Arts & Entertainment
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•July 2, 2026
With Country Charm, Josh Werner Wows Holgate Crowd
As a cool sea breeze drifted through the air and the blue sky melted into pink on a perfect June night, the mood at the southernmost end of the Island could best be described by the simple lyrics…
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•July 2, 2026
Art Notes, July 1
Happy 78th: The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies marked its 78th anniversary with a party this weekend and has a summer calendar bursting with opportunities to…
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•July 2, 2026
Outdoor Living Tour Cultivates Appreciation, Generates Funds for Garden Club of LBI
The best and brightest of what’s growing and showing on Long Beach Island was on full display during the Garden Club of LBI’s annual Outdoor Living and Garden Tour on Thursday, June 25. Ticketholders…
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•July 1, 2026
European Wine, Cheese Fundraiser Benefits Surf City First Responders
The Cheese Shoppe is pairing its more than four decades of Island experience with its community spirit later this month when it hosts an event that will benefit the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and…
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•July 1, 2026
Pillar of Island Art Scene Linda Ramsay Captures Beach Life With Flair
If Linda Ramsay lined up all the paintings she has ever made, they would stretch the entire length of Long Beach Island.
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•July 1, 2026
Pinelands Regional’s Girls Golf Champs Take a Shot at the Pro
After about 14 months of hearing about my summer challenge series, Mia Martinez finally was able to make it for a “Can You Beat Biggy?” match. Apparently, she was so excited she didn’t even notice…
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•July 1, 2026
Productive Learning Time for Youngsters at Manahawkin Community Garden
A new program has cropped up in Stafford Township for the summer, and it’s a great opportunity for children to learn through multiple facets.
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•July 1, 2026
Surflight’s ‘Young Frankenstein’ a Musical Retelling of Mel Brooks’ Favorite Movie
If you take in the next musical at Surflight Theatre, this summer make sure to “walk this way” when entering the theater – because it’s Mel Brooks’ “Young Frankenstein.”
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•July 1, 2026
Toiletries Drive Takes Place in July
Children in need throughout Ocean County cannot always depend on having basic personal hygiene necessities at hand. During the month of July, the Ocean County Library seeks donation of new, packaged…
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•July 1, 2026
Sound of Summer Concerts Returns to Manahawkin Lake
For more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society has hosted its annual concert series, and this summer’s lineup will feature great bands every Monday, starting at 6:30 p.m., at the…
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•July 1, 2026
Tuckerton Historical Society to Talk Bicycle History
The Tuckerton Historical Society’s July program will feature a unique discussion on the history of bicycles, led by International Wheelman Association member Charlie O’Toole.
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•July 1, 2026
Ty Mares and the Metaphorical
STYLE: A fusion of pop, jam, soul, rock and funk on both original music and covers, reinvented.
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•July 1, 2026
Friend Zone
STYLE: The essential party hits, from classic rock to current chart-toppers.
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•July 1, 2026
Eclectic Mix of 1960s Songs Will Fill Surflight on July 13
So many tribute acts focus on re-creating a single band or performer. It helps if some of the members look at least a little bit like the musicians they’re imitating, but the tribute band “Just…
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•July 1, 2026
Tequila Rose Kicks Off Sunset Park Concerts
The classic and new country sounds of Tequila Rose will open the summer evening concert series in Sunset Park in Harvey Cedars on Wednesday, July 8, beginning at 6:30 p.m.
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•July 1, 2026
LBI Museum Hosts ’70s Style Dance Party
When the Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum opened 50 years ago in Beach Haven, pop culture was dominated by bell-bottoms, platform shoes and disco music. Those days will be recalled…
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•July 1, 2026
Author With LBI Roots Continues Palm Beach Series
Susan Shapiro Barash, writing under her pen name Susannah Marren, recently released her newest book, Palm Beach Confidential. It is the fourth work in her Palm Beach series, the previous titles being…
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•July 1, 2026
Summer Fashions in Spotlight: Garden Party by the Sea
Flowers, vibrant ensembles and anticipation filled Bonnet Island Estate on Wednesday, June 24 as guests arrived for the annual Garden Party by the Sea Fashion Show to benefit St. Francis of Assisi…
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•July 1, 2026
Disability Advocate Speaking at Two Libraries
In honor of Disability Pride Month, the Ocean County Library will host several author’s events with Jen Malia, author of Too Sticky! Sensory Issues with Autism and the Infinity Rainbow Club book…
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•July 1, 2026
Barnegat Bay Day a Big Draw for Science Lovers of All Ages
Twenty years in, Barnegat Bay Day has become as big a July fixture on Long Beach Island as the Fourth itself. The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences hosts the milestone event…
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•July 1, 2026
On 250th Anniversary, Tuckerton Reflects on Its Namesake
This Fourth of July, the United States of America will celebrate its 250th anniversary. As the country looks back at its own history, Tuckerton also has much to reflect on, dating back just as far…
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•July 1, 2026
Summer Evening Ends With Old Barney and Classical Cello
Thousands of people visit Barnegat Lighthouse State Park each year for its breathtaking views, historical significance and stature as an icon of Long Beach Island. They don’t usually come for live…
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•June 29, 2026
Surflight’s ‘Guys and Dolls’ Is a Flawless Team Effort
Jerry Zaks, the director of the 1992 Broadway revival of “Guys and Dolls,” attended the opening night of the Surflight production of the musical last Thursday evening.
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•June 25, 2026
Each Summer, the Sandman Cometh to Long Beach Island
Over the course of just a few days this month, sand sculptor Matthew Deibert turned 20 tons of special packing sand deposited near the ocean beach entrance at 68th Street in Brant Beach into an…
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•June 25, 2026
Art Notes, June 24
Community-minded: Celebrate the new Arts Community of Lacey NJ on Monday, July 6 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library in Forked River. Meet local artists and talk with…
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•June 24, 2026
Work Colleagues Take a Shot at Dethroning ’Legend’
Back in March, I had just recovered from foot surgery and my stepson, Herb Wills, was over aat our house for dinner with my wife, Melissa, and me when he asked a rather unusual question.
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•June 24, 2026
Allison Stella
STYLE: Stella is known for pop and rock piano covers of “everything from Ella Fitzgerald to Alice in Chains.” Expect the classics from piano-focused artists such as Billy Joel and Elton John.
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•June 24, 2026
Celebrate 250th in Little Egg Harbor
Little Egg Harbor Township is officially joining the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary. In the spirit of Independence Day, the township will host a special free concert on Friday, July 3…
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•June 24, 2026
Hear Custom Blend on Thursday Evenings
Through Aug. 20, the acoustic musical trio Custom Blend will be playing evenings at the Frederick Watts Gazebo Park in Barnegat Thursdays from 6 to 8, weather permitting. The concerts are sponsored…
