News & Press Releases

Greetings from Asbury Park: So, have we seen the end of the snow? The last three storms have really challenged the city in many ways, but as usual we endured. Special thanks to all our DPW, Police and Fire employees who keep us safe. Actually, the city feels quite romantic covered in white. My biggest concern right now is welfare of all our merchants. Weather has disrupted our past three First Saturdays and now Valentine’s Day. So show a little love and come out and support our merchants! The Center will be hosting a wine tasting event on Friday evening from 8-to 11 PM at the Silverball Pinball Museum recently relocated to the Third Avenue Pavilion on the boardwalk. Tickets are $50. For info call 732.774.3416 ext. 14. The Shore Institute of Contemporary ART (SICA) will join forces with Asbury Park’s ArtsCAP to expand their highly successful Urban Sculpture Park beyond the borders of Long Branch. This year the five month long sculpture display will also take place in the City of Asbury Park. In addition to the 37 sites throughout Long Branch where sculpture has been displayed over the past 3 years, 22 sites have been added throughout Asbury Park. The event will run from May 8th to October 14th. Artists participating in this annual event will be solicited nationwide to compete for the opportunity to have their work displayed in the two cities. All entries can be made on-line at www.sica.org no later than March 13th. Contemporarily HUGE! Revision Theatre still needs your vote to help qualify for the Pepsi Refresh Project award in the amount of $50,000 toward the renovation costs associated with their new home if they can reach the Top 10! But you have to vote and yes, you can vote every day! Visit: http://www.refresheverything.com/revisionTheatre for more info and to cast your vote. Help make it happen! Madison Marquette announced this week the inaugural Asbury Park Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge, a 12-week program designed to promote the health and wellness of Asbury Park and neighboring communities. Each Sunday starting Feb. 21st, the boardwalk will host free introductory fitness classes, free nutrition and health classes and feature healthy menu items at boardwalk eateries. Registered participants will receive prizes based on their attendance. For all the details and schedule go to apboardwalk.com. Wellness! The 11th Annual Miss Paradise Pageant 2010 will take place this Sunday, Feb. 21st at Paradise, 101 Asbury Avenue. Call 732.988.6663 for details. A Benefit For Haitian Relief will be held at The Saint on Sunday, Feb. 21st starting at 3 PM. The line up includes Predator Dub Assassins, Random Test, Dub Proof, Underground Logic and many other special guests. Proceeds go to Doctors Without borders through The Mercy Center of Asbury Park’s Haitian Project. Also This Weekend: Thurs. Feb. 18th : West End Redemption at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM Fri. Feb. 19th: 36 Anniversary Series at the Stone Pony featuring Black 47, the Fullers and others - 7:30 PM Shabbat Dinner at 8 PM at Restaurant Plan B. Film - Troubled Water at The Showroom at 8 PM. Play on Real at the Wonder Bar 8 PM. That’s How They Got You at The Saint - 8 PM. The Amboys CD Release show at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM. Last Perfect Thing at Old Man Rafferty’s 9:30 PM Sat. Feb. 20th: 36 Anniversary Series at the Stone Pony featuring Status Gree, River City Extension and others - 7 PM. Under new Ownership at Old Man Rafferty’s So Watt at Brickwall at 9 PM> Sun. Feb. 21st: Mexican Wrestling at Convention Hall starting at 2 PM. BookFLX oresents David Sterry & Pitchapalooza at The showroom starting at 4 PM. Hot Buttered Soul at The Lounge at Synaxis at 4 PM Neil Simon: From the Bronx to Broadway retrospect includes a screening of The Prisoner of Second Avenue at the Stephen Crane House 508 Fourth Ave. at 5 PM. Anniversary Weekend Musicians Party: The Stone Pony salutes all of their local musicians. Doors open at 6 PM. Mon. Feb. 22nd: Readings from Asbury Park - the Interpreter at The Showroom - 6:30 PM. Cooking Demo & Wine Tasting with Marilyn at Langosta Lounge at 7 PM Karoke with DJ Mike at the wonder Bar - 8 PM. Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis 9 PM to 1 AM. Yoga Basin will have a Grand Opening this Saturday, Feb. 20thth at 6:30 PM complete with a chamber Ribbons Cutting. Check it out! The AP Chamber of Commerce will be hosting another one of their great business card exchanges next Thursday, Feb. 25th at Langosta Lounge. Be there! So, I know times are tough but we need you to come out and support the city. Are you Bought In? As you can see even in the middle of a very challenging winter, Asbury Park is rockin! No other place you want to be! Wishes for a great weekend! Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce and Good Times If you know anyone who would like to receive these weekly email updates, they may go to the city’s web site, www.cityofasburypark.com and subscribe. 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. Copyright © 2007 City of Asbury Park, All Rights Reserved.