Category: HUB Opinion

  • ‘Kitchen Saints and Backyard Heroes’

    “The Center” Robert Edelhauser finds the human face intriguing. He paints ordinary people, their faces reflecting hardship and struggles, but also a spirit of engaging life on its own terms. The Ocean Township resident’s intense, representational portraits with their strong brushwork reflect his interest in portraying emotional truths as well as physical likenesses. An exhibit…

  • On the road in pursuit of the spirit of New Jersey

    ‘Driving Jersey’ aims to define the state through stories of its residents BY KATHY HALL Correspondent BY KATHY HALLCorrespondent Steve Rogers of Red Bank plans to travel the state, stopping to record the unique stories of people he encounters. To paraphrase a former governor, New Jersey and the automobile are “perfect together.” Whether it’s the…

  • Obituaries

    John B. Movelle, M.D. Dr. John B. Movelle, 87, of Fair Haven, died July 21 at home. Born in Elizabeth, he resided in Fair Haven for more than 50 years. He was a physician in the Red Bank area for more than 50 years and one of the last general practice physicians to make house…

  • On Campus

    Sean Munson, Little Silver, received a bachelor’s degree at the spring commencement exercises for the first graduating class at Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering, Needham, Mass. The University of Scranton, Scranton, Pa., has awarded degrees to the following graduates from the local area: Lauren C. Davies, Tinton Falls, a bachelor of science degree in…

  • ‘New Paintings of France’

    An exhibition of more than two dozen works by plein air painter Peggy Mason is at Beauregard Fine Art gallery in Rumson. An opening reception for “Peggy Mason: New Paintings of France” will be held 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, at the gallery, located at 109 East River Road. The exhibit will run through Aug.…

  • R.B. Artwalk July 22

    The art galleries of Red Bank will host Artwalk, a self-guided tour on Saturday, July 22, from 6-9 p.m.(rain or shine). Artwalk is free and open to the public. Maps are available for the event at all the participating galleries and at Red Bank RiverCenter, 20 Broad St. For more information, call RiverCenter at (732)…

  • Obituaries

    Jane Loos Taylor Mrs. Taylor, 78, of Tinton Falls, died July 16 at home following a lengthy illness. She was born in Passaic. She was a homemaker. She enjoyed reading, the beach, and her dogs. She was predeceased by her husband, Thomas M. Taylor. She is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas M.…

  • In the Arts

    New Jersey Repertory Company in Long Branch presents Gino DiIorio’s unique love story, “Apostasy.” Susan G. Bob, Evander Duck Jr. and Natalie Wilder star in the play about a middle-age Jewish businesswoman who reaches a crossroads in life and turns to a charismatic evangelist for guidance. Performances are Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.…

  • West side: Not up for grabs

    Red Bank’s west side residents have learned well the lessons of the past few years. They are not about to sit by while developers carve up their neighborhoods and try to shoe-horn in projects that are simply out of scale and character. The “It’s too big!” battle cry over the BLT project is still reverberating…