Category: Atlanticville News

  • In The Arts

    Local musicians are teaming up to perform in a benefit concert for Lunch Break this evening at the Internet Café in Red Bank. Bands scheduled to participate include Augment to a Dream, Almost There, Ropetree, Joe Capella, Dan Rauchwerk and The O’Matics. Doors open at 6 p.m. at the Internet Café, located at 1 W.…

  • Photo

    CHRIS KELLY staff Gina Benedetti, 4, and Marisa Benedetti, 9, Howell, pose for a photo with Santa Claus during the fourth annual Breakfast with Santa hosted by the Italian American Memorial Association in Long Branch on Dec. 18.

  • Noah’s Art

    “Wrapped Boats” An exhibit of photography by Dr. Noah Gilson will open at the Jewish Community Center in Deal on Dec. 28. “Noah’s Art” features the work of Gilson, a practicing neurologist in West Long Branch. The public is welcome to attend an opening reception on Dec. 28 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the…

  • Council expected to act on Beachfront South plan

    30 homes to be bulldozed, replaced by 352 luxury condos BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer 30 homes to be bulldozed, replaced by 352 luxury condos BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer A portion of Beachfront South area seen from West End Avenue. The Long Branch City Council was expected to approve plans for the Beachfront South redevelopment…

  • Reality TV: The Arts in Monmouth Co.

    The “Arts In Monmouth County” will be showing in your living room via a compelling new collaborative monthly television series developed by Brookdale television and the Monmouth County Arts Council. Beginning Jan. 2, the show will air every Monday and Saturday at 1 p.m. and 9 p.m. throughout the month with a new show beginning…

  • Johantgen retires, joins Monmouth U police

    Detective lieutenant served 25 years on police department BY CHRISTINE VARNO Staff Writer BY CHRISTINE VARNOStaff Writer Detective Lt. Bruce Johantgen will be retiring from the Long Branch Police Department Friday and Sgt. Fernando Sanders will be named the department’s new public relations officer. LONG BRANCH –– Long Branch Detective Lieutenant Bruce Johantgen will serve…

  • Concert to benefit Musicians on Call

    A hospital stay is never fun, but a live concert in a patient’s room can go a long way toward making it more cheerful. Musicians On Call brings performances directly to hospital rooms. Four local tri-state area musicians — Tommy Anton, Joe D’Urso, Danny White and Nell Bryden — have teamed up for the second…

  • Girl Scouts will honor Women of Distinction

    The Monmouth Council of Girl Scouts will pay tribute to five women who have achieved extraordinary accomplishments throughout their lifetimes on March 16 at the Deal Country Club during the 19th annual Women of Distinction Dinner. The women are being honored for exemplifying courage, confidence and competence, and for being positive role models to young…

  • Historical museum gets additional $10K grant

    Funds to be used to furnish research library at Eden Woolley House BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer The township of Ocean Historical Museum has received a grant of $10,980 from the Sunfield Foundation, a private foundation based in Red Bank that gives funds to nonprofits in Monmouth and Ocean counties. Howard…