Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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Sandy Hook development: The numbers don’t add up
The continued willingness of the National Park Service to grant extension after extension to Sandy Hook Partners (SHP) for its planned development of Sandy Hook is of great concern. What worries me even more, however, is what will likely happen if they ever do manage to finance the deal. Anyone who has borrowed money from…
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Take me out to Baseball Day
Baseball takes the stage as the Two River Theater Company in Red Bank partners with Fameabilia to host Baseball Day on Sunday, Aug. 12, noon to 5 p.m. This unique and fun-filled afternoon celebrating America’s favorite pastime includes special guest appearances by Brooklyn Dodgers player Johnny Podres, David Kaplan of the Yogi Berra Museum and…
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Senior artists recognized
Winners of the Monmouth County Senior Citizen Juried Art Contest were recognized at a reception and awards ceremony at Monmouth County Library Headquarters, Manalapan, last month. Winners received first-, second- and third-place, and honorable mention ribbons. Photos of the winning artwork are posted on the county’s Web site, www.visitmonmouth.com/aging. Local winners are: Barbara Clarke, Sea…
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Uncommon ‘Reflections’ on the mundane
“Boatyards” The Monmouth Museum is presenting the second installation in the New Jersey Emerging Artists Series in its Nilson Gallery. Paul Lenz of Colts Neck, the second artist in the series, will show his photographs in an exhibit titled “Reflections” opening Friday and running through Sept. 9. An opening reception will be held 6-8 p.m.…
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In the Arts
Compiled by Gloria Stravelli Local filmmaker Michael Attardi, of Long Branch, was awarded 11 Telly Awards for his animated film “Once Upon a Christmas Village.” The presentation was made July 10 at the 28th annual Telly Awards. The film won in the categories of Best Animation, Best Director, Best Musical Production, Best Cinematography, Best CGI…
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Two guys paint the towns
“Spring Lake Bridge” by Bob Herbert The Terner House Galleries, an Ocean Township community arts project, will feature as its second exhibit the paintings of Jim Ferrier of Avon and Bob Herbert of Neptune. The show, “Local Scenes by Two Local Guys,” includes oil and watercolor scenes of charming places like the Spring Lake bridge,…
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International star in summer concert
Dudu Fisher International singing star and traditional cantor Dudu Fisher will perform a one-night- only summer concert Sunday, Aug. 19, at 8 p.m. at Congregation Brothers of Israel, 250 Park Ave. in Elberon. The program will consist of Hebrew, English, cantorial and Broadway music. Fisher has performed in synagogues around the world as well as…
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Long Branch Jazz & Blues fest lineup
The talent lineup for the upcoming 2007 Long Branch Jazz and Blues Festival has been announced. The event takes place Saturday, Sept. 1, from 1-10 p.m., on the Great Lawn at the Long Branch Promenade. The festival is produced by the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation (JSJBF) and presented by the city of Long…
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Art off the wall (& out of the saloon)
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer “Uncle Sam” An exhibition opening at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank today by Wayne Turback is his first since selling the South Amboy bar where for many years he had a venue for his paintings and assemblages. “The bar was my gallery…
