In the Arts

Fans of Elvis Presley music will be shaking their hips Aug. 16 at 7 p.m. when The Roustabouts: The Elvis Rock n' Roll Movie Band performs a "Tribute to Elvis Presley: A Rock & Roll Spectacular" at the Monmouth County Library Headquarters, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. In celebration of Elvis Week, the six-member band will highlight music from "The King's" movies and television specials. Step back to a time when Elvis sang on a Hawaiian beach in a musical tribute featuring tunes like "Teddy Bear," "Return to Sender" and "Can't Help Falling in Love" from movies including "Blue Hawaii," "Viva Las Vegas," "Jailhouse Rock" and "Girls, Girls, Girls." Also featured are classic Elvis hits such as "Hound Dog," "It's Now or Never," "The Wonder of You" and many other classic tunes from Elvis' movie years. The performance is free and open to the public. Details: (732) 431-7220 or visit www.monmouthcountylib.org.

Running Rabbit Family Theatre will present "Goldilocks and the Three Bears" at Pollak Theatre, Monmouth University, West Long Branch. Performances will take place Aug. 9 and 10 at 10:30 a.m.; and Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. Everyone knows the story of the girl who made herself very much at home while the bear clan went out for a walk, but this well-known tale takes on a whole new life with plenty of wit and humor. Tickets: $10 children 12 and under; $12 adults. Details and tickets: (732) 263-6889.

Keyport Summer Music Series sponsored by the Keyport Business Alliance will feature Special Request 7-9 p.m. Aug. 9 at Keyport Mini Park, 55 W. Front St. Bring a lawn chair. In the event of rain, the concert will be held indoors the American Legion Hall, 83 West Front St.

Colored Pencil Paintings and Drawings by Philip Pownall will be on exhibit at the Headquarters location of the Monmouth County Library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan, through Aug. 31. The display may be viewed during regular library hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. There is no charge. Details: (732) 431-7220 or visit www.monmouthcountylib.org.

The Ocean County Artists' Guild, Island Heights, will host two watercolor artists during August.

Leonia Mroczkowski of Shark River Hills captures the peace and quietude of landscapes in her show titled "Nature's Quiet Places."

Edward Baumlin seizes the spontaneity of the moment in a realistic manner in his exhibit, "A New Look for 2007." The opening reception for both artists and the Children's Show is free to the public Aug. 12, 1-4 p.m. Details: (732) 270-3111; www.ocartistsguild.org.

The Monmouth County Library will feature the second performance in the "Shakespeare on the Bricks" series in the lower gallery auditorium at the library, 125 Symmes Drive, Manalapan. Called one of Shakespeare's most lyrical comedies, "Twelfth Night" will be performed Aug. 9 at 7 p.m. A twin brother and sister are separated by a disastrous shipwreck and cast ashore in the land of Illyria, each thinking the other is dead. As they cross paths with scheming servants, a grieving beauty, and a wise fool, the result is a tale of unrequited love, newfound hope, and irrepressible festivity.

The Next Stage Ensemble, one of the divisions of The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey's Summer Professional Training Program, was created to foster the work of early-career actors. Participants take advanced classes in voice and movement, while working on hourlong productions of classic and contemporary plays.

The performance is free and open to the public. Details: (732) 431-7220 or www.monmouthcountylib.org.

By popular demand, The Brick Community Players will bring back a fully mounted production of Neil Simon's rollicking comedy, "Rumors" Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. The shows will be presented at the Brick Cultural Center on Herbertsville Road at 7 p.m. both evenings Admission is free; however, seats are very limited, and reservations must be made by calling (732) 262-1006.