TOP NEWS
Three Seek Reelection in Oceanport
OCEANPORT – This year, Councilmembers Michael O’Brien and William Deerin are running uncontested for another full term, while councilmember Patricia Cooper seeks a one-year unexpired term.
Holmdel Wins $3.5 Million Department of Transportation Grant
HOLMDEL – Navigating the entire stretch of Crawfords Corner Road is about to get smoother thanks to a significant state grant.
LIFESTYLES
The Classic ‘Fiddler’ Takes the Stage at Axelrod
DEAL PARK – Bruce Sabath, who portrayed Tevye in director Joel Grey’s Off Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” – in Yiddish – will embody the character once again – in English – when the Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Nov. 1-24.
From Broadway to Red Bank, Bernadette Peters Comes to Town
The Two River Theater is hosting a two-night fall fundraiser Nov. 8 and 9 featuring Broadway icon Bernadette Peters.
SPORTS
BUSINESS
SPECIAL FEATURES
Curtains Up! It’s High School Drama – and Comedy – Season
High school thespians will start treading the boards in myriad plays and performances throughout November and December. Here is a roundup of the productions.
The Classic ‘Fiddler’ Takes the Stage at Axelrod
DEAL PARK – Bruce Sabath, who portrayed Tevye in director Joel Grey’s Off Broadway production of “Fiddler on the Roof” – in Yiddish – will embody the character once again – in English – when the Axelrod Performing Arts Center presents “Fiddler on the Roof” Nov. 1-24.
EDUCATION
TOWN JOURNAL
Hope Springs Eternal During Red Bank Charity Walk
RED BANK – Since 2017, the JBJ Soul Foundation and JBJ Soul Kitchen have been hosting a Day of Hope Walk to recognize local charitable organizations that do so much to support Monmouth County residents.
FOOD
‘Food, Glorious Food!’
Sourdough bread. Ube cupcakes. Bubble tea. Pizza, pizza, pizza. If you spend any time perusing social media, you know food is a popular subject for photos and videos, from the wacky to the wonderful to the sublime.
Mauka Indian Cuisine
If you want to try something different from your usual go-to restaurant, you can take a culinary journey to India, thanks to the fairly new Mauka Indian Cuisine in Eatontown.
Dolce Fantasia
It’s no secret that Asbury Park is a mecca for restaurant-goers. There are many dining choices on almost every street, from simple takeout and fast food, to high-end eateries. So how does a recently-opened, fine dining restaurant carve out a niche and distinguish itself from the others?
Edie’s, Where the Eggs Are Served with a Side of Nostalgia
The bacon is sizzling, coffee is brewing and plates of pancakes, waffles, eggs and more are being ferried from the kitchen to hungry breakfast diners. At Edie’s, the tables are close, the staff is warm and the ambience is friendly. And the omelets are the best, according to the eatery’s fans and Yelp reviews.
Surf BBQ
It’s always a pleasant surprise when your experience at a restaurant turns out to be beyond what you expected.
ENTERTAINMENT
Country Music Making Inroads in a Rock County
Although commonly known as a summer hangout, the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel is also the place to be in autumn. Fans still have time to catch a show – and some fall foliage – before the amphitheater closes for the season.
Rock Review: Local Pride – Christian Sparacio
Sparacio has been creating and performing music for years. He will be performing at Red Tank Brewing...
Rock Review: Expanding Horizons
By Chris Spiewak
Evolution is important in the career of any artist. No songwriter...
Beloved Arts Educator Retires From Count Basie
By Allison Perrine
RED BANK – Passionate. Resourceful. Committed.
That’s how...
Shakespeare for High School Students – 2021 Virtual Style
Two River Theater's popular education program, A Little Shakespeare, has morphed into a new program during the pandemic: Tiny Shakes: Romeo and Juliet.
