Ocean City’s second Mr. Mature America Pageant, scheduled for 7 p.m. March 28 at the Music Pier, will be themed “Memories,” the city announced.
The pageant, which celebrates the experience, relevance, and talents of mature men 55 and older, is billed as the only contest of its kinds in the world.
Contestants will be asked to recount their fondest memories during the competition. Fred Miller, Ocean City historian and author of numerous history books about this resort, will be presented the Mr. Mature America Inspiration Award for his outstanding writing and many years of contributions to the community. His wife, Susan, also an author who assists him in his work, will be honored, as well.
The format of Mr. Mature America will be a traditional one. There will be a rousing opening number to “It’s Raining Men,” followed by each member introducing himself in appropriate rain wear. A talent, poise and question session will follow.
The pageant welcomes the talents of singers, instrumentalists, hobbyists, storytellers, or whatever else, as long as it’s within the bounds of propriety of this family resort. There will be a number of group routines and special guests.
In keeping with the “Memories” theme, some future participants in the city’s Old Year’s Celebration will exhibit their keepsakes beginning at 6 p.m. in the solarium of the Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace.
There will be a nostalgic finale to the evening when participants and audience join to sing an unusual arrangement of “Auld Ange Syne.” Those interested in becoming a contest can call 609-399-6111, ext. 9300 or email msoifer@hotmail.com. Entry is free, with prizes to winners, and T-shirts and Dietz and Watson hams to all contestants.
Admission will be $10 with proceeds benefiting the Ocean City Food Cupboard. Call 609-399-6111, ext. 9300 for information and tickets, or stop in room 214 of City Hall during business hours.
Pageant organizers thanked The Flanders Hotel and Peter Voudouris, Flanders director of operations, for once again hosting contestants and judges prior to the pageant.
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