Upcoming Events in Atlantic County from Your Town Guru 5/19/2017

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.

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

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.

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.

Idina Menzel is an American actress and singer-songwriter. She rose to prominence when she originated the role of Maureen Johnson in the Broadway musical Rent, a role which she reprised for the 2005 feature film adaptation of the musical. She received a Tony Award nomination in 1996 for her performance in Rent. In 2004, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for originating the role of Elphaba in the Broadway musical Wicked. Menzel made her return to Broadway in the 2014 musical If/Then, which earned her a nomination for the 2014 Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical.

Menzel is also known for her recurring role of Shelby Corcoran, (the biological mother of main character Rachel Berry, played by Lea Michele) on the Fox musical comedy-drama TV series Glee, the 2007 Disney filmEnchanted and as the voice of Elsa the Snow Queen in the 2013 Disney film Frozen, the highest-grossing animated film, in which she sang the Academy Award-winning song “Let It Go”. The song peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Menzel is the only competitive Tony Award-winning actress to ever reach the top 10

The greatest decade of music comes alive on stage in Atlantic City with Sounds of the 60s featuring original artists of the era.

The Flamingos starring Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee Terry Johnson performs a tribute to Americana of the 60s – including The Beach Boys, Three Dog Night and the Four Seasons.  La La Brooks, former lead singer of The Crystals, performs her biggest hits “Da Doo Ron Ron” and “Then He Kissed Me” plus a tribute to the girl groups of the 60s.  Dennis Tufano, the voice of The Buckinghams, takes the stage to sing the group’s number one hit “Kind of a Drag” plus “Don’t You Care,” “Mercy, Mercy, Mercy” and “Hey Baby.”  The night concludes when Terry, La La and Dennis return to the stage for a memorable tribute to Motown.

The music we all love is back with Sounds of the 60s in concert. Get tickets today to this Atlantic City show!

As many as 12,000 people visit Mayfest each day. Our biggest tip is to book a reservation at the Colonial Inn Bed and Breakfast, which is located right on the festival grounds. You will be guaranteed a quiet and quaint retreat, a short trip to rest after a fun filled day and best of all… no lines to use the bathrooms!

If you’re looking for a fun-filled day, Mayfest is certainly the place for you. Once the festivities start to wind down, the crowds get thinner and the musicians start packing up, you can head for our free shuttle bus which will take you back to your car. The shuttle bus, which runs from 9:30am-5:30pm allows for parking in a location nearby to help avoid traffic.

No matter where you’re from or where you’ve been, everyone is special – so join in! Elmo, Grover, Abby Cadabby, and their Sesame Street friends welcome Chamki, Grover’s friend from India, to Sesame Street. Together, they explore the universal fun of friendship and celebrate cultural similarities, from singing and dancing, to sharing cookies! Join the fun and make a memory with your friends and family!

Of all the great classics, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet of all time. A story of romance, sorcery and betrayal, and centered on one of life’s most recognizable themes – the struggle between good and evil. Ms. Papa infuses Atlantic City Ballet’s production with a new passion that embodies all the beauty, strength, and grace of classical ballet.

Dennis Blair Is a true Renaissance man. He is an accomplished screenwriter, award-winning songwriter and comedic actor. Yet he is probably best known for the caustic observations and musical satires of his live comedy performances.

Observational, iconoclastic and joyfully angry, mirth maker Paul Bond takes traditional stand-up and infuses it with incredible energy, empathy and song.
Awestruck audiences will appreciate how much laughter can come from a simple guitar.  Comedian Paul Bond’s talents have been seen on television’s Stand Up Spotlight (VH1) as well as in a video shown on Saturday Night Live (NBC).  Bond has also been heard numerous times on radio’s Opie and Anthony show (Sirius XM).

“EEE-Yes!” Gary is a rock singer turned comedian. De Lena, with his trusty guitar in hand and confident smile, will simply win the crowd over with an enthusiastic set that mixes musical parodies, good natured clowning, a couple of continuous callbacks and an ability to befriend the room by simply chatting. DeLena knows what comedy audiences want and delivering it has been second nature for years. Gary is hosting the morning show on New Jersey radio B-98.5, WBBO, based in Manahawkin. He also does a number of song parodies heard on Nassau Broadcasting radio stations, including 97.5 WPST.

March  9   –    Cedric Napoleon Trio
March 23  –    Suzette Ortiz Latin Trio
April   13  –     Tony DeLuca Quartet
April   27  –     Steve Cain Quartet
May   11   –     Cedric Napoleon Trio
May   25   –     Gina Roche Jazz Quartet

The BURLESQUE Show is an updated, stylish tribute to a 1940’s era Burlesque routine featuring a talented, sexy, hilarious cast of dancers and comedians, along with a multitude of sparkling rhinestone trimming and tassels from the stars of the show – the burlesque performers. This highly entertaining, fast-paced revue frames classic vaudeville blackout skits and unique variety acts with burlesque-themed dance production numbers, featuring star entertainers from around the globe.

Stop by The Village Greene at Historic Smithville from 5-8 pm to see some spectacular vehicles on display, or show off one of your own! The Car Cruises is a perfect hang-out for all car enthusiasts to see, show, and talk cars.

With a legendary career spanning more than four decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of Americas iconic of classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974 after being discovered by Wally Gold, who worked for Don Kirshner, and have gone on to sell more than 30 million albums worldwide.

KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the 70s and 80s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. Carry On Wayward Son continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio, and Dust In the Wind has been played on the radio more than three million times!