• ‘Luna Mexicana’ celebrates with dance, music and costumes

    Lustig Dance Theatre will open its season with a special presentation of its “Luna Mexicana” at the George Street Playhouse in New Brunswick. “Luna Mexicana” pays tribute to the Mexican holiday Day of the Dead, and this presentation will conveniently land at 7 p.m. Nov. 2, the second day of the annual festival. Colorful music…

  • Axelrod PAC presents new programs

    OCEAN TOWNSHIP — The Axelrod Performing Arts Center will return to its home at the Jewish Community Center (JCC) in Deal Park to present a program of cultural events that includes blockbuster musicals, concerts and film premieres. Two-time Tony Award-winner Christine Ebersole will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Nov. 9. The concert will also…

  • Social media may sway corporate America

    By JACK MURTHA Staff Writer I n fall 2011, Bank of America proposed a $5 monthly debit card fee. As a recent college graduate with a dwindling bank account and no job prospects, I feared that the charge would become a damaging industry standard. I wasn’t alone. After an online petition against the fee gained…

  • Jan S. Zingale

    Mrs. Zingale, 60, of Red Bank, died Oct. 24, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Fred Zingale; a son, Michael Zingale; a sister, Lillian DeMuro; and three brothers, Tim, Tom and John Gamberzky. Arrangements were entrusted to the John F. Pfleger Funeral Home, Middletown. Cremation…

  • Wayne T. Sluscavage

    Mr. Sluscavage, 66, of Red Bank, died Oct. 17, 2013. He is survived by a son, Mark Sluscavage, of West Milford; a brother, Michael Sluscavage; and nephews. Arrangements were entrusted to the Thompson Memorial Home, Red Bank. A Mass of Christian Burial was offered at the De La Salle Hall nursing home chapel in Lincroft.…

  • Rose D. Powell

    Mrs. Powell, 93, of Red Bank, died Oct. 2, 2013, at home. She retired as an executive secretary at Fort Monmouth. She is survived by a sister, Madeline Ferrara, of Florida; a nephew; and four nieces. Arrangements were entrusted to the John E. Day Funeral Home, Red Bank. Burial to be held at Arlington National…

  • Thomas R. Barnes

    Mr. Barnes, 48, of Tinton Falls, died Oct. 7, 2013, at Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank. He was the owner and operator of Barnes Electrical Co. in Tinton Falls for the past 23 years. He was predeceased by his father, William Barnes. He is survived by a daughter, Reese M. Barnes, of Tinton Falls; his…

  • County parks to host November events

    MIDDLETOWN — From a Fall Craft Show to Raise the Rafters, the Monmouth County Park System has planned a November to remember. The following events will be held: Woods Hollow Mountain Bike Race, Nov. 2, Tatum Park. This race is intended for kids (1 mile), beginner (7.8 miles) and sport (11.4 miles) mountain bikers. Race-day…

  • November programs held at Red Bank Public Library

    RED BANK — Local author and historian Karen Schnitzspahn will visit the Red Bank Public Library to lead a mouthwatering historical tour of the Jersey Shore’s food history, 7-8:30 p.m. Nov. 6. She will discuss her most recent book, “Jersey Shore Food History: Victorian Feasts to Boardwalk Treats.” The program is free, and registration is…

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