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Monday, January 10, 2011

PARKINSON’S CHARITY EVENT LIGHTS UP ASBURY PARK FOR 4 DAYS THIS WEEKEND!

ANNUAL LIGHT OF DAY CHARITY EVENT
This weekend, the light is shining on Asbury Park.

lightofdayconcert1The now-legendary Annual Light of Day Parkinson's Charity Event runs 4 days,  includes 7 venues, 9 events and features more than 75 artists! 

Begun as a single concert at the Stone Pony, the star-studded event has grown into 23 shows in more than a dozen countries. The mission is to fund research into possible cures, improve treatments, quality of life, and support patients  and caregivers suffering from Parkinson's and related illnesses. 

The series begins at the Showroom venue with the premiere of the new documentary Just Around the Corner, directed by Jim Justice and Steve Caniff and featuring Bruce Springsteen and Michael J. Fox. The docu-mentary chronicles Foundation founder and music industry icon Bob Benjamin and his battle against Parkinson's.  (See schedule of events below)

lightofdayconcert2Last year, Springsteen surprised the crowd at the Saturday night show at the Paramount Theatre. Local musicians participating this year include the shore's country-rocker Corey Wagar (picured) and veteran Ronnie Brandt. 

There are still tickets available to some shows-- or you can donate  to the Light Of Day Foundation

"These concerts shine a great spotlight on our 'city by the sea", says Brandt.

In fact, the Light Of Day shows will serve as the inaugural event celebrating "Musical Heritage Year 2011" by the Smithsonian Institute.  Asbury Park has been honored as the first city to host the traveling Musical Heritage Exhibit in March.      

Thursday, January 13
Premiere Showing of Just Around The Corner Documentary
The Showroom
708 Cookman Avenue
Asbury Park, NJ 07712
732.502.0472

Friday, January 14, 6 PM    
Light of Day 11- Stone Pony
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park

Saturday, January 15, 12–5 PM
Light of Day  - Wonder Bar
Wonder Bar
5th & Ocean Aves, Asbury Park
Saturday matinee show of the annual Light of Day concert series, featuring many artists to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.

Saturday, January 15, 12–5 PM
Light of Day 11 - Stone Pony    [ BUY TICKETS ]
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park
Saturday matinee show of the annual Light of Day concert series, featuring many artists to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.

Saturday, January 15, 7:00 PM
Light of Day 11 - Paramount Theatre     [ BUY TICKETS ]
The Paramount Theater
200 Ocean Ave, Asbury Park, New Jersey
Tel: 73.-897.8810
Tickets on sale at ticketmaster.com

Saturday, January 15, 8:00 PM
Country/Rock Show Light of Day 11 - Stone Pony   [ BUY TICKETS ]
The Stone Pony
913 Ocean Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ

Sunday, January 16, 12–3 PM
Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 1
The Watermark
800 Ocean Ave. located in First Ave Pavilion, North End, 2nd Floor, Asbury Park
First of three Songwriters By The Sea editions of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Please visit www.watermarkap.com or call 732.455.3447
for more info about The Watermark.

Sunday, January 16, 3–6 PM
Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 2
Langosta Lounge (Asbury Park, New Jersey)
1000 Ocean Ave, Boardwalk & Second Ave, Asbury Park
Second of three Songwriters By The Sea special editions of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Please visit www.langostalounge.com or call 732.455.3275
for more info about the Langosta Lounge.

Sunday, January 16, 6–9 PM

Light of Day 11 - Songwriters By The Sea 3
Tim McLoone's Supper Club
1200 Ocean Ave., 5th Ave & Boardwalk, Asbury Park
Third and final Songwriters By The Sea special edition of the annual Light of Day concert series featuring a songwriters' circle, to benefit the fight against Parkinson's disease.
Please visit www.timmcloonessupperclub.com or call 732.774.1155
for more info about Tim McLoone's Supper Club.