Special Events for February 2019
February 10 Art Gallery Show 3 pm, Guild of Creative Arts 620 Broad St., Shrewsbury Meet the artists at the opening reception of the Exhibiting & Associate Members Gallery Show on Sunday, Feb. 10 and visit the gallery throughout the month. The range... Read More
Vowing Not to Break the Bank
Wedding season is upon us, and my family is right in the middle of it. According to a report by USA Today, New Jersey ranks No. 2 in the country for the highest cost of weddings. A typical N.J. wedding averages around $38,000. Compare that to No. 50 where... Read More
Garlic Beef and Veggie Ramen
I enjoy cooking much more in the winter months, especially when it’s too cold to venture outside. There’s something so cozy about a warm kitchen filled with the scent of good foods bubbling on the stove or roasting in the oven. We like to invite family... Read More
Middletown Author Inspires Community
Welcome to Teen Scene. Each month our young authors write, in their own voice, stories that will educate and inform fellow students and parents. If you are a teen who would like to write your story, contact The Journal. We’ll help you polish it up,... Read More
Incorporating Nature with Education
“Though we often see ourselves as separate from nature, humans are also part of that wildness.” – Richard Louv, Last Child in the Woods. Few people have spent time thinking about our disconnect from nature.In the field of education, this topic surfaces... Read More
Jersey Shore: Past Presidents’ Favorite Spots
The Jersey Shore has had its share of noteworthy visitors and residents throughout history. Everyone from moguls to mobsters, scoundrels to celebrities, pirates to presidents have spent time by our sandy shores. This month, we will focus on the last group... Read More
Let’s Talk About Cinnamon
Cinnamon has a warm, agreeably sweet, woody aroma that is delicate yet intense. The taste is fragrant with hints of clove and citrus. The presence of something called eugenol in the essential oil distinguishes cinnamon and gives it its note of clove. The... Read More
Day Trip Along Monmouth County’s Cultural and Heritage Tours
A fun and interesting day trip doesn’t always have to be a distance away. Sometimes, the best of ideas can be found right in your own backyard, and Monmouth County offers a wealth of options for delightful ways to spend your day. With that thought in... Read More
Special Events for January 2019
‘Apple Season’ Performance JAN. 10 to FEB. 10 NEW JERSEY REPERTORY COMPANY 179 BROADWAY, LONG BRANCH New Jersey Repertory Company is proud to present the world premiere of E.M. Lewis’ Apple Season. Directed by Zoya Kachadurian, Apple Season stars... Read More
Blend on Main
This month, we started the new year with the quaint class of Blend on Main. Located in downtown Manasquan, it’s almost across the street from the Algonquin Theater and is directly underneath the historic Inn on Main. Due to this placement, Blend on... Read More
