Formerly known as TEDxNavesink, the annual TEDx Talk event will change its identity to TEDxAsburyPark on May 20; fittingly, the theme of this year’s conference that brings together a roster of leading thinkers in technology, science, gender, business, art, and local musicians. The shift comes as the TEDxNavesink team partnered with Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper […]

Rapper Carl Perino [shown in feature photo], who happens to be a Jackson middle school principal, debuted his latest social justice piece Thursday night at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. The first to grab the mic during the TEDxNavesink Open Rehearsal, Perino rhythmically addressed women’s rights: “Where are all the marchers on […]

The public will get a sneak peek at the behind the scenes development of speakers who won participation in this year’s TEDxNavesink’s on March 2. The 7 p.m. open rehearsal at the Paramount Theatre in Asbury Park will spotlight four of the annual TED Talks featured speakers. They include Ken Womack, Jenan Matari [at right], […]

As TEDxNavesink readies for its move to Asbury Park on May 20, a search for new talent will be held locally. Entertainers, comics, artists, and idea speakers interested in being a part of the 30 TED Talks and entertainment lineup can audition Jan 20 during an Open Mic Night at the Paramount Theatre on the Asbury Park boardwalk, founder […]