In the Arts

The Festive Flutes will perform in concert Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. at the Brick library, 301 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, and Aug. 26 at 2 p.m. at Kensington Court, Tinton Falls.

The six-member group consists of Donna DeCotiis and Taylore Fowler, Belmar; Jessica Lecuyer, Toms River; Alexa Russo, Rumson; and Cara Vu, Colts Neck. The group performs classical arrangements, show tunes, old standards and folk music.

The concerts are free and open to the public. Details: (732) 922-2273 or visit www.festiveflutes.com.

Hazlet Recreation will continue its free "Concerts in the Parks" series with The Infernos Aug. 28 7 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Park, 1776 Union Ave., Hazlet. Attendees should bring chairs and blankets, and refreshments will be available.

In the event of rain the concert will be held at Raritan High School, 419 Middle Road. Details: (732) 739-0653.

The nonprofit Soar Productions, 1110 Union Ave., Union Beach, will present "Mr. 80 %" by James Sherman Aug. 17 to Sept. 1. Performances will be Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m., and Sunday Aug. 26 at 2 p.m.

The play involves two men pretending to be gay so they can share an apartment with two beautiful women who have given up on relationships. Cast members include Becky Stromberg, Eatontown; James Walsh, Leonardo section of Middletown; Kristen Shea, Brick; and Greg Hartman, East Brunswick. Tickets are $18, and $15 for seniors and students. First aid, law enforcement and active military receive a 20 percent discount on up to four tickets. Refreshments are included.

Reservations are recommended. For reservations or tickets, call (732) 471-8268.

Dan Levinson's Palomar Quartet will perform, as part of Ocean County College's (OCC) Midweek Jazz Series, Aug. 22 at 8 p.m. at the Fine Arts Center, Main Campus, College Drive, Toms River.

The Palomar Quartet will celebrate the anniversary of the Swing Era with the sound of Benny Goodman, a man who was credited with the launching of swing. Clarinetist Dan Levinson has led sellout Goodman tributes in Manhattan, Morristown, Bridgewater, and Europe and had a leading role in last January's "Three Benny Opera" production at OCC.

Tickets: $13 in advance, $15 at the door. Details and ticket purchase: (732) 255-0500.

Asbury Fever will perform for Jackson Township's final free Concert Under the Stars of the season Aug. 22 (rain date Aug. 23), 7:30-9 p.m. at John F. Johnson Jr. Memorial Park.

Asbury Fever is an eight-piece band, complete with horns, that celebrates the music of Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes, Little Steven, Clarence Clemons, Bon Jovi, John Eddie and Gary U.S. Bonds. The concept of the band is to re-create the popular Jersey Shore sound of the '70s and '80s by covering the many artists that define that distinct sound. In addition to that, the band performs classics from Meatloaf, The Blues Brothers, John Cafferty, Elvis Costello, Elvis Presley and others.

The park, located at the intersection

of Cooks Bridge Road and Kierych Drive in Jackson, opens at 6 p.m. with food

vendors on site. Details: (732) 929-1200 or www.jacksontwpnj.net.

Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Ave., Toms River, will present the following artists in concert as part of the Ocean County Carousel of Music, presented to the public free of charge, by the Ocean County Board of Freeholders and the Ocean County Department of Parks and Recreation. All concerts will begin at 7 p.m.

Aug. 17 - Toms River Municipal Band

Aug. 18 - Walker & Wolfe "Broadway Variety"

Aug. 19 - Big Band Brass Tacks

For details, contact (877) OC-PARKS or (732) 349-6200.