Elvis fans return to Lakewood for charity

Local businessman Andrew Howard in cooperation with Zanzibar music and the Ocean County ARC will present the sixth annual Friends of Elvis convention.

The event helps the Ocean County ARC provide funds for people with developmental disabilities. The event is scheduled for Feb. 3 at the Strand Theater, Clifton Avenue, Lakewood, from 1-4:30 p.m. The show will pay tribute to the music of Elvis Presley and will feature live tributes by performers from the tri-state area. There will also be vendors of Elvis memorabilia at the show. Enter-tainment will include Ray Kaminski as Roy Orbison, plus Elvis tributes by Gene Dinapoli, Mike Brooks, Johnny "P," Sammy "J," Ruben Castillo, Mike Marchitto, Andrew J. Howard and Chris Presley.

Ticket prices start at $20 and can be purchased by calling the box office at (732) 367-7789. Discounts are available for ARC members. For show details, call (732) 818-3330.