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WEEKEND: FEASTS FOR ALL THE SENSES
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Guitar slinger Matt O’Ree rocks Jamian’s, and an exhibit of contemporary at at Gallery U are among the weekend highlights. (Click to enlarge) Friday, June 7 SHREWSBURY: Stay in touchContinue reading "WEEKEND: FEASTS FOR ALL THE SENSES"
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June 7th, 2013 @ 10am
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A video spotlights some of the detail work that went into staging the Two River Theater‘s season-wrapping play, a production of Noel Coward’s ‘Present Laughter.’ The show, now in previews,Continue reading "RED BANK: PUTTING ON A SHOW"
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June 6th, 2013 @ 10am
RUMSON: SPRING SPLASH
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Hundreds of hardy swimmers took to the perfect-70-degree waters of the Navesink River from Rumson’s Victory Park for the eighth annual Nav-e-Sink Or Swim distance festival Saturday morning. Funds raisedContinue reading "RUMSON: SPRING SPLASH"
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June 1st, 2013 @ 11am
WEEKEND: EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, REPEAT
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Don’t even bother trying to curb your appetite at Red Bank Riverfest, which runs through Sunday in Marine Park. Details in the poster below. (Click to enlarge) Friday, May 31:Continue reading "WEEKEND: EAT, DRINK, LISTEN, REPEAT"
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May 31st, 2013 @ 10am
‘YARN BOMBING’ BRIGHTENS SEA BRIGHT LOT
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Megan Heath Gilhool, right, with Frances Rooney, whose hot dog stand was given some decorative touches in yarn last week. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTONContinue reading "‘YARN BOMBING’ BRIGHTENS SEA BRIGHT LOT"
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May 30th, 2013 @ 12pm
RED BANK: RIVERFEST TO HEAT UP WEEKEND
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Scenes from the 2012 edition of Red Bank Riverfest, which returns to Marine Park for a thre-night run starting Friday. (Click to enlarge) Three days of heat and eats awaitContinue reading "RED BANK: RIVERFEST TO HEAT UP WEEKEND"
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May 30th, 2013 @ 10am
Less than a year after its debut, the Count’s Courtyard, the terrace bar at Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre, is slated for a tweaking Friday with the installation of anContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE COURTYARD TO GET CANOPY"
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May 30th, 2013 @ 7am
Rich Nicoletti at Red Bank’s clay courts, which remain out of commission seven months after Hurricane Sandy. (Photo by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON Rich Nicoletti firstContinue reading "RED BANK: CLAY COURTS STILL CLOSED"
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May 29th, 2013 @ 1pm
RED BANK: CUMPSTY DONS COWARD’S ROBE
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Tony nominee Michael Cumpsty, left is at the center of a “vortex of neurosis,” as Nöel Coward’s “Present Laughter” comes to Two River Theater in a production directed by “Frasier”Continue reading "RED BANK: CUMPSTY DONS COWARD’S ROBE"
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May 29th, 2013 @ 6am
SEA BRIGHT, RISING, KICKS OFF SUMMER 2013
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Beneath a cloudless sky, Sea Bright snapped back to life as a beach destination Monday, Memorial Day, seven months after Hurricane Sandy all but obliterated its downtown and oceanfront beachContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT, RISING, KICKS OFF SUMMER 2013"
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May 28th, 2013 @ 7am
LITTLE SILVER: SUN SHINES ON PARADE
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Chris Valvo and his son, Hudson, enjoy the passing of the Little Silver Memorial Day Parade from the sidewalk of Memorial Park as antique cars, fire trucks and members ofContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: SUN SHINES ON PARADE"
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May 28th, 2013 @ 6am
FAIR HAVEN: ANOTHER PARADE FLOATS BY
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The Fair Haven River Rats, above, participated in the borough’s annual Memorial Day parade before hosting a hot dog picnic Monday. Below, Randy, left, and Sandy Pangborn welcomed the paradeContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN: ANOTHER PARADE FLOATS BY"
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May 28th, 2013 @ 6am
The Neverly Brothers, above, join the Ribeye Brothers for a night of brotherly entertainment at the Dublin House Sunday. (Click to enlarge) By ALEXIS ORLACCHIO Friday, May 24: RED BANK:Continue reading "A WEEKEND TO MEMORIALIZE"
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May 24th, 2013 @ 2pm
SEA BRIGHT: A PARTIAL START TO SUMMER
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Contractors swarming Chapel Beach Club in Sea Bright on Thursday. Below, a lifeguard boat at the ready at Surfider Beach Club. (Photos by Wil Fulton. Click to enlarge) By WILContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: A PARTIAL START TO SUMMER"
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May 24th, 2013 @ 10am
RED BANK: KEEPING BOBFEST FRESH
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Shore troubador Pat Guadagno returns to the Count Basie Theatre Thursday for the 2013 edition of the Bob Dylan birthday bash known as BOBFEST. (photo by John Posada) By TOMContinue reading "RED BANK: KEEPING BOBFEST FRESH"
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May 21st, 2013 @ 8am
AUTHOR TO MEN: SAUTÉ WITH SWAGGER
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Debra Picard, author of Tastosterone: The Best Cookbook for Men, says there’s nothing sexier than watching a guy cook. (Photo by Jim Willis. Click to enlarge) By JIM WILLIS Rumson’sContinue reading "AUTHOR TO MEN: SAUTÉ WITH SWAGGER"
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May 17th, 2013 @ 12pm
WEEKEND: CARNIVAL, NATURE WALK, TRI…
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The Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair brings cheer to the oceanside town this weekend s it works to recover from Hurricane Sandy. Folk musicians the Blind Tellers, below, are at theContinue reading "WEEKEND: CARNIVAL, NATURE WALK, TRI…"
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May 17th, 2013 @ 10am
RED BANK: GUERRILLA ART OFF THE WALK
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‘Anonymous’ artists plan to crash the Art Walk planned for Friday night in Red Bank, displaying their works in unexpected places. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Friday night’sContinue reading "RED BANK: GUERRILLA ART OFF THE WALK"
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May 15th, 2013 @ 11am
FAIR HAVEN EDGES TOWARD SMOKING BAN
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Smoking could be banned, or segregated, in borough parks and at parades. (Click to enlarge) By SARAH KLEPNER Fair Haven’s borough council engaged in a lively discussion about the prosContinue reading "FAIR HAVEN EDGES TOWARD SMOKING BAN"
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May 14th, 2013 @ 8am
FAIR TO LIGHT UP SEA BRIGHT AGAIN
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Undaunted by the damage inflicted by Hurricane Sandy, the Sea Bright Firemen’s Fair returns this week. (Click to enlarge) By WIL FULTON For residents of Sea Bright – many ofContinue reading "FAIR TO LIGHT UP SEA BRIGHT AGAIN"
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May 13th, 2013 @ 2pm
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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)