August 3, 2002 - 7:30 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission Garden State Symphonic Band Playing Sousa marches, Broadway show tunes and music from well-known movie scores.  One of the best professional concert bands, the group consists of 30 musicians among whom are graduates of Juilliard, the Manhattan School of Music, and the Philadelphia Conservatory.  The band has previously performed with the New York Philharmonic, and at the Clinton Museum and Garden State Arts Center. August 24, 2002 - 2:00 PM (SOLD OUT) Monroe Township Public Library Free Admission SOLD OUT - No additional reservations being taken. Classic Memories Band Instrumental and vocal renditions of standards from the 30's, 40's and 50's.   PLEASE NOTE PROGRAM CHANGE: September 28, 2002 -  2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission Light Classics by the NJ Symphony Orchestra Chamber Players Note: Due to overwhelming response, this event has been RELOCATED to the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center.  There will be ONE performance at 2:00 PM.  No reservations required. October 1, 2002 - 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Mixed Media Watercolor Hands On Workshop by Jean Morgan Gross Mixed Media watercolors and gauze NEW DATE: October 10, 2002 - 7:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Visual Essay: Mark Twain Mark Twain was, and remains, the most truly American writer.  In the video study of this unique genius, Hal Holbrook gives us the direct feeling of his presence amongst us.  David Kaplan will present the program, introducing it with a brief commentary. October 13 through October 21, 2002 Monroe Township Public Library Free Admission A Celebration of the Visual Arts 2nd Annual Community-Wide Juried Art Show Paintings, Sculpture, Drawings and other visual art forms all created by residents of Monroe Township. NEW DATE: October 17, 2002 - 7:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Visual Essay: Beethoven's 5th Beethoven's fifth, final and finest piano concerto subtitled "The Emperor", is presented in this remarkable video study featuring Glenn Gould.   David Kaplan will present the program, introducing it with a brief commentary. October 22, 2002 - 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Mixed Media Watercolor Hands On Workshop by Jean Morgan Gross Mixed Media watercolors/inks, wax paper and saran wrap NEW DATE: October 24, 2002 - 7:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Visual Essay: Rembrandt The supreme visual analyst of the human psyche and the master painter of his age, was inspiringly creative in his description of our human glory and frailty.   David Kaplan will present the program, introducing it with a brief commentary. October 26, 2002 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission Nassau Brass Note: Due to overwhelming response, this event has been RELOCATED to the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center.  No reservations required. November 14, 2002 -  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Life Drawing by Nancie Gunkelman Draw or paint from a live model.  Critique available. Bring your own supplies. November 21, 2002 -  7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee Life Drawing by Nancie Gunkelman Draw or paint from a live model.  Critique available. Bring your own supplies. December 7, 2002 -  3:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: General: $10, Patrons $8 The Tamburitzans America's premier folk ensemble in a dazzling presentation of music, songs and dances from Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. PLEASE NOTE PROGRAM CHANGE: December 14, 2002 -  2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission Les Julian: On My Dad's Shoulders Back by popular demand.  Les' jazz, rock and Latin stylings have been widely praised as great for kids and adults.  With the goal of emphasizing the imagination and creating community through music, Les brings his songs to life with his rubbery storyteller's face, three octave voice, guitar pyrotechnics and chameleon wit and joy. Note: Due to overwhelming response, this event has been RELOCATED to the Richard P. Marasco Performing Arts Center.  There will be ONE performance at 2:00 PM.  No reservations required.              (Click on picture above for Les                      Julian's awards and bio)