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Free Movies And Concerts At Huddy Park, Shelter Cove in Toms River This Summer

Hey Toms River, good news is coming your way and it’s all about FREE MOVIES AND CONCERTS right at Huddy Park. It will kick off on July 2nd and this…

Free Movies And Concerts Are Coming To Toms River and here Attendees watch the movie "The Goonies" at a pop-up drive-in theatre built in the parking lot at the Free Movies Are Coming To Toms River. Broadway Commons on May 21, 2020 in Hicksville, New York.

FREE Movies And Concerts Are Coming To Toms River

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Hey Toms River, good news is coming your way and it's all about FREE MOVIES AND CONCERTS right at Huddy Park.

It will kick off on July 2nd and this sounds like just good old family and friends having fun, according to patch.com. Movies are scheduled for Huddy Park and the concerts are scheduled for Shelter Cove, Toms River township announced.

With this weather we are having and letting the sun go down and cooling off, nothing says it better than getting the family together and catching a movie or a show without reaching into our wallets or purses. It's always so nice to catch a movie on a big screen, and just forget your worries. If you plan on going you should know to bring something to sit on, like a blanket or a chair, also don't forget the snack and be comfy. Alcohol and any kind of smoking are not permitted under NJ state law.

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Free Movies And Concerts Coming To Toms River 2024

Free Movies And Concerts Line Up For Toms River

The FREE summer concerts are set for 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Shelter Cove Beach.

The Concert Schedule:

  • Wednesday, June 26: Tramps Like Us (July 1 rain date)
  • Wednesday, July 10: Dr. K's Motown Revue (July 15 rain date)
  • Wednesday, July 24: Garden State Radio (July 29 rain date)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 7: The Infernos (Aug. 12 rain date)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 14: Austin City Nights (Aug. 19 rain date)
  • Wednesday, Aug. 21: Second Contact (Aug. 28 rain date).

The FREE movies at Huddy Park are set for Tuesdays, starting at approximately dusk.

The Movie Schedule:

  • Tuesday, July 2: The Sandlot, 8:45 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 16: Under The Boardwalk, 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, July 30: Migration, 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 6: Zootopia, 8:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Aug. 20: Coco, 8 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Sept. 3: The Incredibles, 8 p.m.

Any questions or more information that you need, you can feel free to call Toms River Recreation at 732-341-1000, ext. 8415.

Thank you for taking the time out to check this story out and always rocking out with me and 95.9 The Rat. You can always get more stories by clicking right HERE. Much LOVE and CHEERS. - Gotts

12 Music Movies Everyone Should Watch

Jack Black is one of the best, most charming creative forces in entertainment. Seriously, there's seemingly nothing he can't do.

He's a very talented musician and musical performer, as seen in his work with Tenacious D and in films like School of Rock. He even created a viral hit with "Peaches" as Bowser from The Super Mario Bros. Movie. He can also do drama, as seen in 2005's King Kong. He can even be an adorable leading man, like in 2006's The Holiday, which is a far superior holiday rom-com compared to Love, Actually. (Yes, we said!)

However, to celebrate the actor's birthday today (August 28), we can't help be take a look at music movies. In addition to School of Rock, Black is known for his hilarious comedic work in another music movie. (We won't name it here, but we'll see if you can guess it now before scrolling through our list.)

From major hits to lesser-known titles, here are 12 music movies everyone should watch.

'School of Rock'

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It's the movie that made you wish your substitute teacher was Jack Black and also a reminder of the power of music education.


'Empire Records'

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A band of misfits at an independent record store that's dealing with drama AND trying to prevent the store from being bought by a major corporate chain AND the soundtrack is incredible?  Damn the man, indeed!


'Almost Famous'

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Easily one of the most iconic music films of all time, 'Almost Famous' earned writer/director Cameron Crowe an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay and rightfully so.


'High Fidelity'

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A music movie for music nerds by music nerds. Plus, Barry, played perfectly by Jack Black, has one of the best monologues ever when describing Stevie Wonder's "I Just Called To Say I Love You."


'Rock Star'

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Loosely inspired by Tim "Ripper" Owens who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest after he left the band in 1991, 'Rock Star' has an inherent cheese-factor, but it's undeniably entertaining with a stellar soundtrack to boot.


'Airheads'

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Three not-so-bright musicians hold a radio station hostage (with plastic guns, no less) in order for their demo to get played on the air.  Surprise!  Wackiness ensues!  Also, it's just a fun and funny movie that features the best cop joke of all time.


'Sing Street'

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Based in 1980s Dublin, a teenage boy starts a band to win over a pretty girl. Add in a wise older brother to help guide the musical way, and you have one of the best music movies released in the past decade.


'Hedwig and the Angry Inch'

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The film adaptation of the hit off-Broadway play that eventually made it to Broadway and was a massive success, 'Hedwig and the Angry Inch' follows the story of a trans frontwoman on a quest for fame after all of her songs were stolen to launch the career of a former musical partner and boyfriend.


'Once'

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It's the classic tale of an Irish street performer meets a classically trained musician and discovers electric chemistry.  The film features an incredibly beautiful original soundtrack and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2007.


'Velvet Goldmine'

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It's like a glam version of 'Eddie and the Cruisers' but way better!  Characters are definitely inspired by David Bowie and Iggy Pop, and the film features the incredible cast of Ewan McGregor, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Christian Bale, Toni Collette and Eddie Izzard.


'The Blues Brothers'

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An obvious choice for this list, but there has to be at least one obvious pick on this list.  Frankly, if you haven't seen 'The Blues Brothers,' stop reading this list and find a way to watch it.


'The Commitments'

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This is the third film on this list that's based in Ireland, and while 'Sing Street' and 'Once' are incredible films, they may not have happened without 'The Commitments,' which follows the formation of a soul band in the working-class neighborhoods of the northside of Dublin.  (Side note:  Glen Hansard who stars in 'Once' is in 'The Commitments' as lead guitarist "Outspan" Foster.)

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Gotts is the unofficial mascot of the county. Whenever WRAT is hosting an event, people ask if Gotts will be there. there. Like Bigfoot, many people claim to see him in the area. According to Gotts, he was thrown out of home school in Monroe Township. To keep up with his own legend, Gotts likes writing about wacky local news that happens – such as pepperoni vandals. His favorite movie is Point Break, and is a big lover of Miller Lite. His favorite words to live by are “The windshield is always bigger than the rearview mirror”.