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With warm weather finally in place, outdoor activities are on our minds more and more. One such activity (some call it a sport) is golf, and New Jersey offers an abundance of public courses. In this month’s main editorial, our writers offer you a description of 10 of the state’s top public courses plus a listing of some of the most popular local courses open to all. Enjoy the read then “hit ‘em straight.” The “neighborhood” bar may be a thing of the past in some towns but not in Keansburg where Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill has been a staple for over half a century. The bar & grill has been providing great food, entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere for friends to gather for over 52 years. Read more in this issue’s Restaurant Profile. “Playing songs people forgot they love” is the motto for the Monmouth County-based band Misfit Johnny. For more than three years, this four-man cover band has entertained New Jersey with their unique and non-conforming playlist by choosing songs that people no longer hear at the bars or clubs. How refreshing! Check out this issue’s Band Profile.

Not many people today can say they’ve worked for a quarter of a century in the same job. Beth Wilner is one who can. This veteran bartender, who now tends bar at the Brass Rail in Matawan, began her bartending career at the age of 18 and has enjoyed her “career” ever since. Learn more about Beth, this issue’s Mixologist-of-the-Month. This time of year, few things that go together better than a hot summer day and an ice cold beer. But with today’s vast selection, which one should you choose? Let our “Bill The Brewer” help you decide. Got to this issue’s “All That’s Beer” to find out.

From a small town Pennsylvania, to standup comedy, TV and videos! How did all this happen to Adam Lucidi? Read Steve O’s Comic Relief feature and find out. That’s it folks. There’s so much out there for you to enjoy. Get out and do so.

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KEANSBURGJackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill 732-471-6351

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SEA GIRTEdgar’s 732-449-4114Harrigan’s 732-449-8228Rod’s 732-449-2020

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SPRING LAKEThe Porch 732-449-5880St. Stephen’s Green 732-449-2626

TINTON FALLSApplebee’s 732-935-1158MJ’s 732-542-3131Pour House 732-842-4337

TOMS RIVERMcIntyre’s 732-349-0420

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The “neighborhood” bar may be a thing of the past in some towns but not in Keansburg where Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill has been a staple for over half a century.

The bar & grill has been providing great food, entertainment, and a comfortable atmosphere for friends to gather for over 52 years.

The eatery, purchased in 1964 by the late Jack Keelen, has withstood the test of time having served countless local cus-tomers for years. And today, children and grandchildren of Keelen’s original patrons have made their way to this bar & grill just the way their grandparents and parents did decades before.

While currently owned by Jack’s daughters Deborah & Susan, Joshua Keelen, grandson of Jack Keelen, serves Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill as general manager and runs the business with his cousin and co-manager Patrick Keelen.

The business has gone through various changes over the years but has been run by the Keelen family since 1964. The latest changes include renova-tion of the interior, including the bar, dining area and bathrooms, and the walls, ceiling and flooring in the upstairs banquet room.

An outdoor dining area for patrons is slated to be com-pleted in July for guests to enjoy.

Keelen said after his grandfather passed away in 1991, his dad, Jack, gradually scaled back cooking meals and stopped serving food shortly after that. Jack passed away six years ago. About a year ago Joshua and Patrick decided to bring back serving food and brought in top notch chef, family friend and Johnson &Wales graduate, Stacy Schulte.

It seems to be working beautifully with a wonderful menu of tempting dishes being served on a daily basis.

“Most of our employees are my family or friends,” Keelen said of the fam-ily-owned-and-operated business, which has been a comfortable venue for folks to relax, enjoy great food, conversation with friends and sports TV viewing. On Saturday nights enjoy live entertainment.

The establishment is the epitome of the phrase “neighbor-hood bar,” according to Keelen.

“Everyone gets along here,” he said. “It’s almost like Cheers. We are one of the oldest places in town. It’s a comfortable Irish Sports Pub with 19, 50 inch TVs, vid-eo games, beer pong and karaoke.”

The cozy seating is arranged around the bar, which Keelen said is “huge.”

Keelen, who grew up in the bar said since he was “knee high” to the bar stool he was always doing something in the place.

The food here is hearty and patrons may be surprised by the large portions they receive.

“All our meals are huge,” Keelen said. “In my family, we always cook big meals. If I’m going to sit down and eat, I want to make sure I leave full.”

Every neighborhood bar and grill has its favorite dishes and Keelen’s is no exception.

Try the popular “Big Jack burger.” Named after Joshua Keelen’s dad, Jackie, this 9-ounce hand-crafted burger offers Monterey

Jack and cheddar cheeses, homemade Jack Daniel’s BBQ sauce, a fried egg, onion rings, lettuce, tomato, onion and

is served on a Brioche bun.

Other specialties include “Fish and Chips,” home-made house beer batter Cod which is served with French fries.

Also popular is the “Reuben” with rye bread, corned beef, sauer-kraut and Russian dressing. Crisp tasty salads are also readily avail-

able, including the “Asian Salad,” with Romaine lettuce, carrots, red onions, red peppers, cucumbers, scallions, cilantro, Mandarin oranges,

tortilla chips, sesame, peanuts and chicken.

Other favorites include the “Wacker,” named after Pat Keelen, which offers cool ranch Doritos-breaded chicken breasts, lettuce, tomatoes, on-ions, cheddar cheese, Sriracha ranch dressing and served on a Brioche bun. Try the “Big Ben,” a triple decker grilled cheese with sirloin steak, peppers, onions, and mushrooms served on Texas toast or the “Homewrecker,” a 12-inch long all-beef hot dog topped with chili, cheese sauce, diced red onions, peppers and jalapenos served on a Hoagie roll.

The beautiful redesigned upstairs banquet hall with its tongue in grove walls and ceilings, Berber rugs and TVs, ac-commodates 125 guests and is the perfect venue for weddings, holiday or special occasion parties. The eatery also has a liquor store on premises to serve patrons and will also deliver food.

Visit the bar & grill on Monday night for Nine Ball League or Tuesday for a Pool Tournament. Wednesday night offers Karaoke and Beer Pong on

Thursday. Patrons will enjoy live entertainment with classic rock bands from 9:30 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Saturdays.

Sunday offers Karaoke as well as viewing of NFL ticket and NHL Center Ice events in season.

Over 60 different assorted alcohols, including craft beers, IPAs and lagers are served here, in addition to Mi-

mosas on weekends. Come down to the bar & grill for the Annual Sum-

mer Bash on July 30th at 4 p.m. Enjoy our Pig Roast, along with give-a-ways, drink specials and the Budweiser Fire Truck. Check

Facebook for event details.

For great food, a comfortable, fun, upbeat atmosphere visit Keelen’s Bar & Grill and join those who have been frequenting this eatery for over half a

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“Playing songs people forgot they love” is the motto for the Monmouth County-based band Misfit Johnny. For more than three years, this four-man cover band has entertained New Jersey with their unique and nonconforming playlist by choosing songs that people no longer hear at the bars or clubs. How refreshing!

The band’s name, Misfit Johnny, is in of itself original. It’s not taken from a song or a clever adaptation of the band’s musical influence. John Garofalo, one of the founders of the band, recalls “finding a band name that is truly original is quite the challenge. “I remember countless discussions about this and coming up with some hilarious names”. When we landed on Misfit Johnny, it just kind of stuck” said John.

“Tired of hearing the same bands playing the same songs,” John continued, “all of the band members believe in our philosophy. This philosophy is not easy to sell to venues, getting gigs was and remains a constant challenge. Especially in the beginning, we knew we just had to play wherever we could and let the music do the talking”.

“When we built Misfit Johnny, we swore that we would never play those redundant and overplayed songs that every band plays, but we will play them when the room wants it. A lesson every band must learn, play what the people want (within reason).”

When asked about the band’s most memorable

experience, John says, “We always believe the greatest experience awaits us at our next gig. I am not sure we have a best experience, but we have had a few “worst” ones.”

John continues, “We consider ourselves truly blessed to be able to perform and entertain people. Being a musician is all about passion and emotion and the giving of one’s self. Being in a band is like having 4 spouses and when we perform there is a chemistry that has no equal. Because of that and several other factors, we create best memories every time we play.”

The band’s style of music continues to evolve and is not tied to a particular genre. “We started out as a 90’s alternative band,” John said, “Through growth as a cohesive band, we now pride ourselves on the concept of “playing to the room”. While we

are not a dance, rock, R&B or Pop band, we try to weave every genre into our play list with the core of our music in the rock genre. We feel it is important to have the ability to adapt to the energy that the room dictates. For example, there are some clubs we play that typically starts off with a 40 something crowd, but as the night progresses, the crowd gets younger. Having the ability to change up your music to something more “classic” for the more mature audience and then switching to something more “contemporary classic” as the room gets younger

is important. Of course, sometimes the opposite is true and it is always changing.”

Songs from bands like The Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Tom Petty, Maroon 5, U2, and The Killers are just a glimpse of what you could hear at a Misfit Johnny show. “Variety is a key component to our set lists,” John states. “One venue owner recently told us between sets, ‘I have seen a lot of cover bands in my day, but have never seen a band

play “Machinehead” by Bush followed by “Shut up and Dance” by Walk the Moon. You guys killed it!’ We take tremendous pride in entertaining and being performers.

After a performance, the band asks themselves, “did the audience have a great time and will they look to come see us again”. John explains how he measures and reflects on whether the band has succeeded in accomplishing their goal. “For a band that’s only been around for 3 years, we are extremely proud to say we have accumulated more than 2000 fans on Facebook and it continues to grow.”

Misfit Johnny performs throughout Central New Jersey, however, here are few of its regular venues: Martell’s Waters Edge, Moby Dicks, The Cove, The Claddagh, The Chubby Pickle, the UpTown, and Play Sports Bar.

If acoustic intimate shows are more to your liking, the band has recently begun performing as what it calls “Misfit Johnny Unplugged”. It’s an acoustic/electric act designed specifically for dinner performances, happy hours, and smaller venues. This is done as a solo, duo or trio, depending on the venue size and needs.

You can find out more information on Misfit Johnny at:

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Web Site: www.MisfitJohnny.com

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Beth Wilnerby CLARE MARIE CELANO

Not many people today can say they’ve worked for a quarter of a century in the same job. Beth Wilner is one who can. This veteran bartender, who now tends bar at the Brass Rail in Matawan, began her bartending career at the age of 18 at the Andiron Inn in Marlboro after attending Woodbridge Bartending School. She spent 25 years mixing drinks, honing her skills, making friends and getting to know her customers, and enjoyed the entire experience. She only left the 25-year stint because the place closed down in May of 2010. “I found I really liked bartending and the money was good,” she remembered. For five years, she also worked

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Wilner said. When Tom’s Tavern was taken over by new owners in September 2010, she left the biker bar

and decided to take a five-year break from bartending which lasted until she came to the Brass Rail almost a year ago. During her bartending career, she tried working as bartender at TGI Friday’s in Freehold. “I was only there for about 6 months when I realized that the corporate restaurant scene was not for me,” she admits. “After Friday’s I realized I liked working in a neighborhood

bar much better. I had worked at Andiron Inn for so long the owners and my customers had become like family to me,” she said. “I saw their families grow up and

they saw me grow up too. I worked there through my marriage, the

birth of my son, then my divorce. The corporate environment was much too impersonal.” That’s why working at the Brass Rail appeals to her so much. “It’s very much a neighborhood business where regulars go and it’s run by an independent owner, not a corporation,” she says. Wilner says she now has the chance to serve many of her old customers at the Brass Rail which she said is only 3 miles from the old Andiron Inn. The single mom lives with her son Anthony, 19, in their home in Howell where she enjoys tending to her garden. “We moved here about 8 months ago after living in an apartment for 13 years,” she said. “I really enjoy being outdoors, love gardening, barbecues and sitting on the patio or in the gazebo.” Wilner also enjoys spending time with her son, a student at Brookdale Community College, when their schedules allow. “We try to have dinner at least once a week or hang out and watch a movie. It doesn’t matter, as long as we spend time together.”

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Summer Time Beers

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re at the bar. It’s probably summer time, and there are few things that go together better than a hot summer day and an ice cold beer. So you look around the bar at the tap selection and you have a decision to make. Which one are you getting?

When it’s hot outside a big heavy beer just won’t do. In the dog days of summer you can get awfully thirsty. If you pound a few big IPAs, you’ll find yourself calling a cab in no time. You need something crisp and quenching ... maybe a little citrusy or fruity.

Summer seasonal beers are refreshing, easy to drink and moderate in alcohol content. Here’s a list of beer styles to help keep you cool as the summer heats up.

Pale Ales & Session IPAs - On a cool summer night give me a pale ale and a campfire. Pale Ales and session IPAs are generally hoppy,

crisp and citrusy. I wouldn’t suggest strong pale ale in the beating sun though. Stronger and sweeter beers can leave you feeling dehydrated, but when the temperature drops a little and stars come out, it’s hoppy time.

Wheats, Wits & Hefeweizens - To be technical about it, all three of these beer styles are brewed with wheat. Wheat makes the beer sweet, fruity and a little cloudy. These styles are all light on the hop flavor and alcohol content as well. They are all refreshing and drinkable. Hefeweizens have a tendency to be a little sweeter, and have a distinctive banana and clove flavor. Wits are a little spicy and citrusy, similar to Blue Moon. Wits are normally brewed with coriander and lemon or orange peels.

Pilsners, Helles, Kolsch & Blondes - These are the quintessential styles of the summer season. All of these beer styles are moderate to light in sweetness, hop profile and alcohol content. Great after a game of softball or for a BBQ in July. These styles won’t leave you thirsty. Each style has its subtle trademarks and I suggest you try them side by side to tell the nuanced differences.

Shandys & Radlers - Part beer, part lemonade (or other fruit juice), these are the lawnmower beers. A few days into a heat wave and even the lightest beers can be too heavy. Shandys and Radlers are very low in alcohol and super citrusy. Think of an Arnold Palmer but with beer instead of iced tea, very refreshing.

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Club Haus:• 1 oz blackberry liqueur • 4-5 oz club soda

Haus is the German spelling of the word house and this drink honors all the international golf players who have mastered the game. Along with competing in the Masters Tournament itself, this normally solo endeavor becomes a team sport every two years when a select group of the best of the best of these players square off in the alternating biennial Ryder’s Cup and President’s Cup competitions. The Ryder Cup pits an American team against their European counterparts and the Presidents Cup matches the rest of the world minus Europe with their American golfing rivals.

Arnold Palmer Drink Recipe:• 2 oz iced tea • 2 oz lemonade Arnold Palmer has donned the green jacket three times as the winner of the Masters Golf Tournament and this was a favorite drink he frequently ordered. Having a mocktail on hand is a must for any gathering and if your home bar is hosting a golf themed party then this non-alcoholic cocktail matches the occasion to a ‘tee’.

Country Club Cooler:• 2 oz dry vermouth • 1/2 tsp grenadine (pomegranate simple syrup) • 3-4 oz soda, seltzer or sparkling water • 1 twist lemon peel • 1 spiral orange peel

Hole-In-One Cocktail:• 1 3/4 oz Scotch whisky • 3/4 oz sweet vermouth • 1/2 tsp lemon juice • 1 dash orange bitters

A betting man would lay odds on masters of the game being able to ace the tee shot over other professional golfers and certainly amateur duffers. There have been 73 holes-in-one in the history of the actual contest, with a record five aces shot during the 2002 Masters Tournament. Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker. Shake thoroughly and strain into a chilled glass.

Hole-In-One Shooter:• 3/4 oz melon liqueur • 1/4 oz apple brandy • 2 dashes cream

Tradition has the player scoring an ace required to buy a round of drinks for everyone in the clubhouse although many favor just buying rounds for the group they were playing with since it can get pretty pricey. Celebrating shooting that hole in one with your golfing foursome at your own home bar is truly priceless. Gene Sarazen hit the “shot heard round the world” during the 1935 Masters, holing out from the fairway on the par 5 15th for a double eagle. While not a hole-in-one, that’s a golf shot.

Augusta National Golf Club, host of the Masters Tournament, may be the quintessential private golf country club in America. Founded by the legendary amateur player Bobby Jones along with Clifford Roberts who later became chairman of the club. Jones also helped design the course with Alister MacKenzie.

Pour the grenadine syrup and half of the carbonated water into a collins glass and stir. Add ice cubes and vermouth. Top off with seltzer and stir again with a long bar spoon. Garnish with the orange spiral and the lemon peel twist cut with a channel knife so the end hangs out over the rim of the glass similar to preparing a horse’s neck cocktail.

Bobby Jones Cocktail Recipe:• 1 1/2 oz brandy • 1/2 oz Crème de cacao ( chocolate bean liqueur, dark ) • 1/4 tsp grenadine • lemon juice

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As with so many things New Jersey is known for, rich and abundant golf courses are yet another thing for us to boast about. Our tightly packed state features hundreds of courses of all types, reflecting the

growing popularity of this rather genteel sport. The number of men, women and children taking up the club continues to grow. Golf is perhaps the only sport that effectively combines social play with

Hominy Hill(Colts Neck, hominyhill.com)

Hominy Hill is considered one of the “crown jewels” of the Monmouth County Park System’s golf courses. This course is a Robert Trent Jones design classic, and is often rated as New Jersey’s number-one public golf course. Hominy Hill has been the host of two USGA National Amateur Public Links championships and numerous regional championship tournaments. The course measures 7,049 yards from the blue tees and has USGA course and slope ratings of 74.2 and 131 from the blue tees. There are 138 bunkers throughout the course, with water coming into play at four holes. Course amenities include a well-stocked golf center, GHIN handicapping, food concession snack bar, warm-up range, and an immaculately manicured putting green.

Atlantic CityCountry Club

(Northfield, caesars.com/golf/atlantic-city-country-club): The Atlantic City area has so much more than simply the casinos. Try something different; spend a day at this beautiful course and complex. It is rated one of the top 50 19th holes in Golf by Golf Digest. As one of America’s oldest and most prestigious golf clubs, Atlantic City Country Club has been home to many firsts, including being the “birthplace of the birdie.” The course has a bayside setting reminiscent of the historic links in Scotland and Ireland. The country club also features the Tap Room Bar & Grille -- breakfast, lunch and

dinner as well as late-night fare. Happy hour specials feature $5 wine and martinis, and half-price drafts.

Neshanic Valley Golf Course

(Neshanic Stations, neshanicvalleygolf.com) Neshanic Valley Golf Course is the flagship facility of the five-course Somerset County Park Commission system. The 27-hole Championship Course, the 9-hole Academy Course, the Learning Center, and the Callaway Golf Performance Center were designed to accommodate golfers of all abilities. The challenging par 32 nine-hole Academy Course plays from 1, 420 yards to 2,019 yards and offers three tees on each hole, with five par four holes and four par threes.

Architects Golf Club

(Hopatcong, thearchitectsclub.com) The Architects Golf Club is a 6863-yard par 71 course that holds a stellar reputation among the golf industry and has been recognized by such prestigious publications as Golf Course News, Golf Magazine, Links Magazine, Golf Digest and Sports Illustrated. Its Thyme Restaurant and Bar is located within the clubhouse, offering a fresh and classic dining experience in a venue highlighted by a soaring ceiling, majestic fireplace, and outdoor terrace. Complement your meal with a bottle of wine from its extensive wine list or enjoy a specialty cocktail.

You can enjoy all your favorite sporting events on the many flat-screen televisions inside the 16,000-square-foot clubhouse that also features a ballroom. Outdoors, golfers can enjoy the 6,000-square-foot bluestone patio for dining and tented events.

Ballamor Golf Club

(Little Egg Harbor, ballamor.com) Now open for the public as a daily fee course and grounds, Ballamor was named the 4th best public course in the state of New Jersey by Golf magazine. Designed by renowned architects Ault, Clark & Associates, the course blends traditional architecture with modern nuances that captures the distinct beauty of the property. Each hole possesses its own individual character with a total package that tests every type of golf shot. The Pub and Grill at Ballamor -- open daily to the public -- features a delicious menu of sandwiches, Certified Angus Beef burgers, appetizers, soups and salads and an extensive array of Chef’s specialties. The Pub & Grill also offers a wide selection of draft domestic beers as well as fine wines and mixed drinks.

Scotland Run Golf Club

(Williamstown, Scotlandrun.com) Scotland Run is open to the public year-round for daily-fee play, group outings and banquets. A Golf Digest 4 1/2-Star winner, Scotland Run was named the one of the Top 50 Public Courses in the country by the readers of Golf World in its annual Readers’ Choice Awards in 2009 and 2010. On site, the Highlander Pub and Grill offers casual fare in a neighborhood tavern atmosphere. The extensive menu offers pub sandwiches, steaks, pasta and seafood dishes, daily gourmet chef specialties and authentic Scottish dishes such as Shepherd’s Pie, Fish & Chips and Chicken Pot Pie. With an extensive wine menu, diners can sample featured wines nightly. The bar also features many imported and domestic draft and bottled beers. The house draft, Belhaven Scottish Ale, has been brewed in Dunbar, Scotland since 1719. The Highlander’s expansive patio overlooks the course.

Royce Brook Golf Club

(Hillsborough, roycebrook.com) Located in the heart of Somerset County

the grounds feature two acclaimed golf courses: the private, rugged West Course ranked in Golf Digest’s Top 20; and the public, parkland East Course routed through forested areas and wetlands, and rated 4 stars by Golf Digest. Open to the public, the East Course welcomes all golfers to enjoy a member-only-type golf experience. The Restaurant at Royce Brook, open to the public and led by Executive Chef Mark Barrows, features panoramic views, indoor and outdoor seating, and is ideal for entertaining clients over lunch or dinner, or for special events with friends and family. Royce Brook has a calendar of special events including holiday dinners, wine-tasting dinners and weekend entertainment.

Charleston Springs

(Millstone, charlestonsprings.com) Charleston Springs’ north and south courses feature 36 holes of championship-caliber golf.

Lakewood Country Club,

Lakewood Course (Lakewood)18 holes / 6,566 yards / Par 72

(732) 364-8899

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Old Orchard Country Club,

(Eatontown)18 holes /

6,624 yards / Par 72

(732) 542-7666

Shark River Golf Course,

Shark River Course (Neptune)

18 holes / 6,194 yards /Par 71

(732) 922-4141

Bel-Aire Golf Course (Wall)

18 holes / 4,274 yards /

Par 60 (732) 449-6024

Howell Park Golf Course (Farmingdale)

18 holes / 6321 yards / Par 72(732) 938-4771

Pine Brook

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(Manaapan)18-hole / 4168 yards /

Par 61 (732) 536-7272

individual challenge (beating your own best). And of course, fresh air and lushly landscaped surroundings only serve to enhance the overall experience.

By the way, this is by no means an “official” Top 10 list, it’s an amalgamation of suggestions from you, our readers, and our staff.

The par 72 north course is a links-style course featuring extensive bunkering, multiple water hazards and large greens. It has a USGA course rating of 73.4 and slope rating of 126. The par 72 south course, designed in the classic parkland style, measures 6953 yards from the back tees and has a USGA course rating of 73.2 with a slope rating of 125.

Sand Barrens Golf Club

(Swainton, sandbarrensgolf.com) With a unique27-hole layout featuring more than 100 acres of sand, much in its bunkers and waste areas, Sand Barrens offers something a little different for golf enthusiasts, who all will feel comfortable with five sets of tee boxes. Each

nine of the 27 holes plays from a minimum of 2,500 yards to a maximum of more than 3,500. Each nine plays as a par-36. Total distance for 18 holes will vary between 6,960 and 7,116, depending on the combination of nines played. The expansive clubhouse is luxurious and serves breakfast, lunch, happy hour and dinner; it also hosts formal banquets that accommodate up to 220 guests for a sit-down reception with space for entertainment and dancing.

Shore Gate Golf Club

(Ocean View, shoregategolf.com) Shore Gate Golf Club, a par 72 premiere championship golf course, was rated “#2 Public Course in New Jersey” by Golf Digest, 2007, one of the 10 “Best New Upscale Public Courses” by Golf Digest and one of “Top 10 You Can Play” in GOLF magazine. Set in 245 acres of forest, the course features seven lakes, 88 bunkers, vertical dunes and other dramatic

Pebble Creek Golf Club, Pebble Creek Course

(Colts Neck)18 holes / 6,325 yards

/ Par 71 (732) 303-9090

Bey Lea Golf Club

(Toms River)18 holes/ 6,677 yards /

Par 72(732) 349-0566

Colts Neck Golf Club, Colts Neck

Course (Colts Neck)

18 holes / 6,236 yards

/ Par 71 (732) 303-9330

Twisted Dunes (Egg

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Cruz Golf Country Club,

Cruz Course (Farmingdale)

18 holes / 5,900 yards / Par 70

(732) 938-3378

Spring Meadow Golf Course,

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(732) 449-0806

Forge Pond Golf Course (Brick)

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MARLBOROLa Cashina ........... 732-834-0025L ’Antica Trattiria .. 732-617-1700

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Spikes Fish Market & Restaurant ........ 732-295-9400

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SPRING LAKEBlack Trumpet .... 732-449-4700Island Palm Grill . 732-449-1909

TINTON FALLSKanji ..................... 732-544-1600

TOMS RIVERAamantran .......... 732-341-5424Bistro 44 .............. 732-818-7644Il Giardinello’s ..... 732-286-9111Nobi ...................... 732-244-7888Osaka ................... 732-929-3900Pisces Seafood Restaurant ........ 732-270-3300Serenity Café ...... 732-270-2088Tang Dynasty ...... 732-286-1505

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AN ACT OF GOD I know it’s traditionally said that the Jews are God’s chosen people. But evidence to the contrary is currently on view on Broadway, where “An Act of God” opened (or reopened) on June 6th at the Booth Theater on W. 45th St. God’s chosen people actually appear to be — gay sitcom stars! Call it the big reveal left out of the Book of Revelation. How else to explain the presence of Sean Hayes, the perky gay star of “Will & Grace,” taking over the role of the Almighty, which was initially played by Jim Parsons, the goofy gay star of “The Big Bang Theory.” Technically speaking, Mr. Hayes is not portraying God. In his boundless mystery, God has chosen to come before us in the guise of Mr. Hayes. “For lo, I have endowed him with a winning, likable personality and know of a certainty that

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your apprehension of my depthless profundities will be aided by his offbeat charm.” The Almighty is not wrong about Mr. Hayes’s appeal. Just as Mr. Parsons made for an endearingly cuddly deity, so does Mr. Hayes. He almost looks like a grown-up cherub and he channels the same fresh-faced boyishness and impish zest that made the character Jack a constant scene-stealer on “Will and Grace.” God has taken corporeal form — a holy being doing so for only the second time in Christian history (it appears to be working out better this time) — in order to correct mankind’s dire misconceptions about His thinking and His works. A certain set of Mosaic laws, specifically, have begun to grate on His nerves, despite their undeniable popularity. “Yea, I have grown weary of the Ten Commandments, in exactly the

same way that Don McLean has grown weary of ‘American Pie,’” he says. And so he has come before us to expand the list. Or rather rewrite it, since some of the originals were too good to let go. God is accompanied by two archangels: Gabriel, who mans a Gutenberg Bible, reciting quotations at God’s command; and Michael, who takes questions from the audience and eventually, to God’s annoyance, begins challenging his ideas. Michael loses a wing for his impertinence. But mostly it’s just God up there, chatting away like an amiable neighbor who has just settled down on your sofa for a good gossip. Aside from the inevitable jokes about “Hamilton” — one is tiring of those, but I’ll give God a pass — and

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Adam LucidiVenues-NJ: From a small town in Pennsylvania to NJ and NY and TV. When did the dream start for you? Were you still a kid when you knew this was it or did you realize after you had a few real jobs?

Adam Lucidi: This all started when I was in 5th grade. We had a talent show at my school and there was dancing, piano playing, and tons of girls lip syncing to Spice Girls songs. I decided to do a ventriloquist act with a monkey puppet. Obviously I wasn’t good at being a ventriloquist at all, but it got a lot of laughs. From that point on, I knew I wanted to do something that would make people laugh. Stand-up didn’t really enter my mind until I was about 14 or 15 years old. Then I did my first open mic when I was 16.

V-NJ: : Speaking of real jobs, do you have one or is this thing called stand-up comedy it?

AL: : I’ve had a bunch of different random jobs...which is where some material actually comes from. I worked at an arcade (REMEMBER THOSE!!?) I worked in a bar/restaurant, I’ve been a dog walker, and I’ve even been a door man for Calvin Klein on 5th Ave in NYC. But for now, stand-up comedy is basically the only job I have.

V-NJ: How does your family feel about your chosen profession?

AL: At first my family was surprised that I

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I have known of this month’s featured comic, Adam Lucidi, for a few years now. I’ve seen him in person, on TV and in videos. He’s funny and he’s one of those guys that “get’s it”. Considering his small town roots you’d never know it from his act. You’d swear he was NY born and bred.

wanted to be a comedian because when I’m around them, I’m quiet and shy believe it or not. I’m actually a quiet person in general. But once they saw me perform and see how amped up and passionate I am about comedy, they couldn’t have been more supportive.

V-NJ: How’s the rest of the year shaping up? Where can we expect to see you over the next few months?

AL: : I have a lot of weekends booked all the way into November as of now, so that’s a blessing. I’m so grateful to have my calendar booked out in advance. But what to expect from me over the next few months is just me bouncing around all over the area and making sure audiences have a good time and get to forget about all the crazy crap going on out in the world. I usually post a lot of shows to my Facebook and Twitter pages. But there’s also a bigger calendar on my website adamlucidi.com

V-NJ: Of all the comics you’ve worked with, anyone that stands out as someone who’s been something of a mentor and how so?

AL: I try to learn something from every established or veteran comedian that I’ve worked with. So many of them have given me a

little nugget of advice whether they realize it or not. So whenever I notice one of those nuggets, I try to pack it up and put it in the back of my mind to apply it later or remember it. Sometimes it has to do with a joke being punched up, sometimes it has to do with hosting, and

sometimes it can even be something to apply personally and professionally. Regardless, I’m thankful for all the comedians that I’ve worked with over the years and have given me some sort of advice, whether intentional or not.

V-NJ: Any expectations of where you might see yourself in 5 years?

AL: Hopefully within 5 years I am on a television show or doing some commercials. If not, then I hope my Pug is still alive in 5 years.

As Adam said, you can find all his upcoming shows on Facebook, Twitter or his own website.

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ATLANTIC HIGHLANDSCopper Canyon

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Julia’s91 First Street…732-872-1007

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ASBURY PARKAsbury Ale House

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AVONClementine’s Café

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125 Bayview Avenue732-269-3000

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Matisse1301 Ocean Ave.…732-681-7680

Vivas801 Belmar Plaza…732-681-1213

BRADLEY BEACHCitricos

812 Main Street…732-988-6565

BRICKBrickhouse

979 Cedarbridge Ave.…732-279-3743

Buffalo Wild Wings2770 Hooper Ave…732-475-7645

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Quaker Steak & Lube1036 Cedar Bridge Rd.

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EDISONQuaker Steak & Lube561 Rt. 1…732-777-9464

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Basile’s536 Park Ave.…732-866-4085

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Market Yard Grille18 E. Main Street…732-431-3220

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64 Church Street732-471-6351

KEYPORTBurlew’s Seafood & Steak

59 West Front Street732-497-0500

McDonagh’s2 West Front Street

732-264-0999

LITTLE SILVERSickles

Harrison Ave. (off Rumson Rd)732-741-9563

Village Bistro151 Markham Place

732-450-0444

LONG BRANCHDraft House

100 Brighton Ave.732-272-1598

Dino’s444 Ocean Blvd. N

732-923-0033

Jack’s149 Brighton Ave.

732-870-8800

Pearl of the Sea46 S. Broadway…732-263-1050

McLoone’s Pier House1 Ocean Ave…732-923-1006

The Mix71 Brighton Ave…732-923-9100

Wine Loft32 Laird Street…732-222-7770

MANALAPANMezza Luna

357 Rt. 9 S…732-536-0207

Spargos Grille130 Rt. 33…732-294-9992

The Sycamore Grille @ Knob Hill

1 Shinnecock Drive732-792-9909

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MANCHESTERDonovan’s Bar & Grill1900 Rt. 70732-657-0006

MARLBOROBrioso’s448 Rt. 9 N732-617-1300

Nonna’s190 Rt. 9 N732-536-9050

Rosalita’s180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro, NJ732-617-0099

Sam Vera476 Rt. 520…732-834-9889

Fireside Bar & Grille133 Rt. 79…732-780-7900

MATAWANBart’s74 Main St732-566-0267

MJ’s Buttonwood Manor845 Hwy 34732-566-6220

Café 34Hwy 34…732-583-9700

La Riviera113 Main Street732-566-8400

Mediterranean Chateau27 Freneau Ave (Rt. 79)732-758-0800

MIDDLETOWNBaja Fresh500 Rt. 35 S732-758-0058

Heavenly HamHwy 35 & S Union Sq. Mall732-842-1115

MJ’s1005 Rt. 35 N732-796-1400

Neelam1178 Rt. 35 @ Village Mall732-671-8900

MILLSTONERusso’s on 33520 Rt. 33 W732-446-4800

MONROERyan’s Pub & Sports Bar299 Spotswood-Englishtown Rd(732) 251-1709

NEPTUNEDon Chuchos1647 Rt. 35 N…732-531-7555

Kelly’s Tavern43 Rt. 35 S…732-775-9517MJ’s3205 Rt. 66…732-918-9700Pete & Elda’s96 Woodland Ave.…732-774-6010

OLD BRIDGEA TavolaRt. 9 S @ Deep Run , Shopping Ctr.732-607-1120

Benvenuti3857 Hwy 516…732-607-1115

Big Ed’s BBQ305 Hwy 34 Na…732-583-2626

Café Luna3679 Rt. 9 N…732-965-5490

Pine TavernRt. 34 & Cottrell Rd.732-727-5060

Salsarita’s3843 Rt. 9 N…732-591-0333

PT. PLEASANT709709 Arnold Ave732-295-0709

Frankie’s414Rt. 35 S…732-892-6000

Jenks Pavilion300 Ocean Ave, 732-899-0569

Martell’s Lobster House308-310 Boardwalk732-892-0131

RED BANKBasil T’s183 Riverside Ave732-842-5990

Buona Sera50 Maple Street732-530-5858

The Downtown Street10 W. Front732-741-2882

Dublin House30 Monmouth Street732-747-6699

La Pastaria6 Linden Place732-224-8699

Melting Pot2 Bridge Ave732-219-0090

New Corner22 E. Front Street732-530-1007

Savanna10 Bridge Ave732-741-6333

Siam GardenIn the Galleria732-224-1233

Sogno69 Broad Street732-747-6969

Tommy’s Coal Fired Pizza2 Bridge St.732-212-1700

Zebu20 Broad Street732-936-9330

rUMSONBarnacle Bill’s1 First Street732-747-8396

Molly Maguire’s Black Point Inn132 East River Road732-530-2882

Salt Creek Grille4 Bingham Ave.732-933-9272

SEA BRIGHTWoody’s Grille1 E. Church Street732-976-1300

SEA GIRTRod’s597 Washington Blvd.732-449-2020

SEASIDE PARKBum Rogers Tavern & Crab House2207 SW Central Ave.732-830-2770

SHREWSBURYCJ McLoone’s560 Shrewsbury Ave.732-758-0800

FujiRt. 35 & Treasure Is. Plaza732-544-8828

Shadowbrook1 Obre Place…732-747-0200

SOUTH AMBOYBlue Moon114 S. Broadway732-525-0014

Landmark Tavern & Cafe117 N. Broadway732-721-6812

SOUTH RIVERRia Mar25 Whitehead Ave.732-257-1100

SPRING LAKEBlack Trumpet7 Atlantic Ave.732-449-4700

The Mill101 Old Mill Road732-449-1800

St. Stephen’s Green2031 Rt. 71 S732-449-2636

TINTON FALLSApplebee’s14 Park Road732-935-1158

MJ’s1213 Sycamore Ave.732-542-3131

TOMS RIVERShogun Legacy1536North Bay Ave.732-286-9888

UNION BEACHPiero’s1411 Rt. 36732-264-5222

WALLApplebee’s2007 Hwy 35732-280-3676

Four Winds1310 Jefferson Ave.732-223-9579

Shogun Legends1969 Rt. 34 South732-449-6696

WOODBRIDGEBig Shots Sport Bar780 Rt. 1 North732-750-5050

Chris Michaels40 Oakwood Ave.732-634-5355

The Shannon Rose855 St Georges Ave.732-636-6100


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VENUE MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAYApplebee’s (TintonFalls/Wall) 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm -6pm; 3pm - 6pm; 3pm - 6pm; — —Asbury Ale House 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Big Ed’s BBQ 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm 11:30am - 6pm — ALL DAYBig Shots Sports Bar 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Blue Moon — 2pm - 7pm 2pm - 12am 2pm - 7pm 2pm - 7pm — —Blue Rock Cafe 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Brass Rail 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Brickhouse 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Buffalo Wild Wings 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; 4pm - 7pm; (Brick) 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close — —Bum Rogers Tavern & Crab House NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pm NOON - 6pmThe Cabin 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Café 34 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Chapter House 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 6pm — —Colts Neck Inn 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Court Jester (Aberdeen/Freehold) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Donovan’s Bar & Grill 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pmThe Downtown 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm —Dublin House 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pmFireside Grill 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —GameTime Bar & Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 10pm - 12am 10pm-12am 10pm-12amGeneral Saloon 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — —Gusto’s Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pmIvy League 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 6pm — —Jackie Keelen’s Bar & Grill 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Jack’s Goal Line 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pmJenk’s Club 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Klein’s 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm — —Landmark Tavern & Cafe 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 11pm 4pm - 7pm — —Langosta Lounge NOON - 7pm NOON - 7pm NOON - 7pm NOON - 11pm NOON - 7pm — —La Riviera 11am - 7pm 11am - 7pm 11am - 7pm 11am - 2am 11am - 7pm 4pm - 7pm ALL DAYMarket Yard Grille 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pmMartell’s Water’s Edge — — — 5pm - 7pm 5pm - 7pm 5pm - 7pm 5pm - 7pmMcDonagh’s 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Metropolitan Café 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —MJ’s (Middletown, Buttonwood Neptune/Tinton Falls) 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Molly Maguires 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Moore’s Tavern 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 5pm 1pm - 5pmNonna’s 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — —Off the Hook 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 3pm - 8pm 4pm - 7pm — —On the Deck 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Park East 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm 4pm - 8pm —Pine Tavern 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 5pm; 8pm-close 3pm - 6pm 8pm - close ALL DAYPJ Sweeney’s Rest. & Irish Pub 4pm - 7pm 4pm - CLOSE 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —PK’s Shamrock Rose 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm 12N - 7pm — —Pub 33 Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm Noon - 6pm —Quaker Steak & Lube (Brick) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — — 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - close 10pm - closeQuaker Steak & Lube (Edison) 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —River Rock Restaurant & Marina Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — —Rosalita’s 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pm 3:30pm - 6:30pmRyan’s Pub & Sports Bar 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pm 1pm - 7pmSunsets 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 12N - 4pmSurf Taco (Jackson) 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm 4pm - 6pm — ALL DAYTavern on the Lake 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 3pm - 6pm 12N - 5pm ALL DAYTilted Kilt 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm 3pm - 7pm — — 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close 9pm - close — — 9pm - closeTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza (Brick) 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm ALL DAY ALL DAYTommy’s Coal Fired Pizza 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — — (Red Bank) ALL DAY ALL DAYThe Sycamore Grille 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —TRE Restaurant 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close 3:30-6:30, 10pm - close ALL DAYTwin Light Taphouse 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm — —Windansea 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm 4pm - 6:30pm — —Wine Loft 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm 4pm - 7pm

3:30-6:30, 10pm - close

4pm - 7pm

APPLEBEE’S / TINTON FALLS14 Park Rd., Tinton Falls732-935-1158APPLEBEE’S / WALL2007 Rt. 35, Wall, 732-280-3676ASBURY ALE HOUSE 531 Cookman Ave., Asbury Park732-455-3808BIG ED’S B•B•Q305 Route 34, Old Bridge732-583-2626BIG SHOTS SPORTS BAR780 Rt. 1 North, Woodbridge732-750-5050BLUE MOON114 S. Bway, S. Amboy732-525-0014BLUE ROCK CAFE522 Amboy, Rd., Cliffwood Beach732-583-7699BRASS RAIL80 Rt. 79, Matawan732-290-8400BRICKHOUSE979 Cedarbridge, Brick732-279-3743BUFFALO WILD WINGS / BRICK2770 Hooper Ave., Brick732-475-7645BUM ROGERS2207 SW Central Ave., Seaside Park732-830-2770BURLEW’S SEAFOOD & STEAK59 West Front Street, Keyport732-497-0500THE CABIN984 Rt. 33, Freehold732-462-3090CJ MCLOONE’S560 Shrewsbury Ave., Tinton Falls732-758-0800CAFÉ LUNA3679 Rt. 9N, Old Bridge732-965-5490CLADDAGH IRISH PUB297 Bay Ave, Highlands732-291-0099COLTS NECK INN6 Rt. 537 - 732-462-0383COURT JESTER / FREEHOLDE. Main St., Freehold732-462-1040DONOVAN’S BAR & GRILL1900 Rt. 70, Manchester732-657-0006THE DOWNTOWN10 W. Front St., Red Bank732-741-2828DUBLIN HOUSE30 Monmouth St., Red Bank732-747-6699FIRESIDE GRILL133 Rt. 79, Marlboro732-780-7900GAME TIME 110 Schanck Rd., Freehold732-577-5548GENERAL SALOON1194 Englishtown Rd.Old Bridge732-416-8628 GUSTO’S GRILL1050 Rt. 18N, East Brunswick732-651-2737IVY LEAGUERt. 9N, Howell - 732-370-2206JACKIE KEELEN’S BAR & GRILL64 Church Ave., Keansburg732-471-6351JACK’S GOAL LINE149 Brighton Ave., Long Branch732-870-8800JAKEABOB’S910 Union Ave., Union Beach732-264-3730LANDMARK TAVERN117 N. Broadway, South Amboy732-721-6812LA RIVIERA113 Main St, Matawan732-566-8400MALONEY’S PUB117 Main St., Matawan732-583-4040MARKET YARD GRILLE18 E. Main St., Freehold732-431-3220MARTELL’SBoardwalk, Pt. Pleasant732-892-0131MARTELL’S WATER’S EDGE125 Bayview Ave., Bayville732-269-3000MCLOONES @ FAVORITES3 Lafayette Rd., Fords732-512-5025MCLOONE’S PIER HOUSE1 Ocean Pl., Long Branch732-923-1006METROPOLITAN CAFÉ8 E. Main St., Freehold732-780-9400

MEDITERRANEAN CHATEAU27 Freneau Ave. (Rt. 79),Matawan732-780-9400MJ’S MIDDLETOWN1005 Hwy 35N, Middletown732-796-1400MJ’S NEPTUNE3205 Rt. 66, Neptune732-918-9700MJ’S TINTON FALLS1213 Sycamore Ave, Tinton Falls732-542-3131Molly Maguire’s132 East River Road, Rumson732-530-2882NONNA’S190 Rt. 9N, Marlboro732-536-9050OFF THE HOOK1 Navesink Ave., Highlands732-872-2006ON THE DECK2 Simon Lake Dr., Atlantic Highlands732-872-1424PARK 33618 Park Ave, Freehold732-761-1300PINE TAVERN154 Rt. 34N, Old Bridge732-727-5060PK’S SHAMROCK ROSE415 18th Ave., Belmar732-681-3111PARK EAST3352 Rt. 35S., Hazlet732-739-2002PRIME 341212 Rt. 34S., Aberdeen732-441-9663RIVER ROCK RESTAURANT & MARINA BAR1600 Rt. 70, Brick732-840-1110ROSALITA’S180 Rt. 9 North, Marlboro732-617-0099RUSSO’S ON 33520 Rt. 33 W, Millstone732-446-4800 RYAN’S PUB & SPORTS BAR299 Spotswood-Englishtown RdMonroe Township(732) 251-1709SALT CREEK GRILLE4 Bingham Ave, Rumson732-933-9272SHOGUN LEGACY1536 North Bay Ave., Toms River732-286-9888SHOGUN LEGENDS1969 Rt. 34 South, Wall732-449-6696ST. STEPHEN’S GREEN2031 Rt. 71, Spring Lake732-449-2636SUNSETS302 S. Concourse Ave., Neptune732-775-9911SURF TACO / JACKSON21 S. Hope Chapel, Jackson732-364-8226TAVERN ON THE LAKE101 Main St., Hightstown609-426-9345THE STONE PONY913 Ocean Ave., Asbury Park732-502-0600THE SYCAMORE GRILLE1 Shinnecock, Manalapan732-792-7722TILTED KILTRt. 18 South, East Brunswick732-992-8532TIM MCLOONE’S SUPPER CLUB1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury732-744-1400TOMMY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA/BRICK515 Rt. 70, Brick732-262-5180TOMMY’S COAL FIRED PIZZA/RED BANK2 Bridge St., Red Bank732-212-1700TRE RESTAURANT611 Park Ave., Freehold732-751-4422SALTWATER BEACH CAFE1200 Ocean Ave, Asbury732-744-1400TWIN LIGHT TAPHOUSE128 Bay Ave., Highlands732-872-1345WINDANSEA56 Shrewsbury Ave., Highlands732-872-2266WINE LOFT32 Laird St., Long Branch732-222-7770


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FRIDAY, JULY 01Blue Moon – Dean Shot BandThe Cabin – UndisputedJenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Duo @ 1pm;

Burnt Sienna w/ tony Gia @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Steve Reilly & The Rain BandMaggie’s Tiki Bar – C.O.A.L. @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – Big Nab @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Daddy Pop @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Bobby Lynch @ 8pmRiver Rock – Kids @ Play 4-7pm; DJ Matt’s Beach Party 5-9pm; Nine Deeez & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmSATURDAY, JULY 02 Blue Moon – Vynt Edge BandThe Cabin – Phil Engel BandGame Time – Nicky FabbzJenk’s Club – Shorty Long @ 1pm; The Nerds w/ DJ Encore @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – We Used to cut The Grass ArkestraMaggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko 12:30pm;

Lifespeed @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Ninedeez Nites @ 2pm & 7pmRiver Rock – Pete Keghilian 2-5pm; P-Dub 5:30-9pm; DJ Infamous @10pmSUNDAY, JULY 03Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pmBlue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmJenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm;

Event Horizon w. DJ Toro @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Classic Music / Shimmering StringsMaggie’s Tiki Bar – T & Lee @ 3pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

New Power Soul @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – The Amused @ 8pmRiver Rock – Trane Stevens Duo 5-8pmPJ Sweeney’s – Steve O’Reilly @ 5pmMONDAY, JULY 04 INDEPENDENCE DAYAsbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pmJenk’s Club – Sons of Origin @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pmLangosta Lounge – Social Club Stringbean & The BoardwalkMartell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; Big Bang Baby @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Lifespeed @ 2pm; Jay & Rob @ 7pmRiver Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pmTUESDAY, JULY 05Asbury Ale House –Pong League @ 9pmFireside Grill – Trivia NightMartell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm;

Dr. Cheeko @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge –Nikki Briar @ 7pmRiver Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, JULY 06Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pmLangosta Lounge – Deal Casino STRIPPED!Maggie’s Tiki Bar – Billy Simmons @ 5:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pmRiver Rock – Ladies Night; Larry Alter Duo

6-9pm; DJ Adam @ 9pmPJ Sweeney’s – Brue Crew @ 6pmTHURSDAY, JULY 07Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pmBlue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmThe Cabin – Bike Night w/ Tommy Baz & The Bullzeye BandLangosta Lounge – DJ Tyler & Fun TimesMaggie’s Tiki Bar –

The Professionals @ 5:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm;

Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pm River Rock – DJ Jason Jani @ 9pmFRIDAY, JULY 08Blue Moon – Bob Denson BandThe Cabin – MoondoggieJenk’s Club – Sami Band Duo @ 1pm; Garden

State Radio w/ DJ DC @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Steve Johnson Trio @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – DJ Blu I’z @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Johnny

Drama @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Matt Noffsinger @ 8pmRiver Rock – Guns 4 Hire Duo 4-7pm; DJ Adam 5-9pm; Undisputed & DJ Adam @ 9:30pmPJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pmSATURDAY, JULY 09Blue Moon – Dirty Shine BandThe Cabin – Suspended Justice Fireside Grill – UFC 200 Game Time – UFC 200Jenk’s Club – TBA @ 1pm; GoGo Gadgets w/ Damien Anthony @ 9pmJackie Keelen’s – Comedy Night @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Curbie @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Up

Next @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – P-Dub @ 2pm;

Johnny Drama @ 8pmRiver Rock – Brue Crew 2-5pm; Mark Burg

Duo 3-7pm; P-Dub 5:30 -9pm PJ Sweeney’s – John Monmecka @ 9pmSUNDAY, JULY 10Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pmBlue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmJenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Shawn Mars @ 3pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Mike Dalton Band @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Undisputed @ 2pmRiver Rock – Steve Johnsn Duo 4-7pm; The

Ruckus 5-9pmPJ Sweeney’s – Willy Lynch @ 5pmMONDAY, JULY 11Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm;

Nashville Radio @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pmRiver Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pmTUESDAY, JULY 12Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pmFireside Grill – Trivia NightMartell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @ 2pm;

Dr. Cheeko @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pmRiver Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/ Hunter

7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, JULY 13Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Steve Johnson @ 5:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @ 2pm;

Pat Roddy @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pmRiver Rock – Ladies Night; Mike Dalton Duo

6-9pm; DJ Adam @ 9pmPJ Sweeney’s – The Amused @ 6pmTHURSDAY, JULY 14Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pmBlue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm;

Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Daddy Pop @ 8pmRiver Rock – Funbox Trio 6-9pm; DJ Jason Jani @ 9pmFRIDAY, JULY 15The Cabin – UpsideJenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Duo 1pm; Man

Down w/ DJ Encore @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Bliss @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – Big Nab @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Mike

Dalton Band @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Daddy Pop @ 8pmRiver Rock – Half-Brothers 4-7pm; DJ

Adam 6-9pm; Event Horizon & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm

PJ Sweeney’s – Vuolo Duo @ 5pmSATURDAY, JULY 16Blue Moon – Chuck Lambert BandThe Cabin – Only HumanGame Time – The Barnacle BrothersJenk’s Club – Shorty Long @ 1pm; The

Benjamins w/ Tony Gia @ 9pmJackie Keelen’s –Short Term MemoryLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Craig Daniels @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground –

DJ Richie Sparta @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Big Bang Baby @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Changing Lanes @ 2pm; White Rabbit @ 8pmRiver Rock – Skinny Amigos Duo 2-5pm;

P-dub 5:30-9pmPJ Sweeney’s – The Amused @ 8pmSUNDAY, JULY 17Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pmBlue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmJenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; BStreet Band @ 6pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm; Jo Bonanno &

Godsons @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – TBARiver Rock – Jay & Rob 4-7pm; On The Side 5-8pmMONDAY, JULY 18Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm;

After The Reign @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pmRiver Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pmTUESDAY, JULY 19Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pmFireside Grill – Trivia NightMartell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @

2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pmRiver Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/

Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, JULY 20Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @

2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi @ 7pmRiver Rock – Ladies Night; Brue Crew 6-9pmPJ Sweeney’s –

Trane Stevens @ 6pmTHURSDAY, JULY 21Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pmBlue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmThe Cabin – Bike Night w/ Judge & Jury BandMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Undisputed Duo @ 5:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @ 2pm; Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pmRiver Rock – Matt Ryan Show (The Point)

5-7pm; Eddie Testa Band 6-9pm; DJ Jason Jani @ 9pm

FRIDAY, JULY 22Blue Moon – Big City BreakoutThe Cabin – Rock BottomJenk’s Club – Sami Band Duo @ 1pm;

Garden State Radio w/ DJ Lil C @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Bob Burger Band @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – DJ Red @ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; No

Standards @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Baby

@ 8pmRiver Rock – Jay & Rob 4-7pm; Blue

Moon’s Birthday Party 5-9pm; The Benjamins

& DJ Adam @ 9:30pmPJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pmSATURDAY, JULY 23Blue Moon – Big Mike & The SartonicsThe Cabin – Eddie Testa BandGame Time – The BenjaminsJenk’s Club – Cheesy & The Crackers @

1pm; GoGo Gadgets w/ DJ Encore @ 9pmJackie Keelen’s – TBALangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Brue Crew @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta

@ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Stellar Mojo @ 9pm Martell’s Waters Edge – Counterfeiters @ 2pm; Bobby Lynch @ 8pm River Rock – Nicole & Denise 4-7pm;

P-dub 5:30-9pmSUNDAY, JULY 24Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pmBlue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmJenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @ 2pm; Event Horizon w/ DJ Danny Boy @ 9pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Curbie @ 3pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Changing Lanes @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Misfit Johnny @ 2pmRiver Rock – Danger Box 5-8pmPJ Sweeney’s – Sons of Wexford @ 5pmMONDAY, JULY 25Asbury Ale House – Shuffleboard League @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Triple Play Trio @ 1pm; Tat Hollar @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Jay & Rob @ 7pmRiver Rock – Family Funday 5pm -7pmTUESDAY, JULY 26Asbury Ale House – Pong League @ 9pm

Fireside Grill – Trivia NightMartell’s Tiki Bar – Mike Dalton Trio @

2pm; Dr. Cheeko @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Nikki Briar @ 7pmRiver Rock – Trivia & Game Night w/

Hunter 7pm – 9pm; DJ Q @ 9pmWEDNESDAY, JULY 27Asbury Ale House – Trivia Night @ 8pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Billy Simmons @ 5:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – No Standards Trio @

2pm; Pat Roddy @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Late Night Alibi

@ 7pmRiver Rock – Ladies Night; Joe Baracata

Duo 6-9pmPJ Sweeney’s – Matt Noffsinger @ 6pmTHURSDAY, JULY 28Asbury Ale House – Karaoke @ 8pmBlue Moon – Blues Jam @ 8pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Jamie Brown Trio @

2pm; Sensational Soul Cruisers @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Big Bang Trio @ 7pmRiver Rock – Funbox Trio 6-9pmFRIDAY, JULY 29Blue Moon – Christopher Dean BandThe Cabin – GoodfellasJenk’s Club – DNA Reggae Band @ 1pm;

Gypsy Wisdom w/ Tony Gia @ 9pmLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Pat Guadagno @ 5:30pmMaggie’s Underground - TBAMartell’s Tiki Bar – Kicks Trio @ 2pm; Peat

Moss & The Fertilizers @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – The Nines @ 8pmRiver Rock – Mark Burg Duo 4-7pm; DJ

Adam 6-9pm; FuzzPops Band & DJ Adam @ 9:30pm

PJ Sweeney’s – Skinny Amigos @ 5pm; DJ Unique @ 9pm

SATURDAY, JULY 30Blue Moon – Full Throttle BandThe Cabin – On The Rocks Fireside Grill – UFC 201Game Time – Johnny Drama Jenk’s Club – Sons of Origin @ 1pm; 92.3

AMP Radio (Live @ 9pmJackie Keelen’s – 3th Annual Outdoor Bash

w/ Old Guys RuleLangosta Lounge – Live Music @ 10pmMaggie’s Tiki Bar – Jay & Rob @ 5:30pm Maggie’s Underground – DJ Richie Sparta

@ 9:30pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Overboard @ 9pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Kicks @ 2pm;

White Rabbit @ 8pmRiver Rock – Mike Dalton Duo 2-5pm;

Chad Morales 3-7pm; P-dub 5:30-9pmPJ Sweeney’s – So Watt @ 9pmSUNDAY, JULY 31Asbury Ale House –Bingo @ 1pmBlue Moon – Jazz Jam @ 3pmJenk’s Club – Flying Mueller Brothers @

2pm; Event Horizon w/ DJ Danny Boy @ 9pm

Maggie’s Tiki Bar – ContraBand @ 3pmMartell’s Tiki Bar – Dr. Cheeko @ 12:30pm;

Mike Dalton Band @ 8pmMartell’s Waters Edge – Undisputed @

2pmRiver Rock – Amused Duo 4-7pm; Skinny

Amigos 5-8pmPJ Sweeney’s – Ballyhaunis @ 5pm

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Friday – Sunday, July 15 – 17TommyCount Basie TheatreRed Bank, NJ

July 16 – July 31The Little MermaidAlgonquin Arts TheaterManasquan, NJ

Wednesday, July 20Eric Burdon & The AnimalsCount Basie TheatreRed Bank, NJ

Friday, July 29John ValbyStarland BallroomSayreville, NJ

Sunday, July 31BadfishStone PonyAsbury Park, NJ

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Friday & Saturday, July 01 & 02Celtic WomenCount Basie TheatreRed Bank, NJ

Friday, July 08Kenny Babyface EdmondsState TheaterNew Brunswick, NJ

Sunday, July 10Asbury Park Comedy & Podcast FestivalHouse of IndependentsAsbury Park, NJ

Wednesday, July 13Cowboy JunkiesStone PonyAsbury Park, NJ

Friday, July 15Boys of SummerStarland BallroomSayreville, NJ

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Friday, July 08Caesar’s

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Saturday July 09Tropicana

Pat Benatar, Neil Geraldo &

Melissa Etheridge

Saturday, July 09Harrah’s

Arsenio Hall

Sunday, July 10Borgata

Bob Dylan

Friday, July 15Boardwalk Hall

Justin Beiber

Friday, July 15Golden NuggetSheena Easton

Saturday, July 16BorgataJim Breuer

Saturday, July 23TropicanaBoyz II Men

Saturday, July 23BorgataJeff Beck & Buddy Guy

Sunday, July 24BorgataHuey Lewis & The News

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As a community service, Venues NJ wishes to make our readers aware of upcoming Fundraisers, Benefits & Charity events being conducted in the region. These activities are noteworthy and we are pleased to bring them to your attention.

The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is widespread and has had an effect on virtually everyone in the region. Most individual municipalities have set up

their own relief centers, benefit organizations & fundraising programs. However, there is a

Central Call Center set up to get information & assistance for emergency services, housing assistance, food &

medical services, family services, etc.

Call 211 or go online to www.nj211.orgYou can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer or make a donation to the Hurricane Recovery.

Hurricane Sandy Notifications & Recovery Resources

RESTORE… REBUILD !

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30 To Advertise Call 732.995.1714 • www.Venues-NJ.com December 2012

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As a community service, Venues NJ wishes to make our readers aware of upcoming Fundraisers, Benefits & Charity events being conducted in the region. These activities are noteworthy and we are pleased to bring them to your attention.

The devastation brought on by Hurricane Sandy is widespread and has had an effect on virtually everyone in the region. Most individual municipalities have set up

their own relief centers, benefit organizations & fundraising programs. However, there is a

Central Call Center set up to get information & assistance for emergency services, housing assistance, food &

medical services, family services, etc.

Call 211 or go online to www.nj211.orgYou can also contact this Central Call Center to volunteer or make a donation to the Hurricane Recovery.

Hurricane Sandy Notifications & Recovery Resources

RESTORE… REBUILD !

HELP WANTEDExperienced Sales People

N E E D E D• Account Executive /

Ad Sales

• Immediate Openings

• PT / FT

• Commission Based

• Excellent $$$ Potential

• Exclusive Territories

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About BBBSOC: Our mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County was founded in 1997 by a group of community volunteers concerned about at-risk youth in Ocean County. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Ocean County is a not-for-profit youth agency, an affiliate of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and a certified United Way Agency. The agency is governed by a Board of Directors comprised of volunteers committed to the vision of mission of the agency.

In the 17-year history of BBBSOC, all of the Littles in our program have finished high school and continued their educations in college or trade school, often despite considerable odds. Our program is making a difference in Ocean County.

Fundraiser for Big Brothers / Big Sisters

of Ocean County

What: 9th Annual Casino Night

When: Friday, July 22nd @ 6:00pm

Where: Eagle Ridge Golf Club, 2 Augusta Blvd., Lakewood, NJ

Contact: (732) 505-3400 or bbbsoc.org

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FOCUSMain purpose; the center of interest or activity; focal point; cornerstone or linchpin Whether it be a product, a service or a thing, to be useful or meaningful, “it” should have a main purpose or focus in order to be understood and helpful. Something that exists, but has no understandable or has no long term purpose is often referred to as a gag or a fad. In the hospitality business, a restaurant, bar or pub establishes its existence or presence by presenting itself as a venue with a definitive reason d’être. This is expressed in its variety of offerings, while always fitting to its main focus. Examples: an Italian restaurant is not going to be serving Shepherds Pie; a Japanese restaurant does not offer kielbasa as a main course. The business establishes itself as a venue offering a specific collection of ethnic offerings and builds its brand accordingly. In the publishing business, most successful media establish and present themselves with a main focus so that the audience knows what to expect and reacts accordingly. News organizations are expected to present the latest news; sports media bring us a wide variety of major sporting events, etc. Some publications do widen their scope and offer “lifestyle” information. But, that’s how they present themselves and that’s what their audience expects. Venues NJ has established itself strictly as a dining & entertainment medium and is being offered through multi-media outlets and platforms as such. That is our main focus and the information we provide, both in our editorial features and advertising messages is exactly what our audience have come to expect. The staff at Venues NJ has dedicated itself to this main focus and we will continuous to do so …. because our readers have told us that’s what they want and that’s what they expect from us. We hope you agree and we promise to continue offering timely information on these two areas of interest: Dining & Entertainment.

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