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77th Annual Open Juried Exhibition of The NJ Water Color Society
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At the Middletown Arts Center
MIDDLETOWN, NJ - The New Jersey Water Color Society (NJWCS) is proud to sponsor the 77th Annual Open Juried Exhibition of Paintings on October 7th through November 3rd, 2019. The show will be held at the Middletown Arts Center, located at 36 Church Street, Middletown, NJ. The public is welcome to see the exhibition anytime the Middletown Arts Center is open; there is no fee.
On Sunday, November 3rd, 2019, there will be a reception from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, with awards given out around 2:00 pm. Refreshments will be served and the public is invited to attend.
Keansburg Amusement Park's 1st Ever Benefit Concert
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To benefit Hurricane Sandy relief efforts
KEANSBURG, NJ - Seven years after Hurricane Sandy, the Bayshore is still recovering from it's effects.
As an iconic symbol of the Bayshore, Keansburg Amusement Park, with the help of Brookdale Radio, will be hosting it’s first ever benefit concert on the beach.
The concert will be located on the beach next to the fishing pier (behind Pavilion/Nickersons).
Wind & Sea Festival Celebrates the Bayshore
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PORT MONMOUTH— From kayaking to kite flying, the Monmouth County Park System’s upcoming Wind & Sea Festival is brimming with coastal activities for the whole family to enjoy. Held on Saturday, September 14 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m., this event will take place at Bayshore Waterfront Park, Port Monmouth. Visitors are invited to try kayaking, seining, fishing, crabbing, sand casting, kite flying and more. Be sure to check out the Children’s Art Show featuring pieces made by Park System summer campers. Children can get into the spirit of the festival by having their face painted. Visitors of all ages will enjoy seeing professional sand artist John Gowdy at work on the beach. Other offerings include corn hole toss games, tours of the historic Seabrook-Wilson House, a selfie-scavenger hunt, and naturalist table. Most activities are free but some may have a fee. Food vendors will be on site. Admission and parking are free. Parking is available at the Belford Ferry Terminal located at 10 Harbor Way, Belford. A shuttle bus will transport visitors to and from the ferry terminal to Bayshore Waterfront Park.
AH United Methodist Church Holds Open House
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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS, NJ - It's a new season and the Atlantic Highlands' United Methodist Church is inviting all friends and neighbors to stop by this Sunday for an Open House so that you can check out all that's going on.
Church isn't just for Sundays and the Open House will show all the activities happening thoughout the week.
Every Wednesday the church plays host to the Open Door Craft group which has grown rapidly since it was launched last year. Founder Vickie Molokie explains that the group come together to pursue their different craft projects - but also enjoy a lot of fun and conversation in the process.
Historic Single-Ship Victories Captured by Renowned Maritime Artist Maarten Platje
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PHOTO: Artist Maarten Platje at work.
Highlands, NJ - A new, multi-gallery exhibit of historic maritime paintings is open to the public at the Twin Lights Museum. “Guns Blazing! The War of 1812 and the New Jersey Shore” features 15 dramatic works in oil by Maarten Platje, whose bold brushwork and attention to detail brings to life a game-changing chapter in American naval history. The exhibit, in Galleries II and III of the museum, also features historic artifacts and a short video on the 32-month conflict between the United States and Great Britain.
“Guns Blazing!” is the product of a partnership between two highly active local groups—Twin Lights Historical Society and Navesink Maritime Heritage Association—as well as Cavalier Galleries in New York City and the Twin Lights National Landmark. The exhibit has drawn wide acclaim at two previous U.S. stops this year, and will be at Twin Lights until November 22nd.
