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Riverview Medical Center presents the 56th annual edition of the bargain hunter's safari through the folding tables and clearance racks of Red Bank's favorite merchants. Participating locations on Broad, Monmouth and Front Streets plus Bridge, Maple and Wharf Avenues.
Convention Hall in Asbury Park is the setting for a three day, all ages exposition and celebration of the nifty needle (and the artful damage done). There's lots of vendor diplays, live seminars by name brand artists (James Kern, Chris Dingwell, Chet Zar and more), live music (by Show Devils, 5Pointz and Frowser), live parkour, and live...whatever it is that Insectavora does. Tix 20 dollars per day (40 for the weekend), plus plenty else to spend your cash on!
The folks at Pier Village team with Yoko Ono herself to present a (one weekend only) exhibit of original visual art created by John Lennon, inside the Pier Village Gallery space (between The Bee and Michelangelo's). Art will b offered for sale, with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch. Call 732.923.0100 for more info.
Brookdale Community College's Higher Education Center in Long Branch hosts the 2010 NAACP Image Award winner — a former convict who became an acclaimed poet and educator — in a reading from his works, and a discussion of his own inspiring life story. For more info on the event (sponsored by BCC English Department, HEC Human Services and the Educational Opportunity Fund), call 732.229.8440.
Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night closes out the 2010 series of free outdoor concerts at Riverside Gardens, with a special show by the masterful former frontman of Hoboken's Bongos.
A rough Irishman becomes sex slave to a wealthy Englishwoman, who tries to do a PYGMALION on him in this 'satirical allegory regarding the battle between Britain and Ireland' by Hugh Leonard (author of DA).
The series of Friday/Saturday music events returns to Two River’s 'black box' performance space, courtesy of Joe Muccioli and the borough—based Jazz Arts Project. More than just sit—down gigs, they’re an invocation of a big city club vibe, with coffee and refreshments served up at tableside seating. This weekend, it's rising star tenor saxman WAYNE ESCOFFERY and his Quartet.
Producer Mark Fleming and his Premier Theatre Company stage a revival of the classic Lerner & Loewe musical set in an enchanted Scottish village, presented once again inside the Henderson Theater at CBA in Lincroft.
Brian (CLERKS) O'Halloran toplines a cast boasting some of the area's most talented stage performers, as director Lea Eckert and Holmdel Theatre Company present a revival of Arthur Miller's American classic of witch hunts, both allegorical and chillingly literal. Call 732.946.0427 to reserve tix.
The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation's presents the latest in the monthly series of BYOB house parties at the old Anthony Reckless Estate. Relax on the porch, take a tour of the historic estate and enjoy the vibes as they say...proceeds benefit the scholarship programs of the JSJBF and the Woman's Club.
Well, why not? Who says director Dana Lauro and the Performance With Passion Players haven't earned the right to stage Shakespeare's most earthshaking tragedy, as they celebrate a season of renewed vigor in their new home at the IAMA building in West End, Long Branch!
In Sharr White's world premiere play, a 'liberal lion' of a college president comes under siege from his own faculty, the student body, and the conservative Dean of the law school — who also happens to be his son in law.
EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 31. ReVision Theatre returns to Asbury Park's historic Carousel building with a dynamic new staging of the Broadway musical inspired by the iconic 1969 rock opera. A theatergoing event unlike any other, for sure, and a chance to 'play the silver ball' courtesy of the nearby Silverball Museum.
Dave McGrath directs the Performance With Passion Players in Christopher Durang's edgy modern farce of social ineptitude, neurotic hilarity and wacky psychiatry, inside their new home at the IAMA building in West End, Long Branch!
Local actor and playwright Frank Van Syckel presents a new production of his original comedy about the host of TV's most outrageous talk show, an office romance between members of the show's staff, and the things that happen when a new network censor comes to town. It's served up with coffee and dessert at First Avenue Playhouse; visit the website for details on available dinner/show packages.
TICKETS ON SALE for 8/14. It's a benefit for the Count Basie Theatre Foundation — hosted at the nearby Two River Theater and featuring the founder of Windham Hill Records and Grammy winning pioneer of the new age music movement. There's also a 159 dollar VIP ticket with meet 'n greet reception; call 732.224.8778 x118 for info.
Riverview Medical Center presents the 56th annual edition of the bargain hunter's safari through the folding tables and clearance racks of Red Bank's favorite merchants. Participating locations on Broad, Monmouth and Front Streets plus Bridge, Maple and Wharf Avenues.
The folks at Pier Village team with Yoko Ono herself to present a (one weekend only) exhibit of original visual art created by John Lennon, inside the Pier Village Gallery space (between The Bee and Michelangelo's). Art will b offered for sale, with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch. Call 732.923.0100 for more info.
Convention Hall in Asbury Park is the setting for a three day, all ages exposition and celebration of the nifty needle (and the artful damage done). There's lots of vendor diplays, live seminars by name brand artists (James Kern, Chris Dingwell, Chet Zar and more), live music (by Show Devils, 5Pointz and Frowser), live parkour, and live...whatever it is that Insectavora does. Tix 20 dollars per day (40 for the weekend), plus plenty else to spend your cash on!
The 1,000 pipe pride of Ocean Grove's Great Auditorium — a must see attraction in itself — comes to glorious life every Saturday afternoon (and for free), at the hands of longtime master organist Turk.
Master puppeteer Jim Racioppi and crew present PINOCCHIO, the latest in their long running series of Paper Moon marionette shows (on the custom scaled stage at First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands) combining handmade figures and scenery with genuine theatrical artistry, plus a 'backstage tour' following the show.
Lilith Fair is BACK, and the PNC's got 'em, as in Sarah MacLachlan, The Indigo Girls, Sara Bareilles, Selena Gomez and much more — including the ever unpredictable Cat Power and earth mother superior Carly Simon. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
The artist is featured in a special solo exhibition (from 3pm) at Cake Bake & Roll in Long Branch's Pier Village, in an event cosponsored by Red Bank businesses Vizzini & Company and Root Home Decor. RSVP to 908.839.3365
Chico's House of Jazz in Asbury Park hosts the world premiere engagement of an original two act play by award winning Asbury journalist Maureen Nevin Duffy — a comedy about 'a strangely familiar Shore town' and a production (with the Black Box of AP and the Monmouth County Arts Council) in which any resemblance between the characters and real life players in the seaside city's saga is probably no accident. Rae Tutella, Paul Nixon, Lorraine Stone and Tylik 'Tigga' Railey are among the stars.
Billy Jo and the boys are the toasts of Broadway, and while stranger things have happened (though not by much), they're a couple of letters closer to being Billy Joel. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
It's a special record release party (for their discography MATCHLESS) at the Stone Pony, with Cold World, OS 101, Darouge and Night Birds inside the club, 'plus more bands outside from 4 to 7pm.'
The summertime Saturday night series of free local music showcases returns to the sidewalks and storefronts of the borough’s business district — with live performances at the Dublin House, Rivers Edge Cafe, Ten Thousand Villages, Red Ginger Home and other locations.
A rough Irishman becomes sex slave to a wealthy Englishwoman, who tries to do a PYGMALION on him in this 'satirical allegory regarding the battle between Britain and Ireland' by Hugh Leonard (author of DA).
The series of Friday/Saturday music events returns to Two River’s 'black box' performance space, courtesy of Joe Muccioli and the borough—based Jazz Arts Project. More than just sit—down gigs, they’re an invocation of a big city club vibe, with coffee and refreshments served up at tableside seating. This weekend, it's rising star tenor saxman WAYNE ESCOFFERY and his Quartet.
Producer Mark Fleming and his Premier Theatre Company stage a revival of the classic Lerner & Loewe musical set in an enchanted Scottish village, presented once again inside the Henderson Theater at CBA in Lincroft.
Brian (CLERKS) O'Halloran toplines a cast boasting some of the area's most talented stage performers, as director Lea Eckert and Holmdel Theatre Company present a revival of Arthur Miller's American classic of witch hunts, both allegorical and chillingly literal. Call 732.946.0427 to reserve tix.
Whether dealing up the streetcorner ballads and meanstreets rockers that made his reputation — or the Grammy lauded gospel, heartfelt folk and rockabilly/blues classics he's made his own — Dion Dimucci remains the gold standard of the golden oldie acts; a vital and versatile entertainer who can turn the most jaded concertgoer in a true believin' Teenager In Love.
Well, why not? Who says director Dana Lauro and the Performance With Passion Players haven't earned the right to stage Shakespeare's most earthshaking tragedy, as they celebrate a season of renewed vigor in their new home at the IAMA building in West End, Long Branch!
In Sharr White's world premiere play, a 'liberal lion' of a college president comes under siege from his own faculty, the student body, and the conservative Dean of the law school — who also happens to be his son in law.
It's A Night of Inspiration musical event at Ocean Grove's Great Auditorium, where breakout/crossover Christian artist Grant teams with Dove winning, Jersey born Groves.
EXTENDED THROUGH JULY 31. ReVision Theatre returns to Asbury Park's historic Carousel building with a dynamic new staging of the Broadway musical inspired by the iconic 1969 rock opera. A theatergoing event unlike any other, for sure, and a chance to 'play the silver ball' courtesy of the nearby Silverball Museum.
On August 6, singer and songwriter Linda Chorney returns for another in her intermittent series of intimate music showcases in the very cool lounge of the Blue Bay Inn in Atlantic Highlands. La Chorney's guest this evening is Jeff Cafone, frontman for Shore faves Outside the Box, in a solo acoustic followup to last month's opening set for the Asbury Jukes. Also on hand: cocktails and great things from the kitchen of the neighboring Copper Canyon restaurant.
They don't have to get along to know they got a good thing going, and Woodstocker rock's most wizened Jedi masters are well aware they've got a good group of friends in the Holmdel hills. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
The keyboard wizkid wunderkind has already earned himself a place in the Shore music pantheon; he'll be making himself at home in the front window of Jamian's for a Saturday evening session.
Dave McGrath directs the Performance With Passion Players in Christopher Durang's edgy modern farce of social ineptitude, neurotic hilarity and wacky psychiatry, inside their new home at the IAMA building in West End, Long Branch!
Local actor and playwright Frank Van Syckel presents a new production of his original comedy about the host of TV's most outrageous talk show, an office romance between members of the show's staff, and the things that happen when a new network censor comes to town. It's served up with coffee and dessert at First Avenue Playhouse; visit the website for details on available dinner/show packages.
MC Murray Hill returns to the center Lanes with two of the fabulous Pontanis (Angie and Helen) plus Kitten DeVille and more, at the Shore's retro rec room (and default capital of BurlyQ entertainment).
It's a night of Old School Punk at the fabulous Brighton Bar, starring 1980s NYC thrash metal unit Kraut and their California based contemporaries in CH3. The F Bombers and Decrepit Youth offer solid support.
It's the latest incarnation of NAT JANOFF GROUPS (jazz/fusion guitarist Janoff, progrocker Rave Tesaron keys and left—hand bass, NYC underground fave Ray LeVier on drums), jamming at Chico's House of Jazz.
The Jam returns! Last seen in a weekly gig at the Eatontown Playhouse, the long running experiment in spontaneous comedibustion inaugurates a Saturday night stand at their new home — The Showroom in downtown Asbury! Sit up front and you may just wind up in the act; arrive late and you'll REALLY get picked on!
Riverview Medical Center presents the 56th annual edition of the bargain hunter's safari through the folding tables and clearance racks of Red Bank's favorite merchants. Participating locations on Broad, Monmouth and Front Streets plus Bridge, Maple and Wharf Avenues.
The folks at Pier Village team with Yoko Ono herself to present a (one weekend only) exhibit of original visual art created by John Lennon, inside the Pier Village Gallery space (between The Bee and Michelangelo's). Art will b offered for sale, with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch. Call 732.923.0100 for more info.
Convention Hall in Asbury Park is the setting for a three day, all ages exposition and celebration of the nifty needle (and the artful damage done). There's lots of vendor diplays, live seminars by name brand artists (James Kern, Chris Dingwell, Chet Zar and more), live music (by Show Devils, 5Pointz and Frowser), live parkour, and live...whatever it is that Insectavora does. Tix 20 dollars per day (40 for the weekend), plus plenty else to spend your cash on!
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