by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 9, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow Back in the mid-2000s, what was then Trump Taj Mahal (now Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City) hosted a series of concerts that still stand among the coolest programs ever staged in a local gaming hall. The shows were presented under the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 9, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, Food & Beverage, History, Somers Point, South Jersey
By Edward Siegel and Deepak Chauhan of Somers Point Brewing Company In your search for a unique yet qualitative establishment to enjoy a good brew, you may have come across one of many unique and highly reputed local craft breweries in New Jersey. The luxury of having...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 9, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber When discussing the rich history of jazz in Atlantic City, Club Harlem is the first venue that comes to mind. And that is as it should be as this legendary club, located at 32 Kentucky Ave., presented jazz of all kinds from its opening in 1935 to its...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Cape May County, Features, History, Ocean City, South Jersey
An ongoing series By Fred Miller 1929—First time OCBP Captain Jack G. Jernee endorsed a sun protection cream 1930—OCBP Captain Jack G. Jernee gave Charles Curtis, vice president of the United States, a tour of the beach and boardwalk 1930—T. John Carey, Ocean City...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic County, Features, History, Somers Point, South Jersey
The Hawks and Conway Twitty’s last night at Tony Mart’s By Bill Kelly For Conway Twitty and Levon and the Hawks it was a nice summer run that finally came to an end. Twitty’s contract was up and he was “going country” with a new record label and the Hawks managed to...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic City, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey
By Bruce Klauber Contrary to the widely-held belief, Louis Prima did not invent the concept of the Las Vegas lounge act. That honor belongs to guitarist/vocalist Mary Kaye. Kaye and her trio were a wildly entertaining unit that virtually created the lounge phenomena...
