Arts & Entertainment
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•September 2, 2026
Goose on the Loose Takes Flight to Keep Sister’s Adventures Going
Mary Merwin loved life, and the porch-goose phenomenon. When her family discovered several of the porch ornaments in her home after her unexpected death in June, they knew at least one of them needed…
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•September 2, 2026
‘Ghost’ Was a Hit Movie in 1990, But Will Musical Be a Hit in 2026?
Surflight Theatre’s sixth main-stage musical of its 2026 season is “Ghost.” It opened on Sept. 1 and will run through Sept. 20.
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•September 2, 2026
The Chowder Cometh
The organizers of the Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off have announced the entertainment schedule for the weekend-long soup and shopping extravaganza coming up Oct. 3 and 4…
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•September 2, 2026
Try to Beat Biggy at Flamingo Golf for Annual Fundraiser Tourney
Christmas is months away, but it’s never too early to start planning or raising funds for Stafford Township PBA 297’s annual toy drive. The “Can You Beat Biggy?” Putt for Toys Tournament is slated…
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•September 2, 2026
Dreaded Hole 10 at Flamingo Delivers Death Blow in Season Finale
Biggy died on Aug. 30. Born in Englewood on Aug. 31, 1972, his reign atop the mini golf mountain ended abruptly on the 10th hole at Flamingo Golf, when his inability to convert a simple, straight…
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•September 2, 2026
A New Game Plan for Fall Fun
Real life is full of ups and downs, detours and unexpected moments – just like the board game of the same name. On Tuesday, Sept. 15, you can play out some or all of life’s twists, turns and…
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•September 2, 2026
St. Francis Hosts Annual Spaghetti Dinner, Car Raffle Drawing Sept. 26
Calling all pasta lovers: Don’t miss out on this year’s annual Spaghetti Dinner held by St. Francis Parish and Community Center on Sept. 26. Tickets are on sale now for the community-favorite event…
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•September 2, 2026
Mah Jongg Mania: Game Creates Connections, Forges Friendships
Everyone on LBI is doing it. In restaurants and at boutiques, with friends and with strangers, there’s an unexpected force drawing people together: the traditional tile game of mah jongg. Players are…
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•September 2, 2026
Art Notes, Sept. 2
Swan Song: Don’t miss the chance to see the Member, Student, Faculty Exhibition on view through Sept. 6 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies. The Foundation…
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•September 2, 2026
Jules Gaupp’s Surf-Inspired Art, Made to Wear and Share
The artist known as Jules Jewels is Julie Gaupp of Little Egg Harbor, and her niche is surf-inspired art on trucker hats, which she makes primarily with acrylic paint and Posca paint markers.
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•September 2, 2026
Hailey Brinnel Reimagines ’70s Hits on Jazz Trombone at LBIF
Jazz vocalist and trombonist Hailey Brinnel had the audience at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies tapping their feet and nodding their heads along to ’70s…
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•September 2, 2026
September Offerings at Tuckerton Seaport Include Ferry Rides
The peak tourist season is coming to an end, but the Tuckerton Seaport still has its ferry rides on tap through the next couple of months and other activities throughout the year.
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•September 2, 2026
Memorabilia Sought for Veterans Day Program
With summer activities drawing to a close in Harvey Cedars, the borough is now planning out off-season events. Two years ago, a fall tradition began with the “Harvey Cedars Honors Our Veterans” event…
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•September 2, 2026
Bill & Andy
STYLE: Covers and sing-along songs. Bring all requests and musical tastes and expect to be well entertained. Two quirky buddies and veterans of the New Jersey music scene are known for uninterrupted…
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•September 2, 2026
The Nerds
STYLE: A setlist reflective of the band’s many years of experience in providing the party, including classic rock, current pop, mashups of all kinds and more.
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•September 2, 2026
ParaCon Takes Over Historical Museum
The 2026 Apple TV hit “Widow’s Bay” quickly became a hit for a reason. Its “cursed” island, 40 miles off the coast of New England, runs on the lore and mysteries that built its history. Creator Katie…
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•September 2, 2026
Evan Zodl’s Origami Skills Go Viral
As a fifth grade student, Evan Zodl was assigned a project on Japanese culture and was partnered up with his classmate, Matt Johnson. At the time, Zodl was interested in cars; however, Johnson…
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•September 2, 2026
Play Some Golf, Support Southern Regional Baseball
There’s nothing like a round of golf in the fall. It’s cooler. The grass is lush. And on Monday, Oct. 19, getting in a round will be a benefit to the Southern Regional baseball program.
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•September 2, 2026
Run, Walk a Few Miles to Help Southern Freshman Class
The Southern Regional Class of 2030 wants to get off to a great start as its four-year high school career begins, and runners and walkers of all kinds can help.
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•September 2, 2026
Beach Haven Taxpayers Plan Public Meeting
The Beach Haven Taxpayers Association will hold a public meeting Saturday, Sept. 5 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Beach Haven First Aid Squad, located at 321 Engleside Ave.
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•September 2, 2026
Author Takes Readers Into Deep Space
Prepare to launch into the darkest depths of deep space with master storyteller Daniel Kraus, winner of the 2026 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, to celebrate the release of his new novel, The Sixth Nik…
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•September 2, 2026
Getting the Lead Out: An Ultra Marathoner’s Tale
TALL ORDER: Hoffman and Rich Airey spot their names among those of 657 competitors. The trail starts at 10,000 feet of elevation and climbs to 12,500 over the course of its hundred miles. Photo…
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•September 2, 2026
Olympian Laurie Hernandez to Discuss Career at OCC
PIVOT: Since retiring from gymnastics at 21, the athlete has been an analyst and advocate. Photo credit: Supplied PhotoThe Grunin Center for the Arts will host “A Conversation with Laurie Hernandez,”
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•September 2, 2026
Tequila Rose’s Music Goes Down Easy
NIGHT MOVES: Tequila Rose, comprised of (above, from right) Rick Newport, Katherine Maranino, Joe Luongo, Elliot Rubinich and John Bennett, play feel-good country hits as the sun goes down on Beach…
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•September 1, 2026
Triple Rail Turn
LINEUP: Mark Elkind, guitar and vocals; Rebekah LaCorte, violin and vocals; Vince Monticciolo, bass; Mike Hostler, drums.
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•August 27, 2026
The Seeing Eye Hosts Special Event at LBIF
Photo credit: Photos by Ryan MorrillThe Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences welcomed special visitors Sunday, Aug. 23 when The Seeing Eye hosted its annual Down the Shore event.…
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•August 26, 2026
Biggy Clashes With Rams Amid the Enchanted Gardens
RAM TOUGH: This year, Paul and Jeff Reilly (right) weren’t the only two Southern Regional golf team representatives on board to challenge Biggy. Cody Grob and Tyler Fenkel joined the fray at Mr.…
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•August 26, 2026
LBIF Applauds Members, Students, Faculty in End-of-Summer Exhibition
A stroll around the main gallery at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies might call to mind (well, a mind of a certain age, anyway) Bell Telephone’s 1979 ad slogan…
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•August 26, 2026
Chowder Cook-Off Promises Soup Lovers a Big Helping of Fall
Craving the flavors of the sea? The annual Beach Haven Chowder Cook-Off is scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 4. The Long Beach Island region’s leading culinary festival gathers chowder enthusiasts…
