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RED BANK: MINSTREL IN THE GALLERY
One of rock’s truly stand-alone (even stand-on-one-leg) figures returns to Red Bank this Sunday, as Jethro Tull mastermind Ian Anderson delivers both The Best of Tull and his most recentContinue reading "RED BANK: MINSTREL IN THE GALLERY"
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RED BANK: SHERMAN’S MARCH TO THE STAGE
Rumson-based Songbird and dynamic entertainer Lisa Sherman reclaims the Basie stage this Saturday, for a boundary-busting sonic salute to DECADES OF DIVAS. Once or twice each month, you’ll find herContinue reading "RED BANK: SHERMAN’S MARCH TO THE STAGE"
RED BANK: BAREFOOT AND BLINDFOLDED
The Two Man Group of Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood flips Red once again when the guys from WHOSE LINE retake the Count Basie stage for another go-round of impishlyContinue reading "RED BANK: BAREFOOT AND BLINDFOLDED"
RED BANK: READY FOR PRIMETIME
The cast of finalists from Season 11 of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE take to the Basie boards for a touring extravaganza this Wednesday, November 5. The days whenContinue reading "RED BANK: READY FOR PRIMETIME"
RED BANK: HYNDESIGHT AND FORWARD LOOKS
Chrissie Hynde and her band take it to the Basie boards on Sunday, for a recreation of the first PRETENDERS album and a full review of her new release, STOCKHOLM.Continue reading "RED BANK: HYNDESIGHT AND FORWARD LOOKS"
RED BANK: WITH MALLETS AFORETHOUGHT
Marimba master Greg Giannascoli returns to the Basie stage this Saturday, as the Monmouth Symphony Orchestra mark its 66th anniversary with Fanfare and the Fourth. Long before Red Bank wasContinue reading "RED BANK: WITH MALLETS AFORETHOUGHT"
RED BANK: GHOSTS AT THE COUNT’S CASTLE
Come play with us: the Count Basie Theatre Cinema Society presents a Creature Double Feature on Wednesday, with showings of GHOSTBUSTERS and THE SHINING. Wanna hear something really scary? ForContinue reading "RED BANK: GHOSTS AT THE COUNT’S CASTLE"
RED BANK: STAND-UP SEX STUFF
One of the hottest comics on the scene, Amy Schumer takes it inside the Count Basie Theatre for a Friday night comedy concert. She’s been noted for her “girl nextContinue reading "RED BANK: STAND-UP SEX STUFF"
RED BANK: MESSIN’ WITH THE KIDS
I Got Everything I Need, Almost: the glory days of Aykroyd and Belushi live again at the Basie on Thursday night, courtesy of the Blues Brothers Revue and its officiallyContinue reading "RED BANK: MESSIN’ WITH THE KIDS"
RED BANK: TREAT FOR WELL-TRAINED HUMANS
Don’t tell Spot: Cesar Millan is back in town, as the original “Dog Whisperer” returns to the Count Basie for a Thursday night event that’s strictly for humans only. AsContinue reading "RED BANK: TREAT FOR WELL-TRAINED HUMANS"
RED BANK: A JETT ALL THE WAY
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts join Jesse Malin in helping radio’s Rich Russo celebrate six years of Anything Anything, in a Saturday night showdown at the Basie. As a teenagedContinue reading "RED BANK: A JETT ALL THE WAY"
The promo video for the film competition. Press release from Count Basie Theatre On Monday, Project FX, the Count Basie Theatre’s statewide student film competition, went live at www.projectFXbasie.com. UnderContinue reading "RED BANK: A SPECIAL FX FOR BASIE, SONY"
RED BANK: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN
You’re gold, babe, don’t change: Fabian, Frankie Avalon and Bobby Rydell are the Golden Boys, back for another go-round of timeless teen pop hits, Friday night at Basie’s place. TheContinue reading "RED BANK: THE BOYS ARE BACK IN TOWN"
RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?
Comedian Mike Birbiglia brings his custom blend of standup, theater and spoken-word to the boards of the Count Basie Friday night. To call Mike Birbiglia a “standup comic” is likeContinue reading "RED BANK: IS THIS MIKE ON?"
RED BANK: BASIE TIPS ITS HAT TO JETER
Red Bank’s Count Basie Theatre found a simple, elegant way to pay tribute to Yankee’s great Derek Jeter on Thursday, the day of his final home game in pinstripes. (ClickContinue reading "RED BANK: BASIE TIPS ITS HAT TO JETER"
RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY
Mandolin master David Grisman returns with his sextet to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday nighter on September 23. His own musical best buddy, the late Jerry Garcia, brandedContinue reading "RED BANK: DAWG HAS HIS DAY"
RED BANK: SIX TEENS TAKE THE STAGE AGAIN
Red Bank Regional VPA students now appearing in THE SOUND OF MUSIC at the Count Basie include (l-r) Dana Brown, Jillian Lamanno, Bobby Davis, Eliana Swartz, Jaclyn Gisondi, and VictoriaContinue reading "RED BANK: SIX TEENS TAKE THE STAGE AGAIN"
RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING
Pink Martini — fronted by vocalist China Forbes and maestro-impresario Thomas Lauderdale — returns to the Count Basie stage for a Tuesday night toddy on September 16. Like their confectionaryContinue reading "RED BANK: SHAKEN, STIRRED ‘N SWINGING"
RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL
Country singer-songwriter Don Williams rolls his tour bus up to the Count Basie for a Monday one-nighter on September 15. Although he’s scored numerous chart-topping C&W hits, won countless CMAContinue reading "RED BANK: GENTLE GIANT FROM SUGAR HILL"
RED BANK: CURTAIN UP THIS WEEKEND
Lindsay Wood as Maria joins the Phoenix troupe in bringing ‘The Sound of Music’ to the Basie boards beginning this Friday — while Moliere’s ‘The School for Wives’ receives aContinue reading "RED BANK: CURTAIN UP THIS WEEKEND"
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SMALLS FOR MAYOR?
We at redbankgreen remain neutral in political affairs and never make endorsements. But we have to say Borough Clerk Laura Reinertsen’ ...
CRASH ON LEIGHTON
The driver of this car was headed north on Leighton Avenue when they it hit an SUV pulling a work trailer headed in south in the opposing la ...
CAR VS STREET SIGN
The driver of this Mercedes hopped the curb and toppled the street sign at the corner of South Pearl and Drs. James Parker Boulevard Wednesd ...
SKETCHES OF RED BANK BY LOCAL ARTIST MICHAEL WHITE
Sketches of Red Bank scenes have been floating around on social media and we thought they deserved some spotlight. First appearing in our fe ...
POLE DOWN
Utility pole falls on English Plaza shop Forge after being struck by SUV shortly before noon. No injuries reported, though 86-year-old drive ...
YO, ADRIAN!
It’s a tough turn for our hero as Rocky Balboa is relegated to the curb for trash pickup on Locust Avenue. We’ll have to go back ...
“EL PALOMO” IS IN THE HOUSE
Jesus Rios, a mariachi singer who performs under the stage name “El Palomo” (The dove) pauses for a moment before entering a bac ...
CROC SPOTTED IN RIVER
Frighteningly hideous and green, a solitary Croc lurked ominously amid the flotsam and foam in the Navesink River alongside the Red Bank Fir ...
KISS ICON REFLECTS ON BROADWALK
A Swarovski crystal-bedazzled self-portrait painting of Paul Stanley, longtime singer and guitarist for the rock band Kiss peers out from a ...
CHISELIN’ AWAY
Marcelo Garcia Lopez works with hammer and chisel on a new feature for his flower garden on Shrewsbury Avenue: a hollow in a carved log in w ...
STORM CLEANUP CONTINUES
  Saturday’s storm sent a tree toppling on this house on Bank Street, damaging the roof. Workers Wednesday could be seen removing ...
SNAPPING IN THE BREEZE
RED BANK: Blustery winds had the flags in Riverside Gardens Park snapping Monday evening.
POWER LINE DOWN
Red Bank firefighters were on scene at Manor Drive dealing with a live power line Monday afternoon. There was no immediate report of fire. T ...
TAR BEACH SOLSTICE
Aldo Quiroz of Ocean Township came ready with his beach chair and found a shady spot to spend his lunch hour in a parking lot off Broad Stre ...
GOING GREY
Workers painting the stone facade of the PNC Bank at the corner of Broad and Harding Thursday morning. An upgrade? Maybe it’s just pri ...
COFFEE & WILDLIFE
RED BANK: The best wildlife show in town can be taken in from a waterfront bench outside the public library, and it's totally free.
FAWNING OVER HER BABY
A mother deer and her fawn were spotted between a row of garages on Hudson Avenue and some trees alongside the Broad Street parking lots. Re ...
EVENING ESCAPE
RED BANK: Sailors in Monmouth Boat Club's weekly racing series found tranquil conditions on the Navesink River Tuesday evening.
PEAK COLOR ON BROAD
RED BANK: A year after they were installed, downtown mini gardens have added to "transformational" improvements, says business owner.
RED BANK: FAIRIES MOVE IN ON WHITE STREET
Red Bank: Girl scouts turns tiny parking lot plot of dirt into a "magical girls sparkle garden."