Daily December
New Jersey Museum of Boating, 1800 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Free 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 732-859-4767
Wed. – Sun. December
Barnegat Lighthouse Open, Broadway Avenue, Barnegat Light, Free 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 609-494-2016 Come climb to the top
December 1
First Friday at downtown Toms River from 5-9 p.m. Free Enjoy shops, galleries, museums, dining and featuring added entertainment and a special monthly theme. 732-341-8738
December 1
Christmas Shopping Trip to the Vanity Fair Outlets, Reading, Pennsylvania. Includes round-trip bus transportation, lunch, and coupon book with $300 in additional savings and bus driver gratuity. Cost is $29 per person. For information and reservations, contact Charles Serwin at 609-978-0970.
December 1-3, 6-10 & 14-17
The Surflight Theatre Holiday Spectacular at Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Blvd. Beach Haven 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. – 12/1, 2, 8, 9, 15&16 609-492-9477
December 1 & 15
Friday Night Films at LBI Foundation of the Arts and Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies 7 p.m. Adults $6 609-494-1241
December 1-17
Passport to South Jersey History at Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main Street, Tuckerton 609-296-8868
December 2
Annual Children’s Holiday Party at Recreation Center, Rt. 9, Bayville $3.00 per child. Sponsored by Mayor Jason Varano and the Recreation Department, Berkeley Township. 732-269-4456
December 2
A Christmas Carol: The Musical at STAC Ocean First Theater, 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin 2 and 8 p.m. Adults $35, Children $20 Seniors $30 $25 groups 609-489-8600
December 2
Children’s Christmas Show at Cultural Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick Free 732-262-1006 sponsored by Brick Community Players
December 2
Victorian Open House and Holiday Exhibit at Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Avenues, Island Heights 1 – 4 p.m. Free 732-270-3111
December 2, 3 8-10
Scrooge – The Musical at Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood 12/2 8 & 9 8 p.m. 12/3 9 & 10 2 p.m. Adults $25 Children $20 Ages 5-12 732-367-7789
December 2-31
“Red Sofa Suite” Art Exhibit at Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main Street, Barnegat 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free 800-872-9990
December 3
The Laurie Berkner Band at Poland Spring Arena/Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 1 p.m. Adults $20, $25, $30 & $35 732-818-8536.
December 3
The Nutcracker – Ballet for Young Audiences at Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 1 & 3 p.m. Adults $8 732-255-0500
December 3
Garden State Philharmonic Messiah and More at Calvary Lighthouse Church, 1133 E. County Line Road, Lakewood 3:00 p.m. 732-451-0064
December 4 – 27
Members’ Holiday Exhibit at Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Avenues, Island Heights Free Tues. – Sun. 1 – 4 p.m. 732-270-3111
December 6, 7, 9, 10, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 20, 21, 23
Mrs. Gould’s Fifth Annual Holiday Social at the Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 11:30 a.m. 3 p.m. 12/ 10 & 17 $40 includes performance and tea luncheon 732-987-2263
December 7
Seaport Holiday House Tour, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 West Main Street, Tuckerton 11 a.m. 609-296-8868 Ext. 100
December 7
Court Singers & Georgian Court Flute Ensemble Fall Concert at The Mansion, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 7 p.m. Adults $10 $5 Seniors 732-987-2263
December 8 & 10
NJ Ballet’s: The Nutcracker at STAC Ocean First Theater, 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin 7:30 p.m. 12/10 1 and 4 p.m. 609-489-8600 Adults $25 Children $10 $20 Seniors $15 groups
December 9
Chorale Christmas Concert at Casino, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 7:30 p.m. Adults $10 $5 Seniors 732-987-2263
December 9
Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, The Recreation Center, 630 Rt. 9, Bayville at 5:00 p.m. Sponsored by Mayor Jason Varano and the Berkeley Township Recreation Department.
December 10
Dover PAL Jingle Bell Run 1 – 6 p.m. Race Headquarters at Toms River Board of Education, 54 Washington Street, Toms River. Run through the streets of Toms River at this annual favorite! 732-505-5656
December 10
Live Nativity 6:30 p.m. First Baptist Church, 700 Main Street, Toms River 732-349-0745
December 10
Seventh Annual Christmas at the Court at Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 1 p.m. $45 at door $30 in advance Orchestra of St. Peter by the Sea, conducted by Father Alphonse Stephenson. 732-987-2263
December 11
Concert Band December Concert at Casino Auditorium, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 7:30 p.m. Adults $10 $5 Seniors 732-987-2263
December 12
Country Walk of Lake Ridge Homeowners Association is sponsoring a trip for the 2006 Christmas Show at the American Music Theatre in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Package includes bus transportation, family style lunch at Hershey Restaurant, Show ticket, tax and all gratuities. Cost is $89 per person. For information and reservations, please contact Charles Serwin at 732-849-4100.
December 13
Howard Alden & Ken Peplowski Duet at Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 8 p.m. $15 at door $13 in advance 732-255-0500
December 13
Teada and Grada…Irish Christmas in America Strand Theater, 400 Clifton Avenue, Lakewood 8 p.m. Adults $25/$29 732-367-7789
December 15
Christmas Houses Workshop by Lewis Jacobs at Ocean County Artists’ Guild, Chestnut and Ocean Avenues, Island Heights Free 732-270-3111
December 15 & 16
A Garfield Christmas at STAC Ocean First Theater, 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin 12/15 7 p.m. 12/16 1 p.m. 609-489-8600 Adults $20 Children 415
December 16
Holiday Show at Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road, Waretown 7:30 p.m. Adults $5 Children $1 Ages 12 and under 609-971-1593
December 16
Garden State Philharmonic’s Holiday Concert at STAC Ocean First Theater, 100 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin 7:30 p.m. Adults $25 Children $10 $20 Seniors $15 Groups 609-489-8600
December 16
String Orchestra December Concert at University Community Chapel, Georgian Court University, 900 Lakewood Avenue, Lakewood 7:30 p.m. Adults $10 $5 Seniors 732-987-226
December 16
Yates Musical Theater – “A Christmas Carol at Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 1 p.m. Adults $8 732-255-0500
December 17
Daily November
New Jersey Museum of Boating, Building #12, Point Pleasant 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free 732-859-476
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December 2 – February 18
Exhibit: Red Sofa Suite, Unshredded Nostalgia, 323 S. Main St., Route 9, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. This exhibit features the work of Bronx native Roy Ricci, which embodies the seductive nuance of the nude in the visual arts. Information: 1-800-872-9990 or www.unshreddednostalgia.com-BARNEGAT
January 8-31
Faculty & Monitors Exhibit: Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org - ISLANDHEIGHTS
January 6
Albert Music Hall’s 10th Anniversary Show at 7 p.m. $5.00 adults, $1.00 for children 11 and under. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. 609-971-1593.
January 6
Exciting Eight Series for Young Audiences: The Moon & Mars & Super Stars, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m. Look! Up there in the sky! Celebrate the 37th anniversary of the Apollo Moon Landings by singing and dancing with the Three Story Players in their production of The Moon and Mars and Super Stars. Information: 732-255-0500
January 17
MidWeek Jazz: Three Benny Opera, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. Celebrating the anniversary of Benny Goodman’s landmark concert at Carnegie Hall, we’ve enticed three popular clarinet stars to play in harmony: Dan Levinson, Joe Midiri, and Dan Block. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
January 20
Programs at Barnegat Lighthouse: Sea Turtle Saga, Interpretive Center, Barnegat State Park. 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. join us as we discover the world of New Jersey’s sea turtles. Learn which sea turtles are in New Jersey waters and what issues they are facing. Learn what you can do to help these threatened and endangered species. Information: 609-494-2016 – BARNEGAT LIGHT
Select-A-Series Danny Kaye: The Kid from Brooklyn, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. From the streets of Brooklyn to Hollywood to international stardom, Danny Kaye’s life, love, and career is captured by the irrepressible, Brian Childers, winner of the Helen Hayes Award for his performance as Danny Kaye whose zaniness, virtuosity, and unpredictability has endeared him to audiences throughout the world! Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
January 21
Aspiring Artist Series: Dorian Parrott Ensemble at Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 2 p.m. Adults $10/$7 732-255-0500
All performances include a meet the artist reception.
January 24
“Women Artists of Ocean County,” Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. A slide presentation by Joanne Zezula. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
January 31
Mid Week Jazz: The Great Groundhog Day Jam! Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. An annual gathering of accomplished traditional jazz players for an evening of freewheeling, unscripted music, and spontaneous humor comes to the OCC stage. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
February 3
Programs at Barnegat Lighthouse: Winter Waterfowl, Interpretive Center, Barnegat State Park. 1:00-3:00 p.m. Join Naturalist Fred Lesser as he talks about the winter visitors in Barnegat Inlet. The program will be followed by a guided bird walk along the inlet. Bring your binoculars and cameras, and dress for the weather! Information: 609-494-2016 – BARNEGAT LIGHT
Exciting Eight Series for Young Audiences: Theatre IV, Patchwork: The Little House Quilts of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m. Tales of outdoor adventure and pioneer spirit have been inspiring boys and girls for over 70 years. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
February 4
Super Plunge III – Super Bowl Sunday, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 1 p.m. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT CEACH
Seven Quilts for Seven Sisters: A Stitch in Time, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2:00 p.m. With their combined knowledge of African American slave history and the practical craft of quilting, their program is both educational and entertaining. Back by popular demand! Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
February 5
Demonstration: Giclee Printing, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Given by Diane Fritz. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
February 10
Harold Melvin’s Bluenotes, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. Harold Melvin and the Bluenotes are one of the dynamic groups that came out of the Gamble and Huff Sound of Philadelphia Family. Information: 732-255-0500 - TOMS RIVER
February 11 & 12
22nd Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival at The Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Free Sponsored by Ocean County YMCA 732-341-9622
February 17
Programs at Barnegat Lighthouse: Giants of the Sea, Interpretive Center, Barnegat State park. 1:00-2:30 p.m. Discover New Jersey’s whales and learn why Jacques-Yves Cousteau called them the Mighty Monarchs of the Sea. Find out when the various species visit New Jersey waters and how to tell them apart. Learn about the history of whaling and where it stands today. Information: 609-492-2016 – BARNEGAT LIGHT
SRH&SA Chinese Auction, Southern Regional Middle School Cafeteria, 75 Cedar Bridge Rd. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. Items include TV’s, bikes, sporting events tickets, gift certificates and more. Information: 609-597-4579 or www.srsd.net - MANAHAWKIN
February 20
Mardi Gras Gong show, St. Francis Community Center, 4700 Long Beach Blvd. 7:30 p.m. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.lbisaintfrancis.org - BRANT BEACH
February 25
Schoolhouse Rock Live! Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. 1 p.m. Tom, nervous about his first day of teaching, tries to relax when various characters representing facets of his personality show him how to win his students over with imagination and music. Memorable songs combined with comical live action guarantee a fun learning experience. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflightorg - BEACH HAVEN
March 3
Programs at Barnegat Lighthouse: Harbor Seals and Harlequins, Interpretive Center, Barnegat State park All day event. Activities TBD. Information: 609-492-2016 – BARNEGAT LIGHT
Family Week at the Theatre, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 5
Demonstration: Watercolor Plus, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, 7:30 p.m. Given by Nancy Barch, Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
March 8 & 9
OCC Theater Company: Brooklyn Boy, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, off Hooper Avenue. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 10
23rd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, on the Boulevard. 12 noon. Rain date for Sunday, March 11. Floats, bands, and lots of Wearin’ of the Green. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.oceancountytourism.com/stpaddy - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
March 10, 11, 16 & 17
OCC Theater Company Brooklyn Boy, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, off Hooper Av e. 3/10 8:00 p.m. 3/11/2:00 p.m. 3/16 8:00 3/17 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 17
Joy Behar, Stafford Township Arts Center/OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. 8 p.m. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
March 21
Annual Bix Blast, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave 8:00 p.m. Celebrate Bix Beiderbecke’s birthday with the 11 piece Dreamland Orchestra, playing the spirited hot dance music of the 1920’s in the manner that Bix did with the Jean Goldkette bands. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 23, 24 & 26
Paddlesport 2006, Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive. Noon to 9 p.m. The largest canoe & kayak exposition on the East Coast featuring over 100 exhibitors. Leading manufacturers will present their latest boats and accessories at special show prices. Attendees will be able to participate in free seminars, and more. Information: 888-225-2925 or www.jerseypaddler.com - SOMERSET
March 24 & 25
NJ Ballet’s: Sleeping Beauty, Stafford Township Arts Center/OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Information: 609-489-8600 or www.njstac.com - MANAHAWKIN
March 24
The Garden State Philharmonic presents: Captured in Time, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Gallery, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. The GSP captures timeless classics of ballet, art, and music Information: 732-255-0500 or 732-451-0064 – TOMS RIVER
March 25
Jeanette & Nelson: the Love Story, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Avenue. 2:00 p.m. Hallie Neill has created a glorious bit of theatre that reveals Jeanette MacDonald and Nelson Eddy’s hushed Hollywood love story, with scintillating dialogue inspired by the bestseller, Sweethearts by Sharon Rich. In a creative mix of operetta and grand opera, Miss Neill’s soprano is pure gold and Metropolitan Opera baritones Theodore Lambrino’s powerful voice is a perfect on-stage lover to his real-life wife (Miss Neill). Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 28
Watercolor demonstration, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Demonstrations by Steve Zazenski. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
March 31
Exciting Eight Series for Young Audiences: Harry, The Dirty Dog, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m. Harry has everything a white dog with spots could want. There’s just one problem! He hates taking baths. He hates them so much, in fact, that one morning he runs away. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
March 31
OPENING DAY TUCKERTON SEAPORT, 120 W. Main Street, Rt. 9. Join Tuckerton Seaport as it kicks off its 8th season of maritime tradition and history. Explore the fascinating changes and additions of new exhibits, programming and events slated for the 2007 season. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org - TUCKERTON
April 1-30
Exhibits, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Ted Jaslow – Pastel & Acrylic, Nora Glantzman Oil, Members’ Show. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
April 1
Palm Sunday Egg Hunt, on the beach. 1 p.m. This annual event is for ages 0-10. Over 12,000 eggs filled with prizes from the boardwalk merchants. Rain date April 7. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
The Dareanelles, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 2:00 p.m. Join us on a trip “back in time” as they perform a variety of music from the 50’s and 60’s in the “doo wop” tradition. This nostalgic musical journey will highlight the musical sounds of the Dupree’s, Johnny Maestro and the Brooklyn Bridge, and the Five Satins. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
April 2
Demonstration: Acrylic/Collage, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 7:30 p.m. Given by Dolores Zeigler. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
April 3 & 4
Teen Arts Festival, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
April 5
BASEBALL: OPENING DAY – LAKEWOOD BLUELCAWS Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 6:35 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 6
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
½ Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier, and Breakwater Beach. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com -SEASIDE HEIGHTS/SEASIDE PARK
April 7
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Greensboro Grasshoppers (Florida Marlins) at 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A-affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
½ Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier, and Breakwater Beach. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasidetourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS/SEASIDE PARK
April 8
Easter Promenade, on the boardwalk. 12 noon. Come show off your Easter finery. Contests and prizes for the best dressed! Live entertainment. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
½ Price Ticket Sales, Funtown Pier, Casino Pier, and Breakwater Beach. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS/SEASIDE PARK
April 14 & 15
Duquesne University’s The Tamburitzans, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. 4/15 2:00 p.m. Back by popular demand, the internationally famous Tamburitzans captures the indomitable spirit of Eastern Europe and neighboring cultures. You’ll be enthralled with this exciting show, which uses over 500 costumes made with brilliant colors, intricately embroidered textiles, and dazzling accessories! Information: 732-355-0500 – TOMS RIVER
April 18, 19 & 20
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 11:05 a.m. 4/9 6:35 p.m. 4/20 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.bluelcaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 21
Interpretive Programs at Barnegat Lighthouse: Piping Plovers, Interpretive Center, Barnegat State Park. 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Learn about this vanishing species from the experts. Biologists from the NJ Division of Fish and Wildlife will discuss the future of the Piping Plover. The program will be followed immediately by a hands-on volunteer fencing project in the park to protect important nesting sites. Please bring gloves and plenty of water Information: 609-494-2016 – BARNEGAT LIGHT
April 21
Garden State Philharmonic presents An Invitation to Dance at Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, Toms River 8:00 p.m. 732-255-0500
April 21, 22 & 23
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (New York Mets) at 7:05 p.m.4/22 1:05 p.m. and 4/23 6:35 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
April 25
Collage demonstration, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Demonstrations by Helen Harris. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org - ISLAND HEIGHTS
April 28
The Spotlighters, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500 – TOMS RIVER
April 29
Spring Art Show, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue. 1:00-4:00 p.m. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org - MANAHAWKIN
April 29
Exciting Eight Series for Young Audiences: Africa: Fingers Around the World, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, off Hooper Ave. 1:00 p.m. Along with highlighting the different cultures in the richly diverse continent of Africa, this Little Theatre of the Deaf programs has fun with sign language. The fast-paced program ends with “Your Game” a long-time audience favorite that the actors play with the audience. Information: 732-255-0500
April 30 - May 1, 2 & 3
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, First Energy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Lexington Legends (Houston Astros) at 6:35 p.m. 5/2 6:35 p.m. 5/2 11:05 p.m. 5/3 6:35 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 5
Annual Fishing Contest, Lake Shenandoah County Park, off Rt. 88. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Catch the biggest fish of certain species in Ocean County fresh waters and win some prizes. A great family event! Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org - LAKEWOOD
May 5
Master Gardeners’ Annual Plant Sale, Ocean County Agricultural Center, Rutgers Cooperative Extension Rear Parking Lot 1623 Whitesville Road (Rt. 527) & Sunset Avenue. 9:00 – 3:00. Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Vegetables, Vines, Shrubs, Ornamental Grasses. Locally grown plants, bring a wagon cart, or luggage rack with box to transport your plants. Rain or shine. Information: 732-349-1246 – TOMS RIVER
May 5
Spring Concert, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 8:00 p.m. Information 732-255-0500.
May 6
Jason Nazzaro Sings Sinatra, Fine Arts Center, Ocean County College, College Drive, Toms River 2:00 p.m. Jason R. Nazarro has been singing the songs of Frank Sinatra for over five years and has committed nearly 200 of the most popular songs to memory. Information: 732-255-0500.
May 6-29
Exhibits, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights Mixed Media, Sally Brandenbery- Watercolor, Members’ Show, Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org
May 7
Demonstration: Oil Painting, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin 7:30 p.m. Given by Ellen Gavin. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
May 8, 9, 10 & 11
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. 5/9 11:05 a.m. 5/10 6:35 p.m. 5/11 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com - LAKEWOOD
May 12
OCC Concert Band Spring Concert, Ocean County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, Toms River 8:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500
May 13
Mother’s Day promenade, boardwalk. From 12 noon. Entertainment. Flowers distributed by Mayor and Council. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com - SEASIDE HEIGHTS
May 19 & 20
Annual Toms River Art & Decoy Festival, Ritacco Center, 1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 5/20 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 100 exhibitors showing Wildfowl Carvings, Decoys, Songbirds, Antiques Decoys, Carving Suppliers, Fish Carvings, Books, Prints and Photographs and much more. Information: 732-341-9622 ext. 2214.
May 19
The Garden State Philharmonic presents: Rhapsody in Blue & Tchaikovsky Too!, Strand Theatre, 400 Clifton Ave. 8:00 p.m. The GSP season finale includes the world premiere of a newly commissioned work by composer-in-residence NJ native Patrick Ippolito, George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, and Pyotr Illyeh Tchaikovsky’s fateful and fiery Symphony No. 5. Information: 732-367-7789 or www.strandlakewood.org - LAKEWOOD
May 19 & 20
Curtain Calls: A Script-in-Hand Series: A NEW Look at Old Musicals, Ocean and County College, Fine Arts Center, College Drive, Toms River 8:00 p.m. 5/20 2:00 p.m. Information: 732-255-0500
May 21, 22, 23 & 24
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (New York Mets) at 6:35 5/22 6:35 5/23 6:35 & 5/24 6:35 The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000
May 23
Demonstration of manipulated photography, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights. Demonstration by Jeanne Boyle. Information: 732-270-3111
May 25
SEASON OPENING: THE MUSIC MAN ICE CREAM SHOPPE, 2305 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette. Opens for season on weekend schedule. Open at 6 p.m. Information: 732-BE-HAPPY
May 25, 26 & 27
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. 5/26 7:05 p.m. & 5/27 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
May 26-27
Opening Gala and dessert party, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org - BEACH HAVEN
May 29, 30 & 31
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. 5/30 6:35 p.m. and 5/31 6:35 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
May 30 – June 10
Kismet, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. Beach Haven. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
June 1, 2 & 3
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. 6/2 7:05 p.m. 6/3 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the :Philadelphia Phillies Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
June 2
Canoe & Kayak Classic, Ocean County Park, Rt. 88, Lakewood. 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Try before you buy next canoe or kayak. 25 vendors from around the country bring their boats to Ocean County Park for the public to test paddle. Information: 609-971-3085 or www.oceancountyparks.org
June 2
Annual Decoy Show and Auction, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main Street. Tuckerton. Bring the whole family for a day celebrating New Jersey’s water fowling traditions. Buy decoys, meet carvers, join in the sneakbox race, create your own artwork and try your hand at duck calling. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org
June 3
10th Anniversary of the Barnegat Bay Festival, Island Heights. Information: 732-255-0472
June 3-26
Exhibits, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Aves. Island Heights. Mira Welnowska – Sculpture, Members’ Show, Artists and Models. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org
June 4
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theatre, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947
June 4
Demonstration: Solar Printmaking, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin. 7:30 p.m. Given by Suzanne Pilgram. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
June 9
Art in the Park, Centennial Park, off Bridge Avenue, Bay Head. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Over 40 local professional artists with their original paintings in oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pen & ink as well as limited edition offset and giclee prints. Raindate June10th. www.bayhead.biz/activities/artpark.htm
June 9
Stafford Township Founder’s Day, Manahawkin Lake Park, Manahawkin. Garden State Parkway Exit 63, Route 72 & 9. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade 10-12 noon. Fireworks at dusk at Doc Cramer sports complex. Information: 609-597-5947.
June 11
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Manahawkin. ½ history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947
June 13 – July 1
Thoroughly Modern Millie, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. Beach Haven Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
June 14, 15, 16 & 17
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 7:05 p.m. 6/15 7:05 p.m. 6/16 7:05 p.m. 6/17 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
June 16
Art’s and Crafts by the Sea, on the boardwalk between the two amusement piers. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Seaside Heights. 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
June 18
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave. Manahawkin 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
June 21, 22, 23 & 24
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (New York Mets) at 7:05 p.m. 6/22 7:05 p.m. 6/23 7:05 p.m. 6/24 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
June 22
The Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Avenue, Lavallette. Opens nightly at 6:00 p.m. Information: 732-BE-HAPPY
June 23
LBI Artist Open Studio Tour. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors to take a self-guided tour, following bright blue & green signs to Long Beach Island Artists in their studios, not typically open to the public. Designed to showcase the fine arts and fine crafts including pottery, watercolor, oil painting, mixed media, porcelain, fused and stained glass, jewelry, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbiartists.com
June 23
Beach Party, Shelter Cove, Bay Ave. Join the Toms River Sunrise Rotary Club for a Day in the sun. 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Craft Fair, Live Music by Major Woody, Co2, and Zero Point (0.0), WOBM on location. “Sparks” from the Ocean County Library, Games, Crafts, Activities for Children, Beach Volleyball, TR Fest Star Search, Tetherball, Water Sports, Antique Cars and Motorcycles on Display, Food and Beverages, Conclusion of our Boat Raffle, 50/50 Raffle, and much more. Information: www.rotarybeachparty.com
June 24
LBI Artist Open Studio Tour. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Visitors to take a self-guided tour, following bright blue & green signs to Long Beach Island Artists in their studios, not typically open to the public. Designed to showcase the fine arts and fine crafts, including pottery, watercolor, oil painting, mixed media, porcelain, fused and stained glass, jewelry, printmaking, photography, and sculpture. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbiartists.com
June 24
9th Pine Beach 5K & One Mile Riverside Run, Vista Park, 651 Riverside Drive, Pine Beach. A scenic run/walk along the Toms River and through the quiet streets of Pine Beach. One Mile – 8:15 a.m.; 5K run/race walk 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by the Pine Beach Municipal Alliance for Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco Awareness & Prevention. Information: 732-349-6425 or www.pinebeach5k.com
June 25, 26 & 27
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 6:35 p.m. 6/26 7:05 p.m. 6/27 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
June 26
The Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. Lavallette Children Story Begins every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 4:00 p.m. Information: 732-BE-HAPPY
June 27
Demonstration of encaustic painting, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Aves. Island Heights. Demonstration by Francesca Azzara. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.com
June 30
Sizzling Summer Seafood and Music Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main Street, Tuckerton. Seafood lovers are invited to tantalize their taste buds during Tuckerton Seaport’s Annual Baymen’s Seafood and Music Festival. The event features Jersey fresh seafood prepared by restaurants from across the region and live entertainment from area bluegrass bands. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org
July 1 – 31
Exhibits, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights. Juried Photography Show, Members’ Show, Edith M. Grace High School Scholarship Exhibition. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org.
July 3 – 22
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach, Beach Haven. 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org.
July 24 – August 12
Aida, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach, Beach Haven. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org.
Every Sunday
Concerts at the Gazebo, Philadelphia Ave. & Bay Blvd. Lavallette. Bring blankets and chairs. Our summer concert series offers music to please all ages, from the 40’s to the present day songs. Concerts run July 1st through September 2nd. Information: 732-793-3652.
Every Monday
Monday Night Concert Series, Ocean Front Stage, Hiering Avenue, Seaside Heights. 7 p.m. Popular music played in the style of your favorite bands. Concertgoers will be seated on the beach, so please bring your own beach chair, blanket, snacks, etc. NO GLASS OR ALCOHOL. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
Every Wednesday
Beaches are FREE. Every Wednesday and Thursday until Labor Day, Seaside Heights. 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com.
Arts & Crafts with Jenkinson’s Aquarium’s staff, on the Boardwalk at Hiering Avenue, Seaside Heights. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
Fireworks on oceanfront, Seaside Heights at 9 p.m. 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
Every Thursday
Beaches are FREE. Every Wednesday and Thursday until Labor Day, Seaside Heights. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
Arts & Crafts with Jenkinson’s Aquarium’s staff on the Boardwalk at Hiering Avenue, Seaside Heights. 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
Free Thursday Night Movies, Hiering Avenue Ocean Front Stage, Seaside Heights. All movies begin at dusk. Moviegoers will be seated on the beach, so please bring your own beach chair, beach blanket, snacks, etc. NO GLASS OR ALCOHOL. Information: 732-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
July 1
Season’s Opening: Concerts at the Gazebo, Philadelphia Ave. & Bay Blvd. Lavallette 7 p.m. Season opening includes fireworks. Bring blankets and chairs. Information: 732-793-3652.
July 2
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin. 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
July 4, 5 & 6
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7:05 p.m. 7/5 7:05 p.m. 7/6 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-8000 or www.blueclaws.com
July 4
Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza, beach & boardwalk, 9 p.m. Seaside Heights. Spectacular fireworks display on the beach. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
July 9
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin, 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
Demonstration: Watercolor, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin. 7:30 p.m. Given by David Daniels. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
July 14, 15 & 16
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Avenues, Lakewood. Hosting the Delmarva Shorebirds (Baltimore Orioles) at 5:05 p.m. 7/15 5:05 p.m. 7/16 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
July 16
OceanFirst Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin at 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
July 17, 18, 19 & 20
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Avenue, Lakewood. Hosting the West Virgina Power (Milwaukee Brewers) at 7:05 p.m. 7/18 11:05 a.m. 7/19 7:05 p.m. 7/20 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
July 21
Annual Red Wine and Blues Festival, Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main Street, Tuckerton. Enjoy cool blues music and smooth wine at Tuckerton Seaport’s Annual Red Wine and Blues Festival. Listen to live blues music from area bands while sampling wines from New Jersey’s finest wineries. Information: 609-296-8868 or www.tuckertonseaport.org
July 23
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin at 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
July 25
Demonstration, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights. A demonstration of book illustration by Wendy Bourne. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org.
July 28 & 29
Annual Juried Arts and Crafts Festival, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd., Loveladies. 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. 7/29 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. 2007 will bring a wonderful mix of new and old artists. Exhibitors who have come as far as Israel will return to participate once again in this year’s show. A donation per person is requested. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org
July 29
Juried Arts & Crafts Show, 13 Camden Ave. at Barnegat Bay, Lavallette. Over 150 vendors will be presented free to the public. Rain date of August 5th. Information: 732-793-3652.
July 30 & 31 & August 1 & 2
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Lakewood. Hosting the Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies) at 7:05 p.m. 7/31 7:05 p.m. 8/1 11:05 a.m. 8/2 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
OceanFirst Summer Concerts, Ocean First Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Avenue, Manahawkin at 7 p.m ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
August 1 & 2
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Asheville Tourists (Colorado Rockies) at 11:05 a.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com. 8/02 at 7:05 p.m.
August 1
Annual Seashore Open House Tour, Long Beach Island Foundation of the Arts & Sciences, 120 Long Beach Blvd. Loveladies. 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. View exquisite homes chosen for their unique style, lush landscaping and dynamic interior décor, that captures the history of the island and its architecture. This is a fun-filled day and is self-guided, so participants may travel at their own pace and visit the homes in the order they wish. Information: 609-494-1241 or www.lbifoundation.org.
August 3, 4, 5 & 6
BASEBALL: Lakewood Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Kannapolis Intimidators (Chicago White Sox) at 7:05 p.m.
8/4 7:05 p.m. 8/5 5:05 p.m. & 8/6 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com.
August 5
The Lavallette Breast Cancer Walk, starting point The Music Man Ice Cream Shoppe, 2305 Grand Central Ave. 8:30 a.m. Information: 732-854-2779, Lavallette.
August 5
Capt. John Boyd Memorial Swim, Heiring Ave. and the beach, Seaside Heights. Registration begins at 4:00 p.m. Race starts at 6:30 p.m. A one-mile ocean swim. Information 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
August 6, 13, 20 & 27
OceanFirst Free Summer Concerts, OceanFirst Theater, Stafford Twp. Arts Center, 1000 McKinley Ave., Manahawkin. 7 p.m. ½ hour history presentation followed by different performers each night, big band, swing, country & western, Broadway, Irish, patriotic, etc. Information: 609-597-5947.
August 6
Demonstration: Papermaking, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin at 7:30 p.m. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org.
August 14 – September 1
Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach Aves. Beach Haven. 1776 For more information call 609-494-9477 or www.surflight.org.
August 17, 18, 19, & 20
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Ave. Lakewood. Hosting the Hickory Crawdads (Pittsburgh Pirates) at 5:05 p.m. 8/18 5:05 p.m. 8/19 5:05 p.m. 8/20 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com
August 24 & 25
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (New York Mets) at 7:05 p.m. 8/25 7:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com.
August 28, 29 & 30
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves Hosting the Lake County Captains (Cleveland Indians) at 7;05 p.m. all three nights. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com.0
September 2 – October 2
Members’ Juried Show, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues, Island Heights. 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org
September 5-16
The World Goes Round at Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Avenues, Beach Haven. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org.
September 19-30
Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Avenues, Beach Haven. They’re Playing Our Song. For more information call 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org.
September 1
Annual Manahawkin Good Ol’ Days, Manahawkin Lake Park, North Main Street, Manahawkin from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Craft show, entertainment, pony rides.
September 1
2006 Selected Arts and Crafts Show, Boro Hall Lawn, 6th & Central Aves. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Juried Show, over 75 crafters. Lunch available between 11:30 and 2 p.m. Information: 732-793-0234.
September 2 & 3
BASEBALL: Lakewood BlueClaws Home Game, FirstEnergy Park, Cedar Bridge & New Hampshire Aves. Hosting the Hagerstown Suns (New York Mets) at 7:05 p.m. & 2nd 1:05 p.m. The BlueClaws are a Single-A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. Information: 732-901-7000 or www.blueclaws.com.
September 7
Lavallette Heritage Day Festival, Bay & Philadelphia Aves., Lavallette. 10:00 a.m. – 7 p.m. Over 200 vendors, Three live bands, singing and dancing clowns, a magic show, rides and games for Kiddies, drug dogs presentation and personal ID’s by the Ocean County Sheriff’s Department, food vendors and service organizations such as hospitals and cancer organizations are on hand to pass out information for their respective groups, antique cars, bag pipers and various strolling musicians will entertain the public. NO DOGS are allowed at this show. Information: 732-793-3652
Rain date September 9th.
September 8
Pirate’s Day, Downtown, West Bay Avenue, Barnegat from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Crafters, vendors, music, food, children’s activities, antique cars and much more. Information: 609-698-0080 ext. 130 Rec. Dept. or 609-698-1618.
September 8
Lavallette Heritage Day, 13 Camden Avenue, Lavallette at Barnegat Bay. Raindate Sept. 9 Information: 732-793-3652
September 9
Seafood in Seaside, Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Seafood Festival with seafood vendors, artists, crafters and live entertainment. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
September 9
Vintage Automobile Club Car Show, Bay Boulevard, Seaside Heights. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Car Show and Flea Market. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
September 10
Demonstration: Marine Watercolor, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin. Given by Kim Weitland. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoreartassociation.org
September 21, 22, 23 & 24
Stafford Heritage Weekend, Manahwakin Lake Park, Garden State Parkway, Exit 63, Route 72 & 9, Manahawkin. Wine Tasting, Revolutionary & Civil War reenactments, craft fair, Pinelands Antique Engines, music, food. Begins 10 a.m. Friday and runs through 2 p.m. Monday. Information: 609-597-5947.
September 22 & 23
ANNUAL OCEAN COUNTY DECOY & GUNNING SHOW, “Tip” Seaman Park, Lakeside Dr. & Rt. 9, Pinelands Regional High School & Middle School, Nugentown Rd., Tuckerton. Admission free. 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. 400+ vendors and exhibits featuring decoy carving, water fowling, nature, the bay and coastal heritage and two days of competitions including decoy carving, retrievers, photography, art and more. Information: 609-971-3085 or www.co.ocean.nj.us/parks/decoyshow2005.htm.
September 26
Demonstration, Ocean County Artists Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenues. Island Heights. There will be a sculpture demonstration by Steven Voitko. Information: 732-270-3111 or www.oceancountyartistsguild.org.
October 3 – 7
The Miracle Worker, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Ave. Beach Haven. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
October 10 – 14
Driving Miss Daisy, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Ave. Beach Haven. Information: 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
October 17 – 21
Arsenic & Old Lace, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Ave. Beach Haven
Information: 609-492-9477
October 1
Demonstration: Stained Glass, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin. 7:30 p.m. Given by Mary Tantillo. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoreartassociation.org
October 5, 6 & 7
Italian Street Festival, Grant Avenue, Seaside Heights. 4 – 10 p.m. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR or 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
October 6 & 7
17th Annual Chowderfest, Bayfront Park, 9th St. & Taylor Ave. Beach Haven 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Shore Merchant’s Mart, giant sale featuring more than 75+ local merchants and shops. Come shop for those end of the season bargains. Food & Drink available. Information: www.chowderfest.com or www.discoversouthernocean.com
October 13
13th Annual Pine Barrens Jamboree, Wells Mills County Park, 905 Wells Mills Road, Waretown 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Enjoy the music, crafters, food, kids activities & vendors that celebrate the rich history, industry & culture of the Pines. A great day out for the family. Rain or shine. Information: 609-971-3085
October 13, 14, 20, 21, 27 & 28
Jersey Devil Haunted Hayride, Indian Rock Resort, 920 W. Veterans Highway (Route 528), Jackson. Information: 732-928-0034
October 14
Annual LBI Commemorative 18-mile Run, Holgat to Barnegat Light, Brant Beach. St. Francis Community Center. Information: 609-494-8861 or www.stfranciscenterlbi.com
October 28
Art Harvest Show, Pine Shores Art Association, 94 Stafford Avenue, Manahawkin 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Information: 609-597-3557 or www.pineshoresartassociation.org
November 30 – December 16
White Christmas, Surflight Theatre, Engleside & Beach Aves. Beach Haven. Information: 609-494-9477 or www.surflight.org
December 1
Stafford Township Christkindlmarkt, Manahawkin Lake Park, Garden State Parkway Exit 63, Route 72 & 9, Manahawkin. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. New Jersey’s only outdoor holiday market under a huge heated tent. Crafts, merchants, horse drawn carriage, music, trains, food, huge holiday display, wine tasting, historic occupations, naval battles on lake. Information: 609-597-5947
December 31
First Night Ocean County…in Seaside Heights, various locations. 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Free entertainment on New Year’s Eve. Fireworks at 5:30 p.m. on the boardwalk. Information: 1-800-SEASHOR, 732-854-8000 or www.seasideheightstourism.com
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