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RED BANK: TEAK CLEARED TO RAISE THE ROOF
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The Monmouth Street restaurant plans to offer light fare and cocktails on its second floor, an owner said. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Praised for adding “urban” flavorContinue reading "RED BANK: TEAK CLEARED TO RAISE THE ROOF"
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December 18th, 2012 @ 8am
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WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND SHOWS
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Michael Davidman, who’s now all of 15 years old, comes to the Monmouth Conservatory of Music on Saturday. With Christmas little more than a week away, there’s a full weekend of holidayContinue reading "WEEKEND: CHRISTMAS CONCERTS AND SHOWS"
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December 14th, 2012 @ 7am
TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN
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At the keyboards, on the radio, coaching runners or in the back room of one of his nine restaurants, Holiday Express founder Tim McLoone is a marvel of achievement.  (PhotoContinue reading "TIM McLOONE, ENGINEER OF A NONSTOP TRAIN"
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December 13th, 2012 @ 9am
TALKING TOADS AND KID LIT, AT TWO RIVER
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 Tituss Burgess as Mr. Toad (center) with Tom Deckman as Mole (left) and Nick Choksi as Water Rat (right, in car) in A WIND IN THE WILLOWS CHRISTMAS at TwoContinue reading "TALKING TOADS AND KID LIT, AT TWO RIVER"
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December 12th, 2012 @ 6am
FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA
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Jersey Shore barband legend Brian Kirk (above, at the 2001 Oysterfest in Red Bank) and his band of partystarting Jirks come to the Count Basie on December 20 for aContinue reading "FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA"
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December 11th, 2012 @ 6am
RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES
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What, she doesn’t have a wine purse? We can fix that. Read on. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE Unsure of what gifts to buy thisContinue reading "RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES"
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December 7th, 2012 @ 11am
WEEKEND: BLUES, BOOKS AND SO MUCH MORE
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Heavy-chops bluesman Matt O’Ree plugs in at Jamian’s in Red Bank tonight, and author Karen Schnitzspahn autographs her new book on the history of food at the Shore, below. Friday,Continue reading "WEEKEND: BLUES, BOOKS AND SO MUCH MORE"
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December 7th, 2012 @ 8am
TRAIN DELIVERS CHEER TO SEA BRIGHT
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Hundreds of residents and volunteers crowded in front of the firehouse for Train’s show Wednesday night. Below, Rumson’s Charlotte Nagy with lead singer Pat Monahan earlier in the day. (PhotosContinue reading "TRAIN DELIVERS CHEER TO SEA BRIGHT"
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December 6th, 2012 @ 3pm
BIRTHDAY BASH FOR BLUE EYES AT THE BASIE
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Frank Sinatra and Count Basie — seen suiting up for an episode of the 1960s TV variety show Hollywood Palace — return in spirit this Friday night, when the SkinnyContinue reading "BIRTHDAY BASH FOR BLUE EYES AT THE BASIE"
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December 4th, 2012 @ 11am
RED BANK: ANOTHER KETTLE CLASSIC
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Two Red Bank Charter players hugging after they lost their game, above. Below, Ashley Houck of  Charter driving on a Seashore Academy defender. (Photos by Lola Todman. Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "RED BANK: ANOTHER KETTLE CLASSIC"
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December 3rd, 2012 @ 10am
ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND
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A horse named Prince makes his way down Broad Street during the 2011 holiday season. Horse-powered carriage rides resume on Saturday. (Click to enlarge) Friday, November 30 MIDDLETOWN: Each year,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND"
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November 30th, 2012 @ 12pm
ART WALK STIRS RED BANK’S CULTURAL BLOOD
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For Saturday’s Art Walk, McKay Imaging, above, offered a mix of photos and paintings. Below, rock photographer Mark Weiss was the star of a show hosted by Frame to PleaseContinue reading "ART WALK STIRS RED BANK’S CULTURAL BLOOD"
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November 26th, 2012 @ 5pm
It was a festive night of high spirits, bright lights and rides on big shoulders as Red Bank welcomed in the Christmas holiday season Friday night. (Photo by Rebecca Desfosse.Continue reading "WINTER WONDERLAND ON BROAD STREET"
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November 26th, 2012 @ 8am
ARTIST HEADS DOWNTOWN
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Jim McKenzie with some of his work at David Banegas Studio in Red Bank earlier this year. (Click to enlarge) By DAN NATALE The busiest bar night of the yearContinue reading "ARTIST HEADS DOWNTOWN"
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November 20th, 2012 @ 1pm
Supporters packed Teak Restaurant for the second edition of Go Naked & Check Yourself on Sunday. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse.) By: REBECCA DESFOSSE Sugarush cupcakes and Sweetest Sin have doneContinue reading "BARELY DRESSED FOR CANCER PREVENTION"
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November 19th, 2012 @ 9am
WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED
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The Red Bank Farmer’s Market winds down its season at the Galleria, and not-quite-naked models mingle with guests at Go Naked and Check Yourself, both this Sunday. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED"
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November 16th, 2012 @ 10am
A FALL BOUNTY OF GALLERY SHOWS
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The Red Bank Holiday Art Walk takes to the streets once more on November 24. Norman Rockwell protege Peter Caras, right, joins some formidable colleagues this Saturday at Middletown ArtsContinue reading "A FALL BOUNTY OF GALLERY SHOWS"
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November 16th, 2012 @ 8am
GHOST TOURS ADD DEATHLY CHILL TO STROLL
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Tour guide Bill Normyle tells a group about the Dublin House’s infamous Mrs. Patterson, a ghost known for locking doors to make her presence known. (Photo by Stacie Fanelli. Click toContinue reading "GHOST TOURS ADD DEATHLY CHILL TO STROLL"
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October 26th, 2012 @ 7am
WEEKEND: HENRY, HOCKEY, & HEEBIE JEEBIES
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Staged by Michael Sexton of the Shakespeare Society, the Bard’s Henry V opens a three-week run at Red Bank’s Two River Theater Friday night. (Photo by T Charles Erickson. ClickContinue reading "WEEKEND: HENRY, HOCKEY, & HEEBIE JEEBIES"
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October 25th, 2012 @ 10am
DRIVING JERSEY SERIES RUNS LOW ON FUEL
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Filmed in June before a Count Basie Theatre screening of the blockbuster summer hit “Jaws,” the above video is an example of Driving Jersey’s storytelling style. Steve Rogers at work,Continue reading "DRIVING JERSEY SERIES RUNS LOW ON FUEL"
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October 24th, 2012 @ 9am
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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)
VIVA LA ELSIE’S
redbankgreen Partyline captures French visitor enjoying a pickle sub from Elsie's.
Truck strike downs pole
A truck struck a utility pole at the intersection of Catherine Street and Shrewsbury Avenue at about 8 am Monday morning. The pole wss compl ...
THRONGS FLOCK TO RED BANK STREET FAIR
redbankgreen Partyline: Thousands fill the streets of Red Bank for street fair.
PORTA POTTY X-ING
redbankgreen Partyline captures porta johns moving down the railroad tracks.
(G&G) DOG DAYS OF SUMMER
A solid lunchtime line at the G&G hot dogs truck on Shrewsbury Avenue on Monday afternoon. Driving this stretch of road when  G&G i ...
RBG CUB SIGHTING
A Partyline contributor positioned on the dais at Thursday's meeting of the Zoning Board of Adjustment captured redbankgreen reporter intern ...
DOWNPOUR STRAINS DRAIN
Partyline captures video of a flooded intersection during Tuesday's afternoon thunderstorm.
STILL ‘OPEN’ SPACE
Next to Fins and Feathers, very surprised to see an overgrown parking lot that still sits there…overgrown and with blacktop. (Photo and te ...
DARK COMEDY BY JERSEY DIRECTOR OPENS FILM FEST
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off with "In Memoriam," a dark comedy about an actor with six months to live.
Indie Street Film Festival Kicks Off
Indie Street Film Festival kicks off.
KUDOS FOR RBCS FINANCE WHIZZES
Monmouth County Board of Commissioners and Borough Council honor Red Bank Charter School students who took second place in a national financ ...
MARINE PARK HOT DOGS
Red Bank's newly remade Marine Park also has a new lunch option, a newly licensed hot dog cart.