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Thursday, December 7, 2017
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The City of Asbury Park presents their annual
Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 9 in the Asbury Park Senior Center. This year's theme is "unstoppabe!" and the event includes a DJ, cultural entertainment, karamu, prizes, and more! The event is free, and starts at 2 pm. More info
here.
Come celebrate the
Second Annual Springwood Park Tree Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 9 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm. Santa is coming to town, along with entertainment and refreshments! More info
here.
Jog now, enjoy milk and cookies later!
The Asbury Park Santa Run returns on Saturday, December 9, taking the streets of Asbury Park by storm in a run/walk 5k, all in support of local charity Lunch Break, with a bonus massive toy drive. The run kicks off at 10 am, and registration is $29.95. More info
here.
The Santas are coming, the Santas are coming!
SantaCon returns on Saturday, December 9, with registration starting at the Asbury Ale House from 1 pm to 5 pm. The festive bar crawl is $12.95 to register, more info
here.
It's time to deck the halls! The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce hosts the annual
Holiday Decorating Contest for Residents! Windows will be judged based on their overall theme or story, creativity, and overall design, and participation is free! Register by December 10 by calling 732-775-7676 or emailing [email protected]. Judging begins on December 14, and winners for best home, best apartment/condo, and best window/terrace will be announced on December 20.
On Sunday, December 10 the Asbury Hotel presents
Dog Pictures with Santa from 11 am to 2 pm. Dress your puppy up and snap the ultimate holiday card shot, all while hanging out with the cool folks (and pups) from Rescue Ridge. More info
here.
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Comedians of all levels are welcome to strut and fret their five minutes on the stage at Asbury Park's premiere Comedy Open Mic: So You Want to Be a Comedian? Veterans and newbies alike can try out new material, try out the limelight, and appreciate what the other local comedic talents are getting up to. Doors open at 8 pm on Thursday December 7. Cover is free. More info here.
The Asbury Park Social Club presents the "Sort Of" Newlywed Game, featuring live music by violinist Andrew Capers, while four couples will try to predict their partners' answers to a series of revealing questions! The game is free and open to all on Sunday, December 10, starting at 6 pm. Donations will be collected for Garden State Equality. More info here.
The Saint hosts the HAGS Comedy Show on Wednesday, December 13 at 7:30 pm, hosted by Joe McAndrew and JC Hendricks. Cover is $5, more info here. |
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| Mosaic Craft and Sip at Convention Hall |
Join in a
Holiday Craft and Sip at Convention Hall on Thursday, December 14, where the team from The Pink Elephant Pottery will guide you through a holiday-inspired mosaic tile. The event is from 7 pm to 9 pm, and cost is $28. More info
here.
Paranormal Books and Curiosities presents a night with famed New Jersey Historian
Dr Richard Veit on Graves and Graveystones, covering the history of and stories behind the gravesites and grave markers of New Jersey. The chat is Friday, December 15 at 7 pm, and is free but advance registration is requested. More info
here.
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| Neil deGrasse Tyson at Convention Hall |
Fame astophysicist, best-selling author, and reknowned Tweeter Neil deGrasse Tyson comes to Convention Hall on Friday, December 15 at 8 pm. Host of the Fox series Cosmos: A Spacetime Odyssey and the PBS series NOVA ScienceNow,
Neil DeGrasse Tyson presents the Search for Life in the Universe, an entertaining, family-friendly evening designed to help unravel the mysteries of modern science. Tickets start at $47, more info
here.
Art629 hosts
Open Studio Painting Sessions on Fridays from noon to 3 pm and Mondays from 5 pm to 8 pm, open to all skill levels and with instruction provided as needed. Bring your own works in progress, start a new project, and get inspired! All supplies are included, and sessions are $20 an hour. More info
here.
Uncorked hosts
Paint and Sips and open studio sessions almost every night of the week, where you can flex those creative muscles and enjoy some good beverages with friends and family! More info
here.
Words! bookstore hosts a
Children's Story Time
on Thursdays, from 11:30 am to 12 pm. Children of all ages are welcome for stories, games, songs, and fun, content mostly geared towards kids under 5. More info
here
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The Asbury Park Public Library hosts Children's Story Time at 1 pm on Monday through Friday, with special Children's Crafts on Tuesdays at 2 pm. More info here.
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Ryan steps behind the bar at the Hotel TIdes on Thursday, December 7 for Tips for Toys, donating 100$ of his bartending tips to the Asbury Park Toy Drive. Stop in and enjoy a drink from 5 pm to 11 pm, more info here.
The Asbury Oyster Bar presented a Holiday Dinner Party and Wine Pairing on Saturday, December 9 from 6:30pm to 8:45 pm. Enjoy a four-course meal with accompanying sommelier-picked wine pairings. The dinner is $85, more info here. |
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| Betsy Old at the Hotel Tides |
Hotel Tides: artwork by Betsy Old, showcasing oceanscape paintings and prints. The opening reception is Friday, December 8 from 7 pm to 9 pm. The exhibit runs through January 17, more info
here.
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| Linda Zacks at Exhibit No.9 |
Exhibit No.9
: "stop go fast slow," a solo exhibition of abstract and mixed-media work by Linda Zacks, a collision at the intersection of daydream and experience. The opening reception is Saturday, December 9, from 7 pm to 10 pm. More info
here
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Heaven Gallery
: "Tiny Treasures," a group exhibit of 12 artists showcasing sculpture, painting, collage, pastels, and photography. All of the pieces are under $100, and under 10 inches - perfectly sized to fit under the Christmas tree. More info
here
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Parlor Gallery:"Bloom". The exhibit runs through December 12. More info
here.
art629: "Plays Nicely With Others," a group exhibit featuring artwork curated by Amelchenko + Bonifas Art Advisory. The collection of figurative paintings, collages, photographs, works on paper, and more reveal the diverse handling of the human form across artist and medium. More info
here.
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| Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri at the ShowRoom |
LOVING VINCENT
(a film in which every single frame is an oil painting, covering the death of Vincent van Gogh, and those he left behind)
LADY BIRD (In 2002, high schooler Lady Bird attempts to leave the nest, in this coming-of-age story about home, family, love, and a changing world.)
THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI (when her daughter's murder continues to go unsolved, Mildred Hayes paints three billboards with a controversial message for the town's chief of police.)
Free Movie Friday continues at the Paramount Theater on Friday, December 8 with a screening of Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, the 1989 epic starring Harrison Ford (duh) and Sean Connery. Doors open at 7 pm and the movie starts at 7:30 pm, the screening is free. More info here.
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| 91%: a Film About Guns in America at the ShowRoom |
The ShowRoom presents 91%: A Film About Guns in America, to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the Sandy Hook School Massacre. A 2013 poll revealed that 91% of Americans support comprehensive background checks. The documentaryfinds a shared language between citizens on both sides of the issue. The screening is followed by a panel discussion with representatives from Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, Gays Against Guns NJ, and a resident of Sandy Hook. Tickets are $10 and the screening is at 7 pm on Tuesday, December 12. More info here.
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7
Asbury Festhalle and Biergarten: the Holiday Belles, featuring Jennifer Lampert and a lineup of local lady vocalists singing carols and holiday favorites with an all-star backing band. (7pm, free)
The Saint: Fungkshui, along with the Slims and Pet Lizard. (7pm)
Paramount Theater: an evening with Hot Tuna Electric, featuring Steve Kimock. (7pm, $27)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8
House of Independents: Monmouth University's student-run record label Blue Hawk Records hosts a label showcase, along with the release of their newest compilation album. This showcase will include past and present student artists including the Carousers, Antonio Gonzalez, Malibu, Kristen Wilczewski, the Nooks, Jacke Tripp, and Tim DiDomenico. (6pm, $8)
The Saint: Bill Toms and Hard Rain, celebrating their new release "Good for my Soul," joined by Chris Berardo. (6pm, $15/$18)
The Stone Pony: rock and cover band virtuosos the Nerds, along with Illegally Blind. (7pm, $18/$20)
The Asbury Hotel: Kayla Dillon with the release party for her new EP "Skeletons." Joined by Ashley Markowitz and Objects in Space. (9pm, free)
The Saint: psychedelic progressive funk rock with Karmic Juggernaut, Gnarbot bringing the progressive jazz fushion, and UFOTOFU. (10pm, $7/$10)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9
The Wonder Bar: the Asbury Park Santa Run After Party featuring Brian Kirk and the Jerks. (11am, free for races, $5 for non-racers)
Langosta Lounge: Puerto Rico Benefit with Gods and DJ Foggy Notion. (6pm, free)
The Saint: Hannah's Holiday Birthday Bash, featuring the Burns, Good Luck Spaceman, Idle Wave, Ernest, and Downstream. (7pm, $10)
The Stone Pony: Horton's Holiday Hayride starring Reverend Horton Heat, along with Junior Brown, the Blasters, and Big Sandy. (7pm, $25/$30)
Convention Hall: the second annual Asbury Park Locals' Christmas featuring Deal Casino, GayGuy/StraightGuy, latewaves, and an acoustic show with the Vaughns. (8pm, free)
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| China Crisis at the Saint |
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 10
The Stone Pony: Jody Joseph's 15th Annual Christmas Concert, featuring Joseph's music students and the Jody Joseph Band. This benefit concert is raising funds for Heartstrings, the Asbury Park Toy Drive, and Wag On Inn Rescue. Plus gift auction and 50/50. (12pm, $25)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: the Jersey Shore Jazz and Blues Foundation Holiday Show, featuring the Bob DelRosso Band, 2015 IBC representatives, and vocalist Sharon Lasher, former lead singer of the Bell Bottom Blues. (4pm, $15/$20)
Robinson Ale House: swinging upright bass and folky blues with Patch 'n Roberts. (4pm, free)
The Saint: Liverpudlian duo China Crisis, best known for their soulful art pop. Joined by Simple Minds, Composition of Sound, and a lineup of special guest DJs Melodrama, Sean Carolan, Ed Wong, and more. (6pm, $15/$20)
Langosta Lounge: PJ Rasmussen and Boardwalk Jazz present Christmas in Asbury (8pm, free)
MONDAY, DECEMBER 11
The Wonder Bar: Happy Monday with Geena and the Dragsters. (7pm, free)
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 12
The Saint: garage soul and no-frills rock from Wintstons. (7pm)
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13
The Asbury Hotel: Levy and the Oaks, Francis Lombardi, and Jo Smith. (8pm, free)
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| Maggie Rose at the Wonder Bar |
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14
The Stone Pony: Pink Talking Fish, a hybrid fusion band putting their own spin on the music of Pink Floyd, the Talking Heads, and Phish. (7pm, $15/$18)
The Wonder Bar: country singer-songwriter Maggie Rose, joined by Rick Barry and Christina LaRocca. (7pm, $15/$18)
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15
The Saint: high-energy upright bass and Americana rock with Dark City Strings, along with Cancion from Brooklyn, and Bad With People. (7:30pm, $10)
The Stone Pony: the 6th annual holiday show with Quincy Mumford and the Reason Why, jamming through original funk, soul, and rock with Taylor Tote and a lineup of special guests. The concert benefits Mary's Place by the Sea, providing shelter and support for women undergoing treatment for cancer. (7:30pm, $20/$25)
The Wonder Bar: Bob Polding's Rocking Country Christmas, joined by Sharon Lasher and the Flashers. (7:30pm, $12/$15)
House of Independents: a Very Battery Christmas, featuring a lineup of local rockers including Battery Electric, Ribeye Brothers, and the Vansaders. (7pm, $10)
Convention Hall: the Asbury Tower Chorus, made up of 20 ASbury Tower seniors. (7pm, free)
Tim McLoone's Supper Club: a holiday show with the Motor City Revue, with a festive lineup of the best of Motown, rock and soul classics, and more! (8:15pm, $20)
Langosta Lounge: say Feliz Navidad with Latin rockers Xol Azul. (9:30pm, free)
Robinson Ale House: New Orleans-style jump blues with the Heavy Soul Blues Band (10pm, free)
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The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar returns to Convention Hall on Saturday, because the official holiday shopping season can no longer be held off! Fortunately, you can cross off your whole shopping list at this curated selection of vendors and craftsfolk. Plus holiday performances, live music, season menus at Convention Hall eateries, kids crafts, and more. The bazaar runs weekends through December, more info here.
The Asbury Park Brewery joins forces with Asbury Fresh for 2017 Winter Markets, with holiday brews, great music, and great gifts and more by more than 40 local makers. The market runs on weekends through December 23. More info here. |
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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 and the Empress Hotel
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Features two dance floors, martini lounge, two tiki bars and a heated pool, opening daily at 10 am. Weekly Events include Drag Wars Contest on Mondays, B!tchy Bingo on Tuesdays, Wepa Wednesdays Latin Night or New Wave/Brit Pop/Dark Wave Night School, Thursday Movie Night, Friday NightDrag Show hosted by Miss Paradise, Country Line Dancing Saturdays, Saturday Night Dance Party 10pm-2am featuring the hottest DJs, Shep Pettibone's Sunday Tea Dances poolside, Sunday Night Karaoke and more.
The Asbury Hotel: Enjoy DJs spinning tunes every weekend, Sunday Night Trivia hosted by Gentleman Jim Norton, Not Your Average Game Night with DJ Jack the Ripper on Tuesdays, dance parties on the outdoor rink, and more.
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Deal Lake Commission: Thursday, December 7, 7 pm
Planning Board: Monday, December 11, 7 pm
Zoning Board: Tuesday, December 12, 7 pm
Library Board: Wednesday, December 13, 9 am
City Council: Wednesday, December 13, 6 pm
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