Jersey Shore Publications Online - To The Shore Once More Readings Photos

Photos Of Recent Readings And Book Signings...

Some in 2002...

Artist and author Dick LaBonte at Barnes & Noble, Brick, NJ

A few in 2001...

The following twenty photos were taken on Sunday, May 20, 2001 at the "To The Shore Once More, Volume II" Book Premier Party hosted by Barnes & Noble in Brick, New Jersey

About The Event:

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!

The Autograph Report
Coverage of the Premier Party and review
—May 20, 2001