Mother's Day Market in Long Branch, and more things to do this weekend at the Shore
This one is for all the Moms out there:
The Bazaar, in collaboration with Whitechapel Projects, is presenting a Mother’s Day Market + Brunch from noon to 5 p.m. Sunday in Long Branch.
Taking place at Whitechapel Projects, 15 2nd Ave., the event offers a delightful blend of brunch, shopping and entertainment.
Here's what attendees can expect:
Shopping: Explore a treasure trove of goodies from a hand-picked selection of local vendors, offering everything from jewelry and home decor to artisanal treats.
Brunch: Hosted by Whitechapel Projects, and accompanied by libations. While reservations are full, walk-ins are available.
Flowers: Surprise mom with bouquets from Made of Leaves' Flower Bar.
Music: Groove to the beats of DJ Jay Insult while browsing through the market.
Insta-worthy moments: Capture precious memories at the spring photo station designed by Made of Leaves.
For the little ones: Keep kids entertained with face painting by Chubby Penguin Events.
The rain-or-shine event is free to attend, and pets are welcome. For more information, including a complete list of vendors, visit asburyparkbazaar.com/mothers-day-brunch-market-whitechapel-projects.
Happy Mother's Day!
Go: Mother's Day Market + Brunch, noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Whitechapel Projects, 15 2nd Ave., Long Branch; 201-667-4455, asburyparkbazaar.com.
Here are some more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore and beyond, including the sixth annual Brew by the Bay in Highlands, and stand-up comedy by Lisa Ann Walter of "Abbot Elementary" fame.
'The Mountaintop' in Asbury Park
Performances begin Friday for Asbury Park Theater Company's production of "The Mountaintop."
Set in Room 306 of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, the play is Katori Hall's fictional reimagining of what may have happened the night before Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. A Broadway production opened in 2011 starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela Bassett.
On April 3, 1968, Martin Luther King Jr. was in Memphis to speak on behalf of sanitation workers who went on strike following the death of two workers crushed by a malfunctioning garbage truck. While there, he gave his famous "Mountaintop" speech. MLK then retired to room 306.
In Hall's play, MLK orders room service. Camae, a maid, delivers a cup of coffee to King. As promotional material says, "the rest of the night is better experienced than explained."
Directed by Jarrod Scott, the Asbury Park Theater Company production stars Kyle Javon Blocker and Natalie Hayes-Scott.
"The Mountaintop" opens at 8 p.m. Friday at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove. Performances also take place at 8 p.m. Saturday, 8 p.m. May 17 and 18, and 3 p.m. May 19. Tickets are $40 and can be ordered here.
Go: "The Mountaintop," opens 8 p.m. Friday, Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 S. Main St., Ocean Grove, $40; asburyparktheatercompany.org/the-mountaintop.
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'Serenade for Mother's Day' in Red Bank
The Red Bank Chamber Music Society will be presenting a free "Serenade for Mother's Day" concert featuring the Ardelia Piano Trio at 4:30 p.m. Sunday.
The performance at Trinity Episcopal Church opens with Johan Hummel's Piano Trio No. 2 in F major, Op. 22, composed in 1807. Rebecca Clarke's evocative Piano Trio (1921) follows, and the program concludes with Johannes Brahms' timeless Piano Trio in B major, Op. 8.
The Ardelia Trio is Janey Choi (violinist), Clara Yang (cellist) and Jihea Hong-Park (pianist). Highlights of past seasons include their debut at Carnegie’s Weill Hall, performances for Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center's Chamber Music Beginnings, and return engagements to the Bar Harbor Music Festival.
For more information on the group or the program, visit rbcms.org.
Go: "Serenade for Mother's Day," 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Trinity Episcopal Church, 50 White St., Red Bank, free; info@rbcms.org, rbcms.org.
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Sip a brew by the bay
The sixth annual Brew by the Bay, hosted by the Highlands Business Partnership, takes place Saturday at the waterfront Seafarer Bar.
Festivalgoers can sample craft beer from Birdsmouth Beer in Oceanport, Carton Brewing in Atlantic Highlands, Last Wave Brewing Company of Point Pleasant Beach, Twin Lights Brewing of Tinton Falls, and Ross Brewing Co. of Middletown, among others.
The event also includes surf and turf-style dishes from Cuts & Catch, and fire pit seating.
Go: Brew by the Bay, noon to 5 p.m. Saturday (rain date is Sunday), Seafarer Bar, 1 Atlantic St., Highlands, $40, includes seven 4-ounce beer samples and one pint of craft beer of your choice (additional tastings cost $3, food can be purchased separately; 732-291-4713, highlandsnj.com.
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Creative Arts Festival in Lincroft
Monmouth County Park System is hosting its annual Creative Arts Festival from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft.
This celebration of the arts features more than 45 artists in a variety of mediums such as pottery, painting, jewelry and more. The event encompasses the grounds of the Creative Arts Center and two historic barns. This family-friendly festival also includes live music and children’s art-based activities.
Art demonstrations include found object sculpture by Lisa Bagwell; silk painting by Karin Trunz; pysanky by Jennifer Santa Maria; and throwing large pots by John Fossa. Other demonstrations include pottery, bonsai, woodturning, and shibori indigo dying.
Children can contribute to the community mural and make crafts. There will be three food trucks on site. Admission and parking for the festival are free.
Go: Creative Arts Festival, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, free; 732-842-4000, MonmouthCountyParks.com.
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'UPCYCLED!' in Long Branch
Through May 17, Long Branch is celebrating our planet with an exhibition at the Arts & Cultural Center. "UPCYCLED! Art for the Earth’s Sake" features a collection of art inspired by a commitment to preserving nature, with each piece telling a story of sustainability and environmental consciousness.
Cardboard sculptures from multi-disciplinary artists Porkchop, Bradley Hoffer and Jason Stumpf fill the center, along with paintings on repurposed wood by Roddy Wilderman. The exhibit, a release said, serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of reducing waste and honoring the natural world around us.
Other artists in the exhibit include Linda Colaguori, who utilizes Southern pine needles to craft a lamp and table, and Lisa Bagwell, who brings a whimsical touch to the exhibit with her playful sculptures constructed from everyday objects and beach trash.
A full list of artists is at longbranch.org.
Go: "UPCYCLED! Art for the Earth's Sake," through May 17, Long Branch Arts & Cultural Center, ; 732-571-5645, ldeangelis@longbranch.org, longbranch.org.
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'Enchanted Cabaret' in Red Bank
Get your voices ready for this one.
Moana, Rapunzel, Ariel, Hercules, Megara, Anastasia, Mrs. Potts, Dorothy, Hercules, Sally and Olaf will all be at United Methodist Church of Red Bank for the "Enchanted Cabaret and Sing-Along," presented by Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences.
Shows take place at 7 p.m. Friday, and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are first-come, first-seated, and are a pay-what-you-can donation. The show is directed by Melissa Moore Reimertz.
"Theater is an important art form, and all children and families should be able to attend live theater performances,” said Bonnie Deroski, Red Bank Theatre for Young Audiences producer and director of children and youth ministries, in a statement on their website. “Theater promotes empathy, love of reading, as well as engages imagination and helps develop attention span."
Go: "Enchanged Cabaret & Sing-Along," 7 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Saturday, 247 Broad Street, Red Bank; umcredbank.org/red-bank-theatre-for-young-audiences.
Lisa Ann Walter in New Brunswick
Lisa Ann Walter, who stars as Melissa Schemmenti on "Abbot Elementary," will be headlining five stand-up shows at the Stress Factory in New Brunswick Thursday through Saturday.
Walter spent 10 years headlining clubs all over the country. Her first televised comedy set was as a featured professional standup act on “It’s Showtime at the Apollo.” Her comedic memoire/essays on self-loathing, "The Best Thing About My Ass Is That's It's Behind Me," made it to No. 13 on the New York Times and Amazon Bestseller lists.
Among other credits, she has appeared in films such as "The Parent Trap," "Bruce Almighty," "Shall We Dance," "War of the Worlds" and "Killers."
She'll perform at the Stress Factory at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, 7 and 9:30 p.m. Friday, and 7 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $30.
Go: Lisa Ann Walter, Thursday through Saturday, Stress Factory, 90 Church St., New Brunswick, $30; https://newbrunswick.stressfactory.com.
Hot Club of Philadelphia at Raritan River Music Festival
The Raritan River Music Festival took root 35 years ago in the farm fields, forested rolling hills and centuries-old hamlets of western New Jersey. This month, in addition to concerts at historic churches around the area, the festival presents festival musicians at the Hunterdon County Courthouse, site of the famed Lindbergh Kidnapping Trial of January 1935.
On Saturday, Hot Club of Philadelphia performs at 7:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 2 Race St., in the Pittstown section of Franklin Township. The program is titled "In Django's Footsteps: Paris 1935."
Inspired by the 1930s “Quintet of the Hot Club of France” in Paris (led by guitarist Django Reinhardt and violinist Stéphane Grappelli), Hot Club of Philadelphia brings to the festival its interpretations of Manouche (Romani) Jazz, aka “Gypsy Jazz,” Hot Jazz and French Swing, along with some Americana.
Tickets are $25.
For more information on the festival and a list of upcoming concerts, visit raritanrivermusic.org.
Go: Hot Club of Philadelphia, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 2 Race St., Pittstown section of Franklin Township (Hunterdon County), $25; 908-213-1100, info@RaritanRiverMusic.org, raritanrivermusic.org.
Sarah Griesemer contributed to this story.
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