Category: HUB Opinion

  • Art is fun!

    Art The Oceanic Library in Rumson is hosting an exhibit of artwork by Mike Quon, an artist and graphic designer known for his colorful, bold brushstroke artwork. The exhibit runs through Oct. 31 at the library, located at Avenue of the Two Rivers. Quon’s drawings, watercolors, paintings and collages are often whimsical depictions of favorite…

  • IN THE ARTS

    “Francis: paintings of a Life,” the first solo exhibit of works by Francis Mesaros, is at Asher Neiman Gallery in Red Bank. Francis’ paintings leap off the canvas, echoing qualities of Picasso and Dali. The exhibit runs through Oct. 17 at the gallery, located at Monmouth Street. For information, contact gallery director Emily A. Neiman…

  • ‘A World of Color’ at M’town Library

    The Middletown Library is hosting an exhibit of oil and acrylic paintings by the Rev. Gerda Liebmann and John White. “A World of Color” will run through Oct. 30 at the library. An artists’ reception will be held 2-4 p.m. Oct. 11. White works primarily in oil and acrylic, suiting his style to the subject.…

  • Books that are works of art

    Show of artists’ books in Art Alliance windows BY LINDA DENICOLA Correspondent Artists’ books are fun to open and amazingly complex to create. But to peep inside one of these handmade books is to anticipate opening up a mysterious little world. “Verdigris” Ocean Township resident Richard Burton, who goes by his initials R.D. Burton, is…

  • Chorus celebrates 60th season

    RED BANK — The Monmouth Civic Chorus announced its 2008-2009 season of choral music under the baton of Dr. Mark Shapiro, with three concerts at the historic Count Basie Theatre, 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank. A holiday classic starts the season with “Messiah” at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 21. Handel’s beloved oratorio will be…

  • RBR to present ‘The Laramie Project’

    LITTLE SILVER — The Red Bank Regional High School (RBR) Visual and Performing Arts Academy will present “The Laramie Project” on the 10th anniversary of Matthew Shepard’s death. Performances are on Friday, Oct. 10, and Saturday, Oct. 11, at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee performance at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 12, at the RBR…

  • ‘Tis the stressful season for us ‘guerrilla shoppers’

    Coda • GREG BEAN (Editor’s Note: Greg Bean is taking a temporary sabbatical from writing his column due to the death of his son. This column was originally printed Dec. 19, 2007). Not long ago my wife said one of the most surprising things she’s said in over 25 years of marriage. We’d taken a…

  • Parking tickets will make Broad St. a ghost town

    I used to live and work in Red Bank. Now I live in Little Silver, just five minutes away. I go into Red Bank once or twice a year only when it’s absolutely necessary, and here’s why. On Sept. 22 at 1:45 p.m., I pulled into the English Plaza parking lot and parked in front…

  • Inner-city youths enjoy simple summer pleasures

    This summer, 26 New York City children found out just how special summer is in the northern Monmouth County area. Thanks to the dedication of Fresh Air Fund hosts, volunteers and supporters, inner-city youngsters experienced simple summertime pleasures in your community. None of this would be possible without Corinne LeBaron, your local Fresh Air Fund…