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Study Suggests Middletown BOE Reassign Schools for 119 Students
MIDDLETOWN – A district-commissioned review conducted by Ross Haber & Associates was recently delivered to the district’s Board of Education (BOE).
Shrewsbury BOE Surveys Residents in Superintendent Search
SHREWSBURY – The century-old Shrewsbury Borough School (SBS) is entering a new chapter. The Shrewsbury Board of Education (BOE) has launched a search for a new superintendent following the retirement announcement of Superintendent Brent MacConnell.
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Comics to Serve Up‘Roast of New Jersey’
RED BANK – The first-ever “Roast of New Jersey,” a one-night-only comedy show, is coming to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Helmed by Jeff Ross, nicknamed “Roastmaster General,” the event will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.
Dunbar Repertory’s ‘A Raisin in the Sun’ Opening at Middletown Arts...
MIDDLETOWN – The Dunbar Repertory Company will present Lorraine Hansberry’s classic work, “A Raisin in the Sun,” Feb. 14 to 22 at the Middletown Arts Center. The play is directed by Darrell Lawrence Willis Sr., a retired theater professor at Brookdale Community College, who co-founded Dunbar 38 years ago.
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State Playoffs Begin Next Week
With the Shore Conference basketball tournament wrapping up on Friday at Monmouth University, the focus will quickly shift to the winter state playoffs. The brackets are out in boys basketball, girls basketball and hockey. Best of luck to all our local teams as they chase a state championship.
Comics to Serve Up‘Roast of New Jersey’
RED BANK – The first-ever “Roast of New Jersey,” a one-night-only comedy show, is coming to the Count Basie Center for the Arts. Helmed by Jeff Ross, nicknamed “Roastmaster General,” the event will be an evening of jokes and barbs aimed squarely at the Garden State.
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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
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.
Is the Hype of Attending Your Local Farmers Market Worth It?
Every week, or sometimes just once a month, neighbors head to their local farmers markets to stock up on fresh produce, hand-crafted goods and pantry staples from their favorite local vendors. These markets have become more than just places to buy food; they’re spaces where community, sustainability and tradition thrive.
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.
