Arts & Entertainment
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•December 8, 2022
Stafford Cops Catch Grinch Red-Handed; Christmas Saved
Two frantic students burst through the door of Southern Regional High School Resource Officer Joseph Stanziano’s office, alerting him that The Grinch is in the building. At first the officer doesn’t…
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•December 7, 2022
The Film ‘Cat Daddies’ Shows Men and Cats Can Be Purrfect Together
The Lighthouse International Film Society will be screening “Cat Daddies” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Dec. 15 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, located at 120 Long Beach…
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•December 7, 2022
Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market Return to Stafford’s Heritage Park
Heritage Park in Stafford Township has become a mainstay for special events. On Saturday, it will set the mood for the second Holiday Wonderland and Christmas Market.
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•December 7, 2022
Navesink Brass Concert at Little Egg Harbor Library
The Navesink Brass Quintet will perform a special holiday concert at the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 6:30 p.m.
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•December 7, 2022
Storyteller Celebrates December at Tuckerton Library
December gives families many ways to experience togetherness. Bring the family for heartwarming tales in storyteller Anjel Wilson’s “Celebrating December Days,” on Thursday, Dec. 22 at 3:30 p.m. at…
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•December 7, 2022
Little Egg Harbor PTO Seeks Volunteers for Holiday Shop
The Little Egg Harbor Parent Teacher Organization is still seeking volunteers for its Holiday Shop, going on from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Dec. 12 through 16. Volunteers assist students at Frog Pond…
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•December 7, 2022
‘Wonders of the Seasonal Sky’ at Novins Planetarium This Saturday
Learn about the cosmic composition above New Jersey in winter as the Robert J. Novins Planetarium, at Ocean County College, presents “Wonders of the Seasonal Sky” at 7 p.m. this Saturday, Dec. 10. A…
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•December 7, 2022
A Tradition Continues as Bengal Theatre Company Performs ‘A Christmas Carol’
Barnegat High School’s Bengal Theatre Co. will be performing “A Christmas Carol” at 7 p.m. nightly Dec. 8-10 and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11 in the school’s auditorium, located at 180 Bengal Blvd.…
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•December 6, 2022
Shop LBI School Sixth-Graders’ Holiday Market to Benefit Local Nonprofits
The sixth-graders at the Long Beach Island Grade School have worked hard throughout the past few months to prepare to host a holiday market outside the Country Corner, in Ship Bottom, from 3:30 to 5…
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•December 1, 2022
Island Summer Meets Winter Wonderland at Ship Bottom Parade This Saturday
With the Christmas tree lighting ceremony in the rearview window, the holiday arrived in Ship Bottom earlier this year than in the past. It continues this week with the sale of holiday beach badge…
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•December 1, 2022
‘El Presidente’ Finishes Big While Defending Classic Crown at Sand Trap
A year ago, Aaron Kaminski shook the monkey from his back and captured the top spot in the “Can You Beat Biggy?” Thanksgiving Classic. Unfortunately, the guy he had expected to challenge him, Sal…
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•December 1, 2022
Art Notes, Nov. 30
Light Landing: Harvey Cedars photographer John Vlahakis has had two images selected for display in the new Terminal A at Newark Liberty International Airport, along with 22 other New Jersey-based…
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December 1, 2022
Viking Village Dedicates Day to Art, Craft
In addition to the presence of Santa himself at Viking Village in Barnegat Light Saturday, his likeness was on quite a few items at the outdoor art show.
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•December 1, 2022
Three Holiday Shows on Tap at STAC
Things are revving up at the Stafford Township Arts Center as Christmas approaches.
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•December 1, 2022
Tuckerton Lodge #4 Hosts Breakfast With Santa
Join Santa for breakfast to support families in need this holiday season at Tuckerton Lodge #4 (122 Church St., Tuckerton) from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on Dec. 11.
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•December 1, 2022
Christmas Arrives in Surf City Dec. 2
Christmas is coming to Surf City this weekend as a trio of activities kicks off the season in the borough.
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•November 30, 2022
Shop Small, Meet Santa at Tuckerton Emporium
The Shoppes at Tuckerton Emporium are all decked out for the holiday season. Patrons are encouraged to get out and shop locally to fill the stockings of their loved ones with unique home goods this…
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•November 30, 2022
Celebrate Holidays Around the World with Island Singers Chorus
After two quiet years, the Island Singers made their epic choral return this past summer just in time for their 50th anniversary with a host of concerts centered around the theme of love.
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•November 30, 2022
Christmas Tree Sale Benefits First Responders
Back for another year, the annual Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. officially kicks off Dec. 1 at the Country Corner Market, located on Ninth Street and Barnegat Avenue.
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•November 30, 2022
’Tis the Season for Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton
“Ye Olde Christmas in Tuckerton” returns townwide from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 4.
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•November 30, 2022
Dinner and a Movie for $15 on Dec. 8 at Surf City Firehouse
The Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and the Lighthouse International Film Society are teaming up to offer a dinner and movie night out on Thursday, Dec. 8 at the Surf City firehouse.
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•November 30, 2022
Hive Is Five: Celebrate, Support Local Makers
The Yoga Hive community celebrates the holiday season with a free party and vendor fair to mark its five-year anniversary on Saturday, Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The studio is located at 85 North…
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•November 30, 2022
Put on Some Funky Stuff and Make Some Moves for the Ugly Christmas Sweater Run
Depending on the weather, running in a sweater isn’t always the best idea. But whether you have a hideous looking sweater or some other funky getup, the place to be on the second Saturday of December…
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•November 30, 2022
Judy Collins Performs ‘Holidays & Hits’ at Grunin Center Dec. 11
Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Judy Collins takes the stage at Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 11. The performer’s “Holidays & Hits”…
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•November 30, 2022
Hear Music Strictly from the ’60s at LBI Library
They are a longtime fixture on the summer concert scene in the area, and on Saturday, Dec. 10 at 2 p.m., the Strictly 60s band performs at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in…
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•November 30, 2022
Barnegat Quakers Invite Community to Open House
The Barnegat Quakers (Religious Society of Friends) is hosting an open house on Saturday, Dec. 3 from noon to 3 p.m. at the meeting house, 614 East Bay Ave. in Barnegat.
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•November 30, 2022
Old-Time Radio Shows Come to Life Dec. 7
The Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library returns to the era when TV sets were a rarity and families gathered to listen to their favorite radio program with a performance by When Radio…
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•November 30, 2022
St. Francis Christmas Concert to Feature Classical Vocalists Dakota & Elle
New Jersey’s beloved tenor and soprano duo Dakota & Elle will fill the St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall with the sounds of the season on Friday, Dec. 9. The classical vocalists, who are based in…
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•November 29, 2022
NGXB in Concert at Stafford Library Dec. 6
Holiday music and classic hits will be on the bill in a concert featuring NGXB on Tuesday, Dec. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library…
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•November 29, 2022
Messiah Sing-In, Lessons and Carols at Holy Innocents’
Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven holds a Handel’s Messiah Sing-in Sunday, Dec. 4 at 4 p.m. People are welcome to bring their own score, and some extras will be available. Or guests can…
