Author: Submitted Content
-

Museum passes available at library
The Middletown Township Public Library has museum passes available for library cardholders at 55 New Monmouth Road. Cardholders in good standing can check out one museum pass at the Circulation Desk on a first-come, first-serve basis. Passes can be checked out for three days. A fee of $5 per day will be charged for late…
-

Bobby Cannavale and Olivia Wilde talk ‘Vinyl,’ a stunning rock ‘n’ roll tale n HBO
By Lori Acken, www.channelguidemag.com Since the mid ’90s, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger had mulled a feature film that would delve deep into what he knew best: the gritty reality of the music business and the characters who made it crackle and hum. Eventually he took the idea to his friend, movie-industry legend Martin Scorsese,…
-

Did you know?
HBO will debut its documentary, Becoming Mike Nichols, on Monday, Feb. 22 at 9 p.m. This is an intimate portrait of the great director in his final filmed appearance. Mike Nichols wowed movie and theatergoing audiences for more than six decades with a rich and deeply varied body of work. He won an Oscar, four…
-

All your puppies in one basket
By Ryan A. Berenz, www.channelguidemag.com At this point, one has to wonder if author Nicholas Sparks’ novels and their film adaptations are assembled overnight by elves in a workshop somewhere in North Carolina. Sparks has had 11 of his stories made into films, the first being 1999’s Message in a Bottle starring Kevin Costner, Robin…
-

The thrill of victory: Classic sports films
By Sabrina Napolitano, ReMIND Magazine The sweat, the frustration, the training montages, the upbeat music — these are hallmarks of classic sports films. There’s something about the struggle of a hero (or heroine) to overcome his or her own shortcomings that has us rooting him or her to victory and, win or lose, we all…
-

Foundation’s luau set for Feb. 27
FAIR HAVEN — The Foundation of Fair Haven will host the fundraiser “Tiki Haven Luau” from 6:30-10:30 p.m. Feb. 27 at the hall of Knights of Columbus Red Bank Council 3187, 200 Fair Haven Road. The event is for adults 21 and older and will benefit Fair Haven Days. Wear a Hawaiian shirt and enjoy food,…
-

Jersey Pump CEO honored
Jersey Pump CEO Dany Nohra was honored at the annual Action Martial Arts Magazine Mega Weekend Awards Show in Atlantic City. He received the Ambassador of Good Will to the Martial Arts award at its showcase banquet. Based in Shrewsbury, Jersey Pump creates a fitness drink that comes in three flavors. For more information, visit…
-

Mah-Jongg Game Day planned for Feb. 21
The Friends of the Sayreville Public Library will hold its Mah-Jongg Game Day 1-3:30 p.m. Feb. 21 in the Young Adult Room at the library, Washington Road. The program is free of charge and open to new and experienced players. Mah-jongg sets and playing cards will be available for use by all participants. For more…
-

Datebook, Feb. 17
• A free presentation by the United States Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration / New Jersey Division will present “What’s Smoking in the Community” for parents, educators and students 6:30 p.m. March 9 at Barkalow Middle School, 498 Stillwells Corner Road, Freehold. Registration begins at 6 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. For reservations,…
