Tony Danza entertained a crowd of over 900 at the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s annual fundraiser at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City on August 16. The event raised $100,000 for the Foundation, whose mission is to provide music and arts education programs for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.
 
The show, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, combined timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza and his four-piece band performed a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.
 
Danza has been one of the world’s most beloved entertainers for over 40 years, known for his iconic roles on Taxi and Who’s The Boss. He has starred in hit films such as Angels in the Outfield, She’s Out of Control, Hollywood Knights, and Don Jon.  Danza has also starred on Broadway in The Producers, A View from the Bridge, and Honeymoon in Vegas. He received an Emmy nomination for his guest spot on The Practice. Danza most recently starred in the Hulu original film, Darby and the Dead, Power Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz, the Netflix series The Good Cop, There’s Johnny on Hulu, the animated feature, Rumble, for Paramount, and And Just Like That on HBO Max. Danza also has a much buzzed about sequel to Who’s the Boss in development with Amazon’s Freevee.
 
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, Free ARTS Community Concerts and Student Youth Program with Stockton University, and an Arts Outreach collaborative with the Bay Atlantic Symphony and students in the Atlantic City region. For additional information, contact the Schultz-Hill Foundation or visit www.schultz-hill.org.
 
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(Atlantic City, N.J.) The Schultz-Hill Foundation presents its annual benefit concert, Tony Danza: Standards & Stories, on Friday, August 16, 2024, at 8:30 pm at the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino Hotel in Atlantic City. Proceeds from the show will fund a year-long program of music and arts education for students and seniors in greater Atlantic City.
 
Combining timeless music with wit, charm, storytelling, and a dash of soft shoe and ukulele performances, Danza and his four-piece band will perform a selection of his favorite standards from the Great American Songbook while interweaving stories about his life and personal connection to the music.
 
Danza has been one of the world’s most beloved and iconic entertainers for over 40 years.  Perhaps best known for his starring roles on two of television’s most cherished and long-running series, Taxi and Who’s The Boss, he has also starred in hit films such as Angels in the Outfield, She’s Out of Control, Hollywood Knights, and Don Jon.  Well established as a song and dance man, Danza has also starred on Broadway in The Producers, A View from the Bridge, and most recently received rave reviews for his performance in the Broadway musical comedy, Honeymoon in Vegas. He received an Emmy nomination for his guest spot on The Practice and has recently made special appearances on hit shows like Blue Bloods and Broad City. 
 
Danza most recently starred in the Hulu original film, Darby and the Dead, Power Book III: Raising Kanan on Starz, the Netflix series The Good Cop, There’s Johnny on Hulu, the animated feature, Rumble, for Paramount, and And Just Like That, the sequel to Sex In The City, on HBO Max. Danza also has a much buzzed about sequel to Who’s the Boss in development with Amazon’s Freevee.
 
Tickets for the event include limited $175-per-person VIP tickets with preferred seating and a post-show champagne/dessert reception. VIP tickets may be purchased online at www.schultz-hill.org. Tickets for general ($40) and preferred seating ($60) are available through Ticketmaster or at the Resorts box office.

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 Schultz-Hill Foundation organizes one benefit performance annually to support their year-long arts outreach programs. 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, Free ARTS Community Concerts and Student Youth Program  with Stockton University, 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.) Over 300 students from Principle Academy Charter School explored the arts first-hand in an innovative Meet the Artist program made possible by the Schultz-Hill Foundation in collaboration with the Noyes Arts Garage at Stockton University, the African American Heritage Museum, and the Atlantic City Arts Foundation.
 
The second through sixth graders created artwork at school during lessons with a visiting guest artist. Then, over a two-day span, the students visited the Noyes Arts Garage to see some of their artwork on display. They toured the African American History Museum and visited the murals throughout Atlantic City.
 
“Creativity is the highest level of learning, and the collaboration with the Schultz-Hill Foundation took our art studies to the next level,” said Sara Caporilli, Chief Operating Officer, Principle Academy Charter. “From beautifully packaged supplies to hands-on guidance from visiting artists, every detail enriched our students' learning journey. Working collaboratively with our art teacher, Lindsey Johnson, the visiting artist seamlessly integrated age-appropriate projects into our curriculum, sparking transformative outcomes. Our school is committed to a purpose-driven arts curriculum, and we truly appreciate the chance for our students to step away from campus to experience a bigger picture.”
 
Visual artist Chanelle René from Cape May was selected by the Noyes as the visiting art instructor. She started the fifth grade lesson on polymer clay frogs by talking about the different colors of frogs in nature. “They aren’t just green,” she said. “They come in blue, orange, and purple, and those were the inspiration for the colors we’re using today.”
 
Fifth grade student Jurnee named her frog “Lily.”  “This is the first time I’ve done something like this,” she said. “It was fun. I liked that we could create frogs with their own personality.” Classmate Yahel noted it was his first time working with polymer clay, too. “I’m an artist and I like drawing. This is like drawing in 3D.”
 
 “There are no mistakes in art,” René noted as students worried whether they were doing the right thing. Afterward, she explained the program’s impact. “If you get the kids involved in exploring their creativity, there’s no limit to what they can achieve. Art is the gateway to imagination and possibility.”
 
Principle Academy Charter (PAC) is a K-6 public charter school, with students from several different sending districts, including Pleasantville, Atlantic City, Egg Harbor Twp., Galloway, Somers Point, and Absecon. Students often come from economically disadvantaged families.
 
The Meet the Artist student program is part of the Schultz-Hill Foundation’s mission to promote and support arts, history, and education in South Jersey via educational scholarships, direct grants and funding for the Arts, historical and musical programs. For more information, visit http://www.schultz-hill.org.
 

The Schultz-Hill Foundation (a Non-Profit Private Foundation) located in Atlantic City awarded $18,000 to Students & ARTS Programs in 2023.  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. 
 
"Being chosen as a DINA grant recipient is wonderful,” said Jeremy Rotolo, Producing Artistic Director, Atlantic City Theatre Company. “The Schultz Hill Foundation has always been a big supporter, and without them, I know that we wouldn't have been able to come this far as an organization. This grant enables us to continue our mission of serving the Atlantic City theater community with high-quality performances and education."
                                     
The 2023 DINA Recipients
 
The Scholarships Awards are diverse and include, but are not limited to: AC Ballet 40th Anniversary Gala; Atlantic City ARTS Foundation artist sponsor; Atlantic City Theater Co. - Rocky Horror Picture Show at Claridge; Bernie Friedenberg WW II Memorial Fund; Children’s Cultural ARTS Foundation; Coastal Cousins Heritage Gardens (with the Boys & Girls Club of Atlantic City); Highland Academy spring show; Holy Spirit Music Program; Longport Scholarship Foundation; Mighty Writers; MUDGIRLS Studio; NAACP Scholarship; Ocean City Theatre Company Summer Sponsorship; Save Lucy Capital Campaign; and the Stockton Performing Arts Center. Individual awards went to Maeve Stanford for Smith College and to Vanessa Leigh for the Berklee College of Music.
 
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.

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.