Hi Listmates,
Maybe you've been around Asbury Park long enough to have
experienced clubs like "Key West", the "Bond Street Bar" or even "Chez
Elle". Perhaps you have only heard about them. Or maybe you haven't
been around all that long, but you're curious about those legendary
places where folks could meet and have a good time.
In honor of Women's Arts Month, the Stephen Crane House will
present on next Friday, October 24 at 7:30 PM, a screening of "Last
Call at Maud's", a moving documentary about the popular San Francisco
women's bar which closed its doors in 1989 after 23 years.
The film is courtesy of our listmate Mario who suggested that it
would be the springboard for a nice get-together and discussion about
Asbury Park's own long history of diversity where our community has
felt so much at home. Carol Torre, who has been a longtime resident
and business owner here, will be on hand to assist us in taking part
in the discussion to accompany the film..
"Last Call at Maud's" (1993, 77 min.) chronicles the fascinating
bar scene and "secret sorority" from the 1940's until the recent past.
There is no donation required, but any and all proceeds will go
to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. (If anyone wishes to
make a contribution, she or he may make out checks to that excellent
organization or make a cash donation if desired.
Complimentary refreshments will be served, but seating is very
limited, so you can e-mail me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if you plan on
attending.
Frank D'Alessandro
C/o Crane House
508 4th Ave., Asbury Park
PS The Crane House has somehow "inherited" part of the old Chez Elle
sign, weather-beaten and battered though it may be. We hope to have
it on hand for the presentation and maybe get your ideas on whether we
should touch it up a bit or just "let it be".
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