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Edition 16, Volume 4
August 15, 2009 |
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Welcome to our Newsletter...
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Welcome,
Where is the summer going? The 2009 summer season will soon be coming to an end and we bet many of you are still planning to make a trip to the Jersey Shore. Well, you still have time to enjoy a visit with us. The weather is GREAT and there is always plenty to do here at the Jersey Shore! Bring the whole family down and take advantage of some quality time spent together before you get back into the new school year. Take a break from your busy work schedule and get some much needed Vitamin D from those wonderful rays of sun. Don't put it off any longer, just jump in the car and head to the SHORE! Find it all on our network of GREAT VACATION WEBSITES. Please tell everyone about us, we appreciate it GREATLY! |
| All of our camping enthusiasts can now search for campgrounds located in the States of New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and now Pennsylvania on our newest site GreatVacationCampgrounds.com. The site is a work in progress, but it does have the necessary information to help you find the best camping facilities for your liking. The NJ campgrounds can also be found on www.GreatVacationGuide.com. If you are a campground owner and your campground is not on our site :( and we are sure you will want to be included, please contact cheryl@GreatVacationGuide.com and she will be happy to add your facility to our family. |
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Sincerely,
The Great Vacation Staff |
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| Many of you may not know that the Great Vacation Guide Family is published and produced by Successful Seasons Inc. of Cape May New Jersey. Successful Seasons Inc. offers full website design and hosting services. They also offer database solutions and email campaign services. They currently host over 200 websites for many businesses in the Tri-State area. Other services provided include ad design, rack cards, brochures, business cards and many other forms of marketing materials. Check Out The Newest Members Of Our Web Design and Web Hosting Family! Cape May Chamber of Commerce Coastal FX Boutique, Stone Harbor, NJ The Coliseum Ocean Resort, Wildwood Crest, NJ The Crusader Resort, Wildwood Crest, NJ Coming very soon with a brand new look... For a free quote on any project that you may have please call |
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Find a vacation rental now for September and October 2009! Great Vacation News! We've changed the world for vacation property owners and vacationers. |
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Send YourPhotos In Now For The 2009 Photo Contest Please join our Photo Contest for 2009! This year we are only accepting 3 photos per person. You can submit 1 photo for each of the 3 categories ( Best Vacation Photo, Best Nature Photo, Best Overall Shore Photo). Include your name, address and phone number so we can properly identify your photo if it’s featured. The best photos chosen by Great Vacation newsletter readers will be in the final competition. Winners will receive wonderful prizes, and the best photos will appear in the newsletter, and also in 2010 Great Vacation in-room guides! |
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| Featured Businesses- Fun Activities | |
| Union Park 727 Beach Avenue Cape May, NJ 08204 Phone 1-609-884-8811 Union Park, Sophisticated, Virtually Flawless says the Philadelphia Inquirer and ZAGATS gives it the Highest rating. This is the place for a romantic dinner for two or a social evening with friends and family. Set in the newly restored Macomber Hotel, Union Park features two dining rooms with fireplaces, cherry and mahogany furnishings, antique fixtures and silver service. The relaxed elegance is matched only by the quality of food and service. For information: (click here) |
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| Gia Ristorante 3001 Pacific Avenue Wildwood, NJ 08260 Phone 1-609-729-5959 Go to Gia to experience the true taste of Italy as you feast on traditionally prepared dishes amidst a warm Tuscan setting. The menu is a creation of love from chef/owner Vincent Chiarella, whose culinary education began thirty five years ago. His dishes reflect the "old world" style, utilizing the freshest & most authentic ingredients to insure a most satisfying dining occasion. Tuscan inspiration adorns the three separate, intimate dining rooms where you can enjoy the evening sunset from the wall to wall French doors. Gia is a BYOB establishment & we invite you to bring your favorites! For information: (click here) |
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| Yesterday's 316 Roosevelt Blvd. Marmora, NJ 08223 Phone 1-609-390-1757 Their motto is - We have it all - and that they do and they do it well. An all American sports bar with all the trimmings. It's the favorite of all the locals. Just across the 34th Street Bridge out of Ocean City. Serving lunch, dinner and late night snacks, with the freshest ingredients, it's no wonder they are busy year round. With live entertainment out on the deck and inside it's the place to be and be seen. The dress is casual and there is plenty of free parking. Enjoy a drink on their outside deck and munch on some of their delicious appetizers or go inside for a great lunch or dinner. You can have a lobster dinner and the kids can get a burger, everyone gets what they like. For information: (click here) |
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| Good Scents 327 Carpenter's Lane Cape May, NJ 08204 Phone 1-609-884-9840 Toll Free 1-800-777-8027 Good Scents, The temptation is there when you see the name, but if you have good sense, and we're sure you do, then you'll make it a point to stop by and browse at GOOD SCENTS, at the corner of Jackson and Carpenters in historic Victorian Cape May, New Jersey. The fine folks at GOOD SCENTS can promise you, without overstating it, that you're bound to find what you want and, just as important, what you NEED! GOOD SCENTS has scented and unscented candles, beeswax candles, votive candles, candle holders and all the candles you need to make your trip rewarding. They have great gift ideas for the special people in your life, jewelry in Sterling Silver and 24 karat gold, and name brand bath and body products and fragrances that are very much on everyone's must have list. GOOD SCENTS is also headquarters for truly hard-to-find music including old jazz (traditional jazz), blues and world music. The stock of items at GOOD SCENTS is changed regularly, the gift items are rotated throughout the year, and rotated seasonally, as well, to bring you the things you're seeking, and the good designs, values and affordable pricing makes GOOD SCENTS rewarding for repeat shoppers and first-time browsers. For information: (click here) |
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| Cape May Stage Presents: Husband and Wife Double Header Days of Our Lives Star James Reynolds and Award-Winning Actress Lissa Layng in Two Brilliantly Acted One-Person Plays |
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Woman of Independent Means Written by Elizabeth Forsythe Hailey Directed by Norman Cohen One Night Only September 5, 2009 I, Too, Am America Created by James Reynolds One Night Only September 6, 2009 Cape May, NJ—August 20, 2009- Dynamic husband and wife duo Lissa Layng and James Reynolds will inspire Cape May Stage audiences with performances of their popular solo shows on September 5 and 6, respectively, at The Robert Shackleton Playhouse. Based on the best-selling novel, A Woman of Independent Means stars Layng and tells the story of Bess Steed Garner, a woman ahead of her time whose credo was “The only defense against against death is life.” Layng’s real-life husband, James Reynolds, who has starred for over 20 years in Days of Our Lives, portrays over 20 characters in I, Too, Am America, which he created and describes as “a collage of African-American experiences.” Called “a striking performance” by the Los Angeles Times and ranging from “hilariously funny” to “heartbreaking and sad” according to the Winnepeg Free Press, A Woman of Independent Means is the grand unfolding tale of what it was like to be an adventurous spirit before the era of women’s liberation and feminism. Following Layng’s performance on Saturday September 5, the two-time Emmy nominated Reynolds will display his formidable talents on Sunday September 6 bringing to life such American heroes as Paul Robeson, Sojourner Truth, Deadwood Dick and others in a show that celebrates the African American journey and contribution to the fabric of America. Artistic Director Roy Steinberg has suspended regular programming to bring these two exceptional solo shows on Saturday and Sunday evenings of Labor Day weekend, following the opening of the mainstage production, Visiting Mr. Green. Steinberg’s vision for the theater is to provide audiences with a wide variety of entertainment all season long and taking advantage of the availability of these in-demand actors is yet another way to accomplish that. Hailing from the West Coast this talented couple brings their extensive credits and passion for storytelling to Cape May Stage and are sure to generate enormous enthusiasm from audiences. Lissa Layng has garnered widespread praise for her role as Bess in A Woman of Independent Means, from “Pick of the Fringe” at the 2005 Vancouver Fringe Festival to “Best Production of a One-Person Show” from the Valley Theatre League. Other stage credits include Fog of War and the musical comedy Much Adieux at the Whitmore/Lindly Theatre. Layng was also chosen One of the Top Ten Actresses in LA by ReviewPlays.com and received the DramaLogue Critics Award for her performance in the Los Angeles premiere of Station WVIP. Television credits range from guest starring appearances on Family Law, Unsolved Mysteries and Days Of Our Lives. She is co-artistic director of the Fremont Centre Theatre with her husband James Reynolds, where they received the Red Carpet Award from Women in Theatre, and the Gold Crown Award from the Pasadena Arts Council. James Reynolds is well known for his portrayal of Commissioner Abe Carver on NBC’s Days Of Our Lives. As a two-time Emmy nominee, Reynolds has won admiration from fans and critics alike with his commanding presence and nuanced performances. He has guest starred on such series as Seinfeld, Highway to Heaven and Hart to Hart. In addition to his television career, Reynolds also makes time for his role as co-artistic director of the Fremont Centre Theatre, which he runs with his wife, actress Lissa Layng. Reynolds has also lent his considerable talents to directing and has helmed productions of The Tangled Snarl and Murder Me Once, which was named “Critic’s Choice” by the Los Angeles Times and Backstage West. Aside from his artistic endeavors, Reynolds remains committed to his charity work for such organizations as Ronald McDonald House and the USO and, with Ms. Layng, finds deep fulfillment in giving back to their local and national communities. Ticket Information A Woman of Independent Means performs Saturday, September 5 at 8PM and I, Too, Am America performs Sunday, September 6 at 8PM, both at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse of the Cape May Stage. Tickets are $35 adults, $25 seniors, and $12.50 students. Call (609) 884-1341 for tickets. Audio enhancement, wheelchair accessible seating, and large print programs are available with advance notice by calling the box office at (609) 884-1341. For more information (click here) |
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| East Lynne Theater Company presents "Helpful Hints" | |
| Come and see the trial of Johan van Buren, accused of murdering a Swede named Niels Holgerson on July 4, 1654. The trial, being presided over by the Right Honorable Frank Visser, on the authority of the States General of the Republic of the Seven United Netherlands, by commission of the Governor-General Peter Stuyvesant. The trial will start at 8:30p.m. at The First Presbyterian Church, at the corner of Decatur and Hughes Streets in Cape May. And the fun begins! Frank Visser, Dutch television's famous "Driving Judge," and East Lynne Theater Company have joined together to present a world premiere comedy, "People of Cape May v. Johan Van Buren," on Thurs., August 27. This production, written by and starring Judge Visser, honors the 400th anniversary of Henry Hudson's discovery of Cape May and is co-sponsored by the Cape May 400th Anniversary Committee. This one-night only special event is as entertaining as an episode of "The Driving Judge." On television, Judge Visser—an author, actor, playwright, and a real-life senior national judge who was recently made a Knight of the Royal Order of Orange-Nassau—travels around the Netherlands solving problems and ensuring justice. "People of Cape May v. Johan Van Buren" is also an eye-opening look into the now almost-forgotten rivalry between Dutch and Swedish settlers for control of the Delaware River in present-day South Jersey, Delaware, Pennsylvania, and Maryland. ELTC's artistic director, Gayle Stahlhuth, corresponding with Judge Visser by e-mail, received the script, assembled a cast, and is directing. The cast includes those working on two ELTC productions running simultaneously: Susan Tischler and Tommy Raniszewski in "Helpful Hints" at The Chalfonte Hotel, and Karen Case Cook, Tom Byrn, Aidan Koehler, Rob LeMaire, and Sara LeMaire in "The Ransom of Red Chief" at The First Presbyterian Church. Tommy Raniszewski is in the role of Johan van Buren, the man seen with the smoking gun – but did he really kill the Swede? Susan Tischler portrays Grietje, the owner of the inn where the murder took place. Sara LeMaire is the grieving wife of the victim, who at the very least wants Johan's horse, saddle, and rifle as retribution. Rob LeMaire is the baker, Hans de Vries, who was playing cards at the inn with the now-dead Swede and Johan. Karen Case Cook and Tom Byrn deliver the Prologue, and Aidan Koehler provides the music with her exquisite fiddle-playing. Others in the cast include Jim McMillan, the "voice" on radio station 1230 WCMC in Wildwood, weekdays from 8:00a.m-9:00a.m. He plays Hendrick van Zaandam, the mayor, shopkeeper, undertaker, and, when needed, the hangman. Stephanie Garrett, a popular performer for ELTC's "Tales of the Victorians" who is performing with Gayle Stahlhuth in the upcoming "“Christmas in Black and White," is the juror. Bryan McHenry, a graduate of Lower Cape May Regional High School who is currently working on his B.A. in Theater Arts and a B.S. in Psychology at Liberty University, is playing Peter Jansen, the barber who was also in the inn at the time of the shooting. Accompanying Frank Visser will be his wife, Margot. They are bringing their costumes from the Netherlands, while Marion Brady, who has designed costumes for most of ELTC's shows for the last ten years, is helping out with costumes for others in the cast. The whole evening actually begins at The Humphrey Hughes House, 29 Ocean St., where members of the community have the opportunity to meet Frank and Margot Visser and members of the cast, before the show, from 6:30p.m.-7:30p.m. At 7:30, the performers, and those who wish to join in, will process to The First Presbyterian Church, where ELTC is in residence, to see the trial. Admission to "People of Cape May v. Johan Van Buren" is $10 for adults and children ages 12 and under are, as always, admitted free. For information and reservations, call 884-5898. Credit card reservations may be made by calling 866-280-9211. To accommodate this special event, the current ELTC mainstage production of "The Ransom of Red Chief" can be seen on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during this last week in August. East Lynne, an Equity professional theater company, produces classics and history-based contemporary entertainment about the American experience. The company's year-around performance schedule includes its Cape May Mainstage Season (June-December), Touring Shows, and Educational Outreach for all ages. In 2009 voters in the People's Choice Awards of Discover Jersey Arts named East Lynne Theater Company one of the top two Equity professional theaters in New Jersey. For information and reservations, contact ELTC at 884-5898, or (click here). |
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 Photo of Judge Frank Visser who wrote a comedy that will be performed with East Lynne Theater Company on Thurs., August 27 at 8:30, as part of Cape May's 400th Anniversary celebrations. |
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