Events

Dance meets film meets virtual reality: Bridgman|Packer Dance will present Voyeur, their highly acclaimed work that received a 2017 New York Dance and Performance Award (The Bessies). Featuring choreographer/performers Art Bridgman and Myrna Packer’s innovative work in “Video Partnering”—the integration of live performance and video technology— Voyeur is inspired by artist Edward Hopper’s world of color, light, perspective, and under-the-surface eroticism. Fragmented moments of private lives are witnessed through windows and doorways. As the performers merge and collide with the video imagery, the presence of a seen or unseen viewer lies at the heart of Voyeur. Voyeur will be paired with other work from Bridgman|Packer Dance’s repertory.

IN THE MOOD is a celebration of the music of the 1930s & 40s – the Big Band era. It was the last time that all Americans were listening and dancing to the same kind of music. With our live sensational 13 piece String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and our fabulous IN THE MOOD Singers and Dancers, the great melodies and lyrics that are still with us today are presented in a musical revue that is jazzy, sentimental, rhythmic, nostalgic and patriotic – all happening at the same time. With music arrangements, costumes and choreography IN THE MOOD is as authentic as it gets.

The Shore Showdown Cheer, Dance and Individual Competition is held April 13th at the Wildwood Convention Center.  The boardwalk is open and the rides are waiting for you!  Compete and spend the day on the beach.  PLUS don’t forget that night is the Stunt & Individual Competition for this and the Beast of the East Competitors! All School, Rec, JV, High School, All Star, Dance, All Star Prep teams welcome. Banners to divisions winners and trophies to all teams and all places.

Feel inspired and touched as artists produce a dance worth trending. Discover many forms of dance in collaboration with Student Scholarship Week. Artists from the spring dance classes and dance teams of our Monmouth University will present their understanding of the diverse world of dancing. Performances will feature the choreographic exploration of the students and the faculty!

Calling all musicians and singers, we have an exciting event for you! Music City Showcase 2019 is a competition for bands, musicians and singers to compete in front of a panel of industry professionals from Lembo Entertainment who will judge their performances. Who would want to miss out on this awesome opportunity?

This show was originally scheduled for April 7th all tickets for the original date will be honored on April 18, 2019 at 7:30pm. Refunds will be offered until February 1st.

IN THE MOOD is a celebration of the music of the 1930s & 40s – the Big Band era. It was the last time that all Americans were listening and dancing to the same kind of music. With our live sensational 13 piece String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra and our fabulous IN THE MOOD Singers and Dancers, the great melodies and lyrics that are still with us today are presented in a musical revue that is jazzy, sentimental, rhythmic, nostalgic and patriotic – all happening at the same time. With music arrangements, costumes and choreography IN THE MOOD is as authentic as it gets.

From the EMMY® award winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-ever solo tour for the dynamo. The show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence. Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hop-hop and everything in between. Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez: All I Have Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.

From the EMMY® award winning mind of Derek Hough, the live dance show is the first-ever solo tour for the dynamo.  The show features brand-new stage production, astounding versatility and, as always, Derek’s magnetic stage presence.  Fans will journey through a true fusion of dance and music, as Derek explores styles ranging from ballroom and tap to salsa and hop-hop and everything in between.  Creative team and two-time EMMY® winners, Napoleon and Tabitha Dumo, also known as NappyTabs (Jennifer Lopez: All I Have Residency; Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour; GRAMMYs® creative direction), will co-create, direct and supervise choreography for the tour.

Wildwoods Convention Center. Cummins School of Irish Dance presents Feis at the Beach. Doors open at 9 a.m.; Irish dance competitions are 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. The competitions will include over 1,300 dancers of all ages and expertise. Feis will be choreographed to music and prizes will be awarded. A number of vendors will be displaying and selling many Irish products. FREE admission! For more information visit http://www.cumminsschool.com/feis-at-the-beach.html

The annual Spring Fest is back at Monmouth! Don’t forget to save the date to join in on some fun.

In honor of Holocaust Remembrance Day please join us to view,  After Auschwitz,  a “Post-Holocaust” documentary that follows six extraordinary women, capturing what it means to move from tragedy and trauma towards life. This program runs for 83 minutes and is free for public viewing. Registration begins on April 4, 2019.

Calpulli Mexican Dance Company premieres “Puebla: The Story of Cinco de Mayo” for one performance only on May 6, 2019. The new story by Artistic Director Alberto Lopez Herrera tells of the impossible Mexican victory at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862. Folk and native traditions in song and dance will guide audiences through the influences that led to the famous battle, its heroes, and the undeniable Mexican spirit that continues to inspire us today. Live music, traditional and contemporary dance, and meticulous costuming capture the essence of the French and Mexican characters that defined history.

You are invited to join the members & friends of the Ocean County Historical Society at our Spring Victorian Tea at 600 Main Street Bed & Breakfast & Victorian Tea Room in Toms River. A popular meeting place for tea aficionados, 600 Main features delicious freshly baked scones, a variety of tea sandwiches & desserts, & a selection of teas to tempt every palate. Reservations can be made, starting April 15 after 7:00 AM. There are no refunds for this event.

Join us for this timeless fairy tale of rags-to-riches and love conquers all as Cinderella transforms from a sad young woman into a beautiful princess, despite the best efforts of her overbearing evil stepsisters. Set to Serge Prokofiev’s hauntingly beautiful score and as if stepping between the pages of a beloved storybook, AC Ballet’s Cinderella vividly delights audiences with the beauty and majesty of classical ballet, wrapped in the promise of “happily ever after,” and generously sprinkled with a wonderful dose of humor. Complete with a fairy Godmother, a handsome prince and an unforgettable ball, the magnificent staging, music and costumes make this production a delight for all ages.

Put on your cowboy hat and come to Byrne Plaza at 3400 Pacific Avenue in Downtown Wildwood! Event will feature great country music, food trucks & local tent vendors, artisan vendors, a DJ, live bands, FREE family & kids activities (to include but not limited to corn hole, kan jam, lawn jenga, connect four, face painting), wine and craft beer tastings/sales in garden/tent area, plus a bacon eating contest on Sunday.  Be sure to visit the great Downtown Wildwood shops, bars and restaurants while you are here!  Sat: 2 p.m. – 10 p.m., Sun: Noon – 6 p.m. http://www.woyftevents.com

The parade starts at noon from City Hall. Festival includes live performances, over 100 vendors, family zone and food court. FREE.

Emmy and Tony Award winning actress and singer Kristin Chenoweth’s career spans film, television, voiceover and stage. In 2015, Chenoweth received a coveted star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 2009, she received an Emmy Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in “Pushing Daisies.” In 1999, she won a Tony Award for “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” and she was also nominated for her original role of Glinda the Good Witch in “Wicked” in 2004. Chenoweth has been nominated for two Emmy Awards and for a People’s Choice Award for her role on “Glee.” In 2009, she wrote an upliftingly candid, comedic chronicle of her life so far, “A Little Bit Wicked,” which debuted on the New York Times Hardcover Non-Fiction Best Seller List. Chenoweth is set to star as “Madeline” in the upcoming musical comedy “Death Becomes Her,” an adaptation of the 1992 film directed by Robert Zemeckis.

Zac Brown Band: After self-releasing two albums in the early 2000s, Zac Brown Band hit it big with their smash single “Chicken Fried” in 2008. Ever since, they have been at the top of the charts and critics list. Zac Brown Band tour dates have been scheduled nationally and the band is eager to hit the road in support of their sophomore album.

Whats a better way to step into summer than with a country concert at PNC?? Get your tickets now before they all run out!

Oceanfest combines the best parts of everyone’s favorite summertime memory — and caps it all off with the most spectacular fireworks display you’ll see anywhere along the Jersey coast. It’s an all-day, family friendly festival that brings together the most memorable sights, sounds and sensations of the summer season. Not just a music or food festival; much more than a craft sale or street fair, it’s all about the memories and the people you share it with. You wouldn’t want to miss out !

This summer is clearly on the country vibe, so why not hop on the wave and go see Florida Georgia Line, Dan and Shay & Morgan Wallen! Grab some friends and get your tickets now while they still are available !

Luke Bryan is making his way to PNC! What better way to end the summer off than listing to Luke Bryan live! Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

Premiere screenings of Sony Classic Pictures are offered as a fundraiser for FilmOneFest on the third Sunday of each month. Screenings begin with a 7:30 pm a Social Gathering beforehand at the Atlantic Highlands Arts Council Gallery, 54 First Ave, Atlantic Highlands. If there is a special speaker, it will begin at 7 pm in the Gallery. Tickets are $20; $10 for students under 18 (bring student ID) and includes light refreshments at the opening reception. Tickets can be purchased on line at www.FilmOneFest.org or at the door. Proceeds benefit FilmOneFest’s mission to provide free access to the arts. Food donations for the AACC Food Pantry will be collected.FilmOneFest and its fundraisers are volunteer-produced. FilmOneFest is a project of AHAC, a registered 501(c)3 organization. Its mission is to strengthen community through the arts. For information, visit www.aharts.org.