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New Year unfortunately does not mean new weather. Keep these safety tips in mind when the weather gets wintery!
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Light of Day Winterfest
is back! The epic star-studded music festival takes over Asbury Park once more, raising funds and awareness for treatment of Parkinson's Disease. Since it was started in 2000, the foundation has raised over three million dollars for Parkinson's research, and in assistance for those suffering from the disease as well as their caregivers. A full lineup of the various concerts around town is below in the Music section, more information
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Uncorked Wine Inspired Creations hosts
paint and sips
and open studios for any level of artistic talent and ambition, but mostly for those who want to make a little art and have a lot of fun! Come by on January 11 for a Pop Art Night, capturing some pop culture icons in all their bold glory. See their full schedule and list of themed paint and sips and special events
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| Pop Art Paint and Sip at Uncorked |
Spirit Cove LLC hosts Runes for Beginners on January 5, an introductory look at the ancient symbols, what they stand for, and how to harness their power. The workshop starts at 7 pm and is $40, more info here.
Clear your mind and shed that stress with Meditation Monday at Spirit Cove LLC, on January 9 at 7 pm. Class is $20, more info here.
The Father Empowerment Group meets at the Community Affairs and Resource Center on January 10 at 6:30 pm, providing group-led discussions and support for fathers of children of all ages. More info here.
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Parlor Gallery: "Wooden Walls Art" see more from the incredible artists behind the Wooden Walls Public Art Project on the Asbury Park Boardwalk (and see them from the warmth of inside the gallery) with this group exhibit. Includes art by Rubin 415, Mike Shine, Porkchop, RC Hagans, Danny Clinch, Bradley Hoffer, Dylan Egon, Michela Martello, Lauren Napolitano, James Vance, and Pau Quintanajornet. The exhibit runs through February 12. More info here.
art629: "Beauty through Radiation," black light art by Joe Harvard, with additional work by Mark Davis. A longtime Asbury-based artist and musician, this is Harvard's first gallery showing. The exhibit runs through January 16. More info here.
Hotel Tides: "Abandoned," a solo photography exhibition of once-loved objects and once-inhabited buildings by Ellen Martin. The exhibit runs through January 15. More info here.
The Asbury Hotel: "Transparent," an exhibit of photography by the legendary Danny Clinch. More info here.
Heaven Gallery: "Coastal Inspirations," a group exhibition featuring work by over 25 artists, curated by Beverly and Michael Miller. The exhibit runs through January 7. More info here.
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| Brand New Testament at the ShowRoom |
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
(after the death of his brother, a lonely man must return to his remote childhood home to care for his teenaged nephew and confront his past)
FENCES (August Wilson's Pulitzer Prize winning play, starring Denzel Washington as a black father in the 1950s struggling to raise his family and come to terms with the events of his life)
BRAND NEW TESTAMENT (God exists, and he's a jerk. His daughter takes the world into her own hands by texting the world how long they have to live, trying to fix her dad's mess)
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| Book of Love at the ShowRoom |
On January 11 the ShowRoom Cinema presents a New York Film Critics Series sneak preview of the Book of Love, starring Jason Sudeikis, Jessica Biel, and Maisie Williams. Sudeikis stars as a grieving man who befriends a troubled teen girl and helps her to built a raft, which could rebuild both of their lives. The screening is at 7:30pm, and is followed by a live-on-tape post-film interview with Jessica Biel and film composer Justin Timberlake. More info here.
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THURSDAY JANUARY 5
The Saint: Community Center, blending rock, jazz, funk, folk, and Southern hymns. They're joined by Lowlight and the Double Negatives. (7:30pm, $8)
The Asbury Hotel: the Soundbooth open mic, hosted by Alex Hoteck. (7:30pm, free)
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| Judas Priestess at the Wonder Bar |
FRIDAY JANUARY 6
The Saint: the Old Bridge Metal Militia presents a night of real hard rocking with Lower the Veil, Panzie*, Ropetree, and Vextion. (7pm, $10/$12)
The Stone Pony: Judas Priestess, the world's only all-lady tribute to Judas Priest. They're joined by Psychoprism. (7pm, $14/$16)
Wonder Bar: Lisa Sherman presents the Best of Bonnie Raitt, celebrating five decades of the iconic diva's music.
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: Bob Burger and friends present a tribute to Tom Petty, from his hits with the Heartbreakers, the Travelling Wilburys, and his solo career. (8pm, $20)
House of Independents: a 90's night dance party featuring Dude Ranch and the Girl at the Rock Show, covering your favorite Blink 182 jams. (9pm, $5)
Silverball Pinball Museum: more than just pinball wizardry, the iconic museum now offers live music! Dragonfly provides the tunes until Midnight. (9pm)
SATURDAY JANUARY 7
The Stone Pony: the Punk Rock Flea Market after party with Ruby the Hatchet, Hot Blood, Seaside Caves, Sammy Kay, and DJ Vinyl Conflict. (7:30pm, $10/$12)
Wonder Bar: Gonzo's Band of Brothers, playing songs by Traffic, the Band, the Grateful Dead, the Allman Brothers Band, the Police, Stevie Wonder, Earth Wind and Fire, and more. (8pm, $10)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: The Jersey Four, an explosive tribute to Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, complete with all the Jersey boys' greatest hits, trivia, and humor. (8pm, $15)
House of Independents: alternative rockers Mae, performing jams from Destination Beautiful and Everglow. Joined by Constellations and OWEL. (8pm, $25)
SUNDAY JANUARY 8
The Stone Pony: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Cover Me, the best of Jersey's bar bands, each with their special lineup of cover songs and takes on classic rock gods and goddesses. The lineup includes Bobby Bandiera, Soul Cruisers, B Street Band, the British Invasion Year, Best of the Eagles, Pat Guadagno and Tired Horses, Rockinon, and Guilty Pleasure. (1pm, $18)
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| Davina and the Vagabonds at the Saint |
MONDAY JANUARY 9
The Saint: Davina and the Vagabonds, full of New Orleans charm, Memphis soul, tender gospel, and dark theatrical swagger. Joined by Eryn Shewell. (7:30pm)
WEDNESDAY JANUARY 11
The Asbury Hotel: Surf rock transcends season. Enjoy the good summerlike vibes whe nyou need them most with Black Flamingos and DJ Hi-Tide. (8pm, free)
THURSDAY JANUARY 12
The Saint: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: First Note, featuring the finest in Asbury's local bands and featuring Phoebe Nix and special guests. (7pm, $8)
Wonder Bar: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Sandy Mack's Wonder Jam Deluxe with Turtle Soup, Russell Arcara and Mark Sleifer, Moroccan Sheepherders, Strumberry Pie, Ronnie Penque, mark Diomede, and many many many more! (7pm, $10/$12)
Langosta Lounge: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Blue Hawk Records showcase night, featuring artists from Monmouth University's label. (9pm)
House of Independents: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: a multi-genre selection of rockers and crooners including Dramarama, along with Willie Nile, JD&SC, Remember Jones, and Hollis Brown. (7pm, $20)
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| Albert Lee at Tim McLoone's Supper Club |
FRIDAY JANUARY 13
The Saint: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: heavy and prog rock NJ bands Chemtrail and No More Pain. (7:30pm, $8/$12)
The Stone Pony: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Asbury Angels Induction, with music by Joe Grushecky and the Houserockers, Boccigalupe and the Bad Boys, Glenn Alexander and Shadowland, Raz Band with Joey Molland, Bob Polding Band, Bobby Mahoney, Bitter Crush, Mike Rocket, Miss Emily, Laura Cresci, Pat Toner, Johnny Duk, Anthony Basso, and Frank Get. (6:30pm, $25/$30)
Wonder Bar: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Rob Dye Open Mic (6pm)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Albert Lee and Band up close and intimate, featuring the veteran of Thunderbirds, the Joe Cocker Band, the Everly Brothers, and so much more. Lee was dubbed "the greatest guitarist in the world" by Eric Clapton, whose taste we pretty much trust. Joined by Tangiers Blues Band. (8pm, $20)
House of Independents: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Kashmir, the nation's top Led Zeppelin tribute show, recapturing the sights, sensations, and naturally the sounds of Led Zeppelin at their peak. Joined by the Matt O'Ree Band. (7pm, $20)
The Asbury Hotel: United for Life, a hip-hop showcase and fundraiser for LGTBQ youth in Asbury Park and Project REAL, presented by Chris Rockwell. The lineup includes members of the Black Suburbia Music Show, Posse Galore, Kidz from the Burbs, Off Topz, and more. (7pm, $12/$18)
The Asbury Hotel: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: a late night acoustic couch concert hosted by Bobby Mahoney and featuring Ashley McKinley, the Sam Sims Band, and the Ian Bamberger Trio. (9pm, free)
Paramount Theater: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: Remember Jones in Mad Dogs and Englishman, a tribute to the entire 1970 Joe Cocker concert experience, performed with a twenty-member band. (7pm, $39)
Silverball Pinball Museum: LIGHT OF DAY WINTERFEST: the Pinball Museum gets global with performances by Joe D'Urso and Stone Caravan, the Fireplances, Frank Get and Anthony Basso from Italy, Hans Ludviggson from Sweden, Johnny Duk from Switzerland, and Peter Elkas from exotic Canada. (9pm)
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Georgie's: "the Gay 'Cheers' of Asbury Park," with pool, beer pong, Go-Go boys, karaoke extravaganzas on Wednesdays and Saturdays, Lady Marisa's Glitter and Glam show every Thursday, twice weekly free food buffet, Ladies Nights the first Friday of every month, Sunday Funday football drink specials and buffet, and s
pecial events every night of the week.
Paradise
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The club's two dance floors and lounge include new wave/Brit pop/dark wave Night School on Wednesday, Flawless Fridays hosted by Miss Paradise Jolina Jasmine, Country Line Dancing Saturdays, Thursday night karaoke, and more events every night of the week.
The Asbury Hotel: Enjoy DJs spinning tunes every weekend, Tea Dances, Sunday Night Trivia hosted by Gentleman Jim Norton, Monday Drag Queen Karaoke hosted by Pissi Myles, Revolutions at the Asbury on Tuesday Nights with secret drink menus and favorite local DJs, and more.
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The deals are flying up all over Asbury Park's incredible variety of unique and fabulous retail. See what's marked down post-holiday, get a sneak peak at what's hitting the shelves for Spring (still so far away, but hey, you can look), and treat yourself a little heading into this New Year. Everyone should make it a resolution to support Asbury Park's incredible independent businesses!
The Asbury Park Punk Rock Flea Market returns to Convention Hall on January 7, with a lineup of records, toys, comics, vintage clothes, home goods, artisan snacks, crafts, art, and so much more! Plus DJs spinning appropriately punk tunes, and live music in the upstairs Overlook. The flea market starts with 10 am early bird admission for $10, and $5 admission after 11 am. More info
here.
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Quality of Life Committee
: Thursday January 5, 5:30 pm
Planning Board: Monday January 9, 7 pm
Zoning Board: Tuesday January 10, 7 pm
City Council: Wednesday January 11, 6 pm
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Miss a meeting? Catch up with the City on
APTV
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Cheers to beer!
The Asbury Park Beerfest returns on January 28 and 29, more info
here.
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