Arts & Entertainment
Make It a Mainstage Weekend
GT Patch has picked fun weekend events for those close to home and those bound for the Shore.
This weekend is the first weekend of August.
That means there are only a limited amount of weeks left before summer ends. We're not going to encourage you to skip the Shore this weekend. Get out there and enjoy seaside fun while you can.
If you stay local, the Mainstage Center for the Arts, in Blackwood, has a medley of cool events for you to choose from. The Camden County 4-H County Fair is here and there's also a River Walk Wine Festival you won't want to miss.
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Check out our picks for the best local and Shore weekend events.
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- Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Theater, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; today and Friday, 10:30 a.m.
- What's Going On: This princess-filled event is the Summer Stage season finale for the Mainstage Center for the Arts. Not only will famous Disney movie princesses grace the stage, but their friends and co-stars will perform, too. Bring the kids out to this fun production.
- Pricing: $9 or $10
- Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Theater, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; tonight at 7 p.m.
- What's Going On: Come out to this annual Mainstage Center for the Arts event. The night will feature the short films from students enrolled in the Film Program at Mainstage Center for the Arts. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
- Pricing: $11 or $12
- Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Theater, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; Friday, 7:30 p.m.
- What's Going On: Support the dance students of the 2011 Dance Explosion Program at Mainstage Center for the Arts. This exciting dance show was choreographed and written by students, staff and Suzi Waldie. The Mainstage Center for the Arts reports that students have worked all summer long on their own dances to bring you this fast-paced evening of dance, music, and fun!
- Pricing: $11 or $12
- Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Theater, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; Saturday, 8 p.m.
- What's Going On: If you are a country music fan, then you've heard of Collin Raye, one of country music's superstars. He is gracing the stage at the Dennis Flyer Theater to give a benefit concert to support the programs at Mainstage Center for the Arts. Raye is best known for his popular songs “I Think About You” and “In This Life.” Also performing at this event will be country artists Payton Taylor and Sherry Lynn.
- Pricing: $25 and $30
- Where/When: , Dennis Flyer Theater, College Drive and Little Gloucester Road, Blackwood; Sunday, 7 p.m.
- What's Going On: End your Mainstage weekend fun with this farewell concert for senior members of the Harmony Show Choir. This event marks their final performance with the group. It will also be the choir's last event before their trip to Hawaii for their summer tour.
- Pricing: $11 or $12
53rd Annual Camden County 4-H Old Time Country Fair
- Where/When: Gloucester County 4-H Fair Grounds, 275 Bridgeton Pike (Rt. 77), Mullica Hill; Fair opens Friday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- What's Going On: Where else can you find a goat show, free concerts and a rabbit agility demonstration this weekend? Come out to the family friendly 53rd annual Camden County 4-H fair. Each day there will be animal exhibits, free entertainment, food and more. Come out and support this organization that is committed to youth development and "learning by doing."
- Pricing: $5 parking donation, good for the entire weekend
- Where/When: Cooper River Park, N. Park Drive and McClellan Avenue, Pennsauken; Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m.
- What's Going On: This delicious event will feature over 300 New Jersey wines, food, crafts and more. On Saturday, the musical entertainment will feature the Matt Wade Band. On Sunday, The Funktion is set to perform. Added bonus? Included in the price of admission you'll receive a commemorative wine glass.
- Pricing: $25 at gate, $40 for a two-day pass
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- Where/When: , Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City; Friday, 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, noon to 10 p.m.
- What's Going On: If you're going to be on the boardwalk, make sure you stop by this festival. View Surf Art Exhibits and enjoy live music. Sagemore Surf Gallery and Surfing Artists International are hosting this event and it is sponsored by the Ocean City Public Library.
- Pricing: Free
Ocean City 49th Annual Boardwalk Art Show
- Where/When: Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace, Ocean City; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- What's Going On: This weekend at Ocean City isn't just about surfing. Attend this annual boardwalk art show and view arts in various meduims. There will be oil, watercolor, acrylic, drawing, pastels, photography and more.
- Pricing: Free
- Where/When: House of Blues in Showboat, 801 Boardwalk, Atlantic City; Friday at 9p.m.
- What's Going On: Grammy award-winning rock superstar Melissa Etheridge will perform at the House of Blues this Friday night. Etheridge is known for her hits "Come to My Window" and "I'm the Only One."
- Pricing: $42, $52, $67, $87 and $102
The Big Shot Volleyball Championships
- Where/When: On the beach in front of Bally's Casino, 1900 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City; Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- What's Going On: If you haven't had a chance to play volleyball on the beach this summer, here's the next best thing. Watch teams compete in the Big Shot Volleyball Championships this weekend. This event isn't just for the pros—separate divisions will be held for players of different levels. Stop by Bally's Beach Bar from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday night for a meet and greet with the players.
- Pricing: Free for spectators, $60 per team
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