Stone Pony, Wonder Bar, House of Independents, the Saint
and Convention Hall. Asbury is also home to numerous
art galleries, including Exhibit No.9, Parlor Gallery, Art629,
Siren Art, Palette Gallery, Tony LaSalle and the Collective
Art Tank. The captivating Wooden Walls Project, a series
of eye-catching murals along the Asbury boardwalk, has
received international recognition. Asbury Park is also home
to Lakehouse Music Academy, a progressive music school
featuring group performance and individual lessons, and the
Asbury Park Music Foundation, which provides music-based
programs, events and resources for youth and artists. This
March, the Garden State Film Festival returns to Asbury Park
for its 17th year celebrating music in film.
Looking for Broadway-quality theatre without Broadway’s
prices, traffic and parking? Check out the ongoing theatrical
productions throughout the region from the Algonquin
Theatre in Manasquan, Spring Lake Community House &
Theatre, and the Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove.
Productions scheduled for the Algonquin Theatre for 2019
include Jesus Christ Superstar, Camelot, Newsies, A Chorus
Line and Annie.
The Belmar Arts Council—housed in the Boatworks, a
vibrant, mural-covered art center created by the members
from a derelict boat-engine repair shop—offers diverse and
exciting experiences in both visual and performing arts yearround
for people of all ages.
Western Region
(Marlboro, Manalapan, Englishtown, Freehold Township,
Freehold Borough, Howell, Farmingdale, Colts Neck,
Millstone and Allentown)
Downtown Freehold is always buzzing with art walks,
seasonal festivals and outdoor programs such as Thursdays
Rock!, Freehold Idol, the Fall Concert Series and Street
Musical Performances. This diverse town is home to the
Freehold Borough Arts Council and Center Playhouse, an
intimate, 49-seat community theater. Monmouth County’s
Western Region is also home to the Jewish Heritage Museum
of Monmouth County, which hosts events and exhibits that
pay homage to local Jewish culture and history.
On the Road:
Performances to Go
Monmouth County is home to award-winning
chorale and musical groups who stage
shows in various venues throughout the year.
Check online for performance calendars for
the Arcadian Chorale, Heart of New Jersey/
Sweet Adelines, Monmouth Civic Chorus,
Monmouth Symphony Orchestra, New
Jersey Symphony Orchestra, New Jersey
Youth Symphony Orchestra and the New
Jersey Chamber Singers.
Photo by Algonquin Arts Theatre
Michael Frnaken Photography
Photo by Algonquin Arts Theatre
Michael Frnaken Photography
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