(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has announced its fall lineup of top-notch events, most of which will be presented in person, beginning in September.
*Misty Copeland, Sept. 16, 11 a.m., Blauvelt Speaker Series, virtual event, free, advanced registration required.
Mike Veny, Sept. 20, 12:30 p.m., Blauvelt Speaker Series, virtual event, free, advanced registration required.
*John Pizzarelli & Catherine Russell Present: Billie & Blue Eyes, Sept. 26, 7 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $55-$35.
*Doris Kearns Goodwin, Oct. 6, 6:30 p.m., Blauvelt Speaker Series, Main Stage, tickets $35 - $2.5
Neil Berg's 50 Years of Rock and Roll, Oct. 9, 8 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $49 - $39.
Assisted Living: The Musical, Oct. 16, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $27- $22.
Sentimental Journey Band, Oct. 17, 3 p.m., Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, Main Stage, $24 adult; $20 senior; $13 virtual.
Anna Deavere Smith, Oct. 21, 11 a.m., Blauvelt Speaker Series and Visiting Writers Series, Main Stage, free advanced registration required.
Trio Solace, Oct. 22, 2 p.m., Afternoon Recital Series, Main Stage, free advanced registration required.
The World-Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $35.
Honey Dewdrops, Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Grunin Presents, Gia Maione Prima Studio Theater, $20 adult; $17 senior. Gia Maione Prima Foundation and Mid Atlantic Arts Foundation support.
The Weeklings Beatles Bash, Nov. 5, 8 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $45 - $35.
Harlem 100 – Featuring Mwenso & The Shakes with special guests Brianna Thomas, Michela Marino Lerman & Vuyo Sotashe, Nov. 7, 7 p.m., Grunin Presents, Main Stage, tickets $45 - $35.
A Conversation with Eric O'Neill, Nov. 9, 11 a.m., Blauvelt Speaker Series, virtual event, free advanced registration required.
The Jazz Lobsters Nov. 21, 3 p.m., Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon, Main Stage, $24 adult; $20 senior; $13 virtual.
Please note the following information:
* Tickets will be sold in socially distanced pick-your-own-seat pods unless otherwise noted. We ask patrons to wear a mask when moving about inside the lobby, and fully vaccinated guests may remove their masks once seated. Visit https://www.grunincenter.org/safety-guidelines/ for a full list of our in-person safety measures.
* The ticket office resumed in-person staffing on July 12. New hours are Monday - Friday, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., and 90 minutes prior to showtimes.
The Gruin Center is located on the campus of Ocean County College.
