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Arts & Entertainment

  • •June 21, 2021

    Become a Coastal Steward Through Rutgers University Courses

    An opportunity to learn online about the aquaculture and ecology of Barnegat Bay from Rutgers University scientists costs $35 and requires quick registration by June 24.

  • •June 20, 2021

    Going For a Long Walk Along Long Beach Island’s Beaches

    A lone walker striding along the strand, alternating between looking out to sea and observing the houses beyond the dunes. Nothing new there – we have all seen them. The walker usually returns to…

  • •June 18, 2021

    Democrats Hold Picnic at Cedar Bridge Tavern

    The Barnegat Democratic Club is hosting its inaugural picnic on Sunday, June 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the historic Cedar Bridge Tavern at 200 Old Halfway Rd. The rain date is Sunday, July 11.

  • •June 17, 2021

    Business Still Booming for ‘Original Guitar Guy’ Paul Unkert

    About half a year following the tragic death of rock ’n’ roll icon Eddie Van Halen, his legend lives on through the famed Frankenstrat, a monster of a guitar created by combining a Northern Ash…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Join in Blessing of the Fleet

    The annual Blessing of the Fleet in Barnegat Light will take place Sunday, June 20, beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Barnegat Light Yacht Basin, 1701 Bayview Ave.

  • •June 16, 2021

    Surflight, LIFF Earn Awards for Their Creative Responses to COVID-19 Pandemic

    Owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 was basically a lost year when it came to theater, both live and on film.

  • •June 16, 2021

    Lindsey Moonan

    STYLE: “Happy hour covers,” mostly folk-based. Think Mumford & Sons and The Lumineers, but also Tracy Chapman.

  • •June 16, 2021

    Art Notes June 16

    Book This: The Pine Shores Art Association has conceived a new book as a fundraiser. Guide to the Jersey Shore describes where to find almost everything in Southern Ocean County, illustrated with…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Emphasis on Fun in Upcoming Surf ‘Anti-Contest’ Party

    Fifteen years ago, a soft top surfboard, or “foamie,” was considered little more than a pool toy. It was surfing’s version of training wheels (or a wheelchair, depending on the stage of your surfing…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Escape Plan Here to Stay for Post-Pandemic Summer

    Dwight Dunbracco and Mike Dowe came up with the name Escape Plan during an open mic event where a fan-girl was hovering a bit too close for comfort. They needed an “escape plan.” It stuck.

  • •June 16, 2021

    The Fourth Son

    HOME BASE: Couches in Philadelphia, beds in beach motels, or the back of his Ford Transit

  • •June 16, 2021

    Albert Music Hall Indoor Concerts Are Back

    The Albert Music Hall, located at 131 Wells Mills Road in Waretown, has returned for indoor bluegrass/country concerts on Saturday night concerts. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music begins at 6:30 and runs…

  • •June 16, 2021

    National Juried Competition: Works on Paper at the LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences

    The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies presents the 23rd annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition: Works on Paper, featuring 70 artworks created by artists…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Harvey Cedars Activities Back in Full Swing

    COVID-19 resulted in the Harvey Cedars Activities Committee canceling events in 2020. But with the pandemic situation greatly improved, activities are on for 2021, featuring concerts, sports camps…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Go the Distance in Honor of Allie Zambito, With #active4allie 27 Challenge

    Register now for a physical fitness challenge in honor of a woman whose life was cut tragically short two years ago. Commit to move 2.7, 27 or 270 miles in 62 days from June 22 through Aug. 22 for…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Ryan Zimmerman

    STYLE: Funk, reggae, folk, blues, punk rock and Americana

  • •June 16, 2021

    Mainland Musicians Thrive on Open Mic, Lasting ‘90s Remnants

    This week is for the mainlanders – or, as some might self-describe, the underdogs, over-winterers, pineys … you-name-its. Of course, we all make up the whole of this special coastal community, and…

  • •June 16, 2021

    He Goes to Great Lengths for Love, Creative Proposal

    Many of us have stories of things we have done out of love. Many of them have unfolded in Beach Haven. Not all of us would want to tell the world those stories. Few have a story of love that is this…

  • •June 16, 2021

    Ocean County Library Announces Online Summer Activities

    Avid readers of all ages will find a season full of excitement and prizes in the Ocean County Library Summer Reading Challenge. Registration has begun for “Tails & Tales.”

  • •June 16, 2021

    ‘Sinatra: The Musical’ at LBI Foundation June 27

    Entertainer Tony Sands brings his tribute to “Ol’ Blue Eyes” with “Sinatra: The Musical” on Sunday, June 27 at 7 p.m. at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.…

  • •June 16, 2021

    LBI Historical Museum Reopening June 19

    The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum, located at 129 Engleside Ave. in Beach Haven, will be opening for weekends beginning Saturday and Sunday, June 19 and 20, from noon to 4 p.m.

  • •June 16, 2021

    Long Beach Township Marine Education Field Station Open House This Friday

    Take a trip to the southern end of Long Beach Island this Friday, June 18, to celebrate the grand opening of the Long Beach Township Marine Field Station in Holgate. Tour this educational facility on…

  • •June 15, 2021

    Kick-Off to Summer Fireworks in Brant Beach Saturday Night

    The official start of summer is just days away, and to celebrate, Long Beach Township is hosting an “Kick-Off to Summer Fireworks” event this Saturday, June 19. Fantasy Island Amusement Park, in…

  • •June 10, 2021

    Pinelands Preservation Alliance Exhibits at the Philadelphia Flower Show

    The Pinelands Preservation Alliance, a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the natural and historic resources of the New Jersey Pinelands, made its first appearance at the world-renowned…

  • •June 10, 2021

    Vote Now to Crown the Best Beaches in New Jersey

    Summer is right around the corner, which means it’s time to cast a vote for the best beaches in the state. New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium’s 2021 Favorite Beaches Poll lets residents and visitors…

  • •June 10, 2021

    ’90s Trends: Back and Better Than Ever

    Rule of thumb: Don’t ever get rid of those cherished one-of-a-kind pieces in your wardrobe. The fashion scene is ever-changing, and those garments just might make a comeback when you least expect it.

  • •June 10, 2021

    Kids Must Be Kids, Wolves Must Be Protected, Actor Turns in Command Performance

    Picking which films to see at the Lighthouse International Film Festival, or any film festival for that matter, is always difficult.

  • •June 10, 2021

    ‘DimLand’ Delivers Dose of Surrealism to LIFF

    Although 2020 was the year that almost wasn’t, the Lighthouse International Film Festival persevered, becoming the first film festival to convert fully to a drive-in format. This year, LIFF outdid…

  • •June 9, 2021

    Art Notes June 9

    Seeing Red: The Pine Shores Art Association’s “Red Show” is online through June. Artists were tasked with adding red to their work. See dozens of paintings by this dedicated group of artists who have…

  • •June 9, 2021

    The Elovaters Look to Elevate Crowd at Bird & Betty’s This Friday

    It was a chilly night for autumn under clear skies. A fire roared between the creek and the house. Inside the barn was warm, though; warm with good feelings, warm bodies and sweet reggae music.

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