EVENTS

This summer I’ll be participating in the “Nite Markets” (5 – 8) and open mic jams (noon to 3) at Joanne Dozor’s Firefly Gallery, located on New Jersey’s Long Beach Island. The address of this popular year ‘round destination is 15 North Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, NJ 08088. The gallery offers a wide variety of programs, events, and exhibits.

I will be at Firefly for the “Nite Market”, 5 – 8 p.m. on Tuesdays through the month of August. Call 609-361-7700 or visit www.fireflygallery.com for information and updates.

Also in August, on Tuesday the 18th, 4 - 7 pm, is an open mic/drumming/karaoke/singout hosted by the multi-talented Camilo Calderon. He hosts other events there. Visit the Gallery or Camilo on Instagram and/or facebook for full events schedule.

The only regularly scheduled open to the public event I make it a point to participate in happens once monthly, on the last Tuesday, from 5 to 8 pm.

The location is the Union Market, located at the Tuckerton Seaport in Tuckerton, NJ 08087.

The “Last Stand” is a curated (as opposed to signups performing in order of signing) open mic featuring music, poetry, stand up comedy, and an occasional singing bowl.

The Union Market menu is available, and you’re asked to spend $5 on a barista creation or anything else on their menu.

Participants make themselves known to host Chris Rockwell (a man of many and varied talents) between 5 and 6, when the performances begin.

Arriving before 6 is suggested, as seating is limited to 50 or so, and there is always an enthusiastic audience.