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RED BANK: The New Jersey Symphony Orchestra wraps its season with a Saturday concert at the Basie, and returns to town for a free outdoor event in July.
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June 8th, 2017 @ 6am
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RED BANK: AN ARTIST’S ‘SALON’ AT CONCRETE
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RED BANK: Salon Concrete returns to full gallery mode Saturday when it showcases the work of borough-based painter Franki DeSaro in a solo exhibit.
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June 7th, 2017 @ 11am
FAIR HAVEN: TOWN TO HAVE ITS DAY
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FAIR HAVEN: Faces (and skies) will be colorfully painted as Fair Haven Day returns for a sixth annual edition this Saturday.
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June 7th, 2017 @ 7am
RUMSON: IT’S ALWAYS FAIR WEATHER
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RUMSON: It's not the start of summer without the return of the Canterbury Fair, back for a 69th edition this Saturday at St. George's Church.
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June 7th, 2017 @ 5am
MIDDLETOWN: The Stone Church Players tackle Shakespeare's 'Romeo and Juliet' in an abridged version.
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June 6th, 2017 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ‘WAY BACK HOME’ AT TWO RIVER
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RED BANK: Puppet power brings the kids' classic 'The Way Back Home' to life for eight shows at Two River Theater beginning Thursday.
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June 5th, 2017 @ 9am
SHREWSBURY: ‘DREAMS’ COME IN THREES
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SHREWSBURY: Three local artists share their "Visible Dreams" in a group show that opens Sunday at the Guild of Creative Arts.
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June 2nd, 2017 @ 12pm
RED BANK: The annual StreetLife series returns this weekend, with a Saturday evening (and select Thursdays) schedule of sidewalk acts.
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June 2nd, 2017 @ 10am
SANDY HOOK: PARTY ON, PARTNERS
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SANDY HOOK: The Jersey Shore Partnership hosts its annual fundraiser Summer Celebration this Monday evening on the Hook.
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June 2nd, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: ‘LITTLE JO’ GETS ACTUAL BALLADS
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RED BANK: Two River Theater caps its mainstage season with a long-developing production of the fact-based musical 'The Ballad of Little Jo.'
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June 1st, 2017 @ 11am
LINCROFT: The Unitarian meetinghouse hosts the biggest "FUNdraiser" on its busy yearly calendar this Saturday evening.
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May 31st, 2017 @ 3pm
SHREWSBURY: A STRAWBERRY STATEMENT
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SHREWSBURY: The annual Strawberry Fest adds a seasonal sweetener this Saturday at the historic Presbyterian Church.
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May 31st, 2017 @ 12pm
LINCROFT: A SPECIAL RIDE ON THE SUNNYSIDE
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LINCROFT: Learn about Sunnyside Equestrian Center and the therapeutic benefits of the SPUR program during a special showcase event on Saturday.
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May 31st, 2017 @ 5am
RED BANK: A GOLD-LEAF WRAP FOR ALLIANCE
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RED BANK: The Art Alliance closes out its season with a Saturday reception for the annual Ebba Osborne Award show.
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May 30th, 2017 @ 4pm
LINCROFT: ARTIST EMERGING INTO LIGHT
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LINCROFT: Paintings by Jason M. Stewart make for a dynamic display at Monmouth Museum beginning with a Friday evening reception.
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May 30th, 2017 @ 3pm
RED BANK: A DETOUR INTO LABUA LAND
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RED BANK: Detour Gallery exhibits an "unraveling" of the mind of Michael LaBua, beginning with a Saturday night reception.
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May 30th, 2017 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN: A LIFE’S PASSION ON DISPLAY
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MIDDLETOWN: "Bad Girl" is among the paintings by the late Alexander Goldenberg on display at the Library in June.
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May 30th, 2017 @ 6am
LINCROFT: RANNEY SCHOOL GRADUATES 82
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LINCROFT: Rumson's Jillian Ross was valedictorian, as The Ranney School Class of 2017 held its commencement on the BCC campus.
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May 26th, 2017 @ 1pm
ON THE GREEN: Check here for info on Memorial Day observances slated for Fair Haven, Little Silver, Middletown, Red Bank, Rumson, Sea Bright and Shrewsbury.
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May 26th, 2017 @ 9am
RED BANK: Five local schools rack up wins (and a Red Bank arts impresario gets a Lifetime Achievement honor) at the 12th annual Basie Awards.
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May 25th, 2017 @ 5pm
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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)