Category: HUB Opinion
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Picture this: a fine art photo focus in Red Bank
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer BY LINDA DeNICOLAStaff Writer Bob and Liz McKay’s Red Bank gallery is the only exhibit space dedicated to fine art photography in the area. One creative couple putting their heads together can make dreams become reality. The couple in this case is Bob and Liz McKay, a husband-and-wife team with…
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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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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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A chart-topping act in her native Jamaica and winner of numerous accolades for her vocal artistry, Karen Smith brought the exuberant spirit of Jamaica to Red Bank Aug. 1. Known for the warmth and clarity of her vocal stylings, Smith wove her unique blend of jazz, pop and reggae on the stage of the Two…
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An abstract dialogue
“Verge” by David French A Red Bank studio and gallery known for fine art photography takes a temporary hiatus this month to open its third annual “Breaking Away” exhibition. The show of abstract paintings and sculpture by David French and Don Harger will open Friday at McKay Imaging Studio and Gallery. An opening reception for…
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Obituaries
Joan “Ja Ja” Herndon Mrs. Herndon of Little Silver died Aug. 2, 2007, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., she resided in the Monmouth County area for 35 years, and in Little Silver the past 27 years. She was a self-employed writer and artist and wrote several screenplays, three of which…
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Add your voice to those opposing fort closure
Oceanport needs your help. As you might have heard, there is a growing local interest in trying to keep Fort Monmouth here in Monmouth County and not have it moved to Aberdeen Md., as planned. What you might not have heard is that since the 2005 decision to move the Fort, it has been determined…
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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…
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A literary phenomenon that spans the generations
Greg Bean Coda A literary phenomenon that spans the generations Greg Bean Coda In the spring of 1965, I thought I might actually have to run away from home in the dead of night, hop a tramp steamer to Mongolia, and spend the remainder of my days building yurts, because I simply could not face…
