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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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KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
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.
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