Category: HUB Opinion
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An Evening With Kevin Smith (on his birthday!) will take place at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. What are Smith’s top five favorite movies? Why does he reference “Star Wars” in his films? This is the opportunity to ask him. Tickets: $75-$25 at the box office, (732) 842-9000,…
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The Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue: Music from “Layla” and other assorted Eric Clapton songs will be presented Thursday, Aug. 9, at 8 p.m. at the Count Basie Theatre in Red Bank. Under the leadership of Bob Bandiera, the Jersey Shore Rock-N-Soul Revue will perform “Layla” in sequence from start to finish, plus selected material from…
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The Summer Jazz series will present the Isaac Ben Ayala Trio (piano) Friday and Saturday at River’s Edge Cafe in downtown Red Bank. Summer Jazz is produced by the Jazz Arts Project, whose mission is to present world-class jazz and keep ticket prices low so more people can enjoy this truly American art form. The…
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In the Arts
The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival in Asbury Park will present a free screening of the Oscar award-winning film “Tsotsi,” a gritty and moving portrait of an angry young man living in a state of extreme urban deprivation, Friday at 7 p.m. at The Baronet Theater, 205 Fourth Ave. The film series is produced by…
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Marykate O’Neil
Marykate O’Neil will perform at Borders Books and Music on Route 35 in Eatontown Friday, July 27, at 8 p.m. Living a post-college cubicle life in lower Manhattan and living in Brooklyn, O’Neil wrote the songs that make up the self-released “Marykate O’Neil.” Nettwerk music group recently re-released her latest CD, “1-800-Bankrupt,” which features performances…
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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s Charlie Thomas and The Drifters, plus Jay Siegel and The Tokens, will appear live in concert July 27 at 7:30 p.m. at the performing arts center of the Jewish Community Center, 100 Grant Ave., in Deal Park. There will be a special opening performance by Elliott and the Morabias,…
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Bryan Cranston and Bill Timoney
“Chapter Two” by Neil Simon will open Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, starring Bryan Cranston and Bill Timoney. The play, which will run through July 29, is the story of George Schneider, a writer whose wife has recently died. His…
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James Brown
The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival presents “James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message” Friday at 7 p.m. at the Baronet Theater in Asbury Park. The film highlights Brown’s live performances and music over four decades. The film series is sponsored by the Newark Museum in conjunction with the Monmouth County Arts Council.…
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Paper Moon Puppet Theatre presents “Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.” The age-old story of Aladdin, his lamp and his pursuit of a beautiful princess is told by extraordinary marionettes. Aladdin is presented Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and for groups during the week. For reservations, call (732) 291-7552. The Paper Moon Puppet Theatre/First Avenue Playhouse, 123…
