Category: Atlanticville Opinion

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    The South African a cappella group Ladysmith Black Mambazo will perform at Pollak Theatre at Monmouth University in West Long Branch March 16 at 8 p.m. Regarded as cultural emissaries around the world, the Grammy-winning group’s stirring sounds of bass, alto and tenor harmonies tell stories of everyday life. The No. 1 recording artists in…

  • ‘Contours of the Figure’

    “The Human Element” by Jeff Gross An exhibit devoted to the human form in various mediums and modes of expressions has opened at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst. “Contours of the Figure” features art works selected from 11 artists whose backgrounds are as diverse as their choice of materials. Included in this exhibition are sculptures…

  • Artist in his studio, a factory nook filled with faces

    PHOTOSBY MIGUELJUAREZ staff Jonathan Shahn in his studio located in Roosevelt’s historic factory. Jonathan Shahn to open solo show in Roosevelt March 11 BY JENNIFER KOHLHEPP Staff Writer From behind the closed door of Jonathan Shahn’s studio in the historic Roosevelt factory, a person can often hear the quiet tapping of a hammer and wedge…

  • On Campus

    Air Force Airman Tahime C. Green has graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. A 2004 graduate of Long Branch High School, he is the son of Debra Williams of Long Branch. William D. Robison, Shrewsbury, was commissioned as a 2nd lieutenant in the U.S. Marine Corps in late…

  • On Campus

    Stacy R. Beharry, Long Branch, has been named to the dean’s list for the fall semester at Keystone College, La Plume, Pa. Hailey Rassas, Long Branch, has completed the associate alumnae of Douglass College extern program at Douglass College of Rutgers University, New Brunswick. The program last one to two weeks and provides Douglass students…

  • Greg Bean

    Coda The happiest man in all Monmouth County It doesn’t take a clairvoyant to figure out that Victor Scudiery, chairman of the Monmouth County Democratic Party, is one happy camper these days. Usually, a guy like Scudiery would have his hands full this time of year, trying to figure out how to beat the Republicans…

  • Forced relocation harms seniors, communities

    I’m hoping you might let me share with your readers the following stark findings of the N.J. State Legislature with regard to the displacement of senior citizen tenants caused by conversion of rental property to condominiums: “2A:18-61.23. Legislative findings and declarations: The Legislature finds that research studies have demonstrated that the forced eviction and relocation…

  • Quakers support call to end death penalty

    The Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, in our Meeting for Worship with a Concern for Business on Feb. 11, adopted the following minute: We, the members of the Shrewsbury Monthly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends (Quakers), applaud the recommendation of the New Jersey Death Penalty Study Commission to abolish the death…

  • In the Arts

    EyeSights 2007, the fourth annual All-Members Juried Photography Show and Exhibit, will open this weekend at the Guild of Creative Art in Shrewsbury. This year’s competition will have prizes and awards in Color, Black & White, and Alternative categories. The juror is Nancy Ori, director of photography and video production, New Jersey Media Center. An…