Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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War on preservation has been lost in Long Branch
Ionce wrote a letter similar to the one written by Armand Sarcomo (Aug. 16). Mine was titled “Used to Be.” There was much, much more than one person could mention. Mr. Sarcomo did a good job. I was there also. How about painting windows on Broadway for Halloween? Not stick men – these were works…
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Prosecutors must do more to track predators
Attorney General Ann Milgram needs to go further with her antipredator/ Myspace investigation. As attorney general, she supervises all 21 counties in the state. She has the authority to require all county prosecutors to do more to protect our children from predators both online and off. According to the National Center for Missing and Exploited…
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Donovan’s … no deal
Who says Democrats can’t be fiscal conservatives? Recently the Sea Bright Borough Council voted, directly along party lines, to negotiate for the purchase of the Donovan’s property adjacent to borough hall at an asking price of $4.5 million. As a Democratic council member, I voted against this action. Such a deal would put a huge…
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Photo
The hills come alive when Phoenix Productions presents the Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” Sept. 7, 8, 9 and 14, 15, 16 at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. The musical is the true story of Maria Rainer who proves too high-spirited for the religious life and is sent to care…
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IN THE ARTS
A salute to the giants of pre-war jazz and blues, featuring the acoustic guitars of Mike Barris and Jerry Topinka, the trumpet of Tom Bender, and the voice of Cheryl Parker, is on tap Friday as part of the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation’s “Reckless Steamy Nights” concert series at The Woman’s Club of…
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‘Newfangled Angles’
An exhibit of collaborative and individual works showcasing digital photo collages, digital photography and photo collages by artists Vicky Culver and Dian Sirkin will open at the West Long Public Library Sept. 4. York, New Angles, collaborative piece The focus of works in “Newfangled Angles” ranges from the excitement of New York City to the…
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Exhibit traces history of comic book superheroes
Montclair Art Museum hosts one-of-a-kind tribute to genre BY MARK ROSMAN Staff Writer The American cultural phenomenon known as the comic book is getting the royal treatment at the Montclair Art Museum, Montclair, Essex County. Fans of this genre of entertainment will be coming from near and far between now and Jan. 13, 2008, to…
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IN THE ARTS
“Forever Plaid” Michael Bolton will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank, Thursday, Aug. 23, at 8 p.m. Since his debut release in 1975, Bolton has received two Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, including three for favorite male artist (Pop), and earned a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Tickets: $75-$42…
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Article
Loretta Lynn, with guests The Wrights, will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Saturday, Aug. 25, at 8 p.m. The queen of country music’s most recent record, “Van Lear Rose,” proves Lynn correct when she says, “I haven’t changed with the times, the times have followed me.” Tickets: $100 – $20 at…
