This Weekend in Asbury Park, NJ !

Friday, May 28

Billy Hector 8:00 pm All ages admitted, 21 to drink. $10.00 cover charge Wonder Bar - 1213 Ocean Avenue Just Alilbit 10:00 pm For more information visit www.brickwalltavern.com Brickwall - 522 Cookman Avenue Joe Wymer 7:00 For more information visit www.twistedtreecafe.com Twisted Tree - 609 Cookman Avenue Michael Scotto & Stringbean & The Stalkers 6:00 pm - Michael Scotto 7:00 pm - Stringbean & The Stalkers The Sand Witch - Boardwalk at Third Avenue (Next to Mini Golf) Ben E King 7:30 pm & 9:30 pm Today, many years after making his first musical mark with the Drifters, Ben E King's voice remains one of the most impressive instruments in music history. Ben E King was one of the original inductee's of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio. He continues to tour world-wide, makes frequent television appearances and performed at President Clinton's inauguration. With such hits as "Stand By Me", "Spanish Harlem", "Amore", and "Save The Last Dance for Me" and many more his voice is recognizable to many generations. Ticket price $37.50 per person. Premier Card Members $30.00. Doors open at 6 pm for dinner. For more information visit www.mcloonessupperclub.com or call 732-774-1400. McLoone's Supper Club - Fifth Avenue Pavilion The Asbury Park 45 Sessions 9:00 pm DJ Prestige, Larry Grogan, DJ Bluewater, M. Fasis, Devil Dick Spinning 7" all night. 18+ with ID. Admission $5. For more information visit www.asburylanes.com. Asbury Lanes - 209 Fourth Avenue Jar City 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm An elderly man is found murdered in his basement flat. Inspector Erlendur and his crew don't have much to go by in the investigation, but a photograph of a young girl's grave gives them a lead. They discover that many years ago the victim was accused, though not convicted, of horrible crimes. Did the old man's past come back to haunt him? As Erlendur reopens this very cold case, he follows a trail of unusual forensic evidence, uncovering secrets that are much larger than the murder of one old man - with clues knit into the genetic bloodline of an entire country. Drama, NR, 94 min, Icelandic/English Subtitles. For more information call 732-502-0472 or visit www.theshowroomap.com. The ShowRoom - 708 Cookman Avenue Tara Eliot & the Red Velvets 10:00 pm All ages. For more information call 732-455-3275 Langosta Lounge - Third Avenue Pavilion Woodfish 7:30 Featuring Doug Mikula and special guests. Tickets $10. All ages, 21 to drink. For more information call 732-502-0600 or visit www.stoneponyonline.com. Stone Pony - 913 Ocean Avenue

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Saturday, May 29

Shameless 7:00 pm An exhibit featuring the best in contemporary and international erotic art. Opening reception 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm. The exhibit runs through June 30th. Featured Artists: Morgan Slade, Jordan Eagles, Erin Frost, Francesco D'Isa, Jan van Rijn, Joe Oppedisano, Carolyn Weltman, Ellen Stagg, Tom Bianchi, Aaron Cobbett, Jody Thompson, Joka, Karim Hamid, Nicola Filippo, Valerio Piebattista, Sarah Potter, Beatrice Morabito, Lily Eichert, Pete Pederson , Vivienne Maricevic & Porkchop. For more information call 732-869-0606 or visit www.parlor-gallery.com. Parlor Gallery - 717 Cookman Avenue Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons 7:00 pm A Benefit for the Boys & Girls Club of Monmouth County. Tickets $49 to $249. For advance ticket call 732-775-7862 or email kelliv@bcgmonmouth.org. Paramount Theatre - 1300 Ocean Avenue One Eyed Jack 8:00 pm All ages admitted, $5 cover, 21 to drink. Wonder Bar - 1213 Ocean Avenue Joe Miller & Jo Wymer Joe Miller at 6:00 pm Jo Wymer at 7:00 pm The Sand Witch - Boardwalk at Third Avenue (next to Mini Golf) Jar City 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm An elderly man is found murdered in his basement flat. Inspector Erlendur and his crew don't have much to go by in the investigation, but a photograph of a young girl's grave gives them a lead. They discover that many years ago the victim was accused, though not convicted, of horrible crimes. Did the old man's past come back to haunt him? As Erlendur reopens this very cold case, he follows a trail of unusual forensic evidence, uncovering secrets that are much larger than the murder of one old man - with clues knit into the genetic bloodline of an entire country. Drama, NR, 94 min, Icelandic/English Subtitles. For more information call 732-502-0472 or visit www.theshowroomap.com. The ShowRoom - 708 Cookman Avenue ImprovComedy Jam 10:00 pm For 18 years Improv Jam has been a leader in the underground movement to cultivate New Jersey comedy for the masses, creating a unique performance environment that includes every aspect of comedy. Throughout that time their weekly shows have highlighted sketch, improvisation and stand-up comedy giving audiences the opportunity to experience multiple forms of comedy in one evening. It is this mixture of the various forms of comedy that makes the Improv Jam Comedy Lab unique. Gaps between the various styles of comedy are bridged for performer and audience member alike. Performers from within Improv Jam's ranks and from the community at large have the rare opportunity to stretch their talents across multiple forms of entertainment in a nurturing environment while audiences are challenged to expand their horizons and educated in forms of comedy they may be less familiar with. Tickets $20. For more information call 732-502-0472 or visit www.theshowroomap.com The ShowRoom - 708 Cookman Avenue Soul Clap Dance Competition 8:00 pm Hosted by Jonathan Toubin, with special guest Jello Biafra, DJ Jack the Ripper and celebrity judges. Tickets $6, 18 and over 21 to drink. For more information visit www.asburylanes.com. Asbury Lanes - 209 Fourth Avenue WRXP Free Summer Kickoff Party 12:00 Noon Last Perfect Thing, The Sunday Blues, Jon Caspi, Colie Brice and the New Age Blues Experience. Free Admission, all ages 21 to drink. For more information call 732.502.0600 or visit www.stoneponyonline.com. Stone Pony - 913 Ocean Avenue WRXP Free Show with Jesse Malin 7:00 pm John Eddie, Midnight Electric (formerly Outside the Box) inside on the Pony stage following the afternoon event. Free Admission, all ages 21 to drink. For more information call 732.502.0600 or visit www.stoneponyonline.com. Stone Pony - 913 Ocean Avenue Sonny Ken Blues Combo 11:00 pm Langosta Lounge - Third Avenue Pavilion Tim McLoone & The Shirleys 8:00 pm Tickets $10. For more information visit www.timmcloonessupperclub.com. McLoone's Supper Club - Fifth Avenue Pavilion

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Jams In The City Entertainment

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, AUGUST 28 & 29, 2010 in Vineland, NJ
Jams In The City Entertainment & the Boys & Girls Club Of Vineland are again teaming up to present thousands of men, women and children in family groupings with a weekend of entertainment, culture, relaxation and togetherness. Display, demonstrate and sell your products and services to an enthusiastic and receptive audience.
The festival is scheduled to take place from 12noon to 8pm each day in Giampietro Park.
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• 10 X 10 booth space Exhibitor Spaces located at various locations inside the Park
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• Free event open to the public B.Y.O.G. – Bring Your Own Generator
A. Craft vendor/exhibitor......$100 per day / $150 both days
B. Food vendor......$200 per day / $300 both days
C. Corporate exhibitor......$300 per day / $500 both days
To further inquire about this vendor/exhibitor opportunity, please call Dorian Gilmer at 609-813-1250.
JAM IN THE PARK MARDI GRAS FESTIVAL AUGUST 28 & 29, 2010 Giampietro Park, Vineland, NJ
A festive and entertaining atmosphere of music, performers, vendors, exhibitors, food, treats and fun will be presented all day to attract thousands of consumers. Please complete the following information and submit your payment asap!
First Name___________________________________ Last Name_______________________________ Phone____________________________________ E-Mail__________________________________ Best Time(s) to Reach You_________________________ Address______________________________________ City, State, Zip_________________________________
Business Name______________________________________________________
Briefly Describe Product(s) and/or Service(s) ___________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________________
How Many People Will Be Working Your Booth? ____________________________________
(1) I/we agree to participate in JAM IN THE PARK FESTIVAL, managed by JAMS IN THE CITY ENTERTAINMENT. I/we understand that I /we will have access to consumers for approx. eight (8) hours 12noon-8pm each day for up to 2 days. First come first-served, and may only be reserved with a signed agreement accompanied by full payment. Total space fees are due to accompany this form unless otherwise agreed to by event organizer. All spaces are: 10 x 10 ft. and vending operations must be contained within contracted space.
(2) I/we understand that the booth cannot be shared with other businesses and all items displayed must be approved by JAMS IN THE CITY. I/we will comply and be responsible for all local and state permit requirements and all Merchantile, Health Dept. & Fire Dept. regulations.
(3) Please reserve the indicated number of space(s) for me/us on the date(s) indicated at JAM IN THE PARK:
Circle Choices and Then Indicate Date(s) and Number of Tables or Booths X Vendor Fee = Amount Due DEADLINE FOR RESPONDING WITH PAYMENT IS JULY 1, 2010. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. Rates Per 10 X 10 Space (indicate your choice(s))
A. Craft Vendor/Exhibitor......$100 per day / $150 both days (___)Sat, 8/28/10 + (___)Sun, 8/29/10 X _________ space(s) X $___________ = $___________________
B. Food Vendor......$200 per day / $300 both days (___)Sat, 8/28/10 + (___)Sun, 8/29/10 X _________ space(s) X $___________ = $___________________
C. Corporate Exhibitor......$300 per day / $500 both days (incl. 2 tickets to Fri. MG Bash) (___)Sat, 8/28/10 + (___)Sun, 8/29/10 X _________ space(s) X $___________ = $___________________
(4) Signature __________________________________ Date ____________ Total Amt. Enclosed $_______________
Vendor / Exhibitor Booth Registration
Contact Information
Business Information
By My Signature Below:
MAKE CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF VINELAND (Non-profit Tax ID 223604451)
MAIL COMPLETED FORM & PAYMENT TO: DORIAN GILMER, P.O. Box 1502, Atlantic City, NJ 08404-1502

Art for Stripes 2010

To support wounded Soldiers and other heroes returning home from the battlefield, International Arts Movement and Reflections of Generosity are working together to create a CD with songs about restoration and healing by recording artists Christa Wells, Christy Tennant, Kyla Kelsey, Lief Liebmann, and other musicians. In order to make every CD special, we plan on including original artwork inside the cover of each CD. Our goal is to have five hundred art pieces by July 31, 2010.

Selected cards will be exhibited in Katterbach Germany for the 9-11 memorial ceremony. These will be shown in conjunction with the traveling Reflections of Generosity exhibit.

Size: 4.75" x 4.75" (must fit into CD jewel case)
Surface: Card stock or paper
Medium: Any medium that does not interfere with CD
Fee: None (donations through www.reflectionsofgenerosity.com are appreciated)
You may submit as many cards as you like. Please put personal words of encouragement, a poem, or anything else you think would be appropriate on the back of the cards.

Please send completed cards to:
Art for Stripes
Gerda Liebmann
1 William Street
Highlands, NJ 07732

For information about Reflections of Generosity, please contact:
Ron Kelsey
Nonprofit Artist
Military Liaison for the Arts
www.reflectionsofgenerosity.com

Who Owns Your Tattoo

The following was cut and pasted from Fran Ashton Law, with her permission

Who owns your tattoo?

Posted on May 20, 2010 by franashtonlaw

The author or creator of an original work automatically owns the copyright. Copyright protection is automatic and begins when the work is created, but to fully protect your interests, you need to register your copyright with the Copyright office in order to sue for copyright infringement and to sue for statutory damages and attorney fees.

A tattoo artist can register his work for a copyright.

To be copyrighted, a work must be “fixed” and “original.” “Fixed” means that the work has been embodied in a form that is sufficiently permanent or stable long enough that it may be perceived, reproduced, or communicated. “Original” means the work was not copied from another and the work was more than merely trivial.

If the customer and the tattoo artist together create the design, they may be co-owners of the copyright.

If a tattoo artist has copyrighted the tattoo design you choose to have etched on your body, then the fact that the artist permanently affixes his copyrighted design on your body does not transfer to you the rights protected by copyright. Nor does that transfer ownership of any part of your body to the tattoo artist. That is because ownership of a copyright, or of any of the exclusive rights under a copyright, is distinct from ownership of any material object in which the work is embodied.

If you and the tattoo artist, or other owner of the copyright, sign an agreement transferring the copyright to you, then you own the copyright.

In recent cases, some have argued that the customer owned the copyright because the tattoo was a “work for hire”. If a work is made for hire, the employer (other person for whom the work was prepared) is considered the author for purposes of copyright, and owns all of the rights protected by copyright, unless the parties have expressly agreed otherwise in a written contract signed by them.

However, the legal definition likely excludes tattoos from work for hire. A ‘work made for hire’ is—(1) a work prepared by an employee within the scope of his or her employment; or (2) a work specially ordered or commissioned for use as a contribution to a collective work, as a part of a motion picture or other audiovisual work, as a translation, as a supplementary work, as a compilation, as an instructional text, as a test, as answer material for a test, or as an atlas, if the parties expressly agree in a written instrument signed by them that the work shall be considered a work made for hire.

This definition seems to exclude a traditional tattoo from “works for hire”. First, the tattoo artist is not by definition an employee of the customer. The tattoo artist is likely an independent contractor hired by the customer. An independent contractor would create “a work specially ordered or commissioned”. And a traditional tattoo does not fit into any of the categories listed above for “a work specially ordered or commissioned”.

If you are a customer and you want the copyright to your tattoo, there are options.

1. Use a contract before getting tattooed, describing your contribution and either listing you as co-author or transferring ownership from the tattoo artist or tattoo parlor to you. Hire a lawyer to do this properly. The agreement should use the word “copyright” and say all “ownership” in the tattoo and any drawing, sketch, and other work that becomes or embodies the tattoo vests in, belongs to, and is transferred in whole to the customer.

2. Check the Copyright Office for any copyright registrations naming the Tattoo artist or assigned to the tattoo business. If a copyright covers the tattoo, you can ask the artist or business to transfer ownership.

3. Copyright the tattoo yourself. Preferably before being tattooed.

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SCARS Exhibit

SCARS NJAC Showcase and Art Exhibiit - May 26th, 2010

On May 26, 2010, NJ Arts Collaborative (NJAC) will host our sixth annual showcase featuring visual and performing artists from around the Garden State. Entitled SCARS: Striving to Create Art that Heals, Renews, and Strengthens, this year’s event focuses on the restorative power of the arts and will be held at 7:00PM on Wednesday, May 26, at Crossroads Theatre in New Brunswick.

SCARS includes a gallery exhibit with pieces by fine artists and a stage show with performances by professional dancers, singers, actors, and musicians.

Tickets are $20 general admission. For ticket reservations, call 908-879-8717 or email info@njartscollaborative.org. Tickets may also be purchased at the door.

To further this year’s mission of the healing power of the arts, NJAC will also be collecting donations for Dress for Success Hudson County’s Career Gear program. Please bring new or gently used shoes, handbags, men’s ties, shirts, hosiery, makeup, jewelry, and toiletries to the SCARS performance at Crossroads Theatre. If you would like a tax deduction, please bring the attached receipt for signature with the items you are donating. Thank you!

Auditions !

ACTOR WANTED

Film maker looking for a 10 year old male actor for a
lead part in a comedy that will be entered in the Sundance Film Festival. Shooting begins in June - Red Bank and Asbury Park.
Call Chris McDonnell for details:310.877.1629

AUDITIONS! The Middletown Peer Players will be holding auditions for STARMITES! The Musical

May 17th & May 18th 5:00 -8:00 PM

Middletown Arts Center

Starmites! Is the story of a shy teenage girl who falls into the fantasy world of her comic book collection. Parts are available for males and females ages 16 to 25. Bring sheet music of a 16-bar cut and accompaniment will be provided. Be ready to dance. Callbacks will be held on May 20th at 5:00 pm.

SHOWDATES:July 29, 30, August 6, 7 at 8:00 pm

July 31 and August 8th at 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Middletown Arts Center

Call: 732-706-4100 for more information

Spotlight Players Auditions for Into The Woods
May 29th 2010 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
May 31st 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Spotlight Players is proud to announce auditions for the Sondheim/Lapine musical Into the Woods. All ages are encouraged to audition. Please prepare ANY broadway style song for the audition (a Sondheim number is preferred but not required).
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34, Matawan
Phone: 732-583-7874
www.spotlightplayers.org

Monmouth Arts Salon

Monmouth Arts Salon

"A Place for all Artists & Art Enthusiasts to Gather"

TONIGHT!

May 12 Wednesday
6:00 - 8:00 PM

Free Admission * Cash Bar * Special Discount Prices

It's cool outside but it will be hopping at

Johnny

Piancones
591 Broadway Long Branch
Parking in the Back

Co-sponsored by the Long Branch Arts Council

Danny, Sandy & Lisa Marie from MCAC will be giving away CDs, hats & a back pack from MCAC Arts Group, Brookdale Community College Public Radio 90.5 The Night

Join us!

4th Annual Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival ~ Tuckerton Seaport

Sunday, May 16

4th Annual Bluegrass & Barbecue Festival ~ 11am to 5pm

Admission: Adults: $8, Seniors and Members: $6,
Children 6 to 12: $3, Children 5 and under: Free

Kick off the summer with the down home sounds of bluegrass and the sweet smell
of barbecue. Crafters, vendors, food, refreshments, family activities, demonstrations, boat rides. New for 2010… “Celebrating Jersey Traditions”, a craft show featuring glass art, boatbuilding, basketry, caning, quilting, blacksmithing and more.

Craft show presented by
the Jersey Shore Folklife Center
at the Tuckerton Seaport.
A Working Maritime Village Located on Tuckerton Creek
in Historic Tuckerton, New Jersey
120 West Main Street, 609-296-8868

Singsational Broadway

June 10, 2010 - Singsational Broadway
At the Ramada Inn, 2373 Route 9 in Toms River, the GSP will be hosting its annual cabaret benefit dinner. Attendees will enjoy an elegant three course dinner along with favorites from the Broadway stage; not to mention a chance to win baskets of great prizes. Come join Maestro LaGruth and the GSP Chorus for an evening of great music, food, drinks, and prizes.
$40 per person or $375 table of 10.

The Show Room- Asbury Park

It's another GREAT DAY for Asbury Park everybody! Yes it is. It's Back!: "Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" returns tonight for an entire week. Get your tickets online now for May 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. Thank You: to everyone who attended Sunday's BookFLX with Junot Diaz. If you weren't there, check out the pictures from the event

Auditions!

Spotlight Players Auditions for Into The Woods

May 29th 2010 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
May 31st 2010 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Spotlight Players is proud to announce auditions for the Sondheim/Lapine musical Into the Woods. All ages are encouraged to audition. Please prepare ANY broadway style song for the audition (a Sondheim number is preferred but not required).
Location: First Presbyterian Church of Matawan, Route 34, Matawan
Phone: 732-583-7874
www.spotlightplayers.org

AUDITIONS! The Middletown Peer Players will be holding auditions for STARMITES! The Musical May 17th & May 18th 5:00 -8:00 PM

Middletown Arts Center

Starmites! Is the story of a shy teenage girl who falls into the fantasy world of her comic book collection. Parts are available for males and females ages 16 to 25. Bring sheet music of a 16-bar cut and accompaniment will be provided. Be ready to dance. Callbacks will be held on May 20th at 5:00 pm.

SHOWDATES:July 29, 30, August 6, 7 at 8:00 pm

July 31 and August 8th at 3:00 pm

LOCATION: Middletown Arts Center

Call: 732-706-4100 for more information