We had almost 3,000 people at Edmund Wilson Plaza to bask in the beautiful sunshine, listen to a fabulous oompah band, sample great local beers, wines and spirits, eat some amazing food and basically just have a great time!
I especially want to thank our staff and all the volunteers who made it happen, as well as our main partners Triumph Brewing and the Two River Theater for hosting us. Soon we’ll announce the date for the 3rd annual Oktoberfest. In the meantime, let’s get back to the Beat.
WHAT’S IT WORTH EVENT POSTPONED UNTIL THE SPRING
On Saturday, we were all excited to present What’s It Worth – a brand new event where you can get your items appraised and view some cool antique cars over at the Galleria, but unfortunately, Mother Nature has a different plan for us. This was planned as an outdoor event, and since we’re expecting rain in the forecast, we need to postpone the event. We plan to present the event some time in the Spring, so be on the lookout for news about that in early 2025 on our social media and in our newsletter. We’re bummed about it, but you know what they say – it’s not nice to fool Mother Nature!
AMERICAN MARIACHI PREMIERES AT THE TWO RIVER THEATER
Speaking of the aforementioned Two River Theater, their 2024-25 season kicks off this weekend with a brand new comedy full of humor, heart and playful live music called American Mariachi. It’s a story about two cousins who want to start an all-girl mariachi band back in the seventies. Although neither one of them play instruments nor have the right costumes, they are determined to make their mariachi dreams come true! It sounds like a great show – in fact, I have tickets to see it myself next week!
There are a lot of special events happening around some of the performances, including a talk with Artistic Director Justin Waldman and director James Vásquez before the show on October 2, a celebration of local latin music with Lakehouse Music Academy on October 13 at 7 PM and a drag night on October 18 at 5:30 PM. Regular ticket prices range from $45 to $80 depending on the the date and time of the show and the selected seats. A number of $25 tickets are available for each performance, and under 35 tickets are $35 for every performance. You can purchase tickets at the Two River Theater box office or online at this link.
WE’RE PAINTING THE TOWN PURPLE FOR 180 TURNING LIVES AROUND
Many of you may be familiar with the nonprofit organization 180 Turning Lives Around . For those that aren’t, 180 is the lead domestic violence and sexual assault agency for Monmouth County. For the last 50 years, 180 has been providing free and confidential counseling and safe house services to individuals and families impacted by domestic violence. Unfortunately, domestic violence is still very much a problem, not just in New Jersey, but nationally, and 180 is the go-to resource for those suffering from domestic violence in all 53 municipalities in Monmouth County.
Each October, 180 recognizes Domestic Violence Awareness Month in an effort to spread awareness about the issue and the resources they provide. There are several events that benefit the organization which we’ll be informing you about during the month, including the June and Joy Fashion Show over at the Galleria tonight, Thursday, September 26 from 6 to 8 PM, where all the proceeds go to support 180. (You can register for your free ticket on Eventbrite with this link. Thanks June and Joy!) Some of our businesses will be raising money for the organization during October. Also, the borough of Red Bank will be painting the stripe down the middle of Broad Street purple for the occasion, and they’ll be putting purple wreaths around some of the telephone poles in town. So, we’re going all out to raise awareness for 180 in October, and we invite you to join us in supporting this extremely worthwhile cause.
SUNDAY POP-UP EXHIBIT AT THE ART POD
Our friends and neighbors at the Art Pod, located in the Hamilton Building at 43 W. Front Street (Units 7 & 8) are presenting a pop up exhibit this Sunday, September 29th, from Noon to 5 PM. It’s called “On Verso” and it’s comprised of paintings and mixed media work on the reverse of canvases. The exhibit includes art from Bambi, Mary Ann McKay, Ellen Martin, Denise Martin, Eleanor James, Colin Goodall, Mona Pollard and more, and the juror is Michael Mazzeo from Galerie Lucida. It’s totally free to attend.
WHAT’S DOING IN RED BANK….
For great live music and specials this weekend stop by the following locations:
Jamian's Food & Drink - PK & Band Without Fear rocks on Thursday! Don't miss Guns For Hire Electric on Friday. The Alt lights up Saturday night!
TEAK – Happy Hour Monday thru Friday, 3pm to 6pm at the main bar! Enjoy DJ Zac Dean on Thursday night! Feel Good Fridays vibes on the rooftop with with DJ B Nice! Don't miss Class Kills Saturday with DJ ZA!
Triumph Brewing Company - On Thursday Dan Weeks Trio takes the stage! Mighty Mystic performs on Friday. Enjoy Tren Latino on Saturday!
Red Rock - Kristen & The Noise rocks on Friday night! Yani takes your Saturday night to the next level!
That’s it for this week. Before I sign off, I just want to say that we had a blast attending the ribbon cutting ceremony for Lakehouse Music Academy, now located inside the RBC building at 51 Monmouth Street.
I actually started taking drum lessons at Lakehouse a few months ago, and now I’m even in a band! In fact, my debut performance will be at Lakehouse’s Big Gig down at Salty’s in Belmar on Sunday at 7:25 , so if you want to hear a true beginner play the drums on some great classic rock tunes, please feel free to join me!
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