Shore: Impersonators, Quilts & Kid Stuff

Want to see something exciting, entertaining, and outright outrageous this weekend? Go to Bill Lloyd's Masquerade: A celebrity impersonator revue! You can enjoy being entertained by a number of famous performers all in one night, for once price! The mystique of Bill Lloyd's Masquerade unfolds with a lavish production in the Tropicana Showroom.

Starring in the show are female impersonators, David Michaels, Wayne Smith, and Wendell Jackson, as well as celebrity impersonators, Rebecca Young and Michael Firestone. Other highlights of the show feature Clemente Seleski's impeccable imitation of Fred Astaire, the "Majick Fantasy Act" of Blake Warner & Victor, and David Michaels' rendition of "What Makes a Man a Man."

The show features reenactments of some of the most famous acts in show business, as well as performances by a talented cast of singers, dancers, gymnasts, magicians, and the celebrity impersonators. Judy Garland, Fred Astaire, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, and Cher are just a few of the famous stars you'll recognize as the androgynous cast of Bill Lloyd's Masquerade reveal more than a few surprises. With a strict policy of no lip-syncing in the show, the extraordinary talent of each performer becomes evident.

Tickets, priced at $9.90 are available at the Tropicana Box Office or through Ticketmaster. For times and tickets, call 1-800-736-1420 or stop by the Tropicana box office, on the first floor North Tower.

Also at the casinos this weekend:

Charo. Resorts. 10 p.m. March 1 and 8 p.m. March 3. $25.

Julio Iglesias. Trump Plaza, Adrian Phillips Hall at Boardwalk Hall. 10 p.m. March 2. $25, $40 and $60

Shaolin Wheel of Life. Trump Taj Mahal. 9 p.m. March 2. $18.50, $25 and $35.

Amanda Lee and Derek Wan. Tropicana. 2 p.m. March 3. $38, $68 and $98.

Other things to do at the shore this weekend include:

Saturday, March 2

South Egg Harbor, Spring Craft Show - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the South Egg Harbor Fire House, Route 50 and Empire Street. (609) 965-1837 or (609) 965-1180.

Millville, “Quilts in the Village” Quilt Show; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Village, 1501 Glasstown Road. Antique quilt and appraisals by Brenda Kalata 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2. Verbal appraisal, $5. Written appraisal, $10. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors and $5 students, free to children under age 5. Free parking. (856) 825-6800.

Sea Isle City, Historical Museum - The Historical Museum is located at 4208 Landis Ave. The museum has memorabilia, photographic exhibits, a gift shop and much more. Open 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays until Christmas. Call to arrange special visits. (609) 263-3195.

Sunday, March 3

Atlantic City, 9th Annual Kids Fair 2002 - 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Convention Center. The event will include exhibits, inflatable jumping activities, Nickelodeon Game Lab, Miss America Katie Harman, Crest Healthy Smile Tour, Disney Radio, Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus and more. $3. (609) 822-1167.

Millville, “Quilts in the Village” Quilt Show; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Wheaton Village, 1501 Glasstown Road. Antique quilt and appraisals by Brenda Kalata 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 2. Verbal appraisal, $5. Written appraisal, $10. Admission is $8 adults, $7 seniors and $5 students, free to children under age 5. Free parking. (856) 825-6800.

During the week…

North Wildwood, Tour - "The Ride Thru Time Tour" is a leisurely old-time trolley ride, a passenger rail excursion that includes the sights and sounds of the Historic Cold Spring Village's live history museum. The tour is Monday through Friday, $11 adults and $6 children ages 5 to 12, free to children under 4. Reservations required. (609) 884-7400.

Ocean City, Historical Museum - at The Ocean City Historical Museum which is located in the Cultural Arts Building, 1735 Simpson Ave. The museum features furniture, toys, china and more from the late 19th and 20th centuries as well as relics from the 1901 shipwreck of the Sindia. Featured through the winter - displays of children's toys, furs, handmade tools and beaded bags. Free admission. Hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday. (609) 399-1801.

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Author: R. Cohen