The Sandy Hook Foundation has extended its Wednesday evening summer concert series to include a concert of soul/disco music by Next Generation of Soul on Sept. 8. Bring a blanket or chair. Call (732) 291-7733 after 2 p.m. the day of the concert for cancellation information.

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The theme of the September exhibition at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County Gallery is “Present Concerns.” Works by the late artist Angelika Kolu will be featured in the gallery windows. The show will run through Sept. 29 and an opening reception will be held Sept. 11, 6-8 p.m. Hours at the gallery, which is located at 33 Monmouth St., are Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. The Art Alliance is an all-volunteer, co-op gallery dedicated to providing exhibition and studio space for area artists. Membership is open to all, artists and non-artists, amateur and professional. All media are represented.

For more information, call the Art Alliance at (732) 842-9403.

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A Square Dance Open House will be held at the Thompson Park Activity Barn, Route 520, Lincroft, Sept. 24 from 7:30 to 10 p.m. The free event is sponsored by the Monmouth County Park System and the Middletown Ramblers Square Dance Club. The public is invited to come and see why square dancing is a great way to stay in shape, have fun, and meet lots of friendly people. For more information and directions, call Betty at (732) 291-1188, Phyllis (732) 450-1931, or visit www.middletownramblers.org. Square dance classes begin Sept. 28 at Henry Hudson Trail Activity Center, Route 36, Atlantic Highlands.