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Joe Holiday's Reading Rocks Magic Show

Friday, May 31, 2024 @ 10:00am



Algonquin Arts Theatre
60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, NJ 08736

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Joe Holiday's Reading Rocks is back for a third season with a brand-new show for 2024. A combination of stage magic, music, audience participation and comedy all while showcasing popular children's books.

This performance fulfills the following State of New Jersey Core Curriculum Standard(s) and Algonquin Arts Performance Component(s):

21st Century Life and Careers (LIFE), Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (CPA), Visual and Performing Arts (VPA), Language Arts Literacy (LAL), Social Studies (SS), Science (SCI), Technology (TECH), Mathematics (MATH), Discussion Component (DISC)



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