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RED BANK: SHOWING SMOKERS THE DOOR

Amy Manor is closing off the vestibule to her design studio, above, because of damage she said has been done by nighttime smokers. Below, Manor with cigarette butts left behind the shop. (Photos by Dan Natale. Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE Amy Manor is sick of blood, vomit, and broken windows. She’s giving the [...]

RED BANK: KING DAY, IN SONG AND STRIDE

A commemoration of the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Pilgrim Baptist Church featured musical performances and readings by students from local schools. Below, Red Bank Charter School students went on a silent march downtown in honor of King’s message of peace.  (Photos by Danielle Tepper. Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Monday [...]

ARTIST HEADS DOWNTOWN

Jim McKenzie with some of his work at David Banegas Studio in Red Bank earlier this year. (Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE The busiest bar night of the year for Red Bank’s Downtown club features a small display of works by an up-and-coming visual artist. Jim Mckenzie, a 23-year-old from Hazlet, brings his wildly [...]

SEA BRIGHT RESIDENTS TO GET ACCESS TODAY

For the second time in four days, Sea Bright residents gathered in a stadium, this time in West Long Branch, to get updates on the storm cleanup Sunday. Below, Mayor Dina Long and Councilman James LoBiondo. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Sea Bright residents were to begin getting greater access to their homes [...]

SEA BRIGHT: THE MORNING AFTER

Woody’s Ocean Grille owner Chris Wood sent us these photos he took in Sea Bright at the first light Tuesday, just hours after Hurricane Sandy all but obliterated the town. From left: the demolished remnants of popular oceanfront bar Donovan’s Reef; Ocean Avenue looking north from downtown; and Ship Ahoy Beach Club. (Click to enlarge) [...]

PARK IT: DOWNTOWN BENCHES GET MAKEOVER

Matt DePonti, below, reinstalls a bench on Broad Street in Red Bank last Friday after it was refurbished by his employer, Powerhouse Signworks. Seven benches that had been broken and held in storage were rebuilt, and all the others refinished, bringing the total downtown to about 40, said Powerhouse owner Jim Bruno. Red Bank RiverCenter [...]

ANOTHER EARLY TASTE OF SUMMER AWAITS

Almost five weeks after the start of Daylight Saving Time, the classic Reussille’s clock on Broad Street still hadn’t caught up Thursday. (Click to enlarge) Red Bank’s most prominent downtown clock may be stuck in winter, but a spring season less than a month old is already aching to turn into summer, it seems. After [...]

RUMSON ALSO LIKELY TO SCRUB FIREWORKS

Scenes from the 2011 Rumson fireworks show, which was synched up with the Red Bank display upriver. (Photos by Dustin Racioppi. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD As go Red Bank’s Independence Day fireworks, so go Rumson’s. For five years, the two towns put on simultaneous, mirror-image fireworks displays just miles apart on the [...]

RED BANK FIREWORKS CANCELLED; SECURITY COSTS, INADEQUATE PUBLIC FUNDING CITED

Scenes from the 2011 fireworks show, when police presence was ramped up following widespread brawling and drunkeness in 2010. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s largest public event, the annual KaBoom Fireworks show, is off for 2012 and facing steep barriers to a return, organizers said Wednesday morning. The nonprofit show’s executive [...]

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NICK CLEMONS & BANDITS TAKE DOWNTOWN

The Downtown in Red Bank was bumping and grinding Wednesday night as the Nick Clemons Band, led by the son of late E-Street Band saxman Clarence Clemons shared the stage and runway with the Daisy Dukes-wearing Bar-top Bandits. Photographer Peter Lindner was there for redbankgreen. (P.S. There’s a bit of a discussion underway on our [...]

RACK ‘EM UP: BILLIARDS MAY RETURN TO RB

If approved by the zoning board, a billiards hall called Lucky Break will move into the long-vacant storefront at 14 West Front. (Click to enlarge) [This article was updated with new info at 12:25 p.m. Thursday, September 21.] By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank Mayor Pasquale Menna’s push for more after-hours activities downtown appears to [...]

RED BANK RENEWS PUSH FOR LATE CLOSINGS

Bars and restaurants are doing their job keeping doors open late, some say, but more merchants must stay open to attract more visitors. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI As Red Bank continues to claw its way out of an economic hole it hasn’t seen since the we-don’t-like-to-talk-about-it Dead Bank days, [...]

BALLEW BUILDING GOES FOR $1.5M

The three-story structure changed hands on July 1, records show. (Click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI The former home of Ballew Jewelers at has been sold, officially severing a relationship with Red Bank that lasted 124 years but sputtered to an anticlimactic end earlier this year. Through an entity called LLC 36 Broad Street, Rumson [...]

MASON OUT, LOVERSIDGE & VALET IN

Frank Mason, soon to be Red Bank’s former CFO, at his final council meeting Wednesday night. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi; click to enlarge) By DUSTIN RACIOPPI Red Bank council members unloaded their attaboys on Frank Mason Wednesday, bidding a formal farewell to the borough’s outgoing finance chief, whose last day on the job is next [...]


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    • 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.
    • 05.24 - Student Life Exhibition at Gallery U Gallery U & Boutique in Red Bank hosts an opening reception for an installation of original artwork by students from Monmouth County high schools (including Red Bank Regional HS, Rumson Fair Haven Regional HS and Middletown HS North), with the exhibit remianing on display through June 4.
    • 05.24 - Bob Burger The bespectacled master of all music (and friend to the scary famous) returns to Basil T's for several Friday night sets.
    • 05.24 - Goodbie Amy Appearing for some Friday night sets, at Walt Street Pub.
    • 05.24 - Rip Tide Appearing at Molly Maguire's Black Point Inn in Rumson.
    • 05.24 - Reservoir Doggs Appearing at The Downtown for several Friday night sets.
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    • 05.25 - 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.
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