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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-22/1/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-21/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-16/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-15/2/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:A Band Called Honalee
DESCRIPTION:A Band Called Honalee is a modern-day folk trio inspired by the music and legacy of Peter\, Paul & Mary. Musically accomplished\, interactive\, and energetic\, their shows allow audiences to experience this timeless music live onstage once again. Satisfying diehard Peter\, Paul & Mary lovers as well as newcomers to this wonderful era of music\, the band’s shows feature all of PPM’s beloved hits\, including “Leaving on a Jet Plane\,” “Blowing in the Wind\,” and of course “Puff The Magic Dragon.” With virtuosic musicianship\, stirring vocal harmonies\, and polished showmanship\, A Band Called Honalee also offers favorites from Bob Dylan\, The Byrds\, Pete Seeger\, Joni Mitchell\, The Mamas & The Papas\, Joan Baez\, The Weavers\, Judy Collins\, and many others. \nGet Tickets\nTickets $40
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/a-band-called-honalee/
LOCATION:Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Kevin Spencer: Magic is for Everyone!
DESCRIPTION:The Magic of Kevin Spencer is a performance for people of all ages and abilities. It features award-winning magician Kevin Spencer in a fun-filled show that combines storytelling\, stage magic\, and audience participation. This sensory-inclusive performance is designed to create an experience welcoming to all audiences\, including families with children with autism or other developmental or intellectual disabilities that create sensory sensitivities. This is a show the entire family will enjoy! \nGet Tickets\nAdults: $20\, Children: $15 \nPlease note that it is the Grunin Center Policy for all Family Shows that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \nThis performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/kevin-spencer-magic-is-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-15/1/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Amadeus by Peter Shaffer
DESCRIPTION:In the court of the Austrian Emperor Joseph II\, Antonio Salieri is the established composer. Enter the greatest musical genius of all time: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Salieri has given himself to God so that he might realize his sole ambition\, to be a great composer. Mozart is a foul-mouthed\, graceless oaf who has that which is beyond Salieri’s envious grasp: Genius. \nGet Tickets\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\nGeneral Admission Seating \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience. \nThe OCC Repertory Theatre Company is funded\, in part\, by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/amadeus-by-peter-shaffer/2025-03-14/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Ji In Yang\, Violinist
DESCRIPTION:South Korean violinist Ji in Yang will perform a solo violin recital at Ocean County College as part of our Afternoon Recital Series. Ms. Yang has been recognized for her expressive and nuanced playing. The United Kingdom’s Musical Opinion described her solo appearance at Cadogan Hall as ‘brilliantly played.’ She has performed with distinguished orchestras such as the KBS Symphony\, Bucheon Philharmonic Orchestra\, Aspen Young Artists Orchestra\, the Juilliard Pre-College Symphony Orchestra\, and Atlantic Music Festival Orchestra\, among many others. Ms. Yang will perform solo violin works by Kreisler\, J.S. Bach\, Ysaÿe\, and Milstein. \nGet Tickets\nAll Tickets $10 \nThis event is funded by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/ji-in-yang-violinist/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:April Varner
DESCRIPTION:Award-Winning Jazz Vocalist and Composer April Varner\, recognizable by her curly red hair and voice of an “old soul”\, often brings her listeners to another place- one long ago when the giants of jazz were still gracing the stage. Amassing several viral videos on her social media with a million+ views of her challenging solo transcriptions\, cleverly crafted vocaleses and acapella renditions of the Great American Songbook\, April’s voice can fit itself into a myriad of different molds. \nOne of the giants of jazz was the “First Lady of Song”\, Ella Fitzgerald. Paving the way for generations upon generations to come in the realm of vocal jazz and improvisation\, Ella has always been one of April’s biggest inspirations. Having won the 2023 International Ella Fitzgerald Jazz Vocal Competition\, this will be a night filled with Ella’s greatest hits and classics from the very beginning. \nAt the age of 27\, April has immersed herself deeply into the jazz tradition. She has performed/studied with many legendary artists and jazz luminaries such as Tierney Sutton\, Russell Malone\, Sachal Vasandani\, Jane Monheit\, Kurt Elling\, and others. April graduated in May of 2022 with her Master’s degree in Jazz Voice Performance from the Manhattan School of Music under the guidance of 2-time Grammy© nominated vocalist and teacher Theo Bleckmann. She recently received a 2024 Honorable Mention Award in the ASCAP Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composers Competition. She just released her debut album\, awarded 4 out of 5 stars from one of the top jazz publications\, Downbeat Magazine\, “April by April Varner” (Cellar Live Record Label)\, and is available on all streaming platforms. Grammy-Award-winning drummer\, producer\, and educator Ulysses Owens Jr produced this genre-busting collection of all April-titled songs. \nJoin April Varner and her band for an afternoon of “April Sings Ella”—you won’t want to miss it! \nGet Tickets\nAdult $28\, Senior $24 \nJazz on a Sunday Afternoon is made possible through funding from the Wintrode Family Foundation\, the Ocean County College Foundation\, and through support from the New Jersey Jazz Society.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/april-varner/
LOCATION:Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Seán Dagher
DESCRIPTION:Seán Dagher is widely known for his recordings with the Assassin’s Creed video game series\, including “Black Flag.” His renditions of sea shanties and other songs from the games have been streamed some 70 million times. His Shanty of the Week video series receives thousands of views each week and has a loyal worldwide following. \nSeán will take the audience on a seaward journey through worksongs interspersed with a few sea-themed ballads\, accompanied by Seán on Irish bouzouki. Audiences will be invited to sing the “crew” responses to some of the most popular songs in the genre\, bringing everyone together for a community experience of singing and hollering! No previous shanty-singing experience is necessary. And “bad singers” are welcome–even necessary! Heave-away! \n  \nGet Tickets\nAdults: $24\, Children: $18 \nPlease note that it is the Grunin Center Policy for all Family Shows that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \n \nThis performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/sean-dagher/
LOCATION:Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="Grunin Center for the Arts":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Beomjae Kim\, Flutist
DESCRIPTION:Throughout the centuries\, the flute has captured the admiration of countless composers due to its pure\, soaring timbre\, bird-like agility\, and mellowness. Its crystalline tone can express everything from gentle lyricism to vibrant brilliance. Despite its beauty\, writing for an unaccompanied flute presents a unique challenge\, as the instrument alone cannot provide harmony. However\, many skilled composers have risen to this challenge\, discovering ways to convey their distinct inner voices through the flute’s sound. \nThese composers lived during different stylistic periods and drew inspiration from various sources. Whether rooted in baroque elegance\, romantic expressiveness\, or modern innovation\, they succeeded in creating solo flute works that showcase the instrument’s versatility and have become essential contributions to flute literature. \nJoin Beomjae Kim for an afternoon recital highlighting the beauty of the flute. \nGet Tickets \nGateway Lecture Hall (Building 101)\nAll Tickets $10\n \nThis event is funded by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/beomjae-kim-flutist/
LOCATION:Gateway Lecture Hall #104
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:The Vagina Monologues
DESCRIPTION:The Vagina Monologues is a play by Eve Ensler (now V) that explores women’s sexuality and the social stigma around rape and abuse. The play is based on interviews Ensler conducted with women\, and each monologue is a character-driven piece that reveals a different woman’s experience. The play has been performed in over 140 countries and published in over 48 languages. \nGet Tickets \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\n \n\nPerformances \nTHURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 13\, 2025 – 7:30 PM\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 14\, 2025  – 7:30 PM \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-vagina-monologues/2025-02-14/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250213T193000
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SUMMARY:The Vagina Monologues
DESCRIPTION:The Vagina Monologues is a play by Eve Ensler (now V) that explores women’s sexuality and the social stigma around rape and abuse. The play is based on interviews Ensler conducted with women\, and each monologue is a character-driven piece that reveals a different woman’s experience. The play has been performed in over 140 countries and published in over 48 languages. \nGet Tickets \nBlack Box Theater\nAdults $21\, Seniors $19\n \n\nPerformances \nTHURSDAY\, FEBRUARY 13\, 2025 – 7:30 PM\nFRIDAY\, FEBRUARY 14\, 2025  – 7:30 PM \nAbout the OCC Repertory Theater Company \nUnder the direction of Performing Arts Program Chair Paul Chalakani\, the mission of the OCC/REP is to create opportunities for college and community participation in various rich and diverse theatrical experiences. The Company seeks to engage\, entertain\, inspire\, and educate to enhance the cultural life of Ocean County College and the surrounding communities. The OCC/REP provides OCC students\, faculty\, staff\, and residents of neighboring communities the opportunity to attend and/or participate in quality performances of theatrical works – musicals and plays\, classical and modern\, traditional and experimental\, through a well-balanced theatrical season. Additionally\, the OCC/REP provides an environment for students of our performing arts program to apply what they are learning in a collaborative and encouraging format. The OCC/REP celebrates the power of the theatre to illuminate and mirror the human experience.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-vagina-monologues/2025-02-13/
LOCATION:Cultural Community Center – Black Box Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
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SUMMARY:Tommy Dorsey Orchestra
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nMain Stage\nOrchestra $39\, Mezzanine $39\n \n \nIn Big Band history\, the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra is recognized as one of the best all-around dance bands. It could swing with the best of them\, and no other band could come close to Tommy’s when it came to playing ballads. Tommy Dorsey\, “The Sentimental Gentleman of Swing”\, was a master at creating warm\, sentimental\, and always musical moods – at superb dancing and listening tempos. Tommy sustained these moods through the arrangements of the likes of Paul Weston\, Axel Stordahl and Sy Oliver\, and he showcased singers who could project them brilliantly. \nJack Leonard sang with the band for about four years\, recording such fine sides as “Dedicated To You”\, “If It’s The Last Thing I do”\, “Little White Lies”\, “You Taught Me To Love Again”\, “Once In A While”\, and\, probably the most famous of all\, “Marie”. With the band singing vocal riffs as Jack sang the straight lyric\, “Marie” was so successful that he recorded several more standard tunes with the same formula. They include “Who”\, “Yearning”\, and “East Of The Sun”. “Song Of India”\, the other side of “Marie”\, was also a huge Dorsey hit. \nFrank Sinatra’s career blossomed with Dorsey\, and\, with Sinatra’s vocals\, the band became more successful than ever. Frank had often admitted that listening to Tommy helped him develop his phrasing and breathing\, along with his musical taste and knowledge. \nSy Oliver infused the band with a new musical spirit. It was a gentler version of the rocking\, rhythmic sounds that he had created for Jimmy Lunceford\, toned down somewhat and played with more precision by the Dorsey Band. These original tunes included “Easy Does It”\, “Quiet Please”\, “Sing High”\, “Yes\, Indeed”\, “Swingin’ On Nothing”\, “Well\, Git It”\, and “Opus No 1”. Oliver also had a unique way of approaching a straight pop tune\, injecting a soft\, two-beat feeling into. He did this with resounding success in such arrangements as “What Can I Say After I Say I’m Sorry? “\, “For You”\, “Swanee River”\, “Mandy”\, “Make Up Your Mind”\, “Chicago”\, and “On The Sunny Side Of The Street”. \nThe music world lost Tommy at an early age\, but his legacy of great music has transcended time. The Tommy Dorsey Orchestra still represents explosive and swinging Big Band entertainment at its very best.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/tommy-dorsey-orchestra/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241214T173000
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CREATED:20241201T205735Z
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nMain Stage\nAdults: $19\, Children: $16\n \n \nJoin us for another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. The Ballet for Young Audiences production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara\, a young girl on the brink of womanhood whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance. She is the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer\, a mysterious clockmaker who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. \nPlease note that it is the Grunin Center Policy for all Family Shows that all attendees\, regardless of age\, require a ticket. \n \nThis performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-nutcracker/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:The Nutcracker
DESCRIPTION:Main Stage\nAdults: $19\, Children: $16 \n  \n \nJoin us for another year of this Grunin Center holiday tradition. The Ballet for Young Audiences production of The Nutcracker tells the story of Clara\, a young girl on the brink of womanhood whose dreams are both childlike and tinged with romance. She is the favorite godchild of Herr Drosselmeyer\, a mysterious clockmaker who helps to transport Clara and her Nutcracker Prince to a special realm. \n \nThis performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/the-nutcracker-2/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Hans Tashjian and Anna Keiserman
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nMain Stage\nAll Tickets $10\n \n \nBass-baritone Hans Tashjian most recently sang the title role in Handel’s Imeneo with Opera Essentia. Other highlights include his debut at the Metropolitan Opera singing Count Ceprano in Rigoletto and appearances with Opera Baltimore as Méphistophélès in Faust; performances at Teatro Nuovo as Callistene in Poliuto and the title role in Il barbiere di Siviglia; and at Houston Grand Opera as Billy in the world premiere of The Snowy Day. This season he is performing with the American Opera Project’s Composers & the Voice program. He is an alumnus of the Yale School of Music\, Manhattan School of Music\, and Carnegie Mellon University. \nRussian-born pianist Anna Keiserman is known for her creative programming\, expressive freedom\, and singular vision. Performance credits include the Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall\, Le Poisson Rouge (New York City)\, the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts (Toms River)\, the Strand Theater (Hudson Falls\, NY)\, and Ateneu Barcelone`s (Barcelona\, Spain). Highlights of the 2022 season included concert tours and masterclasses in Minnesota\, Virginia\, and Kansas. She also was featured in the trio for saxophone\, bassoon and piano\, Bercesue-Lament\, by Marc Migo´ Cortes\, which was released in fall 2022 by the PARMA Record label. In September 2020\, she joined the RVCC faculty as an Assistant Professor of Piano. \nThe Afternoon Recital Series is funded by the Ocean County College Foundation.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/hans-tashjian-and-anna-keiserman/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:A Christmas Carol
DESCRIPTION:Main Stage\nAdults: $19\, Children: $16\n \n \nYates Musical Theatre for Children returns for another year of tradition with A Christmas Carol. \nThis show is a musical adaptation of the tale of the miserly Ebenezer Scrooge\, who hated Christmas. On Christmas Eve\, three ghosts take him on a journey. During his nighttime reflection into the past\, the present\, and the future\, he witnesses the lives of his poor office clerk\, Bob Cratchit\, and the crippled Tiny Tim. \nYates Musical Theatre has brought these unforgettable characters from the page to the stage. They’ve added a melodious score and wrapped it all up in a beautiful holiday present of a production. Join us for this heartwarming theatre experience that will put everyone in a holiday spirit. \n  \n  \n \nThis performance is sponsored by RWJBarnabas Health Community Medical Center.
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/a-christmas-carol/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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SUMMARY:Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets \nMain Stage\nOrchestra $54\, Mezzanine $44\n \n \nFor 30 years\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s unique take on American swing and jazz music has thrilled audiences around the world\, while their unique and spirited “Wild and Swingin’ Holiday Party” has become an eagerly anticipated annual family event. Singer and band leader Scotty Morris says\, “If you’re going to go to a holiday show with your family\, this is the one! It really does offer something for everyone.” Drawing on a rich catalog of holiday classics and Christmas originals from the band’s two full-length holiday albums\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy brings its world-renowned live show\, and fun and quirky take on the holidays\, to you. \nFun arrangements of classic holiday songs in Big Bad Voodoo Daddy style include: Jingle Bells\, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town\, and Winter Wonderland. Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer is “Andrew’s Sisters” meets the blues\, and the just as classic Heat Miser song transports listeners back to another beloved holiday special. The band rips through Chuck Berry’s Run\, Run Rudolph\, Lou Rawls’ Merry Christmas Baby\, and slows things down for Elvis Presley’s Blue Christmas. Detours to New Orleans for Frosty the Snowman\, and to the Caribbean for the Calypso A Party for Santa\, keep things interesting. The band takes a moment to reflect on the beauty and spirituality of the holidays with their moving arrangement of We Three Kings. \nBig Bad Voodoo Daddy has always made writing original music a priority\, and the holidays are no exception. Rockabilly Christmas\, Last Night (I Went Out With Santa Claus)\, Christmas Time in Tinsel Town\, and the beautiful and reflective It Feels Like Christmas Time\, are the band’s take on the many feelings of the holidays. \nWith three decades together\, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is still picking up steam and continues to tour\, record\, and entertain. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
URL:https://www.ocean.edu/event/big-bad-voodoo-daddy/
LOCATION:Grunin Center Theater
CATEGORIES:Grunin Center
ORGANIZER;CN="grunincenter@ocean.edu":MAILTO:grunincenter@ocean.edu
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