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

Oceanfront restaurant and bar Langosta Lounge is excited to announce it has joined teams with Aaron D. Coleman of Pyramid Productions to bring Asbury Park one of the biggest and scariest Halloween parties the city has seen in decades. Aptly titled “The Shining: Red Rum Red Rum” and hosted at the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel, in grand ballrooms of gilded ceilings, checkered floors and crystal chandeliers, the Saturday, October-31 event will rise the dead as it awards over $5000 in costume prizes.

With Langosta Lounge providing a delectable spread, a cash bar sponsored by Bacardi Rum and 42 Below Vodka, and DJ Stacy Styles and DEE JAY RICO spinning the turntables, guests are ensured plenty of good food, drink and happening music all night long. Entertainment director Aaron D
. Coleman continues to push the Halloween party limit, as Host Christy Girlington announces such spook-inspired festivities as: a Michael Jackson “Thriller” re-enactment, presented by Asbury Park Dance and Yoga Studio; journey through Haunted Hotel passageways with live actors and surreal scenes that will terrify; ReVision Theatre special performance; costume contests featuring over $5000 in cash prizes to Best Celebrity Look-a-Like, Scariest, Best Asbury Park Drag and Best Overall. A drag-a-thon runway contest will begin at 12:30 a.m. sharp!

“With the Berkeley sited across the street from two of the biggest shipwrecks in the Jersey Shore’s history, there is simply no better place to call on the ghosts and goblins of stories past than at the Berkeley on Halloween. And it’s been wonderful to be a part the Asbury Park businesses that joined hands to sponsor this event!” explains Marilyn Schlossbach of Langosta Lounge.

Tickets for the 9 p.m. event are $40 in advance, or $50 at the door. A portion of all proceeds will benefit Asbury Park’s ReVision Theatre. For additional information, please visit www.pyramidproductions.info

For guests looking to party the night away, the Berkeley Oceanfront Hotel currently is offering rooms for $99 with promotion code “Shining”. Offer expires October 15, 2009. For more information about
the hotel or room rates, please visit www.berkeleyhotelnj.com , or call 732-776-6700.

“The Shining: Red Rum Red Rum” is made possible by the following Asbury Park businesses: Langosta Lounge, Pyramid Productions, Asbury Park Dance and Yoga Studio, Il Pavone Gelateria and Cafe and Candyteria.
Prizes are to follow:

$5000 in cash and Prizes will be awarded for these great contests. You are invited to enter any or all of them including:

•CELBRITY LOOK-ALIKE: first place will win $250 cash along with fabulous prizes totaling over $500; second and third place prizes will be awarded.
Contest begins at 12:00AM
• SCARIEST COSTUME: First place will win $500 cash along with fabulous prizes; second and third place prizes awarded
• “BEST AP DRAG” WALK-OFF CONTEST: FIRST PLACE WILL WIN $500 CASH along with fabulous prizes totaling over $1000; second and third place prizes will be awarded. Contestants MUST BE LINED UP FOR THE WALK BY 12:30AM
• BEST OVERALL: first place will win $1000 cash; second and third place prizes will be awarded.

Just to name some of the activities: Asbury Bark’s Pet Parade, Pumpkin Decorating contest, Cookie Decorating, “Found” costume design contest, Tillie or Treating, Parade down Cookman Avenue, and Halloween Dances to follow parade.

All are welcomed, all included. Please click here to join us as a fan on facebook for daily updates and schedules.

Contact: Melanie Knobel
Knobelwoman PR
www.knobelwoman.com
(646) 496-8458

The ShowRoom, Asbury Park’s independent cinema and multi-purpose venue, announced today a special screening of the newly released documentary “Food, Inc.” by filmmaker Robert Kenner. On Sunday, August 16, the Cookman Ave. movie theater will bring the film’s topical nature to life with an interactive panel discussion following the 5:00p.m. screening.

The ShowRoom has invited representatives from organizations that are directly related to New Jersey’s food industry to appear on the panel. Nancy Painter, publisher and editor of Edible Jersey, Susan Henderson of Whole Foods Market Middletown and Jersey Shore restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach, will all take part in the post-film discussion. Given their industry insights, each participant will be able to express their unique point of view on the film, how it pertains to New Jersey’s food industry, the importance of buy-local initiatives and more.

“Food, Inc.” is an eye-opening documentary,” said Michael Sodano, co-owner of The ShowRoom. “We are proud our theater can bring the film to New Jersey audiences, and are even more pleased our panel will be able to address the film’s far-reaching issues on a local level.”

In addition to the interactive discussion, audience members will receive complimentary, reusable shopping bags from Whole Foods Market Middletown. The summer issue of Edible Jersey will be available to attendees, along with information on Asbury Park’s weekly Carousel Farmer’s Market. Marilyn Schlossbach will also offer a special promotion to the audience redeemable at her Asbury Park restaurant, Langosta Lounge.

“Food, Inc.” was made available in limited release in June of 2009, making The ShowRoom one of the first venues in New Jersey to screen the film. The controversial documentary endeavors to expose how large corporations and fast-food culture have created a dangerous environment within our nation’s food industry. The 94-minute film features commentary on where the food industry goes wrong and how big business has negatively impacted food in America.

“Food, Inc.” will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 16. The panel discussion will commence after the film. In addition to the August-16 event, The ShowRoom will screen “Food, Inc.” on Thursday, August 13 and Friday, August 14. For more information, or to purchase tickets, please visit www.theshowroomap.com or call 732-502-0472.

Thursday, July 9 2009

Starts at 7:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Collection of Shorts
- One Word Song – Time Stood Still
- El Pianógrafo
- Mala Smrt
- 7 Días
- Compact Only
- Golden Seas
- The Beneficiary
- Clownfest: Five Days in the Alley

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- The Deposition of Lou Bagetta
- Ten for Grandpa
- Remarkable Power!

Friday, July 10 2009

Starts at 6:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- ‘The Renaldo Ensemble’… Free Live Performance!

Starts at 7:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Sands In The Glass
- You’re Outa Here
- Pink Bag,
- Street Justice
- The Diner
- Leaving Vogue Moran

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom Asbury Park )
- Snowyville
- La mort d’Olivier Bécaille
- The Crimson Mask

Saturday, July 11 2009

Starts at 7:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park )
- Collection of Shorts – B
- Sands In The Glass
- Solace
- Mute
- Christopher Dispossessed
- Hungry God
- The Look Twice

Starts at 10:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park )
- Hey
- Chew the Cud
- Don McKay

Sunday, July 12 2009

There are no film showings scheduled for this day.

Monday, July 13 2009

Starts at 7:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Collection of Shorts – C
- Gokh-Bi System: ‘Rap Tassu’
- Big Mistake
- A Call For Valor
- Cost of Living
- Kalaripayat: ‘When the Body Becomes All Eyes’
- The BlueBelles

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Arts and the City: The Arts Scene in Newark
- Paper Dreams
- Imagine a School…Summerhill

Tuesday, July 14 2009

Starts at 7:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Collection of Shorts – E
- Arts and the City: The Arts Scene in Newark
- Compact Only
- Sleeping
- Mute
- One Nothing
- The Road
- Act As If

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park )
- Gym Lesson
- Big Mistake
- One Nothing
- Pi

Wednesday, July 15 2009

Starts at 7:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park )
- El Pianógrafo
- Lunch Break
- Open Your Eyes
- The Cartel

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- One Word Song – Time Stood Still
- Ping Pong
- The Diner
- Ten for Grandpa
- Ushpizin

Thursday, July 16 2009

Starts at 7:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Paper Dreams
- Autism: Made in the USA

Starts at 9:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Hey
- The Beneficiary
- The Debt

Friday, July 17 2009

Starts at 7:30pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park)
- Mala Smrt
- Lunch Break
- Don McKay
Starts at 10:00pm (at The Showroom, Asbury Park )
- El Pianógrafo
- 2095
- Remarkable Power!

On Saturday, July 18 the Parlor Gallery presents the opening reception of “Shaved Apes Will Paint.”

This show features the work of lowbrow artists, KRK Ryden and Martin Moore.

They may share a last name, but make no mistake: Keyth Ryden is not The Artist Formerly Known as Mark. As his alias suggests, he’s an enigma unto himself, creating paintings that draw from past, present, and future all at once. KRK Ryden’s art is a record of mongrel pop culture. His aesthetic is informed by comic books, punk rock, and cartoons, while his worldview is strictly DEVO. KRK’s work embraces everyday absurdity and a cartoony view of reality. His paintings are colorful and visually appealing reflections on discarded icons, and his graphics are well-realized snapshots of cartoon life. For over thirty years KRK has been creating illustrations and paintings for underground bands, publishers, and institutions.

Martin Moore is an illustrator hailing from Florida. He and KRK are long time friends and have been looking forward to doing this show together!

Gallery 2 will feature the work of local artist, Jamie Patterson and other gallery artists.

Please join us in Asbury Park for this exciting art event! It will be held from 7:00 to 11:00 pm. at The Parlor Gallery located at 717 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park, NJ 07712.

For more information, high-resolution photos, or to set up interviews please contact publicist, Sarah Potter at 732.869.0606 or at sarah@parlor-gallery.com.

This legendary performer deserves an iconic venue, one which matches her unique and unabashed style–Suzanne meet The Stone Pony. Don’t miss this one night only event where the Pony is gay for a day.

The first openly gay comedian in the United States, Suzanne has delivered gay material to straight audiences in mainstream comedy clubs beginning in NYC since the early ’90s. After accepting a dare, she entered the world of comedy by accident and her life has never been the same since. Suzanne soon became the first lesbian comedian to garner an HBO Comedy Special, earning her a Cable Ace Award nomination. Additionally, a performance on “Late Night with David Letterman” marked the first by an openly lesbian comedian.

Fearless, bold, unapologetic, and freaking hilarious best describes Comedian Suzanne Westenhoefer. She’s made a career out of telling the truth. And, the truth is, life is funny and no one is off limits. From her mom’s Last Will and Testament to her dog’s embarrassing discovery, Suzanne shares stories that leave audiences in stitches.
Suzanne works mostly unscripted, so when she hits the stage it’s an unpredictable, original night of comedy magic.

On land or at sea, Suzanne delights audiences with over 100 performances a year at theaters, clubs, colleges, fundraisers and cruise and resort vacations. Having toured with the Indigo Girls and Ani DiFranco while on various cruises, Suzanne wishes she’d been born a rockstar.

Suzanne’s current live tour, “A Bottom on Top,” aired as a comedy special and documentary on LOGO Television in fall 2007 (and is now available on DVD). In the summer of 2006, Suzanne starred nightly on the GSN’s remake of the classic game show, “I’ve Got a Secret.” HBO, Bravo and LOGO TV specials dot her resume. Her latest venture, a starring role in the online drama “We Have To Stop Now” is available atJillBennett.com.
COMEDY CDS / DVD & AWARDS

“HBO Comedy with Suzanne Westenhoefer” (1994): Nominated for a Cable Ace Award
“Nothing in my Closet but my Clothes” (1999): Gay and Lesbian American Music Award (GLAMA) winner for best comedy CD
“I’m Not Cindy Brady” (2000): GLAMA winner for best comedy CD
“Guaranteed Fresh” (2003) : GLAMA winner for best comedy CD
“Live from the Village” (2006)
“A Bottom on Top” (2007)

Don’t miss her only NJ appearance!
Thursday July 16th
Stone Pony
913 Ocean Ave
Asbury Park NJ 0712

Doors open at 7:30pm / Show Time: 8:30pm

Tickets: $25 adv/$30door

Tickets and more info avail at : AwwMama.com

“Times Square” Is a swirling mass of taxis, street music, and protesters molded into a room-filling sound environment. Traffic presented as hypnosis.

In 2001, William was interested in creating soundworks that left the original audio relatively untouched. No filtering, no panning just the sounds of post 9/11 Manhattan looped upon themselves. This creates a pulsing rhythm dictated by the sounds themselves. Noises slowly work their way to the foreground, eventually receding as they are replaced by new material. There is no beginning or ending, it simply repeats and evolves for hours and hours.

A graduate of the Berklee School of Music (Boston, MA), William Robert has been making music for close to thirty years. In the early nineties he began experimenting with sound installations, much like the work you will hear on July 10th.

“Times Square” by William Robert, at Parlor Gallery (717 Cookman Ave, Asbury Park NJ) on Friday, June 10th from 7:30pm -11pm. The event features a three-dimensional sound environment by William Robert using field recordings of Manhattan in the months after 9/11. A suggested donation of $5.00 is appreciated. Appropriate for all ages.

Wednesday, July 1st at Langoasta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park NJ. If you swim, boat, surf, wade, fish, dive, kayak, sit on the beach, or are inspired by the sea, this is your Call to Action. Support the joys and importance of a clean ocean at the first Ocean Independence Day Rally. Our ocean is in peril and we need YOUR help to save it.

Ocean Independence Day Program:

(Keep checking our website as new surprises are added)

• 4:30pm Kickoff and press conference
• 5pm Beach Rally and Paddle Out
• 6pm Snacks and Drink specials at Langosta Lounge
• 7pm Movie at the Carousel- Leonardo DiCaprio’s The 11th Hour
• 9pm Fireworks over the sea (provided by Madison Marquette)

*all activities are free and open to everyone

If you have any questions, please call Meg at 732-872-0111 or email citizens [at] cleanoceanaction.org. See you July 1st!

In a town that’s tearing up the Jersey Shore as the new must-see destination, there’s still a classic that’s only gotten better with age.

Listed as one of the top ten places to hear the best of America’s music in the Asbury Park Press’ USA Weekend section, music lovers have flocked to the Asbury Park Jazz Festival since 1988 to enjoy one of the region’s most famous showcases for contemporary jazz. This free outdoor music festival, presented by the City of Asbury Park, is located in scenic Sunset Park. Featuring music and more, visitors can enjoy on-site food vendors, craft vendors or stroll to nearby restaurants, stores, antique shops and ocean beaches. For the second year in a row, The Asbury Park Press will be the event sponsor. The sounds of jazz legends and emerging artists will fill the summer air on the weekend of June 27th.

Alex Bugnon
In NYC where Alex spent four years backing up R&B performers such as Najee, Freddie Jackson, Keith Sweat, Patty Austin and James Ingram. Some of Bugnon recordings include: Tales From the Bright Side, Head Over Heals, 107 In The Shade, This Time Around and Love Season, which reached #2 on the R&B charts and was honored by Black Radio Exclusive as “Best Jazz Album” of 1990.

Radam Schwartz Organist
Radam’s prolific career has led to many successful recording. His own Organized (Muse Records) was mentioned in the B3 Bible as one of the essential organ records of all times.

Anthony E. Nelson, Jr. has made a name for himself as a composer and woodwindist, being proficient on several saxes, flute, clarinet and bass clarinet. Anthony’s talents have been utilized by a wide variety of artists including: “The O’Jays”, “The Duke Ellington Orchestra”, Faith Evans, “The Count Basie Orchestra”, Funk icons, “B.T.Expess” T.S.Monk, and the Ray Charles Orchestra.

Gospel music dominates the stage on Saturday afternoon featuring New Jersey’s most popular choirs, including Newark, NJ native Queeni & New Jersey Praise, Minister TR McAllister with Family and Friends.

For vendor information, call 732 995 3909. For directions to the Asbury Park Jazz Festival and for performance schedules, visit www.cityofasburypark.com.