For Immediate Release:
January 20, 2016
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 Director Thomas A. Arnone. “From delicious food to a great comedy show, you are sure to find something to warm your heart in February.”
Count Basie Theatre brings humor to Monmouth County with William Shatner on Feb. 5 at 8 p.m. and stand-up comedian Jim Breuer on Feb. 6 at 8 p.m.
If you’re not up for outdoor winter exploration, stay warm and head to Pollak Theatre on Feb. 11 to see Bram Stroker's Dracula, one of the greatest horror stories ever told return live, radio theater style.
For Valentine’s Day theater, on Feb. 14 you can watch Bolshoi Ballet: The Lady of the Camellias streaming live in HD at Monmouth University’s Pollak Theatre at 3 p.m. and listen to Prokofiev: Romeo and Juliet Suites at Count Basie Theatre at 8 p.m.
“Look for great specials at some of the County’s best restaurants this month,” said Freeholder Deputy Director Serena DiMaso. “Make it a date to go to one of your favorite restaurants this month or try a new one on the water or in one of the County’s great downtowns.”
Enjoy Red Bank's famous restaurants with a $30 prix fixe dinner menu during Red Bank Restaurant Week from Feb. 21 through March 3.”
If you’re looking for something to do with the kids, the Mega Bubble Show at Count Basie Theatre is the place to go on Feb. 21 at noon or 3 p.m. and be a part of the first and only, interactive stage production of complete light effects, lasers and jaw-dropping masterpieces of bubble artistry. Then, on Feb. 25, take them to see The Berenstain Bears Live at 4:30 p.m. at Count Basie.
In light of Presidents’ Day, you can celebrate George Washington’s birthday 1830’s style in Historic Allaire Village on Feb. 21. 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.
There is never an absence of great music at The Basie. The Beach Boys perform at Count Basie at on Feb. 11, trumpet legend Chris Botti brings a sound that’s both cool and romantic with a modern style on Feb. 19, a special Abba Mania concert will be given on Feb. 20, a tribute to the Beatles will be celebrated on Feb. 23 and Chicago performs their hits on Feb. 26.
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 3 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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