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SUMMARY:Lyndon Ji\, piano
DESCRIPTION:Concert pianist Lyndon Ji enjoys a diverse performing career in solo and chamber settings\, with a particular enthusiasm for introducing lesser-known works to audiences of all backgrounds. \nThis afternoon program will explore modernist French music from Fauré to Lili Boulanger to Murail\, as well as the mystic sound world of Scriabin through a selection of études and the ineffable Fifth Sonata. \nLyndon currently serves as staff pianist at Rutgers\, Artistic Director of the Bay Area International Piano Competition\, and appears in concert regularly throughout the East Coast. \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lyndon-ji-piano/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261015T193000
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SUMMARY:Veronica Swift
DESCRIPTION:“She has a miraculous voice\, musical ability and technique\, as well as an innate gift for entertaining a crowd.” — Wall Street Journal \nVeronica Swift has established herself as one of her generation’s iconic voices in Jazz. \nThroughout her childhood\, she toured nationally with her parents (Jazz musicians Hod O’Brien and Stephanie Nakasian)\, singing at renowned clubs and festivals such as Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola\, Jazz Standard (NYC)\, Jazz Showcase (Chicago)\, and Telluride Jazz Festival. \nShe recorded her first album at age nine\, and since then has had a career spanning two decades\, which saw a 2nd place win at The 2015 Thelonious Monk Jazz Competition\, a twice-a-year residency at Birdland Jazz Club\, joining Chris Botti’s touring band\, as well as touring with Wynton Marsalis and Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra and recording with Jeff Goldblum. \nHer 2021 album This Bitter Earth received a 5-star review and the cover of DownBeat magazine\, and in 2024\, she was honored with a French knighthood as Chevalier in the Order of Arts and Letters. \nWhile her first two releases on Mack Avenue cemented her as a master of scat improvisation and programming conceptual song cycles\, her most recent self-titled album (2023) showed us that Swift’s talents and path lie in other directions than just Jazz\, rather theatrical glam rock as seen with her original band DAME\, which she co-founded with The Dresden Dolls’ Brian Viglione. \nSince moving to Los Angeles in 2022\, she has pursued other projects and collaborations in the rock genre with artists like pianist Mike Garson of David Bowie\, Luke Spiller of The Struts\, guitarist John Notto of Dirty Honey\, and The Lemon Twigs. Swift’s expansive artistic voice remains firmly intact regardless of genre. \nShe continues to release Jazz music as Veronica Swift\, as is evident in her 2026 album\, Home\, which will be released in May of this year. \nThe album’s story takes us on Veronica’s journey from growing up on a farm in Greater Appalachian Virginia\, losin \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/veronica-swift/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:2026 State of the Bay Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join the Barnegat Bay Partnership for the 2026 State of the Bay Symposium! \nEvery five years\, the Barnegat Bay Partnership assesses the health of our watershed\, including inland waterways\, coastal habitats\, living resources\, and water supply. \nFeaturing panel discussions with leading environmental experts\, this symposium is your opportunity to ask questions\, \nlearn about critical progress and challenges\, and discover how community action can help protect and restore the Bay. \nThe Details \nOctober 14\, 2026 \n8:30am-12:30pm \nJay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Lot 2 College Dr\, Toms River\, NJ 08753 \nLearn more and register here: https://barnegatbaypartnership.org/sotb-registration-landing-page/
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/2026-state-of-the-bay-symposium/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261002T190000
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SUMMARY:John Pizzarelli Presents “Dear Mr. Bennett”
DESCRIPTION:Grammy Award -winning producer and guitarist extraordinaire\, John Pizzarelli salutes the legendary Tony Bennett celebrating over 60 years of unparalleled artistry. \nFrom Bennett’s ’50s pop hits like “Because of You” and “Rags to Riches” through his timeless classics of the ’60s such as “I Wanna Be Around” and “I Left My Heart in San Francisco\,” to his remarkable collaborations with Bill Evans\, Pizzarelli’s trio will bring these iconic songs to life once again. \nThe evening will also highlight Bennett’s incredible revival in the ‘90s while Pizzarelli weaves in personal anecdotes and stories that reveal the man behind the music. \nPrepare for a night filled with unforgettable music as the John Pizzarelli Trio honors this generational talent. \nTRIO MEMBERS: \nJohn Pizzarelli – Guitar & Vocals \nIsaiah J. Thompson – Piano \nMichael Karn – Bass \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/john-pizzarelli-presents-dear-mr-bennett/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260922T180000
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SUMMARY:A Conversation with Laurie Hernandez
DESCRIPTION:Since bringing home the Gold and Silver medals at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games\, Laurie Hernandez has gone on to win the coveted Mirror Ball trophy on “Dancing with the Stars” Season 23 and her first book titled “I Got This: To Gold and Beyond” chronicling her journey thus far was published in 2017\, hitting the New York Times Best Sellers list. In 2018\, she released a children’s picture book “She’s Got This\,” also a New York Times Best Seller\, while serving as a Literary Champion to promote readership as a path to leadership\, and Mattel created Laurie Hernandez “Shero” Barbie to honor her. \nShe is a second-generation American\, as her grandparents are from Puerto Rico\, making her the first U.S.-born Latina to make the U.S. team since 1984. Laurie was also the gymnastics analyst for NBC at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Olympic Games. Her live commentary at the Paris games garnered her rapturous praise from the entertainment community and viewers. \nActing is one of her biggest passions\, and she has done cameos\, voiceovers\, and even co-hosted American Ninja Warrior Junior. Laurie is a Junior at NYU\, where she is a theatre major. She travels the country speaking to the next generation about following your dreams and embracing who you are. She is also a fierce advocate for the importance of Mental Health and has partnered with multiple campaigns and initiatives to encourage awareness. \nThe Blauvelt Speaker Series is funded in part by the generosity of the late Bradford Thomas & Eleanor G. Blauvelt and the Wintrode Family Foundation. \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500 \nVirtual event available \nregistration required
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/a-conversation-with-laurie-hernandez/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260919T190000
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SUMMARY:80s kids
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to turn up the nostalgia and sing your heart out — synthpop sweethearts Shannon Curtis and Jamie Hill are bringing their nationally touring hit show 80s kids to The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts! \n80s kids is a high-octane joyride through the best of 1980s synthpop — tied together with funny\, moving stories about growing up in the 80s. \nFrom the electrifying beats of Depeche Mode and New Order to the heart-on-the-sleeve melodies of OMD and Erasure\, this show is a love letter to the decade of iconic anthems and underdog heroes. \nThis dynamic concert-style theater show features all-time favorites from Pet Shop Boys\, a-ha\, Soft Cell\, Alphaville\, The Human League\, and many more — delivered in a wildly fun and interactive performance that feels like you’re experiencing them live for the first time. \nWith awesome\, authentic sound\, amazing immersive video art\, killer merch\, inclusive energy\, and magnetic\, joyful stage presence\, this hit show is an experience that you don’t want to miss. Get your tickets today! \n* Freebies at the merch table for people wearing 80s fashion! \nLive videos and more information: 80skids.live \ngrunincenter.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/80s-kids/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T140000
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SUMMARY:Ching-Yi Lin\, piano
DESCRIPTION:International pianist Ching-Yi Lin presents “Heroic Journey\,” a program that explores transformation\, struggle\, and triumph through music. \nFrom the dramatic intensity of Bach’s Chromatic Fantasy and Fugue to the brilliance of Chopin’s Heroic Polonaise\, the program is anchored by Beethoven’s Eroica Variations and the transcendent final sonata\, Op. 111\, tracing a powerful emotional arc from conflict to resolution. \nOriginally from Yunlin\, Taiwan\, Dr. Lin holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University and has appeared at distinguished venues including Merkin Hall at Kaufman Music Center\, Van Cliburn Concert Hall in Texas\, Washington National Cathedral\, and Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. As a soloist\, he has been recognized in numerous international competitions\, earning awards at the Beethoven International Piano Competition in Singapore\, the New York International Artists Association Competition\, the NTD International Piano Competition in New York City\, Second Prize at the Texas State International Piano Competition\, Third Prize at the Marbella International Piano Competition\, and the Wonderlic Piano Competition. \nIn addition to his solo career\, Lin has collaborated with members of the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra\, National Symphony Orchestra\, and the Philadelphia Orchestra\, and in 2024 he was featured as guest pianist in a special concert honoring Leon Fleisher at the Mohican Hills Concert Series. A dedicated educator\, he has presented masterclasses and lectures at the College of Southern Maryland\, Christopher Newport University\, Ocean County College\, Soochow University\, the University of Maryland Baltimore County\, and Virginia Tech; he served as a faculty associate at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University from 2021 to 2024 and has been a faculty member at Montgomery College since 2025. \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/ching-yi-lin-piano/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Dementia Man\, An Existential Journey
DESCRIPTION:Dementia Man\, An Existential Journey is the award-winning autobiographical story of a man who faces his diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease by actor and playwright Samuel A. Simon. \nIn this full-length theatrical piece\, Simon takes the stage as a man facing his cognitive decline and asks the hard questions of what to do next in the face of what he calls “an existential journey.” \nIt is a peek into the head and heart of the struggle with a broken medical system and a personal and family challenge. \nThe play challenges the audience to imagine a meaningful future for the millions of people with neurocognitive disease\, with accommodation and adaptation. \nThe show is approximately 70 minutes long and will feature a Q&A Session at the end. \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/dementia-man-an-existential-journey/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T150000
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SUMMARY:Nat Adderley\, Jr.
DESCRIPTION:Nat Adderley\, Jr. spent 25 years as the Music Director for rhythm and blues singer Luther Vandross\, but after Vandross passed away in 2005\, Adderley\, Jr.\, the son of trumpeter Nat Adderley and nephew of alto saxophonist Julian “Cannonball” Adderley\, returned to his roots as a jazz pianist\, mixing hard bop with R&B. \nIn October 2025\, Adderley released his first jazz album as a leader Took So Long. \nThe album soared to the top of the JazzWeek charts\, spending six weeks at Number 1. DownBeat Magazine’s Joshua Myers called it “a near perfect mixture of standard jazz tunes and popular musical mainstays.” \nOn September 13\, at the Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre\, Adderley\, Jr.\, will be performing selections from Took So Long. \nIn addition to his original title tune\, you’ll hear such songs as Bronislaw Kaper’s “Green Dolphin Street”\, Dizzy Gillespie’s “Con Alma”\, Burton Lane’s “Old Devil Moon”\, and “Superstar”\, written by Leon Russell for The Carpenters\, but memorably recorded by Luther Vandross. \nIn the DownBeat review\, Joshua Myers reminded his readers that\, “It is simply cool to hear once again how interpretations of sounds made famous by Stevie Wonder\, The Stylistics\, and Aretha Franklin beautifully coexist alongside those written by Billie Holiday and Dizzy Gillespie. \nMasters of the piano format have gamely plumbed these associations before. But in the hands of Nat Adderley\, Jr.\, we get yet another fresh look.” \nTook So Long was selected as WBGO Radio’s “New Day\, New Play” album in October 2025. \nThe station’s morning host\, Gary Walker\, pointed out that\, “There are reimagined standards\, an original\, and a fabulous recollection of his dear friend Luther Vandross on ‘Superstar’. \nIt might have taken so long\, but it has been well worth it.” \ngrunincenter.org \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/nat-adderley-jr/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260830T190000
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SUMMARY:The Doo Wop Project
DESCRIPTION:A Brand New Show from America’s Premiere Doo Wop Group! \nThe dynamic Broadway stars of The Doo Wop Project are on a mission to put Doo Wop on everyone’s playlist! \nWith their smokin’ hot band\, they capture and deliver the classic sounds of the guys who\, back in the day\, harmonized with each other on stoops\, in the subway\, and on street corners\, and they have also created a unique\, exciting\, fun way to “Doowop-ify” today’s biggest hits – reimagining them as though they had been written during the Doo Wop era! \nOnce you experience The Doo Wop Project live on stage\, you’ll see why everyone around the country calls them AMERICA’S PREMIERE DOO WOP GROUP. \nTheir brand new 90-minute show “Echoes of the Street” keeps the classic sounds of Doo Wop alive for audiences of all ages. \nYou’ll hear Doo Wop classics like the Del Vikings’ “Whispering Bells”\, The Tymes’ “So Much in Love”\, The Marcels’ “Blue Moon”\, The Four Seasons’ “Sherry” and Motown’s “My Girl”. \nAnd you’ll fall in love with The Doo Wop Project’s Doowop-ified versions of contemporary songs by artists like Taylor Swift\, Pharell Williams\, and Daft Punk. \nThis show celebrates a music genre that has never lost its cool… while making it cool for generations to come. #SAVEDOOWOP \ngrunincenter.org
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/the-doo-wop-project/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T130000
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SUMMARY:Lerner & Loewe’s My Fair Lady
DESCRIPTION:Lerner and Loewe’s award-winning story of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady is widely considered one of the greatest musicals of all time. \nEliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent\, which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. \nWhen Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady\, an unlikely friendship begins to flourish. \nThis classic features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores\, including: “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?\,” “With a Little Bit of Luck\,” “The Rain in Spain\,” “I Could Have Danced All Night\,” \n“On the Street Where You Live\,” “Get Me to the Church on Time\,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.” \nBook and Lyrics by \nALAN JAY LERNER \nMusic by \nFREDERICK LOEWE \nAdapted from George Bernard Shaw’s Play and Gabriel Pascal’s Motion Picture “PYGMALION” \nOriginal Production Directed and Staged by Moss Hart \nLerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady is presented through special arrangement with Music Theater International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. \nmtishows.com \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/events/lerner-loewes-my-fair-lady/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/lerner-loewes-my-fair-lady/2026-07-19/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T200000
DTSTAMP:20260218T135334Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T135334Z
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SUMMARY:EagleMania
DESCRIPTION:EagleMania has been dazzling audiences for over a decade by spectacularly reproducing the music of The Eagles. \nEagleMania thrills internationally sold-out audiences with their stunning five part harmony\, virtuoso guitar work and uncanny ability to emulate the distinct sound of The Eagles. \nThe EagleMania show consists of the Eagles’ greatest hits\, as well as select Don Henley\, Glenn Frey\, and Joe Walsh solo efforts. \nIf you like The Eagles you simply must experience the world’s greatest Eagles Tribute\, EagleMania! \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/eaglemania/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/eaglemania/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260517T150000
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SUMMARY:Sentimental Journey Big Band
DESCRIPTION:An Inspired Journey Through the Classics of Swing and the melodic gems of other styles that have been transformed by Jazz. \nJoin us for “It Might As Well Be Swing.” \nYou can count on Sentimental Journey Big Band to bring you the best of the Swing Era\, while vocalist Altha Morton sings the jazzed up versions of country\, pop\, and R&B hits. \nWhat makes this year’s program unique is a vibrant celebration of the enduring dialogue between classical music and jazz. From Bizet to Verdi\, and Paganini to Rimsky- Korsakov\, composers have long inspired jazz artists with their timeless themes and harmonic structures. \nThis performance explores how classical compositions are transformed through jazz arrangements—whether in the smooth sophistication of a big band\, the daring freedom of improvisation\, or the rhythmic vitality of swing. Artists like Glenn Miller\, Les Brown\, the Dorsey brothers\, and Benny Goodman took these compositions to the top of the charts! \nWhether you’re a lover of pop\, classical\, or swing\, this program promises a foot-tapping\, soul-stirring ride through music that refuses to stay in one lane. \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/sentimental-journey-big-band-2/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/sentimental-journey-big-band/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:Raul Midón
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nBlind Singer-Songwriter Guitarist Raul Midón is nothing if not prolific. His 14th and latest album\, Lost & Found is a blend of what he calls “smooth folk\,” “alt-pop” and “jazz.” A master at combining genres\, “his music suggests a three way fusion of Stevie Wonder\, Bobby McFerrin and José Feliciano\,” New York Times. Midón recently debuted the album’s first single\, the uplifting bluesy pop song Keep On Keeping On on the The Jennifer Hudson Show (December 2023). \n\nJoining him on this body of work are his friends\, industry veterans\, Andres Forero (Hamilton\, Phish\, U2) Drums & Percussion\, Richard Hammond (Hamilton) bass\, Federico Pena (Black Lives) keyboards & piano. The anthemic Next Time\, a “galloping rock waltz” is a co-write with New York fixture Mike Errico\, who plays on it as well. String arrangements were provided by Andrew Sherman. \n\nLost & Found\, the album’s moniker which Midón calls “smooth folk” or folk with harmonic surprises is a celebration of redemption. The lyrics were inspired by his listening to Bob Dylan’s reading of his poem\, Last Thoughts On Woody Guthrie. \n\nWhen We Remember is a country-tinged song that includes a stint of Raul playing banjo. He might have reached out to Bela Fleck but he’s held his own here and he does it from the comfort of his basement studio. To do this Midón has had to learn the art of engineering. The technology for the blind is not consistent and it’s a constant struggle\, one he continues to confront on a daily basis. He’s been assisted here by New York recording engineer\, Michael O’Reilly\, whom he met while making his major label debut State of Mind under the careful eye of legendary producer\, Arif Mardin. Raul has worked with “Mike” extensively on many albums since those early days including the Grammy Nominated Bad Ass and Blind. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/raul-midon/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/raul-midon/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T141007Z
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SUMMARY:Three American Troubadours Tribute
DESCRIPTION:“How Sweet It Is”\, “Country Road”\, “Shower The People”\, “Anticipation”\, “You’re So Vain”\, “Mockingbird”\, “I Feel the Earth Move”\, “It’s Too Late”\, and “You’ve Got A Friend”. \n\nThese are just a few of the fantastic songs you’ll hear when you see the tribute “Three American Troubadours” in concert.   This memorable tribute production celebrates the lives and careers of 6-time Grammy winner James Taylor\, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Carly Simon with 13 top 40 hits\, and Carole King who wrote or co-wrote 118 Billboard Hot 100 pop hits– 3 iconic American singer/songwriters whose personal lives and careers have intertwined throughout the years\, and whose memorable hit songs continue to offer ageless inspiration.  Audiences will fall in love with the show’s 3 powerhouse vocalists as they artfully deliver the classic hits\, with unique arrangements of fan favorites\, engaging storytelling and multimedia projections to enhance the entire concert experience. \n\nProduced by Oscar and Golden Globe winner Franke Previte\, co-writer of “(I’ve Had)The Time of My Life” and “Hungry Eyes” from the movie ‘’Dirty Dancing’’ and managed by Lee Shapiro\, former music director of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons\, ‘’Three American Troubadours’’ features: Lisa Sherman\, a Broadway veteran who has shared the stage with Broadway Royalty;  renowned vocalist and actress Alice Leon; and the gifted singer and guitarist James Gedeon\, whose interpretation of James Taylor is genuinely remarkable. The band members have performed with such notable acts as The E Street Band\, Loggins & Messina\, Bon Jovi\, South Side Johnny\, America\, Billy Joel\, and many more. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/three-american-troubadours/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/three-american-troubadours-tribute/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260218T141424Z
CREATED:20260218T141424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T141424Z
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SUMMARY:Picasso at the Lapin Agile
DESCRIPTION:This long-running Off Broadway absurdist comedy places Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso in a Parisian cafe in 1904\, just before the renowned scientist transformed physics with his theory of relativity and the celebrated painter set the art world afire with cubism. In his first comedy for the stage\, the popular actor and screenwriter plays fast and loose with fact\, fame\, and fortune as these two geniuses muse on the century’s achievements and prospects\, as well as other fanciful topics\, with infectious dizziness. Bystanders\, including Picasso’s agent\, the bartender and his mistress\, Picasso’s date\, an elderly philosopher\, Charles Dabernow Schmendiman\, and an idiot inventor introduce additional flourishes of humor. The final surprise patron to join the merriment at the Lapin Agile is a charismatic dark-haired singer\, time-warped in from a later era. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/picasso-at-the-lapin-agile/2026-05-03/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500 \nFriday\, April 24 • 7:30pm\, Saturday\, April 25 • 7:30pm\, Sunday\, April 26 • 2:00pm\,  Friday\, May 1 • 7:30pm (This performance will be interpreted in ASL by students from the Interpreter Training Program.)\, Saturday\, May 2 • 2:00pm & 7:00pm\, Sunday\, May 3 • 2:00pm
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/picasso-at-the-lapin-agile/2026-05-03/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Theatre
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000
DTSTAMP:20260218T142630Z
CREATED:20260218T142630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T142630Z
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SUMMARY:Mutts Gone Nuts
DESCRIPTION:Expect the unexpected\, as canines and comedy collide in a smash hit performance\, that’s leaving audiences everywhere howling for more. \nFrom shelters to showbiz\, these amazing mutts unleash havoc and hilarity in a breathtaking\, action-packed\, comedy dog spectacular\, featuring some of the world’s most talented 4 legged performers. \nDeemed ‘A Must See’ by the Washington Post\, the dogs are sure to steal your heart\, and then your socks! \n\nThe 4:00 PM Performance will be a Relaxed Performance. Relaxed performances are designed to create a welcoming environment for all visitors\, including individuals with neurodiversity and sensory needs. These dedicated performances will feature all the joy of a typical theater setting\, with a few adjustments to help attendees feel more comfortable. This can include adjustments to lighting and sound\, an environment that allows for movement and breaks when needed\, and an inclusive staff that welcomes guests from the moment they arrive. Families who do not require these accommodations are still welcome to attend. \n\nAbout the Dogs \nMutts Gone Nuts Mission & Assurances: Our show’s dogs were adopted from animal shelters or from rescue groups. We use all positive\, reward-based training methods\, which means: We reward and reinforce the behaviors that we want (with treats\, toys\, praise) and we ignore the behaviors we don’t want. We look for what our dogs like to do naturally\, and cultivate those talents. \n\nLiving Conditions for our dogs: Our dogs travel in large\, padded\, climate-controlled kennels for their safety when on tour. They have 2 acres of fenced area to run when at home. All of our dogs live indoors and are never kept outside in kennels\, and are USDA APHIS (Animal Welfare) registered. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/mutts-gone-nuts-2/2026-04-25/2/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/mutts-gone-nuts/2026-04-25/2/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T143121Z
CREATED:20260218T143121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T143121Z
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SUMMARY:The Brit Pack
DESCRIPTION:The Brit Pack – the most authentic British Invasion experience this  side of the Atlantic. \nFormed in 2011 by British session musicians  based in NYC\, The Brit Pack take their audience on a journey through  a dynamic blend of British classics\, including The Beatles\, Rolling  Stones\, Queen\, David Bowie\, Elton John\, The Who\, Oasis\, Radiohead\,  The Police\, Amy Winehouse and many more. \nThe talented band members of The Brit Pack have performed with artists such as Paul McCartney\, Britney Spears\, Elton John\, Chet  Faker\, Tom Rush and Mark Hudson among many others\, and enjoy  delivering a high-energy show to their audiences. \nVocals\, Guitar\, Keys / Matt Nakoa (US) \nGuitar\, Vocals / Mark Sidney Johnson (UK) Bass\, Vocals / Bryan Percivall (US) Drums\, Vocals / Will Haywood Smith (UK) \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/the-brit-pack/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/the-brit-pack/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T140000
DTSTAMP:20260218T144047Z
CREATED:20260218T144047Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T144047Z
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SUMMARY:Arturo Delmoni & Nina Siniakova
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the  spring with an uplifting concert featuring music from beloved classics to easy listening and jazz. \nThe power duo of celebrated violinist\, concertmaster of New York City Ballet Arturo Delmoni and internationally recognized composer and pianist Nina Siniakova will fill the afternoon with warmth\, joy\, and the spirit of renewal—guaranteed to leave you smiling. \nLearn more about the performers on Spotify or visit www.ninasiniakova.com. \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/arturo-delmoni-nina-siniakova/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/arturo-delmoni-nina-siniakova/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T144823Z
CREATED:20260218T144823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T144823Z
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SUMMARY:Krakauer & Tagg’s Good Vibes Explosion
DESCRIPTION:Krakauer & Tagg’s Good Vibes Explosion is a touring project that was born in the midst of the pandemic lockdowns of 2020. \nConceived and created by Grammy-nominated “ebullient clarinet wizard” (Time Out NY) David Krakauer and multi-instrumentalist/producer Kathleen Tagg\, this project showcases a multi-generational/high-octane group of collaborators from very different backgrounds\, hailing from the USA\, Canada\, Iran and South Africa. \nTogether they embrace the diversity of today’s America through their unique take on a multitude of traditional roots musics\, bringing their enormous musical and cultural diversity to the project and collaborating to create powerful original material. Old forms are celebrated both by bringing them into a 21st century sound-world and expanding the context to make room for new stories. \nFeatured on shows such as NPR’s Morning Edition and Radio France International (RFI) Sessions Live\, this project was created in response to the current climate of polarization that pervades our daily lives. In these uncertain times\, it’s a chance to come together to celebrate our common humanity and foster joy\, positivity and togetherness. \nTheir album\, Mazel Tov Cocktail Party\, has received rave reviews across North America and Europe: \nFrance’s Le Monde says: “a breath of fresh air\, an incentive to dance…In the face of the overwhelming negativity and alarming rise of hatred and intolerance in today’s world\, let’s breathe and dance together…More than a suggestion\, an injunction” \nRoots World says: “An informal cocktail party typically lasts a few hours\, and this one ends all too soon. 5 stars” \nThey have performed at venues that include Paris’ famed 2000-seater Théâtre du Châtelet and Vienna’s Porgy & Bess Club\, and in venues large and small in France\, Holland\, Austria and the USA. \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/krakauer-taggs-good-vibes-explosion/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/krakauer-taggs-good-vibes-explosion/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T145211Z
CREATED:20260218T145211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145211Z
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SUMMARY:Nella
DESCRIPTION:Born in Venezuela\, Nella rapidly rose to international fame thanks to her powerful voice and undeniable presence. In a short period of time\, she went from graduating from Berklee College of Music to winning the 2019 Latin GRAMMY® Award for Best New Artist. That same year\, her full-length debut\, Voy (I Go)\, produced by the award-winning Javier Limón for Casa Limón Records\, garnered praise from NPR and featured the hit “Me Llaman Nella” (They Call Me Nella). The title track was named the 14th best song of 2019 by The New York Times\, spanning all genres. \n\nMerging Venezuela’s folkloric roots\, modern production elements \, and inspiration from Andalusia\, Nella’s music echoes globally. She has sold out venues across the United States\, Venezuela\, Mexico\, Spain\, and the UK\, and has performed with renowned artists such as Alejandro Sanz\, Luis Enrique\, and Susana Baca. She has also collaborated with Jennifer López\, Juan Luis Guerra\, Carlos Vives\, Monsieur Periné\, and Los Amigos Invisibles. \n\nAcademy® Award winner Asghar Farhadi invited Nella to join the A-list cast of his film Everybody Knows\, alongside Academy® Award winners Javier Bardem\, Ricardo Darín\, and Penélope Cruz. Showcasing her talents\, she performed songs written by Javier Limón exclusively for the screenplay. The film premiered at the Cannes Film Festival to enthusiastic applause. \n\nNella’s voice has captivated notable musicians\, including Maestro Gustavo Dudamel\, conductor of the Los Angeles Philharmonic\, who invited her to perform a song composed by him for a documentary on the artist Cruz Diez. \n\nIn early 2020\, Nella signed with Sony Music Records and released her second album\, Doce Margaritas\, in 2021. She also participated in the HBO album and special Piano y Mujer with Irish-American pianist Arthur Hanlon\, collaborating with great artists such as Kany García\, Natalia Jiménez\, Evaluna Montaner\, and Goyo. \n\nEn Otra Vida is Nella’s third album\, immersing listeners in a unique universe of talent with a distinct an \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/nella/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/nella/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T145741Z
CREATED:20260218T145741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145741Z
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SUMMARY:Brass Queens
DESCRIPTION:Brass Queens is a female-led\, New York-based brass band that has been dominating the brass band scene since 2019. \n\nFinding that they shared similar frustrations about the emerging brass band scene in New York City\, co-founders Alex Harris and Ally Chapel came together to form a group dedicated to showcasing the talents of female musicians in a landscape that was dominated by male musicians and bandleaders. After debuting in March 2019\, Brass Queens grew to be a fixture in the local music scene and was dubbed “the hardest working band in town” by their peers. The Queens gained a dedicated following through outdoor performances on the streets of Brooklyn and playing pop-up events in their community through the pandemic. \n\nA core value of the band is to play for as many audiences as possible to increase the visibility of female musicians in brass bands. Brass Queens tour regularly across the country and internationally. Recent highlights include a New Year’s Eve performance in Telluride\, multiple nights at Favela Chic in New Orleans\, and a sold out show at Cliff Bell’s in Detroit. They also make appearances on festival stages including the Ottawa Jazz Festival\, Northlands Music Festival\, MusikFest\, Duck Jazz Festival\, and multiple appearances at the Exit Zero Jazz Festival. Brass Queens has played major events like The Met Gala and David Byrne’s “Amazing Humans Doing Amazing Things!” Variety Show\, and for notable clients including New Balance\, Chanel\, Saks Fifth Avenue\, Tiffany & Co.\, Bombas\, Perrier\, Facebook\, Instagram\, and Pinterest. They have also performed on national television on Good Morning America\, and had multiple shows at iconic New York venues like The Capitol Theater\, Blue Note Jazz Club\, and Brooklyn Bowl. They are also the 2023 winners of We Love NYC’s Rider’s Choice Award\, after the people of New York voted the Queens as their favorite of the MTA’s Music Under New York’s roster of subway performers. \n\nThe band has developed a signature style that sits \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/brass-queens/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/brass-queens/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260218T150753Z
CREATED:20260218T150753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T150753Z
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SUMMARY:Adam Moezinia Trio
DESCRIPTION:Adam Moezinia will be leading his Standards Trio\, presenting fresh arrangements of classic American Songbook compositions by such composers as George Gershwin\, Cole Porter\, and Richard Rodgers. \nA native of Los Angeles\, guitarist Adam Moezinia moved to New York City in 2010 to study at The Juilliard School where he received his graduate degree in Jazz Studies. He is a straight-ahead jazz guitarist rooted in the traditions of swing\, blues and the great American Songbook.  He has played with such jazz artists as vocalists Freddie Cole and Cecile McLorin Salvant\, trumpeter Wynton Marsalis\, and multireedists Will and Pete Anderson\, and has  performed at venues such as the Blue Note\, Birdland\, and Jazz at Lincoln Center. \n\nMoezinia has been influenced on guitar by jazz giants like Barney Kessel\, Herb Ellis\, Joe Pass\, and Jim Hall. In an interview with Jazz Guitar Today\, Moezinia talked about Hall. “Jim to me\,” he said\, “is the father of modern jazz guitar in that he opened the door musically for people like Pat Metheny and Kurt Rosenwinkel.  So\, I think this (his 1975 Jim Hall Live! album) is a must for any aspiring jazz guitarists as well as any jazz guitar enthusiasts.” \n\nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible through funding from the Wintrode Family Foundation\, the Ocean County College Foundation\, and support from the New Jersey Jazz Society. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/adam-moezinia-trio/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/adam-moezinia-trio/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260218T142241Z
CREATED:20260218T142241Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T142241Z
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SUMMARY:Dancing at Lughnasa
DESCRIPTION:This extraordinary play is the story of five unmarried sisters eking out their lives in a small village in Ireland in 1936. We meet them at the time of the festival of Lughnasa\, which celebrates the pagan god of the harvest with drunken revelry and dancing. Their spare existence is interrupted by brief\, colorful bursts of music from the radio\, their only link to the romance and hope of the world at large. The action of the play is told through the memory of the illegitimate son of one of the sisters as he remembers the five women who raised him: his mother and four maiden aunts. He is only seven in 1936\, the year his elderly uncle\, a priest\, returns after serving for twenty-five years as a missionary in a Ugandan leper colony. For the young boy\, two other disturbances occur that summer. The sisters acquire their first radio\, whose music transforms them from correct Catholic women to shrieking\, stomping banshees in their own kitchen. And he meets his father for the first time\, a charming Welsh drifter who strolls up the lane and sweeps his mother away in an elegant dance across the fields. From these small events spring the cracks that destroy the foundation of the family forever. Widely regarded as Brian Friel’s masterpiece\, this haunting play is Friel’s tribute to the spirit and valor of the past. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/dancing-at-lughnasa/2026-03-22/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500 \nFriday\, March 13 • 7:30pm (This performance will be interpreted in ASL by students from the Interpreter Training Program.)\, Saturday\, March 14 • 2:00pm\, Saturday\, March 14 • 7:30pm\, Sunday\, March 15 • 2:00pm\,  Friday\, March 20 • 7:30pm\, Saturday\, March 21 • 2:00pm\, Saturday\, March 21 • 7:30pm\, Sunday\, March 22 • 2:00pm
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/dancing-at-lughnasa/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T150450Z
CREATED:20260218T150450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T150450Z
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SUMMARY:Celtic Angels Ireland
DESCRIPTION:Get swept away in the enchanting harmonies of the Celtic Angels as they present an impassioned homage to their beloved Emerald Isle. \nThis gloriously evocative journey will captivate audiences and have them clapping their hands\, wiping their tears\, and stamping their feet. \nEscape to Verdant Valleys and Heathery Highlands. Step back in time to the Land of Saints and Scholars. \nLose yourself in the alluring Angels’ magical melodies. Feel your heart pound to raucous rhythms of the champion Celtic Knights Dancers. Immerse yourself in Ireland’s infectious influences across the Wild Blue Ocean to the Amber Waves of Grain and Beyond. \nHeaded by the powerhouse creative team direct from Ireland and featuring award winning Irish and World Champion Singers\, Dancers and Musicians\, Celtic Angels Ireland is a theatrical feast for all ages. \nStarring the quintessential vocals of The Celtic Angels\, these dynamic divas enthrall and delight with their jaw dropping performances and spine tingling harmonies. \nWith over 30 Irish traditional and contemporary tunes masterfully intertwined and performed fully live by the Trinity Ensemble\, the Heavenly Celtic Angels and the Dynamic Celtic Knights Dancers\, the spectacular Celtic Angels Ireland is guaranteed to entertain and delight. \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/celtic-angels-ireland/2026-03-21/2/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/celtic-angels-ireland/2026-03-21/2/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T193000
DTSTAMP:20260218T145511Z
CREATED:20260218T145511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T145511Z
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SUMMARY:Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago
DESCRIPTION:Beginnings – A Celebration of the Music of Chicago brings the magic of a live Chicago performance to life and exceptionally recreates their enormous songbook of contemporary hits. \nThe music of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Chicago spans more than five decades and includes five # 1 albums and over 20 top-ten hits. \nThe band transports the listener back to a time of big arena concerts with all the sound\, excitement\, and emotion generated from Chicago’s extensive catalog of gold and platinum recordings. \nBeginnings has one of the most entertaining live performances you can see today. \nExpect a family-friendly entertainment event that is pleasing to music lovers of all ages! \nSHOW HIGHLIGHTS: Beginnings\, Make Me Smile\, 25 or 6 to 4\, Call on Me\, Saturday in the Park\, Old Days\, You’re the Inspiration\, Alive Again\, \nColor My World\, Just You and Me\, I’ve Been Searchin’ So Long\, Free\, Hard to Say I’m Sorry\, and many\, many more! \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/beginnings/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/beginnings-a-celebration-of-the-music-of-chicago/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concerts,Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260313T140000
DTSTAMP:20260218T122108Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Schwartzman piano recital
DESCRIPTION:Born in St. Petersburg\, Russia\, Victoria Schwartzman performs regularly as a soloist and chamber musician. \nVictoria has appeared with the Bavarian Radio Orchestra chamber players\, at the Bard Music Festival\, the Music Mountain Festival\, in the New York Philharmonic Ensembles series at Merkin Hall\, at Summit Music Festival\, at Bargemusic\, in the Gessner- Schocken concert series in Cambridge\, WMP Concert Hall\, and the Nicolas Roerich Museum concert series in New York City. \n\nAfter graduating from Jerusalem Conservatory\, Victoria continued her education at the Longy School of Music and New England Conservatory. \nWhile pursuing various degrees in solo and chamber music performance\, she was selected to perform in masterclasses given by Dmitri Bashkirov\, Menahem Pressler\, and Richard Goode\, among others. Her principal teachers include Irina Kivaiko\, Issak Kossov\, Victor Rosenbaum\, Sally Pinkas\, Eda Shlyam\, and Eteri Andjaparidze. \n\nAs a soloist with orchestra\, Victoria has performed with the Jerusalem Chamber Orchestra\, the Longy School of Music Chamber Orchestra\, the Riverside Orchestra\, and the Greater Newburgh Symphony Orchestra. She has performed at the Quartet Program in Pennsylvania and participated in the Tel-Hai International Piano Festival in Israel and the Lyrica Chamber Music Festival in New Jersey. \n\nShe is on the coaching faculty in the Vocal Department at Montclair State University as well as on piano faculty at the Bard College Conservatory Preparatory Division.. Victoria is also the co-founder of the Newburgh Music Festival\, a week long immersive classical music program devoted to both solo performance and chamber music\, located on the shore of the Hudson river\, in Newburgh\, NY. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/victoria-schwartzman/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/victoria-schwartzman-piano-recital/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T121738Z
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SUMMARY:Socks in the Frying Pan
DESCRIPTION:Socks in the Frying Pan\, a multi-award-winning trio from Ennis\, County Clare\, Ireland—the mecca of Irish traditional music—was formed in 2014. Forged together by a fire of pure joy and passion for their art\, the band comprises Aodan Coyne on guitar and lead vocals\, Shane Hayes on accordion\, and younger brother Fiachra Hayes on fiddle. \n\nTheir ‘Socks Sound’ combines virtuosic musicianship with a burning passion for the music and tradition\, pitch-perfect harmonies\, and a big splash of quick wit and banter. Their electrifying performances and on-stage charm have established them as the kingpins on the Irish Traditional Music scene today. \n\nThey have toured extensively\, capturing hearts in 46 US states\, dozens of countries\, and every continent\, showcasing at renowned festivals such as the Walnut Valley Festival in Kansas\, Electric Picnic in Ireland\, Tønder Festival in Denmark\, and the world-famous New Orleans Jazz Festival. \n\nTo date\, Socks in the Frying Pan have released three studio albums\, each adding to their list of accolades including ‘Best New Band‘\, ‘Best Live Band‘\, ‘Album of the Year‘\, and ‘Best Live Performance of the Year‘. Their latest release\, Raw & Ríl\, recorded live at Glór Theatre\, was immediately awarded ‘Best Live Album‘. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/socks-in-the-frying-pan/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500 \n 
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/socks-in-the-frying-pan/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260228T130000
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DTSTAMP:20260218T121545Z
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SUMMARY:Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating three decades of keeping American traditional circus alive\, the legendary Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio brings its diverse roster of the world’s finest circus\, sideshow\, vaudeville\, and variety talent to the Grunin Center! \nBindlestiff Family Cirkus harkens back to the heyday of the traditional American popular entertainment\, offering its own contemporary twist. \nThe show features jugglers\, acrobats\, contortionists\, vaudevillian novelty\, plate spinning\, sword swallowing\, and other risk-taking feats combines to create an interactive afternoon of fun for the entire family. \nIt’s earthy\, gritty and celebrates the roots of American popular entertainments like vaudeville\, circus\, and sideshow\, with a mix of world-class skill and odd novelty acts in an engaging and participatory way that you don’t find in other types of circuses. \nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/bindlestiff-family-cirkus-trio/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/bindlestiff-family-cirkus-trio/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260227T190000
DTSTAMP:20260218T121324Z
CREATED:20260218T121324Z
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SUMMARY:Cherish the Ladies
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating the incredible milestone of 40 years as one of the planet’s most heralded Irish music ensembles\, Cherish the Ladies has won the hearts of audiences worldwide for their exhilarating blend of traditional Irish music\, breathtaking vocals\, and propulsive Irish step dancing. \nThey have won the hearts of fans and critics alike. As the Boston Globe puts it: “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do!” \nSince their founding in 1985\, this Grammy-nominated group has forged a path for women in the male-dominated Irish music scene\, leaving a lasting legacy with 18 critically acclaimed albums and thousands of performances—from prestigious concert halls to the Olympics and the White House. \n\nLed by charismatic flute and whistle virtuoso Joanie Madden—National Heritage Fellow of the National Endowment for the Arts—Cherish the Ladies delivers a spectacular blend of virtuosic instrumental talent\, beautiful vocals\, engaging arrangements\, and breathtaking step dancing. This tour features an all-star lineup including Mary Coogan (guitar)\, Mirella Murray (accordion)\, Nollaig Casey (fiddle)\, Kate Purcell (lead vocals\, guitar)\, and Hannah Collins (piano). Joining them on stage are world-champion dancers Tyler Schwartz\, Joe Harrison\, and Nathan Pilatzke\, bringing electrifying rhythm and energy to an unforgettable evening. \n\nPraised by The New York Times for their “passionate\, tender\, and rambunctious” sound and hailed by The Washington Post for their “astonishing array of virtuosity\,” Cherish the Ladies has earned international acclaim. Honored as BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and Top North American Celtic Group at the Irish Music Awards\, they have collaborated with the Boston Pops Symphony\, Vince Gill\, Pete Seeger\, Arlo Guthrie\, Nanci Griffith\, The Chieftains\, and The Clancy Brothers & Tommy Makem. As the most celebrated Celtic Pops act in history\, they have performed over 300 nights with leading symphony orchestras. \n\nhttps://www.grunincenter.org/event/cherish-the-ladies/ \ngrunincenter@ocean.edu \n732-255-0500
URL:https://oceancountytourism.com/event/cherish-the-ladies-2/
LOCATION:Jay and Linda Grunin Center for The Arts\, College Drive\, Toms River\, NJ\, 08754\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Entertainment,Theatre
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