In the Arts

The Monmouth Museum located on the campus of Brookdale Community College, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, will present the photographs of Paul Lenz Aug. 10 through Sept. 9 as part of the New Jersey Emerging Artists Series.

In this exhibit, "Reflections," Lenz says he presents a collection of images of common objects that we encounter daily without ever giving a second glance, such as parking lots, suburban streets, nursery flowers ready to be plowed back into the ground in late fall, and telephone poles, to name a few. The reflections of those objects were photographed on a variety of uneven reflective surfaces such as spoons, broken Christmas balls and more.

"I try to create an artistic experience by looking at very traditional objects in untraditional ways," Lenz said.

An opening reception will be held Aug. 10 from 6 to 8 p.m. Lenz will share insights on his work in a discussion at the museum during "Gallery Talk" Aug. 22, from 7 to 8 p.m. Details: (732) 747-2266.

"Into the Woods" will be performed by the Bayshore Community Theater the first two weekends in August. Peter Madpak, music director, and Melanie Taylor, artistic director, will co-produce this show, which features local talent. Performances will be held at 8 p.m. Aug. 3, 4, 5, 10, 11, 12 at St. John's United Methodist Church in Hazlet. Tickets are currently on sale at a cost of $12 for adults and $10 for seniors and students. Details: (732) 264-1236.

An African Dance Workshop series led by Audrey Davis and Victor Marshall will be held at Dancing Foot Yoga in Red Bank. Sessions will take place Sundays, Aug. 5, 12 & 19, from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Davis specializes in traditional West African and is assistant artistic director of the Iwa Lewa Heritage Ensemble. Marshall is musical director for Iwa Lewa. The fee is $50 (in advance) for all three classes and $55 for the series and $20 per class at the door. A preregistration form is online at www.dancingfootyoga.com/reg-AfricanDanceDrum.htm. Dancing Foot Yoga is located at 10 Broad St., 3rd floor. To register call (732) 219- 6662.

A Lighthouse and Nature Photography display from The Lighthouse Hunters-Christine and Tom Cardaci will be on exhibit at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center, 128 Ocean Ave., Monmouth Beach, Aug. 8-25. The center is open Wednesday through Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All are welcome to attend The Lighthouse Hunters Author-Photographer's Reception Aug. 12, 2-4 p.m..

The Cardacis have photographed over 1,000 lighthouses throughout the United States and Canada in a nine-year period. According to the press release, it has become their obsession to see as many lighthouses as possible. This photography exhibit will have several from around North America.

The Cardacis are also authors of the USA travel book "Lighthouses and Lightships of America - The Hunters Guide" and give lighthouse slide show presentations to groups in the area. Details: (732) 291-2710 or www.thelighthousehunters.com.