Category: HUB Opinion
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180 celebrates 30 years of advocacy
At 180 Turning Lives Around we always believe that change is possible. Our board, staff and volunteers witness life-changing miracles everyday: courage and empowerment taking the place of hopelessness; empathy and gentleness replacing violence; joy where there had been only despair. These “breakthrough” moments drive 180 to tackle social issues that few others will: domestic…
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Bulldogs look to maintain their winning ways
BY DOUG McKENZIE Staff Writer BY DOUG McKENZIEStaff Writer Above, Rumson wide receiver John Stevenson makes the catch in front of Asbury Park’s George Stevens during Saturday’s season-opener for both teams in Rumson. Below, tailback Wes Germain breaks free for a big gain in the second half. For the past few seasons, the Rumson-Fair Haven…
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Two River Theater hosts ‘Best of New Jersey Dance’
Series showcases state’s dance companies Oct. 28-June 3 BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent American Repertory Ballet The variety and quality of New Jersey’s dance companies may be one of our state’s best-kept secrets. If you are curious about what Terpsichore has inspired in the Garden State, plan to attend the Two River Theater…
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Correction
The Republican candidate for the office of mayor of Fair Haven is Michael Halfacre. The candidate’s first name was incorrect in the Sept. 8 issue of The Hub.
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In the Arts
Ed Jewett as Patrick shares a moment with his mother, played by Susan Greenhill, prior to his impending wedding. The New Jersey Repertory Company, 179 Broadway, Long Branch, presents Robert King’s comedy, “The Best Man,” Sept. 14 through Oct. 15. Performances are Thursdays, Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m., and…
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Five artists in fall show
“Mosque at Cordoba” by Warner White Frederick Galleries in Allenhurst is presenting a Fall Exhibition featuring the work of five artists. The show will run through Oct. 21 at the gallery, which is located at 401 Spier Ave. Featured artists are: Jay Bosniak, West Long Branch, “Landscapes/Oil on Canvas;” Warner White, Fair Haven, “Photography from…
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‘Ask Not: The Vision of Active Citizenship’
The Middletown Township Public Library has been awarded a competitive “We the People” grant by the New Jersey Council for the Humanities. The grant will allow the library to present a discussion of President John F. Kennedy’s great inaugural address in its historic context and in light of today’s realities. What is active citizenship today?…
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Frank Illo paintings at Oceanic Library
“Taylor” The Oceanic Library in Rumson is hosting an exhibit of paintings and jewelry by two local artists. “Frank Illo, Painting, Draw-ings, Furniture” will be at the library through the month of September. Works by local jewelry designer Leslie Vanderleur are on display in the case. Born in New York and raised in New Jersey,…
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‘Landscapes’ in Red Bank
“Practice Shed” The Laurel Tracey Gallery in Red Bank is presenting an exhibition of works by Valerie Mendelson titled “Landscapes.” The exhibit will run through Sept. 30 at the gallery, located at 10 White St. A native of New York, Mendelson was educated at Har-vard University, Brooklyn College and the Grad-uate Center of City University…
