Arts & Entertainment
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•August 28, 2024
Diabetes Management Courses at LBI Library
“Take Control of Your Health: Health Management Courses for Diabetes,” a six-week course at the Long Beach Island Branch of the Ocean County Library begins Wednesday, Sept. 4, from 10 a.m. to noon.…
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•August 28, 2024
Ship Bottom Fire Co. Holding Oldies Dance
The Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. is hosting an oldies night dance party on Friday, Sept. 6 from 6 to 10 p.m. at the firehouse.
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•August 28, 2024
Surflight’s Next Musical Will Be a Sophisticated Hoagy Carmichael Review
Surflight Theatre’s next mainstage musical will be “Hoagy Carmichael’s Stardust Road.”
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•August 28, 2024
Harvey Cedars Reaching Out to Local Veterans
Are you a veteran who is a seasonal or year-round Harvey Cedars resident? The borough’s Activity Committee is planning its first Veterans Day event. It will be held at noon at Sunset Park on Friday…
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•August 28, 2024
Ned Ryerson Band
STYLE: A rotating setlist of party hits across all genres, fueled by audience participation.
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•August 28, 2024
Green Knuckle Material
LINEUP: Dan Kee, guitar and vocals; Daniel “D-String” Ravenda, bass; Brandon Alvaro, guitar.
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•August 28, 2024
Muscular Dystrophy Fundraiser at Grunin Center Features Two Comics and a Band
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Performing Arts will be hosting an MD Keep the Faith fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7.
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•August 28, 2024
Toast to Terry Stebbins at Engleside Sand Bar
This Sunday, Sept. 1, from noon to 8 p.m. the community is invited to the Engleside Sand Bar for a toast to Terry Stebbins, who succumbed to cancer earlier this year.
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•August 26, 2024
Sign Up for Harvey Cedars Catboat Races
Harvey Cedars’ summer activities come to a traditional end with the annual catboat races on Sunday, Sept. 1, off Sunset Park.
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•August 22, 2024
Wildflowers Dog Show Fetches Funds for Animal Shelter
The 23rd annual Wildflowers Too Dog Show at Bay Breeze Park in Barnegat Light was held Tuesday, July 23, and a record-breaking number of spectators packed the pavilion.
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•August 22, 2024
Audience Favorites Mike Marino and Edwards Twins Returning to Surflight
Some familiar faces will appear at Surflight Theatre this coming week.
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•August 22, 2024
Wetlands Wildlife Is Photographer’s Focus
Anthony Ferraina is a Tuckerton-based wildlife photographer, writer and naturalist who has participated in shows and events on Long Beach Island since 2016 – Beach Haven Art Walk, Harvey Cedars Art…
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•August 22, 2024
Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns: Unbreakable Spirit, Unmitigated Joy
Long Beach Island’s northern tip was a lively scene on Monday, Aug. 5 as music lovers flocked to Bay Breeze Park for another installment of the Barnegat Light Summer Concert Series.
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•August 22, 2024
Cultivating LBI Region’s Original Music Scene
With fall fast approaching, we are reminded how fortunate we are to live in an area that values live music such that there are opportunities to enjoy it seven days a week, year ’round. Although…
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•August 21, 2024
Mini Golfers for Life, Pennsylvania Pair Provides Significant Challenge at Jen’s Links
I’ll admit it. After recently winning the weekly tournament at Flamingo Golf, and two Sundays ago following it with a huge win at the O-Street Open in Ocean City, my first professional tournament…
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•August 21, 2024
St. Stephen‘s Offers Blessings, Backpacks for Back to School
Send the kids off into the 2024-25 school year with a backpack full of blessings, courtesy of St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church, in Waretown.
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•August 21, 2024
Barnegat Extends Outdoor Concerts Into September
The Barnegat Township Recreation Department is adding an another concert to its summer series at the municipal dock.
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•August 21, 2024
Carol Siegel’s Whimsical Characters Emerge From Sculpted Clay
Sculptor Carol Siegel from Wyomissing, Pa., has a series of 12 sculptures titled “Bathing Beauties” and six busts on display at Wildflowers Too in Barnegat Light. Gallery Manager Maggie Roedema…
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•August 21, 2024
Viking 5K and Fun Run to Benefit Ocean County College Students
Lace up those sneakers on Sunday, Sept. 8, as the Ocean County College Foundation and OCC Athletics host the 2024 Viking 5K and Fun Run on the college campus. This annual event – held rain or shine –…
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•August 21, 2024
Reserve Now for Annual Sunset Cruise to Benefit Zion Church
Zion Lutheran Church’s annual sunset cruise fundraiser is set for Sunday, Sept. 8. The boat leaves from the dock at 18th Street at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children – and they…
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•August 21, 2024
The Verdict Brings Caribbean Flavor to Manahawkin Lake Park
For over 20 years, The Verdict reggae and soca band has brought their infectious energy, good vibes and “Caribbean flavor” to Long Beach Island and the surrounding area. Their concerts tend to bring…
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•August 21, 2024
LIFS Screening Coming-0f-Age Comedy/Drama With Sci-Fi Twist
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the film “My Old Ass” at 8 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 29 at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies.
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•August 21, 2024
Cornhole 2.0 for Eagleswood Volunteer Fire Co.
In the lawn game cornhole, teams face off, tossing small fabric bean bags into 6-inch holes in angled wooden boards.
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•August 21, 2024
All Things Irish Coming Soon to Manahawkin Lake Park
Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, which means it’s time to bust out the step dancing shoes and get ready to slug some beer. The eighth annual Ocean County Irish Festival is almost here.
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•August 21, 2024
Golden Oldies on Tap at the LBI Library
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City presents a concert by Rhythm N’ Sound on Wednesday, Aug. 28 at 7 p.m.
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•August 21, 2024
Art Notes, Aug. 21
Helping Hand: The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has awarded more than $30 million in grants to support approximately 900 arts organizations, projects and artists throughout the state – two in…
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•August 20, 2024
Mike Dougherty
STYLE: Acoustic covers of classic rock, yacht rock, reggae, Americana and jam bands. Expect anything from Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, and Tom Petty to Sublime, Jimmy Buffett or Zach Bryan.
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•August 20, 2024
Raquel Ramos Duo
STYLE: “A little something for everyone,” including pop covers from Aretha Franklin to Mary J. Blige to Miley Cyrus.
