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CULTURE & ENTERTAINMENT
From Outdoor to Indoor Stages: Get Ready for Unforgettable Entertainment
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AS THE WEATHER HEATS UP, so too does the arts and culture scene in the Southern Shore. From world premiere productions, music festivals on the beach, local concerts under the stars and headliners at Atlantic City casinos, the entertainment scene is bursting with talent and surprises. Buy a ticket, grab a lawn chair, put on those dancing shoes, or pull on those cowboy boots and get ready to be entertained!
Cape May County, known for its charming coastal towns and historic and diverse architecture, has cultivated a rich cultural scene. The Cape May Music Festival stands out, bringing classical and contemporary musicians to enchanting venues like the Emlen Physick Estate. www.capemaymac.org
Ocean City’s Historic Music Pier www.ocnj.us on the Boardwalk is home to the Ocean City Pops Orchestra and it’s the place where visitors can rock along with such legendary musicians as the Beach Boys, in a concert series that runs all summer.
Under the stars, imbibing the fresh salt air and comfy in your own lawn chair, music concerts at the Jersey Cape take place in picturesque settings, and best of all, are mostly free making it the perfect night out! Genres including rock, pop, jazz, blues, and country are performed by local and regional artists in weekly concert series such as Concerts Under the Stars in Sea Isle City and
North Wildwood, Centennial Park Concerts in Wildwood Crest, Rotary Park Concerts in Cape May, Ferry Park in Lower Township, the Water Tower in Stone Harbor and Surfside Park in Avalon. Check local chambers of commerce for details.
If having the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean as a sweet background hum and enjoying the best in country music while your toes are in the sand is your idea of a dream come true, look no further than Wildwood in June. Now in its fifth year, the
Barefoot Country Music Festival will be held June 19 to 22 on the massive Wildwood beach. The four-day event will host nearly two dozen country artists including headliners Jason Aldean, Jelly Roll, Lainey Wilson, Rascal Flatts, Jordan Davis, Megan Moroney, Chris Janson, Warren Zeiders, Boyz II Men, Ella Langley, Sam Barber, Larry Fleet, Chris Cagle, Colt Ford, Chase Beckham, George Birge, Bayker Blankenship, and Lakeview, all performing on multiple stages on the beach between the famous Morey’s Piers. www. BarefootCountryMusicFest.com www.wildwoodsnj.com
For the top in popular performers, look no farther than the casinos in Atlantic County’s premier City of Atlantic City where world-class entertainers, shows and renowned artists take the stages of Hard Rock, Ocean, Caesars and Borgata, among them. Just steps away from the casino stages, on the city’s iconic Boardwalk, visitors will find a variety of events, live music performances and parades for every occasion. www.atlanticcitynj.com
Those who appreciate the visual arts should plan on visiting the Noyes Arts Garage at Stockton University in the heart of the Atlantic City Arts District. Watch artists working in a variety of media – painting, photography, illustration, sculpture and more. Stroll through the galleries and stop for a bite to eat. With a mission to promote education, provide resources for emerging
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