THEARTS
EnjoytheexcitementoftheartsatNJ’sSouthernShore
BobbyRydellandFabian,justincaseyour
memoryfails–areheadliningtheFabulous
FiftiesweekendattheWildwoodsConven-
tionCenterontheBoardwalkinOctober.
This fun-filled weekend includes a
dance party complete with line dancing
lessons, a 1950s memorabilia show and
sale, exhibits of 1950s antiques and pop-
culture,DooWoptrolleytours,aclassiccar
show, and of course, poodle skirts and
slicked back hair. And for those people
who are just a bit younger, there’s also a
Sensational’60sweekendinApril.
How about an evening with the pops
without traveling to Philly, New York or
Boston? Now in its second century, the
OceanCityPopsisasummertraditionat
the Ocean City Music Pier under the
batonofMaestroWilliamScheible.
BoardwalkHallisbetterthaneverdespite
its seven decades of hosting world-famous
events.Familiescanenjoynationalathletic
events,iceskatingexhibitionsandconcerts
withheadlinerslikeEltonJohn,Madonna,
The Rolling Stones, Fleetwood Mac, Neil
I
T’S VACATION TIMEsoleavethat from the town’s glassmaking heyday in the Diamond, Andrea Bocelli, Paul McCart-
sequinedcocktaildressandtuxhanging 19thandearly20thcenturiesprovideaback- ney,Cher,BetteMidler,BruceSpringsteen,
intheclosetathomeandthinkcasual drop for shops with whimsical names like HannahMontanaandmanymore.
andcomfortable.Sneaksbeatouthighheels Brush in Hand, The Refrigerator Door Evertouredtheinsideofasix-story,65-
whenitcomestoanafternoonclimbinglight- Gallery,EverythingFlashyandLet’sDecor8. foothighwoodenelephant?LucytheEle-
housestepsandshortsorasundressarean Strollalongthe700-footwalkalongthe phant, right on the Margate beach, is a
acceptablelookfortours,concertsandmost Maurice River and give some thought to greatstopwiththekids.
specialevents,especiallyinthesummer. dinner. Local restaurants, cafes and pubs There’smore–thisisbutasamplingof
So much to do and so little time? serve it all – classic American favorites, themusicandmuseums,historicsitesand
Decisions are easier if you start with the Euro-California cuisine, great subs and theatrical offerings – so choose your
South Jersey Cultural Alliance website pizza,sushi,Chineseorupscaledining. favorites, and enjoy the arts throughout
(www.sjca.net) for the latest information TheGoldenBoys–that’sFrankieAvalon, SouthernNewJersey. a73
aboutwhat’shappeningthroughoutthearea.
StartwithatourofCapeMay’shistorical COMIC RELIEF:
districtaboardatrolleywithaknowledgeable
Wanttohearafewwisecracksaboutwhereyou’respendingyourvacation?Can’tbeatalocalcomedyclub
guide from the Mid-Atlantic Center of the
withactsthataresuretotickleyourfunnyboneandkeepyoulaughing.
Arts.MarvelattheornateVictorianarchitec-
THE COMEDY STOP CAFE AND CABARET on the Atlantic City Boardwalk is a favorite haunt of
ture of the many bed and breakfast inns,
comedystarsandaudienceswhoenjoycutting,insightfulandwittycommentary.LocatedattheQuarterat
homes and businesses garbed in colorful theTropicanaHotelandCasino,thecomedyclubreflectsthearchitecturalinspirationofOldHavanacomplete
hues,carpenter’slaceandgingerbreadtrim.
with modern updates such as multiple plasma TVs, tempting libations and a full menu of dining options.
VisittheWheatonArtsandCulturalCenter
Visitwww.comedystop.comandgetreadyforahilariouseveningofside-splittingentertainment.
inMillvilletoseeoriginalglassworksmade
THEBORGATACOMEDYCLUB,theneweststageattheBorgataHotelandCasinoandSpa,laughteris
byartistsinresidence–buyanoriginalpiece
serious business. It’s the newest stop for famous and not-so-famous comedians in Atlantic City offering
audiences an intimate view in a venue where there is no filler and no filter to an evening filled with
ormakeyourveryownpaperweight.
laughter. Check out
www.theBorgata.com for the entertainment line-up and more information about the
The Glasstown Arts District on High
BorgataComedyClub.
Street in Millville—considered the fastest
THECASBACOMEDYCLUBinWildwood,comedianshavebeenmakingaudienceslaughformorethan
growingartsdistrictintheDelawareValley--
20years.TheCasbaoffers“A-list”entertainmentbeginningwithcomedianDomIrrera,whoappearsoften
celebratesThirdFridayeverymonthwithan inthesummer.Recentlyrenovated,customersoftencomparethisshorecomedyclubtothosefoundinNew
eclecticmixofartgalleries,uniqueshopsand
York and Los Angeles. The Casba offers exotic martinis that add a dash of flavor to the evening and the
upscale restaurants in one very hip down-
owners aren’t a bit bashful about saying that “an evening at the Casba just might be the most affordable
andenjoyableofyourvacation.”Checkoutthewebsitewww.casbacomedyclub.com.
town community. Architecture that dates
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