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Todd Rundgren To Perform At Golden Nugget Atlantic City – Talks Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Oscars, Utopia
OFFICIAL RELEASE: Todd Rundgren – is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. His career has produced a diverse and eclectic range of recordings often both as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia. Rundgren has often been at the forefront as a promoter of cutting edge recording technologies. His best-known songs include the 1972 singles “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light”, which have heavy rotation on classic rock radio stations, and the 1983 single “Bang the Drum All Day”, which is featured in many sports arenas, commercials and movie trailers. Although lesser known, “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” has had a major influence…
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Amy Schumer Takes the Cake at the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival
By Jill Beckel There was something for everyone at the Funny or Die’s Oddball Comedy & Curiosity Festival at the Susquehanna Bank Center in Camden this past Sunday, September 13th. The event began at 5:15pm with a few comics on the outdoor festival stage while guests played games and enjoyed some food and drinks. It was a perfect, clear night for some outdoor fun. Then at 7:00pm, everyone made their way to the main stage. The line-up included several well-known comedians: Big Jay Oakerson Nikki Glaser Jay Pharoah Michael Che Anthony Jeselnik Bridget Everett Nick Kroll Dave Attell John Mulaney Amy Schumer Aziz Ansari The host, Big Jay Oakerson, had…
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It’s A Hard Knock Life Interviewing Miss America Mid-Atlantic Contestants
Photos, story by Lou Perri On a mild night recently, Explore NJ moseyed on over to the Golden Nugget where the 52 Miss America contestants dined at the swimming pool deck overlooking Atlantic City. While Explore NJ enjoyed seeing the most beautiful women in the United States, the purpose was to photograph and interview the four ladies from the Mid-Atlantic states, Miss New Jersey, Miss Pennsylvania, Miss Delaware and Miss New York. Here are summaries of those young women. Miss Delaware, Brooke Mitchell, of Selbyville, Delaware, is a nineteen-year-old student at Delaware Technical and Community College, hoping for a Master’s Degree in Education, and wants to be an elementary school teacher. Her platform…
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Discover a Trumped Up Weekend at Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal
Photos and Story by Dana J. Prophet Some people shy away from Atlantic City if they are not interested in gambling or that particular part of the Jersey Shore. You don’t have to be a high roller or spend more than a weekend to have an excellent time in America’s Favorite Playground. In 24 hours, it’s possible to have a fun-filled, nostalgic weekend in Atlantic City without going bankrupt. Arriving on Saturday afternoon, you can avoid much of the AC shore traffic. If you are riding shotgun, it just may be your responsibility to keep your driver comfortable with coffee and snacks. Want to miss the drive completely? Take Greyhound, Amtrak…
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From Dirty Dancing to Bonnie Raitt Hear From Academy Award Winner Franke Previte and Entertainer Lisa Sherman
Hear from Golden Globe and Academy Award winner Franke Previte, as he tells us a fun Patrick Swayze & Jennifer Grey story that relates to the Dirty Dancing hit “(I’ve Had) The Time of my Life”. Plus, Entertainer Lisa Sherman talks about her new show “The Best of Bonnie Raitt” which takes place Saturday July 25th at McCloone’s Supper Club in Asbury Park. Sherman shows off her musical talents as she takes you on a journey through decades of Bonnie Raitt hits. This Saturday, July 25th, 8:15 pm, Mcloones Supper club in Asbury Park NJ. THE BEST OF BONNIE RAITT, We are proud to offer a one dollar donation for every…
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There’s a New Online Magazine in Town – Explore with Cassie Website Launch Party
The city’s lights and Publisher Cassie Hepler‘s sequined Hollywood disco dress (we heard you Tyler Prete!) sparkled in the sunlight a little brighter on Friday, May 8th from 6-9 p.m. as Explore Philly and Explore NJ officially launched the East Coast area’s newest online magazine. Not another boring blog by any means, ExplorewithCassie.com has multiple writers/photographers sprinkled throughout the city and to the shore. Correspondents currently include Pastry Chef Dana Prophet, Jill Beckel, Whitney Ullman and Elspeth Misiaszek – and more in the making. The IT brains behind the operation is fellow Penn State alum Eric Smith, who also has a background in journalism. The team welcomed invited guests to the Stratus Rooftop…