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Come share your musical passions at Belmar Art Center's Weekly Open Mic and Music Workshop!

Every Tuesday, sign-ups start at 7pm.

Attention songwriters and musicians, a new open mic is town. We have been facilitating a Tuesday WEEKLY open mic and workshop, every TUESDAY for artists to hone and share their amazingness and receive feedback for over 3 years now!

If you wish to share an original of yours, awesome. If you want to play a cover, great. You may want to just share an idea with a band to see what it sounds like. That's great. This open mic is designed for collaborators and experimentalist alike, to try new things, and be open to different possibilities. Join our hosts multi-instrumentalist Andy Demos & singer, song writer, guitarist Alex Sanders every Tuesday Night.

Free for BAC Members ($35/year membership fee)
$5 donation for non-members

This Shared Interest group is run by Andy Demos adreamos1@gmail.com
Please email Andy if you have any questions or concerns.

Local Jersey Shore Band Gaia Raga invites you to a very special Earth Day Celebration at the Belmar Arts Center on Tuesday, 4/22 at 7pm. Our special guests Kuf Knotz & Christine Elise are an amazing duo that has the same type of "we never heard anything like this!" vibe that Gaia Raga is on.

Looking forward to seeing you there! It will be a very folk, jazz, hip hop, ethereal type of vibe.

Live music performances: $10 donation at the door benefits Belmar Arts & these incredible local musicians!

Center a La Carte is back! Join us — and help support The Center in Asbury Park, an important local resource for at-risk members of our community — at this themed fundraising event featuring delicious food, great music, and a celebration like no other. Guests will enjoy tastings from twenty-four local restaurants, a 3-hour open bar, a 50/50 raffle, a live auction, and gift baskets.

Artistry Unveiled is our new graduating student showcase featuring animation, ceramics, photography, paintings, drawings, and more!

This event is to create a space where our students can network with the surrounding communities and other artists.

The community is invited in to meet our students, see their work, and celebrate their accomplishments. Some work will be available for purchase.

The 20th Annual Lincroft Community Yard Sale Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 26th from 8:00 to 3:00 at homes across Lincroft. Since 2005, the Lincroft Village Green Association (LVGA) has organized a community yard sale day for its members. Shoppers can find bargains galore by viewing the online sellers booklet which lists all of the addresses and items for sale. The list will be posted on Friday, April 25 after 6:00 pm. This event is rain or shine! Visit www.lincroft.org for more information and to become a member. Follow us on social media for updates about all of our Spring events.
The LVGA is a civic organization of community volunteers committed to quality of life issues in the village of Lincroft, including traffic calming, safer vehicular and pedestrian circulation, historic preservation, and beautification.

DISCOVER INCREDIBLE DEALS ON CREATIVE TOOLS!

Cameras, Art Supplies, Jewelry Making Supplies and more..

Join Us for the BAC Swap Meet:

The BAC Swap Meet is your one-stop marketplace for art supplies, photography equipment and gear, and creative tools. Whether you’re looking to stock up or upgrade, this event is perfect for you! Find incredible deals at great prices.

When: Saturday, April 26
Where: Belmar Arts Center
806 River Rd, Belmar, NJ
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

What Will You Find?
Photography Gear: Cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting setups, printers, and more
Art Supplies: Paints, brushes, easels, and tools and more
Jewelry-Making Supplies: Beads, wires, tools, accessories and more
Craft Equipment: Sewing machines, cutters, and other creative essentials.

Important: NO artwork or finished pieces will be for sale—this event is all about gear, tools equipment and supplies for making your own artwork, photographs and creations!

Get Early Access!

Be the first to snag the best deals:
Early Bird Access Tickets Available In Advance on Line or at the Door (cash at the door)
9:00-10:00am - $15 Tax Deductible donation to the BAC

After the first hour, entry is a requested $5 tax deductible donation to the BAC – cash only
Why Attend?
Shop for high-quality, tools at unbeatable prices.
Find the right tool for your next inspired project!
Meet local artists and creatives from your community.
Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to find the gear, equipment, supplies you need at prices you’ll love.

Vendors accept cash, check, Cash App, Venmo, Zelle, etc. For more information, visit www.belmararts.org
Come for the deals, Buy for your next inspired project —see you at the BAC Swap Meet!

The YMCA of Greater Monmouth County invites local families to kick off a summer season of active play, learning and connection at Healthy Kids Day on April 26, a free and fun-filled event at four of its locations:

Red Bank Family YMCA, 166 Maple Ave., Red Bank, 07701
Freehold Family YMCA, 470 East Freehold Road, Freehold, 07728
Old Bridge Family YMCA, 1 Mannino Park Drive, Old Bridge, 08857
YMCA Camp Zehnder, 3911 Herbertsville Road, Wall, 08724

The Y’s signature annual event is open to all and will feature a day of kid-friendly activities, safety and wellness resources, and opportunities to connect as a family.

Healthy Kids Day will offer families a chance to explore summer possibilities at the Y while enjoying hands-on activities and community resources.

Parents can learn about YMCA summer camps and swim lesson options while kids take part in free activities such as fitness classes, games, and arts and crafts. Families can also enjoy time on the basketball court and on yoga mats.

The Y will also share information about its current job openings and mental health support services. Families can get a free behavioral health toolkit to
support positive outcomes for youth and teens.

A variety of local partners will be on hand with health and safety resources, and participating families are invited to donate new sneakers at the Red Bank Family YMCA to benefit the Parker Family Health Center.

All non-member guests will be invited to tour the Y, receive a free one-week pass, and enter to win a three-month family membership at one of the regional Y locations.

We have fun activities for kids and much info for the adults. Excitement for all people. Learn how to help keep our earth heathy , so we can stay healthy.

Biographies and Women’s History books are half price for March. If you love to read and have never visited our sale, please come in to shop. Our prices are unbelievable. We are currently overloaded with paperbacks and children's books. You will also find puzzles, games, vinyl records, DVDs and CDs as well as books on tape and large print books. We are also open on Thursdays from 10 a.m. until noon. Visit our website at www.aauw-nj-nmcb.org for our donation policy.
Closed on Holiday weekends.

Independent Bookstore Day is here!

Catch us in Uptown Asbury Park between 11am-7pm on Saturday. We have brand New Merch to show off, Door Prizes, and shelves stocked to bursting with all the Collectible, Used + New Titles you've been looking for. Sprayed edges? You betcha!

Find us on social media where we'll be announcing TICKETS to reserve our new Tote Bags to pick up day of, and the chance to win one that's TOTE-ALLY FULL OF BOOKS!

Be sure to plan a stop at Knackered Books inside Collingwood Fleamarket Friday 24th -through- Sunday 27th from 10am-5pm for our annual $1 Book Sale.

Want to support MORE Indie Bookstores?

Check out our MAP of all the Indie Bookstores the Jersey Shore (and beyond) has to offer!
https://tinyurl.com/Indie-Bookstore-Tour