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 […]

Ahead of this weekend’s Jersey Devil Festival, taking place in Asbury Park, the Asbury Park City Council recognized Paranormal Books & Curiosities Kathy Kelly for producing event. In reading from a proclamation, Deputy Mayor Quinn said they encourage residents and visitors to learn more about the historic folklore reported by the indigenous Lenape Indian tribe […]

Hundreds gathered Saturday for the annual tree lighting ceremony in the Grand Arcade at Convention Hall on Saturday. The event, which was streamed live, featured an appearance from Santa and  array of live entertainment, including Nicole Atkins, holiday beach sounds of Uke and Drum, DJ Atom Worth and DJ Foggy Notion spinning Christmas classics, Kristian […]

To celebrate their reopening, Paranormal Books & Curiosities and The Paranormal Museum will welcome celebrity Ghost Hunters Adam Berry & Amy Bruni during the Third Annual Krampus Asbury Park. “Adam & Amy are the perfect ‘Krampus Marshals” for this year,” owner Kathy Kelly [at right] said in a written statement. “They are fun loving and […]

There’s been a few changes this summer along Asbury Park’s busy downtown Cookman Avenue corridor, and to the views along the way. New to the landscape are everything from the State’s first cat cafe to luxury homes from waterfront redeveloper iStar, located just off the beaten path.   From Larry Cadillac [at right], owner of Asbury […]

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 pre celebration hosted by […]

Have you been naughty or nice? Chances are the naughty are well aware of Krampus – the Santa Claus antithesis of German and Austrian yuletide folklore. And, as Dec. 5 is known as Krampusnacht – when Krampus seeks out the naughty – so it will be celebrated here in Asbury Park. Hosted by Paranormal Books […]