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 [...]
Michael Boatman of Spin City to Appear at Paranormal Books & Curiosities
Oct. 10 from 3 – 5 pm Michael Boatman will be on hand to sign copies and read excerpts from his new novel, The Revenent Road. Paranormal Boks & Curiosities is at 627 Cookman Avenue. Excerpt: “Obadiah Grudge is tall, dark, and … gaunt, though he prefers the word rich. He dresses well and has [...]
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.
Zombies = World Peace
I tried to think of something clever to say, like, “The Dead will rise and overtake the blabbity blah blah”. I don’t know if I am too tired to think or if in fact the New Jersey Zombie Walk has simply grown beyond a cutesy little tag line. It is still in its infancy and [...]
Asbury Park..Mayberry in Disguise?
When I first came to Asbury Park, I admit it, I was caught. I was completely caught and completely smitten with the possibilities. I instantly felt an attraction to the dark side of Asbury park’s past and I felt enamored of its resilience and charm. This little city that could, that existed as a dark [...]
“Pathways to Greatness” Authors Speak and Sign at Paranormal Books & Curiosities
What Makes Greatness? is Focus of NJ Business Duo’s New Book. A New Jersey business duo turned their eight-year obsession with answering a single question – What makes greatness? – and turned it into a book. “Pathways to Greatness: 77 Inspirational Essays from the Greatness Project,” is available now through Great Insights Press (www.GreatInsightsPress.com, $16.95). [...]
THE SHOWROOM ANNOUNCES MOTHER’S DAY MOVIE LINEUP
Asbury Park Cinema Pays Tribute to ‘Moms’ with “My Left Foot” and “Mother” ASBURY PARK(April 27, 2009) – The ShowRoom, Asbury Park’s new, independent cinema and multi-purpose venue, today announced its Mother’s Day movie lineup: “Mother” and “My Left Foot”. Showcasing both comedic and dramatic films, owners Michael Sodano and Nancy Sabino selected movies that [...]
TRI-CITY CULTURE CONVERGES ON THE SHOWROOM MAY 15 TO 17
The ShowRoom Hosts Film, Photo and Multi-Media Events during Tri City Arts Tour The ShowRoom, Asbury Park’s new, independent film theater and multi-purpose venue, today announced its exciting events lineup for the much-anticipated TriCity Arts Tour. Owners Michael Sodano and Nancy Sabino will utilize The ShowRoom’s multi-faceted design by featuring film, photography, live performance and [...]
Ghosts of Monmouth University- Paranormal Books & Curiosities May 1
May 1, 2009 at 7:30 pm author Denis Mikolay discusses his latest work about the ghosts of Monmouth University. Admission is free!
First Saturday Asbury Park- May 2009
So much to do and see in Asbury Park! Have lunch r dinner and check out all of the wonderful shops, listen to the mariachi bands, maybe take in some zombie karaoke, or see how zombies compete in a costume contest (seriously, do they dress as the living?). Whatever you do, enjoy First Saturday [...]