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Arts & Entertainment

  • •June 28, 2023

    Art Notes, June 28

    Hot Spot: Ann Coen and Friends are back for another summer at the Summer Shop at 110 North Bay Ave. in Beach Haven, with “Art After Hours” every Thursday, 4 to 9 p.m.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Ventriloquist Taylor Mason Returning to Surflight

    Taylor Mason is returning to Surflight Theatre once again to perform his “Family Comedy Night” show on Monday, July 3 at 6 p.m.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Time to Get #Active4Allie in Third Annual Challenge

    Register by July 1 to participate in the third annual Active 4 Allie 27 Fitness Challenge, created in memory of a Barnegat Light woman to encourage others to live as she did, with an active lifestyle…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Who Wants Funnel Cake? Eagleswood Firehouse Carnival Returns

    Campy’s Blue Star Amusements presents the Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.’s annual carnival fundraiser July 5 through 9, 6 to 10 p.m. nightly at the firehouse on Railroad Avenue in West Creek.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Celebration of Tuckerton Sees Huge Turnout

    On June 10, the Tuckerton Historical Society (THS) partnered with the Tuckerton Historic Preservation Commission and the Dockside Café and Marina to put on its annual Celebration of Tuckerton event.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Patriotic Flower-Arranging Class for Kids at Bayview Park July 4

    Youngsters in grades three and above are invited to take part in a free creative class – featuring flowers, red, white and blue pinwheels and more – at Bayview Park the morning of Tuesday, July 4.…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Jen’s Links Joins List of Courses Offering Weekly Mini Golf Tournaments

    The Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” premiered in July 1988. Now, 35 years later, the newest miniature golf course on Long Beach Island is making its debut as a weekly tournament host.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Independent Artists in the Making at Rival Sound Studios

    Suddenly, Independence Day weekend is hanging in the doorway – the one left open to let in the warm breeze, the flash of a summer storm and the echoes of a long song being played down the way. Before…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Second Annual Green Fair to Sow Sustainable Ideas for Healthier Community

    Stafford Township’s second annual Green Fair is set for Tuesday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Heritage Park on West Bay Avenue in Manahawkin.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Tom’s Retreat Hosts Return of Patriot’s PT Event

    All are welcome to join in the return of the Patriot’s Physical Training event on July 29 at Tom’s Retreat for Veterans, at 5847 Route 9 in Bass River. The more, the merrier, as continued support…

  • •June 28, 2023

    LBI Historical Museum Talks Get Off to a ‘Spirited’ Start

    This summer, the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven is presenting a mixture of history and local interest talks during its traditional Monday night talks. Doors open at 7…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Harvey Cedars Concerts Open With The Pickles

    The Harvey Cedars Activities Committee will be hosting six free Wednesday evening concerts in Sunset Park.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Beach Haven Taxpayers Invite Comments July 1

    Beach Haven residents are asked to bring their questions, concerns and ideas to the borough’s taxpayers association on Saturday, July 1 at 9 a.m. at the Beach Haven First Aid Squad building located…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Third Watch

    STYLE: Straightforward, feel-good classic rock covers infused with folk, rockabilly, blues and soul and characterized by tight grooves and long solos.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Author With LBI Roots Releases Maribelle’s Shadow

    Susannah Marren announces the release of her latest book, Maribelle’s Shadow, which is the third work in her Palm Beach Trilogy.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Triple Rail Turn

    LINEUP: Ashley Caranci, lead vocals; Brian Hannon, guitar/vocals; Mark Elkind, guitar/vocals; Rebekah LaCorte, violin/vocals; Vince Monticciolo, bass; Mike Hostler, drums.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Facedown

    STYLE: Peaceful, easy feeling-type stuff – but punched up for an Island party setting. Think CSNY and other classic and folk rock covers with killer harmonies and uplifting refrains.

  • •June 28, 2023

    Craft Day By the Bay in Harvey Cedars July 1

    There will be a wide variety of handmade items on display and for sale at the Craft Day By the Bay on Saturday, July 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars. The event will be held…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Fashion Rewound With ’90s-Inspired Trends at Coco Kimono

    With the arrival of summer and its sun-kissed days and balmy nights, it’s time to embrace the hottest trends of the season. This year, Coco Kimono in Surf City, owned by the fashion-savvy Colleen…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Feelin’ Blue Expands Online, Pop-up Collabs

    To many, a pair of jeans has one purpose. But Gianna Intile can manipulate the popular garments into almost anything. In 2019 Intile founded Feelin’ Blue, an eco-friendly clothing business. Donate a…

  • •June 28, 2023

    The Impulsives

    STYLE: Good-time all-the-time music – tunes the band loves and the audience craves, i.e., classic and alternative rock, pop and country favorites. Not tied to any specific genre, they play the best…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Surflight’s ‘State Fair’ Is a Great ‘State Fair’

    If the 20th century was the American Century, 1946 may have been the American Year. Much of the rest of the world – Europe, the U.S.S.R., Japan, China and so many other countries were in ruins –…

  • •June 28, 2023

    Hear Custom Blend Thursday Evenings in Barnegat

    If you prefer your music unplugged and rootsy, stop by the Fred Watts Gazebo Park in downtown Barnegat Township on Thursday nights to hear Custom Blend perform bluegrass and country tunes. There is…

  • •June 28, 2023

    ALO Seeks Sponsors for 15th Annual Longboard Classic

    Local nonprofit Alliance for a Living Ocean is currently organizing its biggest fundraiser of the year – the annual Longboard Classic surf contest – and is seeking sponsors to help support this…

  • •June 27, 2023

    Monday Farmers Market Returns to Surf City

    The Surf City Farmers Market kicked off its ninth season on June 19 with more than 40 vendors meeting in the lot next to the firehouse to sell fresh produce, artisan goods and handmade crafts. Look…

  • •June 26, 2023

    Tuckerton Seaport Ferry to Beach Haven Open for Season

    Summer has officially begun over at the Tuckerton Seaport which, for its fifth season, has launched its water ferry service to and from Beach Haven. The ferry will be open for service from 8 a.m. to…

  • •June 24, 2023

    LBI Foundation Marks 75 Years at Saturday Celebration

    Join in the merriment as the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences celebrates 75 years with a party this Saturday, June 24 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. at its Loveladies facility.

  • •June 23, 2023

    Hear ‘Songs to Know and Love’ at LBI Library

    Youngsters can enjoy fun singing and fancy stepping during the Kids’ Concert and Dance Party with Jessica Carroll on Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m. at the Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island…

  • •June 22, 2023

    Zach Person Brings the Heat to HopSauce Fest

    Beach Haven saw hundreds gather to eat, drink and be spicy on Saturday afternoon. After a stacked lineup of local and regional musical acts set the stage, international sensation Zach Person, hailing…

  • •June 21, 2023

    Pinelands Regional Star Takes Another Shot, Brings Sister in Attempt to Thwart ’Champ’

    Brandan Tyhanic learned several lessons during Week 8 of “Can You Beat Biggy?” last summer. The first was to not equate putting on a mini golf course to putting on a standard green on a regulation…

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