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In the spirit of collaboration and appreciation for musical brilliance, we bring you our monthly concert series — pairing tunes from legendary masters of rock, along with some unsung heroes following in their footsteps. Settle in for an intimate vibe akin to MTV Unplugged, Storytellers and Behind the Music, as singer/guitarist Kevin Spyker performs timeless hits and hidden gems, accompanied by an array of instrumentalists from the Belmar Arts music collective.

Reserve your seats for our series launch on May 18th — highlighting the music of rock icon Tom Petty, with an opening set honoring the up-and-coming band known as Dawes...each month we will tribute two different bands.

Between songs we’ll share some history and fun facts about our featured songsters.

We’re honored to name our tribute series after the memorable Dawes song / album “All Your Favorite Bands” with the anthemic refrain:

“I hope that life without a chaperone is what you thought it'd be,

I hope your brother's El Camino runs forever,

I hope the world sees the same person that you've always been to me,

And may all your favorite bands stay together!”

Join us each Monday evening for our Jazz Arts Jam Sessions! This event is always free to attend and exciting to experience. We always have a professional house band, and we invite top pro jazz artists as well as our current students, alumni, faculty, and friends to sit in. We come together for a night of celebration, music, and pure jazz joy. It’s a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories while sharing the stage and celebrating the spirit of jazz. Bring your instruments to sit in or bring your ears to listen to some great music. This is a free music event with great food, craft beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

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.

Join us each Monday evening for our Jazz Arts Jam Sessions! This event is always free to attend and exciting to experience. We always have a professional house band, and we invite top pro jazz artists as well as our current students, alumni, faculty, and friends to sit in. We come together for a night of celebration, music, and pure jazz joy. It’s a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories while sharing the stage and celebrating the spirit of jazz. Bring your instruments to sit in or bring your ears to listen to some great music. This is a free music event with great food, craft beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

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.

Goldie Fest was born from a shared love of golden retrievers and the belief that bringing people together around joy, community, and connection can create something truly special! It is an entire day built around celebrating the joy that goldens bring into our lives!
I became a golden retriever dog mama last year and found immense joy, purpose, and love in bringing people together!
We’re expecting a large crowd of dog lovers, estimating between 1,000 and 6,000 attendees!
The entertainment will be a DJ, Peanut Butter Contest, Golden Parade, Talent Show, Red Carpet photo area, instragram worthy photo set ups, local authors and their goldens reading stories/meet&greets, an off leash play yard with limited goldens at a time, an offlead foam cannon/splash pad area, a pick a plushie (think crane game but for goldens), a creation station with bows & bowties, pawprint tattoos for humans, a curated vendor market of about 20 local vendors!
We also have golden dog influencers traveling from PA/NY/NJ for this event!

Join us for an afternoon of fantasy/adventure films from Jim Henson: “The Dark Crystal” and “Labyrinth” shown in 35mm. Arrive when doors open to shop vendors, try themed drinks, and see more surprises!

First up and created by Muppetmasters Jim Henson and Frank Oz, “The Dark Crystal” (1982) takes audiences on a trip to the stunning and mysterious world of Thra. When an ancient crystal is shattered, the land falls under the rule of the sinister Skeksis, who drain life from the land to prolong their own existence.

After a brief intermission, stick around for “Labyrinth,” directed by Jim Henson and executive produced by George Lucas. This film stars Jennifer Connelly as Sarah and David Bowie as the mysterious Goblin King, Jareth. When Sarah, suffering from sibling rivalry, wishes her baby brother away, Jareth obliges, much to Sarah’s dismay. Her quest to get her brother back leads her through a labyrinth filled with riddles and unforgettable characters Hoggle, Ludo, and Sir Didymus.

Don’t miss these beloved Henson cult classics!

Join us each Monday evening for our Jazz Arts Jam Sessions! This event is always free to attend and exciting to experience. We always have a professional house band, and we invite top pro jazz artists as well as our current students, alumni, faculty, and friends to sit in. We come together for a night of celebration, music, and pure jazz joy. It’s a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories while sharing the stage and celebrating the spirit of jazz. Bring your instruments to sit in or bring your ears to listen to some great music. This is a free music event with great food, craft beer, and cocktails available for purchase.

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.

Join us each Monday evening for our Jazz Arts Jam Sessions! This event is always free to attend and exciting to experience. We always have a professional house band, and we invite top pro jazz artists as well as our current students, alumni, faculty, and friends to sit in. We come together for a night of celebration, music, and pure jazz joy. It’s a chance to reconnect, reminisce, and make new memories while sharing the stage and celebrating the spirit of jazz. Bring your instruments to sit in or bring your ears to listen to some great music. This is a free music event with great food, craft beer, and cocktails available for purchase.