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Summer Fun 2017

LIVE AT THE FERRY SLIP MUSIC SERIES
PERTH AMBOY – Perth Amboy Artworks is partnering with the Historic City of Perth Amboy’s Ferry Slip Museum to present a Spring/Summer 2017 live music series at the Ferry Slip. Enjoy great live music, the moonrise over Raritan Bay and check out the Ferry Slip Museum. The free live music events are from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. at 300 Front St, Perth Amboy.
Dates include:
Saturday July 8 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. Destitute NJ and I4
Saturday Aug. 5 -7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – San Simón and GMJ Groove
Saturday Sept. 9 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. –  Proper and Joseph Frame
Saturday Oct. 7 – 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. – Segunda Quimbamba and United States of Boogaloo

SOUTH AMBOY MUSIC-IN-THE-PARKS SUMMER SERIES
Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
All Concerts are FREE
Call 732-745-3936 for more info
Raritan Bay Waterfront Park , O’Leary Boulevard
South Amboy/Sayreville Beach Front
*Concerts will take place rain or shine (see below)
JUNE
28 – The Cameos – New Jersey’s Favorite Oldies Group
JULY
5 – The Tim Gillis Band -The Greatest in Country Music
12 –  The Serenaders Orchestra – Swing, Big Band & Ballroom Favorites
19 – *NEW!* Everything Everly – The Guthrie Brothers Sing The Best of The Everly Brothers
26 –  The Jersey Polka Stars – Polka and Variety Music
AUGUST
2 –  Irish Night featuring The Perry Brothers Irish Band
9 – Sandy Sasso’s Swingin’ Big Band – Hits from the Big Band Era
16 – Zydeco-A-Go-Go – New Orleans style Rhythm & Blues, 40’s Jazz & Swing
23 – Danny V’s 52nd Street Band – A tribute to Billy Joel
30 – “The British Invasion Tribute” – More Than Just the Beatles
*In the case of inclement weather, you will be directed to the South Amboy Middle/High School Auditorium by Park Rangers. Shuttle bus service will be available every week courtesy of Middlesex County Area Transit.

KEARNY COTTAGE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION BERRY FESTIVAL
Saturday, July 15th. Flea Market – $10 per space (Bring Your Own Table)
Civil War Re-enactors/Black Powder Demonstration/Berry Refreshments Available
Rain Date July 22nd

SAYREVILLE COMMUNITY EVENTS
Kids Bingo   (offered throughout the year) Ages: 5 & up
Location: Mickey Sedlak Recreation Building Dolan Street
Movies – June 17th 9 p.m. “Star Wars: Rouge One” rated PG-13
July 15th  9 p.m. “ Sing” rated G
August 26th  8:30 “Moana”  rated G
Location:  Kennedy Park, Admission is Free
Independence Day Celebration – July 1st Kennedy Park 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., Live Musical Entertainment from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. by “Beginnings” The Worlds Premier Chicago Tribute Band Tribute” Activities all FREE from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. include: Children’s Rides & Games, Food Court, Hot Dog eating contest and culminating the day’s events a spectacular Fireworks Display starts approximately 9:30 p.m. Rain date: July 2nd
Blast from the Past Classic Car Show & Concert – Sept. 16th 5 p.m. Food court, Classic Cars & Motorcycles to view, awards given in many categories. Call the Rec center to enter at 732-390-7092/7096. Admission is free!
Sayreville Day – September 17th Kennedy Park 12 noon. – 4 p.m. Sun., Register:  Sayrevillerec.com. Community participation children’s games, rides, foods from around the world, entertainment, craft vendors, and much, much, more.
For more info call 732-390-7092 or 732-390-7096.

GOLDEN OLDIES MONDAY – Mayor’s Summer Concert Series
Enjoy great music “Under the Stars” and “On the Lawn”at Woodbridge High School,
25 Samuel Lupo Pl, Woodbridge, NJ, every Monday night in July & August. Bring out your lawn chair or blanket.
SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION*
*Please bring a box of or can of food to help us restock our food pantries
June 26 – The Duprees
July 3 FIREWORKS DISPLAY ALVIN
WILLIAMS PARK SEWAREN MUSIC BY AM GOLD
July 10 – Beginnings Chicago Tribute
July 17 – Emil Stucchio & The Classics
July 24 – New York BeeGees
July 31 – Mahoney Bros Jukebox Heros
August 7  – Shadows of the 60’s Motown
August 14 – Capris & Larry Chance & The Earls
August 21 – Brit Pack Beatles Tribute
August 28 – The Infernos
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

TUESDAY TRIBUTES
Woodbridge High School, 25 Samuel Lupo Pl, Woodbridge, NJ. SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION*
*Please bring a box of or can of food to help us restock our food pantries
June 27 – Radio Nashville
July 11 – Riders on the Storm (Doors)
July 18 – Eagle Mania (Eagles)
July 25 – British Invasion
August 1 – Broken Arrow (Neil Young)
August 8 – Back to the Garden (Woodstock)
August 15 – Glimmer Twins (Stones)
August 22 – Green River (CCR)
August 29 – B-Street Band (Springsteen)
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

WOODBRIDGE WEDNESDAYS – 2017 Summer Concert Series
Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and “On the Lawn” Bring out your lawn chair and relax with Live Music every Wednesday. SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. at Parker Press Park, Rahway Avenue at Main Street.  FREE Parking at NJT Parking Lot
FREE ADMISSION*
*Please bring a box of or can of food to help us restock our food pantries
June 28 – New Breed Brass Band
(Opening Arlan Feiles)
July 5 – Liz Vice (Opening Derek Gripper)
July 12  – Amy Helm
July 19 – John Fullbright
July 26 – Femina (Opening Gracie & Rachel)
August 2 – Ari Hest-Chrissi Poland –
Matt Nakoa-The Honeydew Drops
August 9 – Alsarah & The Nubatones
(Opening: Shiloh Gold)
August 16 – The Dustbowl Revival
August 23 – Eilen Jewel Band
August 30 – Harpeth Rising
(Opening Honor Finnegan)
September 6 – Iain Matthews & Lipbone Redding
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

LOCAL BAND THURSDAYS
Woodbridge Bands take the stage at Tanzman Park across From Woodbridge Train Station. FREE Parking at NJT Parking Lot. Live Entertainment featuring LOCAL Bands and Musicians. Enjoy Great Music “Under the Stars” and “On the Lawn”
SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION*
*With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks”
June 29 – Saloonatoics
July 6 – Good to Go
July 13 – Shaman
July 20 – Smokehouse
July 27 – Blame it on Richie
August 3 – Seven Stone
August 10 – Smoke & Mirrors
August 17 – 9South
August 24 – Brandywine Road
August 31 – Marty & the Martians
September 7 – Love Revolution
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

SECOND FRIDAY JAZZ
Frank Pelzman Park, Avenel.  SHOW TIME at 7:30 p.m. FREE ADMISSION*
*Please bring a box of or can of food to help us restock our food pantries
June 9 – Michael Mwenso & The Shakes
July 14 – Stephane Wremble
August 11 – Duchess
September 8 – Huntertones
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

COUNTRY SUNDAYS
Parker Press Park, 400 Rahway Ave., Woodbridge, NJ. SHOW TIME at 6:00 p.m. PARK OPENS 5:00 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION*
*With a Donation of Non-Perishable Food Items for “We Feed Woodbridge Food Banks”
July 2 – Tennessee River: Alabama Tribute
July 9 – Western Centuries
July 16 – Truck Stop Troubadours: Outlaw Country
July 23 – The Chapin Sisters: The Farmer & Adele
July 30 – Radney Foster
August 6 – ZBTB: Zac Brown Tribute
August 13 – The Gibson Brothers
August 20 – Yarn
August 27 – John Jorgenson: Bluegrass Band
Inclement Weather Hotline 732-602-6045 or go to www.twp.woodbridge.nj.us

PLAYS IN THE PARK
All Summer Performances Begin at 8:00 p.m.  No Performances on Sunday.
Adults – $7.00, Senior Citizens 60+ – $5.00, Children 12 & Under Free.

Legally Blonde: The Musical
Wednesday, Jun. 21 through  Saturday, Jul. 1
No Sundays – 8:00 p.m.

West Side Story
Wednesday, Jul. 12 through  Saturday, Jul. 22
No Sundays – 8:00 p.m.

Mary Poppins
Wednesday, Aug. 2 through  Saturday, Aug. 12
No Sundays – 8:00 p.m.

TBA
Our 25th Annual Indoor Children’s Musical
Dates: TBA at 1 p.m. & 4 p.m.
Adults: $3.00; Children 12 & under: $2.0

Shows play every night of the week at 8:30, except for Sundays.  Tickets are sold on the day of performance only. No advance sales. WE ACCEPT CASH ONLY at our box office for our summer shows. Plays-in-the-Park is located 1 block south of the Menlo Park Mall off of Route 1, in Edison, N.J. The turn off is called Grandview Avenue. At the top of the short hill make your first right on to Pine Drive and the Park Rangers will guide you to a parking spot.  Fax:732-548-1484 • Phone: 732-548-2884.   This program is funded in part by the Middlesex County Board of Chosen Freeholders, the Middlesex County Cultural and Heritage Commission with assistance thru a grant provided by New Jersey State Council on the Arts/Dept of State.
www.playsinthepark.com

NEW JERSEY VIETNAM VETERANS’ MEMORIAL FOUNDATION
Vietnam Era Museum & Educational Center
www.njvvmf.org   (732) 335-0033
Calendar of Events
HOLMDEL – Monday, June 26, 2017 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.- 23rd Annual Golf Outing, Eagle Oaks County Club, Farmingdale, NJ. Join us for another exciting Golf Outing at Eagle Oaks Golf & Country Club If you can’t join us a player, please consider supporting the event as a sponsor or silent auction donor. For more info, go to www.eagleoaks.com $475
Saturday, August 5, 2017 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE guided tours are available the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. Tours last about an hour and reservations are not required. If you choose to visit the Museum post tour, admission does apply.
Saturday, September 2, 2017 – 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. FREE guided tours are available the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. Tours  last about an hour and reservations are not required. If you choose to visit the Museum post tour, admission does apply.
Friday, September 15, 2017 – 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. POW/MIA & Gold Star Mother Ceremony
Sunday September 17, 2017 – 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom
Sunday, September 24, 2017 – 4 p.m. – 6 p.m. – NJ Run for the Fallen. For more info go to: www.njrunforthefallen.org/
Saturday, October 7, 2017 – 11 a.m. -2 p.m. FREE guided tours are available the first Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. All tours leave from the Museum lobby. Tours last about an hour and reservations are not required. If you choose to visit the Museum post tour, admission does apply

CARTERET LIBRARY TO OFFER MUSEUM PASS PROGRAM
Press Release 5/17/17
CARTERET – The Carteret Free Public Library will offer all library card holders, in good standing, the opportunity to borrow passes purchased by the Borough, to museums in and around the state.  The availability of the passes will be on a first come, first serve basis.
“The program is a natural extension of the Library’s mission and will provide the opportunity for residents to experience art, history and science,” said Mayor Daniel Reiman.  “One of the benefits of living in Carteret is our access to major cities and the cultural attractions that surround them.  We wanted to ensure access was available to all our residents.”
The program is launching with the eight museums and attractions listed below for this season and may grow or change contingent on demand.
Participating museums:

  • Museum of Early Trades & Crafts, Madison, NJ (2 Passes)
  • The Grounds for Sculpture, Hamilton, NJ (2 Passes)
  • Montclair Art Museum, Monctlair, NJ (2 Passes)
  • Newark Museum, Newark, New Jersey (2 Passes)
  • The Battleship New Jersey, Camden, NJ (1 Pass)
  • The Guggenheim, New York, NY (1 Pass)
  • The American Museum of Natural History, New York City, NY (limited supply of passes)
  • Liberty Science Center, Jersey City, New Jersey ($3 discount on admission)

(The card holders will have to sign an agreement that outlines their responsibilities to secure the passes.)

SUMMER CONCERTS AT PNC BANK ARTS CENTER
http://banksartscentre.com/pnc-bank-arts-center-schedule/
Exit 116, Garden State Pkwy, Holmdel, NJ 07733, 732-203-2500.
• Wed., June 7 – 7:30 p.m. – Dave Matthews and Tim Reynolds
• Fri., June 9 – 7 p.m. – Train
• Thurs., June 15 – 7:30 p.m. – Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton
• Fri., June 16 – 8 p.m. – Bryan Adams
• Fri., June 23 – 7 p.m. – Third Eye Blind with Silversun Pickups
• Sun., June 25 – 7 p.m. – Sam Hunt
• Sun., July 2 – 6 p.m. – Nickelback with Daughtry
• Fri., July 7 – 7 p.m. – Zac Brown Band
• Sat., July 8 – 7 p.m. – Zac Brown Band
• Thurs., July 13 – 8 p.m. – The Moody Blues
• Fri., July 14 – 6:45 p.m. – Incubus with Jimmy Eat World
• Sat., July 15 – 11 a.m. – Vans Warped Tour
• Sun., July 16 – 7 p.m. – Luke Bryan
• Thurs., July 20 – 7 p.m. – Chris Stapleton
• Fri., July 21 – 7:30 p.m. – Straight No Chaser with Scott Bradlee’s Post Modern Jukebox
• Sat., July 22 – 7 p.m. – Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience
• Sun., July 23 – 7:30 p.m. – Chicago with the Doobie Brothers
• Tues., July 25 – 7:30 p.m. – Rod Stewart with Cyndi Lauper
• Thurs., July 27 – 5:30 p.m. – Korn with Stone Sour
• Fri., July 28 – 7 p.m. – 2017 Honda Civic Tour with One Republic, Fitz and the Tantrums and James Arthur
• Sun., August 13 – 3 p.m. – KidzBop Tour
• Thurs., August 17 – 7 p.m. – Florida Georgia Line
• Fri., August 18 – 8 p.m. – Goo Goo Dolls with Philip Phillips
• Sat., August 19 – 7 p.m. – John Mayer
• Tues., August 22 – 7 p.m. – Styx with REO Speedwagon
• Mon., August 28 – 6:30 p.m. – Deep Purple with Alice Cooper and The Edgar Winter Band
• Tues., August 29 – 6:45 p.m. – Matchbox Twenty with Counting Crows
• Tues., September 12 – 7 p.m. – Sublime with Rome and The Offspring

2017 SANDY HOOK BEACH CONCERTS – FREE!
Wednesday Nights 6:00 p.m., Beach E

June 14       Brian Kirk & The Jirks
June 21       The BethAnne Clayton Band
June 28       The Moroccan Sheepherders
July 5          Tim McLoone & the Shirleys
July 12        The Pat Guadagno Band
July 19        Motor City Revue
July 26        The British Invasion Years
August 2     The Shots
August 9    Rip Tide (with special guests The Sam Sims Band, 5:30 start)
August 16   Rain Date

Brought to you by the Sandy Hook Foundation – www.sandyhookfoundation.org. In case of rain, decision to cancel
made after 2 p.m. on day of concert. Call 732-291-7733 for recording or check website. Sign up on website to be notified before concerts.

 

 

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