Arts & Entertainment
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•November 3, 2021
Art Notes November 3
From Somewhere Else: We are all from somewhere else, as the exhibit “Getting There’ at Stockton University’s gallery reminds us.
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•November 3, 2021
Church of the Holy Spirit Offers Thanksgiving Dinners
The Church of the Holy Spirit Episcopal in Tuckerton is offering free Thanksgiving dinners to those in need of a festive meal. As it did last year, the church has contracted with the Dynasty Diner to…
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•November 3, 2021
ALO Director to Discuss Plastic Pollution Nov. 12
Plastic pollution will be the topic of a virtual program sponsored by the Barnegat Quakers via Zoom on Friday, Nov. 12 at 7 p.m.
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•November 3, 2021
Virtual Program Geared Toward Caregivers
During November, the Ocean County Library and the Alzheimer’s Association Greater New Jersey Chapter will mark National Family Caregivers Month with a free virtual series to help caregivers prepare…
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•November 3, 2021
Grunin Center Presents ‘Harlem 100’ Featuring Mwenso and The Shakes
Created in collaboration with the National Jazz Museum and JMG Live, the multimedia “Harlem 100” captures the sights and sounds of Harlem when legendary artists such as Fats Waller, Duke Ellington…
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•November 1, 2021
Friends Remember ‘Humble’ Painter, Gardener Ed Heitman
Dozens gathered Saturday afternoon at the Barnegat Light Historical Museum to honor accomplished artist, educator and gardener Edwin Joseph Heitman – a guy to whom the old epithet applied: To know…
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•October 28, 2021
Surf City Trunk or Treat Gets Early Start on Halloween
Photos of the seventh annual Surf City Trunk or Treat hosted by Surf City Volunteer Fire Company and Surf City Police Department.
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•October 28, 2021
Talk Focuses on ‘Great Storms’ on 9th Anniversary of Superstorm Sandy
On the ninth anniversary of Superstorm Sandy — and the 30th anniversary of the Halloween “Perfect” Storm — storm book authors Margaret “Poochy” Thomas Buchholz and Scott Mazzella will present a…
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•October 28, 2021
The Buzz Is: Tuckerton Library Association’s Annual Luncheon
Join the trustees of the Tuckerton Library Association for lunch on Nov. 13 at noon, at Cuisine on The Green and learn about bees. Professional beekeepers Angelo and Anna Traponi of Trapper’s Honey…
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•October 28, 2021
Art Notes October 27
Paying Homage: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Fabulous Fakes Show” was on display in the gallery through Oct. 26. Selections can be viewed online.
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•October 27, 2021
Beginners Can Learn How to Handle Gouache
Pine Shores Art Association water-media artists Dee Turba and Tom Rutledge want beginners to learn the expansive possibilities of painting with gouache and are offering a one-day workshop on…
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•October 27, 2021
LIFS Screening ‘The Velvet Underground’ at LBIF
The Lighthouse International Film Society will be screening director Todd Haynes’ critically acclaimed documentary “The Velvet Underground” on Nov. 5 at 8 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of…
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•October 27, 2021
Stop By Main Street Church on Oct. 30 to Enjoy Fall Festival
Maybe it will be cloudy and showery, or maybe it will be a little sunny and kind of mild. Nonetheless, local families should plan to spend some time at Main Street Alliance Church on Saturday, Oct.…
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•October 27, 2021
Hoofy’s Fall Fest Celebrates Successful Comeback
Saturday afternoon boasted dramatic skies and quintessential autumn weather for the return of Hoofy’s Fall Fest after being put on hold during 2020 due to COVID-19 restrictions on gathering. The…
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•October 27, 2021
Register Now for Women-Only Coastal Waterfowl Workshop, Hunt
Just for women, the New Jersey Division of Fish and Wildlife’s New Jersey Outdoors Program offers two opportunities this fall to learn about coastal waterfowling: a virtual workshop and a mentored…
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•October 27, 2021
Take a Virtual Field Trip to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center
The Marine Mammal Stranding Center invites kids and adults alike to learn, and help make a difference for sea life, through virtual education programs. School classes, homeschoolers, scout groups…
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•October 27, 2021
See The Honey Dewdrops Perform Oct. 29 at Ocean County College
Laura Wortman and Kagey Parrish – The Honey Dewdrops – are celebrating their ninth year of touring full-time, and at 7 p.m. this Friday, Oct. 29, the husband-wife singer-songwriters will visit Ocean…
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•October 27, 2021
YA Author Pamela Harris Featured Nov. 4 at Ocean County Library
Riding the success of her 2020 debut novel, When You Look Like Us, Pamela N. Harris will take part in the Ocean County Library’s “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Kids” virtual author series on…
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•October 27, 2021
Drag Is Back at Tuckerton’s Union Market
One place to kick off your Halloween weekend is the Union Market and Gallery at the Tuckerton Seaport.
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•October 25, 2021
Color Run, Fall Festival in Barnegat Oct. 30
The Barnegat Elementary PTA will hold a Color Run and Family Fall Festival Saturday, Oct. 30 at the Russell Brackman Middle School.
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•October 21, 2021
Harvest Hayride, Fall Celebration at Bayview Park
For a burst of fall fun, check out Long Beach Township’s fifth “Harvest Hayride … and more!” this Saturday, Oct. 23, from 1 to 3 p.m. at Bayview Park in Brant Beach.
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•October 21, 2021
Surflight Re-creating Infamous ‘The War of the Worlds’ Broadcast
Surflight Theatre will be presenting “War of the Worlds – The Panic Broadcast,” a live onstage radio play, at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 23, 29 and 30 and at 2 p.m. on Oct. 24 and 31.
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•October 21, 2021
Original Metal Bands Useless, Dying Light Help Resurrect 1990
Saturday night was an evening for locals, by locals at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven, with two heavy alternative acts heralding hordes of big hair and combat boots. In fact, the event was even billed…
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•October 21, 2021
New Ocean County Health Department Vax, Booster Clinic Added
Ocean County Health Department has added a pop-up vaccine and booster clinic on Friday, Oct. 29, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Bay Avenue Community Center, 775 East Bay Ave. in Manahawkin. Pre-register…
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•October 20, 2021
Library Friends Await In-Person Activities, Invite People to Create Family Tree
The Friends of the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library has prided itself on offering year-round programs and events. But once pandemic restrictions went into effect in March 2020…
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•October 20, 2021
Walk With Fido in Bass River State Forest
Fall is the perfect time to explore the outdoors with “Man’s Best Friend.” Volunteer Master Naturalist Kathy Gardiner invites you to bring your pooch for a 5-mile hike in Bass River State Forest on…
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•October 20, 2021
Pumpkin Picking, Decorating, More at Newly Expanded Wally’s
The biggest and best “pumpkin patch” in Surf City is at Wally’s on Saturday, Oct. 23, in conjunction with the trunk-or-treat taking place across the street at the firehouse. The free event runs from…
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•October 20, 2021
Little Egg Harbor Presents Harvest Festival
The Little Egg Harbor Chamber of Commerce is hosting the third annual Harvest Festival on Saturday, Oct. 23 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the sports and recreation fields, 1 Sports Complex Drive, off…
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•October 20, 2021
‘Creatures of the Night: the Bats of New Jersey’ Zoom Talk Oct. 26
Join Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey biologist Ethan Gilardi for a free Zoom presentation exploring common myths and misconceptions about bats, and spotlighting the current threats to bat…
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•October 20, 2021
Writer, Actress Anna Deavere Smith Gives Free Talk at Grunin Center Oct. 21
As a part of its visiting writers series, the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College will welcome actress, author, playwright and teacher Anna Deavere Smith for a speaking…
