Sounds good. Anyone have additional details?
Dean and DeLuca? Faccio's? Balducci's born again?
Nino's or Sal's Deli models also great models.
"Four new businesses are coming to Asbury Park: a new clothing store
(dresses), a construction supply company, an audio/visual design and
instillation
business, and an Italian market. Stay tuned!"
From:
Greetings from Asbury Park:
They keep telling me that summer's over but I just can't let go yet. For
some reason, Mother Nature also doesn't want it to end. OK, I submit. It's
raining and 64. This was just the best summer. Wait till next year!
The city is hosting its annual fall citywide cleanup this Saturday from 9 AM
to 1 PM. Meet at the City Hall Council Chambers. Call Lori Ross at
732.502.5727 or Rosetta Johnson at 732.502.4584 for details.
On Saturday, the Asbury Park Citizens on Patrol will hold a Flea Market from
9 AM to 4 PM in Sunset Park. This is a fundraiser for the organization and
proceeds will assist the volunteer group to buy equipment and supplies. This
is a great group of men and women who provide a very valuable service to the
city. Call Asbury Park Detective Connie Breech at 732.502.5777 or Lawson June
at 732.988.3269 for info. Rain date is Oct. 20th.
Although only five years old, this weekend marks another of Asbury Park's
fun and important traditions: The 5th Annual Asbury Park Mayor's Ball; "The
Children Are Our Future." This fundraiser supports Mayor Kevin Sanders'
initiative for education, arts and recreation for the youth of Asbury Park.
The gala
takes place on Saturday evening at the Berkeley Hotel. This is a time to
dress up, raise some money, have fun but most importantly, provide
opportunities
for a very talented and wonderful group of young city residents. These
children are our future and the future looks very bright! Stay tuned!
Our new mounted police patrol was introduced at First Saturday last weekend
and was a major hit. The city earned major press and radio coverage. The
horses are named Bold Ruler and Guinness and are quite the sight trotting down
the street. They wear special studded horseshoes so they don't slip on the
payment. Both horses were donated and live at a private farm in Wall Township
at
no cost to the city. A very special thanks to the Newark Police Department
who trained the horses and officers. Wilbur!
Speaking of major coverage, I hope you all caught Bruce Springsteen's
interview on "60 Minutes" last Sunday. There was major footage of the E Street
Band's rehearsals and the concerts that took place in Convention Hall. I've
spent
a great deal of time listening to the new CD (not an album - I'm making
progress) and personally think this is some of Bruce's best work. "I got a
coin
in my palm, I can make it disappear." - Magic!
We all know Asbury Park is a magnet for artists and two authors are on the
radar this month. Stephen Crane who lived in the city on Fourth Avenue is the
subject of a fascinating documentary, Greetings from Stephen Crane: The
Asbury Tales, being filmed and produced by Susan Pellegrini. I met Susan a
couple
of weeks ago and she is one talented filmmaker. Patti and I witnessed Susan
in action, as her camera captured the final day celebration at the Wonder
Bar. "The Red Gala" a launch party to introduce Susan and the project will be
held Oct. 20th. To get more details about the launch party call Michael Heath
at 732.299.6930 or Amanda Gavarny at 848.219.5727. This event is sponsored by
Perfect Vodka and Madison Marquette. And, a special ceremony marking the
anniversary of Jack Kerouac's death will take place at Americas' Cup on Sun,
Oct. 21. Kerouac and his first wife, Edie, spent some time in the early 40's
living at her grandmother's house on Sixth Avenue. After the marriage ended,
Jack headed out and "On The Road" has fascinated and influenced every reader.
Stay tuned!
Hillary Duff and the crew of Whitewater Films' "Greta" have left he city for
a couple of weeks but will return later in the month. The film was written
by Michael Gilvary who grew up in Fair Haven and also stars Evan Ross, Diana
Ross' son and Ellen Burstyn. The Paramount Theatre would be the logical venue
for the premiere. Anyone know what we did with the red carpet? Very cool!
Four new businesses are coming to Asbury Park: a new clothing store
(dresses), a construction supply company, an audio/visual design and
instillation
business, and an Italian market. Stay tuned!
Thanks for all the great birthday wishes. Patti treated me to a very
romantic dinner at Moonstruck on Friday evening. We haven't been there in
quite a
while but it was just as special as our first visit. Howard and Luke are the
best. I also got to spend some time with daughter, Linnea and son-in-law
Alonso
and my in-laws, Gig and Bob Ayling. We celebrated my birthday for three
days straight. Good thing we had Monday off!
Wishes for a safe and wonderful weekend. See you in the city!
Tom Gilmour
Director of Commerce and Good Times
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