Wednesday, February 24, 2010

This Weekend in Asbury Park, NJ !

Friday, February 26
Film - Storm
8:00 pm
Hannah Maynard, a prosecutor at The Tribunal in The Hague manages to convince a young Bosnian woman to testify against an alleged war criminal. Amidst the inconsistency of political interests and threats coming from Bosnian Serb nationalists, she realizes that her opponents not only sit on the dock across from her, but are also found in her own ranks. Hannah faces the trial of her life, all of a sudden torn between her strong beliefs in the system and her loyalty towards the witness. 105 min, NR, Subtitled. Tickets $8. For more information visit
www.theshowroomap.com or call 732-502-0472.
The Showroom - 708 Cookman Avenue

Digging In - Hosted by Joe Harvard
9:00 pm
Christine Martucci, George Wirth and Jeff Raspe are guests on the Shore's live talk show, hosted by author/rocker/storyteller Joe Harvard on the last Friday of each month. After a 20-min. performance each guest joins Joe Harvard for an interview-cum-conversation about, among other things, the creative process, the work itself and the survival strategies in a not-so-artist friendly world. Expect intriguing personalities, great music, surprise guests and surprises in general in these serene to seditious dialogues. Produced by Mallory Massara & Joe Harvard, the Long Weekend folks. Cover charge $5, drink specials. For more information call 732-897-9700.
The Lounge @ Synaxis - 660 Cookman Avenue

Lost in Society
7:30
Alternative/Pop Punk band Lost in Society will be performing at the back of the store. For more information call 732-455-5188.
BUnique Clothing - 723 Cookman Avenue

Turbo Fruits
Door at 8:00 pm
Turbo Fruits, Snake Sustaine, Nouvellas and guest DJ's. Admission $8. 18 and over, 21 to drink. For more information visit www.asburylanes.com.
Asbury Lanes - 209 Fourth Avenue

Layonne Holmes
8:00 pm
All ages admitted, for more information call 732-774-1400.
Tim McLoone's Supper Club - Fifth Avenue Pavilion

Cycle of Pain
Doors 7:30 pm
Cycle of Pain, Sekond Skyn, Circle of Insanity, Inception and Concord Road. Tickets $10 in advance, $12 at the door. All ages admitted, 21 to drink (in bar area). For more information call 732-502-0600. Band website www.myspace.com/cycleofpain.
Stone Pony - 913 Ocean Avenue

Eric Ginsberg
7:00 - 9:00 pm
For more information visit www.twistedtreecafe.com
Twisted Tree Cafe - 609 Cookman Avenue

Betrayall
8:00 pm
Featuring from Staten Island, Betrayall, Father Devine, Wrong Side of Dawn, The Shock Trials and Scantily Clad. Admission $10. 18 and up 21 to drink. For more information visit www.thesaintnj.com.
The Saint - 601 Main Street
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Saturday, February 27
Social Media for Creative People
presented by VoxPopNJ
3:30 pm
VoxPop will host their second workshop at The ShowRoom, "Social Media for Creative People". This workshop will be led by Philadelphia based filmmaker Stephanie Yuhas, Executive Producer of ProjectTwenty1, and Joanna Carides, owner of Brand New Day Media in Brick, NJ, who recently spoke at ArtsCAP's social media seminar. This workshop embodies Joanna's philosophy and Stephanie's practical application. Workshop topics include:

· Introduction to Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, & Blogs
· How to market your work on Big Cartel and ArtBistro
· Examples of local artists successfully using social media
· Presentation of ProjectTwenty1's approach to marketing with social media including the success
Facebook's Susie Filmmaker

Following the workshop and a dinner break, The ShowRoom will screen a selection of ProjectTwenty1's films as well as provide information regarding their future contests and film festivals. The cost of the workshop is $25 before February 27, 2010, and $35 at the door. The combined workshop and screening price is $35 online. Prices at the door: $35 for workshop, $10 for screening. Registration may be done online by visiting http://voxpopnjp21.eventbrite.com
The ShowRoom - 708 Cookman Avenue

NJ Film Aliance Film Festival
7:00 pm
A showing of ProjectTwenty1's films. Visit www.projectwenty1.com
The Showroom - 708 Cookman Avenue

Jo Bonanno and The Godsons of Soul
Doors 8:00 pm
Admission $10, 21+. For more information call 732-502-8886.
Wonder Bar - 1213 Ocean Avenue

Guilty Pleasures
8:00 pm
The return of Guilty Pleasures dance party. 18 and over, 21 to drink. For more information visit www.asburylanes.com
Asbury Lanes - 209 Fourth Avenue

Tim McLoone & The Shirleys
8:00 pm
All Ages. For more information call 732-774-1400.
Tim McLoone's Supper Club - Fifth Avenue Pavilion

2010 Asbury Park Bartender Mix-Off
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Come and cast your vote for your favorite bartenders from bars, restaurants and lounges throughout the Central Jersey Shore. Come and sample the best in winter drinks as mixologists show off their skills. Their will be live entertainment and door prizes!
The Grand Arcade - Boardwalk

Melissa Ferrick
Doors at 7:30 - Melissa Showtime 10:00 pm
With special guests. Tickets $18 in advance, $20 at the door. Purchase at www.livenation.com or Charge by Phone 877-598-8694. All ages admitted, 21 to drink in bar area.
Stone Pony - 913 Ocean Avenue

The West Front
8:00 pm
Featuring The West Front, Panic Switch, The Riff Surfers (Jeff's Birthday Bash) Mojo Love Dog and special guests. Admission $10. 18 and up, 21 to drink. For more information visit www.thesaintap.com.
The Saint - 601 Main Street

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