PREVIOUS EVENTS 2010 – 2015
2015
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Saturday, July 4, 2015 • Time: 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Title: The Poets Of New Jersey
First Inaugural Pier Village Poetry Festival, behind the great lawn, between Rooney's
and The Ocean Place
Attending: Three hours and twenty poets, half of which were published in the anthology, “The Poets Of New Jersey.” A festival praising the city and our maternal eternal ocean. Featuring: Mayor Schneider, John Pallone, and poets Joy Bastelli, Laine Sutton, Maria Gillian, Daniel Weeks, BJ Ward, Sarah Keane, Emily Vogel, Charles Johnson, Barbara Roberts, Gretna Wilkinson, Sander Zulauf, Hank Kalet, Gregg Glory, Joe Weil, Alex Khalifah, Frank Finale, Laura Boss, Daniel Zimmerman, Frank Valentino, and Emanuel di Pasquale. Organized by Emanuel di Pasquale, Poet Laureate of Long Branch and co-editor of “The Poets Of New Jersey” with the blessings of the mayor, the city council, and Chamber of Commerce.
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Thursday, August 6, 2015 • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1-3
Surf City Library, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480
Attending: During the first hour, author/poet Frank Finale will give a presentation on some aspects (getting started, revision, marketing) of poetry. The second hour will be devoted to sharing poems. Frank will be available to talk about
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Wednesday, August 12, 2015 • Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II
Painted Poetry II, Surf City Library, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City, (609) 494-2480
Attending: The poets and painters who were accepted into Painted Poetry II will present their works. The first hour will be a reception (6:00 PM - 7:00 PM). The second hour (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM), a poetry reading and slide show. Frank Finale will be one of the readers.
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Saturday, September 5, 2015 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Ocean County Historical Society's 29th Annual Antiques & Collectibles Faire, in and around the Ocean County Parking Garage, between Hooper & Hadley Avenues, Toms River.
For more information: (732) 341-1880 or www.oceancountyhistory.org.
Attending: At the Author's Alley, all Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Antiques and collectibles vendors, Music Garden, Artists' Garden, craft demonstrators' area, and more! Free admission.
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Saturday, September 12, 2015
ime: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM; music continues till 8:00 PM; fireworks at 8:15 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Lavallette Founders Day, bayfront at Bay Boulevard in front of the gazebo, Lavallette
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Artists, crafters, food, and more!
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Sunday, September 13, 2015 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI). For more information, please call (732) 793-0030 or visit www.thefriendsofislandbeach.org
Attending: Poet/Author Frank Finale and author Gordon Hesse will meet readers and sign books. All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
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Saturday, September 19, 2015 • Time: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
38th Annual Festival Of The Sea, Arnold & Bay Avenues, downtown Point Pleasant Beach
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Artists, crafters, food, and more!
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Saturday, October 10, 2015 • Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Ocean Grove Fall Harvest Festival on Main Avenue, Pilgrim Pathway, and Auditorium Square Park, Ocean Grove. Sponsored by the Ocean Grove Chamber Of Commerce, (732) 774-1391
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Our table will be located at Auditorium Park. Over 200 crafters and artisans, good food, live music, sidewalk sales, art, pumpkin painting, and much more! Fun for the whole family! Free admission. Rain or shine.
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Saturday, October 10 and Sunday, October 11, 2015 • Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; and The Poets of New Jersey
LBI Sea Glass & Art Festival, Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom,
(609) 361-1668
Attending: Author Frank Finale will be there on Saturday to meet readers and sign books. Book signings, jewelry, photography, sea glass, fossil identification, and lots more!
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Wednesday, October 28, 2015 • Time: 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Title: Howl of Sorrow, a collection of poetry inspired by Hurricane Sandy.
Long Branch Arts Council Launch Reading, City Hall, 344 Broadway, Long Branch
Contact Carl Hoffman, literary.asst@gmail.com for more information.
Attending: Frank Finale, Sander Zulauf, and other poets in the anthology. Free event and parking available.
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Friday, November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 2015 • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
38th Annual St. Peter PTA Craft Festival, St. Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 or www.stpschool.org
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event.
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Saturday, November 14, 2015 • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Holiday Spectacular at The Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event.
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Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, 2015
Time: Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Sea Girt PTO Craft Market, Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event.
Saturday, December 5, 2015 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Point Pleasant Boro High School Band Boosters 40th Annual Holiday Craft Fair And Gift Auction, Memorial Middle School, Laura Herbert Drive, Point Pleasant
Attending: All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Crafters, food, music, gift auction, 50/50 raffle.
2014
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Saturday, July 19, 2014 • Time: 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Title: Aftermath, Volumes I and II - Images Of Superstorm Sandy At The Jersey Shore(Note: This is the premiere book signing event for Volume II, which features Coastal Monmouth County, from Manasquan to Sea Bright.)
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Photographer/Author David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
Wednesday, August 20, 2014 • Time: 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Painted Poetry Exhibit and Reading
Ocean County Library, Long Beach Island Branch, 217 S. Central Avenue, Surf City
Attending: A unique display, running August 1 to 30, 2014, where 18 artists and 18 poets, each inspired by the others work, have created new interpretations through painting and poetry. Meet the artists and poets at a special reception on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at 6:00 PM with poetry readings from 7:00 – 8:00 PM. Poet/author Frank Finale will be attending.
Sunday, September 7, 2014 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All Jersey Shore Publications titles
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI). For more information, please call (732) 793-0030 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com
Attending: Author Gordon Hesse will meet readers and sign books. All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014 • Time: 7:00 PM
Titles: Cuban Blues and All Summer Long
Ocean County Library, Toms River Branch, Main Street, Toms River
Attending: Author Gordon Hesse will give a talk about his new book, Cuban Blues, a memoir about his months of captivity in Cuban prisons. Mr. Hesse will also meet readers and sign books.
SPECIAL SUPERSTORM SANDY PHOTOGRAPHY PRESENTATION AND BOOK SIGNING EVENT
ON THE TWO YEAR ANNIVERSARY OF THE STORM
Wednesday, October 29, 2014, 7:00 PM
Titles: Aftermath, Volumes I and II - Images Of Superstorm Sandy At The Jersey Shore
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Photographer/Author David Turton will project photographs of the storm from his books as well as "after" photos showing the progress made. After his presentation, he will be available to meet readers and sign books.
Friday, November 7 and Saturday, November 8, 2014 • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
37th Annual St. Peter PTA Craft Festival, St. Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 or www.stpschool.org
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Saturday, November 15, 2014 • Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Holiday Spectacular at The Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Saturday, November 22 and Sunday, November 23, 2014
Time: Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Sea Girt PTO Craft Market, Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Saturday, December 6, 2014 • Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; The Poets Of New Jersey
The Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, (732) 892-0223
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, December 13, 2014 • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Titles: Aftermath, Volumes I & II
The Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, (732) 892-0223
Attending: Author David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
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2013
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Saturday, March 2, 2013 • Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey
The 34th Annual Young Authors' Conference, sponsored by the Ocean County Reading Council, at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Road, Forked River, (609) 971-2020
Attending: Author/Poet Frank Finale will be one of the poetry presenters. He will also meet readers and sign books.
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Titles: To the Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; and A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
"Writing Jersey Green: Poets Celebrate the Garden State’s Natural State," Barron Arts Center, 582 Rahway Avenue, Woodbridge, (732) 634-0413 • Time: 8:00 PM
Attending: Author Frank Finale and two other poets, Mark Brunetti and Juditha Dowd, will be reading their original poetry and prose focusing on the environment and our connection with nature. Admission is free.
Saturday, April 27, 2013 • Time: 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Express Yourself: The Tri-State Writers’ Workshop, Crabiel Hall, Middlesex County College,
2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, (732) 906-2539
Attending: Join accomplished, professional writers as they explore their creative world and give you tips on how to be a better writer. These experts, including poet/author Frank Finale, will work with you in a very positive, supportive environment designed to stoke your creativity. Workshops include poetry, essays, playwriting, and short stories as well as how to get your work published among others. Most of the presenters are faculty at Middlesex County College and published authors. Fee. For more information: www.middlesexcc.edu/express or contact Linda Friedman at LFriedman@middlesexcc.edu or (732) 906-4250.
Thursday, June 6, 2013 • Time: Cocktail Hour 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM; Presentation at 5:45 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey
WindanSea, 56 Shrewsbury Avenue, Highlands. Alpha Delta Kappa International Honorary Organization for Women Educators. Dinner and presentation.
Attending: Author and poet Frank Finale will read from his works and talk about Jersey Shore stories, essays, and poems. Afterwards, he will meet the teachers and sign books.
Sunday, June 30, 2013 • Time: 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
75th Anniversary Of The Manasquan River Group Of Artists at the Manasquan River Golf Club, 843 Riverview Drive, Brielle. For more information, please visit: www.mrga38.org.
Attending: Author and poet Frank Finale will read from his works and talk about Jersey Shore stories, essays, and poems. Afterwards, he will meet the artists and sign books.
Sunday, September 8, 2013 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All Jersey Shore Publications titles
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI).
For more information, please call (732) 793-0030 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. All Jersey Shore Publications titles will be available at a special discount for the event. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
Saturday, October 5 and Sunday, October 6, 2013 • Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Sea Glass & Art Festival, Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
Attending: Author Frank Finale will be one of the authors there to meet readers and sign books. Photography, artwork, sea glass, jewelry, beach finds, and prizes.
Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9, 2013 • Time: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
36th Annual St. Peter PTA Craft Festival, St. Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 or www.stpschool.org
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Friday, November 22, 2013 • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Title: Aftermath - Images of Superstorm Sandy at the Jersey Shore - Volume I - Ocean County
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping Center, Brick, (732) 255-6600
Attending: Photographer David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24, 2013
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Sea Girt PTO Craft Market, Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt
Time: Saturday: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM; Sunday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Friday, November 29, 2013 • Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Title: Aftermath - Images of Superstorm Sandy at the Jersey Shore - Volume I - Ocean County
Sea & Green, 502 Bay Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 701-1166
Attending: Photographer David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, November 30, 2013 • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Holiday Spectacular at The Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Wednesday, December 4, 2013
Time: 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Store Sale Event is 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM.)
Title: Aftermath - Images Of Superstorm Sandy At The Jersey Shore
Coastal Creations, 405 Sea Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 714-0606
Attending: Photographer/Author David Turton will meet readers and sign books. Everything in the store is on sale from 25%-50% off. Food, drinks, giveaways!
Friday, December 6, 2013 • Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Title: Aftermath - Images Of Superstorm Sandy At The Jersey Shore
Diane Turton Realtors, 60 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, (732) 295-9700
Attending: During Bay Head's annual Christmas walk, Photographer/Author David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
Friday, December 13, 2013 • Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Title: Aftermath - Images Of Superstorm Sandy At The Jersey Shore
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Photographer/Author David Turton will meet readers and sign books.
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2012
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Saturday, January 28, 2012 • Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Jakes Branch County Park, 1100 Double Trouble Road, Beachwood, (732) 281-2750
Attending: Author Frank Finale will give a fireplace reading and presentation.
Saturday, February 18, 2012 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: All titles offered by Jersey Shore Publications
2012 Annual Women's Expo, Pine Belt Arena (at Toms River High School North Campus),
1245 Old Freehold Road, Toms River, (732) 818-8536
Attending: Featuring all of our beautiful books for your home, Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books and Editor and Publisher George Valente will meet readers as well. A women's lifestyle expo geared towards food, fitness, and fun, this event is a day filled with women's lifestyle events, shopping, and displays. Cooking demos, beauty exhibits, fashion, food, technology, health, home, entertainment, travel, wellness, family, contests, and much more. Also attending will be celebrity chef Matthew Zappoli, head chef/owner of Tre Amici (winner of Food Network's "Chopped"); Dr. Robi Ludwig, nationally known Psychotherapist; and cake designer Jennifer Richmond, owner of Jenni Cakes (Extreme Cake Decorating).
Saturday, March 3, 2012 • Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All titles offered by Jersey Shore Publications
17th Annual CBA Alumni Mothers' Craft Show, Christian Brothers Acadamy, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft
Attending: Featuring all of our beautiful books for your home, Editor and Publisher George Valente will be there to meet readers.
Wednesday, April 19, 2012
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
The Blue Colt Bookstore, Middlesex County College, 2600 Woodbridge Avenue, Edison, (732) 906-2539
Times: 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM: Meet and greet and signing; 2:45 PM - 3:15: Story time with the children from the childcare center.
Attending: Author Frank Finale will have a meet and greet and signing for adults at 2:00 PM. At 2:45 PM, he will have a "Gull's Story time" for children.
Thursday, May 10, 2012 • Time: 4:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; and The Poets of New Jersey
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, The Commons at Holmdel, 2134 State Highway 35, Holmdel,
(732) 275-0620
Attending: This is a Monmouth County Reading Council Poetry Awards Special Event. Students will read their winning selections. Special guest local author and poet Frank Finale will give a brief talk about writing poetry and will be available to meet and greet readers afterwards.
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 • Time: 6:30 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; The Poets of New Jersey
Friends of the Long Branch Free Public Library sponsor a talk and book signing at their annual membership dinner at La Scarpetta Italian Restaurant, 167 Locust Avenue, West Long Branch
Please call the Long Branch Free Public Library for information and reservations: (732) 222-3900. Dinner is $25. and reservations are required for dinner. Checks should be made payable to: Friends of the Long Branch Public Library. For more information, contact the Main Library at the number above or the Elberon Library at (732) 870-1776. Visit their website at: www.lmxac.org/longbranch.
Attending: Members of the Friends of the Long Branch Free Public Library and guest author Frank Finale who will speak about his Jersey Shore books and read some selections from them. Afterwards, Frank will be available to meet members and sign books. All of his books will be available for purchase.
Saturday, September 8, 2012 • Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Annual Lavallette Heritage Day Festival, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Lavallette
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special discount for the event.
Sunday, September 9, 2012 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI). For more information, please call (732) 793-0030 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com.
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
Saturday and Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2012 • Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Sea Glass & Art Festival, Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
Attending: Author Frank Finale will be one of the authors there to meet readers and sign books. Photography, artwork, sea glass, jewelery, beach finds, and prizes.
Saturday, November 17, 2012 • Time: 12:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers, sign books, and read a short Christmas story..
Friday, November 30, 2012 • Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Holiday SpecTACular at The Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
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2011
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011 • Time: 7:00 PM - 7:40 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2 & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Lakehurst Historical Society Museum at the Lakehurst Community Center, Center Street, Lakehurst, (732) 657-4391. Please ask for Mary.
Attending: Poet/Author Frank Finale will give a short presentation on how his books were created and read a few selections. Afterwards, he will meet readers and sign books, which will be available for purchase.
Saturday, July 16, 2011 • Time: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I and II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Wall Public Library's 50th Anniversary, Wall Public Library 2700 Allaire Road, Wall Township,
(732) 449-8877
Attending: Author and poet Frank Finale will give a talk and reading. He will have books available for purchase and signing.
Sunday, July 31, 2011 • Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Annual Lavallette Arts & Crafts Show and Concert, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Lavallette
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special discount for the event. Author Frank Finale will attend for a few hours to meet readers and signed books.
Wednesday, August 24, 2011 • Time: 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I and II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Wildflowers Too, 506 Broadway, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-8191
Attending: Author and poet Frank Finale will give a poetry reading and read from some of his Jersey Shore essays.
Saturday, September 10, 2011 • Time: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Annual Lavallette Heritage Day Festival, Philadelphia Avenue and Bay Boulevard, Lavallette
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special discount for the event.
Sunday, September 11, 2011 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI). For more information, please call (732) 793-0030 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com.
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
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Saturday, September 24, 2011 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
BookFest, Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River
Attending: Frank Finale. Featuring over twenty authors. Activities for kids and teens. Live music and prizes.
Saturday and Sunday, October 1 & 2, 2011 • Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: Long Beach Island Rhapsody. Plus!: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
This book signing event will feature many of the artists whose works appear in the coffee table book “Long Beach Island Rhapsody." The attending artists will be available to meet readers and sign books. Originals and prints of many of the works appearing in the book will be available for purchase. Plus! Frank Finale, Poet/Author of “A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3,” “To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II,” and “The Poets of New Jersey” will meet readers and sign books from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday and from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM on Sunday.
Friday, November 11 and Saturday, November 12, 2011 • Time: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
34th Annual St. Peter PTA Craft Festival, St. Peter School, 415 Atlantic Avenue, Point Pleasant Beach, (732) 892-1260 or www.stpschool.org
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Sunday, November 20, 2011 • Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Sea Girt PTO Craft Market, Sea Girt Elementary School, Route 71, Sea Girt
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
Friday, December 2, 2011 • Time: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Titles: All books published by Jersey Shore Publications
Holiday SpecTACular at The Atlantic Club, 1904 Atlantic Avenue, Manasquan
Attending: Representatives will be selling all of Jersey Shore Publications’ beautiful books about the Jersey Shore at a special holiday discount for the event.
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2010
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Saturday, March 6, 2010 • Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, and 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I and II; and The Poets of New Jersey
The 31st Annual Young Authors' Conference, sponsored by the Ocean County Reading Council, at Lacey Township High School, 73 Haines Road, Forked River, (609) 971-2020
Attending: Author/Poet Frank Finale will be one of the presenters. He will also meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, March 20, 2010 • Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2 & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping Center, Brick, (732) 255-6600
Attending: Author/Poet Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. He may also read from his books. Benefits the Literacy Volunteers of Ocean County.
Saturday, April 10, 2010 • Time: 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2 & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Parsippany Library, Parsippany
Attending: For students in grades 6 through 12, author/Poet Frank Finale will be giving a writer's workshop entitled "Write Better. Find Your Voice." The workshop is designed for students interested in writing, poetry, and telling stories that matter. Learn from the published author and poet. To register, contact Christina Roest at (973) 887-5151 ext. 213 or email at: christina.roest@parippanylibrary.org. Frank will also meet readers and sign his books.
Thursday, July 8, 2010 • Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Titles: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey
Wildflowers by the Lighthouse, 410 Broadway, Barnegat Light, (609) 361-8191
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, August 28, 2010 • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books.
Sunday, September 12, 2010 • Time: 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Titles: To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; The Poets of New Jersey; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Annual Beach Plum Festival, Island Beach State Park, at the first bathing pavilion (OBI).
For more information, please call (732) 793-5525 or visit www.friendsofislandbeach.com.
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books. Speakers, demonstrations, games, food, and attractions for children and adults. Free admission.
Saturday, September 25, 2010 • Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Event: Jersey Shore Book Festival
Toms River Branch of the Ocean County Library, 101 Washington Street, Toms River; www.oceancountylibrary.org
Attending: Frank Finale. Featuring over twenty authors. Activities for kids and teens. Live music and prizes.
Saturday and Sunday, October 2 & 3, 2010 • Time: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Titles: Long Beach Island Rhapsody. Plus!: A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
Things A Drift, 406 Long Beach Boulevard, Ship Bottom, (609) 361-1668
This book signing event will feature many of the artists whose works appear in the coffee table book “Long Beach Island Rhapsody." The attending artists will be available to meet readers and sign books. Originals and prints of many of the works appearing in the book will be available for purchase. Plus! Frank Finale, Poet/Author of “A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3,” “To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II,” and “The Poets of New Jersey” will meet readers and sign books from 10:00 PM - 3:00 PM on Saturday.
Sunday, October 3, 2010 • Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM (doors open at 12:30 PM)
Event: Memorial Poetry Reading: "Remembering Gilda Kreuter"
Bob Anstett Cultural Arts Center, Herbertsville Road, Brick
Attending: Readings by Sensations Magazine Publisher David Messineo, author/poet Frank Finale, and others. Gilda Kreuter was a resident of Brick Township for much of her life and was published in Sensations Magazine since 2000. Mr. Messineo and Mr. Finale will share Gilda's poems published in Issues 20 to 48, along with personal remembrances. Anyone who remembers Gilda, or would like to learn more about her, is encouraged to attend.
Thursday and Friday, November 4 and 5, 2010
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on Thursday and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Friday.
Titles: A Gull's Story Parts 1, 2, & 3; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; and The Poets of New Jersey
New Jersey Education Association (NJEA) Convention, New Atlantic City Convention Center, in the "Authors' Alley," Hall D, Atlantic City. For more information about Authors' Alley, please contact Judy Laning at (609) 599-4561
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, November 27, 2010 • Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Titles: The Poets of New Jersey; To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II; A Gull's Story, Parts 1, 2, & 3
Booktowne, 171 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 722-7255
Attending: Author Frank Finale will meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, December 4, 2010 • Time: 1:00 – 4:00 PM
Title: The Poets of New Jersey
Institute For Spiritual Development, 15 Main Street, Sparta, (973) 729-8261
Attending: Reading from the book, meeting readers, and signing books will be the book's editors, Sander Zulauf, Emanuel di Pasquale, and Frank Finale, and the following poets whose works appear in the anthology: Catherine Doty, BJ Ward, Renee Ashley, Dave Steward, and Bob McKenty.
Saturday, December 11, 2010 • Time: 2:00 – 5:00 PM
Titles: Spring Lake, Revisited; To The Shore Once More, Volume II; Long Beach Island Rhapsody
Frederick Galleries, 1405-1 Third Avenue, (732) 974-0376 or (800) 480-0778
About The Event: "Jingle and Mingle" at Frederick Galleries - a get together with artists and friends of the gallery to show their appreciation for the year 2010.
Attending will be Patrick Smith, author of "Spring Lake, Revisited" and Sue T. Oliver, one of the artists whose paintings are reproduced in the books "To The Shore Once More, Volume II" and "Long Beach Island Rhapsody." Both will be meeting readers and signing books. In addition, photographer Scott Frederick will be available to schedule your holiday portraits.
Please come and enjoy light refreshments and meet some of our local artists!
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