Take in the tulips, and more things to do this weekend at the Jersey Shore
It's that special time of year when all the tulips at Holland Ridge Farms in the Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold are in full bloom.
"This is the time to see the most tulips in color," according to the farm's site.
Tickets, $15 on weekdays, $17 on Saturdays and Sundays, can be reserved by arrival time at shop.hollandridgefarms.com/collections/event-tickets.
No walk-ins are available. Arrival times are every hour, on the hour from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., but all visitors can stay until 6 p.m.
On weekdays, pick your own tulips for 50 cents a stem, or on weekends for $1.
During the week there are food trucks, photo opportunities, tractors, a petting zoo and more. On weekends there are also pony rides, horse and carriage rides, live music and more.
Go: Holland Ridge Farms, 108 Rues Road, Cream Ridge section of Upper Freehold, $15 weekdays, $17 Saturdays and Sundays; hollandridgefarms.com.
Here are more things to do this weekend in and around the Jersey Shore, including "The Ultimate Johnny Cash" show at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library, and disco in Red Bank.
A 'Magical World' at the Monmouth Museum
You can now enter "Gary Erbe's Magical World" at the Monmouth Museum on the Brookdale Community Campus in Lincroft.
The exhibit runs through June 2.
"Over the years, I have explored the idiom of abstraction and cubism, and how these modern principles can be integrated into trompe l’oeil," Erbe said in a news release. "I welcome the challenge of bridging the gap between modern art and realism without abandoning technique."
French for "to deceive the eye," trompe l'oeil is a tradition in which the artist fools us into thinking we’re looking at the real thing.
"I believe I have found ways of circumventing the so-called rules of trompe l’oeil in favor of originality, inventiveness and creativity," Erbe added.
Reservations can be made at monmouthmuseum.org. The museum is open 10 a,m. to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Sundays.
Go: "Gary Erbe's Magical World," through June 2, Monmouth Museum, 765 Newman Springs Road, Brookdale Community College campus, Lincroft (park in lot 1), $14, $10 for seniors 65 and older, free for kids under 2; 732-747-2266, monmouthmuseum.org.
The Joni Project at Axelrod
In celebration of the 50th anniversary of the release of Joni Mitchell’s 1974 album "Court and Spark," The Joni Project, featuring Katie Pearlman, will perform the album in its entirety at 8 p.m. Saturday at Axelrod Performing Arts Center in Deal.
"Court and Spark" infused the folk-rock style of Mitchell’s previous albums with jazz elements, which The Joni Project displays "in electrifying and elegant fashion," a release said.
The album — which contains the songs "Help Me," "Free Man in Paris" and "Raised on Robbery" — was a critical and commercial success, receiving four Grammy nominations. It was included in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
Some other Mitchell favorites also will be played, the release added. Tickets are $38 to $58.
Go: The Joni Project, 8 p.m. Saturday, Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Ave., Deal, $38 to $58; 732-531-9106, ext. 14, axelrodartscenter.com.
'Ultimate Johnny Cash' at Ocean County Library
Scott Moreau presents the life and songs of Johnny Cash in a free performance at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library.
“Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone” features hit songs, with a focus on the “American Recordings” series that includes “Hurt,” Cash's critically acclaimed cover of the Nine Inch Nails song.
If you can't make it Thursday, the show is coming to three other branches of OCL:
Plumsted branch, 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 118 Evergreen Road, New Egypt; 609-758-7888; register at https://tinyurl.com/OclPlumstedCash.
Point Pleasant, 6:30 p.m. Monday, April 29, 710 McLean Ave.; 732-892-4575, register at https://tinyurl.com/OclPtBeachCash.
Barnegat, 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, 112 Burr St.; 609-698-3331, register at https://tinyurl.com/OclBarnegatCash.
Moreau appeared as Cash on Broadway in "Million Dollar Quartet," about a impromptu jam session involving Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and the Man in Black. Moreau also has performed in "Ring of Fire," a jukebox musical featuring the songs of Cash.
For more information, visit theoceancountylibrary.org/events.
Go: "Ultimate Johnny Cash: Late & Alone," 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Ocean County Library, Toms River branch, 101 Washington St., free; 732-349-6200, register at https://tinyurl.com/OclTrCash.
OCC student clubs address hunger, homelessness
Student-run clubs at Ocean County College are again banding together to present Clubs for a Cause, an evening of food and fun intended to address hunger and homelessness in Ocean County.
This collaborative event takes place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Larson Student Center on OCC’s main campus in Toms River.
The minimum donation of $10 ($5 for students) will support a mystery bag fundraiser to benefit the Helping Hands Food Pantry. The evening will also feature a live DJ, games, a scavenger hunt and plenty of food.
Volunteers from at least 27 student clubs from OCC and Kean Ocean are participating. JBJ Soul Kitchen is also providing a dish, while representatives from local organizations and support services including Family Promise, Just Believe, Stop and Shop, Ocean County Social Services, Affordable Housing Alliance, Destiny Food Pantry and Fulfil Food Bank will provide information on how to get involved.
Go: Clubs for a Cause, 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Larson Student Center, Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River; studentlife@ocean.edu, go.ocean.edu/studentlife.
Disco in Red Bank
Regular readers of this feature may have noticed a lot of events have to do with disco.
Why? Two reasons.
I have boogie fever.
And you should be dancing.
At 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Lisa Sherman's Disco Connection comes to the Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Expect to hear all your favorite divas and icons: Donna Summer, Sylvester, the Bee Gees, KC and the Sunshine Band, Gloria Gaynor and more.
Join Lisa Sherman, Joe Bellia, Layonne Holmes, Anthony Dixon, Ralph Notaro, Bob Stasiac, Tom Timko and Buddy Allen as they get down, get down, get down for a true "Saturday Night Fever" experience.
Go: Lisa Sherman's Disco Connection, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Vogel, Count Basie Center for the Arts, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank, $29 to $49; 732-842-9000, thebasie.org.
Shrewsbury Chorale presents 'Songs & Sweets'
The Shrewsbury Chorale is hosting the fundraiser "Songs & Sweets" at 4 p.m. Sunday at the historic Monmouth Beach Cultural Center in Monmouth Beach.
There will be decadent desserts, a traditional silent auction, and favorite songs and piano solos performed by members of the chorale.
Tickets are available at shrewsburychorale.org, or at the door for $20.
Go: "Songs & Sweets," 4 p.m. Sunday, Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., $20; shrewsburychorale.org.
Student exhibit on LBI
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is hosting Southern Regional School District's Student Art Exhibition through April 25.
LBIFAS will have extended hours during the exhibition, including 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 24.
Maureen Hoffman is co-advisor of the Art Honor Society and advisor of the Art Club. A Southern Regional alum, her art classes and teachers at Southern inspired her to pursue her current career, a release said.
She has taught many classes at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences.
Normal hours for the LBIFAS are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Mondays to Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays.
Go: Southern Regional School District Student Art Exhibition, through April 25, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies; 609-494-1241, lbifoundation.org.
Have an event coming up? Tell us about it. Email Bill Canacci at bcanacci@gannettnj.com.
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