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Arts & Entertainment

  • •March 29, 2023

    Java and Jazz a Perfect Combo at Southern Regional

    The 2023 Java and Jazz Coffeehouse at the Southern Regional High School 11/12 cafeteria is set for Sunday, April 2 from 3 to 5 p.m.

  • •March 29, 2023

    Barnegat’s Bengal Theatre Company Performing ‘Mamma Mia’

    The Bengal Theatre Company of Barnegat High School will perform the musical “Mamma Mia” at 7 p.m. from Thursday, March 30 through Saturday, April 1 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 2.

  • •March 28, 2023

    Dance the Summer Away Without Leaving the Beach

    There are only a few choice places in all of America where a variety of live music resounds against a gorgeous, coastal tapestry and can be enjoyed – sans shoes, in many cases – while basking in the…

  • •March 27, 2023

    New Date: Alliance for a Living Ocean to Facilitate Beach Sweeps on LBI April 2

    Twice a year, Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps take place at nearly 80 different beaches and waterways throughout the state. This spring, the environmental organization is asking residents to join…

  • •March 22, 2023

    Estate Planning 101 at Lacey Library March 29

    The estate planning process contains many options, and the options often produce many questions. Attorney Paul R. Daniele, Esq will separate facts from fiction during his estate planning workshop at…

  • •March 22, 2023

    Art Notes, March 22

    Lens Credibility: Photographer Pat Trotter of North Beach Haven has an image titled “Chess Moves” in Shutter Hub’s new online exhibition, “Night Moods.”

  • •March 22, 2023

    Little Egg Harbor Environmental Commission Hosts Earth Day Cleanup

    On Earth Day, April 22, the Little Egg Harbor Environmental Commission is hosting another community cleanup, and all are welcome to volunteer.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Donate to Popcorn Park Animal Refuge Food Drive Through March 31

    As the Associated Humane Societies points out, the cost of groceries has increased 11.3% since last year – so imagine the current cost to feed the 200-plus rescued animals at the Popcorn Park Animal…

  • •March 22, 2023

    Catch the St. Francis Fish Fry on March 31

    It’s almost time again for a delicious tradition at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Brant Beach: The annual Lenten Fish Fry Dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 31. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., and the…

  • •March 22, 2023

    The Tamburitzans Take the Stage at Grunin Center April 1

    America’s longest-running live stage production, the Tamburitzans, have entertained audiences of all ages for more than eight decades. At 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, the company will bring its…

  • •March 22, 2023

    Talk on Pilots’ Association Planned by Maritime Museum

    The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven holds its next monthly program on Friday, April 14, 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Quakers Plan Open House, Death Café

    The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) are holding an open house on Sunday, March 26 at 11 a.m. at the meeting house, 614 East Bay Ave. in Barnegat.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Capital Singers in Concert at Holy Innocents’

    The Capital Singers of Trenton Chorale will celebrate the music of Ralph Vaughn Williams in a concert on Saturday, April 1, 4 p.m. at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Jetty Rock Foundation and Black-Eyed Susans to Host Learn to Shuck Class

    It’s not so much a direct slice, like opening a clam; it’s more of a pivot of the knife and wedging the shell open. That will be part of the instruction in the Learn To Shuck Oysters Class next…

  • •March 22, 2023

    2023 Beach Badge Info

    IMPORTANT: Beach badges are valid only in the municipality in which they were purchased. They are not transferrable or refundable.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Lady Magpie’s Tearoom Spills ‘Tuckerton Tea’ for Women’s History Month

    The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum has been celebrating South Jersey native women all month in honor of Women’s History Month.

  • •March 22, 2023

    Hunt Easter Eggs, Meet the Mayor on March 30

    Seacrest and the Terraces at Seacrest Village Assisted Living, at 1001 Center St. in Little Egg Harbor, will host its second annual Easter egg hunt from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, and the…

  • •March 17, 2023

    Rise of the Melges 15: On LBI, This Boat Someday May Be in a Class By Itself

    Scott Barbano grew up in Brant Beach and sailed for most of his life before heading to Tufts University in Boston. At Tufts, he was the captain of the sailing team; then he graduated and went into…

  • •March 17, 2023

    ’23 Beach Regulations By Town

    Welcome to Long Beach Island, 18 miles of sand, sea and sun at the Jersey Shore. Whether you’re just getting back for the season or it’s your first time here, there are some things to know before…

  • •March 17, 2023

    You Might Be a Psammophile in the Making

    Traveling the world on grains of sand. It sounds like a mythical concept, but it’s the essence of psammophiles, sometimes called aerophiles. In plainer English: sand collectors, referring to those…

  • •March 17, 2023

    Win Prizes at Barnegat Rotary’s Casino Night

    The Barnegat Rotary Club is sponsoring a casino night Friday, April 21, from 6 to 10 p.m. at The Mainland Holiday Inn in Stafford Township.

  • •March 17, 2023

    Take Scenic Routes for Coastal Runs

    High school tracks, city streets and mountain trails all have their appeal, but many scenery runners find something extra special about running near water. The salt in the air may have something to…

  • •March 17, 2023

    21st Annual LBI Surf Fishing Tournament Runs April 1 to June 25

    Anglers are invited to target striped bass and bluefish to win cash prizes as part of the 21st annual Long Beach Island Surf Fishing Tournament, scheduled to run April 1 to June 25 this year. Sign up…

  • •March 17, 2023

    You Don’t Have to Drive to Visit LBI Thanks to Tuckerton Seaport Ferry

    Traffic onto and on Long Beach Island can be a nightmare during the summer, especially on weekends. But there’s an another way to reach the Island from the mainland. Instead of sitting in a traffic…

  • •March 17, 2023

    New Jersey’s Fish Stocking Program Practically an Industry

    When I was 8 years old, I was fishing from a boat one evening on Lake Champlain with my father and his friend. I landed a respectable 5-pound northern smallmouth bass, much to the chagrin of Dad and…

  • •March 17, 2023

    Whatever Floats Your Boat: Fun Ways to Recreate on Water

    Heading to Long Beach Island this spring or summer, both visitors and locals most likely have a calendar full of pool parties and beach dates to look forward to. Some may be driving over the Causeway…

  • •March 15, 2023

    Art Notes, March 15

    Their Turn: In honor of Women’s History Month, the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library has an art exhibit in its display case comprised of items handcrafted by members of Women in Turning, a…

  • •March 15, 2023

    Makers Day Activities Planned at LBI Library

    People can enhance their skills and enjoy the satisfaction of being a do-it-yourselfer when the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City will present two days of free New…

  • •March 15, 2023

    LBI Library Friends Plan Book Sale

    The books, DVDs and compact discs that you no longer need might be just want your neighbor wants – and vice versa. The Friends of the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City…

  • •March 15, 2023

    Entertainers Take Center Stage at Luncheon

    One of the most popular musical groups on the local scene is Joey D and Johnny B. Rockin’ Oldies Band. One half of the duo, John Bishop, said he is often asked how they manage to get so many gigs.

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