A difficult child becomes a woman of substance ... and writes a book
"Many times I feel like a stranger in my hometown. It became more and more depressing to see men and women who had shared dreams of achievement and success fall prey to substance abuse." - Leslie Morris
BY LINDA DeNICOLA Staff Writer
      Every life is full of stories - and of ironies - as Leslie Morris, a Long Branch native, knows very well. But most of us never get around to putting our stories down on paper or making them public by writing a book, especially one that is as honest and clear-sighted as "How Ya Li...
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East Asian film series at BCC
      The International Center at Brookdale Community College will host an East Asian Film Series. Screenings are free and will be held Tuesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the MAN building, room 105, at the Lincroft main campus. Parking is most convenient in lots 6, 7 and 1.
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In the Arts
      Lorraine Niemela, local artist and teacher, presents a Visual Thinking Workshop Sunday at the Monmouth Museum on the Brookdale Community College campus in Lincroft. The workshop, held each year during the Monmouth County Arts Council's Annual Juried Art Show and Sale, facilitates a lively dia...
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MCAC Juried Art Show winners
      More than 400 entries from a broad spectrum of local, regional and national artists were received for the 28th Annual Monmouth County Arts Council (MCAC) Juried Art Show & Sale. Ninety-one works in a variety of mediums including paintings, works on paper, 3-D works, mixed-media and phot...
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In the Arts
      Two River Theater Best of New Jersey Dance Series will present "Celebrating Black History Month! Umoja" Saturday, Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. and a family performance Sunday, Feb. 11, at 3 p.m.
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Gift of photos lifts spirits
Donation enhances patient care at Riverview
      Red Bank - Al Goldstein has always had an interest in photography. Nearly 10 years ago, this self-taught artist made the transition from hobbyist to serious photographer, and in the process, found a way to share his beautiful images with others.
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