Feb 21, 2019
Special Events for February 2019
February 10
Art Gallery Show
3 pm, Guild of Creative Arts
620 Broad St., Shrewsbury
Meet the artists at the opening reception of the Exhibiting & Associate Members Gallery Show on Sunday, Feb. 10 and visit the gallery throughout the month. The range of media includes acrylic, fiber, mixed media, oil, pastel, photography, sculpture and watercolor. End-of-show pickup will be on Wednesday, Feb. 27 from noon to 7 pm. For more information, call 732-741-1441 or visit guildofcreativeart.org/exhibits/future-exhibits.
February 12
Disney’s DCapella
7 pm, Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
DCappella, Disney Music Group’s new a cappella group featuring seven world-class vocalists, embarked on its first North American tour in January. Created by Disney and contemporary a cappella legend Deke Sharon (Pitch Perfect, The Sing Off and much more), the tour will continue this month, captivating audiences with its modern a cappella versions of classic Disney hits. Tickets start at $30. For more information, visit thebasie.org/events/disneys-dcappella.
February 13
For the Love of Food
7 pm, Holmdel Library & Learning Center
101 Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, discover the ways in which food and love are intertwined. Participants will explore myths and facts about chocolate, honey and other historically romantic foods. Vanessa Young, founder of Thirsty Radish, is writer, recipe developer, poet and educator focused on the intersection of food and culture. She will discuss the art and science of romantic meals and provide inspiration for creating them at home. For more information, call 732-946-4118.
February 17
Erth’s Prehistoric Aquarium Adventure
1 pm, Count Basie Center for the Arts
99 Monmouth St., Red Bank
From the creators of Erth’s Dinosaur Zoo Live comes an immersive experience that takes explorers to the depths of the ocean to discover prehistoric marine reptiles. Erth shows are at the forefront of family entertainment, using actors, technology, puppets, science and imagination to create an amazing visual experience that connects young audiences to the real science of paleontology. Tickets start at $25. For more information, visit thebasie.org/events/erths-prehistoric-aquarium.
February 20
Afternoon Movie for Adults
2 pm, Colts Neck Library
1 Winthrop Drive, Colts Neck
The Colts Neck Library shows a movie for adults every third Wednesday of the month. In celebration of Black History Month, the film to be shown on Feb. 20 is Mr. Church. In this PG-13 picture starring Eddie Murphy and Britt Robertson, a black cook cares for a cancer-stricken woman and her young daughter in 1965 Los Angeles. For more information, call 732-431-5656.
