WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2010
7:30 PM to 10:00 PM
VIP Early 2011 hotel reservations and Old Car Registration and Plan A Car parking Reservations for those guests staying in the Hilton / Hampton Inn Hotel Wednesday night. Wednesday night hotel guests can also pick up their Plan A 2010 credentials Wednesday night.
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
KICKOFF PARTY in the ballroom with 5-piece band THE GREYHOUNDS.
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2010
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Old Car Registration at Hilton entry road. Only Plan A cars admitted to the event on Thursday.
9:00 AM throughout the Weekend
HANDICAPPED PARKING: Although we made great improvements in 2009, we are taking steps to improve the Handicapped Parking access for Spectators throughout the weekend.
8:00 PM to MIDNIGHT
WELCOME PARTY in Hotel Ballroom with Disc Jockey "The GOLDEN GUP." We are also working on an exhibition dance team to perform Thursday night. NOTE: Due to NJ Law, the entire indoors of the Parsippany Hilton is a non-smoking facility.
Don't miss the Drive-In Movies Thursday, Friday,
Saturday and Sunday!
Would you like to suggest/request a movie? Send movie titles you’d like to see to leadeast@aol.com. We try not to repeat movies we’ve shown over the past 27 years, but we’re flexible.
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - for Plan A old cars only. Every year we seek out some new old movies including several Japanese Sci-Fi classics... Some of these movies are great, and some are so bad they are downright tremendous! We try to find Hot Rod, Rock, J.D. (“Juvenile Delinquent”), and Sci-Fi from the 1950's and 60's, and pre-screen every movie to make sure there's nothing objectionable.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 2010
8:00 AM
People wishing to reserve a Plan B Package for 2010 in hopes of being upgraded to Plan A can get a number in the Ballroom so they don't have to stand in line until 10 AM for 2010 Early Registration. Likewise, people can get a number to reserve their room number at the Hilton / Hampton Inn for 2011.
9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
9:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Old Car Registration for Plan A's from Friday morning on will be at the old (former) baseball field located at the entry into the Cendant Parking Lot off of Campus Drive (same place it has been for years). Plan A cars can register from 9:00 AM on.
10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
EARLY 2011 REGISTRATION: People wishing to register for LEAD EAST 2011 can reserve their Hilton Hotel room number, and if renewing their existing parking space, can reserve their Plan A Parking Space for 2011 in the Hilton Ballroom.
10:00 AM to 5:30 PM
Free Shuttle Bus Trips (for the gals) to Rockaway Mall. Loads at Hilton front door - leaves at 10 AM, 12 Noon, and 2 PM. Returns at 12:30 PM, 2:30 PM, and 4:30 PM. Pick up bus tickets at Hotel Front Desk.
10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Friday, Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
2:30 PM to 10:00 PM
TENTATIVELY... As a courtesy to those who were thoughtful enough to register their cars in advance, Pre-Registered Plan B's (only) can pick up their credentials starting at 2:30 PM by the old ball field location off Campus Drive. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don't bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event or find a place to park before Registration opens to B cars. Watch this space for any notification of change of these hours.
2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in in Hotel Lobby Atrium. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform either Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
4:30 PM to 5:00 PM
COOLEST CRUISER CONTEST. Be a star in your car by the Outdoor Stage - while Wolfman makes comments!
5:00 PM to 10:00 PM
On-Site Registration starts at 5:00 PM by the old ball field location off Campus Drive. Because this is a business complex operating during the week, please don't bring your B cars Friday morning and expect to get into the event or find a place to park before Registration opens to B cars.
6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near HAMPTON INN entrance.
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
FRIDAY NIGHT GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring KENNY VANCE & THE PLANOTONES, LENNY DELL and THE DEMENSIONS, EUGENE PITT and THE JIVE FIVE, and YESTERDAZE. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Jock Cool Bobby B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats. No smoking in Ballroom or anywhere inside the hotel, bar, restaurants, etc. Starting a half hour earlier than last year.
Don't miss our 28th Annual Sock Hops!
7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
"JUNIOR" SOCK HOP at the Outdoor Stage with the band 45 RPM. D.J.'d by DENNIS DeSOMMA. Contests for Best Bobby Soxer, Best Greaser, and Best Nerd. Families, bring your kids!
8:00 PM to MIDNIGHT
"GROWN UP" SOCK HOP in Hotel Lobby Atrium with 50's band REMINISCE. D.J'.d by BIG DADDY COOL. Enter the Best Dancer Contest. For adults.
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - parking there for Plan A old cars only. A triple feature. Different movies shown every night. See description above.
8:45 PM
Best Jr. Bobby Soxer, Jr. Greaser, and Jr. Nerd on Outdoor Stage.
9:45 PM (time approximate)
Best Sr. Bobby Soxer and Sr. Best Nerd Contests on Outdoor Stage.
10:45 PM (time approximate)
Best Sr. Greaser Contest, Outdoor Stage.
Dance Contest, Hotel Lobby.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2010
8:00 AM
Old Car Registration opens. ONE DAY (Saturday) car entries admitted.
9:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
1,630+ 1972 and earlier Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Stock Restored Cars, and other Custom Cars on display in three parking lots. (Figure from Saturday 2009)
9:30 AM to 9:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot near HAMPTON INN entrance.
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration for Lead East 2011 at the Hotel Front Desk.
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Is your old car broken? Go see the nice guys from MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION in their HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot near the old Gazebo. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Saturday & Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
11:00 AM
A cappella groups or individuals wishing to perform in the Lobby Atrium area or compete in DOO WOP IDOL, please submit your information to JoAnn Conklin at the Karaoke sign-up table in the Atrium. Sign up to sing three songs at the Open Mike in the Hotel Lobby Atrium between 11:30 AM and midnight Saturday OR 11:30 AM and 4:30 PM Sunday, or during two- hour DOO WOP IDOL Competition. Others who don't sign up in advance will be worked into the schedule by Bob & JoAnn Conklin.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free SEMINAR on How to Dress 50's Style, presented by JENNA BUNKER. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free BASIC 50's DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by perky MICHELLE LEOTA and the always immaculately groomed LOU VINCI.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in Hotel Lobby Atrium except for two hours for DOO WOP IDOL. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform either Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
12:00 NOON to 2:00 PM
TWO HOUR MODEL CAR CONTEST! Two categories: 1) 17 and younger, and 2) 18 and older. Rules: We supply the models (all the same to make it fair). No parts can be pre-assembled or painted. You must use only the parts that come with the model. You can use any glue you want, but no hot glue guns. You may paint the model with brushes or spray cans. You must supply your own glue, tape, paints, etc. Be creative - have fun! Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
12:00 NOON to 2:45 PM
A LEAD EAST tradition, killer Rockabilly band, the always wicked RAZORBACKS featuring KENNY DUDA, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Dancing is encouraged, in fact it's mandatory!
12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation Charity Raffle. Free Children's Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. The 2009 winner of the 50-50 took home over $10,000!!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM:
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any individual or group (amateurs only) can sign up, get up on stage and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges will select one winner for a $300 cash prize! The winner also earns the right to perform one song on stage in that evening’s Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
12:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Day #1 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW in Hotel Ballroom. MC'd by XM Oldies Radio Jock COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. Enjoy this special event -- seating is limited; no standing, no smoking. Come early to get a seat. A cappella groups scheduled include CLASSIC SOUNDS, CHAMPAGNE, THE MAGIC TOUCH, MEMORIES OF YOU, TRIBUNES and DESIRE. Starts a half-hour earlier this year.
3:15 PM to 6:00 PM
50's band YESTERDAZE performs on Outdoor Stage. A great group - come and dance!
7:00 PM
SATURDAY NIGHT GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring HERB COX & THE CLEFTONES, TERRY JOHNSON’s FLAMINGOS, SHIRLEY ALSTON REEVES, original lead singer of The SHIRELLES, and CLASSIC SOUNDS. Also one song by Saturday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats available online, by calling (908) 876-9100, or at the event. Show starts one hour earlier than last year.
8:30 PM to 12:00 MIDNIGHT
THE GOLDEN GUP and the RHYTHMHANCERS perform on Outdoor Stage. A Lead East tradition - the asphalt will rock, jump, and wiggle!
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES - A fabulous Saturday night line-up at the "Ace Drive-In Theater" in the Hilton Lot (parking for Plan A old cars only, but cruising for all others OK). See description. Movies to be announced, but, for the first time, we’re asking for suggestions about which movies we should show. Must be OK for family viewing. We try not to repeat flicks we’ve shown over the past 27 years. Send suggestions to leadeast@aol.com.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
AFTER MIDNIGHT
One of the things we love about LEAD EAST is the spontaneous A Capella Groups that pop up in the bar and Hotel Lobby Atrium area.
1:00 AM (approx.) until it ends (sunrise?)
The GOLDEN GUP's officially sanctioned late night Rhythm n' Blues PARKING LOT PARTY with his jukebox-powered, shockingly pink '58 Olds JUKEMOBILE. No other car event on this planet has activities scheduled 'til dawn! At LEAD EAST 2008 they went 'til sunrise!!
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2010
8:00 AM
Old Car Registration for Sunday one-day 1976 and earlier vehicle participants; parking in Daiichi Lot.
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM
SUNDAY CHAPEL SERVICE at the outdoor Gazebo with Event Director JIM CRAIG. Bring lawn chairs & blankets. (Rain location: Ballroom)
9:00 AM to MIDNIGHT
More Old Cars, Hot Rods, Street Rods, Rat Rods, Lowriders, and other Custom Cars on display in three parking lots.
10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Registration for Lead East 2011 at the Hotel Front Desk.
10:00 AM to 8:30 PM
Reserved seat tickets for Sunday Oldies Concerts on sale in the Hotel Coatroom by rear revolving door.
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
50's COLLECTIBLES SHOW in Hotel Estate Rooms and Ballroom Pre-Assembly area: Juke boxes, vintage clothes, Elvis, Marilyn, and James Dean memorabia, and lots of other goodies for sale!
10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
If your old car needs a repair to get home, try the MEADOWLANDS STREET ROD ASSOCIATION's HOT ROD REPAIR SHOP in the Hilton Lot near the old Gazebo. They also conduct free NSRA Safety Inspections.
10:00 AM to 10:00 PM
Outdoor D.J. JERRY "WOLFMAN" BURST spins platters, does requests, dedications, announcements, etc. Tune your radio to 87.9 FM for our low-power broadcast from his outdoor HQ tent in the Rear Hilton Lot by HAMPTON INN entrance.
10:30 AM to 5:30 PM
AWARD WINNING CARS ON DISPLAY near Drive-In screen.
10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Free BASIC 50's DANCING LESSONS at Outdoor Stage, presented by perky MICHELLE LEOTA and the always immaculately groomed LOU VINCI.
11:00 AM to 12:00 NOON
Free SEMINAR on How to Dress 50's Style, presented by JENNA BUNKER. Location: Hotel Morris Room #9.
11:30 AM to 12:00 NOON
WEIRDEST APPEARING CAR AWARDS. Judging by Outdoor Stage. $100 1st Place, $75 2nd Place, $50 3rd Place. Our judges reserve the right not to award all three places if cars are not strange enough. Cars drive through for the judging - only licensed, bizarro cars need apply.
11:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM
50's AND OLDIES KARAOKE and OPEN MIKE SHOWCASE by B&J ENTERTAINMENT (BOB & JOANN CONKLIN) running continuously in Hotel Lobby Atrium except for two hours for DOO WOP IDOL. First come, first seated in Lobby audience seats - no standing in the aisles surrounding the Lobby Atrium area (sitting on Atrium floor is OK). Sign up with Bob & JoAnn to perform either Karaoke or Open Mike sessions.
12:00 NOON to 5:00 PM
Rockabilly band, THE RAZORBACKS, perform on the Outdoor Stage. Another Lead East tradition - it is universally agreed that these guys are a rockin' band that always pleases the crowd!
12:00 NOON to 6:00 PM
MAKE-A-WISH Foundation 50-50 drawing. Free Children's Activities (face painting, etc.) in Main Hall near Hotel Ballroom, inside revolving door. Representatives will also be walking around the parking lot selling Make-A-Wish 50-50 tickets. The 2009 winner of the 50-50 took home over $10,000!!
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM:
DOO WOP IDOL in Lobby Atrium. Any individual or group (amateurs only) can sign up, get up on stage and perform one song in “IDOL” competition. Judges will select one winner for a $300 cash prize! The winner also earns the right to perform one song on stage in that evening’s Oldies Concert in the Ballroom.
1:00 PM to 3:30 PM
Day #2 A CAPPELLA DOO WOP SHOW in Hotel Ballroom. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. Enjoy this special event - seating is limited; no standing, no smoking. Come early to get a seat. A cappella groups include ECHOS OF TIME, SILK CITY, SHADES OF SOUL, THE BARONS, THE SENTINELS and THE CAMEOS. Starts a half-hour earlier this year.
5:30 PM to 6:00 PM
AWARDS PRESENTATIONS for TOP 9 CUSTOMS, plus 4 Special Awards presented to the BEST STREET ROD, BEST STOCK RESTORED, BEST MUSCLE CAR, and WORST RAT ROD at the Outdoor Stage. Plus, drawing of $100 cash prize to those who filled out survey form at the admission gate.
5:30 PM
Prom Queens assemble for Parade near HAMPTON INN entrance..
6:30 PM
PARADE OF THE PROM QUEENS: Gals dressed in formal gowns ride in open convertibles from front door of HAMPTON INN around the event to front door of HILTON, followed by PROM PROCESSION to Hotel Lobby through to the Lobby Atrium. (Parade is cancelled if it rains.)
7:00 PM to MIDNIGHT
25th Annual SENIOR PROM in Hotel Atrium with Master of Ceremonies/D.J. PAUL RODRIGUEZ. Crowning of Prom Queen 2010. Open at no extra cost to anyone properly attired: no jeans, t-shirts, shorts, or sneakers. Gals must wear dress or skirt; guys must wear jacket or suit - tie optional. Prom Tickets are FREE but due to limited space must be picked up in Morris Room #4 before the Prom, (limited in quantity). In celebration of its 25th Anniversary, the 2010 Prom will have a live band, YESTERDAZE.
7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
GOLDEN OLDIES CONCERT in Hotel Ballroom starring THE DUPREES, FRED PARIS & THE SATINS, MILTON LOVE & THE SOLITAIRES, and REMINISCE. Also one song by Sunday’s DOO WOP IDOL Winner. MC'd by XM Radio Oldies Disc Jockey COOL BOBBY B from Ohio. One show only; all reserved seats. Drawing onstage at 9:00 PM for winner of MAKE-A-WISH 50-50 winner. Show starts one hour earlier than last year.
8:30 PM to MIDNIGHT
OUTDOOR 50's MOVIES at the "Ace Drive-In Theatre" in the Hilton Lot - Parking for Plan A old cars only. Movies to be announced. See description.
11:00 PM CURFEW FOR KIDS (into hotel rooms or leave the property)
