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WEDDING WALK SPECIAL SECTION 12 HERE COME THE BRIDES Wedding Walk 2016 keeps its vow to be the biggest bridal bonanza in Monmouth County 26 GOWN TOWN Meet Gina Zatsarina, the wedding dressmaker and alternations wizard whose Red Bank studio makes bridal gown magic happen everyday 30 CUSTOM CAKE MAKERS A peek into the private commercial kitchens of extraordinary Red Bank wedding bakers you might never find 46 WESTSIDE TIPSHEET Writers rule at Project Write Now and Shakespeare pays a visit with Pericles at the Two River Theater
SPECIAL SECTION TICKLED PINK TOWNS
52 IN THE PINK Ten years and 41 towns later, Paint the Town Pink has a lot to celebrate 54 MIXED MAMMOGRAPHY MESSAGES Pink think on annual mammography and early breast cancer detection ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS
58 THE REASONS FOR SEA SONS How nature nurtured the Hillman family business
60 ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS AFTER HOURS Blissful Tibetan-Inspired art at Second Story Gallery | The Evil Clown Invades AJ Dillon Gallery
SPECIAL FEATURES 38 RED HOT: STYLE The Grove at Shrewsbury 42 WHAT’S UP RED BANK Mar | Apr | May Phoenix Productions Goes for a Swim with “The Little Mermaid” | The Distaff Side Does “Pericles” at the Two River Theater | Neil deGrasse Tyson Goes Galactic at the Basie 64 ALL ABOUT ANIMALS Monmouth County SPCA Dog Walk + Pet Fair on Parade 74 STARTALK Elemental: 2016 Gets Down to Earth
USERS’ GUIDES 70 DINING DIRECTORY Red Bank+: Restaurants & Eateries 72 RED BANK BUSINESS DIRECTORY
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Mustillo’s Bridal Boutique Since 1942 when Emilio and Mary Mustillo first opened their tweed and custom clothing shop, the Mustillo name as been woven into Red Bank mercantile history and, over three generations, has become synonymous with formal elegance and fashionable social dressing. An authorized retailer for many of the bridal industry’s top designers, the shop at 11 Broad Street is a showcase for a selection of designer merchandise including bridal gowns, bridesmaids dresses, mother of the bride and groom, special occasion dresses for both family and guests, as well as special day and evening attire for every social occasion. Veils, headpieces, jewelry, and beaded belts are among the designer accessories that complement the collections. All alterations are done on site to ensure the finest level of quality workmanship. Mustillo’s holds its own time-honored place in a Red Bank procession that Wedding Walk continues today.
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MUSTILLO’S BRIDAL BOUTIQUE 11 Broad St, Red Bank 732. 741.0258
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olstered by years of awardwinning success that have put Red Bank on the map as a first-class destination for special events extraordinaire, Red Bank RiverCenter* and Red Bank’s wedding-related businesses have vowed to make Red Bank Wedding Walk 2016 the best ever. The free one-day happening is designed for prospective brides, grooms, partners, their families and friends to come to historic downtown Red Bank to plan their wedding and discover what over 40 wedding-related businesses have to offer. From formalwear to favors, every aspect of the wedding day can be expertly planned with the help of Red Bank’s resident photographers, gown and accessories retailers, bridesmaid and guest attire boutiques, wedding planners and designers, jewelers, bakeries, salons and banquet facilities.
2016 RED BANK WEDDING WALK MARCH 20, 2016 | 10AM–5PM
94.3 The Point radio will be broadcasting live on the day that begins with registration/check-in and continental breakfast at the Oyster Point Hotel. From there, bridal parties set off on a self-guided tour armed with a map/passport and tote bag to hold all the giveaways and information along the route. Free shuttle, limo and trolley services are a transportation option. All roads lead to an elegant champagne reception at the Molly Pitcher Inn where grand prize drawings await. Prizes include a honeymoon trip to Jamaica from Liberty Travel, a cake consultation with Mary from Carlo’s Bakery and TLC’s The Cake Boss, a romantic get-away package at the Molly Pitcher/Oyster Point, a full DJ entertainment package including lighting and a photo booth from Sounds To Go, and more. For all things bridal, Wedding Walk is a step in the right direction.
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*Red Bank RiverCenter is a self-funded, not-for-profit alliance of businesses, property owners, and residents working toward the economic vitality of the Red Bank Business District.
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anni Erbeli feels to be successful, it’s a lot more than just doing a good job cutting, styling or coloring a client’s hair. “It’s attention to detail and making every woman feel special,” says Erbeli, and the staff at his boutique Red Bank Salon do just that.
Erbeli Salon has a professional staff of six stylists and colorists all hand picked by the salon’s owner for their creativity and personality. The group has extensive professional résumés including time at high profile salons such as Louis Licari, Tony and Guy, Warren Tricomi and Oscar Blandi. The Yanni Erbeli Salon is midway through its second year and has attracted a loyal, local and regional following. On-line reviewers rave about the service, professionalism and warmth at the salon. “I felt like I was in good hands, and I felt like a model,” two recent customers said. “Picking a local salon is a big decision for women,” Erbeli, a Brooklyn native, knows, “and he says they don’t have to go to New York City for the creativity and collaboration that is so important in feeling great about how you look.” Erbeli has worked alongside many extremely creative hairstylists at prestigious New York salons including Oscar Blandi, Edward Tricomi and Julian Farel. Erbeli’s salon specializes in cutting, styling and coloring. They work with their neighbor, The Beauty Lounge at Wisteria, for clients that want to enhance their Day of Beauty, with Make-up, waxing, and luxury facials. With his Red Bank success, Erbeli is beginning to explore opening a second boutique salon in another exciting, New Jersey town.
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rom Victoria’s Secret runway to high fashion updo’s as well as brides wanting to look like a princess on their wedding day, Erbeli’s Salon, senior stylist, Tracey Sommers, has you covered. She is an expert in helping brides look and feel beautiful on their special day. Although the end result is, according to her brides, spectacular, it doesn’t happen by accident. Sommers, a South Amboy native, says she has always loved to style hair and has done so since practicing hair styles on her childhood friends. Her career started with training at Vidal Sassoon and continued at Warren -Tricomi Salon and Spa in New York City. She has been a professional hair stylist for more than a dozen years. Sommers says, that before their special day, brides meet with her - well in advance of the ceremony - to talk about the wedding - the dress, the location and what “look” she imagines for herself and her wedding party. “We start off with an extensive trial,” Sommers says, “where I style the bride’s hair so she sees how she will look on her wedding day. We try out different looks and styles so the bride feels confident with the end result.” The preparation can be just as important as the actual day. On the wedding date, Sommers may spend the better part of the day preparing both the bride and her bridesmaids’ hair. “When I achieve the looks everyone envisioned themselves with, my job is done.” Sommers smiles, “they feel terrific and so do I.”
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LARRY MELUSO Choreography and catering share much in common, each requiring an intense passion and focused attention to detail. Brooklyn native and Red Bank resident Larry Meluso brings decades of experience in each discipline, the former enhancing the latter, to his position as director of catering sales and marketing at Windows on the Water, a 7,000-square-foot wedding and special event venue located at Surfrider Beach Club in Sea Bright. Under Larry’s direction, Windows, for three years running, has been named a five-star property, winning top awards from New Jersey Bride magazine and The Knot.
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“They really let me take the ball and run with it,” says Larry of Surfrider owner Jim Lobiondo and his children, who run the multi-faceted business. “We have a wonderful working relationship.” Larry, who loves the shore and had curbed his global wanderlust, wanted to commit his talents to a single property closer to home. He joined the Lobiondos in 2012. “I feel they’re probably the best family I’ve ever worked for in my career,” he says. Larry began learning the ropes at age 11, with an uncle who owned a catering service in Brooklyn. The skills he learned there were a useful fall-back during his exploration of other areas of interest, which came to include choreography. He put together large events around the world, served as artistic director of the Hong Kong Arts Center, choreographed TV commercials. He also worked in sales and marketing in various countries within the hotel industry, and found himself leaning towards the catering end of it. Throughout his travels he was exposed to many different cultures and languages— experiences that serve him well today. “We’re constantly presented with different challenges in terms of coordinating various types of weddings,” he explains. “We do multicultural and interfaith weddings, and we support marriage equality for all.” Larry’s outgoing personality, knowledge, and hands-on attention to detail led one customer to write: “This loving note can barely express how you have added to the depth of our happiness and for being a part of the most amazing day of our life!” Windows on the Water handles a minimum of 85 weddings each year, during a season that runs from March 15 to December 15. What makes it different from many wedding venues, and more successful, according to Larry, is that the service is uniquely personalized—one wedding at a time, at a “spectacular” private beach club on the ocean; the facility even features a heatable outdoor deck, with dropdown glass rendering it suitable for use year ’round. Much of the food, prepared under the masterful direction of Executive Chef Elpidio Cruz, is locally sourced. The core staff of 20 is carefully vetted and receives rigorous training by Larry, his Maitre’D, and Banquet Captains. Larry continues to take courses and attend seminars to keep abreast of current industry developments and trends. What Windows doesn’t do is lose sight of what Larry believes helps make weddings so magical: the traditions of pomp, circumstance, and etiquette. “A lot of it, including traditional, table side sophisticated service, is going out the window these days,” he says. “But not here.”
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hen Dino LaSasso and Steve Cancellieri opened Dino’s on Main, in Asbury Park, they wanted it to be more than an ordinary Italian deli. Instead they created an artisanal Italian market, trattoria and catering spot where everything is made from scratch with all-natural ingredients, and customers are welcomed like family, just like in a “Nonna’s” kitchen. Pastas, sauces, and mozzarella are handmade fresh in-house. Meats are antibiotic-free and humanely raised; seafood is wild-caught; and eggs are free-range, farm-fresh and locally sourced. All the luscious cakes, pies, cookies, and other baked goods are homemade on premise. Even the bread and condiments for the sandwiches are made from scratch. “I’m allergic to preservatives in processed food,” says Dino, “so we don’t open a single box in our kitchen.” No wonder Dino’s on Main has dozens of 5-star reviews on Yelp, with fans praising the overstuffed sandwiches, panini, fresh-prepared foods, pizza, pastas, salads, pastry, and Italian specialties. Dino’s also offers a large selection of vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, catering services, and a rotating menu of dinners-to-go, complete with entrée and side dishes, ready to take home for a delicious heat-and-eat meal. There’s another secret ingredient that makes everything at Dino’s on Main so special: Momma Pat. Dino’s mom, Patricia “Momma Pat” Bender, is responsible for making her authentic family recipes (including the best homemade ravioli ever!). Just like Nonna would make.
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t helps to have a sense of humor in the high-stress wedding beauty business. The name of Tara Weldon’s boutique salon in Asbury Park – Hot Mess Studio – proves she’s got one. But, no kidding, the New York-trained and highly accomplished hair-and-makeup specialist is one of the most sought-after bridal stylists in Monmouth County.
In seven years, Tara and her team of hair and makeup artists have worked with hundreds of bridal parties, in the salon and on location. Hot Mess Studio offers a full range of hair services, extensions, and airbrush makeup to help brides look… well, hot… on their wedding day. “I have an incredible staff who is always professional, on-time and well-prepared,” she adds. “We make sure everything runs smoothly and brides get what they want.” That might mean stepping out of the way so the photographer can capture a wedding-prep snap, or throwing a champagne brunch so the bridal party can nosh while getting ready. “We put the focus completely on the bride so she can shine,” says Tara. Hot Mess Studio is recommended by The Ashford Estate, Bonnet Island Estate, and other premier venues. Tara also makes recommendations through her wedding and event planning company, Lovestyled Events. “Over the years, I’ve developed special relationships with many top wedding vendors in the area,” she says. “I can line up the best DJs, photographers, jewelers, restaurants, florists, and caterers to make the day even more memorable.” No mess, no stress; that’s cool. Call the studio today so you can look HOT even if you feel like a mess! Hot Mess Studio, 651 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, 732-774-3515, hotmessstudio.com
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orget paint-by-numbers. At Pinot’s Palette in Red Bank, painting is inspired by Pinot (as in Grigio or Noir). The motto at this sippin’ studio is “paint, drink, have fun,” and the motive is to bring out the artist in everyone.
It all starts with a blank canvas and a lively art instructor who guides the group through the process of creating an original work of art. No artistic talent? No matter. The instructor breaks down the painting step-by-step through simple lines and basic shapes that, before you know it, combine to create a complete and professional-looking painting. Everyone paints the same image, but it can be customized with different colors. “People walk in saying, ‘I can’t even draw a stick figure,’” says Dorothy Ferlanti, who owns the business with partners Fred Fadell and Rich Barton. “But, they are amazed at the paintings they create, and have so much fun doing it.” Pinot’s Palette is an ideal venue for a girls’ night out, date night, bridal shower, or bachelorette party. Dorothy says groups often start the party at the studio, and afterward take advantage of the restaurants and other night life in Red Bank. There’s a private party room for up to 24 guests; the main room holds 50. Painters can bring in their own wine, beer and snacks, and Pinot’s Palette provides glasses, ice, corkscrews, bottled water and paper goods. “We want you to have a blast and leave with a masterpiece,” she says.
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Paint. Drink. Have Fun. Join us for an evening of fun with your best girlfriends. We’re a “no art experience required” paint and sip studio, where one of our talented local artists will guide you step-by-step through the evening’s featured painting. At Pinot’s Palette it’s all about enjoying your wine and having a great time with friends.
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Giving new meaning to the tradition of wearing “something old,” Gina often remakes a bride’s mother’s or grandmother’s bridal gown, or other family heirloom dress, into a more current look. She can also create “something new,” by transforming a dress into a baby’s christening gown.
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er name and story sound like they are straight from the pages of a fairytale, so perhaps it is no coincidence that Gina Zatsarina makes a career out of helping brides feel like princesses. The petite proprietress of Zatsarina Fashion in Red Bank is a fairy godmother of sorts, who uses needle and thread as her magic wand to create exquisite wedding gowns.
The master seamstress’ other forte is designing custom wedding dresses. The process, which takes about two months from concept to creation, involves an initial consultation where Gina sketches designs based on the bride’s vision. “Sometimes a bride knows what she wants, but can’t find it at the store,” Gina explains. “I’ll work with them to create whatever they like, whether it’s simple, over-the-top, or somewhere in the middle.” She also offers custom work or alterations for the bridal party and mother-of-thebride, with group pricing. “We’ll work with any cusGina Zatsarina tomer,” she assures. “Any style. Any budget.”
Gina Zatsarina grew up in Russia, where her love of sewing was sparked watching her mother make clothes for the family. After earning a degree in fashion design at a Russian university, she set off to America through a work-study program with Six Flags Great Adventure amusement park. She was 21 years old and spoke no English, but managed her way through classes at the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her first job at a small tailor shop in Rumson led to work as a seamstress at area bridal salons. She quickly developed a reputation as the go-to person to handle the most complicated and intricate alterations on high-end designer gowns. But, when their baby was born two years ago, Gina and her husband, Italian-born Victor DiDonato, opened their own studio. Today, Gina attracts clients from all over New Jersey and as far away as Florida, California, and even England. She specializes in extensive reconstructions, taking dresses apart layer by layer to make them smaller, larger, or restyled, then stitches them back together so they look perfect. Gina is up to any alteration challenge—from “building up” low-cut dresses to meet brides’ religious or modesty standards to transforming the whole look through a revamped train, bustle or hemline. She has even been called upon to join the top of one dress and the bottom of another to fashion an entirely new gown. Her team of accomplished seamstresses can custom-craft capes, veils, head-pieces and other accessories, or dress up an off-the-rack gown with painstakingly hand-stitched beadwork, crystals, lace or feather embellishments.
“Gina has a very good eye for which silhouette works best on every body type, and she helps guide brides to a design that suits them,” says Victor. “She’s not a diva designer; she’s very accommodating and open to customers’ ideas. She just wants them to look their best and feel special. She has a gift.” Gina handles all design work, alteration consultations, and fittings, and is supported by a team of six seamstresses and beadwork specialists who work their magic in a studio illuminated by special lighting. To the untrained eye, a wedding gown is “white.” But a rack on the wall holding spools of thread in dozens of shades of the color speaks to the meticulous attention to detail that goes into crafting each dress. “The pure light allows us to distinguish the exact shade of fabric and thread in order to match them perfectly,” explains Victor. “We have extremely high standards of quality and put tremendous care into every dress.”
ZATSARINA FASHION 116 Chestnut St., Suite 104, Red Bank (near train station) 732.383.7223 | zatsarinafashion.com
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Katie Benson is a wizard with scissors, transforming paper, ribbon, fabric and other ordinary materials into unique and personalized decorations for your wedding or bridal shower...in fact, any occasion. The owner and creative director of Table Setting is My Life, Benson’s background as a costume and set designer for the theater has helped her morph reception halls, restaurants, backyards, and living rooms into everything from Pinterestperfect wedding wonderlands to brightly-colored, Cinco-de-Mayo-inspired fiestas. For do-it-yourselfers interested in making their own decorations, she runs fun Crafts Night crafting parties for bridal showers. “Our custom origami bouquets, centerpieces and party decorations are one-of-a-kind and personalized for each event,” she says. “And, because everything is made from paper, the bride and guests can keep them forever.” TABLE SETTING IS MY LIFE | tablesettingismylife.com RED HOT MAGAZINE We Love Local
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or many brides, saying “I do” is the easy part. Figuring out the “up do” is way harder.
That’s where Grace Sepe and Jessica Caputi come in. The mother-daughter team behind Salon La De Da in Middletown, provides personalized attention, professional hair and makeup services, and lots of pampering to help brides look and feel beautiful on their wedding day. Salon owner Grace, has been recognized in New Jersey Bride and The Knot, and has 20 years’ experience as a makeup artist in Toronto, Los Angeles and New York salons; an educator with MAC, Bobbi Brown and Elizabeth Arden cosmetics; and a makeup artist for events at Tiffany & Co. in Red Bank and other high-profile clients. She focuses on lashes, brows, and skin to create a beautiful and natural look that fits a bride’s personality, lifestyle, and facial features. One of her most-requested services is eyelash extensions, because they create fuller, thicker, longer-looking lashes without the need for mascara. “Brides and mothers-of-the-bride love them because they can cry without fear of their makeup running,” she says. Grace wields magic on brows too, restructuring and properly shaping and filling them in to accentuate the eyes. Sometimes bridal makeup artistry is about enhancing what’s missing; other times it’s about hiding what’s there. Grace can temporarily cover tattoos, birthmarks or scars with airbrush makeup, color-matched to the skin tone. “It looks perfectly natural and flawless, like the tattoo or birthmark never existed,” she says. Natural and flawless is also the goal of hairstylist and salon manager Jessica Caputi. The celebrity-trained stylist specializes in formal updos, and romantic, loose, half-up-half-down styles, but works with brides to determine the look that best complements their dress and personal style. She can provide color-correction, keratin straightening, and deep-conditioning services, and is a certified specialist in Great Lengths hair extensions for brides who want to add volume or length to get the look they want. Also on staff is a curly hair specialist offering a specialized curl focused approach to cutting, styling and care. Bridal packages, with hair and makeup services for eight or more women, feature a choice of free hair and makeup for the bride, or an elegant, complimentary champagne breakfast. Mani-pedis? Spray tans? Waxing? The salon’s experienced team offers these services, too.
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They can even take care of the shower and bachelorette party in their adjacent event space, La De Da Cupcake Café. The unique, Alice in Wonderland, Masquerade, Circus and Marie-Antoinette-themed parties feature theatrically costumed, professional performers, a catered buffet and custom cake or cupcakes for a memorable event. Grace and Jessica offer one more service – a gentle piece of advice – free to every prospective bridal client: have the entire bridal party’s hair and makeup done at a salon. “It’s too small and confining at a home or hotel, and nobody has to clean up afterward,” Grace says. “We can take care of everything in one place and pay attention to every detail to eliminate stress. Brides only have one day to do this, so we help give them a chance to take a breath and take in the day.” This kind of pampering has earned Salon La De Da a spot on the preferred vendor lists of many area hotels, and turned brides into long-term clients. One, Lynda Dipasquale, was referred by the Molly Pitcher Inn for her bridal hair and make-up a year ago, and has returned at least once a month for hair and other services ever since. “Jessica and Grace are so upbeat and kind and had me at ease from the moment I walked in the door,” she says. “I felt at home; like I belonged with these women. They treat everyone like they are the most special client they have.” This nurturing spirit extends to the community where they live and work. The pair have given free “transitional” haircuts and makeup applications to those undergoing cancer treatment; have applied eyebrows using microblading for people with alopecia hair loss; did prom hair and makeup for a group of high school girls displaced by Superstorm Sandy; and held a benefit at the salon – complete with an appearance by an actor from the hit show “Orange is the New Black” (also a client) – for a child battling cancer. “I am in business to help others,” says Grace. “We give our brides, and all our clients, the personal experience they deserve to look and feel their most beautiful.”
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ed Bank is brimming with fabulous bake shops
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THE VINTAGE CAKE “The wedding cake should make a statement,” says Gina Roselle-Broschart of The Vintage Cake, Red Bank which she owns with fellow pastry chef Nancy Lee. “It is usually on display for the entire reception, so why not make it a showpiece where the taste is as impressive as the design?”
The partners, both culinary school graduates, bring together professional pastry techniques, natural, from-scratch ingredients, and artistic talent to design cakes that not only visually reflect a couple’s personality and wedding theme, but also their increasingly sophisticated palates. The Vintage Cake is known for pairing two different fillings within the cake layers. Couples can custom-match their favorite flavors—passionfruit and coconut, anyone?—or, chose from a menu of suggested gourmet combinations. According to Roselle-Broschart, a popular selection is Key Lime Pie Cake with homemade key lime curd and vanilla Bavarian cream tucked between layers of graham-cracker sponge cake. Other favorites include Carrot Cake with maple buttercream, caramelized pineapple, and cream cheese frosting; and Black Forest cake, which pairs devil’s food cake, homemade Italian Amarena cherry compote and vanilla Bavarian cream.
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CINNAMON SNAIL CAKES Unique flavor combinations are also a hallmark of the cakes made by Joey Smith, the “cakestress” behind Cinnamon Snail Cakes, an offshoot of the Red-Bank-Farmers-Market-renowned Cinnamon Snail food truck (rated “one of the best food trucks in America” by the Huffington Post) she owns with husband Adam Sobel. But there is a twist; all the cakes she makes are vegan and, therefore, made without animal-derived ingredients, including milk, eggs, and honey.
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Smith experimented extensively to ‘veganize’ traditional recipes, and even studied at the Institute of Culinary Education to learn the proper consistency, textures and techniques for icings, fondants and decorative elements, so she could better replicate them in vegan versions. “Vegan doesn’t have to mean boring, or ‘granola-y’ with mashed bananas and oats,” says Smith. “I use the finest ingredients—organic whenever possible—and infuse every cake with lots of love.” Her inventive offerings include chocolate almond sponge cake Cinnamon Snail String Work with fresh fig filling and whipped Earl grey chocolate ganache; mocha spice cake with hazelnut praline and cappuccino buttercream; lemon olive oil pound cake with apricot preserves and vanilla bean whipped cream; and vanilla sour cream pound cake with blood orange curd and white chocolate macadamia buttercream. But extraordinary flavor is only half the requirement. When it comes to wedding cakes, artistry is essential. Roselle-Broschart says she is seeing an increase in requests for rustic looks: “naked” or “semi-naked” cakes with minimal or no exterior icing; “woodland” themes with fresh flowers and painted-on birch-bark woodgrain; and “chalkboard” designs decorated with black fondant and white “chalk” writing. She says another trend is having a “tall tier,” a double-height tier positioned at the bottom or midsection of the cake. According to Smith, while modern designs with clean edges made using fondant icing are very popular today, traditional designs are making a comeback. “I love the classic detail and beauty of traditional wedding cakes,” she says. Smith specializes in Lambeth design, an elaborate and ornate method of piping first popularized in the 1930s. She is also skilled in intricate String Work, in which icing is piped in amazingly delicate, three-dimensional strings, swags and patterns. Both The Vintage Cake techniques typically involve royal icing—something avoided in vegan recipes because it is made from egg whites—so Smith developed a “veganized” icing she was surprised to discover, she says, “creates better results than the original.“ Smith’s garden is a muse for the sugar flowers, leaves and other natural elements she crafts to decorate cakes. She also gets inspiration from architecture, crown molding, and even carousels. “I could think about and talk about cake all day,” she adds, laughing, gladly giving away one of the secret ingredients in Cinnamon Snail Cakes—the Joey factor.
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2Cute 2B 4Gotten LIL’ CUTIE POPS makes what could be the cutest, yummiest, and most memorable wedding and shower favors around. The specialty bake shop’s decadent, bite-sized cake truffles—made from freshly baked cake that’s crumbled, blended with icing, and enrobed in candy coating—are delicious but, it’s their extraordinarily creative and whimsical designs that really Wow! Owner Melanie Pomerico says couples can choose their favorite cake flavor (red velvet is most popular, but chocolate fudge, vanilla and others are available), and opt for any design that suits their personality or ties into their theme. Bridal gowns, tuxedos, diamond rings and wedding cakes are especially popular motifs, but Melanie has created cake pop seashells for beach weddings, playful penguins and snowflakes for winter weddings, and even Avengers superhero characters to make a cake-pop grooms’ cake. For more sophisticated looks, Melanie can create intricate miniature masterpieces with flowers to match the bride’s bouquet, gold leaf appliques, or vintage-inspired lacey swirls and pearls. She’ll even trick out a dessert table with cake pops and an entire buffet of other bite-sized treats, including mini pies, cookies, brownies, and chocolate strawberries. How cute! LIL’ CUTIE POPS 16 Monmouth St., Red Bank 732.383.5602 | lilcutiepops.com
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Born in Brazil to a pair of Master Chefs who owned and operated the Montreal School of Culinary Arts, Chef George Edward has certainly made a name for himself along the Jersey Shore. Nestled inside The White Sands on Ocean Avenue in Point Pleasant Beach, Arugula Modern Cuisine provides as a hidden gem on the resort’s second floor, complete with balcony seating overlooking the shoreline. Mingling with his guests, Chef George’s larger-than-life personality shines through in the smiles of his customers, and within the colorful dishes he creates. His menu contains several healthy alternative dishes, as well as coveted gluten-free options, including pasta, bread and desserts. Chef George’s award-winning Cherry Pork dish, a favorite among local and traveling guests alike, is a double cut, slow roasted pork with black cherries and sweet mashed potatoes served with butterscotch walnut dressing. For local fishermen, Arugula offers B.Y.O.F. - Bring Your Own Fish – cooked to perfection. In addition to his pleasingly affordable fine dining, he offers a selection of fine wines and liquors and boasts an impressive champagne list. His second location, lovingly referred to as “Baby Arugula,” sits on Bridge Avenue in Point Boro. A B.Y.O.B., this more intimate space offers the same menu as Arugula at The White Sands. Both restaurants are open seven days a week, all year from 11am “until the last patron is satisfied.“
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MAR | APR | MAY 2016 VENUES
COUNT BASIE THEATRE TWO RIVER THEATER 99 Monmouth Street 732.842.9000 21 Bridge Avenue 732.345.1400 countbasietheatre.org trtc.org
AROUND TOWN 2016 Red Bank Wedding Walk Sun Mar 20 10am- 5pm downtown Free, festive, fun event primed for serious wedding planning and shopping —everything from engagement rings and bachelorette parties to champagne cocktails and honeymoon suites. (see special Wedding Section inside) Farmers Market Every Sun May 17-Nov 22 9am2pm The Galleria Red Bank parking lot 2 Bridge Av Fresh, locally-grown produce from New Jersey’s finest farms, uniques crafts, wonderful eateries, dozens of vendors
ART Art Alliance of Monmouth County (A co-op gallery for area artists) 33 Monmouth St 842-9403 Exhibits: MAR/”All in the Family” & “Birds and Beasts”ALL IN THE FAMILY”14th Annual Jean Townsend Award Exhibition; APR/”SLICE OF LIFE” “PAPER AS A MEDIUM” Opening 4/2 ; MAY/Opening 5/7 “BOTANICALS” “CHILDREN’S ART” (from the children's workshop) Beacon Fine Arts Gallery 61 Monmouth St 936-0888 Paintings, sculpture, serigraphs and giclee prints
BOWTIE CINEMAS 36 White Street 732.747.0333 bowtiecinemas.com
RED BANK PUBLIC LIBRARY 84 W. Front St 732.842.0690 lmxac.org/redbank
Chetkin Gallery 9 Wharf Av 743-6116 International fine art with an emphasis on contemporary European painters Frame to Please 2 Bridge Av/ The Galleria 741-8062 Original artwork and photography by local artists FrameWorks Art Gallery 160 Monmouth St 219-6688 Works on paper, photography, poster graphics, gigposters, limited-edition prints
FILM First Rate, First Run Indies & Foreign Films Bow Tie Cinemas RB 36 White St 777-3456
COMEDY David Cross Making America Great Again! Mar 23 8pm Count Basie Theatre Solo stand-up by “…one of the Top 100 Stand-Up Comedians of All Time”( Comedy Central) Sinbad Apr1 8pm Count Basie Theatre “Hit’em in the face” comedy by a master of the genre Kathy Griffin: Like a Boss Apr 22 7:30pm Count Basie Theatre Hollywood gossip, celebrity blunders, rapid fire wit unbridled from the two-time Emmy winner and “Broadway darling”
Clockwise from top: Neil deGrasse Tyson/Theater/Performances; The Little Mermaid/Theater/Performances; Kathy Griffin/Comedy; Dion/Music; Changes/Music; Paul Anka/Music; Cheyenne Jackson/Music; ROCKIT!/Music; Making A Murderer/Talks & Readings; Joe Satriani/Music; Calpulli Mexican Dance Co./Dance; Alton Brown; Theater/Performances; Pericles/Theater/Performances; Popovich Pet Theater/
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U S I C | S H O P P I N G | T H E AT E R TALKS & READINGS A Conversation on Making a Murderer Feb 4 7:30pm Count Basie Theatre Attorneys Dean Strang & Jerry Buting — two of the figures in the Netflix documentary, ‘Making a Murderer’— discussing the failures of the criminal justice system and the broader implications of the Steven Avery case
RB LIBRARY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Let’s Talk About Race (Continuing series to explore issues of race and culture in the context of literary works and social mores. Mixed media presentations, guest speakers and open dialogue; registration required) Wed Mar 30 Screening of documentary” Inocente”, Q&A and discussion to follow River Read 2nd Sat of the month 11:30am-1:30pm Featured readers of original poetry and other genres, plus open-mic Readin’ on the River 3rd Wed of the month 7-8pm Adult book discussion (842-0690 for titles and information) Jersey Inchkins 3rd Wed of the month 1-3:30pm a club made up of adults who do "very little work” building in miniature
THEATER/ PERFORMANCES Million Dollar Quartet Mar 19 3pm Mar 19 8pm Count Basie Theatre Tony Award-winning Broadway musical inspired by the true, famed recording session with Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Apr 3pm Count Basie Theatre Europeanstyle clowning, juggling, and balancing acts with very talented performing pets Pericles Apr 16 - May 8 Two River Theater All-female production of Shakespeare’s epic tale of adventure, shipwreck and romance. (see story inside) Alton Brown: Live!: Eat Your Science Apr 20 8pm Count Basie Theatre Songs, multimedia presentations, talk-show antics, and potentially dangerous food demos by the Food Network star
StarTalk Live! with Neil deGrasse Tyson— Co-hosted by Eugene Mirman & Featuring Special Guests May 2 7:30pm Count BasieScience meets comedy onstage covering captivating subjects like space travel, sex, extra-terrestrial life, the Big Bang, and the future of our Earth
DANCE Fiesta Cinco de Mayo May 4 7:30pm Count Basie Theatre Calpulli Mexican Dance Company in a vibrant repertoire of cherished dance traditions, stories, and original works that the Mexican-American spirit Red Bank Tango redbanktango.com Argentine tango for all levels (Mon evenings) at Red Bank Elks Lodge 40 W Front St; monthly milongas (3rd Weds) at local Red Bank venues
MUSIC Patti Lupone: Coulda, Woulda, Shoulda... played the part Mar 18 8pm The Broadway star sings songs from musicals she could-haveshould-have played and those she did,— Evita, Gypsy, and others Johnny Mathis The 60th Anniversary Tour Mar 20 7:30pm Count Basie Theatre The sublimely mellifluous crooner performing his greatest hits and personal favoritess Experience Hendrix Mar 22 8pm Count Basie Theatre All-star tribute concert in honor of the late great guitarist ROCKIT! at the Basie! Mar 26 7 pm Count Basie Theatre Count Basie Theatre rock band program for young musicians performs music from blockbuster movies
Clifford The Big Red Dog - LIVE! : A BIG Family Musical Apr 21 4pm Count Basie Theatre Clifford, Emily Elizabeth and the folks from Birdwell Island come to life on stage
Art Garfunkel Apr 2 8pm Count Basie Theatre Signature vocals by “the beautiful countertenor” (NY Times) voice, still beautiful 40 years after Simon & Garfunkel’s “Bridge Over Troubled Water” made recording history
Phoenix Productions Presents The Little Mermaid Apr 29 8pm Apr 30 7pm, May 1 3pm, May 6 8pm, May 7 7pm, May 8 3pm Count Basie The “fishy” love story based on the Hans Christian Anderson tale, with enchanting songs made famous by Disney’s animated film
Monmouth Symphony Orchestra presents Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Apr 3 3pm Count Basie Theatre Weber: Overture to Der Freischutz; Shocker: Hannah's Glade; Mozart: Concerto for Flute and Harp, K.299—Gary Shocker, Flutel Beethoven: Symphony No. 8 Continued on page 44
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Joe Satriani: From Surfing to Shockwave Apr 4 8pm Count Basie Theatre Celebrating 30 years of mind bending guitar dare-devilry by the solo platinum-disc performer
Rock 'n Roll Hall of Famer: Dion Apr 14 8pm Count Basie Theatre The street poet, “Bronx Blues”originator, and lead singer of the Belmonts…now, solo
Get The Led Out May 13 8pm Count Basie Theatre A two hour + set that spans the mythic career of the legendary British supergroup
Straight No Chaser: The New Old Fashioned Tour Apr 5 8pm Ten male a cappella voices in an array of signature songs and medleys
New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Music of the Mad Men Era Apr 15 8pm Count Basie Theatre Cheyenne Jackson (star of “Glee” and “30 Rock,”) in concert with the sounds of the 50s and 60s
Monmouth Symphony Orchestra presents Ravel: Boléro May 14 8pm Count Basie Theatre Roy Gussman, Music Director; Ron Levy/piano; Berlioz: Overture The Judges of the Secret Court; Mozart: Piano Concerto No 14, K499; Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 3; Ravel: Bolero
The Manhattan Transfer and Take 6 Apr 6 7:30pm Count Basie Theatre Combining forces for the first time, two Grammy-winninggroups share harmonies, arrangements, and funky grooves Dancing In The Streets Apr 7 8 pm Count Basie Theatre Motown's greatest hits, “no killer, no filler!” New Jersey Symphony Orchestra presents Zhang Conducts Tchaikovsky 4 Apr 9 8pm Count Basie Theatre Tchailovsky: Marche Slave; Barber: Violin Concert,o, Jennifer Frautschi/ violin ; Tchailovsky: Symphony No. 4 Puscifer: Money $hot Tour Apr 10 3pm Count Basie Theatre The sound mix/video/theatrics/musical launch of the band’s new album
Esperanza Spalding: Presents: Emily's D+Evolution Apr 16 8pm Count Basie Theatre New multidimensional musical explorations by the multi-talented singercomposer-bassist, using songs, characters, video and movement Bobby Bandiera's Jersey Shore Rock n' Soul Revue: Changes Apr 23 8 pm Count Basie Theatre A tribute to the music of David Bowie In the Mood: A 1940’s Musical Revue Apr 24 2 pm Count Basie Theatre Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, The Andrew Sisters… a musical return to America’s Swing Era Dark Star Orchestra Mayr 12 7pm Count Basie Theatre The Grateful Dead concert experience redux
Paul Anka May 15 7pm Count Basie Theatre Live, in concert, he only artist to have a CD on the Billboard Top100 Chart for seven consecutive decades,
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PERICLES | April 16-May 8 An all-female take on Shakespeare’s epic tale of adventure, shipwreck and romance, with original music & lyrics by Rinde Eckert and an evocative new setting—an apocalyptic dive bar at the end of the world (Directed by David Schweizer.)
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March 23 7pm | Open Rehearsal A glimpse into a scene or two from PERICLES in rehearsal, on stage at the Joan & Robert Rechnitz Theater Free | Reservations recommended: box office 732.345.1400 online tworivertheater.org
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April 24 5:30pm | Two River Book Club: The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho The best-selling novel, philosophy text, and spiritual guide discussed in conjunction with PERICLES, literary journeys, and how far you have to go to discover who you really are. Free (following the 3pm performance)
April 28 | Salon Series Conversation + Play: Adventure & Growth in Shakespeare’s Pericles 6:30pm curated pre-show reception with guest speaker Sue Starke, PhD, Associate Professor of English, Monmouth University, exploring how PERICLES is part of a Greek prose romance tradition with its own "adventure" template and hero’s journey. 8 pm performance follows. Ticket Price $50 | box office 732.345.1400
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A Red Bank Middle School student practices reflective writing | Gustavo, a young poet, reading his poem, "What If We All”
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WRITE ON RED 25 BRIDGE AVE RED BANK
A non-profit brings the poetry and the love of learning… while carving out a creative niche on the WestSide
Situated just steps from the train station at 25 Bridge Avenue, the nonprofit PROJECT WRITE NOW has made it a mission to awaken the inner writer that resides within every local resident —not just the school-age kids who comprise the core of their clientele, but aspiring grown-up authors, established professionals, and really anyone who stands to benefit from the most useful skills and healthy work habits in the Co-Founders Allison Tevald & Jennifer Chauhan successful wordsmith’s toolbox. “We’re encouraging all voices; bringing a literary voice and sensibility to the Red Bank community,” explains Executive Director Jennifer Chauhan, a veteran educator, magazine editor, nonprofit administrator and mother-of-three who segued from teaching English at Rumson-Fair Haven Regional to conducting creative writing workshops at her own private studio in Fair Haven. It was there that she met Allison Tevald, who would bring her accrued skills as a book publishing professional and newspaper reporter/editor to bear as Program Director, when the two women went on to co-found Project Write Now in September 2014. Assembling a team of instructors with career backgrounds in academia, journalism, major magazines, public and private education—the partners wasted little time in making “the write impression” on the community. An early initiative found the newly launched nonprofit teaming with the Red Bank Public Library, in a summertime project that saw local students conduct interviews with seniors, and present their unique stories to a live audience.
(Advancement Via Individual Determination) literacy outreach initiative has expanded to include students in grades 4 through 8, with a “gifted” program offered for the upper classes and an emphasis on “identifying students with potential, who don’t always get recognized for their talent, and who need a push.”
Even after the regular daily run of classes (and a newly established after-school program) let out, the activity at the Write Now studio continues well into the evening hours with a range of adult workshops that include sessions on memoir writing, the benefits of “hybrid” self-publishing, and practical information on how to secure a literary Red Bank Mayor Pat agent. An Emerging Writers Menna after his reading of "If" by Rudyard Kipling program has attracted the at Robinson Ale House, interest of professional Broad Street, as part literary reps, and allowed of Project Write Now Write Now to “identify adult #GivingPoetryTuesday writers who we know will event. Pictured with PWN writing instructor be published someday,” in Lisa Hartsgrove & the words of the Executive co-founder Jennifer Chauhan. Director.
While fee-based writing and art classes for young creatives form the basis of the activities at the busy studio, Allison Tevald explains that the Write Now team “will come to you if you can’t afford our services,” as part of the team’s stated mission to arm students with “the critical thinking skills needed to thrive academically and personally.” Outside of Bridge Avenue, the team maintains a presence within the halls of Red Bank Middle School, where an ongoing AVID
“We want everyone, no matter who they are, to be part of our literary community,” says Tevald. “Everyone has a story to tell.” projectwritenow.org
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S E C T I O N PA I N T T H E T O W N P I N K 2015, World Record Attempt for "Longest Pinky Promise Chain"
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TICKLED by CAITLIN COYLE for Riverview Medical Center
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with a simple idea: turn Red Bank into Pink Bank to increase mammography rates in our community. In 2006, Tria Deibert was new to health care as the director of marketing at Riverview Medical Center, when she came across a startling statistic: despite all of the medical advances and media attention paid to breast cancer, specifically in October (National Breast Cancer Awareness Month), the number of women having their annual mammogram was shockingly low. Tria knew something needed to be done. She worked with the team at Riverview to create the mission of Paint the Town Pink, which encourages women, age 40 and older, to get their annual mammogram, and also raises funds to provide mammograms for uninsured or under-insured women in the community. Add energy, passion, community involvement, and human kindness, and Paint the Town Pink was born. Over the years, Paint the Town Pink has expanded its hue from solely the town of Red Bank, to three towns, then eight towns, then 23 towns, to 35 towns, and finally to an astonishing 41 towns across Monmouth and Ocean counties in 2015. “It started with just a tent in the front of Riverview to bring the community in to educate them about the importance of annual mammography,” says Timothy Hogan, FACHE, regional hospital president for Monmouth County and proud Pink Bank resident. “For nine years—going on ten—I have had the honor of watching businesses in my town get decked out in pink to share the message. My wife, daughters, neighbors, friends, and hundreds of people in our communities have given their time to support Paint the Town Pink so for me, it‘s been an incredible honor to be part of this cause. At the end of the day, it’s really all about early detection. To hear from survivors who found cancer early and beat it because of a mammogram, and are now able to live their lives and spend more time with loved ones is just so moving and special.”
BEHIND THE PINK Volunteer support continues to grow, and so does the commitment and participation among participating Pink Partners, as more than 1,100 joined Meridian Health in 2015 to support the mission. Partners have included local photographers Bob and Liz McKay, who have captured the photos that represent Pink; graphic designer Judi Mumford, who has designed all of the ads, Each year, dozens of community members join together to lead the town banners, and educational materials; numerous efforts in their towns, and each of their reasons for getting involved are print and radio media partners; and hundreds of town unique. The stories truly speak to the mission of Paint the Town Pink. businesses, community groups, and schools. Perhaps one of the most exceptional stories is that of Sally Harris, an Ocean
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Grove resident who has been volunteering her time with Paint the Town Pink “I got involved for personal reasons,” says Liz since year one. Every year that Sally helps to Paint the Town Pink marks McKay. ”I have always had a deep connection a very significant milestone: another year that Sally remains to prevention and wellness. When Tria asked cancer-free. me to get involved, I was happy to do it. It has For 10 years, Sally has been a dedicated volunteer. She began been a pleasure to bring the campaign to life from by recruiting businesses in Red Bank, and over the years, has a number of different perspectives, including only become more passionate—recruiting friends and community women, men, daughters, sons, and friends. Each members to participate, and launching a committee in her hometown. photo features a different face and story, but at the root of it, they all support the same mission: to “The lows and fears I felt when breast cancer was found in my body evolved into the encourage others in the community to get involved opportunity for positive action by being part of the business committee for Paint the and make a difference.”
Town Pink,” says Sally. “It’s energizing and equally rewarding to be part of a creative
and productive group. Early detection is our In 2016, Paint the Town Pink is Tickled Pink to be celebrating answer to conquering breast cancer.” its 10 year anniversary, celebrating the connections made within communities all along the coast, and most importantly, celebrating the many, many mammograms that the project has afforded to women in the surrounding community. Early detection is the key to helping women continue to laugh for many years to come. Be sure to like Paint the Town Pink on Facebook at Facebook.com/PaintTheTownPinkNJ and visit PaintTheTownPink.com to stay up-to-date on all of the events and activities planned for 2016.
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S E C T I O N PA I N T T H E T O W N P I N K by APRIL GUILLERME for Riverview Medical Center
MIXED MESSAGES About Annual Mammography
Why the change in guidelines if mammograms are saving so many lives?
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Several organizations have guidelines pertaining to breast cancer screening, and many are significantly different. For example, the American College of Radiology (ACR) and the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) recommend that women of average risk start getting yearly mammograms at age 40 and continue annually as long as they remain in good health. The American Cancer Society (ACS) recommends that women start at age 45. The United States Preventative Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that women of average risk undergo regular bi-annual screenings beginning at age 50.
What they do agree on, however, is that the decision should be made between the woman and her physician. “The majority of breast cancers, about 70 to 75 percent, occur in women who have no family history and are of average risk,” says Brandon D. Mirochnik, M.D., a radiologist in the Women’s Center at Riverview Medical Center. “Since mammography became common place in the 1980s, the mortality rate from breast cancer among American women has decreased by 35 percent. This is largely due to early detection and improved treatment.” In fact, between January 2015 and August 2015, Riverview’s Women’s Center diagnosed 286 women with breast cancer. Of those, 90 percent fell into the “early, localized, or operable” category, which means that a diagnosed woman would have to undergo less extensive surgery, less frequent or aggressive chemotherapy, and that the rate of mastectomies would be reduced. Why the change in guidelines if mammograms are saving so many lives? “One worry is over diagnosis,” says Dr. Mirochnik. “The fear is false positives, which could cause undue stress and anxiety for a woman, as well as an increase in biopsies.” However, even the ACS agrees that the over diagnosis claims are inflated.
Brandon D. Mirochnik, M.D., Radiologist Riverview Medical Center Women’s Center
Despite these recommendations by the ACS and the USPSTF, many physicians continue to recommend that women begin getting screening mammograms at age 40 and continue annually. There are also no foreseeable changes to health insurance coverage for mammograms. Additionally, all four organizations support the belief that a woman should have the right to choose when she begins to get a mammogram. What is Dr. Mirochnik’s takeaway from these guideline changes? “It is important for all women to have a conversation with their doctor about breast cancer screening. Starting annual mammographic screening at 40 years of age is the best way to save the most lives possible. Yearly mammograms can help detect breast cancer at its earliest stage, allowing for effective, and many times, less invasive treatment than if the cancer is detected at a later stage.”
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Joi n Pai nt t he Town P ink at T he Do wnto wn fo r a 1 0 – y ear reunio n pa r ty – complet e wit h your favo r ite p ink co cktails & treats , h or s d’oeuvres, door priz es , s wag b ag s , and live mus ic! Ta ke “ class” phot os and catch- up with fello w P ink alumni.
Girls Night Out! at the Downtown DATE : PLACE :
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The Downtown | 10 West Front Street | Pink Bank, NJ TIME : TICKETS :
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You can purchase your ticket by calling 855-PINK-411.
Visit PaintTheTownPink.com to get all the event details! Visa, MasterCard, DiscoverCard, and American Express are accepted. All tickets may be picked up at the door on the evening of the event. THANKS TO THE GENEROSITY OF THE DOWNTOWN, ALL TICKET SALES BENEFIT MERIDIAN HEALTH’S PINK FUND TO PROVIDE FREE MAMMOGRAMS FOR UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED WOMEN IN OUR COMMUNITY.
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I’m IMPORTANT As a Mom, I play many roles. I am the chauffeur, errand-runner, chef, and costume-maker to three daughters. Making sure my girls have everything they need leaves little time to take care of myself. But when it comes to getting my mammogram, I make it happen! I go to the Women’s Center at Riverview.
Even though life as a mom on-the-go can get hectic, my children are everything to me, and I know I mean the world to them. So, with all the available technology and the knowledge that early detection is my best defense against breast cancer, why wouldn’t I make time for my annual mammogram? I am a mom. I am a leader. I am important. You are important too. Make time for your mammogram. To make an appointment at the Women’s Center at Riverview, please call 732.530.2305. Or visit www.RiverviewMedicalCenter.com/WomensCenter
TAKING CARE OF NEW JERSEY
Now offering a New Dimension in Mammography Tomosynthesis, or 3D mammography, the latest advancement in mammography, is now available at the Women’s Center.
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Sea Sons ATLANTIC HIGHLANDS’ GOOD NATURED GIFT SHOP
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ucked away on First Avenue, a few blocks from Sandy Hook Bay, is Sea Sons, a unique gift shop that offers nature photographs, sea glass jewelry, woodworking items and other artistic gifts—all nature-based or repurposed art objects made by the creative Hillmann family of Atlantic Highlands.
Gearing up for their third season, shore natives Jacqui and her husband, photographer Robbie Hillmann, along with their sons Robert, RJ and Randy, have made Sea Sons a destination for gifts and personal purchases as unique as the Jersey Shore itself. "There just seems to be something for everyone who loves handmade, natural items," says Jacqui whose sea glass jewelry is a perfect Sea Sons example. The counters and display cases contain sea glass, picked by Jacqui and her family along beaches from Sandy Hook to Cape May, and fashioned into bracelets, earrings and necklaces. The glass is not tumbled nor buffed, but kept in its original state to allow the natural beauty to show through, explains Jacqui. "The dark blue is the rarest," she points out. “Twin Lights Full Moon” (above) and sand writing (right) by Robbie Hillmann
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Bride ideas from Sea Sons (above): Personalized sand writing message in framed photo by Robbie Hillmann; “Love Birds” photo by Robbie Hillmann; Bridesmaids’ gifts of sea glass bracelets or pendants in different colors
at Sandy Hook, he has had the opportunity to photograph the lighthouse, wildlife and many of the iconic buildings in all seasons and all types of weather. His Sandy Hook lighthouse image, taken after a winter snow storm, hangs in many area homes and is the store's most popular seller. His framed photos are available at Sea Seaons for prices ranging from $30 to $200. Originally, Jacqui thought of calling the family business “My Three Sons.” As Jacqui recalls, the idea was quickly vetoed, but inspired the current name and the store’s logo featuring three sea horses, created by her son, RJ Clawson (28), a well-known local artist who lives in Atlantic Highlands with his wife Michelle and daughter. RJ uses repurposed objects to create woodworking items for sale at Sea Sons, including signage with GPS coordinates that are popular with shore homeowners and real estate agents who give them as gifts for clients. Son Robert (16) follows in his parents’ creative footsteps as a photographer and sea glass artist with his work on display and for sale at the shop. The Hillmanns have exhibited their photographs, sea glass and woodwork at area shows and Robbie, Robert and RJ had an exclusive show in Monmouth Beach Cultural Center last summer. Eldest son, Randy (29), whose wife Lucia works and helps out in the store, is currently serving in the United States Coast Guard and provides important moral support.
Clockwise from above: Father and son photographers Robbie & Robert Hillmann; RJ Clawson; Jacqui Hillmann
The store does not have a website, so don't look to make purchases on-line. "We’re old school," Jacqui says, "and like our customers to come into the store, meet us and look around.” Sea Sons is a labor of love for the Hillmann family. "It’s just our little piece of heaven," Jacqui says with a smile.
PHOTO: Robbie Hillman
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Second Story Art Gallery | 78 First Av Israeli born tattoo artist Yoni Ziber’s admiration for Tibetan spiritual art led to his studies at the New York Tibetan Art Studio (TAS). His rich compositions and sensitive brushwork inspired by Tibetan Buddhist art were on exhibit, upstairs, at Second Story January 9 thru March 12.
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2016 MCSPCA DOG WALK + PET FAIR
WALK THIS WAY... Spring is here and, along with it, the Monmouth County SPCA’s grandest event, this year celebrating 22 years of Paws Walking for a Cause. Save the date: April 30 (10am to 3pm), for the 2016 MCSPCA Dog Walk + Pet Fair, once again at Brookdale Community College, Lincroft.
All creatures…great...and small
Last year’s happy happening—the 21st Annual—was the most successful to date. With the help of corporate partner, Red Bank Veterinary Hospital, and over 2,000 generous supporters and attendees, the MCSPCA surpassed all fundraising goals, raising over $140,000 for the thousands of homeless animals that pass through the shelter every year. And, as an extra-special bonus, six shelter dogs found their forever-homes that day. According to Development Manager Danielle Mania, 2,000 people—and their pets—are expected this year, along over 100 vendors, including dozens of food vendors (and plenty of vegan and vegetarian options). Veterinarians from around the area are available to talk to visitors about their pets. Red Bank Veterinary Hospital is, again, the corporate sponsor. The Cutest Tricks Contest and ever-popular MCSPCA Alumni Parade are on the program. Live music by The Wag band is sure to have everyone dancing, as well as Walking. And, you can listen in, live, to rock music radio host Jimmy Steal (WRAT/95.9 FM, “The Rat’) who emcees the day. MCSPCA supporters ready to start the Walk
Visit monmouthcountyspca.org for event details and registration. Monmouth County SPCA, 260 Wall St, Eatontown 732.542.0040 | Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs Rd., Lincroft
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Craig Kiley & Darryn Murphy Designs 24 Mechanic St 917.566.6504 Dean’s Florist 15 Monmouth St 732.7471832 Roses are Red Bank 59 Maple Ave 732.741.4666 NJ Wedding Pros 43 W. Front St 732.747.0900
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Carla Gizzi Jewelry & Home Studio 169 W Front St 732.450.0122 Carter & Cavero Old World Olive Co. 19 Monmouth St 732.219.0506 The Charleston Shops 9 Monmouth St 732.693.1743 Earth Spirit New Age Center 25 Monmouth St 732.842.3855 Edible Arrangements 29 W Front St 732.219.7600 Elite Smoke Shop 16 W Front St 732.383-5339 Don Francisco Cigars 18 Wallace St 732.383.7422
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2 Dye For Salon 140 Monmouth St 732.842.4641 Alternatives Wigs 30 Monmouth St 732.219.8600 Ariston Hair Design 13 Broad St 732.530.4247 Art’s Barber Shop 81 Monmouth St 732.741.9463 Billy’s Barber Shop 1 E Front St 732.241.0003 Cardner’s Barber 18 Mechanic St 732.747.9403 Chelsea Morning 7 White St 732.842.9037
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Elite Hair Studio W Front & Maple Av 732.741.2998 Fashion Nails 41 Broad St 732.530.9690 Glen Goldbaum 72 72 Bridge Av 732.530.5588 Hair & Co 12-14 White St 732.747.6983 Healthy Habits 65 Broad St 732.383.5134 Industry Salon 20 Broad St 2nd Fl 732.530.5000 Innovative Nails 73 Monmouth St 732.741.1144 Indulgence Salon 16 Wallace St 732.219.0500 Jonathan Salon 93 Broad St 732.212.0024 L Studio 31 Monmouth St 732.530.0313 Lambs & Wolves 66D Bridge Av 732.530.5588 Lash Out 29 Monmouth St 732.576.8002 Lily’s Nails 67 Monmouth St 732.747.0409 Lux Beauty Store 88 Broad St 732.530.5656 The Nail Club 14 N Bridge Av 732.450.8982 Nails Plus 62 English Plaza 732.530.3513 oneblowdrybar 116 Broad St 732.747.3000 Old World Shaving 4B W. Front St 732.345.9700 Pluck’s 186 Monmouth St 732.933.5990 Red Bank Electrolysis & Assoc. Inc 200 Maple Av 732.747.2136
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Red Bank Family Pharmacy 141 Broad St 732.530.9460 Red Bank House Of Fades 8 Monmouth St 732.268.7246 Red Bank Nail Spa 62 Broad St 732.758.0500 Rite Aid 140 Water St 732.747.3727 The Ritz Salon 76 Monmouth St 732.741.5314 Riverside Salon 140 Monmouth St 732.842.9966 Rocky’s Barber Shop 16 Wallace St 732.741.8898 Salon Concrete 123 Broad St 732.219.6558 Salon G 30 Monmouth St 732.530.0177 Salon Simplicity 69 Monmouth St 732.747.0002 Schwartz Salon 17 Monmouth St 732.741.7337 Spa at the Galleria 2 Bridge Ave 732.212.1882
Red Bank Drapery 49 Broad St 732.747.2543 Tara Sutphin Designs 1 Bridge Av 732.768.5605 Window Treats 80 Broad St 732.219.0303 FLOOR COVERINGS Ebner’s 29 E Front St 732.741.0302 Tiled Interiors 2 Bridge Av 732.747.2543 MonmouthTile & Marble 44 Monmouth St 732.933.1760 Nima Oriental Rugs 31 W. Front St 732.747.7705 FURNISHINGS Pickett & White 15 Broad St 732.383.5870 Red Ginger Home 66 Broad St 732.345.1000 Restoration Hardware 52 Broad St 732.212.0991 West Elm 1 Bridge Av 732.576.9952
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220 W Front St 732.747.2200 Victoria Salon 58 English Plaza 732.268.8998 White Studio 102 W Front St 732.530.7373 Waxing The City 80 Broad St 732.481.0077 Winks 30 Monmouth St 732.219.9500 Wisteria 17 Broad St 732.530.9491 Woodhouse Day Spa 73 Broad St 732.345.7300 Yanni Erbeli Salon 15 Broad St 732.268.7465 Zoom Hair Studio 75 Monmouth St 732.842.0042
HOME AUDIO/ VIDEO/ ENTERTAINMENT Down to the Felt 182 W. Front St 732.212.1800 Hi Def 47 Broad St 888.443.3348 BED & BATH Down to Basics W Front & Bridge Av 732.741.6800 Red Bank Sleep Shoppe 59 Maple Av 732.212.9600 Town & Country Kitchen & Bath 25 Bridge Ave 732.345.1441 CUSTOM & INTERIOR DESIGN Darryn Murphy Designs 24 Mechanic St 732.741.3350 Edwina’s Upholstery Shop 29 Monmouth St 732.741.6544 Paint Passion 30 Monmouth St 732.924.9520 Red Bank Design Center 147 Broad St 732.530.1314
KITCHENS & APPLIANCES Better Housekeeping 46 Monmouth St 732.741.4310 Creative Kitchens 19 E Front St 732.842.2331 Town & Country Kitchen & Bath 25 Bridge Ave 732.345.1441 Queen Vacuum & Appliance 156 Monmouth St 732.747.5623
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A.H. Fisher Diamonds 46 Broad St 732.741.6262 Alex & Ani 12 Broad St 732.268.7274 Carla Gizzi 169 W Front St 732.450.0122 Galleria Gold W Front & Bridge Av 732.747.3337 Goldtinker 24 Broad St 732.531.8787 Jacé 53 Broad St 732.450.8540 Joel McFadden Jewelry Designs 32 White St 732.747.8877 J & S Jewelers 391/2 Broad St 732.345.8388 Leonardo Jewelers 35 E Front St 732.774.7880 ML Design 210 W Front St Ste202 732.530.1020 Nat’s Jewelers 70 Broad St 732.741.0229 Poor Cat 69 Broad St 732.859.7119 Quicksilver 8 White St 732.842.6696 Seldin’s Trinkets & Jewelry 2 W Front St 732.741.6990
Tiffany & Co. 105 Broad St 732.345.8150 ThrillHer Diamonds 26 Monmouth St 732.530.1540
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Bob’s Guitar Hospital 30 Monmouth St 732.747.6965 Cinecall Soundtracks & Productions 24 Mechanic St 732.450.8882 Hurricane Productions 3 White St 888.393.7066 Jack’s Music Shoppe 30 Broad St 732.842.0731 Monmouth Music 30 Monmouth St 732.747.8888 Red Bank Rehearsal Studio 60 English Plaza 732.530.8794 Ruscil’s Piano 17 Mechanic St 732.741.4224 School of Rock 52 Monmouth St 877.605.3547 Sounds to Go DJ Entertainment 21 E Front St 732.544.9568 Stormin’ Norman Productions 2 W. Front St 732.741.8733
OFFICE & PRINTING AlphaGraphics 68 White St 732.758.0095 McGinnis Printing 20 Monmouth St 732.758.0060 The UPS Store 68 White St 732.530.0664
ENTERTAINMENT LIVE THEATER Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St 732.842.9000 Phoenix Studio Theatre 111 Monmouth St 732.747.0014 Two RiverTheater Co 21 Bridge Av 732.345.1400 MOVIE THEATER Bow Tie Cinemas 36 White St 732.747.0333 Count Basie Theatre 99 Monmouth St 732.842.9000
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ACTING Count Basie Performing Arts Academy 99 Monmouth St 732.842.9000 Two River Theater 21 Bridge Av 732.345.1400 CRAFTS Paint a Tee 18 Monmouth St 732.268.7620 Pinot’s Palette 12 Broad St 732.219.9222 Time to Kiln 50 Broad St 732.450.9525
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DANCE American Academy of Dance 10 Mechanic St 908.601.8143 Coastal Pointe Dance Co 80 Broad St Ste 2M 732.737.1938 Fred Astaire 46 Newman Springs Rd 732.741.4188 Monmouth Academy of Ballet 16 Monmouth St 732.865.4738 MODELING Barbizon 80 Broad St 732.842.6161 MUSIC Monmouth Music 30 Monmouth St 732.747.8888 Musician’s Studio 13 Globe Ct 732.741.5915 School of Rock 52 Monmouth St 877.605.3547 FITNESS/SPORTS/ ENTERTAINMENT Center for Pilates W Front & Bridge Av 732.345.1515 CommunityYMCA 166 Maple Av 732.741.2504 Kid Fit Academy 16 Wallace St 732.615.7048 Yestercades 80 Broad St 732.383.7873 Player’s Edge 264 Shrewsbury Av 732.671.6809 Pure Barre 127 Broad St 732.842.7873 Red Bank Armory Ice Skating Rink 76 Chestnut St 732.450.9001 Renaissance Pilates 8 E Front St 732.268.7730 Trap Door Escape Room 60 White St 732.741.5870 Work Out World 30 W Front St 732.450.8822 Ultimate Physique 129 Monmouth St 732.747.1773 LANGUAGE Project Write Now 25 Bridge Av 908.675.0467 The Language School 69 Broad St 732.530.0265 YOGA & SPIRIT Earth Spirit 25 Monmouth St 732.842.3855 Even Flow Yoga 19 Mechanic St 908.461.2666 Moonstruck W Front & Bridge Av 732.530.0568 Readings By Gina 112 Monmouth St 732.224.0304
PETS/ INSTRUCTIONS Bark Avenue 4 W Front St 732.741.4175 Fins & Feathers 158 Monmouth St 732.842.4197 Le French Groomer 56 Monmouth St 732.450.1738 Paws for a Cause 2 Bridge Ave 732.741.8062 Urban Dawgs Red Bank Dog Training 46 English Plaza 732.758.8522
PHOTOGRAPHY
CLB Photography 21 East Front St 201.926.0095 Danny Sanchez Photography 25 Bridge Av 732.530.4120 Flipping Fun 22 E Front St 732.450.9060 John Arcara Photography 60 Broad St 732.299.9537 Kramer Photography 8 E Front St 732.212.1220 LoBoudoir Photography 21 East Front St 201.926.0095 McKay Imaging Photo Studio & Gallery 12 Monmouth St 732.842.2272
PUBLIC SERVICES Eastern Monmouth Area Chamber of Commerce 8 Reckless Pl 732.741.0055 Family Options Adoption 19 Bridge Av 732.936.077 Monmouth Arts 105 Monmouth St 732.212.1890 Red Bank RiverCenter 46 English Plaza, Ste 6 732.842.4244 Riverview Medical CTR 1 Riverview Plaza 732.741.2700 Red Bank Visitors Center 46 English Plaza, Ste 6 732.741.9211 Woman’s Club 164 Broad St 732.747.7425
REAL ESTATE
Boutique Realty 16 W Front St Resources Real Estate 4A W Front St 732.212.0440 Kevin Murphy Realty 94 Maple Av 732.741.3030
SAILING & BOATING
Irwin Marine 1 Marine Park 732.741.0003 Monmouth Boat Club 31 Union St 732.741.6100 Navesink River Rowing River end of Maple Av navesinkriverrowing.shuttlepod.org
WINE & SPIRITS
Crate’s Liquors 14 N Bridge Ave 732.747.1485 Eiffel Liquors 184 Monmouth St 732.842.9500 Red Bank Liquors 9 West St 732.747.1111 Royal Wine & Spirits 24 White St 732.383.7015 Tasting Room (The) 43A Broad St 732.383.5918 Wine Cellar 23 Monmouth St 732.219.9935
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THE YEAR AHEAD
2016 GETS
DOWN TO EARTH
by ALICE LOFFREDO
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or the past few years, the heavens have been a-tremble with abrupt, insistent, high-voltage energies. Uranus, the planet of sudden change and unexpected events, has been engaged in an intense, pressure-packed connection to Pluto, the “no-holds-barred” routerouter and transformer/healer of deep-seated toxicity and woundedness. This was a “dance” that came together exactly in a lockjaw grip for an almost unprecedented seven times between 2012 and 2015, urging us to look courageously at the pain we have caused ourselves and others and take action to heal it. Then there was the double-whammy of Saturn, the karmic teacher of accountability and responsibility, travelling in Scorpio, the sign naturally associated with Pluto, while Pluto travelled through the sign of Capricorn, the sign naturally associated with Saturn. This twosome collaborated to rub individual and global noses in the consequences of their limitations and shortcomings, and like Pluto and Uranus, mandated corrective action. Also stirred into the mix last year was Jupiter, travelling through fiery, exuberant, larger-than-life Leo, doing what Jupiter does: expanding all the energies that surround it. All together, these planetary influences delivered an ever-escalating series of experiences designed to get our attention in the name of healing, growth, and progress. (Think Hurricane Sandy and the environment, for starters, and go on to global terrorism, if you need another example.) With 2016, Universal jets are cooling a bit.
With important planetary shifts into security-minded, common-sense, deliberate earth signs…the time has come to slow the pace, regroup and consolidate gains.
Important planetary shifts into security-minded, common-sense, deliberate earth signs are creating an energetic environment that is far more attuned to letting the quiet voice of sensitive, compassionate, spiritually-oriented Neptune be heard as that planet travels through its own sign of Pisces. Mercury will retrograde this year through the earth signs of Capricorn, Taurus and Virgo, influencing thinking in practical, grounded, careful ways, advocating for deliberation instead of impulsiveness. In fact, the planet of thinking and communication will spend more than half the year in the three earth signs. Jupiter moved into service and holistically-oriented, hard-working Virgo last fall and will stay there until September. Even assertive, exuberant Mars calms down and joins Pluto in achievement-focused, responsible Capricorn for a couple of months this fall before it moves into peace-loving, diplomatic Libra. Although there is still plenty of energy around to make life interesting and keep it moving, the time has come to slow the pace, regroup and consolidate gains. To take a deep breath, get off the merry-go-round, and see what’s really what. To take advantage of the inherent nurturing compatibility of earth and water to take care of ourselves individually, societally and globally. To use clear-cut, common sense communication and planning in the service of steady, deliberate progress toward settling our differences, building security, and, above-all, bringing peace. Will we do it? The time is right. The choice, as always, is ours.
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