BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Red Bank Green - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Red Bank Green X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Red Bank Green REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260417T210000 DTSTAMP:20260407T154612Z CREATED:20260407T153253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T154612Z UID:208332-1776448800-1776459600@www.redbankgreen.com SUMMARY:CringeFest 2026 DESCRIPTION:Red Bank\, NJ — Project Write Now (PWN) presents the 8th annual CringeFest\, its signature storytelling fundraiser\, on Friday\, April 17\, at The Vogel at Count Basie Center for the Arts. \nWhat began in 2018 as a small café event featuring adults reading their middle school diaries has grown into a beloved live stage experience—celebrating vulnerability\, humor\, and connection through true stories that are both hilarious and heartfelt. \n“Comedy is more than entertainment—it’s relief\, release\, and a way to build understanding\,” said Jennifer Chauhan\, Executive Director of Project Write Now. “CringeFest brings people together through laughter and storytelling while supporting programs that make a meaningful impact across our local community.” \nThis year’s CringeFest highlights voices from Red Bank\, featuring performers who represent and contribute to the local community.\nPerformers include: \nFatima Carranza\, Community Engagement Coordinator\, Borough of Red Bank\nDennis Chambers\, Associate Artistic Director\, Two River Theater\nCatherine Ferguson & Christy Sunquist\, Generation Women NJ\nJeremy Grunin\, Chairperson of the Board of Trustees\, Count Basie Center for the Arts\nShani Love\, Program Manager\, Lunch Break \n“After performing in the very first CringeFest at a small cafe in Red Bank\, I saw the impact that an event like this can make— for the performers\, the audience\, and the organization\,” said Kelly Cullen\, CringeFest Chair and Master of Ceremonies. “The stories are hilarious\, yet relatable\, and each year our generous donors say it’s an event they don’t want to miss.” \nAll proceeds support Project Write Now’s community outreach programs\, delivering expressive writing programs and storytelling opportunities to local schools\, including Red Bank Middle School and Red Bank Regional High School\, and partner organizations\, such as Lunch Break and Shore House. Since 2014\, PWN has reached more than 14\,000 youth and adults across Monmouth County and beyond. \nTickets are $95 and include the live show\, along with access to a pre- and post-show Cast Party featuring light bites. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster via pwnwriters.org or directly at the Count Basie for the Arts box office. \nSponsorship packages for CringeFest are available and include various levels of benefits\, including tickets. \nFor more information on sponsoring CringeFest\, please contact Project Write Now at info@projectwritenow.org. \nContact:\nJennifer Chauhan\nCo-founder and Executive Director\nProject Write Now\n(908) 675-0879\njennifer@projectwritenow.org \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Red Bank Green on Instagram\n @redbankgreen\n \n \n Follow URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com/event/cringefest-2026/ LOCATION:The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.redbankgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/CringeFestPerformers2025.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Project Write Now":MAILTO:info@projectwritenow.org GEO:40.3488692;-74.0701263 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts 99 Monmouth Street Red Bank New Jersey 07701;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=99 Monmouth Street:geo:-74.0701263,40.3488692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240426T200000 DTSTAMP:20240403T160920Z CREATED:20230328T183849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240403T160920Z UID:137336-1714161600-1714161600@www.redbankgreen.com SUMMARY:RED BANK: WRITERS SHARE MORTIFYING STORIES DESCRIPTION:Project Write Now hosts ‘CringeFest\,’ where adult writers of Project Write Now willingly share their most embarrassing or mortifying stories in front of a live audience. \nWhy would their writers do this? Not only for your amusement\, but for a good cause. All proceeds from this annual fundraiser benefit Project Write Now’s community outreach programs. \n\nNew for this year: a VIP ticket includes admission to the CringeFest After Party\, where attendees can chat with performers\, judges\, past winners\, and Project Write Now friends. Drinks\, light bites\, and music are also included. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Red Bank Green on Instagram\n @redbankgreen\n \n \n Follow URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com/event/red-bank-writer-share-mortifying-stories-cringefest-2024/ LOCATION:The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts\, 99 Monmouth Street\, Red Bank\, New Jersey\, 07701 CATEGORIES:Go On Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.redbankgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/project-write-now-cringefest.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Project Write Now":MAILTO:info@projectwritenow.org GEO:40.3488692;-74.0701263 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=The Vogel at the Count Basie Center for the Arts 99 Monmouth Street Red Bank New Jersey 07701;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=99 Monmouth Street:geo:-74.0701263,40.3488692 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T114500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230430T200000 DTSTAMP:20230328T193930Z CREATED:20191204T154025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230328T193930Z UID:124167-1682855100-1682884800@www.redbankgreen.com SUMMARY:RED BANK: WRITERS' LIT FEST DESCRIPTION:Project Write Now hosts “Voice and Verse\,” an online lit fest for teen and young adult writers and artists. \nThis daylong event\, via Zoom promises a fun\, engaging day of interactive workshops\, informative panels\, and opportunities to share your work. Writers and artists of all experience levels are welcome.\n\nDinner break 5 to 7 p.m.  Fee: $5 suggested donation (ages 12-24); $20 (ages 25+).\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Red Bank Green on Instagram\n @redbankgreen\n \n \n Follow URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com/event/red-bank-teen-writers-lit-fest/ LOCATION:Urban Coalhouse\, 2 Bridge Avenue\, Red Bank\, NJ\, 07701\, United States CATEGORIES:Go On Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.redbankgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/project-write-now-voice-verse.png ORGANIZER;CN="Project Write Now":MAILTO:info@projectwritenow.org GEO:40.3509611;-74.0753413 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Urban Coalhouse 2 Bridge Avenue Red Bank NJ 07701 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Bridge Avenue:geo:-74.0753413,40.3509611 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220128T200000 DTSTAMP:20220111T151804Z CREATED:20220111T151804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T151804Z UID:132858-1643389200-1643400000@www.redbankgreen.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: OPEN MIC FOR WRITERS DESCRIPTION:Project Write Now hosts an open mic for writers. \nVia Zoom\, writers can to share original work and support fellow writers. Pieces should be the reader’s own work\, 750 words or less\, and align with PWN’s mission to provide a safe\, supportive environment. \nTo get on the readers’ list\, email info@projectwritenow.org by 4:30 p.m.\, January 28. \nProjectWriteNow is a nonprofit organization. Suggested fee is $5. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Red Bank Green on Instagram\n @redbankgreen\n \n \n Follow URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com/event/red-bank-virtual-open-mic-for-writers/ LOCATION:Virtual\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Go On Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.redbankgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Untitled-design-29.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Project Write Now":MAILTO:info@projectwritenow.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T121500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220114T131500 DTSTAMP:20220111T152627Z CREATED:20220111T152627Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220111T152627Z UID:132853-1642162500-1642166100@www.redbankgreen.com SUMMARY:VIRTUAL: LUNCHTIME WRITE-IN DESCRIPTION:Red Bank’s Project Write Now hosts a weekly hour of instructor-led writing exercises\, conducted via Zoom. \nParticipants will receive three timed prompts based on different themes\, with time at the end of class for writers to share their work if they choose. \nThis event is virtual and costs $10. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Follow Red Bank Green on Instagram\n @redbankgreen\n \n \n Follow URL:https://www.redbankgreen.com/event/virtual-lunchtime-write-in/2022-01-14/ LOCATION:Virtual\, NJ\, United States CATEGORIES:Go On Green ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.redbankgreen.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/5DA7C7F2-C57C-43C2-9100-E9ECFB4796E0_1_105_c.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Project Write Now":MAILTO:info@projectwritenow.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR