Arts & Entertainment
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•July 20, 2023
Connecticut Pro Lights Up the Field at Celebrate Cecily Tourney
Whether it’s the American Mini Golf Alliance’s Matterhorn International Pro-Am, the U.S. Pro Mini Golf Association’s Masters in Myrtle Beach or some smaller-scale tournament, Mark Novicki is in it to…
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•July 20, 2023
The Rockets Bring Explosive Energy to Nardi’s Tavern
The Rockets, a dynamic multigenerational cover band with a legacy spanning nearly 40 years, delivered an electrifying performance at Nardi’s Tavern in Haven Beach Friday night. With a captivating…
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•July 20, 2023
Union Market to Hold Music, Arts Fest for DDBCF
On Aug. 13, The Union Market and Gallery in Tuckerton invites all to enjoy a full day of music and arts right on beautiful Tuckerton Creek to benefit David’s Dream and Believe Cancer Foundation.
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•July 19, 2023
Why the Rock Lobsters Cover Band Looks a Lot Like Local Punk Band Figured Out
The Rock Lobsters, a local cover band, will play the Sun Harbor Grill in Barnegat this Friday. They’re a staple at area bars, and anyone who spends enough time in watering holes on weekends has…
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•July 19, 2023
Mike Marino and Xtreme Queen Coming to Surflight
It is the middle of summer on LBI so, to quote the classic song, “the joint is jumpin’, it’s really jumpin’.”
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•July 19, 2023
Southern Regional Administrators Take Another Hack at Jen’s Links
It’s all for fun and never malicious, but Craig Henry loves to talk trash. Two years ago, when he first challenged me, he did it. Last year, he did it. Prior to our “Can You Beat Biggy?” rematch on…
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•July 19, 2023
La Stella Brothers
STYLE: Not too harsh, not too mellow. Live looping, intricate playing, vast repertoire, pristine vibe.
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•July 19, 2023
Little Bungalow, Big Style: Accessorize Like a Pro
Summer dressing should be easy, fun, and effortlessly stylish. Little Bungalow in Surf City, owned by seasoned stylist Alexandria Roth, brings the latest trends in summer accessories to take any…
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•July 19, 2023
Des & the Swagmatics
STYLE: A Swagmatics show is a genre-bending adventure built upon the “Prince”-iple of fearless virtuosity, all eras of R&B, New Jack Swing, classic reggae, rock, funk, pop and ’80s synth.
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•July 19, 2023
Screaming Broccolli
STYLE: High-energy danceable covers of classic and modern rock, ’80s-’90s rewinds and current hits.
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•July 19, 2023
Verdict
STYLE: Soca (soul + calypso) and nourishing funk and reggae, plus pop songs and Latin hits from such Caribbean artists as Elvis Crespo and Celia Cruz, all delivered with polished energy.
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•July 19, 2023
Get Fired Up for Ceramics Workshop
People can have fun making ceramic pieces at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island branch in Surf City on Friday, July 28 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. The event is sponsored by the Friends of the…
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•July 19, 2023
Barnegat Quakers Open House on July 23
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) will hold an open house at their meeting place on Sunday, July 23, 11 a.m. at 614 East Bay Ave. in Barnegat Township. Light refreshments will be…
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•July 19, 2023
Meet Erika Sánchez in Virtual Program July 25
Erika Sánchez, whose Crying in the Bathroom: A Memoir is a Goodreads Choice Award nominee, will bring her candor and earthy humor to the Ocean County Library’s Virtual Author Talk series on Tuesday…
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•July 19, 2023
Virtual Discussion on Autism Planned July 29
The Ocean County Library presents a virtual discussion, “Autism, Early Childhood Development, and Early Literacy,” on Saturday, July 29 at 10 a.m.
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•July 19, 2023
Eat Dinner at Wendy’s, Support Stafford Library
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are partnering with the Wendy’s on Route 72 for a fundraiser on Tuesday, Aug. 1.
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•July 19, 2023
Flea Markets at the Barnegat Dock Scheduled
The Barnegat Township Historical Society announces dates for its two annual craft and flea markets – Saturdays, July 29 and Aug. 26, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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•July 19, 2023
Art Notes, July 19
Waves of Fate: Garden State Surf and Art in Beach Haven Crest, at the intersection of art, craft and history, invites the public to its 10th anniversary party at the gallery this Saturday, July 22…
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•July 19, 2023
Old Barnegat High School Reunion Planned
People who sat in classrooms at the old Barnegat High School are invited to a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 17 at Calloways in Eagleswood Township from 1 to 4 p.m. The cost is $40 per person. There will…
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•July 19, 2023
Ty Mares Quartet Sets Stage for Easy Honey, Celebrates Single Release
Wednesday night, July 12 at Bird & Betty’s saw a swarm of music aficionados spill into the club for a full night of original music. Opening for Charleston-based national act Easy Honey was our very…
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•July 17, 2023
Play Mini Golf and Bring a Gift to Help The Toy Run Foundation
On the heels of its version of “Shark Week,” Jen’s Links at Lighthouse Cove is closing out July in style while playing host to another special event during the next week. It’s Christmas in July, and…
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•July 17, 2023
Next ‘Tunes By the Dunes’ in Holgate Is This Thursday
The very first “Tunes By the Dunes” concert, held last week in Holgate, was a smashing success – with more than 200 attendees gathering to hear Tommy Baz and Johnny Stix perform a variety of country…
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•July 17, 2023
Pipe Organist Leroy Lewis Gets Long-Awaited Recognition From Organ Society
When Leroy Lewis got to the Surf City Hotel in 1957, he was just 22 years old and already a skilled player of the largest of all musical instruments, the theater pipe organ.
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•July 15, 2023
Second Putt Against the Pros Mini Golf Tourney This Saturday
During last year’s Celebrate Cecily – Putt Against the Pros Tournament, Paul Lovas grew more excited as the day went on, not because he had tied the scores of NFL pro Clark Harris and SandPaper mini…
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•July 13, 2023
In the Swim: Linda Ramsay Paints Essence of LBI
Art seekers can find High Bar/Loveladies oil painter Linda Ramsay’s big, bold, beachy artworks all over LBI.
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•July 13, 2023
Lovelight Bids Farewell to Keyboardist Marty Schearer
The local music scene and greater jam scene grew a little darker last week with the mournful announcement of Lovelight keyboardist and vocalist Marty Schearer’s sudden passing.
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•July 13, 2023
Annual Raffle and Silent Auction Benefits Surf City Volunteer Fire Co.
The next few days are the calm before the score as the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. & EMS Women’s Auxiliary preps for its annual flea market and silent auction with loot that includes an autographed…
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•July 12, 2023
Lakeside Pride Party Rescheduled
Stafford Township’s Pride in the Park event at Manahawkin Lake Park was rained out last month, but organizers say the show must go on, so the celebration will happen Wednesday, July 19, from 5 to 8…
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•July 12, 2023
More Than Jazz Standards With Sara Michaels, Sharon Sable, E. Shawn Qaissaunee Quintet
This Sunday, July 16, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences presents “More Than Just Jazz Standards” with Harvey Cedars’ Sara Michaels, Sharon Sable and the E. Shawn Qaissaunee…
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•July 12, 2023
Lovas Family Tries for Trifecta Against Biggy at Island Golf
Last summer, Paul Lovas went into “Can You Beat Biggy?” Week 7 with some idea of what he was getting himself into when he signed up to play against me, since he was well aware of my capabilities due…
