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Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Jane Austen Playlist on Valentine's Day

Published by New Jersey Stage

originally published: 12/22/2025

(TOMS RIVER, NJ) -- Grunin Center for the Arts presents The Jane Austen Playlist: Love and Music of Regency England on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm. Discover the music that Jane Austen played and loved.

The Jane Austen Playlist, founded in 2019, is a historical music project featuring the music of the Austen family in digitized notations, companion recordings, and dramatically narrated performances.

In addition to Jane’s passion for writing, she also loved music. All of Jane’s writing, including her letters and colorful characters, express music’s role in her life. Accomplishment in music by young ladies in Regency England is discussed in the backdrops of the Netherfield drawing room, displayed in the Cole’s music room, and delighted in at Sir John Middleton’s gatherings.

Tickets are $28 and available for purchase online or by calling the Grunin Center Box Office at 732-255-0500. Grunin Center for the Arts is located on the Ocean County College campus in Toms River, New Jersey.

Before the event, join them for a taste of Regency England with a Pre-Show Tea Service. Enjoy tea and finger sandwiches provided by Pomptonian Food Services. Space is limited; a separate $5 ticket is required.




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This event is funded, in part, by the Ocean County College Foundation.

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 they serve.




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