LOCAL EVENTS

Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens

1/29/2015

Location: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Pat DiNizio of the Smithereens
Show starts at 8:00pm
All ages welcome

Stringbean & the Boardwalk Social Club

1/29/2015

Location: Asbury Park Yacht Club, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Stringbean & the Boardwalk Social Club
Show starts at 8:00pm
All ages welcome

Fast Clare

1/30/2015

Location: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Fast Clare
Show starts at 9pm
All ages welcome

Fatback Band

1/30/2015

Location: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Fatback Band
Show starts at 9pm
All ages welcome

Sikamor Rooney, Gods

1/31/2015

Location: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Sikamor Rooney, Gods
Show starts at 9pm
All ages welcome

We Used to Cut the Grass

1/31/2015

Location: Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: We Used to Cut the Grass
Show starts at 9:30pm
All ages welcome

Charlie Mars

2/4/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: 7:30pm, $15
Rock Acoustic: From Oxford, Mississippi, Charlie Mars (Performing New Songs From His New Release "Money", Buy It Today On Thirty Tigers, As Heard On 90.5 WBJB-FM Brookdale Public Radio) and special guests.

The Rainbow Fish

2/4/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Education Series
The Rainbow Fish
an ArtsPower production

Wednesday, February 4 at 10 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.
School Groups: $9*
Grades K-3 - 60 minutes

*For group arrangment, call 732-528-9224.

Based on Marcus Pfister's bestselling children's book, Rainbow Fish is an enchanting musical about the importance of sharing. Rainbow Fish, the most beautiful fish in the sea, learns this valuable lesson when her friends ask for some of her silver scales.

* Sponsored by PNC Foundation & The Horizon Foundation of NJ

Monthly Business Card Exchange

2/4/2015

Location: Talula's, 550 Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: Join us for our monthly business card exchange at Talula's from 6pm - 8pm.
$10 for members
$15 for future members

RSVP to info@asburyparkchamber.com or 732-775-7676

Step Up and Play Big: Success Workshop

2/5/2015

Location: Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ

Description: 2015 Step Up and Play Big Success Workshop The Economy is Getting Better - Do you want to "Get in the Game" or miss the same opportunities you did in 2014? Now Is The Time... - To Capitalize on this Improving Economy - To Capture Your Share of the Customers and Business That will Be Out There - To Raise Your Business Profile - To Improve Your Brand - To Build Your Financial Security When & Where... - Thursday, February 5, 2015 - Oyster Point Hotel, 146 Bodman Place, Red Bank, NJ - 8am - 12pm (Continental Breakfast included)

Lo Kloza

2/6/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: 7:30pm, $10
Rock: Lo Kloza (EP Release Show) and special guests.

A Life in the Theatre

2/7/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Pulitzer Prize Winner David Mamet's
A Life in the Theatre
Produced by Walnut Street Theatre

February 7 - February 8

Premium: $41 (Adults), $38 (Seniors), $32 (Students)
Regular: $34 (Adults), $31 (Seniors), $25 (Students)
Discounts for groups of 12 or more

Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 pm

A funny and touching behind-the-scenes peek at the challenge of actors battling to share both the spotlight and a dressing room, A Life in the Theatre follows two actors in a repertory company: Robert, an older experienced performer and John, a newcomer. John at first welcomes Robert's guidance, but soon overshadows his mentor. From rehearsals to reprisals, from ego trips to acting tips, the play gives a glimpse into the complex relationship that develops as the torch is passed from one generation to the next - a passing that wavers from love and mutual respect to impatience and resentment.

David Mamet is the Pulitzer Prize author of some of the most important plays of our time, including American Buffalo, Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, and Speed-the-Plow. He was inspired to write A Life in the Theatre by his own experiences backstage as an actor. The New Yorker declared, "Mr. Mamet has written—in gentle ridicule; in jokes, broad and tiny; and in comedy, high and low-a love letter to the theatre. It is quite a feat, and he has pulled it off." A Life in the Theatre is a delightful theatrical experience for anyone who loves actors and the theater.


About Walnut Street Theatre

Founded in 1809, Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the United States. For more than 200 years, this venerable institution has stood the test of time to become a staple of Philadelphia's, and for that matter, America's cultural community. Over the past two centuries the Walnut's landmark theatre has been graced by some of America's most legendary performers including Ethel Barrymore, Marlon Brando, Sidney Poitier, Helen Hayes and Kathryn Hepburn. Its grand stage has housed a remarkably wide range of entertainment and national events, including circus, opera, vaudeville, lectures, music, dance, motion pictures, live theatre and even the first televised Presidential Debate between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. A Life in the Theater marks Walnut Street's fifth national tour, following The Glass Menagerie, Proof, Around the World in 80 Days and Driving Miss Daisy.

Runtime: TBD
Intermission: Yes
Kid Friendly: Recommended for ages 9 & up

Autumn City

2/7/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: 7:30pm, $10
Rock: Autumn City (CD Release, Entitled "Tuesday's Song") / Street Angels and special guests.

CDs - Music - Drink Specials - $3 PBR Drafts & Miller High Life Bottles - Giveaways and More!

A Life in the Theatre

2/8/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Pulitzer Prize Winner David Mamet's
A Life in the Theatre
Produced by Walnut Street Theatre

February 7 - February 8

Premium: $41 (Adults), $38 (Seniors), $32 (Students)
Regular: $34 (Adults), $31 (Seniors), $25 (Students)
Discounts for groups of 12 or more

Saturday, February 7 at 8:00 pm
Sunday, February 8 at 3:00 pm

A funny and touching behind-the-scenes peek at the challenge of actors battling to share both the spotlight and a dressing room, A Life in the Theatre follows two actors in a repertory company: Robert, an older experienced performer and John, a newcomer. John at first welcomes Robert's guidance, but soon overshadows his mentor. From rehearsals to reprisals, from ego trips to acting tips, the play gives a glimpse into the complex relationship that develops as the torch is passed from one generation to the next - a passing that wavers from love and mutual respect to impatience and resentment.

David Mamet is the Pulitzer Prize author of some of the most important plays of our time, including American Buffalo, Glengarry Glen Ross, Oleanna, and Speed-the-Plow. He was inspired to write A Life in the Theatre by his own experiences backstage as an actor. The New Yorker declared, "Mr. Mamet has written—in gentle ridicule; in jokes, broad and tiny; and in comedy, high and low-a love letter to the theatre. It is quite a feat, and he has pulled it off." A Life in the Theatre is a delightful theatrical experience for anyone who loves actors and the theater.


About Walnut Street Theatre

Founded in 1809, Walnut Street Theatre is the oldest continuously operating theatre in the United States. For more than 200 years, this venerable institution has stood the test of time to become a staple of Philadelphia's, and for that matter, America's cultural community. Over the past two centuries the Walnut's landmark theatre has been graced by some of America's most legendary performers including Ethel Barrymore, Marlon Brando, Sidney Poitier, Helen Hayes and Kathryn Hepburn. Its grand stage has housed a remarkably wide range of entertainment and national events, including circus, opera, vaudeville, lectures, music, dance, motion pictures, live theatre and even the first televised Presidential Debate between Gerald Ford and Jimmy Carter. A Life in the Theater marks Walnut Street's fifth national tour, following The Glass Menagerie, Proof, Around the World in 80 Days and Driving Miss Daisy.

Runtime: TBD
Intermission: Yes
Kid Friendly: Recommended for ages 9 & up

Wonder Jam

2/8/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: The Wonder Jam returns on Sun., Feb. 8 with Sandy Mack & Friends featuring a rotating all-star band playing three sets of rock, jam, blues and plenty of Dead! Doors open at 3 pm, music starts at 4 pm and admission is $5. The Wonder Kitchen will be open!

Asbury Park CAN: Health Insurance Event

2/10/2015

Location: Allen Chapel AME Church, 214 Dewitt Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Learn how the Affordable Care Act can help you and your family.
Get information and help enrolling at the event.

**Open enrollment for affordable health insurance ends February 15, 2015**

When: Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Time: 5PM - 8PM
Where: Allen Chapel AME Church, 214 Dewitt Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

What You Need:
1. Income information - a recent W-2 or pay stub
2. Social Security numbers (or documents for legal immigrants) for everyone who will be on the plan.
3. Information about any health insurance you currently have, including health policy number.

If you have any questions please contact ASBURY PARK CAN'S HEALTH COMMITTEE at asburyparkcan@gmail.com or call (732) 361-0952

Demolition Dogs

2/13/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: The Demolition Dogs are Jack Daley, Matt O'Ree, Mark Ribler, Sandy Mack and Dave Halpern. The Matt O'Ree Band plays a late set at 11:15. Doors at 7 pm, Demo Dogs at 9:30 and admission is $10.

Comedy Tonight

2/14/2015

Location: The Axelrod Performing Arts Center, 100 Grant Avenue, Deal, NJ

Description: COMEDY TONIGHT: A Special Night of Comedy with 3 of America's Top Comedy Stars

featuring Joel Chasnoff
Plus Moody McCarthy and Jon Fisch

Saturday, February 14th at 8:00pm

Tickets: $25


Joel Chasnoff

Joel Chasnoff is not your grandfather's Jewish comedian. Joel is clever. Hip. Daring and edgy, yet 100% clean. Joel performs in North America, Europe, and Israel, including the Montreal Comedy Festival, Israeli late-night TV, multiple appearances on NPR and PBS.. and counting. In 2010, Simon and Schuster published The 188th Crybaby Brigade, Joel's comedic memoir about his service in the Israeli Army. Kirkus Reviews called Crybaby Brigade, "Horrifyingly hilarious." The film is currently in production at Paramount. In 2013, Joel co-authored the cookbook Balaboosta with Israeli chef and Chopped! Champion Einat Admony. Joel also writes extensively about the plight of IDF Lone Soldiers, including highly-acclaimed editorials in the Washington Post and Jewish Week. His writing has been featured in the Forward, The Big Book of Jewish Humor - 25th Anniversary Edition, and The Idiot's Guide to Jokes. A portion of proceeds from Joel's comedy and book sales is donated to his foundation, Project Elijah.


Jon Fisch

Jon has appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman, has been featured in Maxim Magazine, and was the host of the widely popular podcast, "In the Tank". A prolific monologist with universal appeal, Jon focuses on the idiosyncrasies of city living. Shortly after moving to NYC from his native Boston, he was chosen as one of Comedy Central's Fresh Faces of Comedy and named one of Back Stage Magazine's 10 Standout Stand-ups. His appearance on Last Comic Standing 4 - where he was the New York City Capital One Audience Favorite - earned him wide recognition and a new legion of fans. His other TV appearances include Comedy Central's Premium Blend, VH1, Celebrity Apprentice, and 3 Men and a Chick Flick on the WE Network where he served as a host. Interestingly, the credit people seem most impressed by was that he was handpicked to open for Jerry Seinfeld in 2009 at Gotham Comedy Club.


Moody McCarthy

Moody McCarthy is a stand-up comedian who lives in New York with his wife and step-dog. Moody has made numerous TV appearances, highlighted by scintillating sets on The Late Show with David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel Live. Moody was born "Matthew" in Syracuse, NY, into a boisterous household with six siblings. (Somebody had to get a nickname, and it was him.) Moody began doing comedy in 1992 after his music and astronaut careers stalled. He soon distinguished himself as an original and was hired by Syracuse's top radio show to cover sports and write jokes, two of his loves. After six years of performing regionally Moody traded square footage for more comedy opportunities and moved to New York City. This millennium has been good to Moody: he's also been featured on Last Comic Standing; Star Search (the 2003 reboot); America's Got Talent; and Gotham Comedy Live. He's a regular at some of the best clubs in the land, and has performed on three continents.

Asbury Park CAN: Health Insurance Event

2/14/2015

Location: Allen Chapel AME Church, 214 Dewitt Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Learn how the Affordable Care Act can help you and your family.
Get information and help enrolling at the event.

**Open enrollment for affordable health insurance ends February 15, 2015**

When: Saturday, February 14, 2015
Time: 11AM - 3PM
Where: Allen Chapel AME Church, 214 Dewitt Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

What You Need:
1. Income information - a recent W-2 or pay stub
2. Social Security numbers (or documents for legal immigrants) for everyone who will be on the plan.
3. Information about any health insurance you currently have, including health policy number.

If you have any questions please contact ASBURY PARK CAN'S HEALTH COMMITTEE at asburyparkcan@gmail.com or call (732) 361-0952

Fifth on the Floor

2/14/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: 7:30pm, $13/$15
Rock: Saint Valentine Bash: Featuring From Lexington, KY, Fifth On The Floor (Their songs are an effort in American Music, owing equally to blues and country, good times and bad times, whiskey and wine.) / From Knoxville, TN, Matt Woods ("I write what is ready to come out and try to be as honest as I can about it.") and special guests.

Valentine's Day with Chris Pinnella

2/14/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Valentine's Day with Chris Pinnella

Saturday, February 14 at 8 p.m.

Premium: $41 (Adults), $38 (Seniors), $32 (Students)
Regular: $34 (Adults), $31 (Seniors), $25 (Students)
Groups of 12 or more: $30 (Adults/Seniors), $20 (Students)

Vocalist Chris Pinnella returns to the Algonquin for his most romantic concert to date! Featuring brand new arrangements of some of the most beautiful songs of all time including "When I Fall In Love," "Hallelujah," "Cinema Paradiso," "For Once In My Life," and more. Join Chris and his 12-piece orchestra of brilliant musicians as he sings songs of love, romance, and being inspired. "The most important thing for me is to make the audience feel just as emotionally connected as I am to the songs I am singing," Chris says, "Expect a night of big vocals, powerful lyrics, and beautiful melodies."

Runtime: Approximately 2 Hours
Intermission: Yes
Kid Friendly: Yes

Acclaim:

"Pinnella possesses a soaring, rich baritone voice that just leaves you speechless ... he devoured both emotionally & physically into each song like it was his last meal. Pinnella took each song into majestic territory, when he sang that last crescendo note he was met with what seemed a never-ending wave of thunderous applause from the audience and he deserved it big time! Pinnella was phenomenal." - TALKIN’ BROADWAY!

"His voice is pure perfection" - THE COAST STAR!

"Outstanding" - ASBURY PARK PRESS

About Chris Pinnella:
With a style and voice all his own, Chris Pinnella seamlessly fuses together the worlds of classical, jazz, and rock to reinvent the classical crossover genre for a new generation of fans. Pinnella's live concerts incorporate his multi-faceted talents, especially his aptitude for creating energetic and emotionally driven performances which have garnered him an extremely diverse legion of fans, ranging from young to old. With numerous professional credits including national tours, off-Broadway, & concert appearances worldwide. Pinnella has produced two sold-out solo engagements at the 540-seat Algonquin Arts Theatre in New Jersey and has played the 200-seat Tim McLoone's Supper Club to packed houses 10-times to date all within two years. In addition, Chris has played 54 Below, Birdland, The Rainbow Room, The Explorers Club, and the Allen Room at Jazz! at Lincoln Center to critical acclaim.

Chris also frequently performs around the world with the platinum-selling Trans-Siberian Orchestra, collaborating both onstage and in the recording studio as one of their lead vocalists.

STURGILL SIMPSON

2/14/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: STURGILL SIMPSON
with special guests
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $15 in advance
$18 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Mad Feather Group

2/14/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Dark City Entertainment presents Mad Feather Group's Album Release Party with special guests Accidental Seabirds, The Shady Street Show Band, The Porchistas and Feathers in the Shade. Doors are at 7 pm and admission is $10.

Albert Lee

2/15/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: ALBERT LEE
7pm, $25/$30
The Saint & UMT PRESENTS Holiday Sunday Rock Show: Featuring From London, England, Albert Lee / The Billy Walton Band.

Albert Lee is a renown, British-born sideman/studio guitarist, composer, solo artist and music director who has been called "the guitar players' guitar player" and "Mr. Telecaster". Emmylou Harris once said that Lee is a "brilliant guitar player. His sound is unmistakeable - often emulated, never equalled" and Vince Gil has called him "one of the finest guitar players that ever walked this earth". His guitar influences include James Burton, Scotty Moore, Buddy Holly and Jerry Reed and he's as comfortable playing country music as he is playing the blues, R&B or rockabilly. Albert has toured and recorded with countless artists; Eric Clapton, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, The Everly Brothers, Earl Scruggs, Ricky Scaggs, Rodney Crowell and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings to name just a few. He been a featured five-time guest at Clapton's Crossroads Guitar Festival, most recently at Madison Square Garden in 2014. He's won five Guitar Player Magazine "Best Country Guitarist" awards as well as winning a Grammy for "Best Country Instrumental Performance". In his seventh decade, Albert Lee is still recording, touring relentlessly and playing guitar more brilliantly than ever. For more information go to his website at www.albertlee.co.uk.

Wonder Jam

2/15/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: The Wonder Jam returns with Sandy Mack & Friends featuring a rotating all-star band playing three sets of rock, jam, blues and plenty of Dead! Doors open at 3 pm, music starts at 4 pm and admission is $5. The Wonder Kitchen will be open!

A Love Like Pi

2/18/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: A LOVE LIKE PI
7:30pm, $10
Rock Indie: From NYC, A Love Like Pi (They mixes the abstract with the indelible.) and special guests.

Franchise

2/19/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: FRANCHISE
7:30pm, $10
Brittney On Fire Presents Franchise / Control / Found Abandoned / The Wolf Inside.

THE EXPENDABLES

2/20/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: The Expendables
WINTER BLACKOUT 2015
with special guests
BALLYHOO! and KATASTRO
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $16.50 in advance
$20 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Rhapsody in Black

2/20/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: LeLand Gantt in
Rhapsody in Black
Directed by Estelle Parsons

Friday, February 20 • 8 p.m.

All Seats: $18
Discounts for groups of 12 or more.

Written and performed by LeLand Gantt and developed at NYC's Actors Studio with Academy Award-winner Estelle Parsons, Rhapsody in Black is a one man show that explores LeLand's personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America. We follow his spellbinding life story -- from an underprivileged childhood in the ghettos of McKeesport, Pennsylvania to teenage experiments with crime and drugs to scholastic achievement and an acting career that land adult LeLand in situations where he is virtually the only African-American in the room. How he manages to cope with the various psychological effects of consistently being marked The Other is recounted in remarkable and exquisitely moving detail, guaranteed to leave lasting impressions. Multiple elements combine to give Rhapsody its super-powered emotional punch, many of them concentrated in the incredible persona of its star.

Charming, self-deprecatingly funny, linguistically awesome, LeLand Gantt imbues every word that falls from his mouth with all the passion and poignancy of a preacher speaking the Gospel. This is partly because he's confronting heavy subjects, but mostly because he believes so firmly in his message that it's impossible for it to emerge any other way. In his own words; "Objective truth strikes a chord."

Intermission: No
Runtime: 90 minutes

Rhapsody in Black

2/20/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Education Series
Rhapsody in Black
Written and Performed by LeLand Gantt

Friday, February 20 • 10 a.m.

Tickets: $12
School Groups: $9*
Grades 6 and up - 60 minutes

*For group arrangment, call 732-528-9224.

(Developed at NYC's Actors Studio by Estelle Parson)

Appropriate for Middle and High School Students. Content Advisory: This performance contains strong language and mature themes.

Written and performed by LeLand Gantt and developed at NYC's Actors Studio by Estelle Parsons, Rhapsody in Black is a one man show that explores LeLand's personal journey to understand and eventually transcend racism in America. We follow his spellbinding life story -- from an underprivileged childhood in the ghettos of McKeesport, Pennsylvania to teenage experiments with crime and drugs to scholastic achievement and an acting career that land adult LeLand in situations where he is virtually the only African-American in the room. How he manages to cope with the various psychological effects of consistently being marked The Other is recounted in remarkable and exquisitely moving detail, guaranteed to leave lasting impressions. Multiple elements combine to give Rhapsody its super-powered emotional punch, many of them concentrated in the incredible persona of its star. Charming, self-deprecatingly funny, linguistically awesome, LeLand Gantt imbues every word that falls from his mouth with all the passion and poignancy of a preacher speaking the Gospel. This is partly because he's confronting heavy subjects, but mostly because he believes so firmly in his message that it's impossible for it to emerge any other way. In his own words; "Objective truth strikes a chord."

2015 ASBURY PARK BEER FESTIVAL

2/21/2015

Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: TAP INTO THE ASBURY PARK BEERFEST

Whether this is your first Asbury Park Beerfest or you had such a blast at last year's sold out event, you knew you had to be a part of the next one, we have the premiere "beer experience" in store for you in 2015.

The Asbury Park Beerfest, presented by 95.9 FM WRAT Radio and the Asbury Park Boardwalk, is sure to be a beer lovers paradise, featuring "craft" beers from all over the world as well as ciders and iconic retro beers. Participants can also enter beer sports, such as "Masskrugstemmen" (a beer-stein-holding contest) and 95.9 FM WRAT Radio will be also have on-air talent present and will be broadcasting live for an exceptionally good time. Great beer, great food and so much more.

Here's the quick skinny on the event, but take a look around this site for more info, such as links to where to buy tickets online, driving directions, hotel info and much more.

WHEN?

The annual Asbury Park Beer Festival is set to take place at Asbury Park's Convention Hall on the boardwalk February 21st & 22nd, 2015!

There will be three sessions for beer enthusiasts (21 and older) to partake in: Saturday, February 21st Session #1 from 12pm-4pm and Session #2 from 6pm-10pm. Sunday, February 22nd Session #3 from 12pm to 4pm.

HOW MUCH?

Price per session is $37.50 in advance and $42.00 at the door on the day of the event plus applicable service charges. Both sessions sold out last year, so it's a really good idea to get your ticket early.

WHERE DO I GET TICKETS?

Tickets to the Asbury Park Beer Festival are available through Ticketmaster.com (surcharges apply) and The Stone Pony box office.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsburyParkBeerfest or call 732-897-6500.

I LIKE TO SAMPLE BEERS, BUT I ALSO WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AT THE SAME TIME. CAN YOU MAKE THAT HAPPEN?

Yes. Partial proceeds from the Asbury Park Beer Festival will be given to non-profit organizations that are doing great work at the Jersey Shore. These organizations are the Sandy Hook, NJ based environmental group Clean Ocean Action, the children's organization, the Best Day Foundation and Officer Down, a non-profit organization that raises money throughout the year to assist deceased or permanently disabled NJ Law Enforcement Officers and/or their families.

The Union

2/21/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: THE UNION
7:30pm, $10
Rock: The Union (A non-stop funkadelic jam experience.) / Downstream and special guests.

Wonder Jam

2/22/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: The Wonder Jam returns with Sandy Mack & Friends featuring a rotating all-star band playing three sets of rock, jam, blues and plenty of Dead! Doors open at 3 pm, music starts at 4 pm and admission is $5. The Wonder Kitchen will be open!

2015 ASBURY PARK BEER FESTIVAL

2/22/2015

Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: TAP INTO THE ASBURY PARK BEERFEST

Whether this is your first Asbury Park Beerfest or you had such a blast at last year's sold out event, you knew you had to be a part of the next one, we have the premiere "beer experience" in store for you in 2015.

The Asbury Park Beerfest, presented by 95.9 FM WRAT Radio and the Asbury Park Boardwalk, is sure to be a beer lovers paradise, featuring "craft" beers from all over the world as well as ciders and iconic retro beers. Participants can also enter beer sports, such as "Masskrugstemmen" (a beer-stein-holding contest) and 95.9 FM WRAT Radio will be also have on-air talent present and will be broadcasting live for an exceptionally good time. Great beer, great food and so much more.

Here's the quick skinny on the event, but take a look around this site for more info, such as links to where to buy tickets online, driving directions, hotel info and much more.

WHEN?

The annual Asbury Park Beer Festival is set to take place at Asbury Park's Convention Hall on the boardwalk February 21st & 22nd, 2015!

There will be three sessions for beer enthusiasts (21 and older) to partake in: Saturday, February 21st Session #1 from 12pm-4pm and Session #2 from 6pm-10pm. Sunday, February 22nd Session #3 from 12pm to 4pm.

HOW MUCH?

Price per session is $37.50 in advance and $42.00 at the door on the day of the event plus applicable service charges. Both sessions sold out last year, so it's a really good idea to get your ticket early.

WHERE DO I GET TICKETS?

Tickets to the Asbury Park Beer Festival are available through Ticketmaster.com (surcharges apply) and The Stone Pony box office.
For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/AsburyParkBeerfest or call 732-897-6500.

I LIKE TO SAMPLE BEERS, BUT I ALSO WANT TO GIVE BACK TO THE COMMUNITY AT THE SAME TIME. CAN YOU MAKE THAT HAPPEN?

Yes. Partial proceeds from the Asbury Park Beer Festival will be given to non-profit organizations that are doing great work at the Jersey Shore. These organizations are the Sandy Hook, NJ based environmental group Clean Ocean Action, the children's organization, the Best Day Foundation and Officer Down, a non-profit organization that raises money throughout the year to assist deceased or permanently disabled NJ Law Enforcement Officers and/or their families.

Amanda Fama

2/24/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: AMANDA FAMA
7pm, $8
Rock Acoustic: Amanda Fama (9:50) / From Charlotte, NC, Russell Howard (9:15) / Tommy Strazza (8:30) / TBA (7:50) / TBA (7:15) and special guests.

SkippyJon Jones

2/26/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Education Series
SkippyJon Jones
an TheatreWorksUSA production

Thursday, February 26 at 10 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

School Groups: $9*
Grades K-3 - 60 minutes

*For group arrangment, call 732-528-9224.

Skippyjon Jones is a little kitten with big ears and even bigger dreams! Sometimes he pretends to be a bird, sometimes he pretends to be a llama, and sometimes he pretends to be a whale... Anything BUT a Siamese cat! This is an enchanting musical about unleashing your powerful imagination and following your dreams.

* Sponsored by PNC Foundation & The Horizon Foundation of NJ

Art Opening: Kyle Syracuse

2/27/2015

Location: Hotel Tides, 408 Seventh Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Join artist and local business owner Kyle Syracuse for a show of his work from 7pm - 10pm. Complementary light fare, cash bar, and good times!

Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad

2/27/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Education Series
Harriet Tubman & the Underground Railroad
a Theatre IV production

Friday, February 27 at 10 a.m. & 11:45 a.m.

School Groups: $9*
Grades 4 and up - 60 minutes

*For group arrangment, call 732-528-9224.

This stirring drama with music is a classic tribute to the great American who freed herself and hundreds of her people from the bonds of slavery. Her courage helped to change the world. Share Harriet Tubman's adventurous life, the joys, sorrows, and challenges faced by this brave woman, in this moving musical history message.

* Note: References to historical language is presented.

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES

2/27/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES
RARE JUKES: ALL THE NON-HITS, ALL THE TIME
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $45 in advance
$50 at the door
2-Day VIP: $54.75 per day
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Only Living Boy

2/28/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: ONLY LIVING BOY
7:30pm, $10
Dark City Entertainment Presents Rock: Only Living Boy ("Little Fish" EP Release Show) / Amy Malkoff & The Moonshines / Thee Idea Men / Ether Sunday.

SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES

2/28/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: PROVE IT ALL NIGHT: THE MUSIC OF BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $45 in advance
$50 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Juggling Suns Project

2/28/2015

Location: The Wonder Bar, 1213 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Mark Diomede and the Juggling Suns Project celebrate the official release of their new CD Regulus which features special guests Tom Constanten, Keller Williams, Tim Carbone, Jason Crosby, Scott Murawski and more. The Suns play two sets starting at 10 pm. Doors open at 7 pm and admission is $10.

Pirates of Penzance

3/1/2015

Location: The Algonquin Arts Theatre, 173 Main Street, Manasquan, NJ

Description: Gilbert & Sullivan's
Pirates of Penzance

Sunday, March 1 at 3 p.m.

Premium: $58 (Adults), $55 (Seniors), $40 (Students)
Regular: $48 (Adults), $45 (Seniors), $30 (Students)
Discounts for groups of 12 or more

This New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production is your chance to get carried away by Pirates. Join the band of swashbuckling buccaneers, bumbling British bobbies, frolicsome Victorian maidens, and the delightfully dotty "model of a modern Major-General" for a rollicking romp over the rocky coast of Cornwall. This exuberant musical theater masterpiece, directed and conducted by Albert Bergeret with choreography by Bill Fabris, is performed in its original format. The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and legitimate vocal soloists resonate with classic elegance and power while the company's vibrancy, energy and contemporary sense of humor keep the show alive and exciting to a modern audience. The Pirates of Penzance - they'll steal your heart away!

Runtime: Approximately 2 hours
Intermission: Yes
Kid Friendly: Recommended for ages 8 & up

Capsula

3/13/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: CAPSULA
7:30pm, $12
Rock: From Bilbao, Spain, Capsula (Here is garage-glam heaven on a platter: Tony Visconti, who produced hot glitter for David Bowie and T. Rex 40-plus years ago, doing it again with the fine trio.) / Mars Needs Women and special guests.

Tramps Like Us: 25th Anniversary Show

3/14/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: TRAMPS LIKE US
25th Anniversary Show
Tramps is celebrating 25 years as the #1 Bruce Springsteen tribute show
Free Tramps t-shirts to first 100 through the door!
Doors at 7:30 pm, two-set show 8:30 pm-12:30 am
Tickets: $20 in advance, $23 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)
trampslikeus.com

Jerry Leger

3/18/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: 6:45pm, $12
Asbury Cafe Presents "The Late Winter Acoustic Festival 2015" Feat. From Toronto, Canada, Jerry Leger (Latent Recordings/Fontana, produced by Michael Timmins of The Cowboy Junkies) and special guests.

Asbury Cafe - This Is A Seated No Talking During The Performances. Coffee / Hot Cider / Tea Served All Night Long, Oh Yeah, Beer And Spirits Will Be Served All Night Long.

Spring Home Show

3/20/2015

Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Come meet the area's leading contractors! Every Service and Product you need to Repair, Rebuild, Remodel, Redecorate & Redesign your home and landscaping!

Toby Lightman

3/21/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: TOBY LIGHTMAN
7pm, $15
(Early Show) Rock Acoustic: From NYC, Toby Lightman (Celebrating Her New Release "Every Kind Of People" Out Now) / Divine Sign and special guests.

Spring Home Show

3/21/2015

Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Come meet the area's leading contractors! Every Service and Product you need to Repair, Rebuild, Remodel, Redecorate & Redesign your home and landscaping!

Johnny B Morbid: 10th Anniversary Show

3/21/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: JOHNNY B. MORBID
10th Anniversary Show
with special guests
COMMON WEALTH, IT COULD END TOMORROW
DEAD WINGS, RED STAGNATION
TERROR INC., XERO GRAVITY, POST TRAUMATIK
Doors at 4 pm
JBM at 9:30 pm
Tickets: $10 in advance, $12 at the door
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Paint the Pony Purple

3/22/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: 4th ANNUAL PAINT THE PONY PURPLE FOR EPILEPSY AWARENESS
featuring SLEEPY MAN BANJO BOYS
THE ROCKNROLL CHORUS
SOFIA NICOLE
DR. B AND THE INTERNS
1-5 pm
Tickets: $25
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)
To purchase tickets visit efnj.com/purple or call Dana at 800-336-5843 Ext. 119

Spring Home Show

3/22/2015

Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Come meet the area's leading contractors! Every Service and Product you need to Repair, Rebuild, Remodel, Redecorate & Redesign your home and landscaping!

Mikey Wax

3/25/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: MIKEY WAX
7pm, $13/$15
Asbury Cafe Presents Rock Acoustic: Feat. From NYC, Mikey Wax (Chicago's Windy City Times calls Mikey's live show "nothing short of heaven-bound," making his upcoming 2015 headlining tour one not to miss) / From Los Angles, CA, Alexis Keegan / From Buffalo, NY, RYNO (From The Doyle Brothers) / Frank Lombardi and special guests.

Asbury Cafe - This Is A Seated No Talking During The Performances. Coffee / Hot Cider / Tea Served All Night Long, Oh Yeah, Beer And Spirits Will Be Served All Night Long.

The Get Up Kids

3/27/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: THE GET UP KIDS
with special guests
PUP
RESTORATIONS
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $19 in advance
$23 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Fortunate Youth

4/3/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: FORTUNATE YOUTH
7:30pm, $15
Rock Groove: "Don't Think Twice Spring Tour" Featuring: From South Bay LA, California, Fortunate Youth / From Kaneohe, HI, Hirie / From Atlantic City, NJ, SensaMotion and special guests.

The Harmaleighs

4/4/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: THE HARMALEIGHS
6pm, $12
(Early Show) Asbury Cafe Show: Acoustic: From Nashville, TN, The Harmaleighs and special guests.

Asbury Cafe - This Is A Seated No Talking During The Performances. Coffee / Hot Cider / Tea Served All Night Long, Oh Yeah, Beer And Spirits Will Be Served All Night Long.

The Sonics

4/9/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: THE SONICS
with special guests
BARRENCE WHITFIELD & THE SAVAGES
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $29.50 in advance
$35 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

APCC Board of Trustees Meeting

4/13/2015

Location: Kula Cafe, 1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Here is the 2015 Schedule for the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees meetings. Time of the meetings is 9:30 AM . Please be prompt. 1/12, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/13, 11/9

Rod Picott

4/14/2015

Location: The Saint, 601 Main Street, Asbury Park

Description: ROD PICOTT
7pm, $15
Asbury Cafe Presents: Acoustic Rock: From Nashville, TN, Rod Picott / From Austin, TX, Jess Klein and special guests.

Asbury Cafe - This Is A Seated No Talking During The Performances. Coffee / Hot Cider / Tea Served All Night Long, Oh Yeah, Beer And Spirits Will Be Served All Night Long.

Michael Schenker's Temple of Rock

4/18/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: MICHAEL SCHENKER'S TEMPLE OF ROCK
MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP
GUNDRIVER
LORDS OF MERCY
GOTHIC KNIGHTS
Doors at 7 pm
Tickets: $26.50 in advance
$30 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

Fourth Annual Asbury Park Restaurant Tour

4/26/2015

Location: Boardwalk, Downtown, Main Street, West Side

Description: The Restaurant Tour returns to Asbury Park with samples from over 25+ restaurants.

Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Carousel Awards

5/8/2015

Location: TBD

Description: The Carousel Awards is the Chamber of Commerce's Annual Gala honoring community members and business owners who have shown outstanding dedication to Asbury Park. Tickets for the event are $125 and may be purchased through the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce office by calling 732-775-7676.

Halestorm

5/15/2015

Location: The Stone Pony, 913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Description: HALESTORM
THE PRETTY RECKLESS
on The Stone Pony Summer Stage
with special guests
Doors at 5:30 pm
Tickets: $29.50 in advance, $35 at the door
PLUS APPLICABLE SURCHARGES
ALL AGES ADMITTED
21 TO DRINK (IN BAR AREA)

APCC Board of Trustees Meeting

6/8/2015

Location: Kula Cafe, 1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Here is the 2015 Schedule for the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees meetings. Time of the meetings is 9:30 AM . Please be prompt. 1/12, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/13, 11/9

APCC Board of Trustees Meeting

8/10/2015

Location: Kula Cafe, 1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Here is the 2015 Schedule for the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees meetings. Time of the meetings is 9:30 AM . Please be prompt. 1/12, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/13, 11/9

APCC Board of Trustees Meeting

10/13/2015

Location: Kula Cafe, 1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Here is the 2015 Schedule for the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees meetings. Time of the meetings is 9:30 AM . Please be prompt. 1/12, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/13, 11/9

APCC Board of Trustees Meeting

11/9/2015

Location: Kula Cafe, 1201 Springwood Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Description: Here is the 2015 Schedule for the Asbury Park Chamber of Commerce Board of Trustees meetings. Time of the meetings is 9:30 AM . Please be prompt. 1/12, 4/13, 6/8, 8/10, 10/13, 11/9