In 2000, a group was formed to continue the 25-year-old tradition of the Beach Haven Bicentennial Park Association’s free “Concerts in the Park.”A few citizens founded the nonprofit Beach Haven Community Arts Program to “develop policies, activities and actions that enhance the overall desirability and beauty of Beach Haven, and to advance year-round cultural activities and events within the Borough.”

During the past 19 years, CAP has not only arranged 11 to 15 free “Concerts on the Green” each summer, but has also…