Happenings
Thursday, Oct. 25
Galloway Township, AtlantiCare's Ninth Annual Breast Health Signature Event, Carriage House, 25 S. Pitney Road, keynote speaker Sandy Goldberg, founder of A Silver Lining Foundation, giveaways, massages, makeup demonstrations, art exhibit by cancer survivors, proceeds benefit AtlantiCare Cancer Care Institute programs, registration $55 ($50 for AtlantiCare Spirit of Women members). 888-569-1000 or www.atlanticare.org
Northfield, Family Halloween Hayrides, 6 to 9 p.m., Oct. 25 to 27, 29, 30, Birch Grove Park, 1700 Burton Ave., $4. 609-641-3778.
Ocean City, Halloween Parade, 7:15 p.m., 6th to 11th streets on Asbury Avenue, floats, music, 800-813-5580.
Friday, Oct. 26
Cape May, 66th Cape May Autumn Bird Festival/The Bird Show, noon to 5 p.m. Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 27, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 28, Convention Hall, Beach Avenue, exhibitors, crafters, nature gifts, hand-crafted birdhouses, more, $5 general, $2 ages 6 to 12, all children must be accompanied by adult. 609-884-2736, ext. 12, or
Ocean County College, Fright Light, laser shows, 8:15 p.m., Oct 26, Oct 27; Laser Metallica, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26; Pink Floyd - The Wall, 9:30 p.m. Oct. 27; Robert J. Novins Planetarium, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, $14 adults, $12 seniors, $10 ages 12 and younger. 732-255-0343 or tickets.ocean.edu.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Brigantine, Halloween Block Party, 1 p.m., Brigantine Avenue between 15th and 11th streets, all ages, food, vendors, entertainment, prizes; dog parade 1 p.m. from municipal parking lot on 15th Street. 609-266-7600.
Egg Harbor City, Fall and Christmas Craft and Home Show, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., South Egg Harbor Fire Ladies Auxiliary, Route 50, free admission. 609-652-1136 or 609-965-4672.
Egg Harbor Township, Annual Howl-n-ween Costume Party, 2 to 4 p.m., Newkirk Family Veterinarians, 3085 English Creek Ave., prizes, $5 registration fee.
Egg Harbor Township, "Gathering of Ghouls" Halloween event, for all ages, noon to 6 p.m., Shore Mall, Black Horse Pike, music, strolling characters in costumes, games, magic, costume contest, 3 p.m., free.
Galloway Township, Costume Pet Parade, 1 p.m., Paw Dazzle, Historic Smithville Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, donation $5 to participate, benefits Beacon Animal Rescue, free to spectators. 609-748-8999.
Hammonton, Hayrides for Hope, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Ron's Gardens, 276 North White Horse Pike, corn maze, hayride and farm tour, pick pumpkins in Ron's Pumpkin Patch, portion of proceeds benefits Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, $10; pumpkin carving contest additional $10 donated to CHOP. 609-561-5404.
Landisville, Vampire Sprint 5K Run, 9 a.m., Bellview Winery, 150 Atlantic St., benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, registration 7:30 to 8:30 a.m., $25, 1-mile fun walk, kids costume parade, wine tasting $5.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Brigantine, Halloween Parade, 12:30 p.m., St. Thomas Church to 26th Street. 609-266-7600.
Galloway Township, Zombie Walk, 4 to 7 p.m., Historic Smithville Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, come in costume and participate for free, makeup artists available for $5. www.ColonialInnSmithville.com
Ocean City, Crowning of 2013 Dog of the Year, 11:30 a.m., Port O'Call, 15th Street and Boardwalk, silent auction, Howling For Hounds Best Dressed Doggie Contest, 12:30 p.m., free.
Somers Point, 3rd Annual Restaurant Week kickoff, 5 to 7 p.m., Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road, bartenders competition, cooking demo, dessert tasting, art exhibit, light buffet, $5 donation. 609-920-7004
Wednesday, Oct. 31
North Wildwood, Halloween Haunted House, 5 to 8 p.m., Elks Lodge, 1st and New Jersey avenues, free. 609-729-2170.
Kids
Thursday, Oct. 25
Galloway Township, Halloween Train, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, through Oct. 31, Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, for young ages, $2. 609-748-8999.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Ocean City, Trick or Treat, 2 to 4 p.m., downtown business district, Asbury Avenue from 6th to 11th streets.
Vineland, Trunk or Treat, 1 to 3 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, 2384 E. Landis Ave., families encouraged to decorate their car trunks with Halloween theme, prizes awarded for best themed trunk, games, activities, $2 charge per Trick or Treater, $5 charge per vehicle, proceeds support youth groups. 856-691-4278.
Sunday, Oct. 28
Brigantine, Halloween Hayride, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., Oct. 28, 29, Brigantine Community Presbyterian Church, Brigantine Avenue and 15th Street, ages pre-K through grade 5, must be accompanied by adult, $2 donation. 609-266-7942.
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Atlantic City, Halloween Safe Fun Nite, 5 to 8 p.m., rain date Oct. 31, Surf Stadium, Albany Avenue, haunted hayrides, pumpkin patch, Halloween movie, bouncy rides, snacks, given by Atlantic City Police Community Relations for children of Atlantic City. 609-347-6836.
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Mays Landing, Trick or Treat at Hamilton Mall, 5 to 7 p.m., 4403 Black Horse Pike, for ages 14 and younger, participating stores display a pumpkin in their storefront. 609-646-8326
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Monday, Nov. 12
Ocean City, Classic film series, 6 to 8:30 p.m., Free Public Library, 17th and Simpson Avenue, Nov.12: You Can't Take it With You; Nov. 26: Arsenic And Old Lace; Dec. 10: It's A Wonderful Life; Jan. 14: Obsession; Jan. 28: The Age of Innocence; Feb. 11: Roxanne; Feb. 25: The Color of Money. 609-399-2434, ext. 5238, or www.oceancitylibrary.org
Saturday, Nov. 17
Ocean County College, Pajama Night: Story telling Under the Stars, 6 and 7 p.m., Robert J. Novins Planetarium, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, bring pillow or blanket, $8, reservations recommended. 732-255-0343 or tickets.ocean.edu; recorded show information 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm
Saturday, Nov. 24
Cape May, Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m., Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., $15 adults, $10 ages 3 to 12. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org
Friday, Nov. 30
Cape May, Dinner with Santa, 6 p.m., Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., family-friendly buffet, $25 adults, $15 ages 3 to 12. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278 or www.capemaymac.org
Saturday, Dec. 1
Galloway Township, Magical Talking Tree, noon to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sunday through Dec., Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, free. 609-748-8999.
Galloway Township, Christmas Train Ride, 10 a.m. to closing, Saturday, Sunday through Dec., Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, $2. 609-748-8999.
Galloway Township, Story Time with Mrs. Claus, 1:30 to 4:30 p.m., Saturday, Sunday through Dec., Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Christmas Cottage, free. 609-748-8999.
Saturday, Dec. 8
Galloway Township, Breakfast with Santa, Dec. 8, 15, Fred & Ethal's Lantern Light, Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, buffet breakfast and photo with Santa, reservations required. 609-652-0544 or www.ColonialInnSmithville.com
Saturday, Dec. 15
Ocean County College, Pajama Night: Story telling Under the Stars, 6 and 7 p.m., Robert J. Novins Planetarium, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, bring pillow or blanket, $8, reservations recommended. 732-255-0343 or tickets.ocean.edu; recorded show information 732-255-0342 or www.ocean.edu/planet.htm
Music
Saturday, Oct. 27
Cape May Court House, Music of Motown, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center of Middle Township, 212 Bayberry Dr., live music, $25 advance, $30 door. 609-463-1924.
Cumberland County College, "Beethoven: Symphony No. 9," Bay-Atlantic Symphony, 8 p.m., Guaracini Fine & Performing Arts Center, 3322 College Drive, Vineland, also features Stockton Oratorio Society Chorale, Choral Arts of Southern New Jersey, soprano Ah Hong, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Blades and tenor Gran Wilson, includes pre-concert conversation with the maestro one hour prior to concert, $25, advance purchase suggested. 856-692-8499 or www.bayatlanticsymphony.org
Sunday, Oct. 28
Richard Stockton College, "Beethoven: Symphony No. 9," Bay-Atlantic Symphony, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, also features Stockton Oratorio Society Chorale, Choral Arts of Southern New Jersey, soprano Ah Hong, mezzo-soprano Jennifer Blades and tenor Gran Wilson, includes pre-concert conversation with the maestro one hour prior to concert, $25, advance purchase suggested. 609-652-9000 or www.bayatlanticsymphony.org
Vineland, Loudon Wainwright III and Dar Williams, 7 p.m., folk and acoustic, Appel Farm at the Landis, Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Ave., $37.50, $50. 856-691-1121 or landistheater.com
Friday, Nov. 2
Somers Point, Requiem, 7 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 157 Shore Road, All Souls Day service with Christ Episcopal Church Choir and Doug Murdock Meistersingers. 609-927-6262.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Somers Point, Words & Music - Jazz Behind the Walls, 7 p.m., poetry and prose readings accompanied by jazz trio, Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Road, free admission, donations accepted. 609-927-6677 or spjazz.org
Friday, Nov. 9
Cape May, Exit 0 International Jazz Festival, Nov. 9-11, kickoff concerts 8 and 10:15 p.m. Nov. 9, Convention Center, Beach Avenue, live music, meet the artist receptions, wine tastings at club venues throughout the city. Tickets: www.exit0jazzfest.com or 609-849-9202 or 888-943-1864.
Vineland, "Love, Lust, Fear and Freedom: The Music of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen," as performed by Lauren Fox and her trio, 8 p.m., Appel Farm at the Landis, Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Ave., $22.50, $30, $50. 856-691-1121 or landistheater.com
Saturday, Nov. 10
Avalon, Big Band dance, 8:30 to 11 p.m., doors open 8 p.m., Community Hall, 30th Street and Avalon Avenue, $7.50. Reservations suggested. 609-967-3066. Nov. 10: Bill McGrady Orchestra; Dec. 8: Tony Deluca & The Paisans.
Thursday, Nov. 15
Brigantine, Ragtime with Valerie Jean, Community Education and Recreation concert series, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Brigantine Beach Community Center, 265 42nd St., free. 609-266-3323.
Cape May, Atlantic City Jazz Band, traditional jazz, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., VFW Post 386, 419 Congress St., $10 advance, $15 ($10 members of Cape May Traditional Jazz Society), proceeds donated to Food Bank of Southern Jersey, free parking, cash bar, optional pre-concert buffet $7. 609-884-7961 or capemaytraditionaljazzsociety.com
Saturday, Nov. 17
Cape May, Fred Hall Orchestra, 8 p.m., music and dancing, Convention Hall, 714 Beach Ave., $5. 609-884-9565.
Cape May Court House, "Joy to the World," Linda Gentille and The Jersey Shore Pops, 7:30 p.m., Middle Township Perofrming Arts Center, Exit 10 off Garden State Parkway, Broadway Soprano Jacklyn Buckhingham, special guest Susan Elsayed, $25 to $40. 800-838-3006 or 609-463-1924 or www.JerseyShorePops.org
Mays Landing, Lenny B Duo, noon to 4 p.m., Nov. 17, 18, Balic Winery, 6623 Route 40 Harding Highway, live music, wine tasting. 609-625-9528.
Saturday, Dec. 1
Vineland, Broadway star Linda Eder, 8 p.m., Appel Farm at the Landis, Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Ave., $43, $50, $65. 856-691-1121 or landistheater.com
Sunday, Dec. 2
Somers Point, Meistersingers Annual Madrigal Concert & Dinner, 5 p.m., Christ Episcopal Church, 157 Shore Road, reservations required. 609-927-6262.
Friday, Dec. 14
Vineland, Steel Magnolia, 8:00 p.m., country Christmas show, Appel Farm at the Landis, Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Ave., $25 orchestra, $40 mezzanine. 856-691-1121 or landistheater.com
Theater
Thursday, Oct. 25
Barnegat, The Poe Mysteries, 3 p.m. Oct. 25; 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 26, 27; 2 p.m. Oct. 28, Ocean Professional Theatre Company, Bengal Auditorium, 180 Bengal Drive, $35 adults, $20 children 12 and younger. 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org
Beach Haven, "Barefoot in the Park," 2 p.m. Oct. 25, 27, 28, 31, Nov. 1, 3, 4; 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 26, 27, Nov. 1, 2, 3; Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach avenues, $36-$54. 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
Cape May, "Sixteen Candelabras," dinner theater, 7:30 p.m., daily through mid-November, Elaine's Victorian Inn, 513 Lafayette St., full course dinner and show, $44.95 adults, $34.95 teens, $24.95 children, reservations recommended. 609-884-4358 or 609-884-1199.
Cape May, "The Belle of Amherst," based on the life of Emily Dickinson, 8 p.m. Oct. 25, 26, 27, Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults $30 seniors, $15 students; Oct. 25: "Insider's Experience" with star Barbara Dana, 10 p.m., following performance. 609-884-1341 or www.capemaystage.org
Saturday, Oct. 27
Cape May, "Foul Weather Fiend," murder mystery dinner/lunch theater, 7 p.m. Oct. 27; 1 p.m. Oct. 28; Impromptu Players, Inn of Cape May, 7 Ocean St., dinner $45 adults, lunch $30, children's menu $15, reservations necessary. 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278.
Saturday, Oct. 27
Vineland, Dracula, Atlantic City Ballet, 8 p.m., Appel Farm at the Landis, Landis Theater, 830 East Landis Ave., $30 adult, $28 senior, $15 children. 856-691-1121 or landistheater.com
Tuesday, Oct. 30
Atlantic City, "Dracula," 8 p.m., Atlantic City Ballet, Superstar Theater, Resorts Casino Hotel, 1133 Boardwalk, free, ticket vouchers at box office. www.acballet.org or www.resortsAC.com
Wednesday, Oct. 31
Cape May, "Poe, Times Two," 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays; Oct. 31-Nov.16, Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, one-man stage adaptations of two works by Edgar Allan Poe, $35 adults $30 seniors, $15 students. Oct. 31: half-price preview performance; Nov. 1: opening night after party with crew and cast; Nov. 10: half-price senior matinee 3 p.m. 609-884-1341 or www.capemaystage.org
Friday, Nov. 2
Cape May, Sherlock Holmes: Adventure of the Norwood Builder, 8 p.m. Nov. 2, 3, 1930 radio-style production, East Lynne Theater Company, First Presbyterian Church, Decatur and Hughes streets, part of Cape May's Sherlock Holmes Weekend, $25 adults, $15 students, free age 18 and younger. 609-884-5898 or www.eastlynnetheater.org
Hammonton, "Urinetown," 8 p.m. Nov. 2, 3, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17; 3 p.m. Nov. 11, Second and Vine Players, Eagle Theater, 208 Vine St., 609-704-5012.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Richard Stockton College, "Churchill," one-man play about Sir Winston Churchill, 2 p.m., Campus Center Theatre, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $35, $40. 609-652-9000 or www.stockton.edu/pac
Friday, Nov. 9
Millville, Annie, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17; 3 p.m. Nov. 11, 18; 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Off Broad Street Players, Levoy Theatre, 126 N. High St., $20 adults, $14 seniors, students. 856-327-6400 or www.levoy.net
Vineland, The Importance of Being Earnest, 8 p.m. Nov. 9, 10, 16, 17; 2 p.m. Nov. 18, Cumberland Players, The Little Theatre, Sherman Avenue and the Boulevard. 856-692-5626 or www.cumberlandplayers.com
Friday, Nov. 16
Ocean County College, Amadeus, 7 p.m. Nov. 16, 2 p.m. (special understudy show) and 7 p.m. Nov. 17, Performing Arts Center, main campus, College Drive, Toms River, $13, half price for Saturday matinee. 732-255-0500 or tickets.ocean.edu
Sunday, Nov. 18
Richard Stockton College, "Shopping! The Musical," 2 p.m., Campus Center Theatre, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $35 regular, $40 box. 609-652-9000.
Friday, Nov. 23
Beach Haven, Irving Berlin's White Christmas, Nov. 23 to Dec. 21, Surflight Theatre, Engleside and Beach avenues, $36-$54. 609-492-9477 or www.surflight.org
Cape May, "A Tuna Christmas," comedy, 8 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays; 3 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays; Nov. 23-Dec. 30, Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, $35 adults $30 seniors, $15 students. Dec. 9: half-price senior matinee 3 p.m. 609-884-1341 or www.capemaystage.org
Saturday, Dec. 1
Richard Stockton College, "Nazi Hunter – Simon Wiesenthal," 7 p.m., Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, one-man play, $25 mezzanine, $40 orchestra, seniors $5 off, children $10 with adult ticket. 609-652-9000.
Friday, Dec. 7
Stafford Township, "Home for the Holidays," 7:30 p.m. Dec. 7, 8, 14, 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 8, 9, 15, 16; 3:30 p.m. Dec. 11, 13, 14; Ocean Professional Theatre Company, OceanFirst Theatre, Main Street, Manahawkin, $35 adults, $20 children 12 and younger. 609-312-8306 or www.oceantheatre.org
Friday, Dec. 14
Ocean City, Holiday Hits Bandstand, musical revue, 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 14; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Dec. 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16; Greater Ocean City Theatre Company, Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, $18 adults, $15 age 12 and younger. 609-525-9300 or www.ocnj.us
Vineland, It's a Wonderful Life: A Live Radio Play, 7 p.m. Dec. 14, 15; 2 p.m. Dec. 16, Cumberland Players, The Little Theatre, Sherman Avenue and the Boulevard. 856-692-5626 or www.cumberlandplayers.com
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