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ICE BOATERS TEST THE SEMI-SOLID WATERS

Red Bank documentary maker Bill Day was kind enough to alert us to his latest effort, this one a short feature on the wait for hard water by members of the North Shrewsbury Ice Boat & Yacht Club.

FORMER FIRE CHIEF PLEADS GUILTY TO DWI

Emergency workers hustle Shaun Foley to an ambulance moments after rescuing him from the Navesink River on November 22.
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Fair Haven’s former fire chief pleaded guilty to drunken driving Monday, putting an end to legal troubles caused by a November accident that quickly turned into a search-and-rescue effort when he fled the scene and [...]

FOLEY TO FACE DWI CHARGES MONDAY

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Former Fair Haven Fire Chief Shaun Foley is scheduled to appear in Rumson Municipal court late Monday afternoon to answer charges arising from a November 22 car crash that led to his being fished out of the Navesink River a mile away.
The 27-year-old Fair Haven resident and former Rumson police dispatcher faces charges [...]

CENTURY-OLD EDISON FOOTAGE TO BE SHOWN

Thomas Alva Edison’s links to New Jersey  are well-documented. But it’s unlikely that many Garden Staters know about his interest in ice boating on what’s now called the Navesink River.
Edison’s American Vitascope Co. shot footage of ice boaters on what was then called the North Shrewsbury River between 1901 and 1904, according to historical accounts.
Your [...]

OCEANIC TO KEEP THREE-TON LIMIT

The Oceanic Bridge will maintain its vehicle weight limit until at least Labor Day. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
The weight limit for the Oceanic Bridge will remain at three tons for the foreseeable future, county officials announced Tuesday.
The decision to maintain the weight limit came after about six weeks of testing conducted on the [...]

OIL LEAK PROMPTS HOUSE-RAISING

The Red Bank home of the late Florence Forgotson has become a remediation site due to oil contamination. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
It’s not an illusion: the house is not floating in mid-air.
Hard as it is to tell by casual glance from River Road, the home of the late Florence Forgotson Adams, who made [...]

A NICE AFTERNOON ON ICE

Avid ice men Rick Pier, left, and Peter Wright prep Wright’s ice boat Tuesday afternoon for a little  frolicking on the frozen Navesink River in Red Bank. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Days like these don’t come around often, when you can get up close and personal with the Navesink River. On foot.
About a dozen [...]

BURNHAM: MAPLE COVE MAKEOVER COMING

Cindy Burnham at Maple Cove in April, 2008.
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Is the wrangling over borough-owned land at the river end of Maple Avenue in Red Bank finally over?
Cindy Burnham, who’s been a thorn in the side of local officials with her campaign to spruce up popular gateway to the Navesink River, says so.
She tells redbankgreen that [...]

DAD VAIL DUMPS RUMSON; EKDAHL MIFFED

By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
The Dad Vail Regatta won’t be coming to Rumson next year after all, officials announced Thursday, much to the shock and disappointment of Rumson leaders who were assured the popular intercollegiate race would be taking place on the Navesink River.
“That is unfortunately true,” Rumson Mayor John Ekdahl said, just a half-hour after he [...]

RUMSON BEGINS READYING FOR ITS REGATTA

A view of the Navesink River from Victory Park in Rumson, where many spectators will watch the 2010 Dad Vail Regatta. County officials have OK’d viewing from Oceanic Bridge. (Photo by Dustin Racioppi)
By DUSTIN RACIOPPI
Down in Philly, they’re crying a river and pointing fingers over the loss of the Dad Vail Regatta to sleepy little [...]


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    • 03.17 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
    • 03.17 - St. Patrick's Day at The Dockside Primitive Soul provides the tunes, with grub/grog specials and more green themed sounds starting at 4pm.
    • 03.17 - Open Auditions for Red Bank Street Life Red Bank River Center is inviting talented adults and teenagers (16 years and older) to audition for this summer’s sidewalk performance series on Wednesday, March 31 at the Count Basie Theatre Rehearsal Studio, 99 Monmouth Street (2nd Floor) from 6—8pm. RiverCenter is seeking musicians and entertainers, such as mimes, clowns, magicians, jugglers, etc. to participate in the program. Each performer is asked to bring 3—to—4 minutes of prepared material highlighting his or her skills, a biography and references, if available.
    • 03.17 - HEAD IN THE RIGHT DIRECTION at RB Library On April 7, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation on living successfully with diabetes for the Spanish speaking community, presented by Merck & Co. Inc. Registration suggested; call 1.877.532.4545.
    • 03.17 - Alpha Omega Wine Dinner Branches in West Long Branch hosts internationally recognized Jean Hoefliger in an Alpha Omega wine tasting event. $$89 includes five course seated dinner with selected top rated Napa wines at 7:30pm. Call for reservations.
    • 03.17 - Movie at the Guild: GOYA'S GHOSTS The Guild of Creative Art hosts a screening of Milos Forman's 2006 film, with Javier Bardem as painter Francisco Goya, and Natalie Portman his muse.
    • 03.17 - UNDERSTANDING MEMORY LOSS at RB Library On April 21, The Red Bank Public Library hosts a presentation by the Greater New Jersey Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. Registration suggested; call 973.586.4300.
    • 03.17 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival Opening Reception All members of the public are invited to this kickoff reception for the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and Brookdale Community College. More than 500 works of art will be on display at the school's Center for Visual Arts; refreshments will be served, and entertainment includes music, film and spoken word performance by participating artists. RSVP to lm@monmoutharts.org.
    • 03.18 - HAMMETT The 1983 mystery film — a fanciful detective story with Fredric Forrest as the real life author Dashiell Hammett —screens for free at the Monmouth County Library's Eastern Branch, with showings at 2 and 7pm.
    • 03.18 - Red Bank Documentary Film Series Film critic Joan Ellis is your host as The Atrium at Navesink Harbor (that's the elegant hi—rise senior residence on Riverside Avenue) continues a free monthly series of doc screenings and discussions, with popcorn and candy on the house. Tonight it's the 1984 film THE GOOD FIGHT, a portrait of The Abraham Lincoln Brigade and the American volunteer force's struggle against the Fascists during the Spanish Civil War. Reserve by phone for all events.
    • 03.18 - The authors of THREE BROWN EYED GIRLS As part of Women's History Month, The Red Bank Library hosts an appearance by authors Rosemary Calabretta, Rosaleen Rooney Myers and V.G. Wells, with a presentation on 'how three women from different backgrounds met, bonded, told their stories to one another, and decided to take the leap and publish their book.' Also featured will be a book signing, and a panel discussion on 'work. family, the writing process, self publishing and more.'
    • 03.18 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
    • 03.18 - Two River Tour de Yoga concert The band Wah! presents a concert at Rumson Presbyterian Church as part of the Two River Tour de Yoga (a promotion that includes Blue Moon Yoga of Shrewsbury, Brahma Yoga Spa of Sea Bright, Dancing Foot Yoga of Red Bank, Fair Haven Yoga and Synergy Yoga of Fair Haven). Promotion runs four days between March 17 and 20; tix and details available at any of the participating studios or at blueyoga.net.
    • 03.18 - Rock N Roll Karaoke (upstairs) The band from NYC's Arlene's Grocery hosts this popular weekly feature, in which civilian hopefuls can front a hard—rocking combo on any of a couple hundred classic rock favorites.
    • 03.18 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
    • 03.19 - Girls' Night Out at Sickles Market The Little Silver landmark presents a 'Step Into Spring' event with fashion and beauty tips, healthy/delicious food tastings, gardening hints, champagne, live jazz and more. A portion of proceeds benefit the Jacqueline M. Wilentz Comprehensive Breast Cancer Center. 21 and over; ID required.
    • 03.19 - Family Wii Games at MTPL Middletown Township Public Library hosts an encore session of Wii games for the whole family, in the Community Room of the main branch. Registration required; adults must be accompanied by children ages six and up.
    • 03.19 - CINDERELLA The students of Red Bank Regional High School (including Governors Award winning vocalist Michael Anderson as Prince Charming) present the Rodgers & Hammerstein musical of the classic fairy tale, with a cast of child performers as Cinderella's animal friends, and the tile role shared by Marie Ferguson and Patricia Blair.
    • 03.19 - Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival More than 500 works of art by area teens will be on display at the Brookdale Community College Center for Visual Arts during the annual celebration of young local artists, co—presented by the Monmouth County Arts Council and BCC.
    • 03.20 - Gala Fundraiser at MCM On March 27, Red Bank's Monmouth Conservatory of Music hosts a benefit event featuring DUO PETROF, with Zatin Anatoly and Vassilieva Vlada performing on dual grand pianos; a silent auction and wine/ hors d'oeuvre reception are also included.
    • 03.20 - Breakfast with the Easter Bunny On March 27, Branches Catering presents a very special breakfast with the Big Bunny featuring a sumptuous morning repast as only John Lombardo and crew could conjure it. There's a candy table and complimentary photo for kids, plus a pancake station, omelet bar and more. Reservations are a must, with kids 2 and under admitted free.
    • 03.20 - Districts 1 & 9 Get Together Red Bank Council leaders Juanita Lewis and Ed Zipprich visit Frank Talk Art Bistro for a lively roundtable discussion with continental breakfast — and you're invited to join in for this informal forum about your community.
    • 03.20 - Choo—Choo Soul with Genevieve Straight outta Playhouse Disney, the Parents Choice Award winning duo of Genevieve Goings (as the Train Conductor) and DC Abramson (as 'her beatboxing and breakdancing engineer') put a soulful, animated spin on the ABCs and 123s of music.
    • 03.20 - Paper Moon Puppet Theater Master puppeteer Jim Racioppi and crew present CINDERELLA, the latest in their long running series of Paper Moon marionette shows for family audiences. One of the Shore's best kept secrets, these productions (on the custom scaled mini stage at First Avenue Playhouse in Atlantic Highlands) combine handmade figures and scenery with genuine theatrical artistry for a rare experience that's capped by the 'backstage tour' following the show.