Arts & Entertainment
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•August 9, 2023
Bellarine Theatre Co. Has Busy Weekend Ahead
The Bellarine Theatre Co. will be busy producing two different shows this coming weekend.
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•August 9, 2023
Station Barnegat Light Invites Public for Day of Fun
Come one, come all to Coast Guard Station Barnegat Light’s annual open house. The event is slated for Wednesday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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•August 9, 2023
An Evening With Singer-Songwriter Judy Collins at Grunin Center
The one and only Judy Collins will visit the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Ocean County College’s Toms River campus next month, after her original appearance last winter was postponed.…
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•August 9, 2023
Meet ‘The Prophets’ Author Virtually Aug. 15
The Ocean County Library presents best-selling author Robert Jones Jr. for an in-depth look at his award-winning debut novel, The Prophets, as part of the system’s virtual talk series on Tuesday…
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•August 9, 2023
Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns
STYLE: Covers of dance party favorites, plus medleys and stage antics, supersized with a generous helping of horns.
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•August 9, 2023
Daddy Searches for a Wife in ‘Annie Warbucks’
“Annie Warbucks,” playing at Surflight Theatre through Aug. 20, picks right up where “Annie” left off.
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•August 9, 2023
Jenna Pastuszek Back at Surflight, Celebrating Music of Streisand
Songstress Jenna Pastuszek will be on stage at Surflight Theatre on Monday, Aug. 14 to perform two concerts, the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 8 p.m.
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•August 8, 2023
Lyrical Storyteller Valerie Vaughn Wins Heritage Fellowship for Folk Arts
New Jersey’s Troubadour, folk songstress and educator Valerie Vaughn of Tuckerton has been awarded the N.J. Heritage Fellowship in Folk Arts from the State Council on the Arts, and she feels, in a…
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•August 7, 2023
Dogs on Parade in Wildflowers’ Annual Fashion, Talent Show
Most people think of art, either wearable or for the home, when they think about Wildflowers by the Lighthouse and Wildflowers Too Gallery in Barnegat Light. But a third kind – of the canine…
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•August 5, 2023
The Edwards Twins Returning to Surflight Theatre
The Edwards Twins, perhaps the most popular concert attraction at Surflight Theatre the past several years, are returning on Monday, Aug. 7.
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•August 3, 2023
Celebrity Sightings: Jonas Brother Is a ‘Sucker’ for LBI
New Jersey native Kevin Jonas, of the chart-topping pop trio the Jonas Brothers, has been spotted around some favorite LBI establishments this week.
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•August 3, 2023
New, Local Music to Soften Heavy Summer; Plus, Days Between, Danny Clinch
The dog days of summer are here, and in all its heaviness lies the subtle reminder that the sun will soon set on our glorious, golden evenings and the heat will relinquish its grip to autumn’s…
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•August 3, 2023
Slow Down Summer at the Tuckerton Seaport
With the arrival of August and summer swiftly slipping away, the Tuckerton Seaport invites visitors to take a slower, more scenic route to Long Beach Island. The Seaport water ferry is open for…
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•August 3, 2023
Second Annual Moth Night This Friday
Ever wonder what beautiful creatures wander about our very neighborhood at night? While butterflies are diurnal and can be seen fluttering around the garden during the day, equally majestic moths are…
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•August 2, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Community Center Hosting Glow Night
The Edward Thornton Community Center in Little Egg Harbor, with its brand new basketball and pickleball courts and skate park, has been buzzing every day all summer, but with longer days comes even…
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•August 2, 2023
Shrimp Tacos
Make these flavorful, crowd-pleasing tacos for your next gathering. They will look impressive on your serving table with minimal effort and, besides, tacos are just fun.
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•August 2, 2023
‘Unusual Love Stories from the Bible’ a Local Work
First-time local author and LBI businesswoman C.J. Palermo penned “Unusual Love Stories from the Bible,” which she will promote again with a book signing at LBI Book Swap in Schooner’s Wharf shops in…
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•August 2, 2023
Late-Summer Fun at Bass River State Forest
There is still plenty of time left to enjoy fresh air before school starts up and the weather cools down. Bass River State Forest invites everyone to enjoy a host of free family-friendly events every…
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•August 2, 2023
Chevy Lopez
STYLE: “Gnar&B” covers and originals – a fusion of R&B, neo-soul, funk, rock and reggae.
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•August 2, 2023
Ocean County Library Reinstitutes Home Borrowing Service
The Ocean County Library has restored its free home borrower service, which provides items for patrons who cannot physically visit a branch. The service is available through all branches.
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•August 2, 2023
Stereo Social Club Cranks It Up at Marlin
It was a night of “stereo”-typical social fun Saturday when Stereo Social Club took the stage at The Marlin in Beach Haven. The venue was packed with enthusiastic fans, eager to witness the magic.…
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•August 2, 2023
Katfish Lucy
STYLE: With its improvisational nature complete with mind-bending electric solos, the jam band prides itself on diversity, proficiently executing reggae, blues, funk, grunge and alternative rock…
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•August 2, 2023
Art Notes, Aug. 2
Hot Spot: Don’t miss contemporary artist K. Sky’s exhibit at the Ann Coen and Friends Summer Pop-Up in Beach Haven for four days only this weekend. The show opens Thursday, Aug. 3, with a reception…
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•August 2, 2023
Kids Get ‘Hooked on Fishing’ in Harvey Cedars
Children ages 5 to 17 can test their angling skills at the annual “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” surf fishing tournament Saturday, Aug. 12 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harvey Cedars. The event is held…
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•August 2, 2023
‘Toy Talk With Yimbo’ at Lacey Library Aug. 12
Superhero and action figure fans, photography buffs and keepsake collectors can learn about an emerging art form that’s also a ready-to-enjoy hobby. The Ocean County Library’s Lacey branch will…
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•August 2, 2023
Summer Flea Market Makes Shopping a Breeze
Whether you prefer shopping indoors or outdoors, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS has you covered Aug. 8 – for a time – when it hosts its final flea market of the…
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•August 2, 2023
The Heat Was On: Finally, a Puttoff to Decide the Winner
Playing mini golf in the dead of summer, it’s bound to be hot at some point. And last week in Southern Ocean County, it was, even on Long Beach Island. But add to the mix a pair of challengers who…
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•August 2, 2023
Add a Little Color to Your Afternoon at LBI Library
Adults are welcome to spend relaxing afternoons coloring while soothing music sparks the imagination at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island branch in Surf City.
