For Immediate Release:
January 16, 2015
Love is in the air in Monmouth County
Show a little love to the Jersey Shore this February
FREEHOLD, NJ - Don’t let frightful February temperatures discourage you from enjoying winter in Monmouth County. It is a great month to immerse yourself in arts and culture indoors, but what is more romantic than a moonlit stroll on the Jersey Shore either on the beach or window shopping through a downtown district?
“Don’t let the winter blues keep you from enjoying everything Monmouth County has to offer this month,” said Freeholder Thomas A. Arnone. “From delicious food to a great comedy show, you are sure to find something to warm your spirit this winter.”
For Valentine’s Day theater, on Feb. 14 “A Valentine’s Doo Wop” at Count Basie Theatre and Chris Pinnella’s Valentine’s Day Concert is at Algonquin Arts Theatre.
Make it a date to enjoy Red Bank's famous restaurants with a $30 prix fixe dinner menu during Red Bank Restaurant Week from Feb. 16 through 26.
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, Kidabaloo at Brookdale Community College is the place to go on Feb. 8 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy games, crafts, character appearances and a live performance by Dove Cameron and Ryan McCarten from Disney’s Liv and Maddie.
In light of Presidents’ Day, you can celebrate George Washington’s birthday 1830’s style in Historic Allaire Village on Feb. 28. You can visit the village, located in Allaire State Park, any day this month for a taste of history and a look back in time.
If you’re not up for outdoor winter exploration, stay warm and discover Monmouth County theater:
- “Swimming at the Ritz” is at New Jersey Repertory Company’s Lumia Theatre in Long Branch on Feb. 1.
- RaeLynn of “The Voice” will perform at iPlay America on Feb. 6.
- TruTV’s Impractical Jokers present two shows at Count Basie at 8 and 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 7.
- Catch comedians Craig Ferguson on Feb. 9 and Bobby Collins on Feb. 21 at Count Basie.
- Jason Isbell performs at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre on Feb. 6.
- There is never an absence of great music at The Basie. Monmouth Symphony Orchestra’s Winter Concert is Feb. 8; Billy Ocean performs Feb. 13; The Sing-Off Live Tour comes to the theater on Feb. 20; RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles is Feb. 22 and Grammy winning fiddler Natalie MacMaster performs on Feb. 26.
Don’t forget that when it’s been cold enough for long enough, there is ice skating in several Monmouth County Parks. It normally takes at a week to 10 days of subfreezing temperatures to produce safe skating conditions. When the conditions are right and the ice is at least five inches thick, start looking for the "Skating Today" signs at Holmdel, Shark River and Turkey Swamp Parks. When the ice is considered safe, skating hours are from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday-Thursday and from 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. After your skate time, be sure to warm up in front of the wood fire in the park’s shelter building.
As always, Monmouth County’s Calendar of Events will provide you with even more February 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.
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