Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Vanishing beauty
An exhibit of environmental photography of uncommon beauty by Laury Egan, Valerie Craig and Jean Finnila is at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst. “Night Fall” by Jean Finnila “Vanishing Beauty of Land and Sea: Photographic Contemplations” will open March 1 and run through April 19 at the gallery, located at 111Main St. inAllenhurst.An opening reception…
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High school students to attend event at Mon. U
The Monmouth Junior Science Symposium set for April 3 and 4 WEST LONG BRANCH- Mon-mouth University is scheduled to host the 46th annual Monmouth Junior Science Symposium (MJSS) on April 3 and April 4. The event’s technical sessions in Pollak Theatre include presentations of student research papers and two guest speakers. The MJSS is cosponsored…
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In the Arts
Lori McKenna Countrymusic stars TrishaYearwood and Lori McKenna will perform at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Thursday, Feb. 28, at 8 p.m.Yearwood’s treatment of songs like “She’s in Love with the Boy” has helped define contemporary country music. Singer/songwriter McKenna, whose debut CD won Album of the Year at the 2007 Annual Boston…
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Find way to keep Cocoa Puffs in Long Branch family
Ihave met the miniature horse Cocoa Puffs, and he is a very sweet horse. If anyone has ever rescued an animal, they would understand the bond the Owens have with Cocoa Puffs. Kathi and Bruce Owens want the city of Long Branch to allow them to keep Cocoa Puffs on their property though a city…
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Call to artists for Sculptoure
The Shore Institute of the Contemporary Arts in Long Branch is seeking submissions for the second annual Sculptoure, an urban sculpture park throughout the city. “Sculpture for Day Laborers” by Dahlia Elsayed Outdoor sculpture will be placed throughout the downtown area of the city of Long Branch, the promenade along the ocean and in Pier…
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Fellow horse owner worried about local rescue horse
As a horse owner and lover, my first reaction was to support this couple and their desire to keep their “pet,” but as I read the story it raised several concerns. First, though Cocoa Puffs seems small and cute, he is not a dog. He a horse, and horses should not be considered pets. They…
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Help make a difference for inner-city children
As we experience the end of a mild winter, thoughts of spring and summer do not linger far behind. The days grow longer, nature comes alive around us and summer plans begin to take shape. Summer provides an opportunity for us to share the sights and sounds of our community with others less fortunate. Since…
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Coda
Do these people think that he’s made of money? GREG BEAN So, formerMarlboroMayor and admitted felon Matthew V. Scannapieco would like the U.S District Court to dismiss the lawsuit filed by the community to recoup damages resulting fromhis criminal activity. Man, there’s a surprise. Here’s a guy who admitted he took $245,000 in bribes from…
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IN THE ARTS
“Love Is in the Air” and on the walls and shelves at Cel-ebration! Gallery in Red Bank this month. A special grouping of production cels, drawings, limited editions and sculptures featuring romantic themes is currently on display through Feb 23. Art from Disney Classic feature films will be featured along with more current films. Cel-ebration!…
