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Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Nonprofit Cinema In Central Jersey Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Nonprofit Cinema In Central Jersey
Drinks And A Movie: Alcohol Sales Approved At Nonprofit Cinema In Central Jersey You can now enjoy a beer, a glass of wine, or a cocktail at an independent movie theater in Monmouth County. Basie Center Cinemas will start selling alcoholic beverages to customers 21 and older, the Red Bank theater announced in a news release on Tuesday, May 7. A recent state law cleared the way for the cinema to receive a liquor license. The White Street theater said it will feature products from Jersey craft breweries and wineries. "Basie Center Cinemas is now the only area indie movie house that can offer patrons a glass of wine, a local craft beer, or a cool, canned cocktail to accom…

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by Chris Spiker
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'Wheel Of Fortune' Live Shows Coming To PA, NJ 'Wheel Of Fortune' Live Shows Coming To PA, NJ
'Wheel Of Fortune' Live Shows Coming To PA, NJ Are you a game show fanatic? If so, you could be a contestant or part of the live audience for "Wheel of Fortune" when it comes to Pennsylvania and New Jersey, among other states, this fall. The non-televised theatrical experience will make stops at the following sites: Wind Creek Event Center in Bethlehem, PA on Sunday, Oct. 2 Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank, NJ on Wednesday, Oct. 5 Academy of Music in Philadelphia, PA on Thursday, Oct. 6 Warner Theater in Erie, PA Wednesday, Oct. 19 Guests can audition to go on stage, where they'll have a chance to spin a replica of the whee…

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by Nicole Acosta
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NJ Honors Jorma Kaukonen For Entertaining ‘During Difficult Times’ NJ Honors Jorma Kaukonen For Entertaining ‘During Difficult Times’
NJ Honors Jorma Kaukonen For Entertaining ‘During Difficult Times’ One of the few rock legends ever to be immediately recognized by his first name got a bi-partisan ovation from New Jersey lawmakers this week. In town for a socially-responsible, two-night outdoor run at Monmouth Park’s Blu Grotto, Jorma Kaukonen received a commendation from the state Legislature for providing New Jerseyans with “wonderful respite and entertainment during difficult times.” The Grammy-winning former Jefferson Airplane and long-running Hot Tuna lead guitarist has played livestreams and capacity-reduced gigs throughout the pandemic. Kaukonen, 79, has compared the current-day …

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by Jerry DeMarco
Events
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert
Iliza Shlesinger, Queen Cover Band Performing At Jersey Shore Drive-In Concert Comic Iliza Shlesinger and "Queen" cover band "Almost Queen" have been added to Drive-In Live at Monmouth Park The band will play Wednesday, July 29, with Shlesinger set to perform Thursday, July 30.  The drive-in show is presented by the Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank. Tickets are $110 to $250 per vehicle for "Almost Queen" and $135 to $250 for Shlesinger.  Tickets go on sale 10 a.m. Thursday, July 2 on Ticketmaster.com. "Almost Queen" is a deliberate, four-piece band that delivers a live performance showcasing four-part harmonies and intricate musical in…

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by Cecilia Levine
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I Don’t Wanna Stay Home: Southside Johnny And Asbury Jukes Headline Monmouth Park Drive-In Show I Don’t Wanna Stay Home: Southside Johnny And Asbury Jukes Headline Monmouth Park Drive-In Show
I Don’t Wanna Stay Home: Southside Johnny And Asbury Jukes Headline Monmouth Park Drive-In Show This time it’s for real: Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes are set to headline one of New Jersey's first drive-in concerts, this one at Monmouth Park. For those who got the fever for a show, up to four occupants per vehicle will be allowed at the "Drive-In" event at the Oceanport racetrack on Saturday, July 11. Max capacity: 1,000. You can either listen via an FM signal or with your windows down. And yes, cars will be social distanced: Vehicles will be spaced approximately 9 feet apart, a distance at which windows can reopen; Cars will park in a staggered fashion "to achieve spacing …

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by Jerry DeMarco