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WEEKEND: PINKHATSYARDSALEFOODFEST

Red Bank becomes a bargainhunter’s paradise on Saturday. On Sunday: food, acres of food. (Click to enlarge) As the headline suggests, the weekend that awaits is jammed with the potential for good times. We’ve got the fifth Red Bank Townwide Yard Sale, this one making a migration from fall to spring. We’ve got one of [...]

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

The lighted staircase shown in last week’s Where Have I Seen This? tripped up a few readers.

ON THE HUNT FOR PRETTY EGGS

You have to love an event advertised as “something that will start on time and be over in a flash,” even if the weather drives it indoors, as happened with the annual Easter Egg Hunt at the First Baptist Church of Red Bank Saturday. We’ve got more pics at our Flickr site. (Photos by Peter [...]

PRO-LIFERS MARCH THROUGH RED BANK

The Diocese of Trenton and St. Anthony of Padua Roman Catholic Church held their annual pro-life march through Red Bank Saturday morning, ending with a prayer vigil at the Planned Parenthood facility on Newman Springs Road in Shrewsbury. Council members Juanita Lewis and Ed Zipprich opposed a permit application for the event last month, with [...]

WEDDING WALKERS TO STROLL RED BANK

Matt DePonti of Powerhouse Signworks gets the word about Wedding Walk out above Broad Street last week. (Click to enlarge) Here come the brides-to-be again, as Red Bank merchants reprise an idea that’s turned into one of the more popular recurring draws of shoppers and diners. As with the first three editions of this shopping [...]

FAIR HAVEN LAUNCHES LOOKBACK IN STYLE

Kicking off its centennial year, the Borough of Fair Haven hosted a fundraising gala at the Raven and the Peach restaurant that attracted 300 revelers Saturday night. The $20,000 raised will help cover the cost of a daylong celebration on Saturday, June 16 that will feature a parade, a community picnic and a fireworks show [...]

WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?

Last week’s photo was of a scruffy sign that read “QUAKER PARKING” with a bent arrow painted on it. “Too obvious,” wrote Sandra Talarico, who along with 15 other readers identified its location as the Quaker Meeting House at the historic Four Corners in Shrewsbury – the intersection of Broad Street (Route 35) and Sycamore [...]

STASHERS AMPED FOR REALITY TV DEBUT

Michael Zapcic with Thomas Mumme, left, during Thursday’s live ‘SModcast’ at Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash. Below: Kevin Smith on the center monitor during a taping earlier this week in Red Bank. (Photo below courtesy of Robert Bruce. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Michael Zapcic had the “really surreal” experience earlier this [...]

SEA BRIGHT MAYOR DIVES INTO WORK

Mayor Dina Long up to her ankles after a rainstorm flooded the street outside her home earlier this month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Right off the bat, the above photo hints at what new Sea Bright Mayor Dina Long is up against. Long is far from the first of the town’s top [...]

UNDRESSING IN THE CHURCHYARD

On the grounds of the First Presbyterian Church at Red Bank, atop Tower Hill, is a wonder of a nature: a paper-bark birch throwing off its clothes in paper-thin layers to reveal something purer underneath. Red Bank arborist Bill Brooks tells redbankgreen that the exfoliation process occurs “pretty much year-round” for the trees, also known [...]

SHELTER GIVES RED BANK A HANDOUT

[UPDATE: Please see clarification at the bottom of this article] By JOHN T. WARD Heeding the sound of Red Bank’s rattling tin cup, a fifth nonprofit has made a cash contribution to the town lieu of taxes. Habcore Inc., which provides shelter and other services to the homeless and disabled  on South Pearl Street, has [...]

MAKING A SPLASH FOR PAROCHIAL ED

The water was calm as hundreds dove in Sunday (Photos by Peter Lindner. Click embiggen symbol in lower right corner to enlarge) Hundreds of local Catholic school supporters dashed into a relatively warm (47-degree) Atlantic off MerriMakers in Sea Bright on Sunday for the sixth annual Ancient Order of Hibernians’ Polar Plunge. redbankgreen photographer Peter [...]

MENNA: GROWING NONPROFITS HURT TOWN

Mayor Pasquale Menna says the loss of taxable property to nonprofits is an unfair burden on taxpayers in regional centers like Red Bank. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’s become a familiar refrain of Red Bank officials: the borough is choking on nonprofits that provide services to a wide swath of Monmouth County’s [...]

JOYOUS, MAJESTIC INDOOR VOICES, PLEASE

A 2010 performance of the Monmouth Civic Chorus, conducted by Mark Shapiro, at the First Presbyterian Church, Red Bank. It’s a local holiday tradition of which it’s been said, “It won’t be Christmas without it” — and when the voices and instruments of The Monmouth Civic Chorus assemble in Red Bank on the afternoon of [...]

LIT AND LIVELY AT OYSTER POINT

An example of Gerda Liebmann’s “light paintings,” on view against the riverfront scenery of the Oyster Point Hotel beginning Friday night. If there’s still such a thing as a Best Kept Secret in Red Bank these days, one candidate has got to be Red Bank Community Church — the “spontaneous and participatory” storefront house of [...]


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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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