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Southern Coastal Region
Ocean Township, Allenhurst, Loch Arbour, Interlaken, Asbury Park,
Neptune Township, Neptune City, Bradley Beach, Avon-by-the-Sea,
Belmar, Lake Como, Wall Township, Tinton Falls, Spring Lake,
Spring Lake Heights, Sea Girt, Manasquan and Brielle
Monmouth County’s Southern Coastal section is alive with art
and culture. The music and art scenes in Asbury Park have just
as much allure as the beautiful beach. The music and art scenes
in Asbury Park have just as much allure as the beautiful beach,
with numerous festivals, rock concerts and exhibitions, along with
many popular venues for live shows. Many art galleries thrive
in Asbury Park, including Exhibit No.9, Parlor Gallery, Art629,
Siren Art, Palette Artspace, LaSalle Gallery and the Danny Clinch
Transparent Gallery. 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 celebrates its 18th year of presenting cutting-edge films and
cinematic glamour in Asbury Park. In April, the Asbury Park Music
and Film Festival will host an evening with David Chase, the creator
of the Sopranos, among its many innovative features.
Looking for Broadway-quality theatre without Broadway 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. Algonquin Arts Theatre productions
scheduled for 2020 include Hello, Dolly!, Mary Poppins, Green
Day’s American Idiot, Jekyll & Hyde, and Elf the Musical.
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. Not to be missed is Red Bank RiverCenter’s
presentation of Sunday in the Park, a free concert by the NJ
Symphony in the town’s iconic Marine Park on Sunday, July 5th.
Visit www.monmoutharts.org for the most up-to-date information on
the Monmouth County arts scene.
Photo by Algonquin Arts Theatre
Michael Franken Photography
Photo by Algonquin Arts Theatre
Michael Franken Photography
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