Category: News Transcript Calendar
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Music club’s ‘Monster Concert’ a success
The Cecilian Music Club recently held its 18th annual Monster Concert at Brookdale Community College’s Performing Arts Center in Lincroft. Under the leadership of Therese Whelan, the multi-piano recital on Jan. 17 featured 16 baby grand pianos and two performers at each piano, with up to 32 performers playing at once on the stage. The…
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Professional development courses based on Holocaust education
Registration is open for free professional development courses in Holocaust education at Rutgers University. Rutgers scholars and other experts will address “Antisemitism: History and Myth” on Wednesdays, Feb. 17, March 2, March 30, May 4 and May 18. The course will address antisemitism and anti-Judaism in Medieval Times; blood libel accusations, pogroms, and antisemitism in…
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‘Ropes’ to premiere at Red Bank theater
RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, will present the U.S. premiere of Bárbara Colio’s play, “Ropes,” from Feb. 20 through March 20 at 21 Bridge Ave., Red Bank. Opening night is 8 p.m. Feb. 26. Translated by Maria Alexandria Beech and directed by Lisa…
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Artwork sought for Keyport GardenWalk contest
Artists are invited to submit original artwork, in all forms of media, for the fifth annual Keyport GardenWalk Art Contest. Submissions must be received by March 1. Entries will be judged by a nonpartisan panel of art and graphics professionals. The winning entry will become the property of Keyport GardenWalk and be used for publicity…
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Monmouth County Senior Softball recruiting players
The Monmouth County Senior Softball League has announced that it has several teams in its 50-and-over division and 60-and-over division that will be recruiting new players for the upcoming 2016 slow pitch softball season. The league currently have 12 teams in the 50-and-over division teams and four teams in the 60-and-over division that are playing…
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News Transcript Datebook, Jan. 27
• The Italian American Cultural Society of New Jersey will hold a dinner meeting at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at La Cashina Ristorante, 53 Route 34, Marlboro. The restaurant is BYOB. The cost is $35 for members and $45 for nonmembers. Cash is preferred. No credit cards. Details: 917-743-3311 or 732-861-9465 or www.italianamericansnj.com. • The…
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Bimah Players set auditions
The Bimah Players Community Theater seeks actors, singers and musicians of all ages for “Fools Rush In,” a play with music about love based on works by great classic and contemporary writers from Shakespeare and Chekhov to Matt Groening, creator of “The Simpsons.” It is a readers theater production so memorization is not required. To…
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News Transcript Datebook, Feb. 3
• David Martin, historian, author, public speaker and president of the Friends of the Monmouth Battlefield, will speak about the humor of George Washington at 7 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Monmouth County Library headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. This free event is open to the public. • Joseph W. Hammond, Curator of Museum Collections…
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Matawan church to host concert fundraiser Feb. 21
MATAWAN — The New-Jersey-based Christian rock band, 150 Central, will perform in concert at 6 p.m. Feb. 21 at Presbyterian Church of Matawan, 883 Route 34, Matawan. The band will play original tunes as well as selections from Third Day, Casting Crowns and Jeremy Camp. The multimedia show will raise funds for Manna House, a…
