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WEEKEND: FEASTS FOR ALL THE SENSES

Guitar slinger Matt O’Ree rocks Jamian’s, and an exhibit of contemporary at at Gallery U are among the weekend highlights. (Click to enlarge)

Friday, June 7

SHREWSBURY: Stay in touch with old friends using new technology. Alexander Saulon demonstrates how to use Skype and Facebook to connect with friends and family by using the guide he created to teach his mother. He will also discuss Internet security issues associated with social media websites. First Friday for seniors starts at 11 a.m. Middletown Public Library, 1001 Route 35.

RED BANK: VASARA, a group exhibition of contemporary art, celebrates its opening reception at Gallery U featuring mixed-media artwork by more than 20 talented artists. The reception runs from 6 to 9 p.m. 80 Broad Street.

RED BANK: Marty & the Martians invade the Walt Street Pub. The show starts at 8 p.m. 180 Monmouth Street.

RED BANK: “Guitar King of the Blues” Matt O’Ree stops by Jamian’s Food and Drink. The show starts at 8 p.m. 79 Monmouth Street.

RED BANK: Watch a day in the life of Garry Essendine, the main character of ‘Present Laughter’, as he attempts to juggle all of the events going on in his life. Written by Noel Coward, ‘Present Laughter’ is a comedy sure to have you falling off your seat. It also features Tony Award nominees and is directed by David Lee (‘Frasier’/’Cheers’). Tickets are $20 to $42 and the show starts at 8 p.m. 21 Bridge Avenue.

RED BANK: The Robert Redford film, The Company You Keep, starring Shia Labeouf, is the featured “Flick” of the Count Basie Theatre film series. A young reporter digs up an ex-fugitive turned respectable citizen – played by Redford – whose shady past comes back to haunt him. Tickets are $8 and the film begins at 8. 99 Monmouth Street.

MIDDLETOWN: Discuss Amy Hill Hearth’s “Miss Dreamsville and the Collier County Women’s Literary Society” at this month’s Directors Choice Book Discussion at the Middletown Public Library.  The discussion begins at 9:30 a.m. 55 New Monmouth Road.

Saturday, June 8

SHREWSBURY: Satisfy your sweet tooth at The Presbyterian Church Strawberry Festival. The day consists of a BBQ, homemade desserts, handcrafts, plants, jewelry, home décor, books, DVDs, and of course, strawberries. The festival runs from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 353 Sycamore Avenue.

RUMSON: The private 46th annual black-tie fundraiser festivity, “The White Ball,” visits Rumson. Presented by The American Cancer Society, the waterfront ball provides fine dining, The Zoo, dancing, live and silent auctions. The gala runs from 6:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. North Ward Avenue.

RED BANK: Saloon singers Pat Guadagno and Rich Oddo stop by Jamian’s Food and Drink. The show begins at 8 p.m. 79 Monmouth Street.

SHREWSBURY:  Saddle up and join Tracy Brennan and her horse, Runnin’ Robbo (Beau) as they demonstrate how to properly ride sidesaddle as a part of the June celebration of New Jersey equestrian culture. Learn about the progression of women’s horse riding styles throughout history, with photo ops for children and a display of Amy Greer horse photography at the Eastern Branch of the Monmouth County Library. The event begins at 11 a.m. 1001 Route 35 North.

RED BANK: Join poets Chris Bogart, Gregg Glory and Deborah LaVeglia for this month’s River Read Poetry Series at the Red Bank Public Library with a chance to participate in an open mic following the reading. The event runs from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. 84 West Front Street.

RED BANK: The town of Red Bank becomes a concert venue for Streetlife, a summertime Saturday night concert event that takes to the sidewalks and storefronts of the town. Lineup and locations are to be announced. Streetlife runs from 6 to 9 p.m.

Sunday, June 9

RED BANK: HABcore, Tent City, and Family Promise lead a panel discussion on homelessness. Hosted by Red Bank Humanists at the Red Bank Charter School, the discussion continues during lunch at Panera Bread in Shrewsbury. The discussion begins at 10:30 a.m. 58 Oakland Street.

SANDY HOOK: Learn about the science of the shorelines and how to care for and preserve them. Ocean Fun Day is filled with coastal environment themed exhibits, classes, nature tours, and children’s activities. Ocean Fun Day runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. 22 Magruder Road.

NAVESINK: “A Little Night Music” is a Tony Award winning musical about love in the summertime. The Stone Church Players take on Stephen Sondheim’s refined comedy at All Saints Episcopal Church. Show times are at 2 an 5 p.m. Tickets are $5 and $10. 202 Navesink Avenue.

RED BANK: Shop around the Farmers Market and help support surrounding local businesses at The Galleria Red Bank. Located in the parking lot, the market features fresh, locally grown produce as well as special crafts and eateries. The Farmers Market is a weekly event that runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. until mid-November. Corner of Bridge Avenue and West Front Street.

RED BANK: The Tower Hill Church concert series presents “An Evening of Handbells” led by Adam Peithmann, director of music ministries and featuring ten high school Calvin Ringers. They will be performing theme music from works like “Pirates of the Caribbean” and “Prisms.” The concert begins at 7 p.m. 255 Harding Road.

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RBMS HOOPS CHAMPS HONORED
The Red Bank Middle School girls basketball team is honored for their championship season. (click for more)
NAVESINK SUNSET
Sunset sunburst over Riverside Gardens Park (photo by Partyline contributor Thomas Doremus)
RIVERSIDE SUNSET
Sunday’s sunset shot from Riverside Gardens Park. (Photo by Partyline contributor Thomas Doremus) —
MARINE PARK SUNSET
Stunning sunset from Red Bank's Marine Park.
GULLS AND GRAY OVER MOLLY PITCHER INN
On a cold rainy spring day, bulls soared high above the Navesink River and the golden cupola of Red Bank's Molly Pitcher Inn.
Red Bank Commuters Enjoy Stunning Sunrise Over Navesink River
Thursday morning sunrise over the Navesink River, a commuter view from NJ Transit Train 3320. (photo by Partyline contributor Karly Swaim) & ...
SUNRISE OVER MONMOUTH STREET
Sunrise over Monmouth Street Thursday morning (photo by Partline contributor Thomas Doremus)
FINAL STRAW FOR MARINE PARK REMAKE
Workers place a straw covering over the now-dirt (soon to be grass) stretch of Marine Park that had been an asphalt parking lot for generati ...
DEER IN RED BANK
Dear Friends –Original before GPT– Deer Friends
GHOSTBUSTERS ON MONMOUTH STREET
Ghostbusters vehicle spotted on Monmouth Street. (photo by Partyline contributor Roseann DalPra)
BOAT CLUB AND BATTLESHIP GREY
Monmouth Boat Club under the past weekend’s clouds. (Photo by Partyline contributor Thomas Doremus)    
CURBSIDE BLOOMS
Broad Street beautified. (photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
NEW MURAL TAKES SHAPE AT CANNABIS SHOP
Red Bank artist Michael White, donning a hat fitting for the day of the New York Mets’ home opener, works on a new mural at Canopy Cro ...
CHERRY BLOSSOMS ABOUND IN RED BANK
Cherry blossoms are everywhere! (photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
DOWNTOWN RED BANK ON A FRIDAY AFTERNOON
Downtown on a Friday afternoon. (partyline Photo by Thomas Doremus)  
LIGHTS ON THE NAVESINK
Thursday’s post-sunset clouds over the Navesink (Partyline photo by Thomas Doremus)  
A SPRING IN THE STEP
A man walks carrying a bouquet of flowers beneath the blooming trees in Red Bank. (Partyline photo by John T. Ward)  
ROWING INTO SPRING
Beyond the magnolia trees in full bloom at the Red Bank Library, the Navesink River Rowing Advanced Youth Program heads out for their weekda ...
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MAGNOLIA IN BLOOM
My neighbors’ magnificent magnolia. (photo and text by Partyline contributor Raseann Dal Pra)