The Black Box of Asbury Park's Music of Invention series returns to Asbury Park for its fourth season beginning with a performance by Philadelphia-based cellist/vocalist/songwriter Monica McIntyre, 8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Joyful Noise Café, 1400 Asbury Ave., Asbury Park.

Monica McIntyre Innovative, melodic and soulful, Monica's cello-accompanied songs are a mix of stylistic influences and raw creativity. She has appeared at many music festivals across the country, and has released two CDs of original material.

This Music of Invention concert is also part of the Black Box's annual Women's Festival, featuring dozens of artists and performers scheduled over two weeks at multiple venues in the city. For more information, visit www.blackboxap.org.

Admission to all Music of Invention concerts is $12 in advance, $15 at the door, with additional discounts for students and seniors. Call or buy click "Buy Tickets" at www.musicofinvention. com.

More information is also available at www.musicofinvention.com.