NJ’s Count Basie Center launches star-studded centennial blowout Jen Ursillo Published: November 17, 2025 Count Basie Center for the Arts, Red Bank (Count Basie)

🎉 The Count Basie Center for the Arts launches a massive months-long celebration leading to its 100th birthday in 2026.

⭐ Events include a Walk of Fame, outdoor concerts, celebrity tributes, film history series, and a three-day “Throwback Celebration.”

🎤 NJ icons may take part as the venue honors a century of arts and culture.

RED BANK — Just ahead of its 100th birthday on Nov. 11, 2026, The Count Basie Center for the Arts in Red Bank is hosting a 16-month-long celebration commemorating the non-profit’s presence and impact throughout the Garden State. loading...

Historic Red Bank theater prepares for centennial

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