The Wonder Bar has announced Yappy Hour’s seasonal grand opening will be held from noon to 7 pm April 6 and 7 at the 1213 Ocean Ave venue. The popular meet and greet for dogs and their owners returns with a few expanded amenities and benefits in support of animal organizations and charitable causes, organizers […]

Braving the icy Atlantic ocean waters in support of charitable endeavors has become a tradition along the Jersey Shore. On Saturday, that tradition kicks off with the annual Thanks4Giving Plunge to benefit the Special Olympics New Jersey [SONJ] along the shore just north of the Convention Hall in Asbury Park. Organized by the Law Enforcement Torch Run [LETR], […]

Okay Pug owners, there may be a some clouds in the forecast but that should not stand in the way of this weekend’s Sixth Annual Pugapalooza. Once again, the three-day fundraiser in support of ‘pug life’ kicks off with a 5 to 8 p.m. Friday Meet and Greet at Dark City Brewing Co, located at […]

The 2018 Wonder Bar Yappy Hour season will launch with a noon to 5 p.m. benefit for their feline counterparts, officials announced Monday. Known for showcasing national, international and local live music, the Ocean Avenue venue is also a renowned dog-friendly destination; where pup and pet owners can unwind during the Wonder Bar Yappy Hour. […]

Sunday’s Fifth Annual Asbury Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade is expected to draw thousands to the city. This year’s grand marshal is the Asbury Park Press’ own Tom Donovan, a staunch supporter of arts and entertainment in the 1.4 square mile community. The annual parade boasts all the traditional elements: Pipe and Drum bands from […]

Donning the traditional red suit and hat, Santas numbering in the hundreds [if not thousands] are expected to descend on Asbury Park Saturday. First up will be the Annual Santa Run, when 1,500 opt to start the day with a 5K run or walk in support of Lunch Break, a Red Bank-based nonprofit that works […]

Asbury Park boardwalk redeveloper Madison Marquette has announced a continued partnership with Live Nation. “The continuation of this relationship is representative of both party’s commitment to expanding and evolving the legendary performances that have long been synonymous with Asbury Park,” Project Director George H. Ladyman Jr [at right] said in a written statement. “We are […]

Michael Allman, the son of the iconic Allman Brothers founder Gregg Allman, has said “I’m a singer and a gypsy who needs to fly another way,” quoting lyrics from his 2009 release It Ain’t Me. But in fact, Allman and many of his siblings have chosen to follow in their famed father’s footsteps. His brother […]

Straws by request only will be the name of the game beginning this Memorial Day weekend at four more Asbury Park boardwalk venues. A similar pledge kicked off in September at restaurateur Marilyn Schlossbach’s boardwalk venues – Langosta Lounge, Pop’s Garage, and Asbury Park Yacht Club as a part of the Surfrider Foundation’s Rise Above […]

There’s no worry about the day’s rainy forecast – the Fifth Annual Pugapalooza weekend in Asbury Park sets off indoors at 5 p.m. Friday with a meet and greet at Dark City Brewing Co, located at 1001 Main St. But a close watch on the weather will remain to ensure the Saturday and Sunday outdoor […]