by Gary Mazin | Jul 16, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey
Summer means different things to different people. For many, it brings barbecues, beach days and time with family. For movie lovers, it marks the arrival of blockbuster season, when theaters debut many of the year’s biggest releases. Local theaters are preparing...
by shorelocalnews | Jul 10, 2026 | What's Happening, Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey
Acclaimed bandleader, songwriter, and producer Dave Damiani is bringing world-class music back to the historic Atlantic City boardwalk. Supported by the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA), through a tourism marketing grant, the “It’s Pure AC...
by Sarah Fertsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Cape May County, Entertainment, Ocean City, South Jersey
A pianist plays a familiar melody as children dance on the wooden planks. A cellist draws curious families closer with the rich sound of an instrument more commonly heard in concert halls than beside the beach. Vacationers pause with slices of pizza, grandparents sway...
by Alanna Stoloff | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey
Coastal Conversations Marlene May has dedicated herself to bringing the performing arts to life through her work with the South Jersey Players. As the group’s theatrical director, she has helped create memorable productions while fostering a welcoming...
by Doug Deutsch | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Somers Point, South Jersey, What's Happening
Tune In Turn On So, how was your Fourth of July weekend? The South Jersey shore was buzzing with activity, and, for the most part, the weather cooperated with sunny skies and summer heat — except for an ill-timed sandstorm that swept across Atlantic City’s beach...
by Chuck Darrow | Jul 9, 2026 | Features, Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, South Jersey, What's Happening
As noted in a recent “Casino File” column, one of the more unexpected developments of the “tribute band” scene is the popularity of acts that pay homage to the classic-rock sub-genre known as “yacht rock.” For proof of this, look no further than Ovation Hall inside...
