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So what season is it? Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Patti and I certainly did. We spent the day with Patti’s parents Gig and Bob, her brother Bob and his girlfriend Annie and my son Tom. Tom shared with us an article that appeared in the November issue of Popular Photography featuring his work and a book he has published full of his great photographs. Pretty cool and needless to say I’m quite proud! We actually had some conversation about creating a photography event in Asbury Park (Stay tuned!). We attended the tree lighting in the Grand Arcade and also picked up a number of the new AP Fire Department’s 2010 Calendar for gifts. Only in Asbury Park!
City Tree Lighting on Friday, Dec. 4th at Firemen’s Park on Main St. between Fifth and Sunset Avenues.
So, it’s the first weekend in December, so it must be my favorite First Saturday: A Flurry of Festivities to get you into the holiday spirit sponsored by The Passion Group. Santa & Frosty will arrive via fire truck at 7 PM leading up to the tree lighting at 8 PM. Music will be provided by the Asbury Park High School Marching Band & Kevin Quinn. Shops and restaurants open late and FREE parking in the Bangs Avenue Garage provided by TAKA Restaurant. ‘Tis the Reason to Visit Asbury Park!
So let’s talk shopping . . . . during the holidays, if you are looking for that unique gift for that special someone, take it from me, you will find it in Asbury Park. There are so many great shops full of very cool, unique merchandise and clothing. The downtown merchants have created a concierge service located at America’s Pie that frees you up to enjoy all the downtown activities. Go to www.paranormalbooksnj.com or call 732.455.3188 for a list of participating businesses and info. Check out Richard Virgilio’s The B Plot column in this week’s Coaster: AP holiday gift guide to 20 items under $20. Have you Bought In? Sign up at www.boughtinap.com for weekly holiday specials. Only in Asbury Park!
Stacy Gemma, our new downtown women’s clothing store, will hold a grand opening on Sunday, Dec. 6th. Check out the city’s newest toy and gift shop, the Store By The Shore at 601 Cookman. Santa will be on hand on Saturday from 2 to 9 PM. Mike’s Beach House is offering a 20% discount on your entire purchase if you bring in one or more non-perishable food item for the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties. HUGE!
Asbury Park Beach Badge Gift Certificates are now on sale at the AP DPW at 9 Main Street, Monday through Friday from 9 AM to 3 PM. Call 732.775.0900 for info. A great gift for the Jersey Shore’s best beach.
The Asbury Park Blue Bishops Varsity Football team plays Highland Park for the NJSIAA Central Jersey Group 1 Championship on Saturday at Kean University in Union at 11 AM. HUGE! And also, Asbury Park’s Midget Pop Warner won the Regional Championship and will be traveling to Orlando for the National Championships. Very HUGE!
Upstage Reunion Party at the Wonder Bar, Thursday evening Dec. 3rd around 8 PM. Come by to listen to some great music put together by some of Asbury Park’s legendary musicians. Many of the Upstage alumni are scheduled to play and who knows who might show. Only in Asbury Park!
A Christmas Carol LIVE – One Hour – One Actor at Paranormal Books & Curiosities, 627 Cookman on Friday, Dec. 4th at 7 PM.
The New Jersey Gay Men’s Chorus presents “Tune In to Our Holiday Concert” at Trinity Church, 503 Asbury on Saturday, Dec. 5th. Visit www.jgmc.org for additional info and tickets.
Also this weekend:
Thursday, Dec. 3rd: The Saint’s 15th Anniversary Series – 7:30 PM.
Bob Egan’s Holiday Variety Showcase – McLoone’s Supper
Club
Friday, Dec. 4th: Underground Logic – The Stone Pony – 7:30 PM.
The Measure – Asbury Lanes – 8 PM.
Goobie Amy at Georgies – 10 PM.
Saturday, Dec 5th: The Nutcracker at the Paramount Theatre – 2 PM.
All Stars of Comedy at Convention Hall – 8 PM
Clash of Influence at The Saint – 8 PM.
Chemtrail at Asbury Lanes at 10 PM
Sunday, Dec. 6th: Jody Joseph & others at the Stone Pony – 2 PM
Hotel Tides Holiday Party to benefit “Food for Life” and “Toys
for Tots” from 3 to 9 PM.
Laura Crisci CD release celebration at McLoone’s Supper
Club – 7 PM.
Wednesday, Dec. 9th: Dinner & a Movie – Cabaret at The Watermark.
Rumor has it Ghost Hunters are in the city this week filming a future TV episode. Stay tuned!
AP PBA Local #6 is conducting a Police Toy Drive at Georgies’ on Dec. 6th and a Coat Drive at The Harrison on Dec. 20th. Give!
The AP Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Holiday networking party at The Watermark next Thursday, Dec. 10th 5:30 to 8:30 PM. Be there!
Sorry this is so long. Maybe there is just too much going on in Asbury Park? NAH!
The holidays are just another excuse for us to show off all the great things going on in the city. We have perfected “decking the halls” and all other forms of holiday festivities. Join us!
Wishes for a wonderful and joyous 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.” |
