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| * '''Monmouth Street''' is a noted commercial and residential street in Red Bank. It is the home to numerous stores, the ], and in the 1980s, it was home to "]", ]' nightclub. | * '''Monmouth Street''' is a noted commercial and residential street in Red Bank. It is the home to numerous stores, the ], and in the 1980s, it was home to "]", ]' nightclub. | ||
| * '''Broad Street''' is one of the central streets in the ] community. The street can be seen in the film ''].'' Broad Street has also become famous for its lavish Christmas decorations, which appear on the street during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic for a free concert sponsored by Holiday Express, after which the lights are all lit again. Up to 7,000 people attend the shows annually.<ref>Herget, Alison. , '']'', November 17, 2005. Accessed May 9, 2012. "Between 5000 and 7000 people attend the free concert and decoration lighting each year, said Tricia Rumola, executive director of the RiverCenter, an alliance of downtown property owners, residents and business owners."</ref> | * '''Broad Street''' is one of the central streets in the ] community. The street can be seen in the film ''].'' Broad Street has also become famous for its lavish Christmas decorations, which appear on the street during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic for a free concert sponsored by Holiday Express, after which the lights are all lit again. Up to 7,000 people attend the shows annually.<ref>Herget, Alison. , '']'', November 17, 2005. Accessed May 9, 2012. "Between 5000 and 7000 people attend the free concert and decoration lighting each year, said Tricia Rumola, executive director of the RiverCenter, an alliance of downtown property owners, residents and business owners."</ref> | ||
| ==Arts and culture== | ==Arts and culture== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| Red Bank is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants. Special events are scheduled throughout the summer, such as the KaBoomFest fireworks on July 3, which attracted as many as 150,000 spectators at its 51st annual event in 2010.<ref>LaGorce, Tammy. |
Red Bank is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants. Special events are scheduled throughout the summer, such as the KaBoomFest fireworks on July 3, which attracted as many as 150,000 spectators at its 51st annual event in 2010.<ref>LaGorce, Tammy (June 24, 2011). . '']''. Accessed May 9, 2012. "KaBoomFest, now in its 52nd year, shows few signs of slowing down. In 2010, 150,000 people attended the fireworks display, which will run 23 minutes this year. The same number of spectators is expected this year, said Mr. Hogan, who is also the president of the town’s Riverview Medical Center."</ref> | ||
| The town is considered center of artistic activity,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9807E2D71F30F934A2575AC0A9629C8B63 | work=The New York Times |
The town is considered center of artistic activity,<ref>{{cite news| url=http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?res=9807E2D71F30F934A2575AC0A9629C8B63 | work=The New York Times|first=Christine|last=Egan|title=JOURNEYS; 36 Hours – Red Bank, N.J | date=September 17, 2004}}</ref> and is home to the Monmouth County Arts Council,<ref>, Monmouth County Arts Council. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> as well as several art and photography galleries.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=art+galleries+red+bank&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 |title=art galleries red bank - Google zoeken |publisher=Google.com |date= |accessdate=2012-03-25}}</ref> | ||
| The ] hosts nationally-known performers, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>, Count Basie Theatre. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> The Count Basie Theatre is also home to Phoenix Productions, a non-profit community theatre founded in 1988 puts on large scale musicals four times a year.<ref>, Phoenix Productions. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> The Two River Theater Company opened a large performance space on April 30, 2005, called the ].<ref>, Two River Theater Company. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> ] filmed his 2005 ''] Storytellers'' special at the Two River Theatre.<ref>, ]. Accessed May 9, 2012. "Springsteen, appearing alone on-stage at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, on April 4, 2005 (except for a duet with his wife, Patti Scialfa, on ''Beautiful Disguise'') takes the 'storytellers' concept of explaining the sources of his songs seriously, although he peppers his remarks with self-deprecating humor, much of it directed at his good-guy image."</ref> The ], also operated by the Two River Theater Company, is also in Red Bank. | The ] hosts nationally-known performers, including ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], ], and others.<ref>, Count Basie Theatre. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> The Count Basie Theatre is also home to Phoenix Productions, a non-profit community theatre founded in 1988 puts on large scale musicals four times a year.<ref>, Phoenix Productions. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> The Two River Theater Company opened a large performance space on April 30, 2005, called the ].<ref>, Two River Theater Company. Accessed May 9, 2012.</ref> ] filmed his 2005 ''] Storytellers'' special at the Two River Theatre.<ref>, ]. Accessed May 9, 2012. "Springsteen, appearing alone on-stage at the Two River Theater in Red Bank, NJ, on April 4, 2005 (except for a duet with his wife, Patti Scialfa, on ''Beautiful Disguise'') takes the 'storytellers' concept of explaining the sources of his songs seriously, although he peppers his remarks with self-deprecating humor, much of it directed at his good-guy image."</ref> The ], also operated by the Two River Theater Company, is also in Red Bank. | ||
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| Several annual festivals are held in Red Bank, including the Red Bank International Film Festival. | Several annual festivals are held in Red Bank, including the Red Bank International Film Festival. | ||
| In 1998, the ] was converted to an ]. It is home to the youth hockey team Red Bank Generals. | In 1998, the ] was converted to an ]. It is home to the youth hockey team Red Bank Generals.{{-}} | ||
| ==Events== | ==Events== | ||
| ]s appear on the ].]] | ]s appear on the ].]] | ||
| An annual fireworks display (called "") is held on July 3, which is popular with metropolitan residents. Red Bank hosts the ] in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Society. "]", a ] arts and entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events. | An annual fireworks display (called "") is held on July 3, which is popular with metropolitan residents. Red Bank hosts the ] in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Society. "]", a ] arts and entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events. | ||
| ], ], ], and ] are popular outdoor activities in and near Red Bank; in the winter, ]s are sailed on the frozen Navesink. The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of the ] provide access to the Navesink and, from there, Sandy Hook and the ], the Jersey Shore and the Atlantic Ocean. | ], ], ], and ] are popular outdoor activities in and near Red Bank; in the winter, ]s are sailed on the frozen Navesink. The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of the ] provide access to the Navesink and, from there, Sandy Hook and the ], the Jersey Shore and the Atlantic Ocean.{{-}} | ||
| ==Popular culture== | ==Popular culture== | ||
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| ] facing ].]] | ] facing ].]] | ||
| ⚫ | Several tunes composed and/or made famous by ] name-check the town in their title, including "Red Bank Boogie" and "The Kid from Red Bank". Basie was born and grew up in Red Bank, starting his musician's career there. | ||
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| Smith's production company, ], occupies a building on Broad Street in Red Bank. In addition, Smith opened a comic shop/novelty store, "]", located at 35 Broad Street, directly across the street from Jack's Music Shoppe, which was a location in ''Chasing Amy''. A scene in ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'', was filmed in the store, but for the film, the sign was temporarily removed and replaced with a sign that read "Brodie's Secret Stash", due to the fact that the character Brodie owned the store in the movie. That sign now hangs inside the store on display, along with other View Askew paraphernalia, including the "]". Regular actors from his film series work and/or make appearances in the store, as many of his fans travel from all across the country to frequent it and buy film-related merchandise. | |||
| ⚫ | Smith and View Askew host the annual Vulgarthon film marathon in various theaters around Red Bank.<ref>Lussier, Germain; Harris, Karen; Rothman, Robin A.; and Tomcho, Sandy. |
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| Most of Smith's ] movies also make reference to nearby ] as well as ]. | |||
| Smith's 1999 film '']'' had scenes set in Red Bank that were filmed in other locations.<ref>, ], November 12, 1999.</ref> | |||
| Kevin Smith has been known to appear, alongside other actors, inside his comics store. On announced dates, crowds of fans have been known to line the streets of Red Bank for blocks, hoping to meet Smith.<ref></ref> | |||
| The popular ] cartoon, '']'' shown on the ], refers to the address of "612 Wharf Avenue" in the episode "MC P. Pants". The address is located in Red Bank. | |||
| An early skit on the ] children's series '']'' featured a ], whose winner would be "whisked to beautiful Red Bank, New Jersey" as a prize. | |||
| The George Sheehan Classic began in 1981 as the ] 10K Classic; it quickly became one of the major road running events on the national calendar. The race moved to Red Bank in 1994 and was renamed in honor of Dr. ], the prominent author, philosopher and area physician. The Classic was named one of the Top 100 Road Races by '']'' magazine, and the Best Memorial Race in New Jersey by '']''. Nearly 2,500 athletes participated in the 2006 Sheehan Classic. | |||
| ⚫ | In his 1942 essay "Memoirs of a Drudge" humorist ] recalls being sent to Red Bank by his newspaper's city editor on a tip that "Violets (are) growing in the snow over in Red Bank." Putting in a telephone call to that town's ] in advance, Thurber is told by a desk sergeant, "Ain't no violence over here."<ref>]. '']''. October 3, 1942</ref> | ||
| ⚫ | Several tunes composed and/or made famous by ] name-check the town in their title, including "Red Bank Boogie" and "The Kid from Red Bank". Basie was born and grew up in Red Bank, starting his musician's career |
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| ⚫ | Some of the films of ], who lived in Red Bank while working as an up-and-coming director, are partially set there, including '']'', '']'', and '']''. Smith's comic book store, ], is also located there. | ||
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| ⚫ | <ref name=CBR>Giles, Keith (May 1, 2001). . ].</ref> at 35 Broad Street,<ref>. Retrieved July 10, 2012.</ref><ref>. Retrieved July 10, 2012.</ref> Smith and View Askew Productions also host the annual Vulgarthon film marathon in various theaters around Red Bank.<ref>Lussier, Germain; Harris, Karen; Rothman, Robin A.; and Tomcho, Sandy. . '']''. January 5, 2007. Accessed May 9, 2012. "This year, he hosted Vulgarthon 2006 in Red Bank, where two theaters full of Smith fans enjoyed early screenings of Smith's latest film, ''Clerks 2'' and his latest acting effort, ''Catch and Release,'' to be released Jan. 26, among other things."</ref> | ||
| ==Business== | ==Business== | ||
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| ==Residents== | ==Residents== | ||
| ]]] | ]]] | ||
| Notable current and former residents of Red Bank include: | |||
| * ] (born 1968), former lead singer of ] band ].<ref>Staff. , '']'', July 1, 1996. Accessed December 27, 2010.</ref> | * ] (born 1968), former lead singer of ] band ].<ref>Staff. , '']'', July 1, 1996. Accessed December 27, 2010.</ref> | ||
| * ] (1904–84), ] pianist and bandleader.<ref>, accessed November 28, 2006.</ref> The ] tune, "The Kid from Red Bank," refers to him. | * ] (1904–84), ] pianist and bandleader.<ref>, accessed November 28, 2006.</ref> The ] tune, "The Kid from Red Bank," refers to him. | ||
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For the community in Gloucester County, see Red Bank, Gloucester County, New Jersey. Borough in New Jersey, United States| Red Bank, New Jersey | |
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| Borough | |
 Map of Red Bank in Monmouth County. Inset: Location of Monmouth County highlighted in the State of New Jersey. | |
 Census Bureau map of Red Bank, New Jersey | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey |
| County | Monmouth |
| Incorporated | March 10, 1908 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough |
| • Mayor | Pasquale Menna (term ends December 31, 2013) |
| • Administrator | Stanley J. Sickels |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.162 sq mi (5.600 km) |
| • Land | 1.739 sq mi (4.504 km) |
| • Water | 0.423 sq mi (1.096 km) 19.58>% |
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 12,206 |
| • Density | 7,019.1/sq mi (2,710.1/km) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 07701-07704, 07709 |
| Area code(s) | 732/848 |
| FIPS code | 34-62430Template:GR |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885366Template:GR |
| Website | http://www.redbanknj.org |
Red Bank is a borough in Monmouth County, New Jersey, incorporated in 1908 and located on the Navesink River, the area's original transportation route to the ocean and other ports. As of the 2010 United States Census, the borough had a population of 12,206.
Red Bank was originally formed as a Town on March 17, 1870, from portions of Shrewsbury Township. On February 14, 1879, Red Bank became Shrewsbury City, a portion of Shrewsbury Township, but this only lasted until May 15, 1879, when Red Bank regained its independence. On March 10, 1908, Red Bank was formed as a borough by an act of the New Jersey Legislature and was set off from Shrewsbury Township.
History
Occupied by indigenous peoples for thousands of years, in historic times this was the territory of the Algonquian-speaking Lenape Native Americans, also called the Delaware by the English. They occupied the coastal areas of present-day New York and New Jersey, as well as areas along the path of the Delaware River.
Originally part of "Shrewsbury Towne", Red Bank was named in 1736, "when Thomas Morford sold Joseph French 'a lot of over three acres on the west side of the highway that goes to the red bank.' Borough of Red Bank, . Red Bank was settled by English colonists beginning in the 17th century, but did not become more populous until 1809 after the American Revolutionary War, with settlement increasing throughout the 1800.
By 1844, Red Bank had become a commercial and manufacturing center, focused on textiles, fur, tanning, furs, and other goods for sale in Manhattan. With the dredging of the Navesink River about 1845, Red Bank became a port from which steamboats transported commuters to Manhattan. Red Bank grew in size as a result of this, as well as the construction of a railway in the town by the Raritan and Delaware Bay Railroad in 1860.
During the 20th century, Red Bank was a strong cultural, economic, and political center in Monmouth County, until it was hindered by the economic recession that began in 1987.
During this time, Red Bank's economy, based largely on retail commerce, was in decline, due to a real estate scandal. Local pundits and urban planners to refer to the town as "Dead Bank".
Beginning in approximately 1991, under the New Jersey Development and Redevelopment Law, the borough authorized the creation of the Red Bank RiverCenter to manage redevelopment in what was designated as a special improvement district. RiverCenter retains authority over the management and redevelopment of a defined central business district.
The downtown district includes Broad Street from the post office to Marine Park and from Maple Avenue to one block east of Broad Street. A number of urban redevelopment projects have taken place, including improved signage, distinctive and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and lighting, a coherent design plan for Main Street and other major thoroughfares, improved condition of parking lots with landscaping, and similar projects.
The district as originally proposed was larger, to include the commercial areas west of Maple Avenue, including the antique buildings, The Galleria, and Shrewsbury Avenue. However, some property owners in this area were opposed to paying the special assessment. Plans for the larger district advanced but opposition became more rigorous. The proposed district was amended to exclude opponents, and the district that was adopted stops at Maple Avenue.
Geography
Red Bank is located at 40°20′55″N 74°03′59″W / 40.348697°N 74.066472°W / 40.348697; -74.066472 (40.348697,-74.066472). According to the United States Census Bureau, the borough had a total area of 2.162 square miles (5.600 km), of which, 1.739 square miles (4.504 km) of it is land and 0.423 square miles (1.096 km) of it (19.58%) is water.Template:GR
Red Bank is located on the southern bank of the Navesink River, in northern Monmouth County, New Jersey. It is about 24 miles (39 km) due south of the tip of Manhattan and about 25 nautical miles (29 miles) to the tip of Manhattan if traveling by water along the Navesink River and through Raritan Bay. Red Bank is bordered by Middletown Township and the boroughs of Tinton Falls, Fair Haven, Shrewsbury, and Little Silver.
Climate
Red Bank experiences a humid subtropical climate (Köppen climate classification Cfa).
| Climate data for Red Bank | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 41 (5) |
42 (6) |
49 (9) |
59 (15) |
68 (20) |
77 (25) |
83 (28) |
81 (27) |
75 (24) |
65 (18) |
55 (13) |
46 (8) |
62 (17) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 23 (−5) |
24 (−4) |
32 (0) |
40 (4) |
50 (10) |
60 (16) |
66 (19) |
64 (18) |
57 (14) |
45 (7) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
44 (7) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.12 (105) |
3.30 (84) |
4.16 (106) |
4.17 (106) |
4.46 (113) |
3.25 (83) |
4.47 (114) |
5.04 (128) |
4.01 (102) |
3.28 (83) |
3.97 (101) |
3.90 (99) |
48.13 (1,223) |
| Source: | |||||||||||||
Demographics
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 | 2,086 | — | |
| 1890 | 4,145 | — | |
| 1900 | 5,428 | 31.0% | |
| 1910 | 7,398 | 36.3% | |
| 1920 | 9,251 | 25.0% | |
| 1930 | 11,622 | 25.6% | |
| 1940 | 10,974 | −5.6% | |
| 1950 | 12,743 | 16.1% | |
| 1960 | 12,482 | −2.0% | |
| 1970 | 12,847 | 2.9% | |
| 1980 | 12,031 | −6.4% | |
| 1990 | 10,636 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 11,844 | 11.4% | |
| 2010 | 12,206 | 3.1% | |
| Population sources: 1890-1910 1910-1930 1930-1990 2000 2010 | |||
2010 Census
The Census Bureau's 2006-2010 American Community Survey showed that (in 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars) median household income was $59,118 (with a margin of error of +/- $9,139) and the median family income was $79,922 (+/- $12,117). Males had a median income of $51,053 (+/- $6,351) versus $47,368 (+/- $9,445) for females. The per capita income for the borough was $36,424 (+/- $3,310). About 13.1% of families and 14.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.5% of those under age 18 and 9.7% of those age 65 or over.
2000 Census
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 11,844 people, 5,201 households, and 2,501 families residing in the borough. The population density was 6,639.1 people per square mile (2,569.1/km). There were 5,450 housing units at an average density of 3,055.0 per square mile (1,182.2/km). The racial makeup of the borough was 68.19% White, 20.05% African American, 0.35% Native American, 2.19% Asian, 0.08% Pacific Islander, 6.73% from other races, and 2.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 17.11% of the population.
There were 5,201 households out of which 18.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 32.2% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 51.9% were non-families. 42.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 15.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.20 and the average family size was 2.99.
In the borough the population was spread out with 17.5% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 35.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 18.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 91.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 88.9 males.
The median income for a household in the borough was $47,282, and the median income for a family was $63,333. Males had a median income of $45,922 versus $34,231 for females. The per capita income for the borough was $26,265. About 6.3% of families and 12.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 16.5% of those under age 18 and 10.6% of those age 65 or over.
Government
Local government
Red Bank is governed under the Borough form of New Jersey municipal government. The government consists of a Mayor and a Borough Council comprising six council members, with all positions elected at large. A Mayor is elected directly by the voters to a four-year term of office. The Borough Council consists of six members elected to serve three-year terms on a staggered basis, with two seats coming up for election each year.
As of 2012, the Mayor of Red Bank is Pasquale Menna, whose term of office ends on December 31, 2014. Members of the Borough Council are Council President Arthur V. Murphy (2012), Michael DuPont (2012), Kathleen Horgan (2013), Sharon Lee (2013), Juanita Lewis (2014) and Edward Zipprich (2014).
Federal, state and county representation
The Borough of Red Bank is in the 6th Congressional district and is part of New Jersey's 11th state legislative district.
For the 118th United States Congress, New Jersey's 6th congressional district is represented by Frank Pallone (D, Long Branch). New Jersey is represented in the United States Senate by Democrats Cory Booker (Newark, term ends 2027) and Andy Kim (Moorestown, term ends 2031).
For the 2024-2025 session, the 11th legislative district of the New Jersey Legislature is represented in the New Jersey Senate by Vin Gopal (D, Long Branch) and in the General Assembly by Margie Donlon (D, Ocean Township) and Luanne Peterpaul (D, Long Branch). Template:NJ Governor
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Education
The Red Bank Borough Public Schools serve students in Kindergarten through eighth grade. Schools in the district (with 2009-10 enrollment data from the National Center for Education Statistics) are Red Bank Primary School (with 542 students in Pre-Kindergarten through fourth grade) and Red Bank Middle School (with 420 students in fourth through eighth grades).
For grades nine through twelve, public school students attend Red Bank Regional High School, which serves students from the boroughs of Little Silver, Red Bank, Shewsbury and Interlaken. The school had 1,104 students as of the 2009-10 school year.
Red Bank Charter School is a K-8 public school that operates under a charter granted by the New Jersey Department of Education and accepts students and receives its funding from a portion of property taxes, like a typical public school. It does not charge tuition and operates independently of the public school system, with a separate school board. Students are selected to enroll in the charter school based on an annual lottery, which is open to all Red Bank residents of school age.
Other schools in Red Bank include Red Bank Catholic High School, and St. James Elementary School which are Catholic schools affiliated with Saint James parish and operate under the supervision of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Trenton.
Transportation
New Jersey Transit train service at Red Bank train station is served by the North Jersey Coast Line, offering express and local service. Diesel service operates from Hoboken Terminal to Bay Head, New Jersey. Electric service operates from Penn Station to Long Branch, New Jersey, where the electrified portion of the line ends. Mid-line stations include Newark Penn Station, Newark Liberty International Airport (NJT station), and Secaucus Junction.
Bus service through Red Bank is provided by Academy Bus (express to New York City) and Veolia Transport, running routes under contract to NJ Transit. Local bus service is provided on the 831, 832, 833, 834 and 835 routes.
Red Bank is 2 miles (3.2 km) east of Interchange 109 of the Garden State Parkway.
Major streets
- Monmouth Street is a noted commercial and residential street in Red Bank. It is the home to numerous stores, the Count Basie Theatre, and in the 1980s, it was home to "Big Man's West", Clarence Clemons' nightclub.
- Broad Street is one of the central streets in the bohemian community. The street can be seen in the film Chasing Amy. Broad Street has also become famous for its lavish Christmas decorations, which appear on the street during the holiday season. The street is closed to traffic for a free concert sponsored by Holiday Express, after which the lights are all lit again. Up to 7,000 people attend the shows annually.
Arts and culture
Red Bank is a noted social and commercial destination, filled with boutiques, designer clothing and home stores, parks, and restaurants. Special events are scheduled throughout the summer, such as the KaBoomFest fireworks on July 3, which attracted as many as 150,000 spectators at its 51st annual event in 2010.
The town is considered center of artistic activity, and is home to the Monmouth County Arts Council, as well as several art and photography galleries.
The Count Basie Theatre hosts nationally-known performers, including Kevin Smith, David Sedaris, Tracy Morgan, Bill Cosby, Bob Newhart, Foreigner, Andy Williams, Brian Setzer, B.B. King, and others. The Count Basie Theatre is also home to Phoenix Productions, a non-profit community theatre founded in 1988 puts on large scale musicals four times a year. The Two River Theater Company opened a large performance space on April 30, 2005, called the Two River Theater. Bruce Springsteen filmed his 2005 VH-1 Storytellers special at the Two River Theatre. The Marion Huber Theater, also operated by the Two River Theater Company, is also in Red Bank.
Several annual festivals are held in Red Bank, including the Red Bank International Film Festival.
In 1998, the Red Bank Armory was converted to an ice rink. It is home to the youth hockey team Red Bank Generals.
Events
An annual fireworks display (called "KaBoom! Fireworks on the Navesink") is held on July 3, which is popular with metropolitan residents. Red Bank hosts the Red Bank Jazz & Blues Festival in partnership with the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Society. "First Night", a New Year's Eve arts and entertainment festival, is a Red Bank event designed to provide an alternative to alcohol-related events.
Boating, sculling, sailing, and fishing are popular outdoor activities in and near Red Bank; in the winter, ice boats are sailed on the frozen Navesink. The Monmouth Boat Club, Marine Park, and the slips of the Molly Pitcher Inn provide access to the Navesink and, from there, Sandy Hook and the Gateway National Park, the Jersey Shore and the Atlantic Ocean.
Popular culture
Several tunes composed and/or made famous by Count Basie name-check the town in their title, including "Red Bank Boogie" and "The Kid from Red Bank". Basie was born and grew up in Red Bank, starting his musician's career there.
In his 1942 essay "Memoirs of a Drudge" humorist James Thurber recalls being sent to Red Bank by his newspaper's city editor on a tip that "Violets (are) growing in the snow over in Red Bank." Putting in a telephone call to that town's Chief of Police in advance, Thurber is told by a desk sergeant, "Ain't no violence over here."
Some of the films of Kevin Smith, who lived in Red Bank while working as an up-and-coming director, are partially set there, including Chasing Amy, Dogma, and Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back. Smith's comic book store, Jay and Silent Bob's Secret Stash, is also located there. at 35 Broad Street, Smith and View Askew Productions also host the annual Vulgarthon film marathon in various theaters around Red Bank.
Business
Red Bank is increasingly becoming a high-end shopping mecca, to the dismay of many local residents who want practical items at affordable prices. Broad Street is lined with luxury boutiques and department stores, including the "Garmany" of Red Bank Department Store and Urban Outfitters. Recent store openings have included one for Tiffany & Co. in November 2007.
Health services
Riverview Medical Center is a 476-bed acute care community hospital that was founded in 1928 as Red Bank Hospital.
Residents
- Sebastian Bach (born 1968), former lead singer of hard rock band Skid Row.
- Count Basie (1904–84), jazz pianist and bandleader. The Neal Hefti tune, "The Kid from Red Bank," refers to him.
- Jennifer Beck (born 1967), after serving in local politics, she represents the 12th legislative district in the New Jersey Senate, and served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2006–2008.
- Brian Fallon (born 1980), guitarist, songwriter, singer and bandleader of The Gaslight Anthem.
- Timothy Thomas Fortune (1856–1928), orator, civil rights leader, journalist and founder of The New York Age, editor and publisher; his Red Bank home, Maple Hill, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Chris Lieto (born 1972), international triathlete who finished second at the Ironman Hawaii 2009.
- Eric McCoo (born 1980 in Red Bank), former NFL running back.
- Daniel J. O'Hern (1930–2009), served as councilman and mayor of Red Bank. Former Associate Justice of the New Jersey Supreme Court.
- Michael J. Panter (born 1969), former Assemblyman for the 12th legislative district in the New Jersey General Assembly.
- Frederik Pohl (born 1919), science fiction author, lived in Red Bank for a number of years.
- Elise Primavera (born 1955), children's author and illustrator.
- Lori Rom (born 1975), actress.
- David Sancious (born 1953), early member of the E Street Band.
- Natalie Schafer (1900–91), actress known as Mrs. Thurston Howell III on the classic 1960s TV series, Gilligan's Island.
- Eddie August Schneider (1911–40), pilot who set airspeed records.
- Kevin Smith (born 1970), film director, lived in Red Bank and shot films there.
- Snuffy Stirnweiss (1918–58), Major League Baseball second baseman, who played for the New York Yankees, lived in Red Bank.
- Edmund Wilson (1895–1972), literary critic.
- Alexander Woollcott (1887–1943), wit, writer and critic born at the nearby North American Phalanx utopian community.
- Dave Wyndorf (born 1956), songwriter, guitarist, singer and Monster Magnet bandleader.
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- Velazquez, Eric. "Athlete Profile: Chris Lieto", PowerBar. Accessed April 14, 2011. "Birthplace: Red Bank, New Jersey"
- Drape, Joe. "COLLEGE FOOTBALL; Penn State Batters Buckeyes to Win", The New York Times, October 17, 1999. Accessed May 9, 2012. "The Buckeyes began the afternoon swarming. Three quarters later, after being pinballed about by McCoo, a native of Red Bank, N.J., they looked as if they were rooted in the Beaver Stadium grass and McCoo was watering them."
- "Justice O'Hern Celebrates 70th Birthday and Retirement from NJ Supreme Court", New Jersey Supreme Court press release. Accessed June 4, 2008. "His rich history of public service includes serving as a councilman in Red Bank and then as mayor."
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... his family moved to Red Bank, New Jersey where he attended grade school.
{{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - Chanko, Kenneth M. "A Lot Happens at a Convenience Store", The New York Times, October 16, 1994. Accessed May 9, 2012. "Earlier this month, the film maker, who recently moved into an apartment in Red Bank, returned to Leonardo to shoot a music video for Soul Asylum's "Can't Even Tell", a song that appears on the Clerks soundtrack."
- Via Associated Press. "Heart Trouble Contributed To Engineer's Death: Series of Investigations Under Way In New Jersey Rail Disaster; Death Toll 21", The Washington Observer, September 17, 1958. Accessed July 4, 2011. Noted: The identified bodies included that "of George (Snuffy) Stirnweiss, 39, former New York Yankee second baseman and father of six children. He had caught the train at the last moment in his home town of Red Bank."
- Menand, Louis. "Missionary: Edmund Wilson and American culture.", The New Yorker, August 8, 2005. Accessed August 9, 2007. "He liked to say that he was a man of the nineteenth century —he was born in 1895, in Red Bank, New Jersey—and to explain that his values and assumptions, his whole understanding of literary and intellectual life, were products of a particular moment."
- Meehan, Thomas. "At last the star of the show; Smart Aleck", The New York Times, May 16, 1976. Accessed December 27, 2010.
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External links
- Borough of Red Bank official website
- Red Bank Borough Public Schools
- School Performance Reports for the Red Bank Borough Public Schools, New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Red Bank Regional Public Schools, National Center for Education Statistics
- Red Bank Regional High School
- School Performance Report for Red Bank Regional High School, New Jersey Department of Education
- Data for the Red Bank Regional High School, National Center for Education Statistics
- Red Bank Green, Hyperlocal news and features
- Red Bank, New Jersey history
- Red Bank RiverCenter
- Blog covering Verizon's application for a cable TV franchise in Red Bank
- Community website for Red Bank, New Jersey
- Red Bank Public Library
- Red Bank Guide to Restaurants & Businesses
