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25 STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin (609) 489-8600 Tickets: www.staffordschools.tix.com www.staffordschools.org/STAC 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. 12-11: Atlantic City Ballet presents "It's A Shore Holiday," 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM THE STONE PONY AND STONE PONY SUMMER STAGE 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 502-0060 www.stoneponyonline.com The legendary Stone Pony has been a driving force of the Jersey Shore music scene since it first opened its doors in 1974. From independent, local talent to internationally known headline acts, music fans will never be disappointed with the Stone Pony's schedule of events. During the sum- mer, enjoy open air concerts at the Stone Pony Summer Stage. Advance ticket purchase recom- mended for both venues. THE STONE PONY: 10-28: Old Dominion with special guest Steve Moakler, doors open 7:00 PM 10-29: Jackie Green with special guests, doors open 7:00 PM 10-30: Beartooth with special guests Every Time I Die, Fit for a King, Old Wounds, doors open 6:00 PM 11-3: Eric Krasno Band with special guests, doors open 7:00 PM 11-17: Carcass Deafheaven, Inter Arma, doors open 7:00 PM 11-19: Stryper To Hell with the Devil 30th Anniverary Tour with special guests, doors open 7:00 PM 12-2: Kane Brown with special guest Jordan Rager, doors open 7:00 PM 12-9: The Airplane Family and Friends with Live Dead 69, doors open 7:00 PM 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, dra- matic, and comedic events by some of the coun- try's top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet. 10-28: Dracula – The Atlantic City Ballet, 7:00 PM 10-29: Voyage featuring Hugo, the #1 Journey Tribute Band in the World, 8:00 PM 11-2: The World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:30 PM 11-12: Get The Led Out, 8:00 PM 11-17 – 11-20: My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish, and I'm in Therapy – Steve Solomon!, various times 12-17: The Village People with special guest Harold Melvin's Blue Notes, 8:00 PM 12-18: The Nutcracker: Atlantic City Ballet with the Garden State Philharmonic, 4:00 PM 1-7: One Night with Elvis! Featuring Richie Santa, 8:00 PM 1-21: "Tusk" - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, 8:00 PM 2-4: Gail Lionetti - Angels Among Us, 2:00 PM 2-11: Bee Gees Gold - Bee Gees Tribute Band, 8:00 PM TWO RIVER THEATER CO. 21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank (732) 345-1400 www.tworivertheater.org Opened in Red Bank in the fall of 2005, this is a state-of-the-art performance space. The main theater seats 350 people and is home to the main stage season. Centered around a thrust stage, the furthest seats are no more than thirty-six feet from the performers. The new facility also includes the 99-seat Marion Huber Theater, a black box theater that is host to more experimental works, readings, classes, and rehearsals. 11-12 – 12-4: The Lion In Winter, various days and times 12-27 – 12-30: A Very Electric Christmas, various days and times 1-14 – 2-12: Hurricane Diane, various days and times ALSO OF INTEREST: MONMOUTH CIVIC CHORUS P.O. Box 16, Red Bank, (732) 933-9333 www.monmouthcivicchorus.org The Monmouth Civic Chorus is a volunteer com- munity of singers in Monmouth County dedicated to artistic excellence. In addition to singing in New Jersey, the Chorus has performed at the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (with the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra), Carnegie Hall and St. Thomas Church in New York City, St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, and St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna (with members of the Vienna State Opera Orchestra). 12-18: Joy to the World (at Count Basie Theatre, Red Bank), 4:00 PM 2-26: Love is in the Air (at Tower Hill - First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank), 4:00 PM u HOSPITALS & HEALTHCARE Ocean County RWJBARNABAS HEALTH COMMUNITY MEDICAL CENTER 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River (732) 557-8000 www.barnabashealth.org RWJBARNABAS HEALTH MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER SOUTHERN CAMPUS 600 River Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 363-1900 www.barnabashealth.org HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER 425 Jack Martin Boulevard, Brick, (732) 840-2200 www.oceanmedicalcenter.com HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH SOUTHERN OCEAN MEDICAL CENTER 1140 Route 72 West, Manahawkin, (609) 597-6011 www.southernoceanmedicalcenter.com Monmouth County CENTRASTATE HEALTHCARE SYSTEM 901 West Main Street, Freehold, (732) 431-2000 www.centrastate.com RWJBARNABAS HEALTH MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, (732) 222-5200 www.barnabashealth.org RWJBARNABAS HEALTH THE UNTERBERG CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL AT MONMOUTH MEDICAL CENTER 300 Second Avenue, Long Branch, (732) 923-7250 www.barnabashealth.org HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH BAYSHORE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL 727 North Beers Street, Holmdel, (732) 739-5900 www.bayshorehospital.org HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH JERSEY SHORE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER 1945 Route 33, Neptune, (732) 775-5500 www.jerseyshoreuniversitymedicalcenter.com HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH K. HOVNANIAN CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL 1945 Route 33, Neptune, (732) 775-5500 www.khovnanianchildrenshospital.com/KHCH HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH RIVERVIEW MEDICAL CENTER 1 Riverview Plaza, Red Bank, (732) 741-2700 www.riverviewmedicalcenter.com COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE 765 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 224-2345 www.brookdalecc.edu BROOKDALE AT WALL NEW JERSEY COASTAL COMMUNIVERSITY 800 Monmouth Boulevard, Wall Twp., (732) 280-7090 www.brookdalecc.edu GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, (800) 458-8422 www.georgian.edu MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY 400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 571-3400 www.monmouth.edu OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE 1 College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0400 www.ocean.edu The Strand Center for the Arts in Lakewood. courtesy of The Strand

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