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RED BANK: SCAVONE TO LEAD RIVERCENTER

Jim Scavone, left, rockin’ promotional sunglasses at a Red Bank Flavour event last month with RiverCenter program director Amanda Lynn, center, and Visitors Center director Margaret Mass. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank RiverCenter kept it local, choosing interim director and borough resident Jim Scavone to lead the downtown promotion agency, the [...]

RUMSON: AU REVOIR, V-ZONE

A home on Warren Street in Rumson undergoing elevation in February. (Click to enlarge) By COLBY WILSON All homes in storm-battered Rumson have been moved out of the most vulnerable flood zone under new flood-elevation maps released by the Federal Emergency Management Agency Monday. Mayor John Ekdahl says the revised maps are significantly different than [...]

FAIR HAVEN: AFTER SANDY, INK RUNS AGAIN

Shayne Wolfe, below, and some of the products available at her paper shop, above. (Photo by Alexis Orlacchio. Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO After Hurricane Sandy barreled though the East Coast and demolished the former Sea Bright location of Ink, a stylish paper and gift boutique, store owner Shayne Wolfe took matters into her [...]

SEA BRIGHT: FEMA TAKING THE LONG VIEW

The long-term revitalization of the downtown is expected to be among the topics addressed by FEMA-organized teams. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON The Federal Emergency Management Agency is about to make its presence known in a big way to Sea Bright, officials said Thursday night. Through a Community Recovery Assistance program being launched in [...]

RED BANK: ROBOCALLER DIALS UP TENSION

By JOHN T. WARD A Red Bank man who tried to rally last-minute opposition to a bond vote engaged elected officials in a tense exchange over taxes and debt Wednesday night, but got no vocal backing from the audience. Sean Di Somma, 31, of Morford Place, had robocalled an unspecified number of residents just hours [...]

RED BANK: ANOTHER DRUGSTORE WANTS IN

The proposed Red Bank Family Pharmacy and two retail stores would fill the space formerly occupied by Jade Garden restaurant and Kramer Photography. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Walgreen’s isn’t the only drugstore sensing opportunity in Red Bank’s pulse. A Middlesex County pharmacist hopes to open a drugstore on Broad Street, almost directly [...]

SEA BRIGHT: BEACH VISITS GET SLOW START

Crowds were light on Memorial Day after two days of rainy holiday weekend weather. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON With two weekends down, Sea Bright officials are beginning to get an idea of what the first post-Sandy summer on the shore could look like, and it may not be great. But even though the [...]

RED BANK: MOSAIC SHOP TAKES BALLEW SPOT

Tessarae, featuring works like the 500-pound “Penthouse Views,” below, plans to open at 36 Broad Street in early July. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD After a 99-year run as a jewelry store and two-plus years as a vacant shell, the former Ballew Jewelers storefront in Red Bank is about to become an art [...]

RED BANK: GRANDVILLE RENT HIKE WEIGHED

Grandville Towers neighbors look on as resident Mary Cook, below, questions PRC vice president Tom Arnone, left. (Photo by Sarah Klepner. Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER The Red Bank Rent Leveling Board wrapped up testimony and public comment on a plan for upgrades and higher rents at Grandville Towers Thursday night, but held off [...]

SEA BRIGHT: ANOTHER RESTAURANT REOPENS

Yumi restaurant on Ocean Avenue in Sea Bright is now back in business, adding to the growing list of stores coming back on line in the hurricane-battered borough. The eatery features sushi and “neo-Asian” cuisine. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge)

SEA BRIGHT: A PARTIAL START TO SUMMER

Contractors swarming Chapel Beach Club in Sea Bright on Thursday. Below, a lifeguard boat at the ready at Surfider Beach Club. (Photos by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Seven months after Hurricane Sandy slammed ashore, Sea Bright enters the summer of 2013 far from fully recovered, with many buildings and storefronts still [...]

RED BANK: NEW RESTAURANT OK’D

Architect Michael Simpson, below, addresses the Red Bank planning board about expanding the use of the former Fameabilia store on Monmouth Street to accommodate a restaurant. (Photo by Sarah Klepner. Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER A red Bank storefront that over the past 20 years has been a CPA’s office, a theater, a store [...]

RED BANK: EYESORE SPACE IN FOR MAKEOVER

The new owner of the former Love Lane tuxedo space also owns the four-story 12 Broad Street, just around the corner. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD One of downtown Red Bank’s more glaring eyesore buildings is about to get a gut job. The owners of the highly successful 12 Broad Street have acquired [...]

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 [...]

SEA BRIGHT: PARTY OUT BACK

The Mad Hatter in better days, above. The owners plan to revive the tiki bar out back next week. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON The people who run the Mad Hatter – a sports bar/restaurant that’s practically synonymous with downtown Sea Bright – knew they had to do something to get [...]


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    • 06.19 - Book Discussion at the Library The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a discussion of Ayelet Waldman's novel RED HOOK ROAD. Sessions at 10am and 7:30pm.
    • 06.19 - 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.
    • 06.19 - Jersey Inchkins Red Bank Library hosts a club made up of adults who do 'very little work.' Every third Wednesday of each month, club members build houses, rooms, scenes, and vignettes in miniature, usually on a scale of one inch to one foot.
    • 06.19 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs. Shows at 1pm and 7pm.
    • 06.19 - Time Out with Timber, at Red Bank Library Certified therapy dog Timber visits the Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Library, to 'sit and listen as hesitant and reluctant readers, and dog lovers too, ages 5 and over, read to him.' Call or visit the Children's Room to sign up for a 15 minute 'Time Out with Timber' reading session, on the first and third Wednesday of each month.
    • 06.19 - Sandy Hook Beach Concerts: British Invasion Tribute The summertime series of free Wednesday evening concerts on the Hook continues on the portable stage and sandy seating area at Beach Area E.
    • 06.19 - Readin' on the River at RBPL The Red Bank Public Library hosts its monthly (third Wednesday) adult book discussion group, with the featured book THE MEMBER OF THE WEDDING by Carson McCullers. Register with Patrice Baldino at 732.842.0690.
    • 06.19 - 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.
    • 06.19 - 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.
    • 06.19 - Guns for Hire Trio Appearing every Wednesday night in June, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 06.19 - Paul Heaney Trio Appearing Wednesday nights in June, downstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.20 - 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.
    • 06.20 - Final Exam Study Session for Teens Middletown Main Library hosts a study session in the air conditioned community room, with tutors and snacks available and no registration required.
    • 06.20 - 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.
    • 06.20 - Chris Roselle Appearing at Basil T's for several Thursday night sets.
    • 06.20 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs.
    • 06.20 - Rock N Roll Karaoke The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature at The Downtown, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 06.21 - Yoga for Adults Amy Novak leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 06.21 - Harry & Joel Those cats from Cats, Diamonds and other legendary Jersey Shore bands return to Basil T's for several Friday night sets.
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    • 06.21 - Tracy Morgan The Emmy nominated star of 30 ROCK (and SNL and Kevin Smith flicks etc.) returns to Red Bank for another standup stopover on the Basie boards.
    • 06.21 - Matt Noffsinger at Walt Street Pub Appearing at station stop Red Bank for some Friday night sets.
    • 06.21 - Jukebox Criminals Appearing upstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.22 - AAUW Used Booksale Thousands of best sellers, children's books, paperbacks, DVDs and more at bargain basement prices — as the American Association of University Women used book sale continues every Saturday (except holidays) in the spacious basement of the Old First Church in Middletown.
    • 06.22 - The Great Outdoor Family Festival The Great Lawn at the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College is the setting for a celebration of the great outdoors, presented by the neighboring Monmouth Museum (with local private and nonprofit partners) as a way of encouraging everyone to take a 'staycation' and support the economy of our Jersey Shore. Featured are games and activities, live music, camping demos, nature crafts, artwork, story—telling, entertainment, antique cars, bumper cars, miniature golf, boardwalk treats, souvenirs and guided tours through the museum's featured exhibition, America Hits the Road. Rain date is Sunday, June 23.
    • 06.22 - One on One Help with Your Resume at RBPL Red Bank Public Library offers hourlong sessions by appointment with librarian volunteers, who assist job seekers with creating or updating a resume to compete effectively in today's job market. Please call or visit the Reference Desk to sign up for this free program.
    • 06.22 - Collage Klatch at RBPL Red Bank Public Library's local history librarian Elizabeth McDermott hosts a free monthly session open to anyone interested in the art of collage. No registration necessary; pick up a materials list at the library.
    • 06.22 - Falun Dafa Cultivation Class Middletown Main Library hosts an introduction to the Chinese self cultivation practice (aka Falun Gong) that improves mental and physical wellness through a series of easy to learn exercises, meditation and development of one's Heart/Mind Nature (Xinxing).
    • 06.22 - PRESENT LAUGHTER Two River Theater Company revisits the works of Noel Coward with this witty and sophisticated 'valentine to the theater,' in which Tony nominated Broadway stage star Michael Cumpsty stars as the debonair, mature and very neurotic leading man Gary Essendine. David Lee (creator of TV's FRASIER) directs. Shows at 3pm and 8pm.
    • 06.22 - Red Bank StreetLife The summertime Saturday night series of free local music showcases returns to the sidewalks and storefronts of the borough’s business district for a 13th season, with performers and locations TBA.
    • 06.22 - Steve and Johnny Appearing at Basil T's for several Saturday night sets.
    • 06.22 - An Evening with Terence Blanchard at CBA As a fundraiser for the Performing Arts programs at Christian Brothers Academy in Lincroft, the CBA Jazz Series presents the five time Grammy winning trumpeter, composer, arranger and bandleader in the intimate setting of the school's Henderson Theatre. He'll be joined in the Terence Blanchard Group by special guests Ravi Coltrane, Jeff 'Tain' Watts, Robert Hurst III and Fabian Almazan for a set that draws from his new release MAGNETIC and a catalog that includes acclaimed jazz albums, film scores and a voice role in THE PRINCESS & THE FROG. Seating is limited to 350 tickets; an additional 25 dollars allows access to a cocktail reception prior to the show. Click for phone link to reserve.
    • 06.22 - The Fab Faux Will (LETTERMAN) Lee, Jimmy (CONAN) Vivino and the rest of the 'greatest Beatles tribute band ever' make their yearly sojourn to the Count Basie, joined by The Hogshead Horns and the Creme Tangerine Strings in a special performance of THE WHITE ALBUM entirety — with proceeds dedicated to the Basie's ongoing programs.
    • 06.22 - Hold On Tight Appearing upstairs at The Downtown.
    • 06.23 - 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.
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