The devilish Krampus returns to Asbury Park’s downtown this weekend. St. Nick’s counterpart from German and Austrian 15th century folklore, the horned figure who punishes misbehaved children has his own day of recognition – Krampusnacht, celebrated on Dec 5. Locally, the Naughty List is being compiled in time for this weekend’s alt-holiday celebration hosted by […]

The delivery this week of a 35 foot Douglas Fir tree inside Asbury Park’s historic Convention Hall marks the tallest indoor live Christmas tree in the state, according to organizers. It took a dozen people a day to set the tree in place at the north end of the boardwalk venue. It will take over […]

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, […]