Arts & Entertainment
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•August 1, 2024
LBI Artist Studio Tour Fosters Appreciation, Cultivates Connection
Editor’s Note: Five artists are newcomers to the 2024 LBI Artist Studio Tour, and another one, Kevin Coogan, is this year’s “poster boy” with his oil painting of Barnegat Lighthouse gracing the front…
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•July 31, 2024
Jersey Tenors Returning to Surflight
The Jersey Tenors will perform two shows at Surflight Theatre on Monday, Aug. 5, the first at 5 p.m. and the second at 8. Tickets are $41.50. They may be purchased online at surflight.org, by phone…
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•July 31, 2024
Confident Kid, Dad Get In on Last-Minute Challenge at Hartland
After playing earlier in the day to make up a “Can You Beat Biggy?” match that was postponed due to personal circumstances during the first week of the month, I was warmed up and ready to tackle…
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•July 31, 2024
Cronin Trio Back for Another Shot at Different Location
For those who may not realize this, much of the reason I started “Can You Beat Biggy?” in 2019 was because I wanted good competition on the mini golf course, to challenge others who had the…
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•July 31, 2024
Children’s Theater a Staple at Surflight and Starlight
Surflight Theatre has a long tradition of introducing children to the joys of live theater, and this year is no different.
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•July 31, 2024
Ryan Zimmerman
STYLE: Acoustic covers of folk rock, soul, blues, roots rock, and reggae.
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•July 31, 2024
Doo-Wop Extravaganza at American Legion Post
If you are a fan of 1950s music, mark down Sunday, Aug. 11. That’s when American Legion Post 493, located at 420 Radio Rd. in Little Egg Harbor Township, will be the site of a Doo-Wop Day Fundraiser…
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•July 31, 2024
Arthur Liese Talks Catboats, Sneakboxes at Tip Seaman
Arthur C. Liese’s fascination with Barnegat Bay began more than 60 years ago when outdoor writer Gene Hill invited him over. While there, Hill’s striking Maine coon hopped up on the mantelpiece…
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•July 31, 2024
Problem Child Goes All-Country at Terrace Tavern
As young people flocked to their favorite clubs on Saturday night, Terrace Tavern, seated right on Long Beach Boulevard in Beach Haven Terrace, appeared deceptively calm from the outside. Passersby…
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•July 31, 2024
Everything’s Coming Up Chocolate at LBI Museum
The LBI Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven is hosting its annual chocolate fair fundraiser on Thursday evening, Aug. 8, with doors opening at 6 for advance ticket holders and 6:30 for…
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•July 31, 2024
Get Hooked on Fishing in Harvey Cedars
Children ages 5 to 17 can test their angling skills at the annual “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” surf fishing tournament Saturday, Aug. 11 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Harvey Cedars. The event is held…
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•July 31, 2024
Ironclad Boundaries to Beat Summer Burnout
August is here, and it’s a great time to check on fellow performers and service industry workers.
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•July 31, 2024
St. Mary of the Pines to Honor Mystic With Special Mass
All are welcome to St. Mary of the Pines Church, at (100 Bishop Lane in Manahawkin, at 10:30 a.m. on Aug. 7 for a special Mass in honor of Maria Esperanza of Venezuela, to commemorate the 20th…
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•July 31, 2024
Stafford Township PBA to Host Manahopkin Craft Beer Festival on Aug. 3
Stafford Township PBA 297 will host this year’s Manahopkin Craft Beer and Music Festival on Saturday, Aug. 3 from noon to 9 p.m. at Manahawkin Lake Park. Enjoy live music, food trucks, craft vendors…
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•July 31, 2024
Sam Jams
STYLE: Acoustic covers across a range of genres, including country, folk, rock and pop.
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•July 31, 2024
Jimmy Brogan
STYLE: Various genres including folk, rock and pop; “something for everyone,” as he says.
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•July 31, 2024
Barnegat’s Heritage Village Plans Open House
The Barnegat Historical Society’s Heritage Village and Museum holds its next monthly open house on Sunday, Aug. 4, weather permitting, from 1 to 4 p.m. Admission is free; however, donations are…
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•July 31, 2024
Art Notes, July 31
Open Call: In collaboration with the New Jersey State Council on the Arts and Newark Arts, the New Jersey Devils hockey team seeks artist portfolio submissions by Aug. 2 to be considered for the…
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•July 31, 2024
‘Trivia Gone Wild’ at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge
Trivia’s gone wild at Popcorn Park Animal Refuge. Visit the sanctuary after hours for its trivia series, set for two more dates this summer: Friday, Aug. 16 and Friday, Sept. 6.
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•July 31, 2024
St. Francis Center Hosts Funky Flea Market Aug. 11
Calling all thrifters, makers, artists, crafters, collectors, curbers, vintage-lovers and upcyclers: The first-ever Funky Flea Market at St. Francis Community Center will be held on Sunday, Aug. 11.…
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•July 29, 2024
Annual Auction to Benefit Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co. This Saturday
Barnegat Light Volunteer Fire Co.’s 41st annual auction is Saturday, Aug. 3 at 6:30 p.m., with an auction preview from 5:30 to 6:30, at the firehouse at the corner of 10th Street and Central Avenue.…
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•July 29, 2024
Bellarine Theatre Co. Performing ‘Joseph’ at Barnegat High School
The Bellarine Theatre Co. will be performing “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 2 and 3, and at 2 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4 in the…
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•July 26, 2024
Beach Haven Lifeguards Give Talk at Library
Members of the Beach Haven Beach Patrol will be special guests of the Beach Haven Public Library on Thursday, Aug. 1 at 2 p.m.
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•July 25, 2024
LBIF Amplifies Young Voices With ‘35 Under 35’
There will always be another Edward Brezinski. There will always be a young artist who is struggling, who has something to say.
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•July 25, 2024
Saturday Night Fever at the Barnegat Dock
During the day on Saturdays, the Barnegat Township Municipal Dock is a hotbed for fishing, crabbing and boating activities. But come evening, the area transforms itself into an outdoor dance club…
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•July 25, 2024
Catch Live Music Like a Mainland Local
Every travel magazine features a “do (insert tourist city here) like a local” article, which usually is a list of about 10 of the most overrated bucket list items belonging to the tourists of that…
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•July 24, 2024
Art Notes, July 24
Down 9: Learn ceramics and glassblowing at Makers Station Gallery in downtown West Creek. The studio offers six-week classes on Mondays and Tuesday nights from 7 to 10 p.m. for beginner and…
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•July 24, 2024
’Past Champion’ Chick-fil-A Head Man Tries to Make It Two in a Row
Matt Baals is a trash talker. He’s friendly about it, but he still engages in the back-and-forth of verbal potshots.
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•July 24, 2024
Tickets Still Available for Surflight, Dinner Trip
The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library still have tickets available for their visit to Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven on Sunday, Sept. 15. Reservations are limited, and…
