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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.

Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!
Wednesday November 5

Instructor:​ DJ Erik

Date: Wednesday, November 5

Time:​ Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm Ages 8 -13

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm

Cost: $15

Learn to DJ - Be The Life of the Party!

In today’s world there are over 100million recorded songs available on streaming services. But which one do you choose to play NEXT? Learn the skills to rock the aux!

What: Intro to DJing
When: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Class Description:
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step behind the decks? Now’s your chance! Join professional DJ Erik Johnson for a series of hands-on, beginner-friendly workshops at the Belmar Arts Center.
This class is designed for anyone curious about DJing, whether you are a total beginner or a lifelong music lover and always wanted to give it a try. You’ll experience use of professional DJ equipment and also how that translates to your own music streaming or mobile DJing apps on smartphones and online.
Session Options:
Youth Session: 4:00–6:00pm

All-Ages Session: 6:30–8:30pm
Price: $15 per participant covers attendance for one session. Families and groups are welcome.

Each session has two parts:
1 Hour of Guided Instruction: Explore DJ equipment, learn the basics of beat matching, mixing, and how DJs bring the energy to a party.
1 Hour of Supervised Open Decks: Every participant gets time to mix a 3 song mini-set (about 7-8 minutes), and feel what it’s like to be in control of the music.
Goals: Every participant will leave with:
Direct experience using professional DJ gear.

Tips on how to bring DJ skills into mobile apps and at-home practice.

A fresh way to showcase the music they already love, and learn about and discover new 🔥songs!

Instagram is @dj_erik_nj

Get ready for a special night of incredible music as Grammy winners Marc Cohn and Shawn Colvin take the stage together at Pollak Theatre.

Colvin brings her signature blend of sharp wit, emotional depth, and lyrical elegance to songs that unfold with grace, humor, and vulnerability. Her music, filled with clever turns of phrase and slow-burning catharsis, invites listeners into deeply personal yet universal experiences.

Cohn, known for his timeless hit “Walking in Memphis,” combines the precision of a brilliant tunesmith with the soul of a true troubadour. With a voice rich in feeling and stories drawn from life and love, he captures moments both poignant and joyful, leaving a lasting emotional imprint.

Experience the songs you love— and the stories behind them— in one extraordinary night of music.

The Park System's Fall Craft Show is just in time for the holidays! You can shop from over 40 quality craft vendors featuring jewelry, home decor, wreaths, paintings, photography, ceramics/pottery, bird houses, holiday decor, candles, pet items and so much more. Indoor show, free admission, free parking

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.

Attention music lovers! We are proud to announce that Split Level Concerts at Jersey Shore Arts Center is back! All shows in the 2025-26 season will take place at JSAC’s historic Palaia Theater, 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove.

This month we welcome James Maddock (and his band) with special guest Jackson Pines.

Visit each artist's website to learn more:

https://jamesmaddock.net
https://www.jacksonpines.com/

Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to be partnering with Brookdale Public Radio - 90.5 The Night and Musicians On A Mission (MOAM) to promote the power of live music. Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music so volunteers will be on hand in the lobby at every concert collecting will be collecting donations on behalf of Fulfill. Be sure to bring along non-perishable food items to benefit the food insecure in Monmouth County.

Lobby Doors: 6:30 PM (with theater seating no later than 7:30 PM)
Showtime: 8:00 PM.

2025-26 Split Level Concerts @ JSAC Lineup

Saturday, November 8th – James Maddock and Band w/special guest Jackson Pines
Saturday, December 6th – Tim Easton w/special guest Quincy Mumford
Saturday, January 24th – Nathan Graham and Band w/special guest Deseree Spinks
Saturday, February 28th – Shannon McNally and Band w/special guest Arlan Feiles
Saturday, March 21st – Joy Clark w/special guest Sug Daniels
Saturday, April 18th – Lucy Kaplansky w/special guest Dave Vargo
Saturday, May 16th – Kim Richey

A MODERN BRITISH MASTER REVEALED

“Looks at the drama of the paintings, and goes into great detail in the company of very learned critics” The Robert Elms Show, BBC Radio London

EXHIBITION ON SCREEN presents Lucian Freud: A Self Portrait. One of the most celebrated British painters of our time, Lucian Freud is also one of very few 20th-century artists who portrayed themselves in self-portraiture with such consistency.

“A well-rounded Study. Art lovers will enjoy the explication of Freud’s working methods, the close-ups of cruddy brushes; while gossip-fanciers will lap up the ‘bad boy’ anecdotes.” Total Film Magazine

Spanning nearly seven decades his self-portraits give a fascinating insight into both his psyche and his development as a painter, from his earliest portrait painted in 1939 to the final one executed 64 years later. This intense and unflinching gaze has produced a body of powerful, figurative works that places him in the forefront of great British painting. Featuring fascinating interviews with past sitters, friends and leading art experts such as Tim Marlow (Artistic Director, Royal Academy of Arts, London) and Martin Gayford (Art Critic and Writer), this intensely compelling documentary reveals the life’s work of a master which, when seen together, represents an engrossing study into the dynamic of ageing and the process of self-representation.

Directed by David Bickerstaff

Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.