The Ruth Newman Cancer and Heart Fund (RNS) will present its annual Show House at the Shore exhibition beginning on Saturday July 11.

La Dolce Vita, "the good life" describes the feeling you will get when you walk through the doors at 12 South Suffolk Ave. in Ventnor. If the walls could talk you might hear Frank Sinatra crooning a tune or Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis clowning around! Part of the rich history of the Atlantic City "scene," this home was host to the likes of the entire Rat Pack, Patti Page, Liberace and Milton Berle, just to name a few.

The former home of "Skinny" D'Amato of The 500 Club renown, La Dolce Vita promises to entertain and delight. The 4,500 square foot Dutch Colonial residence has character and charm that befit its notoriety. It has a lightness and flow that underscores its roots as a summer residence when built in the 1920's.

"Meet the Designer Night" will be held every Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m at the Show House. Design participants will be on hand to discuss their work and to answer design questions from visitors. .

The RNS Boutique at Show House features a wide variety of fashion-forward jewelry and accessories, children's gifts, and watercolors and graphics by New Jersey artists. The boutique is open daily. Designer Furnishings and Accessories from the exhibition are available for purchase.

The RNS Show House will be open to the public Saturday, July 11 through Sunday, Aug. 16 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. daily with extended hours until 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday. Proceeds from the design exhibition benefit the RNS Regional Cancer Center and The Heart Institute at the AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center,RNS Linear Accelerator Suite and Cardiac Care Unit at the Shore Memorial Hospital, Oncology Patient Services at the Cape Regional Medical Center and the Patient Van Service for the RNS Cardiac Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program at Bacharach Institute for Rehabilitation.

A Designer Open House and Preview Party will be held on Friday, July 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. featuring wine, hors d'oeuvres and desserts from Atlantic City casino hotels, regional restaurants and country clubs. The Gala is open to the public. Admission is $60 per person.

Admission is $25. A Sponsor Ticket is $100. For information call 487-1190.