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Shying away from color for the above GALLAGHER piece, Gallagher played with darkness. raphy then I’m miserable,” she said. “You know, I have to do it. It’s just part of who I am.” According to Gallagher, she worked in watercolors for years, but as soon as she Behind the lens, in switched over to digital, she started to really ﬁ nd the perfect medium. She found a Sawmill is part of her boardwalk series. way to combine three things that she loved [Right] into one: painting, photography and com- Gallagher puter editing. has painted Gallagher explains that she will take a a series of front of the canvas photograph and put it on the computer cocktails. [Below] One BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHT AND DAY MAGAZINE and change up the color to as bright as she of the house wants, admitting that she loves color. Once portraits she she gets the colors exactly as she wants has done for ometimes one’s passion takes the form of a them she’ll do a painting of her new image. a Spring Lake realtor. hobby or even a career, and in other cases that Her passion for photography led her to passion is as much a part of the person as any- join a photography group in which over thing else. For Joan Gallagher that passion is 125 members get together at various places art and it has been a constant in her life for as and shoot whatever they see. Gallagher long as she can remember. then will come home from these social meetups and do paintings of the photo- MEET OUR WINNER graphs she took. Gallagher went to school to be an artist, but The group currently has an exhibit in that is hardly the ﬁ rst time art was at the fore- Middletown Arts Center and Gallagher front of her life. was allowed to enter some of her paintings ”In fact I still even have the little picture into the show, as well. Photography and from kindergarten that I won for doing art, it’s painting have gone hand in hand through- It’s just something I’ve always just loved and if I’m not drawing S really funny,” said Gallagher with a laugh. out her artwork. “ For the artist — who paints, draws, prac- “When I look at photos sometimes I look or painting or doing photography then I’m miserable, you know, tices photography and has done calligraphy at them just as a photo, but sometimes I’m — art is basically whatever she can get her looking at it thinking well this will eventu- I have to do it. It’s just part of who I am.” hands on. ally be a really cool painting,” said Galla- “It’s something I’ve always just loved and if gher. So I kind of look at it in a couple of I’m not drawing or painting or doing photog- di erent views when I’m out looking.”

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“Mermaid” by Samantha Stafford was done with BEHIND watercolors in which she painted the mermaid with a calm expression on her face and adorned her arms and chest with scales to resemble armor. Her ﬂ ow- ing hair is meant to repre- “ … So you have to put yourself out there, says Gallagher. sent waves and the textured BEHIND THE COVER ART CONTEST background is reminiscent of So I’m trying to, that’s my big goal this year.” water. Stafford uses vibrant For the second annual art issue, Night colors and textures to create & Day Magazine’s competition aimed to whimsical characters and scanned other images she had showcase original work by local artists to worlds. taken such as bumper cars, be featured on the cover of the ﬁ rst May the ferris wheel, the Sawmill, issue.

Kohrs and more. With an art panel consisting of Jen- Maureen MacIntosh displays three pieces in her photographs he artwork Gallagher submit- Another group she is a nifer O’Brien of Main Street Gallery in that were created using epoxy resin, acrylic ink and oil paint. tedT for the art contest is a perfect member of, the Toms River Manasquan, Norma Tolliver of Main Ave. “Dark Wave” is the canvas and the small series is meant to depiction of the multi-step process Artists Community [TRAC], Galleria in Ocean Grove, and Rebecca Sza- create juxtaposition between an abstract oceanic environ- Contest winner she utilizes. According to Gallagher, is what ultimately led her to bo of the Belmar Arts Council, along with ment to the deﬁ ned idea of the wave itself. Her overall goal is “Seaside Boardwalk while spending time at the board- the Night and Day Art Con- Night & Day sta , the magazine called all to evoke an emotion of oceanic joy and inspiration. Acrylic” started walk years ago she snapped a multi- test. According to Gallagher, local artists to enter their original artwork with a photo Gal- tude of photos. the contest details were post- in any medium. lagher had taken “Ocean Grove Cat Fast forward to the aftermath of ed on their member group Numerous unique and cover-worthy while at the board- Jack” by MaryLou Superstorm Sandy during which page. Last year’s winner, John submissions were received from local art- walk. “I was there Shipman is one in the winter and it pieces of that same boardwalk she Delaney, is also a member of ists and the art panel had the di cult task of a series of looked so magical,” photographed were now swept away TRAC. of choosing a winner. watercolors she she said. “It by the Atlantic Ocean and the pho- After learning about the Night & Day is also highlighting four has painted of brings back tographs were brought back to life. competition she thought, “Let additional artists and their artwork in an the cats and dogs many memories.” “Actually the thing that spurred me just do this,” and entering Honorable Mention category featured on throughout her it on was once the Jet Star [roll- certainly paid o . Gallagher the following page as well as an online neighborhood. er coaster] fell into the ocean, my admits she thinks oftentimes album where all entries submitted can be Jack is consid- daughter was living out in California people are hesitant to enter viewed on ndmag.com. ered to be her and she said, ‘Can you do a photo of contests because they think On behalf of Night & Day Magazine and good luck charm. Shipman has had the Jet Star out in the ocean?’ and I they aren’t going to win. But our panel of judges we congratulate win- “Shore Collage” by Ryan Wade is a depiction of things to see and the desire to draw said, “Yeah, sure, I’ll do that,” said she notes that she has been ner Joan Gallagher as well as Honorable do around the shore and was hand drawn with marker pen, then and paint for as Gallagher. ﬁ nding more and more that if Mention winners MaryLou Shipman, Sa- digitally colored. Wade notes pen and watercolor are his two long as she can That painting fueled more beach you don’t enter you’re never mantha Sta ord, Ryan Wade and Maureen favorite mediums. remember. and boardwalk pieces as Gallagher going to win anything. ” MacIntosh.

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BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS NIGHT & DAY

The Manasquan River Group of Art- artist friends and students to hold an art This included growing the group, mov- ists [MRGA] has been a long standing event in the town of Manasquan to sup- ing meetings from members’ homes to tradition in the local art community since port American Art Week. the Spring Lake Community House fol- it was originally formed in 1938. MRGA C. Stroud described the event in notes lowed by the Manasquan Women’s Club currently has more than one hundred saying, “Merchants on both sides of Main and fi nally settling in at the Curtis House members with a yearly schedule that Street were signed up for paintings for in Brielle. In addition, membership was includes exhibits at the Brielle, Wall and their store windows. We decided to have extended to include artists from a wider Point Pleasant Beach libraries as well as a window walk and talk. When the ap- area. outdoor summer shows in Sea Girt, Bay pointed day came, we started o from The goal of its founders is still honored Head, Spring Lake, Avon, Manasquan and the Woman’s Club down one side of the by the group today. Brielle. street and up the other – a crowd of us with friends and automobiles following – UPCOMING EVENTS FROM THE BEGINNING the occupants of which leaning far out of MRGA May Membership Meeting will According to MRGA history, Ida Wells their windows. Each picture was viewed be held on Friday, May 4 at Curtis House, Stroud who was a prominent artist and and commented upon... We returned to 644 Union Lane, Brielle. Refreshments teacher resided in Herbertsville each sum- the Woman’s Club for tea.” and networking will take place from 6 to mer with her daughter Clara who was an While initially MRGA was a small 6:25 p.m. and the business meeting and accomplished painter herself. Stroud held group of artists banded together for the demo will begin at 6:30 p.m. outdoor painting classes on the banks of purpose of promoting art in the commu- Sea Girt Lighthouse Art Classes are the Manasquan River. nity, enough interest was shown that of- ongoing and the Brielle Art Show is on The history also explains that back in fi cers were elected and group decided to display until June. For more information 1938 in the fi rst week in November, the be more active. on MRGA and upcoming events and op- Strouds put together a small group of portunities visit mrga38.org.

Don’t miss out on Opening Day at Monmouth Park Sat- urday, May 5, with gates opening at 10 a.m. Monmouth Park racetrack is teaming up with Vineyard Vines for TO DO the shore’s biggest Derby Party. New for 2018 is the combination of Opening Day and the Run for the Roses. Guests can enjoy live racing, Family Fun Day, live music, LIST a post-race Cinco de Mayo themed after-party in the William Hill Race and Sports Bar and more. Dress to impress Derby style. For more information, visit mon- DOWNTOWN ART STROLL mouthpark.com. Date: Thursday, May 3 Time: 5 - 8 p.m. Location: Downtown Main St. and Washington St., Toms River downtowntomsriver.com The Downtown Art Strolls will feature visual artists, poets, musicians and performing artists exhibiting and selling their creative talents on the sidewalks of the beautiful historic Downtown Toms River. This event is free to Seaside Heights is celebrating moms on the board- the public and takes place every walk at Casino Pier, 800 Ocean Terrace. On Sunday, ﬁrst Thursday of the month. May 13, from noon to 1 p.m. spend time with mom DAFFODILS & DAIQUIRIS: by the beach as the Borough of Seaside Heights mayor and council distribute ﬂowers along the A SPRING OPEN HOUSE AT boardwalk for their Mother’s Day Celebration. For TAYLOR-BUTLER more information, visit casinopiernj.com. Date: Friday, May 4 Time: 6 - 8 p.m. Location: 127 Kings High- way, Middletown monmouthhistory.org Take part in this open house reception to welcome spring. Enjoy the beauty of the Taylor-Butler House along with drinks, hors d'oeuvres and more. JERSEY SHORE TEAM HOPE 5K Date: Saturday, May 5 Time: 7 a.m. - Noon Location: Bar Anticipation, 703 16th Ave., Lake Como hsa.donordrive.com Team Hope Walks aims to raise as much money as possible in Head to The Historic Village at Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Wall Township, the local community to support Join the Ocean Grove Chamber of Commerce for on Saturday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., for a Mommy and Me Tea the mission and services of the the Annual Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Show on Party! The event is designed for children up to age 10, but all ages are wel- Huntington’s Disease Society of Saturday, May 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ocean come. Feel free to bring a fuzzy friend and a fun hat and the event will also America. Grove’s Main Avenue. Pilgrim Pathway and Au- include storytelling. The event fee is $5 per person and preregistration is ditorium Square Park will feature more than 200 LAKE SHENANDOAH FISHING required. Seating times are at 11 a.m., 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. For more informa- crafters and artisans. There will be live music by CONTEST tion, visit allairevillage.org. The Jo Wymer Band from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Date: Saturday, May 5 The Chuck Lambert Band from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, visit oceangrovenj.com. Time: 7:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY, 3, 2018 PAGE 21 Location: Lake Shenandoah Park the whole family to this amazing and WEDDINGSETGO WEDDING Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Boathouse, 742 Ocean Ave., fun event that includes free admission SHOW AT BEACH HAUS Ave., Asbury Park and parking. Lakewood Township Date: Thursday, May 10 Website: asburyparkbazaar.com oceancountyparks.org STADIUM RUN FOR JAR OF HOPE Time: 6:30 p.m. Celebrate spring and Mother’s Day Take part in a fishing contest on Lake Date: Sunday, May 6 Location: Beach Haus Brewery, weekend with craft and vintage Shenandoah. Prizes will be awarded Time: 7 a.m. to Noon 801 Main St., Belmar vendors galore selling gifts for mom, at 2:15 p.m. Location: Lakewood BlueClaws handcrafted goods, jewelry, art, Website: weddingsetgo.com homegoods and more. Build Your Own CINCO DE MAYO AT CASINO PIER Stadium, 2 Stadium Way, Lake- Beer lover or not check out this unique Bouquet with Faye + Renee, listen to Date: Saturday, May 5 wood event space for your wedding. Join live music and much more. Beach Haus for a fun night of wedding Time: 1 - 6 p.m. Website: Contact Renee Gelber MOTHER’S DAY WINE TRAIL at [email protected] planning at one of the Jersey Shore’s Location: Casino Pier, 800 newest event and wedding spaces. WEEKEND Ocean Terrace, Join JAR of Hope [JOH] for a fun filled Meet with recommended caterers and Date: Saturday, May 12 and Sun- Seaside Heights Borough family event. Events are available for wedding pros, win some great prizes day, May 13 all ages & all levels of fitness and are and sample some beers. Website: casinopiernj.com held to raise money for Duchenne Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Enjoy Cinco de Mayo at the Pier with Muscular Dystrophy with all proceeds 2018 CAROUSEL AWARDS Location: Laurita WInery, Mexican themed food trucks, musical being donated to JOH. Date: Friday, May 11 85 Archertown Rd., New Egypt entertainment including mariachi, Time: 6 p.m. crafts & games and face painting. Get NJ HALL OF FAME INDUCTION Website: lauritawinery.com $5 off a 2-hour ride wristband until 4 CEREMONY Location: Convention Hall, 1300 The special trail weekend will be p.m. and compete in a Pepper Eating Date: Sunday, May 6 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park taking place at participating wineries Challenge. Time: 7 p.m. Website: apboardwalk.com across New Jersey and Laurita is on the list. To celebrate the important Presented by the Asbury Park CREATIVE ARTS AND MUSIC Location: Paramount Theatre, women in your life the winery will Chamber of Commerce, this event is FESTIVAL 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park offer their own take on the wine trail considered by some to be the unof- weekend, but guests can expect spe- Date: Saturday, May 5 Website: apboardwalk.com ficial “kick off” to summer. Fine cuisine cial wines, complimentary tastings, Time: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will be provided by Falco’s Catering The New Jersey Hall of Fame will honor live music, food pairings, brunches and So Watt will be providing live Location: Thompson Park, its 16 newest honorees at this year’s and more. Newman Springs Road, Lincroft induction ceremony. entertainment. Don’t miss the official after-party at Kim Marie’s provided MOTHER’S DAY AT JENKINSON’S monmouthcountyparks.com COUNTY SEAT JAZZ AND BLUES exclusively for guests of the Carousel Date: Sunday, May 13 STREET FESTIVAL Awards. Enjoy a day at Thompson Park with Time: All Day live music and food vendors during Date: Sunday, May 6 LATE SPRING FLEA MARKET Location: Jenkinson’s Board- this juried arts festival. Time: 1 p.m. Date: Saturday, May 12 walk, 300 Ocean Ave., Point A WEEKEND IN OLD MONMOUTH Location: Downtown Freehold Time: 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Pleasant Beach Date: Saturday, May 5 downtownfreehold.com Location: The Historic Village at Website: jenkinsons.com Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Spend the afternoon in a closed off Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., Location: Historic Longstreet section of West Main Street with Jenkinson’s will offer free admission Wall Township for mothers including admission to Farm, 44 Longstreet Road, stages and vendors lining the curbs. Listen to extraordinary musicians Website: allairevillage.org Jenkinson’s Aquarium, Fun House, Mini Holmdel Golf, Adventure Lookout Ropes Course while enjoying food provided by Big Hunt for knick knacks, upcycled furni- and rides all day with a paying child. monmouthcountyparks.com Harlie BBQ and Taste of Cakes. ture, collectibles and more. Enjoy arts and crafts, a face painter Take part in this annual two-day event 4TH ANNUAL REBUILDING WAR- BUD LIGHT SUMMER SERIES and balloonists from 1 to 4 p.m. that celebrates the county’s historic sites such as the Historic Longstreet RIORS CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT MOTHER’S DAY WEEKEND AT Farm, Historic Wainford in Upper Date: Sunday, May 6 Date: Saturday, May 12 THE WINERY Freehold and the Seabrook-Wilson Time: 2 - 7 p.m. Time: 11:30 a.m. Dates: Saturday, May 12 and House at Bayshore Waterfront Park in Location: The Headliner, 1401 Port Monmouth. Location: Monmouth Park Sunday, May 13 Rt. 35, Neptune Racetrack, Oceanport Ave., Time: Noon - 5 p.m. SPRING CRAFT AND VENDOR Website: rebuildingwarriors. Oceanport Location: 4JG’s Winery, 127 Hill- FAIR com Website: monmouthpark.com sdale Rd., Colts Neck Date: Saturday, May 5 The fundraiser will feature free food, Kick off summer the right way and Website: 4jgswinery.com Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. happy hour drink specials, service dog enjoy a day out in the sun playing Location: Baywick Plaza, Living presentation, raffle and 50/50 with a The weekend is all about the special Cornhole with friends and of course ladies in the family as we celebrate Water Community Church, 333 $25 donation at the door. All proceeds win great prizes along the way. go directly to providing service dogs Mother’s Day. 4JGs will be featuring Route 9, Bayville to honorably discharged veterans, ASBURY PARK SPRING BAZAAR their award-winning wines paired with Website: livingwatercma.com first-responder and law enforcement Dates: Saturday, May 12 and chocolates. Sheri from Chocolate Leg- personnel. ends will be giving chocolate flower The first annual Spring Craft & Vendor Sunday, May 13 making demos easy with a recipe so Fair will feature over 45 vendors, give- Time: Noon to 5 p.m. you can try it at home! away prizes, live music and food. Bring Location: The Grand Arcade of

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BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS Folds, and got to love Billy Currington,” with the returning favorites taking the perform Friday, Aug. 3. On Saturday, Aug. shows won’t head outdoors until mid-May, new and more different every year,” said NIGHT AND DAY MAGAZINE said Caroline O’Toole, general manager stage for another summer. 4, The Bouncing Souls return for another ticket sales are already booming. O’Toole. at The Stone Pony. “We have our return- On Sunday, June 17, Dropkick Murphys summer with Against Me!, Titus Andron- “If ticket sales are any indication, I can “Here's some breaking news, the closing The summer season and The Stone ing favorites, too, like Southside Johnny, & Flogging Molly will rock the stage and icus, The Smoking Popes and Tim Barry. say every show playing has many, many show will be in October! It's not on the Pony Summer Stage pair together seam- Bouncing Souls and Slightly Stoopid and, finishing out the month on Saturday, June Finishing off the weekend on Sunday, Aug. concertgoers very happy,” shared O’Toole schedule yet, but will be soon, along with a lessly, so much so that music lovers look of course, Dropkick Murphys with Flog- 30, will be Umphrey’s McGee. July kicks 5 will be Rise Against with special guest when asked what performances concertgo- few other surprises.” forward to the release of the lineup during ging Molly.” off with Rebelution’s Free Rein Tour on AFI. ers will be most excited about this year. Another new feel for this summer sea- the winter months each and every year. “May starts our season with two huge Friday, July 6. Southside Johnny & The Dark Star Orchestra returns on Satur- son — the updated outdoor scenery in shows, Halestorm as our first, and New Asbury Jukes will return for their annual day, Aug. 11, and on Tuesday, Aug. 14, Band NEW YEAR, NEW FEEL Asbury Park — has O’Toole especially STONE PONY SUMMER STAGE 2018 Found Glory on Memorial Day weekend,” Independence Day Celebration on Satur- of Horses with Bonny Doon will rock the Each summer season brings new music excited. True to form, the lineup adds new added O’Toole. day, July 7. stage. An evening with Cake and Ben Fold and energy to the stage, no two summers “The scenery of the amazing building shows for this summer season and of On Friday, June 1, music lovers can look Dispatch will perform on Friday, July 20, with special guest Tall Heights is sched- are exactly alike and there always seem being built just to the north of us,” she ex- course brings back long standing favorites. forward to Primus taking the stage, fol- and Slightly Stoopid Schools Out for Sum- uled for Wednesday, Aug. 15. to be new surprises up The Stone Pony’s plained. “Now not only can you see a great “I think music fans are going to be really lowed by Dirty Heads on Saturday, June 2. mer 2018 tour takes over the summer stage On Thursday, Aug. 16, concertgoers can sleeve. show, you get to witness the beautiful excited about shows like Fitz and the Tan- The Friday, June 15, show is the X Am- on Sunday, July 29, with special guests. look forward to Billy Currington rocking “Well I think the atmosphere will be future of a city that will have many more trums playing with X Ambassadors, Boy bassadors Summer Tour playing with Fitz Boy George and Culture Club with spe- the stage with Locash. Despite the fact that new and different because Asbury Park summers of music to come. Don't miss this George and Culture Club, CAKE and Ben and the Tantrums. June shows continue cial guest Thompson Twins Tom Bailey keeps evolving into something more one.”

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PAGE 36 MAY, 3, 2018 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE BY WENDY MCCLURE GUNS 4 HIRE NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE When the ‘Day Job’ won’t cut it The three members of Guns 4 Hire all have so-called day jobs, but it’s time to themselves with their hectic summer schedule, but again, they at night when they get to indulge their passion. Inﬂ uenced by bands like love what they do. Grand Funk Railroad and Led Zeppelin, they pay homage to their heroes The guys in Guns 4 Hire hope for one thing when you come to see by featuring them in their shows that focus on classic rock of the ’60s, them play and that is to leave you wanting a little more. They want ’70s and ’80s in a laid back, acoustic way. you to enjoy their song selection, have a little fun and to come back “It’s the music we all grew up listening to and love playing,” accord- for some more. They even throw in a joke here and there. You can see ing to Gene Potts. They tout themselves as the acoustic trio for any them at places like Teak Rooftop in Red Bank, EJ’s in Seaside and River venue. Rock in Brick. Check out their website for dates at Guns4Hiretrio.com. Potts jokes that he handles lead vocals because he “plays badly.” John Bauso and Sal Marra take care of the string department. It may be Wendy McClure is Morning Show co-host at 107.1 The Boss.

one of the coolest side jobs ever. Who hasn’t stood in front of a mir- Guns4Hiretrio.com ror pretending to be lead singer of their favorite band? Or strumming Upcoming Shows: the air guitar with the most wicked solo anyone has ever not heard. I May 3 - Teak Rooftop, Red Bank did my own pounding on the air drums during a car ride recently and I May 4 – EJ’s , Seaside can hit that symbol like nobody’s business. Don’t worry, I was the pas- May 5 - Walt Street Pub, Red Bank senger! May 10 - River Rock, Brick The band goes by the theory that it’s not really work when you love May 11 – Teak Rooftop, Red Bank what you do. The guys have been friends for over 20 years, which is May 12 - 9th Ave Pier, Belmar important as they cram in about 200 shows a year. You can see them May 13 - Anchor Tavern, Belmar out and about Monmouth and Ocean counties on most weekends and May 18 - Donovan’s Reef, Sea Bright

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Spicy Garden, Route 71, TOP Manasquan, is the newest Thai restaurant in town. Stop in and try an order of the Beef Thai Basil with sauteed vegetables such as broc- coli, peppers and onions all tossed NACHOS in a delicious Thai basil sauce. Other notable dishes include Pad Thai and Pineapple Fried Rice with Shrimp.

TOP FRIES Relish Hot Dog & Sausage Co., 1303 Main St., Belmar, serves up Disco Frites, which are El Mexico Lindo, 2063 Route 88, Brick, has been home to fresh-cut spuds piled high with House Wiz and family owned Mexican cuisine since 2001. The restaurant’s short rib gravy. Grab an order or pair it with extensive menu of authentic Mexican cuisine makes it The Classic Dog, Jersey tomato relish, whole hard to pick just one thing. Get your meal underway with grain dijon & house relish garnished with an order of nachos, tortilla chips layered with beans, sour pepperoncini. Stop in for even more unique cream, cheese, guacamole and jalapenos. menu must-haves.

CINCO FIESTACinco de Mayo celebrations at MJ’s Pizza Bar & Grill restaurants mean it’s time to fiesta on Saturday, May 5, at all five locations. MJ’s will be serving up delicious Mexican food specials, such as a Grilled Shrimp Quesadilla, Blackened Mahi Mahi Burrito, Filet Mignon Poblano and a jumbo Oaxaca Burger. Drink specials will include $4 Corona and Corona Light bottles, $5 El Jimador Margaritas and because it’s Sangria Saturday, $5 glasses of Beso del Sol red, white or pink sangria all day and night. For more information, visit 10TH AVE CINCO mjsrestaurant.com. Cinco de Mayo celebrations at 10th Ave. Burrito Company in Belmar will be the biggest yet! The party kicks off at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 5, at 801 Belmar Plaza. Don’t miss out on great food, live luchador wrestling, live music, drink specials, a petting zoo, giveaways and more. The live music schedule includes a mariachi band, Sea of Otters at 2 p.m., Jet Weston & His Atomic Ranch Hands at 4 p.m., Pat Roddy at 6 p.m. and Ribeye Brothers at 9 p.m. BREW For more information, visit FIESTA tenthaveburrito.com. TRUCKerton Food Truck & Brew Fest - Cinco de Mayo returns for another year on Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, May 6 from JENKS 11 a.m. to 5 p.m, at Tuckerton Seaport & Baymen’s Museum, 120 West Main Street. CINCO DE MAYO Attendees can enjoy food from over a dozen Jenks Club’s Cinco de Mayo food trucks offering Party, kicks off on Saturday, both traditional menus May 5, at 9 p.m. at 300 Ocean and menu items cre- Ave., Point Pleasant Beach. Drink ated specifically for specials will include $5 Margari- this event. Enjoy 12 tas, $3 Imports and $3 Bud, Bud craft brews, live music Light and Bud Light Lime Alumi- and a Taco Eating Con- nums. Live entertainment will be test. For more informa- provided by Whiskey Fueled and tion, visit DJ Vic Messie. For more informa- tuckertonseaport.org. tion, visit jenkspavillion.com.

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | MAY, 3, 2018 PAGE 45 PAGE 46 MAY, 3, 2018 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE OF MASTEROGY MIXOL - see him in action at Clark’s Landing in Point Pleasant IGOR SILVA

BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWSthat. It’s NIGHT cool. AND It’s DAY really MAGAZINE different.” Working behind the bar at Clark’s riginally from Brazil, Igor Landing, as opposed to a nightclub, is homemade fresh ginger foam that Silva made the move to the United also a unique experience on its own, make drinks, whatever they are, is floated on top. The Botanist is OStates a little over two years ago. After due in large part to the fact that the and doesn’t have one special drink made with Grey Goose Le Poire, living here for a couple months and venue specializes in weddings and that he likes to make. However, he green seedless Thompson grapes, teaching himself the English language, events. Silva said he came from a does have a personal favorite and mint leaves, lemon juice, simple he landed a bartending job at Clark’s huge city, São Paulo in Brazil, which that is Negroni, which is gin, sweet syrup and three dashes of peach Landing in Point Pleasant and has is similar to New York City. It’s where vermouth and campari. bitters. worked behind the bar ever since. you find the top bars and brands, but According to Silva, when the At Clark’s Landing they strive being at the shore has its own feel. first wave of guests for the cocktail for each and every event to come STARTING OUT “We’re by the shore so it’s a little hour arrive things get a little hectic across like a one-night Broadway Silva has been a bartender for the bit different,” said Silva. “The con- behind the bar, but after that he can show where the servers act as past 11 years, starting out as an 18-year- cept of how we drink and how we get to know what the customers performers. According to Silva, old in Brazil to pay for his college enjoy is different as well. really like. when he first applied for the job education. After finishing college, Silva “But what we do here, what I try “But then after that when we at Clark’s they were looking for decided to stay with bartending. to do here, is to bring that concept start to get a little bit slow here fly bartenders who flip the bottles “So I got a job at Bacardi and I had from top-shelf restaurants in the city and we have time to talk to the behind the bar, which is what he the chance to work with different to one night.” customers and then we can offer had experience doing in Brazil. brands such as Grey Goose, Martini, Silva explained that customers something different,” he said. “And “So I came here for that and Bacardi Rum and Bombay and differ- who come to a wedding and want then upstairs [in the reception when I got the job we tried to ent brands in Brazil,” he explained. “I a basic cocktail will, of course, get room] is where I really have time to change the bar to this mixology decided to keep going and today it’s exactly what they want. But he can talk because after that they’re sit- concept,” he said. my job, I like to say it’s my profession, also offer specialty cocktails suited ting down, they have dinner, they’re “That’s what people like here, career.” to their individual tastes. talking.” I think it’s that experience and Not only is bartending Silva’s pro- “Whoever wants to try something Whether it’s putting his own spin so far every night I have always fession, it is a profession he takes ex- different, that’s my goal here,” he on a popular cocktail or crafting up one or two customers who make tremely seriously. said. “So people, they really enjoy, something totally different, Silva has sure to come back to the bar “ ... I do like to use my knowledge as it’s always a surprise.” mastered the art of mixology. His and say, ‘Hey, thank you, I really a professional not just like a side job,” variation of a Moscow Mule starts appreciate what you did and I he said. MORE TO MIXOLOGY with Makers Mark Bourbon followed love your drinks and you guys are “This is what I do. I pay my bills with Silva admits that he just likes to by lemon juice, simple syrup and awesome.’”

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