Local artist extraordinaire Pinky will be at Hobbymasters, 62 White St., Red Bank, Dec. 11 and Dec. 18, noon-4 p.m., adding a festive note by drawing free caricatures for anyone in the store. No purchase is necessary. For more information, (732) 842-6020.
The Concordia Chorale and the Concordia Youth Chorale will present two performances of their holiday program, “Give Joy for the Season!” Performances will take place on Sunday, Dec. 12 at 7 p.m. at Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, and Friday, Dec. 17 at 7.30 p.m. at St. Michael’s Church, 800 Ocean Ave., West End section of Long Branch. Performances will feature seasonal music from Renaissance to contemporary. There will be a goodwill offering at each performance.
The New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch will present the world premiere of Mary Fengar Gail’s “Touch of Rapture,” a comic-drama that celebrates the love of art and the art of love. Performances begin at 8 p.m. Jan. 15 and continue through Feb. 20, on Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. Special preview performances are on Thursday, Jan. 13 at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Friday, Jan. 14 at 8 p.m. Preview tickets are $20. All other performances are $30 with discounts available for students, seniors and groups. Tickets for opening night with reception are $35. For additional information, visit www.njrep.org or call the box office at (732) 229-3166. New Jersey Rep, located at the Lumia Theatre, 179 Broadway, has convenient, free on-site parking and easy access from NJ Transit. For additional information, call (732) 229-3166 or e-mail [email protected].

