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2009 Classes at the Guild
January 2nd 2009 to December 31st 2009 9:00 PM
The Guild offers a variety of classes in painting, drawing, photography and sculpture for adults and teens. Contact Guild for class times and dates.
Location: Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St (Rt 35), Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-741-1441
Tickets: Various
www.guildofcreativeart.com


Inner Spaces are Outer Places (and more...)
March 12th 2009 to December 31st 2009 1:00 PM
Fine Art Photo Artist Peter Cohen presents a multi-portfolio on-line gallery designed to link the viewer and the artist in a visual-textual conversation. All are invited and comments are welcome!
Location: www.explodingeye.com
Phone: 732-929-8593
Tickets: Free
peteco@explodingeye.com


Joe Harvard's Long Weekend
April 6th 2009 to August 31st 2009 9:30 PM
Joe Harvard's Long Weekend every Monday night at 9:30pm in O'Toole's Irish Pub.Come along with author, award-winning story teller and band leader Joe Harvard as he "conducts" an array of local talent on a musical free-for-all that is Free!
Location: O'Tools Irish Pub, Grand Arcade at Convention Hall, Asbury Park
Tickets: FREE
malleable83@aol.com


Portfolio Prep-Quantum Leap Teen Intensive
May 18th 2009 to December 31st 2009 10:00 AM
Teen Summer/Fall Art Immersion Individualized ongoing program to enhance essential skills in all media for a top-of-the-line portfolio. Offering Still Life,Life Drawing & Plein Air. Lizzi Schippert,NJWCS & Sven Widen prof. artists/instructors.
Location: Art Alliance, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


Plein Air Wednesdays with Open Your Eyes
May 18th 2009 to October 31st 2009 10:00 AM
Join career prof. artists in this weekly landscape painting adventure. Adult/teen, all media, all experience levels. Follow in the steps of Monet & VanGogh as we explore varied & beautiful locations! Great for portfolio prep!
Location: Monmouth/Ocean County parks,beaches,gardens
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


Life Drawing & Painting
May 18th 2009 to December 31st 2009 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Focused sessions drawing/painting the nude figure. Portraiture. Career prof. artists Lizzi Schippert NJWCS & Sven Widen guide the student in this classic modality essential for any artist. Prereq. some drawing experience. Required for portfolio prep.
Location: Art Alliance, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


Open Your Eyes Art Instruction
May 18th 2009 to December 31st 2009 10:00 AM
Join these fun, ongoing adult/teen classes-all experience levels, all drawing/painting media, portfolio prep, life drawing, plein air. Instructors are career prof. artists. Finally, you have really learned to draw & paint!
Location: Art Alliance, 33 Monmouth St., Red Bank, NJ
Phone: 732-929-9732
openingyoureyes@verizon.net


A.R.T.S.
May 22nd 2009 to December 18th 2009 10:30 PM to 11:30 AM
A.R.T.S.(Artists Recovering through the Twelve Steps) is a fellowship of artists who share their experience, strength & hope with each other that they may recover from their common problem & help other artists to release their creativity. Open invite ever
Location: MONMOUTH BEACH CULTURAL CENTER, 128 OCEAN AVENUE, MONMOUTH BEACH, NJ
Phone: 908-433-4203
Tickets: FREE


The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (abridged)
June 26th 2009 to July 12th 2009 8:00 PM
This irreverent, fast-paced romp parodies all of Shakespeare’s 37 plays in 97 minutes. It ran for 10 yrs at the Criterion Theatre, making it Londons longest running comedy.
June 26,27 & July 2,3,9,10,11 at 8pm
June 28 and July 5, 12 at 3 an
Location: Woods Theater 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $10-$25
www.monmouth.edu/arts


"The Great Outdoors" - Plein Air and Local Scenes Show
June 27th 2009 to July 29th 2009 8:00 PM to 4:30 PM
Open to all - members and non-members: Paintings, Pastels, Mixed Media. Open Mon-Fri 8 - 4:30PM, Thurs to 7PM, Sat 10 - 4:30PM, Opening Reception Sunday June 28, 3 - 5PM. Drop off June 25 & 26
Location: Guild of Creative Art, 620 Broad St, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-741-1441
Tickets: Free
www.guildofcreativeart.org


Summer Art Camp Program
June 29th 2009 to August 28th 2009 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM
Our SUMMER ART CAMP PROGRAM returns for kids ages 4-14. We offer instruction in drawing,painting, cartooning,clay,mosaics,papier mache, origami and more!
Location: Artisan Studio 9 N. Main Street Marlboro NJ 07746
Phone: 732-294-0234
Tickets: Half Day/ Full Day
artisanstudio9.com


ART CAMP
June 29th 2009 to August 28th 2009 9:00 AM
Fun & learning combined in cool & comfy studio while working in marker, watercolor,pastels,charcoal,acrylic, clay, decoupage, mosaics, papier mache, sewing, yarn crafts & more! Half and full days, single & double weekly sessions ages 4 - 14.
WC
Location: Artisan Studio 9 North Main Street (Route 79) Marlboro
Phone: 732-294-0234
Tickets: half day/ full day pricing
www.artisanstudio9.com


MERMAID ART EXHIBIT/RECEPTION AT THE JERSEY SHORE!!
July 1st 2009 to July 22nd 2009 11:00 AM
Artwork by Linnea Tober!July 1-July 22 Wine&Cheese Reception July 10,6-8PM. Recession-proof prices for whimsical, one-of-a kind mermaid paintings, collage works &painted guitars! Take home a piece of the Jersey Shore!
Location: MONMOUTH BEACH CULTURAL CENTER
Phone: 732-500-8629
Tickets: FREE
WWW.MYSPACE.COM/ARTBYLINNEA


Evie's Waltz
July 2nd 2009 to July 3rd 2009 8:00 PM
July 5th 2009 2:00 PM
July 9th 2009 to July 11th 2009 8:00 PM
July 11th 2009 3:00 PM
July 12th 2009 2:00 PM
July 16th 2009 to July 18th 2009 8:00 PM
July 18th 2009 3:00 PM
July 19th 2009 2:00 PM
July 23rd 2009 to July 25th 2009 8:00 PM
July 25th 2009 3:00 PM
July 26th 2009 2:00 PM
A dark comedy about a serious subject, young people who feel alienated within society and their own family. Pressures start to mount in a typical nuclear family when unknown things are revealed about their son. WC ALS LP
Location: New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch
Phone: 732-229-3166
Tickets: $30.00 - $50.00
www.njrep.org


Steve Solomon Presents:
July 2nd 2009 8:00 PM
From the star of the hit Broadway smash: MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN THERAPY comes this hysterical comedy.
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center,100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ 07723
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: $25; $20 for groups of 10 or more


Colorest 2009 Summer Art Class Schedule
July 6th 2009 to August 25th 2009 1:00 PM
Register now for our Summer Art
Classes & Workshops-Photography,Kids & Teen Classes,Costume Fashion Illustration, Oil Painting,still life, landscape & portrait,Color theory, Drawing and more! Check out website for information.
Location: Colorest Art Supplies
Phone: 732-741-0001
colorestartsupplies.com


Middletown Art Center Youth Art Exhibit
July 6th 2009 to July 29th 2009 9:00 PM
The students of the Middletown Arts Center art classes will display the efforts of their hard work. There will be an ice cream reception on Wednesday, July 29th, from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. Come see the talents of our community's youth!
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtpl.org


MCM Summer Music Workshops
July 6th 2009 to July 10th 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
July 13th 2009 to July 17th 2009 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM
MCM Summer Music Workshops, 1 wk sessions run Mon-Fri. 9 - 12PM.Take one or both weeks. Choose from: Magic Keys ages 4-6, Music Camp ages 6-8, Strings Camp for beginner/intermediate players, Vocal Camp ages 10 - 16
Location: The Monmouth Conservatory of Music, 50 White St., Red Bank
Phone: 732-741-8880
Tickets: Tuition $225/week
www.monmouthconservatory.org


International Film Sampler: In Bruges
July 6th 2009 2:30 PM
Monday, July 6th, 2:30 and 6:30 pm.
Belgium, Britain, and Ireland. R. 2007. English. Two hit men in hiding in Bruges play the role of tourists in a surreal view of the medieval city, with unexpected and violent consequences.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


Drawing from Life (Practice Makes Perfect)
July 7th 2009 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
Drawing from Life classes at Social Animal Press begin July 7! Join Molly and friends in one of the world's most relaxing, healthy activities. Learn to draw and express. Price breaks offered for more than one session or for multiple family members.
Location: Social Animal Press Art Studio, Main Avenue, Ocean Grove
Phone: 908 675-1746
Tickets: $150.00 for three classes
mvbgj1115@hotmail.com


Book and Movie Discussion Group
July 7th 2009 5:30 PM
Join us as we discuss and learn from books and movies. July's offering is "The Player," based on the novel of the same name by Michael Tolkin.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtplbooktalk.wordpress.com


Mystery Book Discussion
July 8th 2009 10:00 AM
On the second Wednesday of every month at 10:00 AM, we discuss suspenseful and thrilling titles. July selection TBA.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtplmystery.wordpress.com


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Next Stage Ensemble Presents The Odyssey, by Homer
July 8th 2009 7:00 PM
The Next Stage Ensemble, part of The Shakespeare Theatre's Summer Professional Training Program presents The Odyssey by Homer. Director Jason King Jones, has developed this fast-paced, creative retelling of key scenes from Homer's epic poem.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Shakespere Theatre of New Jersey Presents
July 9th 2009 7:00 PM
"Shakespeare at the shore goes Greek this summer with a high energy world premier of "The Odyssey," directed b Jason King Jones. Be on the spot after the fall of Troy as the clever Odysseus begins a dangerous journey home!
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free Tickets availible at the library
mtpl.org


The Moaning Myrtles: In Concert
July 10th 2009 6:30 PM
Hey, Potterheads! Celebrate the opening of the latest Harry Potter movie on July 17 by catching The Moaning Myrtles perform in concert. Rated one of the “Top 10 Wizard Bands of 2007” by MTV. Don’t be a Muggle - Come in costume!
Location: Wall Township Library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ 07719
Phone: 732-449-8877
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Best of the Met Summer 2009 Encore Performances
July 10th 2009 7:00 PM
July 24th 2009 7:00 PM
August 7th 2009 7:00 PM
August 28th 2009 7:00 PM
September 12th 2009 7:00 PM
La Fille du Regiment:Friday July 24, 2009 @ 7:00pm.La Boheme Friday, July 10, 2009 @ 7:00pm. I Puritani
Friday, August 7, 2009 @ 7:00pm. Barber of Seville Friday, August 28, 2009 @ 7:00pm.
Location: Pollak Theatre. Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave, West Long Branch, NJ 07764
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: Adults: $22. Seniors: $20. Children/students: $10
www.monmouth.edu/arts


Director's Choice Discussion Group
July 10th 2009 9:00 AM
Join us on the second Friday of every month, at 9:00 AM, as we explore literature of the library director\'s choice. For July, we will be discussing \"Madonnas of Leningrad\" by Debra Dean. New members are welcome at any time!
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


Steven Brinberg as Barbra Streisand in Funny Girl
July 11th 2009 8:00 PM
Steven Brinberg is the premier Barbra Streisand impressionist, having performed his show, Simply Barbra, both on stage & screen. Steven accurately portrays Streisand physically and vocally.
Location: Paramount Theatre on the Boardwalk, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Phone: 732-455-3059
Tickets: $100, $50, $25
www.ReVisionTheatre.org


FOTO Bugs
July 12th 2009 to August 16th 2009 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
Students work side-by-side with photographer Ron Schmidt exploring the world through the lens of a point&shoot camera(no disposables). Each Saturday covers a different discipline from landscapes to portraits to abstracts. Weekly assignment. Ages 8-10
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Homdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $100
jonicharles@aol.com


IT'S THE LIGHT
July 12th 2009 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
842Exhibit of Oil Paintings and Photograhs by Pat Halsey. Artist's Reception Sun. July 12 Noon-2PM. Show runs July 1 - 31. Library Hrs. Mon.Thurs.1-7: Tue.Wed.Fri. 10-5PM Sat.9-12.
Location: Oceana Library, Ave.2 Rivs.&Ridge Rd.,Rumson NJ
Phone: 732-842-2692
Tickets: Free
patforart@yahoo.com


Young Arborist
July 12th 2009 to August 16th 2009 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Hayley Schertz teaches children to identify trees, create artwork using the texture of bark,shape of leaves & the colors of flowers. They will explore the importance of trees through books like The Lorax & The Giving Tree. Ages 8-10 Saturdays
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $70 with $15 materials fee
jonicharles@aol.com


Frank Talk Reading Series: Featuring Adele Kenny and Frank Messina
July 12th 2009 2:00 PM
Frank Talk Reading Series launch, hosted by John Petrolino, welcomes Adele Kenny and Frank Messina to read from their works. Come out and hear Kenny and Messina, both award winning poets. Open mic to follow reading and book signing.
Location: Frank Talk Art Bistro and Bookstore, 163 Shrewsbury Ave, Red Bank
Phone: 732-610-2552
Tickets: 5.00
www.johnpetrolino.com/Frank_Talk/


Creative Storytelling
July 13th 2009 to July 23rd 2009 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Ellen Phillips guides students through creative exercises and theatrical improvisations to enhance imagination, boost self-esteem, improve active listening and communication skills, promote teamwork and introduce basic dramatic concepts. Ages 5-7
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $100
jonicharles@aol.com


Improvisational Games
July 13th 2009 to July 23rd 2009 2:15 PM to 3:15 PM
Ellen Phillips will ignite your child’s creativity with a variety of improvisational games designed to teach children how to think on their feet, build a story and have fun through team play acting. Ages 8-10
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $100
jonicharles@aol.com


International Film Sampler: Mongol
July 13th 2009 2:30 PM
Monday, July 13, 2:30 and 6:30PM
Mongol. Russia. R. 2007 The early life and marriage of Genghis Khan a slave before conquering half the world in 1206.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtpl.org


Adventures in Sculpture
July 14th 2009 to July 17th 2009 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Local sculptor Kyle Galante will guide students through the fundamentals of creating their own sculptures, free standing or in relief. Students experiment with different sculpting techniques including modeling and construction. Ages 10-13
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $50 plus $15 materials fee
jonicharles@aol.com


Le Grand Voyage (2005) (NR)
July 15th 2009 6:30 PM
July 15th 2009 2:00 PM
108 minutes. Drama shown in French and Arabic with English subtitles. First film in the Summer 2009 International Film Festival.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Cow and the Beanstalk
July 16th 2009 10:30 AM
There's Jack. There's an enormous beanstalk. There's a surly giant & a goose that lays golden eggs. Did anyone even think about Jack's cow? This hysterical adaptation tells the tale from the sweet animal's point of view.
Location: Pollak Theater at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch, NJ
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $10-$12
www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/childrentheatre.asp


Ushpizin (2005) (PG)
July 16th 2009 2:00 PM
Shuli Rand, Michal Bat-Sheva Rand, Shaul Mizrahi, Ilan Ganani; Directed by Giddi Dar; 90 minutes.This film is Israel’s first movie with an insiders’ view of Jerusalem’s ultra-Orthodox community.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


THE PRODUCERS
July 17th 2009 8:00 PM
July 18th 2009 8:00 PM
July 19th 2009 3:00 PM
July 24th 2009 8:00 PM
July 25th 2009 8:00 PM
July 26th 2009 3:00 PM
A down-on-his-luck producer and a downtrodden accountant decide to make their fortune by producing a show so bad it will only play for one night! This raucous Mel Brooks' classic is brought to zany life with great song and dance numbers.
Location: Phoenix Productions, Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Phone: 732-747-0014
Tickets: $22 - $29 (seniors $20 - $26)
phoenixredbank.com


Business in a Bag / TV Production Course
July 17th 2009 12:00 PM
The TV Production class will be including a unit on how to start your own small business and accomplish this goal within two hours. The 10 week class starts Friday July 17 at 12 PM and meets every Friday. WC
Location: SCAN Learning Center, Monmouth Mall, Eatontown
Phone: 732-542-1326
tvcable@verizon.net


Shining City
July 17th 2009 to July 18th 2009 8:00 PM
July 19th 2009 3:00 PM
July 19th 2009 7:00 PM
July 23rd 2009 to July 25th 2009 8:00 PM
July 26th 2009 3:00 PM
July 26th 2009 7:00 PM
July 30th 2009 to August 1st 2009 8:00 PM
August 2nd 2009 7:00 PM
August 2nd 2009 3:00 PM
Set in Dublin, a guilt-ridden man reaches out to a therapist after seeing the ghost of his recently deceased wife. Wrestling w/ his own demons, the therapist can only do so much to help.
Location: Woods Theater 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch, NJ
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $10 - $25
www.monmouth.edu/arts


FilmOneFest - the Atlantic Highlands One Minute Film Festival
July 18th 2009 7:00 PM
A day of food, fun, music, and 90 one minute films from local, national and international artists. One of the premier NJ film events of 2009!
Location: Atlantic Highlands Marina, Atlantic Highlands
Phone: 732-204-2418
Tickets: Free ($10 premium seats)
www.FilmOneFest.org


Heart of NJ Chorus
July 18th 2009 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
August 15th 2009 6:00 PM
August 16th 2009 6:00 PM
Heart of NJ Chorus sing summer favorites in 4-part harmony as they stroll through downtown Red Bank.
Location: Downtown Red Bank
Tickets: Free
www.honj.org


Films by award winning NJ writer & director Chris Messineo
July 20th 2009 7:30 PM
Chris Messineo,founder of Off Stage Films, NJ Film School, NJ Screenwriter's Group and MoviePoet.com will show a few of his short films, followed by discussion.
Location: The Stephen Crane House, 508 Fourth Ave. Asbury Park
Tickets: $5 Suggested Donation
blackboxapnj@aol.com


From Purple Purses to Purple People Eaters
July 20th 2009 to July 24th 2009 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Using a variety of different mediums,Margot Lokerson will help children discover how the color purple is formed and some of its multitude of hues to create a variety of objects such as purple people, purple flowers, even purple monsters. Ages 5-7
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $60 plus $15 materials fee
jonicharles@aol.com


International Film Sampler: Caramel
July 20th 2009 6:30 PM
Monday, July 20th, 6:30PM & Tuesday, July 21st, 2:30PM Lebanon. PG. 2007 Lebanese & French with subtitles.
Five Lebanese women experience romance, disappointment, & humor in their daily life; set around a beauty parlor in Beriut.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


The Country Teacher (2008) (NR)
July 22nd 2009 2:00 PM
July 22nd 2009 6:30 PM
113 minutes. Drama shown in Czech with English subtitles. Second film in the Summer 2009 International Film Festival.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Golden Door (2007) (PG-13)
July 23rd 2009 2:00 PM
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Vincenzo Amato, Francesco Casisa, Andrea Prodan; Directed by Emanuele Crialese; 120 minutes. In Italian and English with English subtitles.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Cool Jazz on a Hot Summer Day
July 23rd 2009 2:00 PM
Join us for an afternoon with Gary Mazzaroppi and Three Play, a trio of musicians that specialize in the music from the great American songbook, weaving strands of pop, gospel and country into a traditional jazz format. Registration is mandatory.
Location: Marlboro Township Library, 1 Library Court and Wyncrest Drive
Phone: 732-536-9406
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Newark Black Film Festival Youth Cinema
July 24th 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Come join us for film fun! This program was developed w/ MCAC as a pre-event for the Newark Black Film Festival. Ages 5 & up. Academy Award Nominated: New Boy, Sydney, Skippy,the Making of Skippy & an animation workshop. Fun for all!
Location: Boys & Girls Club, Monroe Ave. Asbury Park
Phone: 877-908-7050
Tickets: Free
info@gsff.org


Heart of NJ Chorus
July 25th 2009 1:00 PM
Enjoy 4-part harmony songs from the Heart of NJ Chorus/Sweet Adelines.
Location: Monmouth County Fair
Tickets: Free
www.honj.org


From Bookworm to Earthworm
July 27th 2009 to July 31st 2009 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Karen Strickland helps children discover the natural world while reading & writing short stories, myths & poetry. Budding authors will find inspiration as they investigate the fields, forests & streams of Bayonet Farm.Ages 9-11
Location: Bayonet Farm, 41 Middletown Road, Holmdel
Phone: 732-946-2820
Tickets: $110 pus $10 materials fee
jonicharles@aol.com


International Film Sampler: The Orphanage
July 27th 2009 2:30 PM
Monday, July 13th, 2:30 and 6:30 pm.
Mexico and Spain. 2007. R. Spanish with subtitles. HORROR! A mother & her son encounter unexplained phenomena in their newly opened children's home.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtpl.org


Roads to Koktebel (2003) (NR)
July 29th 2009 2:00 PM
July 29th 2009 6:30 PM
105 minutes. Drama shown in Russian with English subtitles. Third film in the Summer 2009 International Film Festival.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Last Thursday Poetry Reading and Open Mic
July 30th 2009 7:00 PM
Featured poets Patricia Hardigree, Jim Gwyn, Anna Moran, and Sam Friedman; open mic follows readings by featured poets
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


Poetry Reading and Open Mic
July 30th 2009 7:00 PM
Mark Hillinghouse, Michelle Lerner, Barbara Crooker, Mark Brunetti will present their poetry. After these featured poets, there will be an open mic.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


Caramel (2008) (PG)
July 30th 2009 2:00 PM
July 30th 2009 7:00 PM
Nadine Labaki, Yasmine Elmasri, Joanna Moukarzel; Directed by Nadine Labaki; 95 minutes. In Arabic and French with subtitles.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Newark Black Film Festival Children's Films
July 31st 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
3 great short films. The Story of Ruby Bridge 12 min. The Lion's Drum 23 min.
Obara & the Merchant 8 min. All for ages 5 & up!
Location: Boys & Girls Club, Monroe Ave. Asbury Park
Phone: 732-212-1890
Tickets: Free


Sweeney Todd: The Musical Thriller
July 31st 2009 8:00 PM
August 1st 2009 8:00 PM
August 2nd 2009 2:00 PM
August 6th 2009 8:00 PM
August 7th 2009 8:00 PM
August 8th 2009 8:00 PM
August 9th 2009 2:00 PM
Audiences rave "It's to die for!" Live on our stage, the Tony award-winning musical that has been cheered by everyone who loves the musical magic of composer Stephen Sondheim. This is a devilishly entertaining summer treat in the cool comfort of the Algon
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Adults-$32 Seniors-$30 Students/Children-$15
www.algonquinarts.org


Spotlight Players Presents Once On This Island
August 1st 2009 8:00 PM
August 1st 2009 3:00 PM
August 2nd 2009 3:00 PM
August 7th 2009 8:00 PM
August 8th 2009 8:00 PM
August 8th 2009 3:00 PM
August 9th 2009 3:00 PM
Directed by Cliff Greene. A calypso-flavored re-telling of the traditional “Little Mermaid” tale. WC
Location: First Presbyterian Church, Franklin St & Rt 34, Matawan, NJ
Phone: 732-583-7874
Tickets: $15 seniors/students & $18 adults
www.spotlightplayers.org


South Asian Heritage Day
August 1st 2009 11:00 AM
An exhibition & cultural festival celebrating Unity in Diversity through the arts. A multi-disciplinary cultural program including an art exhibit,author presentations, music, dance, workshops & documentaries. Spons. by MRITTIKA & Mon.County Library
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Ragtime Audition
August 2nd 2009 12:30 PM
August 3rd 2009 7:00 PM
Cabaret for Life announces open auditions for RAGTIME, The Musical, on Sunday, August 2, 12:30PM and Monday, August 3, 7PM at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center 100 Grant Ave. Deal Park NJ. All roles open. Two benefit concerts.
Location: The Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ
Phone: 877-235-8587


International Film Sampler: The Kite Runner
August 3rd 2009 2:30 AM
Monday, July 13th, 2:30 and 6:30 pm.
Afghanistan. PG-13. Dari and English with subtitles. A saga spanning recent Afghan history. A reading group favorite!
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


August Nature Photography Art Exhibit
August 3rd 2009 to August 26th 2009 9:00 AM
Enjoy the breathtaking nature nature photography from around the world by photographers Lloyd Keleher and Don Gordon. On August 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00PM there will by a photographer's reception.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


MCC Summer Sing
August 4th 2009 7:00 PM
The Monmouth Civic Chorus invites singers to a Summer Sing of selections from the Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. The Sing is a good chance to get to know the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus and its Artistic Director, Mark Shapiro.
Location: Trinity Episcopal Chruch, 36 White St., Red Bank
Phone: 732-933-9333
Tickets: $5 includes score loan and refreshments
www.monmouthcivicchorus.org


Theater Performance: Love Letters
August 5th 2009 7:00 PM
A. R. Gurney's Pulitzer Prize nominated play, performed by the Shrewsbury Players. Produced by special arrangement with Dramatists Play Service, Inc.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
August 5th 2009 2:00 PM
Film showing of The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (2007) Rated PG-13. French with English subtitles. Part of the "Foreign Accents" film series.
Location: Ocean Township Library, 701Deal Road, Ocean, NJ, 07712
Phone: 732-531-5092
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey Next Stage Ensemble Presents The Taming of the Shrew
August 5th 2009 7:00 PM
The Next Stage Ensemble, part of The Shakespeare Theatre's Summer Professional Training Program presents The Taming of the Shrew, by William Shakespeare. Shakespeare's wild and woolly comedy is directed by stage combat specialist Doug West.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Orphanage (2007) (R)
August 6th 2009 2:00 PM
August 6th 2009 7:00 PM
Belen Rueda, Geraldine Chaplin, Andres Gertrudix; Directed by Juan Antonio Bayona; 100 minutes. In Spanish with English subtitles.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Children's Theater Presents: The Sword in the Stone
August 6th 2009 10:30 AM
A young boy befriends a magician named Merlyn. Together they explore lifes lessons through hilarious adventures in order for the boy to fulfill the swords prophecy & make himself King of England. This is a tale of hope, challenge & friendship.
Location: Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University 400 Cedar Ave West Long Branch NJ
Phone: 732-263-6889
Tickets: $10-$12
www.monmouth.edu/arts_events/childrentheatre.asp


Youth Cinema: Newark Black Film Festival / Asbury Park
August 7th 2009 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
The Longshots: Based on the true story of the 1st female quarterback Jasmine Plummer, the film is an "against all odds" sports saga starring Ice Cube & Keke Palmer. 94 min, For ages pre-teen & up.
Location: Boys & Girls Club Monroe Ave. Asbury Park
Phone: 732-212-1890
Tickets: Free
sbt@monmoutharts.org


Belmar Stories: A Show of Visual & Performing Arts
August 8th 2009 to August 29th 2009 1:00 PM
Taking an artistic look at the history, memories, experiences, anecdotes, impressions and visions of Belmar, Belmar Stories is an inspired exhibition of visual, musical and video arts. Gallery & show open Wednesdays thru Saturdays 1:00 to 5:00PM
Location: Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Road, Belmar, NJ
Phone: 732-749-3360
Tickets: Free
www.belmararts.org


Belmar Stories: A Visual and Performing ArtsShow- Opening Reception
August 8th 2009 6:00 PM
Showcasing visual and performing art and artists, the opening reception of the Belmar Stories Show will feature the visual arts exhibition, video/film entries, storytelling and music.
Location: Belmar Arts Council, 608 River Road, Belmar, NJ
Phone: 732-749-3360
Tickets: free
www.belmararts.org


Summer Sing
August 11th 2009 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
The Shrewsbury Chorale invites all singers to its annual Summer Sing, an informal opportunity to perform Haydn's exquisite Creation under the baton of famed Artistic Director Anthony LaGruth. The $10 donation includes refreshments and score loan.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County 1475 West Front Street, Lincroft NJ
Phone: 732-776-5276
Tickets: $10 donation
www.shrewsbury chorale.org


Shrewsbury Chorale Summer Sing
August 11th 2009 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
The Shrewsbury Chorale invites singers to an informal Sumer Sing of Haydn's sublime Creation, Tuesday, August 11 at 7:30, to be performed with full orchestra in the Spring of 2010. Refreshments will follow. For more info, call Joy at 732-776-5276.
Location: Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County
Phone: 732-776-5276
Tickets: $10 donation
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The Golden Door (2007) (PG-13)
August 12th 2009 2:00 PM
This sensitive drama explore the tough practices of Ellis Island as a poor Sicilian family search for a better life in America in the early 1900's. Italian & English with English subtitles. Part of the "Foreign Accents" film series. 120 minutes.
Location: Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-531-5092
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Be With Me (2005) (NR)
August 12th 2009 2:00 PM
August 12th 2009 6:30 PM
93 minutes. Romantic-Drama from Singapore, shown in Cantonese, Hokkien and Mandarin with English subtitles. Forth and final film in the Summer 2009 International Film Festival.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Center Drama Presents Funny Girl
August 12th 2009 8:00 PM
August 13th 2009 8:00 PM
August 16th 2009 3:00 PM
August 20th 2009 8:00 PM
August 22nd 2009 9:00 PM
Ziegfeld Follies star Fanny Brice, awaiting the return of her husband from prison, reflects on their life together. Directed by Jennifer Roebuck
Produced by Anthony Greco, Starring Deborah Murad as Fanny Brice (WC)
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: $25, Seniors $22, Students $15
www.axelrodartscenter.com


Hero (2004) (PG-13)
August 13th 2009 7:00 PM
August 13th 2009 2:00 PM
Jet Li, Tony Leung, Maggie Cheung Man-Yuk, Zhang Ziyi; Directed by Zhang Yimou. 96 minutes. In Mandarin with English subtitles.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


ShoreDance 2009: Hip-Hop & Breakin'
August 17th 2009 to August 21st 2009 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
This weeklong series of workshops returns with hip-hop and breakin’ instruction by olive Dance Theatre. Call 732-528-9211 or email boxoffice@algonquinarts.org for more information.
Location: Algonquin Arts Theater, 173 Main St, Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
www.algonquinarts.org


Summer Family Movie Night: Wall-E
August 17th 2009 7:00 PM
Wall-E, G. Fun for the whole family! Pack up the kids and head to the library this summer to see the critically-acclaimed film, "Wall-E," a movie that the whole family will enjoy. Pixar animation
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


Ushpizin (2005) (PG)
August 19th 2009 2:00 PM
Film showing of Ushpizin (2005) Rated PG. Hebrew with English subtitles. Part of the "Foreign Accents" film series.
Location: Ocean Township Library, 701 Deal Road, Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-531-5092
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Reprise (2008) (R)
August 20th 2009 7:00 PM
August 20th 2009 2:00 PM
Anders Danielsen Lie, Espen Klouman-Hoiner, Christian Rubeck; Directed by Joachim Trier; 105 minutes. In Norwegian with English subtitles.
Location: Monmouth County Library Eastern Branch, 1001 Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ 07702
Phone: 732-683-8980
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Northeast Regional Breakin’ Battle
August 20th 2009 5:30 PM
Contact the Algonquin Arts Box Office to reserve your spot or learn more information about this breakin’ battle hosted by olive Dance Theatre. This outdoor performance is free to the public.
Location: Algonquin Arts Theater, 173 Main St, Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Free
www.algonquinarts.org


olive Dance Theatre
August 22nd 2009 8:00 PM
olive Dance Theatre’s Swift Solos is an evening-length series of vignettes based on the choreographic legacy of seminal breakin’ innovator Ken Swift. This collection of solo and ensemble offerings will celebrate Ken Swift’s choreographic body of work.
Location: Algonquin Arts Theater, 173 Main St. Manasquan NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Adults $29, Seniors/Students $27, Workshop Students & Children $15
www.algonquinarts.org


Monsoon Wedding (2002) (R)
August 26th 2009 2:00 PM
Film showing of Monsoon Wedding (2002) Rated R. Hindi with English subtitles. Part of the "Foreign Accents" film series.
Location: Ocean Township Library, Ocean, NJ 07712
Phone: 732-531-5092
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Last Thursday Poetry Reading and Open Mic
August 27th 2009 7:00 PM
Featured poets Patricia Hardigree, Jim Gwyn, Anna Moran, and Sam Friedman; open mic follows readings by featured poets.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: free
mtpl.org


"Benny Goodman Songbook" Featuring Carl Topilow"
August 30th 2009 8:00 PM
Carl Topilow is renowned worldwide for his versatility, whether he is holding a conductor’s baton for the Cleveland Pops or his trademark red clarinet. He is a multi-talented virtuoso.
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center,100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ 07723
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: $18; $15 for groups of 10 or more


Broadway Scrapbook
September 3rd 2009 7:30 PM
September 6th 2009 3:00 PM
Directed by Larry Lowenstein, this sensational evening features Broadway classics performed by six leading performers of the Axelrod stage, plus a colorful narrative telling the stories behind these classics.Musical Director: Art Topilow
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center,100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ 07723
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: Tickets $18; $15 for groups of 10 or more
: www.axelrodartscenter.com


Fred Miller Performs 1946-1956: Music! Music! Music! Postwar Prosperity and the Rise of Rock
September 12th 2009 2:00 PM
Pianist/singer/narrator Fred Miller presents 1946-1956: "Music! Music! Music!" Postwar Prosperity and the Rise of Rock. Experience the continuous dramatic shifts and spirit in American life during the 1940s and 1950s by delving into its popular music.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Songwriters in the Round by Kim Yarson
September 13th 2009 3:00 PM
See and hear an impressive musical showcase featuring some of New Jersey's best singer/songwriters performing their original tunes. Kim Yarson is joined by singers Jo Wymer and Barbara Harley. CDs will be availible for sale.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtpl.org


The Roustabouts
September 13th 2009 2:00 PM
Featuring hits by Elvis, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Ray Charles, Bobby Darin, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Stray Cats, The Beatles, Dion & the Belmonts and more! The Roustabouts are a rockin' band with an upbeat, interactive show.
Location: Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, NJ 07726
Phone: 732-431-7220
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


Classical Concert Celebrating Daniel Pearl World Music Days
September 13th 2009 4:00 PM
This sensational violin and piano recital features works by Jewish composers of different generations and styles, together with other short familiar works from the repertoire.
WC
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ 07723
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: Tickets: $12; $10 seniors and students
www.axelrodartscenter.com


OKLAHOMA!
September 18th 2009 8:00 PM
September 19th 2009 8:00 PM
September 20th 2009 3:00 PM
September 25th 2009 8:00 PM
September 26th 2009 8:00 PM
September 27th 2009 3:00 PM
Oh What a Beautiful Mornin' it is when the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, Oklahoma! comes to the Count Basie stage! From start to finish this American treasure will have you leaving the theatre singing the show-stopping title number.
Location: Phoenix Productions, Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Phone: 732-747-0014
Tickets: $22 - $29 (seniors $20 - $26)
phoenixredbank.com


Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women: Farewell Tour
September 19th 2009 8:00 PM
The acoustic blues trio, Saffire - The Uppity Blues Women, perform together for their final tour. These women tear into their material with passion, dedication, and originality. Every song they cover becomes theirs, and their originals blend seamlessly.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Adults-$30 Seniors-$28 Students/Children-$20
www.algonquinarts.org


Poetry Reading and Open Mic
September 24th 2009 7:00 PM
Susanna Rich, Peter Murphy, and Christine Waldeyer will present their original poetry. Listeners will have a chance to participate in an open mic reading after these featured poets.
Location: Middletown Township Public Library, 55 New Monmouth Rd., Middletown NJ
Phone: 732-671-3700
Tickets: Free
mtpl.org


The RB Express: In Concert
October 17th 2009 2:00 PM
If you love doo-wop and the great sounds of the 50’s and 60’s, hear the harmonies and rhythms of the RB Express, the Jersey Shore’s premier singing group perform a wide repertoire spanning the golden years of rock-n-roll.
Location: Wall Township Library, 2700 Allaire Road, Wall, NJ 07719
Phone: 732-449-8877
Tickets: Free
www.monmouthcountylib.org


The Orchestra of St. Peter By The Sea; Cooking For Columbus
October 24th 2009 8:00 PM
In honor of the mariner from Genoa, Father Alphonse is preparing a tasting of Italian classics. The full-course menu includes delicious servings of Santa Lucia and other Neapolitan treats.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-529-9211
Tickets: Golden Seating $45 - Golden Seniors $43 - Golden Student $25 - Adults $38 - Seniors $36 - Students/Children $20
www.algonquinarts.org


MISS SAIGON
November 13th 2009 8:00 PM
November 14th 2009 8:00 PM
November 15th 2009 3:00 PM
November 20th 2009 8:00 PM
November 21st 2009 8:00 PM
November 22nd 2009 3:00 PM
This heart-wrenching adaptation of Puccini's Madame Butterfly tells the tragic story of the doomed romance between an American soldier and a Vietnamese bar girl. The haunting score and unforgettable characters will resonant with audiences of all ages.
Location: Phoenix Productions, Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank
Phone: 732-747-0014
Tickets: $22 - $29 (seniors $20 - $26)
phoenixredbank.com


Rising Stars
November 18th 2009 10:00 AM
November 18th 2009 11:30 AM
Twelve high school performing artists selected from throughout New Jersey through competitive auditioning showcase their talents in the world of classical music. LP,WC,ALS
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-529-9211
Tickets: FREE
www.algonquinarts.org


Monmouth Symphony Orchestra
November 22nd 2009 3:00 PM
Featuring performances by the winners of the Monmouth Symphony Young Artist competition, Suejin Jung (piano) and Hu Hyun Park (violin).
Location: Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park, NJ 07723
Phone: 732-531-9100
Tickets: Tickets are $30 adults, $25 seniors and $5 students; groups of 10 or more are $5 off.
www.axelrodartscenter.com


The Nutcracker
November 27th 2009 7:00 PM
November 28th 2009 2:00 PM
November 28th 2009 6:00 PM
The Moscow Classical Ballet visits Algonquin Arts once again for the holiday favorite, The Nutcracker. This remarkable troupe includes 50 dancers joined by local children playing the roles of Christmas partygoers and mice. ALS, WC, LP
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-529-9211
Tickets: Adults $39 - Seniors $37 - Students/Children $20
www.algonquinarts.org


Viennese New Year's 2010
January 3rd 2010 3:00 PM
WC, ALS, LP. Celebrate the New Year with the sweetest musical treats this side of the Danube. The special matinee experience invites you to waltz away an Austrian afternoon with Mozart, Strauss and Father Alphonse Stephenson.
Location: Algonquin Arts, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ 08736
Phone: 732-528-9211
Tickets: Golden Seating $45 - Golden Seniors $43 - Golden Student $25 - Adults $38 - Seniors $36 - Students/Children $20
www.algonquinarts.org