Category Archives: Art

RED BANK: SIX SECONDS OF ART WALKING

Art on the Vine at Red Bank’s Soul Kitchen as part of Friday night’s Art Walk. (Video by Trish Russoniello. Click to enlarge)

WEEKEND: CARNIVAL, NATURE WALK, TRI…

The Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair brings cheer to the oceanside town this weekend s it works to recover from Hurricane Sandy. Folk musicians the Blind Tellers, below, are at the Red Bank Public Library. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, May 17: LITTLE SILVER: Come shop the annual Little Silver Springtime Sidewalk Sale hosted [...]

RED BANK: ANTIQUE DEALERS ENDURE CHANGE

A working nickelodeon, below, and old seltzer bottles are among the thousands of items that lure shoppers back in time at the Antique Center of Red Bank. Dozens more photos can be seen at redbankgreen‘s Flickr page. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Looking at it, shoppers at the Antique Center of [...]

RED BANK: GUERRILLA ART OFF THE WALK

‘Anonymous’ artists plan to crash the Art Walk planned for Friday night in Red Bank, displaying their works in unexpected places. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Friday night’s Art Walk in Red Bank, the latest in a series, comes with a twist: guerrilla displays of creativity. With the blessing of Art Walk’s organizers, [...]

RUMSON: COPPER FROGS TO PERK UP THE YARD

At Bain’s in Rumson: outdoor furniture and frog sculptures. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Looking to add some levity to the yard? Hop over to Bain’s Outdoor Living in Rumson to see Beau Smith’s chic home décor frog sculptures. Store owners Tom and Donna Bain came across Smith’s sculptures featured [...]

ON THE GREEN: A FULLY-BOOKED WEEKEND

A weekend of belly-busters and bargains awaits visitors to Red Bank’s International Flavour Festival on Sunday, above, and the Townwide Yard Sale on Saturday, below. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, April 26: LINCROFT: Score some points at the “Hoops for Hope” basketball tournament to support the Community YMCA’s Strong Kids [...]

OH, BABY, ANOTHER TODDLIN’ WEEKEND

A video promo for ‘The Electric Baby,’ which opens tonight at the Two River Theater. Author and motivational speaker Selwyn Collins, below, makes an appearance at the Red Bank Public Library on Saturday. By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, April 19: LINCROFT:  Presented by Make it Better for Youth and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County, [...]

SEA BRIGHT: BUS SHELTER TO RETURN

A piece of the painted rug, above, is all that remains of the trompe l’oeil cozy cottage that Megan Heath Gilhool created in the bus shelter in October, 2011, below. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Before Hurricane Sandy, Sea Bright’s downtown bus shelter, elaborately painted to resemble a typical beach-front bungalow, was one of the [...]

ON THE GREEN: YARD SALE SEASON

Shots from the 2012 edition of the Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale, which was bustling despite periodic drizzles. (Click to enlarge) Tis the season wherein one person’s junk becomes another’s bargain find, and the next two weekends on the Green promise riches for sellers and buyers alike in Lincroft and Red Bank. First up, this [...]

POP, CLASSICAL AND JUKEBOX CRIMINALS

Sudden pop star Ryan Beatty, seen here in a video shot recently on Broad Street, returns to Red Bank with a show at the Basie tonight. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, April 12: MIDDLETOWN: Manga fans mingle at the Middletown Public Library for the bi-monthly Manga Club meeting. The event is free and [...]

LET’S GIVE THIS WEEKEND A BIG HAND…

The Two River Theater has a full weekend in store, with a play opening Saturday and a Kids’ Day Sunday. Below, Geri Grey’s photo, ‘Many Hands,’ from the Sprung! show at Gallery U. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, April 5: LINCROFT: Visit Brookdale Community College for the opening reception of Cotillion, the AFA [...]

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

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RED BANK: BRIDAL SURGE REPORTED

Once again, brides-to-be, accompanied by female attendants and the occasional fiancé, flooded the streets of Red Bank for the annual Wedding Walk extravaganza Sunday. The RiverCenter-orchestrated event highlights goods and services available in town, from banquet halls to photo framing. Among the hundreds of participants was Alyssa Hopkins of Piscataway, who said she came away [...]

WEEKEND: POP STAR, PRINTS & A PARADE

Dionne Warwick brings her golden pipes to the Basie Friday night. Below, the works of Bruce Waldman are featured in a printmaking show at the Monmouth Museum in Lincroft. (Click to enlarge) Friday, March 8 RED BANK: Pop legend and five-time Grammy winner Dionne Warwick comes to the Count Basie Theatre for an 8 p.m. [...]

WEEKEND: MUSIC, ART, THE BARD AND MORE

In this video from last May, Olivia Mullen, then a junior at Red Bank Catholic, gives a taste of the English Speaking Union’s Shakespeare Competition, which returns to Brookdale Community College Saturday. Below, a Martha Rand portrait from the show opening Friday night at Gallery U. (Click to enlarge) Friday, March 1  MIDDLETOWN: Girls in grades [...]


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    • 05.19 - Red Bank Olympic Distance Triathlon The third Olympic Distance Triathlon event in Red Bank commences at 7 am with a 1.5K swim off Irwin's Marina, followed by a 25 mile bike ride starting and finishing at Marine Park, and a 6.2 mile run along the Navesink in Red Bank and Middletown. Click for link to register (or sign up in person at Marine Park prior to start time).
    • 05.19 - Pancake Breakfast for Monmouth Day Care It's a flapjack fundraiser for Monmouth Day Care Center, presented at the campus on Drs. James Parker Boulevard and hosted by the Geater Red Bank Kiwanis. All welcome; purchase tickets at the door or in advance at MDCC.
    • 05.19 - Sunday Morning Dialog at UUCMC As part of its May series of guest speaker events, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County in Lincroft hosts the members of the UUCMC Youth Group, in a discussion of High School in the 21st Century.' Preceded at 8:45am with serving of bagels and coffee in the community room.
    • 05.19 - Red Bank Farmers Market Fresh, locally grown produce from some of New Jerseys finest farmers, plus equally homegrown crafts, at this Sunday morning staple running May through the end of November in the Galleria parking lot.
    • 05.19 - VISION: Latin—American Film Festival As part of The Latin Coalition Foundation's festival of independent films by Latin American directors — an event that unfolds over three days, and in three communities — Two River Theater screens three features: MACHUCA (1pm), in which two boys observe a poliical coup in their native Chile; AQUI Y ALLA (4pm), Antonio Mendez Esparza's study of a Mexican farm worker who dreams of starting a band; HARVEST OF EMPIRE (8pm), a powerful documentary that exposes the direct connection between the long history of U.S. intervention in Latin America and the immigration crisis we face today. Click link to purchase tickets (separate admission for each screening); more info (including screenings in Freehold and Asbury Park) at visionfilmfest.com.
    • 05.19 - Robotics Program at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free presentation by Carla and Ian Rios of the Science, Engineering, & Technology (S.E.T.) Club of the Monmouth County 4—H, on learning skills in engineering, design, and development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties.
    • 05.19 - Free Film: EDUCATION UNDER FIRE As part of the Social Action Film series, the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County's Meeting House in Lincroft hosts a free screening of the short documentary telling the poignant and compelling story of the Bahá’í Institute for Higher Education (BIHE) — an organization struggling to provide the opportunity for an entire minority community in Iran to receive an education. A Q&A session follows with Patty Whyte of the local Baha'i community; light refreshments served. Call 732.284.6312 for more info.
    • 05.19 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan The Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
    • 05.20 - Spring Art Exhibition in Middletown The Middletown Arts Center hosts a group show of paintings, photos and works on paper by local artists, celberating 'everything related to the spring season.' Exhibit remains on display through May 23 during regular gallery hours; Monday through Friday 10 am to 6 pm, and Saturday 10 am to 4 pm (Sundays by appointment).
    • 05.20 - Spring Luncheon Fundraiser at Navesink CC RESERVE BY MAY 20 for June 2. The Red Bank Chapter of Deborah presents a fundraiser luncheon, hosted at Navesink Country Club in Middletown with sumptuous lunch including assorted sandwiches, fresh fruit platter, mini quiches, desserts, coffee and tea. Click for phone link for reservations and further information
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    • 05.20 - NJ Friends of Clearwater meeting at BCC The Friends of Clearwater and the local chapter of the Sierra Club hold their combined monthly meeting at the Main Academic South (MAS) Building, on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College. Anthony Mauro, chairman of the NJ Outdoor Alliance, is among the guest speakers on the safe control of the state's expanding deer population. The 6:45pm presentation folows a cash buffet at 6pm; park in lots 6 or 7.
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    • 05.20 - Monmouth Conservatory Student String Orchestra Middletown Main Library hosts hosts a free concert of classical pieces by the students of Red Bank based Monmouth Conservatory of Music.
    • 05.20 - Pat Guadagno at Jamian's A Monday night Red Bank tradition continues, as the Shore's celebrated 'saloon singer' resumes his weekly solo sets to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.21 - Story Time with Kate Benedict The Little Silver Librarian hosts weekly story sessions for Toddler (ages 2 to 3; 9:30am), Baby (ages 10 to 24 months; 10:30am), Preschool (ages 3 to 5 years; 1:30pm) and School Age (grades K and up; 3:39pm) audiences.
    • 05.21 - Caregiver Support Group at Red Bank Library The RBPL hosts Colleen Smith of the Monmouth County Office on Aging in a free informational presentation, aimed at those who care for aged family members or other elderly citizens. Call 732.308.3770 x8780 for more info.
    • 05.21 - LEGO Club at Oceanic Library All ages are invited to a Family Program session at the Oceanic Free Library, with a chance to 'create things that move' during this month's meetup.
    • 05.21 - Dazzling Door Hangers in Little Silver Librarian Kate Benedict invites children grades K and up to a special craft session. Registration required.
    • 05.21 - Student Loans and Maximizing Financial Aid for College Middletown Main Library hosts a free presentation by American Education Association, on navigating Federal Student Loans, PLUS Loans and other sources of leverage (grants, scholarships, and work—study) to obtain the resources needed to afford college. Click for phone or online links to reserve a copy of this month's selection, or for more info.
    • 05.22 - Spring Book Sale at Eastern Branch The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch in Shrewsbury hosts the annual sale, running during normal library hours through May 25.
    • 05.22 - Book Discussion at the Library The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a discussion of Thomas Friedman's study of how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the astonishing expansion of the world's middle class through globalization have produced a planet that is HOT, FLAT AND CROWDED. Sessions at 10am and 7:30pm.
    • 05.22 - Noble Writers at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday morning meeting of the writing group for women, with all welcome to join and no registration required.
    • 05.22 - Conversational Spanish Classs at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Wednesday evening program (conducted by Maria Jose Martinez Reid) for adults and teens who want to start or improve their Spanish speaking skills. No registration required.
    • 05.22 - Author Debra Levy Picard at River Road Books River Road Books in Fair Haven welcomes the Rumson based author of TASTOSTERONE: THE BEST COOKBOOK FOR MEN for a signing event that includes samplings of recipes from her cookbook. A suggested donation of ten dollars per guest is requested to support the work of Move for Hunger, and a representative from the nationally recognized organization will share news about its upcoming projects at the event.
    • 05.22 - Mental Health: In Our Own Voice Middletown Main Library hosts volunteers from the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in a discussion of 'their dark days, acceptance, relationship to treatment, coping skills, and their successes and dreams.' The free presentation, featuring a focus on self injuring behaviors, is of particular interest to teens, but all are welcome.
    • 05.22 - Reggae Night with Random Test A Wednesday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as the Shore based partystarters bring the warm and the cool to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.22 - Guns for Hire Trio Appearing every Wednesday night in May, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 05.23 - Neighbors Helping Neighbors at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a free weekly Thursday morning meeting of the support group for people who are re—entering the job market, struggling small business owners and anyone looking for part—time or volunteer work.
    • 05.23 - Yoga Kids at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library hosts free yoga sesions for kids ages 5 and up, conducted by Alice Balzarini. Registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.23 - Party on the Promenade at the Molly The newly expanded riverfront promenade of the Molly Pitcher Inn is the setting for special fundraiser event to benefit the nonprofit Friends of the Monmouth County Parks, hosted by the Molly in partnership with the Red Bank Flavour Culinary Alliance — and featuring samplings from an array of Red Bank restaurants, as well as cocktail tastings, live steel drum music, dancing and prize giveaways. Click for link to purchase tickets online.
    • 05.23 - Author Randal Gabrielan in Little Silver The local historian and Executive Director of the Monmouth County Historical Commission visits the borough library for a discussion of his book EXPLOSION AT MORGAN, a study of a 1918 disaster that occurred at an area munitions facility in the time of the first World War.
    • 05.23 - Random Test Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
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    • 05.23 - Pat Guadagno's BOBFEST With the 16th annual musical celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday (the young upstart is 72 years of age here in 2013), the Shore's perennial 'saloon singer' brings his signature concert event back to the big Basie stage and auditorium, with Tired Horses in tow and NJ 101.5's Big Joe Henry taking advantage of the spacious new digs. Proceeds benefit the Rock & Roll Music Fund and the Anthony X. Guadagno Scholarship Fund at the Berklee College of Music.
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