Arts & Entertainment
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•March 1, 2023
Hear Both Traditional, New Irish Tunes at Concert
In celebration of St. Patrick’s Day, vocalist/acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will perform a live concert on Wednesday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch. He will…
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•March 1, 2023
Hear ‘Greengrass’ at Albert Hall Irish Night March 4
Music historians have often cited that bluegrass has its origin in Irish, Scottish and English traditional music. That will likely be pointed out when the Albert Music Hall in Waretown holds an…
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•March 1, 2023
OC Democratic Coalition Plans March 14 Fundraiser
The Democratic Coalition of Ocean County, a new organization with a mission of electing Democrats to office in Ocean County, is sponsoring a St. Patrick’s Day-themed fundraiser on Tuesday, March 14…
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•February 28, 2023
Pinelands Thespians’ ‘Matilda the Musical’ Promises to Be Weird But Wonderful
The Pinelands Thespians will be performing Roald Dahl’s “Matilda the Musical” at 7 p.m. on March 2, 3, 4, 9, 10 and 11 as well as 1:30 p.m. matinees on March 4 and 11 in the Pinelands Regional High…
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•February 27, 2023
Classic Albums Live Presents ‘The Dark Side of the Moon’ at Grunin Center
This Friday, March 3, the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will showcase Classic Albums Live as the musical group performs Pink Floyd’s iconic 1973 record The Dark…
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•February 27, 2023
‘Lenten Fish Frydays’ for All at St. Mary’s Parish Center
Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 3826 presents St. Mary’s Lenten Fish Frydays, which continues on March 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Parish Center in Manahawkin.
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•February 23, 2023
On the Move: Musculoids Action Figures Storm Into Art Toy Market
Martina and Frank Russo, newcomers to Manahawkin last year, are the artists behind a line of art toys called Musculoids.
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•February 23, 2023
Learn Something New at Tuckerton Seaport
The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is not waiting for warmer temperatures to get the community active and engaged in both fun and learning. There is no time like the present to learn a little…
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•February 22, 2023
Art Notes, Feb. 22
Opportunity Knocks: Monmouth Museum in Lincroft has announced a call for entries for its New Jersey Emerging Artists Series. Deadline to submit is April 14. Decisions will be announced May 26. The…
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•February 22, 2023
Progression of Power Generation at Feb. 25 Science Saturday
Ever wondered how different types of power are generated, and how it all gets to our homes? Join David Hinchey at the Feb. 25 installment of Science Saturday – presented on Zoom by the Long Beach…
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•February 22, 2023
Soroptimist of LBI Seeks New Members
Soroptimist International of Long Beach Island will hold an informal meet-and-greet/membership drive at the Pine Street Recreation Center in Stafford Township on Wednesday, March 1 from 4:30 to 6…
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•February 22, 2023
Register Now for 34th Annual Pinelands Short Course on March 11
The 34th annual Pinelands Short Course – set for March 11 – will feature 28 diverse programs that explore the region’s unique history, ecology, culture and music. Registration is open now for the…
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•February 22, 2023
J.C. Sutton at Little Egg Harbor Library Book-Signing Event
The Ocean County Library’s Little Egg Harbor branch hosts a chat and book signing event featuring award-winning author J.C. Sutton on Thursday, March 2 at 7 p.m.
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•February 22, 2023
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening Highly Regarded French Thriller
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the French thriller “Pacification” at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, March 3 at the High Point Firehouse, located at 10 West 80th St. in Harvey Cedars.
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•February 22, 2023
Shipwrecks, Changing Shoreline Are Topics of Talk
The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven hosts wreck diver/archaeologist Steve Nagiewicz on Friday, March 3 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern.
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•February 22, 2023
Kate Kelly at Toms River Library March 4
In honor of Women’s History Month, the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch presents feminist, activist, human rights attorney and podcaster Kate Kelly on Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m.
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•February 16, 2023
Southern Regional Grad’s ‘Voices in Garden’ Documents NJ Poetry Scene for PBS’ ‘Here’s The Story’
“Voices in the Garden” is a yearlong exploration of New Jersey’s robust poetry scene, produced by former Manahawkin resident and Southern Regional High School graduate (Class of 2014) Alexandra…
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•February 16, 2023
They’re All ‘Royalty’ at This Special Prom
After a two-year absence as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the annual Tim Tebow Foundation’s Night to Shine event was held on Friday night, Feb. 10 at Bayside Chapel in Barnegat.
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•February 16, 2023
‘Reel’ Deals At Fishing Flea Market
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•February 15, 2023
‘Tough Cookies’ Treat SOMC Staff to Most Valentines Ever
On Wednesday, Feb. 8, the “Tough Cookie Love” wagon dropped off a boatload of Valentine’s Day greetings to the staff at Southern Ocean Medical Center. The sweet effort was its third annual…
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•February 15, 2023
Ride Benefits Dylan DeStefano Scholarship
Last October Barnegat High School graduate Dylan DeStefano was killed in a motorcycle accident near East Bay Avenue in Manahawkin.
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•February 15, 2023
Barnegat Fire Co. Auxiliary Fish Fry on Feb. 24
The Barnegat Volunteer Fire Co. holds a fish fry on Friday, Feb. 24 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the firehouse located at 11 Birdsall St.
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•February 15, 2023
Feb. 18 Science Saturday: Considering Future Energy Solutions for the Greater LBI Area
On Feb. 18, join Ray Bukowski for the next virtual Science Saturday as he discusses future energy solutions for on and around Long Beach Island. The presentation, hosted on Zoom by the Long Beach…
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•February 15, 2023
Hear the Music of Memorable Video Games as ConSoul Performs at Grunin Center
Award-winning multi-genre ensemble ConSoul, out of New York City, is known for its live renditions of music from popular video games. On Saturday, Feb. 25 at 1 p.m. catch the group on the main stage…
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•February 15, 2023
Art Notes Feb. 15
Dream Job: Soup Can Magazine is currently seeking artists and original craft vendors for its Daydream Music and Arts Festival at the Union Market and Gallery in Tuckerton on Saturday, May 13, from 11…
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•February 15, 2023
NJ Lottery: ‘Where Does the Money Go?’
New Jersey Lottery winners get a moment in the spotlight, but countless residents statewide benefit from the revenue of each drawing. Find out “Where The Money Goes” at the Stafford branch of the…
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•February 15, 2023
Irish Dancing Takes Center Stage in Barnegat
With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, the Ocean County Library’s Barnegat branch presents a performance by the Emerald Isle Academy of Irish Dance on Saturday, March 4 at 2 p.m. The performance…
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•February 15, 2023
Literacy Support for Young Children Discussed Feb. 27
What signals a need for literacy support in a child’s first three years? What methods will be most effective? Find out during “What Is Early Intervention?” at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County…
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•February 15, 2023
Talk Looks at Americans: a Divided People at LBI Library
One common complain among Americans is they feel they live in a divided country, where liberals and conservatives are always at odds and don’t work together hard enough to find a solution to our…
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•February 15, 2023
Billy Joel Tribute Concerts Set for Presidents Day Weekend at Surflight Theatre
Surflight Theatre will present two “Songs in the Attic” concerts over the course of Presidents Day weekend.
