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RED BANK: GO TELL IT ON MONMOUTH
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A cast of some 45 actors, singers, dancers and community members brings the theatrical gospel celebration BLACK NATIVITY back to the Count Basie Theatre this Sunday, December 27, in theContinue reading "RED BANK: GO TELL IT ON MONMOUTH"
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December 23rd, 2015 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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LINCROFT: EXPRESS GREETINGS AT CBA
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In what has become an annual tradition at Christian Brothers Academy, over 40 students from CBA and Trinity Hall helped spread some holiday cheer on Thursday, December 17 during theContinue reading "LINCROFT: EXPRESS GREETINGS AT CBA"
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December 23rd, 2015 @ 5am
LINCROFT: ROCKER BRINGS EARLY XMAS TO CBA
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As a last minute surprise before winter break, The Gaslight Anthem’s lead singer Brian Fallon (holding CBA shirt) came to Christian Brothers Academy to speak with over 100 students. PressContinue reading "LINCROFT: ROCKER BRINGS EARLY XMAS TO CBA"
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December 22nd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: AN INVESTMENT IN WELLNESS
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Press release from Investors Savings Bank Investors Bank Foundation recently awarded a two year grant in the amount $15,000 to the Mental Health Association of Monmouth County (MHA) in supportContinue reading "RED BANK: AN INVESTMENT IN WELLNESS"
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December 22nd, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: DEBBIE HARRY, BON JOVI, & MORE…
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Deborah Harry, below, and a host of pop stars join Bobby Bandiera for two jinglebell-jam spectaculars as Hope Concert 8 commandeers the Basie for two shows Wednesday night. Call him Bob Hope: aContinue reading "RED BANK: DEBBIE HARRY, BON JOVI, & MORE…"
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December 21st, 2015 @ 11am
SWEET WISHES TO THE TROOPS, FROM RBR
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Forty members of the National Spanish Honor Society at Red Bank Regional High School spent their afternoon stuffing stockings filled with sweet treats for American troops stationed in the MiddleContinue reading "SWEET WISHES TO THE TROOPS, FROM RBR"
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December 21st, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN SOLDIER MAKES WALL OF HONOR
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From left, Joe Perrotto and Denise, Stefani, and Charlie Sciametta at the ceremony marking the unveiling of Anthony Sciametta’s photo (top center) on the Knollwood School “Wall of Honor.” PressContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN SOLDIER MAKES WALL OF HONOR"
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December 21st, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: SING OUT WITH BRIAN AND RYAN
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Brian Kirk and the Jirks (above) play Santa for Lunch Break, in a Saturday night benefit at the Basie…while Dr. Ryan Brandau (below) and the Monmouth Civic Chorus premiere aContinue reading "RED BANK: SING OUT WITH BRIAN AND RYAN"
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December 18th, 2015 @ 12pm
RED BANK: IT GROWS ON TREES, AT ATRIUM
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Bill Wheatley (left), a resident of The Atrium at Navesink Harbor who’s known as one of Santa’s favorite helpers, displays a Santa-sized haul of hats and mittens with Amber Graves (right)Continue reading "RED BANK: IT GROWS ON TREES, AT ATRIUM"
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December 18th, 2015 @ 5am
RUMSON GARDENERS SPREAD HOLLYDAY CHEER
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Rumson Garden Club president Diane Guidone (center) is pictured with Christmas Greens co-chairs Liz Dusko (left) and Angela Bennink (right), during the club’s annual initiative to supply “Holly Day” cheer toContinue reading "RUMSON GARDENERS SPREAD HOLLYDAY CHEER"
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December 18th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: REMEMBERING JONELLE MELTON
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Family members and friends from throughout the community will gather at Calvary Baptist Church Friday evening to remember slain Red Bank teacher Jonelle Melton. It’s being framed by Calvary BaptistContinue reading "RED BANK: REMEMBERING JONELLE MELTON"
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December 17th, 2015 @ 10am
GREETINGS FROM RBR, TO KIDS OF ST. JUDE’S
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Pictured during the St. Jude Cards for Kids event at Red Bank Regional High School are (standing, left to right) Mike Hanlon, Jack McMahon; (sitting) Sophie Morris, Megan Zabarsky, MadisonContinue reading "GREETINGS FROM RBR, TO KIDS OF ST. JUDE’S"
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December 17th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: POSITIVE CHANGE 1 CENT AT A TIME
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The West Front Street branch of TD Bank invites customers to help Kick Cancer Overboard this Friday, by donating to a community fundraising initiative through its Penny Arcade coin-counter machine.Continue reading "RED BANK: POSITIVE CHANGE 1 CENT AT A TIME"
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December 16th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: CHRISTMAS BASIE, C’MON HOME
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Tim McLoone and Holiday Express (above) make their annual fundraising whistle-stop on the Count Basie stage this Thursday, followed on Friday by the “Souled Out” (but still very much onContinue reading "RED BANK: CHRISTMAS BASIE, C’MON HOME"
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December 15th, 2015 @ 6am
RBR VOICES RING OUT THE YEAR ON HIGH NOTE
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Fifteen choral students from Red Bank Regional made the prestigious All Shore Honor Chorus this year, and will perform in February at the regional function hosted in the RBR auditorium. Continue reading "RBR VOICES RING OUT THE YEAR ON HIGH NOTE"
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December 15th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: A CHRISTMASSY TRIO AT BASIE
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The forecast calls for indoor snow, timely spirits and much music, as A CHRISTMAS CAROL heralds a week of holiday entertainments on the Count Basie stage. The dizzyingly jam-packed daysContinue reading "RED BANK: A CHRISTMASSY TRIO AT BASIE"
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December 14th, 2015 @ 5am
RED BANK: LAST CALL FOR ‘ARTS FOR ALL’
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A seventh grade drum-circle jam, and a hip hop how-to for fifth graders, are just two of the many arts instruction classes brought to Red Bank Middle School by theContinue reading "RED BANK: LAST CALL FOR ‘ARTS FOR ALL’"
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December 14th, 2015 @ 5am
SHREWSBURY: GUILDED GIFTS OF THE SEASON
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Anzhelika Doliba’s pencil portrait “Angelica” (above) and Bob O’Keefe’s stained glass piece “Poe” (below) are among the works on display during the Guild of Creative Art’s Holiday Show 2015.  LongContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: GUILDED GIFTS OF THE SEAS ...
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December 11th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: ‘NUTCRACKER’ TURNS 30
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The Company of Dance Arts brings its production of Tchaikovsky’s ballet THE NUTCRACKER back to the Basie boards for four performances this weekend, in a 30th anniversary milestone staging.  Continue reading "RED BANK: ‘NUTCRACKER’ TURNS 30"
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December 10th, 2015 @ 12pm
BIG NEA AWARDS TO TWO RED BANK VENUES
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Next-generation swing-music wildman Louis Prima Jr. and his Witnesses will perform at the Count Basie Theatre in spring 2016, as part of an enhanced Jazz at the Basie slate fundedContinue reading "BIG NEA AWARDS TO TWO RED BANK VENUES"
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December 10th, 2015 @ 5am
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LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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 ...