| Everyone always thinks that summer is the “special” time of the year in Asbury Park. Most of us know that the next six weeks make up a “really special” time in Asbury Park.
So this past weekend – three new openings and Patti and I managed to catch them all. Sunday afternoon after a great show, Topsy Turvy staring the wonderful and very talented Brett Colby, we headed to Langosta Lounge for dinner. Gotta tell you, we loved the menu and when the meals arrived we were even more impressed. Make sure you check Asbury Park’s newest dining experience. Marilyn Schlossbach has out done herself-again! And Monday (the weekends never end in AP) we headed to the Watermark in the First Avenue Pavilion to check out this very cool and very unique lounge. We were greeted by owner Russell Lewis of Baker Boys fame. I was blown away by the design of the bar. Stop by early cause this place is going to be the place to be. Then we went downstairs for dinner at Stella Marina. Bottom line: great meal, great atmosphere and great service. The First Avenue Pavilion is off and running. There’s talk about creating “Mondays on the Boardwalk.” Only in Asbury Park! HUGE!
Its’ the third Friday of the month, so it must be Collide-A-Scope our new and cool monthly Night of the Arts in the downtown. This is a new coalition of M Studio, ArtsCap and the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce to educate visitors on local art events, venues, and provide a platform for our local creative community. The idea of this monthly event is to include a variety of happenings throughout the city. This month includes artist Joe Borzotta at mattis0on Park, A night of 101 prints at Crybaby Gallery on Cookman, video installations by Susan Pellegrini also at Crybaby Gallery, Betsy Regan of Middletown and Mary Copper of Fair Haven at the Paint Place, DexDance performance at the Shoppes at the Arcade, Novelist Clint Miller Jr. at Paranormal Books and Curiosities, and others. Check out www.collideap.com for additional details.
The Saint celebrated its 14th year in business this week on Tuesday, November 18th. Happy Birthday and congratulations to Adam and Scott for all you do to build Asbury Park’s rich musical heritage. The Blasters will appear at The Saint on Nov. 21st. Huge!
Assemblyman Dave Rible and Assemblywoman Mary Pat Angelini will be hosting a Small Business Summit on Monday, Nov. 24th from 10 AM to 12 PM at McLoone’s Supper Club, 1200 Ocean Avenue. This is a very important opportunity for small businesses to express their concerns about the present economic climate and raise questions about what New Jersey should be doing to help. Be there!
This weekend:
Thursday, Nov. 20: Rick Skye’s “A Slice of Minelli” 8 PM at McLoone’s Supper Club
Friday, Nov. 21: Danza Milian at Restaurant Plan B at 7 PM.
Voices from the high school a play at AP High School 8 PM.
ArtsCAP Wine Tastings with Joe Borzotta at Mattison Park at 8 PM.
We Are Scientists – Wonder Bar at 8 PM.
Saturday, Nov. 22nd: AP High School football (9-0), defending state champions meets Middlesex (8-1) in the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group I semifinal at 1 PM at home.
Voices form the high school a play at AP High School 8 PM.
Sunday, Nov. 23rd: Giants vs. Arizona
Wednesday, Nov. 26th: Jillian Rhys at Mattison Park
Asbury Park‘s own Revision Theatre has announced its 2008 -09 offerings and the east coast premiere of Scrooge in Rouge kicks off our holiday season. If you missed Revision’s outstanding production of Hair this summer, here’s a chance to experience why so many are flocking to Asbury Park. Scrooge in Rouge is Revision’s twist on this Christmas Carol Classic. My bet is this will sell out quickly. Scheduled show times start Thursday, December 4th every Thursday through Sunday during the month. Hurry to www.revisiontheatre.org or call 732.455.3059for info. Only in Asbury Park!
11-29: Santa Saturday XXXV at Paradise go to www.bucksmc.org for info.
11-30: Holiday kick off on Asbury Park Boardwalk. Tree lighting and concert featuring Tim McLoone at 5 PM
12-5: City Tree Lighting with Santa at Fireman’s Park 5:30 PM
12-5: Meat Loaf at Convention Hall
12-6: First Saturday – Festival of Lights -downtown – Sponsored by Jersey Central Power and Light. Music, dining, late night shopping. Free parking in Bangs Avenue garage.
12-13 – 5th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration at Asbury Park Middle School.
12-28: Polar Bear Race – Asbury Park Boardwalk
1-1-09: Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge – Asbury Park Beachfront
On a somber note, Patti is scheduled for some surgery next week that will keep be busy, so I may not be able to get next week’s email out. Please keep her in your thougths and prayers. So, wishes for a happy Thankgiving. We all have a great deal to be thankful for.
There’s so much bad news in the air today and it’s prudent to take a couple steps back to regroup. As I write this every week, I wonder what I can talk about but you know I never lack material. There may be a lot of bad news out there but there are still plenty of good times here in the Park. Join us! Only in Asbury Park! Wishes for a wonderful and safe weekend.
Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times
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Tom Gilmour serves as the Director of Commerce for the City of Asbury Park and is responsible for economic development, the APUEZ (Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Program), special events, and the city’s employment initiative; “Asbury Works.”
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