Jersey Shore Arts Center

Contemporary folk legend&nbsp;<a href="https://lucykaplansky.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Lucy Kaplansky</a> will perform at <a href="https://www.jsac.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Jersey Shore Arts Center</a> in Ocean Grove on Saturday, April 18th at 8 PM. Jersey-born songwriter and guitarist <a href="https://davevargomusic.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Dave Vargo</a> will open the show. Advance tickets are $35 and can be purchased at <a href="https://www.jerseyshoreartscenter.org/split-level-at-jsac" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.jerseyshoreartscenter.org/split-level-at-jsac</a>.&nbsp; The show is part of the on-going Split Level Concerts Series which highlights renowned Americana and contemporary folk musicians in a uniquely intimate setting.
Lucy Kaplansky is an acclaimed singer-songwriter of rare talent, “a truly gifted performer with a bag full of enchanting songs” (The New Yorker) and “the troubadour laureate of modern city folk” (The Boston Globe).She has released nine critically acclaimed CDs, two of which were awarded Best Pop Album of the year by the Association for Independent Music. National Public Radio described her 2012 album Reunion as “a master class in making the personal universal,” and National Public Radio’s Scott Simon called her album Last Days of Summer, released in June 2022, “Absolutely wonderful …. utterly beautiful and affecting… Lucy sings songs from her life with resonance in ours.”
Lucy was part of folk supergroup Cry Cry Cry with Dar Williams and Richard Shindell. The New Yorker dubbed the trio “a collection of lovely harmonizing and pure emotion.” Their album was an astonishing success in stores and on radio resulting in a national tour of sold-out concerts, as well as a national sold-out reunion tour in 2018.
Her recording of Roxy Music's "More than This" has over 12 million streams on Spotify, and she has been featured on NPR’s All Things Considered, Weekend Edition, and Morning Edition as well as BBC Radio 2 and 4, and CBS Sunday Morning, and has sung harmony on albums by Suzanne Vega, Bryan Ferry, Nanci Griffith and Shawn Colvin. Her song “Guilty as Sin” was featured in the NBC television show Ed, and her vocals were featured in the Tom Cruise film The Firm.
Lucy continues to tour and receive airplay both nationally and internationally. Her CD Ten Year Night is the #1 selling album of all time at Nashville’s famed Red House Records. Lucy’s latest LP is The Lucy Story, unreleased &amp; rare tracks 1976-2023.&nbsp; The double album, released in early 2025, is comprised of mostly cover songs that were never released, a combination of album outtakes, live recordings and demos.&nbsp; Special guests include Richard Shindell, Dar Williams, Shawn Colvin, Tony Trischka, Andy Statman, Matt Glaser, Larry Campbell and Duke Levine.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Lucy Story held the number one spot on the Folk Alliance International Folk Chart for the month of March, 2025!
New Jersey musician Dave Vargo wanted to play the guitar before he was even big enough to hold the instrument, so it’s no surprise that his life has been dedicated to its mastery.&nbsp; A graduate of Boston’s Berklee College of Music, Dave’s musical career has followed a winding path of notable experiences including solo recordings and performances, group collaborations, session work, performing with Phoebe Snow, Rupert Holmes and Vonda Shepard, as well as touring with musical sensation Whitney Houston. All have led to his current focus as a singer-songwriter who embraces a unique blend of the Americana, country, rock, and folk genres. 
Net ticket proceeds from all Split Level concerts support the programming and arts education offered by the Jersey Shore Arts Center, a non-profit organization serving Ocean Grove and its surrounding areas. In addition, Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts are proud to partner with <a href="https://www.wbjb.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Brookdale Public Radio 90.5 The Night</a><a href="https://fd5u4yjab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001S2JL1sehLXUw1odZxnvBptNLx_E0V-PEAIzc3-ZCd--96BXGE2VzJR1Hb5vREoShmxtHIzJ-PIXnsdKjX3-XJzeJkKxsejbdmwvkujI-Q_QzIAxFKMjuynr77Lxk-LAK5d9h-QNSDH8wZ_WnuRFqzA==&amp;c=WC2gvVfRIzgT6PqS5GSwLipvKLwZ2sKKri5e64p17yRyRpIafH89yw==&amp;ch=hSf7iG-BNtqxIlL8rCVckQBzjgg1un5YvKk1PHOxhH7NiIp7HV_p4Q==" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener"> </a>and <a href="https://www.musiciansonamission.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Musicians On A Mission (MOAM)</a> to promote the concert series. Musicians On A Mission is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating connection and inspiring giving through music. MOAM will be on hand for all shows in the series, collecting non-perishable food items and cash donations to benefit <a href="https://fulfillnj.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Fulfill</a> (formerly the Food Bank of Monmouth &amp; Ocean County). Concertgoers that visit the MOAM table in the lobby before the show, or during intermission, can learn more about Fulfill’s mission and enter a drawing to win items donated by the artists, 90.5 The Night, and local businesses.
The Jersey Shore Arts Center is located at 66 South Main Street in Ocean Grove. Follow both the Jersey Shore Arts Center and Split Level Concerts on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on all the concert happenings. 
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/people/Split-Level-Concerts/61556241744079/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Split Level Concerts Facebook</a>
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Local Event: Contemporary Folk Legend Lucy Kaplansky to Perform at JSAC's Palaia Theater April 18th

Monmouth County

Ocean Grove

New Jersey

Contemporary Folk Legend Lucy Kaplansky to...

Contemporary folk legend Lucy Kaplansky will perform at Jersey Shore Arts Center in Ocean Grove on Saturday, April 18th at 8...

Contemporary Folk Legend Lucy Kaplansky to Perform at JSAC's Palaia Theater April 18th

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Public Arts Commission

<h1>SEE THIS TIMELESS&nbsp;MUSICAL THAT'S BEEN CALLED&nbsp;"THE PERFECT LOVE STORY"&nbsp;</h1>
<h2>A HEARTWARMING CINDERELLA STORY ABOUT A WITTY AND WINSOME YOUNG WOMAN AND HER MYSTERIOUS BENEFACTOR, BASED ON THE TREASURED NOVEL THAT INSPIRED THE CLASSIC 1955 FILM STARRING FRED ASTAIRE.</h2>
Featuring music and lyrics by Tony Award-nominated composer/lyricist, Paul Gordon (Jane Eyre), and Tony-winning librettist/director, John Caird (Les Misérables). Starring New Jersey's most beloved tenor and soprano, Dakota &amp; Elle
GET TICKETS&nbsp;<a href="https://www.tickettailor.com/events/octoberensemble/2099903" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">HERE</a>
<h1>DATES &amp; DETAILS</h1>
<ul><li>Friday, May 1st at 7pm&nbsp;</li><li>Saturday, May 2nd at 2pm&nbsp;</li><li>Sunday, May 3rd at 2pm</li><li>Friday, May 8th at 7pm</li><li>Saturday, May 9th at 2pm</li><li>Saturday, May 16th at 2pm</li><li>Sunday, May 17th at 2pm</li></ul>
WHERE:&nbsp;Located at The Jersey Shore Arts Center at 66 South Main Street, Ocean Grove. Right on the border of Downtown Asbury Park!
Click "Buy Tickets" to secure your spot&nbsp;or call 609-879-2776

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VFW Post 2179 – 460 NJ- 36 Port Monmouth, NJ

The New Jersey Reptile Show is back — now expanded to two full days for an even better experience! Join us on Saturday, May 2nd or Sunday, May 3rd (9AM–4PM both days) for a friendly, educational , and fun-filled reptile &amp; exotic animal expo where families, collectors, and curious newcomers can explore the incredible world of reptiles.
Whether you’re a seasoned collector, a first-time reptile owner, or a family looking for a unique day out, this is the place to be. This is a sales and experience expo featuring animals and supplies from NJ's top breeders and vendors — while also giving kids and parents the rare chance to see these magnificent creatures up close, not just in books or on TV.
Kids 5 &amp; under get in FREE!
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<h2>🎟️ Tickets &amp; Capacity</h2>
Online ticket purchase is required.&nbsp;Capacity is strictly limited per day, and this event is expected to sell out.
👉 Purchase tickets at www.NJReptileShow.com to secure your spot.
Limited discounted family bundle tickets available — while they last!
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<h2>📍 Event Details</h2>
📍 Location: 
VFW Post 2179 
460 NJ-36 S, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758 
(Use this address for Apple Maps, Google Maps, and Waze)
🕘 Dates &amp; Times: 
Saturday, May 2, 2026 (9AM – 4PM) 
Sunday, May 3, 2026 (9AM – 4PM)
🎟️ Admission: (Single Day) 
General Admission (Ages 6+): $20 
Discounted 4-Pack Family Bundle (Save $10 — While Available) 
Kids 5 &amp; Under: FREE
🅿️ Parking: 
Free on-site parking available
🍔 Food &amp; Drinks: 
Available for purchase at the VFW snack bar (Cash &amp; Cards)
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<h2>🐸 What To Expect</h2>
<h3>✅ A Unique Family Experience</h3>
Get up close to real reptiles and exotic animals in a safe, exciting environment. Perfect for young animal lovers, curious kids, and families looking for something different!
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<h3>✅ A True Reptile &amp; Exotic Animal Marketplace</h3>
Browse and shop from 70+ vendor tables featuring:
• Captive-bred reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, aquatic fish, invertebrates, and &amp; small exotic mammals 
• Habitats, enclosures, and bioactive supplies 
• Feeder insects, frozen/live rodents, and more 
• Reptile merchandise and discounted equipment
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<h3>🦎 Animals You’ll See</h3>
Explore a wide variety of species from around the world:
🦎 Geckos 
🐍 Snakes 
🐉 Lizards 
🐸 Amphibians 
🕷️ Invertebrates 
🐟 Rare aquatic fish 
🦔 Small exotic mammals (hedgehogs and more!)🦜Interactive parrot experience by Parties By Parrots (Add-on vendor experience)
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<h2>🏪 Featured Vendors</h2>
Featuring top breeders, exotic pet shops, and trusted professionals including:
• Major League Exotics 
• Reptile Deli 
• AquaTerra Exotics 
• Classic Jurassic 
• Nautilus Avian &amp; Exotics Veterinary Specialists 
• Garden State Exotics 
• Strong Island Aquatics &amp; Exotics 
• The Critter Carnival 
• EZ Botanicals
(and many more from across New Jersey and beyond)

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