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MUSIC | FILM | ART monthly features 54 Pet Celebrities 26 Divorce Talk 58 Living Well 62 Parenthood Blog 18 Meet Your Neighbor 55 Animal Advocacy 78 Eventful 16 The Table

38 Famous Photographer DANNY CLINCH

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Welcome to March! Later this month we turn the page on another Jersey winter and look forward to the rebirth and energy of spring! It’s an exciting month with all the St. Patrick’s Day celebrations and our sponsorship of the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival (APMFF), but it’s also a special time for our magazine as we celebrate our 7th Anniversary.

Seven years is a life cycle, and similar to the way cold gives way to warmth each spring, growth and renewal are everywhere we look. You’ll notice some changes in the pages of CM as we take the opportunity of this milestone to enhance our vision as the Premiere Lifestyle Magazine of Monmouth County. We’re hoping to become an even more valuable and enjoyable part of your life. So stay tuned, the fun is just beginning!

To celebrate our anniversary, we present to you our first annual Entertainment Issue. As a proud sponsor of the APMFF, we have the incredible honor of bringing to you the stories of photographer Danny Clinch and actor, director, producer Danny DeVito, who are both local guys and a big part of the festival taking place next month in Asbury Park.

Clinch’s famous picture of Bruce Springsteen graces our cover and sets the mood for the enticing music, photography, film, art and theater stories you’ll read this month.

Beyond learning how Asbury has become a burgeoning entertainment spot, you’ll find the history of The Stone Pony on page 51, as the iconic music venue begins its 45th year.

You can read about up-and-coming actor and writer Anthony Bradford (Bisignano to Colts Neck folks) on page 22 or get a first look at This is Us star Chrissy Metz’s new book and upcoming local event on page 48. As Spring Break reminds parents that summer is just around the bend, we have a Kids’ Summer Program Section on page 76 to help with ideas and planning.

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CALLING ALL MONMOUTH COUNTY NONPROFITS The Rumson Kitchen Tour returns Thursday, May 17, 2018! Gather your friends for a lovely day touring eight beautiful homes from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This biennial event is hosted by The Rumson Education Foundation and proudly sponsored by PMI International Stone Importers.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast is holding two applicant information sessions for Monmouth County nonprofits interested in applying for 2018 Impact grant funds. The sessions will cover eligibility requirements, answer general process questions, and provide detailed instructions on the application and review process to apply for available grants of at least $100,000. (Final grant amounts and number of grants will be announced on April 1, 2018.)

In each stunning kitchen, attendees will enjoy sampling a variety of delicious tastings prepared by talented local chefs while gathering ideas and inspiration from professional designers and florists, who will lend their creative hand to highlight each home’s unique style with inviting tablescapes and gorgeous floral arrangements.

Hosting this important fundraiser would not be possible without the generous support of these participants and the tour’s major event sponsors, with very special recognition going to Tour Sponsor PMI International Stone Importers and Promotional Sponsor Design NJ Magazine.

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Tickets for the self-guided tour are $60. A limited number of tickets are available. All proceeds benefit the Rumson Public Schools. To purchase tickets, visit RumsonEducationFoundation.org.

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TUESDAY, MARCH 13, 2018 8:00 to 9:30 a.m. at iCIMS in Holmdel THURSDAY, MARCH 15, 2018 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Merrill Lynch in Red Bank To learn more about our eligibility requirements and the grant process, visit impact100jerseycoast.org. Questions should be directed to Betsy McKnight, NonProfit Coordinator, Impact 100 Jersey Coast, at grants@impact100jerseycoast.org.

Impact 100 Jersey Coast’s mission is to unite women to make a lasting impact by collectively funding transformative grants in Monmouth County (and beyond that to other Jersey Coast counties in subsequent years). Combining not only the charitable dollars, but the experience and energy of a diverse group of local women, Impact 100 Jersey Coast is a unique coalition and a powerful force for change in our community.

The goal is to create a forum to raise awareness of our community’s most pressing needs and to fund transformational grants to high-impact projects addressing those needs.

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In an effort to support the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign on National Wear Red Day, Gloria Nilson & Co. Real Estate’s Holmdel office raised nearly $600 at an office fundraiser attended by approximately 45 people on February 2, 2018. The Holmdel office, which annually supports the American Heart Association, received the Outstanding Achievement Award from the Go Red for Women Campaign last year for their fundraising efforts in 2017.

“Our agents care deeply about the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women Campaign,” said Dana D’Agostino-Ryser, Broker-Manager of Gloria Nilson & Co.’s Holmdel office. “We feel it’s our responsibility to raise funds and awareness any way we can. We sincerely appreciate all who participated and donated to this worthy cause.”

All Holmdel office sales associates dressed in red, supporting activities from the event which included free blood pressure and sleep apnea screenings, as well as a heart-healthy luncheon. A professional photographer was on hand to take business head shots, with a portion of the proceeds going towards fundraising efforts and a consultant with Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski, sold jewelry and also donated a portion of her sales.

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17 LIVES MATTERED – PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY (PART II) I’ve been in the advice business for 30 years. I’ve seen my fair share of successes and failures, including my own. I have witnessed the many ways that people take responsibility and the many ways they shun it. In the wake of senseless shootings, one wonders what failures go through the mind of a person so distraught he has have no value for not only the own life, but the anger or illness to take the lives of others, especially children. Here is an excerpt from Florida’s “Teacher of the Year” who was directly impacted by the killing of 17 innocent souls… days after the event.

”Until we, as a country, are willing to get serious and talk about mental health issues, lack of available care for the mental health issues, lack of discipline in the home, horrendous lack of parental support when the schools are trying to control horrible behavior at school (oh no! Not MY KID. What did YOU do to cause my kid to react that way?), lack of moral values, and yes, I’ll say it-violent video games that take away all sensitivity to ANY compassion for others’ lives, as well as reality TV that makes it commonplace for people to constantly scream up in each other’s faces and not value any other person but themselves, we will have a gun problem in school. Our kids don’t understand the permanency of death anymore!... My parents NEVER supported any bad behavior from me. I was terrified of doing something bad at school, as I would have not had a life until I corrected the problem and straightened my a** out. My parents invaded my life.

They knew where I was ALL the time. They made me have a curfew. They made me wake them up when I got home. They made me respect their rules. They had full control of their house, and at any time could and would go through every inch of my bedroom, backpack, pockets, anything! Parents: it’s time to STEP UP! Be the parent that actually gives a crap! Be the annoying mom that pries and knows what your kid is doing. STOP being their friend. They have enough “friends” at school. Be their parent. Being the “cool

Is this about gun control? Mental illness?

Perhaps. You may say I am naïve or even a horrible person. I do not have the intelligence or expertise to debate either of those topics. When I watched the events unfold and I read this excerpt, shame on me, but I didn’t see it about gun control. This was about loving the crap out of people and wanting the best for them. This was about my own and your school-aged children and grandchildren, knowing that God created each one for greatness, and just wanting them to reach their futures and be happy.

Perhaps it’s me getting old, but 30 years ago, violence did not seem this prevalent. It somehow feels like lack of compassion and respecting others wasn’t this bad 30 years ago either. Last month I wrote about PERSONAL RESPONSIBILTY and received many calls thanking me for the volatile words of “stepping up”. Violence exists on many levels – emotional, personal and physical. Those 17 lives mattered. When are we and our leaders going to take our responsibility seriously and “step it up”?

QUOTE OF THE MONTH “Parents can give good advice or put them on the right path, but the final forming of a person’s character lies in their own hands.” - Anne Frank Remember the Golden Rule…

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Meet Your Neighbor Name: Olivia Moglino Who I am: CEO and Founder of Liv Nut Free Year business began and location: February 1, 2018, Holmdel What I do: Liv Nut Free is a premium peanut and tree-nut free online bakery. Every item is baked from scratch and in small batches. All ingredients are all-natural.

What sets me apart: People allergic to peanuts and tree-nuts are at high risk of cross-contamination with products from traditional bakeries. Liv Nut Free is a peanut and tree-nut free bakery, and we make everyone with those allergies feel included at dessert time.

Why I started my business: When I was sixteen months old I experienced a near death anaphylactic reaction to peanuts. At the time my mom didn’t know I was allergic, and a minuscule trace of peanut oil was cross-contaminated with a sandwich that I had eaten.

I’ve always dreaded “dessert time” because I knew all I could eat on the dessert table was fruit. At the age of sixteen, I took my love for baking and started teaching myself how to bake from scratch and decorate custom cakes. I eventually opened up a niche business to my local nut-free community by founding Nada Nut Bakery, which is a made-to-order and pick-up only business. We made Liv Nut Free an online bakery so that we can reach as many people with peanut and tree-nut allergies as we possibly can, nationwide!

What I love about being in business: I love knowing that I am making a positive impact in people’s lives. Also, having this platform really allows me to bring awareness about food allergies and educate people about how severe and deadly they can be.

My next goal: To get my Liv Nut Free dry ingredient line in major stores across the nation. This will allow more peanut and tree-nut free products to be accessible to everyone across the nation.

My favorite product I sell: Chocolate chunk brownies. They are soft chewy brownies, enhanced with chocolate morsels and laced with chocolate drizzle on top.

Best business tip I can share: Always stay true to who you are and never change to fit in. Becoming an entrepreneur at the age of sixteen, I knew I had to put my all into my business and myself in order to be successful. Every decision and step that I have taken to make sure I put my all into my future has shaped me into the person I am today. The truer I’ve been to myself, the happier I’ve become and I don’t think that’s a coincidence!

What I want CM readers to know: For those growing up with food allergies, every experience that you go through will teach you something about yourself that you didn’t know before. Everything happens for a reason and will shape you into the best version of yourself. I truly believe that people with food allergies are many of the strongest people on this planet.

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“Redemption”

Holmdel Artist’s Work Selected for Juried Exhibition A recent submission by Holmdel resident Grace Modla, a mixed media artist, was selected for an upcoming Members’ Juried Exhibition given by The Center for Contemporary Art. Her piece, titled “Redemption” will be exhibited at Frontline Arts (formerly known as the Printmaking Center of New Jersey) in Branchburg now through March 24. There were 118 entries from 45 members, noted Juror Frank May. He explained just how he made his selections. “I wanted to establish a visual narrative in five lines. While going through

space. The quality and technical proficiency of the work submitted overall was strong and compelling. I want to thank everyone who submitted and shared their wonderful work with me. It is a deep honor to have been a part of creating this exhibition.”

Upon receiving a letter stating her work had been selected, Modla said, “I was absolutely thrilled.” She shared why she chose this particular artwork for submission.

“It is a strong representation of techniques I’ve been exploring. I used acrylics, inks, and a printmaking technique for this piece.”

“I’ve been creative in one form or another since I can remember." the submissions, patterns began to emerge.

I felt the work that stood out was speaking to me in five distinct visual languages. The languages consisted of contemporary ideas in abstraction, folk, figurative, nature, and sculptural dimension. I had the difficulty task of selecting work, knowing I had limited

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When asked what the painting represented to her, Modla answered, “Redemption” is one of a series of works in which I’m seeking to visually express spiritual ‘events.’ For me, the most satisfying moment of a painting is that intuitive hit of ‘ah-ha!’ That moment flashed with the vibrant blue that runs down

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the canvas. Not only does that blue play off of the warmer reds and orange, but its shape and lines express that piercing jolt of redemptive grace that I was striving for.”

Her passion for drawing, painting and creating has been an integral part of her life.

“I’ve been creative in one form or another since I can remember. I returned to full-time studio work and gallery exhibitions as my children have gotten older and more selfsufficient.”

Modla’s award-winning art has been featured in solo, group, and juried exhibitions throughout New Jersey, New York, and Los Angeles, public and corporate venues, and in private collections both in the States and internationally. She is a member of the National Association of Women Artists and, more locally, of the Art Alliance of Monmouth County, Red Bank; the Art Society of Monmouth County, Asbury Park; and the Belmar Arts Center, Belmar, New Jersey. Her studio is in Holmdel, where she also lives with her husband, two sons and one quirky Sheltie.

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STAR ON THE RISE

Anthony Bradford

BY CATHY PADILLA

If you are from Colts Neck or attended the High School, you might recognize Tony Bisignano from around town or as a fellow Cougar, a football, track, or tennis player, perhaps class president, or just around town. But he’s also known as Anthony Bradford, an actor and award-winning screen writer. Bradford has appeared in such films as James L. Brooks' How Do You Know starring Paul Rudd, Reese Witherspoon, Owen Wilson, and Jack Nicholson. He’s been in several TV shows, including Gossip Girl and All My Children, and he just wrapped filming on a one-hour dramedy TV pilot called The Neapolitan. Yet it’s his writing of films and pilots that seems closest to his heart and what has earned him numerous awards.

“When I was in high school my drama and English teacher, Reynold Forman, really encouraged and inspired me,” said Bradford. “A few years later I made my first film (Transition which is now streaming on Amazon.com) which we filmed at Colts Neck High School and Holmdel High School, and it premiered at the Garden State Film Festival and the Cannes Short Film Corner in 2010. In Transition, I had the pleasure of having Mr. Forman play my English teacher. A really special circumstance of art imitating life.”

Transition, which Bradford wrote, produced, and plays the lead in, was selected and screened at numerous other festivals, including The NYC Downtown Film Festival, All Sports Los Angeles Film Festival, Hoboken Film Festival, Staten Island Film Festival, and the FirstGlance Philadelphia Film Festival. It is based on the true story of his younger brother, a cancer survivor, who after beating Stage III Hodgkin’s Lymphoma became the leading scorer and captain of his high school lacrosse team.

“I love inspirational films and decided to make something positive with what happened to my brother,” said Bradford. “I would just like to say that I really thank my family, and especially my mom, for being my biggest fans and offering me encouragement and believing in me. My brothers and mom have cameos in Transition and my brother Nick co-stars with me in Greenlit.”

His parents are Anthony and Kathleen Bisignano, and his siblings are Alexander, Nicholas, and Christian, all of whom went to Colts

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Neck High School. But it was his producer friends in Hollywood who inspired Bradford’s next writing endeavor, Greenlit, a television series pilot.

“I have a bunch of film producer friends and had the chance to see how things work in this business behind the scenes from their experiences, and I thought it would be interesting to create a show from the perspective of a producer,” said Bradford. “Whereas the HBO series Entourage showed the behind the scenes of an up and coming actor, I thought it would be compelling to depict the experience of an up and coming film producer in this business, and I had a lot of material to work with from the friendships and my own experiences, and experiences of those around me in Hollywood.”

The pilot has been getting interest from several networks and streaming services, and Bradford is evaluating where the best fit will be from a business and creative standpoint. Directed by the award winning Lisa Nicole Lennox (Essential Tremors, Elegance, The Twilight Saga: Eclipse), Greenlit has won awards or nominations at several prestigious events, including winning Best TV Pilot at the Monmouth Film Festival; awarded Best Actor (Anthony Bradford) at the Atlanta Comedy Film Festival; nominated for Best Comedy and Best Actor at SoCal CIFF in Los Angeles; winning Awards of Recognition for Best TV Program and Best Actor at IndieFest; and winning Best Supporting Actor (Peter Gray Lewis) at the Maverick Movie Awards. The pilot also stars Project Runway and Sports Illustrated” alum Melissa Haro (who recently appeared in Knight of Cups with Christian Bale) and Peter Gray Lewis (Stone with Robert Deniro, Mad Men, Forgetting Sarah Marshall) and a talented ensemble cast (Matt Marquez from Pretty Little Liars and Man of Faith and Nicole Stuart of Ray Donovan and Bride Wars).

Bradford continues to write and enjoys creating his own work, but also finds acting exciting.

“I have written a few other pilots and show concepts,” he said.

“I have my own sketch series called Episodic that can be found on FunnyOrDie, that I wrote and produced and acted in. I am right now in the development phase of my first feature film, which I am

Set picture from The Neapolitan of Bradford with creator Rebeca Seitz, and series lead Crystal Martinez

really excited about and looking forward to filming. I also just wrapped filming a one-hour dramedy TV pilot called The Neapolitan. I play the main character’s ex-husband and found the script and role to be interesting and a pleasure to play. And it was such a great team to work with and I am very excited for people to see it.”

The Neapolitan was created by Rebeca Seitz, and is based on her book series, The Neapolitan Stories. It is a charming dramedy that mixes the relationship dynamics of Gilmore Girls with the sophistication of Frasier.

From a young age Bradford loved performing in school plays and started while in grammar school. He continued acting through junior high and high school and decided to go all in with acting after graduating from Bucknell University where he majored in English with a concentration in Creative Writing, Business, and French. He also participated in lacrosse and is a member of the Sigma Chi Fraternity. But his days as a Cougar left, perhaps, the greatest impression.

“I took drama at Colts Neck High School and did the plays. Also, whenever I was assigned a school project, I always asked if I could make a video, and the teachers were cool enough to let me do that,” remembers Bradford. “I made a whole bunch of shorts and sketches while a student. I was also a school news anchor in the mornings. The play that stood out to me most was when we did Anything Goes. It was my senior year and it was just a fun time, and a really great group of cast and crew to work with.”

Who knew that drama student would one day walk into a diner in Hollywood and meet Jon Voight?

“He invited me to sit down with him and we had a nice chat,” said Bradford. “He was really generous with his time and it was nice of him to give advice to a young actor.”

What’s next for Anthony Bradford? We’ll all be watching to find out.

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In the 1970s divorce became a decidedly serious topic.

Among the first was Kramer v. Kramer (1979) which starred Meryl Streep and Dustin Hoffman as a couple locked in an emotional battle over custody of their young son. Five Oscars, including Best Picture and Oscars for Streep and Hoffman solidified Kramer as one of the best films of all time. Eight year old Justin Henry as young Billy will tug at your heartstrings.

A difficult, but important, film to watch is What Maisie Knew (2012), a modern adaption of the 1897 Henry James novel. This film, largely from six year old Maisie’s perspective, chronicles the narcissism of her parents through the death of their marriage and their troubled second marriages. Their selfish disregard for Maisie’s emotional needs is a stark reminder of the damage parents can do to their children.

Boyhood was filmed from 2002 through 2013. Using the same actors (starring Patricia Arquette, Ethan Hawke, and Ellar Coltrane, as

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The 2010 film, Blue Valentine, stars Michele Williams and Ryan Gosling as a couple whose six year marriage is ending. She is looking for more and he doesn’t understand why what they have isn’t enough. Williams was nominated for an Academy Award.

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Left to right: Red Chair and Trustee Amy Almasy, MCHA Interim Director Chuck Jones, MCHA President Linda W. Bricker, and Circle BMW Sponsor Pamela Marshall.

Left to right: Red Committee members Marnie Doherty, Sarah Bricker, Tamara Woolley, Trustee and committee member Jennifer Mullins, Kathy McErlean, Treasurer and committee member Lisa Wilson, Katie Gay, Deborah Petrone, Trustee and committee member Sandy Jones gather for a photo.

Left to right: Trustee Pam Lacey stands with Norah King, Vanessa Mulheren, Darryn Murphy, and Shea Jones.

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Monmouth County Historical Association hosted “Red,” a Ladies Valentine Luncheon on February 1, 2018 at the Rumson Country Club in Rumson. Over 150 women attended MCHA’s eleventh “Red” luncheon. The sponsor for this year’s event was Circle BMW. Guests visited the boutique vendors who offered a wide variety of unique items suitable for women, children, and even men, such as jewelry, clothing, accessories, and gifts for Valentine’s Day, winter getaways and much more. Each of the vendors donated a special item for the chance auction. Silent and chance auctions allowed guests to bid on various items ranging from handbags to jewelry to fur items. A very popular activity introduced this year was the Roses are Red Chance Auction. Guests paid $25 to choose a red envelope containing a gift card with a value of anywhere from $25 to $250. Golden Goose of Rumson generously donated a stunning diamond necklace for the grand prize.

An interesting introduction incorporating the factual background of Colonial Monmouth County women was presented when MCHA President Linda W. Bricker welcomed guests. As she spoke, she was interrupted by a Colonial time-traveler dressed to go courting.

It seems he appeared confused over his whereabouts and was uncertain of how to begin his quest to find a proper wife amongst the ladies in the “sea of red.” He was relieved to encounter a group of female Colonial time-travelers from a local school for young women.

The Headmistress reassured him that her students came from families that had the means to educate their daughters, that their samplers showed that they knew the alphabet and their numbers, that they were patient and obedient, and had a steady hand for needlework.

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MCHA Visiting Curator Bernadette Rogoff explained the importance of the sampler in the lives of young ladies in earlier days and how needlework gave women a voice and outlet for creativity and required math skills and a sense of design. She spoke of the Association’s significant collection of samplers, needlework and costumes. Interim Director Chuck Jones spoke about the unique and stellar collection that MCHA has amassed over the last 119 years and why this organization is vital to the community. Event Chair and Board Secretary Amy Almasy spoke about the importance of this event in raising funds for MCHA and its efforts to digitize its collection. MCHA has over 400 pieces currently online. Guests were asked to contribute at lunch and enough funds were raised to fund adding 35 more pieces specifically from the Association’s needlework and sampler collection, to the eMuseum platform!

MCHA President Bricker commented, “In addition to providing an occasion for visiting with friends, shopping and enjoying games of chance, this luncheon is an opportunity for interesting and civicminded group of ladies to learn about the work of MCHA. This year, I invited some 'time travelers' to help us to tell the stories behind the beautiful samplers created by the women of Monmouth County who came before us.”

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Union Jacques - Surprising Colts Neck Newcomer French with an Impressive New England Flair A ‘Food Spy’ minion serendipitously met an owner of Union Jacques several weeks ago before it opened and managed to garner an invitation to the soft-open menu tasting.

Located in the quaint spot that used to be Christopher’s on Route 34 in Colts Neck, one stumbles upon a delicious experience provided by Athena Anderson and Aprile Ferrer-Taylor, two chefs who met in culinary school. The French and New England twist on several delicious canapes was a glimpse of tasty fare to come. The scallops seared to a caramelized exterior crunch and creamy inside were accented by a mild sauce. Beef sliced thin and placed on a crusty baguette gave meat lovers a taste of top shelf cuisine. The mini crab cakes with Remoulade had a nice crisp to them and a tangy finish. The dainty dessert samples made us want to come in for a full meal. It is about time that the space left in the village across from Delicious Orchards hummed with the sounds of a kitchen again. It’s a beautifully hidden spot with good access and parking and serves not only dinner, but breakfast and lunch.

Our return trip to the now open restaurant was just as enjoyable. The dining area is crisp and spacious with a fireplace at one end for chilly nights. We were quickly seated and treated to a complimentary appetizer and plenty of fresh, crusty bread. The unsalted whipped butter served with Hawaiian black sea salt was an interesting surprise. Our smartly dressed and smiley server gave us some insight as we scanned a variety of French dishes on

the seasonal Winter Menu. We opted for the French onion soup and house-made pasta for our appetizers. The soup was traditional and delicious, which was served in an iridescent blue cast iron Le Creuset bowl with a lid keeping the soup toasty for the duration. The topping of baguette and gruyere gave a nice contrast in flavor. The squid-inked fettuccine with lump crab and cauliflower had a light, creamy touch and excellent mix of textures we can only label it “out of this world”.

Having already been impressed, we moved on to our main course. The Vegetarian looked like a nice light mixture of vegetables and sides, but the quintessential Coq Au Vin would ultimately be our choice. The Boeuf Bourguignon and Pan Seared Sole looked like viable alternatives we will try on our next visit with an Angus Prime Rib rounding out the Mains on the neatly balanced list.

Purple potato confit, roasted shallots, shitake mushrooms and spaetzle accompany the chicken in the Coq Au Vin. The chicken was done with the right amount of crisp on the skin and juiciness in the meat. The dish had an impressive amalgam of tastes from the delicate sauce to the spaetzle as a bed, I particularly liked the color contrast with the purple potatoes. Much thanks to host Alan Page as an attentive, yet unobtrusive presence during the experience. Alan made sure that our comments were heeded quickly and quietly.

The plates were filling, but we had to

try some dessert from a balanced list of temptations. I would have loved to try the Chocolate Beet Cake, but thought the praline, Crème fraiche and citrus segments would overwhelm me. Instead, we opted for the Blueberry Black Tea Crème Brulee. The crunchy caramelized sugar topping and creamy base is heavenly if done correctly, and yes, this was a little ramekin of above the clouds scrumptiousness. Paired with a couple cups of French pressed coffee and mulled cider, and we were completely sated. We left with a chocolate treat and some great food memories.

Our next visit is planned with friends so we can try the balance of the menu, as I have heard from several foodies the breakfast/lunch offerings are just as enticing. Try this new entry into the Colts Neck area food scene for a truly enjoyable experience. Bon Appetit!

Union Jacques is a BYOB and located at 317 Route 34N in Colts Neck directly across from Delicious Orchards in the Colts Towne Plaza adjacent to Windsor Art Gallery (another local gem), and can be reached at 732.414.6991.

Visit UnionJacques.com for hours of operation.

Reservations are suggested and available on OpenTable. They accommodate takeout and private catering for parties.

Until next month – live well & eat well.

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DANNY CLINCH  THE MAN BEHIND THE CAMER A

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Known for capturing moments that explode on film, Danny Clinch is famous for giving fans rare glimpses into the lives and talent of our music heroes.

Having unparalleled access during concerts and behind-thescenes due to his unobtrusive style, he has become a silent presence in a world of sound.

His photographs of BB King with his guitar, a shirtless Tupac during a wardrobe change, and Bruce Springsteen on the Boardwalk in Asbury Park have become iconic magazine covers and photographs loved the world over. Allowing his camera to express the essence of its subjects, his work serves as a documentary of music in our lifetime and in our area. and A New Jersey native and believer in always giving back, Clinch is the Director and Photographer for the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival. A big fan of Asbury Park in general, he has helped to advance the town’s standing as New Jersey’s capital of entertainment.

Clinch’s photographs have appeared in publications throughout the world, including Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, The New Yorker, and The New York Times. In 2003, he founded the New York City-based film company Three on the Tree Productions. A three-time Grammy nominated director, Clinch has directed concert documentaries for artists such as Pearl Jam, Springsteen, and Leon Bridges.

Having presented his work in numerous galleries, Clinch has published four books: Discovery Inn, When the Iron Bird Flies, Still Moving, and Motor Drive. In February 2016, Clinch was featured on 60 Minutes and he currently has an ongoing exhibit of his photographs at The Asbury, the destination hotel of Asbury Park.

There are other accolades we could share, but there’s more to the man than his accomplishments. Danny Clinch loves music and the people who create it. He listens to it, plays it, photographs it, and films it. And it’s his passion for sharing that love we see on film.

A conversation with Clinch reveals a gentle spirit and giving nature and his own words do him justice more than we ever could. Here is our interview with the Photographer Legend, Danny Clinch.

CM: You began your career as an intern for famous portrait photographer Annie Leibovitz right out of Ocean County College, what do you most remember about that experience?

CLINCH: Annie confirmed for me that with passion and obsession you can achieve good things. She was always passionate about every aspect of her shoots.

CM: When did you realize you wanted to be a photographer?

CLINCH: I started to sneak my camera into concerts when I was a teenager and always loved music. When the time came to decide what I wanted to do with my life, it was an easy decision.

CM: Did you intend to be a famous photographer and a living history of music in our time? How did that come about?

CLINCH: I really did not have a plan. I just put one foot in front of the other and followed the opportunities that came my way and made the most of them. As a photographer of musicians, I am excited about the diversity of musicians I have photographed.

Getting my start in Hip Hop was really exciting and led to indie rock bands etc. who have become legends. I was able to create relationships along the way that opened doors for the already legendary. So photographing Tupac and Johnny Cash, Metallica, Bruce Springsteen, Patti Smith, and Tony Bennett, is pretty cool. In the end, its about good work and strong relationships.

CM: Is there a photograph you’ve taken you most love?

CLINCH: Hard to say. There are so many reasons for me to like a photograph, from the light and composition, to the experience of taking the photograph. I will say that there is a pretty good story about each experience I’ve had taking the photographs.

CM: Has there been someone you’ve photographed that you were star struck to meet? What was that meeting like?

CLINCH: Sure, Bob Dylan, I would say. But once we said hello and got down to photographing, he was a

great collaborator. I thought I would feel awkward, but it was an incredible experience.

CM: Is there anyone you haven’t photographed that you’d like to?

CLINCH: It used to be Prince. And I always think of the classic artists.

I would love to photograph Aretha Franklin.

CM: What inspires you?

CLINCH: I get inspired by other photographers, films, and music. It comes from the most abstract reasons.

CM: You were raised in Toms River.

You have a studio in Asbury Park and currently have your art on display in an exhibit at The Asbury Hotel. What is your connection to Asbury Park?

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CLINCH: I started coming to The Stone Pony as a teenager, to see and hear music, hoping to get a glimpse of Bruce Springsteen. And that was the main reason I came to Asbury Park for quite some time. Also, the Warped Tour. Then I used Asbury Park as a location to photograph bands that wanted some grit but didn’t want to shoot in New York City. It was a perfect playground. We would have the entire place to ourselves back then.

CM: How do you feel about being part of the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival?

CLINCH: I love being a part of the APMFF. My position is to help curate anything from music to films and to represent what is positive about Asbury Park. It’s so cool to have a hand in helping the community. I have always been inspired by people like Bruce Springsteen and Pearl Jam, who are constantly giving back, to not only their communities, but others as well.

I have a gallery of my photographs at The Asbury Hotel on 5th and Kingsley.

We have live music and do a lot of community gatherings there in hopes of inspiring people, young and old, to follow their passions and to look after one another. And I am grateful for that opportunity.

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BY SUSAN MURPHY A two-week Gratitude Campaign named the “Look for the Good Project“ began at Indian Hill School in January. Through the efforts of school counselor Mrs. Eileen Calvert and staff, students learned a unique way to increase empathy and kindness and decrease mean-spirited behaviors. Mrs. Calvert learned of this project from fourth grade teacher Mrs. Jackie Stern. Several weeks before the campaign began I met with all sixth grade student council representatives and alternates and explained about the campaign and the leadership opportunities this could provide,“ said Mrs. Calvert. Then, once the project started, each morning a student would read one of the ten inspirational messages provided by the Look for the Good organization. The announcements gave some suggestions for what the gratitude focus could be for the day. “I was really proud of their commitment in remembering to come down to the front office to do their turn, as well as how poised and calm they sounded over the PA,” said Mrs. Calvert.

Another component of the project was to have students write down on a sticky note something that they were grateful for each morning. The notes were then added to a “Gratitude Wall” in the cafetorium. This filled quickly and two more walls were added to hold all of the notes. There were also “Gratitude Spots” on the floors around the building. When students stepped on one they were asked to pause and think of something for which they were grateful. One fifth grader’s response made it all worthwhile. “Walking down the hall by himself the student stopped, looked around to see if anyone was watching, then stepped on the spot. I heard him quietly say ‘I am grateful I go to this school.’ It made my day!” shared Mrs. Calvert.

Another aspect of the project was having teachers and students hand out orange “kindness cards” whenever they saw the good in someone. Since the cards had “You Matter” on them students were

Left to right: Fifth grade student Tyler Reddy, sixth grade student and Student Council Secretary Luke Brand, and fourth grade student Maya Houston stand in front of the “Gratitude Wall” in the cafetorium at Indian Hill School, which was an integral part of the Look for the Good Project.

encouraged to explain why someone matters as they passed on the card. Students also wrote “You Matter” letters during the week as a practice for sharing their gratitude of someone who matters to them.

CM asked a few students what they learned from this project.

Sixth grader and Student Council Secretary Luke Brand answered, “This project made us more aware of what we have and how lucky we are to live where we do.” Fifth grader Tyler Reddy responded, “I learned that kindness comes first every day. Even though the project is over, you should still be kind all the time. Think about what you are thankful for every day.” Fourth grade student Maya Houston said, “I learned that you should always show other people that they matter and to make an effort to be kind. When I wrote my You Matter letter to my teacher, it made me realize that everyone likes to be told when they are important to you.”

HOLMDEL TO HOST TOWN-WIDE GARAGE SALE On Sunday, April 29, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the Holmdel High School PTSO will be sponsoring its first ever TOWNWIDE garage sale! As a community event, all Holmdel residents are encouraged to join in. There are a few levels of participation to choose from.

1. Sell your stuff at the Holmdel High School Parking Lot. One to two spots can be rented which includes an additional spot for a vehicle. Parking spaces can be purchased by individuals (must be 18+ years), groups, clubs, extended families, etc. We will have food trucks and activities available for kids.

2. Sell at your Holmdel residence. Sales at your home will include advertising in the Asbury Park Press and a Yard Sale posting on Craigslist.

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3. DONATE, DONATE, DONATE! The PTSO will happily accept donations that will be sold by the PTSO at the Holmdel High School Parking Lot. Please note the items NOT accepted for PTSO sale: baby car seats, mattresses, oversized or upholstered furniture, clothing, shoes, sheets, bedding, TVs, computers and accessories, large appliances, large exercise equipment, plumbing fixtures, food, weapons, medical equipment, hazardous materials (ie. paint).

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You may know him as Louie from Taxi, or the Penguin from Batman Returns, or the twin brother of Arnold Schwarzenegger in Twins. Born in Neptune, New Jersey on November 17, 1944 to Italian-American parents, Daniel Michael DeVito Jr. has amassed a versatile body of work as an actor, director, and producer that includes the stage, television, and film. Next month, as part of the Asbury Park Music and Film Festival, you’ll have a chance to learn about his life firsthand and ask him questions on stage at An Evening with Danny DeVito, an intimate career retrospective and Q&A on April 28, 2018 at The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park.

While growing up in Asbury Park, DeVito’s parents sent him to Our Lady of Mount Carmel grammar school and Oratory Prep School. His mother, Julia (Moccello), was a homemaker. His father, Daniel, Sr., was a small business owner whose ventures included a dry-cleaning shop, a dairy outlet, a diner, and a pool hall. Following graduation in 1962, DeVito took a job as a cosmetician at his sister’s beauty salon. A year later he enrolled at New York’s American Academy of Dramatic Arts, so he could learn more about cosmetology, but he soon found instead a love

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for acting. While at the National Playwrights Conference in Waterford, Connecticut, he met another aspiring actor named Michael Douglas. The two became fast friends and would later go on to collaborate on numerous projects, including the hit movie Romancing the Stone. Soon after, he also met an actress named Rhea Perlman and the two fell in love and moved in together. They were married in 1982 and have three children.

DeVito’s acting career started in 1968 when he landed his first part in an obscure movie called Dreams of Glass. When the film had little success, DeVito became discouraged and spent the next several years focused on Off-Broadway stage productions.

But his friend Douglas approached him in 1975 with a part in a film that would be directed by Milos Forman and star Jack Nicholson. The movie was One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest which became a huge hit, both critically and financially, and still ranks today as one the greatest movies of all time.

Unfortunately, the movie did very little to help DeVito’s career except bring him back to the screen versus the stage. In the years following, he was relegated to small movie roles and guest appearances on television shows. His big break came in 1978 when he

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auditioned for a role on an ABC sitcom pilot called Taxi. The show was a huge success, running from 1978 to 1983 with DeVito playing the ever-nasty Louie DePalma.

While DeVito was universally hated by TV viewers as Louie, he was well-praised by critics, winning an Emmy award and being nominated three other times. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, DeVito maintained his status as a great character actor with memorable roles in movies like Romancing the Stone, Ruthless People, Throw Momma from the Train, Matilda, Twins, L.A. Confidential, and Batman Returns. He also had success behind the camera, directing such movies as The War of the Roses and Hoffa.

DeVito and his wife Pearlman cofounded Jersey Films in the early 90s. He would stay busy for the next decade directing and producing many popular films and TV shows, including Pulp Fiction, Get Shorty, Man on the Moon, and Erin Brockovich. In 2006, he returned to series television in the FX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also provided the title voice role in Dr. Seuss’ The Lorax.

CM: What is your favorite memory of Asbury Park, or Monmouth County in general?

D eVito : Every single day of my childhood during the summer – racing my bike down 2nd Avenue toward the beach, hitting the hot sand, and jumping from corner to corner of everybody’s blankets, then leaping into the ocean.

CM: What do you remember best about growing up in Jersey?

D eVito : I lived at 2nd Avenue and New Street and the streets were always filled with relatives or friends and we’d ride our bikes and we’d go fishing, go to the rivers, swim in the ocean. The whole idea of living there was so magical when I was a kid. The summer nights we just waited for the ice cream man to come – the little bell would ring and we would wait for the Good Humor man to come. My favorite was either the Creamsicle or Toasted Almond. One of the cool things we used to do in Asbury (because we had all the seasons), we would go in the winter when Deal Lake would freeze over. You would go down to the edge of the lake on the bank and you would shovel snow to make a ramp that went from the edge of the embankment onto the lake. Then you would go back to the top of the hill and slide down the hill as fast as you could and scoot almost all the way across Deal Lake. It was amazing.

CM: Your father owned several businesses in the area, including a diner. What story do you have of those days that tells us about you and your family?

D eVito : Most of the memories I have of the places he had, let’s see… he had a little drycleaning place once. The Lunch Net was the favorite because I was young, like when I was 7 or 8, I used to go in there and play pinball.

It was cool hanging out down there, that was on Springwood Avenue.

CM: You’ve talked in interviews about your Jersey Posse, what were your teenage years like growing up at the Shore?

D eVito : When I was a teenager I would go to the movies with my friends. We had the St. James and The Mayfair, which are not there anymore unfortunately, but we had like five or six movie theaters in town. I think five; The Mayfair, The St. James, The Lyric, The Baronet and The Paramount. And the Savoy Theatre was the burlesque place, so we didn’t go there much. I loved going to the drive-in.

Oh man – the Eatontown drive-in which was

right on the outside of Asbury, and I’m trying to think of the name of the other one. Drivein movies were my favorite in Jersey. A lot of eating pizza, a lot of going to Freddy’s on Asbury Ave. We used to go down to Max’s – if we were brave we ventured out as teenagers down to Max’s to have a hot dog. That was a little bit toward Long Branch—you had to get a ride there, or if you were driving, you would drive there. But most of the time you’d get rides with older kids or parents or relatives or somebody you’d rope into taking you to White Castle and get a million hamburgers.

Years ago, there was a roller skating rink at the Asbury Circle and we’d hang out there— basically finding places to hang out. You’d go to Bradley Beach and hang out on the corner there. There were a lot of quiet places, too, that were good to go to like the lakes. We had 4th of July fireworks. They were always on 8th Avenue—that was the best.

CM: Do you have a favorite Jersey spot today?

A favorite food or restaurant you visit?

D eVito : I don’t have a favorite restaurant.

Let’s see…still my favorite thing, I think, is just going down the Boardwalk and hanging out. I used to fish off the jetties too, that was nice. Get a pail and go down there to do some surf fishing or go all the way out to the end of the jetty to fish.

CM: For years it was rumored you lived in Holmdel, do you still have family in the area?

D eVito : No, I didn’t, that wasn’t true. The only residence I really had myself was 2nd Ave. and New St. CM: You are one of the most famous and successful celebrities to ever come from Monmouth County. Did you dream of such success as a child or young man? What does it feel like to come back to Jersey for the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival knowing you are such a beloved son of the area?

D eVito : Well first of all, it’s a great honor to come back and hang out with all my Jersey folks. It’s always nice to hang, to be on stage and listen to people and what they have to say. It’s just a great honor to be back. I didn’t think about that (success), basically the whole thing was hanging out with your friends. I never really knew what I wanted to do when I was young. It was just all so normal. I loved cuttin’ grass in the summer, that was my job, and I loved workin’ down on the Boardwalk.

At that time, I didn’t have the aspirations or thoughts I would be well known.

CM: You’ve done just about everything in Hollywood and on the stage. What did you enjoy about acting, directing, and producing?

Which do you most enjoy?

D eVito : The acting bug, once you get bit by the acting bug, that’s your favorite. I like to explore all areas of the business.

The most challenging, I think, is directing because you’re asked millions and millions of questions and you have to have a real strong point of view about what you want. And you don’t want to let anybody down, no matter who it is, whether it’s the actors, the artists responsible for the look of the movie, the writers.

You’re responsible to take that and digest it and make it your own. The most supportive part of it is being a producer, making sure the path is clear for everyone to do their best work.

So there are a lot of aspects to it. It’s hard to find anything about the business, the art of making movies, whether I’m in front of the camera or behind it; it’s hard to find something that I don’t like. I don’t like to wait. That’s something that, a lot of the time, in the movie business, that you have to do. You have to wait. And I’m impatient; but I’ve been dealing with it.

"it’s a great honor to come back & hang out with all my Jersey folks."

CM: You’ve produced and directed some amazing films, what projects do you have coming up that you’re excited about?

D eVito : I go back to my 13th season of Sunny (It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia), I’m very excited about that. I’m working on a couple of projects, one for Amazon, one for FX, and I have a couple movie scripts that I’m eager to get going.

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CM: You’ve played iconic roles, which is your favorite character and why?

D eVito : It’s very difficult to pick your favorite one, but I think of all the projects I’ve done, Matilda was one of my favorites. Harry Wormwood was just a character I really had fun with.

CM: Was it enjoyable to play Louie DePalma?

I remember watching the show and my father and mother laughing hysterically at Louie.

They loved his total lack of a filter. Was there great freedom in the role?

D eVito : Of course. A lot of freedom in the role, and how could you not be totally satisfied as a character, making all those

guys jump through hoops?

CM: You recently went back to where you first began, the stage, and played on Broadway for the first time. How did acting on Broadway compare to the movies?

D eVito : Totally different idea of your commitment. Big time commitment. And I’m a night person so I kind of liked the idea that, after rehearsals had ended, I wouldn’t have to go to work until 6:30 p.m. at night to do a 7:30 p.m. show. So, I liked the idea of that, and staying out a little bit, and sleeping in in the morning. I think that’s the best thing about theatre. You still have to do your work.

I’ve been fortunate that I’ve got parts in two

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classical plays, The Sunshine Boys and The Price - Neil Simon and Arthur Miller. Really great to dig into the characters they created.

CM: What would you most like our readers, Monmouth County residents, to know about you?

D eVito : Well there’s not much that you don’t know about me already. I get a great feeling about coming home, I think you asked me that before, but I do always treasure the moments of coming back to the shore. The whole vibe of the place has always made me feel good. The Atlantic Ocean, the Eastern Seaboard, the beach at Asbury—always make me feel terrific.

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t’s about music, film, coming together, and giving back. From April 27th to April 29th, the Asbury Park Music & Film Festival (APMFF) will bring Bradley Park to life with live music, movie screenings, a beer garden, food, and a place to explore local shops and services all while benefitting the youth of Asbury Park. Events are scheduled at iconic locations like The Stone Pony, The Paramount Theatre, The Wonder Bar, the House of Independents, and Convention Hall with performances by Danny DeVito, Sublime with Rome, Gov’t Mule, Low Cut Connie and many more.

The first APMFF was launched in 2015 with the mission to create a three-day event filled with music and movies that would lend support to the Asbury Park Music Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to benefiting youth music programs. To date the APMFF has raised $160,000 for the children of Asbury Park and has tripled in size with more than 20,000 attendees projected for 2018.

The APMFF taps into Asbury’s legendary music scene and couples it with the organization’s belief in making a difference. The youth of Asbury Park are among the most challenged communities in the nation, and the APMFF supports four beneficiaries by providing music education, instruments, and social connection opportunities: The Asbury Park Summer Recreation Music Camp, The Hope Academy Charter School, The Hip Hop Institute, and the Mobile Recording Studio. The Mobile Recording Studio is a new edition to the roster and provides a recording studio on wheels. It brings music programs to schools and other youth centers in Asbury, with plans for the bus to travel throughout the state. The program provides a safe place for hands-on learning about the music craft, from creating digital tracks and recording songs to the art of audio engineering.

Three men steer the giant endeavor and bring their talents and passion to work with a large Board of Members. In other words, it takes a lot of people to make a Festival this exciting happen. At the helm are Tom Bernard, co-president & co-founder of Sony Pictures Classics; Danny Clinch, legendary photographer & director; and Tom Donovan, president & publisher of Gannett NJ. Together the three men marry film, music, and marketing.

Asbury is enjoying an artistic and economic renaissance, and music remains at the center of what drives the city. Emerging stronger and more vital than ever, the Festival serves as a celebration of Asbury; its history, its music, it contributions to entertainment, and most importantly, its youth.

For a complete schedule of events, tickets, or more information, visit apmff.org.

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This Is Us Star Chrissy Metz (“Kate”) Appearing at the Jay & Linda Grunin Center for the Arts

We are so fortunate to be surrounded by local theaters that attract innovative stars and performances. This month, the Grunin Center will host Chrissy Metz as she launches her new memoir, Loving the Person You Are Today, This is Me, where she will discuss the writing of her book and the experiences woven throughout.

When the NBC hit, This Is Us debuted in fall 2016, a divided America embraced a show that celebrates human connection.

The critically acclaimed series became America’s most watched— and most talked about—network show. As Kate Pearson, Chrissy Metz, a Golden Globe and Emmy-nominated star, presents a character that has never been seen on television, yet viewers see themselves in her, no matter what they look like or where they come from. Considered a role model just for being her authentic self, Chrissy found herself on magazine covers and talk shows, walking red carpets, and as the subject of endless conversations on social media. “I don’t know what you’ve been through to play her,” she is often told by fans, “but it was something.”

This is Me is written with a raw honesty that will leave readers both surprised but also inspired. Chrissy Metz grew up in a large family, one that always seemed to be moving, and growing. She moved to Japan as an infant and lived there for nine years, speaking Japanese before she even spoke English.

Her father disappeared one day, leaving her mother to work a series of menial jobs and his children to learn to live with the threat of hunger and the electricity being cut off. When her mother remarried, Chrissy hoped for “normal” but instead experienced a form of mental pain that seemed crafted just for her. The boys who showed her attention did so with strings attached as well, and Chrissy accepted it, because for her, love always came with conditions.

Infused with the same authenticity she brings to her starring role, Chrissy’s memoir is so much more than your standard Hollywood memoir or collection of personal essays. Chapters alternate from autobiographical to instructional. She embraces the spirit of Shonda Rhimes’ Year of Yes, and shares how she has applied the lessons she learned from both setbacks and successes.

Blending love and experience, she aims to inspire everyone to “love the person you are today.”

This is Me will be available at the end of this month.

Frances Foundation Wine and Cheese Benefit Hosted by Dearborn Market Story: Susan Murphy

The ninth annual Frances Foundation Wine and Cheese Benefit was hosted by Dearborn Market in Holmdel on February 10, 2018. Approximately 100 guests attended and sampled a variety of wines, gourmet cheeses, fruit, and delicious light hors d’oeuvres donated by Dearborn Market.

Guests enjoyed the talents of an acoustic guitar player as well as being able to tour the expansive orchid displays on hand in the greenhouse. The event coincided with Frances Foundation Trustees gathered for a photo at the ninth annual the 21st Annual Deep Cut Orchid Society’s Wine and Cheese Benefit held at Dearborn Market.

Orchid Show held each year at Dearborn Market. The Deep Cut Orchid Society also donated many gorgeous orchids as raffle prizes to help bring smiles to children fighting cancer and financial assistance to their families. A generous portion of the event’s ticket sales as well as all proceeds from the orchid raffles held throughout the evening went directly to the Frances Foundation.

At the event, a special tribute was paid to the Frances Foundation pediatric cancer angels Sami Bienkowski, Jake "the Tank" Honig, Nanie Rivera, Angie Magana, and Om Parik, who lost their battles since the annual gala in October 2017. “This event is a wonderful reception at which our Frances Foundation supporters thoroughly enjoyed the generous hospitality provided by our host and good friends at Dearborn Market. In the midst of countless beautiful flowers, and the soft, soothing acoustic guitar music, there is no doubt that the Frances Foundation supporters at this event embrace the opportunities to support the Frances Foundation’s mission of bringing moments of joy and happiness to children in the toughest battles against a cruel monster, as well as emotional and financial relief to parents devastated by nightmare of cancer attacking their child,” shared Frances Foundation Founder Robert Heugle.

The Frances Foundation is a local nonprofit organization that helps bring smiles to kids fighting cancer. More information can be

found at francesfoundation.net, by calling 732.219.7711 or Facebook/Frances Foundation.

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Bruce, Southside Johnny, and Steven Van Zandt Walk into a Bar… The Stone Pony Starts its 45th Year

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n the corner of Second Avenue and Ocean Avenue in Asbury Park sits The Stone Pony, one of the world’s best-known music venues and an ever-popular Monmouth County destination. The Pony first opened its doors on February 8, 1974 in a building which was once a popular restaurant called Mrs. Jay’s that had relocated six years before. Credited with giving Bruce Springsteen his rise to stardom, The Pony has hosted many famous artists and bands including Jon Bon Jovi, Elvis Costello, Blondie, Meatloaf, The Ramones, The Replacements, KISS, The Allman Brothers, and Patti Smith. It has also helped shape creative minds like Photographer Danny Clinch.

As the legendary venue begins its

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forty-fifth year, we take a look back at the history of the much-loved local landmark at the Jersey Shore and catch up with General Manager Caroline O’Toole.

John P. ‘Jack’ Roig wanted to bring music to the beach in Asbury so he bought a run-down and abandoned disco called The Magic Touch. He enlisted the managerial skills and construction talents of a friend and former co-worker by the name of Robert ‘Butch’ Pielka who soon became the general manager and minority partner of the new music club. Opening night was a disaster.

There were seven inches of snow, the heater stopped blowing, and the night’s receipts totaled one dollar.

The entire first year was rough

for the fledgling business, and by Christmas the club’s creditors were threatening foreclosure. Luckily, the first of The Pony’s many house bands was starting to keep patrons coming.

The Blackberry Booze Band, featuring Ocean Grove resident ‘Southside’ Johnny Lyon and Middletown’s Steve Van Zandt, began playing three nights a week at the club. They would later become Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes whose founding member, Van Zandt, would become a member of the E Street Band for Springsteen.

Springsteen first performed on The Pony stage with The Blackberry Booze Band in September of 1974, a year after the release of his second album, The Wild, the Innocent &

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Bruce Springsteen and Southside Johnny

Southside Johnny performing at The Stone Pony

the E Street Shuffle. But it would be his performance nearly two years later that would change the Asbury Park music scene forever.

May 30, 1976, Memorial Day weekend, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes were marking the recent release of their debut album I Don’t Want to Go Home with unprecedented promotional label support.

The concert was hosted by Philadelphia radio station WMMR-FM and broadcast on syndicated stations throughout the northeastern United States, including WJLK in Asbury Park. The night had been a fun one with a packed crowd, but something magical happened when Springsteen performed on one song, the closing Havin’ a Party. That was the night that put The Stone

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Pony on the national music map forever.

Sam Cooke’s Havin’ a Party became the unofficial theme song of The Pony and of Asbury Park. And Bruce Springsteen, already somewhat successful, became a star.

Neither Butch nor Jack could have foreseen what their venture would become and for nearly two decades The Pony stage rocked with every type of beat from Hard Rock to Reggae. Original material always was The Pony trademark and its patrons were open to experimentation and different sounds. In the early eighties, nearly every Sunday, Springsteen played at The Pony with the house band Cats on a Smooth Surface. On June 8, 1984 Springsteen and most of the E Street Band gave a surprise, 12-song performance as a warm-up for their upcoming Born in the U.S.A. tour. But the popularity of the album brought with it too many fans for Springsteen to visit for the next few years, and The Pony missed its favorite son. In the late 80s, many clubs offering live music closed due to the rising costs of insurance and by 1992 there was a forced sale of The Pony in bankruptcy court,

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ending the ‘Jack and Butch’ years. Rumors still circulate the bankruptcy followed a series of drunk-driving liability lawsuits.

The next eight years would bring ownership turnovers and The Pony’s Last Ride event as the building was converted to a dance club called Vinyl. But by 2000, talk of revitalization would bring The Pony back to life. The club was renovated preserving the character associated with its early years while adding a permanent exhibition of art and artifacts from the history of the city and the venue itself. State-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment were installed, and outside, facing the ocean, The Stone Pony Landing area was redone with a beach motif, tenting, and a food facility. Fans and artists continued to support The Pony, and the Asbury Park Music Awards returned to The Pony and the vibrant live music scene reemerged and the crowds returned.

“A visit to The Stone Pony has been considered a pilgrimage to rock ‘n’ roll fans around the world,” said then New Jersey Governor Christine Todd Whitman as she officially reopened the club on Memorial Day weekend 2000. “It is a place that is important, not just to us, but to the world.”

With its reopening, the club also made a commitment to become involved in the Asbury Park community. The Pony has hosted a number of events involving community groups and charities.

Remembering Harry Chapin, benefitting a

CM’s chat with Caroline O’Toole, general manager of The Stone Pony:

CM: Are there big shows planned for this summer?

O’Toole: Our Summer Stage will be full on with all types of music. We will have reggae, rock, pop, and we are especially excited about Billy Currington and LOCASH for all those country fans out there.

CM: The Pony and Asbury are forever intertwined, how would you explain it?

charity that fights world hunger, is one of many and The Pony has been designated as an official drop-off point for Fulfill, the county food bank.

As the redevelopment of Asbury Park moves forward, so does the evolution of the legendary Stone Pony. In 2008 The Pony partnered with the world’s largest concert promoter, Live Nation, creating new opportunities for local musicians to become part of a growing and ever-changing scene. With sound, lighting, and air conditioning systems upgraded, and a new roof installed, the next step was to make the music even bigger. The Pony’s backyard grew to the width of a city block in the summer of 2009 and played host to big-name artists in an expansive seaside setting on The Summer Stage. The Black Crowes, The Pretenders, Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes, Peter Frampton, and Snoop Dogg were among the performers who graced the expanded stage during the premiere season.

The one performer who has never booked an advertised gig at The Pony is ironically, Springsteen. He has played the venue more than 100 times, more than any other venue, yet he has never been billed to appear except for private benefit events. Perhaps Pony history will be made with a Springsteen scheduled concert.

O’Toole: One history does not exist without the other. I was at a luncheon recently, and the guest speaker said that many people all over the world know Asbury Park, they know The Stone Pony. So many times both are in the same sentence. It really melds us as one community, and that is a source of pride because that is what we are.

CM: What’s your favorite memory at The Pony?

O’Toole: One night after Lisa Marie Presley played, she stayed and had her after tour party. Her mother Priscilla was here, and it was really cool because the name Presley is as close to American royalty as you get.

It was great to see how much they enjoyed being here. Another night we were cleaning up, the bell rang, and when I opened the door Toby Keith was standing outside. He asked if he and his crew could come in and have a look around. Not everything cool happens after closing, but sometimes it does more than what happens on stage.

CM: Does one night stand out among the thousands?

O’Toole: There was one day that will forever stand out to me, and no one was performing on stage at the time. It was the day after Clarence Clemons died, and thousands of people made their way to The Stone Pony. It felt like the right place to be, when so many probably did not know what to do. We had a cd playing, I think it was Bruce live from New York (Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band: Live in New York), and Tenth Avenue Freeze Out came on. The room was packed, no one was talking. And when Bruce famously introduces Clarence on the song, the crowd here went absolutely crazy.

Caroline O’Toole, general manager of the The Stone Pony, was the 2017 Grand Marshall for Asbury Park’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

It was an experience unlike any other, and one I will always remember. I am glad The Stone Pony was here for so many on such a sad day.

CM: Who are some of your favorite performers over the years?

O’Toole: There are so many. Back to Lisa Marie, a young band named Maroon 5 opened up one of her shows here. 30 Seconds to Mars way back before Jared Leto became an Oscar winner. He was just such a nice person and was in absolute awe of performing at The Pony. He insisted all of the staff members be in their band photo.

The members of the E Street Band have mostly been here, and just a couple years ago, Kenny Chesney. He was doing a special show for his radio listeners and picked The Stone Pony to do it! He was so great, he actually kept thanking me for letting him play here. Imagine that, Kenny Chesney thanking me?

CM: What has The Stone Pony meant to Asbury and to music in general?

O’Toole: Asbury Park was famous for music long before The Stone Pony came along.

Thanks to Bruce, Southside Johnny, and so many other amazing performers, they made The Pony famous too. We became a place where both established and new musicians wanted to play. The days we have kids on the stage, it means even that much more. It is so great to see artists on the stage who are so happy to be in a legendary place in a legendary city. The magic of music happens here.

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Animal Advocacy: Nosey’s Law

By Kathleen Schatzmann, Senior VP/COO, St. Hubert's Animal Welfare Center

In 2016, at the beginning of our state’s previous two-year legislature, I wrote about a new measure named “Nosey’s Law” which would prohibit the use of elephants and other wild or exotic animals in traveling animal acts.

It is named after an elephant who for years has been used to give rides at circuses and fairs despite suffering painful arthritis and degenerative joint disease and has generated protests and petitions across the country. Nosey the Elephant, has been abused for decades by an owner who was found in violation of USDA rules over 200 times.

Our legislators know that elephants – and other wild animals – do not belong in circuses. They lead lives of quiet desperation, languishing in confinement and denied the stimulation and social relationships they’d experience in the wild. Training typically involves heavy doses of punishment, with animals shackled or kept in cages, and forced to endure months of grueling travel, all so they can perform silly tricks in city after city, night after night. Elephants live in fear of the bullhooks wielded by animal trainers – part of the back story that makes the use of elephants in circuses so objectionable.

Although Nosey’s Law passed the 2016-2017 legislature by a vote of 66-2-2 in the General Assembly and by 31-0 in the State Senate, with overwhelming bipartisan support, it was pocket vetoed by former Governor Chris Christie when he opted not to take action on it prior to the session ended in January.

We are pleased to announce that Nosey’s plight prompted Assemblyman Raj Mukherji (D-33), Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker (D-16), and Senator Nilsa Cruz-Perez (D-5) to reintroduce this important animal welfare bill.

With five states and more than 135 other localities in 37 states enacting restrictions regarding the use of wild animals in circuses, this is a measure that is long overdue.

There is another long-awaited decision that was recently made. In November 2017, a Lawrence County, Alabama, animal control officer confiscated Nosey and charged her owner with cruel neglect after finding Nosey exhibiting signs of stress and without adequate food and water. In January of this year, Nosey was granted permanent sanctuary by Alabama Judge Angela Terry and will remain at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee.

This is wonderful news for Nosey and for New Jersey as we swiftly move a comprehensive circus ban bill onto Governor Phil Murphy’s desk. #noseyslaw

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Monmouth County SPCA Valentine’s Day Brunch a Tremendous Success PHOTOS TOM ZAPCIC PHOTOGRAPHY

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he Monmouth County SPCA held its annual Valentine’s Day Brunch on February 11, 2018 at the renowned Navesink Country Club in Middletown.

Boasting an impressive $63,000 in funds raised, this year’s event is one of the most successful to date. The biggest draw of the event was the auction display, which featured inclusive vacations, upscale dining experiences, spa packages, high-end accessories and an array of gourmet wine and food items. Patrons also participated in the 50/50 raffle which garnered more than $18,000.

DonnaLyn Giegerich was welcomed back for her third year as the event emcee and kept the atmosphere fun and upbeat throughout the afternoon. The Monmouth County SPCA also gave special recognition to Jane Seibert as the “Under the Radar Partner” for her continued support of the MCSPCA; Dr. Lindsay Campbell from Feline Medical Center for being “A Friend of All Cats” for her hard work and dedication to creating healthier lifestyle for our shelter cats,

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and finally to longtime volunteers Irene and Dick Garwood for their implementation of and commitment to the MCSPCA’s “Buddy Program,” an initiative which focuses on working with specific shelter animals on their behavior with positive reinforcement techniques.

During the program, Chief of Police and Executive Director Ross Licitra shared the MCSPCA’s latest achievements which included 3,643 animals adopted in 2017 and a recent accolade that will establish the MCSPCA as a model for Humane Law Enforcement Programs throughout the state.

The organization closed the program by thanking their major event sponsors, which included The Turner Group and Kearny Bank.

The Monmouth County SPCA is now gearing up for its 2018 Dog Walk + Pet Fair to be held on Saturday, April 28, 2018 at Brookdale Community College. For information on upcoming events, visit monmouthcountyspca.org.

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I recently had lunch with one of my favorite travel pals. Elaine had just returned from a cross country RV tour and had lots of interesting experiences to share with a fellow travel junkie. I love Elaine for a lot of reasons, but I was especially grateful for her illuminating conversation this month at Seed to Sprout because this dreary winter was starting to sabotage my sunny psyche. Elaine was the perfect elixir on that dim day. Here are three things that brightened my day: 1. Creative minds energize one another. The day may have been dark, but she was bright with ideas for 2018.

Hibernating this winter? Consider connecting with an interesting friend that you haven’t seen in a while. I guarantee you’ll learn something new as you share your travel adventures.

2. Elaine conquered the Bisbee1000 Stair Climb in Arizona this past October during her cross-country RV adventure. This 4.5-mile course includes nine staircases connected by winding roads and an interesting history in Tombstone Canyon, Arizona. Reserve your spot in 2018 on October 2nd if you dare at Bisbee1000.org.

3. To balance our busy work lives, Elaine and I always compare notes on our yoga and wellness modalities. I shared some highlights from my recent yoga teaching assignment in Cabo San Lucas and invited her to my next yoga gig in Dominican Republic this month. She brought me up to speed on her long-term success with rolfing, which I admitted knowing too little about.

Rolfing is a bit like having someone do yoga for you.

In short, rolfing is all about structural alignment.

Created by Dr. Ida Rolf, an American biochemist, this system seeks to deeply manipulate and reorganize the connective tissue (known as the fascia) that permeates the entire body. Rolfing can be thought of as a cross between physical therapy and massage where the practitioner applies slow, deep stretching around the joints to lengthen tissue and free up the fascia so your body motors the way it was meant to move. It’s a great complement to a yoga or Pilates practice to support structural integration and a super movement therapy for pain relief.

Elaine and I agreed to keep moving and grooving this winter and to always support one another’s lifelong learning goals, tempered with trending travel tips far and wide. Learn more about Elaine’s adventures at NotJustADaydream.com.

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Healthcare Scholarship for Holmdel High School Senior

Newman Springs Dental Care is offering one $500 scholarship for a Holmdel High School graduating senior planning a career in health care. This includes medicine, nursing, dentistry, chiropractic, physical therapy, and other areas of healthcare.

Newman Springs Dental Care is a dental practice in Lincroft dedicated to providing general, cosmetic and sedation dentistry to the citizens of Middletown and surrounding areas. “The community has been so great to the team at Newman Springs Dental Care —we wanted to keep giving something back!” says Dr. Mitchel Friedman.

Dr. Friedman’s three children are graduates of the Holmdel public school system and he wants to support higher education. This is the 9th year that the scholarship has been provided. Dr. Friedman presented the award to Daniel Gulko at Holmdel High School’s award ceremony last year.

Scholarship applications have been sent to the high school guidance departments and are also available via scholarship@DrFriedman.biz.

Applications must be received by April 16, 2018 to be considered. Winning applicants will be notified by mail or phone no later than May 3, 2018. Award certificates will be presented at a special ceremony at the dental office and at the school’s senior awards ceremony. Award checks will be mailed directly to the institution of higher education upon verification of enrollment.

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Monmouth Film Festival Collaborates with Local Organizations Film screenings and workshops in the coming weeks

The popular Monmouth Film Festival is returning to Two River Theater for its third year on August 10 through August 12. The festival has garnered praise from industry insiders as well as the appreciative audiences who experience innovative and captivating films first hand. The Monmouth Film Festival promotes, connects, and educates filmmakers from all over the state, country, and world. Early submissions are currently being accepted in a number of categories.

But, the festival is so much more than an opportunity for artists to have their work showcased. The Monmouth Film Festival also provides a local forum for educational opportunities through workshops, networking, Q&As, and special panels with industry guests who provide insight, growth, and inspiration.

Unique internship opportunities are available for high school and college students interested in many areas including programming, marketing and production.

The festival recently teamed up with local organizations to host film screenings and workshops in the coming weeks. These events include partnerships with Two River Theater, Monmouth Arts Council, and the Holmdel Library. Be sure to check in with the Monmouth Film Festival at monmouthiflmfestival.org for additional opportunities.

Monmouth County Teen Arts Festival For the second year in a row, the Monmouth Film Festival, in partnership with the Monmouth Arts Council, is hosting workshops focused on the art of filmmaking at the 2018 Monmouth Teen Arts Festival. These workshops center on aspiring teenage artists, providing them with a peek behind the scenes of their favorite Hollywood movies. The Monmouth Film Festival “Lights, Camera, Action!” workshop is Thursday, March 15 and Friday, March 16 at Brookdale Community College. “With Monmouth Arts’ support, we continue to raise the bar in educating teenage aspiring artists and creators with innovative workshops,” said Nicholas Marchese, President & Director of the Monmouth Film Festival. “Our second year of hosting this educational workshop further underscores our mission to deliver a welcoming environment for

Inside Two River - The Quiet Man On Monday, March 19, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., the Monmouth Film Festival and Two River Theater are partnering for the second time this year for a special film screening, panel discussion, and Q&A session of John Ford’s The Quiet Man. This is done as part of the theater’s Inside Two River program - a series of arts and humanities events, specially curated for TRT upcoming stage productions. The screening is taking place in advance of TRT’s production of Dancing at Lughnasa, taking the stage in April 2018. “Monmouth Film Festival and Two River Theater are focused on creating an engaging experience that fans of film, theatre, and the arts will not get anywhere else,” said Marchese. “By working together, we’re connecting the diverse arts communities in new and different ways.”

Monmouth Film 360 Monmouth Film Festival is expanding its year-round mission to educate and engage filmmakers and moviegoers alike.

It has joined Holmdel Library for a new venture - Monmouth Film 360. The free monthly program will showcase films adapted from works of literature, followed by a discussion and workshop, and will cater to film lovers of all ages. The series is set to begin in April at the Holmdel Public Library, at the Bell Works complex.

For information regarding the Monmouth Film Festival, submitting films, becoming a partner, and volunteer opportunities, visit monmouthiflmfestival.org or contact info@monmouthfilmfestival.org.

You can also follow MFF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Sell or Shop in Lincroft LVGA Community Yard Sale The Lincroft Village Green Association is hosting its 14th Annual Community Yard Sale on Saturday, April 28, 2018 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at homes across Lincroft. To join the LVGA and register your sale, visit lincroftvillagegreen.org. The LVGA is a civic organization “committed to the preservation and restoration of our community”. Yearly membership in the LVGA is $25 per family, per year. Participation in the yard sale is free to LVGA members, and we will advertise the sale for you! Also, all are welcome to come and shop for bargains and treasures.

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Parenting Tips From The Pearsons Raising kids is super hard, but the Pearson’s make it look so incredibly easy. At this point, you may be asking yourself one of three questions, “Who are the Pearsons?” “Do they do house calls?” Or “Is she talking about Rebecca and Jack Pearson from the hit show, This is Us?”

Ding, ding, ding! Thankfully, creator Dan Fogelman (a Jersey man himself), has managed to create two perfectly imperfect fictional characters that have all the ideal techniques to raising children in today’s homes. Yes, I know it’s just make believe, but somehow their troubles and triumphs as a family are eerily relatable to modern parenting with the exception of Mandy Moore’s beauty pageant looks and Milo Ventimiglia’s irresistible yet rarely attainable Dad bod. From dealing with serious topics like race, gender issues, and weight struggles to everyday family drama such as sibling rivalry, school grades and teen love, these are the top Pearson parenting tips we can all apply in our real family life.

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Most likely, you dismiss it as growing pains and go about dealing with your adult problems. When Jack and Rebecca’s slightly overweight eight-year-old daughter, Kate, becomes body conscious of her figure at the neighborhood swim club, her father knows exactly how to drop everything and tend to her hurt feelings. He introduces the “magic t-shirt.” He tells

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You want the best for your child.

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A lot of us even criticize our better half in front of friends and family without even realizing it. But praising your significant other in private or public situations creates a stronger bond within the entire family. For example, little deeds such as exchanging love notes, presents, or powerful affirmations let the family know you are a team that can’t be ripped apart. Rebecca Pearson’s words to her son Randall speak straight from a protective mother and wife’s heart, “Our marriage wasn’t perfect, it’s true. But none are. Your father wasn’t perfect either, but he was pretty damn close. As close as they come.”

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Following Tradition Isn’t Always The Answer For those who don’t know the back story of This Is Us, here is your quick recap. Two parents are expecting a family of triplets on the dad-to-be’s birthday. Unfortunately, one baby is lost during childbirth and the parents adopt a baby boy on the same day of delivery, dubbing their blended family as the “Big Three.” Since day one, the “Big Three” weren’t raised traditionally, but individually. Each child looked very different, enjoyed different hobbies and had different personalities. Instead of creating cookie cutter kids, the parents pay attention to each child’s cues and deal with each situation in a unique fashion. “There’s no lemon…so sour… that you can’t make something resembling lemonade.” If only the doctor who delivered my kids passed on these words of wisdom to me.

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In addition to the event, and to further public awareness about the charity’s mission, Salt Creek Grille raises a flag with the charity’s logo at the waterfront restaurant’s site year round. A presentation of the flag was made to board members of Covenant House and volunteers in January. Left to right: Steve Bidgood, co-owner Salt Creek Grille; Liz DeBeer; Sue Monteiro, Nancy Incremona, Allyson Forte, Marie Noglows, Kevin Ryan, Covenant House President; Sal Maita; Rob Habel; and Mark Shopene.

The Salt Creek Grille is hosting its Annual Wine & Martini Tasting Fundraiser on Thursday, April 12, 2018 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m. at its restaurant in Rumson, which will benefit Covenant House New Jersey. All proceeds from the event - 100 percent – will go to support Covenant House’s Asbury Park New “Rights of Passage Program.” Covenant House is a not-for-profit organization providing critical services to homeless, runaway and trafficked youth between the ages of 18-21.

Salt Creek Grille’s co-owner and philanthropist Steve Bidgood established the annual fundraiser during its fifth year anniversary. Over the next 14 years, the event has raised $1 million to support local charities serving children’s needs. Covenant House is Salt Creek Grille’s fifteenth charity.

Covenant House strives to break the cycle of chronic youth homelessness and bridge the gap of support in the lives of at-risk youth. Covenant House has developed three core services known as the Continuum of Care: Street Outreach, Crisis Care, and Rights of Passage. In 1989, Covenant House began its work in New Jersey by providing basic services to homeless youth on the streets of Newark and Atlantic City. By 1992, the Community Service Centers opened in both Newark and Atlantic City. The first Asbury Park site was opened in March 2012. Today there are

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32 Covenant House locations across the United States, Canada and Latin America, and the organization reaches nearly 80,000 young people each year.

“Our Covenant House family in New Jersey is so grateful to Steve and our friends at the Salt Creek Grille for celebrating the 20th Anniversary in this special way,” said Covenant House President and CEO Kevin Ryan, who is also a Fair Haven resident. “By supporting our outreach efforts in Asbury Park, they will stand side by side in spirit with our staff as we reach out to young people trying to survive on the streets. The funds raised will bring help and hope to kids just when they need it the most in their lives.”

“My philanthropy is a tribute to my mother who showed us the many rewards gained from volunteering,” explained Bidgood. “When it came time to celebrate Salt Creek Grille’s anniversary we decided to do our part by using our facility, our expertise and our business relationships to support our local charities. There is no better way to celebrate 20 years,” said Bidgood.

The event is supported by donations from Salt Creek Grille, its vendors, and local businesses that provide food, wine and other services. As in past years, several wine vendors will pour over one hundred

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premium wines to taste and a spirits representative will concoct specialty martinis for guests to sample. Guests are always impressed with the lavish amounts of delicious offerings including hors d’oeuvres, pasta, carving stations, desserts and more

by Salt Creek Grille. In addition, local food businesses are represented including an artisanal cheese table donated by Sickles Market, Little Silver, and a raw bar provided

by Lusty Lobster, Highlands. The Bobby Boyd Trio entertains the event’s attendees with live jazz music. A lively live auction is held featuring a local DJ entertainer and NJ 101.5’s Big Joe Henry as auctioneer.

Past charities that benefitted from the event include: 180 Turning Lives Around; Michael’s Feat; Kortney Rose Foundation; Hope For Children Foundation; Big Brothers Big Sisters; Count Basie Performing Arts Academy; Community YMCA; K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital (Meridian); Parker Family Health Center; Kidz Kare (Monmouth Medical Center); SPUR; COSAC; Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation; and Tuberous Sclerosis.

To purchase tickets, contact Marie Noglows by calling 732.778.4597 or emailing marie.noglows@comcast.net For sponsorships, contact Sue Monteiro at 973.286.3543 or smonteiro@covenanthouse. org. Tickets are $150.

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“Catsbury Park” Cat Convention Comes To Asbury Park Missing The East Coast’s Biggest Cat Convention Would Be Catastrophic!

Cat lovers all over the world are purring with excitement for the “Catsbury Park” Cat Convention, the East Coast’s biggest cat convention, taking place April 7 and April 8, 2018 at Conventional Hall and The Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park. The weekend event brings lovers of all things feline to the historic Asbury Park Boardwalk and will feature an all-star lineup of celebrity cats, speakers, vendors, DJs, games, and activities--all assembled under one roof. The event will also feature seminars about rescue, kitten care, TNR (Trap-Neuter-Return), and more.

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General admission tickets to the event will grant attendees access to Convention Hall, which will have scores of vendors, events and activities throughout each day such as Cat Trivia, Cat Bingo, a Cat costume competition, DJs spinning catthemed soundtracks, a tattoo booth set up for Cat-related tattoos, face painting, a Cat art show, and even cat-themed tarot card readings! Celebrity cats including Lil Bub (1.7 million Instagram followers) and Nala Cat (3.5 million Instagram followers), will appear alongside human heroes Kitten Lady, Paul the Cat Guy, and others. Oskar the Blind Cat, celebrated for his inspirational contact with children,

was slated to appear before his untimely passing last month. Oskar's owner, along with his best cat-friend, Klaus, will instead be on hand to launch to Oskar & Klaus Foundation. (Certain meet-and-greets and presentations as well as Cat Yoga will require a separate ticket).

“Since we opened Catsbury Park in September 2017 we have been floored by the overwhelming love and support from the community,” said DJ Bornschein, Founder, Catsbury Park. “We’ve already had over 100 adoptions. The Catsbury Park Cat Convention is our way of giving back to the cat loving community of New Jersey on an even larger scale. We are thrilled to be hosting so many cats, cat lovers, and presentations at the historic Convention Hall on the boardwalk of America’s coolest small town!”

The proceeds from this event will go to Catsbury Park as well as other local rescues, shelters, charities and or organizations, including: The Brodie Fund, Jersey Shore Animal Foundation, Camden County Animal Shelter, Paul the Cat Guy, and Asbury Boardwalk Rescue Inc. For more information, catsburyconvention.com.

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Colts Neck PTO Presents "A Night in Paris" at Eagle Oaks Country Club in Farmingdale.

The evening will celebrate the magic of one of the most enchanting cities of the world with Parisian-themed cocktails, dinner and dancing.

Enjoy a little taste of Paris in the springtime at the Colts Neck PTO’s Annual Spring Gala. Be transported to the City of Light for this year’s ladies’ night, taking place April 18, 2018 from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.

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Guests will have the opportunity to try their luck at bringing home one of the fabulous prizes in the gift basket raffle.

The extensive raffle features many coveted items, from beautiful jewelry and bags to the latest in electronics and home items.

Local businesses and PTO supporters in the community generously donate many of the sought-after items. The evening traditionally concludes with a muchanticipated 50/50 drawing.

Funds raised by the Spring Gala support the programs of the Colts Neck PTO, which serves approximately 1000 children in Pre-K

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through 8th grade in three schools in the Colts Neck community. The organization funds programs and activities that extend and enrich the educational and social experiences of the children and provides new and innovative educational tools and technologies that would not otherwise be possible due to budgetary constraints.

Tickets for the Spring Gala are $60 per person and will be available for sale in mid-March. Please visit coltsneckpto.org for more information. Advertising space in the event program and a limited number of sponsorship opportunities are still available.

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On February 10, 2018, Oak Hill Academy participated in a tricounty Math Counts competition held at Union County College.

Oak Hill faced 28 public, private, and parochial schools from Monmouth, Union, and Middlesex Counties. The competition, sponsored by the National Society of Professional Engineers, National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, and CNA Insurance, consists of three levels of testing.

Oak Hill’s overall team score was high enough to earn the school a place in the State Competition to be held on March 10, 2018 at Rutgers University. This is the second time in the last four years Oak Hill will be competing at this level. Oak Hill is the only private school in New Jersey to reach the State competition. It also competed against and outscored many large public school districts.

In addition, 7th grader Michael Gao, came in 2nd place overall in the competition and will be competing as an individual as well as a member on the team.

The Oak Hill Academy four person team of Alex Mitchell, Michael Gao, Elizabeth Wright, and Aarya Doshi came in third in the Math Counts tri-county regional mathematics competition.

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Oak Hill’s team was comprised of: Michael Gao, Holmdel; Aarya Doshi, Hazlet; Alex Mitchell, Red Bank; and Elizabeth Wright, Fair Haven. Competing as individuals were: Isabelle Darman, Freehold; Thibaut Fabricant, Red Bank; Molly Jain, Red Bank; Cadence Li, Morganville; Robert Schweikert, Atlantic Highlands; and Audrey Yan, Holmdel.

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L.A. Dance Center Performs for a Good Cause

Pictured are the dancers who performed Surrender.

Pictured are the dancers who performed Before You Were Born with dance director Debra Nicolosi (left) and choreographer Pamela Jacobs (right).

Lincroft-based L.A. Dance Center of the Arts performed at the Red Bank Catholic Performing Arts Dance Department's “American Heart Show- LOVE,” a charitable event in support of the American Heart Association. The show, which was held at Red Bank Catholic High School on February 1, 2018, included performances from the Red Bank Catholic Dance Department and approximately nine other dance studios throughout Monmouth, Ocean and Middlesex Counties that had been invited to participate.

Fifty percent of all proceeds raised were donated to the American Heart Association. February is dedicated to raising awareness for heart health. The Red Bank Catholic Dance Company opened and closed the show with beautiful dance routines while each of the participating dance studios performed one to two original numbers.

L.A. Dance Center of the Arts was proud to showcase two lyrical pieces performed by the competition dance company - Before You Were Born, choreographed by Pamela Jacobs and Surrender choreographed by Diana Allan. L.A. Dance Center of the Arts would like to thank the Red Bank Catholic Dance Department for its gracious invitation, and all its company dancers for their participation in support of such a worthy cause! It was a beautiful night dedicated to the importance of love, and together the dancers and tech crew raised over $1000 to donate to The American Heart Association.

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“Cuba is a photographer’s paradise” said Marsha Michel, one of twelve diverse photographers coming to the Monmouth Museum this month. Their journeys have taken them from Santiago DeCuba and Guantanamo in the East, to Camaguey, Trinidad, Santa Clara, and Havana in the West. Their work offers us an opportunity to see Cuba with new eyes. Their images are a testament to the richness of the Cuban people’s heritage, culture, history, diversity, and ingenuity as well as the Cuban government’s reminders of their revolution and the U.S. Trade Embargo.

Peter Tingler, the curator for this show, will have you coming away with the realization that Cuba is much more than old cars and cigars.

CUBA TODAY: Through the Eyes of Twelve Photographers opens with an artists reception on Sunday, March 18, 2018 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Museum, located at Brookdale Community College (Parking Lot 1). The Opening Reception is free to the public and refreshments will be served. CUBA TODAY runs through Sunday, May 20, 2018.

The Museum’s Main Gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Fridays 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Sundays 12:00 to 5:00 p,m. Admission is $8.

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Josh Gondelman will headline Holmdel Creative Arts Association’s comedy night on March 16th. Photo: Instagram/ joshgondelman

The Holmdel Creative Arts Association, a parentrun group supporting theater, music, art, dance, photography, and television production classes for all four Holmdel schools, will invite high school students and adult community members to enjoy an evening of comedy with Manhattan comedians on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. at Holmdel High School.

Emmy award winning writer Josh Gondelman from Last Week Tonight with John Oliver will headline the evening. He has appeared on Conan, released the album Physical Whisper on iTunes and Spotify, and performs weekly at Manhattan’s Comedy Cellar. He will be joined by fellow comedians Alise Morales, Colby Smith, and Mary Kate Doherty.

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The head writer for Betches ‘Sup, Alise Morales does improv every week on UCB house team Zaddy and has appeared on the TV show Difficult People.

Colby Smith is the host of Young Person’s Radio on Radio Free Brooklyn and the monthly standup show New Bits.

Mary Kate Doherty has performed standup and improv at the Upright Citizen’s Brigade, Reckless, and People’s Improv Theaters.

The evening’s emcee will be Holmdel High School Alumnus Matt Strickland, writer/producer of MTV’s 420 Theater and the host of the monthly I’d Rather Be Weird Than Good Variety Hour. Mark your calendars for a truly hilarious evening. Tickets may be purchased at the HCAA website at holmdelparents.org.

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Colts Neck Friends of the Library Annual Book Sale, held in the large meeting room downstairs at the Colts Neck Library, has hundreds of books and movies available, from children’s books, novels, How-to’s, gardening, cooking and much more!

Friday, March 16, 2018 Pre-Sale! 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. $5 Donation/Entry Fee Regular Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free Entry Saturday, March 17, 2018 Bag O’ Books Day - 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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Colts Neck Library is located at 1 Winthrop Drive in Colts Neck and can be reached at 732.431.5656. All programs are free and open to the public. Be sure to “like” them on Facebook – Colts Neck Friends of The Library.

Colts Neck Reformed Church to Present Living Last Supper An encore performance of The Living Last Supper will be presented by Colts Neck Reformed Church as part of their Maundy Thursday service on March 29, 2018 at 7:30 p.m. in the sanctuary. This moving reenactment of the final Passover meal shared by Jesus and his disciples, as depicted in Leonardo da Vinci’s sacred masterpiece The Last Supper, was created in 1953 by Reverend Ernest K. Emurian for his Methodist church in Virginia. The drama has been performed at religious institutions all around the world and at Colts Neck Reformed Church three times before in 1992, 1996 and 2000.

Local actors will play the role of the disciples, Jesus and other supporting characters in this one-hour performance wherein the disciples share their innermost emotions in response to their master’s announcement that one of them would betray him that very evening. Asking, “Is it I, Lord?” the 12 followers express their emotional view of themselves, their reaction to the question and their thoughts on the future direction of their lives. Under the artistic direction of local businessman and elder Bob Gassaway and Maggie Tripold, Director of Music and Worship Arts, the public is most welcome to share this very special Lenten experience.

Colts Neck Reformed Church is located at 139 Route 537 in Colts Neck. For more information and its Holy Week Worship Services schedule, visit coltsneckreformed.org, call 732.462.4555, or email coltsneckreformedchurch@verizon.net.

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Happenings at The Parish of Saint Mary Night of Renewal, Concert and Talk with Chris Bray On Saturday, March 10, 2018, The Night of Renewal will immediately follow the 5:00 p.m. Mass in the Church of Saint Mary Parish. Chris Bray travels across North America leading worship and speaking at hundreds of churches, schools, conferences and retreats, for tens of thousands each year. There will be a free will offering collected that night. Visit chrisbraymusic. com to hear a sample of his music.

Martha Mary Guild We all know that there are needy people in New Jersey, but it’s hard to fathom just how many and how critical their needs are! Fulfill, formerly known as The Food Bank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties, distributes more than 13 million meals per year, including to over 40,000 children. To enlighten us on the many services Fulfill provides, the Martha Mary Guild is hosting a guest speaker from Fulfill: Wendi Silver M.S., R.D. A registered dietitian, she has a background in clinical dietetics and health promotion and education. She had spent seven years teaching nutrition and cooking classes before starting at Fulfill for five years. She oversees its network of emergency feeding programs, child and senior nutrition programs, and nutrition education initiatives. Wendi will share interesting information about Fulfill on March 14, 2018 in in Madonna Hall, with refreshments and dessert provided by the Guild around 12:30 p.m. All are welcome.

Save the Date The 9th Annual Golf Outing and Summer Social will be held on Monday, June 4, 2018 to support the parish ministries and community outreach programs. This year the Saint Mary Parish Golf outing will be held at the renovated Battleground Country Club in Manalapan, which has gone through major upgrades to the course and the clubhouse facilities over the last couple of years. This will allow for new experiences, but following the same great St. Mary’s golf outing traditions that have made the event so much fun and memorable for those that have participated in years past.

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Lincroft School PTA Father Daughter Dance...a Big Hit STORY SUSAN MURPHY

Lincroft Elementary School PTA sponsored its second annual Father Daughter Dance on February 9, 2018 at Middletown High School South. The theme this year was a Masquerade Ball. Event Chair Sheila VargasMakrinos said there were 178 girls attending the event, almost 80% of the girls in the school.

The school houses Kindergarten through fifth grade. A total of 350 people attended, including fathers, grandfathers, big brothers, and uncles who accompanied the girls, as well Kindergarteners pose for a picture during the as volunteer moms.

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“Our masquerade ball was so much fun! It was a joy to see all the girls and their special person dancing and having a good time,” said dresses and colorful masks, immediately Makrinos. Vice President of Fundraising began to socialize. Dancing, laughing and Holly Rohlf noted that Ron and Lin Konefal eating kept them going and everyone seemed offered their entertainment equipment and to thoroughly enjoy themselves at the took on the roles of DJs. Dave Yeserski was “Masquerade Ball.” An added bonus was the the evening’s Master of Ceremonies. “They Goodwin Good Times Photo Booth, which were awesome and helped make our event a allowed the girls to commemorate the event lot more fun!” noted Makrinos. The evening’s through pictures. “The event was great due refreshments included sandwiches, dessert to the help of the entire PTA Board and a few other moms. We are all looking forward to platters and bottled water.

The girls, who arrived at the event in fancy next year’s dance!” said Makrinos.

Lincroft father Stelios Makrinos and his twin daughters Angeli and Maria Sofia, fourth graders, were ready to have fun at the Lincroft PTA Father Daughter Masquerade Ball on February 9, 2018.

The Colts Neck Lions Club Receives $35,000 Donation for Sensory Den The Colts Neck Lions Club is pleased to announce it received a $35,000 donation for the Lions Sensory Den. The donation was presented to the Lions Club by Jason Soares on behalf of Dunkin Donuts’ Joy in Childhood Foundation.

The Lions Club is still accepting donations for the construction of the Lions Sensory Den. As you may know, the “den” will be a state-of-the-art playground at Dorbrook Park in Colts Neck geared for the blind and visually impaired. The term “sensory” is important in describing the playground features as many of the items will involve senses other than vision. Musical instruments, like

xylophones and drums, will enhance the space. In addition to these and other audible features, misting columns will be included.

The total cost of this project is $125,000 and to date the club has raised $80,000. The club is asking for any donation, large or small. All donations are tax deductible. Checks may be made payable to the Colts Neck Lions Club. Please mail to Colts Neck Lions Club, PO Box 284, Colts Neck, NJ 07722.

For additional information on the playground, and how you or your organization can have your name memorialized at the playground and other levels of support, contact Justin Lotano at 732.616.4747 or Justin.lotano@wfadvisors.com.

Lincroft PTA Sponsors Ice Skating Event for Families STORY SUSAN MURPHY Lincroft PTA held a family ice skating event at Ice World in Middletown on February 14, 2018.

Event Chair Kathy Kosky noted there were over 130 children in attendance at the fundraiser. “We also had a bake sale with Valentine-themed baked goods,” she said. Vice President of Fundraising Holly Rohlf noted everyone enjoyed the event. She thanked the parents who donated the baked goods.

Kosky said of the event, “We had a great turnout and the children all had a wonderful time.” The family outing was a perfect opportunity to socialize for both parents and students.

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This program is a week-long (July 9-13), hands-on adventure into the world of computing and science, including the use of a 3D printer. The child is exposed to coding and the use of sensors to gather information from the world around her. She will need to be curious and interested in exploring, but knowledge of computer programming is not necessary. Science is at the heart of this course. The students will be introduced to a few types of sensors and learn basic principles common to programming languages. The girls will experiment using Arduino microcontrollers that they can program. Lastly, the students will network with successful students and professionals who use coding every day. Apply on-line at starschallenge.org before June 26.

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program features incredible master teachers and guest choreographers from around the world, teaching jazz funk, ballet, contemporary, and technique – even open hip hop classes. L.A. Dance also accepts children in their programs all year long, with no mandatory recital. Call 732.219.7778, visit ladancenj.com, or email ladance@gmail.com.

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MIDDLETOWN ARTS CENTER SUMMER CAMPS The Middletown Arts Center has been offering high quality creative arts camps for children ages three to teen for more than a decade. A past recipient of the prestigious Spinnaker Award from the Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce, they have been recognized for excellent programing. The center has a variety of creative classes to suit a child’s interests and needs. Classes include arts and crafts, painting, cartooning, drawing, dance, music, summer band enrichment, ceramics, photography, musical theater, video game design, sewing, felting, beading, robotics, and much more.

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Let MARCH MADNESS begin! If you are a basketball fan you will find these games at every bar and restaurant in the area! Spring will happen this month so start looking for those crocuses and begin thinking about getting those beach badges. Remember St. Patrick’s Day is March 17th, a day we can all be a little Irish and celebrate with friends!

Saint Patty’s Day Parades Rumson St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 11th from 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Keyport’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 24th at 1:00 p.m.

Highlands St. Patrick’s Day Parade March 24th at 2:00 p.m.

Highlands 5th Annual Guinness Run/Fundraiser March 10th starting at 2:00 p.m.

Registration is $30.00 and includes a commemorative t-shirt, a Guinness Pint glass and access to the Post-Race Party at Bahrs Landing Restaurant, with complimentary appetizers and Guinness Beer. There will be a Post-Guinness Run Pub Crawl from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., included with RUN registration or $10 without RUN registration and $3 Imported Beer specials at participating restaurants.

Wedding Walk at the Molly Pitcher Inn

March 11th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

The Red Bank Wedding Walk is a free, one-day event that introduces brides, grooms, partners, wedding attendants and their families & friends to Red Bank as the one-stop shopping destination for weddings. Taking place throughout town, guests visit a wide selection of wedding vendors. Limousines, trolleys and shuttles are available to get you throughout town.

The day concludes with a champagne reception and a grand prize drawing at the stunning Molly Pitcher Inn. Make Red Bank your one-stop wedding destination!

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Count Basie Theatre Happenings

You can go almost any day to the Count Basie theatre and find a great show! For tickets, visit thebasie.org.

Here are a few highlights.

RockIt! - March 11th at 3:00 p.m.

Indigo Girls - March 14th at 8:00 p.m.

Dublin Irish Dance: Stepping Out March 16th at 8:00 p.m.

K.D. Lang – March 19th at 7:30 p.m.

The Chieftans – March 20th at 8:00 p.m.

Jay Leno – March 23rd at 7:30 p.m.

Kristin Chenowith – March 25th at 7:00 p.m.

The Pretenders – March 30th at 8:00 p.m.

Business Networking Luncheon March 21st at 11:30 a.m.

Colts Neck Business Association’s 10th Annual Luncheon will be held at the Trump National Golf Club. Tickets are $45 pp or $450 for a table of 10. After March 14th, the cost goes up to $60 pp. Contact Alison Antenucci at 732.946.2111 or register online at coltsneckbusiness.org.

RISE! 9th Annual Women’s Success Summit

March 21 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Featuring #1 Bestselling Author, CNN American Hero, Movie Producer and the Founder & CEO of eWomenNetwork, Sandra Yancey at Addison Park in Aberdeen, will be ushering in a new awakening for women entrepreneurs and a new call to action. For more info, visit eWomenNetwork.com.

Garden State Film Festival March 22nd through March 25th

Individual screening tickets are $15 in advance and $17 at the door. Weekend passes are $50 in advance and $55 at the door. Day Passes are also available - the Saturday Day Pass is $30 and Sunday Day Pass is $25. Tickets are available at gsff.org and at festival box offices.

Erin Brockovich To Speak at Grunin Center April 12th at 7:00 p.m.

Brockovich is one of the most requested speakers on the international lecture circuit and travels the world for personal appearances. She is a true American hero whose icon status and “stick-to-it-iveness” only fuels her determination to expose injustice and lend her voice to those who do not have one. For tickets, call the Grunin Center Box Office at 732.255.0500.

Dancing at Lughnasa at Two River Theater April 14th through May 13th

Brian Friel’s “ravishing memory play” (The New York Times) about five unmarried sisters on the west coast of Ireland in 1936 won the 1992 Tony Award for Best New Play—and the hearts of audiences. Visit tworivertheater.org

Red Bank Street Fair

April 15th from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

The popular Red Bank Street Fair is filled with crafters, food vendors, rides, and shopping. Plenty of fun for everyone.

Come enjoy Red Bank on a beautiful fall day. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Red Bank Police Benevolent Association.

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Holmdel is currently negotiating with the Fair Share Housing Center (FSHC) to meet its statemandated obligation for affordable housing. While every community should provide housing for people of low and fixed incomes, I am concerned about the impact this will have on my pocketbook and on the nature of this town.

Holmdel, in negotiations with the FSHC, has promulgated a plan to build over 500 units in the northern end of town in order to meet our obligation of approximately 110 affordable units.

This plan is similar to what has been termed the “Builder’s Remedy”. A Builder’s Remedy is a developer’s plan to build quadruple or quintuple the number of units and designate 15-20% of them as “affordable”. Developers deem this larger number of homes necessary to make the affordable units fiscally feasible. As a homeowner with no children in the school system, I know my taxes will be supplementing services (most notably education costs) of the families in these new units. While an extra 100 affordable units will be costly, 500-600 newly built homes will be even harder to bear. The school district’s new $40 million initiative will raise each homeowners’ taxes by hundreds of dollars each month. Add to it the loss of federal SALT deductions and we are facing enormous tax increases in coming years. Holmdel’s governing body needs a solution that supports only the affordable units without resorting to the Builder’s Remedy which costs us more and will forever change the landscape of our town.

Regina Criscione HOLMDEL

A few months ago, you featured my new club, Miss CEO of Monmouth County, in Community Magazine. This article helped me gain lots of new members to the club! Thank you so much.

Recently, we had our first meeting with Ms. Kelli O’Brien, the COO of Riverview Medical Center in Red Bank. It was such a great first meeting and we were able to have a Q&A will Ms. O’Brien and her colleagues, as well as a complete tour of the newly renovated oncology branch of the hospital. It was such a fun experience, and a wonderful way to start the club.

Saint John Vianney High School

Again, your first article really helped me spread the word about my club and I am grateful for your support.

Thank you so much!

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I just wanted to reach out and thank you again for the great article CM wrote about me and Catsbury Park Cafe. It is still to this day the best piece on Catsbury Park. Your magazine gets to a whole group of people that we don’t generally have the ability to reach. We certainly saw a great response from it. We are happy that CM is a sponsor of the Cat Convention we are hosting on April 7th and 8th here in Asbury Park and are our partners in helping to find safe homes for our cats.

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The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s 7th Annual Butterfly Ball

Enjoy “The Fabulous Forties” at Spring Lake Golf Club

uests will be transported back in time to enjoy all the fun and sounds of “The Fabulous Forties” at the 7th annual Butterfly Ball on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at the Spring Lake Golf Club in Spring Lake, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Visions of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin will adorn this funfilled event, which will provide an opportunity for attendees to enjoy an evening of fine food, drink and entertainment all while raising funds for and increasing awareness of The Ashley Lauren Foundation’s (ALF) mission of providing Hope & Help for Children with Cancer in New Jersey.

The Ed Conte Orchestra will provide the music and guests will be able to bid on fun and unique auction items, as well as try their luck with the Mega 50/50 (tickets are available now).

Monica Vermeulen, ALF Founder/ CEO stated, “This is an evening not to be missed. We have many exciting things planned for the Ball. The Butterfly Ball serves as our largest fundraiser of the year to raise money for the many, many children we assist throughout the State of New Jersey.

We are very happy to announce our 2018 Honorees. Our honorees have been extremely instrumental in helping us with our mission.”

The Hope Award will be presented to

Jeremy Grunin, who has more than 20 years of leadership experience in the private sector where he managed teams of 1000+ employees responsible for over half a billion dollars in revenue. Since 2013, Jeremy has been actively engaged throughout the community as President of the Jay and Linda Grunin Foundation, a proactive grant maker focused on economic growth at the Central Jersey Shore. Jeremy is a Partner of Grunin Holdings, LLC., a New Jersey Partnership specializing in the development and management of commercial real estate, as well as investing in third party commercial ventures. In addition, Jeremy is the cohost of Topic A talk radio show every Sunday morning on 92.7 WOBM from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. Jeremy resides in Toms River with his wife, Laura, and three children, Joshua, Rebecca and Emma.

The Humanitarian Award will be presented to Joe Leone, who is the owner/operator of Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties, Catering, Gastronomia and Bakery in Point Pleasant Beach and Sea Girt. The love of food overflows into the community. Joe has become a well-known local humanitarian who doesn’t care for the spotlight on himself and tends to shift the spotlight to more deserving organizations and places that need emergency action. To name a few organizations that Joe is continuously sharing information and teaching others about are: L’Aquila Earthquake

Relief Fund; One Strong Family mission; spreading the message of F.A.M.I.L.Y.® (Forget About Me I Love You); Common Ground Grief Center; Covenant House of New Jersey; Fulfill; (formally Foodbank of Monmouth & Ocean County); and several local fundraising efforts. Proudly, Joe, the love of his life and their five children live in Brielle, and all play large supporting roles at both locations for Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties and Catering.

The Volunteer of the Year Award will be presented to Lori Kirsch, who has been a dedicated volunteer for The Ashley Lauren Foundation for the past four years. She had previously volunteered for the Cancer Concern Center in Point Pleasant Beach. Lori was involved in the fundraising efforts of The American Cancer Society and later chaired the Hope Lounge Event. She was on the committee for the Jersey Shore University Medical Center’s Sweetheart Ball for many years and has volunteered at JSUMC K. Hovnanian Children’s Hospital for the past seven years. Lori and her husband Eric, who reside in Morganville, have received numerous awards for their support of Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

For more details about the 7th annual Butterfly Ball, sponsorship and ad book opportunities, go to ashleylaurenfoundation.org or call The Ashley Lauren Foundation office at 732.414.1625.

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It has been a little over 11 years since Joe Brando opened the doors of J. Vincent Jewelers in the heart of Colts Neck. He has been in the jewelry industry for 35 years, 24 of them are devoted solely to wholesale manufacturing. Brando explained the reason he moved from Queens, NY to Monmouth County. “I had so many clients in the area, including the Littman Jewelers chain when it was owned by the family.”

Brando manufactures his designs in three factories in New York City.

He deals directly with seven DeBeers approved and qualified site holders that he considers the finest diamond cutters in the world.

“We have carved a nice little niche for ourselves here in Monmouth County, and if you have a moment to come in for a visit, I assure you that there is no other experience like us! During my 11

years as a jewelry retailer, I have learned so many things about running a small brick and mortar store in America. One of the challenges I face is what to do with beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces and lines that have become older and are just gathering in inventory or overstock.

How do I sell it off to regain cash flow and make room for new designs? A few years ago, I tried through an organization that promised to run a ‘liquidation sale’ and it appeared to people in the area that we were going out of business… and that isn’t going to happen!’”

Months back Brando was contacted by two wholesale firms that offered to buy his overstocked, aging inventory.

“They praised me for the beauty and rarity of the pieces, but when everything was said and done, I was offered 0.38 cents on the dollar. I thanked them for their time and decided not to rush into

such a deal since there is no reason to be desperate.”

It dawned on him and the women at his shop that they should gather up all the pieces in need of a new home and display them to their clients at cost (yes, COST!). In fact, there will be a two-day private viewing only, with 10% below our cost, and those arriving within the first 60 minutes of opening will receive 20% off the original cost.

Brando notes, “During this special event, which I personally hope never to have again, our loss is without a doubt your gain. Come and take a look, no pressure!”

This major event will take place at the end of March. Please feel free to contact J. Vincent Jewelers at 732.256.4410 if you would like to be put on the private viewing list.

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