IN THE ARTS
Guitarist Tommy Weindl riffs onstage at the Count Basie Theatre during the "Rockit! for Kids Summer Concert" Aug.26. Tommy comes by his stage presence naturally; his mother, Diana St. John, is the Basie's marketing director The township of Ocean Cultural Committee invites all Ocean Township residents who are outdoor painters, sketchers and photographers to submit up to three works for consideration for the fall exhibit at the new Terner House Gallery. All pieces for "Our Enchanted Park" must depict Joe Palaia Park.
The themed show will open Sunday, Nov. 4. A print or digital sample of the piece must be submitted for review by Wednesday, Oct. 10, to the Department of Human Services, 601 Deal Road. For more information, call (732) 531-2600.
The three divisions of the Concordia Youth Chorale will hold
auditions in September. Auditions for the Junior Chorale (grades 2-6) will take place Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. Auditions for the Youth Chorale (unchanged voices, grades 7-12) will be held Sept. 4 and 11 at 7 p.m. Both divisions will audition at Middletown United Methodist Church, 924 Middletown-Lincroft Road, Middletown.
The new Young Men's Chorale (changed voices, grades 7-12) will hold auditions Monday, Sept. 10 and 17, at 8 p.m. at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 150 River Road, Red Bank A prepared piece is not required for the auditions, which will test voice range and compatibility. For all auditions, call (732) 495-2066 or e-mail youthchorale@aol.com.
Park Players at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk will present a one-night-only performance by the Elena Edwards Project Sept. 8 starting at 7:30 p.m. Edwards will recreate the sounds of masters of soul, funk and R&B. Sing along to classic songs including "Come Together," "Heard it Through the Grapevine" and more. Come dance, clap, and par-tay by the Shore.
Tickets $15, $10 students and seniors. For tickets and information e-mail to: parkplayers@gmail.com or call (732) 897-8810.
Compiled by Gloria Stravelli











