Arts & Entertainment
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•September 29, 2023
Summertime Again: Plein Air Plus at LBIF
In judging the eighth annual Plein Air Plus Exhibition, art juror Kiko Aebi, curatorial assistant at New York City’s Modern Museum of Art, said she was “overwhelmed by the quality and diversity of…
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•September 28, 2023
‘Fall’ for the Forest at Bass River
Families looking for some fresh air fall fun are invited to head out to Bass River State Forest for a few free events.
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•September 28, 2023
Art Notes, Sept. 27
Helping Hands: The New Jersey State Council on the Arts has announced the Peters Valley School of Craft will award individual Arts and Culture Renewal Fund Grants of $1,000 to $2,000 to New Jersey…
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•September 27, 2023
Food Drive to Support Service Members, Families of Joint Base
A food drive to benefit the Military Support Alliance’s Food Warriors Program will take place Thursday, Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ocean County Southern Service Center located at 179 Main…
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•September 27, 2023
Chowderfest Is Free Bayfront Festival, With Ticketed Chowder Tasting
Chowderfest is back “on the front burner” this Saturday, Sept. 30. The popular tasting aspect is also back, in the ticketed Cook-off Classic portion, while the overall day welcomes fall with a free…
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•September 27, 2023
Tuckerton Porchfest Postponed to Spring
A weekend nor’easter put a damper on some of the biggest local events of the season. The Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show was rained out for the first time in its 42 years and the first annual…
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•September 27, 2023
Little Egg Harbor Hosts Halloween Bash Friday, Oct. 13
The communities in and around Little Egg Harbor are invited to celebrate the season with a Halloween Bash, to be held Friday, Oct. 13 at the Edward Thornton Community Center at 319 Weest Calabreeze…
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•September 27, 2023
Lady Magpie’s Welcomes Autumn
Ring in autumn from noon to 4 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 1 at Lady Magpie’s Tea and Curiosities for its Autumnal Garden Party to celebrate the teahouse’s fifth anniversary. The free, family-friendly event…
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•September 27, 2023
St. Stephen’s Blessing of Animals to Feature Host of Special Guests
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Waretown is growing, and in many ways. With new leadership in 2022 (The Revs. Chip and Lisa Graves, who also head St. Stephen’s sister church, Tuckerton’s Church of…
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•September 27, 2023
Stafford Library Hosts Visit by Raven Master Author
The literary career of Casey Masterson is off and running, following her recent appearance at the Stafford branch of the Ocean County Library to discuss her debut novel, Revelations of the Raven…
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•September 27, 2023
LBI Library Friends Get to the ‘Hearth’ of the Matter
Amy Hill Hearth, Peabody Award winner and internationally published author, was the featured speaker at a Friends of the Island Library Author Luncheon held at daddy O in Brant Beach on Wednesday…
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•September 27, 2023
Free Surf Fishing Seminar Oct. 7 at Ship Bottom Firehouse
Novice and experienced anglers alike are encouraged to join “Bayside Dave” Etelman and Fisherman’s Headquarters’ Greg Cudnik at this year’s “opening day” surf fishing seminar – held annually at the…
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•September 27, 2023
Renowned Author/Diver Giving Talk Oct. 6
The first fall monthly presentation by the New Jersey Maritime Museum will be given on Friday, Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. at Buckalew’s Restaurant and Tavern in Beach Haven.
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•September 27, 2023
Look Up: Ninth LBI Fly International Kite Festival Oct. 6-8
Since the first year of the LBI Fly International Kite Festival, in 2015, area residents and visitors alike have to come to know, and eagerly anticipate, that early fall means a weekend full of…
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•September 27, 2023
St. Francis’ Annual Spaghetti Dinner Oct. 7
Pasta lovers – and who doesn’t love pasta? – are not going to want to miss this year’s annual spaghetti dinner held by the St. Francis Parish and Community Center on Saturday, Oct. 7. Tickets are on…
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•September 27, 2023
Dakota and Elle Sing at Lacey Library Oct. 4
As autumn’s chill begins to set in, the Lacey branch of the Ocean County Library invites people to enjoy the warmth of Dakota and Elle when the popular Jersey Shore-based duo performs in concert…
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•September 27, 2023
‘Drug Trends in Ocean County’ Programs Planned
Parents, guardians and individuals raising families are urged to increase their knowledge of drug use and abuse during educational, interactive programs presented by the Ocean County Health…
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•September 27, 2023
Puppet Making 101 at the Beach Haven Library Sept. 30
Taylor Mason, a world-famous puppeteer and Beach Haven resident, will conduct a puppet making workshop on Saturday, Sept. 30, 11 a.m., at the Beach Haven Public Library.
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•September 27, 2023
U.S. Constitution 101 at LBI Library Oct. 7
Following up on two successful presentations on American history in February and March of this year, Harvey Cedars Deputy Mayor John M. Imperiale returns to the Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean…
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•September 25, 2023
‘Popcorn Falls’ a Buttery and Sometimes Salty Surflight Production
Surflight Theatre’s next show, “Popcorn Falls,” will have a short run, opening at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 27 and closing at 2 p.m. on Oct. 1.
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•September 25, 2023
Albert Music Hall Dedicates Day to Pinelands Culture
Under the auspices of the Pinelands Cultural Society, the Albert Music Hall in Waretown for decades has been the go-to place for Saturday evening concerts featuring mostly country and bluegrass…
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•September 21, 2023
Barnegat Bay Decoy, Gunning Show Is Quintessential Local Summer Event
Editor’s Note: The Old Time Barnegat Bay Decoy and Gunning Show is on for Sunday, Sept. 24 but has been canceled for Saturday, Sept. 23, due to inclement weather. The Tuckerton Seaport and Baymen’s…
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•September 21, 2023
Photography Show at Pine Shores Offers an Artist’s-Eye View
The works of art currently on display in the Manahawkin gallery of the Pine Shores Art Association are photographs offering a glimpse of the creative vantage points of the people behind the cameras.
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•September 21, 2023
Chris Fritz, Alexandra Jardvall Team Up for Folk Across the Street
Folk Across the Street invites local music enthusiasts to the barn on Sunday, Sept. 24 to enjoy an exclusive, donation-based concert and potluck gathering featuring local artist Chris Fritz and…
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•September 20, 2023
Art Notes, Sept. 20
Fresh Perspective: On view at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies is the eighth Plein Air Plus Exhibition, through Oct. 29. The show features 45 artists who worked…
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•September 20, 2023
Surf City Cornhole Tournament Puts Fun in Fundraiser
From late season corn-on-the-cob to candy corn, it’s that time of the year when almost everything related to the kernel leads to a-maize-ing family fun. On Long Beach Island, the cream of the crop…
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•September 20, 2023
Stafford to Host Harvest, Wine Fest Oct. 7, 8
Residents of Stafford Township and beyond have “so much to look forward to as the crisp autumn air settles in,” Councilman Robert Henken, liaison to the recreation department, announced at the Sept.…
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•September 20, 2023
Party With Beach Haven Firefighters Sept. 30
The Beach Haven Volunteer Fire Co., the oldest volunteer fire company in Ocean County, will hold its annual block party Saturday, Sept. 30, from noon to 8 p.m. at the firehouse, located on Amber…
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•September 20, 2023
Join Coastal Volunteers in Medicine for Fundraising Gala
Tickets for a gala dinner fundraiser Oct. 14 to support Coastal Volunteers in Medicine are being sold online. Coastal Volunteers in Medicine is a free, non-emergent health clinic in Forked River that…
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•September 20, 2023
Go Gaming Monday Afternoons at Lacey Library
What’s your game? Whether you’re an adult or senior who plays to win or plays for fun, there’ll be a seat for you during the monthly Monday afternoon “Board Game Mashups” at the Ocean County…
