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.”
Continue a family tradition with an exciting holiday celebration filled with fun for the entire family!
Bring the family inside the Wildwoods Convention Center on Saturday from 9 am – 4 pm for FREE admission to holiday-themed crafters, photos with Santa, entertainment and much more!
For more information call or visit the website for a detailed list of entertainment.
Saturday December 8th, 10am – 4pm Ocean Grove Inns, Houses and a Tent on the Victorian House Tour. Live Nativity Christmas Pageant in the Great Auditorium at 6pm. Christmas Tree Lighting and Caroling in Auditorium Park. Saturday, Dec. 9th Tour the Inns , 12 – 3pm. Tours are self guided and begin at the Chamber of Commerce office now located at 81 Main Avenue. Contact them for tickets at 732- 774-1391.
Join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet that includes an omelet station, assorted breakfast breads, yogurt and granola, pancakes, fresh fruit and more! While you are eating, Santa will walk around and visit with guests at their tables and Miss Sheri will be performing live! The whole family can get in on the fun and dance and sing along! Then, gather the whole family together for a picture with Santa Claus taken by our professional photographer with a free digital download. New for this year, you can add on special gift from Santa himself!
Breakfast with Santa
Venue: Event Center
Date: Sunday, December 9, 2018
Door Time: 9:30AM
Start Time: 10:00AM
Join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet that includes an omelet station, assorted breakfast breads, yogurt and granola, pancakes, fresh fruit and more! While you are eating, Santa will walk around and visit with guests at their tables and Miss Sheri will be performing live! The whole family can get in on the fun and dance and sing along! Then, gather the whole family together for a picture with Santa Claus taken by our professional photographer with a free digital download. New for this year, you can add on special gift from Santa himself!
Tickets
Adult Ticket – $29.95 (Reserved Seat)
Children’s Ticket – $15.95
Children’s ticket is for 12 and under.
Toddler Ticket – $0.00
Under 2 are free, but need a ticket. Please add to order.
All tickets include breakfast buffet, pictures with Santa, a $5 iPlay America Game Card, and an iPlay America Holiday swag bag.
*Please note- Guests that wish to sit together must purchase their tickets together.
ADD ON’S
Santa VIP $5 Option
Before your photo, have Santa present a chocolate or vanilla fudge Christmas tree to your child! Purchaser will be contacted a week prior to the event to collect your flavor preference. If purchaser cannot be contacted, iPlay will choose the flavor for your child.
Santa VIP $10 Option
Before your photo, have Santa present a cuddly pink or blue iPlay America Teddy Bear to your child! Purchaser will be contacted a week prior to the event to collect your color preference. If purchaser cannot be contacted, iPlay will choose the color bear for your child.
Santa VIP $10 Option B
Before your photo, have Santa present an iPlay America Danny Light Up Sword to your child!
Santa VIP $15 Option A
Before your photo, have Santa present an iPlay America 16 oz Light Up Souvenir Cup filled with your child’s favorite candy! Light Up Cups are available in colors pink, green, or blue. Candy choices include Salt Water Taffy, M&M’s, Hershey Kisses, and Starburst. Purchaser will be contacted a week prior to the event to collect your color & candy preference. If purchaser cannot be contacted, iPlay will choose the color/candy for your child.
Santa VIP $30 Option
Before your photo, have Santa present an iPlay America Candy Bucket to your child! Candy in the iPlay America bucket includes a Twix, a Crunch Bar, Pop Rocks, Fun Dip, Chocolate Crème Filled Cookies, Warheads, Nerds, Starburst, Satellite Wafers, and Candy Buttons.
*Please note these are ADD ON items and do not include admission to the breakfast.
Join us for our 4th Annual Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet that includes an omelet station, assorted breakfast breads, yogurt and granola, pancakes, fresh fruit and more! While you are eating, Santa will walk around and visit with guests at their tables and Miss Sheri will be performing live! The whole family can get in on the fun and dance and sing along! Then, gather the whole family together for a picture with Santa Claus taken by our professional photographer with a free digital download. New for this year, you can add on special gift from Santa himself!
Tickets Adult Ticket – $29.95 (Reserved Seat) Children’s Ticket – $15.95 Children’s ticket is for 12 and under. Toddler Ticket – $0.00 Under 2 are free, but need a ticket. Please add to order. All tickets include breakfast buffet, pictures with Santa, a $5 IPA Game Card, and an IPA Holiday Swag bag.
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.
Join us in downtown Spring Lake at the clock and Christmas tree on Morris & Third Ave to visit with Santa! Santa will be seated in front of our Huge town Christmas tree and ready to take photos and have your children sit on his lap!
Santa will be visiting both December 2nd & 9th from 12 noon until 2:00 pm)
(rain location: Duggan Hall 313 Washington Ave, Spring Lake, NJ)
Nico Muhly’s Marnie, based on Winston Graham’s novel, which in turn inspired Alfred Hitchcock’s suspenseful thriller, has its U.S. premiere at the Met this season. Isabel Leonard stars in the title role opposite Christopher Maltman as her blackmailing husband Mark Rutland, Iestyn Davies as his brother Terry, Janis Kelly as Mrs. Rutland, and acclaimed mezzo-soprano Denyce Graves as Marnie’s mother. Robert Spano makes his company debut conducting.
The Shrewsbury Chorale will perform Seasonal Celebration! at 3:00 pm on Sunday, December 9, 2018 at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, 1475 W. Front St., Lincroft, NJ. Maestro Neil F. Brown will conduct and John Balme will accompany on organ and piano. The concert will open with the Son of God Mass and Requiem Canticorum by contemporary British composer James Whitbourne. These two ethereal works are seamlessly intertwined into a single piece featuring choir, organ, and saxophone. Paul Cohen, of Rutgers University, will perform on the sax. After intermission, get ready for a down under version of Christmas that is as lovely and varied as our traditional carols. Australian Christmas Carols, by William G. James and John Wheeler, combine the traditional references to Mary and the Christ child with musical images of the distinctive flora and fauna of the Australian landscape in the heat of summer. Tickets at the door are $25 (Adult); $20 (Student/Senior); and $10 (Child). Advance tickets are discounted at $20. $17, and $8 and can be purchased online at www.shrewsburychorale.org; by calling 732-747-1362; or by emailing theshrewsburychorale@gmail.com. Reception follows. Celebrate the holidays with the beautiful and inspiring sound of The Shrewsbury Chorale!
Standard Seating – $50 per person
Ticket includes admission to the show, a guaranteed seat at a table, and the buffet. Standard seating will be on a first come, first served basis.
**Please note: There is a 2 drink minimum per person. Soft drinks count toward minimum. Beverages will be available for purchase at the Event Center Bar.
Preferred Seating Ticket – Table for 2 or Table for 4 – Ticket Price $60 per person
Ticket includes:
– Admission to the show
– Reserved table for two or four
– Buffet dinner starting at 4pm (includes coffee & dessert)
– Cocktail service (2 drink minimum per person – soft drinks count towards minimum)
** Please note: Must purchase entire table. Tickets are $60 each.
Preferred Seating – Larger Parties 6+ People – Ticket Price $60 per person
Ticket includes:
– Admission to the show
– Reserved table for party
– Buffet dinner starting at 4pm (includes coffee & dessert)
– Cocktail service (2 drink minimum per person – soft drinks count towards minimum)
** Please note: Must purchase entire table. Tickets are $60 each.
VIP Skydeck Lounge – Ticket Price $100 per person (min. purchase 2 tickets)
6 tables of 10 will be available.
Ticket includes:
– Admission to the show
– Premium Group Seating with an unobstructed view of the stage
– One (1) Complimentary beer, wine, or champagne per person
– Premium buffet dinner starting at 4pm (includes coffee and dessert)
– Cocktail service (2 drink minimum – soft drinks count towards minimum)
– One (1) box of chocolates at your table per each 2 tickets purchased.
** Please note: Must purchase at least 2 tickets. If 10 tickets are not purchased, you may be seated with another party. Tickets are $100 each.