Margate’s infamous Barbary Coast remembered
“The Barbary Coast” referred to a strip of Margate bars that stretched from the bayfront to Washington Avenue and then to the beach. These partying spots were in operation from the 1950s through the 1980s, although some were in business as early as the 1940s and as...
The ‘can’t miss’ all-star jazz show that almost missed
It was one of those “can’t-miss” bookings that should have been a sure thing: Book three of the biggest stars in jazz – names that had wide public appeal – put them on the same stage in a world-class theater located in America’s most popular resort destination, and...
‘Dangerous When Wet’
Esther Williams’ big splash in Atlantic City By 1958, the film career of actress/swimmer Esther Williams was winding down. Originally an award-winning competitive swimmer, Williams was signed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer around 1942. After several less-than-impressive small...
A short history of gay nightlife in Atlantic City
Since the inception of this column several seasons ago, a good deal of the history of Atlantic City’s colorful nightlife has been detailed. However, there has been one substantial omission: the LGBTQ clubs and nightlife in the city through the ages. According to the...
