The former Hunter’s Texaco station and the onetime home of the Wicker Rose, in background, failed to attract any bids at a bankruptcy auction Tuesday. (Click to enlarge)
Three Little Silver properties put up for auction as part of the wind-down of the massive Solomon Dwek bank fraud case failed to attract a single bid [...]
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- 08.01 - 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 middle of November in the Galleria parking lot.
- 08.01 - Red Bank Sidewalk Sale Riverview Medical Center presents the 56th annual edition of the bargain hunter's safari through the folding tables and clearance racks of Red Bank's favorite merchants. Participating locations on Broad, Monmouth and Front Streets plus Bridge, Maple and Wharf Avenues.
- 08.01 - IN MY LIFE: The Artwork of John Lennon The folks at Pier Village team with Yoko Ono herself to present a (one weekend only) exhibit of original visual art created by John Lennon, inside the Pier Village Gallery space (between The Bee and Michelangelo's). Art will b offered for sale, with proceeds going to the Ronald McDonald House of Long Branch. Call 732.923.0100 for more info.
- 08.01 - Charter and Early Members Show at the Guild The Guild of Creative Art hosts an opening reception between 3 to 5pm for the newest group show, an exhibit celebrating the Guild's 50th anniversary with a retrospective of work by such significant Monmouth County artists as Roberta Carter Clark, Evelyn Leavens, Nick Caivano, Mary Sheehan, Agnes Ricks Egan, Anthony Migliaccio, and founder Yvonne Aubert. Exhibit continues through August 25 during regular gallery hours.
- 08.01 - The Classic Cup at Polo Club of Colts Neck Face painting and other kids' entertainment is offered as the SLS Jets Polo Team competes in a fundraiser for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monmouth County, at Bucks Mill Park. Take in a live match, enjoy refreshments plus entertainment — and don't miss your chance to participate in the traditional 'divot stomping.'
- 08.01 - Willie Lynch Irish Band The summer season of free concerts at the Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor Gazebo continues at 7pm.
- 08.01 - Open Mic with Rob Dye and Mike Ghegan A tradition around Red Bank for years, 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.
- 08.01 - Dub Proof (downstairs) The Shore reggae faves stake a claim on a new Sunday night series at The Downtown.
- 08.02 - 35th Annual Clearwater Festival VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR AUGUST 21! The Red Bank based NJ Freinds of Clearwater seeks volunteers for set up, breakdown and event tasks, as the 35th annual festival of music and environmental awareness (for the second time a FREE event) returns to Sunset Park in Asbury Park. Volunteers who put in at least four hours get fed for free; contact Lynn Humphrey at 732.539.6806 or lynn22353@yahoo.com.
- 08.02 - Side by Side: Images by Vicki Culver and Norma Kay Little Silver's Boro Hall is the setting for an exhibit of handcrafted photo collages by Vicki Culver and digital art photography by Norma Kay; on view through September 30 during regular hours.
- 08.02 - Drawing and painting with Rocco Scibetta The popular series of art classes returns to the Red Bank Public Library for four free Thursday evening sessions; registration is required and begins today at 10am.
- 08.02 - Health Information on the Internet: The Good, The Bad and the Don't Go There Cathy Boss of Jersey Shore University Medical Center hosts a free program on finding reliable and credible health info online. It's presented by Meridian Health, inside the Blaisdell Auditorium at Red Bank's Riverview Medical Center. Registration and additional information at 1.800.DOCTORS.
- 08.02 - Free Movie: WHITE RIBBON The abused and suppressed children of a small German village are at the heart of some strange events on the eve of the first World War. The 2009 film screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch. Shows at 2 and 6:30pm.
- 08.02 - Yoga Kids at RB Library The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 6 and up to learn basic yoga poses as well as proper breathing and relaxation techniques. It's simple and fun and FREE of charge; bring yoga mats or towels.
- 08.02 - Free Seminar: Should I Stay Or Should I Go? The Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch hosts a presentation (by the Women's Board of Realtors) aimed at families and individuals affected by the closing of Fort Monmouth.
- 08.02 - Kevin Smith's 40th Birthday The director of COP OUT (and costar of CATCH AND RELEASE) returns once more to the stomping grounds for his annual 'no holds barred evening of questions and answers.' A limited number of VIP level tickets include a meet and greet with the birthday guest of honor afterward (and help fund the Count Basie's ongoing restoration project) — and you can 'be part of the action' as the event will be filmed for television (not the selling point it might once have been, but hey)!
- 08.02 - Teen Cafe at MTPL Teens and tweens (ages 11 and up) are invited to Middletown Main Library, for a Teen Cafe event presented on the library's patio and featuring live music from two Middletown HS North bands. Refreshments provided; rain date is August 3.
- 08.03 - Government Observer Training at BCC On August 10, the League of Women Voters of Monmouth County presents a free workshop on how to 'keep tabs on local government, keep an eye on taxes, your property values and your child's education.' County clerk Claire French and 'experienced citizen reporters' Fenton and Barbara Hudson are the guest speakers for the event, commencing at 7pm inside room 100 of the the Main Academic South (MAC) building on the Lincroft campus of Brookdale Community College. Parking recommended in lots 5 and 6; call 732.842.1370 for more info.
- 08.03 - Songs & Stories with Miss Sam The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 2—5 to hear stories, sing songs, and join in a quick art or craft project. No registration needed.
- 08.03 - Little Bookworms with Miss Helen The Red Bank Public Library invites children ages 2—5 and their caregivers to come in for 30 minutes of fun stories, lively activities, songs and fingerplays. No registration needed.
- 08.03 - John Mayer The toast of TMZ and a hundred thousand red carpet ops heads to the Holmdel hills on his Battle Studies World Tour, joined by recent Basie sellouts Train, plus Owl City and The Avett Brothers. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
- 08.03 - Live bands at The Fixx DAA Entertainment presents Statues of Liberty and more.
- 08.03 - International Film Series: BACHEHA—YE ASEMAN Middletown Main Library presents a new series of international films about youth, screened for free in the Community Room. Tonight, it's Iranian director Majid Majidi's 1997 acclaimed and effective film about a brother and sister, a lost pair of shoes and the lengths the kids go to put things right in their world. Includes light refreshments, and the best A/C in town.
- 08.03 - Live bands at The Fixx DAA Entertainment presents Ziggy Shock, Greg Greg, Statues of Liberty and more.
- 08.03 - Free Movies on the Beach: THE BLIND SIDE The 2010 season of free films continues on the sands of Sea Bright's municipal beach. Bring a blanket and beach chair; park in the lot near the firehouse, and enjoy Sandra Bullock in her Oscar winning turn as a determined mom who helps a homeless boy discover his worth and potential.
