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HALL CLAIMS WIN IN LOCAL BANK STAKES

The Fair Haven office is one of just five for the locally focused bank. (Click to enlarge) By MIKE BARON The shareholders of Rumson-Fair Haven Bank & Trust have spoken, and they apparently aren’t all that worried that hedge fund honcho George Hall is going to turn the their well-heeled area into a Pottersville. Hall [...]

ASHLEY DUPRÉ SETS UP SHOP AND MOVES ON

Ashley DuPré embarked on a new life Monday with the opening of Femme by Ashley, her Red Bank swimwear and lingerie boutique, below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Can a Jersey Girl whose work as a 22-year-old prostitute helped derail a political career in spectacular fashion return home and remake herself as a [...]

BRIT FARCE JUMPS POND TO CAP TRTC SEASON

Susan Heyward stars as Winnie, the “nearly nine year old” central character in the comedy MY WONDERFUL DAY, by Alan Ayckbourn, below. By TOM CHESEK As the author of nearly 80 produced plays, he’s been a magnet for gleaming trophies, plaques and medallions that include the Tony, the Olivier and the Moliere Award, not to [...]

UP AT McKAY’S: LEAVENS GETS LINEAR

This pencil-on-paper self portrait is among the “new and unknown” works by lifelong Red Banker Evelyn Leavens on display in a solo show that opens Friday evening at McKay Imaging Gallery. (Click to enlarge) During a 2010 visit to the Red Bank house that she’s lived in since before the Great Depression, Evelyn Leavens told redbankgreen: [...]

THEY’RE OFF TO SEE THE COUNT

Joe Ronga, Dan Peterson, Madelyn Monaghan and Joseph York are off to see THE WIZARD OF OZ, in the stage adaptation of the ultimate “road picture” going up this weekend from Phoenix Productions. It’s a winning strategy that’s served very well indeed: open in April with a family-friendly favorite; follow up in July with a [...]

…AND YOU CAN TELL ‘EM “JOE SENT ME”

Jazz scholar/ WBGO disc jockey Gary Walker and guitarist Vic Juris are among the special guests TALKIN’ JAZZ with Joe Muccioli, in the series that returns to the Count Basie’s Carlton Lounge for three Mondays beginning tonight.  Start Joe Muccioli to talking and he’ll tell you that “Jazz…grew up with America. It symbolizes American democracy.” “You [...]

MAUREEN McGOVERN CARRIES THE SHOW

Chart-topping vocalist, stage actress and “Stradivarius Voice” Maureen McGovern begins a three-week stand at the Two River Theater. (Photo by Deborah Feingold) By TOM CHESEK  Any performer who’s been in (and sometimes out of) the game for more than 40 years could be forgiven for treating some of those years like baggage best left at [...]

RESTAURATEUR ADDS ‘AUTHOR’ TO RÉSUMÉ

Victor Rallo drains a bottle of vino into a guest’s glass at his book-signing party last Thursday night. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click to enlarge) By STACIE FANELLI Victor Rallo stands on a chair dangerously close to a table stocked with dozens of fragile wine bottles. He’s changing a lightbulb while employees circle him laughing. [...]

BOSS FANS FLOCK TO MIDNIGHT DISC DROP

Diego Allessandro and dozens of other fans waited in line at Jack’s for the register to start ringing up midnight sales of the new Springsteen album. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Dan Laden’s been at the front of the line before when new  Bruce Springsteen records have hit the stores. But being the [...]

BOSS TO WRECK A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP

Once again, new product from Bruce Springsteen will get a midnight debut at Jack’s Music, where boxes of vinyl LPs awaited sale last week. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD At Jack’s Music Shoppe on Broad Street in Red Bank, they’re still dining out on the time that Bruce Springsteen showed up for a [...]

RBR’S SICKELS COMMITS TO PENN STATE

Garrett Sickels, the Red Bank Regional football standout, has verbally committed to play at Penn State, according to reports making the rounds Monday. According to the Philadelphia Daily News, the 6-foot-4, 225-pound junior defensive end is ranked as the 50th-best player in the nation. As a senior at Red Bank Regional, he had 11 sacks [...]

AT TRTC, AN ACTOR TACKLES TWO PLAYS

Tony winning actor Chuck Cooper is in the house for IN THIS HOUSE, the musical that kicks off its world premiere engagement next week at Two River Theater. (Click to enlarge) By TOM CHESEK  When last we looked in on Two River Theater Company, the folks over at Red Bank’s regional professional stage were keeping [...]

FERNANDES FUNERAL SLATED FOR SATURDAY

Above, former Mayor Maria Fernandes, seen being interviewed by a TV news crew in 2008. Below, bunting blows in the breeze at Sea Bright’s borough hall Monday in her honor. (Click to enlarge) Details of the funeral for the late Maria Fernandes, the former Sea Bright mayor, were announced Monday in the SeaBreeze, the borough [...]

RUMSON: TALK ABOUT DOWNSIZING

From this… to that? Having moved out of the 18,000-square-foot colossus above, Pete and Judy Dawkins recently purchased the home shown below. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Eight months after selling one of Rumson’s most jaw-dropping homes for $12 million, Heisman Trophy winner and financier Pete Dawkins has picked up a relatively modest house [...]

LUCARELLI NAMED FAIR HAVEN MAYOR

With his son Enzo holding the Bible and borough Attorney Sal Alfieri officiating, Ben Lucarelli recites the oath of office as mayor Monday night. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Ben Lucarelli became Fair Haven’s new mayor Monday night on a quick and unanimous vote by his colleagues on the borough council. He was [...]


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    • 05.21 - Free movies at MTPL: WAR HORSE Middletown Main Library hosts a free screening of the recent Steven Spielberg film (starring David Thewlis and Benedict Cumberpatch) from the children's novel and hit Broadway play.
    • 05.21 - Approaching Poetry: American Poetry Since 1945 In celebration of National Poetry Month, the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library in Shrewsbury hosts another in a weekly series providing an introduction to American poetry in the Post WWII era. Please register at library.
    • 05.21 - Pat Guadagno at Jamian's A Monday night Red Bank tradition continues, as the Shore's celebrated 'saloon singer' moves his weekly solo sets to Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.22 - Navesink Business Group Open House 'Taking Care of Our Own' is the theme as dozens of Red Bank area businesses of all sizes and types come together for an evening of networking at Two River Theater, with a 'focus on helping recently returned veterans gain employment with non—government entities and provide an outlet for them to speak with local business owners regarding career advancement.' Free admission, with numerous discounted services to veterans from local business owners. All proceeds from a food/ wine/ gift auction go to Operation Homefront and Red Bank nonprofit Lunch Break.
    • 05.22 - REFLECTING THE EARTH: Pianist Julia Muench Middletown Main Library hosts the classical keyboard artist in a free recital of pieces by Chopin, Debussy, Mendelssohn and others.
    • 05.23 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter. Shows at 1pm and 7pm.
    • 05.23 - 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.
    • 05.23 - 2012 Basie Awards The Count Basie Foundation's 7th annual awards honoring excellence in Monmouth County high school theater features performances excerpted from the nominated shows and plenty of guest presenters.
    • 05.23 - 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.
    • 05.23 - MAD Wednesday at The Downtown Music, Art & Drafts Wednesdays continue at The Downtown, where upstairs you'll find bargain priced domestic drafts, plus 'some of the best local and touring musical acts along with amazing artists from the tri—state area' — starting at 9pm.
    • 05.24 - Nature Pre—School Thursdays at Poricy Park Poricy Park Conservancy hosts morning (9:30am) and afternoon (12pm) sessions of fun, nature related activities for preschool aged children.
    • 05.24 - New Jersey State of the Shore The Sea Gulls Nest on Sandy Hook is the setting for the 10th annual presentation by NJ Sea Grant Consortium, on the state of our local shoreline in preparation for the 2012 summer beach season.
    • 05.24 - Drawing and painting with Rocco Scibetta The artist hosts a Thursday night series in May at Red Bank Public Library. Registration required; sign up in person or by calling 732.842.0690.
    • 05.24 - Thursday Night Band Nights The Fixx spotlights 'New Jersey's Hottest New Bands' each week til closing.
    • 05.24 - Revival feat. Seacoast Mass Choir at Pilgrim Baptist Red Bank's Pilgrim Baptist Church invites all members of the community to a Revival performance by the Seacoast Mass Choir, capping the 2012 Lecture Series (coordinated by the Rev. Dr. Lester Taylor) on the theme of 'Relevant Church Leadership for the 21st Century.' Call 732.747.2343 for more info.
    • 05.24 - Pat Guadagno's BOBFEST With the 14th annual musical celebration of Bob Dylan's birthday (the young upstart is 71 years of age here in 2012), the Shore's perennial 'saloon singer' brings his signature concert event to the big Basie stage and auditorium for the first time, 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.
    • 05.24 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.24 - Grateful Thursdays at Jamian's It's Dead around here: a Thursday night tradition in Red Bank continues, as a rotating roster of acts joins likeminded friends at Jamian's Food & Drink.
    • 05.24 - 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.
    • 05.25 - Yoga for Adults Amy Richardson leads a free Friday afternoon session at Red Bank Library. No registration required; bring your own mat.
    • 05.25 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.25 - Reckless Steamy Nights in Red Bank The Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation hosts the cool and collected combo known as Tri City Jazz, as the latest in a renewed monthly series of BYOB house parties at the old Anthony Reckless Estate. Proceeds benefit the scholarship programs of the JSJBF and the Woman's Club.
    • 05.26 - Run to Hear 5K Race at Thompson Park RESERVE NOW for June 9. The Middletown Lions Club Charitable Foundation hosts a 5K run/walk event to raise funds for the organization's free hearing aid program, open to runners and walkers of all ages, and presented at Thompson Park in Lincroft on a course that mixes grass, dirt trail and paved surfaces. Medials and trophies will be awarded in all age groups, with tee shirts to all registrants and a drawing for a 1000 dollar scholarship. Click for phone and web links to register.
    • 05.26 - Robotics Programming Workshop at MTPL Middletown Main Library and the Science, Engineering and Technology (SET) Club of the Monmouth County 4H invite kids ages 10 to 15 to 'learn skills in engineering, design, & development to program robots, while developing critical thinking faculties.' Workshop limited to 12 participants; register in advance online or by phone.
    • 05.26 - Auto Show and Motorcycle Meet in Middletown REGISTER NOW for June 30. The Middletown Lions Club hosts the 7th annual event to benefit the club's Charitable Foundation (which in turn supports a wide variety of locally based nonprofits), with a display of classic chrome in the parking lot of Middletown Shopping Center (Route 35 North and New Monmouth Road). All classes of vehicles including stock, custom, antique, hot rod, collector, imports, luxury, and trucks are encouraged in addition to motorcycles. Click for phone or email links to register a vehicle in the show; admission to the public is free and rain date is Sunday, July 1.
    • 05.26 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter. Shows at 3pm and 8pm.
    • 05.26 - Benefit Concert at Monmouth Conservatory REGISTER BY MAY 26. On the afternoon of Saturday, June 2, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts its annual fundraiser concert, featuring violinist Mark Peskanov and pianist Nina Kogan in a program of works by Brahms, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Bizet—Sarasate. A Meet the Artists reception with cocktails and hors d'oeuvres follows; seating is limited, so click for phone and email links to advance registration.
    • 05.26 - 2nd Annual Summer Car Show Series at BCC The Brookdale Community College Automotive Department hosts the continuation of the monthly event, with music, food and a trophy competition, all of it weather permitting out in Parking Lot 6 on the Lincroft campus.
    • 05.26 - Glen Campbell The legendary singer and guitarist is on the road one more time with his much publicized Goodbye Tour — and the Red Bank audience has one more opportunity to catch the Grammy winning favorite performing a span of hits from a 50 year career, including 'Gentle on My Mind,' 'Wichita Lineman,' 'By the Time I Get to Phoenix,' 'Rhinestone Cowboy' and 'Southern Nights.'
    • 05.26 - Bob Burger at Walt Street Pub The bespectacled Burgermaster of all music (and friend to the scary famous) returns to station stop Red Bank for some Saturday night sets.
    • 05.27 - 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.
    • 05.27 - RBR Teen Performance at MTPL Middletown Main Library hosts students from Red Bank Regional High School's Academy of Visual and Performing Arts as they share original works in music, poetry and drama.
    • 05.27 - MY WONDERFUL DAY The work of one of the world's most popular (and prolific) playwrights comes to the Two River Theater stage, via Alan Ayckbourn's 'frenetic domestic farce of marital infidelity, volcanic egos, and comic misunderstandings' in a rich TV personality's household — as seen through the fully observant eyes of the house cleaner's 9 year old daughter.
    • 05.27 - Steve Winwood SOLD OUT! Last time this multiple Grammy winner and Britrock ambassador rolled into Red Bank with his tour bus, he braved an epic blizzard — and with the seasonal weather on his side this time, he'll surely deliver a relentless 50 year retrospective of signature songs from the Spencer Davis Group ('Gimme Some Lovin'), Traffic ('Dear Mr. Fantasy'), Blind Faith ('Can't Find My Way Back Home') and his impressive run of 1980s solo hits ('Higher Love,' 'Back in the High Life').
    • 05.27 - 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.
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