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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 3/25/10

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
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Weekly Updates

Greetings from Asbury Park:
 How great was last weekend?  If you were at the beach on Saturday, you know what I am talking about.  Everyone was walking around with a big, wide smile.  A preview of what to expect in the weeks to come.  Stay tuned!

The 8th Annual Garden State Film Festival finally arrives to the city.  It opens Thursday night, March 25th with Under Our Skin , an emotional exploration of the long-term effects of Lyme disease.  I have a number of favorite films that I want to see, but I don’t want to influence you in anyway.  Patti and I will be attending the opening ceremonies on Friday night at the Paramount.  I hope you will all try to see the Morro Castle  75th Commemoration film that the city produced for the AP Historical Society.  It will be shown at 1:30 PM at Synaxis.  I was told by a very reliable source that I should make sure I see Burzynski that will be shown on Sunday at 12:30 PM at the Paramount.  Also, I hope you will try to catch the thriller Up the Creek at the City Council Chambers at Main & Bond Sts. on Saturday night at 8 PM.  I will be working at the City Council Chambers site on Sat. & Sun., so stop by and say hello.   Check out the very cool GSFF promo video produced by Synergy Productions on the city’s home page (www.cityofasburypark.com).  For all the details and a listings of all the films go to www.gsff.org.  HUGE!  Only in Asbury Park!  HUGE!

So, last week’s winner of the film trivia question was Brian Watkins of Asbury Park.  The question: what was the name of Rick’s place in the film Casablanca? The correct answer was Rick’s Café Americain.   We had 244 people submit an entries and 43 had the correct answer.  The winning answer came in almost immediately after I sent out the email blast.  I always wondered if there were folks up reading their email that early in the morning.  The Executive Director of the GSFF, Diane Raver loved the idea so much she gave me another pair of weekend passes to raffle off this week.  So, here’s this week’s question:  In the 1967 film, The Graduate, Benjamin Braddock drove what car?  The winning answer must include make and model .  Good Luck!

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce has announced the 2010 Carousel Awards winners.  The following were recognized for their outstanding dedication to Asbury Park:
Taka Restaurant - Economic Development Award
Tyler Blackmore, Principal of APHS - Spirit of Asbury Park Award
Frank’s Deli & Restaurant - Landmark Business Award
Kevin Keddy, AP Fire chief - Public Official Award
The 2010 Caoursel Awards Gala will be held at The Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel on Friday, May 14th from 6 to 10 PM.  Live music will be provided by Funktion 11.  For sponsorship details or reservations, call Cindi at 732.775.7676.  HUGE! 

The Jersey Shore Surfrider Foundation brings their Annual Fundraiser Stokefest 2010 to the Stone Pony this Sunday, March 28th.  This great worthy event includes Quincy Mumford, Matt O’Rae Band, Predator Dub Assassins with Stringbean, Outside The Box, The Verdict, and Glimmer Grass Band.  The lineup starts at 3 PM.  Call 732.502.0600.   

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. March 25th:
Open Artists Night with The Sunday Blues and guest Carl Chesna at The Stone Pony - 7:30 PM.
Roger Gardella presents Songwriters Stage at McLoone’s Supper Club.
Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band at The Saint - 8 PM.
Kagero and the DoDads at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Fri. March 26th:  The Usual Suspects at McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
Play on Red at the Wonder Bar - 8 PM.
Matt Noffsinger Band at the Brickwall - 9 PM.
Mama’s Black Sheep at Georgie’s - 10 PM.
Sat. March 27th:  Celebration of Bill Chinnock at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM.
Dog Tag Party at Paradise
Dr. Void & the Death Machine at B Unique Clothing, 723 Cookman - 8 PM.
Predator Dub Assassins at Langosta Lounge.
Tim McLoone & The Shirleys at McLoone’s Supper Club
Bell Bottom blues (Clapton tribute) at the Wonder Bar - 8 PM
The Amboys at The Saint - 8 PM.
River City Extension & others at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Old #7 at the Brickwall - 9 PM.
Sun. March 28th:  Sunday with Sinatra at McLoone’s Supper Club 11 AM to 2 PM. 
Boardwalk Health & Fitness Challenge at the 4th Avenue Pavilion:  Let’s Cook at 2 PM & Weightless Workout with Brian Wright at 3 PM.
Blackberry Blues Band at McLoone’s Supper Club. - 8 PM.
Mon. March 29th: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend, The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM.

Also on Monday, Langosta Lounge will team up with Sickles Market to present an evening of farm-to-table specialties.  The evening will incorporate cooking demonstrations, wine tasting and pairing and information about local and farm fresh product.  To make a reservation call 732.455.3275.   Only in Asbury Park!

New Jersey Monthly magazine highlighted the “Best of Jersey” winners in their first readers poll in the April issue which arrived at my house yesterday.  As you can imagine, Asbury Park was well represented:
COCKTAILS:  Watermark & Langosta Lounge
CUPCAKES: Baker Boys
SUSHI;  Taka
ANTIQUES:   Antique Emporium of Asbury Park
GIFT SHOP:  Bodega
PET STORE;  Asbury Bark
BOARDWALK:  Asbury Park - DUH!
VINTAGE/CONSIGNMENT:  Allan & Suzi
KID’S DESTINATION:  Candyteria
MUSEUM:  Paranormal Books & Curiosities & Paranormal Museum
EDITORS’ PICK:  The City of Asbury Park volunteer activities to aid earthquake victims in Haiti  Very HUGE!
Also, there was a classic photo of last year’s RunApalooza day of races in the issue.  This year’s event takes place April 17th and includes the fourteenth Annual Jersey shore Relay Marathon.  Check out runapalooza.org for details.  HUGE!

SAVE THE DATE:  The 15th Annual AP Homeowner’s Association Vintage Home Tour will take place on Sunday, April 25th.  If you would like to have your home featured on this year’s tour, contact Jim McGlynn at 732.610.5470.

I will be hosting a meeting on Friday, March 26th  at 3 PM in the City Council Chambers to continue the discussion of creating a musical heritage event for 2011 and ArtCAP will be hosting a meeting on Tuesday, April 6th at The Showroom to plan for the CityArts/Asbury Park full weekend celebration of the arts set for Sept. 24-25, 2010.  Call 732.455.8052 for info.

Wishes for a great weekend.  See you at the movies!  Only in Asbury Park!

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.

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

Thursday, March 18th, 2010
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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

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.

Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 3/11/10

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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Weekly Updates

Got a little sunny teaser this past weekend and the early part of this week, but looks like some heavy spring showers are in store for the weekend.  Oh well, all the more reason to head out in Asbury Park!

The 18th Annual Fishing Flea Market takes place this Sunday, March 14th from 9 AM to 2 PM in Convention Hall.  This is one of those very cool events that is: Only in Asbury Park!

The Asbury Park Historical Society will be hosting their 4th Annual St. Patty’s Day Party on Sunday, March 14th from 1 to 3:30 PM at McLoone’s Supper Club.  Bob Egan and company will play and sing your favorite Irish tunes.  Tickets are $40 per person, or $75 per couple.  Call 732.829.1104. 

Looking for a unique gift for St. Pat’s?  Why not Blow-a-Drinking Glass at Hot Sand and get a coupon for your first beer free in that glass at Langosta Lounge?  Or, check out all our great shops for that very special green present.  Only in Asbury Park!

The AP High School Boys Basketball team defended their title and became the Central Jersey Group I Champions on Monday.  They now advance on to the state tournament.  HUGE!  Stay tuned!

Last Thursday, I helped out with a Monmouth University Urban Economics course by inviting them to use the Annex at Brickwall for their classroom.  You know I always like sharing the Asbury Park story.  Our recent progress makes for a great and very interesting study.  Only in Asbury Park!

NEW BUSINESS:  Appliance Brokers of Asbury Park will be hosting a grand opening of their new location at 1201 Main Street this Saturday.  Stop by and say hello to owner Larry Stein and check out his full line of washers/dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers and all that other great stuff that makes our lives so easy.  I recruited Larry for four years and he finally has arrived.  And don’t forget the company is a UEZ certified business, so you can take advantage of the 3.5% reduced sales tax.  Shop in Asbury Park!

Don’t forget to vote for Asbury Park in the state’s 2010 Top Ten Beaches Poll.  Go to www.njtoptenbeaches.org and cast your vote in four different categories.  Do it!

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. March 11th:  Green Tag Sale, Big Light at The Saint - 8 PM.
Songwriters Stage hosted by Roger Gardella at McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
Phanfest Battle of the Bands at The Saint - 8 PM.
Shore Alternative presents Face the Sun at Langosta Lounge - 9 PM.
Fri. March 12th:  Jarrod Gorbel and special guests at The Saint - 7:15 PM.
Black Reign, Circle of Insanity at The Stone - 7:30 PM.
Seasick, Social Circkle at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Under New Ownership at the Wonder Bar.
River City Extension at Langosta Lounge - 10 PM.
Sat. March 13th:  The Break Contest at the Stone Pony - noon - all ages.
Negative Space at The Saint - 8 PM.
Jazz Lobsters Big Band at McLoone’s Super Club - 8 PM.
Sun. March 14th:  Nuvo Jazz Trio at Langosta Lounge - 1 PM.
Boardwalk Health and Fitness Challenge at 4th Ave. Pavilion:  Keep the Weight Off at 2 PM and Run/Jog with Tim McLoone at 3 PM.
Acoustics Sundays with Gerry at Brickwall at 4 PM.
David Wong at 2:30 PM and Patti Bramson at 4 PM at Twisted Tree.
The Killing - Stanley Kubrick’s 1956 film noir classic at The Showroom at 4 PM.
James Stewart at Sizzlin Jazz Sundays at Synaxis Lounge at 5 PM.
Bob Egan’s Open Mic at Moonstruck - 6 PM.
Gay Men’s Chorus at McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
Matthew Ryan at The Saint - 7 PM.
Mon. March 15th:  Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM.
SAVE THE DATES:  March 18, 2010 - AP Chamber of Commerce networking event at Lagosta Lounge at 5:30 to 8:30 PM.  Call 732,775.7676 for reservations.
March, 25th, 26th, 27th & 28th - Garden State Film Festival.  This year’s line-up is outstanding!  Don’t forget to include the GSFF Gala Friday Night Cocktail Party at the Paramount Theatre on you calendar.  Fabulous food, graciously donated by Saker ShopRites, Inc., a cash bar and entertainment by The Alliance Sisters (backup singers for Bruce Springsteen on “The Rising.”  After the opening ceremonies are conducted, a short film “Ripe Strawberries” and the feature “Chicago Overcoat” will launch this year’s festival.  Go to www.gsff.org/events.php.  Also, mark your calendars for Sat., March 27th at 9:15 PM when The Showroom presents a great short film Asbury Park produced by Best Foot Forward and written, directed, and edited by Robert Anderson.

The 4th of July Parade Committee is looking for nominations for the 2010 Grand Marshall.  Send them to me.  Thanks!

I think I mentioned a couple of weeks ago that Asbury Park was selected as a site for the Smithsonian’s 2011 New Harmonies musical heritage exhibit.  Thanks to the efforts of ArtsCAP President, Dennis Carroll who put together Asbury Park’s proposal, we are now creating a year-long musical heritage celebration around the exhibit which is scheduled to come to Asbury Park in April 2011.  I chaired a meeting of the steering committee that includes: noted historian and author Helen Pike, Dennis Carroll, Bob Stewart who is the director of the AP Library, filmmaker Susan Pellegrini, Madison Marquette’s Pas DeLucia, AP Historical Society President Johna Karpinski, and City Manager Terry Reidy.  We kicked around some great ideas, but will be reaching out, and welcome any thoughts you might have.  In addition, we will be putting together a number of committees to raise sponsorship monies, operate, and promote the activities that will embrace all the great music and those who made it in Asbury Park!  Stay tuned!

So, come in out of the rain and soak up all the greatness that happens every day in the city by the sea. 

No matter the weather . . .it’s always better in Asbury Park!

Wishes for a wonderful and warm 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.

Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 3/4/10

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
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Weekly UpdatesGreetings
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

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.

 

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