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LINCROFT: WORLD VOICES, HEROES AT HOME
The infamous 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese will be remembered as part of the Evening of International Psychology and Poetry Performances program Wednesday night at Brookdale Community College.   EachContinue reading "LINCROFT: WORLD VOICES, HEROES AT HOME"
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4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK
Kathy Griffin goes double-deep dish this Friday night, when the flame-haired comic with the celeb-roasting style adds a second standup session to her scheduled gig at the Count Basie.  She’sContinue reading "4/18: KATHY GRIFFIN LIGHTS UP RED BANK"
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: THE GREENHOUSE HEATS UP
Above: The champion vocalists from the NBC show THE SING-OFF come to Red Bank for two Friday night shows…while below, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Ben E. King isContinue reading "WEEKEND: THE GREENHOUSE HEATS UP"
WEEKEND: LAUGHING ALL THE WAY
Above: Standup guy Kyle Grooms is among the headliners taking part in Saturday’s annual Laugh Out Loud Comedy Show fundraiser for 180 Turning Lives Around. Below, it’s a triple-header ofContinue reading "WEEKEND: LAUGHING ALL THE WAY"
A SECOND ‘WIND’ FOR A NEW TRTC TRADITION
Becca Ayers (Mrs. Otter), William Thomas Evans (Dr. Badger) and Mike Faist (Mole) co-star in A WIND IN THE WILLOWS CHRISTMAS, the original family musical now onstage in a new encoreContinue reading "A SECOND ‘WIND’ FOR A NEW TRTC TRADITION"
‘EVERYTHING WAS RIGHT’ IN CYCLIST’S LIFE
Megan Porter at her Shrewsbury home earlier this month. Her husband, Cole, below, on the morning of his fatal accident. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD He was goingContinue reading "‘EVERYTHING WAS RIGHT’ IN CYCLIST’S LIFE"
M’TOWN: MIGHTY MAX GIVES BACK TO THE MAC
E Street Band drummer and Middletown resident Max Weinberg does it “talk show” style, in a benefit for the township’s Arts Council that takes place at the Middletown Arts CenterContinue reading "M’TOWN: MIGHTY MAX GIVES BACK TO THE MAC"
WEEKEND: COSBY, ABBA, POETRY & POTTERY
Revisiting his standup comedy roots, Bill Cosby brings it back to the Basie for a one night stand… while cartoonist Mark Alan Stamaty (below) is guest judge for a groupContinue reading "WEEKEND: COSBY, ABBA, POETRY & POTTERY"
WEEKENDER: ON THE GREEN AND ON THE SAND
Contractors building a new staircase over the sea wall at the Mad Hatter in Sea Bright, where thousands of revelers are expected for the daylong Dunesday fundraiser. (Photo by JohnContinue reading "WEEKENDER: ON THE GREEN AND ON THE SAND"
PHOENIX: ‘ANYTHING’ FOR A LAUGH, AND LOVE
Clockwise from center: Jennifer Grasso, Kelsey Susino, Torie-Marie Gigante, Carly Nelson and Taylor Wallace are Reno Sweeney and the Angels, as the shipboard romp ANYTHING GOES marks the maiden voyageContinue reading "PHOENIX: ‘ANYTHING’ FOR A LAUGH, AND LOVE"
The Daily Show political correspondent John Oliver brings his mordant wit to the Basie, and former Rutgers football player Eric LeGrand is at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional to to discuss hisContinue reading "WEEKENDER: HOME SHOW, RECOVERY, SATIRE"
RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES
What, she doesn’t have a wine purse? We can fix that. Read on. (Photos by Rebecca Desfosse. Click to enlarge) By REBECCA DESFOSSE Unsure of what gifts to buy thisContinue reading "RED BANK: AFFORDABLE GIFTS AND GOODIES"
ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND
A horse named Prince makes his way down Broad Street during the 2011 holiday season. Horse-powered carriage rides resume on Saturday. (Click to enlarge) Friday, November 30 MIDDLETOWN: Each year,Continue reading "ON THE GREEN: LINEUP FOR A JINGLY WEEKEND"
WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED
The Red Bank Farmer’s Market winds down its season at the Galleria, and not-quite-naked models mingle with guests at Go Naked and Check Yourself, both this Sunday. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "WEEKEND: FARM FRESH AND NEARLY NAKED"
A FALL BOUNTY OF GALLERY SHOWS
The Red Bank Holiday Art Walk takes to the streets once more on November 24. Norman Rockwell protege Peter Caras, right, joins some formidable colleagues this Saturday at Middletown ArtsContinue reading "A FALL BOUNTY OF GALLERY SHOWS"
WEEKEND: HENRY, HOCKEY, & HEEBIE JEEBIES
Staged by Michael Sexton of the Shakespeare Society, the Bard’s Henry V opens a three-week run at Red Bank’s Two River Theater Friday night. (Photo by T Charles Erickson. ClickContinue reading "WEEKEND: HENRY, HOCKEY, & HEEBIE JEEBIES"
ARTIE LANGE: CRASHING AT THE BASIE
Funnyman Artie Lange, seen at the mic as co-host of the NICK & ARTIE SHOW, returns to the Count Basie Theatre on Saturday in advance of his new book CRASHContinue reading "ARTIE LANGE: CRASHING AT THE BASIE"
RED BANK: CLEAN COMEDY ON A BLUE RIVER
LAST COMIC STANDING semifinalist Erin Jackson, top, headlines Red Bank’s first-ever Comedy in the Park event, while (L-R) Tim Belford, emcee Chris Covert and Matt Perkins set the stage forContinue reading "RED BANK: CLEAN COMEDY ON A BLUE RIVER"
ZYGONS INVADE RED BANK!
Live actors, musicians and sound effects artists perform beneath the projected art of Tim Doyle as THE INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS makes its maiden voyage to Red Bank. (Click image below toContinue reading "ZYGONS INVADE RED BANK!"
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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 ...