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Arts & Entertainment

  • •April 4, 2026

    A Guide to Weird, Wondrous Shells Found on LBI

    Lining the water’s edge on Long Beach Island beaches, a stunning array of shells sparkles with each lap of the waves. Dozens of unique species get tossed and turned underwater by the shorebreak…

  • •April 4, 2026

    See the Bay in New Ways on Seaport Ferry

    Traffic onto and on Long Beach Island can be a nightmare during the summer, especially on weekends. But there’s another way to reach the Island from the mainland. Instead of sitting in a traffic jam…

  • •April 4, 2026

    Tuckerton-Born Craftsman Alfie Stevens’ Fishing Lures, Folk Art Celebrate Outdoor Traditions

    A true native of Tuckerton, carpenter-carver-fisherman Alfie Stevens was born on Cedar Street and has lived on Cedar Street all his 83 years. As long as he’s been fishing, he’s been making his own…

  • •April 3, 2026

    Tony Shalhoub to Add More Star Power to LBI Film Festival

    It had already been announced that Jason Alexander, better know as George from “Seinfeld” to many, would be returning to the Lighthouse International Film Festival this June after wooing an audience…

  • •April 2, 2026

    April 4 Science Saturday Features Free Screening of Film ‘Firebreak’

    Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies this Saturday, April 4 for a special screening of the film “Firebreak,” followed by a Q&A with New Jersey firefighters.…

  • •April 2, 2026

    Tuckerton Historical Society to Explore American Automobile History

    Car lovers and history enthusiasts alike will enjoy the Tuckerton Historical Society’s upcoming presentation on the history of the automobile industry in America.

  • •April 2, 2026

    Singer-Songwriters Shine at Albert Music Hall

    In a world that often prioritizes familiarity and rejects the unknown, a lineup of original live music featuring small and budding artists is hard to come by. Few spaces exist where artists and…

  • •April 1, 2026

    Tee Off to Raise Funds for LBI Historical Museum

    The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum in Beach Haven is signing up participants for a golf outing fundraiser on Monday, May 4, at the LBI National Golf and Resort in Little Egg…

  • •April 1, 2026

    Police Bring Easter Egg Hunt to Harvey Cedars Homes

    The Harvey Cedars Police Foundation will once again host its annual “Egg My Property” event, bringing a fun Easter tradition to local families.

  • •April 1, 2026

    Learn About Bald Eagles in New Jersey

    The Beach Haven Public Library will present “Bald Eagles of New Jersey” on Friday, April 10 at 1 p.m.

  • •April 1, 2026

    Art Notes, April 1

    Into the Woods: The new Wildflowers in the Woods facility, located at 1286 Ridge Ave. in Manahawkin, has released its event schedule for April.

  • •April 1, 2026

    Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter Holds Annual Meeting April 11

    Join the Friends of Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter as the group celebrates another year of dedication to the animals in the community. Anyone interested in learning more about the group and…

  • •April 1, 2026

    Parkinson’s Voice Project at Stafford Library

    The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library introduces Parkinson’s Voice Project’s “Speak Out!” groups with licensed providers from Speech Pathology Solutions LLC, beginning at 11 a.m. on…

  • •April 1, 2026

    Eco-Friendly Gathering at the Holiday Inn

    Environmentally minded people are welcome to stop by for refreshments and eco-friendly conversation on Tuesday, April 7 at the Mainland Holiday Inn in Manahawkin from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The meeting is…

  • •April 1, 2026

    ‘All the Small Things’ Reveals Vastness of Region’s Artistic Vision

    Thinking big as usual, Gallery Manager Katherine Whitlock at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies set her sights on “small things” – 10 by 10 inches square, to be…

  • •April 1, 2026

    STAC and Atlantic City Ballet Join to Present After-School Series

    The Stafford Township Arts Center and the Atlantic City Ballet are teaming up to present an After-School Family Performance Series.

  • •March 27, 2026

    Hop Along to Annual Community Event

    Crack open your weekend and shell out for first responders at the annual Easter pancake breakfast, an “eggstra” special fundraiser.

  • •March 25, 2026

    Ryan Lee Crosby to Bring Deep Blues to Tuckerton

    From Mississippi’s oldest juke joint to the Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton, musician Ryan Lee Crosby is bringing the sounds and traditions of Bentonia-style blues to venues across the country.

  • •March 25, 2026

    Art Notes, March 25

    Winners by Association: An awards reception took place Sunday, March 15 at the Pine Shores Art Association’s Stafford gallery in Manahawkin, for the winners of the student show that is on display…

  • •March 25, 2026

    Catching Up With Comedian John Poveromo

    Making a living in comedy is not for the weak. Ask comedian John Poveromo of Beach Haven West. He’s been at it for two decades, always with multiple irons in the fire, and is still diversifying his…

  • •March 25, 2026

    Tuckerton Seaport to Welcome Spring With Seasonal Fun

    Spring into the new season with family-friendly activities and excitement at the Tuckerton Seaport on Saturday, April 4.

  • •March 25, 2026

    Gift Donations Sought for Maritime Museum Fundraiser

    The New Jersey Maritime Museum in Beach Haven is seeking donations of gifts for a gift auction, silent auction and 50/50 raffle for its annual fundraiser scheduled for Saturday, May 2, from 3 p.m. to…

  • •March 25, 2026

    Pioneer Female Brass Musicians to Play Grunin Center

    The Grunin Center for the Arts will host a band called the Brass Queens on its main stage at 7 p.m. on Saturday, March 28.

  • •March 25, 2026

    A ‘Sound’ Program at the LBI Library

    Using various instruments, including crystal bowls and chimes, sound therapist Valerie Redzinak will lead a restorative and energetically balanced sound journey experience on Tuesday, March 31 at 2…

  • •March 25, 2026

    Author’s Focus Is Women in Space

    The history of American women astronauts is the theme during a virtual author discussion Thursday, April 2 at 2:30 p.m. presented by Valerie Neal, emerita curator from the Smithsonian’s National Air…

  • •March 25, 2026

    Learn About the ‘Matilda Effect’

    The Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library marks Women’s History Month with a program titled “The Matilda Effect: Celebrating Unrecognized Women in History” on Tuesday, March 31 at 2:30 p.m.

  • •March 24, 2026

    March 28 Virtual Science Saturday All About Ospreys

    This Saturday, March 28, join Ben Wurst, senior wildlife biologist with Conserve Wildlife Foundation of New Jersey, as he shares his knowledge of ospreys – and, in particular, the intertwined…

  • •March 23, 2026

    LIFS Screening Film Remembering the Glorious History of Grossinger’s Resort

    The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the film “We Met at Grossinger’s” at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 26 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.

  • •March 19, 2026

    Pinelands Thespians Again Rack Up Medals From State Theater Judges

    The Pinelands Thespians struck gold at two state theater competitions this past January.

  • •March 19, 2026

    Program Fosters Folk Art Appreciation Among Next Generation

    Carver Andrew Tonnesen said “laughter and smiles filled the classroom” on the days he visited Tuckerton Elementary School, as sixth-grade students eagerly learned how to create their own decoys.

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