Sports & Entertainment in The Lakewood Area

The Strand Theater

In 1922, architect Thomas W. Lamb was commissioned by the Ferber Amusement Co. to build a theater in Lakewood, a quality resort location, as a "try out" town before moving a show to New York. Architecturally, the sight lines are exemplary, with no obstructing pillars or uprights. Also, the acoustics are notably effective since it was built at a time when performers relied on their own unamplified voices. There were several Broadway try-outs for the 1922-1923 season, but owners of the Strand were victims of Lakewood's sudden rapidly declining winter population as vacationers began to flock to the citrus belt.

The future of the Strand lay with the highly popular combination of vaudeville and films interspersed with an occasional booking of a Broadway show. For the next few years, the Strand's bill changed twice weekly and the theater became a centerpiece for those who preferred their entertainment on the light and frothy side backed by the latest Hollywood release. Among those who appeared at the Strand as virtual unknowns were: Ray Bolger, Milton Berie, Ruby Keeler and George Burns & Gracie AllenWhen sound came to the movie industry, the "talkies" hit the Strand and it became exclusively a motion picture theater. Later, as suburban movie complexes proliferated and as competition from television increased and costs soared, the Strand began a slow slide toward oblivion.

PNC Bank Arts Center

A multi-million dollar performing arts center specially designed for live concerts, the PNC Bank Arts Center is one of the finest and most beautifully designed facilities of its kind in the United States. Features include complete and permanent seating, parking, concession, and restroom facilities.

Situated on Telegraph Hill with beautifully wooded park land in picturesque Holmdel, the amphitheatre is conveniently located just off the Garden State Parkway (Exit 116).

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Links to sports & entertainment websites in NJ

• Fun and Adventure in New Jersey - guide to things to do in New Jersey.
• Official NJ Travel & Tourism Page - This NJ site is a great way to explore all the fun and adventure NJ has to offer.
• In Jersey Sports - Information on college teams in the New Jersey area, including schedules, profiles, commentaries and message boards.
• New Jersey Cheerleading Coaches Association - information on the state championship, membership, scholarships, all-state team, and more.
• New Jersey Darts - covers local leagues, places to play, resources, local pros and more.
• New Jersey Online (NJO) - Sports
• NY & NJ Pro Sports Media Guide - listing where NJ/NY pro sports teams can be found on television and radio in the area.
• South Jersey Sports Online - specializing in local sports coverage.
• USA Gymnastics New Jersey
• USA Track and Field - New Jersey - state level chapter of the national governing body for the sport.
• Dedicated to Youth Sports in New Jersey
• Stats, Scores, Schedules, Photos and News about the Giants, Jets, Devils, Nets, etc...
• Guide to New Jersey's Sports Bars
• Listings of New Jersey's Winter sports
• Golf Courses in New Jersey-by city
• New Jersey Arena Football
• Reference page for New Jersey Baseball locations
• New Jersey's minor league baseball information
• New Jersey's high school baseball information
• New Jersey Fishing and Wildlife Association
• Biking in Northern New Jersey
• Good source of Walking and Biking trails---page by NJDOT
• New Jersey youth hockey
• Official site of the New Jersey Devil's
• Information on volleyball in New Jersey
• New Jersey Volleyball homepage
• New Jersey camping information
• New Jersey's Hunting information
• New Jersey's Hiking Trails
• Hiking/walking New Jersey's Appalachian Trail
• Information on swimming classes in New Jersey
• New Jersey boating guide
• New Jersey Hot Air Balooning/Hangliding