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Residents Criticize Proposed LED Billboards in Middletown
MIDDLETOWN – Residents who live along Route 36 near Atlantic Highlands and along Newman Springs Road may have some additions to their scenic landscapes – a trio of 40-foot-tall LED billboards.
Fans Pack Comics Store for Kevin Smith and Marvel Debut of...
RED BANK – Nearly 200 fans lined up outside Jay and Silent Bob’s Secret Stash June 10 to see filmmaker Kevin Smith and actor Jason Mewes at an all-day signing event celebrating the release of the new comic book “Jay & Silent Bob: Jays of Future Past.”
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Big Screen, Local Impact: Monmouth Film Festival Returns Amid NJ Film...
HOLMDEL – As the red carpet rolled out at Bell Works, the venue that brought Apple TV+’s series “Severance” to life was transformed into a bustling hub for filmmakers, industry professionals, students and educators for the return of the Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) after a five-year hiatus.
Stern Family’s Escape from Nazi Germany to Alabama Inspires New Musical
HOLMDEL – In 1937 Germany, Heinz Stern’s family members could see the writing on the wall as they witnessed the increasing persecution of Jews in Europe.
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Big Screen, Local Impact: Monmouth Film Festival Returns Amid NJ Film...
HOLMDEL – As the red carpet rolled out at Bell Works, the venue that brought Apple TV+’s series “Severance” to life was transformed into a bustling hub for filmmakers, industry professionals, students and educators for the return of the Monmouth Film Festival (MFF) after a five-year hiatus.
A Perfect Ending to a Perfect Season: St. John Vianney Closes...
NEWARK – From opening day to the final game of the season on the campus of Seton Hall University, St. John Vianney has simply been dominant. It was only fitting that the Lancers third state championship in the last four years was a towering effort.
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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
Flaky and Fabulous: In Search of the Perfect Croissant
There is nothing quite like a pastry and a shot of fresh espresso to start the day – a ritual commonly associated with Europe, and one often lost in America. My favorite: a well-made croissant, golden and delicate, almost airy.
From Salads to Success – The Evolution of the Blonde Shallot
Life doesn’t slow down, and neither does the way we eat. As schedules get fuller and routines more mobile, food has quietly evolved to keep up, reshaping everything from how meals are prepared to how we bring them home.
Small Cookies, High Stakes: The Art Behind the Perfect Macaron
The first time I made macarons, I was 14. My family was on vacation in Paris, and we spent an entire day tucked away in an underground kitchen, La Cuisine Paris, learning the art of the notoriously fickle macaron.
The Makings of a Jersey Bagel
The holiday season evokes a familiar feeling of homecoming for many of us. A mass pilgrimage back to the places we call home to celebrate. When I was in college, coming home for the holidays meant indulging in my favorite Jersey delicacies that just aren’t the same in Upstate New York, even though it isn’t that far away.
A Feast To Beat The Heat
This summer, needing a distraction from the sometimes oppressive heat and humidity, a dinner featuring great food and wines in a scenic, air-conditioned, indoor setting seemed like a good idea.
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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.
