Category: Atlanticville Opinion

  • In the Arts

    Josh Blue will appear at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Saturday, July 7, at 8 p.m. Blue is an outstanding stand-up comedian and U.S. Paralympic soccer player, all set against the backdrop of living with cerebral palsy. Tickets: $50-$25; order at (732) 842- 9000, www.countbasietheatre.org; or the box office at 99 Monmouth St.…

  • Danieli show at cultural center

    “The Lake on Black” An exhibit of paintings by Ann Danieli is at the Monmouth Beach Cultural Center. “Ann Danieli Paintings” includes some 30 works in pastel and oil, some painted en plein air as a member of the Plein Air Painters of the Jersey Coast. Subjects include landscapes, friends, family and house portraits. The…

  • Photos of the Shore

    Untitled An exhibit of photographs by Michael S. Miller is on display at No Ordinary Joe coffeehouse in downtown Red Bank. The exhibit will run through July 28 at No Joe’s, which is located at 51 Broad St. In this show of over 50 photographs, Miller shares his view of the Garden State including photos…

  • Obituaries

    James Williamson Mr. Williamson, 70, of Long Branch, died June 25, 2007, at St. Barnabas Hospice at Monmouth Medical Center, Long Branch. Born in Jersey City, he resided in Hazlet and Kearny, prior to relocating to Long Branch eight years ago. He was predeceased by his father, James Williamson; a brother, Clark Williamson; and two…

  • Celebrating the light within

    Six artists focus on human spirit at Art Alliance BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer “Faerie Realm” by Teddy Ehmann Inspiring art works by six New Jersey-based artists explore the spiritual side of life. According to Jeff Clapp, who organized the exhibit, “Igniting the Light Within” celebrates the spirit within each of…

  • Fun at Pollak Theatre

    “The Princess and the Pea” WEST LONG BRANCH – – Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University has come up with two good reasons to keep the kids inside on a beautiful summer’s day. “The Princess and the Pea” and “Goldilocks and the Three Bears” will be presented live on stage with the signature twists and turns…

  • Black film series adds Asbury Park as venue

    Shirley Chisholm The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival, produced by The Newark Museum in conjunction with the Monmouth County Arts Council, has expanded its 33-year-old program to include Asbury Park this summer. The Newark Black Film Festival in Asbury Park will take place June 29, July 13, 20, 27 and Aug. 3 at The Baronet…

  • In the Arts

    First Avenue Playhouse presents Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Memoirs” June 29-July 26. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8:30 p.m., Sunday matinees at 2:30 p.m. Reservations are required. Tickets $20. The playhouse is located at 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands. For more information call (732) 291-7552 or go to www.firstavenueplayhouse.com. The Fab Faux will…

  • Give me ‘Doctor Jazz’

    Whether medical man or piano man, the practice makes perfect BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent BY TOM CHESEKCorrespondent Physician and jazz keyboardist Art Topilow will sit in with the Top Dror Jazz Band in a special Fourth of July concert at the Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center in Deal Park. Viewers of the hit TV series…