Council, Main St., Medford, NJ. 2pm. Free.

November 12, 2009 - Colonial Frolick, Singing games and songs for children, age 4-9. Friends of the Glen Ridge Library. Forest Avenue School, Glen Ridge, NJ 07028. 7pm.

November 27, 2009 - Spiced Punch historical vocal quartet (Dave Emerson, Stacy Roth, and Tom & Marianne Tucker) strolls the Asbury Ave. shopping area of Ocean City, NJ for their tree lighting ceremony and holiday festivities. Late afternoon.

November 29, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings at the Fairlane Village Mall, Pottsville, PA. 6-9pm.

December 3, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher" Rockaway Public Library, 61 Mount Hope Road, Rockaway, NJ. 12:30pm. Website: http://www.rtlibrary.org/  Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau. (rescheduled from November 19)

December 5, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls the grounds of Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA for their Santa Clause parade and festival day, 1-3pm.

December 5, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings for the Cape May Historic House Tours, Cape May, NJ, 5:30 - 8:30.

December 6, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings holiday songs at Peddler's Village, Lahaska, PA, 1-3pm.

December 8, 2009 - "Totally Tea," Cinnaminson Branch Library, 1619 Riverton Rd., Cinnaminson, NJ. 7pm. Free.  Info: 856-829-9340 ext 202. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

December 12, 2009 - Spiced Punch entertains at the house tours in Historic Cape May, NJ. 5:30 - 8:30pm

December 13, 2009 - Join Spiced Punch (Stacy Roth, David Emerson, and Tom & Marianne Tucker) for a concert of historical holiday songs at East Jersey Olde Towne Village, Piscataway, NJ. 3pm. Free, but reservations recommended. 732-745-3030. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp

December 14, 2009 - Irish Stories with the Shannachie of Glendunbunn Ballybegg at East Windsor Senior Center...details to come.

December 15, 2009 - Join Spiced Punch for a concert of holiday carols, songs, and stories at the Franklin Township Public Library, 485 Demott Lane, Somerset, NJ. 7-8:30 pm.

December 19, 2009 - Spiced Punch carols around Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, 12-2pm.

December 19, 2009 - Spiced Punch sings holiday carols for the Annual Cape May Historic House Tours, Cape May, NJ, 5:30 - 8:30pm.

December 20, 2009 - Spiced Punch strolls and sings songs of the season at Palmer Square, Princeton, NJ, 12-2pm.

SPRING 2009 SEASON

March 30, 2009 - 7pm. "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." James A. Michener Library, 401 W. Mill St., Quakertown, PA 18951. Free. 215-536-3306.

April 3, 2009 - 10:45am. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Montgomery County Senior Center, 356 Skillman Rd., Skillman, NJ. Free. Info. Denise Crowley at 609-466-0846. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 8, 2009 - 2pm. Colonial Frolick: Early American Songs, Singing Games, Riddles, Rhymes, and more. 2pm-3pm. Lawrence Township Public Schools After School Program. Open to Lawrence Township Children, K-2. (Watch for notices coming home from school.)

April 14, 2009 - 7:30pm. "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Women's Club of Lawrenceville. Private event. Open to members of the organization.

April 17, 2009 - 1:00pm. Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." 55 Plus Club of Mountain Lakes. St. Catherines of Sienna Hall, Pocono Road and the Boulevard, Mountain Lakes, NJ. Free. To register, contact Katherine Menard, 973-316-2468. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities' Horizons Speakers Bureau.

April 27, 2009 - 7:30pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Matawan Historical Society, Burrowes Mansion, 94 Main St., Matawan, NJ. Admission? Info: Regina Hawn, 732-290-9130.

April 28 & 29, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Classroom programs at Parkway Elementary School, Mount Laurel, NJ. Private event.

May 2, 2009 - 11-5. Dave and Stacy portray Molly Pitcher and George Washington throughout the day. Spirit of the Jerseys State History Fair, Washington Crossing State Park, Titusville, NJ.

May 3, 2009 - 3pm. "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Applewood Estates. Private program.

May 4, 2009 - Dave leads a walking tour of Philadelphia in character as George Washington. Private tour group.

May 8, 2009 - "Mother the Queen of My Heart" A musical and poetic tribute to mothers with Stacy Roth. Collingswood Manor, Senior Residence, Collingswood, NJ. Private program.

May 10, 2009 - "Mother, The Queen of My Heart" A musical and poetic tribute to mothers. Featuring Stacy Roth with a special guest... East Jersey Olde Town Village, 1050 River Road, Piscataway, NJ. Please call to reserve a seat. 732 745-3030. http://www.co.middlesex.nj.us/culturalheritage/village.asp

May 14, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Rossmoor Live and Learn. Rossmoor, Monroe Township, NJ. Info: Shirley Evans: 609 860-2732. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 16, 2009 - David Emerson portrays George Washington speaking on his experiences in the French and Indian War for the Society of Colonial Wars in NJ. Private engagement.

May 18, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 18, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Pittman Woman's Club. Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd, Highland Terrace, Pittman, NJ. 7:30pm. Free. Info TBA. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau.

May 18, 2009 - Dave Emerson portrays George Washington for the students of Lawrence Intermediate School, Lawrenceville, NJ. Private.

May 19, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 21, 2009 - "Revolutionary Tea" workshop for 5th graders of Glen Rock Schools at Liberty Hall Museum, Union, NJ. Private Program.

May 21, 2009 - David tells stories of a Continental Soldier at Ridge School, Ridgewood, NJ. Private engagement.

May 23, 2009 - Chestertown Tea Party Festival, Chestertown, MD. Stacy presents "Revolutionary Tea: songs, stories, poetry, and prose." from 11:30 - noon in the Prince Theater and "The Distaff Muse: songs, stories, and poetry on 18th Century Women" from 3:15 - 3:45 in the Prince Theater. Dave tells Sea Stories at the Customs House at noon and 4:45. Spiced Punch vocal quartet will perform Colonial Songs on the Main Stage from 2:30 to 3pm and the Prince Theater from 4 to 4:30. A wonderful festival! And Free!

May 25, 2009 - Stacy playing fife for Historic Military Impressions at Yardville/Groveville (NJ) Memorial Day Parade.

May 26 & 27 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Switlik Elementary School. Private Engagement.

May 29, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Glen Rock Schools. Private Engagement.

May 29, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Orchard School. Private Engagement.

June 2, 2009 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." Classroom visits. Middletown Village Elementary School. Private Engagement.

June 4, 2009 - "Stranger Among Saints: Stephen Hopkins of the Mayflower." Medford Historical Society, Friends Meeting House, 14 Union St., Medford, NJ. 7 pm. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizons Speakers Bureau. Info: Janet Jackson-Gould: 609 654-6485.

June 5, 2009 - "Stories by a Colonial Soldier." Washington School Living History Outing. Private Engagement.

June 6, 2009 - "Soldiers Without Guns: Women Defense Workers of WWII." First State Heritage Park at Dover, DE. Legislative Hall. State St., Dover, DE. 12:30pm. Free.

June 9, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." West Freehold Elementary School Field Trip to Monmouth Battlefield. Private engagement.

June 18, 2009 - "Totally Tea: An 18th Century Tea Experience." Women's Guild of Rossmoor. Monroe, NJ. 1:30pm. Info: Trudi Phillips: 609 860-5994. Free. Sponsored by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities Horizon's Speakers Bureau.

June 20, 2009 - "Greasy Luck: Tales of a 19th Century Whaler." Avalon Free Public Library and History Center. 6pm. 215 39th St., Avalon, NJ. Info: Joseph Angemi, 609 697-0090.

June 20 & 21, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." In situ at Monmouth Battlefield State Park, Manalapan, NJ, as part of the commemorative activities for the anniversary of the Battle of Monmouth Courthouse. Presentation usually takes place prior to the battle reenactment, in the area near the covered picnic tables.

June 24, 2009 - "Over Here Molly Pitcher." Lewes Historical Society Chautauqua, 110 Shipcarpenter Street, Lewes, DE. 2pm. More information to follow.

Note: Stacy is taking a hiatus from performing in July and August to attend to a domestic construction project. See you in September.

History on the Hoof
Stacy F. Roth / B. David Emerson
P.O. Box 421
Burlington, NJ 08016
(609) 239-2706
email: historyonthehoof AT verizon.net
 

Photo credits: Stacy with teacup by Andrew Wilkinson of Wilkinson Media, "David MacCaffrey" by Stacy Roth, "Rose Helen Niemiec, Welder" by John Niemiec, David as George Washington by Tim Griscom.

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