In 1735, Mother Leeds was about to deliver her thirteenth child. Feeling tired and weary of the burden, she cursed the unborn child. According to the folklore, she gave birth to the devil’s child at their home in the Pine Barrens. Today, the tale of Jersey Devil is often discussed as just that – a tale. However, during the time of the fabled Jersey Devil’s reign of terror, South Jersey residents were truly frightened. How the accounts were reported on and the folklore that developed will be discovered.
Bring your appetite and your walking shoes as you take a behind-the-scenes-tour in historic Hoboken, New Jersey of the most authentic Italian gourmet food businesses in the United States! You’ll visit Carlo’s City Hall Bake Shop, home of “Cake Boss”, as seen on The Learning Channel. You never know which cast member we’ll run into! Sample some award-winning mozzarella cheese that’s made right in front of you at Lisa’s Italian Deli, named best Italian deli by NJ Monthly Magazine (again!). Try a piece of warm Italian bread, hand made and baked in a traditional coal-burning brick oven. Tours leave Saturday afternoon from the main entrance of the Hoboken, New Jersey PATH station (Corner of River Street & Hudson Place). Tours are at 2PM.
Join us for an evening of dance with three different ballets, each showcasing the company’s talented dancers and the different styles in which classical dance can be interpreted. LES PATNUERS (The Skaters Waltz) is a timeless a classic with choreography by by Frederick Ashton and the music by Giacomo Meyerbeer. PAS DE DIX (Dance for Ten) is a classical ballet set to the music of Raymonda and composed by Alexander Glazounov. MOUNTAIN LEGEND with music by Aaron Copeland and choreographed by Phyll. |
Rockin’ Road to Dublin returns to Pollak Theatre in 2018 by popular demand! Created by the 2009 World Champion of Irish Dance Scott Doherty (Riverdance & Lord of the Dance) and worldwide touring Irish musician Chris Smith, Rockin’ Road is the new generation of Irish music and dance. RRTD is a breathtaking display of classic Irish tunes accented by rock ‘n’ roll riffs, electrifying dancers and a dynamic light show. Enjoy the thrilling sights and sounds as daring performers execute rapid-fire leaps, twirls and footwork, and nimble fiddlers square off with driving electric guitar chords and pulse-pounding drum beats.
Joe D’Urso and Joe Rapolla return to Monmouth University with their Songwriters by the Sea series for an evening of relaxed and inspired round-robins. This is a rare opportunity to see and hear a unique collection of very special guest artists that in the past has included, Marshall Crenshaw, Allison Moorer, Garland Jeffreys, Joe Grushecky, John Eddie, Willie Nile and many others, in an intimate and interactive forum. What started out as a coffee shop show for area songwriters to casually perform with other writers and is now a main feature of the Light of Day Festival in Asbury Park, has quickly evolved into an international series featuring some of the top songwriters in music today.
Join us in Asbury Park for our March vegan pop up shop!
You can get a ticket for $5 or you can get a $20 2018 New Jersey Vegan Pop Up Shop Pass for $20 at the door! $5 in advance, $10 at the door for Asbury Park vegan pop up shops.
The 2018 New Jersey Vegan Pop Up Shop Pass gets you into all our vegan pop up shops in Morristown and Asbury Park and wherever else we add them! The season pass is for 21 and over only because our Morristown event is held in a bar. Asbury Park is all ages.
Angela Meade makes her Met role debut as the title character in Semiramide. Rossini’s opera, which has not been seen at the Met in 25 years, will be conducted by Maurizio Benini and feature Elizabeth DeShong as the Commander of the Assyrian army Arsace, Javier Camarena as an Indian king Idreno, Ildar Abdrazakov as the prince Assur, and Ryan Speedo Green as the high priest Oroe.
Hooray for Hollywood! Come enjoy an afternoon of effervescent melodies from the silver screen originally performed by such iconic Hollywood figures as Fred Astaire, Ethel Waters, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland, the Marx Brothers, Shirley Temple, and even Cary Grant. Dan Levinson’s Gotham SophistiCats with vocalist Molly Ryan will serve up a hot plate of delectable cinematic fare and have you dancing in the aisles. So pick yourself up, shake the blues away, put on the ritz, step out with your baby, and let yourself go – you’ll be carrying moonbeams home in a jar!
Join Jamie Masterson* to breathe, twist and stretch away the cold and welcome spring!
Soak in the welcoming, open space at Present as Jamie walks you through this detox yoga session for all levels. It’s a great way to get the stale air and feelings out of the body after a cold, long winter and welcome spring!
{Please bring your own mats and props — whatever you need to feel comfortable practicing yoga.}
Guests will receive a Present shopping discount as well.
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 Daises.” 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.
Experience an early spring sunset without the summer crowds at the Belmar Marina. We will meander from the Belmar Arts Center along the Shark River Promenade to the end of Pier 9 to enjoy a peaceful sunset of “the hills”. Every sunset is unique and beautiful with it’s long shadows and soft light. Designed as a fun, foto evening where you can practice and improve your photography skills, move beyond taking just another pretty snapshot and develop your creative eye. Michael will guide you with suggestions on composition, perspective, and externalizing your mind’s eye.
Pre-registration is requested even if you are a member so we have an idea of many to expect. Join Michael & Beverly Federico’s for a relaxing, pay your own way meal and conversation afterwards. Federico’s is BYOB.
No charge BAC member benefit/$20 non-members
FREE TRIAL CLASS WEDNESDAY 3/21 7:30 PM BEFORE OUR NEXT CHALLENGE BEGINNING ON APRIL 9TH!!
The MAX Challenge of Freehold is committed to transforming the lives of those in our community, and that’s why we are providing you with a free trial session. With this promotion, you can try the Challenge and then decide if it’s the right program for you. Take advantage of the Challenge today!
*RSVP by clicking “attending” or give us a call directly (732) 577-2554 ONLY A FEW SPOTS available for this class!
DIRTY DANCING – THE CLASSIC STORY ON STAGE is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, passionate romance and sensational dancing.
Seen by millions across the globe, this worldwide smash hit tells the classic story of Baby and Johnny, two fiercely independent young spirits from different worlds who come together in what will be the most challenging and triumphant summer of their lives. Featuring the hit songs, “Hungry Eyes,” “Hey Baby,” “Do You Love Me?” and the heart-stopping “(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.” London’s Sunday Express says, “This crowd-pleasing stage adaptation hits the jackpot!”
Don’t miss your chance to see this record-breaking live theatre sensation. You’ll have the time of your life!