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ON THE GREEN: AUTHOR! AUTHOR! AUTHORS!
The people, places, artists, restaurants and poetry of the Shore community are spotlighted in a series of book-related events, going on in the days and nights ahead at locations all around the greater Red Bank Green.
Remember: Nothing makes a Red Bank friend happier than to hear "I saw you on Red Bank Green!"
RED BANK: TWO RIVER TOASTS ARTS ANGELS
Two River Theater Company co-founders Joan and Robert Rechnitz were joined on the evening of March 28 by Red Bank Councilman Ed Zipprich and philanthropist Ivan Polonsky, for the 2016-17Continue reading "RED BANK: TWO RIVER TOASTS ARTS ANGELS"
RED BANK: HELP FOR WOMEN RAISING BOYS
Single mothers who are raising boys can get information and support from Red Bank Regional's THE SOURCE and author Matt Stevens, during an April 14 presentation.
RED BANK: VOCALLY SOURCED ‘N ORGANIC
Two midweek nights, one famous stage, 20 harmonious human voices, as the Count Basie welcomes STRAIGHT NO CHASER (Tuesday) and MANHATTAN TRANSFER with TAKE 6 (Wednesday).
RED BANK: DOLLS GO TO HEAD OF THE CLASS
The Broadway Dolls are back in town, this time raising funds for Red Bank's St. James School with "A Little Taste" (and a smorgasbord of help) from some of the town's favorite restaurants.
RED BANK: WORKING ‘BLUE’ AT GARMANY
Garmany hosts an evening shopping event dedicated to the NJ chapter of the nonprofit Autism Speaks, on April 28.
The borough-based nonprofits Lunch Break and HABcore are the beneficiaries, as Red Bank's current and previous mayors welcome the community to the second annual Mayor's Charity Ball.
RED BANK: SINBAD & GARFUNKEL & MORE
From Sinbad to Satriani, Mozart to Garfunkel, the Basie's busier than ever this weekend, and the jam-packed April days and nights ahead.
RED BANK: FAMILIAR FACES RETURN TO TRTC
New roles for familiar faces, new stagings of beloved classics...and the world premiere of a play set in Red Bank, NJ...all on the just-announced 2016-2017 schedule from Two River Theater Company.
The kids from ROCKIT! are back on the Basie boards, for a Saturday night salute to Rock and Roll's most memorable contributions to the silver screen.
RED BANK: RIVER RANGERS ARE GO FOR 2016
Kids ages 10 to 14 are invited to sign up for the summertime River Rangers canoeing and recreation program, hosted by Navesink Maritime Heritage Association.
Scholarship auditions in the afternoon; a gala "Big Band to Broadway" fundraiser in the evening...all in a busy April 30 for the Monmouth Civic Chorus.
RED BANK: SEITZ GETS WET AT HOTEL SHOW
The stark black-and-white natural images of photographer Colin Seitz continue on display at The Oyster Point Hotel, through March and the month of April.
RFH IS IN THE (SOUL) KITCHEN, IN RED BANK
Cooking Club students from Rumson-Fair Haven Regional learn about community outreach through food, during a volunteering session at Jon Bon Jovi's Soul Kitchen.
Student-made films from Middletown South and other area schools are among the finalists, as an esteemed panel of judges selects the winners of the Count Basie's Project FX competition, screening on April 17.
RED BANK: COMING ATTRACTIONS, FOR MCAC
The Hank Williams biopic I SAW THE LIGHT keynotes a new springtime slate of sneak-peek movie screenings at BowTie Cinemas, benefitting the Monmouth County Arts Council.
RED BANK: DAVID CROSS TAKES BASIE STAGE
Elvis, Jerry Lee, Johnny (Mathis) and more, as the Count Basie springs into action with vintage jukebox hits and off-beat comedy.
The Fair Haven chapter of the UN's Girl Up Club campaign hosts a Father-Daughter Fundraiser dance at the Red Bank Elks Club on May 7, with deadline to register on April 10.
RED BANK: WEDDING WALK RETURNS SUNDAY
The annual Red Bank Wedding Walk returns on Sunday, March 20, with a grand tour of local merchants, plus champagne reception, prize drawings and more.
St. Anthony's Church and Monmouth Reform Temple team up for a second annual "Shine a Light" event, installing free bike safety lights on April 4.
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LOCAL 9 TAKE TROPHY
After a long hot two days of baseball, the Red Bank area-based Jersey Shore Raiders emerged as champions of the United States Amateur Baseba ...
RHAPSODY ON ICE
RED BANK: On a cool-ish summer evening, keyboardist NGXB entertained customers of Strollo's Italian Ice with renderings of 'Bohemian Rhapsod ...
PUDDLE BE GONE
A work crew was out this week attacking the site of the notoriously persistent puddle at the corner of Broad and Mechanic Streets. This phot ...
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 ...