Greetings
On Monday we saw the sun – and it was good! Since Mother Nature wiped out the last three First Saturdays, we are not going to let that happen again this month. The revel spirit has been penned up long enough. Time to party!
So let’s get Green and spend some green at March’s First Saturday! Time for a Release! Re-new from the winter blahs: strolling bagpipes and The Creetons at B Unique clothing at 723 Cookman. Re-Cycle your gently used clothing at Stacy Gemma’s and receive 10% off and participate in their VIP Party. Relax and enjoy special sales and restaurant specials. Jersey Shore Premium Outlet VIP vouchers will be given to the first 1,000 visitors to The Passion Group’s offices at 600 Cookman. Re-Energize! Sign up for New Jersey Natural Gas’ new energy-efficiency offerings. You could save up to 30%. Re-Light! At the Passion Group spin the Wheel of Knowledge and you may take home a free CFL light bulb. At the Shoppes At The Arcade, 658 Cookman: the Shore Women’s Abstract Gallery will be hosting an exhibit entitled “Appearances” with paintings by Sheilagh Casey – opening reception from 5 – 9 PM and our new Gallery 13 will be hosting a very cool photography exhibit as part of its grand opening from 6 PM to 10 PM.. Go to www.asburyparkchamber for all the details. Giving new meaning to Green! Only in Asbury Park!
The Asbury Park Haitian Relief Community-Wide Memorial For Lost Loved Ones in Haiti takes place this Sunday, March 7th at the Paramount Theatre from 2 to 8 PM. Live performances will help us celebrate the living culture of Haiti. Make sure you stop by the Store at the Shore, 601 Cookman, to check out the elephant that the AP High School students created for the event. The elephant will be auctioned off on Sunday. For all the details of the Haitian Memorial and Benefit, go to the city’s web site: www.cityofasburypark.com. Be there!
Jill Ricci, co-owner and co-curator of the Parlor Gallery and Robert Doran, Director of Art and curator at the Hotel Tides Gallery have assembled a collection of their recent work at the Hotel Tides titled “Golden Idols Beneath Lacquered Time” An artist’s reception will take place on March 7th from 3 to 7 PM. Exhibit runs to April 11th.
Hot Sand, our very cool glass studio on the boardwalk, is offering new glass jewelry fusing classes. Go to www.HotSandAP.com for details.
Also This Weekend:
Thurs. March 4th: In Ohm at the Stone Pony – 7:30 PM.
Shore Alternative presents The Delfields, Gary B and the Notions at Langosta Lounge – 9 PM.
Fri. March 5th: Haiti Relief Benefit Concert at VFW Post 1333, 701 Lake Ave at 6 PM. $7 donation at the door. Call 732.693.1241 or visit www.flat5records.com.
The Nelson Riddle Show at McLoone’s Supper Club – 7 PM.
Judas Priestess & others at the Stone Pony – 7:30 PM.
David Ford, Chris Hartford, Jessica Rose, Karen Baxter at The Saint – 8 PM.
Daddy Pop at the Wonder Bar – 8 PM.
Sat. March 6th: Greater NY Feline Club Flea Market at Convention Hall
The Great Gatsby at The Showroom at 1 PM.
The Nelson Riddle Show at McLoone’s Supper Club - 7 PM.
John Eddie at the Stone Pony – 7:30 PM – all ages.
The Blasters, The Hudson Falcons at The Saint – 8 PM.
Leatherface, Yesterday’s Kings at Asbury Lanes – 8 PM.
Stuck In A Decade at the Wonder Bar.
Sun. March 7th: The Dreamers at The Showroom at noon.
Jerseyshows.com presents a matinee featuring Casey Out the Window & others – all ages at The Saint – 1 PM.
Mad Cats & Beehives at the Stone Pony – 2 PM.
Boardwalk Health & fitness Challenge at the 4th Ave. Pavilion: Label Lungo at 2 PM and Kettlebells with Jamie Pigman at 3 PM. FREE!
Watermark’s Academy Awards Event – 7 PM
APFI Second Annual Oscar Party at Langosta Lounge – 7 PM.
Mon. March 8th: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis – 9 PM.
Tues. March 4th: Eggs & Issues – AP Chamber of commerce monthly breakfast featuring Deputy Mayor John Loffredo at the Culinary Education Center, 101 Drury Lane (next to AP High School) 8 to 10 AM. To Reserve call: 732.775.7676.
SAVE THE DATES: Sammy Boyd has created the new Asbury Park Summer Concert Series which will take at the historic Paramount Theatre.
May 29th, Saturday (Memorial Weekend): Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons
June 20th Sunday: Smokey Robinson
August 21st Saturday: Tony Bennett
All concerts will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Monmouth County. HUGE!
The Ghosthunters episode filmed at The Stephen Crane House in AP will air March 31st at 10 PM on the Sci-Fi Channel.
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Don’t forget to vote for Asbury Park in the top ten beach contest at www.njtoptenbeaches.org. Do it!
Happy birthday to son Tom this past Monday and daughter Linnea this coming Friday. Proud!
One of my very favorite events, the Garden State Film Festival, is on the horizon. Knowing the Festival’s Executive Director, Diane Raver, the festival will be full of wonderful films. The festival’s Thursday pre-opening night benefits the Lyme Disease Association and features the screening of the powerful “Under Our Skin” and an appearance by area singer Anita Ferrer, known as the Asbury Park Angel. Celebrity honorees include Talia Shire (Adrian from Rocky and Connie Coreleone) and Vinny Pastore (Big Pussy from the Sopranos). Mark your calendars for March 25, 26, 27 & 28th for one of the city’s best weekends. So, Only in Asbury Park!
McLoone’s Asbury Grille located in the iconic Howard Johnson’s building will host a grand opening from March 9th to the 11th. During the celebration, guests will be treated to fifty percent off their lunch or dinner. Only in Asbury Park!
Last week, Madison Marquette launched “Asbury Spark” on Facebook creating an opportunity for singles to be matched up for a blind date on the AP Boardwalk. They select two people who hopefully will be a good match. An all expensives paid date takes place and the participants’ thoughts are documented before and after the date ends. Asbury Spark fans get to vote on how they think the date will go. If you are single and looking, you can still sign up. Go to http://www.facebbok.com/AsburySpark. Only in Asbury Park!
So, let’s turn on backs on this winter and gear up for one great spring (starts in 17 days, oh yea!). Start it all with First Saturday! Only in Asbury Park!
Wishes for a wonderful, warm, and wild 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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