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NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 5 HARPIN’ HELP Continuous music on two stages, acoustic & electric Presented by Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues SATURDAYS $ @ Bar Anticipation 3.00 SUNDAY, APRIL 14, 2019 $ 12:30 PM – 9:00 PM GREAT 3.00 BUD & To benefit the Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues and the Keyport MILLER Ministerium Food Pantry, this year’s recipient of the outstanding service provider in Monmouth County. BUD LIGHTS Admission: $20 or $15 + non-perishable food items. BANDS LITES & FREE ADMISSION Lineup to be announced. @10PM ALL NIGHT ALL NIGHT BANDS START @ 7PM FREE ADMISSION DANCE PARTY APR THE SMOKIN’ UNTIL 9PM & WITH DJ MIKE NICE 5 JACKETS APR APR GUNS 6 JACK 12 4 HIRE APR APR 13 EVOLUTION X 19 HOLME APR APR SUYAT 26 THE SNAKES 20 BAND APR ANNUAL VISIT BAR-A.COM SPRING BASH FOR MORE 27 WITH 7 BANDS

The 16th Annual Bay Head 5K Memory Run will take place on Saturday, May 18, beginning at 8:30 a.m. at the Bay Head Firehouse, 81 Bridge Ave. Proceeds RUNRUNAPALOOZA from the Bay Head 5k will go to The Kate Shea Foundation to support its mis- Date: Saturday, April 6 sion of providing funds to research organizations fighting cancers and to youth Time: 8:30 a.m. education. Registration is $30 per person registering as an individual or $25 per person if you create or join a team. On race day sign in will begin at 6:30 Asbury Park Convention Hall, a.m. and a T-shirt and race bag are included in the registration fee. For more The 4th Annual Lobster Run 5K Run/Walk to Care 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park information and to register, visit bayhead5k.com. for the Coast will take place on Saturday, April 15, runapalooza.org at 10 a.m. at Langosta Lounge, 1000 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. The event is sponsored by Langosta Run the Jersey Shore to benefit Lounge and the American Littoral Society. All do- Special Olympics of New Jersey and nations and proceeds benefit the American Littoral the Jersey Shore Dream Center. The Society, which promotes the study and conserva- Asbury Park Half Marathon and Jersey tion of marine life and habitat, protects the coast Shore 5K will start on Ocean Avenue from harm and empowers others to do the same. in front of Convention Hall in Asbury The race is scheduled to start any time between Park. The Jersey Shore Relay will have 10 and 10:30 a.m. and slower runners/walkers are a staggered start in Seaside Heights. encouraged to go off first as they want the field to RunAPalooza is hosted by the Jersey be spread out. There will be a buffet at Langosta Shore Running Club to support the Lounge from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Race regis- Monmouth and Ocean County Special tration is $25 for just the run/walk or $45 for the Olympics. run/walk with a meal ticket. For more information 54TH ANNUAL CAPTAIN RONALD and to register, visit raceforum.com/lobster. ZINN MEMORIAL RACES Date: Sun., April 14 Time: 7 a.m. Wall Twp. Recreation Complex, 2700 Allaire Rd., Wall Township shoreac.org The Shore Athletic Club presents the event, which honors all Vietnam Veterans. The 10-mile race or walk begins at 9 a.m. and the 5k run begins at 11 a.m. Registration is $30 in advance and $35 on the day of the event. Registration is $20 for all veterans and military personnel. TUTU 2.2 RUN OR WALK Mama Mare Breast Cancer Foundation is proud to present their 9th Annual De-FEET Breast Cancer Date: Saturday, April 27 5k Run/Walk on Saturday, April 13 at 9 a.m., at Time: 9:30 a.m. Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., Lake Como where Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten, there will be plenty of fun pre-race and post-race activities. A Free Kids Fun Run will follow the 5k 527 Lake Ave., Asbury Park at 10:30 a.m. The annual 5k is dedicated in loving runsignup.com/Race/NJ/As- memory of Mary Ellen Pernice, Cindy Abrams and buryPark/Tutu22 Jill Lecorchick. All 5k proceeds will go toward their mission to support breast cancer patients and Tutu 2.2 is a 2.2-mile walk or run Red Bank Regional High School, Rumson-Fair Haven Regional High School their families in addition to funding biomedical re- held to support the BBBSMMC 1-to-1 and Red Bank Catholic High School present the Ridge Road Run 5k for Suicide search for a cure. Individual registration is $30 per mentoring programs. A percentage Prevention on Sunday, May 19, at Red Bank Regional High School, 101 Ridge person and $35 per person on the day of the race of the final proceeds will be donated Road, Little Silver. The 5k will start at 8:30 a.m., the one -run at 9:30 a.m. and and includes a 5k race entry, T-shirt and post-race to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kiddie Dashes at 10 a.m. The run benefits the Mental Health Association of celebration with a BBQ. For more information and Monmouth and Middlesex Coun- Monmouth County. Registration is $25 for the 5k, $15 for the 1-mile fun run to register, visit runsignup.com/mamamare ties and the local youth they serve. and $10 for the Kiddie Dashes. Prices will increase after May 5. For more infor- Registration is $30 and a colorful Tutu mation and to register, visit ridgeroadrun.org. is included with registration. Awards

PAGE 10 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE will be given to the Top 20, 10 male and April 28 Time: 9 a.m. entertainment and food provided by The St. Mary’s Association and The 10 female finishers as well as the Best Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Local Smoke. Bib pick-up will be May Jersey Shore Running Club present the Looking in Tutu for male and female. 9 and May 10 at Beach Road Fitness. 16th Annual Spring Into Summer 5k and Ave., Asbury Park Participants are encouraged to dress all proceeds benefit the Monsignor Bul- STEP UP FOR THE ARC WALK & 5K thenewjerseymarathon.com in “Go with the Flow” ocean inspired ma Stadium Fund, which is dedicated to Date: Saturday, April 27 The Half and Full New Jersey Marathon costumes [dogs too!]. There will be over improving the athletic facilities of Mater Time: 8:45 a.m. courses offer the best of the Jersey 135 trophies and place medals. The first Dei Prep and Saint Mary School on the Headliner, 1401 Rt. 35, Neptune Shore; flat and fast with miles of board- 300 registrants will receive a beach campus of Saint Mary Parish. In addition bag, water bottle, sunglasses, beach to the 5k, there is a 1-mile run/walk as arcnj.org walk in between. The weekend will also include a Marathon Relay, Robert Wood badge lanyard and cow bell. All fees go well as a series of races for kids ages The Arc invites you to join them for a Johnson Barnabas Health 5K and Family to support Monmouth Beach PTO. 4-12 followed by a BBQ. Registration for the 5k and the 1-mile races are $22 and day of fun that is great for the whole Day. The fun of the Family Day as well as RUN THE HOOK 5K/10K family. Arrive early for bagels and coffee the 5k Race will start at 9 a.m. on Sat- registration for the Kids Races is $12. and stick around for a rockin’ after-party urday on the Great Lawn at the Ocean Date: Sun., May 12 Time: 10 a.m. Prices increasing after May 10. with a free BBQ, beer on tap, games, Promenade in Long Branch and Family Guardian Park, Hartshorne Drive, BAHR’S FIVE MILE RUN prizes and live music. All proceeds Day will last until noon. There will be Sandy Hook Date: Sun., May 19 Time: 9 a.m. from this event go directly to The Arc different race distances for all ages. runthehooknj.com of Monmouth's many programs. The 5k The fee per entry for the kids races is Bahr’s Landing, 2 Bay Ave., High- registration opens at 8:45 a.m. and the $15. The marathon, half marathon and The 4th Annual Run The Hook 5k/10k lands 5k race begins at 9:30 a.m. Walker reg- marathon relay will start on Sunday, race is held at one of the Jersey Shore’s raceforum.com/bahrs istration opens at 10 a.m. and the walk April 28, at 7:30 a.m. at Monmouth most historical locations for a race to begins at 11:15 a.m. The after-party will Park racetrack, 175 Oceanport Ave., keep our oceans wild and pollution free Run a challenging 5-mile run into the kick off in The Headliner immediately Oceanport, and will finish at the Ocean and in support of local ocean advocate Highlands, down by the Navesink following the run/walk. Registration is Promenade in Long Branch. Registration Clean Ocean Action. A portion of the and back. Finish up with a deck party $25 for those over the age of 13, $10 for includes a race shirt, finisher’s medal, proceeds from the race go directly clambake like no other. Entry fee is $35 those ages eight to 12 and free for kids one cold Asbury Park Brewery beer at to the nonprofit to continue work to for the race, which includes free entry under the age of 8. the post-race party for those 21 and improve the quality of our local bodies to the clambake party and a T-shirt. over and more. of water. Run The Hook is proud to be For those who just want to attend the JSRC LAKE COMO 5K ROMP a single-use plastic-free event as part clambake deck party the cost is $22. A Date: Sat., April 27 Time: 10 a.m. 10TH ANNUAL PAULETTE’S C OF of its mission to rid the beaches and 1.5-Mile Run/Walk has been added for Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., BLUE oceans of plastic litter and pollution. those who want to get to the clams and Lake Como Date: Sun., May 5 Time: 8 a.m. All runners receive a commemorative beer quicker. pint glass as they cross the finish line, runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Lake- CentraState Fitness & Wellness in addition to a T-shirt, closed course on SPRING LAKE FIVE MILE RUN Como/JSRCLakeComo5k Ctr, 901 West Main St., Freehold Sandy Hook National Park, chip-timed Date: Saturday, May 25 Jersey Shore Running Club [JSRC] centrastatefoundation.org results, and the after-party. Individual Time: 8:30 a.m. presents the 15th Annual Lake Como 5K registration is $34.95 plus fees for the Ocean & Sussex Aves., Sp. Lake Paulette’s C of Blue 5K /1 Mile will 5k and $44.95 plus fees for the 10k. Romp with proceeds to benefit BPOE celebrate its 10th anniversary by joining springlake5.org Elks Camp Moore for Children with efforts with CentraState Fitness & RUN WITH THE ROYALS 5K The Spring Lake Five Mile Run is now Special Needs & Lake Como Giving Tree. Wellness Center to create fantastic fun Date: Sat., May 18 Time: 10 a.m. Registration fees are $25 through April for the entire family. In addition to the in its 43rd year and is organized by the 19 and $30 on and after April 20. On registered C of Blue run/walk course Sea Bright Borough Hall, 1167 Spring Lake Five Race Committee and race day registration and pickup will be events, CentraState Fitness & Wellness Ocean Ave., Sea Bright Race Director Ed Hale, under the guid- at 8:30 a.m. and the 5k race will be at Center simultaneously will host its ance of the Friends of the Spring Lake runsignup.com/Race/NJ/ Five Inc., a not-for-profit organization. 10 a.m. Awards and prizes will be given free Fitness Festival. The anticipated SeaBright/RoyalsRun5K to the Top 5 overall male and female dual event includes a variety of fitness This year’s interest in the race led to the finishers. Enjoy a post-race party at Bar classes and demos, gift raffles, health The 8th Annual Royals 5k Classic course race filling up on the only day of regis- Anticipation’s annual Spring Bash with screenings, fundraising prizes and is USATF certified, flat and fast. The race tration. Spectators are encouraged to a free BBQ, soda and drink specials as children’s activities. Proceeds from this gives runners the opportunity to run the watch the race and the kids’ races will well as lots of great bands. event benefit local patients and families Jersey Shore and support local school be held on Friday, May 24, at 6 p.m. affected by colorectal cancer through children. Athletes of all abilities can run/ AVON 5K RUN/WALK COAST GUARD FOUNDATION RUN programs and services at CentraState walk Sea Bright. From the 5k find your TO REMEMBER 2019 Healthcare System. Registration is $20 way to Donovan’s Reef for the Royals Date: Saturday, June 1 Date: Sun., April 28 Time: 9a.m. per person for the 5k/1 mile run and Beach After-Party with live music, Time: 8:30 a.m. Chapel at Station Sandy Hook walk and the fitness festival is free. giveaways and summer fun, and all are Avon Municipal Pool, Ocean and welcome to attend. Registration is $30 Norwood Ave., Avon By The Sea jsrc.org/rac-calendar MONMOUTH BEACH PTO RUN leading up to race day and $35 on the United States Coast Guard Station Date: Sat., May 11 Time: 9 a.m. day of the race. There will also be a Roy- runsignup.com/Race/NJ/AvonBy- Sandy Hook holds the Coast Guard Monmouth Beach School, 7 Hast- als 1/2 Mile Kids Race, which will start TheSea/Avon5KRunWalk at 11 a.m. and is $15. Foundation Run To Remember, a 5k run ings Place, Monmouth Beach The 24th Annual Avon 5k Run/Walk will or a 1-mile walk to honor those who SPRING INTO SUMMER 5K benefit the Avon First Aid Safety Squad. have made the ultimate sacrifice in mbptorunwalk.com Date: Saturday, May 18 Registration postmarked by May 18 will service of their country and make a do- Flat, fast USATF-NJ Certified 5k registra- be $20 and after May 18 will be $25. nation in support of their families. Run tion is $35, 2-Mile Walk is $30 with Time: 8:10 a.m. - 1-Mile; 8:30 a.m. Awards will go to the top 3 male and or walk along the beautiful and historic dogs welcome for $10, Dolphin Mile is for 5k & 10 a.m. for Kids Races female, as well as, top Avon male and bay roads at Gateway National Park. open to all ages for $25 and the Kids Mater Dei Prep, 538 Church St., female. Trophies for top in each age cat- Race is $20 and for kids age 7 and egory as well as $400 Total Cash Prize. NOVO NORDISK NEW JERSEY under. The event will feature a pre-race Middletown MARATHON dinner with pasta provided by Beach runsignup.com/Race/NJ/Middle- Date: Sat., April 27 & Sun., Tavern as well as a post-race party with town/SpringIntoSummer

Batter up for Major League Baseball as your lighted on the bar’s 48 TVs and 28’ Video Wall. favorite teams are already underway for the riverrockbricknj.com spring season. Baseball fans everywhere rejoice as baseball is back. Fans showed their enthusiasm on CORNERSTONE KITCHEN & TAP Thursday, March 28, during Opening Day when the 21 South Hope Chapel Rd., Jackson Yankees faced off against the Orioles and the Mets Cheer on your favorite team while enjoying versed the Nationals. Miller Lite specials during the MLB games. While it may just be one, two, three strikes cktjackson.com you’re out at the old ball game, local area bars in Monmouth and Ocean counties will keep pouring THE SALTY WHALE GUESTHOUSE drinks and food coming from the kitchen despite 390 East Main St. , Manasquan the outs of the game. Enjoy Major League Baseball at The Salty Whale with food and drink specials that vary by day. MJ’S RESTAURANTS thesaltywhale.com Various locations, visit mjsrestaurant.com Catch all the MLB games at your local MJ’s, which is SIMKO’S BAR & GRILL the home of the $2 Miller Lite Draft and hit a home- 1311 Route 35 South , Belmar-Neptune Border run by ordering up some starters to munch on. Catch MLB games on one of Simko’s 20 TVs mjsrestaurant.com where there’s not a bad seat in the house at their beautiful bar. Enjoy drink and food spe- LEGGETT’S SANDBAR cials that will quench your thirst and ﬁ ll your 217 First Ave., Manasquan belly. Watch all the MLB games at Leggett’s with daily simkosgrill.com drink and food specials featured. leggetts.us BUM ROGERS 2207 Central Ave., Seaside Park BAR ANTICIPATION Watch the MLB games at Bum Rogers as you 703 16th Ave., Lake Como cheer on your favorite team. Cheer on your favorite MLB team with various food bumrogerstavern.com and drink specials at Bar A. Bar-a.com MARLIN’S 1901 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach IVY LEAGUE BAR & GRILL Watch the MLB games and dig into food and 5 E. 3rd St. & Route 9, Howell drink specials that vary by day. Catch the MLB games as the bar serves up plenty of Marlins Cafe Facebook Page food and drink specials throughout the week. ivyleaguegrill.com BEACON 70 799 Route 70, Brick CHAPTER HOUSE BAR & GRILL Watch the MLB games on Beacon 70’s sus- 1454 Route 9 South, Howell pended 18 foot video wall and 60 4kHD Screens Watch the MLB games at Chapter House Bar & Grill while enjoying great food and great drinks. with food and drink specials featured throughout beacon70.com the week. chapterhousenj.com BROADWAY BAR & GRILL 106 Randall Ave., Point Pleasant Beach PROVING GROUND WATERFRONT DINING Watch the MLB games at Broadway Bar & Grill 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands and get a burger and a drink both made from Cheer on your favorite MLB team on the waterfront behind the bar. and dig into mouth watering food and drink specials bwaypointbeach.com that will vary by day. theprovingground.com WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BAR Monmouth Park, 175 Oceanport Ave. RIVER ROCK RESTAURANT AND MARINA BAR Ocean Port 1600 Route 70 W, Brick Watch and bet on the MLB games at Monmouth River Rock serves up plenty of drink and food spe- Park’s William Hill Sports Bar, which features a cials daily and features something for everyone 75-Foot HD Video Wall. including sports games such as MLB games high- monmouthpark.com

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 15 PAGE 16 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 17 PAGE 18 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE TO DO Out&About TOP PICKS 19 LIST 20 BIKE RENTALS 22 Beach Haus Brewery and Marketspace Vendor Events host Crafts and TO DO Drafts at Beach Haus Brewery, 801 Main LIST St., Belmar, on Sunday, JERSEY SHORE April 28, from RESTAURANT WEEK noon to 5 p.m. Date: Friday, April 5 through Marketspace returns to the brewery for Crafts and Drafts, an indoor pop-up Sunday, April 14 market that features 20 local artisans including AfterRain, Bee Stamped by Dawn, Mermaids Masterpiece, Rustic Relics and more. Sip on a beer and get Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. to shopping at this fun event. For more information, visit Crafts and Drafts at Location: Participating Beach Haus Brewery Spring 2019 Facebook Event. restaurants Website: jerseyshorerestau- rantweek.com Enjoy a three-course meal with your Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce, 81 Main Ave., choice of an appetizer, entree and Ocean Grove, will celebrate the town’s 150th an- dessert for either $22.19 or $32.19. niversary with a Historic Trolley Tour on Saturday, Check out the website’s Restaurants April 13, from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Guests will have the page for menu and details. opportunity to tour the town in a beautiful covered OPENING DAY LANTERN TOURS trolley with a tour guide. With their ticket, guests will receive a photo from our friends at Goodwin’s Date: Saturday, April 6 Good Time Photo Booth, a 150th goody bag and a Time: 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. chance to win limited edition Ocean Grove mer- Location: The Historic Village chandise. The tour will take place rain or shine. at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Tickets are $25 per person. For more information, visit Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce on Wall Township Facebook. Website: allairevillage.org Come to Allaire for an evening stroll by candle-lit lantern as you visit each historic building in the village and experience life as it was in the 19th century. Those in attendance can enjoy live music on the fi ddle, maypole dancing, sachet making with herbs, the bakery shop selling hot cross buns, iron roses being made by the blacksmiths, candle “Jesus Christ making in the manager’s house, Superstar” mold casting in the carpenter’s shop will take as well as the general store display- over the ing the latest fashions of the 19th stage at the century and the chance to meet Mr. Algonquin Cattus Island County Park, 1170 Cattus Island Allaire at his residence. Arts Theatre, Boulevard, Toms River, will celebrate 39 years of 60 Abe Voor- connecting community with nature on Saturday, 4 PAWS SAKE FAMILY FUN hees Drive, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. during the Cattus FEST Manasquan, Island Nature Festival. The event is free for all Date: Saturday, April 6 with perfor- ages and will feature something for everyone with mances from activities such as seining, archery, kayak tours, na- Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, ture walks, live animal talks, fi sh printing craft, the Location: The Historic Village April 6, great bug race, pine cone bird feeders and more. at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., through Sun- For more information, visit oceancountyparks.org. Wall Township day, April 14, as part of the theater’s Broadway Series 2018-2019. The timeless score by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice tells of the fi nal week of Jesus’ Website: allairevillage.org life through the eyes of Judas Iscariot. For more information and to purchase A day of dog fun to benefi t Rescue tickets in advance, visit algonquinarts.org.

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 19 Ridge and The Historic Village at Allaire. 5/2: Burlesque Show 4/22: A Special Evening with The 4/13: Emo Night Brooklyn There will be entertainment, games. National 4/14: Neil HIlborn vendors, food trucks, info on pet adop- COUNT BASIE THEATRE 4/25: Tribeca Film Festival: Wu-Tang 4/18: Last Wave Brewing Co. Presents tions, face painting, a pet costume 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank 732- Clan: Of Mics and Men NJ Keg Hunter Finals Party contest and much more. 224-8778 Countbasietheatre.org 4/26: Tribeca Film Festival:Between Me 4/19: The Movielife and My Mind 4/20: Laura Jane Grace & The Devouring THE GREAT JERSEY SHORE 4/11: Bob Saget 4/27: Tribeca Film Festival: This Is Spinal Mothers BURGER CONTEST & BRIGHTON BAR Tap 4/25: Ann Marie Performing Live 5/1: Joan Baez 4/26: Jake Miller CRAFT BEER FEST Brighton Avenue, Long Branch Date: Saturday, April 6 4/27: Asbury Park Music & Film Festival 732-229-9676 BRIGHTON BAR Presents Bow Howdy! The Story of Time: 1- 4 p.m. Comedy Open Mic Night every Monday Brighton Avenue, Long Branch Creem Magazine; Hot Water Music Location: Bar Anticipation, 703 4/18: “Laughs For Paps” Comedy Show 732-229-9676 Celebrating 25 Years / “No Division” 16th Ave., Lake Como 4/28: Asbury Park Music & Film Festival 4/5: Mojo Hand, Us & Them, Rugburn Website: jerseyshorerestaurant- UNCLE VINNIE'S COMEDY CLUB Presents Dylan Archives IV and The 518 Arnold Ave., Point Pleasant 4/6: Shore Metal Madness Fest VII Show’s The Thing; Hot Water Music week.com 4/9: Mr. Airplane Man, Animal Masks, Celebrating 25 Years / “Caution” Beach 1-877-UNCLE VIN unclevin- JSRW and Bar Anticipation are team- Homeless Apians 5/2: [Sandy] Alex G ing up again for this fantastic event. niescomedyclub.com 4/11: Stephen H Christ, Gallons of Pork, 5/3: Game Changer Wrestling Presents Taste the Shore’s best burgers and sip 4/4-6: Steve Hofstetter Jigsaw Youth The Block Is Hot amazing craft beers. Top Jersey Shore 4/12: Projekt: Hybrid Theory, Fiore 4/10-11: Joseph Anthony Troncone, Cyko Jones THE MAC AT MONMOUTH restaurants will compete for “The Best 4/12-13: Yannis Pappas Burger at the Shore” and those in atten- 4/13: Soften the Glare UNIVERSITY dance can vote for their favorite. Enjoy 4/17-20: Mike Cannon 4/14: A Gathering of None, Damnation Cedar Avenue, West Long Branch samples of select craft beers and taste 4/24-25: Joe Currie and more 4/19: Peelander-Z 732-263-6889 all of the competitors’ burgers. 4/26: Patty Rosborough 4/20: 3rd Annual “Under My Skin For METLIFE STADIUM MADE IN MONMOUTH 5/1: Rich Vos Life Foundation” Metlife Stadium Drive, Date: Saturday, April 13 5/2-4: Vic Dibitetto 4/27: Mephiskaphiles 5/1: Eli Lev East Rutherford 201-559-1515 Time: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. JF PARTY DRAGON CHARITY 5/4: 18th & Addison, Skyeline, June Location: OceanFirst Bank Center PRESENTS AT SHUT UP AND EAT! Divided PNC BANK ARTS CENTER at Monmouth University, Larch- 804 Main St., Toms River COUNT BASIE THEATRE Exit 116 Garden State Parkway, wood Ave., West Long Branch Holmdel 732-203-2500 848-992-1278 Monmouth Street, Red Bank 732- Website: madeinmonmouth.com 4/4: Buddy Fitzpatrick 242-8778 PRUDENTIAL CENTER The Monmouth County Board of Chosen 4/11: Julia Scotti 4/4: Billy Idol & Steve Stevens Lafayette Street, Newark Freeholders in partnership with Mon- 4/25: Vinnie Brand 4/5: Engelbert Humperdinck mouth University sponsor the Eighth 973-757-6000 4/7: 2Cellos Annual Made in Monmouth. Products 4/12: “Mary Poppins” in concert with 4/13: Arijit Singh made in Monmouth County will be on NJSO 4/21: Mega Mezcla 2019 display and for sale. Nonperishable CONCERTS 4/13: Dave Davies of The Kinks 4/24: NCT 127 food items will be collected for Fulfill ASBURY LANES 4/18: In the Mood 5/1-2: Blackpink [formerly the FoodBank of Monmouth 209 4th Ave., Asbury Park 4/20: Derek Hough Live 5/3: Cher and Ocean Counties]. Asburylanes.com 4/22: The Bizarre World of Frank Zappa BRADLEY BEACH EASTER 4/5: The Parlor Mob 4/27: Xian Conducts Mozart STARLAND BALLROOM EGG HUNT 4/6: Quiet Riot 4/28: YAS QUEEN! with Remember Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville 4/11: Alesana // Red Jumpsuit Ap- Jones 732-238-5500 Date: Saturday, April 13 paratus Time: 1 p.m. 4/12: Scary Pockets IPLAY AMERICA 4/4: Jake “The Snake” Roberts Location: Newark Ave. Beach, 4/14: The Machinist Schanck Road, Freehold 4/5: Deafheaven and Baroness 4/12: Dylan Scott Bradley Beach 4/17: The Coathangers 732-577-0495 4/19: Broods 4/13: Knocked Loose Website: bradleybeachnj.gov 4/20: Lawrence 4/6: Wrat’s Rock Madness Final Listen- 4/17: Blue October ing Party The Bradley Beach Fire Department will 4/22: Ryan Bingham 4/18: Whitechapel and Dying Fetus 4/7: The Weeklings Dinner Show be holding the Annual Easter Egg Hunt 4/26: Papadosio 4/19: We Came As Romans and Crown for ages toddler to 12-years-old. 4/27: Girlpool The Empire 4/28: Slothrust GREAT AUDITORIUM 4/20: Tesla 4/29: Foxing // Now, Now 4/25: Chase Rice Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove 4/27: Louie Devito NYC Underground 5/4: Andy Black 1-800-590-4064 Classics Party COMEDY 5/2: The Devil Wears Prada BORGATA HOTEL CASINO THE BEACON THEATRE HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS 2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y. Borgata Way, Atlantic City 527 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park STONE PONY 212-455-6500 609-310-1000 Theborgata.com 4/5: OWEL: Paris Album Release Show Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park 4/6: Justin Willman 4/6: IL DIVO: Timeless Tour 4/6: The Great Rock N’ Roll TIme Ma- 732-502-0600 4/20: Jerry Seinfeld 4/10: Mott The Hoople ‘74 chine; 90s By Nature Dance Party 4/25: Burlesque Show 4/18-19: Nick Mason’s Saucerful of 4/7: Concert Crave Presents Artist 4/5: Cradle of Filth 4/26-27: Lewis Black - The Jokes On Secrets Showcase 4/6: Bobby Mahoney’s Birthday Bash Us Tour 4/20: Amanda Palmer 4/12: Merch Now Presents Polyphia 4/7: Kidz 4 Kidz Benefit

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Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch, presents Easter at the Pier on Saturday, April 20, from noon to 4 p.m. at Festival Plaza. The Easter celebration will include a meet and greet with the Easter Bunny, bunny egg-citing hop sack races, egg on a spoon races, a hop-a-thon, dance contest, rubber duck races, face painting, a balloon artist, inﬂatable rides and more. Get in the Easter spirit a day early with a family and fun-ﬁlled afternoon at the Pier. For more information, visit piervillage.com.

Join The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall, for one of their most popular events, the annual Easter Egg Hunt and Festival on Saturday, April 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The day of Easter A fun for the entire family, this year they will have over 15,000 eggs on the Village Green. Hunts will take place every 15 minutes between 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Children will be grouped according to age into the following categories: 0-1 [with an assisting adult], 2-3 [with an assisting e adult], ages 4-5, 6-7 and 8-10 will each be kids only without adult assistance. Each child can hunt for six eggs total. For more information, visit allairevillage.org.

Breakfast with Sonny the Bunny will take place on Saturday, April 13, at Game Time Bar and Grill in iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold, with doors opening at 8:30 a.m. While you enjoy a delicious hot breakfast buffet, Sonny the Bunny will walk around and visit with guests. Miss Sheri will be performing live in City Square along with many other perfor- mances and activities. After breakfast, head into the park for the Colossal Carrot Adventure to hop around the Bunny Trail to find eggs filled with treats and prizes as well as raffle prizes. For more information and to purchase t tickets, visit iplayamerica.com.

The Point Pleasant Beach s Chamber of Commerce presents the annual Easter Parade on Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, on Sunday, April 21. Registration will run from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in front of Joey Tomatoes. The Easter Parade will kick off at 1 p.m. Categories include: Cutest Girl: 0-3, 4-6, 7-10 years old, Cutest Boy: 0-3, 4-6, 7-10 years old, ﬂoat, multiples and bonnet. For more events information, visit jenkinsons.com. ERNIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 25 • SEAFOOD • STEAKS • CRAFT A modern waterfront COCKTAILS retreat inspired by history • CRAFT BEER • LIVE MUSIC • DAILY SPECIALS • BRUNCH • WED. GAME NIGHT • QUIZZO TRIVIA EVERY THURS. 7PM @HANGAR 56 BAR • HAPPY HOUR MON.-FRI. 3-7PM • FOOD & DRINK SPECIALS • $10 BURGERS EVERY TUESDAY

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PAGE 26 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 27 THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT Bars&Bands APRIL 4 APRIL 5 APRIL 6 APRIL 11 APRIL 12 APRIL 13 APRIL 18 APRIL 19 APRIL 20 APRIL 25 APRIL 26 APRIL 27 ANCHOR TAVERN, Belmar - 732.280.2266 From Blue to Greene The Pour Boys Vinyl Capt. Eric & The Shipwrecks Friend Zone Steve Johnson Band Sweet Chin Music Enjoy! Alesana, Red Jumpsuit Broods ASBURY LANES, Asbury Park - 732.361.6659 The Parlor Mob Quiet Riot Apparatus Scary Pockets The Machinist Lawrence Papadosio with LeSpecial GirlPool with Hatchie Virago Audra Mariel + A Real The Inflatable Head, Karma SOF, Levy + The Oaks Duo, THE ASBURY HOTEL, Asbury Park - 732.774.7100 Soundbooth Open Mic Josh Zuckerman Human Jazz Band Soundbooth Open Mic The Constant Taylor Tote Soundbooth Open Mic Gambit, Mister Marsh Matt Cook Soundbooth Open Mic Geoff Doubleday Alex English The Smokin' Jackets DJ Mike Nice Guns 4 Hire DJ Mike Nice Holme DJ Mike Nice The Snakes Smokin' Jackets, Mr. Lovejoy, Who BAR A, Lake Como - 732.681.7422 DJ Mike Nice Jack DJ Mike Nice Evolution X DJ Mike Nice Suyat Band DJ Mike Nice Brought the Dog, Man Down BEACHCOMBER, Seaside Heights - 732.793.0526 Boothill Express That Metal Band Temporary Grace Upside Karma Koustic Shorty Long Shore Metal BRIGHTON BAR, Long Branch - 732.229.9676 Madness Fest VII Laughs For Paps Peelander Z Mephiskaphiles Hump Day Trio Every Hump Day Trio Hump Day Trio Hump Day Trio Every BROADWAY BAR & GRILL, Point Beach 732.899.3272 Wednesday! Jersey Jam Every Wednesday! Eclectic Flavors Betty Ford Falcons Every Wednesday! On The Rocks From The Ground Wednesday! Late Nite Snack Kickball JP LaStella Frankie Cicala Mikey Sorresso Waterfront Duo J Soul BUM ROGERS, Seaside Park - 732.830.2770 Katfish Lucy Upside Billy Hector Matt Noffsinger Halfway There The Suspects Mike Dalton Rock Bottom THE CABIN, Freehold - 732.462.3090 SSV On The Rocks Rock Bottom Let's Be Frank Twice Is Good 9 South Phil Engel Band Moondoggie

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TOP BREAKFASTBagel Basket Cafe, 105 Hwy 71, Spring Lake, serves up breakfast and lunch from 6:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. seven days a week. Stop in for breakfast and order a breakfast sandwich any way you like it. A bacon, egg and cheese piled high on a toasted everything bagel TOP with salt, pepper, ketchup is sure to start your day DRINK off on the right Stop into Shipwreck Grill, 720 Ashley foot. Ave., Brielle, for a noteworthy experience whether you stop in for cocktails, bar fare or dinner and dessert. Enjoy a specialty cocktail either from the list on the menu or one that was shaken up on special that week or season. Sip a martini that’s been care- fully crafted and shaken to perfection like the Mary Read shown here. Try a Maritime Martini created with Ship- wreck Mango Rum, freshly squeezed TOP DINNER clementine and prosecco. TOP LUNCH Center Food Market, 113 Main St., Manasquan, is a gourmet deli featuring an extensive menu selection as well as catering. Stop in for lunch and choose from soups, salads, Dine at The Chapter House, 1454 Route 9 South, Howell, which features a tasteful menu sandwiches, platters and more. The with everything from tasty ﬁnger food to delicious steaks, seafood, salads and so much Chicken Salad Plate features a mound more. Enjoy Oven Roast Prime Rib on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights for $19.99 a of chicken salad paired with tomato person. Delight in a meal of prime rib paired served with vegetable or potato and soup wedges, potato salad and muenster or salad. cheese on a bed of lettuce with ripe olives, alfalfa sprouts and gherkins.

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LEGGETT’S LONG “Our brick oven pizza and wings, those are wings STANDING HISTORY pretty much the staples around here,” said Wolf. LEGGETT’S “I’ve been working here for about 30 years,” There is always something happening at Leg- shared Paul Wolf, general manager. “The Paglias and gett’s, whether it’s specials, live entertainment the Floods bought this from Fred Leggett I guess in or activities. “We have a drink special and a beer LEGACY 1986 or 1987, around then. special every single day of the week,” he added. “It’s been here since the repeal of Prohibition and The establishment features a dart league and in the summer though,” said January the bar hosted a Beatles Day and Wednesday nights will rotate things that has kept him at Leg- STANDS THE they’ve expanded the business a lot.” a shuffleboard league for patrons to partake in Wolf. “It gets crazy.” fundraiser for Team Shamrock. Wolf between Glimmer Glass Band and gett’s each and every year is just A true testament to the establishment’s owner- and the all-year-round activities show Leggett’s Despite the summertime explained that without the interest Laylow Jones. Thursdays will feature everyone he works with. ship, Leggett’s proves to be one of those locations transformations. craziness, certain nights at from local musicians, these types of Rich Meyer on the patio. According “I mean a couple of these TEST OF TIME where the staff and the customers stay the same “I mean the business has changed a lot,” Leggett’s remain favorites of events wouldn’t exist. to Wolf, that all kicks in at the end of guys, like I’ve worked with Perry over the years. explained Wolf. “It used to be just a few winter locals. According to Wolf, Tues- “But I mean to do those things May, but Overboard won’t start until 30 years, I’ve worked with Scott BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS “It shows you what kind of people the owners rentals, but now there are a lot of people who are day nights are the Volleyball Mike Dalton had me in this chat with a the end of June. for 30 years, Keith almost 30 NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE are,” said Wolf. “Everybody stays here and works for full-time residents down in this area. League, which draws a lot of bunch of musicians who I didn’t even Don’t forget to stop in on Thursday years,” he said. “I mean all these Leggett’s Sand Bar stands proudly at 217 them, it’s not your average place. “It’s not like when I was a kid coming down local people and Monday, Tues- know who they were and we would nights and enjoy live entertainment guys, these guys are all my First Ave. in Manasquan; the same location “They kind of have a family atmosphere. They’re here in the wintertime there was nothing.” day and Sunday nights are also pass back information about the Beat- with Undisputed as well as the infa- friends. it’s called home since the 1930s. And while just wonderful. I mean, like I said, I’ve worked for big local hangout nights. les,” shared Wolf. “And somebody mous Shot Wheel featuring various “That’s pretty much what’s the bar and restaurant has seen a transfor- them for 30 years. SPRING AND SUMMER said, ‘Too bad nobody would just let types of $1 shots all evening. kept me here, just everything; mation over the years and withstood the “I’ve worked for them and they’re, you know, fan- AT LEGGETT’S LIVE ENTERTAINMENT us play all Beatles one night,’ and I the atmosphere, the customers damage of Superstorm Sandy, the love that tastic people to work for,” said Wolf, who started at Once the weather warms up, guests can enjoy In addition to the weekly live said “Leggett’s would!” LEGGETT’S: BAR, RESTAURANT are awesome. That’s a big part the owners, staff and customers alike have for the door and progressed up the ladder from there. delectable dining and refreshing cocktails on entertainment that Leggett’s “And the next thing you know Mike AND HOME AWAY FROM HOME of it.” the establishment never waivers. the patio. For Wolf, warm weather is what he’s features, they also showcase has me in a side text saying, are you It’s clearly evident that Leggett’s “You can work at the best FOOD, DRINKS AND most looking forward to as they get ready for the special events filled with great serious? And I’m like, yeah, and that’s is far more than a bar or restaurant place in the world, but if the cus- PLENTY OF SPECIALS spring and summer season. music and great times. On Sun- pretty much how that all started.” to the majority of people that walk tomers aren’t fun … especially Leggett’s features a full food menu for guests to “Yeah, just the weather, the people coming day, April 14 at 2 p.m., stop into According to Wolf, they have through its doors. It’s exactly that, in the service business. I mean enjoy featuring everything from appetizers, soups, down, the hustle and bustle of Manasquan beach, Leggett’s for “Petty For A Day” thought of doing more of these types which keeps customers coming back not everybody is as lucky as we salads and sides to burgers, sandwiches, entrees and he said. People, the kids coming, families, it’s just featuring Mike Dalton with Pat of events in the future. “It all has to do season after season and staff from are with the customers we have the ever popular Wood-Fired Brick Oven Pizza. a lot of fun.” Roddy, Frankie Palmer [Undis- with what the guys in the band want turning over each year. because they’re just a bunch of Food specials include Wing Night on Mondays, With the influx of people that local beach puted] along with members of to do,” he said. “I’m always open to “It’s funny that a lot of the kids that great people. You know they in- South of the Border Night on Wednesdays, Pasta towns see in the summer it comes as no surprise the Mike Dalton Band. anything.” grew up coming in here with their par- vite you to their weddings, their Night on Thursdays and Prime Rib on Saturday. Leg- that summer continues to be the busiest time of “Petty For A Day” isn’t the The summer season also means ents, some of them work here now,” family things, all that stuff. You gett’s also features Pie and Pitcher as well as Wing year for Leggett’s. only musical tribute that’s taken guests can enjoy live entertainment shared Wolf. go on vacation with some peo- and Pitcher specials on certain days. “Yeah it’s a whole different kind of atmosphere over Leggett’s for a day. Back in featuring Overboard on Sunday nights According to Wolf, one of the ple. It’s a whole different place.”

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Asbury Festhalle & Bier- garten, 527 Lake Ave., Asbury Park, presents International Bier Day/ Gluten Free Bier Festival on Sunday, April 7, from noon to 5 p.m., and invites you to join them as they celebrate bier. This year the Biergarten is paying tribute to gluten- free biers and bringing in a wide variety of both draft and bottled biers. For more information, visit asburybiergarten. com or the Asbury Festhalle & Biergarten Facebook Page.

Harpin’ Help 2019 will take place on Sunday, April 14,from noon to 9 p.m., at Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., Lake Como. The event is a beneﬁt for Jersey Shore Jazz & Blues Foundation, Key- port Ministerium Food Pantry and Food The second annual “Petty for a Day” show will takeover Not Bombs. The all-ages show will Leggett’s Sand Bar, 217 1st Ave., Manasquan, on Sunday, April feature eight-plus hours of great live 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. The day will highlight Tom Petty tunes, music, rafﬂes, live painting, vendors performed live by an all-star band featuring Mike Dalton, Pat and more. Admission is $15 plus two Roddy, Frankie Palmer of Undisputed along with members of nonperishable food or food-related the Mike Dalton Band. After last year’s amazing afternoon of items such as paper towels or $20 great tunes from great musicians Leggetts had to bring it back without a food donation. For more infor a second year. For more information, visit leggetts.us. formation, visit bar-a.com or the event Facebook page.

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BY WENDY MCCLURE handles guitar and vocals. And fi nally, Joshua Van Asbury Park when they can and have had past NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE Ness is on drums as well as vocals. The Wag al- shows at places like the Count Basie Theatre in ready has eight full length CD’s to their credit along Red Bank. They’ve also had the opportunity to If there were ever a band that does it with a few Christmas songs. Their current album play at some rather large venues, opening for for the love of playing it’s defi nitely “The is called “Carry On” and is a tribute to their original national acts like Gavin DeGraw, Phillip Phillips, Wag.” They recently celebrated the 20th drummer Brian Mowery who died suddenly of a John Cafferty and Jefferson Starship. anniversary of their formation at the Stone heart attack not long after his wedding. The cover Van Sant hopes that people who like what Pony. It’s all originals for these guys and of the CD shows the band walking away as they they hear will fork over fi ve bucks for one of they aren’t in it for the money. They are in need to carry on after this heartbreaking loss. their CD’s or maybe even a T-shirt. It’s not much it to provide catchy melodies and sophisti- money to part with and really helps them pay cated harmonies and a journey of pop rock HOW IT BEGAN the production costs of recording their albums. You can catch them all over Monmouth County delight. It’s not easy for an original band to get out there at one of their many gigs. Check them out at and get their music heard and even more diffi cult to thewagband.com. BEHIND THE BAND make money at it. When getting started they played Bass player, Brian Ostering spear- out as much as they could and still do, according headed the group by enlisting the girl he to Van Sant. She said it doesn’t pay much and al- APRIL SHOWS sat next to in music video class though though it would be great to make some money, she April 10: 7 p.m. Middletown Library, Middle- college to provide vocals, keyboards and tells us what it’s really all about for them. town percussion. This girl is Alicia Van Sant and “At this point in our career what really matters to April 19: 7 p.m. The Wag’s 3rd Friday at she loved his idea for a band so much she us is making people happy with what we do. We Espresso Joe’s, Keyport married him. They needed a couple more love to make people happy with what makes us April 25: 7 p.m. Lincroft Presbyterian Church guys to round them out, so they put out an happy.” [fundraiser] ad and hired two more guys. Ostering and They just want their music to be heard and they April 27: 9 a.m. MCSPCA Dog Walk & Pet Van Sant got together and made a band do that by playing any gig from fundraisers to the Fair, Brookdale Community College, Lincroft rather than a baby. local library and a monthly residence at Espresso April 28: 2 p.m. Historic Allaire State Park - Also, in the current line is Don Lee who Joe’s in Keyport. They play at the Stone Pony in BBQ & Craft Brew Fest, Wall Township

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BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE Since starting a cat rescue in 2016, DJ Bornschein strives to do some- most noteworthy aspects of the event is its sheer cause and He explained that a couple of women that thing each year to take his cat and noteworthy cause a step further, purpose. they work with will drive all over New Jersey which is how Catsbury Park Cat Cafe and Tea Lounge came into existence “Another important element of the event that I think is finding shelters that are overrun or don’t have in September 2017 and snowballed into the nonprofit’s first community worth noting is that the event is a 100 percent nonprofit space or cats that are considered unadoptable event in April 2018. so all the proceeds get donated. So it’s basically one big or are on a euthanasia list. They will then pull Expect more meows than ever as Asbury Park’s iconic Convention Hall fundraiser for Catsbury Park, which is a nonprofit,” said the cats and bring them to Catsbury Park. and Paramount Theatre go crazy for cats for the second year in a row Bornschein. “We’ve had really good success getting cats during Catsbury Park Cat Convention on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, “And each year we pick four or five different charities that are considered less adoptable in a shelter April 14. and organizations that kind of fall in line with what we do environment adopted.” WELCOME TO CATSBURY PARK CAT CONVENTION that we like and support or work with and we make them a In addition, he shared that about 10 to After the success of last year’s first Catsbury Park Cat Convention it beneficiary of all of the proceeds. So it kind of gets split up 20 percent of the cats are rescued by them only made sense to continue the event this year. between a couple different charities and all that information through someone sending a message that there “We went into it with the goal that if we could have a thousand people on what those charities do and who they are is on the web- are kittens in their backyard or Bornschein him- a day that would have been a success,” shared Bornschein, founder and site if you were interested in that.” self going and meeting somebody on the side of owner at Catsbury Park Inc., Catsbury Park Cat Convention and Catty the road in the middle of the night to rescue a Corner Podcast. THE BEGINNING OF CATSBURY PARK kitten that was found. That’s kind of what our mindset was going into it and we had over Whether you have sipped a latte with a purring kitten in “I was at dinner on Saturday night and 5,000 over the weekend; about 2,800 on the Saturday and 24, 250 on the your lap at a cat cafe or not, chances are you haven’t been to somebody I know who owns a farm in South Sunday.” a cafe quite like Catsbury Park Cat Cafe and Tea Lounge. Jersey said they found a very young kitten and Since this is the second year of the convention, those in attendance “Yeah, so Catsbury Park, we’re a cat cafe and adoption didn’t know what to do with it,” he shared. “So can expect more additions and vendors on this year’s agenda. center so all of our cats that we have are available and up for I picked it up on the side of the road in Jackson “Yeah, so we kind of expanded it quite a bit, which makes it equally as adoption,” he shared. “They’re all rescued by us, Catsbury at 1 a.m. and we get her medically up to date, stressful as it was last year,” said Bornschein with a laugh. “It feels like Park. get some meds in her, get her healthy, get her year one all over again. “One way that Catsbury Park differs from most cat cafes socialized, she’s only about five weeks old. And “So last year we had 60-something vendors, this year we have over in the United States is that we are our own rescue. So most when she’s healthy and vaccinated and a little 110, so we’ve pretty much doubled our Vendor Village. This year we’ve cat cafes operate in a way that somebody owns and oper- bit older we’ll bring her into the lounge.” added music elements to it so we have like a pre-party on the Friday night ates the cafe and then they kind of sublet the cat and adop- at the Wonder Bar with two cat themed bands. Our headliner for the entire tion portion out to a local shelter.” THE FUTURE OF CATSBURY event is a famous Internet cat, Lil BUB.” Catsbury Park Cat Cafe is owned by Catsbury Park Inc., a PARK CAT CONVENTION 501(C)3 nonprofit, which means the entire cafe and opera- According to Bornschein, it was the suc- BEHIND LIL BUB tion is the rescue group. cess of Catsbury Park and the response they For those who aren’t familiar with Lil BUB, Bornschein describes her as “We built it. Everything is all us. We have anywhere from received from the community and customers the most famous Internet cat other than Grumpy Cat. Lil BUB has a record 15 to 20 cats at a time,” expressed Bornschein. “They’re that ultimately led them to host last year’s out from the Lil BUB Band, which is based off the cat’s vibe. never caged or crated. They run free and they’re available convention. The Lil BUB Band will also be featured during the weekend specifically for adoption and interacting and probably 90 percent of our “ … We realized there’s such a big com- playing the Friday night pre-party to kickoff the cat crazed weekend along customers aren’t looking to adopt. munity of cat lovers and animal lovers in the with a Cure cover band called The Love Cats featuring members of well “They’re just looking to come in and have a good cup of area and people that support what we do,” he known Jersey bands including Gaslight Anthem. coffee and spend some time with cats and relax and just kind shared.” It was a way to kind of give back to According to Bornschein, the Friday night pre-party is new for this year of enjoy the cats’ company.” them as well as broaden our reach of what we and there will be another music element to the weekend that will take But for those who are interested in taking home a new do.” place on Saturday night at the Wonder Bar featuring the band Tragedy, furry friend or if you happen to fall in love with one, they are The future is bright and full of promise for which plays cat-themed songs. available for adoption. And at the end of the day adoption is Catsbury Park as the intention is to keep grow- In addition, they’ve added a cat comedy show as well as a cat-themed what fuels Catsbury Park and all its components. ing and helping as many cats as possible. magic show. The big thing for Sunday night, according to Bornschein, is “That’s our main mission is to find homes for cats that “I mean, the idea is we’ll just do it every year the addition of the Lil BUB BigShow, which is in essence a talk show simi- need them,” he said. “And we’ve been open just about 18 and it will grow and it will change over time lar to Letterman or Leno, but in this show Lil BUB is the host. months and we’re well over 300 adoptions in 18 months. We and we’ll add different elements and take ones “It’s a web series that Lil BUB did a couple years ago that has a couple do, I would say, on average, five adoptions a week.” away and bring in different famous Internet million views on Youtube, he said. They had Whoopi Goldberg, Michelle If you’re curious as to where the adoptable cats come cats... But, yeah, if we can continue to have Obama, Bryan Adams, like a lot of big name guests on it so we’re doing from you certainly are not alone. According to Bornschein, the success that we had last year or obviously that in the theater on the Sunday night.” they work with a couple of different groups in the area that greater success then we hope to be able to do it Aside from the exciting entertainment and event lineup one of the pull cats on behalf of Catsbury Park. for many, many years to come.”

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Spring Photos to support Rescue Ridge will take place on Sunday, April 14, from TOP DOG noon to 2 p.m. at Pet Sup- plies Plus, 1825 Route 35, Wall Township. Pose for ADOPTIONS gorgeous photos with your two- and four-legged family The Monmouth County SPCA will host its 25th Anniversary members. Photos are a $10 Dog Walk and Pet Fair on Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 donation, which includes p.m. at Brookdale Community College, 765 Newman Springs a print of the photo and a Road, Lincroft. The theme of this year’s event is “My Dog Is A frame. This donation will go Superhero!” and families, friends and animal lovers will enjoy toward helping the homeless live music by The Wag, food trucks and vendors. Those in at- animals of Rescue Ridge. The tendance can also participate in contests, take group walks organization invites you to around the campus and meet the MCSPCA’s adorable adopt- bring home a lasting memory ables. All proceeds from this event will feed and care for the while helping to save a life. many animals that come through the organization’s doors. For For more information, visit more information, visit monmouthcountyspca.org. rescueridge.com.

Asbury Park’s Pug-A-Palooza will take place from May 3 through May 5 and beneﬁ ts Pug Squad. On Friday, May 3, the weekend will kick off with a Meet/Greet from 5 to 8 p.m. at Dark City Brewing Company, 1001 Main St. The main event will take place at Wonder Bar on Fifth and Ocean avenues from 1 to 5 p.m. with vendors, gift baskets and music. A $10 donation at Wonder Bar is required, which will beneﬁ t Pug Squad and no dogs or attendees under the age of 21 will be permitted at the bar. On Sunday, May 5, the weekend will conclude with brunch and the Pink Pug Promenade on the Asbury Park Boardwalk. Join Asbury Park for a weekend of events as they go to the dogs — or pugs for that matter. For more information, visit pugsquad.org.

All Paws on Board Dog Adoption Event will take place on Saturday, May 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Pleasant Beach, where you can be a lifesaver. Jenkinson’s along with 94.3 The Point and 92.7 WOBM present this dog adoption event, which proves that while you can’t buy love, you can rescue it. Local rescues and shelters including Jersey Shore Animal Center, Castle of Dreams Animal Rescue, Pitties and Pals Rescue, Sammy’s Hope, Rescue Ridge, Happy Tails Animal Rescue, NJ South Hills Pet Rescue, Eleventh Hour Rescue, S.A.V.E Rescue Shelter, Wizard of Paws Rescue, All Fur One Pet Rescue & Adoptions, Jersey Girls Animal Rescue, White Knight Animal Rescue, Shih Tzus & Furbabies Small Breed Dog Rescue, The Mid-Atlantic Great Dane Rescue League, Inc., Mount Pleasant Animal Shelter, Zani’s Furry Friends and Cold Nose Warm Heart. These shelters will be at the event with dogs of all ages that are looking for homes. For more information, visit jenkinsons.com.

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PAGE 44 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE gift card to Shoprite so they can buy their perishables. And then we take the other half and buy toys for sick Joke among children for Christmas.” Nuara also shared his excitement for the charity’s friends turns latest partnership. “The Lakewood BlueClaws have chosen us as one of their community partners ... We will be on their website, we will be in every one of their into a vision programs, we will have a plaque on their wall and we will have a game where we are the charity of choice, where we will get to hangout and talk to people about for a cause our charity in the stadium,” he said. Shut Up and Eat! in Toms River plays a large part in BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS the success of the charity. “Without having the restau- NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE rant Shut Up and Eat! as a homebase for this dragon and for this charity, we would never be able to help the What began as an inside joke turned class project for three friends amount of people that we help,” said Nuara. studying at Kean University. ultimately grew into a charity with a mis- November and December proved easier as they sion to show the way for a community-to-community nonprofi t run ran a food drive followed by a toy drive. A drive to by the same three friends with 100 percent of the proceeds going to benefi t an autism charity marked the calendar for charity. March and April of that fi rst year. “So as we started to grow we said, you know THE START OF JF PARTY DRAGON what with all this money coming in we need to get Thomas Nuara, CEO and president of JF Party Dragon, shared that it legal,” said Nuara. “So we then turned around, we all leads back to a day spent on the boardwalk when one partner, Josh got our 501[c]3, we are incorporated. Avilleira, was moping around after a breakup and won a dragon stuffed “We actually then turned around and instead of animal. As leader of a group project, when Nuara couldn’t make a using that stuffed animal that we originally had we meeting he found himself easily replaced by that stuffed animal. transformed and created our own stuffed animal, “I couldn’t make the project one day and he [Josh] said, ‘No prob- for which we had a design made for us and then we lem, we have your replacement here …’ and he sent me a picture of the turned that design into our own stuffed animal and stuffed dragib. Next day it’s in my chair. Next day he brings it to the had it mass produced. We had our own clothing restaurant at Shut Up and Eat! where I work…,” shared Nuara. line. We now have hats, bags and we actually sell This segued into the group bringing the stuffed dragon on a trip the stuffed animals.” to Cleveland for Nuara’s 40th birthday and the jokes continued when Nuara shared that the biggest key for COMEDY FOR A CAUSE they created an Instagram page built around the stuffed dragon and the charity is that they don’t take a salary or “The charity decided to host comedy shows as an- its travels. They continued to take random, fun photos of the stuffed compensation.”When we tell you we’re raising other way for people to donate. So we do what we call animal. Comedy for a Cause, that’s like our tagline,” said Nuara. When Nuara and Avilleira had to create a sports team for a sports “We actually have four shows in April coming up for marketing class it seemed like a natural fi t to use the dragon as a different things.” mascot since they already had a social media page dedicated to it. All four April shows will be held at Shut Up and Eat!, They also had T-shirts made up and after receiving a positive response 804 Main St., Toms River, which is also where people on the shirts, they started selling them to put the profi t toward a well- can purchase all of the charity’s merchandise. known relay race fundraiser. The fi rst show of the month will kick off with an The pair raised $6,600 and when they got to the relay and were autism fundraiser on Thursday, April 4, featuring Buddy given 66 T-shirts, one for every $100 they raised, their questions Fitzpatrick. On Thursday April 11, there will be two began to arise. After conducting research and coming to the conclu- shows featuring Julia Scotty at 5 and at 8 p.m. also sion that some charities may not have been appropriating the funds dedicated to autism. in the most effective way possible, they decided to take matters into “On Thursday, April 25, the fi nal show of the month their own hands. will feature Vinnie Brand, owner of the Stress Factory, “We did this for cancer research,” said Nuara. “So we said, ‘hey that will be a fundraiser for breast cancer. The comedy listen, we have a little bit of a following on Instagram. We have a little we started about a year ago,” he said. “This will be our fund. Let’s do something else on our own. We don’t need to donate to funds for autism, the money goes to where it said sixth, seventh and eighth in April. They’re a big hit. It’s big charities.’ ” it’s going, it does not go in our pockets,” he added. dinner and a show so our ticket prices include dinner, The core of the charity continues to be those same three friends In January, the charity colors Valentine cards for dessert, salad, fruit salad and a show.” from Kean University. In addition to Nuara, Avilleira would be the vice the elderly and during the week of Valentine’s Day JF Party Dragon Charity also has comedy shows president and Justin Greco is the CFO and treasurer. they deliver the cards to adult community homes slated for July and October. A July 17 show will feature and those who don’t have anyone. From Valentine’s Jim Florentine as a back-to-school fundraiser and THE CHARITY’S TRANSFORMATION Day to the end of April it’s all about autism and May the Oct. 17 show will feature Brad Williams for their According to Nuara, they started their own charity thing that sum- is dedicated to breast cancer followed by prostate Toy Drive through the Sheriff’s Department of Ocean mer and decided to do a book bag drive. “The fi rst year we raised cancer in June. County. enough money to fi ll 183 bookbags, which we distributed to the Toms According to Nuara, the charity has also part- “We want to grow this so that we can do this River School District,” he shared. nered with Daruma Tattoo on Fisher Boulevard in monthly with enough people that do this because the “So we were so excited we did this. We kept using the stuffed Toms River. more money that we can raise, the more people we animal as our mascot. People would come in and take pictures with it “So they open up their shop on a Sunday in can actually help,” said Nuara. “And the reason that the at Shut Up and Eat!” October and they donate 100 percent of the money three of us do this is we just want community to help Not sure what to fundraise for next, they wound up taking part in a that comes into the tattoo place to our charity and community, people to help people. fundraiser their school was running, which was a women’s jean drive we split that money half with families with cancer, “If more people step up and help each other then for a battered women’s shelter that September. According to Nuara, we buy their Thanksgiving dinners and deliver the world can actually become a better place. It doesn’t they were unsure what to fundraise for in October so the friends ran a them,” he explained. have to be what it is and that’s the reason why we do towel and blanket drive for an animal shelter. “We give them all of their dry goods and a $100 it.”

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PAGE 46 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | APRIL 4, 2019 PAGE 47 into the season with can’t SprBY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHTng & DAY MAGAZINE miss The spring season is finally upon us and with that RELAY FOR LIFE OF FREEHOLD Let your eyes be mesmerized season come sunnier days, longer evenings and the FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL as every kind of kite imaginable bloom of anticipation for the summer season. The Relay for Life of Freehold and DowntownFreehold.com will host will be on display at the festival. month of April also brings baseball games, outdoor the 2nd Annual Food Truck Festival on Saturday, April 13, from noon From inflatable flying creatures activities and food festivals. As the winter blues sub- to 4 p.m. at the Hall of Records, Annex Parking Lot in Downtown to traditional kites, all shapes side and the cold weather slips away, make sure to Freehold. and sizes of kites will be flying put these fairs, food fests and beer and wine festivals The 2nd Annual Relay for Life of Freehold Food Truck Festival will high over the beach between on your calendar. Spring has finally sprung and these feature a plethora of amazing food trucks and vendors for those Avenue and McLoone’s Pier festivals are here to celebrate just that. in attendance to enjoy. The following food trucks will be in atten- House. dance this year: Big John Gourmet Burgers, Cajun Jax, Cold Stone The enchanting display of 4 PAWS SAKE FAMILY FUN FEST Creamery, D&D Catering, Seasons Bistro, SF Foods LLC and Bearded kites will be visible for miles Rescue Ridge and Squankum Animal Inn present One BBQ. and miles and giant kite experts the 2nd Annual 4 Paws Sake Family Fun Fest on Sat- Make sure to bring your friends and family to support the Relay including the Dallmer family, urday, April 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Historic For Life of Freehold. Mike Pignolet and Don Petty, Village at Allaire Village Show field, 4263 Atlantic Jeff Burka, Paul and Tina Keeler, Ave., Wall Township. 4JG WINERY SPRING AWAKENING the Klopp family and others will This day of canine fun is held to benefit Rescue 4JG Winery, 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck, invites you to join be lofting some giant sea and Ridge, aiding in the rescue of animals and The Historic them for a wine tasting and walk through the vineyard as the win- land creatures. There will also Village at Allaire. General event admission is $5 per ery celebrates Spring Awakening on Saturday, April 13 and Sunday, be a host of kite fliers from area person and those under the age of 5 are free. This is April 14, from noon to 5 p.m. kite clubs attending the festival a day to appreciate your best friend on four legs with Winter months mean the grapes have been dormant, but now including members of the South entertainment, games vendors, a food truck, info on they are winter pruned and will start the process of weeping and Jersey Kite Flyers, Liberty High pet adoptions, face painting, a pet costume contest bud break that will take place in late April, which will be the official Spirits of New Jersey, Kites Over and much more. start of the 2019 vintage. New England, Wings Over Wash- Spend a weekend at the winery celebrating the spring season ington, Richmond Air Force, Con- RED BANK STREET FAIR while enjoying the experience of growing grapes in New Jersey as nectikiters and Keystone Kiters. Red Bank Street Fair is back and better than ever well as 4JG’s award-winning wines. During the weekend small pic- Join in the Running of the Bols on Sunday, April 7, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Broad nics can also be enjoyed in the winery’s picnic area and around the competition where each com- Street between Peters Place and Front Street and on firepit, but coolers ad outside beverages are not permitted. petitor will latch on to an 8-foot Monmouth Street between Broad Street and Maple diameter parachute kite and run Avenue. KITES AT THE PIER FESTIVAL head first into the wind from a Once again the town will be filled with crafters, The annual Kites at the Pier Festival will take place on Saturday, starting line to the finish line. food vendors, rides, shopping and, of course, plenty of April 13, and Sunday, April 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the beach in Bragging rights will be awarded fun for everyone. The town invites all to come enjoy Long Branch’s Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave. Join in the festival for to parents and their kids as each Red Bank on a beautiful spring day. some great family fun that will feature kite flyers from all areas of group vies to earn this presti- the eastern seaboard flying their most incredible creations. gious title.

PAGE 48 APRIL 4, 2019 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE into the season with Spr ng can’t miss festivals ALLAIRE BBQ AND BREW FEST the best gourmet food trucks and access to over Get your BBQ and brew on as the Historic Village at Allaire six wine bars ad two tasting tent areas. RED BANK INTERNATIONAL holds another fun festival during the month of April. This year’s Some of the food trucks that will be in atten- BEER, WINE & FOOD FEST Allaire BBQ and Brew Fest marks the fourth annual festival of dance are Bacon Broads, Cousins Maine Lobster, Continue enjoying everything Red its kind and will take place on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, JD’s House of Bacon, Meat Wagon BBQ, Shore Bank has to offer the first weekend in April 28, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Good Eats n’ Treats and many more. The festival May during Red Bank’s International Those in attendance can look forward to two days of hops will also feature country line dancing and lessons Beer, Wine & Food Fest now in its and hogs right in the village. The festival will also feature with BTK Entertainment, Billy and Lisa, from 1 to eighth year. This year’s festival will a beer and wine garden, award-winning BBQ, historic craft 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 7 p.m. on Sunday. take place on Sunday, May 5, from demonstrations, food trucks, interactive activities for patrons Vendors include Bacon Bites, Rocky Mountain noon to 7 p.m. in the Red Bank Munic- of all ages at the historic Row House and Blast Furnace, unique Chocolate Factory, Tipping Point Engravers, A and ipal Parking Lot, which is located on crafters, 18th and 19th century games, live music and hearth A Dips, The Bacon Jams, Mill Creek Apiary, Rocky’s White Street, between Maple Ave and cooking at the manager’s house, 50/50 raffle and more. Hot Sauce, Jerky James Fine Meats and John Hay Broad Street. The festival will be held rain or shine. Bring your beach Cigars. The festival is presented by chairs and blankets. This annual festival is a fundraiser for the Heineken and the Asbury Park Press Historic Village at Allaire to support its educational program- 5TH ANNUAL WARETOWN and those in attendance can enjoy a ming. SPRING WINE FESTIVAL variety of international food served by The 5th Annual Waretown Spring Wine Festival 20 of Red Bank’s finest restaurants. LAURITA BACONFEST will take place on Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, It is no surprise that the day will also Laurita Winery, 85 Archertown Road, New Egypt is back to April 28, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Waretown be filled with international beer and all things bacon with another Laurita Bacon Festival, which will Recreation and Lake Area, 182 Wells Mill Road, wine. This family friendly event will take over the winery on Saturday, April 27, from 11 a.m. to 9 Waretown. also feature great music on two stages p.m. and Sunday, April 28, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Festivalgoers can look forward to a weekend of as well as unique vendors for your Admission for all guests under the age of 20 is free and chil- sampling over 70 wines from many of the state’s shopping pleasure and a kids area with dren are welcome to attend. Saturday tickets are $10 online most prized wineries as well as live entertainment, family fun. and $12 at the door. Sunday tickets are $8 online and $10 at crafters, retail vendors and food vendors. Those A donation of $5 for anyone over the the door. Laurita Winery Preferred Members will enjoy free in attendance will receive a commemorative wine age of 10 will benefit Red Bank River- admission. glass with paid admission to the festival. Center and other deserving Red Bank Admission includes free parking, scenic shuttle service, sou- Admission is $25 in advance or $30 at the gate nonprofit organizations. Due to local venir Laurita wine glass, kids playgrounds, free firewood to use on the days of the festival. Tickets can be pur- ordinance, pets are not permitted to in 40 fire pits, fireworks on Saturday night, access to some of chased in advance by calling 732-946-2711. attend the festival.

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