It was an evening filled with song and patriotic spirit as 100 people filled the grandstand at Brighton Park to celebrate the area’s first responders – fire, police, and healthcare heroes. Sponsored by the Schultz-Hill Foundation, the Sept. 5th concert featured “The Singing Lifeguard” Jim Craine and the Atlantic City All Star Band.
 
The band played against a backdrop of an American flag, alongside a pair of first responder boots, suspended high in the air on a city fire truck. Craine led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance, honoring those who put their lives on the line every day.
 
“It’s a beautiful night to gather here in Brighton Park to honor our first responders,” said James Sarkos, Chief, Atlantic City Police Department. “They don’t ask for recognition for the job that they do, but they earn our appreciation every single day.”
 
“As we approach the anniversary of September 11th, we remember those who gave their lives for our freedom,” said Chief Scott K. Evans, Atlantic City Fire Department. “We salute those who continue to rise to the challenge every day on the streets of Atlantic City. Together, we’re transforming tragedy into hope.”
 
The band filled the beachside park with enthusiastic renditions of oldies, standards, swing, and jazz. The audience swayed, sang, and danced to La Bomba, Twist and Shout, Sweet Caroline, and others. Craine paid a tribute to the late Jimmy Buffet with his rendition of Margaritaville. Everyone stood for the final song, a riveting rendition of America the Beautiful.
 
Craine is an Atlantic City icon, a singer, comedian, impressionist, and music shop owner. His 25 years with the Atlantic City Beach Patrol earned him the “Singing Lifeguard” nickname. Born and raised in Atlantic City, Crain got his start in show business working behind the scenes at Steel Pier, where he got to meet stars such as Duke Ellington and Michael Jackson. His band of All Stars has been entertaining crowds for nearly 50 years. They include Tony Deluca on keyboard, Rich Kurtz on bass, Stan Richards on guitar, and Ray Nunzi on drums. 
 
The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history, and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Theater Program with the Atlantic City Theater Summer Youth Camps, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region. For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation (a Non-Profit Private Foundation) located in Atlantic City awarded $17,000 to Students & ARTS Programs in 2022.  The DINA Scholarship/ARTS Grant Program was established to support programs and students in the fields of Art/History and Education. The DINA Program is named after the “Angel of Wisdom” and is a sub-program of the Foundation in Atlantic City.
                                    
The 2022 DINA Recipients 
 
The Scholarships Awards are very diverse and include but are not limited to: Absegami High School Drama Booster Club; AC Ballet; Atlantic City ARTS Foundation Chalk About AC; Atlantic City Theater Co.; Berron Jewish Center Photography Program for Seniors; Children’s Cultural ARTS Foundation; Egg Harbor Twp. Fine & Performing ARTS Orchestral Residence Program; Holy Spirit Music Program; Longport Scholarship Foundation; Mighty Writers Program; MUDGIRLS Studio; NAACP Scholarship; Ocean City Theatre Company; Save Lucy Capital Campaign; Seashore Gardens Living Center: Opening Minds Through Art (OMA) and Music & Memory Series; and the Stockton Performing Arts Center.
 
The Schultz-Hill Foundation promotes and supports Education, History and The ARTS in South Jersey. For more information, visit www.schultz-hill.org.
 
The Schultz-Hill Foundation does not discriminate in any way on the basis of race, color, creed, gender or sexual preference, nationality, ancestry, or national and ethnic origin.

Melissa Manchester entertained a crowd of over 900 at the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s annual fundraiser at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on August 5th. The event raised over $135,000 for the Schultz-Hill Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.
 
Performing with Melissa was the Bay Atlantic Symphony under the direction of Maestro Jed Gaylin. The performance had the audience swaying and singing along with such classics as “Don’t Cry Out Loud,” and “Whenever I Call You Friend.” During a post-concert champagne dessert reception, VIP ticket holders had an opportunity to meet Melissa, Jed Gaylin and the Bay Atlantic Symphony musicians.
 
The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event’s “Celebrity Committee” are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio.
 
The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Theater Program with the Atlantic City Theater Summer Youth Camps, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region.
 
For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.

(Atlantic City, N.J.) Join the Schultz-Hill Foundation for an evening to remember to support the arts in Atlantic County at An Evening with Melissa Manchester featuring the Bay Atlantic Symphony. The fundraising concert will take place on Friday, August 5, at 8:30 p.m. in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Proceeds will benefit the Schultz-Hill Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.
 
Melissa is celebrating nearly 50 years in music, film, theatre and television. An acclaimed songwriter, her musical pop standards have stood the test of time. Melissa won a Grammy in 1982 for “You Should Hear How She Talks About You” and is known for her diversity of musical styles with hits like “Midnight Blue,” “Don’t Cry Out Loud” and “Whenever I Call You Friend.” She has starred in the national touring companies of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Music of the Night” and “Song and Dance” and she played the title character’s mother on NBC TV’s hit series “Blossom.” Melissa was inducted into the Great American Songbook Hall of Fame in 2021.

Performing with Melissa will be the Bay Atlantic Symphony under the direction of Maestro Jed Gaylin. The Symphony is a performance and education organization with its artistic vision driven by the philosophy that music is essential to life. It provides access to excellence in performance and music education that enhances the musicians, presenters, participants and community.

Tickets for the event include limited $175-per-person VIP tickets with preferred seating and a post-show “meet and greet” champagne/dessert reception with Melissa Manchester. VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.schultz-hill.org. Tickets for general ($35) and preferred seating ($50) are available through Ticketmaster or at the Resorts box office.

The Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. Resorts Casino Hotel is a presenting sponsor for the event. Honorary Chairs of the event’s “Celebrity Committee” are Resorts President Mark Giannantonio and Mrs. Susan Giannantonio. Other event sponsorships are available, starting at $500.

The nonprofit 501(c)3 Schultz-Hill Foundation supports the arts, history and education throughout South Jersey. Programs include the Dina Scholarships, Senior Music Series, Summer Theater Program with the Atlantic City Theater Summer Youth Camps, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region.

For additional information, please contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.