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RED BANK: THINK GLOBAL, ACT RE-LOCAL
The trailer for ‘In Transition 2.0,’ a documentary screening at Red Bank Public Library Thursday evening. If you’re the sort of person who’s been looking for a hyper-local way toContinue reading "RED BANK: THINK GLOBAL, ACT RE-LOCAL"
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK: SOME BLACK ‘N WHITE NIGHTS
The Fab Four run free-range in A HARD DAY’S NIGHT, with a free screening Wednesday night at the Count Basie as a special 50th anniversary event. After blowing out theContinue reading "RED BANK: SOME BLACK ‘N WHITE NIGHTS"
SEA BRIGHT: CATCHING THE BIG ONE AT YUMI
The fresh and aptly named Sea Bright roll at Yumi (Photo by Susan Ericson. Click to enlarge) By SUSAN ERICSON A horde of moviegoers filled the public beach in Sea BrightContinue reading "SEA BRIGHT: CATCHING THE BIG ONE AT YUMI"
MIDDLETOWN: LOST IN AUSTENLAND
Ciaran Hinds and Amanda Root star in the BBC’s 1995 adaptation of PERSUASION, one of four Jane Austen-themed films screening Mondays in July at Middletown Library. Nothing says “summertime” likeContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: LOST IN AUSTENLAND"
RED BANK: LET FREE-FILM RING
Down in front: Shore Flicks rolls into Riverside Gardens for the first in the free summer film series, as INDEPENDENCE DAY brings the sci-fi fireworks to the banks of theContinue reading "RED BANK: LET FREE-FILM RING"
RED BANK: CHAZZ AT THE BASIE
Chazz Palminteri brings his solo stage play A BRONX TALE back to the Count Basie Theatre, for a two-night stand. (photo by Joan Marcus) In the 1993 film A BronxContinue reading "RED BANK: CHAZZ AT THE BASIE"
RED BANK: GO, GO ANNETTE
Film and television actress Annette O’Toole stars in Wendy Wasserstein’s THIRD, continuing through June 22 at Two River Theater. (photo by Michal Daniel) Wednesday marks the final homestretch of performancesContinue reading "RED BANK: GO, GO ANNETTE"
RED BANK: BASIE SEDUCES WITH FREE FILMS
A trio of classic Alfa Romeos parked outside the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank accompanied a screening of ‘The Graduate‘ Tuesday night – and inspired one woman to pose forContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE SEDUCES WITH FREE FILMS"
RED BANK: PRIDE AND PRICE(LESS)
Tom Hanks’ Oscar winning star turn in PHILADELPHIA screens for free on Tuesday night, capping an evening of Two River Pride at the Count Basie.  Cynics insisted that filmmaker JonathanContinue reading "RED BANK: PRIDE AND PRICE(LESS)"
RED BANK FREE SUMMER MOVIES ANNOUNCED
A FROZEN treat for summer: the blockbuster Disney animation is one of several new movies in the mix, as ShoreFlicks gets pumped up for a new summer season of freeContinue reading "RED BANK FREE SUMMER MOVIES ANNOUNCED"
BASIE HOSTS TWO RIVER PRIDE EVENT
Red Bank Mayor Pat Menna delivers a special proclamation, and Josh Zuckerman provides the live music, as the annual Two River Pride event comes to the Count Basie on JuneContinue reading "BASIE HOSTS TWO RIVER PRIDE EVENT"
MIDDLETOWN: AND THE OSCAR WENT TO…
Sandra Bullock and George Clooney assess the GRAVITY of the situation, as Middletown Township Public Library hosts a month-of-Mondays worth of recent box office hits, Oscar nominees and critical faves.Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN: AND THE OSCAR WENT TO…"
RED BANK: HOLOCAUST SAGA COMES TO LIGHT
Sunday’s screening of director Jeffrey X. Bonna’s documentary feature ORO MACHT FREI is officially sold out at Two River Theater, but the CHHANGE organization at Brookdale Community College will beContinue reading "RED BANK: HOLOCAUST SAGA COMES TO LIGHT"
MIDDLETOWN: FAT-FREE FILM AT THE LIBRARY
No empty calories here: Middletown Township Public Library is the setting for a free Wednesday night screening of HUNGRY FOR CHANGE, the doc feature that aims to blow the pop-topContinue reading "MIDDLETOWN: FAT-FREE FILM AT THE LIBRARY"
RED BANK: PLANNERS SPAR OVER FACADES
A plan by Joe Romanowski to remove the vestibule of his new Goldtinker store on Broad Street won approval. So did Tommy’s Coal-Fired Pizza’s request to permanently enclose seasonal seatingContinue reading "RED BANK: PLANNERS SPAR OVER FACADES"
WEEKEND: THE SECRET WOID IS VARIETY
A first responder benefitting spring edition of Street Fair returns to Red Bank Sunday while, below, the one and only GROUCHO goes wild, in the person of Frank Ferrante, FridayContinue reading "WEEKEND: THE SECRET WOID IS VARIETY"
WEEKEND: WEDDING WALK GETS SAME-SEXY
Michael Warmington of Red Bank RiverCenter joins a team of Barbizon tour guides in welcoming guests to a past edition of the Red Bank Wedding Walk, which returns to townContinue reading "WEEKEND: WEDDING WALK GETS SAME-SEXY"
Highly-infectious video posted on YouTube Friday by Amanda Tanai and Natalie Christ, students at Red Bank Regional. High school sure is way more fun than it used to be, huh?
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Can you identify Where the above photo was shot? Take a guess! Send your answer to [email protected].
WEEKEND: VALENTINES AND OTHER FISH TALES
Miriam A. Hyman and Jacob Fishel in ‘As You Like It’ at the Two River Theater, above.  Scott Szegeski’s print impressions of vintage “fish surfboards” at Salon Concrete. (Top photoContinue reading "WEEKEND: VALENTINES AND OTHER FISH TALES"
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RED BANK: NEW MURAL BRIGHTENS CORNER
RED BANK: Lunch Break founder Norma Todd is depicted in a mural painted this week on the front of the newly renovated social service agency.
TULIPS TOGETHER
Spring tulips taking in the sunset outside the Molly Pitcher Inn in Red Bank Monday evening.
RIVER RANGERS RETURN
River Rangers, a summer canoeing program offered by the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, returns this summer for up to 20 participa ...
DOUBLE DYLAN IN RED BANK
Trucks for a production company filming what one worker said was a Bob Dylan biography have lined Monmouth Street the past two days with cre ...
AFTER THE RAIN
A pear tree branch brought down by a brief overnight storm left a lovely tableau on the sidewalk in front of Red Bank's Riverside Gardens Pa ...
CONE OF UNCERTAINTY
Asked by a redbankgreen reporter why these cones were on top of cars, the owner of the car in the foreground responded: “That’s ...
RAIL RIDER’S VIEW
A commuter's view of Cooper's Bridge and the Navesink River from North Jersey Coast Line train 3320 out of Red Bank Tuesday morning.
PUT ME IN COACH!
Red Bank T-Ball kicked off at East Side park on Saturday morning. The brisk weather proved to be no deterrent to the young players, ranging ...
IT’S A SIGN!
Once proudly declaring its all-but-certain arrival in Spring 2019, the project previously known as Azalea Gardens springs to life again with ...
SPRINGTIME MEMORIES OF CARL
The Easter Bunny getup and St. Patrick’s Day hat that belonged to longtime Red Bank crossing guard and neighborhood smile-creator Carl ...
RED TRUCKS AT RED ROCK
A small dishwasher fire at Red Rock Tap and Grill was put out quickly by firefighters overnight, causing minimal damage. Red Bank Fire Depar ...
CREATIVE COVER UP
The windows of Pearl Street Consignment on Monmouth Street were smashed when a driver crashed their car through them injuring an employee la ...
THEY’RE BACK!
Ospreys returned to the skies over Red Bank this week for the first time since they migrated to warmer climes in late fall. With temperature ...
SPRING IS SPRUNG
RED BANK: Spring 2024 arrives on the Greater Red Bank Green with the vernal equinox at 11:06 p.m. Tuesday.
RED BANK’S FINEST – AND NEWEST
Red Bank Police Officer Eliot Ramos was sworn in as the force’s newest patrolman Thursday, and if you’re doing a double take thinkin ...
EASTER EGG MAYHEM AT THE PARK
An errant whistle spurred an unexpectedly early start to the Spring Egg Hunt on Sunday, which had been scheduled to begin at eggsactly 11am ...
PRESEASON DOCKWORK
RED BANK: With winter winding down, marina gets ready for boating season with some dockwork on our beautiful Navesink River.
CORNED BEEF AND DISCO FRIES?
It’s Friday, and smart Lent-observing Leprechauns know the pot of gold at the end of Red Bank’s rainbow is actually the deliciou ...
SURFBOARD DITCHED
It’s a violation of etiquette in surfing to ditch your board.  (it could hit another surfer and hurt them). But someone appears to ha ...
ELSIE, TAKE ME WITH YOU!
Soaked by pouring rain with the temperature hovering in the low 40’s, this sign in the window of Elsie’s Subs on Monmouth Street ...