Featured Events in Asbury Park in April 2025 (August Updated)

Experience the dark and mysterious allure of Burtonesque: Goth Night Pt. 2 in Asbury Park at the Laylow Cocktail Lounge. Immerse yourself in an evening of gothic ambiance on April 10, 2025, at 603 Mattison Avenue. This highly anticipated event promises a night filled with eerie elegance and macabre entertainment. Please note that tickets for this unforgettable experience are already sold out.

Dean Lewis will be performing at The Stone Pony in Asbury Park on April 11, 2025. The Stone Pony is located at 913 Ocean Ave, NJ, 07712. Dean Lewis is a talented singer-songwriter known for his emotional and heartfelt music. Don't miss this opportunity to experience his captivating performance live in concert. Get your tickets now to witness a night filled with incredible music and unforgettable moments.

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Everyone is welcome to join for this amazing event! We are excited to host Steven Schwankert presenting his newest title THE SIX. If you wish to preorder this book, CLICK ME! Hope to see you in the shop! --- ABOUT THE BOOK The Six: The Untold Story of the Titanic's Chinese Survivors is the moving exploration of the origins and fate of the little-known Chinese passengers aboard the Titanic—and how they survived against all odds. When the Titanic sank on a cold night in 1912, barely 700 people escaped with their lives. Among them were six Chinese men. Arriving in New York, these six were met with suspicion and slander. Less than 24 hours later, they were expelled from the country, and vanished. When historian Steven Schwankert first stumbled across the fact that eight Chinese nationals were on-board, of whom all but two survived, he couldn’t believe that there could still be untold personal histories from theTitanic. Now, at last, their story can be told. The result of meticulous research, dogged investigation, and interviews with family member,The Sixis an epic journey across continents that reveals the full story of these six forgotten survivors. Who were Ah Lam, Chang Chip, Cheong Foo, Fang Lang (or Fong Wing Sun), Lee Bing, and Ling Hee? Professional seafarers, their incredible journeys reveal an overlooked but all-too-common experience of inequality and racism. The Titanic continues to reveal a multitude of stories, and the lives of these six men add an additional layer of humanity and nuance to one of the most storied shipwrecks in human history ABOUT THE AUTHOR Steven Schwankert is an award-winning writer and editor. He is the co-creator of The Six, a documentary project about the Chinese passengers aboard RMS Titanic. He is the author of Poseidon: China's Secret Salvage of Britain's Lost Submarine and Beijing & Shanghai, a guidebook now in its third edition. Steven is a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and East and South Asia Chapter Chair of The Explorers Club. His writing has appeared in The Asian Wall Street Journal, The South China Morning Post, Billboard, Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, The New York Times, The Washington Post, and more. Information Source: Asbury Book Cooperative | eventbrite

Everyone is welcome to join for this amazing event! We are excited to host Emily Schulten presenting her newest collection EASY VICTIMS TO THE CHARITABLE DECEPTIONS OF NOSTALIGA. If you wish to preorder this book, CLICK ME! Hope to see you in the shop! About the Author Emily Schulten is the author of three poetry collections, including Easy Victims to the Charitable Deceptions of Nostalgia, the 2023 White Pine Press Poetry Prize winner, and The Way a Wound Becomes a Scar, a 2023 Eric Hoffer Award Finalist, and. The recipient of a 2024 Academy of American Poets Laureate Fellowship, her poetry and nonfiction appear in Ploughshares, The Kenyon Review, Tin House, and Prairie Schooner, among others. Schulten is the Poet Laureate of the City of Key West, where she serves as a Professor of English and creative writing and the director of CFK Poetics at The College of the Florida Keys. Originally from Bowling Green, Kentucky, Schulten earned her master’s degree in English from Western Kentucky University and her Ph.D. in creative writing from Georgia State University. She is the winner of the 2024 Ralph Angel Poetry Prize, the 2023 Geri Digiorno Multi-Genre Prize for her nonfiction and poetry, and the 2016 Erskine J. Prize for Poetry. She lives in Key West with her husband and their son. Information Source: Asbury Book Cooperative | eventbrite

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Rising Kings: Empowering the Next Generation Sapp Centric Solutions is proud to announce the expansion of Rising Kings , our all-boys mentoring program, into Monmouth County, New Jersey! As we continue to grow across the state, our mission remains steadfast: to guide young boys into becoming powerful, purpose-driven men through mentorship, leadership development, and character-building. At Rising Kings , we believe that strong mentorship lays the foundation for a brighter future. Our program is designed to provide boys with positive role models, meaningful guidance, and the life skills necessary to navigate challenges with confidence and resilience. Beyond mentorship, we equip educators with the tools and strategies to effectively support and uplift the young men in their classrooms and communities. Through dedicated consulting, coaching, and hands-on mentoring, we foster an environment of growth, empowerment, and lasting impact. As we step into an exciting new season, we encourage families to register their sons, as space is limited. Together, we are building a generation of young men who lead with strength, integrity, and purpose. Join us in shaping the future—one boy at a time. *Sample Schedule of Rising Kings Rising Kings 8-Week Mentoring Program Theme: “Building Strong Boys for a Stronger Future” Week 1: Identity & Self-Worth Understanding who you are and embracing your uniqueness Building confidence and positive self-talk Activity: “Mirror Talk” – Speaking affirmations to yourself Week 2: The Power of Choices How decisions shape your future Peer pressure and making the right choices Activity: “Choose Your Path” role-playing scenarios Week 3: Emotional Intelligence & Self-Control Managing anger, frustration, and emotions Recognizing and expressing feelings in a healthy way Activity: “Reaction vs. Response” group discussion Week 4: Leadership vs. Following the Crowd What makes a great leader? Standing strong in your beliefs and values Activity: “Stand Firm” decision-making challenge Week 5: Overcoming Fear & Building Resilience How to handle setbacks and failures Developing a growth mindset Activity: “Obstacle Course” – Pushing through challenges Week 6: Respect & Responsibility Understanding respect for self and others Taking accountability for actions Activity: “Respect Challenge” – Practicing respect in real-time Week 7: Digital Awareness & Social Media Responsibility Navigating social media safely and responsibly Cyberbullying and online reputation Activity: “Social Media Scenarios” – Smart posting and decision-making Week 8: Vision & Goal-Setting for the Future Dreaming big and setting realistic goals Creating a personal vision board Activity: “Vision Board Workshop” – Mapping out future success Information Source: SappCentricSolutions | eventbrite