Entertainment - Shore Local Newsmagazine

Martin Z. Mollusk Sees His Shadow! Summer to Come Early to Ocean City

by shorelocalnews | May 2, 2025 | Cape May County, Entertainment, Features, Ocean City, South Jersey

For the 52nd consecutive year, Martin Z. Mollusk saw his shadow on the day that bears his name – assuring that once again summer will come a week early to Ocean City, N.J. Martin Z. Mollusk Day is Ocean City’s version of Groundhog Day in which the city’s...

Bayfest brings full day of smiles to Somers Point

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Steffen Klenk, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, Somers Point, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Steffen Klenk Rain was in the forecast, but nothing could dampen the spirit of Somers Point Bayfest, held this past Saturday along Historic Bay Avenue. The annual celebration brought thousands of visitors to the heart of town for a full day of music, food, and...

ACUA’s Earth Day Festival offered fun, education for all ages

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Events & Happenings, Atlantic County, Egg Harbor Township, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey

The Atlantic County Utilities Authority (ACUA) welcomed thousands of guests to its 33rd annual Earth Day Festival on Sunday, April 27. Held at the ACUA Environmental Park, the event ran from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and brought together families, educators, vendors, and...

Registration for summer recreation programs opens May 3

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Ocean City, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

Registration for Ocean City’s popular summer recreation programs for people of all ages opens at 9 a.m. Saturday, May 3. Information on all 2025 programs and a printable brochure are available now at ocnj.us/summer-recreation-programs. Many of the programs are popular...

Historic Smithville represents artists in Artwalk

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Smithville, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, Wahoo

By Rebecca Oldham Despite Saturday morning’s rain, artists returned eager and ready to showcase their work this past Sunday, April 27, at Smithville’s bi-annual Artwalk. Hosted by Smithville’s own Underground storefront, the event welcomed a turnout of over forty...

Top Weekly Entertainment Picks

by Michael | May 1, 2025 | Calendars, Atlantic County, Cape May County, Entertainment, Events & Happenings, Features, South Jersey, Steffen Klenk, Wahoo

By Steffen Klenk There’s so much happening in South Jersey this weekend. We’re turning April showers into May flowers with a celebration of Cherry Blossoms in Margate, the annual Spring Block Party in Ocean City and a benefit to rescue animals in Mays Landing. Plus,...