Arts & Entertainment
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•June 7, 2022
If You Need Some Laughs, Visit Surflight Theatre June 13
There sure hasn’t been much good news lately.
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•June 7, 2022
Slambovian Circus of Dreams
STYLE: Rootsy, funny, philosophical folk-metal mastery “from the cool end of Americana.” Elements of Dylan, Bowie, Incredible String Band, Syd Barrett and The Waterboys flavor the mix. Add a generous…
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•June 6, 2022
Judges and Public Agree on Two LIFF Award Winners
The 14th annual Lighthouse International Film Festival closed on Sunday night with the announcement of the award winners.
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•June 6, 2022
All Aboard Tuckerton Creek! Seaport Resumes Boat Tours
The Tuckerton Seaport welcomes summer with a return to Tuckerton Creek tours. Creek tours are running at the top of the hour between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. June 11, 13, 25 and 26, and every Tuesday and…
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•June 6, 2022
Composting Workshop at LBT Field Station This Thursday
Employees from the Ocean County Department of Solid Waste Management will visit the Long Beach Township Field Station from 6 to 7:30 p.m. this Thursday, June 9, to lead a workshop on composting.…
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•June 3, 2022
Balalaikas Will Be Ringing Out for Ukraine Relief
The balalaika is a Russian stringed folk instrument that most Americans have likely never heard.
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•June 3, 2022
2022 Lighthouse International Film Festival’s ‘Darkhouse’ Is a Horror!
The innovative Lighthouse International Film Festival seems to add new experiences every year of late.
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•June 2, 2022
Bill & Andy Show Returns to Surf City Hotel for Another Summer of Antics
“We have four rules we tell the audience at the beginning of every show,” according to Andy Hladek, one-half of the Bill and Andy Show. “First rule is singing along is encouraged. The second rule is…
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•June 2, 2022
See the Best in LBI Shore Gardens June 15
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island invites the public to tiptoe through beautiful local summer shore gardens on Wednesday, June 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The rain date is Thursday, June 16.
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•June 1, 2022
Celebrate National Trails Day at Bass River State Forest
Bass River State Park invites the public to celebrate the 30th annual National Trails Day on Saturday, June 4 with a guided hike.
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•June 1, 2022
Surflight Opening 2022 Season With a Song and Dance Classic
Surflight Theatre’s first mainstage musical of the year is “An American in Paris,” which will run from June 2 through June 18.
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•June 1, 2022
LIFF’s Closing Night Film Shows Most Amazing Scam in Scotland’s History
The 2022 Lighthouse International Film Festival’s closing film is “My Old School,” directed by Scotsman Jono McLeod, who in 1993 was a schoolmate of Brandon Lee, the subject of his documentary.
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•June 1, 2022
Have Another Round of Green Drinks June 7
Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and conversation on Tuesday, June 7 at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is sponsored by…
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•June 1, 2022
‘Keep It A Secret’ LIFF Film Explores Origins of Surf in Ireland During Period of Conflict
Surf cinema may seem at first to be a pretty basic film genre. You watch very good surfers surf on very good waves splashed in with beautiful backdrops, perhaps some requisite travel clips and…
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•June 1, 2022
Party With High Point Fire Co. June 11
The High Point Volunteer Fire Co. is holding a block party on Saturday, June 11, from noon to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, located on 80th Street in Harvey Cedars. Shuttle parking is available at Sunset…
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•June 1, 2022
Popcorn Park Presents Lions, Tigers and Beers Festival
Animal lovers are invited out to Popcorn Park in Lacey Township for the Associated Humane Societies’ first annual Lions, Tigers and Beers Festival, happening from 4 to 7 p.m. on June 11. Have some…
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•June 1, 2022
Feelin’ Blue Elevates Workaday Denim to Wearable Art
Denim has long been considered a wardrobe staple. It is one that never seems to go out of style. Gianna Intile’s pop-up shop Feelin’ Blue features handmade denim accessories that showcase just how…
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•June 1, 2022
Founders Day Calls Upon Seuss With Forward-Looking ‘Oh, the Places You’ll Go, Stafford!’
After two years of interruptions due to COVID-19, the longstanding tradition of Stafford Founders Day is scheduled for Saturday, June 11, with the theme of Dr. Seuss’s “Oh, The Places You’ll Go…
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•June 1, 2022
New Playground Opening Is Pure Joy
The sounds of children’s laughter and squeals boosted the whole town’s happiness quotient by at least a few points on Friday, May 27, as the community gathered to celebrate the official opening of…
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•June 1, 2022
Pollinator Habitat Restoration Lecture at Cloverdale Farm County Park
Join pollinator habitat specialist Kelly Gill from the Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation as she presents a talk detailing best practices for giving beneficial insects a fighting chance at…
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•June 1, 2022
Capital Singers at Holy Innocents’ June 5
The Capital Singers of Trenton will present a concert Sunday, June 5 at 4 p.m. at Holy Innocents’ Episcopal Church in Beach Haven. This is the final program in Holy Innocents’ spring concert series.
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•June 1, 2022
NYC3 Brings Recent Hit Remixes to Grunin Center This Friday
Three of New York City’s hottest male vocalists will take the stage at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College for a high-energy event set for 8 p.m. on Friday, June 3.…
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•June 1, 2022
Art Notes, June 1
Ship Shop: The vendor rosters are already full for the next two Viking Village Art and Craft Shows, July 10 and Sept. 4, so art lovers and treasure hunters should save the dates. Admission is free…
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•June 1, 2022
Don’t Miss Sea Pirate Campground’s Chili Cook-Off
Sea Pirate Campground in Eagleswood Township serves up a weekend of fun at its 22nd annual chili cook-off on Saturday, June 11. The cook-off will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. with an entrance fee of…
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•June 1, 2022
Tree of Life Jewelry a Natural Outgrowth
Tree of Life artist and silversmith Merianne Haug’s journey to jewelry making began as a wearer – a lifelong lover of sterling silver and natural materials such as sea glass, beach pebbles, stones…
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•June 1, 2022
Music Festival Survival Guide; Local Fests for Garden State
For many live-music enthusiasts, Woodstock-inspired, three-day festivals are the highlight of summer. Some of the major ones East Coasters will road trip to include Bonnaroo, Peach Festival, Mountain…
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•May 31, 2022
Captain Bill Brucato
STYLE: Sentimental folk and soul covers, plus requests, inspired by Harry Chapin, James Taylor and Paul Simon, with a low-key romantic vibe.
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•May 31, 2022
Muddy Ruckus
STYLE: Railroad indie punk blues, a.k.a. “darkly inventive Americana,” according to one reviewer.
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•May 31, 2022
Andrea Asprelli
LINEUP: Andrea Asprelli, vocals, banjo and fiddle; Jason Borisoff, vocals and guitar.
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•May 28, 2022
Memorial Day Observed Throughout Southern Ocean County
Memorial Day weekend will see three days of events honoring those who have died in our nation’s wars.
