October 1, 2007
Welcome to October. Falling leaves, cooler winds, the smell of wood smoke on the air, Halloween, and all those special things we enjoy at the shore – like sharing the beaches and promenades with less people, the color of the sky over the ocean, and dogs chasing after sea birds on the beach. The dogs never catch them, but they try for the fun of it, and autumn is a very special season when the leaves change colors and time seems to catch its breath.
Great Vacation is growing again, and you’ll be reading about it here in this newsletter in the coming weeks and months. Email this newsletter to everyone you know – even to people you’ve never met – because it’s free, and what it will be bringing to people in the future is a great deal more access and information to all the things that make a vacation truly great.
Many shore towns still have full calendars in October. Check them out in Great Vacation Things to Do! Remember those favorite shore photos we’re always requesting from people? Well, soon it will be time to pick your favorites. The Grand Prize winner is going to get some really fabulous prizes, and the best photos will end up in our in-room magazine guide, as well. Watch for the details coming in a future issue. Don’t forget to read about all those places to stay, dine, shop and enjoy. It’s all in here. Be sure to check out the attractions in this issue. There are some very special weekends coming up this month.
Read about our featured business, fishing report, and who is coming to Atlantic City stages and entertainment venues. It’s never too early to book your vacation for next year. Go to GreatVacationShoreRentals.com for information. Our in-room magazine guide is going to be more comprehensive in the future, and we’ll keep you informed about why when the time is right. So, welcome to another issue of the Great Vacation newsletter. The fun and good times are ready when you are!
The Editors
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Photo Contest
Please continue to send us copies of your favorite photos from “…down the shore.” We’re choosing the best to feature in our Great Vacation newsletter. Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. We’ll be running a feature of all the winning photos that were shown in the newsletter during the year, and the best photos may be featured in the Great Vacation in-room guide appropriate to the photo, (i.e. In the Cape May in-room guide, the Stone Harbor/Avalon in-room guide, the Ocean City in-room guide, etc.) Full credit will be given to you if your photo is used. Send all photos here info@greatvacationguide.com
All photos must be no larger than 640 pixels wide and 72 dpi ( formats can be .jpg - . jpeg - .gif )
All photos submitted and/or used become the property of Successful Seasons and Great Vacation enterprise.
Proper credit/acknowledgement will be given to those who have taken the photos.
Cape May Stage
2007 Cape May Stage Schedule
Described by Oscar Wilde as, “a most wonderful, lurid and poisonous little tale”, “The Turn of the Screw” is probably the most famous and controversial Victorian Ghost story ever written. Cape May Stage, Cape May’s premier professional Equity theatre company, proudly presents Henry James’ classic ghost story as the latest in the Stage’s annual series of gothic thrilling stage adaptations now through October 27.
Among the best of the psychological horror genre, “The Turn of the Screw” was first published in 1895. In 1950, William Archibald wrote a stage adaptation he titled, “The Innocents.” That version sired a 1954 opera by Benjamin Britten and a 1961 movie starring Deborah Kerr as the governess.
“The Turn of the Screw” performances are Wednesdays thru Sundays at 8:00 pm thru October 27 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse of the Cape May Stage. Tickets are $28 adults, $20 seniors, and $10 students.
This production is co-sponsored by Kurkowski Market Research and The Ugly Mug.
“Turn of the Screw” Now through – October 27
A young governess goes to a lonely English manor house to care for two recently orphaned children, but she is frightened and tormented by ghostly fiends who appear to want to destroy the children.
“Flying Solo Festival IV” October 31 – November 10
For the fourth year in a row the Flying Solo Festival features virtuoso performances, unsupported by elaborate sets and props – or other actors! It’s a tour-de-force featuring original one-person performances in American theater.
“The Annual Holiday Show” November 23 – December 30
More Information: (click here)
East Lynne Theater Company
The East Lynne Theater Company performs in residence at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. in Cape May. "You and I," the fourth out of eight productions this season, runs Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8:00 p.m. from now through Oct. 13, 2007.
Tickets are $23 general admission; $18 for seniors and those with disabilities and their support companions; and $8 for full-time students. Children ages 12 and under are always free.
"Tales of the Victorians," ELTC’s popular American short stories read on B&B porches, will be on Saturday, Oct. 13 at 4:00p.m. at the Cliveden Inn, 709 Columbia Ave. Admission is just $7.00, and ages 12 and under are free. Call ELTC for reservations.
The production of "You and I" would not be possible without season sponsors Curran Investment Management, Aleathea's Restaurant, La Mer Beachfront Inn, show sponsor The Cliveden Inn, and the generosity of many patrons. For information (click here)
Avalon
October
4...Event: Middle Township Homecoming Dance
6-7...Event: Chamber of Commerce Seafood Festival
20...Event: Miss Avalon Scholarship Pageant
27...Event: Children’s Halloween Party: 1:00 p.m.
Cape May
October
6...Lima Bean Festival, Wilbraham Park, West Cape May 609-884-8382
17-20...Lou: “The Remarkable Miss Alcott” East Lynne Theater 609-884-5898
20...Chester C. Antique Auto Show, Washington Street Mall, 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
20...Jersey Craft Show, Convention Hall, 10 – 5 609-886-6633
21...Fishing Flea Market, Convention Hall, 9 – 3 609-884-9565
26...The Phantom Ball, Congress Hall, 8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. 609-884-8421
26-28...New Jersey Audubon Weekend 609-884-2736
26-28...The Bird Show, Convention Hall, 10 – 5 609-884-2736
Ocean City
October
5...Boardwalk Tables Sales: For more information call 609-398-4662.
6 - 9...Indian Summer Weekend: Seafood vendors at the Music Pier (Sat. – Mon.) and boardwalk table sales.
For information call 609-525-9300.
6...Fall Block Party: 9am–5pm from 5th–14th Streets on Asbury Ave. and the Tabernacle Grounds.
Over 400 crafters, food vendors, music and more. Call 609-525-9300 for information.
20 - 21...FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk: 12noon–4pm. Free pumpkins, face painting, and trick or treating.
Call 609-398-4662 for more information. (Five age groups)
25 -26...Halloween Parade: 7:15pm on Asbury Ave. from 6th – 11th Street.
Register at the Sentinel Ledger: 1-800-813-5580. A First Fright
27- 28...FREE Hayrides on the Boardwalk: 12noon–4pm. Free pumpkins, face painting, and trick or treating.
Call 609-398-4662 for information
Sea Isle City
October
6...Columbus Day Parade
13...Charlotte C. Moretti – Race for the Cure: 5K Run/Walk
19...Halloween Parade & Dance Party
20...WSFC Surf Fishing Tournament
20...Beach Clean Up/Dune Planting
Stone Harbor
October
20...Beach Awareness Day – beach clean-up sponsored by Clean Ocean Action – 95th Street
The Wildwoods
October
(Mondays and Wednesdays – on-going)
...Fall Roller Hockey League
...Fall Street Hockey League
1 – 31...Men’s Flag Football League (seven days a week)
1- 22...Halloween House Decorating Contest
5 - 7...Barbershop Fall District Convention
6 – 7...George Pratt Memorial Soccer Tournament
12-14...Charismatic Conference
12-14...Fall Thunder on the Sand Pro/Am Sanctioned Motocross Race
13...Great Fall Classic Surf Fishing Tournament
19 - 21...Fabulous ‘50s Weekend
20...Anglesea Surf Anglers Fishing Tournament
27...Halloween Masquerade and Skating Party
31...Greater Wildwood Elks Halloween Haunted House
