Arts & Entertainment
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•November 29, 2022
Music Community Mourns Loss of Guitarist Gary S. Scheimreif
The local music scene mourns yet another untimely loss with the sudden passing of Gary S. Scheimreif of Manahawkin on Friday, Nov. 25. The beloved classic rock guitarist for whom the music never…
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•November 28, 2022
Surflight Theatre Gets in Holiday Vibe With ‘Irving Berlin’s White Christmas’
Surflight Theatre will present “Irving Berlin’s White Christmas” at 2 p.m. on Dec. 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 14, 15, 17 and 18 and at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 3, 9, 10, 16 and 17.
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•November 28, 2022
Scenes Seen: Kevin Coogan’s Creations Are Frozen Moments, Fluidly Felt
The structural, stylized oil paintings of Kevin P. Coogan, who splits his time between Barnegat Light and Wilmington, Del., bespeak refinement and a chunky, funky finesse, evoking a certain…
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•November 24, 2022
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening Documentary About Legendary Surfer
In support of Long Beach Island’s “Shop Local Weekend,” the Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the surf film “The Yin & Yang of Gerry Lopez” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26 at…
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•November 23, 2022
LBI Rotary Auction a Gala, Enjoyable Evening
On Thursday, Dec. 8, the Long Beach Island Rotary Club will host its 37th annual Holiday Auction at the Mainland Holiday Inn Grand Ballroom, Route 72 East in Manahawkin.
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•November 23, 2022
Tuckerton Church Celebrating Its 75th Anniversary With a Free Screening of 1947 Hit
Tuckerton’s Episcopal Church of the Holy Spirit, located at 222 East Main Street, is observing its 75th anniversary this year. It’s celebrating its diamond jubilee by reverting back to the year 1947.
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•November 23, 2022
For Billy T. Midnight, Music Is Medicine
Billy T. Midnight is a memorable name for a man born Troy Mezzanotte, who has fought his way out of the darkness and into the light of redemption to forge his musical legacy.
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•November 23, 2022
Enjoy Christmas Festivities at Tree Lighting in Beach Haven West
Get ready to bellow your best “Ho! Ho! Ho!” and enjoy some Christmas cheer in Stafford Township on Saturday, Nov. 26. The Beach Haven West Civic Association hosts its annual tree lighting from 3 to 5…
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•November 23, 2022
Kapler’s Holiday Celebration Planned This Weekend
On Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25 and 26, don’t pinch yourself if you see a horse and carriage clopping along Beach Haven’s main drag late in the afternoon.
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•November 23, 2022
Old-Fashioned Tree Brings Christmas to Ship Bottom
Santa Claus is making a special trip to Ship Bottom this holiday season, arriving Nov. 26 for the lighting of the town’s 17-foot Christmas tree at the boat ramp.
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•November 23, 2022
Holiday Car Cruise Planned at Jeff’s Camp
A Christmas tree lighting and car cruise benefiting a plan to help and house homeless veterans are scheduled for Friday, Dec. 2 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. at 308 Route 72 in Barnegat Township. The rain…
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•November 23, 2022
Beatles Tribute Band at Surflight on Saturday, Nov. 26
Surflight Theatre will host “The Beat Tells: A Tribute to the Beatles” at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 26.
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•November 23, 2022
Holiday Shows Light Up Grunin Center for the Arts
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts, at Ocean County College, has a full lineup of holiday shows to celebrate the season.
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•November 23, 2022
Barnegat Fire Company Driving Santa Around Town
The Barnegat Township Volunteer Fire Co. will be spreading holiday cheer with its “Santa Runs” through various neighborhoods in the evening.
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•November 23, 2022
LBI Girl Scouts Collecting Donations for Animal Shelter Dec. 1
Girl Scout Troop 60279 of Long Beach Island will be stationed outside the Ethel A. Jacobsen Elementary School in Surf City on Thursday, Dec. 1 to collect donations for the Southern Ocean County…
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•November 23, 2022
Learn About ‘Forgotten Female Aviators’ Nov. 29
To mark Aviation History Month, the Toms River branch of the Ocean County Library presents historian Carol Simon Levin’s program, “Nobody Owns the Sky: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Female…
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•November 23, 2022
Washington’s Delaware Crossing Is Topic of Talk
George Washington’s crossing of the Delaware River led to three quick victories that changed the colonies’ fortunes in the War for Independence. Historical interpreter Tom Maddock will chronicle “Ten…
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•November 23, 2022
Art Notes, Nov. 23
How’s It Hanging?: At this time of year only, SwellColors Glass Studio in Surf City offers its popular ornament making workshop for kids and adults.
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•November 22, 2022
Enjoy Cocoa, Carols for Tuckerton’s Tree Lighting
Tuckerton Borough invites families from near and far to line the boardwalk for its annual tree lighting on Lake Pohatcong this Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24 at 7 p.m.
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•November 22, 2022
Tuckerton Seaport Serves Up Christmas Cheer All Season Long
The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum invites the community to spend the most wonderful time of the year in historic Tuckerton and participate in the Seaport’s many offerings.
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•November 21, 2022
Feast on Filet With Friends at Annual St. Francis Center Dinner
The annual Beefsteak Dinner at St. Francis Community Center in Brant Beach adds a special event between big holidays, a time to get together on Friday, Dec. 2 and enjoy filet mignon and friendship.
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•November 21, 2022
Work Off Some of That Stuffing at Hunger Foundation’s Thanks4Giving Race
An opportunity exists right after Thanksgiving to work off some of the calories left over from eating all the great foods and desserts, and why not? A little sweat won’t hurt, and participating can…
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•November 20, 2022
Walk, Run, Whatever, But Try to Beat a ‘Holey Moley’ Finalist on Thanksgiving Weekend
Sure, Thanksgiving weekend is a fun time to do some shopping, eat lots of great food, and hang out with family and friends as you watch some football. But it’s an even better weekend to play some…
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•November 18, 2022
Holiday Decoration Contest Planned in Barnegat
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department announces its third annual holiday business and residential house decorating contest.
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•November 18, 2022
Barnegat Announces Holiday Farm Markets
On Sunday, Nov. 20, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., the Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors a special Thanksgiving/holiday farm market at 14 Birdsall St., across from the volunteer fire company.
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•November 17, 2022
Pinelands Thespians Performing ‘Curious’ Show
The Pinelands Thespians will perform “The Curious Savage” at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17, 18 and 19 in the Pinelands Regional High School auditorium. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 for students and…
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•November 16, 2022
Art Notes, Nov. 16
Market, Set, Go: For two weeks, from this Saturday, Nov. 19, through Sunday, Dec. 4, the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is set up as a holiday art/gift shopping…
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•November 16, 2022
Stafford Toy, Coat Drive Continues Tradition of Giving
The Stafford Township Police Benevolent Association 297 and the Recreation Department jointly present the annual holiday toy drive, taking place through Dec. 23. Concurrently the township is running…
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•November 16, 2022
They’re Talkin’ Turkey Once Again at Tuckerton Red Men Lodge
Tuckerton’s Red Men Lodge, located at 145 West Main St. (Route 9) adjacent to Stanley H. “Tip” Seaman County Park, will once again be hosting its free community pre-Thanksgiving dinner, on Sunday…
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•November 16, 2022
Thanksgiving Classic at the Sand Trap Right Around the Corner
At this time of year, despite the chill in the air, some get the urge to play miniature golf. But where? All of Long Beach Island’s courses are closed for the rest of the year.
