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BASIE COUSIN INJURED IN RED BANK FIRE
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Phyllis Rudrow, seen with Dr. Eugene Cheslock below at the 2009 dedication of a bust of her cousin, Count Basie, suffered burns in a blaze that heavily damaged her home.Continue reading "BASIE COUSIN INJURED IN RED BANK FIRE"
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September 18th, 2011 @ 5pm
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LOVE IT: BEACH BOYS DO IT AGAIN AT BASIE
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The 2011 touring edition of the Beach Boys — with John Cowsill at far left, plus Bruce Johnston and Mike Love front and center — returns (minus John Stamos) toContinue reading "LOVE IT: BEACH BOYS DO IT AGAIN AT BASIE"
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August 19th, 2011 @ 9am
THE COUNT NEEDS A CUT
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Attention jazz and history lovers who hate weeds: volunteers are wanted to help clean up the area of the Red Bank train station that’s home to a bust of boroughContinue reading "THE COUNT NEEDS A CUT"
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June 10th, 2011 @ 10am
JAZZ SERIES IS MORE THAN JUST TALK
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Alto ace Bruce Williams is tonight’s guest, and the legendary Louis Armstrong is next week’s topic, when the Talkin’ Jazz series returns to the Count Basie’s Carlton Lounge beginning tonight.Continue reading "JAZZ SERIES IS MORE THAN JUST TALK"
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April 4th, 2011 @ 6am
‘DOG WHISPERER’ TRAINS HIS AUDIENCE WELL
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Don’t tell Fido: The Dog Whisperer is back in town, as Cesar Millan returns to the Count Basie for February 25 event that’s strictly for humans only. Not so veryContinue reading "‘DOG WHISPERER’ TRAINS HIS AUDIENCE WELL"
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February 21st, 2011 @ 7am
CATCH OF THE DAY: BLUE TUNA, AT THE BASIE
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Jorma Kaukonen and Jack Casady anchor Hot Tuna Blues, appearing with Charlie Musselwhite at the Count Basie tonight. Their last time in town, they sold out the Count Basie TheatreContinue reading "CATCH OF THE DAY: BLUE TUNA, AT THE BASIE"
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February 17th, 2011 @ 8am
IDINA MENZEL, MARVIN HAMLISCH AT BASIE
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Superstar stage and screen diva Idina Menzel returns to Red Bank Thursday with no less than Marvin Hamlisch at the podium as guest conductor of the New Jersey Symphony Orchestra.Continue reading "IDINA MENZEL, MARVIN HAMLISCH AT BASIE"
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January 31st, 2011 @ 9am
ROOM FOR ‘NATIVITY,’ AT THE COUNT’S CRIB
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Lorraine Stone is in the cast, and Darrell Lawrence Willis Sr. directs, as BLACK NATIVITY comes to the Count Basie stage for the first time on December 30. By TOMContinue reading "ROOM FOR ‘NATIVITY,’ AT THE COUNT’S CRIB"
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December 20th, 2010 @ 10am
AT THE BASIE: THIS SPACE FOR ‘RENT’
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Billy Piscopo rehearses “La Vie Boheme” in the Phoenix Productions staging of RENT, opening this weekend at the Count Basie Theatre. (Photos courtesy of Phoenix Productions) By TOM CHESEK It’sContinue reading "AT THE BASIE: THIS SPACE FOR ‘RENT’"
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July 14th, 2010 @ 9am
TRUCKS WILL ROLL AT BASIE BENEFIT
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Derek Trucks (left) and Susan Tedeschi bring their all-new big band to the Count Basie Theatre for a special fundraiser show Friday night. (Photo by Allison Murphy) By TOM CHESEKContinue reading "TRUCKS WILL ROLL AT BASIE BENEFIT"
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July 7th, 2010 @ 5am
AN EARTHLY RE-ENTRY FOR THE WRIGHT STUFF
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The Al Wright Unit — featuring vocalist Ruth Wright — brings both homegrown cred and a space-trekking sonic legacy back to the Red Bank Public Library on Thursday evening. (PhotosContinue reading "AN EARTHLY RE-ENTRY FOR THE WRIGHT STUFF"
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May 12th, 2010 @ 5am
BASIE: THE SHOW MUST GO ON
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Schools, businesses and government offices throughout the Red Bank region are closed, and even the New York Times sheepishly informed its subscribers not to expect today’s newspaper before tomorrow. ButContinue reading "BASIE: THE SHOW MUST GO ON"
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February 10th, 2010 @ 3pm
FIVE YEARS LATE, BASIE BUST GETS PROPS
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NAACP Red Bank chapter president Rev. Henry P. Davis leads a convocation prayer at the event. (Click to enlarge) A bust of native son William ‘Count’ Basie stood, without anyContinue reading "FIVE YEARS LATE, BASIE BUST GETS PROPS"
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October 5th, 2009 @ 8am
AT LAST: BUSTING OUT THE BASIE BUST
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A likeness of William ‘Count’ Basie has now been relocated from its temporary spot in the Red Bank train stationhouse to the plaza outside. By DUSTIN RACIOPPI James Joyce hasContinue reading "AT LAST: BUSTING OUT THE BASIE BUST"
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October 1st, 2009 @ 9am
IN oRBit: JASON’S NEW CLAYMATE
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Today’s edition of Red Bank oRBit spotlights a guy who’s got the ear of “titans of industry, Hollywood celebrities and leaders from around the world” — America’s Fourth Leading Motivational Speaker,Continue reading "IN oRBit: JASON’S NEW CLAYMATE"
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July 27th, 2009 @ 12pm
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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)  
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MANTIS (PRAYING) AT CHURCH
Partyliner photographs praying mantis at church.
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 ...
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