Opera on the Boardwalk: When Pavoratti came to Atlantic City
By Bruce Klauber Tibor Rudus was a Hungarian entrepreneur who thought big. Very big. Born in Budapest in 1920, he performed as a soprano in the Budapest Opera at the age of 8. He also trained as an acrobat with his twin brother, Andras. The two performed an acrobatic...The Sandcastle: Atlantic City’s own Field of Dreams
By Bruce Klauber “And there used to be a ballpark where the field was warm and green, And the people played their crazy game with a joy I’d never seen, And the air was such a wonder, from the hot dogs and the beer, Yes, there used to be a ballpark right here.” –...Exit Zero Summer Concerts: Heating up the shore’s jazz scene
By Bruce Klauber The Jersey Shore is not necessarily thought of as a hotbed for jazz, but a look at the record shows that during the summer season, our region rivals any big city with the number and quality of jazz performances. Kelsey’s in Atlantic City presents...Chicken Bone Beach ‘Jazz on the Beach’ Concert Series kicks off June 27
By Bruce Klauber The nonprofit Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation was formed to pay tribute to the history of segregation of African Americans on Atlantic City beaches; specifically, the stretch of beach between Missouri and Mississippi avenues. The name came...
