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Thursday, July 2

Stone Harbor, "Raptors," Fabulous Family Nights at the Wetlands Institute, 7 p.m., 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., $8 adult members, $9 nonmembers, $6 children members, $7 children nonmembers. Call 609-368-1211.

Friday, July 3

Cape May, Designer Show House, July 3-Nov. 1, Carpenter Cottage at 511 Franklin St., self-guided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. only on Saturdays, $20 adults, $15 children, Show House combination tours with breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available. Call 609-884-5404.

Wildwood, Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie and Toy Expo, 3 to 9 p.m. July 3; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. July 4; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 5, at Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk. Free admission.

Wildwood Crest, Freedom Festival and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., July 3-5, Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue, crafters, food, free live entertainment and children's activities.

Saturday, July 4

Atlantic City, Red, White and Blue Concert, noon, Kennedy Plaza, featuring Jim Craine and the Atlantic CIty All Star Band and others. Free.

Cape May, Independence Day Parade, 1 p.m., Beach Avenue from Philadelphia Avenue to Patterson Avenue, with review stand at Convention Hall, floats, decorated bicycles, U.S. Coast Guard Band and Color Guard. Call 609-884-9565.

Cape May, Fireworks, approximately 9 p.m., from a barge off Congress Beach.

Cape May, Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., July 4 and 5, at Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, July 4: a vintage baseball game using official 1873 rules will be played on the Village farm at noon; July 5: patriotic programs, The Story of Old Glory and live music at the Village Gazebo, 2 p.m. Admission $8 adults, $7 seniors $6 children. 609- 898-2300, ext. 10 or visit the Village website at www.hcsv.org.

Margate, Fireworks, dusk, at Granville Avenue beach, sponsored by Margate Mothers Association.

Ocean City, Craft show to benefit Thunder All Star Cheerleaders, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, free admission, cheerleaders will be collecting donations. Call 609-369-2739.

Smithville, Independence Day Parade, 9 a.m., Smithville Boulevard, ceremonies follow parade at Smithville grounds with Jim Craine performing National Anthem.

Wildwood, Independence Day Parade & 5th Annual Patriotic Pooch Parade, 9 a.m., starting at 15th and Atlantic avenues, proceeds north to First Avenue; pooch parade joins the march at 8th and Atlantic avenues, prizes awarded for best decorated bikes and best dressed pooches. Call 609-522-2955 to register.

Wildwood, Boardwak Craft Show, all hand-made items, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 4, 5 on the Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue.

Wildwood, Fireworks extravaganza, 10 p.m., from the beach at Pine Avenue.

Thursday, July 9

Atlantic City, Thursdays in the Park Concert Series and Atlantic City Farmers' Market, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursdays and Saturdays throughout the summer, Center City Park, Atlantic Avenue between North and South Carolina avenues, featuring Jersey Fresh produce from local farms; free concert series on Thursdays only from noon to 2 p.m.: July 9: Eddie Morgan and Rek'd 4 Jazz. Call 609-344-8338.

Kids

Sunday, July 5

Cape May, Teddy Bear Tea Parties, noon, July 5, 19, Aug. 2, 16, at Carriage House Tearoom and Caf� located on the grounds of the Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., bring your favorite bear or doll, $18 adults, $10 children (ages 3-12). Reservations call 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or go to

www.capemaymac.org.

Monday, July 6

Egg Harbor Township, Monday Morning Madness, Duet Productions "The Wizard of Oz," 11 a.m., for all ages, at Veterans Memorial Park, Ocean Heights Avenue, next to library, bring lawn chair or blanket, in case of rain moved to Miller School cafeteria, off Alder Avenue, free. July 13: Al Gout, juggling comedy. July 20: Captain Visual's Magic Show.

Stone Harbor, One Man Circus: Ben Lipman, 7 p.m., at Firehouse parking lot, 96th Street, Family Nights summer series, free, bring chair or blanket. July 13: Magician Tom McDonnell; July 27: Tucker Tales Puppet Theater. Call 609-368-5102.

Wildwood, Radio Disney Summer Concert Series, Savannah, 1 and 4 p.m., Morey's Mariners Landing Pier, Schellenger Avenue and the Boardwalk, meet and greet the artists following each concert, free. July 13: TBA; July 20: Joey Page; July 27: Bre Morgan. Call 609-522-3900.

Wednesday, July 8

Ocean City, "Happily Ever After," musical based on the story of Cinderella, 10:30 a.m., Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, performed by the Pushcart Players, Stockton Performing Arts Center's Summer Children's Playhouse, $9. Call 609-525-9300. July 15: The Gizmo Guys, comedy jugglers; July 22: "Dinosaurs" puppet extravaganza.

Music

Thursday, July 2

Atlantic City, Jazz on the Beach Concert Series, 7 to 10 p.m. Thursdays from July 2-Aug. 20, at Kennedy Plaza, between Mississippi and Georgia avenues on the Boardwalk, local and regional musicians from 7 to 8 p.m., headliners from 8:30 to 10 p.m., free, presented by Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation and Free Public Library. Call 609-441-9064.

Friday, July 3

Egg Harbor Township, The Shakes, 7 p.m., Rhythm in the Park concert series, at Tony Canale Park Amphitheater, off Dogwood Avenue, free. Call 609-272-8120.

Somers Point, Hawkins Road with Danny Eyer, 7 to 9 p.m., William Morrow municipal beach, New Jersey and Bay avenues, beach concert series, free, bring beach chair or blanket. Call 609-927-2053.

Saturday, July 4

Atlantic City, 4th of July Concert, noon to 7 p.m., at Kennedy Plaza (opposite Boardwalk Hall) with local bands Cason Express, Jim Craine's Band, Ray Smith's Calypso Band and Angela Burton & Passion. Free.

Cape May, Congress Street Brass Band, 6 p.m., Rotary Park Bandstand, Lafayette Street, free.

Ocean City, Tenor Steve Amerson, with Ocean City Pops Orchestra, 7:30 p.m. July 4, and 8 p.m. July 5, at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, $12 to $20. 609-525-9291.

Somers Point, The Bob Campanell Band, classic rock / patriotic salute, 7 to 9 p.m., William Morrow municipal beach, New Jersey and Bay avenues. Call 609-927-2053.

Wildwood, "Changes in Latitude," Jimmy Buffet tribute band, 6 p.m., Independence Day concert at Fox Park, Ocean and Burke avenues, across from Convention Center, free. Call 609-729-9000.

Wildwood Crest, Hideaway, 6 to 7:30 p.m., and Mango Men, 8 to 9:30 p.m., Independence Day concerts at Fern Road Fitness Park, 6700 Ocean Ave. at Fern Road, free. Call 609-523-0202.

Sunday, July 5

Cape May, Delco Barbership Singer, 8 p.m., Rotary Park Bandstand, Lafayette Street, summer concert series, free. July 19: Cape Harmonaires Barbershop Singers; July 16: Cape May County String Band.

Wildwood, Philly Intruders, 7:30 p.m., summer concert series at Fox Park Amphitheater, Ocean and Burke avenues across from Convention Center, free. July 12: Mahoney Brothers and "Jukebox Heroes Live"; July 19: FM Band. Call 609-522-2444.

Monday, July 6

Wildwood Crest, Star Band, 7:30 p.m., summer concert series on the outdoor deck of Crest Pier Recreation Center, 5800 Ocean Ave. at Heather Road, free. July 13: Michael James; July 20: Star Band; July 27: Michael James. Call 609-523-0202.

Wednesday, July 8

Avalon, Harp and vocals concert by Ceol Binn, Celtic vocal ensemble, 7 p.m., at the Public Library, 235 32nd St., free. Information at www.avalonfreelibrary.org.

Cape May, United States Coast Guard Band, 8 p.m., Rotary Park Bandstand, Lafayette Street, summer concert series, free. July 15: Congress Street Brass Band; July 22 & 29: Cape Harmonaires Barbershop Singers;

Egg Harbor Township, Cumberland County College Wind Symphony and Jazz Band, 7 p.m., Rhythm in the Park concert series, at Tony Canale Park Amphitheater, off Dogwood Avenue, free. Call 609-272-8120.

Wildwood Crest, Pins and Needles, 7:30 p.m., summer concert series at Gazebo-by-the-Sea, 7100 Ocean Ave. at Rambler Road, free. July 15: MPH; July 22: Sweeter Than Honey; July 29: Star Band. Call 609-523-0202.

Thursday, July 9

North Wildwood, Original Blue Notes, 8 p.m., summer concert series at Lou Booth Amphitheatre, 2nd and Ocean avenues, free. July 16: Main Stage Harmony; July 18: Jesse Garron - A Tribute to Elvis; July 23: Danny & The Juniors: July 25: Vicki Wallace. Call 609-374-0562.

Theater

Thursday, July 2

Beach Haven, "Ragtime," musical, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., July 2; 8 p.m. July 3; Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $30 adults, $20 children. Call 609-492-9477.

Cape May, "Alice on the Edge," 8:30 p.m., Wednesdays through Saturdays, through July 25, East Lynne Theater Company at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., $28 general, $23 seniors and those with disabilities and their support companions, $13 students, free for children age 12 and younger. Call 609-884-5898.

Cape May, "Tales of the Victorians," 4 p.m., take tea and listen to stories by famous American authors read by members of East Lynne Theater Company on the porches of local B&Bs, inns and tearooms, $10 adults, free to children age 12 and younger, call 609-884-5898. Schedule - July 2: The Clivedon Inn, 709 Columbia Ave.; July 9: The Dormer House, 800 Columbia Ave.; July 16: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.; July 23: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.; July 30: Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St.; Aug. 6: Chalfonte Hotel, 301 Howard St.; Aug. 13: Windward House, 24 Jackson St.; Aug. 20: Victorian Lace Inn, 901 Stockton Ave.; Aug. 27: The Fairthorne, 111 Ocean St.; Sept. 3: SeaVilla Hotel, 5 Perry St.

Cape May, "Say Goodnight Gracie," The life, laughter and love of George Burns and Gracie Allen, 8 p.m., comedy, through July 18, Tuesdays through Sundays, Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 children. Call 609-884-1341.

Tuesday, July 7

Beach Haven, "Hairspray," musical, 8 p.m., July 7-11, 14-19, 21-25; 2 p.m. July 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 26, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $30 adults, $20 children. Call 609-492-9477.

Friday, July 17

Vineland, "Nunsense," musical, 8 p.m. July 17, 18, 23, 24, 25; 2 p.m. July 19, Cumberland Players, The Little Theater, Sherman Avenue, $15. Senior citizen tickets $6 for July 19 matinee only. Call 856-692-5626.

Tuesday, July 28

Beach Haven, "Little Shop of Horrors," comedy musical, 8 p.m., July 28-31, Aug. 1, 2, 4-9, 11-15; 2 p.m. July 30, Aug. 4, 11, 16, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $30 adults, $20 children. Call 609-492-9477.

Tuesday, Aug. 18

Beach Haven, "The Buddy Holly Story," musical, 8 p.m., Aug. 18-23, 25-30, Sept. 1-5; 2 p.m. Aug. 20, 23, 25, 30, Sept. 1, 3, Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, $30 adults, $20 children. Call 609-492-9477.

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