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Cultural Arts Treasures
Random Test
 Since 1999 the pulsating rhythms of the Caribbean sound of Random Test have been heard along the jersey shores. Random Test a culturally diverse member group hailing from Jamaica, Grenada, London, Trinidad & Tobago, Mexico and the USA together brings a blend of Roots Rock Reggae, Lovers Rock, and Calypso that has taken the Tri State by storm. Band influences include reggae and calypso music from such greats as Bob Marley, Steel Pulse, Third World, Sade and the Mighty Sparrow. The Random Test band is located in central New Jersey, playing regularly at Echo in Red Bank, NJ. The band also performs around the tri-state area at well-known establishments. The band has opened for some of the greatest reggae acts around, such as, The Wailers, Burning Spear, Culture, Wailing Souls, Third World and Kymani Marley. For additional information about Random Test please visit their website at www.randomtestreggae.com or visit myspace.com/randomtestreggaeband. Call for booking and information about current concert events at (732) 266-0629 or email randomtestreggaeband@gmail.com, rtbassman@optonline.net.
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ZEYBRAH
 ZEYBRAH is a not-for-profit, community based, cultural organization which creates quality programs for diverse cultures from around the world, with emphasis on the cultural expressions of the peoples of Africa and the Caribbean. ZEYBRAH plans, facilitates and produces Arts Expositions, including art festivals, live dance performances, music, drama, multi-media art exhibits, video and film screenings. In addition, ZEYBRAH conducts training and informative workshops exploring the roots and elements of culturally diverse music, dance, drama and visual arts. For additional information on program events and workshops, please call (732) 290-0927
Basha Alperin
ZEYBRAH
zeybrah@aol.com
http://www.zeybrah.org
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The Wisdomkeeper (as Sojourner Truth)
 Lorraine Stone, also known as "The Wisdomkeeper," debuted her one woman show in Asbury Park in 1998. Her historical and lyrical performances include poetry from such masters as Paul Laurence Dunbar, James Weldon Johnson and Langston Hughes. In addition, Lorraine resurrects the persona of such legendary African American women as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman to provide her audiences with an intimate, "first hand" account their extraordinary life journey. The Wisdom Keeper. presentations open up new pathways for exploring history, literature and social studies. A resident of Eatontown, Lorraine Stone holds a B.A. in Communications Arts and Sciences and has worked as a newspaper and television journalist as well as director of Trinity School for the Arts at Trinity Episcopal Church in Asbury Park. For more information or to request a program brochure, please call Lorraine at (732) 542-9333, or contact her by email at stonelorraine@yahoo.com.
http://www.wisdomkeeper.net
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Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (ArtsCap)
 ArtsCap, the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park, is a coalition of artists, citizens and cultural organizations who are dedicated to the promotion and advancement of the arts through collaboration, advocacy, and education. ArtsCap facilitates positive working relationships among artists, educational institutions, the local government, local businesses and developers in order to build sustainable policies and programs for the arts. ArtsCap is passionate about art and committed to creating an environment where art flourishes as an integral part of the community. To learn more about ArtsCap access their website at: http://www.artscap.org/programs.
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The City of Asbury Park annual events:
Annual Kwanzaa Celebration!
Each year, in the month of December, the city of Asbury Park presents an annual Kwanzaa Celebration honoring the past, present and future of ita African American community. This special event includes performance groups and guest speakers. For information please contact:
City of Asbury Park
One Municipal Plaza
(Corner of Bangs Ave and Main St)
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
(732) 502- 4528
The Asbury Park Jazz Festival
 The Asbury Park Jazz Festival is an annual summer entertainment event for all ages. Free admission. Rain or Shine. For more information please log on to www.cityofasburypark.com, or call (732) 502-9310.
Somerset Park
1400 Main Street
Asbury Park, NJ
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The Monmouth County Teen Arts
 The Monmouth County Teen Arts is part of a statewide multidisciplinary program in the fine and performing arts. Serving students and teachers in both public and private schools since 1969, the program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film and video, photography, creative writing and the visual arts. For additional information regarding program events and participant applications please call (732) 933-9319 or the state Teen Arts office at (609) 397-0505.
http://teenarts.org
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Local Commotion
 The mission of Local Commotion is to integrate performance with education, going beyond the scope of history textbooks. By poignantly examining the lives of American women from the simple pilgrim to staunch abolitionists opposed to the injustices of slavery, Local Commotion makes U.S. history a more tangible course of study. Programs include "Constance Merriweather," "The Fight For Freedom" (Sarah Bradford and Harriet Tubman) and "The Power of Women" (Angelina Grimke and Harriet Jacobs). Programs also feature musical accompaniment from the civil war to the civil rights movement. For additional information regarding programs and events, please contact:
Local Commotion
P. O. Box 34
Hazlet, NJ 07730
(732) 583-3984
email: lcommotion1@yahoo.com or katibrow1@yahoo.com
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Count Basie Theatre
 Founded in 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has played a schedule here for many decades. Famous musical artists frequently perform at the venue in what are usually sold-out performances. In recent years, the theater has expanded its offerings to a wider audience to include Family shows, musical plays, comedians and famous political commentators.
Count Basie Theatre
99 Monmouth Street
Red Bank, NJ
(732) 842-9000
www.countbasietheatre.org
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Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation
 The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation (JSJBF) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation whose mission is to preserve, promote, and perpetuate Jazz and Blues in the northern New Jersey shore region through performance and education. The organization has a rapidly growing membership base of over 300 members which includes performing members and supporting members. Organizational Programs include:
- Festivals and Concert Series such as the Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, Harpin' Help, and Reckless Steamy Nights.
- Annual college scholarship for aspiring music students
- Jazz'nBlues in the Schools Educational Jazz and Blues program for K-12 students
Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation
PO Box 8713
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
(732) 933-1984
Email: info@jsjbf.org
http://www.jsjbf.org/index1.aspx
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Algonquin Arts
 Algonquin Arts, a 501(c)3 nonprofit corporation, was founded in 1991 to provide cultural enrichment for residents of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This mission is accomplished by presenting a wide range of arts programming, including dramatic and musical theatre, dance, musical concerts and film representing a diversity of style and cultural influence, film and mixed media presentations. These presentations are offered to the public in the setting of the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre located in Manasquan, New Jersey, which reopened to the public in 1994 following an extensive renovation. Since the founding of Algonquin Arts and the reopening of The Algonquin Arts Theatre, over 500,000 Shore residents have experienced a broad spectrum of the performing, visual and media arts without paying high fees or enduring lengthy travel. Algonquin Arts has also hosted acclaimed local performance companies including the Dunbar Repertory Company and the New Jersey Youth Theatre (formerly the Westfield Young Artists' Cooperative Theatre). Log on to the Algonquin website for a complete listing of programs and special events. Box Office Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Algonquin Arts
173 Main Street
Manasquan, New Jersey 08736
Box Office: (732) 528-9211
Movie Information: (732) 528-5445
Fax: (732) 528-3881
http://www.algonquinarts.com
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PNC Bank Arts Center
 The 17,500 person capacity PNC Bank Arts Center is an amphitheatre located adjacent to the Garden State Parkway at exit 116 in Holmdel, New Jersey. The arts center features many of the world's biggest concerts under its signature domed roof. For a listing of upcoming events, log on to the PNC Bank Arts Center website at http://www.artscenter.com/. Welcome to Live Nation at the fan-friendly PNC Bank Arts Center. This is our 40th season of providing world-class entertainment and we are proud to say the PNC Bank Arts Center has become one of the most successful venues of its kind in the nation, and that is a direct result of each and every one of you, the fans! In the course of operating the venue, Live Nation takes great pride in programming the concert season. We utilize all of our assets as the largest diversified promoter, producer and venue operator in the world to deliver the very best concert schedule possible. We hope the lineup this year will bring some of your favorite artists to one of the premier amphitheaters in the country
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PNC Bank Arts Center
(Location: Exit 116 Garden State Parkway)
P.O. Box 144
(732) 203-2500
(732) 335-8637
Holmdel, NJ 07733
www.artscenter.com
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County Arts Resource and Support Organization(s)
Monmouth County Arts Council
107 Monmouth Street, Suite 3
Red Bank, New Jersey 07701
(732) 212-1890
info@monmouthartscouncil.org,
mef@monmouthartscouncil.org
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