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RED BANK AREA SCHOOLS BIG BASIE WINNERS
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Students and faculty from five Red Bank area schools dominated the balloting in the 11th annual Basie Awards, presented on Wednesday night to honor excellence in Monmouth County high school theatrical productions.
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May 19th, 2016 @ 7am
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RED BANK: A TASTY TAKE FOR HABITAT FUNDER
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An inaugural "Taste for Homes" food and wine fundraiser raises more than $50K on behalf of Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County.
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May 19th, 2016 @ 5am
BESTSELLING AUTHOR VISITS RUMSON SCHOOL
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Best-selling young adult author Gordon Korman discusses his inspirations and creative process, during a visit with Forrestdale School students.
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May 19th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: PRIMA BAND COMES TO THE BASIE
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"The Wildest Show in Vegas" lives again in a new generation, as Louis Prima Jr. and the Witnesses swing the Basie stage on Thursday.
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May 18th, 2016 @ 2pm
RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN WELCOMES THERAPY DOG
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RUMSON-FAIR HAVEN'S newest face has a wet black nose. She a "golden-doodle" therapy dog named Violet.
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May 18th, 2016 @ 8am
RED BANK CHARTER SCHOOL IS ALL ART
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An annual Evening with the Arts showcases the creative talents of Red Bank Charter School students, and reinforces the importance of arts education in the school's curriculum.
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May 18th, 2016 @ 5am
RBR PHOTO MAJORS TOPS IN CAMERA CONTEST
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Red Bank Regional photo majors take a First Place finish and more, in a local contest that's keyed to a national competition.
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May 18th, 2016 @ 5am
The Curchin Group accounting firm is looking for local non-profits to help out, as beneficiaries for their annual Curchin Open indoor mini-golf fundraiser.
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May 17th, 2016 @ 5am
RUMSON: BIKE RODEO THIS SATURDAY
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Rumson Borough kids in grades K through 8 are invited to enjoy a day of fun safety activities (and enter to win a new bike), when the third annual Rumson Bicycle Rodeo goes up this Saturday, May 21.
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May 17th, 2016 @ 5am
RUMSON: A BEACON ON THE SHORE
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The deadline for reserving tickets has been extended to Thursday, as the local mental health resource Shore House hosts a beacon of Hope fundraiser this Sunday, May 22 at Rumson Country Club.
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May 16th, 2016 @ 2pm
RED BANK: WHO’S UP FOR BASIE AWARDS?
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Student stage productions at six local high schools dominate the nominations in the 11th annual Basie Awards, with the winners to be announced in a Wednesday night ceremony.
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May 16th, 2016 @ 12pm
A BIG-TENT CELEBRATION ON SANDY HOOK
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Brian Kirk sounds an early keynote to the summer season, as the Jersey Shore Partnership marks its silver anniversary, June 6 on Sandy Hook.
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May 16th, 2016 @ 5am
LITTLE SILVER: NEW RBR FITNESS CTR. A HIT
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The addition of the new state-of-the-art fitness center at Red Bank Regional is celebrated by the school's athletes and coaches.
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May 13th, 2016 @ 5am
Five outstanding student-made works of art, engineering and scholarship are spotlighted by Christian Brothers Academy, during a Scholars Colloquium on May 17.
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May 13th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: TWO NIGHTS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC
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A Bo-dacious BOLERO, a helping of HEAVENLY HARMONY and a gathering of guest artists, as the Monmouth Symphony and Monmouth Civic Chorus make this saturday night a classical gas.
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May 12th, 2016 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN: FT. HANCOCK MEETING ON FRI.
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Preserving the historic structures at Sandy Hook's Fort Hancock through adaptive reuse is the topic of a public-welcome meeting, Friday morning at Middletown Arts Center.
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May 12th, 2016 @ 5am
Students at two Rumson schools join RFH high schoolers for the annual Environmental Springfest, while Deane Porter kids get hands-on during a Global Day of Design.
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May 12th, 2016 @ 5am
RED BANK: BETTER DEAD, OR LED?
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Even Better than the Real Thing? Audience favorites Dark Star Orchestra and Get the Led Out return to the Basie stage this week, with their spot-on evocations of the Dead and the Led.
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May 11th, 2016 @ 11am
RUMSON: BIG FUNDING FEAT AT ANNUAL EVENT
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The annual Wine and Martini Tasting Fundraiser at Salt Creek Grille puts the spotlight on the Monmouth County-based family charity Michael's Feat.
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May 11th, 2016 @ 5am
Students at two Rumson schools join the local PTO in recognizing their hardworking educators, during Teacher Appreciation Week.
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May 11th, 2016 @ 5am
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KAYAKERS CLEAR RIVER JUNK
Partyline photo: "The Navesink Nymphs" clear floating tires from the river.
PAINT IT PURPLE?
Caption: ‘Should it be done purple?’ Perfect day. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
SOMEWHERE OVER THE RAINBOW
Stunning rainbow over Red Bank as a big weekend storm approaches.
“FESTIVA” YACHT DOCKED AT MARINE PARK
Festiva, an 85-foot yacht, was docked at Marine Park on Friday night. Red Bank Green spoke to the owner, Everett Moore, who said that it was ...
OH NO! ELMO LOST!
A lost Elmo appears to be reaching out for help through the redbankgreen Partyline.
NAVESINK SPILLS OVER
Nor'easter stacks tides up in the Navesink, pushing the river over its (Red) banks.
BUZZ LIGHTYEAR WATCHES LINE DANCERS
redbankgreen Partyline captures Buzz Lighyear watching the line dancers on Broadwalk Monday night. 
EGRET-FUL END TO SUMMER
A great egret patrols the shallows of the Swimming River in front of the Red Bank Primary School last week. Submitted by Brian Donohue
COMMUNITY MESSAGE BOARD NOW OPEN ON HUDSON AVENUE
Community message board open! The RBPD has placed a mobile display board on Hudson Avenue. Send captions and messages you’d like to se ...
A CHIEF’S FAREWELL
Funeral services at St. James church and a large American flag suspended over Broad Street from an RBFD hook and ladder for former Red Bank ...
COIFFING GUARD
redbankgreen Partyline captures super cool crossing guard just chilllin'.
SURF TACO RE-OPENS NEW LOOK DINING ROOM
Partyliner captures Surf Taco's new look dining room.
STEEPLETOP RAVEN
redbankgreen Partyline: a raven calls out from atop the steeple of St. James Church.
CARPENTER OR COMPETITOR? HOT DOG TRUCK RIVALS EMERGE IN RED BANK
On the redbankgreen Partyline: with two new hot dog vendors opening this summer, even a carpenter's box truck makes one wonder.
BOONDOCKS SWAN
redbankgreen Partyline: Swan on the Navesink River as seen from Boondocks restaurant.
9/11 TRIBUTE
Bailey Bryce Holiday and her father Bobby Holiday Jr. paint the lawn at Riverside Gardens Park Tuesday in preparation for the upcoming comme ...
PILGRIM BAPTIST TO JAMAICA
Recently, Pilgrim Baptist Church of Red Bank traveled to Trelawny Parish of Jamaica on a Relief & Recovery Mission Trip.  The Mission T ...
SNAIL WEATHER
Overnight rains and warm humid temperatures brought out a parade of snails along the access path to the Red Bank Primary School near Locust ...
ECHOES OF THE PAST IN TILE
Next to Playa Bowls. Always fascinated how this has stood here this long. (Submitted by Joseph Jakub)