A daylong tribute to hardcore punk veteran Dave Franklin will be held next month at Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Franklin, a 30-year mainstay in the Jersey underground music community, died unexpectedly on Jan 5. The Vision frontman was visiting locally from Florida at the time of his passing. He was  47. On April 2, […]

The Our Lady of Mt. Carmel All Stars invited members of the community to a showcase of their talents, projects and a family dinner Thursday. Created in 2012, the All Stars are participants of the First Avenue school’s afterschool program by the same name. Students are provided a snack, homework assistance, mentoring, and enrichment classes […]

In between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Asbury Park businesses are rolling out the red carpet in recognition of Small Business Saturday. The holiday shopping event is coupled locally with sales and discounts, tree lightings, a showcase of decorated windows, live music, film screenings; and free parking from noon to 6 p.m. In the Downtown: […]

Serving as a qualifier for the Special Olympics of New Jersey, the Fifth Annual One More sporting competition returns to Asbury Park Sunday. The event features a triathlon, duathlon and aquavelo races open to athletes of all skill levels in order to foster understanding, acceptance, and friendship, organizers said. Kicking off at 8 a.m. from […]

A group of city volunteers work each year to beautify the beach and boardwalk amenities to ready for the summer season. Think spring cleaning AP beach style. What began in 2012 with a close to 40 volunteer crew working to refurbish and recolor city-owned booths, receptacles, and lifeguard benches, continues annually with a bit of […]

He’s sold out at venues across the city and state, and local front man Remember Jones now headlines a Soul Revue & Dance Party event at Convention Hall. Tickets are now on sale for this May 14 music and dance extravaganza, organizers announced Wednesday afternoon. “Convention Hall will be transformed into a sensational soul-centric venue […]

Convention Hall on Asbury Park’s boardwalk will host The New Jersey Hall of Fame 2015 Induction Ceremony Thursday. The events begin with the 5:30 p.m. Red Carpet procession, immediately followed by 6 p.m. reception, and 7 p.m. Induction Ceremony in the Paramount Theatre, organizers said. Madison Marquette officials will close the Grand Arcade to the public […]

Whether you are in the mood to rock or a little jazz, a quiet five-course meal or an elegant black tie affair, Asbury Park’s venues are offering a range of New Year’s Eve celebrations. Along the waterfront: New Year’s begins early at the oceanfront located Watermark offering a night filled with light fares and Champagne […]

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, […]

Madison Marquette just wrapped up their eighth summer season as Asbury Park Boardwalk redeveloper. And while most of us are concentrating on fall and winter, Madison is focused on what’s next for its properties along the waterfront. “Our focus is on new models of retail and entertainment,” General Manager Carrie Turner said. Madison has fully […]