Arts & Entertainment
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•May 17, 2024
Pride Month Art at Barnegat Branch
Teens can show support of Pride Month by making a unique memento at the Barnegat Branch of the Ocean County Library on Wednesday, June 12, 6:30 p.m.
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•May 17, 2024
Rock at the Dock With Barnegat Concerts
Joey D and Johnny B’s Rockin’ Oldies band will open the Barnegat Township Recreation Department’s free Saturday night concert series at the dock on Saturday, June 15. All concerts begin at 6:30.
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•May 17, 2024
Barnegat Garden Club Plans Rail Trail Tour
The Barnegat Garden Club will lead a plant tour of the Barnegat Branch Trail on Friday, May 31, beginning at 7 p.m. Admission is free.
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•May 17, 2024
‘Tie One On’ at Barnegat Branch
Teens can discover the art of embroidery in the Ocean County Library’s beginner-friendly instructional program.
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•May 17, 2024
Get Jazzed Up With Red Hot Ramblers
Get your fill of Jazz Age tunes when the Red Hot Ramblers romp and stomp at the Ocean County Library Barnegat Branch on Tuesday, June 4, 6:30 p.m.
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•May 17, 2024
Seaport’s Carve Wars Highlights Longstanding South Jersey Folk Art
Nestled along the picturesque shores of New Jersey’s coast lies a hidden gem, a thriving community of folk artists tucked away from the more commercial tourist attractions on and around LBI. Among…
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•May 16, 2024
LIFF Opening Film Shows Just How Far People Will Go to Be Free
The 2024 Lighthouse International Film Festival’s opening film will be “Los Frikis.”
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•May 16, 2024
Barnegat High School Has an Answer to ‘The Voice’
While ‘The Voice’ and ‘American Idol’ are getting down to the nitty gritty as to who this season’s winners will be, the audience in the Barnegat High School auditorium were all focused on six…
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•May 16, 2024
Art Notes, May 15
Stamp-ede: Create a set of handmade coasters with Beach Block Prints’ Lauren Rothstein at the Mermaid Room in Ship Bottom on Saturday, May 18 at 1 p.m. Tickets are $50.
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•May 15, 2024
October Ensemble Dazzles With Comedic ‘Pride and Prejudice’
Mother’s Day weekend brought the theatrical group October Ensemble’s sold-out production of “Pride and Prejudice” (Kate Hamill’s adaptation of Jane Austen’s novel) to Fetherman Hall at Forked River…
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•May 15, 2024
LIFF Closing Film ‘Dandelion’ Explores the Trials of Original Music Artists
The 2024 Lighthouse International Film Festival’s closing film is “Dandelion,” directed by Nicole Riegel.
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•May 15, 2024
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@DevonNolan16 (May 12) I did too (move to Florida). I grew up on Long Beach Island in Ocean County. Which is a nice conservative pocket of NJ. But it’s been overwhelmed and invaded by radicals from…
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•May 15, 2024
The Pickles
STYLE: Classic rock and pop hits, with occasional country, dance, reggae and oldies covers mixed in. Their style has been self-described as “anything and everything.”
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•May 15, 2024
The Sun-Kissed World of MaryBeth McCabe
MaryBeth McCabe is an award-winning watercolor artist and member of Manahawkin-based Pine Shores Art Association whose work is steeped in realism and stands out for its interplay of light and shadow.
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•May 15, 2024
Shallow Green
STYLE: Heavy-hitting progressive rock, revitalizing the genre with modern flair and influence, while keeping true to the raw energy of rock.
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•May 15, 2024
Cornhole, Music, Vendors Featured at Spring Event
Sure, there may be a sprinkle or two, but don’t let any raindrops be a hindrance. Manahawkin Baptist Church is whipping up a mixture of music, crafters and cornhole on May 18, when it hosts Celebrate…
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•May 15, 2024
Bar None, in First LBI Appearance, Brings High Energy to Joe Pop’s
Despite having never been to Long Beach Island, the Bar None duo brought an energy to Joe Pop’s on Saturday night that felt familiar to locals. Their uptempo performance felt like a typical late…
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•May 15, 2024
Lighthouse International Film Festival Seeking Volunteers
The 16th Annual Lighthouse International Film Festival is right around the corner.
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•May 15, 2024
Fireworks to Crown Long Beach Township’s 125th Anniversary Celebration
Join Long Beach Township as the municipality marks its 125th anniversary with a celebration in Bayview Park, in Brant Beach, capped off with fireworks. The quasquicentennial event, sponsored by the…
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•May 15, 2024
Meet Author Rebecca Kuang Online
Rebecca F. Kuang’s views of diversity, bias and cultural appropriation reach new heights – and depths – in her compelling novel Yellowface. Join her for an exploration of these hot-button topics…
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•May 15, 2024
Find Book Bargains Every Day at Toms River Branch
The Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library has an ongoing book sale where people can find bargain buys and hidden gems among hardcover and softcover books, DVDs and compact discs for all ages.
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•May 15, 2024
Diabetes 101 at OCL Lacey Branch
Diabetes affects people of all ages and can lead to more serious health issues. Learn ways to manage the condition during a diabetes education program at the Ocean County Library Lacey Branch on…
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•May 15, 2024
Bird Is the Word at Beach Haven Library
Did you know more than 100 species of birds inhabit the Pine Barrens for breeding, feeding, nesting and resting? Allison Hartman of the Pinelands Preservation Alliance will discuss “Birds of the Pine…
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•May 15, 2024
NJ Movie, TV Commissioner to Tell LBI How to Get ‘Film Ready’
States, municipalities and local businesses can rake in a good amount of money when a director or producer decides to shoot a film or television show on location.
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•May 14, 2024
Piano, Jazz and Jazz Piano at Grunin Center This Weekend
Things are going to get classical and jazzy at Ocean County College’s Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Performing Arts on Friday, May 17 and Sunday, May 19.
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•May 10, 2024
Stafford Friends Seeking Donations for Book Sale
Do you have books at home sitting on the shelves collecting dust? The Friends of the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library are accepting donations of books for an upcoming book sale. Books of…
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•May 9, 2024
Learn About Tuckerton Wireless‘ Role in World War I
The Tuckerton Historical Society invites the public to attend a presentation happening at the Giffordtown Schoolhouse Museum and learn about the borough’s role in World War I on Saturday, May 11 at 2…
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•May 9, 2024
Student Appreciation Joins Forces With Community Center Day
Sun’s out, fun’s out in Little Egg Harbor, which is celebrating its second annual Community Center Day at the Edward Thornton Community Center on Cala Breeze Way from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday…
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•May 9, 2024
Art Notes, May 8
Switch Hitter: Equally conversant in digital art and oils on canvas, Rob Henne of Toms River will display both at the Ocean County Library’s Toms River branch through Friday, June 21.
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•May 9, 2024
Jersey Shore Musicians Podcast Discusses Self-Advocacy Among Artists
Although the sun has been holding out on us, summer is drawing near, meaning entertainment will soon double and so will this very news magazine as we usher in Section Two, the arts and entertainment…
