Arts & Entertainment
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•July 3, 2024
Its All Bluegrass at Albert Music Hall
Albert Music Hall in Waretown will hold an all-day bluegrass music festival on Saturday, July 13. Doors open at 2 p.m., and music runs from 3 to 9. Admission is $10 — $1 for children younger than 12.
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•July 3, 2024
Noted Storyteller Weaves Tales of the Pines
The enchantment of New Jersey’s Pine Barrens springs from stories of many cultures that have grown through time. Storyteller, writer and performer Michelle Washington Wilson relates these tales…
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•July 3, 2024
Jersey Devil S’mores and Stories
Finish off a double Independence Day weekend by celebrating the new moon at Bass River State Park, 762 Stage Rd. in Bass River, with a Jersey Devil-themed campfire at 7 p.m. this Friday.
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•July 2, 2024
The Way Outs
STYLE: The Way Outs play everything from classic rock to pop to hip hop, but they’re particularly fond of their Emo Nite catalog.
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•July 1, 2024
Hearts of Mercy Sponsors Youth Camps, Collabs With Right Coast Hemp
Hearts of Mercy, a nonprofit youth development organization focusing on growth and development, is sponsoring two upcoming local camps this summer.
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•July 1, 2024
St. Francis Festival of the Sea Begins July 2
This year, the start of July also heralds the start of the Festival of the Sea, which will run from Tuesday, July 2, through Saturday, July 6, with all-new attractions for 2024. Don’t miss this…
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•June 28, 2024
Sea Change Challenge: Catch 100 Waves for Recovery
Sea Change Recovery Community Organization invites everyone touched by substance use disorder to participate in the fourth annual 100 Waves for Recovery event, now through Aug. 4.
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•June 27, 2024
Tired Mothers: Tradition Is 60 Years Young, Stronger Than Ever
For 60 years, the Tired Mothers have spent the first week of June on Long Beach Island, getting away from their responsibilities at home, away from their spouses, kids, pets and jobs, away from the…
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•June 27, 2024
Garden Tour Enchants; Proceeds Enrich Community
Garden enthusiasts and sun lovers came together on Thursday, June 20 for The Garden Club of Long Beach Island’s Outside Living Garden Tour and Art Show. The all-day event provided ticket holders with…
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•June 26, 2024
Seaport Offers Summer Workshops, Cruises, Island Ferry Service
July has arrived and summer is hoppin’ in Tuckerton. As always, the Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s Museum is offering a myriad of opportunities for family-friendly, educational fun, both indoors and…
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•June 26, 2024
Reilly Trio Seeks to Make Biggy ’Work’ and Southern Regional Proud
Southern Regional High School golfer Paul Reilly is gearing up for a big tournament season this summer. In fact, he was in West Orange on June 26, practicing with his father and Southern golf coach…
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•June 26, 2024
Gantz Encounter: Abstract Expression on View at Wildflowers Too
At Wildflowers Too gallery in Barnegat Light through mid-July, the acrylic and mixed media paintings of contemporary artist Joan Gantz of Harvey Cedars are on display and for sale. The…
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•June 26, 2024
‘Puppy Pals Live’ at Surflight on July 1 Sure to Produce Howls of Laughter
Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre will be going to the dogs on Monday, July 1 with a show called “Puppy Pals Live.”
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•June 26, 2024
LBI Museum Announces Monday Night Programs
Interested in local history? The Long Beach Island Historical Association Museum in Beach Haven will be having free Monday night talks through July and August. Doors open at 6:30; programs begin at 7.
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•June 26, 2024
LBI Museum Exhibit Celebrates Summer Fun
The Long Beach Island Historical Association and Museum in Beach Haven announces the opening of its latest exhibit, “Celebrating Summer Fun: 1950-1980,” which will run through the summer season.
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•June 26, 2024
Kainetic Offers Accessible Adventure for All
Green Hat Kiteboarding, established in 2005 and located in Waretown, is one of the largest kiteboarding shops in North America. For 15 years, Green Hat had functioned as both a kiteboarding school…
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•June 26, 2024
Summer Camps for Kids at Bayview Park
Calling all kids! Summer is in full swing in Long Beach Township, with a variety of camps starting soon at Bayview Park in Brant Beach. Check out the lineup of art, music and fitness classes for…
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•June 26, 2024
Surflight’s ‘South Pacific’ Excellent But Shows Its Age in One Respect
Rodgers and Hammerstein’s “South Pacific,” the current mainstage offering at Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre, is celebrating its 75th birthday this year.
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•June 26, 2024
Garden Club Corsages Dress Up ‘Buddy Prom’
Late last month, Long Beach Island Garden Club members Madelyn Pietrucha and Debbie Ayers gathered a group of nine club members to create corsages and boutonnières for the 40-some special needs…
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•June 26, 2024
Music For Peace Is ‘Healing’ Celebration of Music, Art
“Music is the medicine” is the message Music for Peace founder Jodie Emma wants to share with the community and the world.
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•June 26, 2024
LBI Junior Police Academy Registration Open Now Through July
Kids ages 10 to 12 are invited to register through the end of July for a free Long Beach Island Junior Police Academy scheduled for Aug. 19-23. The Long Beach Township Police Department, in…
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•June 26, 2024
Art Notes, June 26
Storied Scenes: Check out “Sweet Dreams Sandcastle Illustrations” by Point Pleasant-based artist, digital creator and children’s book author Melissa Hood, on view at the Toms River branch of the…
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•June 26, 2024
Rob Connolly
STYLE: Pop and rock originals and covers ranging from Queen, to the Beatles, to Harry Styles.
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•June 26, 2024
Naughty Pines
STYLE: Centered on ’90s alternative, classic rock and grunge, and sprawling out into jam, modern funk and reggae.
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•June 26, 2024
Thriving in Recovery, One Show at a Time
With Independence weekend approaching, it’s only right to bring back a topic fitting for concert season: navigating nightlife safely and, of course, making sure our friends, especially those new to…
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•June 25, 2024
Ken Connolly
STYLE: Acoustic covers of pop, classic rock, pop-punk, folk and everything in between.
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•June 24, 2024
Vikings Will Be Taking Over Lacey Library
What were daily living experiences like in the days of the seafaring Vikings? Clan of the Raven will take you back in time to “Life in the Viking Age: Facts, Not Fantasy” at the Ocean County…
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•June 22, 2024
Art Notes: Instrumental at LBI Arts Foundation, Marvin Levitt Leaves Large Body of Work
Shaping History: Marvin Levitt, beloved sculptor and longtime faculty member at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies, passed away at age 99 on June 5. He was…
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•June 21, 2024
Venue at Lighthouse Stars ‘Crochet Click’
The Venue at Lighthouse Station adult community in Barnegat Township has had a tradition of helping not only the people in their development but the community at large, too.
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•June 21, 2024
Barnegat Shoots Off Fireworks July 5
Barnegat Township celebrates Independence Day with a fireworks show and numerous other activities on Friday, July 5 at the high school football field. Rain date is Friday, July 12.
