~ 2001 ~
PREVIOUS BOOK SIGNINGS, READINGS, AND ARTWORK DISPLAYS
DECEMBER 2001:
Sunday, December 1:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2103 Route 35, Holmdel, (732)
615-3933
Time: 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Sunday, December 2:
Waldenbooks, Ocean County Mall, Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732)
240-5808
Time: 12:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Saturday, December 8:
Main Avenue Galleria, located in the Main Avenue House, 19 Main
Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 988-1002
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Sunday, December 16:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping Center,
Chambers Bridge Road at Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732) 255-6600
Time 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II," met readers, and signed books.
Saturday, December 22:
Barnes & Noble, Consumer Center, 310 Highway 36, West Long
Branch, (732) 542 8868
Time: 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
NOVEMBER 2001:
Thursday and Friday, November 8 & 9:
New Jersey Education Association Convention, New Atlantic City
Convention Center in "Author's Alley" Atlantic City.
For more information about "Author's Alley," please
contact Stacey Williams at (609) 599-4561.
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
This convention is billed as "the largest educational event
of its kind in the world." Author Frank Finale met readers
and signed books.
Saturday, November 17:
B. Dalton Booksellers, Monmouth Mall, Routes 35 & 36,
Eatontown, (732) 542-8811
Time: 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Sunday, November 18:
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping Center,
Chambers Bridge Road at Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732) 255-6600
Time 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II," met readers, and signed books.
Sunday, November 25:
Open House at Barlow Flower Farm, 1014 Sea Girt Avenue, Sea Girt,
(732) 449-9189
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
OCTOBER 2001:
Saturday, October 20, 2001:
Flower Festival at Barlow Flower Farm, 1014 Sea Girt Avenue, Sea
Girt, (732) 449-9189
Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" including a short essay and two short poems about
Belmar and Spring Lake at 1:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 3:30 PM. Also
featured were artists Virginia Perle, Muriel Rogers, and Sue
Oliver who displayed works from the book as well as other works.
All were available to meet readers and sign books.
SEPTEMBER 2001:
Tuesday, September 4, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1311 Nixon Drive, Eastgate
Square, Moorestown, (856) 608-1622
Time: 7:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II", met readers, and sign books.
Friday, September 21, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 200 Route 70 West (near Olga's
Diner), Marlton, (856) 596-7058
Time: 8:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II," met readers, and signed books
• Saturday, September 22, 2001
Folk Arts Festival, Bayside Park, Route 35 South, Brick (732)
262-1088, Dept. Of Recreation, Bob Anstett
Time: 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Author Frank Finale joined some well known poets and musicians
for an afternoon of music and poetry. He read from his popular
books "To The Shore Once More, Volumes I & II" and
was available to sign books and meet readers during and after the
event. Also appearing at the event was folk singer Larry Fix (at
12:30 PM), poet Betty Spinner, folk singer Spook Handy, and poet
Charlie Mosler (at 2:00 PM). In addition, the public enjoyed the
poetic and musical renderings of Kenneth Little Hawk, who has
captivated audiences at Lincoln and Kennedy Centers. Also
appearing was nationally recognized pop-folk artist Nancy Falkow,
poet Joe Weil, and folk singer Diedre Flint.
Saturday & Sunday, September 29 & 30, 2001
The Ocean County Decoy & Hunting Show, in "Tip"
Seaman County Park, Lakeside Drive, Tuckerton
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
AUGUST 2001:
Saturday, August 4, 2001
B. Dalton Booksellers, Monmouth Mall, Routes 35 & 36,
Eatontown, (732) 542-8811
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Friday, August 10, 2001
Jane Law's Long Beach Island Art Studios & Gallery
2001 Long Beach Blvd., Surf City, (609) 494-4232
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artist Jane Law displayed works that
appear in the book as well as other works. Both were available to
meet readers and sign books. Refreshments were served.
Saturday, August 11, 2001:
Tuckerton Seaport, Route 9, Tuckerton, (609) 886-4863
Time:1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Author Frank Finale and featured artists Carla Coutts-Miners,
Carol Freas, and Joyce Lawrence met readers and signed books. The
artists displayed works that appear in the book as well as other
works.
• Wednesday , August 15, 2001:
Ocean City Library, 1735 Simpson Avenue, Ocean City, (609)
399-2434
Time: 7:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artist Robert A. Loder, Jr.
displayed works that appear in the book as well as other works.
Both were available to meet readers and sign books. In addition,
several Ocean City poets—Karen Peluso, Clint Campbell, and
Mark Soifer read from some of their works about Ocean City.
Saturday, August 18, 2001
Favorite Things, 52 Main Avenue, Ocean Grove, (732) 237-0776
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and featured artist Theresa Troise Heidel met
readers and signed books. Theresa Troise Heidel displayed works
that appear in the book as well as other works.
Saturday, August 25, 2001
Gull Studios, in The Shoppers Wharf, 70-72 Bridge Avenue, Bay
Head, (732) 892-3503
Time: 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and featured artists Robert Loder and Linda
Hedjuk met readers and signed books.
JULY 2001:
Sunday, July 1, 2001:
Anchor & Palette Gallery, 45 Mount Street, Bay Head, (732)
892-7776
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and featured artist Dick LaBonte met readers
and signed books. Dick LaBonte displayed works that appeared in
the book as well as other works.
Friday, July 6, 2001
Ocean County Artists' Guild, Ocean and Chestnut Avenue, Island
Heights, (732) 237-3111
Author Frank Finale gave a workshop on poetry, read from "To
The Shore Once More, Volume II," and signed books.
Saturday, July 7, 2001
Thistledown Gallery, 1405-1 Third Avenue, Spring Lake, (800)
480-0778
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and eight featured artists—Donna Ayers,
Symon Cowles, Anne Hayes, Sue T. Oliver, Virginia Perle, Muriel
Rogers, Susan Walsh McLean, and Patty Niebling—met readers
and signed books. This was one of the largest events for the
book! The artists displayed works that appeared in the book as
well as other works.
Thursday, July 12, 2001
Jenkinson's Aquarium Gift Shop, On The Boardwalk, Point Pleasant
Beach, (732) 899-4460
Time: 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books. A fireworks
display was shown later in the evening.
Saturday, July 14, 2001
Waldenbooks, Ocean County Mall, Hooper Avenue, Toms River, (732)
240-5808
Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Thursday, July 19, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 765 Route 17 South, Paramus,
(201) 445-4589
Time: 8:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artists Carole Clarke, Patricia
Rainey, and Theresa Troise Heidel displayed works that appear in
the book as well as other works. All were available to meet
readers and sign books.
Saturday, July 21, 2001
Landmark Books, 1304 Third Avenue, Spring Lake, (732) 449-0804
Time: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Sunday, July 22, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping Center,
Chambers Bridge Road at Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732) 255-6600
Time: 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale met readers and signed books.
Wednesday, July 25, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 3981 Highway 9 , Freehold, (732)
409-2929
Time: 7:30 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artists Dawn Hotaling, and Susan
Walsh McLean displayed works that appear in the book as well as
other works. All were available to meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, July 28, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Clifton Commons, 395 Route 3
East, Clifton, (973) 779-5500
Time: 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artist Carole Clarke displayed works
that appear in the book as well as other works. Both were
available to meet readers and sign books.
JUNE 2001:
Saturday, June 9, 2001 (Two readings in one day!):
The Barnegat Bay Estuary Program, Day At The Bay Festival,
Berkeley Park, Bayville, (732) 506-5313
Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and signed books.
and
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 2103 Route 35, Holmdel, (732)
615-3933
Time: 2:00 P.M
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artist Dawn Hotaling displayed works
that appear in the book as well as other works. Both were
available to meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, June 16, 2001
Main Street Gallery, 131 Main Street, Manasquan, (732) 223-1268
Time: 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and featured artists Paula Kolojeski and Lea
Colie Wight met readers and signed books. The artists displayed
works that appear in the book as well as other works.
Thursday, June 21, 2001
Oceanside Gallery, 1010 Main Street, Belmar, (732) 280-1010
Time: 6:00 PM to 8:30 P.M.
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artists Theresa Troise Heidel and
Alan Brown displayed works that appear in the book as well as
other works. All were available to meet readers and sign books.
Saturday, June 23, 2001
Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Consumer Center, 310 Highway 36,
West Long Branch, (732) 542-8868
Time: 2:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II" and featured artists Dawn Hotaling and Patty
Niebling displayed works that appear in the book as well as other
works. All were available to meet readers and sign books.
Wednesday, June 27, 2001
Atlantic Book Shop, 500 Washington Street, Cape May, (609)
898-9694
Time: 2:00 P.M.
Author Frank Finale and featured artists Carole Clarke, Nicholas
P. Santoleri, and Patricia Rainey met readers and signed books.
The artists displayed works that appear in the book as well as
other works.
MAY 2001:
Sunday, May 20, 2001:
~ SPECIAL EVENT! ~
"TO THE SHORE ONCE MORE, VOLUME II" BOOK PREMIER PARTY!
~ HOSTED BY BARNES & NOBLE OF BRICK ~
~ OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC! ~
Location: Barnes & Noble Booksellers, Brick Plaza Shopping
Center, Chambers Bridge Road at Brick Boulevard, Brick, (732)
255-6600
Time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Editor and Publisher George C. Valente was pleased to announce
the Public Book Premier Party for "To The Shore Once More,
Volume II."
Hosted by Barnes & Noble of Brick, all were invited to attend
and enjoy the day.
Gourmet hors d'oeuvres, desserts, and beverages were served by
Certified Pastry Chef Jill Geraghty and the wonderful caterers
from MaMa D's Deli in Brick.
Exquisite classic guitar music was played throughout the day by
Francis Perry of Manasquan.
Attending were author Frank Finale and twenty-one of the
forty-one artists featured in the book including:
Carole Clarke, Barbara Cocker, Symon Cowles, Kate Leigh Cutler,
Carol Freas, Lloyd Garrison, Beverly Golembeski, Ann Hayes, Linda
Hejduk, Dawn Hotaling, Mrs. Edward J. Kojola, Joyce Lawrence,
Robert A. Loder Jr., Pauline Mickle, Sheila Mickle, Sue T.
Oliver, Virginia Perle, Muriel Rogers, Nicholas P. Santoleri,
Elaine Sgambati, and Theresa Troise Heidel.
All were available to meet readers and sign books.
At various times during the day, author Frank Finale read from
"To The Shore Once More, Volume II" and talked about
its creation. The artists displayed works from the book as well
as other works. Originals and prints were available for purchase.
This was the premier event for the new book! An afternoon of
literary and artistic pleasure was had by all!
Saturday, May 26, 2001
The Jolly Tar, 56 Bridge Avenue, Bay Head, (732) 892-0223
Time: 1:00 to 3:00 PM
Author Frank Finale and featured artist Linda Hedjuk met readers
and signed books. Linda Hedjuk displayed works that appear in the
book as well as other works.
APRIL 2001:
Monday, April 2, 2001:
M. Apchinson School, 961 Sycamore Ave., Tinton Falls, (732)
542-2500
Time: 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
Tinton Falls School Book Fair. The school was set up as a book
store, and Caldelcott Award winning books provided the theme.
"To The Shore Once More"was featured as a local
author's book. Author Frank Finale was available to meet readers
and sign books.
MARCH 2001:
Saturday, March 10, 2001
Young Authors' Conference sponsored by the Ocean County Reading
Council, Lacey Township High School, Forked River. For more
information, please contact Mary Lou McCue at (732) 458-7051.
Time: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Author Frank Finale conducted a poetry presentation for
elementary school students.
Friday, March 30, 2001
Poetry Program for fourth graders at Pine Beach Elementary School
in Pine Beach.
Time: to be announced
Author Frank Finale conducted a poetry presentation for
elementary school students.
JANUARY 2001:
Sunday, January 21, 2001
Benefit for The Friends Of Holmdel Library, Holmdel Community
Center, Holmdel. For more information, please call Pat Koziol at
(732) 471-0475.
Time: 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Author Frank Finale read from “To The Shore Once More"
and "To The Shore Once More, Volume II," met readers,
and signed books. All book fair proceeds benefited the Library
Building Fund.