may 2006

Safe Haven Café, 701 New Hampshire Ave., Somers Point NJ 08244 (Behind Burger King on Rt.9). Café phone: (609) 601-1299. email: Ruben@SafeHavenCafe.com Web site: www.safehavencafe.com Artist bios on Web site. This is a ministry of 5 radio stations, 4 books stores, 1 recording studio and 7 churches. Open every Saturday night. Love offering.
friday, may 5–David Childs (Acoustic Guitar Worship) www.davidchilds.com
saturday, may 6–D-For (Inspirational Jazz) www.d-for.com
friday, may 12–Earthen Vessel (Folk, Worship and Praise)
saturday, may 13–Naima Johnston (Contemporary Christian and Gospel) www.sonicbids.com/epk/epk.asp?epk_id=42487
friday, may 19–Tom Post (Acoustic and Folk) http://mysite.verizon.net/postjr
saturday, may 20–John Russo (Christian Adult Contemporary Pop-Rock) www.johnrusso.info
friday, may 26–Terry MacAlmon (cafe closed; go to Ocean City Tabernacle 7 PM for this concert) www.terrymacalmon.com
saturday, may 27–Five O Six (Rock) www.506band.com

Samantha's "Li'l Bit Of Heaven" 287 Larkfield Rd, East Northport, Long Island, NY. (631)262-1212. Web site: www.lilbitofheaven.org Evenings include dessert and unlimited coffee/tea. Various events most days of the week. click here for more info

New Hope Cafe at True Vine Christian Fellowship, 1031 Castleton Ave., Staten Island, NY 10310 (West Brighton area). (718) 876-7680. email: truevinenewhopecafe2003@yahoo.com Open every Saturday night. Begins at 8:00 PM. Love offering. Coffee and cake served.
saturday, may 6–Olive Branch (Messianic Praise & Worship)
saturday, may 13–Dave Treen
(Acoustic Rock)
saturday, may 20–Jacqui Zollner – The God Project
(Praise & Worship)
saturday, may 27–John Russo
(Acoustic Rock)

Holy Grounds Coffee Lounge, 96 W. Allendale Ave., Allendale, NJ 07401. (201) 785-9940. Web: www.holygroundscafe.com Email: holygrndscafe@aol.com Open daily Tuesday through Sunday. Live music on Fridays and Saturdays (most Fridays are donations and Saturdays are a $5 cover.) $3 cover with student ID. Full coffee bar available along with various desserts. Starts at 8:30 PM.
tuesday, may 2–Open Mic Night
friday, may 5–Least of These
$5
saturday, may 6–Unto Eleven $5
friday, may 12–Brant Christopher $7
saturday, may 13–Oracle $5
friday, may 19–Lance Miller donation
saturday, may 20–Roads to Rome
friday, may 26–Lisa Prokowpowitz donation

Acts II Cafe, at Church of the Nazarene, 124 Garfield Place, East Rockaway, NY 11518. (516) 599-3116 Schedule of performers listed on Web site: vwww.actsIIcoffeehouse.org $5 offering. Refreshments available. Open the 1st and 3rd Saturday of every month.

The Eden Café at Faith Fellowship Ministries World Outreach Center, 2707 Main St. Sayreville, NJ 08872. (732) 727.9500. Young adults–18 and up. Every Friday 8 PM: Word, Worship and Fellowship – free admission. Every 3rd Friday 8 PM: Live Performances / DJ / Food / Fellowship. $5 admission.

friday, may 5—Agape Fellowship Cafe at Agape Christian Center, 59-02 Summerfield St. (corner of Forest Ave.), Ridgewood (Queens), NY 11385. For info, call Iris at (347) 247-7848 or Liz at (516) 729-5519. Web site: www.theagapecafe.com Meets every first Friday of the month. Ages 18-40, but no one of any age is turned away. 8 PM–Midnight. Refreshments and snacks served. $5 admission. Come see "Salvation Cafe Mixtape Volume 2" Album Pre-Release Debut, featuring Victory, Manifestation Of Praise, Young Believers, Blessed, DC Beloved, Richie Righteous, Thomas Warren, Conquest, Kotij Crew, TJ, Jody C., God's Will, Daniel, Tunesha Crispell, Seven, Lazarus and more, plus D.J. I*RIS spinning the best in todays' Christian music.

saturday, may 6—Joy Underground Coffee House at Faith Exchange Fellowship, 1915 Old Georges Rd., North Brunswick, NJ 08902 (intersection of Old Georges Rd.and Adams Ln.) (732) 745-8280. Web: www.thejoyunderground.com Email: johnbev@thejoyunderground.com Doors open 7:30 PM. $5 admission. Come see The Mark Adamy Band. www.markadamy.com

monday, may 8—Monk Rock concert tour at St. Anne's Church, 15-05 St. Anne St., Fair Lawn, NJ. (973) 584-5426. Website: www.paxun2u.com Begins 8 PM. Tickets: $20. Come see John Michael Talbot, Tom Booth and Mason Proffit, featuring Terry Talbot. www.johnmichaeltalbot.com

friday, may 12—Open Mic at Saint Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Ave., Hamilton, NJ. Open call for musicians, singers, poets, and performers of all types. All ages welcome. Hot and cold drinks provided; bring a snack to share! Call Bill at (609) 587-1286 for more information. Signups start at 7:15 PM.

saturday, may 13—Open Door Cafe at St. Paul Lutheran Church, 21 Still Rd., Monroe, NY 10950. (845) 782-5600 (church). (845) 782-8904 - contact Colleen McNulty for details and directions or email at joecoll@optonline.net Love offering. Refreshments. Doors open at 7 PM. Come see A Servant's Heart.

saturday, may 13—The Rock Cafe at Full Gospel Church of Island Park, 4101 Austin Blvd., Island Park, NY 11558. (516) 432-0232. Celebrating 1st Anniversary. Begins 8 PM. $5 suggested donation. Come see The King's Army and Karen Orlando.

saturday, may 13—Point Pleasant Baptist Church, 35 River Rd., Point Pleasant, PA. (215) 297-5047. Free admission. Starts 7 PM. Come see Chip Mergott. www.notebookrecords.com

friday, may 19—Gabriel's Cafe at St. Gabriel’s Roman Catholic Church, Rts. 79 and 520, Marlboro, NJ (732) 672-4754. Email: kwolck@optonline.net Doors open 7:30 PM. Meets every 3rd Friday. Love offering. Come see Ken Perry.

friday, may 19—Tree of Life Coffeehouse at 167 E. State St., Nanticoke, PA. (570) 735-4737 or (570) 696-0361. Web site: www.treeoflifefellowship.net Sponsored by Tree of Life Christian Fellowship. Doors open 7 PM, starts approx. 7:30 PM. Love offering. An assortment of foods, coffees, teas, cocoa, desserts are available. Come see Victory in Heaven Band.

saturday, may 20—The Shepherd's Place at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 3139 Rt. 516 (Rt. 516 and Rt. 9 North), Old Bridge NJ 08857. (732) 607-7714 or (732) 888-2760. Web site: www.LC-GoodShepherd.org Email: coffeehouse@LC-GoodShepherd.org 6:30–10 PM. $5 admission. For all ages; children 12 and under admitted free. Gourmet dinners and snacks available at reasonable prices from Linda's Kitchen.

saturday, may 20—The Jericho Cafe at Christian Pentecostal Church, 910 Richmond Rd. (back of building), Staten Island, NY 10304. (718) 273-5850 Email: K75Redrose@aol.com Web site: www.cpc900.com/jericho.htm Meets every 3rd Saturday of the month. Doors open 7 PM. Love offering. Food, soda, and coffee menu: $1 each. Come see Gospel Reggae group The Calling.

saturday, may 20—Kingdom Kafe, at His Word Ministries, 593 Ringwood Ave., Wanaque, NJ 07465. (973) 616-5640. Web site: www.hiswordministries.org Begins at 7:30 PM. Coffee, desserts, cold beverages and more available. Love offering. Come see Chris Durante.

saturday, may 20—Holy Grounds coffee house at Hicksville United Methodist Church, 130 West Old Country Rd., Hicksville, NY 11801. (516) 931-2626. Website: www.holy-grounds.com Meets third Saturday of the month. Begins 8 PM. $5 suggested donation, free will offering for performers. Come see Crossfire.

saturday, may 20—Sacred Bean Coffeehouse at Flanders United Methodist Church, Corner of Park Place & Hillside Avenue, Flanders, NJ. (973) 584-5426. Web: www.sacredbeancoffeehouse.com Begins 7 PM. Come see Narrow Escape and Dandelion Haze.

saturday, may 20—Calvary Chapel of Ocean County, 610 Rt. 9, West Creek, NJ 08092 (Exit 63 Garden State Parkway). (609) 597-4393 or (609) 488-0298. Web: www.calvarychapelsoc.com Doors open 7 PM, music 8–11 PM. Come see Mary Taylor. www.marytaylor.org

saturday, may 20—Oasis Singles Dinner Party, A Tri-State Event for Singles of All Ages at First Evangelical Free Church, 6501 Sixth Ave., Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, NY 11220. This very special evening will feature catered Italian food and dessert, a dynamic Christian band, and friendly fellowship in a cozy café atmosphere. Guest speaker Diane Coccia-Petrosino will share an encouraging message entitled "Running The Race To Win." More than 300 singles attend these events held four times a year. Tickets are $15 at the door. No need to reserve seating. Free Parking. For directions visit: www.CompleteinChrist.com or call 718-836-0029.

saturday, may 20—NY Night of Comedy "Keepin’ It Clean at Rose’s Turn!"at Rose's Turn Piano Bar and Cabaret, 55 Grove St. (at 7th Ave.), West Village, New York, NY. Produced by Jim Sackel. Sponsored by Forgiven Ministries. Web: forgivennyc.com Benefit show for "Forgiven at Union Square" – an authentic community of faith in the Union Square area of NYC. Please call Rose’s Turn at (212) 366-5438 for info and reservations (30 people turned away at the last show). For those shut out of last show, email forgivencomedy@yahoo.com by May 15 and explain that you were one of the shutout victims. You’ll pay only a $5 cover and have a table up front! Doors open 6:30 PM; show starts 7 PM. $10 cover (all door proceeds go to "Forgiven") plus 2 drink minimum (includes soda and juices.) Come see top local comedians.

thursday, may 25—Somerset Patriot's Faith Night at Commerce Bank Ballpark in Bridgewater, NJ. Sponsored by Star 99.1. Call Star 99.1 for details (800) 791-0991. Come see Kath and 9 Feet Tall www.9feettall.com Show starts at 6 PM.

saturday, may 27—The Bridge Ministry at Mount Carmel Ministries, 348 Maple St., Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. (732) 525-2514. Web: www.mountcarmelministries.net (info posted under Young Adults). 7–11 PM on the last Saturday of each month. Variety of events, including concerts, movie nights, open mic nights, poetry readings, outings (bowling, skating, etc.) Admission is free, and includes pastries, coffee, tea, hot chocolate. The only expense will be a portion of any external activity.

saturday, may 27—Light of Life Cafe at New Life Church, 37-60 61st St., Woodside, NY 11377. (917) 613-6875. email: JoeChunk@gmail.com 6–9 PM. Free admission. Free food and refreshments. Free raffle. Come to Open Mic.

saturday, may 27—Daily Grind, 48 Main Ave, Ocean Grove, NJ. (732) 775-8500. Starts 8 PM. Come see Raphael & Aly. www.raphaelmusic.com