Casino Goes Broadway
You have to love Kathleen Sweeney. The long-time owner of the Shore Casino in the Harbor at Atlantic Highlands has pretty well served, entertained, hosted and fed dozens of headliners from Presidents and professional boxers to movie stars and opera singers. Now she’s branching out once again and trying something new, different and exciting for the Shore Casino, a restaurant most known for being the celebratory place for generations of families for engagement parties, weddings, baptisms, proms and every other occasion special to a family…is going Broadway!
Now, in honor of her late son Jay Strebb, who also managed the Shore Casino after the death of Kathleen’s husband, Bernie, Kathleen is offering for the first time a casual night of outstanding music and an opportunity for friends and neighbors to simply sit, enjoy a few snacks, order a glass or wine or cocktail or two, and relax.
“Jay always wanted to have an evening like this,” the remarkably busy restaurateur said with her charming Irish brogue. “So on Friday, February 16, from 7 to 10 p.m. we’re going to do it.”
But Kathleen is going one step forward and getting one of the outstanding entertainers in the music world to be the focal point for the evening.
George Markey will bring An Evening on Broadway to the Shore Casino. His talent and personality will both be evident as he treats the crowd to a variety of music that might include anything from the Phantom of the Opera to the Sound of Music or any other tune that made its way to Broadway. George is so talented on the keyboard but it’s the range of his voice and the perfection of his tone that make him a standout anyplace he performs. He also teaches music at Asbury Park High School as well as privately so the Feb. 16 crowd looks like it will span generations and be treated to the best of all worlds.
Tickets for the night are $40 and there will be a cash bar. Reservations will have to be necessary, given the size of the anticipated crowd for a most unusual night. They can be made by calling the Casino at 732-291-4300, and being sure to leave a name and telephone number so they can be confirmed.
It promises to be a night to remember, a fantastic way to celebrate Valentine’s weekend, and who knows….it could lead to another spectacular celebration next month for St. Patrick’s Day.
