2023 Highlights
- Film Premiere Inspired By Legendary Coach & Epic Football Game – wobm.com – January 12, 2023
- New Documentary Highlights Toms River South Football, 1969 Epic Game – Patch.com – January 16, 2023
- Toms River South football: ‘Impossible Dream’ film a deep dive into Shore sports history – app.com – January 19, 2023
- Film Pays Tribute To Coach’s Imprint On Toms River South Football – Patch.com – January 24, 2023
2022 Highlights
- OCC’s 2022 Blauvelt Speaker Series Kicked Off With A Visit From Dr. Sanjay Gupta – NewJerseyStage.com – February 17, 2022
- Things to do for all for you – Atlantic City Weekly – March 14, 2022
- “Spectacular from Beginning to End!” Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – March 31, 2022
- Gia Maione Prima Foundation Studio Theatre opens with day of vibrant music and dance – NJArts.net – April 1, 2022
- “My Happiness Fix!” Frank Vignola and Vinny Raniolo LIVE! at the Grunin Performing Arts Academy – NewJerseyStage.com – April 5, 2022
- PODCAST: On His Way Around the World, One of Vox Sambou’s First Stops is New Jersey – NewJerseyStage.com – April 8, 2022
- The Ten Tenors LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 11, 2022
- “Every Song was a Hit!” The Hit Men LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 18, 2022
- The Grateful Dead for kids, sheep shearing and more things to do at the Jersey Shore – APP.com – April 21, 2022
- Shawn Colvin and fans still find meaning and healing in ‘Steady On’ songs – NJArts.net – April 26, 2022
- Maria Yefimova LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 27, 2022
- Sunday Afternoon with the Count and the Duke – njjs.org -May 2, 2022
- Danny Jonokuchi and the Revisionists LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 4, 2022
- Charlie Apicella: Celebrating the Blues – njjs.org – May 5, 2022
- Shawn Colvin’s “Steady On” 32nd Anniversary Tour LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 10, 2022
- Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood, a Steve & Eydie tribute, and more things to do at the Shore – APP.com – May 19, 2022
- The Doo-Wah Riders LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 21, 2022
- Jazz on a Sunday Afternoon: Louis Armstrong Eternity Band – njjs.org – June 2, 2022
- The Charlie Apicella Quartet featuring Don Braden LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – June 2, 2022
- Limited Tickets Remain for Two Exciting June Shows at the Grunin Center – The Sandpaper – June 8, 2022
- Amanda Anne Platt and the Honeycutters LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – June 11, 2022
- Grunin Center Announces 2022-2023 Season – NewJerseyStage.com – June 29, 2022
- NYC3 LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – June 30, 2022
- “Summer Under the Stars” with the NJSO LIVE! at Ocean County College – NewJerseyStage.com – July 9, 2022
- “Pure Enjoyment!” The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – July 12, 2022
- Grunin Center presents “Ice-Cold Facts with Ice-T” – NewJerseyStage.com – August 4, 2022
- Paul Reiser AKA Dr. Owens from “Stranger Things” is Coming to Toms River, NJ – WOBM.com – August 22, 2022
- Jukebox Saturday Night Brings the Sounds of Swing to OCC’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – August 29, 2022
- Grunin Center presents Brooklyn Rider – NewJerseyStage.com – September 2, 2022
- Grunin Center presents comedian Paul Reiser – NewJerseyStage.com – September 15, 2022
- Paul Reiser on his enduring TV career — and making Toms River, NJ laugh – NJ101.5 – September 29, 2022
- ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’ Coming To OCC, Complete With Rice & Toast – Toms River Patch – September 30, 2022
- Paul Reiser Will Make You the Centerpiece of His Hilarious New Jersey Show – WOBM.com – October 3, 2022
- Comics Converse: Q&A With Paul Reiser – The SandPaper – October 5, 2022
- Paul Reiser To Appear In Ocean County This Weekend – Toms River Online – October 6, 2022
- Jukebox Saturday Night LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 6, 2022
- Brooklyn Rider LIVE! at the Grunin Center’s Black Box Theater – NewJerseyStage.com – October 10, 2022
- Time Warp! The Rocky Horror Picture Show is Coming to Ocean County, NJ – WOBM.com – October 11, 2022
- Ephrat Asherie Dance Performs ‘UnderScored’ at Grunin Center Oct. 21 – The SandPaper – October 12, 2022
- Paul Reiser LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 22, 2022
- Halloween events, ‘Rocky Horror’ and more things to do at the Shore this weekend – app.com – October 27, 2022
- Makin Waves Song of the Week: “Whole Lotta Nothin” by Matt O’Ree Band – NewJerseyStage.com – October 28, 2022
- Matt O’Ree Band To Have Album Release Show at Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 29, 2022
- PHOTOS from “‘Tis The Wind and Nothing More” at Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 14, 2022
- South Jersey bursts with good cheer with holiday shows galore – Press of Atlantic City – November 29, 2022
2021 Highlights
- Nimbus Dance Performs Acclaimed Social Justice Initiative, Lynchtown/Thistown In Free Virtual Performance April 24 – NewJerseyStage.com – April 6, 2021
- The Grunin Center Awarded $50,000 Grant From NEA As Part Of CARES Act – NewJerseyStage.com – July 31, 2021
- Inside Grunin Center’s 2021 Fall Lineup – NewJerseyStage.com – July 13, 2021
- Grunin Center Presents Ballet Dancer Misty Copeland In Virtual Installment of Blauvelt Speaker Series on September 16 – NewJerseyStage.com – August 17, 2021
- An Interview with John Pizzarelli, Who Stars with Catherine Russell in “Billie and Blue Eyes” at Toms River’s Grunin Center on Sept. 26 – NewJerseyStage.com – September 13, 2021
- “Extraordinary!” John Pizzarelli and Catherine Russell in “Billie & Blue Eyes” at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 9, 2021
- Oktoberfest in Asbury Park and 8 other things to do at the Jersey Shore this weekend – APP.com – October 20, 2021
- Two-Piano Homage to Sergei Rachmaninoff At Ocean County College November 6-12 – NewJerseyStage.com – October 24, 2021
- “They’re Better than Good — They’re Great!” The Glenn Miller Orchestra LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 4, 2021
- “My Happy Place! The Weeklings’ Beatles Bash LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 18, 2021
- Award Winning Doctor To Speak At Ocean County College – Jersey Shore Online – December 23, 2021
2020 Highlights
- Grunin Center Nominated In 2020 JerseyArts.com Awards – Toms River Patch – January 29, 2020
- “She’s An Inspiration!” Mandy Harvey LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – March 2, 2020
- Two Great Shows Coming to Ocean County College This Month – WOBM.com – October 12, 2020
- Grunin Center Presents Virtual Discussion with Renowned Presidential Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin – The SandPaper – November 9, 2020
- OCC’s Grunin Centeri s Bringing A Celtic Christmas Concert To You – WOBM.com – November 10, 2020
- Grunin Center for the Arts Presents Virtual Discussion with Doris Kearns Goodwin: Election 2020: Where Do We Go From Here? – NewJerseyStage.com – November 10, 2020
2019 Highlights
- “Tons of Fun!” The Glenn Miller Orchestra
LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – January 5, 2019 - Join Jeremy Grunin As Edna Turnblad For A ‘Hairspray’ Sing-Along In Toms River – WOBM.com – January 16, 2019
- Laugh and cry with Ed Asner at Grunin Center Saturday – Press of Atlantic City – March 16, 2019
- “Just Superb!” Alexis Morrast LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 11, 2019
- Béla Fleck and Abigail Washburn LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 19, 2019
- Pizzarelli pays tribute to Nat King Cole – Press of Atlantic City – April 22, 2019
- “A Joy to Watch!” John Pizzarelli Salutes the Music of Nat King Cole LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 10, 2019
- 10 Jersey Shore Theaters to Visit This Summer – NJMonthly – May 23, 2019
- “Always So Good!” The Bronx Wanderers LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – June 4, 2019
- Rufus Wainwright LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – September 6, 2019
- Local Artists’ Work Showcased At Grunin Center – Jersey Shore Online – October 7, 2019
- NEA Grant to Support Workshops with Mobile Artist – The SandPaper – October 9, 2019
- Max Weinberg of the E Street Band is Coming to Ocean County – wobm.com – November 14, 2019
- 41 places to see The Nutcracker in New Jersey, New York City and Pennsylvania – Asbury Park Press – November 14, 2019
- Mighty Max Weinberg Coming To Ocean County – 105.7 The Hawk – November 18, 2019
2018 Highlights
- Carol of the King: The Irish Dance Christmas Spectacular LIVE at Toms River’s Grunin Center! – NewJerseyStage.com – January 6, 2018
- Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band To Perform At Grunin Center For OCC Benefit – NewJerseyStage.com – January 12, 2018
- “Legal Eagle” and Environmental Activist Erin Brockovich Headlines Blauvelt Lecture Series at Grunin Center: April 12 – Ocean.edu – January 12, 2018
- “A Once In a Lifetime Opportunity!” New York Voices Perform LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – January 19, 2018
- Todd Frazier Talks Yankees, His Past, His Future At OCC Event – Toms River Patch – January 20, 2018
- “A Beautiful Evolution.” Folksinger John Gorka LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – January 31, 2018
- “Still Shaking from the Excitement!” Black String LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – February 6, 2018
- “We Can Become Friends in an Hour!” Las Cafeteras LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – February 12, 2018
- Songbook: Steven Page and the Art of Time Ensemble LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – February 14, 2018
- An Intimate Evening with Rickie Lee Jones – Community Magazine – March 6, 2018
- Rickie Lee Jones keeps things fresh at Grunin Center show – Press of Atlantic City – March 21, 2018
- From Ken Frank to Todd Frazier: Film chronicles Toms River South baseball – Asbury Park Press – March 30, 2018
- Artrageous LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 4, 2018
- “She’s an Inspiration!” Chrissy Metz’s “This is Me” Tour LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – April 6, 2018
- An Interview with Peter, Paul and Mary’s Peter Yarrow Who Performs This Friday at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 9, 2018
- Hotel California pays tribute to the Eagles at Grunin Center – Press of Atlantic City – May 13, 2018
- Yankee Fans – Bernie Williams is Coming to the Jersey Shore – WOBM – August 11, 2018
- The Great Rock N Roll Time Machine LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – August 12, 2018
- Jazz musician to perform works of Mercer, Carmichael during show at Grunin Center in Toms River – centraljersey.com – August 21, 2018
- A Yankee takes the stage at Grunin – Press of Atlantic City – September 5, 2018
- Bernie Williams: From center field to center stage – NJ.com – September 5, 2018
- An Interview with Bernie Williams – NewJerseyStage.com – September 6, 2018
- An Experience to Remember: Choir! Choir! Choir! LIVE! at Ocean County College – NewJerseyStage.com – September 24, 2018
- “She Makes You Believe!” Gabrielle Stravelli LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – September 29, 2018
- Assisted Living: The Musical LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 6, 2018
- “Brilliant!” The Young Dubliners LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 14, 2018
- Broadway Star Visits With Southern Regional High School Performing Arts Students – The SandPaper – October 17, 2018
- From border crisis to Broadway, Hamilton star Mandy Gonzalez preaches unity – The Asbury Park Press – October 26, 2018
- A Fantastic Fun Friday Night in Toms River – WOBM.com – October 25, 2018
- Mandy Gonzalez in Concert as Broadway Comes to Toms River – WOBM.com – November 2, 2018
- Drum roll, please … Max Weinberg’s Jukebox comes to Grunin Nov. 18 – Press of Atlantic City – November 11, 2018
- Local venues surprise as they load up on holiday cheer – Press of Atlantic City – November 19, 2018
- Jersey Shore Happenings: Max Weinberg and Holiday at the Park This Weekend! – WOBM.com – November 16, 2018
- ‘SNL’ alum Ana Gasteyer on jazz, cheese boards and her dream of playing A.C. – The Press of Atlantic City – December 9, 2018
- Rockapella LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – December 27, 2018
- The Canadian Brass LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – December 29, 2018
- Ana Gasteyer’s “Holiday Tipple” LIVE! at the Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – December 30, 2018
2017 Highlights
- An Interview with Songwriter Jimmy Webb, Appearing at Toms River’s Grunin Center on April 22 in “Jimmy Webb: The Glen Campbell Years” – NewJerseyStage.com – April 16, 2017
- Jax in her ‘happy place’ with upcoming Jersey show – myCentralJersey.com – May 29, 2017
- “We Loved Every Minute of It!” Yesterday, The Beatles Tribute from Las Vegas LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – May 28, 2017
- Ocean County College Receives Funding to Support Program Detailing Veterans’ Stories of Sacrifice – The SandPaper – June 14, 2017
- Joan Osborne on Bob Dylan tribute album before NJ shows – Asbury Park Press – July 27, 2017
- Alan Alda to give rare appearance in Toms River – Asbury Park Press – August 11, 2017
- “This Group is That Good!” The British Invasion Years LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – September 28, 2017
- Tony Danza to perform at Ocean County College – The Press of Atlantic City – September 26, 2017
- M*A*S*H Star Alan Alda Appears at Toms River, NJ’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – September 22, 2017
- Alan Alda: How Empathy Builds Bridges – JerseyShoreOnline.com – September 14, 2017
- Tony Danza heads to Shore; NJ kids dance with Glover – Asbury Park Press – September 13, 2017
- Joan Osborne gives Dylan songs fresh twists on new album – NJArts.net – September 1, 2017
- An Interview with Joan Osborne who Sings the Songs of Bob Dylan, Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017 at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – October 12, 2017
- Resonances Boreales at the Novins Planetarium in Toms River – wobm.com – October 5, 2017
- The Future of Performing Arts in Ocean County – JerseyShoreOnline.com – October 3, 2017
- Arlo Guthrie’s Re:Generation Tour LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 25, 2017
- Irma Thomas, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and the Preservation Hall Legacy Quintet LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 19, 2017
- “Standards and Stories” Tony Danza LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – November 8, 2017
- Southern Regional Students Land Jazz Gig With New York Voices – The SandPaper – December 6, 2017
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone LIVE! at Toms River’s Grunin Center – NewJerseyStage.com – December 6, 2017