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It's the Fall Session of the special sneak preview screening event series organized by Chuck Rose, and available by subscription only at the AMC Loews Monmouth Mall multiplex for 12 weeks beginning September 21. Some bonafide special guest stars are promised in person, along with an advance look at dozens of new and forthcoming major studio releases (along with the best of the big festivals). Visit www.PrivateScreenings.org for a complete list of films and info on subscribing, or call 1.800.531.9416. Discounted registrations available through September 3.
On September 10, the Sandy Hook Foundation presents its annual fond farewell to the season of summer concerts and activities on the Hook, with some of the area's finest restaurants and caterers doing their thing they do so well, plus live music and auction items offered by a selection of local merchants. Proceeds support restoration, maintenance and education projects of the National Park Service. Party entrance is at the North Beach Pavilion near the Fort Hancock area; RSVP online.
TICKETS ON SALE NOW for 10/29. They said they'd be back when pigs fly, and here we are treated once more to a dose of FM playlist psychedelia (from the land where the psychedelia swirls in the opposite direction). A splendid light show, balloons, props and spot on sound make for an experience that at very least should flash you back to Roosevelt Stadium. Tix at LiveNation.com.
On September 19, the non—profit powerhouse of seasonal cheer and positive energy holds their annual fundraiser, with Tim McLoone and the band on hand as both guests of honor AND in—house entertainment, with a splendid buffet and open bar, gift auctions and more. Admission (200 dollars per guest) benefits the ongoing good works of the Holiday Express organization, and attendees are urged to register online or call 732.544.8010 by September 10.
As part of the Mayor's Chill Out Jazz Series at the Asbury Park Transportation Center, longtime AP residents and internationally renowned singers (they're also the hardworking guys who run the Algonquin Arts Theatre in Mansaquan) BRETT COLBY ad BILL WHITFIELD perform a FREE evening of jazz, pop and Broadway standards — with beverage sales going to benefit the Arts Coalition of Asbury Park (ArtsCAP).
The Big One! A touchstone of local life and an event whose joyous good times are nearly tempered by the melancholy that signals the onset of another school year. All the standbys are back for this 51st year at the River Road firehouse: the Ferris wheel and firetruck rides; the 'Out Back' snack bar and out—front kiddie rides; the Super 50/50 and the seafood kitchen. In fact, we'd suggest you start lining up right about now!
The Showroom hosts a screening of Mexican writer and director Mariana Chenilla's acclaimed 2008 black comedy of a Jewish woman's suicide at Passover, and the atheist ex who's unwittingly been entrusted with arranging her funeral against all odds.
Prog rock's greatest curling team trio from the Great White North returns to the Holmdel Hills on their Time Machine Tour. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
The seasonal signifier of summer's turn to fall resumes (weather permitting) just off the Asbury boards, Friday nights through October beginning at 7pm.
The Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park hosts a twofer show spotlighting the work of founding gallery partner Jill Ricci, and the definitive area muralist known as Porkchop! Exhibit continues during regular gallery hours through September 20.
Fresh from his first Asbury appearance in years (supporting Southside and the Jukes on the Stone Pony SummerStage), the folkrock troubador who brought you 'Romeo's Tune,' 'Cannot Win' and more brings his undiminished skills to the stage of the historic Wonder Bar, with Pattie Patton, Bobby Jaques and Joe Miller in the bargain.
The Showroom hosts a screening of the sequel to the Swedish made worldwide sensation GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, based on the second installment in the Millennium Trilogy by the late Stieg Larsson, in which journalist Blomkvist seeks out a missing Lisbeth (a disturbed/deadly take on Pippi Longstocking) before a lethal cabal of criminals — including the fearsome Blond Giant — close in on both of them.
Jersey Shore Ghost Tours invades Red Bank once again, with guided nocturnal tours of the borough's most historical haunts, every Friday night through Halloween. Tours and ticket sales meet at 8pm in front of The Dublin House; reservations recommended at 732.500.6262.
First Avenue Playhouse presents a comedy about elderly counterfeiters, clueless kinfolk, hapless mobsters and a scheming girl scout. It's served up with coffee and dessert; visit the website for details on available dinner/show packages.
The Asbury Lanes — that regional capital of the burgeoning modern burlesque scene — throws its fans a curve, as the nation's premier troupe of 'full bodied and well proportioned' ladies of variety entertainment make their Shore debut. Featured are headliners Broadway Brassy, Darlinda Just Darlinda, Jezebel Express, Coco Monroe, Bambi Galore and emcee World Famous Bob.
The Highlands nightspot imports 'the hottest country/ rock DJ in the state' for a new Friday night series in which 'this music goes from Lady Antebellum to Lady GaGa to ZZ Top to Kid Rock.'
On September 25, the First Lady of Shore barband rock pays tribute to Janis Joplin and Stevie Nicks — with a portion of proceeds donated to the nonprofit Mary's Place by the Sea.
On September 11, the Count Basie Theatre honors the memory of Lincroft's Beth A. Quigley and the other victims of the 9/11 attacks, with a special screening of the documentary SEVERE CLEAR, directed by Colts Neck filmmaker (and Iraq War vet) Michael Scotti. The director joins the Quigley family in person at this event, a benefit for the nonprofit organization ReserveAid. Doors open 7pm for a one hour cash bar; tickets (50 to 100 dollars) available from the Basie box office and additional info at www.reserveaid.org.
On September 26, the Jersey Shore Running Club and NJ Bankers Association present the annual relay race sponsored by Liberty Natural Gas, and dedicated to National Hunger Action Month. This race event takes to the herringboned hardwoods of the Asbury Park boardwalk with teams of up to three entrants competing to run a total 15k course (noncompeting individuals are also invited to run the course, and walkers can take part in a 5k fun event). It all commences from Convention Hall at 8:30am (registration's at 7:30), with proceeds to benefit the Foodbank of Monmouth and ocean Counties. There's also live music by JSRC member Joe Hughes and his band Goldenseal, along with an early opening of the Wonder Bar for an awards ceremony and afterparty. Visit www.boardwalkrelay.org for details.
On September 11 and 12, skimboarding pros and enthusiasts from all over the USA converge on Sea Bright for the annual competition, sponsored by The Mad Hatter and Skim City and hosted this year on the municipal beach behind Borough Hall and awarding trophies in categories ranging from 5—8 year olds to grownup professionals. $$25 event registration (75 for pros) gets entrants an event t—shirt, lunch and other giveaways. There's live music too, and the Sunday finals are open to spectators free of charge!
Calling all you OG original gangstas — this here's the Big One, stretching from the Great Auditorium to the boardwalk along the lawns and walkways of picturesque Ocean Pathway. Several hundred vendors make this one of the greats; call 732.774.1391 or visit www.oceangrovenj.com for more info.
On September 11, the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Network presents a 'Moving Toward a Cure' fundraising walk dedicated to food allergy research and sponsored by Pier Village. All are welcome to participate (wagons and strollers are OK; pets, bikes, rollerskates and skateboards are NO—K), with check—in beginning at 9am and the 3 mile walk commencing at 10am from the Great Lawn area north of Pier Village. GUIDING LIGHT actor Frank Dicopolous is emcee (with guest speaker Congressman Frank Pallone), and there’s live music by kids’ entertainer Mr. Ray.
On September 25, the 11th annual Chess Fest unfolds inside the Grand Arcade area of Asbury Park's Convention Hall building, with kids of school ages K—12 invited to watch, learn, play against 14 year old Monmouth County Chess master Andrew Ng or take part in a human chess game at 12:30pm. The first 100 entrants receive a free chess set from the NJ State Chess Federation. Register online or by calling 732.663.1800, x211.
On September 18, The Stone Pony serves up an aftrnoon of live entertainment, kids' tent, arts 'n crafts, eco—friendly products, local produce, and some of the best chili you'll find in New Jersey — along with music featuring DJ Johnny Ringo, The Bog Iron Band, Boothill Express, B.A.N.G., The Royalles, and Stringbean & the Stalkers. All proceeds go to the American Brain Tumor Association; to sign up to be a chili contestant, go to floschilicookoff.com.
The Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation presents this year's season—capping music event on the Great Lawn of Pier Village. The sounds start at 12:30pm with the JSJBF's Youth Project, and continue with Tri City Jazz, Johnny Feds and Da Bluez Boyz, Andrea Brachfeld, Jerry Dugger and the Dugger Bros, the John Tropea Band and the Rob Paparozzi bringing it all home. A Mega 50/50 drawing will be held just prior to 8pm, and the day climaxes with a fireworks display at 9:30pm. In case of rain, the music moves to the nearby Ocean Place Resort and Spa.
The Showroom hosts a screening of Mexican writer and director Mariana Chenilla's acclaimed 2008 black comedy of a Jewish woman's suicide at Passover, and the atheist ex who's unwittingly been entrusted with arranging her funeral against all odds.
The Big One! A touchstone of local life and an event whose joyous good times are nearly tempered by the melancholy that signals the onset of another school year. All the standbys are back for this 51st year at the River Road firehouse: the Ferris wheel and firetruck rides; the 'Out Back' snack bar and out—front kiddie rides; the Super 50/50 and the seafood kitchen. In fact, we'd suggest you start lining up right about now!
On September 11, for one night only, The Mix Lounge in West End hosts an exhibit of photography by Angelo Martin and Cyria Stevens (shown publibly for the first time), along with new work by ellen martin, JoAnn Lense and Geri Gray, plu spoken word performance by the members of Loser Slam.
Kenny Vance & the Planotones, Freddie Parris & the Five Satins, JT Carter of The Crests and the marvelous Marvelettes close out the 2010 season of summer Saturday pop concerts at the historic Great A in OG.
Doug Mikula and company are joined by Roland Eckstein & the Rumrunners plus a slew of other bands (including the very young and very local pop act Sibling Rivalry) for a Labor Day Weekend bash at the Stone Pony.
The Showroom hosts a screening of the sequel to the Swedish made worldwide sensation GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, based on the second installment in the Millennium Trilogy by the late Stieg Larsson, in which journalist Blomkvist seeks out a missing Lisbeth (a disturbed/deadly take on Pippi Longstocking) before a lethal cabal of criminals — including the fearsome Blond Giant — close in on both of them.
First Avenue Playhouse presents a comedy about elderly counterfeiters, clueless kinfolk, hapless mobsters and a scheming girl scout. It's served up with coffee and dessert; visit the website for details on available dinner/show packages.
On September 26, the Highlands Business Partnership and Bike New York host the 9th annual biking event through some of the state's best seashore and countryside scenery. Online registration available at www.bikenewyork.org. Registration/check—in at Huddy Park, Highlands, at 7am.
On September 19, the Borough of Fair Haven and the FH Business Association team up with USA Cycling Federation to host the annual biking event (a 3.1 mile closed course along the Navesink) that commences from the Fair Haven Firehouse at 7am — with kids' races and family activities following at 1pm. It's a benefit for the Joan Dancy & PALS (People with ALS) Foundation, and more info can be had at 732.449.2254.
The historic Stephen Crane House presents the 2002 restoration cut of Fritz Lang's equally historic 1927 sci fi silent masterwork — complete with vintage scenes of class struggle, old school mad scientists and that astonishingly seductive robot. Refreshments are available, and admission's free, with donations accepted for the Asbury Park Little League.
The Showroom hosts a screening of Mexican writer and director Mariana Chenilla's acclaimed 2008 black comedy of a Jewish woman's suicide at Passover, and the atheist ex who's unwittingly been entrusted with arranging her funeral against all odds.
The singer performs a Stony set at 8pm, on a multiband bill that further features Devil's Holiday, Breathing Blue and more. Then at 10pm, the cover charge magically disappears for a FREE afterparty (keyed to the equally free Paramount Sessions show going on across the street that same evening) starring those Pony perennials The Sunday Blues.
The Showroom hosts a screening of the sequel to the Swedish made worldwide sensation GIRL WITH THE DRAGON TATTOO, based on the second installment in the Millennium Trilogy by the late Stieg Larsson, in which journalist Blomkvist seeks out a missing Lisbeth (a disturbed/deadly take on Pippi Longstocking) before a lethal cabal of criminals — including the fearsome Blond Giant — close in on both of them.
The 1990s SoCal superstars with a Jersey Shore connection are back again, touring behind a new album drop (and hitting the Holmdel hills) like good rockstars should. Tix available at LiveNation.com.
An afternoon of free music on the Asbury Park boardwalk (during which performers will be collecting food donations for the nonprofit Move for Hunger) culminates in a free concert at the historic Paramount, hosted by Glen Burtnik and featuring music by Rick Barry, Jerzy Jung and Outside the Box.
Top performers from past musical productions at the Axelrod Performing Arts Center perform a program of Broadway showstoppers, all of them drawn from shows that have been produced at the venue inside the JCC of Monmouth in Deal Park. Featured are Carlo Durland, Ali Gleason, Ellen Jemal, Ruth Kaye, Ruthie Zekaria Levy (of the recent HELLO DOLLY!), Laurie Lowenstein, Peter Nussbaum, Sean Openshaw, Scott Segall, Gary Smolokoff and Ken Wasser. It's written and narrated by J. Laurence Lowenstein, with musical direction by Dr. Art Topilow.
A tradition around Red Bank for years, the Sunday night event is THE place to find musicians congregating, hanging out, trying new ideas, cutting up on some classics and generally enjoying one of the MUST events for Jersey Shore music fans.
The Wonder Bar scores something of a coup with this first ever area appearance by Welsh popsinger Marina Diamandis — really just starting out as far as her US career is concerned — and a show that offers a seductive star on the upswing, at a realworld ticket price.
On October 4, the Red Bank based nonprofit presents A NIGHT OF SONGS & TASTES OF OLD ITALY, hosted by Rumson resident and Hollywood actress Siobhan Fallon Hogan and featuring Italian songs by Tony winning actor John Leone. There's also a smorgasbord of samplings from top area restaurants and caterers, silent auctions and more. It happens at Two River Theater; contact info@lunchbreak.org for additional details, or call Toni at 732.747.8577.
ShoreAlternative.com continues their series of Tuesday night band showcases, all for a downright surreal TWO BUCKS! Tonight, it's Gimme Drugs, Pablo and J'ac.
The Downtown introduces a new Every Wednesday event 'full of great original music, art and beer!' $$3 cover gets you upsatirs, where you'll find $$3 domestic drafts, plus 'some of the best local and touring musical acts along with amazing artists from the tri—state area' — or head downstairs for multiple sets by Jason Jack starting at 9pm.
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