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SUMMARY:5 mi. walk Manasquan Reservior and great Brunch Open to All!
DESCRIPTION:This is a great combo we’ve been doing for years. Lots of nice water views and an environmental center option too. \nPark and meet at end of  the Visitors Center lot. Bathrooms inside and porta potties enroute. \nTerrain is level and packed gravel so a walk\, not a hike but 5 miles nevertheless at normal pace of 20 min. /mile. \nBring the usual water and bug spray if using. \nAfterwards\, we’ll take an 8 min. drive over to our friends at  historic Our House Restaurant:  https://www.ourhouserestaurant.com/our-story  for their famous Sunday brunch including a free mimosa or glass of champagne if you like.  All still $25 for us including tax and tip.  Bring cash. If nice we’ll eat outside on their beautiful patio. Anyone can attend the brunch – you don’t need to do the walk.  Address: 420 Adelphia Road\, Farmingdale. \nSee you then! \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap \n  \n 
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/5-mi-walk-manasquan-reservior-and-great-brunch-open-to-all/
LOCATION:Manasquan Reservior\, Howell\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:Arturo O'Farrill Quintet\, Westside Park\, Red Bank
DESCRIPTION:This is another jazz series we do every year at Westside aka Johnny Jazz Park. \nIts prodced by jazz arts project in association with Red Bank Parks Dept. and free to attend. Bring a chair and enjoy the live music. \nhttps://www.jazzartsproject.org/westside \nConsidered one of the best and most prolific jazz pianists in the world – coming here once again to Red Bank.  \n“Arturo O’Farrill is a prolific pianist\, composer\, educator\, and social advocate whose career escapes finite categorization. He received his Master’s degree from the Aaron Copland School of Music at Queens College and went on to join The Carla Bley Big Band\, Bley later becoming a dedicated mentor. As he launched his solo career\, O’Farrill collaborated with musicians such as Dizzy Gillespie\, Harry Belafonte\, Noel Pointer\, Jerry Gonzalez\, and countless others. O’Farrill is the founder and artistic director of the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra (ALJO)\, which\, since its founding in 2002\, has pushed modern Afro-Latin jazz into new and innovative directions. With programs that showcase its versatility\, the Afro Latin Jazz Orchestra has pushed the boundaries of the genre with bold interpretations\, performing and commissioning compositions by Antonio Sánchez\, Miguel Zenón\, Dafnis Prieto\, Guillermo Klein\, Michele Rosewoman\, Vijay Iyer\, and Arturo himself\, among many others. In May 2025\, he received a Capital Grant from the New York State Council on the Arts to break ground on “Cafe Belongó”: a cultural hub and music venue\, as well as a 340-unit affordable housing project in East Harlem. O’Farrill is a recent recipient of the Jazz Arts Hero Award\, which was awarded at the 2026 Jazz Arts Project “Havana Nights” Gala.  \nhttps://www.arturoofarrill.com/  \nFree street parking available and nice coffe house across street. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/arturo-ofarrill-quintet-westside-park-red-bank/
LOCATION:Westside Johnny Jazz Park\, Red Bank\, NJ\, 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:The Chuck Lambert Band\, Westside Park\, Red Bank
DESCRIPTION:This is another jazz series we do every year at Westside aka Johnny Jazz Park. \nIts produced by jazz arts project in association with Red Bank Parks Dept. and free to attend. Bring a chair and enjoy the live music. \nhttps://www.jazzartsproject.org/westside \nChuck is a local favorite and well known to our group. He just celebrated his 75th and still punching out the blues.He kept the show alive last year and took out his accoustic guitar instead when the power temporarily went out in the area.  \n“Chuck Lambert is a versatile blues guitarist and singer whose sound and presence is well-known across the Jersey Shore\, NYC\, and Philadelphia\, but is most loved in his hometown of Red Bank\, NJ. While attending Lafayette College in the early 70’s\, he was a member of the Tim McCabe Blues Gang\, whose primary function was to play backup for touring blues legends on the East Coast college circuit. It was then that he was able to play for legends such as John Lee Hooker\, J.B. Hutto\, and Screamin’ Jay Hawkins. Lambert is a member of the Norman Seldin Big Band\, The Panama Chapel Band\, The Cal Vetrane Blues Band\, The Haugenes Project\, and a guest artist with The Red Bank Blues Band\, Heavy Soul\, Herd of Blues\, Al Holmes and The Tribe\, and Poppa John and The Jam Band\, among many others. His own Chuck Lambert Band is committed to expanding the scope of the blues while still preserving its venerable tradition.” \nhttps://www.chucklambert.com/ \nThere’s a nice coffee house across street with cold drinks too. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/the-chuck-lambert-band-westside-park-red-bank/
LOCATION:Westside Johnny Jazz Park\, Red Bank\, NJ\, 6\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:Vinyl Countdown Band Happy Hours at Our House\, Farmingdale
DESCRIPTION:Could be rain and this is nice choice either way –  Bar A may be packed anyway. \nHeard this band at sunsets and couldnt stop dancing. They are very good. \nvinylcountdownnj.com/ \nhttps://www.facebook.com/VinylCountdownNJ/ \nOur friends at Our House will also give us a wam welcome. Nice bar are for the happy hour and room to dance.  Our houe has a nice happy hour menu as well as other food choices. Steaks are very good. Very historic – George may have slept there and enjoyed their sunday buffet\, lol. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/OurHouseRestaurantNJ/ \nDISCLAIMER: Attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap \n 
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/vinyl-countdown-band-happy-hours-at-our-house-farmingdale/
LOCATION:Our House\, Farmingdale\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:4.6 mi. hike\, Clayton Park\, Wine N Dine After\, Upper Freehold
DESCRIPTION:According to the park system\, Clayton is “one of the most beautiful parks in the Park System\, the property is known for stately stands of red and white oak\, beech\, ash and birch trees.” It has nice rolling hills and a pond and creek. Imlaystown downtown is 2 blocks long and interesting to say the least. \nhttps://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2517 \nWe’ll do about 4.6 with option for about 3/4 mile less.  Bring the usual water and bug spray. Poles helpful for some. \nAfterwards we can visit Roys Deli close by. They have fair prices\, good food\, fresh backed muffins and scones and do a great job and are nice to us. \nAfer lunch we’ll head to Cream Ridge Winery\, also close by for their tastings and some music. Bring a chair if want to sit outside. They have an air conditioned room wher you can enjoy your wine and any snacks. Their berry wines are the best anywhere including blueberry\, apricot and cranberry. \nif still bored can visit a brewery or the Roost also close by for a beer snack and possible band. \nCu then. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/4-6-mi-hike-clayton-park-wine-n-dine-after-upper-freehold-2/
LOCATION:Clayton Park\, (Imlaystown) Upper Freehold\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:Half Price Mini Golf and Great Eats For All After\, Oceanport
DESCRIPTION:One of my favorites every year in the summer.\nLet’s try again Bluegrass Mini Golf’s half price Tuesdays – Its about $5/game and a swinging good time. Its in Monmouth Park next to the Blue Grotto Restaurant. Approach from Oceanport Ave. Parking is Free.\nThere are 2 golf courses with holes and monuments honoring famous horses. its pro grade and pro mini golf tournaments are held there. \nAfterwards\, anyone interested can meet at Zacharys. Great pizza and other items. Daily specials.\nhttps://zacharys-nj.com/\nhttps://zacharys-nj.com/wp-ontent/uploads/2019/03/zacharys_dinner.pdf \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/half-price-mini-golf-and-great-eats-for-all-after-oceanport/
LOCATION:Bluegrass Mini Golf\, Oceanport\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T174500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260903T193000
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SUMMARY:Annual Lobster Palooza\, Avon
DESCRIPTION:This is a great  one we’ve been doinig many years. Guns 4 Hire no longer playing there\, there’s a duo now  but the same great deal – $19.95 getes you a 1 1/4# lobster with a potato and veggie side. Drinks extra of course. \n\nParties of 8 can reserve a table so we’ll try for that. This and the other events are going public so don’t wait too long to rsvp.\n\nOtherwise arrive by 5:45 to be seated. It gets crowded. \nhttps://www.facebook.com/thecolumns.nj/ \nCu there!. Nice walk on boards after and ice cream for those interested. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/annual-lobster-palooza-avon/
LOCATION:The Columns\, Avon By The Sea\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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SUMMARY:Brian Kirk and Jirks by the Sea  with Fireworks! Long Branch
DESCRIPTION:  \nWe do this every year. Brian Kirk and the Jirks will close out the season at Long Branch by the sea Thursday concerts. There’s nice firewoks after. \nI won’t be there but anyone can host or rsvp. I’ll be eating lobster. Thought the concert and fireworks was this week. \nIts on the Great Lawn this year not in middle of Pier Village on the asphalt. Your tush will appreciate that\, lol. Its between Ocean Place Resort and Rooneys. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/brian-kirk-and-jirks-by-the-sea-with-fireworks-long-branch/
LOCATION:Ocean Place Resort & Spa\, Long Branch\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260905T160000
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SUMMARY:Eddie Testa and Only Human Bands at Keyport Food & Music Festival!
DESCRIPTION:This festival was great a few years back – should be even better this year with the Eddie Testa Band and our old friends Only Human who are back after about 10 years.  They were the first band and event I posted in our meetup group back oni July 4\, 2016. Rich Villalva and Marc Coccio went oni to lead Rock Bottom Band.  Rich is back after his well known battle and setting his acoustic alter ego aside to rejoin his old group. Duke on drums and Mike on bass are sharp. Don’t miss it.  \n  \nMeet near the band  I’ll have on an orange baseball cap. \nDISCLAIMER: Use of this site and attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap \n 
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/eddie-testa-and-only-human-bands-at-keyport-food-music-festival/
LOCATION:Keyport Waterfront Park\, Keyport\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260917T220000
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SUMMARY:Classy Party with Deftet Quartet\, Watermark\, Asbury Park
DESCRIPTION:If you missed it night before New Year’s Eve \, you can catch this great event again TONIGHT  at the classy Watermark by the sea in Asbury Park – The Deftet Trio and special guests appearing Rain or Shine!. \nMatt on drums\, Joe on bass and some great  keyboards and sax  usually play it.  We’ll hang out near them.\nBAND PLAYS 2 SETS 7-10 PM. DOORS OPEN 5 PM. I’LL BE THERE 6:45.\nGreat drinks and tapas menu at the Watermark.https://watermarkap.com/https://menu.thesafemenu.com/watermark/menus/food/\nNO COVER CHARGE FOR THIS EVENT.See you then!\nDISCLAIMER: Attendance at an event signifies you have read and accepted this liability disclaimer\, that you are responsible for your own (and your guests) preparedness and well-being\, and agree not to hold anyone else liable in case of injury or mishap
URL:https://eclecticmusiceventsandmore.com/event/classy-party-with-deftet-quartet-watermark-asbury-park/
LOCATION:The Watermark\, Asbury Park\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:past
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