(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has announced its spectacular Spring 2026 season, a fantastic lineup of music, family-friendly fun, and exciting performances from artists around the world.
Celebrate the music you love as the Grunin Center transports you back in time with tributes to iconic artists! Revisit the British invasion with “The Brit Pack,” groove to the classic ’70s sounds of the Eagles in “Eaglemania,” experience more than five decades of Chicago’s top-ten hits in “Beginnings,” and sing along with an homage to legendary American singer-songwriters James Taylor, Carly Simon, and Carole King in “Three American Troubadours.”
Music lovers of all ages will enjoy Celtic Angels, the female-led Brass Queens, and a performance from Venezuelan songstress Nella, along with Socks in the Frying Pan, a multi-award-winning trio currently leading the Irish Traditional Music scene. Krakauer & Tagg’s Good Vibes Explosion takes audiences on a musical journey through the diversity of today’s America, a multi-generational collaboration of musicians from across the globe.
Families will love the feats and antics of the Bindlestiff Family Cirkus Trio along with the return of “Mutts Gone Nuts,” an uproariously funny dog spectacular that will leave everyone howling for more. Theater enthusiasts will delight in the OCC Repertory Theatre Company’s productions of Brian Friel’s “Dancing at Lughnasa” from March 13-22 and “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” by Steve Martin from April 24-May 3.
Throughout the spring, the Grunin Center continues its tradition of showcasing extraordinary classical musicians in its “Afternoon Recital” series, featuring Alexander Timofeev, Victoria Schwartzman, and a duo performance by Arturo Delmoni and Nina Siniakova. The popular “Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon” series also returns with the Adam Moezinia Trio, Raul Midon, and the Sentimental Journey Big Band performing “It Might As Well Be Swing.”
Also this season, don’t miss a special virtual event featuring New York Times-bestselling author Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, whose latest book, Misbehaving at the Crossroads, is a collection of essays exploring the experiences of Black women in America. This presentation is brought to you by the Grunin Center in partnership with Zoellner Arts Center. And finally, the OCC Foundation’s Blauvelt Speaker Series will present an extraordinary evening with renowned author Margaret Atwood on April 23.
Ready to secure your seats? Tickets go on sale to the general public on November 20. They can be purchased online, at the Grunin Center Box Office, or by calling 732-255-0500. Group rates and discounts for students, military and veterans are available for select shows. Don’t miss your chance to experience world-class entertainment right here in Ocean County!
For 60 years, Ocean County College, a public two-year community college sponsored by Ocean County and the State of New Jersey, has provided area residents with the opportunity to benefit from higher education. OCC is an innovative academic leader offering affordable, student-centered, high-quality educational experiences that empower diverse learners to achieve their goals while enriching the communities we serve.
