Asbury Partners Defaults on Loan, Properties To Be Sold

Asbury Partners LLC has defaulted on it’s loans and its interests will be sold Dec 15,th 2009. While we understand that economic times are difficult, we believe that this turn of evens can only be beneficial to Asbury Park.

This means that the Partners, who have been holding our city hostage for the last two years, will now be forced to sell to developers who actually plan to do something with our waterfront. We can only hope that the assets and/or properties offered for sale will be purchased not by one entity, but multiple smaller companies investing in Asbury Park by purchasing individual properties. This will eliminate the “All our Eggs in One Basket” syndrome AP has suffered from for decades.

In the coming weeks we will learn the full ramifications of these events. Perhaps one day this city’s people and government will realize that they have the power to take back our town.

For more on this story, see;
http://www.app.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=200991125123
http://www.4hoteliers.com/4hots_nshw.php?mwi=6661

For a story inspired by AllAsburyPark.com on WNYC (NPR), see;
http://www.wnyc.org/shows/bl/episodes/2009/08/27/segments/139537

The Genius of Poe, the Artistry of Bodine..One Night Only

POE, TIMES TWO
Twin tales of mystery, murder and …mortar.

Greg Oliver Bodine returns to Asbury Park to perform his critically acclaimed POE, TIMES TWO — A double-bill of short, one-man plays adapted from two classic stories of mystery and horror, “The Cask of Amontillado” and “The Black Cat”, by Edgar Allan Poe.

Truly an evening of good old-fashioned thrills, chills and all things spooky — a must-see for Poe enthusiasts and fans of mystery and horror!  Suitable for adults and for children 12 and over.  A perfect treat for the Halloween season!

TICKETS: $20 at the door.

WHERE:  Paranormal Books & Curiosities
627 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ 07712
Tel. (732) 455-3188  ~ Website: www.paranormalbooksnj.com

WHEN:  October 7 at 7:00pm.  One night only!!  Arrive early – seating is limited!

Oct. 7 s the anniversary of Poe’s death.  Remember his greatness and join us after the show for a beverage inhis honor!

The “700″ Club on Cookman – Art Bloc is Here

Art Bloc is the affectionate nickname given to the first block of Cookman Avenue that spans between Main and Bond Street. It’s also the name of the next group show at Parlor Gallery, featuring James Vance, Adam Wallacavage, and more. Read the story »

Mayor’s Jazz at Transportation Center

This series has been going on for many years every summer, but it was my first time in attendance. What a fool I have been for not attending this summer event much sooner. For some reason, I had always thought I didn’t like listening to jazz. That opinion has changed after last night.

After all, music is music. Almost entirely true.

Radam Schwartz was on keyboards; he was just fabulous. As was Chico Rouse on drums. The best was yet to come. Madame Pat Tandy has this amazingly fabulous voice. The acoustics at The Transpostation Center are terrific. Madame Pat and her voice just blew me away. G-d has blessed this woman with amazing vocals.

I intend to go back next Friday and wait to be amazed by more fabulous talent.