Arts & Entertainment
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•July 13, 2022
The Dirty Dance Band
STYLE: Covers of ’70s soul, Motown, rock ’n’ roll, pop and current radio hits.
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•July 13, 2022
Art Notes, July 13
Browse Along the Bay: This Sunday marks the 35th annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival at Sunset Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Come explore elaborate displays by a projected 60 artists and makers…
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•July 13, 2022
Comedy Tonight Series Returns to Surflight on July 18
The second installment of Surflight Theatre’s popular “Comedy Tonight” series for the summer of 2022 is set for Monday, July 18 starting at 8:30 p.m. It will feature three comics.
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•July 8, 2022
Facedown Comes to End of Long, Winding Road
On a quiet Sunday morning recently, John Plumley, rhythm guitarist and founder of the local band Facedown, reflected on the band’s 35-year tenure playing on Long Beach Island, a streak that will come…
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•July 8, 2022
Alpacas Visit the Library on July 27
Have you ever come face to face with an alpaca? You’ll get a chance on Wednesday, July 27 at 9:30 a.m. when Out of Sight Alpacas of Waretown brings its furry friends to the branch.
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•July 7, 2022
‘Here’s the Story: I’m Just Kidding’ Spotlights Beach Haven Native, Natural Performer
“‘Live and Learn’ would be a great title for my life,” according to Beach Haven’s Mike Corliss, the subject of “Here’s the Story: ‘I’m Just Kidding’” on NJ PBS, premiering Wednesday, July 13 at 8 p.m.
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•July 7, 2022
Barnegat Fireworks Rescheduled for July 9
Due to the threat of inclement weather on July 2, Barnegat Township has rescheduled its Independence Day festivities for Saturday, July 9, at the Barnegat High School football field.
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•July 7, 2022
Quite the Combo: A Pair of Chick-fil-A Guys and an El Toro Superfan Up for the Challenge
When the new Chick-fil-A restaurant opened on Route 72 in March, owner/operator Matt Baals may not have been surprised to see me at the grand opening. I’m partly responsible for covering Stafford…
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•July 6, 2022
Stafford Summer Concert Series Returns to Manahawkin Lake Pavilion
As it has been doing for more than two decades, the Stafford Township Historical Society will host its annual concert series this summer. Concerts are every Monday, starting at 7 p.m. at the pavilion…
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•July 6, 2022
A Clean Comedian Performing at Surflight Family Comedy Night on July 18
Remember the days when some comedians performed clean shows that you didn’t have to worry about your young kids seeing, such as Red Skelton, Flip Wilson and the like? It’s been quite a while.
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•July 6, 2022
Art Notes, July 6
Popping Up: Explore the art scene at the Island’s south end. Every Thursday from 4 to 9 p.m., something special is going on at the Ann Coen & Friends Pop-Up on North Bay Avenue in Beach Haven. This…
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•July 6, 2022
The Nerds
STYLE: Unmatched. One of the longest-running live acts on LBI, the band’s massive set list includes classic rock and current pop, memorable medleys, hilarious on-stage banter and a generous helping…
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•July 6, 2022
Shannon Harrington
STYLE: Covers of classic rock, country- and folk-rock, pop and folk favorites – plus requests and originals.
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•July 6, 2022
Mordecai Land Trust Plans Margaritaville Bash
The Mordecai Land Trust will host a Margaritaville Party fundraiser on Saturday, July 16 at Little Egg Harbor Yacht Club in Beach Haven. All proceeds will go to the trust’s U.S. Army Corps of…
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•July 6, 2022
Beach Haven Library Book Sale Returns
If you’re running low on your beach reading supply, replenish it when the Beach Haven Public Library holds its book sale Thursday through Saturday, July 7 to July 9. The library is located at Third…
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•July 6, 2022
Pride Celebration Returns to Manahawkin Lake Park
Under and near some shade-giving trees in Manahawkin Lake Park on Wednesday, June 29, the gathering of Pride Month celebrants mingled within a whole color spectrum of love, community, boldness…
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•July 6, 2022
Surflight’s Next Mainstage Musical Will Be Light But Dance-Heavy ‘Legally Blonde’
One of the things summer is known for is movie escapism.
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•July 6, 2022
More Fireworks Shows Planned in Beach Haven
For those who missed the July 4 fireworks show in Beach Haven, there will be more opportunities to see aerial pyrotechnics in the night skies.
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•July 6, 2022
Learn All About the Pinelands at July 12 Talk
“Pinelands 101” will be presented at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library on Tuesday, July 12 at 11 a.m.
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•July 6, 2022
Classic Motown, Soul on Tap on July 14
You’ll hear a mix of Motown favorites and classic soul when the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library host B.J. and the Band on Thursday, July 14 at 7 p.m.
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•July 6, 2022
LBT Field Station Packed With Events in July
The Long Beach Township Marine Field Station in Holgate has a number of exciting talks, eco-tours and more planned for this month. There’s something for all ages and interests.
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•July 6, 2022
Music at the Mart: DoMa’s Saturday Soundtrack
The Manahawkin Mart Shoppes and Flea Market presents its second summer of “Music at the Mart,” every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the parking lot pavilion through Labor Day. Enjoy live music by…
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•July 6, 2022
Ted Hammock
STYLE: Stripped-down covers of happy-making hits, delivered in his acoustic, surf pop singer-songwriter, beach-party balladeer kind of way.
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•July 6, 2022
Local Author Discusses New Jersey Shipwrecks
This month, local author/historian Margaret Thomas Buchholz will be doing two PowerPoint presentations based on her book New Jersey Shipwrecks: 350 Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic.
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•July 6, 2022
3AM Tokyo Is Late-Night LBI at BaB’s
The New York-based pop band 3AM Tokyo brought its signature sound to Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven on Saturday night, July 2, marking the band’s second time on the stage. And as it also was on…
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•July 6, 2022
Schedule a Free Jersey-Friendly Yards Webinar
Calling all green teams, garden clubs, environmental commissions and nonprofits! Jersey-Friendly Yards partners can now be scheduled to provide a free one-hour webinar on the importance of…
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•July 6, 2022
Free Skin Cancer Screening in Brant Beach July 16
Take a break from fun in the sun and devote just a few minutes to a free skin cancer screening, courtesy of the Long Beach Island Health Department. Your skin will thank you! From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
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•July 6, 2022
Follow the Music to Sunny Surf City; Independence Weekend Recap
A small handful of emails rolled in over the last week questioning the Sound Waves’ Independence Party playlist; namely, the choice to include mostly songs of protest. So, to address the elephant in…
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•July 5, 2022
Nex Level Ninja Camp Comes to Bayview Park
This week Bayview Park in Brant Beach welcomes Nex Level Ninja summer camp, a 200-square-foot obstacle course for children ages 5 to 13, plus an open play area for ages 5 and up. Camp and open play…
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•June 30, 2022
Fireworks in Local Towns Set to Celebrate the 4th – for a Full Week
Barnegat Township gets Independence Day festivities off to an early start on Saturday, July 2, with fireworks and more at Barnegat High School’s football field.
