It’s that time of year again: Santa, singing, and festivities for the holidays! 4JG’s Holiday Wine weekend is their annual celebration of good wine, shared with family and friends. Enjoy their award winning wines, live piano music, and chocolate pairing. 4JG’s has great gift ideas for all of the wine lovers on your list! Relax and enjoy the vineyard while they uncork a little magic for this holiday season!
Get into the holiday spirit and enjoy an evening of shopping, Christmas Caroling, and dining at Boonton! Businesses will be open late and the Main Street will be decorated for your convenience and enjoyment. Enter your gingerbread house to win the annual Best Gingerbread House in Boonton Contest!
A unique and entertaining spin on an age-old tale. The Best Christmas Pageant Ever has an edge – but the edge is funny, irreverent, and irresistible. Author Barbara Robinson’s prose is fast, clever, and very funny. Though it’s all in fun, it offers a subtle but important lesson: Just because you’re bad doesn’t mean you’re hopeless.
A Wizard, A True Star. The title of Todd Rundgren’s 1973 solo album aptly sums up the contributions of this multi-faceted artist to state-of-the-art music. As a songwriter, video pioneer, producer, recording artist, computer software developer, conceptualist, and interactive artist (re-designated TR-i), Rundgren has made a lasting impact on both the form and content of popular music.
The American Cancer Fund and Run2Health.com team up for our annual “Run Santa Run” 5K Fun Run and 1-Mile Walk at Brookdale Park in Montclair / Bloomfield, NJ. A family fun morning in one of Essex County’s most beautiful parks. Our 5K Fun Run / 1-Mile Family Walk is led by the one and only, Santa. Register by November 15th to receive a free Santa hat.
In the early fall of 1973, The Marshall Tucker Band was still a young and hungry group out to prove themselves every time they hit the stage. “We were a bunch of young guys who didn’t know any boundaries,” says founding member and longtime lead singer Doug Gray. As it turned out, the collective talents of The Marshall Tucker Band took them very far indeed. Years of rigorous tour schedules earned the band the respect of critics and countless dedicated fans.
Come to the Thompson Park Creative Arts Center, Lincroft, and choose from a large selection of bisque fired pottery pieces to glaze and make your own. Children age 12 and under are welcome but must be accompanied by an adult. The cost is $6 per hour plus price of bisque ware; cash or check only. Pieces will be fired in about a week.
- Come to the Monmouth Museum this December and take part in the Holiday Wine Tasting! Tickets are $100 and include a $25 gift card to the Monmouth Museum Artisan Holiday Gift Shop. The wines will be presented from the portfolio of Martin Scott Wines.
Join us for an evening of Dance performed by the dance program students, the University Dance Team, and candidates for the National Honor Society for Dance Arts. Students will perform original works by faculty members and distinguished students.
Enjoy an evening of wine and murder with an entertaining adventure of epic proportions! Everyone has heard the story of Ebeneezer Scrooge, but there Is a dark secret buried within this Victorian Tale—A Murder Mystery that has hitherto never been explained. How Scrooge got so rich, and how his partner mysteriously died! Try and guess “who dunnit” in this hilarious murder mystery experience with a Christmas twist. Sit, sip, and savor some tasty wine and small bites while being entertained by one of the areas best entertainment groups.
The first half hour of the event will give you the opportunity to do a wine tasting and get settled. The show begins at 7:30 and have the option to buy a bottle or a cheese board, but all guided tastings must cease during the show.
Ticket price includes a pour of a white or red wine of your choice at the bar and buffet style appetizers.
The name Hot Tuna invokes as many different moods and reactions as there are Hot Tuna fans — millions of them. To some, Hot Tuna is a reminder of some wild and happy times. To others, that name will forever be linked to their own discovery of the power and depth of American blues and roots music. To newer fans, Hot Tuna is a tight, masterful duo that is on the cutting edge of great music. Join Hot Tuna for a night of fun at the Paramount Theatre.
While others waited in the wings for a shot at becoming a top standup comic, Eddie soared to new heights by creating his own opportunity with the blockbuster “Teachers Only Tour”! The worldwide comedy showcase is shattering attendance records with sold-out shows. The “Teachers Only Tour” has established Eddie as the official voice of teachers across the globe. Educators from America to Africa, Dallas to Dubai, New York to New Delhi (and beyond) are getting a lesson in the funniest ways to express their worst frustrations and they are loving every second of Eddie B’s uncensored, raw, and hysterically realistic portrayal of a teacher’s hectic life, from the point of view of an actual teacher!
What started out in 1869 as a Victorian-era camp meeting site has become one of the Jersey Shore’s finest year-round seaside resorts. Known as “The Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Ocean Grove has the highest concentration of authentic Victorian architecture in the country. This national historic treasure offers one square mile of natural beauty, including pristine beaches, tree-lined streets, serene boardwalk and parks, music & lecture programs, unique eateries, magnificent Inns, and a quaint shopping district.
Santacon is a non-denominational, non-commercial, non-political and non-sensical Santa Claus convention that occurs once a year. It’s your chance to spread holiday cheer in the most magical and absurd way possible. It will start at Hook’s Bar in Seaside, must be 21. Dress up as Santa with everyone else in Seaside Heights.
This December, rejoice with hundreds of Santa’s crawling the streets of Asbury Park to celebrate the season of giving. Explore the countless bars, cafe’s, and of course – drink specials that the town’s businesses have to offer. Our SantaCon.org guided map will outline the best venues to visit throughout the day and where you’ll be able to take advantage of the best bargains. Take a step back to truly reminisce about this joyous time of year and what it means to you. It’s a great time of year to gather round your friends, grab a cold one, and spread holiday cheer!
What started out in 1869 as a Victorian-era camp meeting site has become one of the Jersey Shore’s finest year-round seaside resorts. Known as “The Jewel of the Jersey Shore,” Ocean Grove has the highest concentration of authentic Victorian architecture in the country. This national historic treasure offers one square mile of natural beauty, including pristine beaches, tree-lined streets, serene boardwalk and parks, music & lecture programs, unique eateries, magnificent Inns, and a quaint shopping district.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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…