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

• Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 26

• Guild of Creative Art ‘15 All-Member Holiday Exhibit (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• Beautiful Childhood Portraits Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• 19th Century New Jersey Chairmaking Exhibit (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Black Suburbia at The Saint (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, December 18-20, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, December 18

• Darlene Love A “Souled Out” Christmas at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Christmas Lantern Tours at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Scrooge at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: A Seasonal Artisan Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Strolling Victorian Carolers at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO
• Library Book Sale (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Ric Flair and Diva Charlotte Meet & Greet (Freehold) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, December 11-13, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, December 11

• “A Christmas Carol” at Allaire Village – MORE INFO
• Scrooge at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• The Christmas Light Show ‘15 (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• A Little Shakespeare: Pericles at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• NJNG Energy-Saving Lighting Fair (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: A Seasonal Artisan Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Strolling Victorian Carolers at Jersey Shore Premium Outlets (Tinton Falls) – MORE INFO

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Holiday Giving List: Hurting and Helping

By Greg Kelly

My father once told that when you make a charitable donation to a worthy cause, “it should hurt a little.” Meaning the gift or contribution should bring about a significant sacrifice on your part.

Although charities certainly welcome big donations, it’s the smaller donations, when added together, that allow them to function. Kindness and generosity is the spirit of our holiday season. And with most charities needing financial support to keep their cause going, now is the season to make an impact.

The many Monmouth County-based charitable/volunteer organizations listed below work hard every day to help those less fortunate or for causes that improve the human condition. Please help them to help others this holiday season.

(And remember, a nice gift to your local police, fire, first aid and/or public works departments is both a supportive and wise contribution.)

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, December 4-6, 2015

By Greg Kelly

Courtesy of Teddy Bears by the Shore

Friday, December 4

• Christ Church at Four Corners Lantern Tours (Shrewsbury) – MORE INFO
• Scrooge at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Miracle on 34th Street at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Time for a Miracle by Lighthouse Stage Productions (Monmouth Beach) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Murder Mystery Dinner Theater (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Travis Tritt at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Emily Kinney from The Walking Dead (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: A Seasonal Artisan Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• 12 Days of Christmas Scavenger Hunt (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• A Little Shakespeare: Pericles at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Tree Lighting in the Park (Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, November 26-29, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Thursday, November 26

• Happy Thanksgiving
• Avon Pond Turkey Trot 2.2 Miles (Avon-by-the-Sea) – MORE INFO

Friday, November 27

• Holiday Express Concert & Town Lighting (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Arts & Crafts Marketplace at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Otto’s Fortune at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Photos with Santa & Mrs. Claus at Sickles Market (Little Silver) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: A Seasonal Artisan Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, November 20-22, 2015

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By Greg Kelly

Friday, November 20

• One Last Waltz: Celebration of The Band at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Peter Pan at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• The Choir Room by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• Winter Solstice: A Seasonal Artisan Market (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Laura by Monmouth Players (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• The Producers at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• A Funny Thing Happened On the Way to the Forum at TRT (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Otto’s Fortune at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, November 13-15, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, November 13

• Peter Pan at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• The Choir Room by Spotlight Players (Matawan) – MORE INFO
• Holiday Open House at Sickles Market (Little Silver) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Restaurant Week – MORE INFO
• Matt & Ben at Jersey Shore Arts Center (Ocean Grove) – MORE INFO
• Laura by Monmouth Players (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• The Producers at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• Otto’s Fortune at Grange Playhouse (Howell) – MORE INFO
• Agnes of God by South Street Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• The Seedbed at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Dancing In the Light at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• Anything Goes at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, November 6-8, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, November 6

• Jersey Shore Restaurant Week – MORE INFO
• Red Bank Restaurant Week – MORE INFO
• Agnes of God by South Street Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• The Rainmaker by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• The Seedbed at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Dancing In the Light at Axelrod PAC (Deal) – MORE INFO
• Live Harness Racing at Freehold Raceway – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Highlands Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO
• Atlantic Cinemas Movie Night (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO

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Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, October 30-November 1, 2015

By Greg Kelly

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Friday, October 30

• Rocky Horror Picture Show at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• The Rainmaker by Center Players (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• The Seedbed at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• The Legend of Sleepy Hollow at Duncan Smith Theater (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Bruce Springsteen: A Photographic Journey at Monmouth U (WLB) – MORE INFO
• Kawasaki Race of Champions at Raceway Park (Englishtown) – MORE INFO
• Jersey Shore Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Camp Evans Base of Terror (Wall Twp.) – MORE INFO
• A. Casola Farms’ Famous Fall Fest (Holmdel) – MORE INFO

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