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Portfolio Prep-Quantum Leap Teen Intensive
January 5th 2010 to May 31st 2010 10:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Winter/Spring art immersion-individualized ongoing program to enhance essential skills in all media & subject matter for a winning portfolio! Lizzi Schippert,NJWCS & Sven Widen prof. artist instructors.
Location: Art Alliance, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


Classical Drawing & Painting for Adults & Teens
January 5th 2010 to May 31st 2010 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Ongoing classes with classic drawing/painting instruction by
professional artists Lizzi
Schippert,NJWCS&Sven Widen. All levels/teen portfolio prep/life drawing/plein air/abstraction. All drawing & painting media.
Location: Art Alliance, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


Oil Painting with Scott Nickerson
January 11th 2010 to March 17th 2010 9:30 AM
Choose from 4 class times
Monday Jan 11 – March 15 7-9pm
Tuesday Jan 12 - March 16 9:30–11:30
Wed. Jan 13 - March 17 1-3pm or 7-9pm
Classic oil painting with Scott Nickerson.Students can explore, still life,landscape,Traditio
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Rd E, Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Creative Arts for Kids with Artist Carla Valentino
January 11th 2010 to March 15th 2010 4:00 PM
Kids incorporate arts & crafts into fun creative projects.Course is designed to develop skills in creativity and dexterity in drawing, painting and 3-dimensional projects. Proper techniques taught to achieve quality results. Ages 6-9
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Rd E. Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Teen Printmaking Collage & Combines
January 12th 2010 to March 16th 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Instructor Carla Valentino-Several forms of printmaking (i.e. collagraph, linocut and monoprint) will be explored and experimented with.The works of Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns will be examined for reference during these projects.
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Rd E. Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Watercolor -
January 12th 2010 to March 16th 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
For anyone with basic exposure to watercolor. The challenges of painting in watercolor cause problems for many. Ken is known for creating paintings with clarity and depth.Students discover important concepts that are helpful to reaching your goals.
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Rd E, Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Oil Portrait Painting with Scott Nickerson
January 13th 2010 to March 17th 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Portrait painting with Scott Nickerson. From beginner to advance. Learn classic oil painting techniques used by the great masters. Students will paint live clothed model,(painting the head and shoulders) 10 weeks course. Class fills quickly!
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Road E, Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Creating Drawings in Pencil & Dry Color Medium
January 14th 2010 to March 20th 2010 7:00 PM
Instructor Ken Stetz
Choose from 2 class times
Thurs 10am-12 January 14—March 18
Sat 10am-12 January 16—March 20
Enhance drawing skills,learn proper techniques and expand into still life, portraits & landscapes.
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Springs Rd E, Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Tween Arts with Artist Carla Valentino
January 14th 2010 to March 18th 2010 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Students of Mrs Valentino will be exposed to many different types of art. Some examples of mediums: pastels, charcoals, watercolors, acrylics, fabric painting, printmaking, collage, origami, markers, colored pencils etc…For ages 10-14
Location: Colorest 160 Newma Springs rd E. Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Creating Original Work In Color with Ken Stetz
January 14th 2010 to March 18th 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Instructor fine artist/illustrator Ken Stetz— Explore innovative techniques for creating original art in dry color mediums such as Prismacolor Pencils and pastel. Also explore mixed media such as black line and watercolor pencil.For teens & adults
Location: Colorest 160 Newman Spings Rd E, Red Bank NJ 07701
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Intro to Music Group Classes for ages 3 - 7
February 1st 2010 to May 31st 2010 10:00 AM
MCM group Music classes are designed to help young children discover the joy of music. Choose from Preschool Music, Intro to Violin, & Magic Keys. Morning, afternoon, & Sun.times available. Sixteen 45 min. classes meet once a week. Tuition: $350
Location: Monmouth Conservatory of Music, 50 White St., Red Bank
Phone: 732-741-8880
www.monmouthconservatory.org


George Segal: In Focus - Photography by Donald Lokuta
February 21st 2010 to March 21st 2010 10:00 AM
Photographer Donald Lokuta has creatively documented the life and work of George Segal for over twenty years. This exhibition features selected works from Lokuta's collection and provides a special insight on Segal's career. Reception 2/28,3-5 pm. WC
Location: The Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Phone: 732-747-2266
Tickets: $7.00 per person; Museum members, Brookdale staff and students with a valid I.D., and children under two are free.
www.monmouthmuseum.org


George Segal: Everyman - Sculpture, Paintings and Drawings
February 28th 2010 to April 11th 2010 10:00 AM
The Monmouth Museum presents an exhibition of works by internationally acclaimed artist George Segal, featuring his signature life-size plaster-cast sculptures, as well as paintings and drawings. Opening reception February 28th from 3-5:00 pm. WC
Location: The Monmouth Museum
Phone: 732-747-2266
Tickets: $7.00 per person; Museum members, Brookdale staff and students with a valid I.D., and children under two are free.
www.monmouthmuseum.org


Intended Consequences: Rwandan Childern Born of Rape
March 1st 2010 to March 31st 2010 1:00 PM
Photographs and Interviews by Jonathan Torgovnik. Opening Reception: Friday, March 5, 2010 8PM
Location: Pollak Theatre Gallery, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch
Tickets: Free
www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/default.asp


"Sylvia's Children"
March 1st 2010 to March 31st 2010 1:00 PM
A photo exhibition of the Mbiriizi Advanced Primary and Day Care School in Masaka, Uganda, Africa. There are 1,002 children in this school- ages 3 to 14- of which 236 are orphans as a result of the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Location: Pollak Theatre Gallery, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch
Tickets: Free
www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/default.asp


Eyesights 2010 Juried Photography Show
March 7th 2010 to April 1st 2010 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Open to all. See web site for registration info. Many prizes. Guild hours Mon - Fri 8:00 - 4:30PM, Thurs til 7:00PM, Sat 10:00 - 4:30PM
Location: Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-741-1441
Tickets: Free
www.guildofcreativeart.org


AUTHENTIC TANGO LESSONS w/ Fausto Bermeo South American Instructor
March 11th 2010 3:00 PM
March 25th 2010 3:00 PM
Basic Social Style Tango, 12 universal steps, 5 + 5 elements connected with the Intuition and mechanisms to learn embellishment and improvising techniques. One-on-One, private instruction is the recommended via to faster learning & is most economical.
Location: Tango For Life Middletown
Phone: 732-671-7194
Tickets: curriculum
tangoforlife@juno.com


Art Educators of New Jersey Youth Art Month Exhibit
March 11th 2010 to March 25th 2010 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Come see this free exhibit in the Middletown Arts Center Gallery!
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: Free
www.middletownarts.org


World Premiere of EXPOSURE TIME at NJ Rep
March 11th 2010 to March 13th 2010 8:00 PM
March 13th 2010 3:00 PM
March 14th 2010 2:00 PM
March 18th 2010 to March 20th 2010 8:00 PM
March 20th 2010 3:00 PM
March 21st 2010 2:00 PM
In the mostly true but playfully skewed world of Exposure Time, photography is The Next Big Thing, Charles Dodgson (aka Lewis Carroll) wants to best his female rival as England’s greatest portraitist, and Alice just wants to be herself. WC/ALS/LP
Location: New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch
Phone: 732-229-3166
Tickets: $35-60; discounts for groups of 10 or more
www.njrep.org


Harriet Tubman & The Underground Railroad, a Theatre IV production
March 12th 2010 11:45 AM
March 12th 2010 10:00 AM
Co-produced by the Black History Museum & Cultural Center of Virginia, this musical journey tells the story of one of history's most heroic figures, Harriet Tubman, who freed herself & hundreds of others from slavery.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


Ballroom and Latin Dance Socials with Richard Givney and Tanya Belikov
March 12th 2010 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
Doors open at 6:45PM Lesson from 7:00 - 7:30PM. Open dancing until 10:00PM
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $15
www.middletownarts.org


Moral Courage: A Workshop for Educators
March 12th 2010 12:30 PM
Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Education Center present Isaac Dostis and Diana Sunrise. They will share their materials & expertise so you can bring this powerful workshop to your classroom. This workshop is designed for all grade levels.
Location: Warner Student Life Center, Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ
Phone: 732-224-1889
Tickets: $20 - School purchase orders must be received 5 days prior to workshop
www.holocaustbcc.org nsherman@brookdalecc.edu


Spotlight Players presents 'Children of Eden'
March 12th 2010 8:00 PM
March 13th 2010 8:00 PM
March 14th 2010 3:00 PM
March 19th 2010 8:00 PM
March 20th 2010 8:00 PM
March 20th 2010 3:00 PM
March 21st 2010 3:00 PM
A joyous & inspirational musical about parents, children and faith. Directed by Andrew Behrens. Refreshments included in ticket price.WC
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 & Franklin Street, Matawan, NJ
Phone: 732-583-7874
Tickets: $15 seniors & students/$18 adults
www.spotlightplayers.org


Pantera Weekend IV
March 13th 2010 7:00 PM
Join Tango Pantera for a special Tango weekend. Milonga: Saturday March 13 7-11PM Tickets $15. Sunday Tango Workshops:12:30-4:45PM, 1 workshop: $35, 2 workshops: $60, all three $75
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $15
www.tangopantera.net


Argentine Tango Milonga with Lee Sager of Tango Pantera
March 13th 2010 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
Lesson from 7:00 - 7:30PM
Open dancing until 11:00PM
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $15
www.middletownarts.org


Sing the Body Electric
March 13th 2010 8:00 PM
The rafters will ring at Tower Hill when a brass ensemble joins the Monmouth Civic Chorus in this concert, featuring glowing music by contemporary composers Paul Hindemith, Frank Martin, & Vince Peterson with commentary by Dr. Mark Shapiro. LP,WC
Location: Red Bank Presbyterian Church, 255 Harding Road, Red Bank
Phone: 732-933-9333
Tickets: $25 ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students)
www.monmouthcivicchorus,org


Fat Selfish Bastard: Admissions of a Food A ddict
March 13th 2010 8:00 PM
Written & performed by Michael Magenta & directed by Joey Brenneman, the play will be performed on the unique Hayloft Stage.WC
Location: Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County, 310 Mounts Corner Dr., intersection of Wemrock Rd. & Rt 537W (in Mount\'s Corner Shopping Center), Freehold Twp.
Phone: 732-252-6990
Tickets: $10 members, $14 non-members
www.jhmomc.org(pay on line)


I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
March 13th 2010 8:00 PM
The touring company presents this hilarious hit. Everything you've secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit, is celebrated in this joyous musical about the modern-day mating game.
Location: Millstone Performing Arts Center, 5 Dawson Court (& corner 37 Baird Road), Millstone Township, NJ 08535
Phone: 732-446-8480
Tickets: $35 All seats reserved: orchestra; $30 all others
MPAC@millstone.k12.nj.us


ESU Lecture/lunch
March 14th 2010 1:00 PM
English Speaking Union of Monmouth County presents lecture with lunch at the Salt Creek Grille in Rumson. Talk on "American Women in Gilded Age London" by Dr. Jane Gabin, noted author and educator.
Location: Salt Creek Grille, Rumson, NJ
Phone: 732-787-2217
Tickets: Members-$45; Guests-$50
esusec@comcast.net


"Spirits Journey: a concert for peace & hope"
March 14th 2010 4:00 PM
Special presentation of The Arcadian Chorale (NJ), Richmond Choral Society (NYC)& Concordia Youth Chorale of Karl Jenkins' beautiful Requiem, as a benefit for earthquake relief in Haiti. With a special appearance by the Agape Haitian Choir. WC, LP
Location: Holy Spirit RC Church, 705 2nd Ave., Asbury Park, NJ
Phone: 732-583-4007
Tickets: Gen.Adm.=$15., Senior=$12, Students+$8. Group rates available
www.arcadianchorale.org


Harlan Coben: Visiting Writer & Film Screening
March 18th 2010 7:00 PM
Q & A and book signing of Long Lost plus a raffle of his newly released book, Caught. Immediately following is the French thriller film screening of Tell No One by Guillaume Canet. This film is in French with English subtitles.
Location: Pollak Theatre, 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch
Tickets: Free
www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/default.asp


Middletown Talent Showcase Auditions!
March 19th 2010 6:00 PM
Bring your special brand of Talent to the Middletown Arts Center and join the show! Pre-register at the Middletown Arts Center, or download the registration form at www.middletownarts.org Register by 3/12 to receive an audition appt. 3/19 or 3/20
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $10 per act auditioning
www.middletownarts.org


Monsieur Abraham
March 19th 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Monsieur Ibrahim (2003), starring Omar Sharif & Pierre Boulanger. Showtime is Friday, March 19 at 7:00PM.
Location: Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Rd., Belmar
Phone: 732-749-3360
Tickets: free
www.belmararts.org


"Ole!" - The Alborado Flamenco Dance Performance
March 20th 2010 7:30 PM
This exciting show will transport the audience back to the hills of Spain, where gypsies entertained audience with their entrancing dance... Rhumba, Bulerias, Alegrias, & other forms of Flamenco dance are featured.
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $15
www.middletownarts.org


Marketing 101 for Artists
March 20th 2010 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
This class will cover all the basics of how to get it your work out into the marketplace. It is being taught by Ellen Martin, a former Marketing Director, artists’ representative and art consultant, who has a BA in Art History from Brooklyn College.
Location: SICA, Long Branch, New Jersey
Phone: 732-222-2311
Tickets: $25
EMartin206@aol.com


Martin Taylor, Guitar Virtuoso
March 21st 2010 3:00 PM
Classical, Jazz and Blues. Guitar Virtuoso Martin Taylor plays an intimate concert in the Middletown Arts Center Theatre, featuring special guest Jerry Topinka. Tickets $35.
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: $35
www.martintaylor.com


Concerto Competition Public Audition
March 21st 2010 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Hear the best teenage artists in NJ perform to decide who will be featured with the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra next season. You'll enjoy violin, cello, and piano concerto movements by Elgar, Grieg, MacDowell, Sibelius, and Wieniawski. WC
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave, Deal Park, NJ
Tickets: FREE
www.monmouthsymphony.org/


From Generation to Generation: the Enamel Art of Marilyn Druin and Erica Druin
March 21st 2010 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Exquisite enamel art works of renowned mother-daughter world renowned enamelists. Opening remarks by curators of Newark Museum & Museum of Arts & Design.Exhibit thru April 25th WC
Location: Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County. 310 Mounts Corner Dr., near intersection of Wemrock Rd. & Rt 537W, Freehold Twp.
Phone: 732-252-6990
Tickets: $18-members, $36 Non-members
www.jhmomc.org


Creation
March 21st 2010 3:00 PM
The Shrewsbury Chorale performs with the Garden State Philharmonic and Chorus The Creation by Joseph Haydn.WC
Location: 118 West main St., Freehold
Phone: 732-776-5276
Tickets: $8 - $25
schorale@comcast.net


Tycoon: A New Russian (not rated)
March 22nd 2010 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Political intrigue and total corruption within the so-called democratic Russia are brought to the forefront in Pavel Lungin’s Tycoon. Beginning as an investigation into the assassination of one of the richest men in Russia.
Location: Pollak Theatre @ Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-263-5619
Tickets: Free and Open to the Public
sshumard@monmouth.edu


Exhibition of Artwork by Featured Artisit Linnea Tober
March 22nd 2010 to May 14th 2010 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Linnea Tober's artwork will be on display at the Red Horse Art Gallery from March 22nd through May 14th. The Gallery is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM until 4:30 PM. WC
Location: The Red Horse Art Gallery, Arc Resources Unlimited, Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Rt. 9 South, Freehold
Phone: 732-745-3885
Tickets: No charge
info@vsanj.org


Freehold Art Society Meeting and Demonstration
March 24th 2010 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM
Art Nelson will use a video demonstration to show the techniques he uses to create sculptures from underwater videos he has taken during SCUBA dives. Refreshments will served. Please use the Alexandria Dr. entrance Park in the lower lot.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarter, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan
Phone: 732-780-4926
Tickets: Free
www.freeholdartsociety.homestead.com


Lyle, Lyle Crocodile, a Theatre IV production
March 24th 2010 10:00 AM
March 25th 2010 11:45 AM
March 25th 2010 10:00 AM
This musical version of Bernard Waber's popular children's books shows the young John Primm's magical adventures in New York City, featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, from John's stage-struck nemesis to his misfit pet crocodile.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


Meet the Artist Reception for Featured Artist Linnea Tober
March 24th 2010 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Meet artist Linnea Tober whose artwork will be on display at the Red Horse Gallery from March 22nd to May 14th. Ms. Tober's artwork focuses on the struggles women face and on the strengths, beauty and mystery of the female form.
Location: The Red Horse Art Gallery, Arc Resources Unlimited, Freehold Raceway Mall, 3710 Rt. 9 South, Freehold
Phone: 732-745-3885
Tickets: No charge
info@vsanj.org


Garden State Film Festival
March 25th 2010 to March 28th 2010 7:00 PM
Join us to see current independent films from around the globe.This fun-filled weekend includes a special charity benefit, open talent casting call,professional panel discussions, parties, meet and greet with celebrities and filmmakers and lots more!
Location: The Paramount Theater and other venues
Phone: 732-455-3061
Tickets: $10
www.gsff.org


NJ Emerging Artists Series: Jill Baker Gower - Metal Sculpture
March 26th 2010 to April 25th 2010 10:00 AM
Gower creates ornate and decorative sculpture and wearable objects, pairing precious metals and fabrics with rubber to create works that provide a unique and humorous commentary on vanity and appearance. Opening reception March 26, 6-8:00 pm. WC
Location: The Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Phone: 732-747-2266
Tickets: $7.00 per person; Museum members, Brookdale staff and students with a valid I.D., and children under two are free.
www.monmouthmuseum.org


Bus trip to the American Museum of the Moving Image
March 26th 2010 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
The SCAN Adult Continuing Education Center in Eatontown is taking a bus to the American Museum of the Moving Image Fri. March 26. The special tour features hands-on activities for both film and TV. Call for details. See www.ammi.org
Location: American Museum of the Moving Image, Queens, NY
Phone: 732-542-1326
Tickets: $35
tvcable@verizon.net


MCM 45th Anniversary Gala Fundraiser Concert
March 27th 2010 4:00 PM
“Duo Petrof”: Zatin Anatoly & Vassilieva Vlada perform on two grand pianos. Internationally acclaimed as “technically brilliant, emotionally expressive, almost gods of music.” Concert, wine & hors d’hoevres, silent auction. WC
Location: Monmouth Conservatory of Music, 50 White St., Red Bank
Phone: 732 741-8880
Tickets: $50
www.monmouthconservatory.org


Open Rehearsal
March 30th 2010 7:45 PM
We will begin rehearsing for the June performance of "Go For Baroque" An evening with Bach. Rehearsals are open to Everyone! WC
Location: 1475 West Front St., Lincroft
Phone: 732-776-5276
schorale@comcast.net


Morning Music: Svet Stoyanov, percussionist
March 31st 2010 10:00 AM
Praised by The New York Times for his "unmistakable virtuosity" on the marimba & a wide variety of percussion instruments, Bulgarianborn Svet Stoyanov is a winner of the 2003 Concert Artists Guild International Competition.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $7.00
www.algonquinarts.org


"Process" & "Glue"
April 3rd 2010 6:00 PM
Themes:"Process" Include 3 small images of work in progress, mounted on foam core, with finished work. & "Glue" (assemblage)Show will include work by Art Alliance members.
Demo:"Creating Digital Images of Your Artwork" by Jill Kerwick
Location: Art Alliance Of Monmouth County , 33 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, NJ 07701
Phone: 732-842-9403
Tickets: Free
artallianceofmonmouth.org


The Community Art Show Series: Adult Professional Exhibition
April 3rd 2010 to April 18th 2010 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Come check out the Middletown Area Adult Professional Artists' work in our gallery at the Middletown Arts Center! All professionals submitting framed work must deliver to the Middletown Arts Center 3:00 - 8:00PM on March 29 & 30. $25 for 5 pieces
Location: The Middletown Arts Center
Phone: 732-706-4100
Tickets: free
www.middletownnj.org


The Vanished Empire (not rated)
April 5th 2010 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Love and youthful idealism are both put to the test as the Soviet Union begins to crumble in this post-Soviet drama from director Karen Shakhnazarov, which nostalgically looks back on coming of age in a more stable and simple time.
Location: Pollak Theatre @ Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-263-5619
Tickets: Free and Open to the Public.
sshumard@monmouth.edu


When: Reflections on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
April 7th 2010 7:30 PM
Forty-two years after his murder, the lifework of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. continues its powerful impact. Featuring discussions on Dr. King as well as When, a reflective documentary piece by artist and human rights activist Barbara Bickart.
Location: Warner Student Life Center, Brookdale Community College 765 Newman Springs Rd Lincroft, NJ
Phone: 732-224-1889
Tickets: $5 - Holocaust, Genocide & Human Rights Education Center members and BCC Students Free
www.holocaustbcc.org nsherman@brookdalecc.edu


Brookdale Big Band Concert
April 10th 2010 8:00 PM
Founded in 1986, the Brookdale Big Band is a professional group dedicated to preserving and propagating America's celebrated indigenous music, jazz. The band features vocalist Barbara Baron and 20 of the area's finest professional musicians. WC
Location: Brookdale Community College, Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft
Phone: 732-224-2411
Tickets: $17.00; $15.00
www.brookdalecc.edu


Suzanne Vega
April 10th 2010 8:00 PM
Grammy-winner Suzanne Vega sings in a distinctive, clear vibrato-less voice with exquisite melody. One of the most brilliant songwriters of her generation, Suzanne’s poetic songs focus on city life, ordinary people and real world subjects.
Location: Pollak Theatre
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $40
www.monmouth.edu/arts


In the Mood: A 1940's Musical Revue
April 11th 2010 3:00 PM
With the big band orchestra, singers & dancers this retro 1940's musical brings back the music that moved a nation's spirit & helped win a war.
Location: Pollak Theatre 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch NJ
Phone: 732.263.6889
Tickets: $32 / $40
www.monmouth.edu/arts


Avid Editing & Certification Class
April 12th 2010 to July 3rd 2010 7:30 PM
The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. Students will learn editing using the Avid Editing system (24, LOST). At the end of the course, students will take the Avid User Certification Exam
Location: 922 Hwy. 33 Business Bldg. 7, Ste. 7
Phone: 732-252-5111
Tickets: $800 for 12 Week Semester
www.industryfilmschool.com


Filmmaking Field Production Technique Class
April 12th 2010 to July 3rd 2010 10:00 AM
The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. Students will develop short films that are shot on location outside of the school. Students will rotate as crew/director throughout the semester.
Location: 922 Hwy. 33 Business Bldg. 7, Ste. 7
Phone: 732-252-5111
Tickets: $648 for 12 Week Semester
www.industryfilmschool.com


Final Cut Pro Editing Class
April 12th 2010 to July 3rd 2010 7:30 PM
The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. Students will learn to use Apple's Final Cut Pro editing program. This class is for novice and intermediate users of the program.
Location: 922 Hwy. 33 Business Bldg. 7, Ste. 7
Phone: 732-252-5111
Tickets: $325 for 12 Week Semester
www.industryfilmschool.com


Photoshop/AfterEffects/3D/Stop Motion Graphics Class
April 12th 2010 to July 3rd 2010 4:00 PM
The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. This course focuses on students learning the basics of graphic design through learning multiple programs throughout the semester.
Location: 922 Hwy. 33 Business Bldg. 7, Ste. 7
Phone: 732-252-5111
Tickets: $325 for 12 Week Semester
www.industryfilmschool.com


Filmmaking Technique & Production
April 12th 2010 to July 3rd 2010 5:30 PM
The INDUSTRY FILM SCHOOL offers a truly unique production education environment for teens. Students learn to write, shoot & edit short films using today's latest techniques and equipment.
Location: 922 Hwy. 33 Business Bldg. 7, Ste. 7
Phone: 732-252-5111
Tickets: $430 for 12 Week Semester
www.industryfilmschool.com


New Class! Drawing the Head & Figure with Scott Nickerson
April 13th 2010 to May 18th 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Figure drawing-Working from live model on long poses, all drawing materials welcome.Main focus will be capturing the gesture,structure & rendering the form using lights & darks.Individual instruction will be given as well as side demonstration.
Location: Colorest 160 Newmans Springs Road E. Red Bank NJ
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


New Class! Monochromatic Cast Sculpture Drawing & Painting
April 14th 2010 to June 16th 2010 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Instructor Scott Nickerson Monochromatic cast sculpture drawing & oil painting. Using charcoal then mixing complete 10 value gray scale. Set aside color to focus on & study values,edges,contrast & texture. Brand new casts will be used during class.
Location: Colorest 160 Newmans Springs Road E. Red Bank NJ
Phone: 732-741-0001
www.colorestartsupplies.com


Toy Pianist Phyllis Chen
April 14th 2010 10:00 AM
Phyllis Chen's artistic pursuits take her in numerous directions as a toy pianist, pianist, composer and performance artist. Since discovering the toy piano, Ms. Chen has become a trailblazer, performing original multimedia compositions.WC,ALS,LP
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main St., Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $7
www.algonquinarts.org


New Class! Andrew Wyeth Inspried Drawing & Painting with Ken Stetz
April 15th 2010 to June 17th 2010 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Drawing: pencil,charcoal & waterbased media as you explore the work of A.Wyeth best known & most popular American Artist of the 20th Century.Optional trip to Brandywine Museum will be planned to further view 3 generations of Wyeth art,home&studio
Location: Colorest 160 Newmans Springs Road E. Red Bank NJ
Phone: 732-741-0001
www.colorestartsupplies.com


The Music & Theatre Arts Dept presents'Totally Mozart'
April 16th 2010 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
Lunasa, Ireland's new all star quintet steers Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory w/ inventive arrangements & bass driven grooves.
Location: Pollak Theatre. Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732.263.6889
Tickets: $22 / $30
muartswebactivity@monmouth.edu


40th Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts
April 18th 2010 12:00 PM to 8:30 PM
April 19th 2010 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
April 20th 2010 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM
April 21st 2010 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
The 40th Annual Monmouth Festival of the Arts is the region's largest juried arts show featuring exhibits and demonstrations including painting, photography, ceramics, jewelry. Opening Artists Reception on Saturday, April 17, at 7:30 p.m.
Location: Monmouth Reform Temple, 332 Hance Avenue, Tinton Falls
Phone: 732-747-8278
Tickets: $8, adults; $5 seniors, students; $18 series tix
www.monmouthfestivalofthearts.com


I Have a Dream: The Life and Times of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr; a Theatre IV Production
April 20th 2010 10:00 AM
April 20th 2010 11:45 AM
Students and teachers alike will be moved by this this gripping, inspirational story of one of history's most influential figures. This is a dramatization of Dr. King's nonviolent protest work during the Civil Rights Movement.
Location: Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9224
Tickets: All Seats - $8.50
www.algonquinarts.com


Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Band Day
April 22nd 2010 10:00 AM
April 23rd 2010 10:00 AM
April 23rd 2010 8:00 PM
April 24th 2010 2:00 PM
April 24th 2010 7:00 PM
April 25th 2010 2:00 PM
April 29th 2010 10:00 AM
April 30th 2010 8:00 PM
April 30th 2010 10:00 AM
May 1st 2010 7:00 PM
May 1st 2010 2:00 PM
May 2nd 2010 2:00 PM
This musical adaptation of Judith Viorst's beloved children's book centers on one miserable (but entertaining) day in the life of young Alexander. As bad days go, it's tough to top Alexander's. WC
Location: Brookdale Community College, Performing Arts Center, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft
Phone: 732-224-2411
Tickets: $10.00
www.brookdalecc.edu


Lunasa, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill
April 23rd 2010 8:00 PM
Lúnasa, Ireland’s all-star quintet, steers Irish acoustic music into surprising new territory with inventive arrangements and bass-driven grooves. Irish fiddle virtuoso Martin Hayes and American guitarist Dennis Cahill
Location: Pollak Theatre
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $38 Orchestra, $30 Loge
www.monmouth.edu/arts


My Fair Lady - Concert Version (with voices from Algonquin Arts' resident chorus, Allegro!)
April 24th 2010 8:00 PM
Enjoy the Lerner-Loewe masterpiece as only Father Alphonse Stephenson could present it with the entire Orchestra on stage. Enjoy glorious songs such as "I Could Have Danced All Night" and "Wouldn't It Be Loverly."
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9224
Tickets: Golden Seating - $45; Golden Seniors - $43, Golden Student - $25, Adults - $38, Seniors - $36
www.algonquinarts.com


Are You My Mother?, an ArtsPower production
April 27th 2010 10:00 AM
April 28th 2010 11:45 AM
April 28th 2010 10:00 AM
Neither Dog nor Cat nor Hen is Baby Bird's mother, but all three will become her family until she can find Mother bird at last.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


Spotlight Players presents, "Arsenic & Old Lace"
April 30th 2010 8:00 PM
May 1st 2010 8:00 PM
May 7th 2010 8:00 PM
May 8th 2010 8:00 PM
May 14th 2010 8:00 PM
May 15th 2010 8:00 PM
Join us for a night of hilarity and homicide! Presented in our popular dessert theater setting. Reservations strongly recommended!
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Franklin Street & Route 34, Matawan
Phone: 732-583-7874
Tickets: $15 students & seniors/$18 adults
www.spotlightplayers.org


Armida - Gioachino Rossini
May 1st 2010 1:00 PM
The mythical story of a sorceress who enthralls men in her island prison has inspired operatic settings by a multitude of composers, including Gluck, Haydn, and Dvorak. WC ALS
Location: Pollak theatre 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $22
www.monmouth.edu/arts


American Folk
May 2nd 2010 4:00 PM
The Monmouth Civic Chorus returns to the Count Basie Theatre for another of its signature events combining music, readings, and theater to bring history to life. This edition is a musical and historical invocation of our American landscape. LP, WC
Location: Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
Phone: 732-933-9333
Tickets: $30 for premium seating ($27 seniors, $20 groups, $10 students), and $25 regular seating ($22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students)
www.monmouthcivicchorus.org


Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, a Two Beans production
May 7th 2010 11:45 AM
May 7th 2010 10:00 AM
Judy Blume's classic novel comes to the stage, capturing all the humor and angst inherent in sibling rivalry. Grades 3-5 - 60 minutes
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


TheaterWorks USA presents The Berenstain Bears in Family Matters
May 17th 2010 10:00 AM
There's trouble in the tree house... Brother Bear has trouble with
a school quiz, so he hides it in the cookie jar. Sister Bear makes
friends with a frog and hides it in the cookie jar. A new musical based on the children's books.
Location: AXELROD PAC, 100 GRANT AVE,, DEAL PARK
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: $10
lgoldfarb@jccmonmouth.org


Morning Music: James Alexander, Songs from the American Stage
May 19th 2010 10:00 AM
James Alexander visits the Algonquin Arts stage for the second time this season to perform favorites from The American Songbook. Selections will include songs such as "A Nightingale Sang in Barkley Square" and "Almost Like Being in Love."
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $7
www.algonquinarts.org


Romeo & Juliet, a Shakespeare LIVE! production (of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey)
May 27th 2010 10:00 AM
Shakespeare's two star-crossed lovers desperately attempt to be together despite the ceaseless feud between their two families.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


Max & Ruby, a TheatreworksUSA production
June 3rd 2010 10:00 AM
June 4th 2010 11:45 AM
June 4th 2010 10:00 AM
Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show with music, costumes and castles for Grandma. She asks her little brother, Max, for help, but he is no help at all! Can they finish the play in time?
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: All Seats $8.50
www.algonquinarts.org


Theatreworks USA presents Max & Ruby
June 5th 2010 3:00 PM
Ruby, a seven-year old rabbit wants to put on a show with music, costumes and castles for her Grandma. She asks her little brother, Max, for help, but he is no help at all! Can they finish the play in time? WC ALS LP
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main St., Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Adults/Seniors/Students $15 - Children $12
www.algonquinarts.org


Capitol Steps
June 26th 2010 8:00 PM
Satirizing politics via songs and skits since the Reagan years, the Capitol Steps provide an ever-changing comedic repertoire that tackles current events on an international scale. WC ALS LP
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main St., Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Adults $45 - Seniors $43 - Students/Children $25
www.algonquinarts.org


FilmOneFest
July 17th 2010 5:30 PM
One minute film festival, outdoors by the bayshore, music, entertainers, and more. Sponsored by the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council
Location: Municipal Marina, End of First Ave., Atlantic Highlands NJ
Phone: 732-856-8383
Tickets: Free
www.filmonefest.org


Spotlight Players presents
July 30th 2010 8:00 PM
July 31st 2010 8:00 PM
August 1st 2010 3:00 PM
August 6th 2010 8:00 PM
August 7th 2010 3:00 PM
August 7th 2010 8:00 PM
August 8th 2010 3:00 PM
Stephen Sondheim’s musical masterpiece. Refreshments are included in ticket price. Reservations strongly recommended!WC
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Franklin Street & Route 34, Matawan
Phone: 732-583-7874
Tickets: $15 students & seniors/$18 adults
www.spotlightplayers.org


Hello Dolly
August 15th 2010 3:00 PM
Winner of 10 Tony Awards, Hello Dolly tells the story of Mrs Dolly Levi, a poor widow who has been hired by Mr Horace Vandergelder, the well known half-a-millionaire, to find him the ideal wife. That ideal wife is her.
Location: AXELROD PAC, 100 GRANT AVE., DEAL PARK
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: $25; Senior $22 and Student $15
lgoldfarb@jccmonmouth.org


Spotlight Players presents
November 13th 2010 3:00 PM
November 13th 2010 8:00 PM
November 14th 2010 3:00 PM
November 19th 2010 8:00 PM
November 20th 2010 3:00 PM
November 20th 2010 8:00 PM
November 21st 2010 3:00 PM
A musical comedy about a young man, a book & a dream! Refreshments included in ticket price. Reservations strongly recommended! WC
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Franklin Street & Route 34, Matawan
Phone: 732-583-7874
Tickets: $15 students & seniors/$18 adults
www.spotlightplayers.org