Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this holiday week: December 25, 2015-January 3, 2016

This is our last list of things to do in Monmouth County of 2015 and our first of 2016, with activities listed throughout the week.

Have a very Merry Christmas and a Healthy, Happy and Prosperous 2016. ~Art

By Greg Kelly

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

Friday, December 25

Saturday, December 26

Jewish Journeys: A Photography Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Debora Bruno Photo Exhibit (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Bouncing Souls Home for the Holidays at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Radio Technology Museum Open at InfoAge (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Sandy Mack & Friends at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
AAUW Used Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Ocean Twp. High School 50^th Anniversary Exhibit – MORE INFO
Arts Society of Keyport Exhibit – MORE INFO

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Sunday, December 27

Polar Bear Races (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Big Holiday Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Bouncing Souls Home for the Holidays at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Black Nativity at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Radio Technology Museum Open at InfoAge (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Ocean Twp. High School 50^th Anniversary Exhibit – MORE INFO
Arts Society of Keyport Exhibit – MORE INFO
Colts Neck Collectible Show – MORE INFO
Debora Bruno Photo Exhibit (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Jo Wymer Band at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Tuesday, December 29

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Wednesday, December 30

Niki & Gabi (Freehold) – MORE INFO
College Women’s Basketball: Monmouth U vs. La Salle/Norfolk State (WLB) – MORE INFO
Monmouth County Surrogate’s Office Free Advice (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors Career Transition Support (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
Just Chill for In-B-tweener (Middletown) – MORE INFO
CJBC Blood Drive (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Blood Drive at Monmouth Mall (Eatontown) – MORE INFO
Arts Society of Keyport Exhibit – MORE INFO
“A Journey to Life: Armenia” at BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Debora Bruno Photo Exhibit (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Thursday, December 31:

JSRC New Year’s Eve Fun Run & Party (Lake Como) – MORE INFO
Beautiful Childhood Portraits Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Another ‘90s New Year at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Real Degenerate Housewives of NJ Holiday at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
Jewish Journeys: A Photography Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Ocean Twp. High School 50^th Anniversary Exhibit – MORE INFO
Desert Highway Band at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
“A Journey to Life: Armenia” at BCC (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Debora Bruno Photo Exhibit (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Friday, January 1:

Happy New Year’s Day
New Year’s Day Beach Walk on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
Rick Barry at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Winter Break Party at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Saturday, January 2:

19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
College Women’s Basketball: Monmouth U vs. Quinnipiac (WLB) – MORE INFO
Rusted Root at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Jewish Journeys: A Photography Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Radio Technology Museum Open at InfoAge (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
Josh Zukerman at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
AAUW Used Book Sale (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Ocean Twp. High School 50^th Anniversary Exhibit – MORE INFO
Deep Cut Gardens Photo Exhibit (Middletown) – MORE INFO
Winter Sunrise at the Jersey Shore Photo Workshop (Avon) – MORE INFO
The Growling Hounds at The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Sunday, January 3:

“Planes, Trains, and Automobiles, Oh My!” Holiday Gift Gallery (Lincroft) – MORE INFO
Radio Technology Museum Open at InfoAge (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
Community Coat Drive (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
Rock to the Top at The Stone Pony (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
Gina Royale at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Sunday, January 3:

New Year’s Day Beach Walk on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
Father Alphonse’s New Year at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO

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Coming Soon:

January 9: Lives of Reason at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
January 16: Substance of Bliss by NJ Repertory Company (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
January 23: Laughter on the 23rd Floor at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
January 30: 2Cellos at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO

Greg Kelly is a longtime Monmouth County journalist. He welcomes comments or questions at [email protected].