Calendar of Events

December 2011

• December 3 - Candlelight Christmas Inn Tour – Tour 3:30 - 7:00 with a Tea Party 2:30 - 3:30. You are invited to Experience New Jersey’s Finest Lodging, Decorated in Holiday Splendor. Tickets $25. Stay at a participating Historic Inn and they will provide your tickets ($50 value). For tickets and information, call 732-449-0577 or 732-859-1465. Sponsored by the Historic Inns of Spring Lake.
• December 14 - Newark Boys Chorus, Grades 2 and up - 60 minutes - $8.50. Join us for an hour long concert featuring the Newark Boys Chorus. Enjoy a medley of holiday favorites including Silver Bells, Let it Snow and The Christmas Song. For group tickets, call 732-528-9224
• December 17 - Babes In Toyland an Algonquin Arts Theatre production, featuring Algonquin Youth Ensemble Saturday, 7pm. Adults $18 - Seniors $15 - Children 18 & under $12
• December 17 and 18 - Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Winter Walk at 11am. Call (732) 751-9453 for more information. Meet in lobby and head out for a short walk through the winter woods.. Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell 07731, (732) 751-9453
• December 18 - MESSIAH AND MORE, 99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, 4:00 p.m.$45/$25; $35/$22 seniors, $35/$20 groups, $10/$5 students. Contact: Susan Metz 732-933-9333 marketing@monmouthcivicchorus.org A holiday tradition returns when the award-winning Monmouth Civic Chorus sings Messiah and More at the Count Basie Theatre. The Christmas portion of Handel's beloved oratorio will be performed along with seasonal favorites, under the baton of Artistic Director Dr. Mark Shapiro. For many music lovers, it won't be Christmas without it.
• December 31 - First Night Ocean County.in Seaside Heights, Boardwalk, Seaside Heights, Times: 11:00 am to 5:00 pm Admission: Bracelets $5.00 800-732-7467 info@seasideheightstourism.com Saturday, 11am to 5pm. Mark your calendar for New Year's Eve and a family celebration with local businesses along the Boardwalk. Fireworks at 5:00 pm
• December 31 - 48th Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Races, 10:00 AM. Convention Hall, Asbury Park, ON THE FAST, FAMOUS BOARDWALK IN ASBURY PARK, REGISTRATION AT CONVENTION HALL, OCEAN AVENUE AT FIFTH AVENUE.
• December 31 - Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center Eagles at the Reservoir at 2pm. Call (732) 751-9453 for more information. Come and learn about our resident eagles. Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, 331 Georgia Tavern Road, Howell 07731, (732) 751-9453

January 2012

• January 1 - New Year's Day Polar Plunge @ The Mad Hatter! Get 2012 off to a great start by plunging for the breast cancer cure! The Mad Hatter will be hosting its 4th Annual Polar Bear Plunge on New Years Day. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. and plungers will hit the water at 12:30 p.m. $30 registration includes breakfast buffet, a cocktail, and a shirt! You can pre-register by calling the Mad Hatter or register that morning. There will be a DJ there to get everyone warmed up before and after the plunge. Come join hundreds of spectators from the Monmouth County community to join with or cheer on all the courageous plungers!
• January 7 - First Saturday Asbury Park, Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, 6pm-10pm. Admission: Free Free Free Free - First Saturday of each month, rain or shine - Trolley Service circling town every 15 minutes - centered in downtown with live music spreading to the boardwalk and main street - fun crazy party theme each month, all partnering with different non-profits organizations. - Eclectic shops and galleries around town stay open late, some serve cheese and wine - restaurants and clubs feature monthly specials with some staying open till 2am

February 2012

• February 4 - First Saturday Asbury Park, Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, 6pm-10pm. Admission: Free Free Free Free - First Saturday of each month, rain or shine - Trolley Service circling town every 15 minutes - centered in downtown with live music spreading to the boardwalk and main street - fun crazy party theme each month, all partnering with different non-profits organizations. - Eclectic shops and galleries around town stay open late, some serve cheese and wine - restaurants and clubs feature monthly specials with some staying open till 2am
• February. 8 - Tim & Diana McCorry Talented local duo will perform standards & originals featuring Diana's vocal and dramatic talents 10 a.m. Algonquin Theatre.
• February 12 - Marlene VerPlanck Legendary Jazz Singer Will Feature Romantic Songs from Berlin & Porter The legendary jazz vocalist Marlene VerPlanck has performed with greats including Frank Sinatra and Mel Torme. This special Valentine's weekend concert will include the most romantic songs of all by Cole Porter and Irving Berlin including "So In Love," "Let's Face The Music and Dance," "Be Careful It's My Heart," and "I've Got You Under My Skin." Algonquin Theatre.
• February 12 - Algonquin Theatre 3 p.m. Marlene VerPlanck will pay loving care to the great standards and new songs from our finest composers in this live concert.
• February 26 & 28 - Algonquin Theatre Proof Winner of the Pulitzer for Drama and the Tony for Best Play, this remarkable and luminous play about fathers and daughters, genius and insanity, legacy and truth is produced by Walnut Street Theatre.

March 2012

• March 3 - Algonquin Theatre 8 p.m. Dervish has grown internationally as one of the most well-liked Irish bands over the past seventeen years. Celebrate the traditional music of Ireland with this incredible concert.
• March 7 - Algonquin Theatre 10 a.m. Marimba Around the World Greg Giannascoli presents famous melodies from some of the most important composers from all over the world.

April 2012

• April 20 & 21 - 2nd Annual Fashion Weekend Extravaganza Friday evening fashion event at the Spring Lake Bath & tennis Club~Fashion events all day Saturday on Third Ave It’s also Girlfriends weekend at the White lilac Inn