Jitney Actor J. Bernard Calloway to address Asbury Park H.S. students
Actor J. Bernard Calloway currently starring in the play Jitney, at Two River Theater in Red Bank, concedes that theater found him and he did not find it.
Asbury Neptune NAACP To Hold Freedom Fund Dinner Dance
The Asbury Park - Neptune NAACP will hold its annual Freedom Fund dinner dance this Saturday, February 25th, at the DoubleTree Hotel in Tinton Falls, NJ.
Several Newark gang members called for a day of truce, on the day of Whitney Houston’s funeral
On the day of Whitney Houston's funeral, several gang members called for a day of truce, to honor the Newark aka Brick-City born pop diva.
Legalizing Gay Marriage : New Jersey Senate Passes Bill
New Jersey lawmakers gave their blessing to legalizing gay marriage for the first time Monday as the state Senate passed a bill that would allow nuptials for same-sex couples.
“Jitney” is another captivating production
Director Ruben Santiago-Hudson, who is currently starring in Stick Fly, manages to direct an excellent edition of August Wilson’s drama, Jitney, from Wilson’s Pittsburg 10-play Cycle.
Out of Africa : Experience The Continent In Red Bank, NJ
Call it a festival of African culture. On Feb. 18, come and experience the art, textiles and foods Out of Africa. This exhibit being featured at The Red Bank Library…
Report shows level of gang-related murders in Newark amongst highest in nation
Riddled largely by the drug trade, gang violence in Newark is relatively close to cities like Los Angeles and Oakland, according to a report by the federal Centers for Disease…
James A. Williams – Inside the Rehearsal Room: August Wilson’s JITNEY
Actor James A. Williams stars as “Doub,” a longtime jitney driver, in “August Wilson’s Jitney” at Two River Theater. He shares his own story of seeing the play on stage.
Newark Mayor Cory Booker blasts proposed N.J. gay marriage referendum
In an unprecedented public divergence with Gov. Chris Christie, Newark Mayor Cory Booker said today he is firmly against leaving the question of gay marriage up to a referendum.
Newark bodega killing: Two charged with murder
Police have arrested two teenagers and charged them with killing Newark bodega owner Miguel Torres, who was shot through a plexiglass shield as he surrendered money to a robber last…