For Immediate Release:
December 17, 2014
Start the New Year in Monmouth County!
Comedy, music and theater fill the schedule
FREEHOLD, NJ – The holiday season has come to an end, but there is plenty to see and do in Monmouth County in January!
"Stay warm in one of the great theaters in Monmouth County," said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. "With comedians, poets, orchestras and an Elvis Birthday Bash, there is something for everyone in the family to enjoy!"
At Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank:
- Jim Gaffigan will perform at two shows on Jan. 8 and 9 at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.
- See Wild Kratts LIVE! On Jan. 10 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m.
- Dancing with the Stars will perform at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. on Jan. 11
- Dave Mason’s Traffic Jam performs on Jan. 15 at 8 p.m.
- Don’t miss The Elvis Birthday Bash on Jan. 16 at 8 p.m.
- Superstar violinist Sarah Chang performs Jan. 17 at 8 p.m.
- Catch The Buddy Holly Story Live on Stage on Jan. 25 at 7 p.m.
- Enjoy Mummenschanz, visual theater with no sound, on Jan. 31 at 8 p.m.
Don’t miss “Swimming at the Ritz” at the NJ Repertory Company in Long Branch select dates between Jan. 8 through Feb. 1. Filled with laughter, Absurd Person Singular can be seen at Two River Theater in Red Bank Jan. 10 through Feb. 1.
- Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University does not disappoint with their January schedule:
- If you love opera, streaming live in HD from the Metropolitan Opera in New York City, The Merry Widow is on Jan. 17 at 1 p.m. and Les Contes D'Hoffmann on Jan. 31 at 1 p.m.
- Watch Bolshoi Ballet: Swan Lake streaming live in HD on Jan. 29 at 7 p.m.
- David Lindley performs an incredible array of stringed instruments along with John Hammond on Jan. 30 at 8 p.m.
Make sure to take in one of the great restaurants in Monmouth County. Immediate seating and special menus are available.
Thinking about renovating your home? Start planning that home renovation or home improvement project you've dreamed of at the 25th Annual Jersey Shore Home Show will be at Brookdale Community College Jan. 9 through 11.
As always, Monmouth County’s Calendar of Events will provide you with even more January entertainment. For a complete listing of events, go to www.visitmonmouth.com and click on the Tourism tab to find the Calendar of Events. Compiled by the Monmouth County Department of Public Information and Tourism, it is a comprehensive source for things to do and places to go and is updated regularly. You can also call 1-800-523-2587 to have a packet of information mailed to you, or stop by 1 East Main St., Freehold to browse the extensive literature between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. weekdays.
The next time you are on Facebook be sure to “like” the Monmouth County Tourism page. If you use Twitter, follow us on there, too.
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