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American Theater Group proudly presents Purlie, a 1970 musical adaptation of Ossie Davis’s comedic play Purlie Victorious about a traveling preacher who returns to his hometown in Georgia and concocts a scheme to reclaim his church. Coming to UCPAC's Hamilton Stage March 6th through March 23rd, Thursday through Sundays.

American Theater Group proudly presents Purlie, a 1970 musical adaptation of Ossie Davis’s comedic play Purlie Victorious about a traveling preacher who returns to his hometown in Georgia and concocts a scheme to reclaim his church. Coming to UCPAC's Hamilton Stage March 6th through March 23rd, Thursday through Sundays.

UCPAC is thrilled to welcome back The Red Hot Chilli Pipers to our Main Stage this St. Paddy’s weekend! Bagpipes with attitude. Drums with a Scottish accent. A blazing rock band and show so hot, it carries its own health warning! It’s the Red Hot Chilli PIPERS – (NOT the Peppers!) — a 9-piece ensemble consisting of pipers, guitarists, keyboards, and drummers — who have been rocking the world from New York to Beijing to Melbourne and everywhere in between with musicianship of the highest order and a passion for pipes that will leave you breathless. The band has four music degrees from the Royal Scottish Academy of Music and Drama and all the pipers and drummers have played at the top level in bagpiping. Join us on March 14th to feel the heat!

Join the Middletown Arts Center for the MAC’s Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace! Whether you like to go antiquing, collecting memorabilia and vintage things or just love the thrill of a treasure hunt for that perfect item, don’t miss this fun day out at the MAC. Admission is $5.

With over four dozen vendors on hand, shoppers can browse a huge selection of antique, vintage, and collectible merchandise. Whatever your interest you’ll find it here. Military, vinyl records, costume jewelry, vintage clothing, collectibles, postcards, toys, dolls, and so much more will be on display. The Marketplace features over four dozen vendor tables offering unique and one-of-a-kind antiques, collectibles, and more.

As an added treat, members of the Antique Motoring Club of Monmouth County (AMCOMC) will be on hand with some gorgeous antique collectible cars on display. AMCOMC is one of New Jersey’s most spirited and active car clubs, supporting various charitable events both large and small, and we couldn’t be happier to have them be a part of the MAC’s Antique, Vintage, & Collectibles Marketplace! 
A limited number of tables are available for just $25, please call Janet at 917.880.1222 to secure your spot today. 

AMCOMC was established in 1963 by a group of car enthusiasts with a deep passion for antique or classic automobiles including not only their history, restoration and preservation but the sheer enjoyment of driving one’s pride and joy. 

Biographies and Women’s History books are half price for March. If you love to read and have never visited our sale, please come in to shop. Our prices are unbelievable. We are currently overloaded with paperbacks and children's books. You will also find puzzles, games, vinyl records, DVDs and CDs as well as books on tape and large print books. We are also open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon. Visit our website at www.aauw-nj-nmcb.org for our donation policy.
Closed on Holiday weekends.

Following a string of awe-inspiring Met performances, soprano Lise Davidsen stars as Leonore, who risks everything to save her husband from the clutches of tyranny. Tenor David Butt Philip is the political prisoner Florestan, sharing the stage with bass-baritone Tomasz Konieczny as the villainous Don Pizarro, veteran bass René Pape as the jailer Rocco, and soprano Ying Fang and tenor Magnus Dietrich, in his company debut, as the young Marzelline and Jaquino. Bass Stephen Milling sings the principled Don Fernando, and Susanna Mälkki conducts the Met’s striking production, which finds modern-day parallels in Beethoven’s stirring paean to freedom. This live cinema transmission is part of the Met’s award-winning Live in HD series, bringing opera to movie theaters across the globe.

Janis Joplin Experience
Starring Lisa Polizzi

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The Janis Joplin Experience. With a twinkle in her eye and that rasp in her voice, Lisa Polizzi brings the spirit of Janis Joplin, belting out hit after hit in a heartfelt tribute performance. Her band of seasoned pros recreates the sound that defined a generation, laying down the soul, and conveying the tender ballads that Janis brought in her short exhilarating career .

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Doors Open- 3:00 pm
Showtime- 3:30 pm

American Theater Group proudly presents Purlie, a 1970 musical adaptation of Ossie Davis’s comedic play Purlie Victorious about a traveling preacher who returns to his hometown in Georgia and concocts a scheme to reclaim his church. Coming to UCPAC's Hamilton Stage March 6th through March 23rd, Thursday through Sundays.

In the spirit of collaboration and appreciation for musical brilliance, we bring you our monthly concert series — pairing tunes from legendary masters of rock, along with some unsung heroes following in their footsteps. Settle in for an intimate vibe akin to MTV Unplugged, Storytellers and Behind the Music, as singer/guitarist Kevin Spyker performs timeless hits and hidden gems, accompanied by an array of instrumentalists from the Belmar Arts music collective.

Reserve your seats for our series launch on May 18th — highlighting the music of rock icon Tom Petty, with an opening set honoring the up-and-coming band known as Dawes...each month we will tribute two different bands.

Between songs we’ll share some history and fun facts about our featured songsters.

We’re honored to name our tribute series after the memorable Dawes song / album “All Your Favorite Bands” with the anthemic refrain:

“I hope that life without a chaperone is what you thought it'd be,

I hope your brother's El Camino runs forever,

I hope the world sees the same person that you've always been to me,

And may all your favorite bands stay together!”

MARCH WITH BROOKDALE! Calling All Brookdalians, families, friends and community supporters! Join us for an unforgettable experience as we march in Monmouth Counties Saint Patrick’s day parades! Show off your Brookdale Pride as we march with the community of Freehold on March 16, 2025

Get your Shamrock Clappers at the ready, and march with us as we celebrate our community spirit! An experience you don’t want to miss!