Nature times five
      Four perspectives on landscape painting and a group of photographs of flora intersect in a luminous exhibit at the Frederick Gallery in Allenhurst "Observation Sites - Four New York City Landscape Painters" features paintings by Kathy Buist, Assunta Sera, Robert W.
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A gallery 'Off the Hook'
      Four local artists have joined forces for a collaborative exhibit that uses its seashore gallery space as a jumping-off point. "Just Off the Hook!" features works by Vicky Culver, photo collagist, Howell, and photographers Robert Grunke, Peter Lopez and Jennie A.
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'Caught' at the library
      An exhibit of works by local photographers Janice Grebler and Donna Johnson is at the West Long Branch Library. "Caught on Film" will run through July 31 at the library, located at 95 Poplar Ave.
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Bryan Cranston and Bill Timoney
      "Chapter Two" by Neil Simon will open Thursday at 8 p.m. at the Pollak Theatre on the campus of Monmouth University, 400 Cedar Ave., West Long Branch, starring Bryan Cranston and Bill Timoney. The play, which will run through July 29, is the story of George Schneider, a writer whose wife has ...
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James Brown
      The 2007 Newark Black Film Festival presents "James Brown: The Man, The Music & The Message" Friday at 7 p.m. at the Baronet Theater in Asbury Park. The film highlights Brown's live performances and music over four decades. The film series is sponsored by the Newark Museum in conjuncti...
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Paper Moon Puppet Theatre
      presents "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp." The age-old story of Aladdin, his lamp and his pursuit of a beautiful princess is told by extraordinary marionettes. Aladdin is presented Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. and for groups during the week. For reservations, call (732) 291-7552. The Paper Moon ...
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In the Arts
Compiled by Gloria Stravelli
      "Doctors That Paint Nudes & Other Stuff," an exhibit by David Segall and J. Bosniak, will be at the Art Alliance of Monmouth County in Red Bank through Aug. 8. An opening reception will take place Saturday, July 21, 6-8 p.m. The gallery is located at 33 Monmouth St. Call (732) 747-2484 ...
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A template for the new woman
Playwright celebrates two extraordinary friends in 'Bookends'
BY TOM CHESEK Correspondent
      Katharine Houghton has had the honor of knowing some extraordinary women in her time, many of them no further away than her own formidable family tree. For instance, her grandmother, the ardent suffragist and philanthropist Katharine Houghton Hepburn, was instrumental in founding P...
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