Miss’d America Pageant: Drag and disco unite for a fun night with a great cause
The first time I got to see the Miss’d America Pageant was as a judge well over a decade ago. I certainly had my doubts. Why, as a straight man in my 40s, would want to watch a bunch of dudes in dresses and swimsuits walk a runway and sing Broadway showtunes? It...
Atlantic City Headliners
Friday, September 5 Garden State Live: Billy Walton, Twisted Livin’ & Debra Devi 8 p.m. Sound Waves at Hard Rock Maxwell 8 p.m. Borgata Event Center John Daly 8 p.m. Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena Al Jardine & The Pet Sounds Band 8 p.m. The Music Box at Borgata...
Live & Local Music Calendar
Thursday, September 4 Atlantic City Anchor Rock Club NJ Indie Night w/ Innlet, Sonic Blume, Rohna, Surf Haven 7:30 p.m. 247 S. New York Ave. Bar One at Resorts Karaoke w/ DJ Joe 8 p.m. – 12 a.m. 1133 Boardwalk Nola’s Bar at Ocean Casino DJ Nater 8 p.m. 500 Boardwalk...
‘Garden State Live’ showcases original music, this Friday
Tune in Turn On Live original music in Southern New Jersey received the proverbial shot in the arm this past year, thanks to Prudential North 2 Shore’s ambitious “Garden State Live” series. Each month, the program spotlights three of Southern and Central New Jersey’s...
Rita Jenrette: The infamous Playboy model who covered the Miss America Pageant
In 1981 a political researcher named Rita Jenrette made big news. For several years prior, Rita Carpenter – her maiden name – had been gradually making a name for herself in political circles as director of research for the Texas Republican Party, as an aide to Sens....
