December Middle Valley Bluegrass Jam | MVCC, Long Valley
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Once a month, Mary Daly holds an open jam for anyone interested in playing Bluegrass and Celtic music.
Musicians and audience are welcome. Free of charge, but limited to 30 people, so sign up ahead of time, please. And there is a donation jar, if you are so inclined.
ANNOUNCING the December 2026 Middle Valley Bluegrass Jam
🗓️ Saturday, December 5th 2026
. 🚨 Change day of the week vs November's
⏰ 12:00 - 2:30 pm
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Middle Valley Cultural Center (MVCC)
357 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mvBUty6U2XLQtd16A?g_st=ic
Parking Lot Map https://middlevalleynj.org/parking.html
• The yellow MVCC is located on Route 513 which is West Mill Road.
• The building is located on a curve.
• Its nearby parking lot is marked by two cones and a small sign.
• Please use caution as you prepare to pull into the parking lot by using your blinker and braking in.
• There is a rustic pathway that leads to the Community Center.
(The building’s longitude/latitude is: 40.76070538923808, -74.82066164512247 🤓)
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JAM FORMAT
In order for everyone to get their musical enjoyment, Organizer Mary Daly suggests the following:
• first hour of pure Bluegrass,
• followed by mostly bluegrass for the next half 45 minutes;
• followed by 45 minutes of the combination.
.
COMMUNITY
Free and joyful. Spectators are welcome.
Snacks for others to enjoy are welcome! Mary will bring water for tea and coffee.
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To help with heating, electricity, etc costs, there is a free-will offering/donation basket.
There is a bathroom alongside the building.
~~
Sponsored in cooperation with the Middle Valley Cultural Center. Look forward to jamming with you!
.
LOGISTICS
Mary Daly’s email = « mtrdaly @ gmail.com »
Mary Daly’s facebook profile = https://www.facebook.com/mary.daly.165470.
a) MVCC Bluegrass Jams are typically held the first Sunday of the month, from 1:00–3:30; BUT always check Mary Daly’s facebook or her emails for announcements.
b) Direct questions to Mary
c) Get on (or off) the electronic send list by emailing Mary
♿️ For handicap access, call Bill Leavens at 908-892-0400 or email him via [email protected]
.
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2026 MUSIC IN THE VALLEY SERIES
The Middle Valley Cultural Center is celebrating its ninth season of showcasing some of the best regional musicians in the bucolic settings of Long Valley, NJ. Save the dates for fall indoor events in the landmark yellow-colored Middle Valley Community Center building.
All tickets are at https://events.ticketleap.com/events/middlevalleynjorg
— Other Concerts in The Center —
✧ Sad Cowboy, November 6 (Fr) 7 pm
✧ Peteybyrd, November 7 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Caleb Estey, November 8 (Su) 4 pm
—
✧ Pyrenesia, November 14 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Reid Andrés Trio Take 2, November 21 (Sa) 7 pm
—
✧ Johnny Woods Band, December 5 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Walt Bibinger Jazz Duo, December 6 (Su) 6 pm
—
✧ Erika Sherger Band, December 13 (Su) 4 pm
— Additional Events —
🎁 Holiday Artisan Festival, December 6 (Su) 11–4 pm
🎄 Holiday Play Reading: Claudio Santo and the Christmas Tree Bandits, December 12 (Sa) 7 pm
= = = = = =
🙏🏻 Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors of our Music in the Valley Concert Series.
Ticket proceeds go to the musicians as well as to the support of the Middle Valley Cultural Center (aka, Community Center).
.
Peapack Private Bank & Trust
Precision Motorsports Racing
djv murphy (Author)
Munn Avenue Press
Mammoth Tree Services
HarBe Dan Farms
Alstede Farms
Musicians and audience are welcome. Free of charge, but limited to 30 people, so sign up ahead of time, please. And there is a donation jar, if you are so inclined.
ANNOUNCING the December 2026 Middle Valley Bluegrass Jam
🗓️ Saturday, December 5th 2026
. 🚨 Change day of the week vs November's
⏰ 12:00 - 2:30 pm
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS
Middle Valley Cultural Center (MVCC)
357 West Mill Rd, Long Valley, NJ 07853
Google Map https://maps.app.goo.gl/mvBUty6U2XLQtd16A?g_st=ic
Parking Lot Map https://middlevalleynj.org/parking.html
• The yellow MVCC is located on Route 513 which is West Mill Road.
• The building is located on a curve.
• Its nearby parking lot is marked by two cones and a small sign.
• Please use caution as you prepare to pull into the parking lot by using your blinker and braking in.
• There is a rustic pathway that leads to the Community Center.
(The building’s longitude/latitude is: 40.76070538923808, -74.82066164512247 🤓)
.
JAM FORMAT
In order for everyone to get their musical enjoyment, Organizer Mary Daly suggests the following:
• first hour of pure Bluegrass,
• followed by mostly bluegrass for the next half 45 minutes;
• followed by 45 minutes of the combination.
.
COMMUNITY
Free and joyful. Spectators are welcome.
Snacks for others to enjoy are welcome! Mary will bring water for tea and coffee.
~~
To help with heating, electricity, etc costs, there is a free-will offering/donation basket.
There is a bathroom alongside the building.
~~
Sponsored in cooperation with the Middle Valley Cultural Center. Look forward to jamming with you!
.
LOGISTICS
Mary Daly’s email = « mtrdaly @ gmail.com »
Mary Daly’s facebook profile = https://www.facebook.com/mary.daly.165470.
a) MVCC Bluegrass Jams are typically held the first Sunday of the month, from 1:00–3:30; BUT always check Mary Daly’s facebook or her emails for announcements.
b) Direct questions to Mary
c) Get on (or off) the electronic send list by emailing Mary
♿️ For handicap access, call Bill Leavens at 908-892-0400 or email him via [email protected]
.
= = = = = =
2026 MUSIC IN THE VALLEY SERIES
The Middle Valley Cultural Center is celebrating its ninth season of showcasing some of the best regional musicians in the bucolic settings of Long Valley, NJ. Save the dates for fall indoor events in the landmark yellow-colored Middle Valley Community Center building.
All tickets are at https://events.ticketleap.com/events/middlevalleynjorg
— Other Concerts in The Center —
✧ Sad Cowboy, November 6 (Fr) 7 pm
✧ Peteybyrd, November 7 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Caleb Estey, November 8 (Su) 4 pm
—
✧ Pyrenesia, November 14 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Reid Andrés Trio Take 2, November 21 (Sa) 7 pm
—
✧ Johnny Woods Band, December 5 (Sa) 7 pm
✧ Walt Bibinger Jazz Duo, December 6 (Su) 6 pm
—
✧ Erika Sherger Band, December 13 (Su) 4 pm
— Additional Events —
🎁 Holiday Artisan Festival, December 6 (Su) 11–4 pm
🎄 Holiday Play Reading: Claudio Santo and the Christmas Tree Bandits, December 12 (Sa) 7 pm
= = = = = =
🙏🏻 Special thanks to our 2026 sponsors of our Music in the Valley Concert Series.
Ticket proceeds go to the musicians as well as to the support of the Middle Valley Cultural Center (aka, Community Center).
.
Peapack Private Bank & Trust
Precision Motorsports Racing
djv murphy (Author)
Munn Avenue Press
Mammoth Tree Services
HarBe Dan Farms
Alstede Farms
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