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The Algonquin brings a taste of the Romantic era ‘Bach’
Classical pianist Vladimir Zaitsev The Algonquin Arts Theatre will feature Vladimir Zaitsev, a Russian classical pianist who will perform a compilation of Romantic era favorites. The concert is scheduled for March 13 at 10 a.m. in Manasquan. With a program titled “Rock Stars of Romanticism,” Zaitsev’s repertoire includes a combination of music from Chopin, Liszt…
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House fire takes life of resident
MARLBORO — An 87-year-old woman died from injuries she sustained in a house fire that ignited during the early morning hours of Feb. 23 in Marlboro, according to the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office. The resident, Marie Minns, died at CentraState Medical Center, Freehold Township. The fire started in the bathroom of Minns’ School Road West…
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Samaritan Center director gave her heart to church, community
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Regina Finn MANALAPAN — The municipality lost one of its most precious resources when Regina A. Finn, 76, of Manalapan, died at home Feb. 22. Finn was born in New York City and lived in Manalapan for 46 years. She spent much of her life devoting her time and…
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Planners OK new bank at Costco shopping plaza
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer MARLBORO — Consumers should soon be able to cash their paycheck and splurge on bulk grocery purchases and pancakes in a one-stop shopping haven. The Marlboro Planning Board gave the go-ahead to Edgewood Properties, the applicant, to build a freestanding Investors Bank branch with a drive-up component in an existing…
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Youngsters have a hand in bike path sign design
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Freehold Borough Arts Council member Richard Berger helps Chastity Crooms, 7, during a project in which youngsters created signs that will be used to mark a planned bicycle route through Freehold Borough. The children worked on their signs at the YMCA of Western Monmouth County Community Center, Freehold Borough.…
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Knack for playing Spears lands actress gig in show
BY JACK MURTHA Staff Writer Jill Maybruch MARLBORO — Jill Maybruch is traveling back in time to make her off-Broadway debut. Maybruch, 27, who is a native of Marlboro, landed the role of singer Britney Spears in the musical theater show “Totally Tubular Time Machine,” which opened on Feb. 9 at the Culture Club in…
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Symphonette to play at church
COLTS NECK — The Colts Neck Reformed Church, 72 Route 537 west, will host the Symphonette from Hope College, Holland, Mich., in a concert of orchestral music on March 17 at 7 p.m. in the sanctuary. No tickets are needed, but a free-will offering will be received. According to a press release, the Hope College…
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Black history program proves inspirational
BY CLARE MARIE CELANO Staff Writer Percussionist Richard Blackwell was among the performers who took part in a celebration of Black History Month on Feb. 23 in Freehold Borough. Blackwell discussed how the African drum — which was a method of communication between people years ago — came to America. FRANK GALIPO FREEHOLD — It…
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Video shines spotlight on New Jersey’s Jewish farmers
The Jewish Heritage Museum of Monmouth County will present “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” on March 20 at 1 p.m., courtesy of the National Center for Jewish Film, Brandeis University. Admission is free. “The Land Was Theirs: Jewish Farmers in the Garden State” is based on the 1992 book by…
