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JON STEWART AND BRIAN WILLIAMS SLING IT
News anchor Brian Williams, left, and comedian Jon Stewart traded barbs on the stage of the Count Basie Theatre in a fundraiser for Hurricane Sandy relief. (Click to enlarge) ByContinue reading "JON STEWART AND BRIAN WILLIAMS SLING IT"
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA
Jersey Shore barband legend Brian Kirk (above, at the 2001 Oysterfest in Red Bank) and his band of partystarting Jirks come to the Count Basie on December 20 for aContinue reading "FOR SEA BRIGHT, A NOT-SO-SECRET SANTA"
STEWART, WILLIAMS TAKE IT TO THE COUNT
Locally connected guys Brian Williams and Jon Stewart — pictured during one of the NBC news anchor’s frequent appearances on THE DAILY SHOW — team up on December 16 forContinue reading "STEWART, WILLIAMS TAKE IT TO THE COUNT"
BIRTHDAY BASH FOR BLUE EYES AT THE BASIE
Frank Sinatra and Count Basie — seen suiting up for an episode of the 1960s TV variety show Hollywood Palace — return in spirit this Friday night, when the SkinnyContinue reading "BIRTHDAY BASH FOR BLUE EYES AT THE BASIE"
REBRANDED RED BANK TOUTS ITS COOL
RiverCenter unveiled its new marketing campaign Thursday night at the Count Basie Theatre; below, branded squishy balls. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Not that there ever was, literally,Continue reading "REBRANDED RED BANK TOUTS ITS COOL"
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"
A CHANGE OF SEASON, A HAPPENING WEEKEND
Red Bank musical movers and shakers Chuck Lambert, Joe Muccioli and the Al Wright Unit’s Ruth Wright pay tribute to the late Ralph “Johnny Jazz” Gatta, in a special outdoorContinue reading "A CHANGE OF SEASON, A HAPPENING WEEKEND"
WHERE HAVE I SEEN THIS?
Pull up a seat, ponder life’s greatest question  – which is, of course, ‘Where Have I Seen This?’  – and then, having divined the answer, send it here by email, please.
UPSTAIRS AT BASIE, A LITTLE TOUGH ‘LOVE’
Dunbar Repertory Company presents Gail Wynn Huland El’s “dark comedy” GREEN HONEY LOVE in the Count Basie Theatre’s second-floor rehearsal space beginning tonight. By TOM CHESEK In a cubby ofContinue reading "UPSTAIRS AT BASIE, A LITTLE TOUGH ‘LOVE’"
OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER
Singer, songwriter and Little Silver native Greg Trooper opens for Clint Black at The Y’s Goin’ Country for Kids benefit concert Saturday night at the Count Basie. By TOM CHESEKContinue reading "OUT OF LITTLE SILVER: A COUNTRY TROOPER"
RED BANK ‘N BLACK, PERFECT TOGETHER
Clint Black’s portrait at Murphy Style Grill Wall. Black returns to the area where he lived as an infant when he headlines the Count Basie Saturday. By TOM CHESEK PayContinue reading "RED BANK ‘N BLACK, PERFECT TOGETHER"
RUMSON WOMAN TO FOCUS BASIE ON FUNDING
Justine Robertson, who revived a family-owned theater in her native Hartford, Connecticut, is the new interim CEO of the newly restructured Basie. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD ElbowingContinue reading "RUMSON WOMAN TO FOCUS BASIE ON FUNDING"
WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER TRAILER
The Trailer Park Boys, the Canadian cult cable sensations performing a bit of “community service” this Friday night at the Count Basie Theatre. By TOM CHESEK The last time theContinue reading "WE’RE GONNA NEED A BIGGER TRAILER"
PAINTING, AND CLOTHING, THE TOWNS PINK
A profusion of pink explodes from local wardrobes this time of year, as evidenced by these pix from the 2011 Girls’ Night Out party in Pink Bank. (Click to enlarge)Continue reading "PAINTING, AND CLOTHING, THE TOWNS PINK"
THEY’RE OFF TO SEE THE COUNT
Joe Ronga, Dan Peterson, Madelyn Monaghan and Joseph York are off to see THE WIZARD OF OZ, in the stage adaptation of the ultimate “road picture” going up this weekendContinue reading "THEY’RE OFF TO SEE THE COUNT"
…AND YOU CAN TELL ‘EM “JOE SENT ME”
Jazz scholar/ WBGO disc jockey Gary Walker and guitarist Vic Juris are among the special guests TALKIN’ JAZZ with Joe Muccioli, in the series that returns to the Count Basie’sContinue reading "…AND YOU CAN TELL ‘EM “JOE SENT ME”"
IN RED BANK, A CULINARY LULLABYE OF B’WAY
Clockwise from top left: Young Broadway veterans Katie Boren, Miguel Cervantes, Jeff Kready and Kenita R. Miller offer up a four-course cabaret performance when Red Bank Flavour serves up someContinue reading "IN RED BANK, A CULINARY LULLABYE OF B’WAY"
BASIE TO GET ‘RED CARPET’ STREET CROSSING
Authorities hope the crossing will centralize pedestrian movements to and from the theater on show nights. (Click to enlarge) By JOHN T. WARD Red Bank’s long-awaited plan to extend streetscapeContinue reading "BASIE TO GET ‘RED CARPET’ STREET CROSSING"
PHOENIX RISES TO THE OCCASION FOR 25th
Dan Peterson reprises the PRODUCERS showstopper “I Want to Be a Producer,” when Phoenix Productions celebrates its 25th anniversary this Saturday at the Count Basie. They come from all walksContinue reading "PHOENIX RISES TO THE OCCASION FOR 25th"
The Red Bank Regional HS Choir made a guest appearance onstage with Foreigner at the sold-out Count Basie Theatre Wednesday night, joining lead singer Kelly Hansen and the band forContinue reading "RBR CHOIR KNOWS WHAT LOVE IS, LIVE"
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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."