Vol. 5, No. 8, August 2008
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Joseph Harrison
Interview with Adam Duritz & Adam Levine
The lead singers for Counting Crows and Maroon 5 talk with Casino Connection
Crossing the Finish Line
The addition of a vast motorsports track in Millville could rev up the economic engine for all of South Jersey
Backwoods Barbie
Dolly Parton performs Saturday, May 3 at 8 p.m. at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $65, $85, $95 and $125.
30 Years of Stars
Since 1978, the world’s greatest performers—from Sinatra to Bruce Springsteen to Britney Spears—have taken the stages of Atlantic City. Here are 10 of the most memorable events of the past three decades.
The World According to Wanda
Wanda Sykes performs 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. March 22 at Borgata’s Music Box. Tickets are $39.50.
Sk8ter Girl Grows Up
Avril Lavigne performs 8 p.m. March 28 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $45.
Scottish Rite
Sheena Easton performs 8 p.m. March 16, 17 and 20, 2 p.m. March 19, and 9 p.m. March 21, at Resorts Atlantic City’s Superstar Theater.
Runnin’ with the Devil
Van Halen performs 8 p.m. March 28 at Boardwalk Hall. The show is presented by Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. Tickets are $49.50, $79.50 and $149.50.
Sibling Revelry
The Jonas Brothers will perform at 7 p.m. March 21 at Trump Taj Mahal Arena. Tickets are $40 and $50.
Not Your Old Man’s Brewski
And you thought wine lovers were snobs! Welcome to the Atlantic City Beer Festival, where connoisseurs are just as picky about their pilsners.
Country Gold
Keith Urban and Carrie Underwood perform 7:30 p.m. February 15 at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $45, $65, $95 and $125.
Funny Bill of Fare
Fatel, Correale and Koplitz perform at 9 p.m. February 2 at Trump Marina’s The Shell. Tickets are $25.93. Reep and Dwyer perform at 10 p.m. February 9 at Trump Plaza’s Imperial Ballroom. Tickets are $30.50.
Speak Up
Henry Rollins: An Evening of Spoken Word will be presented at the House of Blues’ Club Harlem Ballroom at Showboat 8 p.m. February 29. Tickets are $23 and $26.
Match Set
matchbox twenty and Alanis Morrisette perform 8 p.m. February 15 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $75 and $95.
Traveling in Style
From custom helicopters to stretch Hummers, AC casinos spare no expense to transport high rollers
Family-Friendly Fun
Bill Cosby performs 9 p.m. January 19 at Caesars Atlantic City’s Circus Maximus Theater. Tickets are $50, $75 and $85.
Fugee Evolution
Wyclef Jean performs 9 p.m. January 19 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $37.
Badonkadonker
Trace Adkins performs 8 p.m. January 26 at Trump Taj Mahal’s Arena. Tickets are $32 and $42.
Horn of Plenty
Chris Botti performs 9 p.m. Saturday, January 12 at Harrah’s Atlantic City’s The Concert Venue. Tickets are $35, $40 and $50.
Righteous Babe
Ani DiFranco performs 8 p.m. January 25 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $37 and $44.50.
Rock On
Kid Rock will perform 8 p.m. Saturday, January 5 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets, priced at $65, are sold out.
More Than Ray’s Brother
Brad Garrett performs 9 p.m. December 30 and 31. Tickets for the December 30 show are $35, $40, $50 and $70. Tickets for December 31 show are $40, $50, $60 and $80.
We Are Family
The Pointer Sisters perform 9 p.m. December 15 at Trump Plaza’s Theater. Tickets are $50.50.
Honkytonk Hero
Dierks Bentley performs 7 p.m. December 8 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $37 and $44.50.
Christmas with Marie
Marie Osmond’s Magic of Christmas will be performed 9 p.m. December 1 at Trump Marina. Tickets are $41.40 and $57.50.
More Celeb Chefs
Giada De Laurentiis will appear at 1 and 4 p.m. November 18 at Caesars’ Circus Maximus Theatre. Tickets are $25.
Country Great
Travis Tritt performs 8 p.m. November 10 at the Trump Marina’s Grand Cayman. Tickets are $43.44 and $54.74.
By the Dashboard Light
Dashboard Confessional performs 8 p.m. November 10 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $28.50 and $32.50.
Silver Lining
Sarah Silverman performs 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. November 3 at Borgata’s Music Box. Tickets are $50.
Upcoming Shows
Tickets for most Atlantic City shows are available at property box offices, or through Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com
2007 Atlantic City Airshow Schedule
The Horizon Blue Cross Blimp opens and closes the show. Flying starts at 11 a.m. and concludes with the T-birds at 3 p.m.
The Answer People
The Greater Atlantic City Concierge Association is dedicated to one of the hospitality industry’s most important functions
Circus in Town
Ringling Bros. & Barnum & Bailey Circus will perform 7 p.m. March 22 to 24, 11 a.m. March 23 and 24, 3 p.m. March 24, and 1 and 5 p.m. March 25. Tickets range from $10 to $25.
Christina and Classics
Christina Aguilera performs with the Pussycat Dolls and Danity Kane 8:30 p.m. March 31, at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $55, $85 and $115.
Mr. Entertainment
Wayne Newton performs 9 p.m. March 30 and 31, at Harrah’s Concert Venue. Tickets are $100.
King of Zing
Don Rickles performs 9 p.m. March 16, 8 p.m. March 17, and 7 p.m. March 18, at Resorts. Tickets are $55.
Heartbreaker
Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo perform 8 p.m. March 16, at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $47, $49, $62 and $77.
A Blue Mood
Blue Man Group: How to be a Megastar Tour 2.0 will be performed at the Trump Taj Mahal’s Arena 8 p.m. March 10. Tickets are $55.50 and $87.50.
Who’s Next
The Who performs 8 p.m. March 9, at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $97, $247 and $297.
Staying Healthy
Casinos combine healthcare with wellness programs to take a proactive approach to employee health
Out Of The Box
Instead of putting another boring tie or a bad cheese-and-meat set on your holiday gift list this year, think out of the box. Sure, it’s easy to go to the mall and pick up another sweater for your nephew who will never wear it, but here are some thoughtful suggestions of things you can’t buy off a store shelf. And most are indigenous to our area.
More Shows in November
Tickets for most Atlantic City shows are available at box offices on the properties, or through Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com
Miss Dynamite
Brenda Lee performs 9 p.m. November 24 and 25, and 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. November 26 in the Tropicana Showroom. Tickets are $15, $25, $30, $35 and $50.
Cars in Overdrive
The New Cars and Berlin perform 8 p.m. November 18 in Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $45 and $55.
Chairman Junior
Frank Sinatra Jr. performs 10 p.m. November 17 and 9 p.m. November 18 at the Trump Plaza Theater. Tickets are $50.50.
Maximum R&B
The Who performs 8 p.m. November 24 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $95, $195 and $295.
Sinbad hits Hilton
Sinbad performs 8 p.m. November 4 in the Hilton’s Grand Theater. Tickets are $50.
Stand-Up Master
Jay Leno performs 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. November 25 at Caesars Circus Maximus. Tickets are $75.
House of Hootie
Hootie and the Blowfish perform 7 p.m. November 5 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $37, $40, $47 and $52.
All Night Long
Lionel Richie performs 8 p.m. November 4 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $65, $75 and $95.
Babs of the Boards
Barbra Streisand performs with Il Divo 8 p.m. November 4 at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $100, $250, $350, $700 and $850.
Temps at Trop
The Temptations perform in the Tropicana’s Showroom 9 p.m. September 29 and 30, and 7 p.m. Oct. 1. Tickets are $15, $25, $30, $35, $40 and $55.
Return of Legends
Legends in Concert performs September 1, 3-8, and 10-15. Showtime is 7 p.m., and tickets are $25.
Philly Diva
Patti LaBelle performs 8 p.m. September 30 at the Atlantic City Hilton Grand Theater. Tickets are $60.
Country Favorite
Julie Roberts performs 9 p.m. September 23 in Trump Marina’s The Shell. Tickets are $28.50.
Carlos and the Boys
Santana and Los Lonely Boys will perform with the Salvador Santana Band 7 p.m. September 23 and 24 at Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $75.50, $95.50 and $125.50.
Jack & Friends
The Raconteurs perform 8 p.m. September 24 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $40.
Alt-Rock Groundbreakers
The Flaming Lips perform 9 p.m. September 6 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $39.50, $44.50 and $46.50.
Comic Mind
Carlos Mencia performs 8 p.m. September 3 in Borgata’s Event Center. Tickets are $49.50 and $59.50.
Rock This Town
Atlantic City matures into an essential tour stop for the top acts—rock and beyond—in the entertainment business
Politically Incorrect
Bill Maher performs 9 p.m. May 26 and 27 in Borgata's Music Box. Tickets are $45 and $55.
Bad to the Bone
George Thorogood & the Destroyers perform 9 p.m. May 20 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $33 and $43.
Elvis on Decades
Elvis Costello, Billie Joe Armstrong, Fiona Apple and Death Cab for Cutie will perform 9 p.m. May 19 in the Trump Taj Mahal's Arena. Tickets are $50, $85 and $100.
Ice Symphony
Symphony On Ice will be performed 7 p.m. May 13 at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $55, $100, $150 and $250.
Marina Gambler
Kenny Rogers performs 9 p.m. May 12 and 13 at Trump Marina's Grand Cayman. Tickets are priced at $56.50 and $73.30.
Culinary Stars
Atlantic City will soon be home to a collection of celebrity-chef restaurants that will give the city a new dimension as a destination.
Other March Shows
Tickets for most Atlantic City shows are available at box offices on the properties, or through Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Back on the Chain Gang
The Pretenders perform 8 p.m. April 2, House of Blues. Tickets are $37, $42 & $52.
Heart Beat
Decades Rock Live! featuring Heart, Alice in Chains, Dave Navarro, Rufus Wainwright and Carrie Underwood will be performed 9 p.m. March 10 in Trump Taj Mahal's Arena. Tickets are $35, $65 & $85.
House of Nails
Nine Inch Nails performs 8 p.m. March 11 at the House of Blues. Tickets are $39.50, $50 and $55.
Miller Time
Dennis Miller performs 9 p.m. March 10 at Borgata's Music Box. Tickets are $45.
Silver Doobie
Michael McDonald performs 10 p.m. March 3 and 8 p.m. March 4 in Resorts' Superstar Theater. Tickets are $55.
Shake Those Hips
Tom Jones performs 10 p.m. February 17, and 8 p.m. February 18 and 19 in Resorts' Superstar Theater. Tickets are $75.
Hillbilly Deluxe
Brooks & Dunn perform 8 p.m. February 18 and 7 p.m. February 19 in Trump Taj Mahal's Etess Arena. Tickets are $37.50 and $42.50.
New Lifehouse
Lifehouse and Mozella perform 8 p.m. February 3 at Showboat's House of Blues. Tickets are $17, $19, $22 and $27.
La Vida A.C.
Ricky Martin performs 8 p.m. February 10 at Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $66 and $76.
Jersey Legend
Bon Jovi performs 7:30 p.m. February 4 in Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $45, $85 and $135.
Diceman Cometh
Andre Dice Clay performs 9 p.m. January 15 at Borgata's Music Box. Tickets are $65 and $75.
Reggaeton Party
Don Omar performs 9 p.m. January 15 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $45 and $55.
Cos for Celebration
Bill Cosby performs 9 p.m. January 14 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $38, $52.50, $63 and $82.
Smokey Soul
Smokey Robinson performs 8 p.m. January 14 and 15 in Resorts' Superstar Theater. Tickets are $65.
Southern Survivors
Lynyrd Skynyrd performs 8 p.m. January 13 and 14 at Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $45.
Golden Boys
Dick Fox's Golden Boys perform 9 p.m. January 6 and 7 at Harrah's The Concert Venue. Tickets are $40.
Marina New Year
John Eddie and Robert Hazard perform 10 p.m. December 31 in the Shell showroom at Trump Marina. Tickets are $45.30 and $67.70.
Dance in the New Year
The New Year's Eve Disco Show will be presented in Resorts' Superstar Theater 10:30 p.m. December 31. Tickets are $50.
Taylor Made
James Taylor performs 8 p.m. December 17 at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $50, $75, $125 and $250.
Be Cool
LL Cool J performs 9 p.m. December 16 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $42, $47 and $52.
Charlie Prose Christmas
The Charlie Prose Christmas Show will be performed in the Tropicana Showroom 8 p.m. December 10; 5 p.m. December 11; and 3:30 p.m. December 13 to 15. Tickets are $20
Return of Carlin
George Carlin will crack you up at Caesars at 10 p.m. December 9; 9 p.m. December 10; and 8 p.m. December 11. Tickets are $50.
Brit-Pop at Borgata
Depeche Mode performs 8 p.m. December 3 at Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $95.
Deadhead Treat
Phil Lesh & Friends perform 8 p.m. December 8 to 10 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $42, $52 and $57.
Forever Diamond
Neil Diamond performs 8 p.m. December 3 at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $50, $85 and $150.
Rockin’ the Joint
Aerosmith and Lenny Kravitz perform 8 p.m. December 2 at Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $225, $240 and $250.
Monsters of Metal
Judas Priest performs 8 p.m. October 9 in Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $65 and $75.
Young Country
Leann Rimes and Phil Vassar perform 8 p.m. October 29 at the Trump Taj Mahal's Mark G. Etess Arena. Tickets are $35 and $55.
Ween in the House
Ween performs at Showboat's House of Blues 9 p.m. October 26. Tickets are $22, $27 and $32.
Laughter in Spades
David Spade performs at Caesars' Circus Maximus 10 p.m. October 21 and 9 p.m. October 22. Tickets are $40.
In Rod We Trust
Rod Stewart performs 8 p.m. October 15 in Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $95, $195 and $295.
Feline Fantasy
Love Kitten Burlesque will be presented through November in the Superstar Theater at Resorts. Show times vary. Tickets are $30.
Danza Days
Tony Danza performs 10 p.m. October 7 and 9 p.m. October 8 in the Sands' Copa Room. Tickets are $50.
Jam Band
Pearl Jam appears with the female trio Sleater-Kinney 8 p.m. September 30 and October 1 at Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $50 and $95.
White Stripes at Blues
The White Stripes perform 8 p.m. September 28 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $46.50 and $66.50.
Country Superstar
im McGraw and the Dancehall Doctors perform 9 p.m. September 16 and 8 p.m. September 17 at Trump Taj Mahal's Mark G. Etess Arena. Tickets are $40.50 to $85.50.
The King in the House
The B.B. King Blues Festival will hit the House of Blues at Showboat 8 p.m. September 10. Tickets are $55 and $88.
Latin Lover
Marc Anthony performs 9 p.m. September 4 in Trump Taj Mahal's Mark G. Etess Arena. Tickets are $50, $75 & $100.
Ray’s Brother Emerges
Brad Garrett performs 8 p.m. September 3 and 7 p.m. September 4 in the Tropicana's Showroom. Tickets are $30, $35 and $50.
Falsetto King
Frankie Valli performs 10 p.m. September 2 and 9 p.m. September 3 in the Sands' Copa Room. Tickets are $50.
Endless Summer
The Beach Boys perform 10 p.m. September 2, 9 p.m. September 3 and 8 p.m. September 4 in Caesars' Circus Maximus Theatre. Tickets are $50.
Seinfeld Returns
Jerry Seinfeld performs in Resorts' Superstar Theater 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. September 3. Tickets are $75, $125 and $150.
Missing America?
The first September without a pageant will be different, but not fatal, for Atlantic City
Back in Black
Lewis Black performs at Caesars' Circus Maximus 10 p.m. August 26 and 9 p.m. August 27. Tickets are $35.
Metal Mania
Motley Crue performs 9 p.m. August 17 and 19 at Borgata's Events Center. Tickets are $75.
Are We Not Men?
Devo performs 8 p.m. August 17 at the House of Blues at Showboat. Tickets are $53 and $68.
Everybody Loves Raymond
Ray Romano performs 8 p.m. Aug. 12 in Borgata's Event Center. Tickets are $90 and $125.
Mojo Risin’
Decades of Rock Live with The Doors of the 21st Century will take place 9 p.m. Aug. 5 at Trump Taj Mahal's "Decades of Rock Arena." Tickets are $50, $75 and $100.
