January 17, 2004 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission - Happy New Year special Bronx Arts Ensemble Woodwind Quintet Performing selections by J.S. Bach, Joseph Haydn, Wilibald Gluck, Scott Joplin and Peter and the Wolf by Sergei Prokoffiev. February 5, 2004 - 7:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: General: $12, Patrons: $10 St. Petersburg Classic Ballet A Classical Ballet Gala Premier performance in the United States of the 2004 East Coast tour, featuring Marina Medvetskaya, Artistic Director and Prima Ballerina.      February 29, 2004 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission Shakespeare Live! By The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey This version of "Hamlet: The Prince of Denmark" is cleverly abridged without sacrificing Shakespeare's beautiful language or the story's clarity. (This program has been made possible by a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission/Board of Chosen Freeholders through funding in part from the NJ State Council on the Arts/Dept of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.)     March 13, 2004 - 7:30 PM March 14, 2004 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: General: $12, Seniors and Students: $10 Local Stars 2004 by The Mighty Oak Players The community theatre of Monroe Township presents local area talent performing in a '50s and '60s musical revue. March 28, 2004 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: General: $12, Patrons: $10 Princeton Symphony Orchestra with Mark Laycock, Music Director Presenting a program of Heinichen, Beethoven and Mozart featuring guest soloist Reiko Uchida, piano. (This program has been made possible by a grant from the Middlesex County Cultural & Heritage Commission/Board of Chosen Freeholders through funding in part from the NJ State Council on the Arts/Dept of State, A Partner Agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.)             April 29, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Art History Lecture Series: Modigliani (part 1) by Maurice Mahler (1st in a series of 4 lectures) Film and slide presentation of the life and associations of Modigliani and the Artists of Montparnasse. May 2, 2004 - 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: $5.00 A Day of Yiddish Culture (1) Instant Yiddish and Yiddish Vinkl class (2) Presentation on Yiddish theatre (3) Origins and influences in Klezmer music with a concert by "Hot P'stromi" May 6, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Opera Lecture Series: Verdi by Joseph Pucciatti (1st in a series of 2 lectures) Verdi's marriage of literature and opera: La Traviata.  One of opera's most well known masterpieces for story line, characterization and accessibility, it is a quintessential first opera for novices.  Featured will be video vignettes of the Franco Zefferelli stage production. May 11, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Basic Drawing and Composition by Al Sirois (1st of 2 classes) Despite what anyone may have told you, you can draw!  It isn't magic and it isn't hard.  All you need is to learn a few rules and tricks. Unlock your creativity and literally learn to see a whole new world. Bring a sketch book (at least 8" x 10"). May 13, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Basic Drawing and Composition by Al Sirois (2nd of 2 classes) Despite what anyone may have told you, you can draw!  It isn't magic and it isn't hard.  All you need is to learn a few rules and tricks. Unlock your creativity and literally learn to see a whole new world. Bring a sketch book (at least 8" x 10"). May 13, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Opera Lecture Series: Puccini by Joseph Pucciatti (2nd in a series of 2 lectures) Puccini's post-mortem opera: Turnadot.  This grand conception combines every opera theater element imaginable: definitive characters, fabulous orchestral and choral music and a solid storyline.  Featured will be video vignettes of the Franco Zefferelli stage production. May 18, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Portrait Painting Demonstration by Stephen Kennedy Watch and learn as this reknown portrait artist does an oil portrait from a live model from start to finish.  Techniques will be discussed as he works.  You will learn how to begin, how to ahieve likeness, how to mix colors, how to indicate light and shadow and more. May 20, 2004 - 6:30 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Art History Lecture Series: Modigliani (part 2) by Maurice Mahler (2nd in a series of 4 lectures) Film and slide presentation of the life and associations of Modigliani and the Artists of Montpamasse. May 20, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Life Drawing by Nancie Gunkleman Draw from a live model.  Explore different techniques for achieving three dimensional perspectives and anatomical reality. May 22, 2004 - 7:30 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Free Admission The Ponds' Resident Big Dance Band Music of the 40's and 50's in the Style of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Count Basie and more . . . May 25, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Art History Lecture Series: Marc Chagall by Maurice Mahler (3rd in a series of 4 lectures) Enter the enchanted world of love and mysticism created by one of the world's most beloved artists.  Video and slide presentation. May 27, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Art History Lecture Series: Women Artists by Maurice Mahler (4th in a series of 4 lectures) Explore the achievement and work of women artists throughout history.  Slide presentation and Georgia O'Keefe video. May 27, 2004 - 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM Monroe Township High School $3.00 Registration Fee.  For registration, call (732) 521-2111. Life Drawing by Nancie Gunkleman Draw from a live model.  Explore different techniques for achieving three dimensional perspectives and anatomical reality. June 27, 2004 - 2:00 PM Richard P. Marasco Center for the Performing Arts Admission: General: $12, Patrons: $10 Maqamikaze Dance Theatre Maqamikaze serves up a fresh twist on traditional bellydance - a meze platter of sumptuous Middle Eastern melodies and eye-catching choreography, spiced with quirky vaudevillian antics.  A family-suitable program of live music numbers accompanied by Middle Eastern dance including traditional pieces as well as modern interpretations.