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RED BANK: MESSIN’ WITH THE KIDS
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I Got Everything I Need, Almost: the glory days of Aykroyd and Belushi live again at the Basie on Thursday night, courtesy of the Blues Brothers Revue and its officiallyContinue reading "RED BANK: MESSIN’ WITH THE KIDS"
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October 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
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RED BANK: IT’S ALL JAKE FOR ALBUM DROP
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RFH senior Jake Tavill celebrates the release of his debut solo recording INDIGO CHILD — and on a school night, yet — during a Sunday night multi-bill upside The Downtown.Continue reading "RED BANK: IT’S ALL JAKE FOR ALBUM DROP"
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October 18th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: COMMENTARY AND CLASSICS
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Emmy winning broadcaster, producer, educator and keyboardist David Dubal is the guest on Sunday, October 19, as the latest in the Monmouth Conservatory of Music’s free series of public-welcome performances.Continue reading "RED BANK: COMMENTARY AND CLASSICS"
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October 18th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES
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Listen up, citizens of Gotham: the Red Bank Halloween Parade hits the street this Sunday for its 67th annual edition, filled with witches and goblins of all ages, and someContinue reading "RED BANK: A HALLOWEEN HIKE FOR THE AGES"
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October 17th, 2014 @ 12pm
MIDDLETOWN TEEN GIVES VOICE TO A CAUSE
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Allison LaRochelle, Middletown, and Tristan Garrity, Red Bank, perform with their Jersey Shore rock/blues group Crimson Sky. The two musicians also lend their musical abilities to aid victims of domestic violence,Continue reading "MIDDLETOWN TEEN GIVES VOICE TO A CAUSE"
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October 13th, 2014 @ 6am
RED BANK: A JETT ALL THE WAY
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Joan Jett and the Blackhearts join Jesse Malin in helping radio’s Rich Russo celebrate six years of Anything Anything, in a Saturday night showdown at the Basie. As a teenagedContinue reading "RED BANK: A JETT ALL THE WAY"
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October 10th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
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You’re gold, babe, don’t change: Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell are the Golden Boys, back for another go-round of timeless teen pop hits, Friday night at Basie’s place. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN"
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October 8th, 2014 @ 12pm
LITTLE SILVER: RBR VOICES IN NAfME CHORUS
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Red Bank Regional vocal majors Shannon O’Donnell and Brooke McDermott are on their way to Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry to to perform in the annual All-National Honor mixed chorus. PressContinue reading "LITTLE SILVER: RBR VOICES IN NAfME CHORUS"
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October 2nd, 2014 @ 6am
Old-style bluesman Juke Joint Jonny brings his 12-string, steel and dreadnought guitars to the Woman’s Club of Red Bank for the next in the monthly series of Reckless Steamy Nights FridayContinue reading "RED BANK: JONNY’S RECKLESS, STEAMY BLUES"
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September 26th, 2014 @ 7am
RED BANK: THIS TOWN IS YOUR OYSTER…FEST
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The Guinness Oysterfest returnS to downtown Red Bank Sunday for an afternoon of sunshine, food, music and eary-fall good spirits. Although there are those who choose to shun it ratherContinue reading "RED BANK: THIS TOWN IS YOUR OYSTER…FEST"
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September 25th, 2014 @ 6pm
RUMSON TEEN KEYS INTO MOZART FEST
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Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School student Alexandra Siwulec is pictured performing at the “Mozart in Context” musical exposition at Mozarthaus Vienna. The Rumson pianist traveled to Austria this past summerContinue reading "RUMSON TEEN KEYS INTO MOZART FEST"
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September 24th, 2014 @ 5am
RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY
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Mandolin master David Grisman returns with his sextet to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday nighter on September 23. His own musical best buddy, the late Jerry Garcia, brandedContinue reading "RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY"
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September 22nd, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: BROADWAY BABIES CATCH A WAVE
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The Broadway Dolls, featuring Hollie Howard (center), bring the musical excitement to the Molly for A Taste of Broadway, a Monday night fundraising gala benefitting a group of Shore-based nonprofits.Continue reading "RED BANK: BROADWAY BABIES CATCH A WAVE"
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September 21st, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK, MIDDLETOWN: CLASSICAL DUETS
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Keith Calmes and carry on: the classical guitarist teams with flautist Marjorie Koharski for a free public recital at Middletown Library, on Monday evening. Classical music connoisseurs in and aroundContinue reading "RED BANK, MIDDLETOWN: CLASSICAL DUETS"
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September 20th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING
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Pink Martini — fronted by vocalist China Forbes and maestro-impresario Thomas Lauderdale — returns to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday night toddy on September 16. Like their confectionaryContinue reading "RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING"
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September 15th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL
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Country singer-songwriter Don Williams rolls his tour bus up to the Count Basie for a Monday one-nighter on September 15. Although he’s scored numerous chart-topping C&W hits, won countless CMAContinue reading "RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL"
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September 14th, 2014 @ 12pm
RED BANK: ARTIST v. BUD OVER VANILLA ICE
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A screengrab from KUSA-TV’s report Tuesday showing Vanilla Ice in an ice cream truck of Ben Douglass’ design. Below, a detail of Douglass’ drawing. (Photo by John T. Ward. ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: ARTIST v. BUD OVER VANILLA ICE"
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September 11th, 2014 @ 9am
YOUTH CHORALE IS GO, AT COUNT BASIE
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The Central Jersey Youth Chorale is auditioning young vocalists for a new season of performances in and around the Count Basie Theatre.                Continue reading "YOUTH CHORALE IS GO, AT COUNT BASIE"
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September 11th, 2014 @ 6am
RUMSON: JAKE TAVILL, SOULFUL SENIOR
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Jake Tavill at home in Rumson last month. (Photo by John T. Ward. Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD This may be the era of inescapable rap, but listenersContinue reading "RUMSON: JAKE TAVILL, SOULFUL SENIOR"
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September 4th, 2014 @ 11am
RED BANK: CALLING DOCTOR DISCO
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Queen of Disco Gloria (“I Will Survive”) Gaynor joins The Village People for a Saturday night concert at the Count Basie, a benefit for The Michael Fux Foundation. Regular readersContinue reading "RED BANK: CALLING DOCTOR DISCO"
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September 3rd, 2014 @ 12pm
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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)
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.