Arts tour showcases Tri-City culture

The "Tri-Cities" of eastern Monmouth County - Asbury Park, Long Branch and Red Bank- will showcase the depth and vitality of the local arts scene June 6-8 with The Tri-CityArts Tour, a three-day living exhibition highlighting galleries, theater, film festivals, major outdoor events and the legendary homegrown music scene in the Garden State.

The tour is a collaboration between arts entities, businesses and civic organizations in each of the three host communities. For more information, call (732) 923-2043 or visit www.tricityartstour.com for schedules and more. Happenings include plays, outdoor sculpture exhibits, concerts, photo exhibits, and a regional antique show.

The schedule includes:

Mark Twain's "AMurder, aMystery and aMarriage" at the TwoRiver Theater inRed Bank, June 6-8.

"Sculptoure" outdoor art exhibit presented by the Shore Institute of ContemporaryArts in Long Branch, June 6-8.

Music of Invention concert at Trinity Episcopal Church,Asbury Park June 6.

TwoRiversArt&Antique ShowandGarden Tour at the Red BankArmory Ice Complex June 7, 8.

"WomenWho Steal"world premiere comedy at New Jersey Repertory Company, Long Branch June 6-8.

Jazz, rock, pop, gospel on the arts tour main stage inAsbury Park June 6- 8.

Photographs by Stewart Halperin and Rande Johnson on display at Asher NeimannGallery andMcKay Imaging, both Red Bank, June 6-8.

Fifth Annual "Fresh Meat/Young Blood" exhibit at SICAin Long Branch June 6-7.

Guided tours of Red Bank and Asbury Park featuring historic homes and sites June 7.

Clown FunFest on the Great Lawn near Pier Village, Long Branch June 8.

ArtWalkMural collaboration atCarousel Arcade,Asbury Park, June 7, 8.

Livemusic, performance art, variety acts, projection shows, fireworks andmore, on the streets of the TriCities June 6-8.