Pushcart Player's Peter and the Wolf at The Strand Theater

(Lakewood, NJ) – The historic STRAND Center for the Arts presents Pushcart Player's Peter and the Wolf on Sunday, March 6 at 2pm. Peter and the Wolf is an adaptation of the traditional Russian folktale set to music by Sergei Prokofiev. While providing a charming introduction to the world of music and musical instruments, this enchanting tale is all about the adventure of growing up. Danger becomes reality and creative innovation becomes essential as young Peter meets the challenge of survival in the outside world. This captivating tale, enriched by glorious music and visual effects will win the hearts of all who view it, while offering a special moment in time for school and family audiences to share.

This FREE, all ages, event is presented by New Jersey Theater Alliance & The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre.

Tickets for Pushcart Player's Peter and the Wolf are available at the door only on the day of the performance. To make your ticket reservations for other Strand shows visit us online at www.strand.org or call 732-730-5925. The STRAND box office, 732 – 367 - 7789, is open on Thursday and Friday, between 12 pm and 5 pm and 3 hours before each show.

The Strand Theater is located at 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood, NJ.

Dan Reed Returns To The East Coast For Shows In Asbury Park, NYC, and Philadelphia

Since making his name as the trailblazing front man of the Dan Reed Network -- a path that brought international rock success in the 1980s and 1990s -- Dan Reed led his multi-ethnic band of versatile funk/rockers through thrilling tours of Europe and the United States, often teaming with icons like The Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bon Jovi, Run DMC, INXS, Def Leppard and UB40.

After reaching the heights of The Rolling Stones tour and following an eye-opening interview Dan conducted with the Dalai Lama for SPIN Magazine, Dan took a long sabbatical to dabble in life's other, often spiritual pursuits. The ground-breaking singer/songwriter returns with a triumphant full-length studio recording, Coming Up For Air (Zero One), and a series of special solo acoustic performances along the east coast.

• Monday February 14, 2011
Church, Boston, MA
(www.churchofboston.com)

• Tuesday February 15, 2011
The Saint, Asbury Park, NJ
(www.thesaintnj.com)

• Wednesday February 16, 2011
Bitter End, NYC
(www.bitterend.com)

• Thursday February 17, 2011
The North Star, Philadelphia, PA
(www.northstarbar.com)

With the release of Coming Up for Air, the DVD reissue of Dan Reed Network's Live At Last (a New Years Eve Performance from Portland 1991) and these special acoustic performances along the East Coast, fans young and older can enjoy his energetic and soulful performances, and see an artist who combines passionate belief with a unique talent, unforgettable melodies with thought-provoking lyrics, decades of rock-star experience with engaging freshness, and entertainment for the ears with sustenance for the soul.


For more information, visit DanReed.com

On MySpace: www.myspace.com/danreed2012
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On YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/danreedvideos
On Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Dan-Reed/36492122000

Batman Producer and Author Michael Uslan Comes to NovelTeas

(Red Bank, NJ) -- Just in time for Valentine's Day, NovelTeas proudly welcomes Michael Uslan, author of "Archie Marries..." based on the classic Archie Comic Books on Saturday, February 12th from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM located at 78 Bridge Avenue in Red Bank, New Jersey. The book will be sold at NovelTeas for $25. Food and beverage is available for additional purchase. A portion of each book purchased will benefit "FRIENDS OF THE BOOKS & BEYOND PROJECT" - Shaping Our Children's Future Through Creative Writing, Skill Building and Mentoring from the USA to Rwanda and Back www.friendsofbooksandbeyond.com. A Special Auction Item that day will feature an autographed book by Queen Latifah. She has signed her latest book "Put On Your Crown" and all proceeds will benefit "FRIENDS OF THE BOOKS & BEYOND PROJECT".

The eternal love triangle that has been the cornerstone of Archie comics for almost seven decades is finally untangled in this seven-part story written by Michael Uslan, executive producer of the Batman films, and illustrated by veteran Archie artist, Stan Goldberg. It begins when Archie finds himself strolling up one path of Memory Lane and marries the wealthy and cultured Veronica Lodge. Later, we find out what happens when he strolls a second path up Memory Lane and marries the wholesome, peppy girl next door Betty Cooper.

"Archie has had its place in people's lives for generations and generations. People are shocked at how much these characters still mean to them."
-The New York Times

"The reaction to the Archie wedding story reminds us that comic book characters hold a special place in our collective memory," says Charles Kochman, executive editor of Abrams ComicArts, "we follow their lives and their decisions as we do those of our friends and family. We are thrilled to have this celebrated book on our list and present this timeless story in such a special edition."

In Archie Marries . . ., the pivotal series of seven issues is collected in hardcover, in a double diecut slipcase, and packaged with a reprint of a classic Archie comic. The book includes all-new supplementary material created especially for this edition, including new front and back cover art by Stan Goldberg, script outtakes, never-before-seen sketches, thumbnails, annotations, vintage covers, and exclusive interviews with writer Michael Uslan, illustrator Stan Goldberg, inker Bob Smith, colorist Glenn Whitmore, letterer Jack Morelli, longtime Archie editor Victor Gorelick, and Archie co-CEO Jon Goldwater.


About the Author
Michael Uslan is a writer and the executive producer of the Batman films. He was the first instructor to teach comics at an accredited university (Indiana University in 1970). He was born and raised in Deal, New Jersey and currently lives in Montclair, New Jersey.


The Archie Comics line of comic books is one of the most successful, longest running brands in the history of the comic industry. Archie Comics has sold 1.5 billion comics and is published in a dozen different foreign languages and distributed all over the world. Archie Comics has spawned characters whose popularity has spilled over into other media and who have become part of popular culture. SABRINA THE TEENAGE WITCH and JOSIE AND THE PUSSYCATS are just some of the many legendary franchises that are part of the Archie Comics library.

Cape May Stage Announces Several FREE Events in Conjunction with New Jersey Theatre Alliance's Family Week at the Theater

Cape May Stage is offering the following events for free and open to the public. This is a great opportunity to enjoy the theatre arts at its finest. Call (609) 884-1341 for more details.

March 6 – March 13, 2011
Cape May, NJ – In cooperation with the New Jersey Theatre Alliance, Cape May Stage is thrilled to announce several exhilarating events in conjunction with the 14th Annual Family Week at the Theatre and Stages Festival. Family Week, an annual statewide program, begins March 6th and runs through March 13, 2011. During the week, Cape May Stage offers free and discounted events to their patrons, encouraging families to attend professional theatre together, making the experience affordable, educational, and, most importantly, exciting. The offerings this year include events for all ages, being performed throughout Cape May County.

FREE ACTING CLASSES FOR ALL AGES
These two-session workshop is a great chance for budding actors to explore what goes into a performer's craft. Join Cape May Stage's Education Director Don Toal as he guides students through different techniques including movement, vocal and improvisational performance. While the material is tailored for those with basic/general acting experience, students of all levels are welcome. All classes are Monday and Wednesday, 3:30-5:30. The Elementary class for ages 8-10 will run March 7th and 9th, the Pre-Teen class for ages 11-13 will run March 14th and 16th, the Teen class for ages 14-17 will run March 21st and 23rd, and the Adult class will run March 28th and 30th. Advance registration is required and attendance for both sessions is preferred. Registration is available online at www.capemaystage.com/education.html or by calling (609) 884-1341.

FREE PERFORMANCE OF NUMBER THE STARS
Sunday, March 6, 3PM
Ten-year-old Annemarie Johansen and her best friend Ellen Rosen often think about life before the war. But it's now 1943 and their life in Copenhagen is filled with school, food shortages, and the Nazi soldiers marching in their town. The Jews of Denmark are being "relocated", so Ellen moves in with the Johansens as part of the family. When Annemarie is asked to go on a dangerous mission, she must somehow find the strength and courage to save her best friend's life.
Produced by the Beth Judah Congregation of Ventnor, NJ, this heart-warming family musical is based on the Newberry Medal-winning novel by Lois Lowry. The performance at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse includes a talkback session afterwards. The performance is suitable for all ages, and particularly relevant to elementary to middle school children. See Cape May Stage's website, www.capemaystage.com for more information.

FREE LIVE READING OF THE SHADOW: A CLASSIC RADIO PLAY FOR SENIORS
Free Performances:
Monday: March 7, 10am (Ocean City Senior Center)
Monday: March 14, 10am (Upper Township Senior Center)
Monday: March 21, 10am (North Wildwood Senior Center)

Visitors to senior recreation centers in Cape May County will be treated to a trip back in time, in the form of a live reading of a classic radio play. This year's performance is taken from the adventures of "The Shadow." Lamont Cranston, wealthy young man about town, moonlights as a cloaked vigilante... with the power to cloud men's minds! One of the most iconic radio heroes of the 1930s, the title character was brought to life by the legendary actor Orson Welles, among others, and bears the infamous tagline: "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men?....The Shadow knows!"

Back by popular demand, local performers bring the classic broadcast to life, complete with traditional radio music and period "advertisements.' Through participation with the performers in several improvisational acting exercises, the audience will also get a taste for acting themselves. This is one of Cape May Stage's most popular events! Call (609) 884-1341 for details!

FREE TOURING PRODUCTION OF SHAKESPEARE THEATRE OF NJ'S JULIUS CAESAR
Sunday: March 13, 3PM
Shakespeare Live and Cape May Stage are teaming up once again, offering a full-scale production from one of New Jersey 's premier Shakespeare Theater Companies. On Sunday March 13th, The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's touring production of "Shakespeare LIVE!" will be presented at 3 p.m. at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse in downtown Cape May. This touring production offers a fresh, imaginative take on the Bard's classic Julius Caesar. For more information, see Cape May Stage's website at www.capemaystage.com, or call their box office at (609) 884-1341.

Strand Presents Aztec Two Step As Part Of Backstage Pass Series

(Lakewood, NJ) – The historic STRAND Center for the Arts presents Aztec Two-Step – Backstage Pass on Friday, March 11 at 8pm. Aztec Two-Step continues to impress audiences with intelligent songwriting, dazzling acoustic lead guitar, and inspiring harmonies. They are one of acoustic music's most popular and enduring acts. In 1972, Aztec Two-Step burst upon the scene with their self-titled debut album on Elektra Records. Since then Rex Fowler and Neal Shulman have spent a lifetime making music together as the folk/rock duo Aztec Two-Step. Their first album, along with their subsequent albums for RCA Records were staples of progressive FM and college radio and helped to bring the music of the 1960s into the 70s.

In 1987, Living in America, received the New York Music Award for Best Folk Album and was named in Billboard's year-end critic's poll. They have been praised in countless major US newspapers and magazines, including Rolling Stone, and have appeared on numerous TV and radio shows, such as the David Letterman Show, the King Biscuit Flour Hour, and World Café Live. In 1999 they were the subjects of the documentary, No Hit Wonder, which was aired on PBS.

With Opening Act, Denny Tilton and Friends. A native of New Jersey, Denny has been performing for his devoted fans for over two decades. His heartwarming and thought provoking songs touch the heart and speak to fans of all ages.

General admission is $28. Make your ticket reservations online at www.strand.org or call 732-730-5925. The STRAND box office, 732 – 367 - 7789, is open on Thursday and Friday, between 12 pm and 5 pm and 3 hours before each show.

The Strand Theater is located at 400 Clifton Avenue in Lakewood, NJ.

The New Jersey Theatre Alliance presents The Stages Festival Throughout March

(West Orange, NJ) -- The New Jersey Theatre Alliance, its 34 professional member theatres, and partner organizations are happy to offer the fourth annual Stages Festival throughout the month of March 2011. The Stages Festival includes the fourteenth annual Family Week at the Theatre from March 5 - 12.



"Family Week at the Theatre started 14 years ago, but since then, the program has proven to be so popular – and not just among young people, but teens on up to seniors – and there is a constant demand for more programming," says John McEwen, Executive Director of the Theatre Alliance. "We are now in our fourth year of providing a full month of performances, workshops and theatre open-houses for theatre lovers of all ages – at all the stages of their lives; which is why we now call it The Stages Festival."



This unique state-wide program provides the opportunity for young people ages 3-18 to receive free tickets to performances and special events throughout the state including classes, workshops and more – while offering free and/or deeply discounted ticket prices to parents and adult friends. Events are held at member theatres, but also in local libraries, schools, hospitals and senior centers. For the fourth year in a row, the Theatre Alliance is also sponsoring a private event for service men and women and their families on McGuire Air Force Base in Burlington County.



Since its original inception as Family Week at the Theatre in the program has served over 140,000 young people and their parents with professional theatre performances and activities.



The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts, and its mission is to give families the opportunity to experience the diversity of New Jersey's professional theatres by offering affordable, exciting and educational programming at member theatres and in non-traditional venues throughout the state.



Steve Runk, Executive Director of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts says of the Council's fourteen-year involvement with Family Week: "The Council is proud to have supported this exceptional program since it began. The Theatre Alliance and its partners develop a dynamic, diverse roster of offerings each year introducing the wonder of live theatre to people of all ages through fun, meaningful, memorable experiences."



Classes and workshops have always been a popular aspect of the program, and for the fourth year in a row, Bank of America's Beyond the Stage programs offer theatre lovers a chance to participate in a variety of workshops under the guidance of professional artists

... a great way to unleash creativity. "Continued support of The Stages Festival reflects our belief that the arts, in all its forms, should be shared with the widest possible audience," said Robert Doherty, Bank of America New Jersey president. "Beyond the Stage programs provide theatre lovers and neophytes alike with unique access and educational experiences."



Examples of workshops from north to south include: Actors Shakespeare Company (Hudson county) – offering a stage combat workshop for young people and a Shakespearian centered acting workshop for the whole family; Two River Theater Company (Monmouth) – offering acting workshop for high school and middle school students; Cape May Stage (Cape May county) – offering four different acting workshop exclusively for elementary, middle and high school students, as well as adults. Other members will be offering acting workshops, pre- and post- show discussions, backstage tours and more for all ages.



Older children will appreciate the dynamic programming provided by some of the most exciting companies in the region, while younger children will delight in the experience of seeing many familiar fairy tales and fables enacted in a live format.



Some highlights of this year's Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre include:



FOR THE YOUNGER SET

Familiar stories told with laughter and adventure serve as a wonderful way to introduce children to the delights of live theatre, while keeping their parents happily entertained.



Pushcart Players will be performing throughout the state – in Morris, Ocean, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Burlington among other – with several productions including: Red Riding Hood & Other Stories; Stone Soup and Other Stories; and the popular bi-lingual Cuentos del Arbol (Tree Tales).



The Growing Stage (Warren) will be offering a performance of James and the Giant Peach, an adaptation of the popular book by Roald Dahl.



Tri-State Actors Theater (Sussex) will offer Hey Ho, Pinocchio – a musical retelling of the story of the puppet who became a real boy, with a lively twist.



FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL and up ...



Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's (Morris) Shakespeare LIVE! Company will bring the best of the Bard to audiences in a fast-paced and exciting productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream and Julius Caesar (both adapted for young audiences), at their Madison, NJ theatre/home, and at other locations throughout the state including Ocean, Salem and Cape May counties.



Surflight Theatre's touring company will perform the popular Schoolhouse Rock LIVE! –– with songs and laughs for kids ... that many parents may recall from the Saturday morning television of their youth in Bergen, Gloucester, Atlantic and Ocean counties.



Centenary Stage Company (Warren) presents 1000 Cranes – the story of real life Hiroshima survivor Sadako Sasaki's whose boundless optimism has inspired a worldwide movement for peace will be offered in their theatre in Warren County, as well as in .



ADULTS WILL LOVE



Passage Theatre (Mercer) will present a reading of resident playwright David Lee White's new thriller: Slippery as Sin, a play for theatre goers and mystery fans alike. Then stay after the show and talk with the playwright, director and the cast.



Dreamcatcher Repertory Theatre (Essex) stages 2009's Off-Broadway hit Distracted about living in an A.D.D. world at their South Orange location.



East Lynne Theater Company (Cape May) will offer several opportunities to see their popular "radio play" Sherlock Holmes' Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle at their performance space in Cape May, and in Bergen County.



SPANISH/BI-LINGUAL PERFORMANCE



Cuentos del Arbol (Tree Tales) will be performed by Pushcart Players in Cumberland County on March 19. Sharing delightful stories with universal themes, this language-enriching show inspires an appreciation for other cultures. This performance is made possible by the support of the HMS Foundation.





The highlights listed here are only a sampling of the diversity of this years' schedule of events, and reservations are necessary for most of them. For an up-to-the-minute schedule of The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre, please visit the website at www.stagesfestival.org.



The New Jersey Theatre Alliance is committed to making all of its programs and services fully accessible to the public. Most venues participating in The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre are wheelchair accessible. Please call the venue directly for details regarding physical access (i.e. parking, wheelchair seating, rest-room access). Any attendees requiring assisted services (i.e. sign language interpretation, assistive listening) may contact the New Jersey Theatre Alliance at 973-731-6582 x15 at least two weeks prior to the scheduled event. The Alliance will work with the venue to meet accessibility needs.



The Stages Festival and Family Week at the Theatre is a co-sponsored project of the New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Department of State, a Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts. Discover Jersey Arts is our marketing partner. Additional support comes from The Geraldine R. Dodge Foundation, The Grotta Fund for Senior Care of the Jewish Community Foundation of MetroWest of NJ, The HMS Fundation, Johnson & Johnson, The Karma Foundation, The F.M. Kirby Foundation, McCarter & English Attorneys at Law, The George Ohl, Jr. Trust Foundation, Prudential Foundation and The Wallerstein Foundation for Geriatric Life Improvement. Beyond the Stage programming is made possible by the support of Bank of America.

The Theater Project Presents Script-in-Hand Staged Readings of Two New Plays by NJ Playwrights on February 19

(Cranford, NJ) -- The Theater Project, Union County College's Professional Theater Company, will perform a script-in-hand staged reading of two new plays - "To A Point" by Michael Z Murphy and "Mask of Ethan" by Ed Lataro - on Saturday, February 19 at 3pm. The production will be followed by a lively discussion with the playwrights, directors, actors and audience.

The performance will take place in the Roy Smith Theater at the Cranford campus of Union County College, 1033 Springfield Avenue. Admission is free. If bad weather closes the college, the reading will take place the following Saturday, February 26 at 3pm. February is the month for couples... so we have TWO new plays for our February event:

To A Point - In the middle of the night, Smitty and Hack are having the 'big talk' about the state of their 7 month-old relationship when suddenly their pasts intrude and throw their future into question. Written by Michael Z Murphy, an Assistant Professor of English at Union County College, who serves as Festival Assistant for the Dodge Poetry Festival. He has had a number of his plays produced throughout New Jersey and lives in Hillside.

Mask of Ethan - Ethan is faced with having to dump Jane, the girlfriend he loves. But why? Has he found a new girlfriend? Has he realized he is gay? Ethan gives no simple answers. Written by Ed Lataro, who writes theatrical plays and screenplays and has had his plays produced in New York City and at a number of theaters throughout New Jersey. He also received an honorable mention in the Writer's Digest Magazine Playwriting Contest.

Reservations are not required. For more information, contact The Theater Project at (908) 659-5189 or by email at THEATERPROJECT@aol.com.

Tara Elliott and The Red Velvets present: Richard Barone EXPOSED!

(ASBURY PARK, NJ)-- Revolutionary, entrepreneur and frontwoman, Tara Elliott is dedicated to showcasing the spirit of gritty rock 'n' roll by featuring NJ and NY's best artists: Richard Barone as headliner, local legends Frankenstein 3000, Tara Elliott & The Red Velvets, and Clinical Trials. Get ready for a killer rock 'n' roll party! Tara Elliott & The Red Velvets' signature drink special The Red Velvet Shot (only $4) and delicious red velvet cupcakes will be served at Asbury Lanes in Asbury Park, New Jersey on Friday, February 18, 2011. In addition, Tara Elliott is featuring special guest, Tom & John's Chocolate Factory whose musician-inspired urban apparel will be on sale.

Wake up! You're being given the chance to witness and feel the raw-powered energy of rock 'n' roll. Allow yourself to be titillated. Indulge yourself with a Red Velvet Shot. Answer your sweet tooth's cravings. Together with Richard Barone (signed to Bar/None Records), Frankenstein 3000 (signed to Main Man Records), and Clinical Trials (Indie Artist), experience a night of great energy and music. Prepare to be rocked hard at Tara Elliott and The Red Velvets present Richard Barone EXPOSED! Richard Barone (NY) - "Is there a musician more deserving of the moniker Man About Town than Richard Barone?" - The New York Times.

Richard Barone is an acclaimed recording artist, performer, and producer. Since his beginnings at age seven as “The Littlest DJ” on top-forty radio in Tampa, Florida, and later fronting Hoboken's indie-pop icons The Bongos , Barone has produced countless studio recordings. He has collaborated with artists in every musical genre - from Lou Reed and Moby to Liza Minnelli , Tiny Tim and most recently, Pete Seeger. As musical and theatrical director, he scores shows and stages all-star concert events at such venues as Carnegie Hall, Hollywood Bowl, and New York's Central Park. His first book, FRONTMAN: Surviving the Rock Star Myth, was published by Backbeat/Hal Leonard Books and performed as a Musical Reading at Carnegie Hall. Barone recently completed work on his fifth solo album, Glow, produced by Tony Visconti. Glow, released fall of 2010 on Bar/None Records, is a critics' favorite appearing on numerous Top Ten and Best CD of the Year lists for 2010. (http://RichardBarone.com)

Tara Elliott and The Red Velvets (NJ/NY) - This red-hot punk blues power trio is referred to in print as “The Bastard Child of Janis Joplin and the Stooges” -Thomaxe, New York Waste. Fronting the band, Multiple Asbury Music Award Nominee Tara Elliott performs in a theatrical demeanor: rocking hard head-to-toe in red velvet that is self-designed as her duly trademark. Tara Elliott and The Red Velvets rocked over 5,000 people at NJ's 19th Annual Pride Celebration. They've shared the stage with international acts: Bon Jovi's David Bryan, Steve Conte of The New York Dolls, Nicole Atkins, The Ramones' producer Daniel Rey, Hamell On Trial and more. In December, their self-released eponymous debut EP listed at No. 9 in SIMGE's TOP 12 EPs of 2010. The EP was engineered by Monster Magnet drummer, Bob Pantella; Pantella is featured on the drums of “Teenage Secret”. In an attempt to revive good old fashioned rock 'n' roll humor, Elliott let Rosemary Conte (mother of New York Doll guitarist, Steve Conte) wash her mouth out with soap for the album cover art. Currently, Tara Elliott & The Red Velvets are recording their debut full-length album. (www.myspace.com/taraelliottblues)

Frankenstein 3000 (NJ) - "F3K can be described as a throw-back to when music was alive with intense energy and break-all-the-rules mentality." -The Aquarian Weekly Recording artist, signed to Main Man Records and Asbury Park Music Award Winner for Best Rock Band. They've shared the stage with such luminaries as The Smithereens, Skid Row, Monster Magnet and countless others; the band can easily hold their own, winning over any crowd they play for. They've become a regular opening act for The New York Dolls, and even hit the road with them for a short tour in the summer of '08. Frankenstein 3000 have also served as the backing band for such legends as Cheetah Chrome (Dead Boys), Cherie Currie (The Runaways) and Annabella Lwin (Bow Wow Wow), and have been joined on stage by David Johansen (New York Dolls), Dennis Dunaway (Alice Cooper) and Earl Slick (David Bowie, John Lennon) (http://www.frankenstein3000.com)

Clinical Trials (NY) - Electro-grunge, bad ass girl duo from NYC. "The sound of Clinical Trials is influenced by Nirvana, Patti Smith, PJ Harvey, Ladytron, Sonic Youth, Depeche Mode, Ayn Rand, long walks on an imaginary beach, and Russian literature. Bingham's sonic goal is to meld her unhealthy Kurt Cobain obsession with dirty synthesizers and distorted beats - and she finds success on the debut EP "In the Wake of the Digital Afterlife," which was digitally released on January 1, 2010." (http://www.clinicaltrialsmusic.com/)

Asbury Media Exposition to Be Held 3/5/11 at Dos Locos in Asbury Park

(Asbury Park, NJ) - On March 5, 2011 ASBURY MEDIA will be hosting a free exhibition of the pro audio, remote recording, and video production services the company provides to local artists, organizations, and businesses. The event will be held at Dos Locos at 911 Kingsley St., Asbury Park, NJ and features original music by prominent local artists such as:

The Sunday Blues - For more information please visit: http://thesundayblues.net

Ben Franklin - For more information please visit: http://wearebenfranklin.com

No Wine For Kittens - For more information please visit: http://myspace.com/nowineforkittens

Colie Brice and the New Age Blues Experience - For more information please visit: http://coliebrice.com

DJ Re-kon - For more information please visit: http://classickmaterial.com

Hosted by MC Lil' Erik

Additionally, local music industry exhibitors will be on hand to meet and greet with attendees. Diverse interests attending this far include: WBJB 90.5 the Night, AA Music Consulting, AERIA Records, Bands on A Budget, Indie Solutions, Kristen Driscoll Photography, Lady Liberty L.L.C., Phanphest Enterprises, Russo Music, and Stupid American Music. (Additional exhibitors TBA.)

About ASBURY MEDIA: Headed by Asbury Media founder and multiple Grammy® award-winning audio engineer Tom Ruff, Asbury Media provides audio mastering, remote audio and video recording, sound reinforcement, stage lighting, post-production sound for video, and video editing facilities.

For additional information, please visit: http://asburymedia.com

Kean University Summer Camps 2011

(UNION, NJ) -- Kean University announces the Summer Camps 2011 program, which has something for everyone ages 6 through 18. University departments and community organizations are offering a variety of camp sessions during July and August.


An eclectic course schedule provides options in music, theatre, dance, baseball, volleyball, field hockey, debate, literature, creative writing, mathematics, science, history and creative design. This exceptional line up is offered in collaborations with Premiere Stages, Liberty Hall Museum, American String Teachers Association, Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, The College of Visual and Performing Arts at Kean, Eldridge Overton School of Excellence, Kean University Athletics, working professionals and teaching artists in all these fields. Camp sessions are one or two weeks in duration and campus housing is offered for some areas of study.



Premiere Stages provides workshops in acting, play development, movement and speech for middle and high school students. Premiere is the professional theatre company in its seventh year in residence at Kean, with original productions that have included performances by Emmy Award winner Kim Zimmer and film / television actor Lorenzo Lamas.



Liberty Hall Museum at Kean University is home of New Jersey's first elected governor and signer of the Constitution, William Livingston. Built in 1772, on the eve of the American Revolution, Liberty Hall has been a silent witness to more than 200 years of American history. The museum's summer camp takes 7 to 13 year olds on a time travelling experience, learning history through activities, crafts and exhibitions.



Kean University Athletics Department trains campers ages 8 to 18 in baseball, volleyball, basketball and field hockey clinics. Volleyball and field hockey camps offer an overnight option for participants to live on campus. The athletics department at Kean boasts title-holding college teams (the Cougar baseball team has competed in NCAA tournaments) and state of the art facilities that include Harwood Arena, the Jim Hynes '63 Stadium (baseball), Cougar Field (softball), the Alumni Stadium, a fitness and rehabilitation center and the pool in D'Angola Gymnasium.



The College of Visual and Performing Arts / Robert Busch School of Design hosts the Thinking Creatively Design Camp, in which aspiring artists in high school experience the cross-discipline categories of advertising, promotional, industrial, interactive and interior design. The design school provides students the best possible career-oriented education, including the development of a high quality portfolio that is competitive with the finest schools of art and design nationwide.



Visiting organizations to Kean University include The Carolyn Dorfman Dance Company, whose camp explores modern dance for teens and adults – beginners through advanced. Now in its 28th season, the company has been hailed for its elegance and power, its technical ability, versatility, and inner fire. The company presents new and repertory works by Ms. Dorfman and nationally known choreographers, regularly commissions original scores, and forges artistic collaborations.



The American String Teachers Association, founded more than 60 years ago, is a membership organization for string and orchestra teachers and players, helping them to develop and refine their careers. Their summer camp at Kean University provides student chamber music players from eighth grade to college freshman the opportunity to develop performance skills with top performers and instructors in one week residential sessions. Room and board are included as part of the camp.



Eldridge Overton School of Excellence offers a selection of camps for 6 to 12 year olds in science, communications, literature and mathematics. Eldridge provides comprehensive, outcome based programs that foster the development of academic and social skills in young children to equip them in achieving their full potential. They provide individualized programs that address unique learning styles, cultivate independent thought, promote the realization of age-appropriate milestones and build self-esteem and character.



Further information on the Kean University Summer Camps 2011, including individual enrollment procedures for each camp, can be found by visiting the university website at www.kean.edu/summercamps.



Founded in 1855, Kean University has become one of the largest metropolitan institutions of higher education in the region, boasting a richly diverse student, faculty and staff population. Kean continues to play a key role in the training of teachers and is a hub of educational, technological and cultural enrichment, offering more than 50 undergraduate degrees and more than 45 options leading to a master's degree, doctorate, professional diploma and/or state certification(s). Five undergraduate colleges and the Nathan Weiss Graduate College now serve more than 15,000 students.