With super-sized vocals and genre-spanning songwriting chops that blur the lines between country, pop and rock, Maggie Rose has earned a loyal audience, both in her adopted hometown of Nashville and beyond. It’s an audience that’s grown with her for nearly a decade, spending days as a songwriter and nights sharing the stage with artists like Tim McGraw and Sheryl Crow. Through it all, Rose has established herself as a rare triple threat: a multi-faceted artist who can write, perform, and produce a hit song.
The Vienna Boys Choir will perform at Ocean County College. The famous choir boys have been performing in North America for a long time, previously performing in famous venues such as Carnegie Hall in New York and Chicago’s Symphony Hall.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
A 90 minute tour of the Historic Village at Allaire that will surely get you into the holiday spirit! This tour features a walk through of the lantern lit village, music, and history of the town and what Christmas was like in the 1800’s.
Grab a paintbrush and let your creativity flow! Enjoy a fun evening of art exploration, music, and laughter. Join Abby, local artist, art teacher, and LBIF Teen Arts instructor, in this unique evening of cocktails and painting. BYO snacks and beverages, grab your friends and paint the night away! Register online.
For over 20 years, Glen Burtnik has presented numerous holiday performances. Starting in 1990 in Asbury Park, graduating to New York City for 10 years, then back to New Jersey, filling larger theaters. Burtnik’s legendary holiday shows have always included performances by surprise guests with a remarkable and diverse repertoire of entertaining music. There will be Christmas caroling, hot chocolate, doughnuts, candy canes, and, of course, a special visit from Mr. and Mrs Claus and their elves.
The Metuchen Cookie Walk started in 2015 as a holiday fundraiser for the Fuccile Foundation, which provides financial assistance to local families impacted by tragedy. The premise of the Cookie Walk is simple: bake, buy, give. Cookie Walk attendees purchase either a small ($10) or large ($20) box(es) to fill with homemade cookies.
In 2015, over 5,500 homemade cookies were donated and sold. In 2016, the event grew to over 15,000 cookies and raised over $7,500 for the Fuccile Foundation and local families in need.
The Community House is the most beautiful and joyful place to visit during Christmastime. Our production of Scrooge has become a holiday tradition for generations of families. If you’ve never experienced this spectacular production, treat yourself and your loved ones to our thirty-fifth annual production. The tale of the mean, old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge is known and loved by everyone. No one does it better, we promise! Order early, we usually sell out by Thanksgiving. Thank You Very Much, Happiness, Father Christmas, The Wish, Beautiful Day are some of the beloved songs that are part of this legendary musical.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
Kids will recreate the Grinch with legos. There will be holiday games.
Join Seaside Heights Santa Claus convention for your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical way possible. Santa loves creativity, be sure to dress from head to toe and don’t forget to bring an unwrapped toy and 2 non-perishable food items for local charities.
A holiday tradition at 4JG’s! Some holiday treats and a relaxing break for the over 21 set. St. Nick is at the Vineyard in spirit only…
Come to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas. Children can visit with Santa, then take a walk to the farmhouse and have a cup of cider. Be sure to bring your camera. FREE!
- The Christmas cult-classic shown on the silver screen in the historic Joseph A. Palaia Theater in the Jersey Shore Arts Center. As seen on Mystery Science Theater 3000, A Colbert Christmas: The Greatest Gift of All, and Elloise at Christmas. Perfect for the family or your sci-fi nerd best friend. This film is sure to put you in the cosmic Holiday spirit!
Come to the Stink Theatre and watch the New Jersey Civic Youth Ballet’s performance of The Nutcracker! The NJCYB consists of over 50 talented dancers from across New Jersey to perform for you the wonderful story of Clara Stahlbaum and her unforgettable Christmas.
Join us as we light up the Boardwalk in December during Jenkinson’s Sea of Lights. This Indoor Holiday Lights Spectacular inside Jenkinson’s Aquarium with a special admission price! $7 Aquarium Admission. Sea of Lights will be held on December 16, 17, and 26-28 from 6pm until 9pm.
Bring your camera for photos with Santa December 16th and 17th (inside the Pavilion). December 26th through the 28th we will be joined by singing princesses each night in the Pavilion.
December 26th – Belle & Cinderella
December 27th – Ariel and Rapunzel
December 28th – Anna and Elsa
A live concert of bluegrass and country music by regional musicians from the tri-state area. Our Singing Santa will appear during the 8 pm musical set and lead a holiday sing-a-long. Children will be invited to join him on stage and to visit and talk with him afterward. Bring your camera and enjoy this fun holiday night. Tickets must be purchased at the door on the night of the show. Doors open at 6 pm – Music 7:30 to 11 pm. For more info visit our web: www.alberthall.org
Christmas with Rockapella stars one of the world’s most sophisticated, lasting, and imitated vocal groups. You’d be hard-pressed to find a more influential group out there in this new era of movies like Pitch Perfect, network television a cappella shows, and innumerable college vocal groups that own the corner of cool on campuses everywhere.
Running time: Approximately 1 hour, 45 minutes
The current Rockapella line-up features Scott Leonard, Jeff Thacher, Calvin Jones, Mitchell Rains, and Bryant Vance. This line-up marks a new generation of Rockapella, who remain keenly focused on musical excellence.
In what’s quickly becoming an annual Jersey Shore holiday tradition, the sixth installment of Santa For… events is stuffing your stocking with a night “of awesome music and offensive jokes” according to Brian Kirk. Designed to raise funds and awareness to help combat hunger, this three-hour jingle balling of a show boasts the comedic antics of Brian Kirk and the musical talent of the Jirks together with more special musical acts.
The Community House is the most beautiful and joyful place to visit during Christmastime. Our production of Scrooge has become a holiday tradition for generations of families. If you’ve never experienced this spectacular production, treat yourself and your loved ones to our thirty-fifth annual production. The tale of the mean, old miser, Ebenezer Scrooge is known and loved by everyone. No one does it better, we promise! Order early, we usually sell out by Thanksgiving. Thank You Very Much, Happiness, Father Christmas, The Wish, Beautiful Day are some of the beloved songs that are part of this legendary musical.
“The sparkling story that became an international publishing phenomenon!”
With his silver scales and heart of gold, The Rainbow Fish will charm even the youngest children in this adaptation of the award-winning book about a beautiful fish who learns to share his most prized possession. Last seen at Two River in 2014 with The Very Hungry Caterpillar and Other Eric Carle Favorites, Mermaid Theatre of Nova Scotia brings The Rainbow Fish to life with enchanting puppetry.
Join us for an afternoon of lively holiday shopping, featuring pottery by some of the best local ceramic artists, including instructors in MAM’s Yard School of Art. A variety of items, at a range of price points, will be available from glass jewelry and ornaments, to ceramic sets, and large-scale decorative pieces. Admission to the sale is free and light seasonal refreshments will be served. Families are invited to participate in Drop-In Studio to make a holiday-themed item. This sale is fun for the whole family.
A holiday tradition at 4JG’s! Some holiday treats and a relaxing break for the over 21 set. St. Nick is at the Vineyard in spirit only…
Come to Historic Longstreet Farm, Holmdel, and enjoy an old-fashioned Victorian Christmas. Children can visit with Santa, then take a walk to the farmhouse and have a cup of cider. Be sure to bring your camera. FREE!
A classic traditional Holiday magic show with comedy, magic and Illusions starring Joe Holiday with a very special appearance by Santa & Mrs. Claus.