The City of Asbury Park, hoping to keep the redevelopment of the beachfront moving foward, has declared IStar Financial (NYSE:SFI) in default of the master redeveloper agreement originally penned by Asbury Partners LLC.
IStar Financial inherited the master redeveloper rights and 70 to 80 waterfront properties last December after Asbury Partners defaulted on a $70 million dollar loan.
While IStar now owns the rights, they also own the obligations to complete various infrastructure improvements that were to be completed or need to be redone.
The original Asbury Partners, prior to the default, bought in Madison Marquette to manage the boardwalk retail component. They immediately took what was left of the boardwalk and sparked some new life - what some like and some don't.
Coupled with great spirit and entrepreneurship from new businesses, the boardwalk has come to life over the past 3 years.The new boardwalk has a miniature golf course, water playground and several renovated pavilions with restaurants, an arcade and the temporary home of ReVision Theatre. see more on asburyboardwalk.com for a look at old and new Asbury Park Boardwalk or apboardwalk.com for Madison Marquettes marketing of the boardwalk.
Is it here we go again - with Asbury Park's past experience in litigation with original developer Joseph Carabetta - or is the City making the right decision by declaring IStar in default? What does it really mean?
We do know it means the City has to bond $250,000 to hire James Aaron as attorney to pursue and defend in litigating this should the need arise.
Will IStar rollover and hand back these "rights"? Will they =sell their rights - or be forced to? Will they sell off parcels on their own? Will they fight attempts to their rights - or will they work with the city and avoid costly litigation and further delay redevelopment?
Over the past four years, the City of Asbury Park has come out of its shell. Renovated homes, a downtown that is full of new stores, eateries and much more. No master developer - just hard work, success and failures. The long awaited of work along Springwood Ave if finally underway.
This is Asbury Park.
Asbury Park, one interesting place.
Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Thursday, July 08, 2010
Topless Bathing in Asbury Park
On July 8, the City Council of Asbury Park decided not to pursue a request to permit topless bathing on the 8th Ave - north end beaches.
The City Council listened to a report from council attorney Frederick Raffetto, who said sunbathing topless on the beach is prohibited.
There were many present at the meeting who wanted the city to concentrate more time on the cities west side and the youth vs time on issues that impact the oceanfront.
So ladies, keep those tiny bikini tops on - they're legal.
The City Council listened to a report from council attorney Frederick Raffetto, who said sunbathing topless on the beach is prohibited.
The proposal put forth by a city businesswoman was to use the north end beach - with the idea that it was "remote". To many if us it is, but families and others still use the beach.
There were many present at the meeting who wanted the city to concentrate more time on the cities west side and the youth vs time on issues that impact the oceanfront.
So ladies, keep those tiny bikini tops on - they're legal.
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
The M and K Charms Building comes down Dec 2009
On December 29 and December 30, 2009 the M and K building also known as the Charms Building on Cookman Ave in Asbury Park was demolished.
This amazing structure was deemed to be in danger of collapsing - yet with it's main walls blown apart by heavy equipment - there it stood. Rebar, concrete, steel - like a fort.
Some pictures are on Facebook that were taken Dec 30.
This amazing structure was deemed to be in danger of collapsing - yet with it's main walls blown apart by heavy equipment - there it stood. Rebar, concrete, steel - like a fort.
Some pictures are on Facebook that were taken Dec 30.
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Cookman Ave Weekend of June 19, 20, 21
The Following Announcement is sponsored by Asburyboardwalk.com and David Dorfman, Gilman Commecial Realty.
Restaurant Plan B
705 Cookman Ave.
Asbury Park, NJ
07712
732-807-4710
June 17.2009
Dear Friends and Family:
If you are like me you are wondering where spring is. Its here, just a little hard to find. So it has not been great beach weather, but here in Asbury Park, we don't need the beach to have a thousand and one things to do.
This weekend is the Wave Gathering, a great music festival. Many of the shops and restaurants in town will have FREE live music. At Plan B we have music Friday Night, Saturday Night and Sunday for brunch. Saturday will bring a street festival to Cookman Ave.. with food and music. Entry to most of this festival is FREE.
Also FREE, is a walk through town and the boardwalk. There are so many really great shops and services. In walking around this week, I happened upon a new shop, in the SHOPS AT THE ARCADE, that I didn't know was there...a shop of drums... beautiful pieces of art. Since you can't really sit on the beach, take time to walk Bangs,Mattison,and Cookman, and see what really makes Asbury Park a great destination. Talk to all these shop keepers... some really great stories...
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Don't forget DINNER AND A MOVIE, Thursday night. $25.00 gets you a 3 course dinner and the movie. Contact The Showroom, www.showroomap.com for tickets. Sunday evening we are hosting a GHOST HUNT and Dinner. Tickets are $50.00. Contact Paranormal Books and Curiosities for tickets and information www.paranormalbooksnj.com.
This weekend will also be the opening of La Petite Mort...A Collection of Erotica at Parlor Gallery.
Restaurant Plan B will be open for Father's Day Brunch and Dinner. Reservations are accepted.
We are continuing our best deal is town, PRIX FIXE, Tuesday - Thursday 25.00 4 course dinner.
Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday beginning at 10am.
So who needs the sun...there isn't enough time to see everything Asbury Park has to offer. And don't forget. FREE PARKING downtown and the Bangs Ave garage is open FRIDAY-SUNDAY, thanks to the generosity of some downtown businesses.
See you in town.
Jeffrey
Thursday, May 28, 2009
Support Asbury Park's Bike Church
The Bike Church of Asbury Park is located at 705 Second Ave in association with Holy Spirit Church of Asbury Park.
The Bike Church is a bicycle advocacy project that will recycle bicycles, and utilize them as part of a youth and neighborhood empowerment program.
Every Monday, between 4pm-7pm, kids from Asbury Park come to The Bike Church to learn how to fix bikes, to practice riding, and to learn about safety issues related to bicycles.
Their latest project is called Second Life Bikes and is located at:
701 Memorial Drive (Between Asbury Ave and Sewall Ave)
Asbury Park, NJ
Located in the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission
Donation Times:
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
You can find one of those unique bikes you need just for the summer or weekend or find a bike for you or your kids.
If you would like to donate your time, your old bicycles, parts, and/or helmets, please join them.
They are located next to Holy Spirit Church at 705 Second Avenue near the corner of Main Street in Asbury Park.
For donations at other times or for other inquires, please email their staff@thebikechurch.org.
Web: Second Life Bikes ( http://www.thebikechurch.org )
The Bike Church is a bicycle advocacy project that will recycle bicycles, and utilize them as part of a youth and neighborhood empowerment program.
Every Monday, between 4pm-7pm, kids from Asbury Park come to The Bike Church to learn how to fix bikes, to practice riding, and to learn about safety issues related to bicycles.
Their latest project is called Second Life Bikes and is located at:
701 Memorial Drive (Between Asbury Ave and Sewall Ave)
Asbury Park, NJ
Located in the Jersey Shore Rescue Mission
Donation Times:
Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Second Life Bikes is new this year. At this location, they plan on hosting workshops for adults and teenagers. It will also serve as a used bike shop that will help fund all their programs.
You can find one of those unique bikes you need just for the summer or weekend or find a bike for you or your kids.
If you would like to donate your time, your old bicycles, parts, and/or helmets, please join them.
They are located next to Holy Spirit Church at 705 Second Avenue near the corner of Main Street in Asbury Park.
For donations at other times or for other inquires, please email their staff@thebikechurch.org.
Web: Second Life Bikes ( http://www.thebikechurch.org )
Friday, May 22, 2009
Asbury Park Boardwalk Summer 2009
Asbury Park, New Jersey - May 22, 2009 - The Asbury Park Boardwalk is better then ever with more stores and entertainment and one of New Jersey's top beaches.
In addition to The Boardwalk, The Downtown merchants are geared up as well. Both the Boardwalk and the downtown are home to great venues and restaurants.
The newest arrivals on The Asbury Park Boardwalk are Stella Marina, offering Italian food, outdoor boardwalk dining and second floor roof deck and indoor dining. Next door is The Watermark - a unique classy yet casual bar and tapas menu - great deck and indoor couches and fireplace. Very, very nice
Joining them in the First Avenue building are Boardwalk Bagels and Subs, Shades sunglasses,Bodega Home Furnishings and Candyteria and Corazza Mid-Century Home Furnishings
Before you head north - you'll notice converted shipping containers (white buildings). They hold some of Asbury's unique shops - 2nd ave - kite store and Ralph's Italian Icees. The highlight now is the new kid Waterpark with unique giant watering cans, hoses and more pouring water down.
Moving north to the 3rd Ave building now open is the Lagosta Lounge - excellent "vacation dining" and bar along with Pops Garage (Mexican Takeout), Surf Shop. The long established Mayfair Grille with the famous boardwalk hot dogs, Posh Den offering home furnishings, and another gallery or two coming online.
Next stop is Miniature Golf. A totally brand new minigolf course right on the boardwalk. Very nicely done with water and more.
The next building is the temporary home of Madison Marquette and Asbury Partners, the lead developers of the boardwalk.
A new fastfood shop, Cuban Food and World Famous Madam Marie fortune teller booth occupy the next open space.
On 5th Ave, we have the former "bandshell building" and former Howard Johnson's. This is now The Saltwater Cafe on the the first floor and Tim McCloone's Supper Club on the second Floor.
In the same building, you can become a potter at LaPlaca Pottery or a glass blower at Hot Sands AP Glass Works. Ice Cream at Eddie Confettis Ice Cream.
You can dress sharp at Style Rocket or buy a bike At Brielle Cycles.
Go inside Convention Hall - and enjoy even more - Snack Attack for Dogs, Burgers and more, Baker Boys for Cakes and coffee, Asbury Galleria for gifts and photos. Walk out the deck of Convention Hall and relax at The Beach Bar and view the entire boardwalk beach to the south.
Enjoy Asbury Park in 2009.
In addition to The Boardwalk, The Downtown merchants are geared up as well. Both the Boardwalk and the downtown are home to great venues and restaurants.
The newest arrivals on The Asbury Park Boardwalk are Stella Marina, offering Italian food, outdoor boardwalk dining and second floor roof deck and indoor dining. Next door is The Watermark - a unique classy yet casual bar and tapas menu - great deck and indoor couches and fireplace. Very, very nice
Joining them in the First Avenue building are Boardwalk Bagels and Subs, Shades sunglasses,Bodega Home Furnishings and Candyteria and Corazza Mid-Century Home Furnishings
Before you head north - you'll notice converted shipping containers (white buildings). They hold some of Asbury's unique shops - 2nd ave - kite store and Ralph's Italian Icees. The highlight now is the new kid Waterpark with unique giant watering cans, hoses and more pouring water down.
Moving north to the 3rd Ave building now open is the Lagosta Lounge - excellent "vacation dining" and bar along with Pops Garage (Mexican Takeout), Surf Shop. The long established Mayfair Grille with the famous boardwalk hot dogs, Posh Den offering home furnishings, and another gallery or two coming online.
Next stop is Miniature Golf. A totally brand new minigolf course right on the boardwalk. Very nicely done with water and more.
The next building is the temporary home of Madison Marquette and Asbury Partners, the lead developers of the boardwalk.
A new fastfood shop, Cuban Food and World Famous Madam Marie fortune teller booth occupy the next open space.
On 5th Ave, we have the former "bandshell building" and former Howard Johnson's. This is now The Saltwater Cafe on the the first floor and Tim McCloone's Supper Club on the second Floor.
In the same building, you can become a potter at LaPlaca Pottery or a glass blower at Hot Sands AP Glass Works. Ice Cream at Eddie Confettis Ice Cream.
You can dress sharp at Style Rocket or buy a bike At Brielle Cycles.
Go inside Convention Hall - and enjoy even more - Snack Attack for Dogs, Burgers and more, Baker Boys for Cakes and coffee, Asbury Galleria for gifts and photos. Walk out the deck of Convention Hall and relax at The Beach Bar and view the entire boardwalk beach to the south.
Enjoy Asbury Park in 2009.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Bruce Springsteen March 23 and 24
March 19, 2009 - Asbury Park
Yes those rumors are true. Bruce Springsteen wil kick off his "Working on a Dream" tour with a couple rehearsal shows in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon for shows to be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Convention Hall.
Tickets are $100 each and will be available through Ticketmaster phone charge only.
There is a two-ticket limit per person.
Customers may only buy tickets for one show.
Tickets will not be mailed out; they can be picked up the night of the show only.
Two forms of identification will be necessary to pick up tickets.
Springsteen and the E Street Band officially kick off the "Working on a Dream" tour April 1 in San Jose, Calif.
They have been rehearsing at Convention Hall for much of the past two weeks.
Try for tickets at Convention Hall with this link to the Ticketmaster Bruce Springsteen Ticketmaster site.
Good luck.
If you can't get in, come to Asbury Park and take a look around. If you haven't been to "AP" lately, alot has changed.
Looking for proeprty or rentals in Asbury Park then go to asburyparkrealestate.com
Yes those rumors are true. Bruce Springsteen wil kick off his "Working on a Dream" tour with a couple rehearsal shows in Asbury Park, New Jersey on the famous Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Tickets go on sale tomorrow at noon for shows to be held at 7:30 p.m. Monday and Tuesday at Convention Hall.
Tickets are $100 each and will be available through Ticketmaster phone charge only.
There is a two-ticket limit per person.
Customers may only buy tickets for one show.
Tickets will not be mailed out; they can be picked up the night of the show only.
Two forms of identification will be necessary to pick up tickets.
Springsteen and the E Street Band officially kick off the "Working on a Dream" tour April 1 in San Jose, Calif.
They have been rehearsing at Convention Hall for much of the past two weeks.
Try for tickets at Convention Hall with this link to the Ticketmaster Bruce Springsteen Ticketmaster site.
Good luck.
If you can't get in, come to Asbury Park and take a look around. If you haven't been to "AP" lately, alot has changed.
Looking for proeprty or rentals in Asbury Park then go to asburyparkrealestate.com
Tuesday, January 06, 2009
Linkedin.com ASBURY PARK. Join!
I started the "Asbury Park" group on Linkedin.com last week for the purpose of joining people on another level in the future growth of Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Linkedin.com enables us to create a network of people across many professions who might have an interest in, or live in Asbury Park - the City by the Sea.
How might this group play a role in Asbury Park's current and future growth?
I'm not sure yet, so let's consider this an experiment of who will join and their various skills and life experiences however it is or is not related to Asbury Park.
Maybe some members will assist the schools in a mentoring program. Maybe someone will join forces and start a new business in Asbury, move to Asbury or refer another friend or co-worker.
Let's see what happens with the Asbury Park Linkedin.com group.
Join it today.
Linkedin.com enables us to create a network of people across many professions who might have an interest in, or live in Asbury Park - the City by the Sea.
How might this group play a role in Asbury Park's current and future growth?
I'm not sure yet, so let's consider this an experiment of who will join and their various skills and life experiences however it is or is not related to Asbury Park.
Maybe some members will assist the schools in a mentoring program. Maybe someone will join forces and start a new business in Asbury, move to Asbury or refer another friend or co-worker.
Let's see what happens with the Asbury Park Linkedin.com group.
Join it today.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Hanukkah in Asbury Park
I have to say, I don't think I've really written about any restaurants in Asbury Park or Atlantic City or elsewhere in the shore area. I could, but I haven't.
But today I received an email from Restaurant Plan B on Cookman Ave in Asbury Park. They are going to have a Hanukkah Dinner on Sunday, December 21.
Dear Friends and Family,
There are lots of great things going on here in Asbury Park for the holiday season. Now is the time to come out and support these great events.Here at Plan B we have a Hanukkah Dinner Sunday, December 21 at 6pm 18.00per person (reservations suggested).
We still have openings for New Year's Eve, 75.00 per person for a 5 course dinner, and live music from Andrew Holtz. Dinner will be served from 7pm until 10:30pm. Also, don't forget we will be open New Year's Day for our great brunch. 10am - 3 pm.
Hanukkah in Asbury Park. Given that my Bar Mitzvah was at was once the Congregation Sons of Israel on Asbury Ave - seems like yesterday. A Blue polyester suit from Robert Hall and a Cantor so strict- somehow I did it. More or less, right or wrong, it was the last "real" religious experience I've had. So when I get an email from Restaurant Plan B with their holiday announcements my mouth begins to water.
I just wonder if it's as good as my mothers.
But today I received an email from Restaurant Plan B on Cookman Ave in Asbury Park. They are going to have a Hanukkah Dinner on Sunday, December 21.
Dear Friends and Family,
There are lots of great things going on here in Asbury Park for the holiday season. Now is the time to come out and support these great events.Here at Plan B we have a Hanukkah Dinner Sunday, December 21 at 6pm 18.00per person (reservations suggested).
We still have openings for New Year's Eve, 75.00 per person for a 5 course dinner, and live music from Andrew Holtz. Dinner will be served from 7pm until 10:30pm. Also, don't forget we will be open New Year's Day for our great brunch. 10am - 3 pm.
Hanukkah in Asbury Park. Given that my Bar Mitzvah was at was once the Congregation Sons of Israel on Asbury Ave - seems like yesterday. A Blue polyester suit from Robert Hall and a Cantor so strict- somehow I did it. More or less, right or wrong, it was the last "real" religious experience I've had. So when I get an email from Restaurant Plan B with their holiday announcements my mouth begins to water.
I just wonder if it's as good as my mothers.
Monday, December 15, 2008
Killbrand opens in Asbury Park -
Killbrand clothes has opened a new store in Asbury Park at 408 Emory Street. Where more fitting then in Asbury Park would one expect to find a Killbrand store? Combining the love for music, the arts and creativity - comes Killbrand Clothing.
What's more exciting is that for the grand opening, they are hosting a free show by the band Secondhand Serenade this Tuesday, December 16th. The info is as follows:
Secondhand Serenade LIVE In-Store Performance at:
The Killbrand Store
408 Emory Street
Asbury Park, NJ
8 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Killbrand will also be having a special holiday sale, with some shirts as low as $5!
Killbrand was started in 2000 by pop punk drummer Jonathan Smith. While on tour with Tokyo Rose, Jonny ran into a problem faced by many musicians: he ran out of clean t-shirts.
Killbrand designs have been requested by stylists from GQ Magazine, and featured in Alternative Press and Wonka Vision Magazine. Seth Green, Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, Steven of Steven’s Untitled Rock Show, Nicole Richie and Ashlee and Jessica Simpson wear Killbrand. So do bands such as Second Hand Serenade, Fall Out Boy, The Used, My Chemical Romance, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and countless others. Killbrand is currently available in Tilly’s, Virgin Megastores, and select boutiques across the USA and Europe, and on the official website http://www.killbrand.com. Also check http://www.asburyboardwalk.com soon.
Killbrand is a great addition to downtown Asbury - if you haven't already, come to Asbury Park and find out why Killbrand found the perfect home.
What's more exciting is that for the grand opening, they are hosting a free show by the band Secondhand Serenade this Tuesday, December 16th. The info is as follows:
Secondhand Serenade LIVE In-Store Performance at:
The Killbrand Store
408 Emory Street
Asbury Park, NJ
8 p.m.
FREE ADMISSION
Killbrand will also be having a special holiday sale, with some shirts as low as $5!
Killbrand was started in 2000 by pop punk drummer Jonathan Smith. While on tour with Tokyo Rose, Jonny ran into a problem faced by many musicians: he ran out of clean t-shirts.
Killbrand designs have been requested by stylists from GQ Magazine, and featured in Alternative Press and Wonka Vision Magazine. Seth Green, Pete Wentz, Patrick Stump, Steven of Steven’s Untitled Rock Show, Nicole Richie and Ashlee and Jessica Simpson wear Killbrand. So do bands such as Second Hand Serenade, Fall Out Boy, The Used, My Chemical Romance, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, and countless others. Killbrand is currently available in Tilly’s, Virgin Megastores, and select boutiques across the USA and Europe, and on the official website http://www.killbrand.com. Also check http://www.asburyboardwalk.com soon.
Killbrand is a great addition to downtown Asbury - if you haven't already, come to Asbury Park and find out why Killbrand found the perfect home.
Friday, November 28, 2008
The Asbury Park Holiday Boardwalk
November 28, 2008 - The Asbury Park Boardwalk month-long holiday season celebration will kick off on the boardwalk with a concert and tree-lighting ceremony.
While all the boardwalk shops are open from Tuesday through Sunday all winter, more fun can be found in the Convention Hall Arcade from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 29.
Two Christmas tree lightings will take place at the same time on Sun., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. One on the boardwalk outside Convention Hall and one on the large south balcony of the Paramount Theatre. There will also be another tree near the Casino.
This as well as the downtown merchant celebration, First Saturday and all the great restaurants are more reasons to come to Asbury Park.
More information on asburyboardwalk.com
While all the boardwalk shops are open from Tuesday through Sunday all winter, more fun can be found in the Convention Hall Arcade from Friday, Nov. 28 through Monday, Dec. 29.
Two Christmas tree lightings will take place at the same time on Sun., Nov. 30 at 6 p.m. One on the boardwalk outside Convention Hall and one on the large south balcony of the Paramount Theatre. There will also be another tree near the Casino.
This as well as the downtown merchant celebration, First Saturday and all the great restaurants are more reasons to come to Asbury Park.
More information on asburyboardwalk.com
Monday, November 17, 2008
Help on Thanksgiving Day....
November 17, 2008:
I wanted to this everyone and see who can pitch in here or with your local food bank.
This Thanksgiving, we need your help and support in serving those in need. Langosta Lounge, the newest restaurant on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, will open its doors on November 27 to provide a free Thanksgiving meal to local community members.
While theyhave an abundance of generous volunteers to help us out on Thanksgiving Day, they are still accepting donations of turkeys, hams, canned goods, boxed foods and desserts, as well as hats gloves, scarves and toiletries.
We know times are tough for everyone, but the smallest of contributions will be gratefully accepted. Last year, they served nearly 400 people on Thanksgiving Day, and this year, theyare expecting the turnout to be even greater.
To find out more about donating food and clothes to their Thanksgiving soup kitchen, please call Langosta Lounge at 732-455-3275, or Labrador Lounge at 732-830-5770. Food-drops can be scheduled at either location (Normandy Beach or Asbury Park).
Interested in volunteering? While the Thanksgiving soup kitchen is currently staffed, please let them know if you would like to help out during their Christmas Day soup kitchen - also at Langosta Lounge.
Also, see your local Food Bank.
I wanted to this everyone and see who can pitch in here or with your local food bank.
This Thanksgiving, we need your help and support in serving those in need. Langosta Lounge, the newest restaurant on the Asbury Park Boardwalk, will open its doors on November 27 to provide a free Thanksgiving meal to local community members.
While theyhave an abundance of generous volunteers to help us out on Thanksgiving Day, they are still accepting donations of turkeys, hams, canned goods, boxed foods and desserts, as well as hats gloves, scarves and toiletries.
We know times are tough for everyone, but the smallest of contributions will be gratefully accepted. Last year, they served nearly 400 people on Thanksgiving Day, and this year, theyare expecting the turnout to be even greater.
To find out more about donating food and clothes to their Thanksgiving soup kitchen, please call Langosta Lounge at 732-455-3275, or Labrador Lounge at 732-830-5770. Food-drops can be scheduled at either location (Normandy Beach or Asbury Park).
Interested in volunteering? While the Thanksgiving soup kitchen is currently staffed, please let them know if you would like to help out during their Christmas Day soup kitchen - also at Langosta Lounge.
Also, see your local Food Bank.
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
The Boardwalk Family Fall Festival
The following announcement for Halloween Weekend on the Asbury Park Boardwalk and Downtown Asbury Park.
BOARDWALK
Starting next Sunday, Oct 26th at 11:00am, the Asbury Park Boardwalk is kicking their Fall Family Festival. Children and teens can create their own scarecrows with the guidance and help of acclaimed artist Laura Brunetti of L'Estrella Studio's Traveling Canvas.
Ms. Brunetti has been a creative force on the boardwalk all summer with her Traveling Canvas project which allows children to express themselves through art. She is now offering more fall festive fun with Scarecrow Building in the Grand Carousel (CASINO) on Asbury Avenue and the Boardwalk. All materials are supplied free of charge.
McLoone's Salt Water Beach Café is offering a Kids' Sunday Boardwalk Brunch at 12 Noon. Families can dine at McLoone's outdoor ocean view café while enjoying a special Halloween Menu created just for the day.
Finally, a free children's animated film is being presented in the newly refurbished Paramount Theatre at 2:00 pm, Wallace and Grommit -The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The cheerful frolicking continues with Family Ghoul Night on Thursday, Oct 30th. The festivities begin with a Boardwalk Costume Parade starting outside the Grand Carousel at 4:00 pm. Costumes are available for free on a first come basis, so get there early to prepare for Trick or Treating which starts at 5:00 pm. All of the new beautiful retail shops on the boardwalk are ready to greet trick-or-treaters with Halloween sweets for all little gouls and boys. Grown-ups will enjoy shopping for themselves or for others - early Holiday shopping has never been easier.
More fabulous features on Family Ghoul Night include Hay Rides down the boardwalk starting at the Grand Carousel, find your way out of the Hay Maze on the boardwalk at Second Avenue, pick a pumpkin, artisinal cheeses or delicious baked goods at the new 'Farmers Marquette' inside the Grand Carousel.
Year-round dwellers and day-trippers alike love the specialty shops and noshing experiences that are unique in Madison Marquette's visionary style and metro flair. Experience art, music, beachfront dining, baking and crafting with marquis merchants such as The Baker Boys, Tim McLoone's Supper Club, LaPlaca Pottery works, Bodega Shoppe and many more.
Asbury Park is also historically known as an entertainment Mecca. The newly renovated Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall have recently hosted world-class performances such as Springsteen, Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan produced by LiveNation.
The historic Asbury Park Boardwalk has transformed itself into year round family destination where visitors have a most enjoyable and memorable experience for every season. Madison Marquette's schedule of Holiday celebrations will be announced soon.
DOWNTOWN
From October 24 - October 31 - many of the restaraunts downtown are having various Halloween themed nights and parties.
October 31: HALLOWEEN PARADE - The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting Asbury Park's first ever Halloween parade. The parade kicks off at 8:30 PM at Kennedy Park on Cookman Ave. (next to Market in the Middle), moves west on Cookman Avenue to finish at Merchant's Park (corner of Cookman Ave & Main Street) Prizes for Most Original, Funniest & Scariest For more info contact Mike Evans at 732-988-6088 or email mikesbeachhouse@optonline.net
CONTESTS AND MORE AT THE BIGGEST PARTY AT THE SHORE
Mattison park and paranormal books and curiosities are proud to be hosting our city's first annual Halloween block party on October 31st. cash and prizes totaling over $5000. Dust off those wigs and over-the-top costumes; it's time to celebrate the scariest of holidays.Halloween. Join us in Asbury park for the hottest block party in New Jersey.
Gates open at 6pm and main stage shows begin at 7pm. 21 and up only. The entry fee is $15 Advance or $20 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased at Mattison Park or Paranormal Books & Curiosities. Portion's will be donated to "the Center of Asbury Park and Asbury Park Chamber of commerce special events committee. Recently given Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Induction into The Native American Music Hall of Fame! Our host for the evening will be Felipe rose from "the village people" Food tents will be available and Restaurants participating are Mattison park, Taka, Isabella's, plan b, munch, and wish you were here. Non-profit tents participating are The Center of Asbury Park, garden state equality, Ocean grove united, jersey shore q spot, and the vna of Asbury park. Our main stage show schedule consists of "Cavalcade of the odd" Creep show freak show in Asbury park. Side show hosted by the one and only from Conney Island Donny vomit. This will be a 4 person freak show/sideshow with most extreme and bizarre acts of the unthinkable. Dancers inc. from neptune will also be performing dances and an audience participation of the "thriller dance" dj will be performing in-between sets. $5000 in cash and Prizes will be awarded for these great contests. You are invited to enter any or all of them including: . Pet contest: first place will win $50 CASH along with fabulous prizes totaling over $150; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Pet contests begins at 8:00pm . Pet/owner look-a-like: first place will win $50 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $150; second and third place prizes will be awarded. . Body art: first place will win $50 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $250; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contest begins at 8:45pm . Celebrity look-a-like: first place will win $250 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $500; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contest begins at 9:15pm . "drag IN THE DOWNTOWN" WALK OFF CONTEST: FIRST PLACE WILL WIN $250 CASH along with fabulous prizes totaling over $500; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contestants MUST BE LINED UP FOR THE WALK BY 9:45PM .
SCARIEST COSTUME: First place will win $500 cash along with fabulous prizes; second and third place prizes will be awarded the final two contests will begin at 11:30 . Best overall: first place will win $1000 cash along with fabulous prizes; second and third place prizes will be awarded.
Pre-sale tickets are available at Mattison Park and paranormal books and curiosities located in Asbury park. Press contacts Aaron d. Coleman 732.677.6027 cell MATTISON PARK events manager 649 MATTISON AVENUE ASBURY PARK, NJ acoleman@MATTISONPARK.COM 732.807.3435 649 MATTISON AVENUE ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712 www.mattisonpark.com
BOARDWALK
Starting next Sunday, Oct 26th at 11:00am, the Asbury Park Boardwalk is kicking their Fall Family Festival. Children and teens can create their own scarecrows with the guidance and help of acclaimed artist Laura Brunetti of L'Estrella Studio's Traveling Canvas.
Ms. Brunetti has been a creative force on the boardwalk all summer with her Traveling Canvas project which allows children to express themselves through art. She is now offering more fall festive fun with Scarecrow Building in the Grand Carousel (CASINO) on Asbury Avenue and the Boardwalk. All materials are supplied free of charge.
McLoone's Salt Water Beach Café is offering a Kids' Sunday Boardwalk Brunch at 12 Noon. Families can dine at McLoone's outdoor ocean view café while enjoying a special Halloween Menu created just for the day.
Finally, a free children's animated film is being presented in the newly refurbished Paramount Theatre at 2:00 pm, Wallace and Grommit -The Curse of the Were-Rabbit.
The cheerful frolicking continues with Family Ghoul Night on Thursday, Oct 30th. The festivities begin with a Boardwalk Costume Parade starting outside the Grand Carousel at 4:00 pm. Costumes are available for free on a first come basis, so get there early to prepare for Trick or Treating which starts at 5:00 pm. All of the new beautiful retail shops on the boardwalk are ready to greet trick-or-treaters with Halloween sweets for all little gouls and boys. Grown-ups will enjoy shopping for themselves or for others - early Holiday shopping has never been easier.
More fabulous features on Family Ghoul Night include Hay Rides down the boardwalk starting at the Grand Carousel, find your way out of the Hay Maze on the boardwalk at Second Avenue, pick a pumpkin, artisinal cheeses or delicious baked goods at the new 'Farmers Marquette' inside the Grand Carousel.
Year-round dwellers and day-trippers alike love the specialty shops and noshing experiences that are unique in Madison Marquette's visionary style and metro flair. Experience art, music, beachfront dining, baking and crafting with marquis merchants such as The Baker Boys, Tim McLoone's Supper Club, LaPlaca Pottery works, Bodega Shoppe and many more.
Asbury Park is also historically known as an entertainment Mecca. The newly renovated Paramount Theatre and Convention Hall have recently hosted world-class performances such as Springsteen, Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan produced by LiveNation.
The historic Asbury Park Boardwalk has transformed itself into year round family destination where visitors have a most enjoyable and memorable experience for every season. Madison Marquette's schedule of Holiday celebrations will be announced soon.
DOWNTOWN
From October 24 - October 31 - many of the restaraunts downtown are having various Halloween themed nights and parties.
October 31: HALLOWEEN PARADE - The Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce is hosting Asbury Park's first ever Halloween parade. The parade kicks off at 8:30 PM at Kennedy Park on Cookman Ave. (next to Market in the Middle), moves west on Cookman Avenue to finish at Merchant's Park (corner of Cookman Ave & Main Street) Prizes for Most Original, Funniest & Scariest For more info contact Mike Evans at 732-988-6088 or email mikesbeachhouse@optonline.net
CONTESTS AND MORE AT THE BIGGEST PARTY AT THE SHORE
Mattison park and paranormal books and curiosities are proud to be hosting our city's first annual Halloween block party on October 31st. cash and prizes totaling over $5000. Dust off those wigs and over-the-top costumes; it's time to celebrate the scariest of holidays.Halloween. Join us in Asbury park for the hottest block party in New Jersey.
Gates open at 6pm and main stage shows begin at 7pm. 21 and up only. The entry fee is $15 Advance or $20 at the gate. Advance tickets can be purchased at Mattison Park or Paranormal Books & Curiosities. Portion's will be donated to "the Center of Asbury Park and Asbury Park Chamber of commerce special events committee. Recently given Star On The Hollywood Walk Of Fame and Induction into The Native American Music Hall of Fame! Our host for the evening will be Felipe rose from "the village people" Food tents will be available and Restaurants participating are Mattison park, Taka, Isabella's, plan b, munch, and wish you were here. Non-profit tents participating are The Center of Asbury Park, garden state equality, Ocean grove united, jersey shore q spot, and the vna of Asbury park. Our main stage show schedule consists of "Cavalcade of the odd" Creep show freak show in Asbury park. Side show hosted by the one and only from Conney Island Donny vomit. This will be a 4 person freak show/sideshow with most extreme and bizarre acts of the unthinkable. Dancers inc. from neptune will also be performing dances and an audience participation of the "thriller dance" dj will be performing in-between sets. $5000 in cash and Prizes will be awarded for these great contests. You are invited to enter any or all of them including: . Pet contest: first place will win $50 CASH along with fabulous prizes totaling over $150; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Pet contests begins at 8:00pm . Pet/owner look-a-like: first place will win $50 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $150; second and third place prizes will be awarded. . Body art: first place will win $50 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $250; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contest begins at 8:45pm . Celebrity look-a-like: first place will win $250 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $500; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contest begins at 9:15pm . "drag IN THE DOWNTOWN" WALK OFF CONTEST: FIRST PLACE WILL WIN $250 CASH along with fabulous prizes totaling over $500; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contestants MUST BE LINED UP FOR THE WALK BY 9:45PM .
SCARIEST COSTUME: First place will win $500 cash along with fabulous prizes; second and third place prizes will be awarded the final two contests will begin at 11:30 . Best overall: first place will win $1000 cash along with fabulous prizes; second and third place prizes will be awarded.
Pre-sale tickets are available at Mattison Park and paranormal books and curiosities located in Asbury park. Press contacts Aaron d. Coleman 732.677.6027 cell MATTISON PARK events manager 649 MATTISON AVENUE ASBURY PARK, NJ acoleman@MATTISONPARK.COM 732.807.3435 649 MATTISON AVENUE ASBURY PARK, NJ 07712 www.mattisonpark.com
Friday, October 17, 2008
MEAT LOAF DECEMBER 5 ASBURY PARK
The legendary MEAT LOAF comes into Asbury Park on December 5 for a show at The Pararmount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Tickets are available at http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/events.htm
This should be great show.
Come and see the new Asbury Park.
Tickets are available at http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/events.htm
This should be great show.
Come and see the new Asbury Park.
Friday, September 26, 2008
Music is Alive in Asbury Park
Asbury Park's Convention Hall and Paramount Theatre will continue to excite fans over the next few weeks and into the winter.
Take a look at who's coming to the New Jersey Shore Entertainement Center in October and November...
10/9 - Dickey Betts
10/11- Alison Moyet
10/19 - Aussie Pink Floyd
10/30 - Hanson
10/31 - Roots, Gym Class
11/1 - Light of Day
11/15 - Staind
11/15 - YES
Get Tickets --> visit http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/events.htm for tickets.
We could expect more and more events coming to these two great venues and the rest of Asbury Park over the next several months.
Come to Asbury Park and see for yourself what all the excitement is about.
Take a look at who's coming to the New Jersey Shore Entertainement Center in October and November...
10/9 - Dickey Betts
10/11- Alison Moyet
10/19 - Aussie Pink Floyd
10/30 - Hanson
10/31 - Roots, Gym Class
11/1 - Light of Day
11/15 - Staind
11/15 - YES
Get Tickets --> visit http://www.asburyboardwalk.com/events.htm for tickets.
We could expect more and more events coming to these two great venues and the rest of Asbury Park over the next several months.
Come to Asbury Park and see for yourself what all the excitement is about.
Thursday, September 11, 2008
Guinness Oyster Festival is Back, Bigger and Better than Ever...
The event is scheduled for September 14th, 12-6pm, in Downtown Asbury Park on Cookman Avenue and vicinity.
It will be a huge food and music festival. This Huge Street Festival showcases Asbury Park's excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with a mix of Irish music, jazz and rock and roll.
It will also be a family friendly event with entertainment for kids as well. Headlining is the famous IRISH ROCK BAND BLACK 47. Musical entertainment for the younger set will be provided by SIX FLAGS!
Other fantastic bands include Joe Hurley and the Gents, Deni Bonet, deSoL, Mayors Players and the Monmouth County Police & Fire Pipes & Drums.
Entry is free Food and drink tickets can be purchased for pints of Guinness and to partake in over 72 succulent specialties created by 18 of Asbury Park's most popular restaurants. Participating restaurants will be serving festival style from tented areas throughout downtown Asbury. In addition to freshly shucked oysters there will be all types of delicious food!
Come to Asbury Park. It's new. It's exciting. Come see why.....
See what else is happening in Asbury Park at http://www.asburyboardalk.com/events.htm
It will be a huge food and music festival. This Huge Street Festival showcases Asbury Park's excellent restaurants as well as entertain thousands with a mix of Irish music, jazz and rock and roll.
It will also be a family friendly event with entertainment for kids as well. Headlining is the famous IRISH ROCK BAND BLACK 47. Musical entertainment for the younger set will be provided by SIX FLAGS!
Other fantastic bands include Joe Hurley and the Gents, Deni Bonet, deSoL, Mayors Players and the Monmouth County Police & Fire Pipes & Drums.
Entry is free Food and drink tickets can be purchased for pints of Guinness and to partake in over 72 succulent specialties created by 18 of Asbury Park's most popular restaurants. Participating restaurants will be serving festival style from tented areas throughout downtown Asbury. In addition to freshly shucked oysters there will be all types of delicious food!
Come to Asbury Park. It's new. It's exciting. Come see why.....
See what else is happening in Asbury Park at http://www.asburyboardalk.com/events.htm
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
Asbury Park Parking Meters / Pay Stations
I probably should of written about Asbury Park's new Parking Meters that have been installed. They are not actually parking meters - but central "pay stations". They're actaully quite simple, once you realize you have to pay to park in the areas near the boardwalk.
If you park in a numbered space - jot it down or memorize it. Then as you walk toward the boardwalk or along Kinglsey Ave , you'll see the PAY STATIONS.
You can pay by credit card, bills or coins. Just enter in your space number, and press the button to increment how long you plan on parking there, then either swipe a credit card or insert your money. Press the GREEN Button to get a receipt which you should retain. It has your space number (make sure its correct) and the time you have before you have to replenish or move on.
What's really nice is that you can replenish from ANY pay station - not just the one you originally used.
More importantly - to go along with one of the CHEAPEST seasonal beach badges, the parking is about as cheap as you'll find in any resort town. As of today (September 9, 2008), the rate is .50 per hour. Not bad. I think it should be $1.00 hour. That's still cheap for a resort area and if you're willing to walk 2 blocks, you can probably find FREE street parking.
You can also drive around a bit. The redeveloper has several nice paved lots that are, for now, free. But that will change.
So don't forget to pay when you park in a numbered space.
If you park in a numbered space - jot it down or memorize it. Then as you walk toward the boardwalk or along Kinglsey Ave , you'll see the PAY STATIONS.
You can pay by credit card, bills or coins. Just enter in your space number, and press the button to increment how long you plan on parking there, then either swipe a credit card or insert your money. Press the GREEN Button to get a receipt which you should retain. It has your space number (make sure its correct) and the time you have before you have to replenish or move on.
What's really nice is that you can replenish from ANY pay station - not just the one you originally used.
More importantly - to go along with one of the CHEAPEST seasonal beach badges, the parking is about as cheap as you'll find in any resort town. As of today (September 9, 2008), the rate is .50 per hour. Not bad. I think it should be $1.00 hour. That's still cheap for a resort area and if you're willing to walk 2 blocks, you can probably find FREE street parking.
You can also drive around a bit. The redeveloper has several nice paved lots that are, for now, free. But that will change.
So don't forget to pay when you park in a numbered space.
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Book Launch Party at Wonder Bar - Local Heroes: The Asbury Park Music Scene
Wednesday Night - July 30 there will be a book launch party for "Local Heroes: The Asbury Park Music Scene".
Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. The schedule:
- 7 pm introduction by the authors
- 7:30 pm the music begins with:
- Lance Larson, Matt O'Reef Band, Days Awake, Vini Lopez and the Steel Mill Band, Sonny Kenn.
As the night rolls on, there will be jam session with all the musicians and whomever else jumps in. This will no doubt be an interesting night at the Wonder Bar and in Asbury Park.
Don't miss it.
Doors open at 5 pm. Tickets are $15.00 at the door. The schedule:
- 7 pm introduction by the authors
- 7:30 pm the music begins with:
- Lance Larson, Matt O'Reef Band, Days Awake, Vini Lopez and the Steel Mill Band, Sonny Kenn.
As the night rolls on, there will be jam session with all the musicians and whomever else jumps in. This will no doubt be an interesting night at the Wonder Bar and in Asbury Park.
Don't miss it.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Jersey Shore Roller Girls - July 12
Asbury Park -
The Jersey Shore Roller Girls will offer up some roller derby mayhem in a full-length bout Saturday July 12 at Asbury Park's Convention Hall.
Two of the league's teams will battle, as local women from the Right Coast Rollers defend their undefeated status against the Anchor Assasins, a team making its incredible, can't-miss roller derby debut skating that evening.
In addition to a night of fierce jams and blocks, the event features a performance by the band Wicker Hollow.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance at www.jerseyshoreroll ergirls.net for $15, as well as at the door for $20. Children under 12 get in free.
Adults 21 and over to drink.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, with the whistle blowing at 8 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net
The Jersey Shore Roller Girls will offer up some roller derby mayhem in a full-length bout Saturday July 12 at Asbury Park's Convention Hall.
Two of the league's teams will battle, as local women from the Right Coast Rollers defend their undefeated status against the Anchor Assasins, a team making its incredible, can't-miss roller derby debut skating that evening.
In addition to a night of fierce jams and blocks, the event features a performance by the band Wicker Hollow.
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased in advance at www.jerseyshoreroll ergirls.net for $15, as well as at the door for $20. Children under 12 get in free.
Adults 21 and over to drink.
Doors open at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 12, with the whistle blowing at 8 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.jerseyshorerollergirls.net
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
PHOTO EXHIBITION - John Cavanaugh announces Rocktography
July 2, 2008 - NEW PHOTO EXHIBITION IN ASBURY PARK!
Concert photographer John Cavanaugh announces Rocktography, a new photo exhibition featuring a vast sampling of Cavanaugh’s concert photography from the past 18 years accompanied by The Asbury Park Music Storytellers Series highlighting some of the community's most prominent independent singer/songwriters.
Named for Cavanaugh’s online gallery, Rocktography.info, the exhibition will run from July 3rd through September 2008 on the Asbury Park Boardwalk at Asbury Galleria, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Rocktography Photo Exhibit Asbury Galleria, 1000 Ocean Ave.Asbury Park Boardwalk
Grand Opening July 3, 2008 - 10am until close.
Southside Johnny to appear July 3 at 3 pm.
Concert photographer John Cavanaugh announces Rocktography, a new photo exhibition featuring a vast sampling of Cavanaugh’s concert photography from the past 18 years accompanied by The Asbury Park Music Storytellers Series highlighting some of the community's most prominent independent singer/songwriters.
Named for Cavanaugh’s online gallery, Rocktography.info, the exhibition will run from July 3rd through September 2008 on the Asbury Park Boardwalk at Asbury Galleria, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, New Jersey.
Rocktography Photo Exhibit Asbury Galleria, 1000 Ocean Ave.Asbury Park Boardwalk
Grand Opening July 3, 2008 - 10am until close.
Southside Johnny to appear July 3 at 3 pm.
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