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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 2/25/10

Friday, February 26th, 2010
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

ENOUGH! How about a break with this weather? Asbury Park always continues the party even in the worst of climatic interruptions but this is a bit much. It’s enough to drive you into the warmth of one of our great restaurants, push you inside many of our great shops to pick up some hot merchandise and clothing, or shuffle into the heat at all our unique clubs. Asbury Park is always warm and welcoming. Join us! Only in Asbury Park!

We created an AP piece of history on Wednesday. We renamed one of our elementary schools in honor of the 44th President of the United States. The Bangs Avenue Elementary School became the Barack H. Obama Elementary School. The Asbury Park Board of Education and the Asbury Park School System under the direction of Dr. Denise Lowe hosted a wonderful celebration. The real kudos goes to all the students at the school who sang, danced and cheered. The was very very cool and another wonderful Asbury Park community event. Only in Asbury Park! Truly HUGE!

So how about some sunshine! It’s that time of year to vote for the Top Ten Beaches in New Jersey. In 2008, Asbury Park was voted #6 and last year we were #5. So this week’s homework assignment is to go out and vote and then get all your relatives, classmates, neighbors and friends to also vote for Asbury Park. So, go to www.njtoptenbeaches.org , vote and then pass it on. Stay tuned!

The rescheduled 2010 Asbury Park Bartender Mix-Off will take this Saturday from 2 to 5 PM in the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall.

The first classes last Sunday in The 2010 Asbury Park Boardwalk Health And Fitness Challenge were a big hit. This Sunday at 2 PM, check out Kitchen Ambush and bring your bike for the 3 PM Brielle Cycelry Bike Ride. It’s all free. For additional info, visit www.facebook.com/APChallenge . Fit!

Robert Legere Home, 521 Cookman has extended their 50% sale until March 6th.

Tonight, the AP Chamber of Commerce will be hosting oneof it’s great monthly business card exchanges at Lagosta Lounge. Call 732.775.7676 to RSVP.

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. Feb. 25th: Black History Show at the Boys & Girls Club 5:30 PM.
English Beat, Fishbone, Outlaw Nation at the Stone Pony 6 PM - all ages.
Film: Amancio: Two Faces On A Tombstone presented by the Q-Spot at VNA Building, 1301 Main Street at 7 PM.
Tigga, Attila Bartlos, Lorraine Stone at The showroom at 8 PM.
Songwriters’ Night hosted by Roger Gardella at McLoone’s Supper Club at 8 PM.
Shore Alternative presents Matt Wade at Langosta Lounge at 9 PM.
Fri. Feb. 26th: Eric Ginsberg at Twisted Tree Café, 609 Cookman at 7 PM.
Lost In Society at BUniqueClothing, 723 Cookman Ave at 7:30 PM.
Layonne Holmes at McLoone’s Supper Club at 8 PM.
Trubo Fruits at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Father Divine, Wrong Side of Dawn & others at The Saint - * PM.
The Jamie Brown Experience at Brickwall at 9 PM.
Sat. Feb.27th: Social media for Creative People presented by VoxPopNJ at The showroom at 3:30 PM.
Melissa Ferrick at the Stone Pony at 7:30 PM - all ages.
NJ Film Aliance Film Festival at The Showroom at 7 PM.
The Riff Surfers, Mojo Love Dog at The Saint - 8 PM
Jo Bonanno and the Godsons of Soul at the Wonder Bar - 8 PM.
Tim McLoone & the Shirleys at McLoone’s Supper Club- 8 PM.
Old #7 at Brickwall - 9 PM.
Sun. Feb.28th: The Beach Rock All Stars - all ages Matinee at The Saint -1 PM
JerseyShows.com - all ages at The Saint at 4 PM
Honey Thick & others at the Stone Pony - 2 PM.
Hot Buttered Soul at The Lounge at Synaxis at 4 PM.
Bob Egan’s Open Mic at Moonstruck, 517 Lake Ave at 6 PM.
The Tapestry Album Show - celebrate Carole King’s “Tapestry” album performed by Tim McLoone & The Shirleys with special guests at McLoone’s Supper club at 8 PM.
Mon. March 1st: Cage The Elephant at the Stone Pony - 7 PM.
Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM.

SAVE THE DATES:
March 6th: First Saturday - Get Green in Asbury Park!
March 7th: All day Community-Wide Memorial For Lost Loved Ones IN Haiti and fundraiser to benefit the American Red Cross-Jersey Coast Chapter, Coastal Habitat for Humanity, and the Ministry of Pastors for Haiti. Put this on your calendar now. For updates and schedule go to www.cityofasburypark.com.
March 25th thru 28th: The Garden State Film Festival.

A couple of weeks ago, I mentioned a new residential project, The Lofts, that is currently under construction at 2nd Avenue & Lanford. I usually don’t pitch specific offerings but this one is very unique and quite cool. Apparently, the units were just listed. Go to www.theloftsatasburypark.com to check it out. Redevelopment in the city continues! Only in Asbury Park!

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

Wishes for a warm, wonderful, wahoo 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.

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 2/18/10

Thursday, February 18th, 2010
News

Weekly Updates

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.

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 2/11/10

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
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Weekly Updates

Greetings from Asbury Park:
Sorry if this is the second time you received this email. We are having some techinical difficulties with our mailing list. Thanks for your understanding.
We are creating a new definition of winter at the Jersey Shore. As many of you know, I start every day at the beach in Asbury Park. I have acquired a new appreciation for the color grey. Snow on the Asbury Park beach paints a beautiful picture and makes one realize what a beautiful piece of the world is right here at our door. But the weather is playing havoc on our commerce. This was the third month in a row that our First Saturday event was affected by the weather. Saturday’s snow and wind storm also put a major dent in our effort s to raise funds for AP’s Haitian Relief efforts. We are continuing our efforts and will have elephant banks in stores and restaurants for you to make donations. You can also send in checks payable to APUEZ - Haitian Relief Fund to T. Gilmour, City of Asbury Park, One Municipal Plaza, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. So we have a homework assignment this week: Sunday is Valentine’s Day and there is no better place than Asbury Park to find that unique gift for that very special someone in your life. Our business community needs your support! Are you “Bought In?” Why not make a reservation to spend Valentine’s Day in the city and shop the Park, check out our great lodging, and dine at our very romantic restaurants. Did you know that Asbury Park is also known as “The city of love by the sea.” Only in Asbury Park!

Hard to believe that a week ago, I was jumping into the ocean at Asbury Park’s Fifth Avenue beach as a participant in the Asbury Park Rotary’s Polar Plunge. Synergy Productions put together a great video to capture this historic moment and we have placed it on the Asbury Park web site’s home page: www.cityofasburypark.com. I’m the guy in the orange trunks with the red nose. Good grins for a great cause!

More Homework: Revision Theatre needs your help - your vote. Revision Theatre is in the running for a $50,000 grant request to fund the instillation of a heating and air conditioning system in their proposed new home on Lake Avenue. They need to finish in the top 10 by Feb 28th. Please visit and vote at http://www.refresheverything.com/RevisionTheatre. Vote!

Moonstruck reopens just in time for Valentine’s Day starting with live jazz on Friday featuring the Storeyville Jazz Quartet .

Tony Pallagrosi of Concerts East shared he will be presenting multiple Grammy Award winner/Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Jeff Beck at the Paramount Theatre on June 15, 2010. Tickets go on sale Monday. Check out concertseast.com. Huge! Stay tuned!

On Wednesday night, the Asbury Park City Council approved two contracts for our new marketing partners. M Studio owned by Jenna Zilincar will be responsible for marketing/advertising, the city’s web site and public relations. Synergy Productions founded and operated by Susan Pelligrini will be responsible for promotional videos, commercials, public access cable production and internet based programming. I am proud and pleased that both companies are based in Asbury Park. Stay tuned!

Artist Megan Heath Gilhool will be hosting a Valentine’s Party (art show & sale) on Saturday, Feb 13th from 11 AM to 5 PM at the Market Place, 21 Main Street. For info call 732.728.9112.

Author Darren Fitzgerald will on Friday, Feb. 12th at 7 PM at Paranormal Books and Curiosities sign copies of his book “The House on Hurley Pond Road.”

Also This Weekend:
Thurs, Feb 11th: ArtsCAP Dinner at Culinary Educational Center - 6 PM
Open Artists Night - Stone Pony - all ages - 7PM.
So Cow - Asbury Lanes 8 PM
James Maddock - Langosta Lounge - 9 PM
Fri, Feb 12th: The Doughboys, Wakah Chan - the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM
Country Line Dancing at Paradise - 7 -10 PM - Free Lessons
The Jack Moves - the Wonder Bar - 8 PM.
Tunnels to Holland - The Saint - 8 PM.
Winter Words from the Jersey Shore with Chris Rockwell and James Dalton at The showroom - 8 PM.
Layonne Holmes , Rob Paparozzi - McLoone’s Supper Club
Sat, Feb 13th: AP Little League Pancake Breakfast at Thurgood Marshall School, 600 Monroe Ave. 8 AM to Noon.
Valentine Brunch for city seniors at the Westside Community Center, 115 Dewitt Ave.- 11AM to 2 PM. RSVP to Lori Ross at 732.502.5727.
Opening reception for Despina Statelova at Shore Women’s Abstract Gallery in The Shoppe at the Arcade, 658 Cookman.
Lanterns of Love at Langosta Lounge Saturday and Sunday
Sun, Feb. 14th: VALENTINE’S DAY
Trick Shot at the Stone Pony - 2PM - all ages
No More football!
Tim McLoone & the Shirleys - McLoone’s Supper Club
Mon, Feb 15th: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM to 1 AM.

The 2010 Asbury Park Bartender Mix-Off has been rescheduled to Feb. 27, 2010. Stay tuned!

Patti and I wish you all a very special Valentine’s Day. Spend it in the city of love by the sea.

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 2/4/10

Thursday, February 4th, 2010
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Greetings from ASbury Park:

We had some transmission problems this morning, so I am sending this out a second time. Sorry if you already got it.

As promised, last Saturday along with 60 other assorted nuts, I jumped into Mother Atlantic at the Fifth Ave. Beach in support of the Asbury Park Rotary’s Polar Plunge to raise funds for Rotary Eye Rescue. We jumped in the sea so others could see! The temperature was 21? coupled with a wind chill of 2?and the water temperature was 37?. It was very, very cold! I raised enough money for the cause to receive a very cool commemorative bathrobe. Avery special thanks to McLoone’s Asbury Grill who hosted the before and a very welcomed warm after party. Also an extra special thanks to AP Rotary’s Traudy Grande who organized the whole event. Will I be back next year? Stay tuned! Only in Asbury Park!

And it’s the first Saturday of the month so it must be First Saturday in our Downtown. February is our annual Mardi Gras celebration and my favorite. We are calling it “Samedi Gras” which in New Orleanese translates to “let’s get this party started.” Traditionally held on the Saturday before Mardi Gras, Samedi Gras, or Fat Saturday, ignites the revelers. As part of the city’s Haitian Relief efforts we will be collecting goods and donations. Many of the downtown merchants will be running specials and donating part of your purchases to the cause. AP High School students have created an elephants sculpture that will be displayed in the Store at the Shore Toy Store and auctioned off as a fundraiser. To capture the spirit of New Orleans, the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, the APHS Marching Band and other musicians will bring live music to our shops, restaurants, galleries, and the streets. Free parking will be available in the Bangs Avenue Garage courtesy of TAKA. If you would like to send in a check, make it payable to
APUEZ-Haitian Relief Fund and mail it to me at City of Asbury park, One Municipal Plaza, Asbury park, NJ 07712. Visit www.AsburyParkChamber.com for all the details! Only in Asbury Park!

February is Black History Month. The APHS has created another art exhibit that is being displayed in the AP City Hall Lobby. Under the guidance of Jean Johnson this year’s exhibit is exceptional. Make sure you schedule some time to check this out.

The Gay Pride Business network that usually meets at Moonstruck will hold their monthly meeting at The Harrison on Wednesday, February 10th, 6 to 8 PM.

Hey Girl! New group show at Parlor Gallery, 717 Cookman Ave. 732.869.0606.

“In the Meantime . . ” works by Despina Statelova at SWAG in the Shoppes at The Arcade. Opening reception , Sat. Feb 6th from 5 to 9 PM.

The Asbury Park Little League will be hosting their 6th Annual Breakfast Buffet and final registration this Sat. Feb. 6th from 8 AM to Noon at the Thurgood Marshall Elementary School. Call 732.768.6860.

And it’s SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! As we all know there is no better place to watch football than in Asbury Park. The Watermark, Wonder Bar and Brickwall are all hosting special Super Bowl parties with many special offerings. I’ll be rooting for the Saints - as one of my friends told me, they have the best jerseys.

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. Feb. 4th: World’s Largest Bookclub at Watermark - 7 PM.
Eddie Spaghetti at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Basement Generals at The Saint - 8 PM.
Fri. Feb. 5th: Aeria Records Winter Fiesta at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM- all ages
6 Day Bender at The Saint - 8 PM.
Radio Excile at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Pat Guadagno at McLoone’s Supper Club
Sat. Feb. 6th: First Saturday and AP’s Special Haitian Relief Fundraiser in the Downtown - 6 to 10 PM. Free parking in the Bangs Ave. Garage.
Rock Wilk at The Showroom - 8 PM.
Quincy Mumford and Echo Movement at the Stone Pony - 8 PM.
Rife Surfers at The Saint - 8 PM.
Tim McLoone & The Shirleys at McLoone’s Supper Club
Sun. Feb. 7th: SUPER BOWL SUNDAY! - Go Saints!
First Annual Writers Festival at Restaurant Plan at 4 PM. Contact Provincetown Fringe Festival at 732.807.4052 for details.
Watermark Super bowl Party
Brickwall Super Bowl Party
Carmine’s Supper Bowl Party
Wonder Bar Super Bowl Party
Mon. Feb 8th: Karaoke with DJ Mike at the Wonder Bar.
Joe Harvard’s long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 Pm to 1 AM.

We all know Asbury Park is full of love and a great place to celebrate Valentine’s Day with that very special someone in your life. So start making your plans to spend next weekend in AP. Make it memorable! Make it in Asbury Park!

Now, I just heard the latest weather report and Saturday’s forecast includes some snow? Now, I’m the guy who jumped in the 37? ocean and you might be whimping out cause it might snow? Seriously, show us your “Good Time” spirit and support First Saturday and the AP Haitian Relief effort. Patti and I will meet you on Cookman. Have a great weekend!

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 1/28/10

Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

First, a big thank you for all of you who brought goods and donated money to Asbury Park’s Haitian Relief effort last weekend. A group of us met at Langosta Lounge on Tuesday to discuss what we can do to continue our support of all those in need and all those who are stepping up to help. We all agreed that there will be no quick fixes in Haiti and that outreach support will be needed for many years to come. We all “bought in.” Our next coordinated relief efforts will be comingled with our monthly First Saturday event on Feb. 6th. This will be a wonderful evening to celebrate our city and support all the wonderful reasons we are back. New Jersey Natural Gas and Pepsi have both offered very generous matching dollars for any funds we raise that evening. Many of our stores and restaurants will be offering specials that will also support AP’s Haitian Relief. Stay tuned! Only in Asbury Park!

Friday night, ArtsCAP presents The Big Lebowski Bowling Tournament, Film and Fundraiser at Asbury Lanes. Form your own team (four to a team). The competition starts at 8 PM and the screening will begin at 10 PM. Go to the back of your closet and dust off that classic bowling shirt. Special prizes! Not to be missed. Only in Asbury Park!

This weekend also features the WRAT 2010 MENS EXPO in Convention Hall. The festivities run 1 to 6 PM and the event is open to all ages. Included are a Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament, World Class Pool Champion - Jennifer Barretta, a Lingerie Show, Beer Garden, Playboy playmate Dr. Victoria Zdrok, Penthouse Pet of the Month - Ryan Keely, and 2010 Rat Rock Girl Mallory. Admission is free. Only in Asbury Park!
Come a bit early and check out yours truly at the Asbury Park Rotary’s Polar Plunge on the 5th Avenue Beach right next to Convention Hall. This is a second year event that is growing and promises to be one of the great Jersey Shore plunges. Tom Gilmour will be there in orange trunks teamed up with Jeffrey Basset last year’s video star. Just to make things interesting the forecast includes snow. So, Only in Asbury Park!
Watermark will host their First Annual Grammy Awards Party on Sunday, January 31st at 8 PM.

Asbury Park Dance and Yoga has added a new Beginner Adult Modern Dance Class on Thursday nights at 8 PM. Go to www.apdance.com or call 732.927.4417 to find out about all their offerings. First Class Free. Only in Asbury Park!

The Monmouth Ocean Development Council announced that Marilyn Schlossbach, owner/operator of Langosta Lounge, will receive the prestigious Community Service Award as part of the Silver Gull Awards Dinner on May 6, 2010. HUGE!

I serve on the Board of Directors of the newly formed Jersey Shore Convention & Visitors Bureau whose mission is to promote all the great places and things in Monmouth and Ocean Counties. This past week, Bob Hilton was appointed the Executive Director of JSCVB. Bob is an excellent choice to lead this new tourism organization. He is part owner/operator of the Sixth Avenue House Bed & Breakfast located at 305 Sixth Ave. here in Asbury Park and brings extensive experience in the hospitality and lodging industry. You will be hearing a lot more about JSCVB and Bob in the very near future, so Stay Tuned! Congratulations Bob! Also, HUGE!

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. Jan. 28th: The Mayor’s Players at The Lounge at Synaxis 6-9 PM.
The Horseboy at The Showroom - 9 PM. 732.502.0472 (part of Dinner and a Movie - Dinner at Plan B 7 PM and Movie at 9 PM).
Arms & Sleepers, Rose and The Barnstormers at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Trippin’ on Nothing - The Saint - 8 PM.
ShoreAlternative.com presents Face The Sun at Langosta Lounge - 9 PM.
Fri. Jan. 29th: Kinred Soul at The Saint - 8 PM.
Layonne Holmes & Gerard Carboy Quartet performing Grand Ladies of Jazz at McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
Quincy Mumford at Old Man Rafferty’s - 9:30 to 11:30 PM.
Sat. Jan. 30th: AP Rotary Polar Plunge - 11:00 at Fifth Avenue Beach.
The Break Contest at Stone Pony - all ages at noon.
Grand Alto CD release party at The Saint - 8 PM.
Dangerous (Metal Michael Jackson Tribute Band) Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
Old #7 at Brickwall.
Sun. Jan. 31st: The Break Contest at the Stone Pony - noon - all ages
Hot Buttered Soul with DJ Jim at Synaxis 4 PM.
Bob Egan at Hotel Tides - 408 Seventh Ave. 5 PM.
Mon. Feb. 1st: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM to 1 AM.
Tues. Feb. 2nd: Those Darlins - The Wonder Bar.
Be Idle, Watch Idol - American Idol live audio throughout the bar at Brickwall.

Just a friendly reminder that paid parking down by the ocean is back in effect and being enforced.

The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce will be hosting its new breakfast informational meeting “Eggs and Issues” this Tuesday, Feb. 2nd, at the Culinary Education Center at the AP High School. This month, Police Chief Mark Kinmon will be the guest speaker. These events sell out, so you will need a reservation. Call Cindi at 732.775.7676. One great breakfast!

Last night, at the very end of a very long day, my boss and City Manger, Terry Reidy called me into his office to discuss a number of city issues. We are often “two ships passing in the night” and frequently need to take a timeout to catch up. After we got the business out of the way, he shared some insights into discussions that are taking place with the continuing development in the city. “Why do you think people are going to move to Asbury Park” he asked? I think there are many wonderful reasons and that is the real attraction to the city. My reason was simple, the people. There are so many cool people here in the city. All shapes, sizes, colors and preferences. I get this great vibe from just being with them. The city is small enough that you can actually get to know them and befriend them. I know of no other place like it. It’s the people! Only in Asbury Park!

Wishes for a great weekend,

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 1/21/10

Thursday, January 21st, 2010
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

One very cool characteristic of Asbury Park is it’s ability and spirit to react. We understand tough times. Last week’s disaster in Haiti mobilized the city. Under the leadership of Marilyn Schlossbach and Eve Silver, the city quickly assembled their resources. Madison Marquette provided space for storage of all the goods that were collected on Monday and offered the Paramount Theatre for an evening of comfort, entertainment, information, and hope. You are going to see posters for AP’s relief efforts that display an elephant. The elephant is Haiti’s national animal and symbolizing strength and hope. We are planning to schedule many more days to collect donations including this Saturday at Convention Hall. Give and stay tuned! Only in Asbury Park!

The City of Asbury Park will host “A Musical Celebration of Hope & Peace in Honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” This free, public event will take place at 2:00PM Saturday, Jan.23, 2010 in the Asbury Park City Council Chambers. We are pleased and honored to announce: Playwright Kenneth G. Craddox & Actor, Antonious Thigpen will be presenting original works prepared for The City’s celebration. Spoken word artist Tigga & Music by: artists from Bishop’s Kid Gospel Productions, Flat 5 Records & Entertainment and Take Over Syndicate Records & Entertainment, The Isis Tribe and Hunt Blazin’ will also be featured. Light Refreshments will be served. For further information regarding this event, call: 732-502-4528.

BIG BREAKING NEWS: We just learned that New Jersey Council for the Humanities has selected Asbury Park as one of six sites for a Smithsonian musical heritage display called the Harmonies Exhibit. In addition, we will be the first of six NJ sites to open the exhibit in April 2011. Special thanks to Dennis Carroll who wrote the RFP proposal and to Helen Pike, Johna Karpinski, Bob Stewart and the AP Library staff who assisted. Now this is HUGE! Stay tuned! Only in Asbury Park!

Plan B will host their monthly Shabbat dinner this Friday, Jan. 22nd at 8 PM. Seating is limited so please call for a reservation at 732.807.4710.

You won’t be getting any tweets from me but I can tell you I will be at tonight’s AP Chamber of Commerce’s monthly business networking event at McLoone’s Supper Club. The fun starts at 5:30 PM. The Chamber events have become very popular and our last one sold out. So call ahead to 732.775.7676 or email Cindi at cindi@AsburyParkChamber.com. Only in Asbury Park!

The City Council has appointed the following people to the new formed Asbury Park Public Art Committee: Councilwoman Susan Henderson, Mary Pat Angelini, Marilyn Schlossbach, Patrick Schiavino, Dawn Von Suskill, Malcolm Navias, Gail Holy, Martin Santomenno and City Manager, Terry Reidy, or his designee. The committee will be responsible for managing the new AP Mural Arts Program and for developing a process to oversee public art in the city. Very cool!

The city council also appointed Mike Sadano to the Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Program Board of Directors last night. Mike is a partner with his wife Nancy Sabino in The Showroom, our great new theater in the downtown. Congratulations!

And if Marilyn Schlossbach didn’t have enough on her plate, she is opening a new restaurant in the former Mattison Park space. The new place will be called Trinity and the Pope. Trinity refers to the cornerstone of Cajun cuisine: bell peppers, onion, and celery and Pope is a culinary term for garlic. Sounds exciting, and knowing Marilyn, it will be. She will be teaming up with husband Scott, brother Richard, and building owner Adam Levy. Stay tuned! Can’t wait!

Also This Weekend:
Thurs. Jan 21st: Mayor’s Players at The Lounge at Synaxis 6-9 PM.
Bob Egan’s Variety Show- McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
ShoreAlternative.com presents Face The Sun at Langosta Lounge - 9 PM.
Fri. Jan 22nd: Mad Cats & Beehives at the Stone Pony
Downcast Theory, Jaded Faith at The Saint - 8 PM.
Sat. Jan 23rd: POSTPONED- AP Bartenders Mix-Off - Grand Arcade
Comic Books Colors, “Little Jimmy” Lawrowski at the Wonder Bar
Rosie’s Café presents Patrick Fitzsimmons & Danny Tilton at Atonement Lutheran Church, 308 First Avenue - 6:30 PM.
Hedda Luttace -Valley of the Dolls at Asbury lanes 7 PM. A benefit for The Center
Jon Caspi at The Showroom
Sun. Jan 24th: Break Contest at the Stone Pony
NFL Playoffs at the Wonder Bar
Bob Egan at The Hotel Tides - 5 PM
Mon. Jan 25th: Karaoke at the Wonder Bar
Joe Harvard’s Long weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM to 1 AM.

ArtsCAP is presenting an electronic media bootcamp at Hotel Tides on Tuesday, January 26th at 6 PM. This seminar is for all of us who want to know more about using internet portals and “social media” web sites. Admission is free for ArtsCAP members and $10 for non-members. Check it out!

ReVision Theatre has released their summer production Broadway on the Beach schedule:
Tommy: July 8th - 25th
The Bikinis: August 12th-22nd.
The Rocky Horror Show: October 21st - 31st.
Tickets go on sale beginning January 23rd.

This has been a very busy and strange week. Disaster in Haiti, great Light of Day concert including a visit from The Boss, continued recognition for Asbury Park’s prominent place in world of music and of course a full slate of wonderful entertainment and events. And the businesses still are coming. The Asbury Park Community always rises to the occasion. It’s the aura! Stay tuned! Only in Asbury Park!

Have a great weekend!

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 1/14/10

Thursday, January 14th, 2010
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

First and foremost, Asbury Park is reaching out to do their part to support all the relief efforts to assist so many in need in Haiti. So please help out with Aid to Haiti and call the Coalition for Haitian-American Empowerment at 732.455.5546. HELP!

This is one of those great music weekends in Asbury Park. It all starts with the 10th Annual Light of Day concerts that span the whole weekend. All proceeds from these concerts benefit Parkinson’s Disease Research & Education. The participating venues are:
Friday, Jan 15th the Stone Pony
Saturday, Jan 16th: The Wonder Bar & The Paramount Theatre
Sunday, Jan 17th: Watermark, Langosta Lounge & McLoone’s Supper Club
There are just too many great bands to list here, so go to www.lightofday.org to get the full schedule. If you love music, this is your weekend. Only in Asbury Park!

BookFLX, a new series of author interviews begins this Sunday, Jan 17th at The Showroom, The movie Big Fish will be screen at 4 PM and at 6 PM Daniel Wallace, the author of the book that the movie was based on, will dial in for a live, on-screen discussion about the book and the movie. BookFLX will be a regular monthly event and is the collaborative product of Splash of Red, words! and The Showroom. Only in Asbury Park!

Also This Weekend:
Thurs., Jan 14th: The Mayors Players at The Lounge at Synaxis - 6 to 9 PM.
Film: 35 Shots of Rum at The Showroom 6 & 9 PM.
Phanphest.com presents Asbury Rising featuring The Jack & consider the Source at The Saint - 8 PM.
ShoreAlternative.com presents The Amboys (performing Neil Young’s Harvest) at Langosta Lounge - 9 PM.
Fri., Jan. 15th: It’s So Hard premier of short film by local filmmaker Lonnie O’Bryant at The Showroom - 7, 8, 9 & 10 PM.
Last Days of the Empire at The Saint - 8 PM.
Rain at McLoone’s Supper club
Sat., Jan 16th: Films: The Maid at 2 PM & 35 Shots of Rum at 6 PM at The Showroom
Mucky Pup at The Saint
Sun., Jan 17th: The Break Contest at The Stone Pony - all ages starting at noon.
Mon., Jan 18th: Trembling Before G-D film documentary presented by Jersey Shore Q-Spot at VNACJ Building at 1301 Main Street (rear entrance).
The Ugly Suit at The Saint at 7:30 PM.
Karaoke every Monday at the Wonder Bar.
Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Lounge at Synaxis from 9 PM to 1 AM.

Monday, January 18th is the official Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The municipal office and library will be closed in his honor. The city’s celebration will take place on Saturday, January 23th at 2 PM in the City Hall Council Chambers. More information will be included nest week.

Save the dates:
Thursday, Jan. 21st: AP Chamber of Commerce Business Networking Party at McLoone’s Supper Club 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Friday, Jan 29th: Big Lebowski ArtsCAP Achiever Bowling Tournament, film and fundraiser at Asbury Lanes.
Saturday, Jan 31st: The AP Rotary Club Polar Plunge, 5th Ave. Beach & McLoone’s - Remember yours truly is jumping in. Stay tuned!

As promised, here’s a sneak peek at 2010 events in Asbury Park:

2010 ASBURY PARK’S ENDLESS SUMMER SPECIAL EVENTS

JANUARY
15,16 & 17: Light of Day Concert/ www.LightOfDay.org
23: Bartending Mixoff in Grande Arcade
30: Asbury Park Rotary Polar Plunge/ www.AsburyParkRotary.org
30: 95.9 The WRAT Man Expo in Convention Hall
FEBRUARY
6:    First Saturday
12, 13 & 14: Stone Pony Anniversary Weekend
20: Jersey Shore Cheer Championships in Convention Hall
MARCH
6:   First Saturday
6 & 7: Greater New York Feline Club flea market in Convention Hall
14: Asbury Park Fishing Club Flea Market in Convention Hall
19 Night of the Arts - Downtown
20: Cheer and Dance Extreme Competition in Convention Hall
25-28: Garden State Film Festival
APRIL
3:    First Saturday
4:   Asbury Park Easter Pageant and Parade
16: Night of the Arts - Downtown
17: RunAPalooza (Jersey Shore Relay- ½ marathon) to benefit Special Olympics
18: Taste of Asbury
25: AP Homeowners House Tour
MAY
1:    First Saturday
       Monmouth County Cotillion - Convention Hall
21: Night of the Arts - Downtown
22: AP Music Lovers Festival - Beach concert - Rain Date 5-23
25,26 & 27: Asbury Park High School Art Show in Convention Hall
31   Memorial Day - Fireworks
JUNE
5:    First Saturday
5 & 6: Shoreline Dance Academy Recital in Paramount Theatre
5 & 6: PRIDE Weekend
6:   PRIDE Parade & Festival
18: Night of the Arts - Downtown
20: Asbury Park Technical Academy of Dance Recital in Paramount Theatre
26 & 27: 22nd Asbury Park Jazz Festival
JULY
3:    First Saturday
4:    4th of July Parade & Fireworks
10: Big-Air BMX Triple World Tour - Rain date 7-11-2010
10: Visionary Expo Tattoo and art Gathering in Convention Hall
16: Night of the Arts - Downtown
18: Metroman Triathlon
24: Ironball Tournament
31: Diva Dodgeball
AUGUST
7:   First Saturday
7:   Born To Tri - Jersey Shore Triathlon Club’s Triathlon
14: Asbury Park 5K
20: Night of the Arts - Downtown
28: Diva Dodgeball
SEPTEMBER
4:    First Saturday
11 & 12: Oyster Festival
17: Night of the Arts - Downtown
18: Asbury Park Boardwalk Relay
24 & 25: Asbury Park Festival of the Arts
25: ChessFest in Convention Hall
OCTOBER
2: First Saturday
11: Columbus Day Re-enactment
15; Night of the Arts - Downtown
17: AP Relay Marathon
30: NJ Zombie Walk (tbd)
31: AP Halloween Parade
31: Children’s Halloween Parade on the Boardwalk
NOVEMBER
6:    First Saturday
19: Night of the Arts - Downtown
26: Turquoise Friday on the Boardwalk
27: Opening of Holiday Bazaar - Grand Arcade
27: Santa Arrives in Grand Arcade
DECEMBER
3: City Tree Lighting
4: First Saturday
17: Night of the Arts - Downtown
*The Road Trip Weekend and Sand Blast dates have not yet been finalized and will be posted as soon as they can be confirmed.

There will be over 100 musical acts in the city this weekend. It’s no wonder USA Today ranked Asbury Park as one of the top ten places to listen to music. Come and discover why we are all here. Only in Asbury Park!

Wishes for a wonderful weekend,

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 1/7/10

Thursday, January 7th, 2010
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

Happy New Year! As we look back, it was a great year for Asbury Park. So, who’s looking back? We had a great year; however my focus is on making 2010 an even better year. Stay tuned!

Since it’s a new year, let me take a brief moment to introduce myself to all our new subscribers. I am Tom Gilmour and serve as the Director of Commerce for the City of Asbury Park. In this position I am responsible for economic development, the APUEZ (Asbury Park Urban Enterprise Zone Program), special events and film permitting. For some mysterious reason, I have also been appointed the “Director of Good Times.” Every week, I send out an email blast to keep you updated on all the great things happening in the city. There is always plenty to talk about. This is my 347th email blast since all this started back in 2003. HUGE! We certainly have our work cut out for us this year in what is looking like a very poor business climate. You know what? We are going to be OK. The city is full of pioneers, entrepreneurs, and most importantly survivors. We have strong city management that is dedicated to keeping the momentum going and some new development partners. Asbury Park has weathered many storms. And we have you; who continue to root for the city. This will be another great year for Asbury Park. Stay tuned!

It was a historic moment last night as the City Council and the Asbury Park Board of Education met in joint session to applaud Asbury Park’s finest. Also in attendance was School Superintendent, Denise Lowe and High School Principal, Tyler Blackmore. The reason for this rare gathering was to recognize the accomplishments of some very gifted young Asbury Park boys. Proclamations were presented to the AP Pop Warner Midget Team, the 2009 DII Eastern Regional Champions and to the AP High School Blue Bishops Football Team who is the 2009 Central Jersey Group I State Champions. This occasion gave new meaning my overused expression of HUGE! As I sat in the audience, I was so proud of what these boys have accomplished and realized this is one of the many reasons why I am, and so many others are, here in Asbury Park. After the presentation, Mayor Ed Johnson made a motion to declare Friday, January 8th “The Day of Champions.” Yes, we are the Champions! A big thanks to all our fans out there. Very HUGE! And so, Only in Asbury Park!

Hotel Tides is launching another of their great art exhibits: Bruce Waldman - “The Human Condition - Asbury Park.” Works for the exhibit were created in Asbury Park during the summer of 2009 for The Hotel Tides Gallery. Bruce Waldman is a member of The Board of Governors of the National Printmakers Workshop, Director of The New York Society of Etchers and a Senior Fellow at the School of Visual Arts for more than 25 years. His prints grace the permanent collections of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NYC, The Library of Congress and The Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC and The Royal Collection in London. Last week the Metropolitan Museum of Art acquired into their permanent collection another one of Waldman’s etchings from his recently completed Asbury Park series! The opening reception will take place this Sunday, January 10th from 3 to 7 PM and then run thru February 5th. Only in Asbury Park!

Tonight, Jan. 7th, Words will be hosting The World’s Largest Book Club at 7 PM by the fireplace at the Watermark. They will be discussing Native son by Richard Wright. On Friday, Jan 8th, Words moves to their wonderful shop at 612Cookman Avenue to welcome Eleanor Herman, author of “Sex with Kings” and “Mistress of the Vatican” who will also talk about how to get published.

Asbury Park Beach Badge gift certificate sales were so good over the holidays; the city has decided to continue selling the certificates until Easter. This is a great way to lock in 2009 prices. Certificates can be purchased at the Department of Public Works, Monday through Friday. Check the city web site, www.cityofasburypark.com for additional information.

Also this weekend:
Thurs., Jan. 7th: sister Marsha’s birthday!
The Mayor’s Players at The Lounge at Synaxis from 6 to 9 PM.
Karmic Juggernaut at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM.
Sally Boyd at Langosta Lounge
Fri., Jan. 8th: Johnny Winter at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM.
Juke Joint Johnny & the Usual Suspects at McLoone’s Supper Club - 8 PM.
Allie Moss, Bess Rogers, Cara Salimando at The Saint - 8 PM.
Sat., Jan. 9th: Gallerger at the Stone Pony - 7:30 PM.
Layonne Holmes & Gerald Carboy quartet - McLoone’s Supper Club
Goldenseal at The Saint - 8 PM.
The Sunday Blues at Old Man Rafferty’s - 9:30 PM.
Sun., Jan. 10th: The Break Contest at the Stone Pony - all ages
Opening reception & dinner with artist Bruce Waldman at Tides Hotel
Mon., Jan. 11th: “In the Jersey City Moonlight” a new paly by Jeff Hughes presetned by Revision Theatre at The Showroom at 6:30 PM - Free
Friday, Jan. 15th through Sunday, Jan. 17th: Light of Day 10th Anniversary Concert Weekend.

Hopefully, you caught the Sons of Ireland Polar Bear Plunge on New Year’s Eve. Over 200+ plungers and at least 2,500 spectators: Men, women, boys, girls and even grandmas - everyone plunged. It was a beautiful day on New Jersey’s best beach. HUGE! If you missed this one, don’t fret. Sign up for The Asbury Park Rotary’s Polar Plunge that will take place on the same beach January 30, 2010. Yours truly will be plunging. You hear right, the Director of Good Times will be jumping in the very chilly Atlantic. I dare you to join me. Go to www.rotarypolarplunge.org. Stay tuned!

Next week, we will provide the city’s special event full year calendar and let me tell you it’s loaded! So, bundle up and check out one hot city. Great shopping, the best dining, and music for everyone. Only in Asbury Park!

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 12/31/09

Monday, December 28th, 2009
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow - enough. Actually, I love the snow as it adds another cover of beauty to this wonderful city. I took a walk on the boardwalk Monday morning and just gave thanks for the gift that Asbury Park continues to be. The wintery scene reminded me how extraordinary this city is. It awakes the senses and stirs the emotions. It is an amazing, astonishing and just a magical city. There is no better place to spend the holidays. Make sure you give your loved ones a “Taste of Asbury Park” this holiday season.

I want to get this out early because I’m going to guess that most of you have not finished, or are just getting started with your holiday shopping. We need your help. It’s time to do a little preaching about how you can support all that’s going on in the city. The local businesses help you help. We all know the economy is in the toilet, but each one of you can make a difference. We have built a very cool and unique business community. Please consider investing many of your holiday dollars in Asbury Park. Our first First Saturday Holiday celebration got rained out and the second rescheduled First Saturday Holiday celebration got snowed out. We are full of extraordinary shops and of course, the best restaurants. This is the best place for those hard to shop for friends and relatives. How about gift certificates? The city is selling gift certificates for 2010 Beach Badges. Check out www.boughtinap.com for many holiday special offerings in the city. While you are there, sign up to subscribe to monthly emails that highlight all our retail offerings and events. Wrap it up! HUGE!

Sunday, Dec. 27th brings The Shore Athletic Club’s 46th Annual Asbury Park Polar Bear Race to the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Yes, the 46th! This has to be one of the oldest and literally “coolest” races in the country. The five mile run starts at 1 PM. and a 10-mile race-walk (fitness walkers invited to walk five miles) starts at 10 AM. Entrants receive Polar Bear T-shirts and post race hot soup and are eligible for special awards. The races are staged by the Shore Athletic Club and supported by McLoone’s restaurants. For more info, visit www.shoreac.org or call 732.222.9080.

Home For The Holidays 2009 welcomes The Bouncing Souls to the Stone Pony. Four nights of great music, December 26th, 27th, 28th & the 29th. The concerts are open to all ages and starts at 7 PM. Each night they will be joined with other great bands. Go to www.stoneponyonline.com or call 732.502.0600. HUGE!

Name change: The Salt Water Beach Café has changed its name to McLoone’s Asbury Grill.

Also this weekend:
Tues, 12-22: Unfailing Love Ministries Christmas Spectacular in Convention Hall at 2 PM.
Wed., 12-23: LaPlaca Pottery Works Holiday Party 1 to 9 PM. Food, drink and lots of merchandise specials.
The Palor Mob at the Stone Pony starting at 7:30 PM.
Paperback Radio at The Saint - 7:45 PM.
It’s A Wonderful Life at the Paramount theatre - 8 PM.
Matt Noffsinger at Brickwall 9 PM.
Thurs., 12-24: Some restaurants will be open for dinner, please check ahead.
Fri., 12-25: RELAX!
Sat., 12-26: Kwanza
Old No. 7 at Brickwall - 9 PM.
The Soul Project at Old Man Rafferty’s - 9:30 PM.
Bob Burger’s Tribute to Tom Petty at McLoone’s.
E Street Shuffle at the Wonder Bar.
Sun., 12-27: The Showroom: The documentary: Do You Remember? 15 Years Of The Bouncing Souls at 7 PM.
NFL Ticket at the Wonder Bar.
Mon., 12-29: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend in The Lounge at Synaxis - 9 PM to 1 AM.
Wed., 12-30: Across The Universe at The Showroom -part of Dinner & A Movie special.

I don’t want to push it but it’s not too soon to be making your New Year’s Eve plans. All our restaurants are planning a great evening. Book early cause the best place to welcome in the New Year with that very special person is Only in Asbury Park! Celebrate!

Patti and I will be celebrating Christmas this year first on Christmas Eve with my mom , Florence, and my children Tom, Linnea and Daniel. On Christmas day, it’s off to my in-laws, Gig and Bob, for some more cheer and dinner. My mom will celebrate her 87th year on Dec. 29th which also happens to Patti and my 8th wedding anniversary. Should be one fun week!

I hope you had/have a great holiday. Shop the Park! Wishes for plenty of comfort and significant joy!

Peace,

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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Greetings from Asbury Park - Tom Gilmour Director of Commerce + Good Times 12/10/09

Thursday, December 17th, 2009
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Greetings from Asbury Park:

O Come All Ye Faithful! Find out why Asbury Park is the place to do all your holiday shopping. If you are looking for clothing, home furnishings, furniture, antiques, fitness stuff, candy, books, beach stuff, AP memorabilia, toys, pottery, glass in all shapes and forms, glasses, surfboards, bikes, coffee, hardware, pet stuff, jewelry, flowers, AP Season Beach Badge gift certificates, and all sorts, shapes and other types of very unique gifts, then come to the Park. Everyone on your list would love a cool gift from Asbury Park. And of course while you are shopping in the city, you have your pick of some of NJ’s best restaurants. Sign up at www.boughtinap.com to get all the latest shopping specials, dining offers and the lowdown on upcoming events. Or maybe you can go to the Mall? Nah!

Tonight, Patti and I will be creating a little cheer at the AP Chamber of Commerce’s Holiday Party at The Watermark. This is always one the best parties of the season. We tip it off at 5:30 pm so why don’t you jump start the season and join us. Only in Asbury Park!

Sip, Shop and Rock Holiday Party in the Grand Arcade on Friday , Dec. 11th from 6 to 11:30 pm brought to you by Metromix Jersey Shore and The Asbury Park Boardwalk. A special screening of “Bad Santa” will take place at 8 pm - $5. There will be a holiday vendor village, food and a cash bar. Performances by Ja’c and Matt Made will close out the evening starting at 10 pm, presented by Shore Alternative.

The City’s 6th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration will take place at the Asbury Park Middle School, 1200 Bangs Ave. on Saturday, Dec 12th at 2 PM. Join us as we celebrate a culture & those individuals and organizations that help to make our community great. For info on this & other winter community events & activites, call 732.502.4528. Follow us on twitter at: twitter.com/apcmtyevents or sign up at www.nixle.com to receive free email/mobile updates.

Great Media’s Good Samaritan Holiday Bash benefiting The Samaritan Center Food Bank in Manalapan takes place on Sunday, Dec. 13th at the Stone Pony. Doors open at 1:30 pm and the show features Radiant Illusion, Locksley, Lee & Melissa, Almost there, Hollywood help, the Reveling, and Lauriana Mae. Great cause - great music!

Parlor Gallery, 717 Cookman Ave., is hosting a “Naughty & Nice” Holiday Party & Art Show on Friday, Dec. 11th from 7 to 11 PM. It’s a party to thank everyone fo all their support during their first year. Huge!

The annual “Seasons Readings” at the Crane House, 508 Fourth Ave., takes place at 4 Pm on Sunday Dec. 13th.   Followed by screening of “Christmas Story.” Limited seating, so email cranehousereservations@gmail.com or call 732.775.5682.

Asbury Bark, 611 Cookman Ave., is hosting “Holiday Pet Photos” on Saturday, Dec. 12th from 12 noon to 4 PM. Appointments recommended, call 732.775.4801.

Hotel Tides has launched a Sunday Brunch from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm - a Pre fixe menu for $14 that includes Mimosa or Bloody Mary.

Also this weekend;
Fri., 12-11: John Tropea Band at McLoone’s Supper Club.
                    Black Clouds at Asbury Lanes - 8 PM.
                    Legendary Blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin at Langosta Lounge - 9 PM.
                     Regina Sayles at Georgie’s - 10 PM.
Sat., 12-12: Santa in the Grand Arcade.
                     Dub Proof at the Stone Pony - 5:30 PM.
                     ArtsCAP Holiday ChoirFest at the Paramount Theatre at
                     7:30 PM.
                     Turtle Soup at The Saint - 8 PM.
Sun., 12-13:   Santa in the Grand Arcade.
                       NFL Ticket at The Wonder Bar
Mon., 12-14: Joe Harvard’s Long Weekend at The Partheon
                      Lounge/Synaxis
Wed., 12-16: Dinner & a Movie: SICKO at The Showroom.

Coming in December:
12-23: It’s A Wonderful Life at The Paramount Theatre.
12-26, 27 & 28: Bouncing Souls at the Stone Pony .

Voting for The 2009 Jersey/Arts.com People’s Choice Awards is underway. My choice is The Garden State Film Festival. Let’s support Diane Raver and the festival by voting at http://jerseyarts.com/peopleschoice. So, only in Asbury Park!

“Oh, the weather outside is frightful.” We’ve had our fair share of crazy December days (great surf) this past week. As I’ve said so many times before, we never let the weather spoil our party. So join us this weekend for some very unique and very cool cheer. May you find the true spirit of the season in the city by the sea.

Wishes for a wonderful weekend,

Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times

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