Convention Hall holiday events begin Friday
free movies, Market extension, shows, and Holiday Bazaar on schedule
Boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette has announced a new line up in Convention Hall for the holiday season.
“Small businesses will be prominently featured,” spokeswoman Angie Sugrim.
This includes the Nov. 5 grand opening of The Market Stands, an extension of The Market of Fifth [shown at right]. The street market-like setup will feature home goods, clothing, and specialty items, as well as a host of pop-up events and workshops, Sugrim said. Five mobile stands will collectively feature the work of 17 resident vendors, the majority of which are from the tristate area. The Market Stands will be open from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday to Sunday through Jan. 3.
“We’re building on the favorite annual events guests have come to expect, including the Holiday Tree Lighting plays at the Paramount Theatre, a lively array of music, shopping, and entertainment,” Sugrim said. “Since Asbury Park appeals to a diverse audience, a varied line up of events suitable for families, nightlife enthusiasts, and everyone in between can be found in the programming schedule.”
Beginning on Friday, the regular scheduled 7:30 p.m. free ‘Friday Night Movie Series’ at the Paramount will screen Stanley Kubrick’s ‘The Shining,’ and continues Nov. 6 with ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘E.T.’ on Nov. 13, ‘Ferris Bueller’s Day Off’ on Nov. 20, and ‘Planes, Trains, & Automobiles’ on Black Friday [Nov. 27].
On November 28, the holiday season picks ups steam with a 2 p.m. performance of ‘The Nutcracker’ by the Performing Arts Ensemble at the Paramount Theatre [shown at right].
The 2015 Holiday Tree Lighting Ceremony, hosted by VHI and MTV personality Matt Pinfield, will be held at 7 p.m. that same day in The Grand Arcade.
The Asbury Park Holiday Bazaar also begins that day and runs Saturday and Sunday through Dec. 20 in the Grand Arcade. Vendors will showcase holiday gifts and artisan handmade jewelry, accessories, clothing, art, photography, and home goods.
Live entertainment at the Paramount Theatre includes the Premier Theatre Company’s rendition of ‘Scrooge’ runs 7 p.m. Saturday Dec. 5 & 12 and 1 p.m. Sunday Dec. 6 & 13.
A Children’s Holiday Craft Workshops will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. Sundays Nov. 15 through Dec. 20 in The Grand Arcade. A suggested small donation will benefit the Asbury Park Toy and Coat drive.
Evening fun continues with DJ Foggy Notion’s ‘Saturday Night Dance Parties’ in the Grand Arcade and a special Dec. 5 musical performances by Tragedy, the Bee Gees all metal tribute act.
Convention Hall, which includes the Paramount Theatre and The Grand Arcade is located along the boardwalk at 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. For dates, times, and full details for the holiday events, visit the AP Boardwalk website.
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