Arts & Entertainment
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•May 21, 2025
LBI Historical Museum Association Celebrating 50 Years
The Long Beach Island Historical Association announces its 50th Anniversary Celebration, marking five decades of dedicated service in preserving and sharing the rich history of Long Beach Island. The…
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•May 21, 2025
Third Wheel
STYLE: This trio has a little something for everyone: They play oldies, classic rock, country, alternative and pop music.
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•May 21, 2025
Wanted: A Few More to Challenge The SandPaper’s Pro on LBI This Summer
Six seasons of “Can You Beat Biggy?” have passed, and The SandPaper’s resident mini golf pro and “Holey Moley” Season 3 finalist has lost 39 of 156 matches. In baseball, a .744 batting average is…
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•May 21, 2025
Herbs 101 at the Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library hosts the program “It’s Thyme to Think About Herbs” on Thursday, May 29 at 1 p.m.
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•May 21, 2025
Joey D, Johnny B. Have Gateway Gigs
Since performing in the area the past eight years, the Joey D and Johnny B Rockin’ Oldies band has had a special affinity for the Gateway in Ship Bottom. For the first time in five years, the band is…
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•May 21, 2025
Simmerr Set Is Perfect Summer Warmup
New York City-based indie-pop band Simmerr brought soulful saxophone solos, funky bass lines and a smattering of surprises to its Bird and Betty’s set Friday night. From unexpected song selections to…
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•May 21, 2025
Art Notes, May 21
Paper Back: The 27th annual Works on Paper national juried competition and exhibition is currently hanging in the main gallery at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in…
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•May 21, 2025
Stafford Library Focuses on Seeing Eye
Nearly 100 years ago, an exchange between a Swiss woman training dogs to assist blinded war veterans and a young sightless American led to the creation of The Seeing Eye. Learn about this pioneering…
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•May 21, 2025
In Memory of Red Rocker, Record Fair Plays On
The Red Rocker Record Fair is a tradition that has brought music lovers together for the last eight years. The event draws in large crowds who are eager to enjoy live music and browse a wide variety…
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•May 21, 2025
American Legion Post 493’s Music Fest Mixes Fun and Fundraising
Bright skies shone down on Little Egg Harbor’s American Legion Post 493 in Tuckerton this past Sunday, as approximately 800 attendees flocked to the all-day Music Fest on the lawn. They enjoyed nine…
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•May 21, 2025
Gab Cinque Band
STYLE: Good old-fashioned rock ’n’ roll. Gab Cinque Band delivers high-energy performances of the classics, crowd pleasers, and even some hard-hitting originals in their sets.
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•May 19, 2025
The Danksters
STYLE: Reggae, surf rock and everything in between – The Danksters put their own funky flavor on songs across genres. Their range of covers includes the Grateful Dead, Talking Heads and Black…
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•May 19, 2025
Lenahawkin Music for a Cause Returns to Mickey’s Port of Call
His inspiration was born at a local show, and nurtured through several years of open mic performances. These days, Len De Botton is using music (dubbed Lenahawkin) to better the world, starting right…
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•May 18, 2025
Slide Show Features Old Barnegat City Photos
The Beach Haven Public Library will host a slide talk by historian and author Margaret Thomas Buchholz on Wednesday, May 21 at 1 p.m.
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•May 17, 2025
Scallops to Sand Dollars: Stories Behind LBI’s Shells
According to a modern Hawaiian legend, the goddess Pele will follow anyone who pockets a shell, a rock or even a pinch of sand from the Pacific archipelago with a lifetime of bad luck. Fortunately…
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•May 15, 2025
Beachy, Rustic, Original: Painter Nita Shapiro Celebrates 20 Years of Art, Decor at Surf City
“Whoever comes to us is not looking for mainstream,” gallery owner and artist Nita Shapiro explained, talking about her shop, Art & Décor at Surf City.
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•May 15, 2025
Bass River Is Blooming With Outdoor Fun
Spring is in full swing and all of Bass River State Park is in bloom. Now is a great time to get the family outside for some fresh-air fun and learning.
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•May 14, 2025
Matt Menges
STYLE: A fun mix of classic rock, country, reggae, oldies, funk and soul acoustic covers.
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•May 14, 2025
Fun and Games at Surf City Firehouse
Spring hasn’t sprung into the summer season, yet, but it’s coming and so is the busyness that sometimes keeps self-care at bay. Before that day arrives, take a moment and enjoy an afternoon of fun…
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•May 14, 2025
Redbird
STYLE: Redbird flies above genres. She plays everything from blues to classic rock to pop music with her acoustic guitar, covering classics and breaking out original songs throughout her sets.
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•May 14, 2025
Art Notes, May 14
Fresh Arrays: Now through June 25, see “Celebrating Spring and Art in Bloom” at the Pine Shores Art Association’s Manahawkin gallery. At a public reception on June 1, from 1 to 3 p.m., PSAA President…
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•May 14, 2025
Barnegat Announces Summer Concerts Schedule
Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies band will open the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s free Saturday night concert series at the dock on Saturday, June 7. All concerts begin at 6:30.
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•May 14, 2025
American Anglers Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament on LBI May 31
Snag one of many prizes set to be awarded by the American Anglers at the group’s Grand Slam Surf Fishing Tournament on Saturday, May 31 on Long Beach Island. “We offer food, complimentary 4×4 access…
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•May 14, 2025
Jersey-Friendly Yards Resident Certification Program Goes Statewide
The Jersey-Friendly Yards Resident Certification Program has officially expanded its reach. Previously exclusive to residents of the Barnegat Bay watershed, the program is now open to homeowners and…
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•May 14, 2025
Chicago Tribute Band Performing at STAC
The band Chicago was self-described as a “rock and roll band with horns.”
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•May 14, 2025
LBI Health Department Holds ‘Walk for Wellness’ May 23
“Take the steps to better your mental and physical health,” the Long Beach Island Health Department encourages. Join the department for a 1-mile community “walk for wellness” on Friday, May 23. All…
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•May 14, 2025
Speaker Sheds Light on a Famous Beacon
One of New Jersey’s greatest treasures stands tall and gleams quietly on northern Long Beach Island. Learn all about its past and about the dedicated group that ensures its future during “Barnegat…
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•May 14, 2025
Compassion Café Presents Joyful Rendition of ‘Footloose’
Employees of Compassion Café, a nonprofit organization in Beach Haven, performed an energetic and uplifting production of “Footloose the Musical” at the Stafford Township Arts Center in Manahawkin on…
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•May 14, 2025
Psychic and Wellness Fair Brings Supernatural Attraction to Historic Beach Haven
In the opening act of its 50th year of operation, the Long Beach Island Historical Association hosted its fourth Psychic and Wellness Fair at the LBI Museum in Beach Haven on Saturday, May 10.
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•May 13, 2025
Innlet
STYLE: Indie-rock … just add trombone. This homegrown quintet has created a sound all its own, combining surf-inspired guitar riffs with jazzy horns. Expect to jam out to a mix of originals and…
