The Age of Elegance

Diane Beebe, MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2014 An anxious and excited hush fell over the audience in the Concert Venue Theater last Thursday, June 5th.  As the 14 contestants returned to the stage for the last time, each waiting nervously for her name to be called, they knew down deep in their hearts that only one of them would win the coveted title of MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2014.   They had all done their best in the four categories of  Evening Gown, Philosophy of Life, Talent, and Personal Judges' Interview, and the endless wait onstage for the Judges' results had begun.    This year, the quality of contestants, and the diversity of talent was impressive, and it made for a delightful afternoon variety show as well as a hard fought Pageant.  Included in the afternoon's entertainment were performances by the GRANDE DAMES CHORUS under the direction of Josephine Araniti, MSNJSA 2007, the NEW JERSEY STAR DANCERS, under the direction of Br...

Josephine Araniti/MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2007 Won "Exellance Over All" Statue, Certificate of Appreciation and Cash Prize of $50.00  Jo Ann Gordon/MS NEW JERSEY SENIOR AMERICA 2008 Won "#1 in Senior Pop" Statue, and Certificate of Appreciation Diane Beebe/Member, NEW JERSEY CAMEO CLUB Won"#1 in Senior Broadway" Statue, and Certificate of Appreciation  Seniors "down the shore"  were encouraged to audition for a new competition called PERFORMING ARTS IDOL, which was presented by the Performing Arts Ensemble of New Jersey.  The event was held on Sunday, June 1st at the Algonquin Theater in Manasquan.  The Performing Arts Ensemble, a non-profit 501(c)3 arts organization,  was founded in 1987 by Evelyn Gardell, a former professional dancer, and is based in Red Bank.  The mission of  the PERFORMING ARTS IDOL competition is to bring together, showcase and provide opportunities for exposure for New Jersey's great ta...