Arts & Entertainment
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•December 13, 2023
The Union Hosting Wintertime Tuckerton Farmers Markets
The Union Market and Gallery, located at the Tuckerton Seaport, at 120 Main St. in Tuckerton, has been a community hub since its opening in 2017 – providing not only a place for all to gather for…
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•December 13, 2023
Library Gears Up for Prom Dress Giveaway
Do you have any prom dresses stored away at home? All branches of the Ocean County Library will be collection sites for gently used formal dresses and gowns during OCL’s 2024 Prom Dress Collection…
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•December 9, 2023
Surflight’s ‘A Christmas Story’ Funny and Intimate
There’s no doubt the 1983 film “A Christmas Story” has reached the stratospheric level of popularity when it comes to holiday films. But why convert it into a stage musical?
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•December 7, 2023
Holiday Cheer Goes Dashing Down the Boulevard
Santa Claus’ annual in-person recon of the Long Beach Island region, masked as his yearly participation in the Ship Bottom Christmas Parade, left the jolly ol’ elf more, well, jolly, after…
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•December 7, 2023
Songwriter Showcase Is Spirited Success
Although we are lucky to live in an area that supports live music, any musician locked into the Island circuit knows the struggle all too well, having to balance the inspiration to write and perform…
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•December 6, 2023
A Place to Breathe: Silent Auction in Little Egg Harbor for Domestic Violence Victims, Survivors
While many of us are busy shopping for loved ones as the holiday season ramps us, it’s important to remember that some in our community may just be starting completely over. While survivors of…
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•December 6, 2023
Art Notes, Dec. 6
Feathered Folk: The art of carving is kept alive through the Tuckerton Seaport’s Youth Carving Club, a longtime tradition for students ages 11 to 17 to receive hands-on mentoring from experienced…
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•December 6, 2023
Have a Cookie With Stafford Police Officers and the Grinch
Rare Who Roast Beast and Who Pudding might not be on the menu, but one of the signature treats at Chick-fil-A will be, when the first “Cookie with a Cop” happens on Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the…
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•December 6, 2023
Bust Out Those Ugly Sweaters and Get Ready to Run in Stafford
Depending on the conditions, running in a sweater isn’t always a prudent idea. However, if you have a hideous-looking sweater or some other outlandish getup, the place in a few weeks is the Ugly…
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•December 6, 2023
Tip Seaman Talk Features Late Legend Bill Cranmer
On Sunday afternoon, recreation leader Catharine McLearen welcomed guests into the Tip Seaman County Park Community Center in Tuckerton for a special presentation on late legend William “Bill”…
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•December 6, 2023
Christmas Present and Past in Barnegat Light
St. Peter’s at the Light Episcopal Church will celebrate Christmas with a tree lighting and carol singing on Dec. 16 at 6 p.m. in the church garden followed by hot cocoa and cookies. What will be a…
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•December 6, 2023
Pet Adoption 101 at Lacey Library Dec. 11
The Lanoka Oaks Veterinary Center will present a “Prep Before Pet” program at the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library on Monday, Dec. 11 at 11 a.m.
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•December 6, 2023
Young Carolers Perform at Barnegat Library
Catch the spirit of the season with young voices raised in song when the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library presents a performance by the Robert L. Horbelt Intermediate School Carolers on…
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•December 6, 2023
Local History for Homeschoolers on Dec. 8
Youngsters aged 7 to 10 can learn about the origins of Barnegat Township during “Homeschool History: The History of Barnegat” on Friday, Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at the Barnegat branch of the Ocean County…
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•December 6, 2023
Holiday Lights, Centerpiece Workshop at Waretown Library
Remember being dazzled by houses in your neighborhood aglow with imaginative, festive winter holiday lights? Revel in stunning displays from around the world without leaving your seat at the Ocean…
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•December 6, 2023
St. Francis Christmas Concert Fundraiser to Feature Vocalists Dakota & Elle
Tenor and soprano duo Dakota & Elle will fill the St. Francis of Assisi Church Hall with the sounds of the season on Friday, Dec. 15. The classical vocalists, who are based in Ocean County, are…
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•December 6, 2023
Open House, Sing-Along at Beach Haven Library
The Beach Haven Public Library invites the community to stop by for a holiday open house on Friday, Dec. 15 from 1 to 3 p.m.
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•December 6, 2023
Author to Discuss Struggles With Poverty, Abuse
Stephanie Land, who documented her struggles with poverty, abuse, parenthood and ambition in the best-selling memoir Maid and the newly-published Class, will discuss social and economic barriers and…
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•December 6, 2023
OCC’s Grunin Center’s 2023 Season Going Out With a Bang!
Ocean County College’s Grunin Center for the Arts is finishing its 2023 season with a flourish, hosting six events, some with multiple performances, between Dec. 8 and 18.
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•December 6, 2023
Lighthouse International Film Society Screening Timely Films on Dec. 14
The Lighthouse International Film Society will screen the film “Irena’s Vow” at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14.
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•December 6, 2023
Stockton Performing Arts Center Going Highbrow With Ballet and Symphony
The final two events of the 2023 season at the Stockton University Performing Arts Center are scheduled for this coming weekend as the PAC goes highbrow, or at least an arched middlebrow.
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•December 3, 2023
‘El Presidente’ Makes It Three Straight at Thanksgiving Classic
After her ball slowed down and stopped short of the downslope on the 13th hole, Brittney Stahl climbed onto the rocky wall and needed to bend way down to get her putter head lined up for a second…
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•December 2, 2023
Surflight’s 2024 Stage Season Weds Something Old, Something New
Surflight Theatre in Beach Haven has announced its 2024 main stage season, and it will have something that will satisfy just about any taste.
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•December 1, 2023
Celebrate the Season at Lady Magpie’s
It is a given that the Tuckerton Seaport is the place to be, especially around the holidays. Not to be overlooked, however, is Lady Magpie’s Tea and Curiosities, located inside the Captain’s House on…
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•November 30, 2023
Veteran and Community Job Fair at Ocean County College Nov. 8
Stop by Ocean County College on Wednesday, Nov. 8 for a job fair presented by OCC’s Veteran and Military Resource Center and Bridging The Gap for Veterans Inc., a nonprofit led by military veterans.…
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•November 30, 2023
Love Wears Many Faces for West Creek Makeup Artist
Makeup is far more than skin deep for Amanda Wetmore of West Creek, who funnels her passion for the art form into outrageous looks that enhance the best features of her face and personality.
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•November 30, 2023
Art Notes, Nov. 29
Pictures Paint Words: Painter, paramedic and EMS Squad 38 volunteer Kate Bergen of Manahawkin has published a book of 50 portraits titled Modern Day Rosies: The Women Behind the Masks. The project…
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•November 30, 2023
Canadian Sensation Bywater Call Bringing Blues to Lizzie Rose Dec. 7
Baby, it’s cold outside. Head to the Lizzie Rose Music Room to warm up with a romping, stomping good time led by Bywater Call on Dec. 7.
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•November 29, 2023
Parents Day Out, Holiday Craft Fair Coming Up at Southern Regional High School
The holiday season is a busy one around here. It is at Southern Regional High School as well, and coming up are several events providing opportunities to check off your Christmas to-do list.
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•November 29, 2023
Enjoy Holiday Cheer in Various Ways at Christmas at the Mart
Oh, yes, the holiday cheer is in full force, and The Manahawkin Mart Shoppes are getting in on the festive action with a new event for this year, Christmas at the Mart.
