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Old Man Winter and Mother Nature teamed up Sunday night and Monday morning to blanket the city with 14″ of snow. There is nothing more romantic than to be in the city when it is snowing. She wears her white coat well. Only in Asbury Park!
Homework Assignment: The 2nd Annual New Jersey’s Top Ten Beaches
was launched last week. Last year the Jersey Shore’s best beach, Asbury Park, finished sixth. There are four categories that you can vote for: Family Destination/ Day Trip/ Ecotourism/ Shore Events. Please go to: www.njtoptenbeaches.org and vote for Asbury Park. We deserve the recognition and as always, appreciate your support. Only in Asbury Park!
Can you believe it? It’s the first Saturday of March, so it must be First Saturday in Asbury Park! March is always our great St. Patrick’s Day celebration and this one will be very special. Besides all the great shopping and dining, you will be entertained by bagpipers and leprechauns. Our own Fire Chief, Kevin Keddy, will be playing the pipes with the Monmouth County Police Pipe & Drums. Local singer/songwriter Kevin Quinn will also be performing. The Asbury Park School District will host a special arts exhibit on the first floor of The Shoppes at the Arcade, 658 Cookman Ave. Musical performances by the Asbury Park Middle and High School Choruses will also take place. Come down early. The festivities begin at 6 PM and go to 10 PM & beyond. The Bangs Avenue Garage will be open for FREE parking. Be Green! Only in Asbury Park!
Revision Theatre will be hosting a “Kingdom” Kick-Off Party on Saturday, March 7th from 6 to 8 PM at the VFW Theatre, 701 Lake Avenue. “Kingdom” is Revision’s next production which is inspired by the true stories of current and former Latin Kings. It chronicles the journey of two kids from the barrio in a quest to belong and the power struggle that tears the two friends apart. “Kingdom” will run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays at 8 PM from April 16th through May 3rd.
The Sunday New York Times included an article on 24 year-old dancer Maurice Chestnut who teaches school-age children at the Technical Dance Academy in Asbury Park. Cool!
I very proudly announce that the City of Asbury Park was selected to receive this year’s Monmouth Ocean Development Council’s (MODC) 2009 Tourism Achievement Silver Gull Award. This is a very prestigious award that recognizes Asbury Park for all its efforts to bring visitors to the city. The city will accept the award at the 44th Annual Silver Gull Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 7, 2009 at 5:30 PM at Branches in West Long Branch. Call MODC at 732.751.8696 for tickets or sponsorship information. HUGE!
The CFA Championship Cat Show sponsored by Feline Forum of Greater New York will take place on Saturday, March 7th at Convention Hall from 9AM – 4 PM.
Last week, I announced the launch of the Asbury Park Ambassador Award. This award is given to an individual or business that “goes beyond” to promote our wonderful city. I am excited to announce this week, I picked Kathy Kelly, owner of Paranormal Books & Curiosities. Her shop has been a welcome addition to our eclectic downtown and she has created events and tours that have drawn significant new visitors to the city. Who can forget her very successful Zombie Parade? Her efforts have also generated a great deal of publicity for the city. This weekend she will be launching Friday Night Ghost Story Sessions. Bill Blount will be in her shop on Thursday, Friday, & Saturday for Tarot Card or Crystal Readings. There is always something unusual and fun going on at her store. She always “goes beyond” when it comes to promoting Asbury Park. Congratulations Kathy and a big thank you! This Saturday, stop by Paranormal Books & Curiosities for a piece of soda bread and a bit of blarney! Only in Asbury Park!
Tonight, Lisa Clark of The Harrison will be celebrating her birthday at The Harrison. Drink specials with buffet start at 6 PM. Help her celebrate!
Wesley Grove & the Asbury Park Design Center will host a VIP Open House on Saturday, March 7th from 2 to 6 PM at 4 Grove Street.
Also this weekend:
Thursday, March 5th: The Atmoferics at The Saint 8 PM
Friday, March 6th: The New Time at Asbury Lanes
Goodie Amy at Georgie’s
Bob Polding Band at the Wonder Bar
The Parlor Mob at the Stone Pony
Juke Joint Johnny & the Usual Suspects at McLoone’s Supper Club
Saturday, March 7th: The Break Contest Semifinals at Stone Pony – all ages-Noon
Billy Hector at the Wonder Bar.
Sunday, March 8th: AP Fishing Club Flea Market, 9 AM to 2 PM-Convention Hall
10th Annual Battle of the Bands, 1 PM at The Saint – all ages
Full of Fancy at Asbury Lanes
Save the dates:
3/13: Daryl Hall & John Oates at Paramount Theatre
3/14: St. Pat’s at Paradise
Roller Derby at Convention Hall
3/15: AP Historical Society St. Patrick’s Day Celebrations at the Adriatic
3/20: Collide-A-Scope
3/21: “The Pace Of Youth” A film produced by AP High School Students
Paradise’s Spring Fling Gold Party
3/28: Cheech & Chong at Paramount Theatre
4/2 to 4/5: Garden State Film Festival
4/4: First Saturday
4/26: Taste of Asbury
5/15 to 5/17: TriCity Arts Tour
So, I spoke to the weather gurus very early this morning and they have promised some mild temperatures for the weekend. If you’ve had enough of the cold weather and all the doom & gloom in the news, there’s no better place to blow off some steam than the City by the Sea. Wear some green and bring some green. As we all know, “Good Times” are sustainable in Asbury Park!
Wishes for a safe and great 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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