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RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?
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Comedian Mike Birbiglia brings his custom blend of standup, theater and spoken-word to the boards of the Count Basie Friday night. To call Mike Birbiglia a “standup comic” is likeContinue reading "RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?"
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September 30th, 2014 @ 9am
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: SPINNING YARNS OF OUTREACH
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The Atrium Yarn Spinners include chairperson Wendy Gansberg, Dorothy Grossman, Theresa Maresca, Elizabeth Mautner, Carmen Rice, Louise Vetter and Barbara Withers. Press release from The Atrium at Navesink Harbor ResidentsContinue reading "RED BANK: SPINNING YARNS OF OUTREACH"
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September 30th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON: ART FOR THE HAITIAN PEOPLE
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Artists David Thebaud (left) and Myke Joseph Surpris (right) visit Canvas Studio Art in Rumson on October 3, for the opening of an exhibit dedicated to the art school theyContinue reading "RUMSON: ART FOR THE HAITIAN PEOPLE"
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September 29th, 2014 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN: LUNCH BREAK MARKS 31 YEARS
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Nick Dawes of the PBS series ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is the guest auctioneer — and Brian Kirk and the Jirks provide the soundtrack — as Red Bank’s Lunch Break celebrates 31Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: LUNCH BREAK MARKS 31 YEARS"
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September 29th, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT: SINGH FOR YOUR LUNCH
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Kabir “Kabeezy” Singh comes to the Student Life Center at Brookdale Community College for the latest in a continuing series of Laugh at Lunch events. Personally, we find very littleContinue reading "LINCROFT: SINGH FOR YOUR LUNCH"
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September 28th, 2014 @ 12pm
RUMSON: ONCE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD
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With routes passing through Rumson, Middletown and Fair Haven, the 2014 Twin Lights Ride takes in some of the greater Red Bank Green’s most scenic sites. One guy’s “good sleepingContinue reading "RUMSON: ONCE AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD"
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September 27th, 2014 @ 12pm
SHREWSBURY: HELP FOR SANDY-HIT LIBRARIES
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The high-tech Digital Bookmobile visits the Monmouth County Library’s Eastern Branch on October 7, to provide outreach to residents of Sea Bright and other communities whose libraries were closed orContinue reading "SHREWSBURY: HELP FOR SANDY-HIT LIBRARIES"
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September 26th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON-FH’S COLEMAN IS COACH OF THE YEAR
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School Girls Soccer Coach Mary Beth Coleman (center) celebrates her team’s 2013 Group II State Championship with, from left, Assistant Coaches Donna Dini and Jeff Herkimer.Continue reading "RUMSON-FH’S COLEMAN IS COACH OF THE YEAR"
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September 26th, 2014 @ 4am
RED BANK: THIS TOWN IS YOUR OYSTER…FEST
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The Guinness Oysterfest returnS to downtown Red Bank Sunday for an afternoon of sunshine, food, music and eary-fall good spirits. Although there are those who choose to shun it ratherContinue reading "RED BANK: THIS TOWN IS YOUR OYSTER…FEST"
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September 25th, 2014 @ 6pm
The event is all about Oktoberfest — from the authentic German food to the “unlimited mugs” of beer, to the festive mood that dares to make merry in the faceContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: RAISE A MUG FOR FUTURE DAYS"
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September 25th, 2014 @ 6am
MIDDLETOWN 350: WITH A BANG AND A BEATLE
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That’s one giant step for Middletown, as the Moon-bounces are inflated for a Middletown Day celebration that caps the township’s 350th birthday year. (File photo by Dustin Racioppi) When theContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN 350: WITH A BANG AND A BEATLE"
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September 24th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: HOME, HOME ON THE GREEN
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Judy Marlow’s 46-foot-long sidewalk garden on Madison Avenue is among the stops on Saturday’s Red Bank Green Home Tour. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) Just to clarifyContinue reading "RED BANK: HOME, HOME ON THE GREEN"
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September 24th, 2014 @ 10am
RUMSON: A LIFE-CHANGING SUMMER VACATION
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Students from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School are pictured with the coffee farmers they assisted during a recent language-immersion trip to Guatemala. Press release from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High SchoolContinue reading "RUMSON: A LIFE-CHANGING SUMMER VACATION"
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September 24th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON TEEN KEYS INTO MOZART FEST
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School student Alexandra Siwulec is pictured performing at the “Mozart in Context” musical exposition at Mozarthaus Vienna. The Rumson pianist traveled to Austria this past summerContinue reading "RUMSON TEEN KEYS INTO MOZART FEST"
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September 24th, 2014 @ 5am
RED BANK: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TEDx TALK
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Open Mike: Humorists Michael Phillips-Anderson and Michael O’Keeffe take the stage of Two River Theater for a special TEDx Navesink presentation on September 25, prior to the 8 pm showContinue reading "RED BANK: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TEDx TALK"
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September 23rd, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ANTOINETTE SHOWS ITS ART TOOTH
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Ayca User, co-owner of Monmouth Street’s Antoinette Boulangerie, has partnered with Asbury Park-based gallery Exhibit No. 9 for the first in a planned series of contemporary art events. (Photo byContinue reading "RED BANK: ANTOINETTE SHOWS ITS ART TOOTH"
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September 23rd, 2014 @ 6am
David Burstein gives a TEDx talk on the power of Millenials. Press release from LWV of NJ On Saturday, October 11, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey willContinue reading "LINCROFT: MEET THE NEXT-GEN LEADERS"
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September 23rd, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY
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Mandolin master David Grisman returns with his sextet to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday nighter on September 23. His own musical best buddy, the late Jerry Garcia, brandedContinue reading "RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY"
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September 22nd, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: AFFORDABLE & OPEN HOUSING
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The Cedar Crossing affordable housing development is the scene of an Open House on Saturday, hosted by the Red Bank Affordable Housing Corporation. Press release from Red Bank Affordable HousingContinue reading "RED BANK: AFFORDABLE & OPEN HOUSING"
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September 22nd, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: BROADWAY BABIES CATCH A WAVE
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The Broadway Dolls, featuring Hollie Howard (center), bring the musical excitement to the Molly for A Taste of Broadway, a Monday night fundraising gala benefitting a group of Shore-based nonprofits.Continue reading "RED BANK: BROADWAY BABIES CATCH A WAVE"
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September 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
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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 ...