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Jul 19
Just hear those sleigh bells jinglin’, ring-ting-tinglin’ all the way to The Terrace Tavern in Beach Haven Terrace. The restaurant will be hosting ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jul 19
For the past 50 years, Sink ’R Swim Men’s Shop on Long Beach Island has been the fashion hot spot for men, locals and non-, to find the latest and ...
Jul 19
Broadway and Disney Channel actress Brigid Harrington of Barnegat Township will appear in Eugene O’Neill’s play “Ah, Wilderness!” from July 26 to ...
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Jul 19
For centuries, perhaps millennia, different cultures around the globe have flocked to the sun-kissed sands and barreling surf of the world’s ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jul 19
Every band needs its own way to stand out from the rest. For Changing Lanes, along with its extensive range of songs in every genre, it’s the ...
Jul 19
Ladies Night isn’t a gimmick – at least not for the Women’s Club of the Brant Beach Yacht Club, which sets aside time every Tuesday for something ...
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Jul 19
Local author Margaret Thomas Buchholz will present an historical look at Long Beach Island through photographs at a slide show and talk at the ...
Jul 19
The Pine Shores Art Association presents its sixth annual Art Patron Show, organized to raise funds for its various educational programs and ...
By JON COEN - Jul 19
One thing that sets the Long Beach Island area apart is the scenery. Sure, a lot of places have beaches, but we have that gorgeous Barnegat Bay ...
Jul 19
“Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you.” — ...
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Jul 19
While summer may mean vacations and family fun at the Jersey Shore, all this activity could also result in more medical emergencies, especially ...
Jul 19
Paragon Returns: The 29th annual Juried Fine Arts Festival at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences administered by Paragon is ...
Jul 19
Pelagic trips are special birdwatching tours by boat to see seabirds, usually going out more than 20 miles off the mainland coast to see these ...
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Jul 19
Three Sopranos will perform a program of Broadway hits, rock and pop songs, jazz favorites and traditional music at the Jewish Community Center of ...
Jul 19
There are plenty of fine moments in Surflight Theatre’s current production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolo...
Jul 19
Last year, nearly 300 swimmers took part in the Barnegat Light Ocean Mile Swim, and each one who finished did so in less than an hour, including ...
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Jul 18
If ever there was a good date to know in advance, it’s the day the pirates are coming to town in Barnegat! Pirates Day 2017 is Saturday, Sept. ...
Jul 18
Summertime is family time, and the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies has a variety of activities to bring the ...
Jul 18
HOME BASE: Barnegat Light
STYLE: Original reggae, hip-hop, rock and a very niche genre known as “make-ya-sweat” dance tunes. “We sprinkle some fun ...
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Jul 18
Ever wonder what it’s like to go on an African safari? You’ll get a virtual journey through the wilds of southern Africa on Monday, July 24, at 7 ...
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Jul 17
The Mordecai Land Trust will hold its annual House Tour and Cocktail Party fundraiser on Saturday, July 22, in Beach Haven. The tour will run from ...
Jul 17
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences (LBIF) is hosting the 29th annual Juried Fine Arts Festival curated by Paragon Fine Arts ...
Jul 17
A free “Ability Fair” presented by Stockton University and the Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation will host three speakers who will share ...
Jul 17
HOME BASE: Voorhees
STYLE: High-energy covers of classic rock, dance, pop, R&B and country.
LINEUP: Josie McAllister, lead vocals; Billy D. Light, ...
Jul 17
HOME BASE: NYC
STYLE: A pleasing sing-along dance mix of hip-hop, funk, soul, rock and pop.
LINEUP: Liz R., lead vocals; RayRay Ramos, keyboard, ...
Jul 17
Author Douglas Brunt will discuss his latest work, Trophy Son, at the Beach Haven Public Library on Monday, July 24, at 10 a.m. His third novel ...
Jul 16
“The Oyster Farmers,” a documentary tracing the heritage and resurgence of oyster aquaculture in Barnegat Bay, premieres at the Stafford Township ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 14
For Rick and Gloria Roth, the beach house on 18th Street in Surf City is a blessing – but that’s beside the point. They take the concept of ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 14
Philip Adams of PA Designs, based in Manahawkin and Tuckerton, doesn’t fit neatly into one category of maker. He’s a woodworker, blacksmith, ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 14
The first time Andre Moutenot got behind the wheel of a Morgan, he was smitten. The year was 1968. He was 17 years old. Nearly 20 years later, he ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 14
In terms of summer’s simplest and greatest joys, the outdoor shower is unmatched: the combination of hot water, sunlight or moonlight, fresh air ...
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Jul 14
Long Beach Island is known for its ability to create visceral summer memories – for its beaches, sunrises and sunsets. But there is more than ...
By DORA DUNN - Jul 14
The best way to get to know a stranger is to find out what he or she had for dinner last night. What people eat reveals more about where they come ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 14
After a series of sessions with energy healer Ginger Krantz, one pinto was almost unrecognizable to its owner, who claimed the horse looked 10 ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jul 12
Lifespeed is “the point of velocity in which mind, body and soul transcend boundaries through pulse intensifying composition and conscious ...
By JEFF LINKOUS - Jul 12
In a beer world a long, long time ago, meaning in the mid-1990s, if you stepped into a tavern you were likely to see a shaker-pint glass sitting ...
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By BILL GEIGER - Jul 12
I think it’s safe to say the summer movie season has hit its stride this week. Director Michael Bay’s usual summer blockbuster, another “Transforme...
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Jul 12
Every donation of blood counts; donations save lives. Consider giving blood to the American Red Cross, which will be on site at the Great Bay ...
Jul 12
Bass River State Forest presents a lecture, “Native Americans of New Jersey,” by Monmouth University Professor Richard Veit on Saturday, July 22, ...
By PAT JOHNSON - Jul 12
A great introduction to what ceramic artists are doing beyond the influences of New York and Philadelphia is “Plates, Platters and Nothing Else ...
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Jul 12
Magic will be in the air this month at four Ocean County Library branches with performances by Chad Juros and the Amazing V.
Juros will be ...
Jul 12
The resurrected Surflight Theatre has certainly had an exciting 2017 season so far, highlighted by a recent visit by superstar singer Christina ...
Jul 12
If you enjoy inspiring stories, the place to be on Friday, July 21, is St. Mary of the Pines Church, 100 Bishop Lane, Manahawkin, when Rwandan ...
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Jul 12
Sure, the Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 will have lots of food available on Saturday, July 22, for its annual clam bake. But if you want some of the ...
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Jul 11
The Beach Haven Community Arts Program summer concerts series at Veterans Memorial Park includes two special children’s concerts featuring Makin’ ...
Jul 11
Do you have an antique/classic automobile to show off? The Vintage Automobile Museum of New Jersey is taking entries for the Memories by the Bay ...
Jul 11
Even beach folk need to strike off into the woods sometimes to feel surrounded by the trees, earth and wild animals. Sometimes it just means ...
Jul 10
HOME BASE: Hoboken
STYLE: Like no other. With more than 25 years of experience, they have a massive set list that includes classic rock and ...
Jul 10
HOME BASE: Hazlet
STYLE: With a high-energy female lead vocalist and a band that lives up to its leading lady, Under Pressure can take any one of ...
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Jul 10
In the early 1960s, Alan Howard was a Fulbright Scholar at San Carlos University in Guatemala, where he tried to improve literacy in the war-torn ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jul 05
Retired Atlantic City firefighter Matthew Deibert always had a passion for art, and once he awakened his sand-sculpting talent, there was no ...
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Jul 05
Discover Barnegat Light Day, on Monday, July 10, is full of special events and welcoming tours designed to spotlight the unique experience of ...
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Jul 05
Outdoor concerts in Barnegat Light send festive vibes over the bayfront starting July 10 and continuing every Monday night through Aug. 14.
All of ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 05
Barnegat Light’s Matt McAndrew, runner-up on Season 7 of NBC’s “The Voice,” flew home from Los Angeles this week to celebrate the Fourth of July ...
By VICTORIA FORD - Jul 05
Not all who wander are lost. When Maryann “Lily” Sloan and Steve Shepherd parallel-parked their schoolbus-turned-motor home, with Toyota Solara ...
Jul 05
The next concert in the Folk Across the Street music series is set for 7 p.m. on Sunday, July 16 when the Band of Lovers rolls into West Creek.
Now...
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Jul 05
As part of the Marine Mammal Stranding Center’s lineup of educational and interactive summer programs on Long Beach Island, kids 7 and older can ...
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Jul 05
… in Surf City:
Woman: “What’s with all the sirens?”
Man: “It’s Fourth of July weekend, babe. Everyone is doing stupid s**t and hurting themselves....
Jul 05
A couple of years ago, inspiration struck little Kyllie Beegle, now 9, of Barnegat, while she was watching a kids’ show on Disney or Nickelodeon ...
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Jul 05
If you’re interested in various aspects of the Island’s past as well as other coastal-related topics, the LBI Historical Museum in Beach Haven ...
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Jul 05
Our Gang Players presents its second annual Summer Nights Gift Auction on Saturday, July 15, at Stafford Township’s fire hall at 133 Stafford Ave. ...
Jul 05
HOME BASE: Hazlet
STYLE: Standards in the style of Sinatra. But, to be clear, he’s not an impersonator.
LINEUP: Steven Maglio, vocals and karaoke ...
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Jul 05
For the fifth consecutive year, the Ship Bottom Volunteer Fire Co. will host a summer block party. The festivities are from 4 to 10 p.m. Saturday, ...
By PAT JOHNSON - Jul 05
Viewing the “Wood Engravers’ Network Triennial Exhibition” at the Stockton University Art Gallery can be a book lover’s trap, the springboard to ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jul 05
Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns proclaims itself “the Jersey’s Shore’s hottest party band,” and with thousands of tracks in its song bank, ...
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Jul 05
As it has been doing since the 1990s, the Stafford Township Historical Society will host its annual concert series this summer. Concerts are every ...
Jul 03
A free summer concert series brought by the Tuckerton Pride and Celebration Committee and the Tuckerton Seaport kicks off on Friday, July 7, with ...
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Jul 03
A monthly bus tour of Historic Beach Haven, led by borough historian Jeanette Lloyd, will offer interested residents and visitors a glimpse into ...
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By BILL GEIGER - Jun 28
Violence can be its own reward, or it can serve as a release, a catharsis, an unburdening of the soul. Violence is the common denominator in our ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jun 28
Fourth of July weekend is right around the corner, and you’re free to celebrate any way you desire. If you’re going to the beach with friends and ...
Jun 28
Surf’s up at Fantasy Island Amusement Park in Beach Haven. On Monday, June 26, the park unveiled its newest ride, the Hang 10 roller coaster. ...
By JEFF LINKOUS - Jun 28
Cheers, it’s Fourth of July. America’s 241st birthday is certainly worthy of toasting, and beer is a fitting choice when you know that some ...
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Jun 28
The atmosphere was positively electric at the grand reopening of Surflight Theatre last Friday evening. Searchlights lit up the sky above the ...
By JON COEN - Jun 28
The keyboard and drum kit were set up. Sound check was done. The guitars were in their stands, ready to rock. The beer was cold and the burgers ...
Jun 28
Moving through Tuckerton Seaport is like traveling through time. The Seaport has long been the site where the new and old of the Jersey Shore ...
By PAT JOHNSON - Jun 28
Traveling along the Boulevard on Long Beach Island last Saturday and Sunday on the LBI Artists Open Studio Tour was a time for visiting the ...
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Jun 28
Seining and other eco-fun await! Alliance for a Living Ocean has a full schedule of events, for all ages, for summer 2017. Weekly programs begin ...
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Jun 28
The Jewish Community Center of Long Beach Island, located at 2411 Long Beach Blvd. in the Spray Beach neighborhood of Long Beach Township, will ...
Jun 28
Urgent Care Now holds free monthly Lunch & Learn sessions on the first Friday of each month at the Bay Avenue Community Center in Manahawkin. On ...
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Jun 28
Celebrate Independence Day on the bay in Beach Haven at Parker’s Garage & Oyster Saloon’s first-ever 4th of July Clambake. “We are so excited to ...
By DAVID BIGGY - Jun 28
For the past five years, Tom Pomponio literally has had dreams about winning big at a World Series of Poker tournament. He’s envisioned racking up ...
Jun 28
Board sport technology is ever-evolving, and LBI is a testing ground for all the latest toys.
Justin Fusco, 14, of Vermont, was vacationing at his ...
Jun 28
Shawn Twaddell is a gamer by nature. From Candyland to Cribbage, he loves them all – board games, card games and role playing games such as ...
Jun 27
The Our Gang Players, Ocean County’s longest-running community theater troupe, will be performing “Annie Jr.” at Barnegat High School’s Bengal ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jun 21
Did you know that up to 80 percent of women are wearing the wrong size bra? Marla Wink, owner of Indian Summer, located in Beach Haven’s Bay ...
By ZACH HOFFMAN - Jun 21
People at the shore love pirate tales. So the history goes that at the end of the 17th century, Capt. Kidd had just failed to secure a commission ...
Jun 21
The North End Trilogy has relocated from Barnegat Light to a new gallery located in the Beach Barn, 1920 Long Beach Blvd. in Ship Bottom.
Being in ...
Jun 21
There’s no better way to transition into summer than with good eats, loud beats and, of course, delectable wines. The sixth annual “Pour Into ...
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Jun 21
Join Rabbi Michael Jay at the Jewish Community Center of LBI for a thought-provoking class and discussion series titled “A Survey of Jewish ...
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Jun 21
Concerts, arts and crafts, yoga on the beach and sports are part of the summer schedule of events recently announced by the Harvey Cedars Activitie...
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Jun 21
Over the summer, the old Barnegat High School reunion committee will be seeking classmates and former students for a reunion on Sunday, Sept. 17, ...
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Jun 21
While you probably enjoy having your morning coffee at home, Harvey Cedars suggests that on Saturday, July 1, you drink a cup with a borough ...
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Jun 21
OK, motorcycle and car enthusiasts, rev your engines. On Sunday, June 25, Manahawkin Elks Lodge 2340 has scheduled its annual Rides and Rods ...
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Jun 20
The 36th annual Black Maria Film Festival returns to the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences on Saturday, July 1 at 8 p.m. The ...
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Jun 20
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies kicks off summer with its annual Welcome Back to Summer Party on Saturday, ...
Jun 20
The big night is finally here!
After being shuttered for more than two years since declaring bankruptcy, Beach Haven’s Surflight Theatre will ...
Jun 19
HOME BASE: Beach Haven
STYLE: A wide variety of beach-y, laidback acoustic covers and some original tunes.
LINEUP: Mike Declan, vocals and guitar; ...
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Jun 19
Marine biology, music, tennis, arts and crafts, baking and theater are among the program choices at the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts ...
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Jun 19
The Barnegat Historical Society holds a flea/craft market at the township municipal dock on two Saturdays, July 29 and Aug. 26, beginning at 8 ...
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Jun 19
The Barnegat branch of the Ocean County Library will offer four “StoryWalk on Burr Street” programs for children to read and walk from the branch ...
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Jun 19
The Long Beach Island branch of the Ocean County Library in Surf City is holding a “Pajama Party in the Park” series for children, beginning on ...
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Jun 15
Visit the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences in Loveladies at 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays this summer, through Aug. 25, ...
Jun 14
The “aloha” spirit permeated the Sea Shell Resort and Beach Club in Beach Haven Saturday night when the Suyat Band brought its reggae-pop fusion, ...
Jun 14
Gliding through a small Parisian café. Smoking and drinking with the legendary Vincent Van Gogh. Strolling through an ancient Japanese garden at ...
Jun 14
The weather Saturday was unexpectedly warm – one of the first warm days the area has seen after a recent spate of wet weather. But instead of ...
By RICK MELLERUP - Jun 14
Saturday was an unofficial New Jersey Day at the 2017 Lighthouse International Film Festival. At 1:15 p.m. the comedy “Brave New Jersey” was ...
Jun 14
Enjoy one of many out-of-this-world happenings at Ocean County College’s Robert J. Novins Planetarium this month, including a free astronomical ...
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Jun 14
On Thursdays beginning June 22 through Oct. 26, the Barnegat Recreation Department and Barnegat-Waretown Chamber of Commerce are sponsoring a ...
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By BILL GEIGER - Jun 14
There are some significant forays into the spirit world in this week’s discussion of three summer films. In the sequel “Pirates of the Caribbean: ...
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Jun 14
In celebration of a new season of LBI’s signature upscale-casual style, the sixth annual “Garden Party by the Sea, a Fashion Show,” presented by ...
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Jun 14
Regional expressive variation still exists in the U.S. and reflects the strength of cultural differences.
This will be highlighted when the ...
Jun 14
The weather gods served up the perfect weekend for the fun offered at the Summer Arts Opener at the m.t. burton gallery in Surf City: an outdoor ...
Jun 14
About 7 percent of films produced in Hollywood have female directors, and the studio system continues to be a brick in the wall for many talented ...
Jun 11
If you prefer your music unplugged and rootsy, stop by the downtown gazebo in Barnegat Township on Thursday nights beginning June 15, to hear ...
Jun 07
A special selection of free children’s shows are among the offerings this summer at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts on Ocean County ...
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Jun 07
High school and college students who can produce a piece of theater magic for $50 or less are encouraged to apply for the Bellarine Theatre Co.’s ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - Jun 07
When you live down the shore, you’re constantly looking for clothing that feels as light and comfortable as an ocean breeze. This summer, it’s all ...
By PAT JOHNSON - Jun 07
“The 19th annual National Juried Competition and Exhibition: Works on Paper,” from June 2 to June 26, features more than 60 art works of all ...
Jun 07
An internship is an opportunity for high school and college students to make a real difference. Interns gain valuable insight into an area of work ...
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Jun 07
The screening of cutting edge independent movies is, of course, the raison d’etre of film festivals. But festivals also provide members of both ...
Jun 07
On Wednesday, June 14, at 11 a.m., the Garden Club of Long Beach Island will host the dedication of the Blue Star Memorial By-Way at the Beach ...
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Jun 07
Harry E. Rogers III, better known as “Tripp,” has worked for radio stations in major media markets such as New York and Philadelphia. But for the ...
Jun 07
Lovelight, one of 10 to 15 Grateful Dead tribute bands in the tri-state area, prides itself on “re-creating the timeless sound of the Grateful ...
Jun 07
As the beer kept flowing, so did the crowd at the Hop Sauce Festival in Beach Haven on Saturday. It seemed people couldn’t help but have a good ...
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Jun 05
HOME BASE: North Jersey and the shore
STYLE: In a manner both playful and professional, silly and self-deprecating, this duo’s uninterrupted ...
By BILL GEIGER - May 31
Lots of mythology, folk legends, and backstory in this week’s review, and we can really see how history and legend infuse nearly everything we ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - May 31
After 20 years of bringing energy to venues near and far, the original members of eleven eleven have passed their musical torches to a new, ...
May 31
The Lizzie Rose Music Room in Tuckerton hosts concerts every week featuring musical groups and solo artists. The performances highlight a variety ...
May 31
The “New Paintings,” all landscapes by New Jersey artist Elizabeth Sabine now at the Birdland Gallery, are both serene and minimalist. The artist ...
May 31
Volunteer master naturalist Kathy Gardiner invites you to bring your pooch along on a 3- to 5-mile hike to view the mountain laurel in bloom in ...
May 31
Registration is now open for the first-ever Pinelands Summer Short Course, offering guided nature hikes, a Batsto River canoe/kayak trip, history ...
By RICK MELLERUP - May 31
Unless you live in a big city or near a major university town or are a film festival fan you’re unlikely to have many chances to see documentary ...
May 31
While most SandPaper readers spent the long holiday weekend beaching, grilling and partying, local doers and makers were busy working to provide ...
May 31
A tradition of 11 years was upheld this holiday weekend when 29 gentlemen dressed in their Island-y finery – Hawaiian shirts, neckties, shorts and ...
By SANDRA WEYANT - May 30
If recent spikes in temperature are any indication of the weather to come for summer ’17, then it’s going to be a hot one. That means now is the ...
May 26
Start the summer arts season in Surf City with the Summer Art Opener, Saturday and Sunday, June 10-11 at the m.t. burton gallery, 1816 Long Beach ...
By JON COEN - May 26
On June 3, lovers of flavor – musical, artistic, brewed and culinary – will descend on Beach Haven for the fourth annual Hop Sauce Festival. It ...
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May 26
On summer evenings from one end of the Island to the other, music lovers can enjoy a wide variety of styles and genres in free outdoor concerts. ...
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May 26
Long Beach Island holds more than the typical sun, sea, and shopping vacation. The Island is filled with fun, educational opportunities for ...
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May 26
The days are getting longer, the weather warmer, and the Island is starting to buzz. What better way to celebrate than with a little bit of wine ...
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By GINA G. SCALA - May 26
Charles Beck was a pioneer – not in the same way as Lewis and Clark, but a trailblazer whose vision and action kept Long Beach Island on the map ...
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May 26
A staple of the Long Beach Island entertainment scene is returning. In fact, two staples will once again be bringing smiles to residents and ...
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By VICTORIA FORD - May 26
Kathryn King believes a lot of the history Long Beach Island’s residents and visitors take for granted is actually skewed, reflective of a certain ...
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May 26
One phrases not heard every day: “I used to semaphore from our house to the Loveladies Coast Guard station.” But that is one memory that stands ...
May 24
Brand new to the Jersey Shore’s booze scene this spring is Beach Badge vodka, the perfect martini or Cosmopolitan base for socially conscious ...
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May 24
Visitors to the Long Beach Island Historical Museum in Beach Haven will notice something new upon entering: an expanded Sign of the Whale gift ...
By VICTORIA FORD - May 24
In four years, the locally based rock-reggae-funk-infusion project Funk Shway has evolved from a basement band to a highly sought-after, regionally...
By PAT JOHNSON - May 24
The Garden Club of Long Beach Island partnered with the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences to create a floral extravaganza ...
By JEFF LINKOUS - May 24
Raise a toast to the latest addition to Southern Ocean County’s craft brewing scene. ManaFirkin Brewing opened to the general public on Saturday, ...
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By RACHAEL BOSLEY - May 24
Surfing in the Gaza Strip, community building in North Philadelphia, sex trafficking in Europe, and oyster farming in Barnegat Bay are among the ...
May 22
The Friends of the Barnegat Lighthouse will host their first night climb of the season on Saturday, May 27, from 7 to 9 p.m. Volunteers will be on ...
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May 19
If you’re in the mood for catching a bay breeze and listening to a variety of popular music, the Barnegat Recreation Department has free concerts ...
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