The REEL World

Cannes, Sundance, Tribeca and (drumroll)... Asbury Park!

Now you don’t have to travel very far to enjoy entertaining and thought-provoking films created by independent filmmakers. 

Among the international selections will be a Jersey’s Best category that will include Bluebells by Sandra Longo (Allenhurst, NJ) and The Cartel, a documentary by Hoboken filmmaker Bob Bowden about over-spending in public schools and the underachievement in the education system.

What:  The 4^th Annual Jersey Shore Film Festival 

Where: The Showroom 

             Cookman Avenue, Asbury Park 

             Axelrod Performing Arts Center 

             Deal Park, New Jersey.

When:

             Gala Opening Night: Sunday, July 12 at 7:00 p.m

             Festival runs July 8-19

             

Schedule and tickets at  http://www.jerseyshorefilmfestival.com/

FASHION for a CAUSE

What can top cocktails, shopping, and hanging out with your friends? How about knowing that every dollar you spend results in a donation  to Jersey Battered Women’s Service, a full-service domestic violence and domestic abuse prevention agency.

WHAT:   Fashion for a Cause 

Tickets are available for $35 and include drinks, hors d’oeuvres and discounts on all merchandise

WHERE:  Park Avenue Club 

184 Park Avenue in Florham Park,

WHEN:  Wednesday June 24^th from 5pm - 9pm

Participating vendors include 3^rd Eye Brand of Brooklyn, NY; Alberto Parada Jewelry of Washington, DC; Allison Sargent Events of Montclair, NJ; Ame Ame of Jackson Heights, NY; Badgley Mischka; Bari’s Baubles of Caldwell, NJ; Blakely Ink of Scarsdale, NY; Burberry; C. R. Interior Designs of Short Hills, NJ; Cartier; Coach; Damani/Bliss; Dieci Colori.com of Livingston, NJ; Dieci Lifestyle Spa of Livingston, NJ; DKNY; Dolores Covert Jewelry of Wharton, NJ; Donna & Company Artisan Chocolates of Cranford, NJ; Fashion Fix of Oakhurst, NJ; Fendi; Ferragamo; Furr Me! of Martinsville, NJ; Goji Gourmet of New York, NY; Gucci; Hats by Selima of New York, NY; Heather’s Designs of Summit, NJ; IDoTattoos.com of Little Falls, NJ; Jia of Millburn, NJ; Just Be Smooth of Millburn, NJ; Lia Sophia Jewelry of Pompton Plains, NJ; Mary Kay of Madison, NJ; Michelle; Movado; Premier Designs Jewelers of Wharton, NJ; Ricki-L of Montclair, NJ; Robyn Ross of South Orange, NJ; Sandra Baquero of Lodi, NJ; Scott Kay; Selve of Red Bank, NJ; Silpada Designs of West Milford, NJ; Tissot; Total Transformation of Carteret; NJ; and West Essex Lighting Studio of West Caldwell, NJ.

To purchase tickets or for more information on Fashion for a Cause call 973-267-7520 x409 or visit www.jbws.org.  

DINING WITH DAD

FATHER'S DAY IS SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST ... Got a Dad? Got Plans? Eating is always a good option- Here are a couple places to try: Copeland Restaurant and Martini Bar American Breakfast Buffet, $19 per person from 6:30am to 11am. Brunch Buffet, featuring Dad's favorites and a glass of champagne for $24 per person or $12 per child from 12 noon to 2:30pm. Dinner, Chef Thomas offers a Dry Aged 32oz. Porterhouse for two with Sautéed Spinach and French Fries for $32 per person and Dad receives a complimentary bottle of TC Steak Sauce. Two Whippany Road, Morristown in the Westin Governor Morris Hotel 973.451.2619 www.copelandrestaurant.com The Bernards Inn Breakfast Buffet in the dining room from 7:00am to 12:00pm, $30.00 for adults, $15.00 for children age 5 to 12 and no charge for children under age 5. Three-Course Prix Fixe Menu from 5:30pm to 9:00pm, $65.00 per person,View menu 908. 766.0002 27 Mine Brook Rd, bernardsinn.com