Greetings from Asbury Park – Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 3/18/10

Posted on March 18, 2010 by conovernj

Weekly Updates
Greeting from Asbury Park:
Mother Nature lobbed us one heck of a Nor’easter last weekend.  Besides all the rain and wind, much sand found its way to the boardwalk or headed out into the Atlantic.  Knowing our terrific Department of Public Works, they are already working to get the beach back in shape.  Patti and I lost power from Saturday afternoon to Monday morning.  Good news is this weekend is going to be full of sunshine, and of course, “good times.”  Only in Asbury Park!

Hey, one more week until the Garden State Film Festival!  It’s no secret that this is one of my favorite weekends in Asbury Park!  Diane Raver, Executive Director and founder of the Festival, emailed me yesterday and shared that one event is already sold out and four others will probably sell out in the next couple of days.  So, get your tickets now!  Go to the GSFF’s web site, www.gsff.org , and click on Listings AT A Glance to check out the whole schedule.  Diane also gave me two weekend passes to raffle off so . the first person to email me back with the correct answer to the following question will receive two free weekend passes.  The question:    In the film Casablanca, what is the name of Rick’s place?  Just reply to this email with your answer and it will get to me.  Good luck!  I will give you additional details about the film festival next week.  Make sure you’re in the city for this one and please turn off your cell phones!

The Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (ArtsCAP) is soliciting logo designs for its upcoming City Arts/Asbury Park Festival.  The winner will receive a $100 cash prize.  The City Arts/Asbury Park Festival will be a full weekend celebration of the arts in AP set for Sept. 24 & 25, 2010.  Contest details and design specs are posted on www.artscap.org.  Save the date!

We still need your vote!  Please vote for Asbury Park in the NJ’s survey for the Top Ten Beaches for 2010 in the state.  Go to www.njtoptenbeaches.org  and vote in all four categories and vote often.  Do it!

Posh Den will be celebrating their new location, a new season, and unique new merchandise with a grand re-opening this Friday, March 19th from 6 to 9 PM.  Posh Den moved to make room for the Silverball (Pinball Museum), but is still located in the 3rd Ave. Pavilion on the boardwalk.   Refreshments will be served.  Stop by and enjoy a 20% discount on everything in the store.  Only in Asbury Park!

Emmy Award winning actress and comedian, Judy Gold will be appearing at Brickwall Tavern & Dining Room, followed by an encore performance at The Annex on Friday, March 19th starting at 8 PM.  Tickets are limited and are $25 in advance and $30 at the door.  

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. March 18th:  Tigga, Attila Bartos, Lorraine Stone at The Showroom
Aster Pheonyx at the Saint – 8 PM.
Bob Egan’s Variety Showcase at McLoone’s Supper Club.
Salty DJ Battle at Langosta Lounge – 9 PM.
Fri. March 19th:  Antigone Rising at the Stone Pony – 7:30 PM
Art opening at words! At 7 PM. Featuring Danielle Lovallo.
The Brixton Riot, Lieder at Asbury Lanes – 8 PM.
Jon Caspi Band show featuring “Kaspi” Karaoke at The Showroom – 8 PM.
Temporary Grace at the Wonder Bar – 8 PM.
Burning Jersey, Hiatus at The Saint – 8 PM.
Sunny Daze at Langosta Lounge – 10 PM.
Sat. March 20th:  The Break Contest semifinals at the Stone Pony – noon.
Cheer and Dance competition at Convention Hall.
The Showroom: Educating for Justice Film presents Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring at 3 PM and Off The Top with Monkey Works, Rock Will & friends at 8 PM.
Spring Equinox featuring Juggling Suns at The Saint – 8 PM.
Hey Bulldog at Brickwall – 9 PM.
Tim McLoone & the Shirleys at McLoone’s Supper Club
Sun. March 21:  Bossa Brazil at Langosta Lounge – 1 PM.
From the Ashes: The Life and Times of Tick Hall at The Showroom – 2 PM.
Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge at 4th Ave. Pavilion:  Supermarket Smarts at 2 PM and Yoga with Phil Milagarese at 3 PM
Sizzin Jazz Sundays Jam Session at Synaxis Lounge – 5 PM.
A Taste of Tango plus Grupo Yuri at McLoone’s Supper Club
Mon. March 22nd:  Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis -9 PM.

Don’t forget that the Stephen Crane House feature on Ghosthunters will appear next Wednesday,  March 24th at 9 PM on the SciFi Channel and the Destination Truth series that features Paranormal Museum and Cookman Ave will also be shown on the SciFi Channel Wed, March 31st at 10 PM.

Tom Pivinski who serves as head of the AP Environmental and Shade Tree Commission emailed me that preliminary work on the Asbury Park Rain Garden will begin this Sat., March 20th at 10 AM at Main and Springwood Ave.  He is looking for some volunteers, so if you are interested, just show up!  Huge!  

Hot Sand is launching its Easter promotion with “Blow your own glass Easter Egg!” This is a springtime favorite 20 minute walk-in activity.  No appointment necessary.  Only in Asbury Park!

And Saturday marks the beginning of spring!  Hallelujah!  I know this weekend will give us a sweet taste of what we can expect this summer.  So get out of the house and head to the city by the sea.  Join us for some great shopping, the best dining, tons of great music and of course significant “good times.”

Wishes for a sunny, warm and wonderful 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 film permitting.
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