Tag: Count Basie Center for the Arts

RED BANK – The first-ever “Roast of New Jersey,” a one-night-only comedy show, is coming to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Helmed by Jeff Ross, nicknamed “Roastmaster General,” the event will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.

FREEHOLD – Count Basie Center for the Arts has announced the first wave of artists to appear at ParkStage, the outdoor summer concert venue coming to the East Freehold Fairgrounds this spring.

RED BANK – Since its humble beginnings more than 25 years ago, the Light of Day Foundation has raised more than $7 million in its quest to end Parkinson’s disease and related neurodegenerative diseases such as ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) and PSA (progressive supranuclear palsy).

RED BANK – The Count Basie Center for the Arts honored its second round of legendary artists – Darlene Love and the Smithereens – as it inducted them onto its Walk of Fame.

RED BANK – Enjoy the sounds of classical music under the stars when the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra kicks off its free summer concert series in Marine Park at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 18. This year’s program features a medley of timeless classics, Broadway themes and patriotic favorites the whole family will love.

RED BANK – After one of his short films won awards at the Dublin International Comedy Film Festival (DICFF), Brick resident John Farragher wanted to share his love of Irish comedy with people on this side of the pond.

RED BANK – Artist and borough resident Michael White has brought the legacy of jazz icon William James “Count” Basie to life with a striking new mural in the heart of Red Bank.

RED BANK – It’s no surprise that Matteo Bocelli would be drawn to a career in music. Growing up the son of famous Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli, it was in his DNA.

RED BANK – One of the world’s finest ballet companies, the National Ballet of Ukraine (NBU), will perform at the Count Basie Center for the Arts Monday, Oct. 14, joined by the acclaimed Ukrainian Shumka Dancers.

RED BANK – Fred Armisen can remember the exact moment he realized he wanted to be a musician.