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RED BANK: FOUR MEN FOR ALL SEASONS
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The Midtown Men return to the Basie stage Saturday for a stylish salute to the music of Frankie Valli and his 1960s jet-set contemporaries.  The sleek-suited Mad Men of TVContinue reading "RED BANK: FOUR MEN FOR ALL SEASONS"
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May 28th, 2015 @ 2pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK AREA CHURCHES HOST BAND NIGHT
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Groundskeeper (left) and Animaudio (right) are just two of the local bands participating in the first joint Spring Connection Band Night partnership between three area churches Friday night. Press release from ParkContinue reading "RED BANK AREA CHURCHES HOST BAND NIGHT"
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May 28th, 2015 @ 9am
FAIR HAVEN DANCER BROADWAY BOUND
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A teenaged dancer from Fair Haven takes a big leap into a prestigious NYC-based dance program this summer.
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May 28th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON: A MAJOR BOOST TO HEART FUND
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Lieutenant Governor Kim Guadagno, HEARTSOUNDS author Martha Weinman Lear and legendary radio personality Joan Hamburg were among the more than 230 attendees who shared their support for the Meridian HealthContinue reading "RUMSON: A MAJOR BOOST TO HEART FUND"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 6am
TINTON FALLS: MRT CELEBRATES MITZVAH DAY
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As part of Mitzvah Day in the community, the Fourth Grade school children of Monmouth Reform Temple set up an Alex’s Lemonade Stand to collect money for cancer research. WorkingContinue reading "TINTON FALLS: MRT CELEBRATES MITZVAH DAY"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: WHAT TO EXPECT AT RIVERFEST
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Americana troubador Kevin John Allen and sibling act Justin & Alina are among the live and local performers entertaining at Riverfest 2015 beginning Friday evening. More than anything else, it’sContinue reading "RED BANK: WHAT TO EXPECT AT RIVERFEST"
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May 27th, 2015 @ 5am
FAIR HAVEN: THEME FROM A SUMMER PLACE
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Best-selling author (and summer romance specialist) Mary Kay Andrews returns to Fair Haven on Thursday evening for a reading and signing event at Raven and the Peach, sponsored by RiverContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: THEME FROM A SUMMER PLACE"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 2pm
RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS
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Students of Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School wow the crowd during the recent RFH Jazz Combo and Vocal Concert on May 18. Up next at RFH is a Night ofContinue reading "RFH STUDENTS SHOWCASE ARTS TALENTS"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
“Mother of all standup comics” Robin Fox returns to the Monmouth Museum for a Girl’s Night Out evening of “fun, food and drinks.” We’ve said it before, but You MightContinue reading "LINCROFT: RARE FLOWERS, REAL HOUSEWIVES"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
RUMSON HONORS ‘TEACHERS OF THE YEAR’
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Eighth Grade ELA teacher Lori Zucker of Forrestdale School, and First Grade teacher Holly Nixon of Deane-Porter School were recently named Teachers of the Year by the Rumson Board ofContinue reading "RUMSON HONORS ‘TEACHERS OF THE YEAR’"
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May 26th, 2015 @ 6am
RED BANK: VIOLINS AND VOLUNTEERS AT GALA
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Grammy winning violinist Miri Ben-Ari is the special performing guest as the annual Hand in Hand Tribute Dinner comes to Two River Theater. Press release from Hand in Hand  She’sContinue reading "RED BANK: VIOLINS AND VOLUNTEERS AT GALA"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 8am
Members of the Monmouth Boat Club make an irresistible “sails pitch” on Saturday for all who’d like to learn to sail. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) WhileContinue reading "RED BANK: CALLING ALL BUDDING BOATERS"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 7am
SEA BRIGHT SERVES UP BEACH VOLLEYBALL
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Press release from Sea Bright Volleyball The Sea Bright Beach Volleyball League is serving up notice that the action will be in full swing for summer 2015, with registration openContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT SERVES UP BEACH VOLLEYBALL"
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May 22nd, 2015 @ 6am
RBR DANCERS PRESENT SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA
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Press release from Red Bank Regional High School On Thursday, May 28, at 7 pm, and Saturday, May 30, at 2 pm, the dance majors from the Visual and PerformingContinue reading "RBR DANCERS PRESENT SPRING EXTRAVAGANZA"
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May 21st, 2015 @ 8am
RED BANK: FOR THE LOVE OF BOB (AND BAND)
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Music from BIG PINK (Arne Wendt, Bob Burger, Sal Boyd, Glen Burtnik) is on the bill, as Pat Guadagno (right) saddles up his Tired Horse for the 17th annual Dylan’sContinue reading "RED BANK: FOR THE LOVE OF BOB (AND BAND)"
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May 20th, 2015 @ 12pm
RBR ENCOURAGES AN ‘A’ IN EXCITING WAYS
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The SOURCE director Suzanne Keller presented Red Bank Regional senior Riana Katz of Red Bank with a Chromebook laptop for scoring six A grades in the third marking period.  PressContinue reading "RBR ENCOURAGES AN ‘A’ IN EXCITING WAYS"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 12pm
RUMSON: CLOSING OUT A HISTORIC CAREER
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Monmouth County Historical Association president Linda Bricker greets C. Glenn May, during a recent ceremony honoring his 30 years of service with the MCHA. Press release from Monmouth County HistoricalContinue reading "RUMSON: CLOSING OUT A HISTORIC CAREER"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 10am
Press release from Monmouth County Historical Association On the evening of Wednesday, May 27, The Monmouth County Historical Association welcomes historian Joseph W. Hammond for a free,  public-welcome talk onContinue reading "LINCROFT: SPEAKING OF THE HARTSHORNES…"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 8am
RFH TEAMS COMPETE IN ROBOT CHALLENGE
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The members of “Team Mystery Gang” (Helena Van Hemmen, Jenny Greener, Leigh Forsyth) and “Team Transformers” (Matt Ramirez, Reed DiCenso, John Phelan, Jack Rallo) were among the teams from Rumson-Fair Haven RegionalContinue reading "RFH TEAMS COMPETE IN ROBOT CHALLENGE"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 6am
LITTLE SILVER: MR. ZOOK’S OPUS
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Red Bank Regional music teacher Kristopher Zook conducts a multi-generational assembly of voices in the world premiere of his original work VOICES OF CHANGE, Thursday at RBR.  It’s an ambitiousContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: MR. ZOOK’S OPUS"
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May 19th, 2015 @ 4am
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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.
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 ...