Arts & Entertainment
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•June 11, 2025
Every Night, a New Day: Ned Ryerson Band Keeps Jersey Shore Moving
The Ned Ryerson Band may borrow its name from the fictional insurance salesman in “Groundhog Day,” but nothing about the music, or the man behind it, is on repeat.
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•June 11, 2025
Stafford Founders Day Has Flower Power Flavor This Year
It’s time to celebrate “Flower Power – Peace, Love and Community.”
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•June 11, 2025
Cheers to Chili, Aid to Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.
Sea Pirate Campground’s 26th annual Craft Beer Bash and Chili Cook Off on Saturday, June 7 saw Christine Bryk and family of Wall Township take first place, after last year’s third-place win, with…
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•June 11, 2025
Wax Philosophical in ‘Works on Paper’ Show at LBIF
For many artists, the creative spark is first lit in childhood by making marks on paper. The humblest workhorse of materials, paper was invented in China in 105 AD, a composite of plant bark, hemp…
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•June 11, 2025
Little Egg Harbor Library Readying for Book Sale
Need to stock up on your summer reading for the park or the beach? Stop by the Little Egg Harbor branch of the Ocean County Library for the Friends of the branch weeklong book sale.
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•June 11, 2025
‘Dangerous Animals’ Is Nothing But Chum
Brian Tallerico, a reviewer for RogerEbert.com, wrote “Dangerous Animals,” a 98-minute film directed by Australian Sean Byrne, “is sharp in all the right places.” He went on to say, “It’s deceptively…
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•June 11, 2025
The Envelope Please: Award Winners at the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival
The winners at the 2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival were announced at a party/awards ceremony at Joe Pop’s Shore Bar in Ship Bottom late Sunday afternoon. They are…
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•June 8, 2025
Jersey Fresh Markets in Barnegat Thursdays
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department sponsors Jersey Fresh farm markets on Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 14 Birdsall St., across from the volunteer fire company. It will run through Oct.…
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•June 6, 2025
Beach Haven Concerts Open With The Pickles
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program recently announced its schedule of free Wednesday-night summer concerts, beginning with the classic rock sounds of The Pickles on June 25 at Veterans Memorial…
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•June 6, 2025
Get a Handle on Those Garden Pests
Your colorful, productive garden is vulnerable to unwanted critters, weeds and maladies. Find out how to protect your plants during “Pest Management in the Garden” at the Stafford branch of the Ocean…
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•June 6, 2025
2025 Lighthouse International Film Festival Is World Class
The Lighthouse International Film Festival is undoubtedly a world class event.
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•June 5, 2025
Barnegat Pride Touts Success at First Festival
You couldn’t blame the organizers of Barnegat Pride’s inaugural festival for feeling a little anxious the night before the Saturday, May 31 mostly afternoon event, which was to take place at the…
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•June 5, 2025
Growth Mindset: Pine Shores’ Spring Show Brings Out Its Best
What does spring bring to mind? Pine Shores Art Association artists offer their ideas.
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•June 4, 2025
Beach Bazaar Kicks Off Fundraising Season in Surf City
What says welcome to the busy season on Long Beach Island more than the Women’s Auxiliary of the Surf City Volunteer Fire Co. and EMS beach bargain bazaar? For those who answered “nothing,” pat…
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•June 4, 2025
Chili Cook Off, Beer Bash Will Return to Sea Pirate Campground
Sea Pirate Campground in West Creek prepares for an afternoon of fun with its 26th annual Craft Beer Bash and Chili Cook Off. A campground spokesperson said 250 to 300 are expected to attend this…
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•June 4, 2025
East Two Three
STYLE: Acoustic renditions of pop, folk, reggae and classic rock tunes filled with musical chemistry and soulful vocals.
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•June 4, 2025
Art Notes, June 4
The Circuit: By June, many working artists have planned out their next few months of commitments to selling at art shows. The practice is physically and mentally demanding but puts artists in direct…
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•June 4, 2025
Tuckerton Streets Come Alive With Music, Art at Porchfest
Seasoned artists and budding young talents transformed the front steps of Tuckerton’s historic Victorians into their own stages on Saturday, May 31 at the second annual Porchfest, a townwide…
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•June 4, 2025
Talk Focuses on NJ Maritime Events
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts a talk on “Historical New Jersey Maritime Events” on Friday, June 13 at 1 p.m.
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•June 4, 2025
Tickets Available for Garden Tour and Art Show
Imagine a waterfall of native grasses tumbling through holly trees in a shady setting in historic Barnegat Light. Dream of a party-centered setting of bocce courts and pools close to a blue lagoon in…
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•June 4, 2025
Meet Waves of Hope Author at LBI Library
During World War II, a tech-savvy New Jersey woman took it on herself to be a priceless information provider for families of captured U.S. service members. Agnes Joan Negra’s exploits are chronicled…
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•June 4, 2025
Harvey Cedars Welcomes Ocean County Connection
A variety of Ocean County departments will be on hand at Harvey Cedars Borough Hall on Thursday, June 19 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. when the “Mobile County Connection” sets up shop.
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•June 4, 2025
Young Singers Have a Night to Shine at Barnegat High School
When Riley Donlon graduates from Barnegat High School this month, not only will she receive her diploma, she will also walk away as the reigning “Voice of BHS.”
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•June 4, 2025
Surflight’s ‘Top Hat’ a Very Smooth Musical
One word can describe Surflight Theatre’s current musical, “Top Hat” – smooth.
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•June 4, 2025
Mamas and the Papas Tribute at Stafford Township Arts Center
A tribute to The Mamas and the Papas, called The Papas and The Mamas for legal reasons, will be presented at the Stafford Township Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.
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•June 2, 2025
St. Francis Center Hosts Floral Arrangement Workshop This Thursday, June 5
Green thumb or no, the St. Francis Community Center’s upcoming floral arrangement workshop will ensure participants leave with a beautiful display. Register now to attend “Succulents By the Seashore”…
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•May 28, 2025
Amy Elizabeth Duo Serves Smooth Serenade at The Gateway
Memorial Day weekend rolls in like a summer storm each year; seemingly out of nowhere, the Island is flooded with people and traffic is backed up for miles. No matter how much we prepare, the chaos…
