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PAWS FOR CAUSE IN GALLERIA
Yoshi (left) and Chopper (right) anxiously await a treat in front of their owners’ new pet product kiosk, Paws for a Cause. Megan Prenderville and Mike Harper opened the standContinue reading "PAWS FOR CAUSE IN GALLERIA"
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RED BANK ART WALK GETS BACK ON ITS FEET
Works by Kathy Polenberg, above, and other local artists are showcased as part of the rejuvenated Red Bank Art Walk event on Friday.   It looked for a while asContinue reading "RED BANK ART WALK GETS BACK ON ITS FEET"
UP AT McKAY’S: LEAVENS GETS LINEAR
This pencil-on-paper self portrait is among the “new and unknown” works by lifelong Red Banker Evelyn Leavens on display in a solo show that opens Friday evening at McKay ImagingContinue reading "UP AT McKAY’S: LEAVENS GETS LINEAR"
RED BANK NAMED 3RD-BEST TOWN IN U.S.
The magazine’s ranking is based on cultural offerings in towns of 25,000 or fewer residents.  (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Smithsonian Magazine calls Red Bank the third-best smallContinue reading "RED BANK NAMED 3RD-BEST TOWN IN U.S."
FAIR HAVEN LAUNCHES LOOKBACK IN STYLE
Kicking off its centennial year, the Borough of Fair Haven hosted a fundraising gala at the Raven and the Peach restaurant that attracted 300 revelers Saturday night. The $20,000 raisedContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN LAUNCHES LOOKBACK IN STYLE"
I’LL HAVE WHAT THEY’RE HAVING
With an opening-night reception slated for 8 p.m. Friday, Rumson-raised artist Michael Komar brings his giant portraits to Jamian’s Food & Drink in Red Bank in a show that runsContinue reading "I’LL HAVE WHAT THEY’RE HAVING"
ART & ABOUT: GOLDBAUM TO GREENHOUSE
Jennifer Lukowiak demonstrates the potter’s craft during last year’s Artists Weekend at Sickles Market, to which she and 19 other creators return this weekend. Art happens, as it’s wont toContinue reading "ART & ABOUT: GOLDBAUM TO GREENHOUSE"
ZEBU EYES FEBRUARY REOPENING
Andrew Gennusa in the new Zebu Forno space at 12 Broad Street, with one of Gregg Hinlicky’s murals from the last one. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD It’sContinue reading "ZEBU EYES FEBRUARY REOPENING"
CHURN CLAIMS TWO DOWNTOWN STORES
Nobody home at Prima’s Home Café on Tuesday morning. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD The start of each New Year brings another round of retail culling to downtownContinue reading "CHURN CLAIMS TWO DOWNTOWN STORES"
SIT ON IT, BID ON IT, AT MONMOUTH MUSEUM
Clockwise from top left: Rachael Ray, NY Giants RB Ahmad Bradshaw, Queen Latifah and Ralph Nader have all decorated chairs in years past for the Monmouth Museum’s CHAIRISH THE MUSEUMContinue reading "SIT ON IT, BID ON IT, AT MONMOUTH MUSEUM"
IN RED BANK: A MONTH OF ABSTRACTS
The Art Alliance of Monmouth County kicked off its 2012 series of monthly shows Saturday night with a collection of abstracts curated by James Kent. Admission is free to theContinue reading "IN RED BANK: A MONTH OF ABSTRACTS"
CARDS FEATURE OLD RED BANK BUILDINGS
Line drawings of distinctive structures by Terry McCue, below, are on display at Red Bank’s borough hall. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Here’s a stocking-stuffer idea that’s asContinue reading "CARDS FEATURE OLD RED BANK BUILDINGS"
FOURSOME LAUNCHING RUMSON ART SCHOOL
Beth Sillen, Eileen Burgess, Meg Sellig and Maricarmen Buckley hope Canvas Studio Art will fill a void that the public schools cannot. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD TheyContinue reading "FOURSOME LAUNCHING RUMSON ART SCHOOL"
SNOW PAINTER’S MIND IS ELSEWHERE
redbankgreen came upon muralist Mike McCrink of Atlantic Highlands painting a snowscape on the side of the Investor Savings Bank on White Street in Red Bank last Friday, and, naturally,Continue reading "SNOW PAINTER’S MIND IS ELSEWHERE"
LIGHT IT UP, LET IT SNOW IN M’TOWN
Those of us old enough to remember the days when the official Middletown holiday “tree” was little more than a light-stringed pole (a precursor to Festivus?) across from the R&SContinue reading "LIGHT IT UP, LET IT SNOW IN M’TOWN"
LIT AND LIVELY AT OYSTER POINT
An example of Gerda Liebmann’s “light paintings,” on view against the riverfront scenery of the Oyster Point Hotel beginning Friday night. If there’s still such a thing as a BestContinue reading "LIT AND LIVELY AT OYSTER POINT"
ARTISTS EMERGED, AND IN PERSON
The almost edible work of pastel specialist Sangita Phadke is represented in an ARTISTS EMERGED retrospective at Lincroft’s Monmouth Museum, where a special Art Talk event takes place this evening.Continue reading "ARTISTS EMERGED, AND IN PERSON"
LIBRARY HEAD ADDS NEW CHAPTER TO TALE
Eight-year-old Andrea John introduces herself to Mary Faith Chmiel at a meet-the-director event held at the library earlier this month. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Book-loving Red BankersContinue reading "LIBRARY HEAD ADDS NEW CHAPTER TO TALE"
DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET
The former bank building that houses Prima’s Home Café is for sale, but the store itself isn’t. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD redbankgreen came upon Red Bank-based commercialContinue reading "DOWNTOWN PROPERTIES ON THE MARKET"
ALL QUIET IN GOTHAM CITY
Not that we condone defacing of other people’s property, of course… but this guy looking down on Broad Street in downtown Red Bank gives us a chuckle. Is he lookingContinue reading "ALL QUIET IN GOTHAM CITY"
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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)  
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 ...
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