Based on J.M. Barrie’s classic tale with beloved characters Peter Pan, Tinkerbell and Captain Hook, Peter Pan features an unforgettable score by “Moose” Charlap and Jule Styne with lyrics by Carolyn Leigh and Betty Comden and Adolph Green. Axelrod’s award-winning Rising Stars Youth Performing Arts program presents one of Broadway’s timeless classics in a fully staged production directed by Lisa Goldfarb with musical direction by Randy Hurst and choreography by Wendy Roman. A family musical that’s perfect for the holiday season, Peter Pan features such as iconic songs as “I’m Flying,” “I’ve Gotta Crow,” “I Won’t Grow Up” and “Never Never Land.
The tradition continues for many as they start their holiday season with the Goulds. The Mansion at Georgian Court will be aglow with cheer as you join us for the 17th Annual Holiday Social. Celebrate the holidays with Mrs. Gould and her special guest Lucille LeSueur, a 1920s chorus girl who advanced her career and became film legend Joan Crawford (1904–1977). $45 per person; includes performance and tea luncheon. Tickets must be purchased online in advance; no tickets will be sold at the door. For groups of 20 or more, please call for discount pricing.
The popular Holiday Model Trains display will once again be on display in the Main Gallery of the Monmouth Museum. This is one of the most unique Train Exhibitions in the world because it is surrounded by an International Juried Art Exhibition, this year’s theme is, Fabulous Food! The trains have 6 lines on 3 levels, with over 1200 scale feet of track. The model train layout includes an airport and Jersey Shore seaside boardwalk amusement park. Much of the community is represented by the various real estate named for local businesses and families. The Ocean County Society of Model Railroaders assemble the Holiday Model Trains and create numerous upgrades and additions to this ever-expanding display. The exhibition is designed for kids of all ages, with interactive buttons accessible for their height.
Nov 18: 12:00pm — 5:00pmNov 20: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 21: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 22: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 23: 10:00am — 9:00pmNov 24: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 25: 12:00pm — 5:00pmNov 27: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 28: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 29: 10:00am — 5:00pmNov 30: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 1: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 2: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 4: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 5: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 6: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 7: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 8: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 9: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 11: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 12: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 13: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 14: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 15: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 16: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 18: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 19: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 20: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 21: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 22: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 23: 12:00pm — 5:00pmDec 25: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 26: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 27: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 28: 10:00am — 9:00pmDec 29: 10:00am — 5:00pmDec 30: 12:00pm — 5:00pm
Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm; Dec. 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 at 2:00 pm
SOUTH JERSEY REGIONAL PREMIER! Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa’s bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa’s permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn’t even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Elf, The Musical is a modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their “inner-elf.”
Through this creative expression contest, it is our hope to encourage, educate, and inspire youth and young adults to become a catalyst of change and support friends they know are experiencing a mental health or substance abuse problem.
Submit your original poem, art, essay, dramatic reading on film, or another creative expression in digital media related to any of the themes.
The contest is open to any youth or young adult age 14 to 25, residing or attending school in Ocean County, NJ.
Submissions Due December 14, 2018.
The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar will feature a curated roster of the best local and regional artists, vendors, and shops selling the cutest and coolest vintage, handmade, art, jewelry, home goods, foodstuffs, and more. The event will feature live music and special performances, Photos with Santa Sundays, holiday photo booth pictures, a 30 foot Christmas tree, fireplace lounge, and beautiful holiday decor. While you shop, enjoy a seasonally-inspired menu and holiday drinks at the Anchors Bend and Asbury Oyster Bar. Feeling creative? Join us for kids art classes and holiday workshops.
The holiday market is inspired by the traditional “Weihnachtsmarkts” in Germany. So be sure to stop by our hot drink bar to enjoy traditional glühwein (hot mulled wine), hot chocolate or hot cider while you shop!
Bring a toy or gently used coat for the AP Toy & Coat Drive or donate what you can and you will receive a 4×6 print of your Photo with Santa, along with copies of your photos emailed to you. Pets are invited to meet Santa as well! Sponsored by Shoreline Media.
Make your winter shopping and dining trip to Princeton that much more magical when you plan it around an iconic trolley tour!
These darling 1 hour climate controlled trolley tours are sponsored by Callaway Henderson Sotheby’s International Realty & Palmer Square! On this one hour tour you’ll see and learn everything you always wanted to know about Princeton!
See the neighborhoods of Grover Cleveland, Woodrow Wilson, Andrew Carnegie, Albert Einstein, Robert Wood Johnson, Robert Oppenheimer, F Scott Fitzgerald, Paul Robeson, Toni Morrison, Philip Roth, Michael Graves and countless tycoons!
When you walk into Ice King’s Holiday in Ice, the atmosphere is transformed into an absolute winter wonderland! Your Holiday Spirit will be quickly ignited as you experience the 12 days of Christmas walking through their sparkling, intricate ice sculptures created by a world record winning sculpture artist.
Come and bring the whole family for awe inspiring Holiday fun, enjoying the local vendors to your avail and pose with an ice sculpted Santa at the end of the displays. The facility is maintained at 15 degrees, so make sure you bundle up!
Holiday Ice is open on weekends only, from November 24th to December 30th, with the exception of Christmas Eve and
Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin conducts Verdi’s timeless tragedy La Traviata. Directed by Michael Mayer, this new production features a dazzling 18th-century setting that changes with the seasons. Diana Damrauis the doomed heroine Violetta, opposite Juan Diego Flórez as her lover, Alfredo, and Quinn Kelsey as Alfredo’s protective father, Giorgio Germont.
The iconic boyband, 98 Degrees is making its way to Borgata this winter for a Christmas special! Featuring Dancing with The Stars brothers, Drew and Nick Lachey, 98 Degrees is coming to Atlantic City to perform some of your holiday favorites as well as their hits! Don’t miss them December 15 in The Music Box!