Arts & Entertainment

By Monique M. Demopoulos•October 16, 2024

Tuckerton Seaport Serving Tricks, Treats

Get a head start on tricks and treats right at the Tuckerton Seaport, located at 120 East Main St. in Tuckerton.

By Pattie McIntyre•October 16, 2024

Shellabration Puts Spotlight On Oysters

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Historical Society Thrift Shop in Business

The Barnegat Township Historical Society announced its thrift shop is open Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

By Victoria Ford•October 16, 2024

Art Notes, Oct. 16

Show and Tell: Surf City artist Cathleen Engelsen’s specialty is “keeping local history alive, one painting at a time.” See her work through the end of October at the Long Beach Island branch of the…

By Victoria Ford•October 16, 2024

Women’s Health Front and Center at Educational Vendor Fair at Hospital Oct. 23

Gather girlfriends, sisters, mothers and daughters for a night of information, resources and empowerment courtesy of Hackensack Meridian Health on Wednesday, Oct. 23 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at…

By David Biggy•October 16, 2024

Make Plans for Annual Tournament at the Sand Trap in November

The name is changing, the beneficiary is changing and it’s no longer going to be played on Thanksgiving weekend. But it’s never going to stop being a great mini golf tournament contested for a great…

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•October 16, 2024

Captain Nemo Adventure Academy Sails Into Grunin Center This Saturday

All ages will delight in this madcap homage to Jules Vernes’ famous maritime hero as the Grunin Family Series presents “Captain Nemo Adventure Academy” at 1 p.m. this Saturday, Oct.19, on the main…

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•October 16, 2024

‘Fall Into Action’ for Oct. 19 Beach Sweeps on Long Beach Island

Clean Ocean Action’s Beach Sweeps take place – rain or shine – at more than 80 different beaches and waterways every October (and every April, around Earth Day). This year, the environmental…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Alpacas, Live Music at Lacey Library Friends Anniversary Party

The Friends of the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library invite the community for a day of family fun, music and memories during their 50th anniversary party at the branch on Saturday, Oct. 19.…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Little Egg Harbor Library Hosts Autism Resources Fair

Families affected by autism and other developmental disabilities can access local, Ocean County and New Jersey statewide resources at the Ocean County Library’s inaugural Fall Autism Resources Fair…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

‘Boo’ Scouts Gear Up for Operation Halloween

The 14th annual Operation Halloween will be held on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 25 and 26 at the Citta Boy Scout Reservation in Barnegat Township from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m.

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Craft Sessions for Special Needs Adults Scheduled

Adults with special challenges have a monthly opportunity to socialize and exercise their creativity. The Ocean County Library’s Long Beach Island branch in Surf City now offers monthly morning…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Halloween History in Song at Barnegat Library

Halloween as we know it is deeply rooted in ancient rituals and lore. The historical music duo Anne and Ridley Enslow will bring these early mysteries to life during their All Hallows’ Eve…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

Youth Gardening Programs Return to Library

The harvest moon is a full moon that occurs every fall. The Youth Committee of the Garden Club of LBI celebrated this bright moonlight night recently by creating brilliantly colored flower…

By Eric Englund•October 16, 2024

A Sherlock Holmes ‘Whodunit’ at LBI Museum

The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum hosts a mysterious gathering under the moonlight to solve a whodunit in the museum titled “The Spirits & Culprits Fundraiser, Sherlock Holmes and…

By Monique M. Demopoulos•October 15, 2024

Little Egg Harbor‘s Annual Harvest Fest Hosts Free Family Fun

Each year, Little Egg Harbor’s Harvest Festival grows bigger and better, and this year is no exception. Gather the family and head to Pinelands Regional High School on Nugentown Road on Oct. 19 from…

By Eric Englund•October 15, 2024

Open House Will Be a Magical Affair

The Friends of the Island Library host their annual open house at the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City on Sunday, Oct. 20 from 2 to 4 p.m.

By Juliet Kaszas-Hoch•October 15, 2024

South End Surf ‘N Paddle Welcomes Water Legend Chris Bertish Oct. 15

Back by popular demand, South African surfer, stand-up paddleboarder and adventurer Chris Bertish will visit South End South ’N Paddle in Beach Haven on Tuesday, Oct. 15. Stop by from 5:30 to 8:30…

By Monique M. Demopoulos•October 14, 2024

Catch ‘Harmonica Lesson – The Show’ Starring James Dalton at Waterview Café

Watch, listen and play along. Music enthusiasts and aspiring musicians alike will relish a fully interactive show held at Waterview Café in Barnegat this Saturday.

By Eric Englund•October 14, 2024

Autumnal Songs at Beach Haven Library

The Beach Haven Public Library presents an “autumn serenade” with singer-pianist Jay Daniels on Friday, Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

By Emma Desiderio•October 14, 2024

LBI Private Chef to Host Cooking Show

When private chef Nicole Dragon left San Diego to spend the summer at her family’s house on Long Beach Island, she didn’t expect to end the summer with her own cooking show in the works.

By David Biggy•October 12, 2024

Gear Up for Plenty of Fall Fun Throughout Stafford

We’re into the heart of fall, and there’s plenty of activity happening throughout Stafford Township during the coming weeks – plenty to do for youngsters and adults alike.

By Eric Englund•October 11, 2024

Stafford Library Will Go Pacific With Luau

The thrill of exotic Pacific island culture comes to the branch when it hosts an authentic Polynesian luau by Paradise Island Entertainment on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at 2:30 p.m..

By Gina G. Scala•October 11, 2024

LBI Kite Festival Soars Into 10th Season

Even with changes to its name and schedule, the two-day, 10th annual LBI Invitational Kite Festival planned for this weekend promises to bring more of the same high-flying fun and activities for the…

By Victoria Ford•October 9, 2024

Art Notes, Oct. 9

Show and Tell: The Ocean County Library Toms River branch exhibits the work of members of the Ocean County Artists’ Guild this month in the Second Floor Gallery.

By Monique M. Demopoulos•October 9, 2024

Stafford Harvest Fest Levels Up Live Music With Jersey Shore Musicians Podcast

The leaves are falling all around and excitement is stirring around the upcoming Stafford Township Harvest Festival. The 17th annual event, which takes place at Manahawkin Lake Park at Route 9 and…

By Eric Englund•October 9, 2024

Bella Foundation Performing at Two Library Branches

The Waretown and Stafford branches of the Ocean County Library highlight Diversability Month with a concert featuring the Bella Music Foundation (For the Blind) on Saturday, Oct. 19. The Waretown…

By Eric Englund•October 9, 2024

Stafford Library Turns Into Pacific Paradise

The thrill of exotic Pacific island culture awaits when the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library hosts an authentic Polynesian luau by Paradise Island Entertainment on Wednesday, Oct. 16 at…

By Eric Englund•October 9, 2024

Documentary Details Italian Hardships During WW II

During World War II, some 600,000 Italians in America found their freedoms restricted by the U.S. government. The Italian Cultural Society of LBI invites the public to view the sobering cinematic…

By Rick Mellerup•October 9, 2024

Grunin Center This Week: Classical Piano, Big Band Jazz and African a Cappella

Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is offering an eclectic mix of musical performances this coming week.