Category: Atlanticville Opinion
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In the Arts
Oil paintings by Gert Doherty Pezzutti will be on exhibit at the Oceanic Free Library in Rumson for the month of June. Her work consists of many thin layers of oil color, creating a depth reminiscent of the Renaissance painters, and her realistic work suggests trompe l’oeil. A charter member of Red Bank’s Art Alliance,…
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Scott Addis landscapes at Beacon Fine Arts
“Corner of My Eye” An exhibit of works by abstract impressionist painter Scott Addis is at Beacon Fine Arts Gallery in Red Bank. An opening reception will be held June 10, 5-9 p.m., at the gallery, located at 61 Monmouth St. Addis’ abstract landscapes are mystical and romantic, creating a statement of artistic richness. A…
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‘Something Fishy’ at the county Art Alliance
“Mower” “Something Fishy” and “Multiples” are the themes for the June exhibit at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County gallery in Red Bank. The juried show was judged by Thomas Minor, whose work is featured in the window gallery. His paintings provide an intimate peek into the everyday world and are characterized by strong black-and-white…
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Monday is movie night at JCC
The Ruth Hyman Jewish Community Center (JCC) presents “Monday Night Movies.” Films will be shown on the large screen in the Axelrod Performing Arts Center at the JCC, 100 Grant Ave., Deal Park. + June 12, “The Impossible Spy,” intriguing true story of espionage, revealing the heroic sacrifices of an unassuming, ordinary man who was…
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Get ‘Classical at the J’
The Jewish Community Center in Deal will introduce a new series of musical performances. “Classical at the J” will open with a concert by The Metro Lyric Opera Co. on June 25, at 4 p.m. The concert will feature Metropolitan Opera soprano April Evans and New York City Opera mezzo soprano Diana Daniels, performing excerpts…
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Film festival brings Smith fans to Monmouth County
Two-day Vulgarthon fills Red Bank theater with director’s admirers BY SHARON LEFF Correspondent BY SHARON LEFFCorrespondent CHRIS KELLY staff (l-r) Jason Mewes and Kevin Smith, Jay and Silent Bob of “Jay and Silent Bob” fame, were in attendance at Vulgarthon 2006. Below, Crowds of fans line up outside the Clearview Cinema in Red Bank before…
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Obituaries
William L. Reilly Mr. Reilly, of Ocean Township, died May 24 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune Township. Born in County Monaghan, Ireland, he had lived in Freehold before moving to Ocean Township in 1998. Mr. Reilly was chief carpenter at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, New York City, where he was employed from 1955…
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Don’t overlook horseshoe crabs in Raritan Bay
During May and June, thousands of horseshoe crabs come ashore along the sandy beaches of the Bayshore region of New Jersey to conduct their ancient mating ritual. Wait, you are probable thinking of Delaware Bay. Yet, I am actually referring to the northern Bayshore waters of Raritan Bay and Sandy Hook Bay. The southern shoreline…
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Your Turn
City must heed advice of public advocate William D. Giordano Guest Column William D. GiordanoGuest Column On Thursday, May 18, the Department of the Public Advocate issued a report regarding the use of eminent domain for private redevelopment to the Legislature and governor. Public Advocate Ron Chen concluded what most people are already aware of,…
