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A living link to the history of Asbury Park High School athletics in the 1930's and 1940's. [AP Press]
$1 billion rebirth: the changing face of Asbury Park, and what lies ahead. [AP Press]
Stone Pony General Manager Caroline O'Toole named Grand Marshal of the 2017 St Patrick's Day Parade. [AP Press] [AP Sun]
New resident-only permit parking zone rules in effect March 1, permits available January 30. [
AP Sun] [
NJ.com]
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| Keep Orlando Memorial Park Blooming Benefit at Paradise |
Planting trees is only the start. Paradise hosts a benefit to
keep Orlando Memorial Park blossoming
on Friday, January 27 at 11:30 pm. The event is hosted by Miss Paradise Jolina Jasmine, with special guests Victoria Famouz, Lea Sky, and many more. The 49 flowering ornamental trees were planted in Library Park
in September 2016 to create a living memorial to the 49 lives lost at the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando. This benefit is fundraiser to keep Memorial Park beautiful, and to get ready to celebrate its blooming in the spring. More info here.
The Rotary Club of Asbury Park presents their ninth annual polar plunge on Saturday, January 28 to benefit Mary's Place by the Sea and Rotary Eye Rescue. Registration starts at 9:30 am and the plunge into the wintery embrace of the Atlantic is at 11 am. The plunge starts north of Convention hall, and includes prizes for fundraisers as well as snacks and coffee. More info here.
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| One Mic One Soul at the Kula Cafe |
KYDS presents this month's One Mic One Soul at the Kula Cafe on Saturday, January 28 at 5 pm. Come out for a night of poetry, spoken word, rap, dance, music, any and every kind of uplifting art and form of expression guaranteed to nourish your body, mind, and soul. The night kicks off with a mindfulness meditation at 5:15 pm, and the open mic starts at 6:15 pm. More info here.
The Saint presents a night of music and poetry celebrating Joshua Fink's book release on Sunday, January 29. The musical guests include Puppy Grease, Bourbon Spills, Matt Fisher, Manda Morris, and more. Doors open at 6 pm, cover is $10. More info here.
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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! Try your hand at one of the classics on Thursday, February 2, with See their full schedule and list of themed paint and sips and special events
here
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Palette Gallery hosts a collage workshop on Thursday, January 26 at 6:30 pm. Check out various styles and collage techniques, learn about the ideas behind collage works, and create your own. All materials included, and the workshop will be led by artist and art therapist Courtney Puciata Borzotta. $25, more info here.
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| Intro to Tango at the Bond Street Complex |
Heat up these cold days with some steamy and sultry dance moves, and Bond Street Complex's intro to tango lesson on Sunday, January 29. Hosted by Tango Pantera, swing by for the free class starting at 1:30 pm, and stay to strut your stuff at the open dance from 2:30 pm to 5 pm. More info here.
Spirit Cove LLC hosts Meditation Monday, a way to de-stress and clear that emotional clutter for the week ahead. And reap some physical benefits as well! Join in on Monday, January 30 at 7 pm. The class is $20, more info here.
It's not too late to get those New Year's Resolutions started! Good health and being conscientious about your eating habits is a good idea year-round. The Asbury Park Library and Community Affairs and Resource Center join up to hosts an Eat Healthy - Be Active eight-week workshop series at the library, starting on Tuesday, January 31. Sessions run from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm, with gift cards and other prizes to those who complete the course! Register by calling the Library at 732-774-4221.
Learn how to harness the power of ancient symbols for some insight into the future, with Intro to Blind Runes at Spirit Cove LLC on Thursday, February 2 at 7 pm. The workshop will introduce you to blind runes, how to combine different runes into one to create specific multi-faceted runes, and how to use them. $40, more info here.
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The Asbury Festhall and Biergarten hosts their kickoff for Asbury Beerfest on Friday, January 27 with a
pig roast buffet
starting at 6 pm. Otter Creek Brewing Company brewmaster Mike Gerhart will speak at 8 pm. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door, more info
here
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Asbury Park Beerfest returns, with craft and local brews from dozens of breweries and beer masters, including the Asbury Park Brewery, Cricket Hill, Dark City Brewing, Two Ton Brewing, Forgotten Boardwalk, Belford Brewing, Flying Fish, and many many more. Tickets for both sessions on Saturday, January 28 are sold out, so act fact to grab yours for the Sunday, January 29 session at 12 pm. Tickets are $35.50 in advance and $45 at the door. More info here.
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art629: "Prism," a student showcase from the Inspired Minds Fine Art School, featuring six senior student artists. Opening reception is Saturday, January 28 from 7 pm to 9 pm. More info
here.
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.
Hotel Tides: "employee showcase," a group exhibition by the multi-talented in-house artists at the Tides, including Chris Lopa, Myke Karlowski, Hannah Connors, and Joy Vay. The exhibit runs through February 19. More info here.
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| Danny Clinch photography at the Asbury Hotel |
The Asbury Hotel
: "Transparent," an exhibit of photography by the legendary music and culture photographer Danny Clinch, including his iconic portraits of Tupac, Bruce Springsteen, Bjork, and more. More info
here
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Heaven Gallery: "and then the wind came..." a photographic manifestation of color, form, and motion by Sori Gottdenker. Meet the artist reception on January 27 from 5 pm to 7 pm. More info here.
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| 20th Century Women at the ShowRoom |
MANCHESTER BY THE SEA
(OSCAR NOMINEE: 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)
LION (OSCAR NOMINEE: a 5-year-old Indian boy gets lost on the streets of Calcutta and is adopted by an Australian family. 20 years later, he returns to try and find his family)
20TH CENTURY WOMEN (a single mother enlists the help of two young women to help raise her teenaged son during the late 1970s)
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| Hardy Laughter at the Stephen Crane House |
The Stephen Crane House hosts Hardy Laughter on Saturday, January 28, a salute to genius of comedy Oliver Hardy, one-half of legendary duo Laurel and Hardy. The mini-marathon starts at 3 pm with a brief biography of Hardy, a screening of Blockheads, Chickens Come Home, and Way Out West. Light refreshments, including an Oliver Hardy birthday cake, will be available. The event is free, more info here.
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THURSDAY JANUARY 26
The Saint: Hear Me Roar, a women artists showcase, featuring Fortune Yeller, Andrea Morgan, Jane, Little Vicious, and more. (7:30pm)
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Hear Me Roar Women's Showcase at the Saint
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FRIDAY JANUARY 27
The Saint: Overmind, Andy Box, Eastbourne, and Random Test. (7pm, $10)
The Stone Pony: Grateful Dead tribute band Splintered Sunlight, with a two-set show of the Dead tunes you know and love. Joined by No Phizz and Baron Praxis. (7pm, $14/$16)
House of Independents: the Lakehouse Big Gig, a three-day festival extravaganza full of all the musical talent at Lakehouse Music Academy. (6pm, free)
SATURDAY JANUARY 28
The Saint: snappy verses and crunchy riffs with the 100% DIY melting pot of grunge and modern rock, Dinosaur Eyelids. Joined by Casino Sundae, Tango Machina, the Turnbucklers, and more. (7:30pm)
The Stone Pony: Bruce Springsteen tribute Tramps Like Us. (7pm, $22/$25)
Wonder Bar: the official Asbury Park Beerfest after party, with a free show from cover band heroes Enjoy! plus live screenprinting, giveaways, and more. (10pm, free)
Langosta Lounge: Matthew Stephen and Sweet Action, with Foes of Fern. (9pm)
House of Independents: the Lakehouse Big Gig, a three-day festival extravaganza full of all the musical talent at Lakehouse Music Academy. (9am, free)
The Asbury Hotel: the Porchistas with Jesse Lee herdman and Venus Envy. (8pm, free)
Porta: So Watt bringing the boogie (10pm)
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| Lisa and Wendy at Hotel Tides |
SUNDAY JANUARY 29
The Stone Pony: Musicians Workshops with the Rockshop Students Showcase lineup of kids and teen programs. Including Origin Story, Happy Hawthorn, Dead Projects, and DJ Golden Bass. (1pm, $10/$12)
Wonder Bar: Sandy Mack and friends return to rock up your Sunday with Wonder Jam, with an all-star lineup and special guests. (3pm, $5)
House of Independents: the Lakehouse Big Gig, a three-day festival extravaganza full of all the musical talent at Lakehouse Music Academy. (12:30pm, free)
TUESDAY JANUARY 31
The Saint: beep booping indie rock with Kittens Slay Dragons, joined by TRISTN (6:30pm, $5)
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| Rose Boulevard at the Asbury Hotel |
WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 1
The Asbury Hotel: Bess, Asbury's own indie americana alternative-folk Rose Boulevard, and Jackson Pines, the two-man folky band helmed by singer-songwriter Joe Makoviecki of Thomas Wesley Stern. (9pm, free)
THURSDAY FEBRUARY 2
FRIDAY FEBRUARY 3
The Saint: CD release party for Avery Mandeville, along with the Lords of Liechtenstein, the Mercury Borthers, Ashley McKinley, and more. (7:30pm, $10)
The Stone Pony: Starman, a David Bowie tribute act bringing you the sights, sounds, and feel of the visionary man who fell to Earth. Joined by Giselle, Bone and Marrow, Diego Allessandro and Lot 25. (7pm, $17/$20)
Wonder Bar: Gonzo's Band of Brothers, featuring Layonne Holmes and a multi-genre parade of tunes. (8pm, $10)
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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, Sunday 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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Valentine's Day might be all about love, but you don't have to love everything that comes along with Valentine's Day. Remove the shopping stress for your main squeeze by hitting Asbury Park's unique and amazing shops now, for everything from chocolate to jewelry to date-night worthy clothes to home goods for home entertaining. And if you're dreading the day, get yourself a little something. After all, gotta show yourself some love too!
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Parking Committee
: Wednesday February 1, 5:30 pm
Quality of Life Committee: Wednesday February 1, 5:30 pm
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Miss a meeting? Catch up with the City on
APTV
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The
QFest LGBTQ Film Festival returns in April, the only LGTBQ film festival in New Jersey. The festival is currently accepting submissions. More info
here.
Asbury Park's Master Plan is getting a review and an update! The document guides the planning for Asbury's future, setting guidelines for the direction of change, progress, and development in Asbury Park. The Master Plan will be in effect for ten years. Just consider how much has changed in Asbury Park since 2007, and think about where the city could be by 2027. The community is invited to share their input -- what you like in Asbury, what you don't like in Asbury, what you want to see in this Master Plan -- on February 9 at 5 pm at Trinity Church, and on February 21 at 5 pm in the Asbury Park Senior Center.
Something new is coming to Convention Hall. Or, can we call it new if it's really a retro classic? The historic building is being transformed into Roller Hall starting on Valentine's weekend (February 11 and 12) as part of
Love on Wheels, more info
here.
While we're on the subject, there's a ton of music, shopping, and more in Asbury Park for Valentine's weekend. Celebrate the love in your life. Or just the like in your life. Maybe even the like-like in your life.
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