No stranger to organizing community events, Asbury Park and its creatives will host a number of local festivals, celebrations, conferences and conventions in the upcoming months; and even year. Below is a list of some of the more popular returning local gatherings, as well as a few inaugural announcements.   The Universal African Festival returns 10 […]

The Hotel Tides will spotlight its staff’s other talents during the return of group art exhibit, running Jan 7 to Feb 18, General Manager Ryan Jimenez announced. “I have worked with these individuals for years; not only are they great employees, but they are all very talented,” Jimenez said. “I am proud and honored to […]

Over 60 pieces of art will land on the No Starving Artist Auction block Sunday at the Hotel Tides on Seventh Avenue in Asbury Park. “If you’re looking for a special gift, or just need a special piece for a room in your house, this is the place to be,” says Ellen Martin, the annual […]

Tis the season of giving and among those working to meet the needs of local residents is the Asbury Park Toy Drive, a local nonprofit that distributes toys and clothing to the city’s youth. “This year will mark the 18th Holiday season and 17th year the AP Toy Drive will be assisting the children of […]

Prom season is on its way and with it comes the Fifth Annual Pink Prom event at Hotel Tides on Seventh Avenue. “Living in the gay scene of Asbury Park, the prom holds such a special meaning for me,” founder Eric Pinckney said. “I look forward to it every year.” This year’s event will occur […]

Asbury Park Neptune Alliance King Memorial Service This year, the Asbury Park Neptune Ministerial Alliance’s Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Program asks the question: Are We Moving Backwards. Being held 6 p.m. Jan. 15 at First United Methodist Church, located at 906 Grand Ave, the keynote speaker will be  Rev. Tommy D. Miles, Pastor […]

The season of giving will be extended through January at Hotel Tides. The Seventh Avenue hotel and restaurant will host a gift card exchange in support of Asbury Park’s newest nonprofit – Garden State Equality [GSE]. Founded in 2004, Garden State Equality is the state’s leading civil rights organization working to  ensure quality of life […]

Whether your motivation is to buy local art, jump start your own collection or find that perfect gift, chances are Sunday afternoon’s No Starving Artists Auction at Hotel Tides can meet your needs. Organized by area artists Ellen Martin and Sandy Taylor, the 2 p.m. event will feature works from 18 Jersey Shore [and beyond] […]

A lineup of events has been planned this weekend in Asbury Park to honor and support victims of the Pulse Night Club Tragedy in Orlando. Centered around Saturday’s community Orlando Memorial Grove planting in Library Square Park, entertainment and hospitality have to come together to serve has the organizational backbone to further raise money in […]

The local community behind the #Keep the Flame Burning campaign, formed following the Orlando massacre at the Pulse Night Club, will join the national movement on Oct 2. Formed on June 12, the LGBTQ United March Against Gun Violence campaign will hold a vigil and rally from Oct 1 to 2 at Lafayette Park in […]