Vladislav Kovalsky The 22nd Annual Juried Art Show sponsored by Brookdale Community College’s Alumni Association will accept mixed-media entries on Friday, May 16. Entries will be received at the Center for the Visual Arts (CVA) between noon and 8 p.m. Works may be in one category or two. Works are accepted in painting, drawing, printmaking, photography, graphic design, sculpting, ceramics, fiber, jewelry, computer graphics and mixed media.
Brookdale adjunct professor Len Kleckner will judge the entries. First, second and third prizes plus honorable mentions will be awarded. Proceeds from the show fund a $500 scholarship available to a full-time Brookdale visual arts student. For more information, including a scholarship application, call (732) 224-2705.
Spotlight Players presents
“Cheap Dates,” a comic look at the world of dating in today’s society, May 30 and 31 at 8 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Franklin Street and Route 34. Dessert-theater setting. Tickets are $12.50, and reservations are recommended. For more information, call (732) 583-7874 or visit www.spotlightplayers.org.
Spotlight Players will hold auditions for “Aladdin & His Wonderful Magical Lamp” May 17, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and May 19, 7 to 9 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34 and Franklin Street. Casting ages 8 to adult. Bring sheet music and prepare to sing at least 16 bars. Bring dance shoes for possible dance audition. Performances are Aug. 2, 3, 8, 9, and 10.
For information, call
732) 583-7874 or visit www.spotlightplayers.org
The Monmouth Symphony Orchestra will present a program of classical music by pianist
Vladislav Kovalsky May 18 at 3 p.m. at Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, preceded by a preconcert talk at 2:15 p.m. The all- Beethoven program will include the Overture to “Fidelio,” Piano Concerto No. 4 in G Major, and the Symphony No. 7 in A Major. Kovalsky serves as executive and artistic director of the Monmouth Conservatory, and was honored recently for his achievements in his profession by Steinway. Tickets are $30, $25 for seniors, and $5 for students. For tickets, call box office at (732) 842-9000. For more information, visit www.monsym.org.
Celebrate Bob Dylan’s 67th birthday at BobFest 2008, featuring Pat Guadagno with Tired Horse on Monday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Two River Theater in Red Bank. The show will be hosted by radio personality Big Joe Henry. Doors will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30. Two River Theater is located at 21 Bridge Ave. For tickets or information, call (732) 345-1400.