Upcoming Events in Atlantic County from Your Town Guru 5/12/2017

The Tenors have been thrilling audiences around the world with their powerful songs and outstanding harmonies. Blending classical music and contemporary pop, the award winning and multi-platinum selling band have achieved international success, showcasing their undeniable charm and diverse vocal styles performing over 700 shows on five continents

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the ride through Atlantic City. Situated on the historic Absecon Island and home to nearly 40,000 people, you’ll discover where to go and what to do while visiting our great city. Best known as the “Welcome Tour of AC,” you will be introduced to its charming neighborhoods, landmarks, and historic sites. This tour includes 50 points of interest in this 17.4 square mile resort. You will be treated to a historical narrative of today and yesterday, salt water taffy, area meal coupons, professional tour guide and host, and citywide transportation.

Let’s journey into the life and contributions of African Americans in the development of Atlantic City. Inspired by the book, The Northside, you’ll discover the people, the places and the events that make Atlantic City home for many African Americans. This tour includes 26 points of interest, such as Pop Lloyd Stadium, Chicken Bone Beach, Civil Rights Garden, and many other sites revered by the African-American community; salt water taffy, area meal coupons, professional tour guide and host, and citywide transportation.

Experience the best in New Jersey wines, because no one does it better! Sip and savor the award winning flavors of the area’s premier handcrafted fine wines. Includes tastings from Balic Winery and Tomasello Winery, signature wine glasses, stroll through the Historic Towne of Smithville and the Village Greene, salt water taffy, area meal coupons, professional tour host, and round trip transportation.

Tour is approximately 4 hours.

Untamed Male Revue is an award winning, Vegas style performance featuring the best male strippers in Atlantic City! Untamed separates itself from other male revues with its world class dancers, state of the art 11 million dollar complex, and its award winning choreographers! Come watch, play and flirt with the hottest male strippers in Atlantic City as they perform to your favorite songs in costumes (or lack of) that you only talk about with your besties. Strip away your inhibitions, come celebrate for your special occasion, whether its just because, its your birthday, or bachelorette party in Atlantic City – come and party with us!

Every Friday in the Showroom at The Golden Nugget Atlantic City come out and see your favorite Tribute Band.

Feb  3   Wanted DOA:  Tribute Bon Jovi
Feb 10  Groovin’ 60s & 70s:  Tribute Musical Journey
Feb 17  Fooz Fighters:  Tribute Foo Fighters
Feb 24  Live at the Fillmore:  Tribute Allman Brothers Band
Mar   3  Stone Velvet: Stone Temple Pilots & Velvet Revolver
Mar 10  Beginnings:  Chicago Tribute
Mar 17  Eaglemania:  Tribute Eagles
Mar 24  Kashmir:  Led Zeppelin Tribute
Mar 31  Hot Blooded:  Foreigner Tribute
Apr 7    Draw The Line – Aerosmith Tribute
Apr 14  Lovesexy:  Prince Tribute
Apr 21  Trespass:  Genesis Tribute
Apr 28  Free Fallin’:  Tom Petty Tribute
May 5   Bruce in the USA :  Bruce Springsteen Tribute
May 12 Life on Mars:  David Bowie Tribute
May 19 Don’t Look Back:  Boston Tribute

Tony Pace brings his amazing voice coupled with hilarious comedy skills back to Resorts International Superstar Theater. Trademarked as The Man with the Voice who just happens to be funny, this Superstar Entertainer is the Must See show in Atlantic City.

Showtimes: 8:00 PM and 3:30 PM on selected dates. Check www.resortsac.com for show details.

Schedule subject to change.

Get ready for a fun family filled day with Historic Smithville’s annual Children’s Festival!  There will many shows, including the Cape May Zoo show, and activities for all ages. Popcorn, face-painting, balloon animals, and games are just some of the events to look forward to! Admission to the Children’s Festival is free; while there are some free activities, others will have a small fee

Don’t miss the excitement at Frankie Z’s “Atlantic City Experience,” a show sure to keep you dancing in the aisles!  Frankie Z’s band and dancers rock the house, mixing in music from the greats –from Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson to Bruno Mars and Justin Timberlake and everyone in between.  The performance includes medleys of hit songs from the 50s, Broadway musicals Grease and Hairspray, Motown Classics, a tribute to Latin music, modern hits and some of his own original pop rock songs guaranteed to get your heart racing.  A fun,  high energy show for all crowds, young and young at heart.  Bring Mom along for a Mother’s Day Weekend she won’t forget!

Six music Emmys, two Grammy nominations, three gold records, seven Public Television specials and 8 million records sold. After more than three decades as an international entertainer, John Tesh’s recording and live concert career continues to thrive today.

Whether at the solo piano, with a 12-piece ‘big band’ or an 80 piece orchestra, Tesh’s ability to create a unique journey for concert fans with music and storytelling has taken him from the Red Rocks Amphitheater and the Coliseum in Rome to Carnegie Hall and The Kennedy Center. John’s live television concerts, including the seminal ‘Live at Red Rocks,’ have raised more than 20 million dollars for Public Television.

Enjoy a wide selection of wines from around the world, delicious tapas and music.

Entry includes a free souvenir tasting glass!

Wine aficionados, come raise a glass as Resorts brings its inaugural signature wine tasting event to Atlantic City inside the Ocean Ballroom. Join the fun and travel as you use your complimentary souvenir tasting glass to sample different wines paired with delicious tapas-style offerings. With offerings from a wide range of renowned wine creators and boutique vintners, there is something for every kind of wine connoisseur to enjoy.

Adding to the lively atmosphere will be a live DJ spinning your favorite songs from yesterday and today. Whether you are a longtime wine enthusiast with an experienced palette, or you are brand new to the world of wine tastings and just want to take in a festive atmosphere, you will find Klink! to be a fun, entertaining, enjoyable and approachable way to enjoy great wine.

Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend at Boardwalk Hall with the 9th Annual Mother’s Day Music Festival starring  Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Gladys Knight, KEM & Carol Riddick. The show will bring the best of R&B to Atlantic City. This show is proudly presented by Advancing Families.

Martini Week Celebration- May 13, 2017 12 p.m.- 2 p.m.

Join the fun of our mother-daughter look-alike contest, hosted by 95.1 WAYV. Diane Mitchell of the Mike & Diane morning show serves as emcee of this fun-filled event, which takes place from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in front of Starbucks in The Quarter. Enjoy martini demos and beauty demos by Bluemercury Spa. The grand prize mother-daughter duo scores a pair of tickets to see Bruno Mars in concert among other prizes.

Martini Week Specials

10 North Lounge- Shake off those winter blues and sip into spring with a refreshing, cool Cucumber Mint-tini for $12.

A Dam Good Sports Bar– For a refreshing summertime taste, try a Jersey Peach Martini for $6.

A Time for Wine – For those who prefer to DIY, save 15% off your purchase of martini related items and take your martini ingredients home with you.

Anthem- Rock the night to your favorite anthems while sipping on Three Olives Flavored Martinis for $7.

Boogie Nights- The Solid Gold-tini at Boogie Nights will make you wanna “do a little dance” and “get down tonight”! This $10 vodka, pineapple martini rimmed with golden disco dust goes best with bell bottoms, afros, and dancing… lots of dancing.

Broadway Burger Bar- Tempt your taste buds with these delicious martini specials: Brinley Breeze Martini $12: Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice and a Sprinkle of Nutmeg; Bloody-Tini $12: House-infused Hot Pepper Vodka and Bloody Mary Mix Garnished with a Blue Cheese Olive; Jersey Peach $12: Vanilla Vodka, Peach Schnapps, and Orange Juice; Espresso Martini $14: Vanilla Vodka, Espresso, Irish Cream, Crème de Coco; Carolina Margarita $14: Roca Patron Reposado, Patron Citronge Orange with a red wine ring and salt and sugar rim; Clipper Ship $14:Santa Teresa Aged Rum, Nocello Walnut Liqueur, Carpano Antica and a dash of Angostura Bitters; and House-Infused Martini $5.

Carmine’s– Martini Lovers Rejoice! Carmine’s, NYC’s Legendary Family Style Italian Restaurant located in The Quarter will be offering a special Old AC Manhattan Martinireminiscent of the Boardwalk Empire Era made with Dewars 12yr, Pedro Ximenez Sherry and an Orange Twist for $8. Additionally, Carmine’s offers daily Happy Hour specials from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at the bar including favorites such as Fried Calamari, Eggplant Rollatini and Garlic Bread Parmesan.

Casa Taco & Tequila Bar- Casa Taco and Tequila Bar will serve an Apple Tequini during Martini Week. It’s our version of the famous Appletini with our twist of tequila for $9.

Chickie’s & Pete’s Crab House and Sports Bar – Try any of our Ten flavors of Three Olives Vodka in a Martini on Monday, May 15^th for just $7!

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar–  Get transported to tropical Old Havana with Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar’s refreshing Mi Amor Martini for $8, with Mango New Amsterdam Vodka, Amaretto Ciroc Vodka, pineapple juice, and a splash of coco lopez and grenadine.

Firewaters- Looking for an excuse to bite into a candy apple? Try aCaramel Apple Martini for $8.

Hooters– Delight your taste buds with Cherry Cosmopolitans for $8.

Il Verdi– Ciao, bella! You’ll be in love with our perfect Lemon Drop-tinirimmed with sugar for $12.

Okatshe- Okatshe is Chef Jose Garces’ playful, modernized take on a traditional Japanese izakaya, bringing you their favorite special The Green Beatle for Martini Week! Made with unfiltered sake, homemade green apple simple syrup and Yuzu juice.

Olón- Award winning Chef Jose Garces newest restaurant, Olón, brings its play on a classic clover club cocktail, The Olón Club! Made with bluecoat gin, fresh lemon juice, egg white and homemade raspberry syrup.

The Palm Restaurant – For those who appreciate a premium classic cocktail, the mixologists at The Palm will be serving up Palm Mile High Martini for $13 featuring Grey Groos La Poire, St. Germain Elderflower Liquer, Pomegranate Puree and hand-squeezed lemon and lime juice.

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar– In between singing your heart out, sip on a Rose Martini made with rose sap with rose aromas for $10.

Rí Rá Irish Pub – Good cheer is easy to come by with a $7 martini featuring a refreshing Pineapple French Martini made with Pineapple vodka house-infused with fresh Dole pineapples for two full weeks.

Tango’s Lounge– This martini might just be too pretty to drink, but who are we kidding? Snap a pic, sip, and take in the citrus, sweet notes of this Ruby Red Grapefruit-tini for $10.

Stephanie Mills is a legendary Grammy and America Music Award winning recording artist with five bestselling albums and ten Billboard #1 singles. Over the span of her illustrious 35-year career, Stephanie has distinguished herself as a top R&B, gospel, and soul singer, and legendary Broadway star. With one of the most distinctive voices in contemporary music, she first came to fame as “the little girl with the big voice,” and star of the hit Broadway play, The Wiz. Stephanie has recorded numerous R&B hits, including the million-selling single, “Never Knew Love Like This Before.”

Troop started their claim to fame as teens, winning $1,000 on Puttin’ on the Hits, a nationally televised contest, by dancing and lip-synching to New Edition’s “Cool It Now.” The Pasadena, California quintet – Rodney Benford, John Harreld, Allen McNeil, Steve Russell, and Reggie Warren – had five number one singles and ten top ten singles on the Billboard R&B Charts. Troop is known for a series of number-one R&B hits, including two cover versions of “All I Do Is Think of You” and “Sweet November”.

Legendary and critically praised recording artist and concert performer, Tony Bennett has won 17 Grammy Awards, a Lifetime Achievement Award, two Emmy Awards and has been named an NEA Jazz Master and a Kennedy Center Honoree. Most famous for singing popular music, jazz standards and show tunes, Bennett is also an accomplished painter and has won over audiences of all ages.

One would think the bright-eyed Hollywood hopeful would succumb to the big city’s evil temptations or run back to Mayberry, dreams crushed..  NOT A CHANCE!
This hysterical girl who holds a B.A. in Psychology, a once model, turned comedienne, is also the reigning Cornbelt Conference Champ at sibling combat!  As the youngest of seven, she had to hold her own and carried that spunkiness with her on stage.Join the hilarious ride Kristi will take you on, from being sold at the Okoboji Slave Auction, to dodging all the Hollywood Bamboozling.Early on in his career, Jackie was discovered on stage in Boston by the Farrelly brothers, who have since cast him in back to back roles in “King Pin”, “There’s Something About Mary”, “Me, Myself And Irene” “Shallow Hal” and “Stuck On You”, where he played opposite pop-diva Cher.Fans of the hit show “The King Of Queens”, will recognize Jackie from his many appearances on that show, as well as his role along side the likes of Burt Reynolds, NFL Coach Jimmy Johnson and Jerome Bettis as one of the “Men Of The Square Table” in the hugely popular Miller Lite “Man Law” commercials.Don is considered the Godfather of Boston Comedy. He was one of the original founders of the famous Ding-Ho Comedy Club in Cambridge, MA (a launching pad for some of the funniest, brightest and most original comic talent in America.)

The Gina Roche’ Duo with John Swana will be performing blues, jazz and original compositions with a Brazilian twist. Roche’ is Atlantic City’s own, known for her singing, songwriting and electric performances. After years of overseas performing and travel, she met the love of her life and began her family here in Atlantic City, a city that she loves fiercely

Grammy Award®-winning and multi-platinum selling music artist The Weeknd brings his first-ever world tour – Starboy: Legend of the Fall 2017 World Tour to Atlantic City’s Historic Boardwalk Hall. Promoted exclusively by Live Nation, the Starboy: Legend of the Fall World Tour 2017 will support the The Weeknd’s highly-anticipated new album, Starboy, due out Friday, Nov. 25 on XO/Republic Records.

Starting off his career anonymously, The Weeknd first broke into the music scene with the 2011 mixtape House of Balloons followed by studio album Kiss Land in 2013 and the widely recognized Beauty Behind the Madness that earned him two Grammy Awards in 2015, an RIAA triple-platinum certification for cumulative sales in excess of 3 million, 16 RIAA certifications from tracks alone with “The Hills” [7x-platinum], “Can’t Feel My Face” [5x-platinum], “Often” [2x-platinum], “In The Night” [platinum], and “Acquainted” [platinum]. “Earned It (Fifty Shades of Grey)” even garnered The Weeknd his first ever Academy Award® nomination in the category of “Best Original Song.” The Weeknd’s fourth full-length album “Starboy” is set for release November 25, 2016. The title track featuring Daft Punk broke the record for “Most Release Weekend Streams Ever” upon its release. In less than a week, the single amassed over 17 million streams globally and 6.5 million streams in the United States, becoming #1 Most Added at Top 40, Rhythm, Urban, and Hot AC.