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Let It Snow

“Let it Snow” features a new variety of festive classics from Frank Sinatra and Chuck Berry to Burl Ives and Brenda Lee, and includes a stunning multi-media finale by the Trans Siberian Orchestra. The soundtrack is visually enhanced with thematic animation, laser imagery, special effects and all-dome scenery in the audiovisual setting of the Planetarium. The 32-minute program is a fun and entertaining experience for all ages, especially families.

Song Playlist
Let It Snow, Let It Snow, Let It Snow - Frank Sinatra (2:35)
Linus & Lucy – Vince Guaraldi Trio (3:04)
Run Rudolph Run – Chuck Berry (2:42)
Frosty the Snowman - Jimmy Durante (2:57)
Santa Claus is Coming to Town – Ella Fitzgerald (2:17)
A Holly Jolly Christmas - Burl Ives (2:15)
Jingle Bell Rock - Brenda Lee (2:10)
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer - Gene Autry (3:06)
Jingle Bells - Fröhliche Weihnacht überall (2:26) [before cutting the intro]
Winter Wonderland - Eurythmics (3:34)
It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas - Harry Connick, Jr. (3:28)
Wizards in Winter – Trans Siberian Orchestra (3:05) [finale]
We Wish You a Merry Christmas - John Denver and the Muppets (1:05) [credits]

Let It Snow is dedicated in Memory of Robert Murtha, through a generous donation by his wife Tara Murtha.

Please consider supporting the planetarium by making a tax-deductible donation. Donations made to the planetarium help support new and exciting programs for the community and help maintain and upgrade our equipment

Robert J. Novins Planetarium
1 College Dr, Toms River, New Jersey

SAT15
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

SAT22
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
4:45 PM - 5:30 PM

WED26
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

THU27
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

SAT29
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM

Elf the Musical

Surflight Theatre Presents Elf the Musical

Based on the beloved holiday film, this hilarious fish-out-of-water comedy follows Buddy the Elf in his quest to find his true identity. Based on the cherished 2003 New Line Cinema hit, Buddy, a young orphan, mistakenly crawls into Santa's bag of gifts and is transported to the North Pole. The would-be elf is raised, unaware that he is actually a human, until his enormous size and poor toy-making abilities cause him to face the truth. With Santa's permission, Buddy embarks on a journey to New York City to find his birth father and discover his true identity. Faced with the harsh realities that his father is on the naughty list and his half-brother doesn't even believe in Santa, Buddy is determined to win over his new family and help New York remember the true meaning of Christmas. Elf, The Musical is a modern day holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their “inner-elf.” After all, the best way to spread Christmas Cheer is singing loud for all to hear. Songs include: “Sparklejollytwinklejingly”, “I’ll Believe in You”, and “A Christmas Song”.

​Show Times

December 7, 8, 14, 15 at 7:30 pm;

December 5, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 at 2:00 pm

Located at 201 Engleside Avenue Beach Haven, New Jersey. For more information, call (609) 492-9477

Independent Films on LBI

Join the South End Surf 'N Paddle and Lighthouse International Film Festival on Saturday, November 24, 2018 from 5 PM – 10 PM for a night of Independent Films on LBI.

Two different films!
5 - 7 pm - 1st screening Far Out

Andy Irons: Kissed by God (1 hr 40 min)
The Andy Irons Story is a documentary film that focuses on the true, untold story of one of the worlds most prolific surfers. The intent of the film is to show the unfiltered life of Andy Irons, one that was filled with energy, passion, success, and challenges. Challenges that pushed Andy to the brink and were both the best parts of Andy and the hardest to handle. The filmmakers, Steve and Todd Jones, wanted to create a film that captured the true essence of Andy Irons - his family, & his friends.

7 - 8 pm Intermission where light food and refreshments will be served.

8 - 10 pm - 2nd screening Andy Irons: Kissed by God

Far Out (Run time 1 hr 11 min)
An inspiring movie to get ready for ski season!
Far Out embodies the imagination as much as it does a physical space. It is the quest to seek out undiscovered realms and inspire new waves of creativity, enlightenment, and progression. It is the quest to be blown away. Join the TGR crew on one of its boldest missions ever. The film follows the perspective of an athlete as he embarks on a journey to one of the most remote and unexplored mountain ranges on the planet, the Albanian Alps.

Tickets for each screening are $5 that can be paid at the door. All proceeds benefit the Lighthouse International Film Festival

South End Surf 'N Paddle is located at 220 S Bay Avenue in Beach Haven.

For more information, call (609) 492-8823

 

Stafford Township's Fall Festival

What better way to spend a crisp October weekend than at Stafford Township's Fall Harvest Festival on October 13th & 14th! Bring the whole family for a weekend of fall activities to kick off the start of the season! In conjunction with the Fall Wine Festival at Manahawkin Lake Park on the same weekend, join us on Saturday for hayrides, craft vendors, scarecrow making, pumpkin picking, the Halloween Parade, the Costume Contest and the Jalapeño Eating Contest. Then, come back on Sunday for the classic car show, MORE wine, MORE craft vendors, MORE food and live entertainment by Ridgemont High with the best of the 80's!

For more information, please call (609) 597-1000 ext.8576

36th Annual Ocean County Decoy & Gunning Show

Join us as we celebrate the 36th anniversary of the Decoy and Gunning Show during this exciting two day event on Saturday, September 29th and Sunday September 30th, highlighting the culture of the area!

Demonstrations, contests, seminars, decoy auction, crafters, carvers, vendors, food, refreshments, music, entertainment, and lots of fun! Dock Dog Competition as featured on ESPN! Two great locations: Tip Seaman County Park and Tuckerton Baymen's Museum. This event is free and open to the public!

WineFestNJ2018

Don't miss South Jersey's most talked about wine and music festival! This will be the 17th year hosting WineFest. As this event grows and evolves, so do we. This year, in order to control the crowds and make for a more comfortable WineFest experience, there will be no ticket sales at the gate the day of the festival. Tickets must be pre purchased through Eventbrite.com or directly from the winery tasting room.

Sat, September 15, 2018 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM EDT

Valenzano Winery Festival Grounds 1320 Old Indian Mills Rd Shamong, NJ 08088

For more information, visit the Valenzano website at https://www.valenzanowine.com

4th Annual Makers Festival

On September 15th 2018, The MakeShift Union is hosting the 4th Annual Makers Festival at Manahawkin Lake Park in Manahawkin NJ. The mission of our festival is to highlight the underground current of Makers who are changing the landscape of production & consumerism in America, and more specifically, Ocean County where we live, work & play. It will be a day to celebrate the collective artistic endeavors of homegrown talent locally & beyond, and will feature over ten dozen Makers whose crafts include everything from handmade & vintage fashion, sculpting & woodworking, photography & fine art, craft beer, food and music.

Free Admission to Festival Grounds
$10 Admission to The Barrel Mobile Bar Biergarten

A portion of event proceeds benefit David's Dream & Believe Cancer Foundation, scholarships at both Southern Regional High School & Pinelands Regional High School, and the Stafford Historical Society.

The Atlantic City Seafood Festival

For the 7th consecutive year, Good Time Tricycle Productions will host The Atlantic City Seafood Festival...by far THE largest outdoor event of its kind in the greater Atlantic City area!

Join over 50 local and regional restaurants as they step out of their brick and mortars to bring you some of the best grub the Garden State has to offer.

Saturday, September 8th: 11am-6pm
Sunday, September 9th: 11am-6pm

-Food vendors
-Family fun
-Live entertainment
-Beer tastings
-Wine seminars
-Cooking demos
& much more!

Event Location

Located on the bay with an outstanding view of the Atlantic City skyline as its back drop, the historic Bader Field location lends itself to such a seafood festival. With over 142 acres, the site allows for not only festival space but also parking for all. The festival footprint is roughly 50 acres and will be prepped and groomed by festival producers to create a truly outstanding, outdoor festival experience! The entrance between the Sand Castle Stadium and Skate Zone on the Black Horse Pike will be utilized as the official festival entrance.

BADER FIELD 600 N. ALBANY AVE. ATLANTIC CITY, NEW JERSEY 08401

(Behind the Baseball Stadium)

New Jersey Maritime Museum 2018 Fundraiser

Come and join us for the 2018 ANNUAL FUNDRAISER at the New Jersey Maritime Museum! The Benefit theme this year is "World War I and the NJ Coast " taking place on Saturday, September 8th, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM. This is an Indoor-Outdoor Tented Affair with Casual Attire, Fabulous Pig Roast & Salads from Okie's Butcher Shop, Seafood, Pasta, Chicken and Vegetarian Dishes and Desserts. Delectable Foods Donated by Local Food Establishments, Full Service Cash Bar, Chinese Auction - 50/50 Raffle - Silent Auction, Live Entertainment by DJ Troy including WWI era music. Special guest appearance by "Jeffery Brown from the Military Technology Museum of New Jersey. Tickets are $55 and $50 for members and $55 in advance and at the door! Call (609) 492-0202 for more information or visit the website.

NJ Maritime Museum - 528 Dock Road Beach Haven, NJ 08008

5th Annual Pig Roast

The Manahawkin Elks Lodge #2340 of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, located at 520 Hilliard Blvd. Manahawkin, will be hosting their 5th Annual Pig Roast on Sunday August 26th, 1-5pm, rain or shine. $25 at the gate for adults. Enjoy live performance by the Drunken Clams, food and beverages. For more information call Brian at 908-499-3565.