POINT PLEASANT BEACH, NEW JERSEY (October 28, 2011) – The Algonquin Arts Theatre hosted a cocktail party with Father Alphonse Stephenson to celebrate the kick-off of the Algonquin’s 2011-2012 Orchestra Series. The event was held on Saturday, October 15 at the home of Bruce and Diane Turton in Point Pleasant Beach. Guests enjoyed a sumptuous array of appetizers prepared by chef/owner Biaggio Schiano of Mossuto’s Market in Wall. Ragin Cajun, The Breakers and Joe Leone’s also prepared special dishes for the guests.
The Orchestra Series, conducted by Father Alphonse, will include A Salute to Jerry Herman on Sunday, October 23 at 3 pm; Viennese New Year on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 3 pm and Victoria’s Arias and Overtures on Sunday, June 24, 2012 at 3 pm. The series is sponsored by Novy and Associates and Manasquan Savings Bank. For more information contact 732-528-9211 or log onto www.algonquinarts.org.
Algonquin Arts Theatre was founded in 1992 as a nonprofit organization to provide cultural enrichment and educational enhancement of the highest quality for the residents of New Jersey’s central region.
Photo: [L to R] Diane Turton, Broker/Owner of Diane Turton, Realtors, Father Alphonse Stephenson, Janice Blanton, Algonquin Arts Theatre Board Member