The Arts and Community Center Show Descriptions

Show Descriptions

Due to our ongoing renovation please note the alternate locations of all shows.

MidWeek Jazz

MidWeek Jazz brings acclaimed artists playing classical jazz and swing to the Mancini Hall at the Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library. (101 Washington Street ) Low prices, easy parking and a single 90 minute set on a weeknight make this popular music accessible to all.
**Special Discount Price for Arts and Community Center Family members

All shows are at 8:00 p.m.

$15.00 At the Door

$13.00 Advance

Wednesday Nov 18-8:00 p.m.

The Traditional Jazz Collective

Returning for the third time to MidWeek Jazz, this energetic band continues to build a strong following. They're led by NYC-based Kevin Dorn, a versatile drummer who is a familiar face to our MWJ audience, as he has played with several jazz and swing bands. Pianist Jesse Gelber and cornetist Charlie Caranicas, won ovations here with other groups. While J. Walter Hawkes (trombone) Michael Hashim (alto soprano sax) and Doug Largent (bass) received their share of applause during previous visits by this crowd favorite!

Wednesday Dec 16-8:00 p.m.

Warren Vache' On The Cornet

World-class cornetist, Warren Vache' brings his all-star trio to MWJ for the first time. "Don't be fooled by Warren's preference for the cornet as his instrument of choice," writes a Jazzspot columnist. "He merely likes the sound it produces--'rounded like an egg' in comparison with the edgier sound of the trumpet." Perfect for the intimacy of Mancini Hall. For this outing, he's in the spotlight full time, backed only by popular guitarist, Vinnie Carrao, and bassist, Nicki Parrott, who was such a pleasant surprise to the MWJ audience on a previous visit with another group.

Ocean County College Theatre Company

Directed By Arthur Waldman

Spring Performance Yet to be announced

Ocean County College Concert Band

Directed by Anthony Tafrow

Performance Site: Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Road

Dec 5-8:00 p.m.

Sounds Of The Season

Sounds of the Season is a concert celebrating the joyous music written for this time of the year. From the powerful and emotional Russian Christmas music by Alfred Reed to the melodic Rhapsody for Hanukkah by Stephen Bulla to the OCC Band's version of the traditional favorite Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson... there's something for everyone! Join us as we celebrate the Sounds of the Season!

The Community Chorus of Ocean County College

Directed by Carolyn Moore

Dec 12- 8:00 p.m. (Performance site for Sat show is Presbyterian Church on the Hill, 10 Cold Indian Springs Road, Ocean Township)

An English Christmas

Dec 13- 2:00 p.m. (Performance site for the Sun show is Toms River High School North, Old Freehold Road)

An English Christmas

The Community Chorus of Ocean County College celebrates the holidays in the English Style with a concert featuring the music of Ralph Vaughan-Williams. The highlight of the performance will be his "Hodie" (This Day), a cantata which tells the story of Christmas. The performance will also include carols and sacred music with a uniquely English expression of the spirit of Christmas. Come and enjoy this musical celebration of Yuletide.