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BANDIERA & BAND TAKE ON ‘SOLO’ BEATLES
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Bandiera on the Run: Guitarist Bob Bandiera (at right) assembles the Jersey Shore Rock ‘N Soul Revue at the Basie Friday for a tribute to the post-Beatle careers of theContinue reading "BANDIERA & BAND TAKE ON ‘SOLO’ BEATLES"
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August 15th, 2012 @ 8am
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OLD FRIENDS ROCK THE BLOCK
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Generations of  former and present Red Bank residents gathered on Drs. James Parker Boulevard over Saturday for a block-party style “family reunion,” complete with street fair food, jewelry for sale andContinue reading "OLD FRIENDS ROCK THE BLOCK"
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August 13th, 2012 @ 5am
TAKING A BITE OUT OF CRIME
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Scenes from the Fair Haven National Night Out in 2009, above, and Red Bank’s 2011 edition, below. (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLE TEPPER Since 1984, the National Association of TownContinue reading "TAKING A BITE OUT OF CRIME"
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August 2nd, 2012 @ 9am
WARNING: DON’T GIVE TO ‘DUTCHESS’ OF JAZZ
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Shoppers at this weekend’s Red Bank Sidewalk Sale have reported getting hit up for donations by a woman misrepresenting herself. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Officials are warningContinue reading "WARNING: DON’T GIVE TO ‘DUTCHESS’ OF JAZZ"
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July 27th, 2012 @ 5pm
OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER
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Singer, songwriter and Little Silver native Greg Trooper opens for Clint Black at The Y’s Goin’ Country for Kids benefit concert Saturday night at the Count Basie. By TOM CHESEKContinue reading "OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER"
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July 27th, 2012 @ 8am
RED BANK ‘N BLACK, PERFECT TOGETHER
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Clint Black’s portrait at Murphy Style Grill Wall. Black returns to the area where he lived as an infant when he headlines the Count Basie Saturday. By TOM CHESEK PayContinue reading "RED BANK ‘N BLACK, PERFECT TOGETHER"
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July 25th, 2012 @ 8am
Numa Saisselin at the Basie in 2011. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Numa Saisselin, a former stagehand who led the Count Basie Theatre back to fiscal health afterContinue reading "EXIT STAGE LEFT FOR BASIE EX-CEO"
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July 24th, 2012 @ 1pm
SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN
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Red Bank offered a sprawling buffet of delights for music lovers Saturday night as the Brookdale Big Band, right, laid down a smooth bed of Basie, Ellington and other greatsContinue reading "SOUNDS ALL OVER TOWN"
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July 23rd, 2012 @ 9am
A BEACH BLANKET “BOLERO” AT TWO RIVER
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A “flash mob” of nonprofessional dancers in rehearsal for BOLERO RED BANK at the Two River Theater. By TOM CHESEK Addressing a stageful of local residents at Two River TheaterContinue reading "A BEACH BLANKET “BOLERO” AT TWO RIVER"
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July 17th, 2012 @ 6am
SONGWRITERS TAKE ROOT AT THE GARDENS
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The alternative/ Americana musical marriage known as The Mastersons inaugurates a new summer slate of free Songwriters in the Park concerts, Friday night at Riverside Gardens.   The dog-day nightsContinue reading "SONGWRITERS TAKE ROOT AT THE GARDENS"
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July 13th, 2012 @ 7am
A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT MOBILE
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A mobile language lab at RBR will be stocked with iPads when it opens in September, thanks to a donation from the school’s fundraising foundation.  (Click to enlarge) By DANIELLEContinue reading "A LITTLE BIT COUNTRY, A LITTLE BIT MOBILE"
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July 5th, 2012 @ 10am
A MONTH OF ‘LE JAZZ HOT’ ON THE GREEN
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Trumpeter Claudio Roditi sounds a keynote to a month of jazzy happenings in and around Red Bank, with a Weekend in Brazil that kicks off the Summer Jazz Cafe seriesContinue reading "A MONTH OF ‘LE JAZZ HOT’ ON THE GREEN"
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July 3rd, 2012 @ 6am
RUMSON WOMAN TO FOCUS BASIE ON FUNDING
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Justine Robertson, who revived a family-owned theater in her native Hartford, Connecticut, is the new interim CEO of the newly restructured Basie. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ElbowingContinue reading "RUMSON WOMAN TO FOCUS BASIE ON FUNDING"
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June 29th, 2012 @ 10am
@ BASIE: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & COCKTAILS
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Set-up was underway Thursday morning for the Count’s Courtyard, an outdoor bar and terrace on the east side of the Count Basie Theatre that makes its debut Friday night withContinue reading "@ BASIE: CROSBY, STILLS, NASH & COCKTAILS"
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June 28th, 2012 @ 11am
TWO RIVER AGAIN SHOWCASES LATINO WORKS
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Director and curator Jerry Ruiz, playwright Tanya Saracho and actor-writer Carlo Albán return to Red Bank for the second annual CROSSING BORDERS festival Thursday through Sunday at Two River Theater.Continue reading "TWO RIVER AGAIN SHOWCASES LATINO WORKS"
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June 25th, 2012 @ 12pm
LGBT YOUTH MAKE RED BANK PROUD
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“The heat of her breath fills the hollows of my bones with helium and lifts my ribcage just long enough to feel again.” That’s how Chris Hennessy, 19, of Oceanport,Continue reading "LGBT YOUTH MAKE RED BANK PROUD"
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June 22nd, 2012 @ 1am
CELEBRATING A CENTURY IN AMERICAN STYLE
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On a perfect summer day, Fair Haven celebrated its first century as an independent borough in classic American style Saturday: with a parade, a townwide picnic, and a breathtaking fireworksContinue reading "CELEBRATING A CENTURY IN AMERICAN STYLE"
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June 18th, 2012 @ 7am
AN OLD ‘GIRLFRIEND,’ A SWEET RETURN
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Electric and eclectic singer-songwriter Matthew Sweet celebrates the 20th anniversary of his smash album GIRLFRIEND, in an Intimate Evenings concert at Two River Theater on Friday, June 15. By TOMContinue reading "AN OLD ‘GIRLFRIEND,’ A SWEET RETURN"
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June 13th, 2012 @ 9am
EDER’S BACK, AND TWO RIVER’S GOT HER
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Star of Broadway and bluejeans Linda Eder returns to Red Bank when she performs in concert at Two River Theater, with a salute to her favorite SONGBIRDS Thursday. (Photos byContinue reading "EDER’S BACK, AND TWO RIVER’S GOT HER"
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June 12th, 2012 @ 9am
GUITAR MAN SOLOS IN SHREWSBURY
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Chris Szczerbienski checks in a Gibson Les Paul owned by Paul Bland of the Pearl Jam tribute band No Code. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Chris Szczerbienski wasContinue reading "GUITAR MAN SOLOS IN SHREWSBURY"
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June 5th, 2012 @ 3pm
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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.