Jersey Shore Magazine

J e r s e y s h o r e • S P R I N G 2 0 2 1 22 ALBERT MUSIC HALL 131 Wells Mill Road (Route 532) Waretown, (609) 971-1593 www.alberthall.org Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society has dedicated itself to the preservation of Pinelands cultural heritage and to being the best place on the East Coast to hear live country, bluegrass, and old-time music. Concerts are played every Saturday night from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Admission: adults: $5.; children 11 and under: $1. ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE 173 Main Street, Manasquan (732) 528-9211 www.algonquinarts.org Algonquin Arts was founded in 1992 to provide cultural enrichment for the residents and visitors of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Their pro- gramming includes dramatic and musical theatre, dance, musical concerts, film, and mixed media presentations. These presentations are offered to the public in the setting of the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre, which reopened to the public in 1994 following an extensive renovation. Algonquin Arts also enhances the educational experiences of area students with diverse perfor- mances and artist-lead educational workshops. Call the box office or check the website for more information. 3-20 - 3-28: Mass Appeal (live theatre), various days and times 4-16 - 4-18: Starting Here, Starting Now: A Musical Revue (live theatre), various times 5-1 - 5-2: La Traviata (tentative dates, postponed from April 2020), various times ASBURY LANES 209 4th Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 361-6659 www.asburylanes.com Asbury Lanes is a vintage bowling alley and bar with live performances including local talent with rock and hip-hop veterans, indie, and pop stars. Advance ticket purchase recommended. Check website for updated schedule and times. 3-19: Movie Night: Guardians of the Galaxy, 7:00 PM 4-6: Waxahatchee with Fenne Lily, doors open 8:00 PM 5-28: Maggie Rose with Them Vibes, Dylan Hartigan, doors open 7:00 PM AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER Vogel Auditorium, 100 Grant Avenue Deal Park, (732) 531-9100 www.axelrodartscenter.com This state-of-the-art, 520-seat performing arts center features a year-round performance sched- ule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theat- rical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds. 4-11 - 4-25: The Bard at Bell Works Outdoor Art Festival, various days and times THEATER & CONCERTS Monmouth and Ocean Counties Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many events have been cancelled or rescheduled. Please call or check the website before attending. March - June 2021 PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO CONVENTION HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 897-6500 www.apboardwalk.com One of the most distinctive and majestic land- marks along the New Jersey Shore, Asbury Park's Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre is a multi-purpose venue of two separate buildings joined by a Grand Arcade. Convention Hall, locat- ed on the boardwalk and extending out over the beach, has a capacity of up to 3,600, depending upon the event. It features an impressive stage area and a spacious arena floor. The historic Paramount Theatre, which opened in 1930, is a showcase for music and performing arts and offers a wide variety of entertainment. Call or check the website for current schedule. 6-1: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, 7:00 PM THE COUNT BASIE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank (732) 842-9000 www.thebasie.org Founded in 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The Center's mission is to inspire, educate, and entertain through distinct and engaging cul- tural and artistic offerings that reflect the diver- sity of the region. Family shows, musical plays, comedians, and famous political commentators have all appeared here. The Basie's vision for the future is to evolve into a world-class center for arts education, culture, and the performing arts. This evolution includes an industrious expansion, potentially doubling the number of its perfor- mance, educational, and cultural offerings, while reaching a wider sector of the community through new partnerships and programs. The Vogel, a new, state-of-the-art performance venue with social distancing and safety measures in place, was unveiled in October 2020. 3-19: Star Wars: The Force Awakens in Concert, 8:00 PM 3-19 - 3-20: Dead on Live: Red Bank Ramble at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 3-26: Glen Burtnik's Summer of Love Concert, 7:30 PM 3-26: Souvenirs: The Music of John Prine at The Vogel, 7:30 PM 3-27: Matt O'Ree Band Does Led Zeppelin at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 3-31: The Beach Boys, 7:30 PM 4-2: Colossal Street Jam at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-3: The Weeklings: The Music of The Beatles and More at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-9: Waiting on Mongo at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-10: The Sensational Soul Cruisers at The Vogel, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM 4-16 and 5-14: Moroccan Sheepherders at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-17: Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood: Scared Scriptless, 8:00 PM 4-17: Almost U2 at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-19: Indigo Girls, 8:00 PM 4-21: The Edwards Twins, 7:30 PM 4-22 - 4-23: Brian Kirk and The Jirks at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 4-24: Anthony Krizan and Jillian Rhys McCoy: Evolution of Soul at The Vogel, 7:00 PM 4-24: Remember Jones presents Mad Dogs and Englishmen, 8:00 PM 4-30: Dan Soder at The Vogel, 7:00 PM and 9:30 PM 4-30 - 5-2: Phoenix Productions presents: The Wizard of Oz, various times 5-13 - 5-14: Menopause the Musical, 7:30 PM 5-22: An Evening with Jordan Rudess of Dream Theater at The Vogel, 8:00 PM 6-7: Paul Anka - Anka Sings Sinatra, 7:30 PM 6-11: Get the Led Out, 8:00 PM 6-12: Ringo Starr and His All-Starr Band, 7:30 PM 6-13: Bruce Hornsby and The Noisemakers, 7:30 PM 6-15 - 6-16: Brian Fallon and The Howling Weather, 7:30 PM 6-18: Train, 8:00 PM 6-25: Happy Together Tour, 8:00 PM GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC 1 College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0460 www.gardenstatephilharmonic.org The Garden State Philharmonic (GSP), the orches- tra-in-residence at Ocean County College in Toms River, is dedicated to maintaining and operating a professional level symphony orchestra at the Jersey Shore and to giving concerts of cultural and edu- cational value in and for the community. Its core The Vogel, at the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, is a new, state-of-the-art performance venue with social distancing and safety measures in place. www.thebasie.org

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