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Arts & Entertainment

  • November 5, 2026

    Communities Honor Veterans on Their Day

    Veterans Day, observed on Nov. 11 each year since 1919, honors service members of the United States Armed Forces. Originally established as Armistice Day to mark the end of World War I, the holiday…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Forget O.J. Simpson, ‘The Trial of Ebenezer Scrooge’ Is the Trial of the Centuries

    Everybody was surprised and amazed when Ebenezer Scrooge suddenly renounced his miserly ways and spread joy on Christmas Day. Alas, in the Little Egg Theatre Co.’s holiday show, “The Trial of…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Let’s Move It in MOVEmber to Support Families Fighting Cancer

    Let’s Move It is a monthlong MOVEmber movement and community crowdfunding challenge to benefit neighbors in need via David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation and Strong Grounds Foundation. This…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Nature, Nostalgia Are Muses for Painter Prax Serrano

    NEAR AND FAR: Serrano likes big art and tiny details, e.g. Beach Haven West on the horizon in his Shack painting. He creates depth from dark to light. A toucan in a mango tree reminds him of home.…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Art Notes, Nov. 4

    Art by Association: “Winter’s Crimson Jewel: Paint a Stunning Watercolor Cardinal in the Snow” is a one-day watercolor class at Pine Shores Art Association’s Tuckerton studio with instructor Kim…

  • November 4, 2026

    Author on the Money in Virtual Talk

    Journalist Paul Vigna will discuss his new book, The Almightier: How Money Became God, Greed Became Virtue, and Debt Became Sin, during a virtual program on Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 2 p.m. presented by…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Community Meals for Thanksgiving Season

    The holiday season is a time for giving back, and a time for coming together with friends and neighbors. Whether you’re in need of a Thanksgiving meal or hoping to help out, there are some community…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Taste Wines at Harvey Cedars Event

    On Saturday, Nov. 14 at 5:30 p.m., the Harvey Cedars Activity Committee hosts its annual wine-tasting event at the High Point Firehouse. It features approximately 50 to 60 varieties of wines…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Medicare 101 at Beach Haven Library

    The Beach Haven Public Library will host a “Medicare & You” educational workshop on Friday, Nov. 6 at 1 p.m.

  • •November 4, 2026

    Live, Local Music at the Lizzie Rose

    While in some ways the quiet of the off-season has begun to settle in, live music lives on year ’round in Southern Ocean County. Check out the stacked schedule at the Lizzie Rose Music Room this…

  • •November 4, 2026

    Brand New Musical and Veteran Rock Star at Stockton

    If you want to see a new musical, in a very raw form, visit Stockton University’s Experimental Theatre, a black box venue located beneath Stockton’s Performing Arts Center where performances take…

  • •November 4, 2026

    See Little Egg Harbor Light Up for the Holidays

    It’s (almost) the most wonderful time of the year! Kick off the season with family, friends and neighbors at Little Egg Harbor’s second annual tree lighting.

  • •November 4, 2026

    Learn About Bike History With Historical Society

    Get the wheels turning at the Tuckerton Historical Society’s event and open house this month.

  • •November 4, 2026

    Toy Run Is Set to Roll Sunday for Real

    The 27th annual Motorcycle Toy Run will take place this Sunday, Nov. 8 – and organizers really mean it this time. Originally set for Oct. 4, the event was met with inclement weather not once but…

  • •October 29, 2026

    With Paddles and Potions, Witches of LBI Take to Bay for Breast Cancer Awareness

    SHE FLOATS!: With their hats pointed skyward and their sights set on a good time, about 40 spirited paddlers participate in the ‘she’nanigans. Some accessorize with kayaks, capes, tutus and their…

  • •October 29, 2026

    Clemmy’s Chef and Surf City Native Allen Walski Vies for NJ Chef of the Year

    FRESH IDEAS: Clemmy’s menu emphasizes high-quality local ingredients. Walski’s approach has earned him a nomination for best chef in the state. (Photo by Jack Reynolds) Since Clemmy’s restaurant in…

  • •October 29, 2026

    Quilts of Valor Honors 10 Local Veterans

    The Jersey Shore Quilts of Valor chapter has made more than 70 quilts in the two years since the chapter formed, and 10 more veterans were wrapped in quilts and honored for their service at a…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Surflight Comedy Night to Benefit Beach Haven Fire Co.

    WISECRACKER: Carie Karavas will headline the Nov. 7 show. Come see why she’s ‘done tipping’ and what other axes she has to grind. (Supplied Photo) Surflight Theatre’s Comedy Night series has been a…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Learn How Horror Films Reflected Americans’ Fears

    At 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 4 the Lighthouse International Film Society, the year-round sister of the Lighthouse International Film Festival, will hold an illustrated film talk called “Ten Films…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Symphony Orchestra and Tribute to Soul/Funk Master at Stockton

    SOON AT STOCKTON: The Bay Atlantic Symphony Orchestra, a quartet and the Greater South Jersey Chorus will perform Nov. 1. Maze tribute band ‘We Are One’ (above) is up Nov. 6. (Supplied Photo) Mozart…

  • •October 28, 2026

    First Responders Look to Make Magic in Toy Boxes

    Santa Claus may have a sleigh full of toys, but he can always use a little help from his friends. Surf City Volunteer Fire and EMS is once again rallying the community for its annual Toys for Tots…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Fraud, Diabetes Programs Scheduled

    Have you ever been approached with a fraudulent offer or been a victim of identity theft? Learn to protect yourself against these threats on Thursday, Nov. 5 at 2 p.m. at the Waretown branch of the…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Art Notes, Oct. 28

    REAL FEEL: ‘Autumn Beauties’ is an oil painting in the ‘Best Time of the Year’ show currently on display at the Beach Haven Borough Hall Gallery. (Artwork by Irene Bausmith) Sip, Paint, Repeat…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Author Puts AI in the Interview Chair

    AI INQUIRERS: John and Nancy Petralia, formerly of Loveladies, founded an independent publishing company, Chartiers Creek Press, which publishes their own and others’ work. (Supplied Photo) Probably…

  • •October 28, 2026

    A Devil of a Show at Albert Music Hall

    DEVIL WENT DOWN TO JERSEY: The annual show pays homage to the Pines’ most enduring folklore, the outcast 13th-born of Mother Leeds. Six bands and refreshments are in store. (File Photo by Jack…

  • •October 28, 2026

    Four Very Disparate Events at Grunin Center

    TO EACH THEIR OWN: See ‘Haunted Illusions’ Nov. 1, followed by ‘Armstrong Hot Five’ and the Blauvelt Speaker Series. The Afternoon Recital Series’ piano concert is sold out. (Supplied Photo) The…

  • October 22, 2026

    Trunk or Treats Get Everyone in Halloween Mood

    CANDY CRUSADERS: Little witches in the twilight scope the selection of trunks at last year’s event in Ship Bottom. Find one near you! (Photo by Ryan Morrill) The spooky (and sugary) season is here.…

  • •October 22, 2026

    Art Notes, Oct. 21

    INK-TOBER CLASS: Learn how to make drawings and paintings that are vivid, dynamic and full of character. (Courtesy Pine Shores Art Association) Pine of the Times: Register by this Saturday for “Pen…

  • •October 22, 2026

    Witchy Paddle Postponed

    Unlike the Wicked Witch of the West, LBI’s witchy ladies aren’t afraid of a little water. But even their brand of magic has its limits when the North Atlantic whips up pouring rain and gale-force…

  • •October 22, 2026

    Funny Film About Concrete at Foundation

    HARD SUBJECT: The ubiquitous building material has been used for millennia. The topic may seem lackluster, but filmmaker John Wilson stirs emotion in a ‘weird, fun,’ even ‘hilarious’ flick. (Photo…

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