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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 [...]

VISIONS OF LATINO CULTURES, “AQUÍ Y ALLÁ”

The acclaimed documentary feature HARVEST OF EMPIRE screens at Two River Theater Sunday night as part of a three-day Vision Latin-American Film Festival at locations around Monmouth County.  By TOM CHESEK Its performance spaces may have gone momentarily dark between mainstage productions — but this weekend, Red Bank’s Two River Theater becomes one of the [...]

YOUR WEEKEND OPTIONS, RIGHT HERE

Images of 20th century Red Bank and other Monmouth County locales are featured in a show of photos from the Dorn’s Collection beginning Saturday at Red Bank Frameworks. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, May 10: RED BANK: Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack infests Count Basie Theater. Join faux Frank, Sammy and Dino for performances produced [...]

RED BANK: RISING TO HELP REPRESSED GIRLS

Zakiyah Godsey, left, and Natashsa Cargill of the Red Bank branch of the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County write letters to girls featured in the documentary film ‘Girl Rising,’ which promotes the spotlights the limited educational opportunities of girls around the world, with particular focus on societies in which women are repressed. Along [...]

RED BANK: FAMILY CHAIN BUYING CLEARVIEW

The two-screen Red Bank theater was among the assets put on the block a year ago by Cablevision. (Click to enlarge) Red Bank’s Clearview Cinemas theater may be getting a new owner. The two-screen White Street arthouse, a favorite of local fans of indie films, is presumably among the assets expected to be acquired by [...]

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 [...]

RED BANK: MEDICATED PETE GOES BIG TIME

‘Medicated Pete’ McHeffey, below, shows off a frame from the remake of ‘D.O.A.,’ in which he stars as a doomed man. Above, three trailers for the film.  (Click to enlarge) By JOE FISHER For some celebrities, it’s hard to get out of the house without being mobbed by overzealous fans and tailed by paparazzi. Simple [...]

DRIVING JERSEY SERIES RUNS LOW ON FUEL

Filmed in June before a Count Basie Theatre screening of the blockbuster summer hit “Jaws,” the above video is an example of Driving Jersey’s storytelling style. Steve Rogers at work, below. By DANIELLE TEPPER In the hands of mainstream media, New Jersey has been not been treated kindly. With shows like Real Housewives and Jersey [...]

IN RED BANK, ‘MEDICATED’ AND UNCENSORED

A camera crew with HowardTV On Demand, Howard Stern’s uncensored cable channel, spent Tuesday in the Red Bank Public Library and on the streets of town with resident Peter McHeffey, known to Stern fans as “Medicated Pete.” The segment, hosted by Howard100 reporter Jon Leiberman, left, will focus on a day in the life of [...]

FILM BUFFS LIKE IT HOT

More than 50 people showed up in Red Bank’s Riverside Gardens park Tuesday night for Shore Flicks’ final installment of the summer, “Some Like it Hot” (with Marilyn Monroe, Jack Lemmon and Tony Curtis). Since July, six family-friendly movies have been screened in the park free of charge. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.)

SMITH FANS UNITE, INCHING TOWARD STASH

Fans waited in line as long as 10 hours with Kevin Smith books, films and artwork to be signed by their hero. Below, actor Jason Mewes, trailed by a video crew.  (Photos by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge.) By STACIE FANELLI North on Broad Street, around the bend at Mechanic, sharp right into an alley, [...]

A CHANGE OF SEASON, A HAPPENING WEEKEND

Red Bank musical movers and shakers Chuck Lambert, Joe Muccioli and the Al Wright Unit’s Ruth Wright pay tribute to the late Ralph “Johnny Jazz” Gatta, in a special outdoor concert Friday. While there’s still technically plenty of summer sand left in the hourglass, the coming of the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair to the greater [...]

1.21 JIGAWATTS OF ENERGY IN THE PARK

“Back to the Future,” Red Bank Rec’s first free, outdoor movie of the summer, rolled into Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday night with bunch of complementary events in tow. High humidity didn’t discourage visitors from checking out the “time machines,” like the one at right, brought by the DeLorean Mid-Atlantic Club for the screening. Kick Cancer Overboard gave [...]

RUMSON WOMAN TO FOCUS BASIE ON FUNDING

Justine Robertson, who revived a family-owned theater in her native Hartford, Connecticut, is the new interim CEO of the newly restructured Basie. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Elbowing aside its CEO of the past decade, the board of the Count Basie Theatre has decided to merge the operation of the Red Bank stage [...]

SPACE LEAVING WHITE STREET, UM, SPACE

Briggi Brandner plans to relocate her furnishings business to Deal. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD A prominent space on White Street in Red Bank is available for rent with the planned departure of a furniture and design store. And stay tuned for some possible changes just down the block at Clearview Cinemas, which [...]


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    • 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
    • 05.20 - Free film: ZERO DARK THIRTY Middletown Main Library hosts a free screening of recent Academy Award nominees, with Jessica Chastain in director Kathryn Bigelow's controversial account of the hunt for Osama Bin Laden.
    • 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.
    • 05.20 - PFLAG transgender and transfamilies support group The Jersey Shore Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays monthly support meeting convenes at Shrewsbury's Presbyterian Church House, offering support, education and advocacy for parents, family and friends of transgender individuals and their families. Click for phone, email and web links for more info.
    • 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.
    • 05.23 - Free Lecture feat. Dr. Peter Gray The Boston College professor and author of the book FREE TO LEARN visits The Jersey Shore Free School in Little Silver to discuss his controversial research into 'the curiosity killing institution we call school,' and the importance of free play in children's happiness, self esteem, academic motivation and overall health.
    • 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.
    • 05.23 - Comedy Night Live at The Dub Chris Covert of Jersey Jokers presents the latest in a regular series of standup comedy Open Mics, in which some of the region's future stars (and ha ha hopefuls) are showcased upstairs at the Dublin House.
    • 05.23 - 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.
    • 05.24 - Ride—A—Thon for Sea Bright Rising Clementine Cycling Studio in Fair Haven is the setting for a fundraising event for the locally based community recovery organization. Participants can ride anywhere from 1 to 6 hours between 9 am and 3 pm, with the goal of raising a minimum of 100 dollars per hour of ride time through sponsor donations. Click for phone and web links to more info.
    • 05.24 - Yoga for Adults Amy Novak leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.24 - Friday Knitters at Oceanic Library Crocheters are welcome too, as the Oceanic Free Library in Rumson invites needlecraft enthusiasts of all levels to bring your projects to show and share.
    • 05.24 - Movie Time at RBPL The Avice Noblett Children's Room at Red Bank Public Library invites kids with a day off from school to 'join the Immortal Guardians as they team up to protect the innocence of children all around the world.'
    • 05.24 - Manga Club at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts an afternoon Manga Club on the second and fourth Fridays of each month, with teens and tweens meeting to view an anime film and discuss it afterwards. Light refreshments will be served; no registration required. Click for phone or email links to more info.
    • 05.24 - Teen Book Club at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts a monthly group for teen readers, with this month's title THE FAULT IN OUR STARS by John Green. Click for phone or online links to reserve a copy of this month's selection, or for more info.
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