Arts & Entertainment
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•November 12, 2025
Art Notes, Nov. 12
Snag a Deal: Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light is having its first-ever fall art sale during the month of November with selected paintings discounted 20%. The gallery is open weekends, 11 a.m. to 4…
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•November 12, 2025
Surflight Theatre Hopes for More Christmas Displays and Gingerbread Houses in Beach Haven This Year
It’s a rather slow time of year for Surflight Theatre, even though an opera company will perform Bizet’s “Carmen”there on Nov. 15, rehearsals for its holiday musical, “Elf,” will soon start if they…
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•November 12, 2025
St. Francis Parish Planning ‘Spiritual Journey’ in Italy
In April of next year, the Rev. Francis DiSpigno of St. Francis of Assisi Parish will lead a “spiritual journey” to Italy. Those interesting in learning the details of the trip can attend an…
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•November 12, 2025
Join LBI Health Department for Last ‘Walk for Wellness’ of 2025
Take the steps to better mental and physical health – join in for the Long Beach Island Health Department’s last “Walk for Wellness” of the year on Friday, Nov. 21. The free, 1.5-mile community jaunt…
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•November 12, 2025
The Little Shell Tree That Could – and Still Does
When Kathy Elkins of Barnegat Light started placing seashells on a bushy tree on the Eighth Street oceanfront dune in October 2024, it was a small, therapeutic ritual that made her feel connected to…
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•November 12, 2025
Streaming 101 at the Beach Haven Library
Throughout the year, the Beach Haven Public Library has been hosting programs to help the community keep up with the latest technology trends. It continues on Friday, Nov. 21 at 1 p.m. with a program…
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•November 12, 2025
Stress Management Talk at LBI Library
Everybody experiences stress to some degree. Learn strategies on how to manage it and improve your mental health during a presentation on stress management Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10 a.m., at the Long…
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•November 12, 2025
Sponsor Farm on Main’s Holiday Dinner Party for Families in Need
The Farm on Main and Sunny Rae’s Kitchen will host the third annual Community Holiday Gathering on Sunday, Dec. 14, continuing the tradition started by the Communion Bay Supper Club and Chef Britt…
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•November 12, 2025
Native American Dancer and Legendary Orchestra at Grunin Center
It’s unusual for the Grunin Center for the Performing Arts at Ocean County College to screen a film, but at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 19 it will present “Without Arrows” on its main stage.
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•November 11, 2025
Game On at Surf City Firehouse
Birds of a feather flock together so before snowbirds fly south for the winter, why not spend a fun-filled afternoon playing games at the Surf City Firehouse on Tuesday, Nov. 18?
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•November 11, 2025
Artisans Festivus at Tree of Life a Convention of the Unconventional
Artisans Festivus is a whole vibe – tranquil, cozy, friendly, fun – and it’s coming back to Cedar Run this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The annual shopping market of handcrafted…
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•November 11, 2025
VFW Post 3729 Holds Open House This Saturday, Nov. 15
An open house at the VFW 3729 this Saturday, Nov. 15, will feature a special presentation, as the post extends a donation to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation. The event runs from 3 to 8 p.m., with the…
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November 11, 2025
Southern Ocean County Honors Veterans Day
Any mention of Veterans Day this year without wishing the U.S. Marine Corps a happy 250th birthday would be remiss, at best, since the first-to-fight branch of the all-volunteer American military…
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•November 9, 2025
Some Like It Hot: Glassblower-Ceramicist Jeff Ruemeli Is Drawn to Fire
The newest burn on his finger came from demonstrating glassblowing at the Makers Station Gallery’s annual “pumpkin jam” craft fair in West Creek last Saturday. Certain heat-related injuries come with…
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•November 6, 2025
Stockton Producing Two Plays in the Same Week
The Stockton University Performing Arts Center will be an extra busy place Nov. 13-16.
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•November 5, 2025
Woman’s Club Meeting Moved Up
Members of the Stafford Township Woman’s Club participate in volunteer work, community service and social events. They usually meet at 12:30 p.m. on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Bay Avenue…
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•November 5, 2025
Medicare 101 at Beach Haven Library
“Medicare Made Simple” is the title of a program at the Beach Haven Public Library on Friday, Nov. 14 at 1 p.m.
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•November 5, 2025
Dancing With the Devil in Waretown
Albert Music Hall is dedicated to “preserving the music, folklore and history of the Jersey Pines,” as director Danielle Marrone put it during a special Saturday night show on Nov. 1. That includes…
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•November 5, 2025
Dems for Vets at Arlington
The Democratic Action Network-LBI invites like-minded citizens in the Long Beach Island region to a Veterans Day get-together on Tuesday, Nov. 11 at The Arlington in Ship Bottom, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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•November 5, 2025
Art Notes, Nov. 5
On Her Toes: At the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City, branch manager Laurence Krupinski will share two of her personal passions in free exhibitions. Her graphite and…
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•November 5, 2025
Students From Grunin Performing Arts Academy Performing a Most Unusual Play
The students from the Ocean County Vocational Technical School’s Grunin Performing Arts Academy will perform the show “A Monster Calls” at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 14 and at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. on…
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•November 5, 2025
Check Gifts Off Your List at Tuckerton Holiday Markets
’Tis the season to get early Christmas shopping done! Find unique, handmade gifts and support local artisans at the multiple craft and vendor fairs coming up this month in the Tuckerton area.
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•November 5, 2025
Happy Feet Drive in the Home Stretch
On June 30, LBI Kiwanis launched its yearly Happy Feet project initiative to collect new socks for those in need.
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•November 5, 2025
Focus Is on Clams at Tuckerton Library Association Luncheon
The Tuckerton Library Association’s Annual Luncheon will be held at noon on Saturday, Nov. 15 at the Red Men Lodge in Tuckerton.
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•November 5, 2025
Tuckerton’s Role in American History Explored
Join the Tuckerton Historical Society on Saturday, Nov. 8 for a glimpse into South Jersey’s past and its role in the early days of America.
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•November 4, 2025
Music for a Cause at Union Market
Communities in Southern Ocean County have rallied over the past week to support those affected by the nationwide pause on SNAP benefits. Things are made even more difficult with the holiday season…
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•October 30, 2025
Blaring, Intense, Tranquil: Golden Rams Band Delivers State Title Run
The shimmer of the sun’s first light soon breaks into the blazing brightness of the full daytime, then eventually turns more docile as evening draws closer until all that’s left is a peaceful…
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•October 30, 2025
Kaminski Edges Longtime Flamingo Player for Top Spot in Fall Fundraiser
Aaron Kaminski wasn’t going to sleep on anybody. The O-Street Mini Golf president knew challengers would arise, especially with a change in venue known to be holes-in-one friendly.
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•October 29, 2025
Nov. 8 Comedy Night at Surflight Benefits Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co.
The popular Comedy Night is returning to Surflight Theatre at 7:30 p.m on Saturday. Nov. 8 – and it will be a special Comedy Night.
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•October 29, 2025
Learn the Basics of AI at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts an “Introduction to Artificial Intelligence” on Tuesday, Nov. 7 at 1 p.m.
