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The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park by Robert DeSando
The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park by Robert DeSando
Sunday, December 4th, 2022, at 2:00 pm - "The Lights Go Out in the Electric City: South Lakewood Park, An Exclusive Enclave for Socialites and Scientists, Reduced to Burning Embers and Forgotten by History," by Robert DeSando Please join the Ocean County Historical Society at 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River, NJ for the following program: The subject of this talk is a forgotten "city" in New Jersey known alternately as South Lakewood Park and Electric City. During the late 19th Century, Lakewood NJ was a winter resort for the rich and famous, including John Rockefeller and Jay Gould. It had grand hotels that entertained the elite of New York and Philadelphia society. Led by a visionary scientist and inventor with a knack for getting entangled in scandals, investors from New York and Philadelphia proposed to build a lavish rival resort in the pines three miles away, on the border of Lakewood, Jackson, and Toms River. Their goal was two-fold: creation of a posh playground for the wealthy and a gathering place for inventors, scientists and engineers who were experts in power generation and electricity. Work was well underway. In the 1890s, a luxury hotel, The Casino was built, a 150-foot arc light […]
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TRAC Gallery Open Studio
TRAC Gallery Open Studio
Join us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you're stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin' In the Community at 53 Main St. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
Open Studio Night
Open Studio Night
Join us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN
TRAC ART WALK ON MAIN Join Toms River Artist Community and friends at our monthly Art Walk. Starting Wednesday May 4th, 2022 and continuing the first Wednesday of every month. Tables will be set up along the sidewalk on Main St. (starting at The Downtown Shops, 53 Main St.) TRAC artist’s along with some friends will be showing off and selling their works right on Main St. Some of the artist’s will be doing demos, some artists will have mini projects for the kids to take home. You never know when live entertainment will show up either! Don't forget to visit the stores in the Downtown Shops and all the other businesses Toms River has to offer. This is a free, family friendly event.
Patriot Day Concert with Gary Nokes
Patriot Day Concert with Gary Nokes
Acoustic guitarist Gary Nokes will play a combination of traditional and contemporary patriotic songs in honor of Patriot Day. Gary has been a part of the local music scene for decades, performing with bands such as the Lamplighters, Ragtimers, and Ocean County String Band. As a solo guitarist, he has entertained audiences at venues ranging from arts and crafts fairs to senior communities.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Bill Cranmer: Gentleman, Craftsman, Scholar, & Decoy Carver
Bill Cranmer: Gentleman, Craftsman, Scholar, & Decoy Carver
Location: Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River September 11th, 2PM: "Bill Cranmer: Gentleman, Craftsman, Scholar, and Decoy Carver" by Arthur C. Liese This is the story of Bill Cranmer, master carpenter, home builder on LBI, and classic New Jersey Museum quality decoy carver. He was a well-read scholarly gentleman. Most importantly, he was a man of character, pride, and integrity. Arthur C. Liese is the President and managing Director of the Sporting Gallery and Book Shop, Inc. Founded in 1933, in New York City, it is the oldest Gallery of this unique specialty in this country. He is the leading expert on 20th Century American Sporting Art during the Golden Era of Sport (1927-1941). He is an appraiser and well published author and lecturer on this specialty subject. To register for this free, in-person program, send your name, zip code, email address and the date of the program to oceancountyhistory.zoom@gmail.com.
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Toms River Artist Community – TRAC Monthly Members Meeting
Toms River Artist Community – TRAC Monthly Members Meeting
TRAC's monthly members meeting (the 2nd Tues of every month) All are welcome, if you are not a member come and check us out, see what we do, meet our artists and tour our gallery. If you are a local artist looking to meet other artists, hang your works in galleries around town, or brush up on your skills, we are your group! We now offer a discounted JR membership for High School Students !
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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Ocean County History Day
Ocean County History Day
Ocean County History Day – September 17, 2022 Location: Ocean County Historical Society, 26 Hadley Avenue, Toms River The Second Annual Ocean County History Day will take place on Saturday, September 17 at the Ocean County Historical Society, with a rain date scheduled for Sunday, September 18. The Ocean County Historical Society will be co-sponsoring this fun day with the Ocean County Cultural and Heritage Commission. Stop by for free tours of our Victorian style mansion and museum. Enjoy entertainment, a miniature train display, interesting exhibits by many county historical societies and museums, historical reenactors, a used book sale, and much more! This fun-for-the-entire-family event is free to attend. For additional information, please contact Jeff at 609-339-9134.
Comfort Food Festival
Comfort Food Festival
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District for our Comfort Food Festival. In addition to all the great food, the street will be filled with merchandise vendors, handcrafters, free kids activities, live entertainment and a beer & wine garden provided by Toms River Volunteer Fire Co. #1. Local businesses, restaurants, brewery and distillery open on the street. Free Admission & Free Parking in downtown during the event.
Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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The Music of Spain: Enchantment and Revelry with Violinist Dr. Podles
The Music of Spain: Enchantment and Revelry with Violinist Dr. Podles
Taking you on a lively and sumptuous tour of the music of Spain, Acclaimed International Concert Violinist Dr. David Podles performs Flamenco, Fandango and other Spanish folk music, Classical music by Spanish composers as well as some musical pieces that are influenced by Spanish Composers. Travel with him through Barcelona, Madrid and the Spanish countryside rich in history, which lends itself to some of the most beautiful music. Be prepared to have your senses dazzled evoking the excitement of Spanish music. Please register for this free concert!
Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.
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TRAC Gallery Open Studio
TRAC Gallery Open Studio
Join us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you're stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin' In the Community at 53 Main St. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
Open Studio Night
Open Studio Night
Join us for an Open Studio night! The last Tuesday of every month 5:30-8:30pm. Bring your own supplies, bring your own snacks/drinks. Come out and paint, draw, sketch or whatever you want. Hang out with your fellow artists, ask for help if you’re stuck on something, get new ideas from others and help spark your creativity! A fun relaxing night to just chill and do some artin’ In the Activity Room at The Downtown Shops @ 53 Main, 53 Main St. Toms River. Members are free, non members are welcome to join for $5.00 a session
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Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Downtown Toms River Farmers’ Market – New Location
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District in their new location for their weekly farmers' market. The market is returning to Huddy Park located on E. Water St. Every Wednesday, from June 1st - Oct. 26th from 11am-4pm. Jersey farms, produce, flowers, Specialty foods, Italian items, baked goods, pickles & olives, honey, NJ winery, distillery and smoothie truck.
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Downtown Night Out
Downtown Night Out
Join The Downtown Toms River Business Improvement District every Friday and Saturday night for Downtown Night Out. Downtown Toms River comes alive when businesses throughout the district will be open and a section of Washington St. will be closed for outdoor dining, live entertainment and more. Please visit our website for participating businesses. Downtown Night Out is proudly sponsored by Down's Ford.