Calling all curious epicureans! Count Basie Theater in Red Bank, New Jersey is hosting APPETITE: A Gastronomic Experience. From September 5th through the 7th, welcome celebrity chefs to the center stage, eat delicious delicacies and learn new skills in food prep! Celebrity chefs Ina Garten, Anne Burell, and Joe Bastianich with special guest, Victor Rallo,…
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Sparking a child’s creativity is priceless, and so are their cherished creations! If your art supplies are limited, here are a few craft studios for kids that are sure to nurture their artistic exploration. A Time to Kiln Although sculpting isn’t an option, kids and adults alike can paint their ceramic pieces and get them…
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Birdwatching at Sandy Hook Few people associate the New York metropolitan area with wildlife or birdwatching, but in actuality, New Yorkers are only a 30-minute boat ride away from urban ornithological nirvana. Sandy Hook is an excellent year-round birding location. In fact, in summer approximately 70 species breed on Sandy Hook, including federally endangered Piping…
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Are you looking for something delicious to do from 2:00pm to 6:00pm on the third Sunday of every month until October? Sounds oddly specific, right? Well that’s because every third Sunday of the month from now until October Red Bank is hosting their Food and Wine walk! Imagine a unique date night in the picturesque…
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If you’ve strolled through the Borough of Atlantic Highlands you have probably seen the procession of yellow flags lining the street. While it can definitely serve as a cheerful entry to new guests and a beautiful way to spruce up the street for summer, what was the initial reason for putting up these flags? The…
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Summer seems to be the season for jazz. The vibrant sounds of the saxophone paired with a cold drink on a hot summer night is the stuff of sweet winter dreams for some. Luckily, there are plenty of places to listen to live jazz! Bryant Park: After Work After a long day of work, it’s…
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From August 15 through 18 enjoy the stylings of up-and-coming Latino writers in the lively town of Red Bank. The Crossing Borders Festival, hosted by Two River Theater Company, is now in its third year, and continues to bring great new talent to the forefront. Each play is written and created with the essence of…
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Every year on the 4th of July, Americans celebrate our independence with the nation’s most dazzling pyrotechnics display provided by Macy’s in the skies over Manhattan. Fireworks light up the skyline as millions watch in person and on television, but the luckiest viewers of all are those aboard Seastreak vessels as we sail the waters…
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Stay at Sandy Hook There’s a lot to do at the beach from swimming to volleyball, but sometimes just one day at the beach won’t suffice. For a weekend getaway on the Jersey Shore, visit Sandy Hook. It’s just a short ferry trip away from New York City, and perfect for those looking for a…
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The History of Fort Hancock Positioned on the far reaches of the Sandy Hook peninsula, Fort Hancock was built in 1899, and helped protect our coast until 1974. It was used both for navigation and defense. When the fort was built, it included the most advanced weaponry of its time, including the nation’s first steam-lift…
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