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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 1 7 22 resident and thereby attract newcomers, and to pro- vide an attraction to draw tourists to the communi- ty. The Guild provides exhibition space for members on a monthly basis and holds solo shows for select- ed artists who may be members as well as artists who live outside the area. We offer classes for both adults and children, workshops, demonstrations, open studio time with live models, and various cul- tural programs. We welcome artists of every level. The Gallery Gift Shop showcases contemporary and traditional fine art and crafts for sale. The Guild is open to the public Tuesday - Sunday 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM. Admission is free. 11-17: Bob Andrews Trio, 8:00 PM 12-15: Holiday Concert, 8:00 PM OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE JAY AND LINDA GRUNIN CENTER FOR THE ARTS College Drive, Toms River (732) 255-0500 www.grunincenter.org The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, located on the campus of Ocean County College (OCC), is home to the OCC Theatre Company and the OCC Concert Band. Professional programs include: Living Legends, Singer/Songwriters, Classical Music, Musical/Theatre, Country/Folk, Jazz, Dance, and Family. In addition, the Garden State Philharmonic is the orchestra-in-residence. Mid-Week Jazz Series concerts and School of Performing Arts productions take place all season long. 10-21: Tim Kubart and the Space Cadets, 2:00 PM 10-23: John Meacham – Blauvelt Lecture Series, 7:00 PM 10-25: Tony Danza: Standards and Stories, 7:30 PM 10-27: The Everly Brothers Experience, 8:00 PM 10-29: Vietnam…Through My Lens by Stu Richel, 3:00 PM 11-2: The Church Sisters, 7:30 PM 11-4: Candid Camera's 8 Decades of Smiles! with Peter Funt, 8:00 PM 11-7: Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama and The Preservation Legacy Quintet, 7:30 PM 11-9: Arlo Guthrie, 7:30 PM 11-10 – 11-19: Telling: Jersey Shore, various days and times 11-25: Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone, 2:00 PM and 8:00 PM 11-30 – 12-10: The Best Christmas Pageant Ever, various days and times 12-2: A Christmas Carol, 1:00 PM 12-2: OCC Concert Band presents The Magic of the Season, 7:00 PM 12-8: Ana Gasteyer: Holiday Tipple, 8:00 PM 12-9: The Nutcracker, 1:00 PM 12-13: Peter and Will Anderson present George Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess," 8:00 PM 12-14: Vienna Boys Choir, 7:30 PM 12-15: Westminster Concert Bell Choir, 7:30 PM 12-16: Frozen Sing Along hosted by Jeremy Grunin, 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM 12-21: A Garfield Christmas, 7:30 PM 12-23: Carol of the King, The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular, 8:00 PM 1-12: New York Voices, 8:00 PM 1-18: Janet's Planet, 9:30 AM and 11:00 AM 1-20: John Gorka with special guest Amilia K. Spicer, 8:00 PM 1-24: The Midiri Brothers Salute Benny Goodman's Carnegie Hall Concert, 8:00 PM 1-25: Black String, 7:30 PM 1-30: Las Cafeteras, 7:30 PM OUR GANG PLAYERS Mailing Address: 76 Beach Avenue Manahawkin, (609) 597-0553 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 have been held at a number of venues including the historic Elizabeth V. Edwards School in Barnegat, The Bengal Theater at Barnegat High School, and the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin. Dinner theater performances have been held at The Holiday Inn in Manahawkin and Uncle Will's Grill in Beach Haven. 12-1 – 12-3: Miracle on 34th Street (at Stafford Township Arts Center), various times PINE BELT ARENA 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River (732) 818-8536 www.pinebeltarena.com 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. 11-9: Lindsey Stirling, Warmer in the Winter Christmas Tour, 7:00 PM PREMIER THEATRE COMPANY 701 Lake Avenue, Asbury Park (732) 774-7827 www.premiertheatre.com The Premier Theater Company is a non-profit theatre and education program that works to bring the gift of visual and performing arts to the people of New Jersey. By fostering new play- wrights and combining professional knowledge with amateur talent, they aim to encourage phys- ical, mental, and emotional growth in the hearts of those involved. Call or check the website for current schedule. 11-3 – 11-4: Nunsense (at Middletown Performing Arts Center), various days and times THE SAINT 601 Main Street, Asbury Park (732) 775-9144 www.thesaintnj.com One of the top small live music venues in the world and the heart of the Asbury Park music scene, The Saint's mission is to present and pre- serve live, original music here at the Jersey Shore. The Saint has hosted over three hundred shows a year since its inception and continues to welcome both local music fans as well as tourists from around the world. 18 to enter, 21 to drink with proper ID for all evening shows (unless otherwise noted). All-age matinees are only on weekend afternoons. 10-21: We're Ghosts Now, doors open 7:30 PM 10-22: Todd Sheaffer, doors open 6:30 PM 11-4: L.A. Witch, doors open 7:30 PM 12-8: Bill Toms and Hard Rain, doors open 6:00 PM SOUTH STREET PLAYERS Wesley Hall at St. Andrews Methodist Church, 4th and Mercer Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 447-5169 www.southstreetplayers.org Founded in 1982, the South Street Players have been delighting audiences with their performanc- es at The Clarksburg Inn and other Monmouth and Ocean County locations. 10-20 – 10-22: The 7th Annual Tri-State Theatre Festival, various days and times SPRING LAKE THEATRE AT THE SPRING LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE 300 Madison Avenue, Spring Lake (732) 449-4530 www.springlaketheatre.com Since 1978, the theatre has been the home of the Spring Lake Theatre Company. Renovated in 1986, the theater seats over 350 patrons. The Spring Lake Theatre Company produces Broadway-quality musicals, comedies, and dramas, with profession- ally talented casts and lavish sets and costumes. Each year, the company puts on six different shows, with the opening night ticket sales of each donated to different area charities. 10-6 – 10-22: Young Frankenstein, various days and times 12-1 – 12-17: Scrooge, various days and times THEATER & CONCERTS continued from page 21 Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College in Toms River. Love Imagery

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