An encore presentation of "Greetings FromAsbury Park" will be aired on NJN 8:30 p.m. FridayMay 23. The programwill be rebroadcast onWednesday,May 28, at 11:30 p.m. This special edition of NJN's award-winning "State of theArts" series examines the history and culture ofAsbury Park fromthe 1870s to the present against the parameters of religion, race, real estate, and rock 'n' roll (or ragtime, depending on your generation). The viewer will see how these four elements link the city's past to its present, often converging in surprising ways. "State of theArts" airs every Friday at 8:30 p.m., followed by an encore presentation eachWednesday at 11:30 p.m. The current episode of "State of theArts" can be viewed online at www.njn.net. Pacific Encore Performances will present a program of the world's most belovedmelodies, fromBroadway to theMet, inWeillRecitalHall atCarnegieHall inNew York City at 8 p.m. June 12. The concert will be a "sneak preview" of the ensemble's upcoming segment onNJN's "State of theArts" to be filmed this summer at Wilson Hall at Monmouth University. For reservations or information, call 732-222-6731 or visit www.pacificencore.com.

The Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival, whichwill take placeMay 30, 31 and June 1, and sponsors the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation (JSJBF), is in need of volunteers. Be a part of the team that makes the magic happen. JSJBF needs to know what days and times you can help. A minimum four-hour shift gets you a free T-shirt, food at the hospitality tent, and an invite to the Volunteer Party after the festival is over on Sunday. E-mail Patstray70@hotmail.com orMelMELLOWE@aol.com.

Anewmusical comes toNew Jersey with the Monmouth Civic Chorus production of

"Golden Gate." Set in San Francisco in the 1930s, "GoldenGate" tells the story of a family traveling to the opening of the Golden Gate Bridge on a journey of discovery and reawakened hope. The music is a road trip from retro to pop, with sounds of the Jazz Age and 1990s Broadway. With music by Richard Pearson Thomas and book by Joe Calarco, the world premiere of this concert version, led byDr.Mark Shapiro,will be performed at 3 and 8 p.m. on Saturday,May 31, at the Middletown Arts Center, 36 Church St. Tickets are $25, $22 seniors, $20 groups, $5 students. Call 732-933-9333 or visit www.monmouthcivicchorus.org.

Everyone loves a mystery and a comedy, and audiences will have the chance to enjoy both with First Avenue Playhouse's production of "The Murder Room" by Jack Sharkey running every Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m. through May 31 at First Avenue Playhouse, 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands.

The ending is a surprise and themiddle is full of laughs, with trick doors andmistaken identities. Tickets are $20with a special senior rate of $15 for Thursday evening and Sundaymatinees. Call 732-291-7552 or visit www.firstavenueplayhouse.com.

Eatontown Playhouse will present a talent showMay 30 at 8 p.m. Tickets $12.On Saturday, the playhouse will host a seminar designed for the serious actor making the transition from acting on the stage to working on camera on May 31, 2:15 to 6:45 p.m. Deposit is $25. For reservations or information, call 732-888-0339 or visitwww.eatontownplayhouse. com.

The Black Box ofAsbury Park is pleased to announce that its Monthly Short Film Forum is back and a screening will be held June 2 at 7:30 p.m. at the Stephen Crane House, 508 FourthAve.,Asbury Park. Films will be screened on the firstMonday of every month.Hosted by filmproducer and director Susan Pellegrini, the program will present short films of all genres and the evening will be an opportunity for open commentary and discussion.Admission/donation: $5. Formore information, call 732-455-3060 or 732-502- 9760.

Comedians RobertKelly, PatriceOneal, and Mike DeStefano will take the stage at theCountBasie Theatre inRedBank on Friday, June 6, at 8 p.m.

Don't miss this one-night-only performance of laugh-out-loud fun!The edgy comedy trio fromNewYork City love to push the envelope. They have been featured onHBOand Comedy Central. Tickets are: $45-$25. For tickets visit the box office at 99 Monmouth St., call the box office at 732-842-9000 or visit www.countbasietheatre.org.

Black Box of Asbury Park sponsors Miss Adria: Songs and Stories About Nature and theWorld on Sunday June 8, at 1 p.m. As part of the Tri-City Arts Tour, Black Box is sponsoring an afternoonmusical event for preschoolers and kindergartners - Miss Adria: Songs and Stories About Nature and the World. The performance will be held at The Garden Marketplace, 519 Bangs Ave. (near Cookman)Asbury Park.

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Compiled by Gloria Stravelli