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j e r s e y s h o r e • F A L L / H O L I D A Y 2 0 2 1 27 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 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Special themed concerts listed below. Admission: adults: $5.; children 11 and under: $1. No outside coolers or outside food/drink. Bring your own chairs. 11-6: Legend of the Jersey Devil 11-13: Veterans Day Celebration 11-27: Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Day 12-18: Holiday Show 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. 11-11: Larger Than Life: The Ultimate Boyband Experience (Concert Series), 8:00 PM 11-18: Brian Kirk and The Jirks - Born (Concert Series), 8:00 PM 11-27 - 12-12: Elf The Musical (Broadway Series), various days and times 12-14: ShoreFoodie.com presents It's a Wonderful Life (Film), 7:30 PM 12-18: Chris Pinnella: Christmas at the Algonquin, 8:00 PM 12-31: The New York Bee Gees, time t.b.a. 1-8: Uncle Vinnie's presents Gilbert Gottfried, 8:00 PM 1-22 - 1-30: Biloxi Blues (Broadway Series), various days and 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. 11-3: Hayes Carll, 7:00 PM 11-5: The Asbury Park Monologues, 8;00 PM 11-6: Turnover, 7:00 PM 11-12: Jake Clemons, 7:00 PM 11-20: The Ribeye Brothers, 7:00 PM 11-23: The Driver Era. 7:00 PM 11-24: Mom Jeans, 7:00 PM 11-27: The Districts, 7:00 PM 12-5: American Aquarium, 7:00 PM 12-8: Maggie Rose, 7:00 PM 12-17: The Happy Fits, 7:00 PM 1-27: Best Coast, 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. 10-29 - 11-14: A Bronx Tale, various days and times 11-27 - 12-5: Nickelodeon The SpongeBob Musical, various days and times 12-11 - 12-19: The Nutcracker Rocks, various days and times THEATER & CONCERTS Monmouth and Ocean Counties Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website before attending. October 2021 - January 2022 PLACES TO GO & THINGS TO DO ("black-box" presentations with shorter runs that include original works, theater-for-children, musi- cal events, and guest-theater presentations), and open house Play readings (monthly staged read- ings of new and under-appreciated works under consideration for future seasons). 10-22 - 11-7: California Suite, various days and times 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, located on the boardwalk and extending out over the beach, has a capacity of up to 3,600, depending upon the event. It features an impres- sive 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. Editor's Note: As of press time, both structures were deemed structurally unsafe, and all events have been cancelled. Repairs are underway. Call or check the website for current information and future schedules. 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 cultural and artistic offerings that reflect the diversity of the region. Family shows, musical plays, comedi- ans, 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 educa- tion, culture, and the performing arts. This evolu- tion includes an industrious expansion, potentially doubling the number of its performance, edu- cational, 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, was unveiled in October 2020. HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH THEATRE AT THE BASIE: 10-29: Johnny Mathis, 7:30 PM 10-31: Dead on Live, 7:30 PM 11-1: Steely Dan, 8:00 PM 11-4: Clerk - The Kevin Smith Documentary by Malcolm Ingram, 7:30 PM 11-6: Daniil Trifonov Plays Brahms, 8:00 P M 11-7: Friends! The Musical Parody, 8:00 PM 11-12 - 11-14: Phoenix Productions presents Elf: The Musical, various times 11-15: MasterChef Life!, 7:00 PM 11-16 - 11-18: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical, 7:30 PM 11-19: Paul Anka - Anka Sings Sinatra, 7:30 PM 11-20: Disney Princess: The Concert, 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM 11-23: A Magical Cirque Christmas, 7:30 PM 11-29: Dream Theatre, 7:30 PM 11-30: Chris Isaak, 8:00 PM 12-1: Manheim Steamroller Christmas, 7:30 PM continued on page 28 BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 761 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft (732) 224-2411 www.brookdalecc.edu/pac This 361-seat, thirty-year-old theater is home to everything from dramas and concerts to musical theater. Although the shows are performed mainly during the school year, they also have Summer Shakespeare in July. Show times vary but are typically on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Many shows are free. Ticket prices vary and can run from $12. to $24. 11-7: Faculty Recital, time t.b.a. 12-2 - 12-5: One Acts, time t.b.a. 12-12: Concordia Chorale Concert, time t.b.a. CENTER PLAYHOUSE Center Players, 35 South Street, Freehold (732) 462-9093 www.centerplayers.org Email: info@centerplayers.org Center Playhouse is home to Center Players. It is an intimate, 49-seat, dessert theater, located in downtown Freehold Center. Programming includes Signature Series shows (fully staged productions that run for five weekends and include gourmet desserts and coffee), Applause Series events The Count Basie Center For The Arts in Red Bank. courtesy of Red Bank RiverCenter

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