A Magical Cirque Christmas Count Basie Center for the Arts December 19

The 33rd anniversary of John Lennon's expiry finds a traveling showroom of the Beatle's artwork camped out in Cerise Banking company.

Friday, December half-dozen:

Cerise Depository financial institution: In the midst of the vacation cheer, this weekend marks the 33rd anniversary of the murder of John Lennon — and information technology so happens that the traveling "pop-upward gallery" exhibit titled "The Artwork of John Lennon" will exist stationed in downtown Cerise Bank for the occasion. Featuring prints and some 100 pieces from the Lennon drove, the evidence parks information technology at 21 Broad Street (formerly Agostino Antiques) for three days beginning Dec vi. Take information technology here for a redbankgreen feature with complete schedule details and more than.

SHREWSBURY: It'southward a rare opportunity to get a close-upwards look at the buildings in the borough's country and national designated "Four Corners" Historic District, as the Monmouth County Historical Association conducts Holiday Lantern Tours in the area of Broad Street and Sycamore Avenue. Tours commence at 6 pm and eight pm, with reservations required ($15 adults; $eight ages 12 and under) available at (732) 742-1277. Christ Church will exist serving up dinner (Moravian Chicken Pot Pie!) with seatings at 5 pm and 7 pm, for an additional $10.

Pianist Jim Brickman tickles the ivory snowflakes during Sunday night'due south special holiday concert at the Count Basie.

RED BANK: It'south got a bandstand full of vocal talent from the Green and beyond — including the winner of this year'southward Sinatra Idol contest, and ane of Dean Martin's original Television set Goldiggers. Information technology'south the seventh almanac Sinatra Altogether Fustigate at the Count Basie Theatre, and this year conductor Joe Muccioli and his 18 piece Crimson Bank Jazz Orchestra hope the "biggest, most ambitious show e'er," with a newly added splash of holiday cheer. Take information technology here to reserve tickets — and here for our total-length feature on redbankgreen.

Saturday, Dec vii:

RED Banking company: For their annual vacation-season family evidence, the folks at Two River Theater Company return with a new production of A Wind in the Willows Christmas, the original musical (adapted from the archetype children's book characters of Kenneth Grahame) that made its world premiere in Red Banking company terminal twelvemonth. This time out, the show featuring songs past (pro football player turned Grammy winning composer) Mike Reid and Sarah Schlesinger boasts new tunes, a new cast, new director, "a lot more than holiday spirit," and redesigned costumes that highlight "ears and tails and fur." Previews at 12 pm Saturday, plus 12 pm and 4 pm Sunday; take information technology here for tickets (adults $20 – $55; ages 18 and under $25) — and watch redbankgreen for more on Mr. Toad and friends.

LITTLE Silverish: The Friends of the Lilliputian Silver Public Library present their second annual Holiday Boutique fundraiser; an afternoon of shopping with local artisans that include returnees BowMamma (girls' hair bows, headbands, and other creative hair gear), Delinquent Island (enticing soaps), Kim Levin-O'Neill (calendar and pet photo designs), and Doggie Bandana lady Karen. Also on hand between the hours of 1 and 5 pm are artist Mike Quon, "Yankeegirl" painter Carol Bruno, plus knitted hats and scarves, chain maille jewelry, handcrafted aprons and more.

LINCROFT: The annual seasonal brandish continues at the Monmouth Museum (adjacent to the Brookdale Customs College Performing Arts Eye), with a Holiday Tasting Consequence during which, for $75 per person, attendees can sample select wines and gourmet fare from several area fine dining establishments. It takes place between vi to ix pm, with alive music past Dave Crowton and an opportunity to check out the Museum'due south current grouping bear witness Artists Celebrate the Holidays (on display through January five, 2014) and the Holiday Gift Gallery (open up for business during regular Museum hours through Jan 12, 2014). Call (732)747-2266 ext. 5 for reservations.

Reddish Bank: In what'due south become something of a seasonal tradition, the Art Brotherhood of Monmouth County hosts an opening reception for the 2013 edition of 100 Square Inches — a group prove of works in myriad media, having in common the fact that they measure, you guessed it, 100 foursquare inches. The reception runs from half dozen to viii pm, with the exhibit (including work by window artist Paul Bonelli) continuing through December during normal gallery hours, Tuesday thru Saturday, from 12 to 4pm.

LINCROFT: "Bring your percussion instruments," reads the invitation, "and together we volition sing, trip the light fantastic toe and pulsate back the sun!" Sounds like a capital idea — as well every bit high time for a Winter Solstice Celebration of Vocal, Dance, and Drumming at the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth Canton. The free 7:xxx pm outcome features performances by the woman warriors of Virago, the Core of Burn Trip the light fantastic ensemble, and the Giving Phonation Women's Chorus.

It's part of a weekend of public-invited events at the UUCMC Meeting House that resumes at ix am Sunday, with a presentation (by Cori and John Hoffman) on the New Hampshire angling hamlet Star Island — a customs that'due south that's been home to both pirates and 100 years of UU conferences. Then at vi pm, the Social Action Movie serial continues with a free 6 pm screening of the documentary Fixing the Time to come, in which PBS's David Brancaccio profiles Americans who are reinventing the economy through sustainable and innovative approaches to task cosmos and prosperity. The flick covers such practices as local business alliances, community banking, worker cooperatives and time banking/hour substitution — and guest speakers include TimeBank organizers Ashley Lobbato, and (via Skype) Kim Latham. Light refreshments served; call (312)388-2011 for more info.

Sunday, December 8:

RED BANK: Information technology'south an result of which it'south been said "it won't exist Christmas in Crimson Bank without information technology" — the very get-go concert program ever performed by The Monmouth Civic Chorus, and a venerable tradition that was inherited past Dr. Ryan Brandau when he took over as managing director of the long-established local song organization concluding twelvemonth. Joined by guest soloists and chamber orchestra, the full MCC choral ensemble returns to the Count Basie Theatre to perform the Christmas portion of Handel'south immortal oratorio The Messiah, in a "Messiah and More" matinee that features a set up of seasonal signatures, in new arrangements past Dr. Brandau. Tickets for the 3 pm performance ($25 – $45, with senior, student and grouping discounts) tin can exist reserved right here.

Continue information technology at the Basie later that Sunday night, as popular concert keyboardist Jim Brickman returns to the Count'south castle for an eight pm functioning on his Magic of Christmas tour — a set of standards ranging from centuries-old hymns, to Tin Pan Aisle favorites, Charlie Brownish soundtracks and Brickman originals; all conveyed (by Jim and some musical Santa's helpers) in the pianist's intimate, wistful style. 92.vii WOBM Radio personalities Shawn and Sue emcee the proceedings; take it hither for tickets ($25 – $50, with a $99 VIP pick including a meet 'n greet with the artist).

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