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BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS DAYDUKE’S TAVERN & TAP - BAR ANTICIPATION - POINT PLEASANT BEACH LAKE COMO Great Spend Super Bowl Sunday Enjoy a no-cover, huge at Duke’s Tavern & Tap where Super Bowl Party with 70 they will have food specials, TVs and a giant screen, Places drink specials and giveaways free buffet, amazing throughout the game. giveaways and a DJ and emcee will run the day. PROVING GROUND - to Watch, Beer specials include HIGHLANDS $2.50 Miller Lite drafts, Celebrate Super Bowl LIV $3 Miller Lite bottles, Eat and with $3 Bud Lights, $6 Absolut $6.50 Miller Lite pitchers drinks, $7 Seltzer Fishbowls and $4 Corona and Co- and a buffet. Those in atten- rona Light bottles. dance can also enter to win a LEGGETT’S - Drink on Yeti cooler. MANASQUAN EVENTIDE GRILLE - Free Super Bowl Pig Super Bowl SEA BRIGHT Roast hosted by Leg- Cheer on the big game at gett’s. Drink specials Eventide where every NFL include: $2.25 Bud & Bud Sunday game is happy hour featuring Lights, $5 Tito’s Mixed $2 off all drinks, food specials Drinks and $4 Bon & and more. Viv Black Cherry Spiked 2.2.20 Seltzers.

PAGE 10 JANUARY 30, 2020 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE BROADWAY BAR & GRILL - BEACON 70 - POINT PLEASANT BEACH BRICK Head to The Broadway Bar Watch Super Bowl LIV on an 18- & Grill and enjoy all of their foot video wall and 60 screens all football beer specials and in hi-def stadium surround sound. delicious wings during all the Featuring DJ Funsize and MC Joe gametime action. Gell as well as plenty of giveaways, 36 beers to choose from, great RIVER ROCK - cocktails and game day platters. BRICK Make your reservation PIG & PARROT SANDBAR - for River Rock’s 2020 Super BRIELLE Bowl Party. Reserve a seat Catch all the Super Bowl action at the bar or reserve a table at Pig and Parrot featuring the for the Best Super Bowl game live on full HD screens, $3 Party in Ocean County with drafts, $5 Tito’s mix drinks and $4 a 28-foot video wall and 40 white claws. TVs. $20 per person includes reserved seat from 5 p.m. to BUM ROGERS - end of game, tailgate party SEASIDE PARK with plenty of apps until 6:15 Enjoy Super Bowl Sunday with p.m., game room with pong, a full NFL package on over 30 TVs BIG cornhole and more, [almost] with food and drink specials. half-time all-you-can-eat REEF & BARREL - buffet, giveaways and great MANASQUAN prizes throughout the game Watch the Super Bowl at Reef & and DJ Matty K and his she- Barrel featuring drink specials from GAME nanigans. their NFL 1st & 10 Menu including MJ’S RESTAURANTS - $1 mugs and half-price wings. ALL LOCATIONS MARLINS - NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE It’s on at MJ’s. The Big POINT PLEASANT BEACH Game Viewing Party features Celebrate Super Bowl at Marlins $3 draft beers, $4 shots, featuring the NFL Ticket on 13 ﬂat BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS $5 house wines and $6 bar screen TVs, $13 Bud Light towers, cocktails from 6 to 11 p.m. in $9 Bud Light pitchers, $3 Bud and DAY the bar area only. Only select Bud Light 16 oz. aluminums, $9 brand draft beers and shots large plain pizzas, $10 basket of offered. The Big Game Cater- wings [14], giveaways and rafﬂes. ing is also available so contact your go-to MJ’s location SIMKO’S GRILL - for additional information. NEPTUNE CORNERSTONE Enjoy Super Bowl LIV on 18 TVs KITCHEN & TAP - featuring drink specials including JACKSON $3 pints, $5 Tito’s and beer bucket Enjoy game-day food and specials. drink specials featuring a MONMOUTH PARK - $6-$8 bar menu, $2 Miller OCEANPORT Lite drafts, $4 White Claws, With over 900 ways to bet the $5 Jack Daniels and Jameson big game, plus a 75-foot HD video drinks and more. wall, the Monmouth Park Sports- IVY LEAGUE & CHAPTER book by William Hill is the ultimate location for watching and wagering HOUSE BAR & GRILL - on pro football’s championship HOWELL game. Join Monmouth Park for the Featuring NFL Sunday biggest game of the year. Ticket on 16 HDTVs. Watch the Super Bowl with food and drink specials at both locations.

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LIST OceanCares Foundation Art and Soul Brunch will take place on Sunday, Feb. 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Jay and Linda Grunin Center for the Arts Gallery FILM SNEAK PEEK: “THE BURNT on the campus of Ocean County College, 1 College Drive, Toms River. Ocean ORANGE HERESY” Mental Health Services hosts this event to showcase the tremendous talent Date: Thursday, Jan. 30 OceanMHS has discovered with individuals with mental health issues. Enjoy Time: Opening Reception 5:45 - brunch with various food options while admiring all the different forms of art that will be displayed. This is an opportunity to eliminate barriers and mis- 7:15 p.m.; Film 7:30 p.m. conceptions surrounding mental health, encourage positive conversations to Location: Opening Reception at reduce stigma and shed light on the changing climate of mental health treat- Front Street Trattoria, 31 West ment in New Jersey. Tickets are $35 per person and registration for the event Front St., Red Bank; Film at closes on Friday, Feb. 14. For more information, visit oceanmhs.org. Jenkinson’s Boardwalk, 300 Ocean Ave., Point Bow Tie Cinemas, 36 White St., Pleasant Beach, presents its Family Date Night on Red Bank monmoutharts.org Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8, from 6 to 9 p.m. Film Sneak Peeks are made possible What better way to spend “Valentine’s Day” than by Sony Pictures Classics and Bow with the ones you love the most. The family date Tie Cinemas. The fi lm stars Claes nights will include special character appearances Bang, Elizabeth Debecki, Donald and face painting with Mr. Mouse & Silly Dog on Sutherland and Mick Jagger. Friday night and Cowboy & Astronaut on Saturday night. A package of four costs $54.95 and includes ICE AT THE PIER: ICE SKATING admission for four to Jenkinson’s Aquarium, a plain AND WINTER FUN pizza and pitcher of soda at the Pavilion, a $10 Play- Dates: Thursdays thru Sundays, Card for the Pavilion Arcade and treats from the Sweet Shop. For more information, visit jenkinsons. through Presidents’ Day com. Times: Various times Location: Pier Village, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch Website: iceatthepier.com Enjoy one of Pier Village’s most celebrated traditions. From Thanks- giving to Presidents’ Day, visitors lace up their skates and twirl away by-the-sea at the iconic ice rink. Here you’ll fi nd residents and visitors alike skating in the heart of Pier Village’s beautifully decorated community, exciting shops and restaurants. FEBRUARY ART EXHIBIT BY RITA APSEGAITE-CLEMENS The Highlands Business Partnership presents Dates: The month of February its Chili Cook-Off St. Patrick’s Day Fundraiser on Times: During library hours Sunday, Feb. 23 from 3 to 7 p.m., at Bahrs Landing, 2 Bay Ave., Highlands. All proceeds from the fund- Location: Toms River Branch of Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce presents its “Hunt for the Hearts” raiser to benefi t the 2020 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. the Ocean County Library, event on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participants will search for A $30 donation includes chili tasting, two beer 101 Washington St., Toms River hidden hearts in Ocean Grove’s eclectic local businesses to earn prizes and tickets and ballots. Checks can be made payable theoceancountylibrary.org/events sweet treats. Game sheets for the “Hunt for the Hearts Scavenger Hunt” can to Highlands Business Partnership, POB 375, High- be picked up at the Chamber of Commerce Offi ce, 81 Main Ave. The Ocean lands. For more information, visit highlandsnj.com. The Toms River Branch of the Ocean Grove Area Chamber of Commerce, Ocean Grove Camp Meeting and Day’s Ice County Library will host “Drawings Cream, along with many generous downtown businesses, team up to bring ‘From The Past,’” images by Rita you a sweet celebration full of fun and great giveaways. All events are free, Apsegaite-Clemens, in the McConnell but a $5 donation for this event is encouraged. All proceeds will go to their Gallery throughout February. Rita, a scholarship fund to support Neptune Township Recreation Summer Camps. native of Lithuania, is a professional For more information and events in Ocean Grove, visit oceangrovenj.com.

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | JANUARY 30, 2020 PAGE 15 artist, graphic designer, photographer Ninth St., Ship Bottom Borough lives. Written by A.R. Gurney. Tickets for 1309 Main St., Belmar and art teacher with a passion for draw- Website: visitLBIregion.com adults are $15 and tickets for seniors/ Contact: 732-681-5221 ing and watercolor. Registration is not children are $12. required to view this free exhibit. Southern Ocean County Chamber of Enjoy entertainment and a hot and cold Commerce brings the favorite treat VALENTINE’S DAY HORSE + buffet with a donation of $15. CHEAP THRILLS 2020 back in 2020 to warm your winter and CARRIAGE RIDES GIRLFRIENDS’ GETAWAY WEEKEND Date: Saturday, Feb. 1 help you explore the sweet side of being Date: Friday, Feb. 14 in the Long Beach Island Region this Dates: Friday, Feb. 21 through Time: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Time: 4 - 8 p.m. February. Treat yourself and the ones Sunday, Feb. 23 Location: Convention Hall, 1300 Location: Pier Village, you love to some quality time in LBI this Events thru out the weekend Ocean Ave., Asbury Park winter.Featuring member open houses, 50 Chelsea Ave., Long Branch Loc.: Downtown Ocean Grove Website: Cheap Thrills 2020 sweet deals and delicious specials for Website: piervillage.com everyone to enjoy and promote while Website: oceangrovenj.com Facebook Page or apboardwalk.com Enjoy an evening of dinner, shopping visiting their region during Valentine’s, Join the girls in beautiful Ocean Grove Cheap Thrills custom motorcycle show President’s Day and Winter Break. and ice skating, complimented with and swap is back for year five. There will Horse & Carriage Rides through Pier for this very special event. Enjoy a be 70+ custom hand-built motorcycles BELMAR/LAKE COMO SAINT PAT- Village’s beautifully decorated village. weekend celebrating all women by on display and close to 100 parts and RICK’S DAY PARADE FUNDRAISER Single? Celebrate you at one of Pier indulging in facials, personal readings, sips and serendipity, wine and cheese industry vendors. Admission to the Date: Sunday, Feb. 9 Village’s many bars and lounges. The show is $10, but children under 12 are ice skating rink will also be open from tasting, high tea, cooking demos, yoga, admitted free. Time: 2 - 6 p.m. 3:30 to 9 p.m. Reservations are highly gift basket prizes and much more. Be Location: Marina Grille, recommended for Pier Village’s restau- one of the first 100 people to join the “THE GREAT MEATBALL rants and many of them will be offering Girlfriends’ email list and be entered to 902 Highway 35, Belmar win a valuable gift certificate. THROWDOWN” Contact: 732-894-3211 a special Valentine’s Day menu. Date: Saturday, Feb. 1 SAINT MARY’S BY-THE-SEA 14TH Enjoy entertainment and a hot and cold OOH LA LA! IT’S VALENTINE’S Time: 2 - 3:30 p.m. buffet with a donation of $15. WEEKEND ANNUAL GIFT AUCTION Location: Rumson Firehouse, 140 Date: Saturday, Feb. 22 49TH OCEAN COUNTY Dates: Fri., Feb. 14 & Sat., Feb. 15 East River Road, Rumson Time: 5 p.m. BLUEGRASS SHOW Times: Friday from 6 - 10 p.m. and Website: redbankgreen.com Loc.: Brick VFW, 373 Adamston Rd. Date: Sunday, Feb. 9 Saturday from noon - 5 p.m. The Oceanic Free Library presents “The Contact: 732-892-9254 Time: Noon - 5 p.m. Location: 4JG’s Winery, Great Meatball Throwdown.” Do you 127 Hillsdale Road, Colts Neck Large prizes so far include a UHD Smart make the best meatballs in the Two Location: Albert Music Hall, TV, iPad, Nintendo Switch, electronics River area? Here’s your chance to win a 131 Wells Mills Rd., Waretown Website: 4jgswinery.com package and entertainment passes. trophy and bragging rights. Don’t worry, Website: alberthall.org It’s Wine and Chocolate Lover’s Grand Prize is $3,000 Visa Gift Cards. they will provide the bread & butter! Weekend at 4JGs. Sample 4JG’s award- Open to the first 20 contestants. [10 The program features a live stage con- winning wines with all things chocolate. BELMAR/LAKE COMO SAINT PAT- traditional, 10 non-traditional entrees] cert of Bluegrass music. Be prepared Enjoy a fun weekend at the winery with RICK’S DAY PARADE FUNDRAISER to be entertained Pinelands-style while Entry fee is $25. You must call or stop your loved one. Date: Sunday, Feb. 23 by to register, 732-842-2692. Open to listening to leading regional Bluegrass the public. Tastings available for pur- bands from the tri-state area. Perform- 1830S PRESIDENT’S DAY Time: 2 - 6 p.m. chase as well as drinks and snacks. ers include Whippoorwill Bluegrass PROGRAM Location: Friendly Sons of The Band, LonesomeTurnpike Ramblers, Shillelagh, 815 16th Ave., Belmar SUPER PLUNGE XVI Grassland, Church Street Revival, Date: Saturday, Feb. 15 Date: Sunday, Feb. 2 BREAK, Randy Bailey & Friends and Time: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Contact: 732-681-7576 Time: 1 p.m. Prograsstination. Location: The Historic Village at Enjoy entertainment and a hot and cold Location: 48th Ave. Beach in ”LOVE LETTERS” Allaire, 4263 Atlantic Ave., buffet with a donation of $15. Brant Beach on LBI wp. Dates: Thursday, Feb. 13 through Wall Twp. allairevillage.org ARTS MIXER Website: stfranciscenterlbi.org Sunday, Feb. 16 Come and join Allaire for President’s Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26 Participants are invited to brace the Times: Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 p.m., Sat. Day in the 1830s! Help Allaire salute Time: 5 - 7 p.m. icy, cold Atlantic Ocean and will have the presidents of the past by visiting Location: T. Thomas Fortune 8 p.m. & Sun. 2 p.m. the historic village for this special plenty of time to be home for the big Location: Grunin Center for the Cultural Ctr., 94 Drs. James game. Super Plunge XVI, a fundraiser day of patriotic activities and surprise organized by St. Francis Community Arts at Ocean County College, historical challenges. There will be Parker Blvd., Red Bank Center and the Swim Teams of Southern College Dr., Toms River cooking in the Manager’s House and the Website: monmoutharts.org Regional High School. Pre-registration is Allaire Residence, blacksmithing and Website: grunincenter.org carving demonstrations, toasts to our Meet up and mingle with fellow cre- required. For more information contact atives and arts supporters! Enjoy light St. Francis Community Center. “Love Letters” is a Pulitzer Prize- great President Jackson, a village-wide winning play that centers on two char- “Name that President” contest and refreshments and learn more about the LONG BEACH ISLAND REGION acters, Melissa Gardner and Andrew patriotic rocket balloons for the kids. T. Thomas Fortune Cultural Center to commemorate Black History Month. CHOCOLATE WEEK Makepeace Ladd III, as they sit side by side reading the notes, letters and cards BELMAR/LAKE COMO SAINT PAT- This Arts Mixer is part of their February Dates: Saturday, Feb. 8 through they have sent to each other over nearly RICK’S DAY PARADE FUNDRAISER Membership Drive. Open to all and free Sunday, Feb. 16 50 years. They discuss their hopes and Date: Sunday, Feb. 16 to attend. Times: Various Times ambitions, dreams and disappointments Time: 2 - 6 p.m. SONOMA-CUTRER WINE DINNER Location: Southern Ocean County and the victories and defeats that they have shared throughout their separated Location: Boathouse Bar & Grill, Date: Wednesday, Feb. 26 Chamber of Commerce, 265 West

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The evening 2/13-14: “Rent” 2/22: Freestyle Explosion featuring Rob will include four courses with wine 804 Main St., Toms River 2/15: Best of the Eagles Base, Jody Torres, Sweet Sensation, The pairings and will feature guest speaker 848-992-1278 2/18: The Allman Betts Band Cover Girls and Soave and Sonoma winemaker Cara Morrison. 2/19: +LIVE+ 4/23: Julia Scotti 3/7: Silverstein - 20th Anniversary Tour Tickets are $85 per person plus tax and 2/26: Branford Marsalis Quartet gratuity. COMEDYSPORTZ JERSEY SHORE 2/28: Back To The Eighties Show with STONE PONY THE ARC OF OCEAN COUNTY IMPROV TROUPE Jessie’s Girl Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park BOWL-A-THON AND GIFT AUCTION Jersey Shore Arts Center, 66 IPLAY AMERICA 732-502-0600 Date: Friday, Feb. 28 South Main St., Ocean Grove Schanck Road, Freehold 1/31: Viewers Like You, The Clydes, Time: 5:30 p.m. 732-508-0807 732-577-0495 Pioneer The Eel 2/1: Judas Priestess 10th Anniversary Location: Finnigan’s Lanes, 101 Shows every Saturday night at 7:30 2/7: Wade Cota Show p.m.. 2/14: A Valentine’s Day Dinner Show by Locust St., Lakewood Township 2/7: 7800 Fahrenheit - Classic Bon Jovi The Jersey Four Contact: 732-363-3335 THE BEACON THEATRE Tribute The 11th annual Bowl-a-thon and Gift 2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y. GREAT AUDITORIUM 2/8: Eddie Testa Band, Jarod Clemons & Auction offers two-hour bowling ses- Pitman Avenue, Ocean Grove The Late Nights 212-455-6500 2/9: Rock and Roll Playhouse sions [$30 individual bowler, $150 team 1-800-590-4064 of 6] and over 100 gift baskets to enter 2/7-8: Jerry Seinfeld 2/13: Pepper to win. 3/7: Bert Kreischer HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS 2/15: Southside Johnny & The Asbury 3/13-14: Jerry Seinfeld Jukes 527 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park 2/21: Super Diamond 1/31: Nascar Aloe 2/22: Jesse Malin COMEDY 2/29: The Soft Parade BORGATA HOTEL CASINO CONCERTS 2/1: Dance Through The Decades: Black Light Edition with DJ Tyler Valentine 3/6: Melvin Seals & JGB Borgata Way, Atlantic City ASBURY LANES 209 4th Ave., Asbury Park 2/2: Super Duper Bowl II 609-310-1000 Theborgata.com 2/7: Have Mercy: The Final Tour THE WELLMONT THEATER Asburylanes.com Seymour Street, Montclair 2/7: Piff The Magic Dragon 2/8: 90s By Nature Dance Party with DJ 2/8: Patton Oswalt 1/31: Saved by the 90s Mike Merrell 973-783-9500 2/28: Tiffany Haddish 2/7-9: Lakehouse Music Academy Big 2/14: The Little Mermen 2/15: Burlesque-A-Pades in Loveland; 1/30: Elvis: Seen/Unseen - Live On 3/6: Mike Tyson Gig Screen 2/14: Tyler Valentine’s Day Clementine’s Day: A Record Release Show; 90’s vs 2000’s Dance Party 1/31: Classic Albums Live performs The COUNT BASIE THEATRE 2/15: Cosmic Jerry Band Who - “Who’s Next” 99 Monmouth St., Red Bank 2/21: Black Lips 2/16: Dead On Live 2/22: Strike Anywhere: Performing 2/7: Nine Deeez Nite: The Tribute to 732-224-8778 2/27: Allen Stone the 90’s 3/6: Zoso Tribute to Led Zeppelin Change Is A Sound + Exit English Countbasietheatre.org 2/23: flor 2/14: Ms. Lauryn Hill 3/19: The Wonder Years 2/22: Montclair Film Presents Divas: A 2/8: Sinbad 2/25: Summer Salt THE BEACON THEATRE 2/26: Where The Moon Hides Tour Dance Party with Joe McGinty + The 2/21: Tracy Morgan: No Disrespect Losers Lounge 2/22: Sex n’ the City [A Super] Unau- 2124 Broadway, New York, N.Y. 2020: GARZA featuring Rob Garza of Thievery Corporation 2/28: Duel of the Decades: 70’s vs. 80’s thorized Musical Parody 212-455-6500 - 2020 Tournament Edition 2/27: Theo Von: Dark Arts Tour 2/28: Joey Cape 2/1: Grace Potter 2/29: The Fab Faux Triple Play: A Hard 3/1: Bobby Collins 3/5: Sleep On It 2/15: The 70’s Soul Jam Valentine’s Day’s Night, Revolver & Abbey Road in Concert their entireties BRIGHTON BAR PRUDENTIAL CENTER 3/6: Chippendale’s 2020 Get Naughty Tour Brighton Avenue, Long Branch 2/27-3/2: Widespread Panic Lafayette Street, Newark 3/6: Birkin Gainsbourg The Symphonic THE WONDER BAR 732-229-9676 Starring Jane Birkin 973-757-6000 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park Comedy Open Mic Night every Monday 2/6: Jeff Dunham BRIGHTON BAR 2/14: A Night of Love 732-502-8886 Uncle Vinnie's Comedy Club Brighton Avenue, Long Branch 2/15: Marc Anthony 1/31: Damn the Torpedoes 518 Arnold Ave., Point Beach 732-229-9676 2/18: Post Malone 2/1: Diomede Donovan Band 2/27-3/1: Jurassic World Live Tour 1-877-UNCLE VIN 1/31: City Asylum, Future Now, The Red 2/8: Gods, Garcia Peoples, Wreaths 3/7-8: Celine Dion unclevinniescomedyclub.com Room 2/11: Michigan Rattlers 2/4: Open Mic Night 2/14: Bobby Bandiera Band 1/31-2/1: Rich Vos STARLAND BALLROOM 2/15: Motel Radio 2/5-6: Jimmy”Round Boy” Graham 2/7: Tom Kanach, Dogpile on the Rabbit, Jernee Mill Road, Sayreville KQHYT, The Way Out, RGD 2/17: Joe Jack Talcum of Dead Milkmen 2/7-8: Jay Black 732-238-5500 2/20: theNEWDEAL 2/12-13: Richie Byrne 2/29: The X-Men, Jon Caspi & The 1st Gun, Fetal Rage, Tiki Torture 2/22: The Dude Ranch 2/14-15: Jackie “The Joke Man” Martling 1/30: Sleeping with Sirens 2/28: Waynard Scheller and Rainbow

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | JANUARY 30, 2020 PAGE 17 Full of Sound 2/15: Joe Holiday’s “Reading Rocks 3/6: Sensational Soul Cruisers Magic Show” NEW JERSEY WINDING RIVER SKATING CENTER 2/22-3/1: “A Few Good Men” THE STRAND THEATER 2/27: “Pete the Cat“ REPERTORY COMPANY 1211 Whitesville Road, Toms River Clifton Avenue, Lakewood 2/28: Uncle Vinnie’s Presents Jeff Norris Broadway, Long Branch 732-244-0720 Ice skating 732-367-7789 & His K9’s for Warriors 732-229-3166 OCEAN ICE PALACE 2/1: The Carpenters Remembered AXELROD PERFORMING 1/30-2/9: “Bone on Bone” 197 Chambers Bridge Road, Brick 2/7: A-Not-So-Happy Valentine’s Day ARTS CENTER 3/5-4/5: “The Promotion” 732-477-4411 Oceanhockey.com [Comedy Show + Dinner] 2/8: In The Light of Led Zeppelin Grant Avenue, Ocean Township MONMOUTH UNIVERSITY Ice skating 732-531-9106 2/20-22: “Legally Blonde” WOODS THEATER HOWELL ICE ARENA 3/7: Pop Rock & Doo Wop Live 2/15: “The Capitol Steps” 400 Cedar Ave., West Long 269 Squankum Road, THE SAINT 3/6-22: Roald Dahl’s “Matilda The Branch 732-263-6889 Musical” Farmingdale 732-919-7800 Main Street, Asbury Park 3/4-12: “Gemini” Howellicearena.com 732-775-9144 COUNT BASIE THEATRE Ice skating/ hockey Monmouth Street, Red Bank 2/8: Inspector 7 BOWLING ALLEYS 2/9: Emily Wolfe 732-449-4530 BRADLEY BEACH BOWL & AQUARIUMS 2/15: Clementine 2/13-14: “Rent” RECREATION CENTER 3/7: Heart Bones JENKINSON’S AQUARIUM 2/20: “Mummenschanz: You and Me” 1217 Main St., Bradley Beach PARAMOUNT THEATRE 2/20: “Finding Neverland” 300 Ocean Ave., 732-774-4540 Point Beach 732-892-0600 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park HOLMDEL THEATRE COMPANY bradleybowling.com 732-897-6500 36 Crawfords Corner Road, jenkinsons.com/aquarium SHORE LANES BOWLING CENTER Holmdel 732-946-0427 ADVENTURE AQUARIUM 3/22: Johnny Mathis with Special Guest 701 Route 35N, Neptune Gary Mule Deer 1 Riverside Drive, Camden 1/30-31: “The Pink Unicorn” 732-775-6050 Shorelanesnj.com THE JAY AND LINDA GRUNIN 3/27-4/11: “The Night Thoreau Spent 844-474-3474 in Jail” ASBURY LANES CENTER FOR THE ARTS Adventureaquarium.com 209 4th Ave., Asbury Park College Drive, Toms River PAPER MOON PUPPET NEW YORK AQUARIUM 732-361-6659 asburylanes.com 732-255-0500 THEATRE AT FIRST AVENUE 2300 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, 2/9: Lightwire Theater: Dino Light PLAYHOUSE LANES AT SEA GIRT New York 718-220-5100 2/13-16: “Love Letters” 123 First Ave., Atlantic Highlands 2106 Route 35, Belmar nyaquarium.com 2/21: Mandy Harvey [Schools n Stage] 732-291-1216 732-449-4942 2/28: Everett Jones nationwidebowling.com 2/29: 20th Annual Gospel Extravaganza SPRING LAKE THEATRE COMPANY PAINTBALL 3/2: Nyle DiMarco – Living Out Loud Madison Avenue, Spring Lake HOWELL LANES TOPGUN PAINTBALL 732-449-4530 1002 Route 9, Howell 567 Monmouth Road, THEATER 1/31-2/15: “1776” - All-Female Cast 732-462-6767 howelllanes.com Cream Ridge 732-928-2810 3/20-4/4: “Spamalot” ALGONQUIN ARTS THEATRE OCEAN LANES topgunpaintball.com Main Street, Manasquan TWO RIVER THEATER 2085 Lanes Mill Road, LONG LIVE PAINTBALL 1/30-2/1: Neil Simon’s “Brighton Beach Bridge Avenue, Red Bank Lakewood 732-363-3421 1989 Englishtown Road, Memoirs” 732-345-1400 Oceanlanes.com Old Bridge Township 1/30: “Harriet Tubman and the Under- 1/30-2/2: “Twelfth Night” ground Railroad” PLAYDROME TOMS RIVER 732-656-9566 1/31-2/9: “A Little Shakespeare: Twelfth longlivepaintball.com 2/8: Chris Pinella: “Sinatra at the Sands” Night” 821 Conifer St., Toms River 732-349-5345 COUSINS PAINTBALL NEW JERSEY Playdromelanes.com 750 County Road 539, Manchester Township ROLLER/ICE SKATING 631-698-6230 JACKSON SKATING CENTER, INC cousinspaintball.com 2270 W. County Line Road, Jackson 732-363-2222 SHOOTING RANGES Sk8rollermagic.com SHORE SHOT PISTOL RANGE Roller skating 730 Airport Road #4, JERSEY SHORE ARENA Lakewood Township 1215 Wyckoff Road, 732-905-6888 Wall Township 732-919-7070 Shoreshotpistolrange.com Jerseyshorearena.com Ice skating/hockey

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NJ State Elks Association 13th Anniversary John Sentner Memo- rial Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, with registration beginning at 10 a.m. and the plunge starting at noon at Martell’s would you love to take a... Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach. All are welcome to support and watch this event. The event will cost $20 at the door for non-plungers. Breakfast and lunch are included in the entry fee. There will also be a gift auction and a 50/50 rafﬂ e. All proceeds from the John Sentner Memorial Plunge will go to Elks Camp Moore Special Children’s Camp in Haskell. The primary goal of the camp is to further develop the recreational and social skills of each child. In a relaxed and accepting atmosphere where each camper experiences new adventures, lasting friendships and opportunities that promote independence and greater self-conﬁ dence. For more information, visit @MartellsTikiBar on Facebook. Camp Sunshine’s 2020 New Jersey Polar Dip will take place POLAR on Saturday, Feb. 8, with registration at 11 a.m. and the plunge at noon at the Wave Resort, 110 Ocean Ave., Long Branch. Once again Camp Sunshine and participants are ‘Freezin’ for a Reason’ at the Polar Dip. With the strength of an event such as the 2020 New Jersey Polar Dip and the resources of Camp Sunshine, it is the goal to raise in excess of $50,000, which is enough to send 20 families to Camp Sunshine. For more information and to register, visit events.campsunshine.org.

The 2nd Annual Plunge for Recovery beneﬁ ts Daytop New Jersey and will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, with registration at 11 a.m. at Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park and the plunge at 1 p.m. at 4th Ave. Beach. Participants can register online in advance or at Convention Hall on the day of the event. The penguin logo derives from the fact that pen- guins are social animals that live in large colonies, which increases their chance of survival, ﬁ nding a mate, and being protected from predators. As people familiar with recovery know, it takes a 'colony' of support, trust and help from loved ones, friends and those who have 'been there' in order to survive and stay in long-term recovery. Their mission is to focus the event on the plunge and what the event is supporting - recovery. For L more information and to register, visit apboardwalk.com or classy.org. The Seaside Heights Polar Bear Plunge will take place Saturday, p Feb. 22. at 50 Blaine Ave. with check-in opening at 9 a.m. and the plunge itself taking place at 1 p.m. Each year, the Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside challenges thousands of brave jumpers from around the state and it’s a great way for everyone -- individuals, teams, organizations and businesses to get involved supporting Special Olympics New Jersey. All funds raised go toward programming and events for more than 26,000 athletes statewide. The Polar Bear Plunge at Seaside is presented by New Jersey Law Enforcement as part of the year-round fundraising of Law Enforcement Torch Run events. Online registration closes at 11:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21. For more information and to register online, visit plungeseaside.org.

The 14th Annual Valentine Plunge will take place on Saturday, Feb. 1, at noon at Manasquan Main Beach. u The plunge is an exciting fundraising event where participating “Plungers” collect donations for ALS patients in exchange for plunging into the icy At- n lantic Ocean. Get a team together, register as an individual, be a spectator or make a donation and be part of an amazing event. The Valentine Plunge boasts that, sure it’s cold… isn’t that the point? Jump in and feel the love and join in for another amazing year of supporting a great cause. For more information and to register in advance, visit valentineplunge.com.

GeNIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | JANUARY 30, 2020 PAGE 19 THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT THURS FRI SAT Bars&Bands JAN 30 JAN 31 FEB 1 FEB 6 FEB 7 FEB 8 FEB 13 FEB 14 FEB 15 FEB 20 FEB 21 FEB 22 ANCHOR TAVERN, Belmar - 732.280.2266 The Pickles Friend Zone Sweet Chin Music Steve Johnson Band Nick Ryan & The Mess Living Proof Rich Meyer Guns 4 Hire

ASBURY LANES, Asbury Park - 732.361.6659 Saved by the 90s Cosmic Jerry Band Black Lips Kasey Jean Kyle Ward THE ASBURY HOTEL, Asbury Park - 732.774.7100 Kevin Grossman Lee Scott Howard Justin & Emily of Dentist Taylor Tote Working Douglar Jazz Trio Galentine's Day Soudbooth Showcase Alex English DJ Kirk Lopez Sweet Chin Band, DJ Kirk Lopez, Guns 4 Hire, Blue Highways, DJ Mike Nice, Harmony Project DJ Kirk Lopez, Moroccan DJ Mike Nice Harmony Project DJ Kirk Lopez, Holme, DJ Mike Nice BAR A, Lake Como - 732.681.7422 Harmony Project Turnstyles, DJ Mike Nice DJ Mike Nice, Take 2 Harmony Project DJ Mike Nice Event Horizon Sheepherders, DJ Mike Nice Tragic Remedy DJ Mike Nice Big Bang Baby BEACHCOMBER, Seaside Heights - 732.793.0526 Shut Up Gus Drunken Clams Temporary Grace Shorty Long That Metal Band Karma Koustic High in the Mid 80s City Asylum, Future Now, Into The Void Tom Kanach, The Way Unleash The Priest BRIGHTON BAR, Long Branch - 732.229.9676 The Red Room Gutter Cats Out, RGD The Infection Hump Day Trio BROADWAY BAR & GRILL, Point Beach 732.899.3272 EVERY WEDNESDAY Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Blues Collar Band Billy Hector Skinny Amigos Polar Bear Plunge BUM ROGERS, Seaside Park - 732.830.2770 Wayne Bilotti Duo Eddie Testa JP LaStella Smoke & Mirrors Basso Brothers Run for Cover Katﬁsh Lucy w/Run For Cover Half Brothers NRG B&E Duo Guns 4 Hire THE CABIN, Freehold - 732.462.3090 9 South 3 Daze til Sunday The Ruckus Undisputed Eddie Testa Band The Amused Capt Eric & Shipwrecks 9 South CORNERSTONE KITCHEN, Jackson - 732.994.5286 Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment

EUROPA SOUTH, Point Pleasant Beach - 732.295.1500 Alfredo Cunha Alfredo Cunha Alfredo Cunha Alfredo Cunha Valentine's Day Dance EVENTIDE GRILL, Sea Bright - 732.530.1414 BJ & Jason from Deadbank Danjo's Soulstirs with DJ Steve Kids @ Play Jamie Brown Riptide FRATELLO'S, Sea Girt - 732.974.8833 Mike Dalton Band Who Are You Guys? Mike Dalton Band Mike Dalton Band Mike Dalton Band

HARPOON WILLY’S, Manasquan/Wall - 732.223.8880 Jeff Lakata Brue Crew Mike Dlaton Band Shay & Jay Todd Robbins Chris Plunkett Trio Kids @ Play Paul Marino Band The Harmony Project Brendan from Enjoy Brue Crew Vinyl The Men Will THE HEADLINER, Neptune - 732.775.6200 Cosmic Jerry See You Now Paul Venier Dance Thru The Decades Have Mercy: 90s By Nature The Little Mermen Burlesque-A-Pades Strike Anywhere: Performing HOUSE OF INDEPENDENTS, Asbury Pk - 732.945.4265 Nascar Aloe with DJ Tyler Valentine The Final Tour Dance Party in Loveland Change is a Sound JOE'S SURF SHACK, Lake Como - 732.681.3111 DJ Rob Busch The Walnuts Price is Wrong Pat Roddy Band Matt Noffsinger Price is Wrong DJ Rob Busch Mike Dalton Price is Wrong DJ Mike Merrell DJ Johnny the Party Summer Saturday JENKS, Point Pleasant Beach - 732.899.0569 with DJ Encore KLEE’S, Seaside Heights - 732.830.1996 Pat Karwin Polar Bear Plunge

LEGGETT’S, Manasquan - 732.223.3951 Vinyl Undisputed Mike Dalton Band From The Ground Overboard Howl Sean Patrick Band

MARLIN'S CAFE, Point Pleasant Beach - 732.714.8035 Evolution X MARTELL'S TIKI BAR, Pt Pleasant Beach - 732.892.0131 & DJ Licious Karaoke with Karaoke with Karaoke with Karaoke with MCCANN'S, Wall Twp. - 732.449.4100 DJ Joe Kahwaty DJ Joe Kahwaty Ladies Night Rock N' Rhythm DJ Joe Kahwaty Nicole Curtis Katﬁsh Lucy DJ Joe Kahwaty Those 2 Guys Sounds of the Street Pat Guadagno & Richard Pat Guadagno MCLOONE'S PIER HOUSE, Long Branch - 732-923-1006 Blackwell Sean Tobin Bob Bandiera Carl Gentry Bob Burger & Richard Blackwell Alan Grant Trio Britishmania Anti-Valentines MJ’S BUTTONWOOD, Matawan - 732.566.6220 Live Music Live Music Beatles Tribute Band Live Music with DJ Billy Reybert Live Music Karaoke with Juke Box Hero Live Music Karaoke with Karaoke with Anti-Valentine Karaoke with MJ’S, Middletown - 732.796.1400 Sheri Lynn Sheri Lynn Live Music Live Music Sheri Lynn Happy Hour Live Music Sheri Lynn Live Music Live Music Anti-Valentine Tyson Fury vs. Deontay MJ’S, Neptune - 732.918.9700 Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Happy Hour Live Music Live Music Wilder Rematch Anti-Valentines MJ’S, Spotswood - 732.251.7400 DJ Giuseppe Live Music DJ Giuseppe Live Music with DJ Giuseppe DJ Giuseppe Live Music Anti-Valentine MJ’S, Tinton Falls - 732.542.3131 Smoke & Mirrors Live Music Live Music Live Music Happy Hour Live Music Live Music Live Music Anti-Valentine MJ'S, Bayville - 732.269.7764 Live Music Live Music Happy Hour Live Music MOORE’S TAVERN, Freehold - 732.863.0555 Aftershock Mail Order Bride Daddy Pop 9 South The NERDS Phil Engel Band UnDisputed Nine Deeze Nite Friend Zone

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Clubs THE SAINT, Asbury Park - 732.775.9144 Defecting Grey Mother Iron Horse Little Hag Inspecter 7 Clementine Latewaves After Funk The Voodudes

THE SALTY WHALE, Manasquan - 732.592.3344 Mike Deej Matt Noffsinger Phil Engel Dave & Kate Duo From the Ground Groove Sharks WallNutz

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ANCHOR TAVERN, Belmar - 732.280.2266 The Pickles Friend Zone Sweet Chin Music Steve Johnson Band Nick Ryan & The Mess Living Proof Rich Meyer Guns 4 Hire

ASBURY LANES, Asbury Park - 732.361.6659 Saved by the 90s Cosmic Jerry Band Black Lips Kasey Jean Kyle Ward THE ASBURY HOTEL, Asbury Park - 732.774.7100 Kevin Grossman Lee Scott Howard Justin & Emily of Dentist Taylor Tote Working Douglar Jazz Trio Galentine's Day Soudbooth Showcase Alex English DJ Kirk Lopez Sweet Chin Band, DJ Kirk Lopez, Guns 4 Hire, Blue Highways, DJ Mike Nice, Harmony Project DJ Kirk Lopez, Moroccan DJ Mike Nice Harmony Project DJ Kirk Lopez, Holme, DJ Mike Nice BAR A, Lake Como - 732.681.7422 Harmony Project Turnstyles, DJ Mike Nice DJ Mike Nice, Take 2 Harmony Project DJ Mike Nice Event Horizon Sheepherders, DJ Mike Nice Tragic Remedy DJ Mike Nice Big Bang Baby BEACHCOMBER, Seaside Heights - 732.793.0526 Shut Up Gus Drunken Clams Temporary Grace Shorty Long That Metal Band Karma Koustic High in the Mid 80s City Asylum, Future Now, Into The Void Tom Kanach, The Way Unleash The Priest BRIGHTON BAR, Long Branch - 732.229.9676 The Red Room Gutter Cats Out, RGD The Infection Hump Day Trio BROADWAY BAR & GRILL, Point Beach 732.899.3272 EVERY WEDNESDAY Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Live Music Blues Collar Band Billy Hector Skinny Amigos Polar Bear Plunge BUM ROGERS, Seaside Park - 732.830.2770 Wayne Bilotti Duo Eddie Testa JP LaStella Smoke & Mirrors Basso Brothers Run for Cover Katfish Lucy w/Run For Cover Half Brothers NRG B&E Duo Guns 4 Hire THE CABIN, Freehold - 732.462.3090 9 South 3 Daze til Sunday The Ruckus Undisputed Eddie Testa Band The Amused Capt Eric & Shipwrecks 9 South CORNERSTONE KITCHEN, Jackson - 732.994.5286 Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment Live Entertainment

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Southside Johnny Super Diamond Jesse Malin THE STONE PONY, Asbury Park - 732.502.0600 Viewers Like You Judas Priestess 7800 Fahrenheit Eddie Testa Band Pepper The Englishtown Project & The Asbury Jukes WATERMAN'S TAVERN, Brielle - 732.722.8978 Enjoy! Nicole & Denise Live Harpist Todd Robbins Duo Wayne Bilotti Duo Capt. Eric & Shipwrecks Vinyl Rock Bottom The Pickles Phil Engel Band Band of Make Believe WATER STREET, Toms River - 732.240.4800 UnDisputed The Pour Boys The Amused DJ Ed Giraffes Gods, Garcia Peoples, Bobby Bandiera Band Motel Radio the NewDeal Longwave The Dude Ranch WONDER BAR, Asbury Park - 732.502.8886 Damn the Torpedoes Diomede Donovan Band Tango Machine Wreaths PAGE 22 JANUARY 30, 2020 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE the parade is a way to display Irish heritage and traditions. down Main Street, but I think, inevitably, MARCH YOUR WAY Parade day is quickly approaching and all are welcome to attend. my thoughts will refl ect back on my par- “We look forward to everybody coming out and enjoying the parade,” ents and the love of my heritage that they TO THE 2020 said Cavanagh. “Please go to belmarparade.com for any additional instilled in me and my siblings,” she shared. information.” “We lost them both to cancer very quickly BELMAR/LAKE COMO in 2017, their loss was devastating to our GRAND AND DEPUTY GRAND MARSHAL 2020 family and their many close friends. I feel ST. PATRICK’S DAY The Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee recently as if this honor is not only mine, but my announced that Scott Fitzgerald, of Old Bridge, will be this year’s Grand parents’ as well – they would have really PARADE Marshal and Eileen Donnelly Biennas, of Monroe, will be the Deputy gotten a kick out of this! I know they will be BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS Grand Marshal. with me that day.” NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE Fitzgerald is the past president of the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh For newcomers to the parade, Donnelly of Old Bridge and was last year’s Irishman of the Year. “It is a great Biennas describes the parade perfectly, With the countdown well underway and honor to be chosen to be the 2020 Grand Marshal of the Belmar/Lake “The day itself is such a fun and happy the Grand Marshal and Deputy Grand Mar- Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade,” he said. “Our Irish heritage is very im- day.” shal named, the towns, parade committee, portant to me and my family. I am humbled to serve as grand marshall “It is a day to celebrate both Ireland and marchers and spectators are busy getting and proud to be an Irish American. I hope to continue to serve the Irish- Irish Americans through music, dance and ready and looking forward to the 2020 the many organizations that keep our heri- Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade, tage alive,” she continued. “So much hard which will be stepping off at 12:30 p.m. on work goes into putting the parade on that Sunday, March 1. when it fi nally comes together, you are BELMAR/LAKE COMO amazed at what a small group of people ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE 2020 can do. I'm proud to be a part of it and am Now in its 46th year, the Belmar/Lake thankful for the work that Chip Cavanagh Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues to puts in year after year to keep such an im- be a celebration of Irish spirit and tradition portant event going.” held near and dear to people’s hearts. The For this year’s parade, Donnelly Biennas parade itself brings excitement, buzz and is most looking forward to who she will be plenty of green to Main Street paired with marching alongside. “I look forward most the sounds of bagpipes, marching bands and to marching with my husband, Michael, our fl oats. children, Caitlin, Maddy, Jackie, Zach and While the parade itself won’t take place Gabe, my extended family and friends,” she until March 1, committee members have said. “It is going to be a great day!” been working all year to prepare for the annual parade with meetings, parade fun- FUNDRAISER PROGRAM SCHEDULE 2020 draisers and more. For many, the parade is Still fi nd yourself impatiently awaiting something they look forward to attending American community for many years to come.” March 1? Get in the spirit early by attending every year. Fitzgerald shared this honor means so much to him. “To be rec- one of the Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s Parade Committee Chairman Chip Cava- ognized along with all the past great deputy and grand marshals is Day Parade fundraisers. nagh is no exception to the rule. “The parade a privilege and very humbling,” shared Fitzgerald. “I look forward to On Sunday, Feb. 9, the February fundrais- means a lot to me,” he shared. “My Mom was celebrating with the parade committee.” ers will kick off at Marina Grille, 902 Highway one of the original parade committee mem- Fitzgerald also fi nds great meaning in the parade itself. “It’s a cel- 35, Belmar, from 2 to 6 p.m. For a donation bers. I have been involved in the parade since ebration of my family's Irish heritage,” he said. “To be marching with of $15 guests can enjoy a hot and cold buffet I was a teenager.” my family and friends will make it even more special. and entertainment. The Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick’s “My father, who we lost last April, would have loved marching down Head to Boathouse Bar & Grill, 1309 Main Day Parade is one of the largest and best Main Street with Mom and me,” he added. St., Belmar on Sunday, Feb. 16 from 2 to 6 attended parades in the state and annual Fitzgerald is most looking forward to a few things this year and one p.m. and enjoy entertainment and a hot and parade-goers can look forward to another of them is none other than good weather. “The reaction of the specta- cold buffet for a $15 donation. On Sunday, year of lasting memories. tors, the children’s smiles and outfi ts that they wear,” said Fitzgerald. Feb. 23, the Friendly Sons of the Shillelagh, “We are looking forward to another great “Oh, and of course, 60-degree weather.” 815 16th Ave., Belmar, will conclude the parade,” said Cavanagh. “There will be plenty Donnelly Biennas is currently the treasurer for the Belmar/Lake February parade fundraisers and those in at- of pipe bands, fl oats, marchers and Irish Como St. Patrick’s Day Parade Committee. “It truly is a humbling ex- tendance can enjoy entertainment and a hot organizations.” perience to have been selected to lead the Belmar/Lake Como St. Pat- and cold buffet for a donation of $15. While all facets of the parade are not to rick's Day Parade,” she said. “I'm honored to walk in the footsteps of so On Saturday, Feb. 29, there will be an be missed, for Cavanagh one aspect reigns many great New Jersey Irish Americans, especially my father, Charlie Investiture Mass at St. Rose Church, 601 supreme as his favorite. “I really enjoy the -- 2002 Grand Marshal and my mother, Kathleen -- 1998 Deputy Grand 7th Ave., Belmar, at 10 a.m. There will be an whole parade but the pipe bands are the Marshal.” Investiture Luncheon immediately following highlight of the parade to me,” he said. For Donnelly Biennas, the honor goes far beyond herself. “I am very the Mass at Mike Doolan’s, Route 71, Spring According to Cavanagh, the annual tradi- excited to represent the Women of Irish Heritage Jersey Shore and the Lake Heights, for a donation of $35. tion of the parade is so important because Belmar/Lake Como St. Patrick's Day Parade Committee as we walk

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pull the trigger until just the perfect Riley’s drive and passion for offer- The So Sound Reflexology Zero WELLNESS spot came along,” she said. ing salt therapy stems from personal Gravity Chair is another service for cli- Riley explained that she works with CUSTOM-BUILT SALT CABIN experience bringing her son back and ents to relax. “You listen to the music, CENTER PUTS the Traumatic Brain Injury Fund in New AND HALOTHERAPY forth to the allergist and regular doctor it’s a biofeedback chair and you put an Jersey as well as Hackensack Meridian The custom-built salt cabin for seasonal allergies and the condition eye mask on, headphones and you’re DOWN ROOTS IN and she focuses more on therapeutic provides halotherapy, which is dry getting worse as he got older. off on a musical carpet ride and you massage, working with many clients salt therapy, through a halogenerator According to Riley, she knew can get a foot massage there as well,” who are injured or ill. “But I wanted to located on the wall of the cabin. Halo- salt therapy would help her son so shared Riley. The infrared sauna room POINT PLEASANT make it affordable so spirit pampered therapy can provide relief from various researched local places that offered is a private room that is good for one affordably, spells spa,” she shared. respiratory and skin conditions such it, but came up short. There used to or two people and sessions start at 20 BY SAMANTHA MATTHEWS According to Riley, she took the as asthma, allergies, COPD, smoker’s be one in Wall, but the woman had minutes and go up to 40 minutes. NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE word spa off the billboard because cough, psoriasis, eczema and more. since retired. “I knew that it helped As for what Riley is looking for cli- it was important for people to know Salt therapy can also help people with and I wanted to get him some help,” ents to get out of an experience at the After operating a mobile massage that she is not just a spa, but a total anxiety. The cabin is kept dry and cool she shared. “So I brought my son up wellness center, the answer is healing. and spa service in the area for the past wellness center. “We have a balance and after spending some time inside to Cranford, which was at the time “Anyone that is well and wants to main- 14 years, Bridget Riley's dream of open- of services between massage, adding you will be able to smell and taste the the closest, and he said ‘Mom, I can tain their health and wellness or maybe ing a brick-and-mortar wellness center skincare soon, dry salt therapy, which I Himalayan salt. breathe better.’” has a chronic problem that needs to be in addition to the mobile business love, and sauna, and then the so sound “If you’re overly active and anxious “He slept better that night, he addressed or they’re looking for a place came true in early December 2019. chair, so some fun stuff,” she added. and need to relax, two things: One, wasn't as congested. I’m like. That’s it! that they can really heal,” she said. Riley’s passion and interest in offer- you’re breathing, so that’s important, I’m going with salt. I was looking for “I’m looking for people that want to ing dry salt therapy along with sauna we don’t breathe enough; and Two, you something to add to a wellness center.” improve their health and wellness. We PAMPERED SPIRIT WELLNESS have the added benefit of dry salt ther- CENTER IS BORN caused her to look at franchises in the Riley made the decision to build a salt want measurable success, I want mea- beginning, but after doing her research apy so it can actually help to decrease cabin over a salt cave because with a surable goals and they’re obtainable. According to Riley, she still has her your anxiety and serotonin levels,” said mobile business and they still travel, the franchises would not allow for her cabin clients can get the therapy in 26 And parties and gatherings, a place to offer her clients massages as well Riley. “Sometimes people have too minutes as opposed to the 45 you need for people to come and do something but now it’s a location. “We’re branch- much and they need to come down. ing out by setting down some roots, as the other services. Riley wondered, to spend in a cave. that’s healthy for them for a couple of how could she not offer massage being Sometimes you don’t have enough. So No matter cave or cabin, the treat- hours. They’re looking for a different some deeper roots,” said Riley. “And you can breathe for energy. it was always my dream to have a that is what people know her for? ment comes from the halotherapy idea.” “So I wanted to offer the same ser- “Shortly, I’m going to have posted being dispersed by the halogenerator. Stop into Pampered Spirit Wellness location and to have a place because different breathing exercises in here. I was finding people were asking me vices that I do and something in addi- “So, in the cabin you’re getting a higher Center Tuesday from noon to 8 p.m., tion to their health and wellness and for Breathing for relaxation, breathing for concentration of the salt in less amount Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., more and more, ‘Can I come to you or energy and I teach breathing,” she do you only come to me?’ And I’m like, me that’s salt and sauna,” she said. of time,” said Riley. “So now you can Thursday from noon to 8 p.m., Friday Walking into Pampered Spirit Well- added. “I teach breathing workshops to come in and out and be out of here in a from 10 to 6 p.m., Saturday from 10 right now we only come to you, but corporations so now I can bring people you’re going to be able to come to me ness Center, 3003 Rt. 88 Suite B, Point half-hour for $20. a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. Pleasant, guests instantly enter into a here and do it here with an additional “Where are you going to go and to 4 p.m. Don’t miss the official grand real soon. benefit. So it just worked all around “So I wanted to find the perfect relaxing, soothing environment. After relax and get a treatment and feel bet- opening on Jan. 31. Additional hours taking off your shoes and sliding into between my son and my kind of seek- ter for $20? It’s good. It’s affordable.” are also available for gatherings and spot and where I live because I was ing and looking in the wellness field, tired of traveling so much.” Riley has provided sandals, you can move deeper MORE SERVICES AND THE FUTURE parties or if someone needs something into the space. Cleanliness is of utmost being in the business for 22 years … so by request. Stay up to date on all that is lived in Point Pleasant Borough for here we are.” In addition to the salt cabin and the past 17 years. She searched the importance to Riley so things like the halotherapy, Pampered Spirit Wellness happening at Pampered Spirit by visit- sandals and having sheets on the seats Riley explained that the salt therapy ing the website, pamperedspirit.com Point Beach and Borough areas, but cycles for 20 minutes and then pauses Center offers a plethora of massage finding the right space for Pampered in the salt cabin where your head rests and reflexology services, far infrared and social media channels. make all the difference. for one minute allowing guests to “So, hopefully this is the first of Spirit Wellness Center didn’t happen breathe deeply and then it vents for sauna as well as a “customer groove overnight. area,” which offers unique, comfortable many wellness centers,” shared Riley. five minutes so you are in the salt cabin “A place to come and rest, relax and “I’ve been searching since probably for a total of 26 minutes. and zero-gravity seating options to rest 2013 for the right space and I wouldn’t and relax in between treatments. renew.”

NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | JANUARY 30, 2020 PAGE 25 PAGE 26 JANUARY 30, 2020 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE FINE DINING Food&Drink TOP PICKS 27 FOR DATE NIGHT 28 TOP Whether you’re feeling spicy or sweet this Valentine’s Day, there’s a top dish with your name on it. Grab your special someone and order a spicy burrito like Surf Taco’s Buffalo Soldier.

Head to 10th Ave Burrito BURRITO for Chicken Enchiladas smothered in Chipotle Cream, which are spicy with a touch of sweet- ness and add an order of Beef Chili Nachos topped with jalapenos for a kick. Share one of Sumo’s Sweet Heart Rolls for a perfectly pretty sushi roll that tastes as good as it looks. Whatever your heart fancies this Valentine’s Day, make sure to treat yourself and the one you Head to Surf Taco Coastal Cuisine’s Manasquan location, 121 Parker love. Ave., for lunch or dinner Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. or Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. For those who like some spice in their burrito, order up a Buffalo Soldier. The burrito is loaded with lightly breaded chicken that is smothered in spicy buffalo sauce and creamy bleu cheese dressing wrapped together with rice, lettuce and pico de gallo. Served with a side of chips on the side and don’t forget to check out Surf Taco’s Almost Famous Salsa Bar. MEXICAN Sumo Hibachi Steakhouse & Sushi Bar, Allaire Plaza, 1933 Rt. 35, Wall, serves up TOP SUSHI Japanese cuisine for lunch and dinner seven days a week. Indulge in a Sweet Heart Roll with your special someone this Valentine’s TOP Day and even your dish 10th Ave. Burrito Company, 801 Belmar Plaza, Belmar, serves up deli- will be full of hearts. This cious Mexi-Cali cuisine seven-days-a-week for lunch and dinner. Start eight-piece roll is com- off any meal with an order of Nachos topped with cheese, tomatoes, prised of shrimp tempura, lettuce, pico de gallo, jalapenos and sour cream. Top off your nachos crunchy spicy tuna and with Pork Molé, Chicken Molé, Black Beans or Beef Chili like the avocado wrapped with ones pictured. The fresh jalapenos are sure to spice up your meal. soy bean paper and served Continue your meal with Chicken Enchiladas topped with your choice with chef’s special sauce. of Enchilada, Molé, Chorizo Gravy or Chipotle Cream sauce. The Chi- Perfect to share as an ap- potle Cream sauce is a perfect blend of spicy and sweet and is served petizer or enjoy it yourself with mexi-rice and refried pinto beans. as a meal.

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dining in a stylish space creating an elegant environment SHIPWRECK GRILL - BRIELLE hether by night. Located in the heart of Brielle, Waterman’s Tavern The casual, yet elegant, Shipwreck Grill is nestled near the serves hand-crafted cocktails, specialty salads, homemade you’re looking for that docks on the Manasquan River with a staff who are eager perfect place to take pasta, fresh seafood, dry-aged steaks, burgers and more, to create a memorable evening. Enjoy the best cuts of meat, including a variety of gluten-free, dairy-free, vegetarian and your Valentine out to freshest seafood and fi nest ingredients assembled by trained dine this holiday or vegan options. Start off your dining experience with one of and dedicated chefs and served by friendly and professional the restaurant’s specialty cocktails. somewhere new and servers. Sip a signature cocktail, dine on a Shipwreck favor- romantic for your next ite and save room for something sweet to end your meal. special date night, look POACHED PEAR BISTRO - POINT PLEASANT BEACH no further. These fi ne SCARBOROUGH FAIR - SEA GIRT A BYOB fi ne dining establishment, Poached Pear Bistro’s dining establishments An Opentable Award Winner for Romance, Scarborough mission is to offer familiar dishes presented in innovative in Monmouth and Fair offers guests the ultimate romantic dining experience. ways by Executive Chef Scott Giordano. The restaurant Ocean counties will Home of private dining “alcoves,” the establishment gets its embodies this notion of simplistic versatility by providing make for evenings to romantic ambiance from its rustic decor, unique architecture guests with an inviting yet upscale environment where they remember no matter and mood lighting. According to Scarborough Fair, you can can enjoy bold, imaginative plates that are infl uenced by the occasion. Spend an taste the romance. The restaurant features new American comforting classics. Don’t forget dessert as Pastry Chef Teah elegant evening with eclectic cuisine as they source the fi nest and freshest locally Evans offers guests a full menu of decadent creations to end that special someone, grown, sustainable and organic ingredients. Enjoy premium the meal on a sweet note. your closest friends or cocktails and a reserve wine selection. Scarborough Fair will your new crush and re-open in early February after a renovation. MOONSTRUCK - ASBURY PARK dine delectably this With one of the defi nitions of the establishment’s name winter. WATERMAN’S TAVERN - BRIELLE being romantically dreamy, guests of Moonstruck can The main dining room provides a memorable night of fi ne expect an evening of romance and elegance. Moonstruck

PAGE 28 JANUARY 30, 2020 | NDMAG.COM | NIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE wants guests to relax and enjoy the experience and to focus Homemade Short Rib Ravioli and Ancho Grilled Jumbo recipes feature only Bell & Evans on their date, family or friends. Housed in a multi-story, Vic- Shrimp to start, as well as Rack of Lamb and Florida Red organic chicken and milk-fed veal torian-style building with lots of windows and wrap around Snapper for the main course. End your meal with one of and sauces are prepared daily porches, you will find charm around every corner. Enjoy de- many dessert choices including French Toast Bread Pudding using 100 percent virgin olive oil licious wine and cocktails and mouth-watering dishes with and a Blackberry Peach Tart. and all natural ingredients. seasonal specials also available. For Valentine’s Day Moon- struck offers their regular menu. All seating is on a walk-in RAVEN & THE PEACH - FAIR HAVEN BARELI’S BY THE SEA - basis; first come, first served. The bar area opens at 4 p.m. Raven & The Peach boasts that it is their pleasure to offer SPRING LAKE and they start serving dinner at 5 p.m. distinguished guests a delectable selection of fine cuisine Bareli’s By the Sea is a fine in a comfortable, cosmopolitan atmosphere decorated with dining restaurant located at the ROONEY’S OCEANFRONT fine woods and tasteful fabrics nestled in the charming Grand Victorian Hotel in beautiful town of Fair Haven. The restaurant always offers fine dining RESTAURANT - LONG BRANCH Spring Lake serving a creative, and features a Casablanca Ballroom. Celebrate your love at Rooney’s Oceanfront Restaurant has been a leading contemporary Italian menu with Raven & The Peach this Valentine’s Day and enjoy Executive destination for delectable cuisine, beautiful views and a wel- scenic ocean beachfront views. Chef Meg LaManna’s exquisite menu and a romantic evening coming staff for over 20 years. The restaurant consistently The restaurant boasts that every featuring live music by Barbara Rose in the piano lounge. provides innovative, seasonal dishes designed to excite and plate achieves that elusive, cui- Seating is limited so make your reservations today. A spe- satisfy their diverse clientele’s tastes through a great team sine-defining balance of sweet, cial Valentine’s Menu will feature dishes like Miso Caramel of chefs led by Executive Chef Thomas Schoborg. Pair the salty and sour, even the dessert. Foi Gras, Mushroom Truffle Lasagna, Brazilian Lobster Tail, perfect view with the perfect blend of flavors and enjoy a Bareli’s By the Sea is BYOB ex- Pheasant Au Vin and more. dinner to remember with specialty drinks, wine flights and cept on Saturdays and holidays. more. BREAKERS - SPRING LAKE CHEF MIKE’S ABG - WHISPERS - SPRING LAKE Breakers offers guests casual dining in an elegant ocean- SEASIDE Home to fine dining and elegant fare, Whispers is a per- front setting with exceptional cuisine and spectacular views. Sexy food is back at Chef fect date night spot for any special occasion. The restaurant The dinner menu offers fresh seafood specials as well as Mike’s ABG! The restaurant is offers a Valentine’s Day 2020 menu which features a first prime steaks and veal chops grilled to perfection, in addition now taking reservations for any course, main course and dessert course for $85 per person, to classic Northern Italian cuisine. Cocktails, appetizers size party on Valentine’s Day and plus tax and 20 percent gratuity. Some selections include and desserts are served in the Piano Lounge. The Breakers’ will also be running Valentine’s specials all weekend long. The restaurant always offers Date Night Friday with choice of a soup or salad, choice of three entrees and a bottle of wine for $60 for two, plus a piano player to set the mood. More reason to have date nights more often. Chef Mike invites you to come experience the new ABG under his direction and to remind guests that their plate will always be his canvas. CHARLIE’S OF BAY HEAD - BAY HEAD Contemporary American cuisine with an award-winning menu, exquisite decor and setting on Twilight Lake serve to enhance the classic dining experience. See for yourself on your next special date night. In addition to a creative dining menu, the establishment also offers 20 handles of craft beer, an extensive wine list, carefully crafted cocktails and housemade desserts. You’ll want to end your meal with a sweet treat when you see Charlie’s of Bay Head’s line-up of creative, house-made desserts.

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Martell’s Tiki Bar, 308 Boardwalk, Point Pleasant Beach, invites those 21 and over to its 2020 Platinum Card Party on Saturday, Feb. 15, with doors at 8 p.m. It’s never too early to start thinking about your summer plans. Those who purchase a $500 Platinum Card will get an extra $125 on it. A Platinum Card gets you a 10 percent discount on regularly priced food and or beverages, club courtesy, which means if a line forms to enter Tiki Bar you will not have to wait on it and beach access with no cover charge. The party will feature music by Evolution X & DJ Licious along with a complimentary buffet. For more information, visit tikibar. com or @MartellsTikiBar on Facebook.

The Brick Township PBA Local #230 Fallen Offi cers Buttonwood Manor at MJ’s Matawan, 845 Rt. 34 North, Memorial Monument Benefi t 2020 “Jack” Frost Win- Leggett’s SandBar, 217 1st Ave., Manasquan, Matawan, in association with Miller Lite presents British- ter Ball will be held on Friday, Feb. 28, from 6 to 11 presents its annual Daytona 500 party with mania Buffet Dinner & Show on Saturday, Feb. 8, begin- p.m. at Beacon 70, 799 Rt. 70, Brick. The event is pre- complimentary Pig Roast on Sunday, Feb. 16, ning at 6 p.m. with the dinner buffet. The Beatles Tribute sented by Angel and Jules for Others in conjunction from 12:30 t0 5 p.m. The event will be hosted Show is a special Valentine’s All You Need Is Love Edition, with Beacon 70 and the night will feature live music by Legett’s own “NasCarl” and will feature which will start at 7:30 p.m., by British Mania, simply the with a DJ and band, raffl es, a gift auction, a 50/50, beer and drink specials. Those in attendance world’s best Beatles tribute band. The Buffet Dinner/Show giveaways and more. For $55 per person guests can will have the opportunity to win limited edition tickets are $49.99 per person plus tax and gratuity. The enjoy a buffet dinner and an open bar from 6 to 10 Nascar gear and prizes. For more information night will also feature $3 Miller Lite bottles. For reserva- p.m. that will feature beer & wine as well as a Jack on the event, visit, leggetts.us or Facebook. tions, contact banquet experts at 732-566-6220 and Daniels signature drink. Ten percent of restaurant com/LeggettsSandBar. press option 2. For more information on the event, visit sales will be donated toward The Fallen Offi cers Me- mjsrestaurant.com. morial monument. For information or donations call Jules at 732-281-7789 or visit beacon70.com.

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Proving Ground Wa- be sure to terfront Dining, 56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands, presents “A View for Two Val- entine’s Day Dinner & Dueling Pianos” on Friday, Feb. 14, from 7 to 10 p.m. Enjoy a three-course dinner with a complimentary beer or wine at Proving Ground. The night will also feature oceanfront views and live L dueling pianos, which will make for a fun evening out with the one you love. Bring your friends, too. Reservations are required and the cost of the evening will be $75 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit theprovingground.com.

A Valentine’s Day Dinner Show by the Jersey Four will take place on Friday, Feb. 14, with doors at 6 p.m. and the show starting at 7 p.m., at The Event Center at iPlay America, 110 Schanck Road, Freehold. The cast of the Jersey Four will take you on a journey from the very beginning of The Four Sea- sons shows. Enjoy songs such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag Doll,” “Walk Like a Man,” “Dawn,” “Let’s Hang On” and “Who Loves You” and many more hits from the great collection of songs from those four guys from Jersey. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with the one you love with dinner and a show. Tickets range in price from $50 to $70 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets in advance, visit iplayamerica.com.

Asbury Park Valentine’s Bazaar 2020 will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, from noon to 5 p.m. at the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall, 1300 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park. Fall in love in a galaxy by the beach and grab your Valentine, family and friends and join in the fun at the Grand Arcade of Convention Hall. There will be a curated Valentine's Bazaar featuring the best in local and regional vendors selling goods and gifts handmade with love. Gifts will range from handcrafted jewelry, art, home goods and choco- lates for your Valentine’s Day sweetheart. Also enjoy a Valentine’s Jazz Brunch with The Wright Trio at The Anchor’s Bend. Don’t miss out on all of this and more at this year’s Valentine’s Bazaar. For more information, visit asburyparkbazaar.com. veNIGHT & DAY MAGAZINE | NDMAG.COM | JANUARY 30, 2020 PAGE 33 FINDFINN* $50.00 &WINCASH Our friend Finn Company Name will be hiding in

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