Somers Point Mayor Jack Glasser stands in front of the Somers Mansion, Atlantic County’s oldest home.

SOMERS POINT – The Patriots for The Somers Mansion will host “Taste Spring at the Point,” an evening concert event to benefit the effort to preserve and improve the historic Somers Mansion – 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 20 at the Gateway Playhouse on Bay Avenue.

Guests will enjoy an evening of Jersey Shore Rock and Soul tribute to Bruce Springsteen, Southside Johnny, The Cruisers, Rolling Stones, and many more, starring the Billy Walton Band. Other musical entertainment includes The SSP’s, performing hits from Elvis Presley and the Blues Brothers.

Wine and beer tasting will be donated by Circle Liquor Store, and complimentary Primo Pizza, Pete’s Subs and Formica Bakery desserts will also be available.

A minimum donation of $20 will serve as admission for attendees. Seats are limited and are on a first come, first serve basis.

This will be the first of many concerts to be held at the Gateway Playhouse in 2019.

The Patriots for The Somers Mansion, a non-profit group of volunteers, was established to preserve the historic mansion site, encourage heritage tourism, and expand opportunities for locals and tourists alike to learn about the history of Atlantic County’s oldest building.

For more information see somersmansionpatriots.org.

 


Nanette LoBiondo Galloway

Award winning journalist covering news, events and people of Atlantic County for more than 20 years.