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32 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 the- atrical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children's events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and back- grounds. 6-28: Best of the Eagles, 7:30 PM 7-12: Tusk, 8:00 PM 7-20: The Weeklings BeatlesBash, 8:00 PM 9-30 - 10-1: The Jungle Book, various 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, 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. Editor's Note: As of press time, both structures were deemed structurally unsafe, and all events have been cancelled. Repairs are underway. The Grand Arcade remains open. 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, edu- cate, and entertain through distinct and engaging cultural and artistic offerings that reflect the diversity of the region. Family shows, musical plays, comedians, and famous political commen- tators have all appeared here. The Basie's vision for the future is to evolve into a world-class cen- ter for arts education, culture, and the perform- ing arts. This evolution includes an industrious expansion, potentially doubling the number of its performance, educational, and cultural offerings, while reaching a wider sector of the community through new partnerships and programs. The Vogel, a state-of-the-art performance venue, was unveiled in October 2020. EVENTS AT THE HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH THEATRE AT THE BASIE: 5-26: Crowded House, 8:00 PM 5-27: Boz Scaggs, 8:00 PM 5-31: Bobfest, 7:00 PM 6-1: Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, 7:30 PM 6-2: Remember Jones: Bat Out of Hell Live, 8:00 PM 6-3: Kevin James: The Irregardless Tour, 5:00 PM and 8:00 PM 6-8: Chris Botti, 8:00 PM 6-9: Get the Led Out, 8:00 PM 6-10: Season Finale with Josh Bell, 8:00 PM 6-15: The Disco Biscuits, 7:30 PM 6-16: Leslie Jones Live, 7:00 PM 6-17: It's Only Rock and Roll: Bandiera Does The Rolling Stones, 8:00 PM 6-22: Three Dog Night, 7:30 PM 6-25: Rufus Wainwright, 7:30 PM 7-2: Tori Amos, 7:30 PM 7-21 - 7-23: Phoenix Productions presents The Music Man, various times 7-27: The Turtles with Little Anthony, Gary Puckett, The Vogues, The Classics IV, The Cowsills, 7:30 PM 7-29: Michael Carbonaro, 7:00 PM 7-30: Dick Fox's Golden Boys, 7:00 PM 8-4: Donny Osmond, 8:00 PM 8-9: Diana Krall, 8:00 PM 8-10: Juicy Scoop Live with Heather McDonald, 8:00 PM 8-16: America, 7:30 PM 8-17: The Righteous Brothers, 7:30 PM 9-14: Geoff Tate's Big Rock Show Hits, 8:00 PM 9-15: Clannad - In A Lifetime: The Farewell Tour, 8:00 PM 9-22 - 9-24: Phoenix Productions presents In The Heights, various times 9-29: Dead on Live, 8:00 PM Theater & Concerts: Ocean & Monmouth Counties continued from page 31 The William James and Catherine Basie Plaza, just outside the glass-lined lobby wall of the Count Basie Center. courtesy of the Count Basie Center for the Arts