When Jack Roy became Rodney Dangerfield and found some respect in AC
It took comedian Rodney Dangerfield about 40 years to get some respect. As Jack Roy, the first professional name taken by the man born Jacob Cohen, he worked every third-rate nightclub imaginable, and for years sold aluminum siding to finance his dream of making it...
Legacy Concerts celebrate local history of legendary rockers
The Legacy Concerts on the Beach in Somers Point are a standout celebration of rock ‘n’ roll history at the Jersey Shore. Bill Haley & His Comets were playing at Tony Mart’s in the late 1950s when DJ Alan Freed had them perform in what are often...
Grammy-Award-Winning Singer Songwriter Erykah Badu Sets Show for Hard Rock
Grammy-award-winning singer-songwriter Erykah Badu is coming to Hard Rock Live at Etess Arena at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City on Sunday, Nov. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Aug. 1 at 10 a.m. and can be purchased...
More than 125 young anglers expected at OCFC’s 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament
The Ocean City Fishing Club (OCFC) expects more than 125 young fishers to participate in its 48th annual Boys and Girls Surf Fishing Tournament, which will be held Saturday, Aug. 9, and feature prizes for all anglers. Parents or guardians may register their children...
Cut loose with ‘Footloose,’ the Broadway musical
“Footloose” was a groundbreaking film released in 1984. Starring a relatively unknown Kevin Bacon, the film popularized dancing like never before. Its unforgettable soundtrack, featuring artists such as Kenny Loggins, Bonnie Tyler, and Sammy Hagar,...
