Jersey Shore Magazine

23 James and More, doors open 6:30 PM 10-28: Dracula - The Atlantic City Ballet, 7:00 PM 10-29: A Golden Oldies Spectacular and Holiday Party, doors open 2:30 PM 11-4: Live at the Fillmore: A Tribute to The Allman Brothers, doors open 6:30 PM 11-16 – 11-19: My Mother's Italian, My Father's Jewish and I'm Home for the Holidays, various days and times 11-24: Strawbs Chapter and Verse featuring Hero and Heroine, 8:00 PM 11-25: Get the Led Out, doors open 6:30 PM 11-30: Ronnie Spector's Best Christmas Party Ever!, 8:00 PM 12-2: Marshall Tucker and special guest The Magnificent Mancini Brothers, 8:00 PM 12-12: The Glenn Miller Orchestra, 7:30 PM 12-23: The Nutcracker featuring The Garden State Phiharmonic Orchestra with The Atlantic City Ballet, 7:00 PM 1-13: Tusk: A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac, doors open 6:30 PM STRAUSS MANSION 27 Prospect Circle, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 291-1861 www.ahhistory.org The Strauss Mansion Museum is home to the Atlantic Highlands Historical Society. Audra Mariel hosts the "Jazz at the Mansion" series every last Thursday of the month. 10-26: Nicole Epps and Joe Accurso, 7:00 PM 11-30: Joe Peterson Quartet, 7:00 PM 12-28: Art Topilow Trio, 7:00 PM SURFLIGHT THEATRE Engleside and Beach Avenues, each Haven, (609) 492-9477 www.surflight.org The Surflight Theatre is back! Producing large- scale musicals and plays from with a resident company of professional actors, the Surflight has been performing live theater in a classic summer stock situation since 1950. In addition, Surflight offers Children's Theater from mid-June through September and a Celebrity Concert series. Please 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. 10-21: Magical Max's Night of Illusions, 7:00 PM 10-28: A Tribute to Elvis from Memphis to Vegas, 7:00 PM 12-1 – 12-3: Our Gang Miracle on 34th Street, various times 12-8 – 12-9: Junie B. in Jingle Bells Batman Smells, various times 12-17: Atlantic Pops "A Holiday Music Celebration," 2:00 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: 10-21: Toadies with special guests Local H, doors open 7:00 PM 11-4: Highly Suspect with special guests Bones, DJ Redbees, doors open 7:00 PM 11-7: The Wood Brothers, doors open 7:00 PM 11-11: An Evening with Keller Williams, doors open 8:00 PM 11-16: The Jesus and Mary Chain, doors open 7:00 PM 11-17: Start Making Sense - Talking Heads Tribute with special guests The Yams, doors open 7:30 PM 11-18: Luke Combs, doors open 7:00 PM 11-24: Remember Jones Back To Back To Black: A Tribute to Amy Winehouse, doors open 7:00 PM 12-9: Reverend Horton Heat, Junior Brown, Big Sandy and more, 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. 10-21: The Hit Men-Legendary Performers with Frankie Valli, Carole King, Cat Stevens, Tommy call or visit the website for shows, times, prices, and group pricing. 11-25: The New Millennium Jazz Band Plays The Sinatra Songbook, 7:30 PM 12-8 - 12-17: Home For The Holidays - A Surflight Celebration, various days and times 12-31: The Rave-Ons, 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. 11-11 – 12-3: The Importance of Being Earnest, various days and times 12-15 – 12-18: The Rainbow Fish, various days and times 1-6 – 2-4: El Coqui Espectacular and the Battle of Doom, various days and times THE WONDER BAR 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 502-8886 www.wonderbarasburypark.com The Wonder Bar features a lineup that will appeal to fans of all types of music. Kick back, relax, and enjoy the positive vibes at this iconic establish- ment. Advanced ticket purchase recommended. 10-21: Noah Gunderson, doors open 7:00 PM 10-23: Luke Elliott, doors open 7:00 PM 10-27: Mephiskapheles, doors open 7:00 PM 11-3: The Movement and New Kingston, doors open 7:00 PM 11-22: Wonder Jam, 7:00 PM 11-24: Pierce Fulton, doors open 7:00 PM 11-25: Nicole Atkins, doors open 7:00 PM 12-4: Maggie Rose, doors open 7:00 PM 12-31: Tragedy, doors open 8:00 PM u The Two River Theater in Red Bank. Courtesy of Two River Theater

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