April W. Klimley
April W. Klimley, Art Critic
If you’re at the south end of the Jersey Shore this month, stop by the Torche Galerie in Belmar. Many of the works on display last month in the gallery’s 2nd anniversary exhibition have been either taken down or sold. But it’s worth a stop to see the magnificent interior space—as well as to examine some of the art gems which are still hanging on the wall. The space is the creation of owner/sculptor Roddy Wildeman, who has his own workroom connected to the gallery in the back of the first floor.
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Posted: May 21st, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: April W. Klimley, Art, Belmar, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County Life, Monmouth County News, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: April W. Klimley, April's Art Column, Belmar, Belmar Arts Council, Jersey Shore Arts Scene, Monmouth County, Torche Galerie | Comments Off on A Closer Look at Two Artists at Torche Galerie in Belmar
For beachgoers just now starting to search for a Jersey Shore rental property to call home for a week or more this summer, realtors say flexibility is key. If you wanted the six-bedroom, four-bathroom oceanfront home in Lavallette listed by Birchler Realtors for the first week of August, it’s not available then. Same goes for a… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: May 4th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News | Tags: Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore rental market, Monmouth County | Comments Off on Jersey Shore summer rentals are still out there — if you’re flexible
Brian Thompson of NBC News 4 NY is reporting via facebook that the roof of a historic structure in Fort Hancock, part of the Gateway National Recreational Area-Sandy Hook, has collapsed and the building may not be able to be saved.
Breaking: major roof collapse at historic Ft. Hancock/Sandy Hook barracks. Not clear if building can be saved
Posted by Brian Thompson NBC NY on Friday, April 17, 2015
UPDATE: THE NATIONAL PARK SERVICE KNEW OF THE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE AND EXPECTED THE COLLASPE
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Posted: April 17th, 2015 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Gateway National Recreation Area, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Monmouth County News, Sandy Hook | Tags: Fort Hancok, Ft Hancock, Gateway National Recreational Area, Sandy Hook | Comments Off on Breaking: Historic Fort Hancock Roof Collapses
Beachgoers hoping to spend a week at Gary Hunsinger’s home on Philadelphia Avenue in Lavallette this summer are out of luck: the Jersey Shore property advertised online as just 100 yards from the beach has been booked solid from the first Saturday in June through the end of August. Hunsinger, of Westfield, said he had 10… Read the rest of this entry »
Posted: March 27th, 2015 | Author: admin | Filed under: Economy, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County | Tags: Bennies, Economy, Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore Vacations, Monmouth County, Ocean County, Summer rentals | Comments Off on Demand pushing Jersey Shore rental prices higher as peak weeks sell out
ASBURY PARK —New Jersey is experimenting with a relatively new method of oyster propagation to jump-start an industry that came to a crashing halt generations ago because of extensive pollution and overharvesting. The American Littoral Society is getting ready to start its second season of a new method of oyster seeding, called tankless spatting, in an…
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On a recent weekend I drove to a spot along the beach in Brick Township to see how my tax dollars were doing. About 40 million of them are going to build a steel wall that will protect a four-mile stretch of beach running from Mantoloking southward. Once I parked, I realized there was no way…
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Sorrentino Brothers Indicted For Tax Exvasion
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino and Middletown Committeeman Gerry Scharfenberger cutting the ribbon at the TV personality’s Middletown tanning salon
Michael “The Situation” Sorrentino of Jersey Shore fame and his brother Marc have been indicted on federal charges of failing to pay taxes on $8.9 million income from promotional activities, according to a statement issued by U.S. Attorney Paul Fishman. The brothers are expected to surrender to IRS Criminal Investigation Agents in Newark this afternoon prior to an appearance before in U.S. Magistrate Judge Steven Mannion.
Both brothers are charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States Government and with filing false tax returns for 2010 and 2012. The Situation faces an additional charge of failing to file a tax return for 2011.
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Posted: September 24th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Crime, Crime and Punishment, IRS, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Taxes | Tags: Jersey Shore, Marc Sorrentino, Michael Sorrentino, Mike The Situation Sorrentino, New Jersey | 2 Comments »
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Posted: September 2nd, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, News | Tags: Humpback Whales, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, New Jersey, Whales | Comments Off on Number of whale sightings increase off the coast of New Jersey
By Greg Kelly
Friday, August 29
• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Joan Rivers at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Canterbury Art Show (Rumson) – MORE INFO
• Gabrielle Stravelli (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Shore Blue Band (Belmar) – MORE INFO
• Campfire on the Beach on Sandy Hook – MORE INFO
• Labor Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale at Pier Village (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Canoeing on Sandy Hook Bay – MORE INFO
• Seining at Horseshoe Cove – MORE INFO
• Lucky Me at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Bus Stop at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Car Show Art Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Yoga for Adults (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Ocean Grove Antiques & Collectibles Auction – MORE INFO
• Comedian Frank Santos, Jr. (Freehold) – MORE INFO
• Uncle Funky (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• D-Day Exhibit at NJ National Guard Militia Museum (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO
• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
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Posted: August 27th, 2014 | Author: Art Gallagher | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: Inlet Cafe, Jersey Shore, Jersey Shore Events, Labor Day, Labor Day Weekend, Monmouth County Events, Seastreak, Seastreak baseball, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this Labor Day Weekend, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Things to do on the Jersey Shore, Things to do on the Jersey Shore this weekend | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this Labor Day weekend, August 29-September 1, 2014
By Greg Kelly
Friday, August 22
• Fair Haven Firemen’s Fair – MORE INFO
• Martha’s Vineyard Weekend Trip via Seastreak (Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Bluegrass Mini Golf at Monmouth Park (Oceanport) – MORE INFO
• D-Day Exhibit at NJ National Guard Militia Museum (Sea Girt) – MORE INFO
• Kids Night Out (Fair Haven) – MORE INFO
• Downtown Freehold Farmer’s Market – MORE INFO
• Walking Lantern Ghost Tours (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Lucky Me at NJ Repertory Theatre (Long Branch) – MORE INFO
• Seining at the Bayshore (Port Monmouth) – MORE INFO
• Bus Stop at First Ave Playhouse (Atlantic Highlands) – MORE INFO
• Shore Dance ‘14: Ready for Prime Time at Algonquin Arts Theatre (Manasquan) – MORE INFO
• Car Show Art Show (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• The King and I at Spring Lake Community Theatre – MORE INFO
• tick, Tick…Boom! at ReVision Theatre (Asbury Park) – MORE INFO
• Rockit! at Count Basie Theatre (Red Bank) – MORE INFO
• Brad Paisley and Others at PNC Bank Arts Center (Holmdel) – MORE INFO
• Kayak Birding Expedition (Locust) – MORE INFO
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Posted: August 21st, 2014 | Author: admin | Filed under: Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Jersey Shore, Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do on the Jersey Shore | Tags: Fair Haven Fireman's Fair, Greg Kelly, Greg's List, Seastreak, Seastreak baseball, Things to do in Monmouth County, Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, Things to do on the Jersey Shore, Things to do on the Jersey Shore this weekend | Comments Off on Greg’s List: Things to do in Monmouth County this weekend, August 22-24, 2014
