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IN oRBit: EMBEDDED IN OKLAHOMA!
In today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit, correspondent Dorothy Creamer goes deep undercover to bring you a unique insiders’ perspective on Oklahoma!, the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical going up thisContinue reading "IN oRBit: EMBEDDED IN OKLAHOMA!"
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IN oRBit: TWO SIDES OF THE RIVER
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit puts the focus on the Two River Theater, that gleaming cathedral of culture that rose up from the warehouses and woodsheds of Red Bank’s West SideContinue reading "IN oRBit: TWO SIDES OF THE RIVER"
IN oRBit: RUSTED, AND NEVER SLEEPING
Here at satellite site Red Bank oRBit, we can vouch that what used to be considered the iron curtain of Labor Day has become as threadbare a concept as the fallContinue reading "IN oRBit: RUSTED, AND NEVER SLEEPING"
IN oRBit: HORTON HEAT’S A HOOT
The Labor Day contractions are getting closer together, and today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit has laboriously selected a handful of diversions for your pleasure, from the Long Branch Jazz &Continue reading "IN oRBit: HORTON HEAT’S A HOOT"
IN oRBit: DOWN AT THE REVIVAL
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit has the details on an event that ought to be of interest to you few (but fervent) fans of country music here on the JerseyContinue reading "IN oRBit: DOWN AT THE REVIVAL"
IN oRBit: A LOOK INTO THE ORB
Book signing appearances by baseball badboy  Darryl Strawberry (right) and niceguy DJ Pete Fornatale. Benefit bike races around Fair Haven and Sandy Hook. Celeb photo exhibit openings and doggie fashion shows; mini-golfContinue reading "IN oRBit: A LOOK INTO THE ORB"
IN oRBit: SNEAKS, PEEKS AND SURPRISES
There are hotly anticipated new features starring Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Matt Damon, Hillary Swank and Daniel Day-Lewis. Festival circuit darlings and foreign-made standouts. There’s even the directorial debut ofContinue reading "IN oRBit: SNEAKS, PEEKS AND SURPRISES"
IN oRBit: SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT
Perhaps only your cynical pals at Red Bank oRBit can look at something as festive as the Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair and call it “summer’s sweetly sadistic endgame,” but there you haveContinue reading "IN oRBit: SOMETHING TO CROW ABOUT"
IN oRBit: BIRTHDAY BOY BLUES
Just as having a computer makes everyone an expert on everything, so it seems that surviving this far into 2009 makes ’em all think they know what it’s like toContinue reading "IN oRBit: BIRTHDAY BOY BLUES"
IN oRBit: NOT JUST FOR DOG EARS
Submitted for your approval: today’s Red Bank oRBit brings you one Josh L. Lachowicz, by day a veterinary oncologist at Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, where the families of his patients call him “Dr.Continue reading "IN oRBit: NOT JUST FOR DOG EARS"
IN oRBit: THREE ON THE FRINGE
Today’s Red Bank oRBit takes you to the outer-limits fringe of the local orbit — all the way to NYC, where the 13th annual edition of the New York International Fringe Festival isContinue reading "IN oRBit: THREE ON THE FRINGE"
IN oRBit: PEARLS, CURLS & FRANK TALK
Today’s Red Bank oRBit brings you an interview with Marybeth Maida — Red Bank resident, Borough Education Foundation vice president, mom and media professional — to say nothing of active, dynamic,Continue reading "IN oRBit: PEARLS, CURLS & FRANK TALK"
IN oRBit: OUNCES OF PREVENTION
Today’s Red Bank oRBit has a preview of a benefit concert happening Friday night at the Two River Theater — a fundraiser for the Monmouth County-based nonprofit Prevention First and its slate of programsContinue reading "IN oRBit: OUNCES OF PREVENTION"
IN oRBit: BRUCE, BACK ON THE BOARDWALK
That’s cabaret crooner and top-shelf nightclub entertainer Eddie Bruce (right), the Philly-based star whose acclaimed appearances in Manhattan and AC haven’t stopped him from making the Shore part of a balancedContinue reading "IN oRBit: BRUCE, BACK ON THE BOARDWALK"
IN oRBit: THURSDAY’S THE NEW FRIDAY
Today’s Red Bank oRBit has early word of a couple of new happenings going on around the borough business district, where Red Bank RiverCenter is getting ready to launch a new seriesContinue reading "IN oRBit: THURSDAY’S THE NEW FRIDAY"
IN oRBit: CALLING ALL ‘PARKER POSEYS’
Today’s Red Bank oRBit takes it down to Long Branch, the better to toast the memory of West End’s greatest contribution to our popular culture (after the Windmill) — the lateContinue reading "IN oRBit: CALLING ALL ‘PARKER POSEYS’"
IN oRBit: GLOBETROTTERS & GEARJAMMERS
Today’s Red Bank oRBit features an interview with one of the most accomplished performers you’ve likely never heard of — a vocalist, writer and globetrotting musical ambassador who’s sung for presidents,Continue reading "IN oRBit: GLOBETROTTERS & GEARJAMMERS"
IN oRBit: FRIENDS, FEUDS & A FULL MONTY
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit issues a little bit of a reminder about two high-profile shows on local stages in the coming days — a Wednesday appearance by John Legend and India.ArieContinue reading "IN oRBit: FRIENDS, FEUDS & A FULL MONTY"
IN oRBit: A NEAT NEW D’JEET? AT THE GROVE
It’s been just over a year since redbankgreen‘s homegrown satellite Red Bank oRBit went online, and to mark the festive occasion, we pay a follow-up visit to D’jeet?, the local-organic restaurantContinue reading "IN oRBit: A NEAT NEW D’JEET? AT THE GROVE"
IN oRBit: RESTLESS SPIRITS
Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit keeps it in the borough’s business district, where Red Bank RiverCenter has a hand in a couple of events that just might have you seeing redContinue reading "IN oRBit: RESTLESS SPIRITS"
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KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES CODING TO MAGAZINE PUBLISHERS
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green and creator of Broad Street, was teaching City and Regional Magazine Association publishers how ...
LET’S SEE YOUR KINDLE DO THIS
A stack of books served as a chock while a motorist changed a flat tire on Branch Avenue Wednesday afternoon. Submitted by John T. Ward
NEW WELCOME SIGN INSTALLED
A new "Welcome to Red Bank" sign has gone up at the northern Route 35 entrance to town at the foot of Cooper's Bridge.
JUNIOR BUCS WRESTLING WELCOMES YOUNG ATHLETES FOR 22ND SEASON
Junior Bucs Wrestling is preparing for its 22nd season, offering boys and girls from Red Bank, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver an opportunity ...
TIME FOR SCHOOL, DEER
Fall has arrived and so have the middle school loving deer!
JUST IN TIME FOR THE FALL CLASSIC
Just in time for the start of the World Series later this week baseball-themed paintings by artist Max Maxon hang in the windows of the Art ...
DINNER PLANS?
Chipotle in Red Bank Sunday evening will donate a quarter of proceeds from sales Sunday to the volunteer Red Bank Fire Department auxiliary.
KENNY KATZGRAU TEACHES VIBE CODE SESSION AT LOCAL NEWS CAMP
Kenny Katzgrau, publisher of Red Bank Green, is running a vibe code session, teaching other publishers to vibe code at Blue Engine Collectiv ...
Her Majesty visits Red Bank
Navesink Queen docked at the Molly Pitcher Marina. (Photo and text by Partyline contributor Boris Kofman)  
RED BANK DINER MONEY TREE
On the redbankgreen Partyline: sunshine and a money tree at the Red Bank Diner.
NAVESINK LIGHTS
Riverview Hospital lights up the Navesink. (Text and photo by Partyline contributor Terry Franco)  
HALF BAKED BROAD STREET
Broad Street repaving begins with road subject to overnight closures.
COLOR RUN AT RED BANK PRIMARY SCHOOL
redbankgreen Partyline happens upon a cloud of color at annual color run event at Red Bank Primary School.
I’LL EAT IT HERE, THANKS
A squirrel goes all-in for a popular autumn flavor on Madison Avenue in Red Bank Sunday morning.
POP UP TACOS DRAW CROWD
How’s this for a train station redevelopment idea? The pop-up taco vendors Tacos Los Mandones, known on social media as El Mandoon, dr ...
LONG LIVE LOCAL NEWS!
"Long Live Local News" flags from redbankgreen's 20th anniversary celebration in Marine Park Tuesday prove to be the perfect compliment to s ...
MUMS AND WITCHES
17 Prospect Ave (Photo by Partyline contributor Chris Havens)  
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)  
MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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