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31 PINE BELT ARENA Toms River High School North Campus 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River (732) 818-8536 www.trschools.com/pinebeltarena Since its dedication in 2003, the 3,500-seat arena has been the centerpiece of the Toms River Regional School District. The Pine Belt Arena hosts a variety of events such as professional and varsity sporting events, live music concerts, trade shows, and much more. THE STRAND CENTER FOR THE ARTS 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood (732) 367-7789 www.strand.org Built in 1919, The Strand is known as one of the best acoustical theatres in the nation. This fully restored theatre features a variety of musical, dramatic, and comedic events by some of the country's top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet. 6-30: Scars On 45, 8:00 PM 7-24 - 7-26: Mary Poppins!, various times 7-31 - 8-8: Rock of Ages, various times 8-11 - 8-20: Rock University Summer Camp - Jo Wymer 8-15: Rod Picott, 8:00 PM 9-12: Melanie Wagner, 6:00 PM 10-3: Almost Queen, 8:00 PM 10-10: Gail Lionetti - Angels Among Us, 2:00 PM OCEANFIRST THEATER STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin (609) 489-8600 The OceanFirst Theater at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is south Jersey's resource for artistic and cultural experiences. Live music, dance, and theatrical programs offer enrichment for people of every age. Programmed and managed by the Stafford Township Education Foundation, STAC features state-of-the-art amenities and plays host to the finest amateur and professional talent. OUR GANG PLAYERS www.ourgang.org Our Gang Players, Inc., founded in 1977, is a the- ater troupe open to anyone wishing to experience the joy of performing. Performances are held at a number of venues including the historic Elizabeth V. Edwards School in Barnegat, the Barnegat High School Theater, the Stafford Township Arts Center's OceanFirst Theater, The Surflight Theater in Beach Haven, and the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin for dinner theater. 6-26 - 6-28: How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying at The Bengal Theater, Barnegat High School, various times 8-14 - 8-17: "101 Dalmations" Junior Show at The Bengal Theater, Barnegat High School, various times 10-2 - 10-4: Little Shop Of Horrors (ages 16 - adult) at The Bengal Theater, Barnegat High School, various times Continued on page 32 Heidi Olsen & The Night, one of the bands featuring female leads appearing at The Ladies of Country & Bluegrass Music Show at Albert Music Hall in Waretown on June 27. courtesy of Albert Music Hall

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