Arts & Entertainment

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•May 10, 2023

Gia Maione Prima Theatre at Ocean County College Welcomes Singer-Songwriter Dayna Kurtz

Over the past decade, the New Jersey-born, now Louisiana- and Vermont-based musician Dayna Kurtz has toured with Elvis Costello, Richard Thompson, Mavis Staples, Rufus Wainwright, B.B. King, Richie…

By Eric Englund•May 10, 2023

Assistive Technology Primer at Little Egg Harbor Library

People with disabilities, their families, teachers and employers can benefit from advances in assistive technology. Learn about augmented and alternative communication devices at the Ocean County…

By Eric Englund•May 10, 2023

Harvey Cedars Beach Patrol Program Scheduled

The Harvey Cedars Public Safety Community Forums resume on Thursday, May 25 at 5 p.m. in borough hall featuring the borough’s beach patrol, led by its chief, Randy Townsend.

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•May 10, 2023

Nature and Forest Therapy Walk at LBI Foundation May 13

Take a stroll for promotion of mindfulness and overall wellness: From 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13, Rich Collins, a certified guide for the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy Guides and…

By Eric Englund•May 10, 2023

Barnegat Schools Get an ‘A’ in Music Education

For the fourth consecutive year, the Barnegat Township School District is being recognized as one of the Best Communities for Music Education by the National Association of Music Merchants Foundation…

By Victoria Ford•May 10, 2023

Spring Tides Art Show at Black Eyed Susans

Where sky meets water. Where clouds and atmosphere play, catching light and casting shadows on life below. Where the horizon pulls the eye to the reaches of imagination. At the intersection of image…

By Eric Englund•May 8, 2023

Barnegat Actress Extra-‘Ordinary’ in Cabaret Show

At 2 years of age, Jillian Bopp of Barnegat Township developed a love for music when she sang along to James Taylor and Disney movie musicals introduced to her by her parents.

By Victoria Ford•May 6, 2023

Creative Stars Shine in Southern Regional’s Student Art Exhibition at LBIF

Seven outstanding Southern Regional High School juniors and seniors were inducted in the district’s Art Honor Society on Wednesday, April 26, at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and…

By Monique M. Demopoulos•May 5, 2023

Fresh Air Fun Happening All Season at Bass River

Spring has sprung! Celebrate the season by getting back to nature at Bass River State Forest, which just announced a host of free family events in May and June ($10 entrance fee to the park may…

By Monique M. Demopoulos•May 4, 2023

Oh May, Oh My, Don’t Miss Out on Making at Tuckerton Seaport

As warmer weather approaches, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum in Tuckerton is offering a plethora of enriching and educational activities for the whole family. May is filled with a variety…

By Monique M. Demopoulos•May 3, 2023

Come One, Come All to Maximilian’s Craft Market

All are welcome to The Maximilian Foundation’s open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 13 at Max’s Self-Esteem Craft Boutique, at 712 East Bay Ave., Suite 6, in Manahawkin. Refreshments…

By David Biggy•May 3, 2023

Celebrate Spring With Music, Food, Vendors and Cornhole at Manahawkin Baptist Church

Mixing cornhole, crafters, music and food is a recipe for enjoyment, especially as the weather warms up. Manahawkin Baptist Church is planning to do just that on Saturday, June 3, when it hosts…

By David Biggy•May 3, 2023

Remember Kyle Casaletto and Gear Up for Some Golf at Ocean Acres

About five years ago, the Southern Regional School District community lost Kyle Casaletto. As has been tradition for the past few years, the Southern Wrestling Booster Club will keep Casaletto’s…

By Victoria Ford•May 3, 2023

Art Notes, May 3

Beauty and the Beach: Oil painter Nadine Yura has announced her new solo exhibit is up at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library, through May. Her new collection of paintings “celebrates the…

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•May 3, 2023

Take a Peek at LBT Field Station’s Upcoming Programs

Long Beach Township Marine Field Station coordinators were busy this past winter working with local nonprofits and other organizations to schedule free summer programming at the facility, located on…

By Eric Englund•May 3, 2023

Pineland Symphonic Band in Concert May 10

The Ocean County Library’s main branch, in Toms River, presents a concert by the Pineland Symphonic Band on Wednesday, May 10 at 7 p.m.

By Eric Englund•May 3, 2023

Romantic Era Operas the Topic May 10

The public is invited to join the Italian Cultural Society of Long Beach Island for international conductor, composer and educator Maestro Robert Butts’ examination of operatic architects of the…

By Gina G. Scala•May 3, 2023

Marine Mammal Lives Take Centerstage at Event

Billed as a rally to protect the New Jersey coastline and marine mammals some believe threatened by the offshore wind projects, Walk the Bridge is a family-friendly event, scheduled for Saturday, May…

By Eric Englund•May 2, 2023

Strictly Bluegrass at Albert Music Hall May 6

Enjoy an evening of real rootsy music when the Pinelands Cultural Society presents a bluegrass festival on Saturday, May 6 at the Albert Music Hall in Waretown. Doors open at 6, with music starting…

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•May 1, 2023

Learn About the Watershed With Barnegat Bay Master Naturalist Course

Enjoy learning about the wildlife, ecology and traditions of the local watershed? Consider signing up for the Barnegat Bay Volunteer Master Naturalist program. Registration is now open for the spring…

By Rick Mellerup•April 29, 2023

New Jersey Theatre Alliance Recognizes Efforts of Surflight’s Chris Strangfeld

In the summer of 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic was in full swing with wave after wave of new infections rolling across the country. One of the things that was bowled over by those waves was the theater…

By Rick Mellerup•April 27, 2023

Ocean County Animal Facilities Offering Half-Price Adoptions

Ocean County’s animal facilities are celebrating National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on Sunday, April 30 with a special adoption event.

By Monique M. Demopoulos•April 27, 2023

Two Barbershop Chorus Alumni Reunite at Seacrest

Bill Winterberg has met many new people during the four years he has lived at The Terraces at Seacrest Village in Little Egg Harbor. Last November, however, there was one introduction at the assisted…

By Victoria Ford•April 26, 2023

Pickles Founder Boose Rutledge Launches Solo Endeavor With Debut Single, ‘Dyin’ to Make a Livin’’

Singer, songwriter and guitarist Tom “Boose” Rutledge of The Pickles will release his debut original song, “Dyin’ to Make a Livin’,” downloadable across streaming platforms May 1.

By Victoria Ford•April 26, 2023

Art Notes, April 26

Special Guy: Manahawkin resident Paul Hartelius, an active member of the Pine Shores Art Association, was awarded the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission’s Special Recognition for…