Arts & Entertainment
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•August 16, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 16
Hall of ‘Fam’: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies has announced its next major show is the Member Student Faculty Exhibition, juried by Kelly Whalen, chair of the…
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•August 16, 2023
Neil Miranda
STYLE: Covers of classic folk and rock, e.g. Paul Simon, James Taylor, The Eagles.
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•August 16, 2023
Wind Farm Discussions in Beach Haven, Barnegat Light
Save LBI is hosting two events this month focusing on the promises and realities of wind turbines, with a focus on the Atlantic Shores offshore wind farm planned off the coast of Long Beach Island.
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•August 16, 2023
Surflight Theatre Will Be Performing ‘Disaster!’ Starting Aug. 22
Surflight Theatre’s next main-stage musical will be “Disaster!,” opening on Tuesday, Aug. 22. It replaces “Annie Warbucks,” which will end its run on Aug. 20.
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•August 16, 2023
Black Ties Hang Loose at 68th Street Beach Jam
If you crossed the dune onto Brant Beach’s 68th Street beach Sunday and saw dozens of beachgoers staring at you, facing away from the water in their chairs, you were not losing it and you didn’t have…
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•August 16, 2023
A Roaring ’20s Murder Mystery That Sizzles, for Charity
Come dressed to “kill,” they jest – in other words, in inspired attire –for a charitable Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner on Monday night, Aug. 21.
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•August 16, 2023
Last Chance to Register For Annual Harvey Cedars 5-Miler
It’s expected to be hot and steamy in Harvey Cedars on Sunday, Aug. 20. Such conditions will be fitting, as the Dog Day Road Race will be contested for the 44th time.
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•August 16, 2023
Confident Barnegat Teen Golfer Sets the Bar High For Himself
David Padgett is a confident young man, and he’s serious about his golf game.
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•August 16, 2023
Dakota & Elle Concert in Barnegat Aug. 27
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is holding a special free concert featuring Dakota and Elle on Sunday, Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. in the Russell Brackman Middle School.
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•August 16, 2023
Danny Clinch Brings Transparent Vibe to Ann Coen Gallery
For the last two summers, the Ann Coen Pop Up Gallery has been the south-end cultural hub Long Beach Island so desperately needed. A widely respected photographer with going on 20 years of…
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•August 16, 2023
Illustrated Book ‘A Wild Promise’ Features Two Endangered Pine Barrens Species
The Pine Barrens tree frog and the timber rattlesnake are two of the more than 80 creatures beautifully rendered in Allen Crawford’s new book, A Wild Promise: An Illustrated Celebration of The…
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•August 16, 2023
Split Decision
STYLE: Covers varying widely, from Metallica to Taylor Swift, with a sprinkle of country for good measure.
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•August 16, 2023
Beach Haven Lifeguard Makes a Splash With Kids’ Boogie Boarding Contest
As a Beach Haven lifeguard, Jaime Lippitt enjoys interacting with families and children at her Essex Avenue perch.
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•August 16, 2023
Learn About the Healing Touch at LBI Library
People can learn about a relaxed state of consciousness to refresh mind and body at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Friday, Aug. 25 at 2 p.m.
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•August 16, 2023
Old-Time Radio Brought to Life Aug. 23
Return to the era when families gathered around the wireless set for “theater of the imagination.” The Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch will host a live presentation by When Radio Entertained…
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•August 12, 2023
Island Native Returns to Shoot Short Film Set in 1970s LBI
It has been said the best art comes from suffering. On the second day Bruce Novotny was directing his first film, “Six Miles at Sea,” on the bay, his legs were covered with greenheads. For eight…
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•August 11, 2023
Fall Gardening on the Agenda With Two Programs
Autumn is ideal to plan, purchase and plant the bulbs that will blossom in your garden next spring. Green thumbs can get timely tips from the Rutgers Master Gardeners of Ocean County on Monday, Aug.…
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•August 10, 2023
Rides, Games and Carnival Food: St. Francis Festival of the Sea Begins Aug. 8
The annual St. Francis Festival of the Sea is a summertime highlight on Long Beach Island, from the rides to the games to the delicious food and drink. And some fun new twists have been added to this…
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•August 10, 2023
Tinsley Ellis
STYLE: World-renowned Southern blues-rock guitarist and singer/songwriter Tinsley Ellis is an original artist who pulls inspiration from blues greats ranging from the Allman Brothers to Freddie King…
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•August 9, 2023
Fantasy Island Formally Welcomes New Giant Wheel
Fantasy Island’s new Giant Wheel, standing 75 feet tall, celebrated its first summer at a ceremonial ribbon cutting Tuesday, Aug. 8.
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•August 9, 2023
Whole Lot of Shine Going On During Week 8 Clash at Mr. Tee’s
Some take the plunge headfirst into uncharted water. Such was the case during Season 1 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” None of those challengers had a reference point for what they were getting themselves…
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•August 9, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 9
Go Abroad: The Ocean County Library’s Barnegat branch presents “Europe!,” an exhibit of watercolors, acrylics and mixed media works by Jersey Shore-based artists Barbara Kraemer and Suzi Hoffman…
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•August 9, 2023
‘Grass’ Grows Up: Private Cannabis Chef Broadens Palates, Perspectives
A new day is dawning in the world of recreational cannabis, and sophisticated herbal enthusiasts are devising occasions to gather, sip mocktails, eat cannabis-infused dishes, enjoy a pre-rolled party…
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•August 9, 2023
Barnegat Democrats Holding Pancake Breakfast
The campaign for Democrats Ron Naples and Charlie Cunliffe for Barnegat Township Committee is sponsoring two free events this month and is inviting families and residents to come out and meet the…
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•August 9, 2023
Area Democrats Unite, Plan September Festival at A. Paul King Park
The Democratic Club of Stafford Township has announced its officers for the 2023-25 term, having elected Joe Atura as president, Cynthia Freedman as vice president, Ellyn Hill as secretary and…
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•August 9, 2023
Bright Side: Mare e Cielo at SwellColors Speaks to Heart of Land, Sea
Mary Tantillo, owner-artist-curator at SwellColors Glass Studio in Surf City, has unveiled her new collection of works titled “Mare e Cielo (Land and Sea): Floating in the Sea, Soaking Up the Sun” –…
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•August 9, 2023
Why ‘Clear the Shelters’ Is an August Event
The proverbial “dog days of summer” do include cats when the August reference is the time the Ocean County Animal Facilities hold “Clear the Shelter,” a monthlong adoption event.
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•August 9, 2023
Ocean County Parks and Rec Fall Program Guide Now Online
Ocean County’s Department of Parks and Recreation has released its fall guide online, with information about a multitude of programs, events, classes and more. Registration begins Thursday, Aug. 31.
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•August 9, 2023
Musical Movements in the Making, Defining Moments in Rock History
As the Days Between – the span between Jerry Garcia’s birthday (Aug. 1, 1942) to his untimely death (Aug. 9, 1995) – wind to a close, this week’s Sound Waves pays homage to the humble beginnings of a…
