Arts & Entertainment
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•July 10, 2025
Sodano Does It His Joyful Way With ‘Pasta & Sinatra’ at The Gateway
Spreading joy was the theme of the evening at The Gateway Restaurant & Lounge on June 25 as the establishment played host to the first in a series of musical tributes featuring singing, dancing and…
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•July 10, 2025
Great Fun, Rides, Food Await at ’Nights of Summer’ Carnival
Family fun, fantastic rides and fabulous food are the hallmarks of the “Nights of Summer” Carnival, and the big event is set to return for its 32nd year beginning Tuesday, July 15 and running through…
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•July 9, 2025
Local Brewmaster Mike Dorval Receives International Diploma From World Brewing Academy
There is a longstanding connection between college and beer. The first universities in Europe in the 1000s AD were associated with ale. From the first American colleges in the colonies, taverns were…
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•July 9, 2025
Hear Ocean County Originals in Tuckerton
Support Tuckerton’s live music scene with an afternoon of original music performed by local artists. Len De Botton, also known as Lenahawkin, will present “Ocean County Originals,” a showcase…
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•July 9, 2025
What’s Old May Be New Again at Townwide Yard Sale
Don’t miss out on a day of deals. Whether you’re looking to score some new pieces or get rid of your own, Little Egg Harbor’s fifth annual community-wide yard sale will take place Saturday and…
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•July 9, 2025
‘Here’s The Story’ Elevates NJ Voices in New Series That Distills Human Experience
Filmmaker Steve Rogers, formerly of Manahawkin and a 1989 Southern Regional graduate, debuted his new docuseries for the NJPBS public television network, “Here’s The Story: Voices of the People,” on…
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•July 9, 2025
Annual Raffle and Silent Auction Benefit Surf City Volunteer Fire Co.
Even without a guaranteed appearance from Jolly Ol’ St. Nick, Christmas in July returns to Surf City July 15 with the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. Women’s Auxiliary’s biggest fundraiser of not just…
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•July 9, 2025
Ann Coen to Release Debut Hardcover Book ‘Slack Tide’ to Celebrate 20 Years in Business
Ann Coen has published Slack Tide, a personal collection of her photographs of Long Beach Island scenes. The hardcover book, a collector’s must-have, is set to launch with a bang at Mallard Island…
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•July 9, 2025
Master Gardeners Focusing on Bees
Bees are a vital contributor to the environment, and the challenges bees face and how we can help these important pollinators are the topic of “Time to Learn About Bees” Monday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.…
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•July 9, 2025
Still Confident in Their Abilities, Brother-Sister Duo Takes Another Shot
If there’s one thing Brandan Tyhanic has learned in three previous “Can You Beat Biggy?” outings, it’s this: Challenging me sometimes is a bad idea.
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•July 9, 2025
New Sign Will Post Harvey Cedars Activities
With Craft Day By the Bay at Sunset Park this past Saturday and the Wednesday night concert series kicking off, the Harvey Cedars Borough Activity Committee has a full year of returning and expanding…
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•July 9, 2025
Barnegat Garden Club Going on Nature Walk
The Barnegat Garden Club invites people for a short, leisurely walk on the Ocean County Parks Barnegat Branch Trail on Friday, July 18 starting at 6:30 p.m. Participants will gather in the parking…
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•July 9, 2025
Alaine Portner, “Happy Medium,” to Return to LBIF for Longstanding Spiritual Engagement
Gifted medium, meditation coach and author Alaine Portner will return to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies on Monday, July 14, for what’s become an anticipated…
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•July 9, 2025
Skip Winters
STYLE: Indie rock, folk, Americana, reggae and more – anything with a beachy, laidback vibe.
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•July 9, 2025
Long Beach Township Holds Free Pickleball Clinics for Kids 10-14
From now through Aug. 27, kids ages 10-14 can learn pickleball basics at a free clinic at the Long Beach Township courts on 68th Street in Brant Beach. The Picklr-Manahawkin-LBI – a new indoor…
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•July 9, 2025
Photographic Journey Through Old Barnegat Light
Local historian/author Margaret Thomas Buchholz will present her annual history talk at the High Point firehouse in Harvey Cedars on Thursday, July 24, 7 p.m.
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•July 9, 2025
Art Notes, July 9
Live Event: “Meet the Artist” this Sunday afternoon at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light when photographer Frederick Ballet (pronounced “ballot”) presents his unique vision from 2 to 4 p.m. The…
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•July 9, 2025
Hear Summer Songs at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library will present “Jay Daniels Road Trip” on Friday, July 11, 1 p.m.
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•July 9, 2025
Boggs Center Presentation at Lacey Library
In commemoration of Disability Pride Month, learn about a New Jersey-based catalyst for inclusion and self-determination in a presentation by the Boggs Center on Disability and Human Development at…
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•July 8, 2025
Trophies, Accolades, Plain Old Fun Are Hallmarks of Weekly Mini Golf Tourneys
For some, it’s a rite of passage to play mini golf in one of the weekly tournaments on Long Beach Island during the summer. Take Todd Foster for example. The man visits from Scottsdale, Ariz., for…
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•July 7, 2025
Fire Company Block Party Celebrates Community in Ship Bottom
Not sure what to do after a day at the beach? One option is attending the annual Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co.’s biggest bash of the year: its block party, where attendees can enjoy great local…
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•July 7, 2025
Have ‘Coffee With a Cop’ in Harvey Cedars
A summer tradition in Harvey Cedars is the police department’s “Coffee With a Cop” initiative, which has announced four dates.
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•July 7, 2025
Simmerr
STYLE: Indie-pop with added flavor; Simmerr infuses both its covers and originals with creative touches of jazz, soul and funk elements.
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•July 7, 2025
Fun for All Ages at LBI Foundation’s Barnegat Bay Day July 9
Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 9 for educational family fun at the 19th annual Barnegat Bay Day. Each year, this event…
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•July 3, 2025
This Fourth, Honor Stars, Stripes All Around Area
The nation turns 249 this year, and the celebratory shows of patriotism will line the streets and color the skies accordingly. The truly ambitious could even make it to all five community events…
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•July 3, 2025
Crab Derby to Aid Eagleswood Fire Co.
The Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co. presents its first-ever crab derby July 11 and 12.
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•July 3, 2025
In Shadow of Substance Use, Sea Change Can Help
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization, with offices in West Creek and Barnegat as well as mobile outreach services, provides free support to anyone struggling with or adjacent to substance use…
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•July 3, 2025
Celebrate Cecily, Putt to Beat Biggy at Annual Charity Tournament
It’s going to be hot, and a lot of people are going to be sweaty, but it’s all going to be worth it. After all, this annual mini golf event honors Cecily Lovas while raising money for David’s Dream…
