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MIDDLETOWN: THE LAWN IS A BATTLEFIELD
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The last outdoor concert of the summer season hits the lawn at Middletown Arts Center, with a Tuesday night performance by Pat Benatar tribute band Little Paradise. She’s won aContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: THE LAWN IS A BATTLEFIELD"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 12pm
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CHEF BURKE GOES FARM-TO-TABLE
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Superstar chef David Burke — pictured at right, with former Ama Ristorante owner Pat Trama during post-Sandy relief efforts in Sea Bright — has created a special menu for AsContinue reading "CHEF BURKE GOES FARM-TO-TABLE"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 6am
On Sunday, October 12, a co-ed softball tournament  will be hosted by Middletown-based Kyle’s Krowd, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization created to raise awareness and funds for those individuals and their familiesContinue reading "PLAY BALL FOR KYLE’S KROWD, IN M’TOWN"
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August 25th, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT, SHREWSBURY: ART AND ABOUT
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MR. TOOLEY is among the paintings by Paul Hansen on display at Shrewbury’s Guild of Creative Art, beginning with a reception on Sunday afternoon. “Hero worship, I’ve come to realize,Continue reading "LINCROFT, SHREWSBURY: ART AND ABOUT"
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August 23rd, 2014 @ 12pm
UNITARIAN CHURCH ADDS SECOND SERVICE
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Press release from Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Monmouth County is growing! This inclusive, progressive and caring congregation is expanding its Sunday services andContinue reading "UNITARIAN CHURCH ADDS SECOND SERVICE"
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August 22nd, 2014 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: A WEEKEND OF SIGHT ‘N SOUND
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While the annual Fireman’s Fair turns up the late-summer heat beginning Friday evening, The Wag closes out the season of free concerts on Saturday night, on the borough’s municipal dock. Continue reading "FAIR HAVEN: A WEEKEND OF SIGHT ‘N SOUND"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RUMSON: SUEDE TO THE RHYTHM
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Social media-savvy Canadian band Cherry Suede takes it to Molly Maguire’s in Rumson for their sole area appearance, this Saturday night. The tour itinerary includes Montreal, Toronto, Philadelphia and…Rumson? LastContinue reading "RUMSON: SUEDE TO THE RHYTHM"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: VAN ZANDT IN THE VANGUARD
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Middletown’s own “Little” Steven Van Zandt — photographed outside the Count Basie Theatre in 2008 — is one of the inaugural recipients of the Basie’s Vanguard Awards, honoring lifelong devotionContinue reading "RED BANK: VAN ZANDT IN THE VANGUARD"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 9am
M’TOWN LIONS HOST AUTO SHOW, MOTO MEET
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Some fabulous flivvers (like this wood-bodied 1910 Ford Model T) have been featured in past editions of the annual Auto Show and Motorcycle Meet at Middletown Shopping Center. The ninthContinue reading "M’TOWN LIONS HOST AUTO SHOW, MOTO MEET"
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August 21st, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT: INDOOR VOICES PLEASE
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THE VOICE singing sensation Jacquie Lee joins the Rock and Roll Chorus for a special Saturday night concert at Brookdale’s Collins Arena, dedicated to ongoing post-Sandy relief efforts in UnionContinue reading "LINCROFT: INDOOR VOICES PLEASE"
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August 20th, 2014 @ 12pm
ARTISTS WANTED FOR SICKLES WEEKEND
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Lorna Weber takes part in a past edition of the annual Artists Weekend at Sickles Market. Event organizers are seeking creative people for the event, which returns to the LittleContinue reading "ARTISTS WANTED FOR SICKLES WEEKEND"
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August 20th, 2014 @ 8am
RED BANK: COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE
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The popular lounge at Taste is the setting for a Wednesday evening of food and drink specialties dedicated to the Boys and Girls Clubs of Monmouth. Red Bank Cocktail WeekContinue reading "RED BANK: COCKTAILS FOR A CAUSE"
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August 19th, 2014 @ 12pm
JBJ HOOKS A BIG-TUNA DONATION
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Ask any rock star you happen to see: Chicken of the Sea’s traveling mermaid will present Jon Bon Jovi’s JBJ Soul Kitchen with a “100 Years of Good” donation, inContinue reading "JBJ HOOKS A BIG-TUNA DONATION"
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August 19th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: A CANINE CARNIVAL CLOSER
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Nathan shakin’: the fur-challenged but fancy-moving internet sensation Dancing Nathan is the special guest attraction at the final Red Bank Dog Days event of the summer, this Tuesday. Capping aContinue reading "RED BANK: A CANINE CARNIVAL CLOSER"
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August 18th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: LIVIN’ LARGE AND LOVEN’ETT
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The Hat, The Cattle, The Hair — Lyle Lovett brings it all, in large quantity and with no discernible thinning of quality, to the Count Basie stage this Tuesday.  GripeContinue reading "RED BANK: LIVIN’ LARGE AND LOVEN’ETT"
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August 16th, 2014 @ 12pm
NAVESINK: SUDDENLY, THIS SUMMER
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The short plays of the late great Tennessee Williams are explored by the Monmouth Players, in a special two-weekend presentation at the troupe’s Navesink Arts Center homestage. When last weContinue reading "NAVESINK: SUDDENLY, THIS SUMMER"
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August 15th, 2014 @ 12pm
‘DISCO FEVER’ FOR KIDS’ CAUSE, AT THE BASIE
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Queen of Disco Gloria Gaynor appears with special guests The Village People in a September 6 benefit concert, dedicated to the Michael Fux Foundation’s local children’s hospital project.  Press releaseContinue reading "‘DISCO FEVER’ FOR KIDS’ CAUSE, AT THE BASIE"
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August 15th, 2014 @ 6am
LINCROFT: COLOR, BETWEEN THE LINES
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UNCONSCIOUS NATURE is among the intricate drawings by artist Inyoung Seoung, on display beginning with a Friday evening reception at the Monmouth Museum.   Her intricate drawings strive for theContinue reading "LINCROFT: COLOR, BETWEEN THE LINES"
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August 14th, 2014 @ 12pm
TOUCH A TRUCK, AT 5TH ANNUAL ‘FUNRAISER’
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Kids of all ages are invited to Touch-A-Truck, during the fifth annual benefit event for Monmouth Day Care Center. Press release from Monmouth Day Care Center The parking lot ofContinue reading "TOUCH A TRUCK, AT 5TH ANNUAL ‘FUNRAISER’"
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August 14th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: CROSSINGS ON BRIDGE AVE
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Flamenco dancers, live music and samplings from area restaurants are on hand outside Two River Theater during Thursday’s pre-party for Crossing Borders, the annual festival of new Latino plays curatedContinue reading "RED BANK: CROSSINGS ON BRIDGE AVE"
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August 13th, 2014 @ 12pm
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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)