Calendar Of Events
~ Ocean & Monmouth Counties ~

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Theater & Concert Events

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July • August • September • October • November • December

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Summer Fireworks

Summer Evening Outdoor Concerts

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Fall Farm Guide To Pick-Your-Own Apples & Pumpkins, Corn Mazes, Hay & Pony Rides, Petting Zoos, Christmas Trees, and More!

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Choose & Cut Your Own Christmas Tree Guide

2008 EVENTS:

THEATER & CONCERT EVENTS

Although every effort was made to provide accurate information, please call or check the website for up-to-date information. Descriptions of performances are adapted from the respective websites.

ABERDEEN/MATAWAN REPERTORY THEATRE
Route 34 and Franklin Street, Matawan, (732) 583-7874
www.spotlightplayers.org

ALBERT MUSIC HALL
131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, (609) 971-1593
www.alberthall.org
Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society has dedicated itself to the preservation of Pinelands cultural heritage and to being the best place on the East Coast to hear live country, bluegrass, and old time music. Concerts are played every Saturday night from 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM.
Every Saturday Night: Live Country and Bluegrass. 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM.

ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE
Box Office: 173 Main Street, Manasquan
Theatre: 60 Abe Voorhees Drive, Manasquan, (732) 528-9211
www.algonquinarts.com
Algonquin Arts was founded in 1991 to provide cultural enrichment for the residents and visitors of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. Their programming includes dramatic and musical theater, dance, musical concerts, film, and mixed media presentations. These presentations are offered to the public in the setting of the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre, which reopened to the public in 1994 following an extensive renovation. Algonquin Arts also enhances the educational experiences of area students with diverse performances and artist-lead educational workshops. Please call the box office for shows and more information.
Saturday, July 26, 2pm and 8pm, and Sunday, July 27 at 3pm: The Pirates of Penzance
One of the most popular of Gilbert & Sullivan Musical Comedies, "Pirates" captures audiences with romance, comical cops, tender-hearted pirates and a plot of misguided intentions. Directly from NYC's City Center and performed by The New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players. Rollicking fun including such G&S show stoppers as "I am the Very Model of a Modern Major General."
Saturday, August 9 at 8pm: An Evening with Lesley Gore
Lesley Gore literally burst onto the music scene in 1963 when her first single, "It's My Party," skyrocketed to a number one hit. With more than two dozen chart hits to her credit, this singing sensation of the '60s now brings her memorable pop and new hits to fans of all ages. "You Don't Own Me," "Judy's Turn to Cry," and many more make this a "party" not to be
missed!
Saturday, August 19 at 8pm: The Shelley Oliver Tap Dancer's and David Leonhardt Jazz Group
"...stupendously performed action-paced footwork...," says The New York Times. Shelley Oliver, finalist from Star Search, who has performed with such greats as Savion Glover and Gregory Hines, leads this dancing ensemble. Known for dynamic improvisation, synchronized dancing and stunning solo work, they tap and jam accompanied by pianist David Leonhardt's..heralded jazz group.
Saturday, August 23 at 8pm: Martha Reeves and the Vandellas
Martha Reeves, the ultimate Soul Diva, and the Vandellas will have the audiences thumping to the beat in this singing and dancing performance of great Motown hits. Indeed, it was Martha's hit "Come and Get the Memories" that inspired the coining of the term Motown. After a five-decade career, Martha still delivers, with fiery energy, her enviable string of hits like "Heat Wave," "Nowhere to Run," "I'm Ready for Love," and the Motown anthem, "Dancing in the Street."

ASBURY PARK BLACK BOX
(732) 682-2324
www.asburyparkblackbox.org
This small, intimate theater company presents music, theater, and film. Playing at different venues, they hold a monthly film forum and jazz series as well as an annual women's arts festival.

BROOKDALE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
761 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 224-2411
This 361-seat, thirty-year-old theater is home to everything from dramas and concerts to musical theater. Although the shows are performed mainly during the school year, they also have Summer Shakespeare in July. Show times vary but are typically on Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 2:00 PM. Ticket prices vary as well and can run from $12. to $24.

CENTER PLAYHOUSE
Center Players, Inc., 35 South Street, Freehold, (732) 462-9093
www.centerplayers.org
Email: info@centerplayers.org
Center Playhouse is home to Center Players. It is an intimate, 49-seat, dessert theater, located in downtown Freehold Center. Programming includes Signature Series shows (fully staged productions that run for five weekends and include gourmet desserts and coffee), Applause Series events (“black-box” presentations with shorter runs that include original works, theater-for-children, musical events, and guest-theater presentations), and open house Play readings (monthly staged readings of new and under-appreciated works under consideration for future seasons).
PRICE for Signature Series plays: $24 per ticket; $22 for seniors, children, and groups of 10 or more; includes complimentary coffee and desserts during the intermission.
DINNER PACKAGES ($30 per person) available at Metropolitan Cafe, 8 East Main Street, Freehold; Solo and 7 South Street, Freehold. Inquire when purchasing tickets.
TICKETS PURCHASE: By phone: 732-462-9093 option 1, or online.
Applause Event: Let's Pretend – Children's Plays
Applause Event: Macbeth, written by William Shakespeare. Dates to be determined.
Signature Series: Driving Miss Daisy, written by Alfred Uhry, directed by Bernice-Garfield-Szita.
Friday (8 PM): July 25; August 1, 8, 15, & 22.
Saturday (8 PM): July 26; August 2, 9, 16, & 23.
Sunday (2 PM): July 27; August 3, 10, 17, & 24.
Signature Series: Catch Me If You Can, written by Jack Weinstock & Willie Gilbert, directed by Jack Rosmarin.
October-November: dates to be determined.

CONVENTION HALL AND PARAMOUNT THEATRE
Ocean Avenue (between 5th and Sunset Avenues), Asbury Park, (732) 775-3533
www.conventionhall.net
One of the most distinctive and majestic landmarks along the New Jersey Shore, Asbury Park’s Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre is a multi-purpose venue of two separate buildings joined by a Grand Arcade. Convention Hall, located on the boardwalk and extending out over the beach, has a capacity of up to 3,600, depending upon the event. It features an impressive stage area and a spacious arena floor. The historic Paramount Theatre, which opened in 1930, is a showcase for music and performing arts. From movie classics such as Auntie Mame to the Red Bank Jazz Orchestra playing Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker, the Paramount Theater offers a wide variety of entertainment.

COUNT BASIE THEATRE
99 Monmouth Street, Red Bank, (732) 842-9000
www.countbasietheatre.org
Founded in 1926, this 1,400-seat theater is known for first class entertainment in an intimate setting. The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra has played a schedule here for many decades. Famous musical artists such as Bon Jovi, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Bruce Springsteen, and the Brian Setzer Orchestra among others frequently perform at the venue in what are usually sold-out performances. In recent years, the theater has shifted to a wider audience. Family shows, musical plays, comedians (such as Jon Stewart and Lewis Black), and famous political commentators have all appeared here.

CYGNUS CREATIVE ARTS CENTRE
3056 English Creek Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, (609) 272-1199
www.cygnusarts.org
This comprehensive arts facility brings together artists and the community for classes, workshops, juried exhibits, and live performances of dance, music, and theater.

DUNCAN SMITH THEATRE
Holmdel Theatre Company, Crawfords Corner Road, Holmdel, (732) 946-0427
www.holmdeltheatrecompany.org
This historic, 125-year-old barn has been transformed into a modern, fully air-conditioned facility with 99 comfortably cushioned seats. Here, classics of all kinds—from Romeo and Juliet and A Midsummer Night’s Dream to Arms and the Man and Godspell—engage audiences in a closer, more affecting way. By tackling challenging, contemporary plays such as Arcadia, Reckless, and Picasso at the Lapin Agile, the Duncan Smith Theatre offers a front row seat to exciting and imaginative theater.

EATONTOWN PLAYHOUSE
Tower Market Center, 3513 Route 35 North, Eatontown, (732) 460-0100
This family-oriented theater company has been staging everything from musicals to dramas to children’s shows for more than ten years. A dessert theater, it houses 76 seats and also has a youth group theater company. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00 PM and Sundays at 3:00 PM, with children’s shows on Saturdays and Sundays at either 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM. Please call for tickets.

FIRST AVENUE PLAYHOUSE
123 First Avenue, Atlantic Highlands, (732) 291-7552
www.firstavenueplayhouse.com
This charming, intimate dessert theatre features year-round entertainment for adults and children. Performances include musicals, dramas, and comedies. Patrons sit at tables and have coffee and dessert and enjoy Broadway shows (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8:30 PM; Sunday matinees at 2:30 PM). This theater also features Paper Moon Puppet Theater shows for children on Saturdays at 11:30 AM. A dinner package is also available. Please call for reservations.

HENDERSON THEATRE
850 Newman Springs Road (Route 520), Lincroft (Middletown), (732) 774-STAR
www.premiertheatre.com

THE HERBERT AND EVELYN AXELROD PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Home to Center Drama. The Jewish Community Center of Greater Monmouth County, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal Park, (732) 531-9100
www.jccmonmouth.org
This state-of-the-art 520-seat performing arts center opened in the summer of 2005. It features a year-round performance schedule of concerts ranging from rock, jazz, classical, klezmer, Broadway, and Yiddish, as well as theatrical performances, film festivals, festival of books, and children’s events. A cultural gem at the Jersey Shore for people of all ages and backgrounds.

THE HISTORIC STRAND THEATER
400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, (732) 367-7789
www.strandlakewood.com
Built in 1919, The Strand is known as one of the best acoustical theaters in the nation. This fully restored theater features a variety of musical, dramatic, and comedic events by some of the country’s top performers, as well as the Garden State Philharmonic and fine ballet.

THE LONG BEACH ISLAND FOUNDATION OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241
www.lbifoundation.org
The Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts and Sciences provides broad educational and cultural programs for all ages. They offer classes, workshops, performances, juried exhibitions, film talks, concerts, lectures, nature walks, book discussions, and a myriad of related programs. Classes for adults: painting, ceramics, sculpture, cooking, drawing, basketry, glass, fitness, and more. Children's classes (age 3 and up): art, marine science, children's theater, and more. Please call for current information and annual events.

LUMIA THEATRE
179 Broadway, West Long Branch, (732) 229-3166
www.njrep.org
The New Jersey Repertory Company is dedicated to developing and producing new plays with diverse themes. It is also devoted to creating an atmosphere where classics can take on a fresh look and forgotten plays can find a home.

MONMOUTH COUNTY PARK SYSTEM
Summer Theater in The Barn at Thompson Park, 805 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, (732) 842-2000
www.monmouthcountyparks.com/theatre/theatre_main_06.asp
Celebrating their twenty-fi9th season in summer 2008, this semi-outdoor theater specializes in musicals such as Grease and Sweet Charity. They do two show runs for the summer season. Typically, the shows are run on Friday and Saturday nights, with a Sunday matinee, and play from mid-June through August. Please call for more information.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - LAUREN K. WOODS THEATRE
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch; Box Office: (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/woodstheatre
Tickets: www.monmouth.edu/shadow_lawn_stage/default.asp
This 140-seat theater is used mainly for school productions during the school year. These can range from concerts to musicals to plays. During the summer, it’s used as the Shadow Lawn Stage and produces three professional Equity plays, each for three weeks from June through August.
American Premiere: 7-3 - 7-6, 7-10 - 7-13: "The Way You Look Tonight" by Niall Williams
Set in a rural post office as the old telephone exchange is being removed, The Way You Look Tonight explores the breakdown in communication in a family. Katherine, the mother, attempts to reopen the lines of communication with her husband and children while her physical health continues to disimprove. 8 p.m. SPECIAL NOTE! Playwright Niall Williams will be attending the performances during the American premiere weekend. Times – Thursdays through Saturdays: 8 p.m.; Sundays: 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets – $35.
7-18 – 7-20, 7-24 - 7-27, 7-31 – 8-3: "The Odd Couple" by Neil Simon
This classic comedy opens as a group of the guys assembled for cards in the apartment of divorced Oscar Madison. And if the mess is any indication, it's no wonder that his wife left him. Late to arrive is Felix Unger who has just been separated from his wife. Since he is very fastidious and none too tense, they fear he might commit suicide and go about locking all the windows. When Felix arrives, he is scarcely allowed to go to the bathroom alone. As the action unfolds, the clean-freak and the slob ultimately decide to room together with hilarious results as The Odd Couple is born. Times – Thursdays through Saturdays: 8 p.m.; Sundays: 2 and 7 p.m. Tickets – $35.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - POLLAK THEATRE
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/performingarts
This 714-seat theater, built in 1970, features main stage artists, national and international dance companies, one-and two-man shows, and various other types of presentations. It’s the home to the Two-River Film Festival and also offers such eclectic presentations as National Geographic photo slide shows and more.

MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY - WILSON AUDITORIUM
400 Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch, (732) 263-6889
www.monmouth.edu/arts
Built in the 1930s, this theater space seats between 175 and 200 people and offers classical concerts and other types of presentations, including the Long Branch Poetry Festival.

NAVESINK LIBRARY THEATRE
Corner of Sears and Monmouth Avenues, Navesink, (732) 291-9211
www.monmouthplayers.org
Considered to be the oldest community theater in the area, The Monmouth Players were formed in 1953. This local community theater produces family friendly comedies and mysteries for three runs a year in February, April, and October. Its fourth run in December is billed as “Not Necessarily The Players” because it gives the actors a chance to expand by putting on some more controversial plays such as One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. Shows are Fridays and Saturdays at 8:15 PM and Sunday matinees at 2:00 PM. Please call for tickets.

OCEAN COUNTY COLLEGE - FINE ARTS THEATRE
College Drive, Toms River, (732) 255-0500
Events held at locations in Toms River, (732) 255-0500
www.ocean.edu/campus/fine_arts_center/schedule.htm
The Fine Arts Center, located on the campus of Ocean County College, is home to the OCC Theatre Company, the Community Chorus of Ocean County College, the OCC Concert Band, and the 3 Story Players. Professional programs include a Select-a-Series, an Aspiring Artists Series with a Meet-The-Artist Reception, a Super Seven Series of entertainment for children, Curtain Calls, a script-in-hand new look at classic musicals, and a recently added series, MidWeek Jazz, presenting the music of Benny Goodman and the talents of Bucky Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Midiri Brothers, and many other talented musicians. In addition, the Garden State Philharmonic is the Orchestra-in-residence.

OCEAN GROVE GREAT AUDITORIUM AND YOUTH TEMPLE
15 Pilgrim Pathway, Ocean Grove, 732-531-9283
www.oceangrove.org
Ocean Grove's new Youth Temple replaces an original building that was once filled with music and applause a hundred years ago. While the 5,500 seat Great Auditorium will still provide family entertainment with top-name performers on summer Saturday nights, Thursday Night chamber music concerts, light opera performances, and organ recitals on the world-famous Auditorium organ, the Youth Temple will offer a variety of musical performances and theater all year round.

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
The OceanFirst Theater at the Stafford Township Arts Center (STAC) is south Jersey’s newest resource for artistic and cultural experiences. Live music, dance, and theatrical programs offer enrichment for people of every age. Programmed and managed by the Stafford Township Education Foundation, STAC features state-of-the-art amenities and plays host to the finest amateur and professional talent. To learn more about the Stafford Township Education Foundation visit www.staffordfdn.org.
7-7: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Bad Dogz Blue Grass, 7:00 PM
7-10: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
7-11: Surflight Theater Company’s Snow White. Childhood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
7-12: YOSI & the Super Dads – Child-friendly music LIVE in Concert, 2:00 PM
7-14: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Chuck Paul, 7:00 PM
7-16: Jim Murphy & The Pine Barons, 7:00 PM
7-21: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Boardwalk Chorus, 7:00 PM
7-24: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
7-25: Surflight Theater Company’s Cinderella. Childhood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
7-28: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist - Gene Galanti Presents, 7:00 PM
8-4: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Fred Garino Band, 7:00 PM
8-7: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
8-11: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Our Gang Players, 7:00 PM
8-14 – 8-17: Our Gang Player's Beauty & the Beast. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM
8-18: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Warm Hearted Country, 7:00 PM
8-21: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
8-21: South Jersey Wind Ensemble (To be confirmed.), 7:00 PM
8-22: Surflight Theater Company’s Alexander Who is Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Moving. Child hood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
8-24: Jimmy & The Parrots, 7:00 PM
8-25: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Tom Klimchok, 7:00 PM

OUR GANG PLAYERS
Elizabeth V. Edwards School, Route 9, Barnegat, (609) 597-0553
www.ourgang.org
Our Gang Players, Inc., founded in 1977, is a theater troupe open to anyone wishing to experience the joy of performing. Performances are held at a number of venues including the historic Elizabeth V. Edwards School, the Barnegat High School Theater, the Stafford Township Arts Center’s OceanFirst Theater, and the Holiday Inn in Manahawkin for dinner theater.

RITACCO CENTER
Toms River High School North Campus, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, (732) 818-8536
www.ritaccocenter.com
Since its dedication in 2003, the 3,500-seat arena has been the centerpiece of the Toms River Regional School District. The Ritacco Center hosts a variety of events such as professional and varsity sporting events, live music concerts, trade shows, and much more.

SPRING LAKE THEATRE AT THE SPRING LAKE COMMUNITY HOUSE
Third and Madison Avenues, Spring Lake, (732) 449-4530
www.springlaketheatre.com
Since 1978, the Theatre has been the home of the Spring Lake Theatre Company. Renovated in 1986, the theater seats over 350 patrons. The Spring Lake Theatre Company produces Broadway-quality musicals, comedies, and dramas, with professionally talented casts and lavish sets and costumes. Each year, the Company puts on six different shows, with the opening night ticket sales of each donated to different area charities.

STAGE EAST ENSEMBLE THEATRE CORP.
495 Iron Bridge Road, Freehold, (732) 780-8477

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
The Surflight Theatre produces large-scale musicals and plays from Memorial Day through mid-October and a holiday show in December. With a resident company of professional actors, Surflight has been producing live theater in a classic summer stock situation for over fifty years. In addition, Surflight offers Children’s Theater from mid-June through September and a Celebrity Concert series. Please call for shows, times, and prices. Special rates for groups of fifteen or more are available including lunch and dinner packages.

TWO RIVER THEATRE
21 Bridge Avenue, Red Bank; (732) 345-1400
www.trtc.org
One of the newest additions to Monmouth County theaters is the new Two River Theatre, which opened in Red Bank in the fall of 2005. This is a state-of-the-art performance space. The main theater seats 350 people and is home to the main stage season. Centered around a thrust stage, the furthest seats are no more than thirty-six feet from the performers. The new facility also includes the 99-seat Marion Huber Theater, a black box theater that is host to more experimental works, readings, classes, and rehearsals.

ALSO OF INTEREST:

BRICK COMMUNITY PLAYERS
Brick Civic Plaza, 270 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick, (732) 920-3305

GARDEN STATE PHILHARMONIC
150 Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732) 451-0064
www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com

THE MANSION AT GEORGIAN COURT UNIVERSITY
900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood, (732-987-226)
www.Georgian.edu

THE NOVINS PLANETARIUM
Ocean County College, Route 549 S.
(Hooper Avenue), Toms River, (732) 255-0342
www.ocean.edu/planet.htm
The Novins Planetarium is embarking on an exciting new chapter in its history, upgrading the theater's technology to bring you the universe as never before! Although the planetarium theater is currently dark, observing sessions and other events will be held in conjunction with our local astronomy club ASTRA. Call or visit us on the web for the latest events and news about the new Novins Planetarium theater.

“SUNDAY SMILERS” PERFORMANCES FOR CHILDREN and FAMILY
Tatum Park Red Hill Activity Center, Red Hill Road, Middletown, (732) 842-4000 ext. 1
A Program of the Monmouth County Park System
www.monmouthcountyparks.com

ALL SEASON LONG EVENTS:

Book Signing: Dick LaBonte, Paintings of the Jersey Shore and More
Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street, Bay Head, (732) 892-7776
Time: during gallery hours
The Anchor & Palette is the exclusive place to purchase signed copies of this title. Signed copies will available all year long. Please call the gallery for hours.

The Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County Summer Swim Series
1201 Monroe Avenue, Asbury Park, (732) 775-7862
Open to the public, the series includes:
• Family Swims: Mondays, 6 - 7 pm,
• Kids 13 and under Swims: Tuesday, Thursdays, and Fridays, 5 pm - 6 pm,
• Teen Swims: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6 pm - 7 pm
• Swim Lessons: Tuesdays, 9:45 am - 11 am

Guided Walking Tours in Ocean Grove
$6. per person. Meet at the Ocean Grove Museum at 50 Pitman Avenue. For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.
June 25 - Sept. 13. Wednesdays and Fridays: 1:00 PM; Saturdays: 11:00 AM. www.oceangrovehistory.org

The Long Beach Island Foundation Of The Arts And Sciences
Series of classes, seminars and other activities for children and adults throughout summer. 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241

Ocean County YMCA Youth Dance, Swim, and DJ in Toms River
1088 West Whitty Road, Toms River, (732) 341-9622
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
www.ocymca.org

Evenings of Dance in Loveladies
DJ Jimmy Brown plays ballroom, Latin, swing, and more.
Sponsored by the Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM; complimentary lesson 6:30 PM
www.lbifoundation.org

MONDAYS

Stories By The Sea On LBI
A free story and craft hour for children ages 3 to 6. $2. donation per child. Sponsored by Alliance for a Living Ocean.
ALO Office at Maritime Museum. Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
www.livingocean.org
July 7 - August 18

TUESDAYS

Little Egg Harbor Bay Seining Days
Adults and children over age five examine and learn about the creatures living in bay waters surrounding Long Beach Island. $8. donation per participant. Sponsored by Alliance for a Living Ocean.
Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
www.livingocean.org
July 8, 15, 29, and August 19: Arlington Bay Beach, Ship Bottom, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM
August 5: Maris Stella Center, Harvey Cedars Park (on the bay side near the Chapel; the beach is to your right), 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

Barnegat Bay Seining Days
Adults and children over age five examine and learn about the creatures living in bay waters surrounding Long Beach Island. $8. donation per participant. Sponsored by Alliance for a Living Ocean.
Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
www.livingocean.org
July 22 and August 12: Barnegat Light Bay Beach, Barnegat Light, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

WEDNESDAYS

Concerts On The Green In Beach Haven
Spread your blanket, bring a chair, and enjoy. Admission is free.
Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside at South Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-0769
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
www.beachhaven-nj.gov
6-25: The Barley Boys – Irish; 7-9: Carnaby Street Band - 70s; 7-16: Sentimental Journey Band – Swing; 7-23: Howard Isaacson – Jazz; 7-30: Past Times Bluegrass Band – Bluegrass; 8-6: Jersey Gold - 60s; 8-13: Exodus Supreme – Reggae; 8-20: Klingon Klez - Klezmer music; 8-27: Fred Lehotay and the Ragtimers - music of the 20s; 9-3: Garden State Philharmonic - Classical

Music At Sunset Park In Harvey Cedars
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 494-2843
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
www.harveycedars.org
7-16: Matt Fisher And The Telephone Junkies – classic rock; 7-23: Rock Off – classic rock; 7-30: No Discipline – reggae; 8-6: Face Down – classic rock; 8-13: Blue Method – funk/soul; 8-20: Verdict – soca music

THURSDAYS

Concerts By The Bay In Ship Bottom
Free. Bring chairs or blankets.
Waterfront Park, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-2171 ext. 116
7:30 PM
www.shipbottom.org
7-10: Almost Ghosts – classic rock; 7-17: The Verdict – reggae and soca; 7-31: Jimmy and the Parrots – tribute to Jimmy Buffet; 8-7: Mike Byrne – Irish music; 8-14: John McNutt – tribute to The Beatles; 8-21: Sir Rod – tribute to Rod Stewart

Concerts In Barnegat Light
Bring your blankets and chairs.
Barnegat Light Bayside Concert Area, at the Bay dock area between 9th and 10th Streets, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-3522
7:30 PM – 9:00 PM
7-17: Ocean County String Band; 8-7: The Melton Brothers and Washboard Bill Allman - Swing, Jazz, and Blues; 8-14: No Discipline - Reggae; 8-21: Up and Running - Blue Grass; Saturday, 8-30: Navesink Brass Band.

Shellfish, Fish, And A Healthy Bay
Presentation by ReClam the Bay. Open to adults and children. Learn how baby clams are raised first in land-based nurseries and then in water-based upwellers. When small clams are large enough, they are seeded in clam beds in the bay and protected from predators. Learn how poor water quality can affect the health of the creatures in the bay and what each of us can do to protect the bay’s ecosystem. Then seine the bay using hand nets and experience the creatures up close. Donation: $5. per person.
Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
www.livingocean.org
July 10 – August 21: Bay View Park (opposite LBT Municipal Building), Brant Beach, 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM

FRIDAYS

Historic Viking Village Dock Tours
An overview of commercial fishing and fisheries management at Viking Village. Please call the Southern Ocean County Chamber Of Commerce at (609) 494-7211 for reservations. Tours are at 10:00 AM. Classroom tours are available for school systems. Please call (609) 494-0113 for available dates and times.
Historic Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
www.vikingvillage.net
June 27 – August 29

POP Day (Pay One Price) At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
$25. for all rides from 2:00 PM until 7:00 PM. Regular prices in effect 7:00 PM till closing.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
www.fantasyislandpark.com
June 20 – August 29 plus September 1

Toms River First Friday
Entertainment and activities with seasonal themes.
Downtown business district, Toms River, (732) 341-8738
5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
www.downtowntomsriver.com

SATURDAY NIGHTS

Albert Music Hall In Waretown
Since 1974, The Pinelands Cultural and Historical Preservation Society has dedicated itself to the preservation of Pinelands cultural heritage and to being the best place on the East Coast to hear live country, bluegrass, and old time music.
131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, (609) 971-1593
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
www.alberthall.org

JANUARY 2008

FEBRUARY 2008

MARCH 2008

APRIL 2008

MAY 2008

JUNE 2008

JULY 2008

THROUGHOUT JULY

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
7-7: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Bad Dogz Blue Grass, 7:00 PM
7-10: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
7-11: Surflight Theater Company’s Snow White. Childhood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
7-12: YOSI & the Super Dads – Child-friendly music LIVE in Concert, 2:00 PM
7-14: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Chuck Paul, 7:00 PM
7-16: Jim Murphy & The Pine Barons, 7:00 PM
7-21: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Boardwalk Chorus, 7:00 PM
7-24: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
7-25: Surflight Theater Company’s Cinderella. Childhood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
7-28: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist - Gene Galanti Presents, 7:00 PM

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

7-1 - 7-27: "Clothesline Show" Art Exhibition In Tuckerton
Artists will bring all their unframed, unmatted paintings (covered with some form of clear protection and hanging on a clothesline). This is a real opportunity for the art buying public to purchase some inexpensive treasures.
Watermark Gallery, 115 Water Street, Tuckerton, (609) 294-3343

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7-1 – 7-4: Star Spangled Magic At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
Spend an evening with Ben Franklin and Betsy Ross. If you think you know Ben Franklin, think again…inventor, printer, statesman, magician! It’s a little bit history, little bit magic, and a whole lot of fun!
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

7-2 and 7-30: Special Organ Concert & Tour in Ocean Grove

For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.

11:00 AM

www.oceangrovehistory.org

7-4: Fireworks Over The Bay In Beach Haven
At Taylor Avenue
www.BayVillageLBI.com

7-4: Concerts On The Green In Beach Haven
The Lighthouse Brass. Spread your blanket, bring a chair, and enjoy. Admission is free.
Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-0769
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
beachhaven-nj.gov

7-5: 6th Annual Red Wine and Blues Festival At Tuckerton Seaport
Team up with the Tuckerton Seaport for a perfect afternoon of wine tasting from New Jersey’s finest wineries plus live blues entertainment, food, crafts, and more.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

7-5: Craft Day By The Bay In Harvey Cedars
19th annual craft show. 100+ crafters, music, booths, and food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Free admission and parking.
Bible Conference Grounds, Cedars Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
10:00 AM 4:00 PM
www.harveycedars.org

7-5: Flea & Craft Market in Barnegat
Rain date: July 12.
Barnegat Dock, East Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-3788 or (609) 698-1618
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
www.BarnegatChamber.com

7-7 – 7-10: Do Whoop Dinner At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
Join Mel and Lucy as they entertain the sock-hoppers at their 50s dinner.
There’ll be rockin’ round the clock, magic , and fun for the whole family.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Thurs.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

7-8 – 7-13: Annual Ocean County Fair In Berkeley Township
Robert J. Miller Airpark, Route 530, Berkeley Township. Information: (732) 914-9466
Tues. & Wed.: 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM; Thurs. - Sat.: 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM; Sun.: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.oceancountyfair.com

7-10: "Jersey Genesis" Book Review And Discussion At Tuckerton Seaport
Grove Conrad verbal book review and discussion of Henry Carlton Beck’s classic, "Jersey Genesis."
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
4:30 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

7-10: Children’s Field Event In Barnegat Light
K – 6 track and field events.
On the beach at 25th Street, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-3522
Registration: 9:30; games begin: 10:00 AM

7-12 - 7-13: Annual Summer Fine Art Show And Sale In Brant Beach
Over 80 artists under one roof! Hundreds of pieces available. Admission is free! Open to the public!
St. Francis Community Center, 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861
7-12: 9:30 AM – 5:00 PM; 7-13: 9:30 AM – 2:00 PM
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com

7-13: Historic Viking Village Arts and Crafts Show In Barnegat Light
Historic Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
10:00 AM - 4:30 PM. All shows rain or shine.
www.vikingvillageshows.com

7-14 – 7-18: Magic Of The Night At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
When the sun goes down, Illusionist John Bundy and Morgan will light up Fantasy Island's stage with Magic of the Night. Presenting fast paced, high-energy magic, set to a contemporary beat, this annual magic spectacular features stunning illusions and electrifying effects.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

7-15 – 7-20: St. Mary’s "Nights Of Summer" Carnival In Manahawkin
Rides, games, fun, and feasting. Great family fun.
St. Mary’s Parish Center, Route 9 and Route 72, Manahawkin, (609) 698-5531
6:00 PM to 10:30 PM
www.stmaryscarnival.org

7-18: 40th Annual House Tour in Ocean Grove
$25. in advance; $30. Day of Tour. Tour begins at the Ocean Grove Museum at 50 Pitman Avenue. Tickets limited. For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
www.oceangrovehistory.org

7-19: Live Hawks & Owls In Barnegat
Visit Migration Station Wild Bird Shop for an extraordinary presentation about these magnificent hunters of the sky. Come take part in learning all there is to know about these breathtaking winged wonders and why we need to protect and conserve their habitats. Several live birds of prey. Many artifacts will be available to see, touch and feel. Have you ever felt a hawk’s wing or the foot of an owl? An unforgettable experience for raptor lovers of all ages! Bring your camera! Free admission.
Migration Station Wild Bird Shop, 575 North Main Street (Route 9), (609) 698-6800
11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Rain or Shine!
www.migrationstation.com

7-20: 21st Annual Art Festival In Harvey Cedars
60+ artists and fine crafters. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Free admission.
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
10:00 AM 5:00 PM
www.harveycedars.org

7-21 – 7-25: Magical Christmas Show At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
Toymaker Papa Gepetto has come to work for Santa. He is joined by a living Ragdoll and a cast of elaborately costumed Christmas characters to create this fun filled family show. Magic in Toyland is the perfect holiday treat, filled with magic, comedy, and the spirit of the holiday season!
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

7-23: Raising Clams In Barnegat Bay Presentation in Beach Haven
The ReClam the Bay organization is part of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension program. They grow and maintain millions of baby clams and oysters in an effort to repopulate the shellfish in our local bay. Come see and learn about this project via RCTB’s great PowerPoint slide show and other materials.
First Floor at the Maritime Museum, Beach Haven. Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
www.livingocean.org

7-24: "A Century Of Summers In Harvey Cedars" Presentation
Margaret Thomas Buchholz, author of "Island Album," will show slides and tell stories. Experience returning to a summer place year after year. View Harvey Cedars as it was since 1900 and a little earlier. Free. Refreshments. Book signing.
80th Street Firehouse, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
7:30 PM
www.harveycedars.org

7-26: Tuckerton Seaport’s Down Bay Wine Tasting At Stafford Township
Held this year at the Holiday Inn on Route 72 in Stafford Township, Down Bay Wine Tasting is Tuckerton Seaport’s premier fundraising event. This event attracts the region’s top corporate and community leaders. In addition to tasting over 200 of the country’s top wines, guests will dine on delicious hors d’oeuvres, enjoy a superb carving station and delightful desserts. Bid on excellent auction items and mingle with friends, family, and other supporters.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

7-26: Flea & Craft Market in Barnegat
Rain date: August 2.
Barnegat Dock, East Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-3788 or (609) 698-1618
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
www.BarnegatChamber.com

7-26: Artist’s Reception For Nationally Acclaimed Batik Artist Janice Cline In Barnegat Light
Followed by a two day workshop - Landscape Painting" in Batik. Limited space available.
Wildflowers By The Lighthouse, 410 Broadway, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-8191
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
www.CricketTileArt.com.

7-26 – 7-27: 42nd Annual Arts and Crafts Festival in Loveladies
View and purchase work by over 150 artists and craftspeople at this popular annual event.
The Long Beach Island Foundation Of The Arts And Sciences. 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241
Sat.: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sun.: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.lbifoundation.org

7-27: Author/Poet Frank Finale Book Signing Event In Ship Bottom
Frank Finale, Poet/Author of "A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3," "To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II," and "The Poets of New Jersey" will meet readers and sign books.
Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
Time: 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

7-27: Memories By The Bay 9th Annual Classic Car Show In Ship Bottom
Classics, customs, antiques, hot rods, all 1981 and older. Food, beverages, and music.
Waterfront Park, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-1614 ext. 116
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
www.shipbottom.org

7-28 – 8-1: Summertime Magic At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
Joe Holiday presents "Summertime Magic." This exciting, unique, and sometimes educational production is filled with amazing feats of magic that will leave you on the edge of your seat and cheering for more!
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

7-29 – 8-3: 33rd Annual Festival Of The Sea In Brant Beach
Rides, games, fun, and food.
St. Francis Community Center, 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861
6:00 PM – 10:30 PM
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com

7-29 - 8-24: "Dog Days Of Summer" Art Exhibition In Tuckerton
If you are looking for a Cool Place to spend some quality time, this exhibition should provide it.
Watermark Gallery, 115 Water Street, Tuckerton, (609) 294-3343

7-31: Kid's Night At The Firehouse In Harvey Cedars
Ages 3–10. Ice Cream, fire trucks, first aid and police vehicles. $1. donation per child.
80th Street Firehouse, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
7:00 PM
www.harveycedars.org

AUGUST 2008

THROUGHOUT AUGUST

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
8-4: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Fred Garino Band, 7:00 PM
8-7: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
8-11: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Our Gang Players, 7:00 PM
8-14 – 8-17: Our Gang Player's Beauty & the Beast. Thurs., Fri. & Sat. 7:30 PM; Sun. 2:00 PM
8-18: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Warm Hearted Country, 7:00 PM
8-21: Rainy Day Rain or Shine Movie. Child-friendly Films Morning. Classic Films Afternoon. Call for times.
8-21: South Jersey Wind Ensemble (To be confirmed.), 7:00 PM
8-22: Surflight Theater Company’s Alexander Who is Not, Not, Not, Not, Not, Not Moving. Child hood Literacy Supporting Performance, 9:30 AM
8-24: Jimmy & The Parrots, 7:00 PM
8-25: Stafford Township Historical Society FREE Monday Night Concert: Artist – Tom Klimchok, 7:00 PM

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

8-1 - 8-24: "Dog Days Of Summer" Art Exhibition In Tuckerton
If you are looking for a Cool Place to spend some quality time, this exhibition should provide it.
Watermark Gallery, 115 Water Street, Tuckerton, (609) 294-3343

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8-1: Summertime Magic At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
Joe Holiday presents "Summertime Magic." This exciting, unique, and sometimes educational production is filled with amazing feats of magic that will leave you on the edge of your seat and cheering for more!
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Fri.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.co

8-3: Historic Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show In Barnegat Light
Historic Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All shows are rain or shine.
www.vikingvillageshows.com

8-3: Community Art Fair In Beach Haven
Featuring 60 fine art artists. Free admission. Refreshments on sale.
Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 597-3557
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.pineshoresartassociation.org
or www.beachhaven-nj.gov

8-4 – 8-28: Reptile World At Fantasy Island In Beach Haven
A fascinating, entertaining, and educational show featuring live reptiles such as an Albino Indian Rock Python, Alligator Snapping Turtle, South American Green Iguana, American Alligator, and Cobras.
Fantasy Island Amusement Park, 320 West 7th Street, Beach Haven, (609) 492-4000
Mon. – Thurs.: 7:30 PM, 8:30 PM, & 9:30 PM
www.fantasyislandpark.com

8-5 – 8-8: Classic Sail Fest At Tuckerton Seaport
An "A-Cat" celebration! Races, boat rides, demos, food, entertainment, and lots of fun activities.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

8-6: The 42nd Annual Seashore Open House Tour Of Long Beach Island
Tour six spectacular and gracious homes on the north end of Long Beach Island.
The Long Beach Island Foundation Of The Arts And Sciences. 120 Long Beach Boulevard, Loveladies, (609) 494-1241
10:30 AM - 4:30 PM
www.lbifoundation.org

8-8 - 8-9: 47th Annual LBI Lifeguard Races
The six Beach Patrols that represent each town on Long Beach Island will demonstrate their ocean rescue skills in sixteen different events, testing the lifeguards ability in rowing, rescue procedures, and swimming. Rain date: 8-14-08
68th Street beach, Brant Beach, (609) 361-1200
6:00 PM

8-9: "Hooked On Fishing, Not On Drugs" In Harvey Cedars
Free fishing tournament for kids, ages 5-17. Surf Fishing on the Harvey Cedars’ beaches: Burlington to Cumberland Avenues. Instructional booths, bait, casting instructions, lunch, prizes, and t-shirts for children and adults. Drug awareness material dispensed by LBI and Stafford DARE officers. For more information, please call John Castrati (856) 220-2082.
Registration and instructional booths 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM at Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars. Activities run until 2:00 PM.

8-9 – 8-10: Antique Show And Sale In Brant Beach
A wide variety of antiques conveniently under one roof. Admission: $3. adults; $2. children.
St. Francis Community Center, 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861
8-9: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM; 8-10: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com

8-13: 5th Annual Dog Show Benefit Event For The Southern Ocean County Animal Shelter In Barnegat Light
Come join the PARTY!
Wildflowers By The Lighthouse, 410 Broadway, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-8191
Time: 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
www.CricketTileArt.com.

8-13: Raising Clams In Barnegat Bay Presentation in Beach Haven
The ReClam the Bay organization is part of the Rutgers Cooperative Extension program. They grow and maintain millions of baby clams and oysters in an effort to repopulate the shellfish in our local bay. Come see and learn about this project via RCTB’s great PowerPoint slide show and other materials.
First Floor at the Maritime Museum, Beach Haven. Please call (609) 492-0222 for details.
www.livingocean.org

8-14: Ray Miller At Tuckerton Seaport
Be inspired. Ray Miller is a self-taught artist/carver and will talk about his inspiration from NJ's rich maritime history and his explorations.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
4:30 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

8-16: Author/Poet Frank Finale Book Signing Event In Ship Bottom
Frank Finale, Poet/Author of "A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3," "To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II," and "The Poets of New Jersey" will meet readers and sign books.
Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
Time: 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

8-16: Craft Show, Crab Race, And Anything Floats Race In Harvey Cedars
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
Blue Claw Craft Show: Crafters will display their goods. Food available from the Barnegat Light First Aid Squad. Free admission. 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
Blue Claw Crab Race: One of the best-known crab races in Ocean County! People come from all over to enter their crabs in competition. Bring your own crab or rent one from us. Sponsored by PBA 175. Registration at 10:00 AM. Race starts at 11:00 AM.
Anything Floats Race: Fun for all. All entries are welcome. Junior, Senior, and Group categories. No entry fee. 4:00 PM.
www.harveycedars.org

8-17: 29th Annual Dog Day Road Race In Harvey Cedars
800+ runners in a 5-mile run. Registration at 7:30 AM. Race starts at 9:30 AM. Call (609) 618-2698 for more information.
80th Street Firehouse, Harvey Cedars
www.harveycedars.org

8-22: Bonfire In Barnegat Light
Music by the Basement Musicians Guild. Bring your own chairs and blankets. Sponsored by the Ocean County Park System. For more information, please call (609) 971-3085.
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM

8-23: Flea & Craft Market in Barnegat
Barnegat Dock, East Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-3788 or (609) 698-1618
8:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
www.BarnegatChamber.com

8-23: Postcard & Antique Show in Ocean Grove
At the Auditorium Pavilion. For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.oceangrovehistory.org

8-26 - 9-28: "Big & Little" Art Exhibition In Tuckerton
This exhibition has something for everyone. Large, oversized paintings for big wall space and small to miniature paintings for those more intimate, close spaces.
Watermark Gallery, 115 Water Street, Tuckerton, (609) 294-3343

8-29: Ocean Grove Collectibles & Furniture Auction
At the Youth Temple. For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.
5:00 PM (Preview 3:00 PM –5:00 PM)
www.oceangrovehistory.org

8-30: Concert In Barnegat Light
Navesink Brass Band. Bring your blankets and chairs.
Barnegat Light Bayside Concert Area, West 10th Street, Barnegat Light, (609) 494-2096
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

8-30: Annual Manahawkin Good Ol’ Days Festival
Craft show, food, historic reenactments, games, entertainment, and pony rides.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Route 9, Manahawkin, (609) 597-5947
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

8-31: 20th Annual Catboat Race In Harvey Cedars
All catboat sailors invited.
Skippers meeting 12:30 PM at Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars. For info call (609) 494-8352 or (609) 296-4549.
www.harveycedars.org

8-31: Historic Viking Village Arts & Crafts Show In Barnegat Light
Historic Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
10:00 AM – 4:30 PM. All shows are rain or shine.
www.vikingvillageshows.com

SEPTEMBER 2008

THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

9-1 - 9-28: "Big & Little" Art Exhibition In Tuckerton
This exhibition has something for everyone. Large, oversized paintings for big wall space and small to miniature paintings for those more intimate, close spaces.
Watermark Gallery, 115 Water Street, Tuckerton, (609) 294-3343

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9-6: Pirates Day In Barnegat
Two entertainment venues, Pirate Re-enactors, Pirate Ship, over 100 vendors, and food. All day fun.
Historic Downtown, Gazebo Park, 900 West Bay Avenue, Barnegat, (609) 698-0080, ext. 130 or (609) 698-1618
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.barnegatchamber.com

9-6: Annual Clamtown Flea Market In Tuckerton
More than 100 dealers featuring antiques and collectibles. Food is available.
Stanley "Tip" Seaman Park, Lake Street and Route 9, Tuckerton, (609) 296-5606
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

9-6 - 9-7: 3rd Annual Irish Festival In Ship Bottom
Bagpipe bands, vendors, crafts, food, Beer Garden, and step-dancers. Gate admission: $10.; 2-day admission: $15.
Boat Ramp Parking Lot, 10th and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-6301
9-6: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM; 9-7: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
www.lbiaoh.com

9-6 - 9-7: 9th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show At Tuckerton Seaport
Two splendid days of classic wood and glass boat exhibitors, demonstrations, workshops, vendors, food and refreshments, and entertainment. The Classic Boat Show is fun for the whole family.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

9-7: Rock N’ Ride Bike Tour In Harvey Cedars
Leisurely biking along Long Beach Island beginning at Sunset Park. Sponsored by the Red Cross, (732) 493-9100 Ext-225
Sunset Park, West Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 361-7990
www.harveycedars.org

9-7: 29th Ocean County Bluegrass Festival In Waretown
Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, (609) 971-1593
12:00 noon – 5:00 PM (doors open at 11:00 AM)
www.alberthall.org

9-11: Jay Mann At Tuckerton Seaport
Jay Mann, an editor of The Sandpaper. Comments and off the record facts from one of the most entertaining, knowledgeable, and opinionated writers in NJ.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
4:30 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

9-13: 7th Annual House Tour Of LBI
Tour 6 beautiful homes on Long Beach Island. Tickets: $30. in advance; $35. the day of the tour.
St. Francis Community Center, 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com

9-14: Historic Viking Village Antique & Collectible Show In Barnegat Light
Historic Viking Village, 19th and Bayview Avenue, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-7008
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. All shows are rain or shine.
www.vikingvillageshows.com

9-19 – 9-21: Battle Of Cedar Bridge and Stafford Township Heritage Weekend In Manahawkin
Three day program with music, battles, sutlers, historic demonstrations, lake battles, and much more! Includes Manahawkin Skirmish, Affair at Long Beach, Affair at Egg Harbor, and Death of Bacon.
Manahawkin Lake Park, Routes 9 and 72, Manahawkin, (609) 597-5947 (GSP Exit 63)
Begins 10:00 AM Friday and runs through 2:00 PM Sunday.
www.telecottage.com/staffordhist

9-21: Endless Summer Triathlon & Duathlon In Beach Haven
(856) 468-0010
www.lin-mark.com/endlesssummerinfo.08.htm

9-27 – 9-28: 26th Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show In Tuckerton
Join us for this exciting event celebrating the culture of the area! 500+ vendors and exhibits featuring decoy carving, water fowling, nature, and the bay and coastal heritage. Celebrating the rich history, sporting traditions, and unique ecology of the Barnegat Bay area. Admission is free. New for 2008: Carnival Rides at Tuckerton Seaport!
Stanley "Tip" Seaman Park, Lakeside Drive and Route 9, Tuckerton, (609) 971-3085
Pinelands Regional High School and Middle School, Nugentown Road, Tuckerton
7:00 AM – 5:00 PM
www.oceancountygov.co

OCTOBER 2008

THROUGHOUT OCTOBER

OCEANFIRST THEATER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP ARTS CENTER
STAFFORD TOWNSHIP EDUCATION FOUNDATION
1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, (609) 489-8600
www.njstac.com
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven, (609) 492-9477
www.surflight.org
Please call for shows, dates, and times.

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10-4: Eagleswood's Annual Country Fair In West Creek
146 Division Street, West Creek, (609) 296-0993
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

10-4: "Long Beach Island Rhapsody" Book Signing Event In Ship Bottom
This book signing event will feature many of the artists whose works appear in the coffee table book "Long Beach Island Rhapsody." The attending artists will be available to meet readers and sign books. Originals and prints of many of the works appearing in the book will be available for purchase. Plus! Frank Finale, Poet/Author of "A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3," "To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II," and "The Poets of New Jersey" will meet readers and sign books from 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM.
Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM

10-4 - 10-5: 19th Annual Chowderfest Weekend In Beach Haven
Seafood festival, food court, music, and end of season tent sale. Merchant's Mart: blowout bargains from local shopkeepers.
Bayfront Park, 9th Street and Taylor Avenue, Beach Haven, (800) 292-6372
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.chowderfest.com
or www.beachhaven-nj.gov

10-11: 14th Annual Ocean County Jamboree In Waretown
Featuring down home melodies and memories, crafts, nature/history programs, and demonstrations.
Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown, (609) 971-3085
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.oceancountyparks.org

10-11: Ocean Grove Antiques & Collectible Show
At the Youth Temple. For more information, please call the Historical Society Of Ocean Grove at (732) 774-1869.
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
www.oceangrovehistory.org

10-12: 36th Annual LBI Commemorative 18-Mile Run
Mini-marathon, from Holgate to Barnegat Light. Race starts: 10:30 AM.
St. Francis Community Center, 47th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Brant Beach, (609) 494-8861
www.stfranciscenterlbi.com

10-18 - 10-19: 9th New Jersey Lighthouse Challenge
Visit 11 coastal lighthouses and 2 museums housing first order Fresnel lenses. Sites along the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware Bay, and Delaware River, including two in Ocean County: Barnegat Lighthouse and Historical Museum and Tuckers Island Lighthouse at Tuckerton Seaport. Climbing not necessary to participate, and the challenge is free; however, some lighthouses charge to visit/climb and others have special events in conjunction with challenge.
Sponsored by the NJ Lighthouse Society. For more information, please call (609) 296-8868.
www.njlhs.org

10-24 – 10-25: Haunted Seaport At Tuckerton Seaport
The annual haunting of Tuckerton Seaport will provide guests of all ages with ghosts, games, and goodies galore. Pirates and sea captains long lost at sea wander the boardwalk for a night of screams. Hayrides, refreshments, story telling, and a non-scary pumpkin patch for the little ones. Fun for the whole family!
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street (Route 9), (609) 296-8868
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
www.tuckertonseaport.org

10-25: Bonfire And Storytelling In Barnegat Light
Bonfire and storytelling with Robin Moore and a sing-along. For more information, please call (609) 494-9196.
Barnegat Lighthouse State Park, Barnegat Light
6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

NOVEMBER 2008

DECEMBER 2008

SUMMER FIREWORKS

Weekly & July 4:

Long Branch: Please call to confirm dates and times.

Freehold: Please call to confirm dates and times.

Point Pleasant Beach: Jenkinson's South Beach, 732-899-1659
Thursdays in July and August at 9:00 PM plus 7/4.

Seaside Heights: Boardwalk at Webster Ave., (800) SEASHOR
Wednesdays in July and August plus 7/4.

Other Dates During The Summer:

Brick: Windward Beach, 732-262-1006

Lavallette: Philadelphia Ave., 732-793-3652

Red Bank: Marine Park, (888) HIP-TOWN

SUMMER EVENING OUTDOOR CONCERTS

Please call to confirm dates and times.

Beach Haven:

Wednesdays: Spread your blanket, bring a chair, and enjoy. Admission is free. 7:30 PM.

Veterans Bicentennial Park, Engleside and Beach Avenues, Beach Haven

Taylor Avenue Bay Beach, Little Egg Harbor Bay, Beach Haven, (609) 492-0222

Belmar:

Tuesdays, 8:00 PM: Band Series, Taylor Pavilion

Fridays, 7:00 PM: Pyanoe Plaza Concert Series, Main & 9th, 732-681-3700

Brick:

Thursdays: Summerfest, Windward Beach, Princeton Ave., 732-262-1006. D.J. dancing 5:00 PM. Concerts 7:00 PM.

Harvey Cedars:

Wednesdays: Sunset Park, Salem Avenue, Harvey Cedars, (609) 494-2843

www.harveycedars.org

Freehold:

Thursdays: Freehold Center Partnership's annual summer concert series. Hall of Records parking lot on East Main Street in downtown Freehold. Admission is free. 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Point Pleasant Beach:

Wednesdays, 7:30 PM: Festival of the Atlantic, Father Alphonse, Conductor, Jenkinson's North Pavilion, 732-899-1659

Red Bank:

Thursdays, 7:30 PM: Comcast Jazz in the Park Outdoor Concert Series, Marine Park, (888) HIP-TOWN

Sandy Hook:

Wednesdays, 6:00 PM: Summer Beach Concerts, Beach Area, 732-872-5970

Ship Bottom:

Thursdays: Free. Bring chairs or blankets. 7:30 PM.

Waterfront Park, 10th Street and Shore Avenue, Ship Bottom, (609) 494-2171 ext. 116

www.shipbottom.org

Waretown:

Saturday Nights: Albert Music Hall

125 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, (609) 971-1593

www.alberthall.org