Author: Greater Media

  • South River: Somewhere between heaven and hell

    By MICHAEL NUNES Staff Writer A scene from “Here We Wait,” a web series produced in South River that hits the net in early August. The series is filmed at the Ria-Mar restaurant on Whitehead Avenue and has a cast of local and national actors. COURTESY OF OLIVIA BAPTISTA SOUTH RIVER — Who would have…

  • Two River Theater ticks season highlights

    RED BANK — Two River Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director John Dias and Managing Director Michael Hurst, has concluded its 2014-15 season. The theater’s highest grossing production was Lerner and Loewe’s “Camelot,” directed by David Lee with music direction and orchestrations by Steve Orich and choreography by Mark Esposito. The theater also presented…

  • Bikers benefit Habitat for Humanity

    METUCHEN — Those who rode in the Farmlands Bicycle Tour this year gleaned more than the sense of accomplishment that comes with traversing many miles on a bike. The Metuchen-based Central Jersey Bicycle Club (CJBC) donated $4,000 to Habitat for Humanity in Monmouth County from proceeds raised from the May event. “We are proud to…

  • Benefit for victims of domestic violence set

    Last year, Eleonora Zampatti, a Red Bank yoga instructor, launched Ode to the Moon, which combines the healing powers of art, music and yoga, to help victims of domestic abuse. On July 26 at 5 p.m., she will hold another event at Renaissance Pilates at 8 E. Front St., Red Bank. Proceeds will benefit 180…

  • Foundation raises $1 million for theater

    The Charles Lafitte Foundation (CLF) raised a record $1 million for Count Basie Theatre through its 12th annual Charity Golf Classic, which was held at the Baltusrol Golf Club in Springfield on June 29. The funds that were raised at this year’s event will create an endowment for arts and educational outreach programs at Count…

  • SPORT SHORTS

    Middletown native Trevor van Riemsdyk is bringing the most cherished trophy in hockey — the Stanley Cup — home. Van Riemsdyk, a defenseman for the Chicago Blackhawks, will bring the Cup to the Middletown Arts Center July 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. Everyone is welcome to stop by to congratulate van Riemsdyk, who starred at Christian…

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    SCOTT FRIEDMAN Patrons enjoy the festivities at the Carnevale Italiano in North Brunswick on July 15.

  • Gov. Christie not serving the state’s interests

    Rather than carrying out his responsibilities to serve the interests of the people of New Jersey, Gov. Chris Christie has been focused on using the powers of his office over the past few years simply to promote himself as a presidential candidate. The governor’s actions have been carefully orchestrated to please big campaign donors, the…

  • Act now to protect N.J. military facilities

    On June 8, a local newspaper published an editorial that should capture the attention of people all across New Jersey. In the editorial, the newspaper cited the call by President Barack Obama for another round of military base closures by a new version of what can only be called the infamous Base Closure and Realignment…