Arts & Entertainment
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•July 21, 2021
Grunin Center for the Arts Plans In-Person Events for Fall
The Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts at Ocean County College has announced its fall lineup of performances – most of which will be presented in person beginning in September. “Tickets will be…
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•July 21, 2021
Surflight Hopes Audiences Get Kick Out of ‘Chorus Line’
Surflight Theatre’s second mainstage production of 2021 will be “A Chorus Line.”
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•July 20, 2021
Black Maria Film Festival Returning to LBI Under a New Name
Actually it’s a 40-year-old festival with a new name. The Black Maria Film Festival is now the Thomas Edison Film Festival and, as it has for many years, is being screened locally at the Long Beach…
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•July 15, 2021
Making the Grade: Biggy’s Mini Golf Game on ‘Holey Moley’
When I finally sat down to pull this article together, I was reminded of a scene from “Miracle,” the 2004 sports movie that chronicles the 1980 U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team triumph over the Soviets…
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•July 15, 2021
Barnegat Light Artist Jordan Rich Paints Portrait for Dog Park, Friends of Animal Shelter
Artist Jordan Rich finds herself at a crossroads.
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•July 15, 2021
Pro Hula Hooper Jerry Bones Creates ‘Expression Through Motion’
Hula hooping is much more than a game for professional Jerry Bones of Lacey Township: It’s an art form, a meditation practice and a lifestyle, as he explains while moving to instrumental music around…
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•July 14, 2021
Juror’s Lecture Informs “Master Copies/Interpretations” at LBIF
Copying masterworks can be a serious endeavor for all artists, no matter if they wish to experience the master’s process or want to pay homage to a favorite piece in the art lexicon. More recently…
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•July 14, 2021
Thursday Nights Just Got Funnier at Bird & Betty’s
For those looking to kick off a weekend with lots of laughter, a new standup comedy series at Bird & Betty’s in Beach Haven delivers. Professional comedians will headline at the club every Thursday…
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•July 14, 2021
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•July 14, 2021
‘Nights of Summer’ Carnival Returns to St. Mary’s Parish Center
Every July, St. Mary’s Parish Center is home to six nights of family fun, and this year’s “Nights of Summer” Carnival is scheduled for Tuesday, July 20, through Sunday, July 25, from 6 to 10:30 each…
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•July 14, 2021
Bring a Toy or Other Gift to Jen’s Links and Try to Beat a ‘Holey Moley’ Winner
The “Low Tide” course at Jen’s Links at LBI presents some unique challenges. There’s the cup behind the wooden pole on the fourth hole plus the bridge over the rushing stream of water on the 11th, as…
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•July 14, 2021
Dad and Twin Boys Take Head-to-Head Challenge This Time
Andrew Davlouros and his twin boys, Alex and Nikos, last November took the challenge of trying to beat my score in the “Can You Beat Biggy?” Thanksgiving Classic at The Sand Trap in Ship Bottom.…
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•July 14, 2021
Chef Kris Neff Serves Up In-Home Culinary Experiences
The year 2020 proved to be a make-or-break year for business owners, as COVID-19 forced many establishments to close their doors … some temporarily, some permanently. The service and entertainment…
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•July 14, 2021
Rock Lobsters
STYLE: Hard-driving, infectious and oh-so-danceable covers of rock and pop hits.
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•July 14, 2021
Elizabeth Lim Featured on Dive Into YA
The Ocean County Library will feature Elizabeth Lim, creator of the bestselling The Blood of the Stars duology, in its ongoing “Dive Into YA: It’s Not Just for Teens” virtual author chats on…
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•July 14, 2021
The Kootz
STYLE: Covers of oldies, goodies, classics and surprises from the last half century. Tunes either rock (Southern, Americana or British Invasion-style), pop or sing the blues – but they all soothe the…
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•July 14, 2021
The Impulsives
STYLE: All-time good-time music – tunes the band loves and the audience craves, i.e., classic and alternative rock, pop and country favorites.
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•July 14, 2021
Art Notes July 14
Fun Fakes: The LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences’ “Master Copies/Interpretations,” opens Saturday, July 17 in the LBIF’s gallery with an artists reception from 5 to 7 p.m. and juried by…
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•July 14, 2021
What the Folk Did Elsa Whip Up?
With all the epic fervor of the Disney musical, Elsa whipped her way through the region on summer holiday early Friday morning. Fortunately, her quick jaunt did not claim any casualties, but her…
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•July 12, 2021
Bazaar Benefits Surf City Fire Co., EMS
Put a circle around Tuesday, July 20 on the calendar because the annual Surf City Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary flea market and bazaar is back after being reimagined last year due to the pandemic.
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•July 12, 2021
July Events Abound at LBT Field Station in Holgate
The Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station in Holgate opened its doors to the public earlier this summer, and has since scheduled a number of varied events – including a weekly program…
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•July 12, 2021
The Sun Is Shining on Surflight’s ‘Annie’
“Annie” the show, like Annie the character, never grows old. And it lives on at Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven.
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•July 11, 2021
Fine Art on Display in Harvey Cedars
More than 50 artists and fine crafters will display their works at the 33rd annual Harvey Cedars Arts Festival on Sunday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Sunset Park. Admission is free.
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•July 9, 2021
All Aboard! Tuckerton Seaport Kicks Off Summer Ferry Rides to LBI
Ferry service shuttling folks between the Tuckerton Seaport and Beach Haven got underway on Saturday. There was an 11 a.m. departure waiting for those who had just enjoyed the Tuckerton holiday…
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•July 8, 2021
South-End Surf N’ Paddle Gets Creative New Wall Mural
Beach Haven is known for its relevance as a surf town. It’s specifically known for its “lefts,” or left-breaking waves (from the surfer’s perspective, facing the beach). Those lefts have now been…
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•July 8, 2021
Tuckerton’s 4th of July Parade Draws Hometown Crowd
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•July 8, 2021
Inaugural Pride in Park Party a Colorful Show of Love, Support for LGBTQ+ Community
The first-ever Pride in the Park event at Manahawkin Lake Park on Tuesday, June 29, was a movement to create awareness, acceptance and equality for the LGBTQ+ community in Stafford Township. Dozens…
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•July 8, 2021
Crochet Art Is Creative Self-Care for Surf City Woman
A large afghan mandala hangs on the wall of crochet artist Diana Holland’s Surf City home, spiraling outward in a stunning array of color, texture and pattern. Holland took a year to complete the…
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•July 8, 2021
Youngster Earns His Position to Play Alongside Mom, Proves He Belongs
After Marni Van Grouw agreed to a date for the “Can You Beat Biggy?” challenge, she and her family had to figure out who among them would be the second part of the Van Grouw team, and she came up…
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•July 7, 2021
Independence and Originality: New Music, Far and Near
So far, summer 2021 has kept up a strong theme of epic weather on major holiday weekends, and Independence Day weekend was no exception. Mother Nature gave Lady Liberty a run for her money, serving…
