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Back in the ‘80s, dance music that fused Latin and hip-hop erupted in clubs in New York and then spread toMiami, Chicago and other cities across the U.S. They called it freestyle.

On Nov. 6, the Trump Taj Mahal will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the genre with a four-hour extravaganzafeaturing 21 acts, including Lisa Lisa, Stevie B, the Cover Girls, Noel, Judy Torrez, George Lamond, K7 and his group TKA.

The artists will roll out their dance hits: “Spring Love,” “Party Your Body,” “All Cried Out,” “In A Dream,” “LouderThan Love,” “No Reason to Cry” and “Bad of the Heart,” to name a few.“There will be so many hit records, so many stars, there’s at least one song for everyone,” said Vito Bruno, who isproducing the show for his company, AMPM Entertainment Concepts Inc.

The concert will be embellished with $2 million inequipment, featuring LED screens and designer lighting. Pre-produced video segments will augment the show.“These are loyal fans,” Bruno said. “They’re the youngerbrothers and sisters of those who came to the Disco Ball weproduced.”

One of the headliners, K7, acknowledged the role New YorkCity dance clubs played in spreading the gospel of freestylethrough such hits as Shannon’s “Let the Music Play.”Some of today’s major pop artists grew up listening to thesound, particularly Marc Anthony and Jennifer Lopez, said K7,who grew up as Louis Sharp in Spanish Harlem.

It’s more of a street sound as opposed to other 1980s actssuch as Bon Jovi, which were more for a pop audience, said K7.With freestyle, the dance music was accelerated to 125 beats perminute. “Harlequin-style love songs were sung over these beatsand it caught fire,” he said. “Other places embraced it.”

IF YOU GO:Vito Bruno presents the 25th Anniversary of Freestyle in theArena at Trump Taj Mahal on Nov. 6. Show time is 8 p.m. Ticketsare $50 to $125. Get them at 800-736-1420, ticketmaster.com orat the Taj Box Office. For box office hours, call 609-449-5150.

STAGING AND CONDUCT OF THE TOURNAMENT IS SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE N.J.C.C.C.Subject to change or cancellation at management’s discretion. Bet with your head, not over it.Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER.

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Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff

Robert Reid knew Monopoly. And he knew Atlantic City. But he never madethe connection between game and city until last year.

As the U.S. Travel Editor for Lonely Planet, Reid saw a story in his enlightenment.With video camera in tow, he visited Atlantic City last month.

“I am always searching for alternative source guidebooks,” Reid said. He createdone before by examining the lyrics in Billy Joel songs.

Monopoly is like that, he said. Indeed, for a look at the pre-casino Atlantic City,the Monopoly board is the best way to go back, Reid said.

“This trip resonated with people. It’s a lot of fun and it counts as work for me. Thereaction to seeing all these places, it was exciting. And the game itself is timeless andesthetically appealing.”

That Parker Brothers is celebrating 75 years of Monopoly is icing on the cake.Reid visited every property on the board. One of the truisms he came away with dur-ing his visit was the relative value of the properties compared to the real streets evenmany years after Charles Darrow invented the game. Boardwalk and Park Place stillrepresent the high point in value, despite the economic downturn. Baltic and Medi-terranean avenues still have comparatively less real estate value. But Reid didn’t dwellon the low rent district in his analysis.Marvin Gardens was one of his favoritestops. “It’s the only property outsideAtlantic City. It’s a great housing commu-nity. They’re like the little houses you puton the board. There’s something charm-ing about the story of Marvin Gardens.”

The community straddles Margateand Ventnor, and is named for the firstthree letters of each city. So MarvinGardens is misspelled in the game, a factParker Brothers acknowledged someyears ago, but elected not to correct.There were disappointments, Reid said.“It’s unfortunate you can’t see the originaltrain station,” he said.Atlantic Avenue was another highlight with its eclectic Princeton Antiques book shopand the pre-casino Baltimore Grill. Atlantic Avenue also houses Dock’s Oyster House,a restaurant dating back to 1897.

Reid stayed at the Irish Pub Inn above the restaurant on St. James Place daysbefore it closed for the season.

“It’s one of the most memorable hotels in the U.S.,” he said.The sea breeze blows in. The décor and furnishings come from local estate sales.

The floors are slanted. It’s a little clunky.“But you get a sense of a different time. It’s a way to experience a different era in At-lantic City. When you go to the places locals talk about, they talk about that inn. I havea soft spot for St. James Place now,” Reid said.

The history of Atlantic City through the eyes of local residents was overwhelming.“It whet my appetite for more, in a way that really surprised me. On one level this touris a gimmick. But the payoff is real. It leads to conversations. Monopoly cuts acrossgenerations. It’s fun, nostalgic. It’s an extra bonus for that area.”Reid thinks the city should do more to highlight the Monopoly connection. A handfulof signs are on the boardwalk, but don’t always speak to actual streets in the game.And he lamented the lack of signs along Martin Luther King Boulevard acknowledg-ing its past as Illinois Avenue.

“I do not expect to be a master after one visit,” Reid said. “It makes me want toknow more. It’s a starting point. Next year, I might come back and see if I can flesh itout. I am not done with this city.”To see the video created by Robert Reid, visitlonelyplanet.com/usa/new-jersey/atlantic-city.

Other Monopoly highlights

Brighton Park and the Korean War Memorial

Haddon Hall Hotel.

MappingMonopolyTravel editor tours A.C.through view of board game

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Photos by Robert Reid, Lonely Planet.Travel editor Robert Reid found the Princeton Antiques store along realword Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. Another spot conjured from theMonopoly board features the Abseon Lighthouse, on Pacific Avenue,near Vermont

This Park Place, Monopoly sign can befound along Boardwalk in Atlantic City

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DJ’s offers a choice of four appetizers, including barbeque spare ribs. Amongthe five entrees, patrons can decide on slow roaster prime rib or Jersey crab cake,among others. And of course, there’s an assortment to choose from on the dessertmenu.At Harborview, where the emphasis is on Italian and seafood specialties, choosefrom a selection of four appetizers and five entrees, including three styles of vealscaloppini, and a variety of treats from the dessert menu.

Imperial Court, which features Asian cuisine, offers three appetizers to choosefrom as well as either won ton or hot and sour soup. The restaurant includes fourentrees and any selection from its desserts.

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Penn & Teller’s silent magician talks the talk

Harrah’s celebrates 30 years in Atlantic City

Teller talks.For more than 35 years, the diminutive magician-

comic has never uttered a word on stage. While hissilence will speak volumes when he performs withPenn Gillette at Harrah’s this weekend, away from thespotlight, Teller has plenty to say with his voice.Teller’s attraction to silence took root as a teen.

“All I ever heard was dumb stuff when magicianstalked. Like `Here’s a red ball.’ So? Or `Last year Itravelled through India’ and I knew they were nevereast of Cherry Hill,” said Teller.

Teller spent a lot of time watchingpeople to learn how to strip awaytalking.“It’s a cool way to communicate withthe audience,” said Teller, whosesilent, occasionally creepy, magicmixes well with Penn’s clown collegeeducation and juggling expertise.

A classics major in college, Tellertaught school for six years so hisnature is in being verbal and specific,he said. “Take that away and it forcesme to have clarity,” said Teller, whoco-wrote and directed “Play Dead,”which officially opens off-Broadwayin New York next week.

Do not confuse Teller’s approachwith that of a mime, he cautions.“Part of my style is a rebellion againstmime. Mime is made out of fragilesugar.”In Atlantic City, audiences can expecta mix of classic and new pieces blended together.Penn & Teller do one sleight of hand with a miniaturetoy cow. An audience member covers the bit on video.“The audience has a different perspective from theguy on stage so there are interesting turns and twists,”Teller said.

Penn & Teller always do a meet and greet after everyshow, and at Harrah’s it will be no exception. “It’s partof the pleasure we take in doing the show. It’s likepartying with friends after the show,” said Teller.

The duo has often performed in Atlantic City. Infact, in 1989, they filmed “Penn & Teller Get Killed,”a comedy mystery set against the backdrop of anAtlantic City in transition.

“We wanted to set the movie in a place where weactually performed. We were pretending it was a story

set in our real lives as performers. Westarted to play in Atlantic City fromtime to time and we were intriguedwith the contrast between the casinostrip and the older city attached toit,” Teller said.Teller liked the exploration of imageson the Boardwalk late at night,including a chase scene on thewooden way in rolling chairs.These days Penn & Teller can beseen in their long-running showon Showtime. “Penn & Teller:Bull****!” tackles the frauds and fakesbehind such topics as talking to thedead, alien abductions, feng shui,vaccination opposition and bottledwater.And they do it with colorful languageand nudity, neither a factor in theirstage act.“We bring in a little rough languageand sex to the table,” said Teller,who began his show business career

as one third of the Asparagus Valley Cultural Society,which featured Penn and a funny music scholar namedWeir Chrisemer. The act lasted six years and out of itcame the partnership of Penn & Teller.The new act floundered for a few years. “We’re big on

flops. The art of surviving is to expect flops and bedelighted when they’re not,” Teller said.

After playing small clubs, theaters and theRenaissance Fair circuit, Penn & Teller’s off-beat brandof magic and comedy gained national attention whentheir stage show opened off-Broadway in 1985, leadingto appearances on “Late Night with David Letterman,”“Saturday Night Live” and “Miami Vice.” In 1987,their stage show moved to Broadway, the first of twosuccessful runs.

Penn & Teller have written best-selling books -“Cruel Tricks for Dear Friends,” “How to Play with YourFood,” and “How to Play in Traffic.”

A decade ago, the pair settled into a steady, longterm gig at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in LasVegas. “It’s such a luxury to have your own theater withyour own name. And we get to sleep in our own bedsand not go through airport security,” Teller said.

Being in the same location night after night requiresalways generating new material, he said. “It’s our job tocome up with something new and different.”When it comes to new material, the final look oftencomes out of disagreement between the two men, Tellersaid. “I say `That’s stupid.’ Penn says `That won’t work ifwe do it this way.’ Ours is a colorful way of working.”

Despite the comfort zone at the Rio, Penn & Tellerstill hit the road. Would Teller like to add a summerextended stay in Atlantic City to complement Las Vegas?“I’m ready,” he said.

IF YOU GOPenn & Teller perform at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday inThe Concert Venue at Harrah’s, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard.Tickets are $45 to $75 and can be purchased throughTicketmaster at (800) 745-3000, online at ticketmaster.com or at the Harrah’s Box Office, (609) 441-5786.For more information, visit pennandteller.com andwww.playdeadnyc.com.

On Nov. 23, 1980, Harrah’s became the first casino toopen off the Boardwalk in Atlantic City, building on landin the marina district of the resort.

The ownership of the parent company changedhands several times since, but Harrah’s has remainsone of the more stable casinos in the city. Now, threedecades later and with a number of hotel towers added,Harrah’s remains one of the industry leaders, even in asluggish casino economy. Its success has even attractedmarina companions - Borgata and Trump Marina.

“Through thoughtful leadership, prudent investmentand a never-ending quest to understand both themarket and the potential market, Harrah’s hasconsistently remained a top performer in Atlantic City,”said analyst Joseph Weinert, of the Linwood-basedSpectrum Gaming Group. “It has been unafraid tomake bold investments and face the many competitivechallenges, both within the city and in the Mid-Atlanticregion. Along the way, it has earned a well-deservedreputation as a good corporate and community citizen.”

Harrah’s newest hotel tower, The Waterfront, openedin 2008 and brought the room total to more than 2,500.The property also has some 160,000 square feet ofcasino. The project also included the Waterfront Buffetand the successful attraction, The Pool.

“The team works hard to have a well-run operationto get through the challenging times,” said Stanford Le,vice president of marketing for Harrah’s Resort.

The typical customer has not changed much, Lesaid. Just gotten older. Maybe those who came in the1980s are the same who come today, That is why thisanniversary is important for people who have grown

up with the company, hesaid.

“Our core customeris still a slot customer,” Le said. “We still have a largenumber of slots. Table games have grown, but we havenot shifted into a table games model.”

Since October, Harrah’s has held a number of eventsfor top players, from an intimate dinner with EasternDivision president, Don Marrandino, to an upcomingevent with Harrah’s corporate CEO, Gary Loveman.

The celebrations extend to employees as well.Harrah’s has about 120 of its day-one employees stillon the payroll. “They’ve seen the property grow up,” Lesaid.

A few public events are geared toward the 30thanniversary including the $300,000 30th AnniversarySweepstakes. Players can receive one entry for every30 base reward credits earned playing slots and tablegames through Nov. 28.

Activate entries between 6 a.m. on Nov. 24 and 8 p.m.on Nov. 28. The drawing will be on between Noon and10 p.m. that day. Winners have 15 minutes to claim theirprize, or prize will be forfeited.

The casino has also had anniversary giveaways ofsweatshirts and other gifts. The retailers sell specialtyitems for the anniversary, too and Harrah’s restaurantscontinue to have different specials.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largestprovider of branded casino entertainment throughoperating subsidiaries.

Since its beginning in Reno, Nevada 70 years ago,Harrah’s has grown through development of newproperties, expansions and acquisitions, and now ownsor manages casino resorts on four continents.

Harrah’s entry into Atlantic City came by way ofHoliday Inns, Inc. Michael Rose, who ran Holiday Inns,announced plans to build two casino-hotels in AtlanticCity, including one on the Boardwalk. As a subsidiary ofHoliday Inns, Harrah’s became the operator of a casinoopened in 1980 on marshland a mile and a half north ofAtlantic City’s boardwalk and named Harrah’s MarinaHotel Casino which had 506 guest rooms.

From a property standpoint, Harrah’s is one of only ahandful of properties in Atlantic City that has reinvestedin their product and reaped the rewards with a propertythat remains relevant and healthy in a very challengingenvironment,’’ said analyst Cory Morowitz of MorowitzGaming Advisors.

In 1984,Harrah’s opened,in partnershipwith developerDonald J.Trump, thetallest buildingon the AtlanticCity boardwalk- the 39-storyHarrah’s TrumpPlaza hotel andcasino. The jointventure, builtby the TrumpOrganization on Trump land but with Harrah’s money,ended in acrimony when the competing Trump’s Castlemade its debut the following year, right across the streetfrom Harrah’s Marina. In 1986, Trump bought Harrah’shalf-share in Trump Plaza.

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LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 7pm,Beth Tinnon at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrahs>>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring 2U’sU2 Tribute.

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Joe Bubblewitz, John Joseph,Johnny B. $20.

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> 7 Days of Comedy. This week: Peaches Ro-driquez, Jackson Perdue, Carl Strong. $25 Sun-Thurs 9pm, $27 Fri & $29 Sat 9pm & 11:15pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 10PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Star69.

friday, NOV. 5

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Lauralea andTripp Fabulous at 7pm, Split Decision at 11pm.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 7pm,Johnny & Cindy at 11pm.

AZIZ ANSARI 8PM The EventCenter, Borgata>> He’s one of America’s top comedians,currently starring as Tom Hoverford on NBC’sParks and Recreation, and the Deliciously Dan-gerous tour brings actor/writer/comedian AzizAnsari’s standup show to Atlantic City. Check outhis blog at azizisbored.com. $35-45.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring Don’tCall Me Francis at 8pm, Higher Hands at 12am.

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> Peaches Rodriquez, Jackson Perdue, CarlStrong. 9pm & 11:15pm. $27.

PENN & TELLER 9PM TheConcertVenue, Har-rah’s >> They defy labels, and at times, goodtaste. They’ve performed together for 30 years;skewering the genre of magic, their sold-outaudiences, and themselves – very often all at thesame time, within one mind-boggling evening.And along the way, Penn & Teller have made thehardest trick of all – a remarkable career thatranges from stage to television to three best-selling books – look easy. And they’ve done it allon their own, distinctively offbeat terms. $45-75.

PINK MARTINI 9PM CircusMaximusTheater,Caesars >> Pink Martini is a 12-member “littleorchestra” from Portland, Oregon, formed in1994 by pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale. Theydraw inspiration from music from all over theworld – crossing genres of classical, jazz andold-fashioned pop. $35-75.

RICK SPRINGFIELD 9PM TheMusic Box,Borgata >> Aussie musician and undeniablehearttrob Rick Springfield returns to Atlantic City.Best known for hits like “Jessie’s Girl’ and “Don’tTalk to Strangers”, Rick Springfield]s show is oneyou just don’t want to miss! $50.

SMOKEY ROBINSON 9PM AtlanticCityShow-room,Tropicana >> The legendary King of Mo-town, American R&B and soul singer, songwriterand producer Smokey Robinson takes the stagein concert in the Tropicana Showroom. $35-65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>> Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am. Play likea true Rock Star and heat up your night in theultimate Rock n’ Roll Party Pit. Live rock band,resident DJ and seductive dancers keep the fungoing all night long.

saturday, NOV. 6

$10,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT 1PMHouse of Blues,Showboat >> Free to enter!

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 3pm,Double Play at 7pm, Arielle at 11pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Second Majestyat 7pm, and Johnny Drama at 11pm.

THE CULT 8PM House of Blues,Showboat>>TheCult gained a dedicated following in Britain inthe mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singlessuch as “She Sells Sanctuary”, before breakingmainstream in the United States in the late 1980sas a hard rock band with singles such as “LoveRemoval Machine”. The band fuses a “heavy metalrevivalist” sound with the “pseudo-mysticism ... ofThe Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of LedZeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punkgoth rock”. The band has had various line-ups,and the longest serving members are vocalist IanAstbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band’s twosongwriters. $25-30.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring TheExceptions at 8pm, Hyjinx at 12am.

VINCE VAUGHN AND KEVIN JAMESCOMEDY ROAD SHOW 8PM The EventCenter, Borgata >> Hollywood funnymen VinceVaughn & Kevin James Comedy Roadshowfeaturing live sketch comedy and stand up per-formances by Richie Minervini, Steven Byrne andOwen Benjamin. Presented by Wild West PictureShow Productions. $65-125.

VITO BRUNO PRESENTS THE 25THANNIVERSARY OF FREESTYLE 8PMTheArena,TrumpTajMahal >> The line up to beannounced. $40-95.

JIM BREUER 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata >>One of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest Stand-Ups of All Time”, SNL alumni (you know him asGoat Boy, yes?) Jim Breuer brings his hardcore,heavy metal comedy to Atlantic City. $29.50

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> Peaches Rodriquez, Jackson Perdue, CarlStrong. 9pm & 11:15pm. $29.

WAEL KFOURY – ARABIAN NIGHTS 9PMCircusMaximus,Caesars >> Wael Kfoury, theaward-winning Lebonese singer, musician andsongwriter, with special guests Shada Hassoumand Elie Ayoub. $65.

PENN & TELLER 9PM TheConcertVenue,Harrah’s >> $45-$75

SMOKEY ROBINSON 9PM AtlanticCityShow-room,Tropicana >> The legendary King of Mo-town, American R&B and soul singer, songwriterand producer Smokey Robinson takes the stagein concert in the Tropicana Showroom. $35-65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>> Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

sunday, NOV. 7

LIVE AT TANGO’S 2PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 2pm.

BONSAL BLUES CONCERT BAND 3PMMusic Box, Borgata>> Bonsal Blues ConcertBand , the American Legion Band from Wood-bury Post 133 in a special concert for veterans.Presented by Borgata Heart & Soul Foundation.$19.50.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring TheExceptions at 8pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 8:30PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Loudmouth.

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Joe Bubblewitz, John Joseph,Johnny B. $20.

monday, NOV. 8

HAPPY HOLIDAYS: A MAGICALCELEBRATION 3:30 & 8PM AtlanticCityShowroom,Tropicana>> Tropicana kicks offthe holiday season with its sixth annual holidayspectacular featuring singing and dancing to thebeloved music of the season. Plus, no holidayshow would be complete without appearancesby Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus himself.Playing through December 16. Complete listingof showtimes at www.tropicana.net. Ticketsavailable at the Tropicana Box office or throughTicketmaster 800-745-3000. $25-35.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuringBobby Lynch’s Wheel at 8pm.

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Maureen Langhan, Dan Wilson,Don Gavin. Mon-Thurs & Sunday. $20.

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> 7 Days of Comedy. This week: Chris Coccia,Hal Spear, Tommy Blaze. $25 Sun-Thurs 9pm,$27 Fri & $29 Sat 9pm & 11:15pm.

thursday, NOV. 11

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 7pm,Beth Tinnon at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring B-Street Band’s Bruce Springsteen Tribute at 8pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 10PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Star69.

friday, NOV. 12

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by the GoodmanFiske Band at 7pm, the Amish Outlaws at 11pm.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Rayna at 7pm, MelissaMarshall at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuringDaddy Pop at 8pm, and The Benderz at 12am.

TOBY KEITH 8PM BoardwalkHall, presented byCaesars >> The popular country singer/song-writer, record producer and actor appears withspecial guest Rodney Atkins. $45-65.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON 9PM TheMusic Box,Borgata >> Grammy® Award winning musicicon Kris Kristofferson bring his guitar and songsto the Music Box. $29.50-35.

LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS9PM TheTheater atTrumpPlaza >> LittleAnthony & The Imperials have enjoyed one ofthe longest career runs of any doo wop group,adapting their honey-smooth style to fit the sweetuptown soul sound of the mid-60s. “Shimmy,Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop.” $40.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>> Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

saturday, NOV. 13

$10,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT 1PMHouse of Blues,Showboat>> Free to enter!

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 3pm,Melissa Marshall at 7pm, Beth Tinnon at 11pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7:30PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by HyJinx at 7:30pm,Joe Bachman and the Crew featuring CourtneyJansen at 11pm.

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND 8PMTheArena,TrumpTajMahal >> The iconicRock & Roll Hall of Fame band – featuringGregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, WarrenHaynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge andMarc Quinones. $49.50-69.50.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring BrianKirk and the Jerks at 8pm, and X-Clusive at 12am.

LA MUSICA ITALIAN 8PM GrandCayman,TrumpMarina >> Princeton International Artistspresents La Musica Italian with Orietta Berti,Francesco Merola, Morandiamo and EmidioCoppola. $85-95.

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 9PM CircusMaximus,Caesars>> Celebrate the music, legacy andinspiration of Jimi Hendrix with an all-star line upof music greats. Featuring Billy Cox of The JimiHendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, JonnyLang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson,Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Living Colour,Chris Layton of Stevie Ray Vaughan and DoubleTrouble, Ernie Isley, Susan Tedeschi, Mato Nanjiof Indigenous, and The Slide Brothers $55-75.

LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS9PM TheTheater atTrumpPlaza >> LittleAnthony & The Imperials have enjoyed one ofthe longest career runs of any doo wop group,adapting their honey-smooth style to fit the sweetuptown soul sound of the mid-60s. “Shimmy,Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop.” $40.

TOM PAPA 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata >>Veteran standup comedian Tom Papa, pserson-ally chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to serve as host ofNBC’s “The Marriage Ref,” brlings his one-manshow to AC so you can pick a new outfit and livea little. $29.50.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>> Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

sunday, NOV. 14

LIVE AT TANGO’S 2PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 2pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s>> November Nights at Eden Lounge featuringThe Exceptions at 8pm

.ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 8:30PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by LauraLea andTripp Fabulous.

monday, NOV. 15

FOOTBALL WITH EAGLES PEP BAND 8PMTheMusic Box, Borgata>> Watch Philly vs. DCwhile the Eagles Pep Band leads the crowd infight songs and cheers.

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Vince Dantona & George, MikeSaccone, Basil. Mon-Thurs. $20.

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> 7 Days of Comedy. This week: Mike Vecchi-one & TBA. $25 Sun-Thurs 9pm, $27 Fri & $29Sat 9pm & 11:15pm.

thursday, NOV. 18

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 7pm,Sherrie Gold at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring DrawThe Line’s Aerosmith Tribute at 8pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 10PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Star69.

friday, NOV. 19

JUSTIN BIEBER 7PM AtlanticCity BoardwalkHall >> Rescheduled from Sat., Nov. 20. BieberFever rules with the “My World” tour with specialguest Sean Kingston. $39.50-66.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Rayna at 7pm, SherrieGold at 11pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Lid A at 7pm, TheRockets at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring BigCity at 8pm, and Bobby Lynch Band at 12am.

FRANKIE VALLI 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata>> Thanks in part to the Tony-winning musicalJersey Boys, Frankie Valli is hotter than ever andstill at it – back at the shore and “Romancing the’60s.” $65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>> Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

saturday, NOV. 20

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Melissa Marshall at 3pm,Rayna at 7pm, Sherrie Gold at 11pm.

SERGIO MARTINEZ VS PAUL WILLIAMS II6:30PM AtlanticCity BoardwalkHall >>Reigning WBO Middleweight champ Sergio“Maravilla” Martinez defends his title againstPaul “The Punisher” Williams in a rematch of theirDec. 5, 2009 slugfest. $50-$400.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by 4 Speed at 7pm,Star69 at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring JoeBonnano at 8pm, and Drop Dead Sexy at 12am.

SHINEDOWN 8PM House of BluesShowboat>>Don’t miss “Anything & Everthing,” an intimate,acoustic evening with Florida-based rockersShinedown. $32.50-$42.25.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE 9PM TheArena,TrumpTajMahal >> Earth, Wind & Fire has won sixGrammys and four American Music Awards, andbeen inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hallof Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. RollingStone magazine says their “innovative, preciseyet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing” music“changed the sound of black pop”. $59.50-79.50.

PATTI LABELLE 9PM TheConcertVenue,Harrahs >> Soul diva, Patti LaBelle, has enjoyedone of the longest-lived careers in contemporarymusic, notching hits in a variety of sounds rangingfrom girl group pop to space-age funk to lush bal-lads. She is renowned for her passionate stageperformances, wide vocal range and distinctivehigh-octave belting. $55-$75.

BILL MAHER 9PM CircusMaximusTheater,Caesars >> American stand-up comedian, televi-sion host, social critic, political commentator,author, and actor – Bill Maher explores theboundaries of where honest, political humorcan go. $55-75.

FRANKIE VALLI 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata>> $65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>>Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

sunday, NOV. 21

LIVE AT TANGO’S 2PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Sherrie Gold at 2pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring TheExceptions at 8pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 8:30PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Evolution.

FRANKIE VALLI 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata>> $65.

monday, NOV. 22

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Eric McMahon, Gary Delena,Willie Farrell. Mon-Thurs & Sunday. $20.

COMEDY STOP 9PM TheQuarter atTropicana>> 7 Days of Comedy. This week: Rick Crom,Drew Thomas, Joe Bronzi. $25 Sun-Thurs 9pm,$27 Fri & $29 Sat 9pm & 11:15pm.

thursday, NOV. 25

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Angela Seeger at 7pmand 11pm.

friday, NOV. 26

LEGENDS CLASSIC SEMIFINALDOUBLEHEADER 5:30PM AtlanticCityBoardwalkHall>> Syracuse, Michigan, GeorgiaTech and UTEP will compete in the 2010Legends Classic, which culminates with theChampionship Rounds. $5-250.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Angela Seeger at 7pmand 11pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar, Bor-gata>> Enjoy live music by Grape Street Riot at7pm, Full Effect at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring Don’tCall Me Francis at 8pm, and RPM at 12am.

CHAYANNE 9PM TheArena,TrumpTajMahal>> Latin hearttrob, recording artist and actorChayanne brings the epic No Hay ImposiblesWorld Tour to AC, $67.50-107.50.

BOB DYLAN 9PM The EventCenter, Borgata >>Bob who? American living legend Bob Dylanand his Band bring the Never Ending Tour to theshore. $85-125.

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatreatTrumpPlaza >> An all “Live” musical eventwith incredible showstopping impersonationsperformed by The Mahoney Brothers. JukeboxHeroes Live creates an evening of unforgettable,nostalgic entertainment. $25.

JO KOY 9PM TheMusic Box, Borgata >> Hisinfectiously explosive energy on stage, insightfuljokes and family inspired humor makes Koy one ofthe funniest people around. $29.50.

BRET MICHAELS 9PM TropicanaShowroom>> Singer, actor, director, screenwriter, producerand reality TV personality Bret Michaels takes thestage. $45-85.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER 9PM CircusMaximusTheater,Ceasars >> 20 Million YouTube Viewers,10 incredible voices. See the sensational a cap-pella Holiday Show live! $40-65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>>Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

saturday, NOV. 27

$10,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT 1PMHouse of Blues,Showboat>> Free to enter!

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Marc Antonelli at 3pm,Angela Seeger at 7pm and 11pm.

LEGENDS CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIPDOUBLEHEADER 5:30PM AtlanticCityBoardwalkHall>> $5-250.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 7PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Octane at 7pm,GoGoGadget at 11pm.

BRANDON FLOWERS 8PM House of Blues,Showboat >> The Killers frontman brings hisrockin’ solo tour and his “burning belief in salva-tion and love” in one of this fall’s must-see shows!$22.50-35.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring JohnEddie at 8pm, and Crystal Roxx at 12am.

JAY LENO 8PM The EventCenter, Borgata >>“America’s Favorite TV Personality” brings hiscomedy show to Atlantic City! $65-85.

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatre atTrumpPlaza >> $25.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER 9PM CircusMaximusTheater,Ceasars >> $40-65.

BACKSTAGE 10PM House of Blues,Showboat>>Every Friday & Saturday 10pm-4am.

KAYA AT THE POOL 10PM ThePoolAfter Dark,Harrah’s>> Live performance by internationalpop sensation and former member of the Pussy-cat Dolls – Kaya Jones! $20+.

sunday, NOV. 28

LIVE AT TANGO’S 2PM Tango’s Lounge,TheQuarter atTropicana>> Angela Seeger at 2pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >>November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring TheExceptions at 8pm.

ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 8:30PM Gypsy Bar,Borgata>> Enjoy live music by Trippin’ Carla.

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatre atTrumpPlaza >> $25.

monday, NOV. 29

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM TheMusicBox, Borgata>> Tom McTiernan, Joe Star, TonyV. Mon-Thurs & Sunday. $20.

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TROPICANA ISDECKINGTHEHALLSWITH HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS, EVENTS AND SO MUCH MORE!

1-800-THE-TROP | WWW.TROPICANA.NET | BRIGHTON AND THE BOARDWALK, ATLANTIC CITY, NJ 08401

Must be 21. Certain restrictions may apply. Gambling Problem? Call 1.800.GAMBLER.

The holidays come a little early at TropicanaCasino & Resort with the lighting of the 25 foottree November 11 in the Fiesta Plaza of The Quarter.With snow falling from the sky, the Sixth AnnualHoliday Spectacular kicks off the merry season.

In addition to the indoor snow showers, the holidayspectacular will feature festive décor and a freeholiday musical light show. This not-to-be-missedexperience combines interactive lights with anarray of holiday musical selections from jazz torock to international favorites. The music leads arhythmic display of swirling, kaleidoscope patternsas glowing beams of light dance to the soundsof “Parade of theWooden Soldiers,” “Joy to theWorld,” “Brazilian Sleigh Bells,” “Greensleeves”and “Nutcracker Suite” for more than five minutes.

Diamond Club members can earn EZ HolidayDollars now through November 28 that can beredeemed between December 1 and 24 in theshops, restaurants and entertainment venues atTropicana. Plus, if Diamond Club members earn7,000 points they can receive an additional $500.

Tropicana is also making the season merrier forDiamond Club members with a chance to win inthe $100,000 Holiday Sweepstakes. Members can

receive one entry for every 10 points they earnplaying slots now through December 4. A drawingwill be held on December 5 at Palm Walk on thecasino floor. A $50,000 grand prize will be awardedat 6PM and additional drawings will be held at 2PMand 4PM. For additional details visit the DiamondClub Center.

Get the best the holidays have to offer withthe Holiday Room Package featuring one nightin a standard room with a 1PM late check out,two tickets to see “Happy Holidays – A MagicalCelebration” and two coffees and two pastriesat Starbucks. The package is available based onavailability Sunday through Thursday for only $82,excluding taxes and resort fees. Guests can bookby calling 1-800-345-8767 with the code THOL10.

Can’t find the perfect gift? The Quarter atTropicana features more than 25 shops, includingBrooks Brothers, Brookstone, Cache, Accents,Tahari, White House Black Market, Swarovski andmore. Plus, Tropicana offers gift cards that are validfor dining, shopping and entertainment outletsat Tropicana and will make the ideal stockingstuffer for everyone on your list. Gift cards can bepurchased online at www.tropicana.net.

The holidays are a time for celebration. So grabyour friends, co-workers and family and head to

DINE

Carmine’s

Cuba Libre Restaurant& Rum Bar

FIN - A Seafood Experience

Golden Dynasty

Il Verdi

Palm Restaurant

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

A Dam Good Deli

A Dam Good Sports Bar

Boardwalk Favorites

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

Create A Cone

Fiesta Buffet

Hooters

Mrs. Fields Cookies

Red Square

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

Seaside Cafe

Starbucks Coffee

Stewarts Root Beer-Snack Express

The Comedy StopCafe & Cabaret

Zeytinia New York’sGourmet Choice

PARTY

32° Luxe Lounge

A Dam Good Sports Bar

Cuba Libre Restaurant& Rum Bar

Firewaters

Hooters

IMAX

Missile Bar

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

Providence Night Club

Red Square

Rí-Rá Irish Pub

Rumba Lounge

Tango’s Lounge

The Comedy StopCafe & Cabaret

The Bar At FIN

SHOP

A Time For Wine

Accents

bluemercury makeup,skincare, spa

Boardwalk Corner Store

Brooks Brothers

Brookstone

Caché

Chico’s

Erwin Pearl

Godiva Chocolatier

Hat Emporium

Havana Sundries

Jake’s Dog House

James’ Saltwater Taffy

Klassic Kollectables

Old Farmer’s AlmanacGeneral Store

RockAway Baby

The Salon at Tropicana

Swarovski

Tahari

Trick Zone

Trop Gear

Tropicana Casino Market

Tropicana Lobby Market

White House/Black Market

Zephyr Gallery

Zeytinia New York’sGourmet Choice

The holidays are a time for celebration. So grabyour friends, co-workers and family and head to

THE MOST LOVED HOLIDAYSHOW OF ALL!November 8 through December 16

Tropicana where you can celebrate at FIN, AtlanticCity’s newest seafood restaurant, poised to makeyour holidays merry. Call 609-340-4202 between9AM and 5PM to book your party today.

More Holiday Joy

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take placeNovember 11 in the Fiesta Plaza in The Quarterat Tropicana, Brighton and Pacific avenues. Thefestivity begins at 1:30PM. Admission is free.

Watch the tree lighting ceremony live ontropicana.net/facebook.

Tropicana’s other upcoming events include: HarryPotter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at the IMAXTheater, November 19 to December 16; Bret MichaelsCustom Built Tour on November 26; Lou Neglia’sRing of Combat XXXIII Championship Mixed MartialArts on December 3; an Evening with Cyndi Lauperon December 10; and the third annual Running of theSantas on December 11.

Before and after the show visit Rooftop Lounge fordrinks with friends.

Show tickets can be purchased atwww.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000or at the Tropicana Box Office. Text “SHOWS” to609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainmentinformation!

For more information on Tropicana’s Sixth AnnualHoliday Spectacular, visitwww.tropicana.net/holiday2010.

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T Top names in American ice skating glide into Boardwalk Hall for an action-packed show Dec. 11.Skating champs Evan Lysacek, Nancy Kerrigan, Sasha Cohen, Brian Boitano, Sarah Hughes, Peggy Fleming and Scott

Hamilton fill the star-studded roster with special presentations by KristiYamaguchi and Dick Button.

“The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skat-ing” also airs nationally on NBC from 4 to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day.

“Caesars is ecstatic to host an incredible group of American figureskating champions for an intimate night of skating,” said Joe Domenico,senior vice president and general manager of Caesars and Bally’s AtlanticCity. “The event is part of an ongoing commitment to support AtlanticCity as a year-round resort destination and will be one of the biggestholiday attractions on the Boardwalk this winter. Skating fans across thecountry will also have the opportunity to watch their favorite stars on iceon NBC Christmas Day.” Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic Cityand StarGames host the skating spectacular.

Jerry Solomon, president of StarGames, said he is thrilled to bring insuch an unprecedented lineup of skating all-stars to Atlantic City.

“With a roster that includes over ten Olympic medalists, the event willkeep the enduring and rich history of figure skating at the famous Board-walk Hall alive,” he said.

Among the medal winners are: 2010 Olympic gold medalist EvanLysacek; 2006 Olympic silver medalist and three-time World ChampionSasha Cohen; two-time Olympic figure skating medalist Nancy Kerrigan;1988 Olympic gold medalist Brian Boitano; 1985 Olympic gold medalist Scott Hamilton; 1968 Olympic gold medalist PeggyFleming; 2002 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes; 1992 Olympic silver medalist Paul Wylie; 1948 and 1952 Olympic goldmedal winner Dick Button; and 1992 Olympic gold medal winner Kristi Yamaguchi.

The show also features 1996 World Champion Todd Eldredge; 1996 U.S. National Champion Rudy Galindo; and three-timeU.S. National Champion Michael Weiss. The exhibitionwill also feature some of the greatest doubles champions of all-time: Jenni Meno and Todd Sand; JoJo Starbuck andKenneth Shelley; and Naomi Lang and Peter Tcherneshev.

IF YOU GO:“The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating” is at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 11 at Boardwalk Hall.Tickets are$149.50, $92.50, $62.50, $42.50 and $29.50 and are available through 800-736-1420,ticketmaster.com or at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk.

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If you get into singing Joe Cocker’s version of ‘’Witha Little Help From my Friends,” complete with spasticarm movements, Karaoke Night at Trump Plaza’s LiquidBar is the place to be.

Every Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight, DJ Mi-

chael James, of 100.7 WZXL, plays host with a selectionof more than 100,000 songs.Cocker is one of the stalwarts requested by regulars,James said, along with a bunch as disparate as EttaJames, Johnny Cash and The Beatles.

“We get requests for just about every kind of musicon Wednesday nights. From Sinatra to Sublime. B-52’sto ‘’Grease’’ music. Doo wop, Motown, disco, classicrock. There is no number one favorite. It varies week toweek,” said James, who plays dance and rock requestsbetween singers so as not to alienate those who do notwant to sing.

Located just inside the Boardwalk entrance, LiquidBar serves $3 draft beers, $4 glasses of wine and $5cocktails during Karaoke night.

For James, Karaoke Night also offers a change of pace. “Ireally enjoy getting out of the radio studio each Wednes-day night to entertain guests. Karaoke at Trump Plaza’sLiquid Bar is like having a bunch of friends come overand joining the party.”

Trump Plaza adds small contests from time to time.“Karaoke at Trump Plaza’s Liquid Bar is a perfect op-portunity to break up the work week and have some funwith friends,” said Tony Sanza, Trump Plaza’s director offood and beverage. “There’s no cover charge, no cost tosing and everyone can enjoy a great night out.”

Said James, “We have our regulars, but we get somegreat singers sometimesjust passing through town and staying here in the hotel.

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An EveningWith Our

Renowned Chefs.

A Taste ofFrance, Spain & Italy.

Take a culinary tour of France,Spain and Italy with the specialty

cuisine of Borgata’s celebrated chefsMichael Chiarlanza, Romeo DiBona,

Thaddeus DuBois, Stephen Kalt,Michael Mina, Wolfgang Puck,

Ron Ross, Michael Schulson andGeoffrey Zakarian. With a wide

variety of beer, wine and spirits, you’llfind countless ways to Savor Borgata.

Saturday, November 13theborgata.com | 1-866-900-4TIX

Let’s get this out in the open. Rick Springfield is not a one trick pony. He’s not de-

fined by his monster smash, “Jessie’s Girl.” Springfield has recorded 16 other top 40 hits

in his career and sold 20 million records.

He’s also an author. A songwriter. A cruise host. An actor. A soap star. And he still

kicks it as leader of a live rock band. The band rolls into Borgata’s Music Box Nov. 5.

Springfield promises a muscular band and audience interaction. “We do the hits

and new stuff and we hope to run off stage hot and sweaty at the end,” he said in a

phone interview.

The more recent hits include “What’s Victoria’s Secret” and “Venus in Overdrive,”

the latter the title of Springfield’s last studio rock album. You’re also likely to hear Spring-

field’s version of “Jet,” the hit by Paul McCartney and Wings he recorded live.

“Half the purpose of my show is to play new music. And those songs get a great reaction.

They sound great live. It’s hard to just sit there when I play them,” he said.

The show has no down moments, Springfield promised.

Last year, the Australian born singer released “My Precious Little One,” a collection

of lullabies he created for his own sons when they were children.

Springfield is excited for his third annual Rick Springfield and Friends Cruise on

Carnival Lines Nov. 15 to 20. The cruise will visit Nassau, Half Moon Cay and Grand

Turk.

“It’s an incredible time,” he said. “We do stuff we wouldn’t do on tour. We have

movie night where we make fun of various films.”

He and his friends, Kevin Cronin, of REO Speedwagon, will get up close and per-

sonal with Q and A’s about their careers and songwriting. Former MTV VJ, Mark Good-

man, hosts.

Springfield rose to prominence in the U.S. in 1981 with the release of the catchy,

“Jessie’s Girl.” Like so many young people who grew up in Britain and Australia, The

Beatles and the other British invasion bands shaped his musical future.

But acting was as much a part of his career as singing. He originated the character

of Dr. Noah Drake on the soap “General Hospital” which he played in the early 1980s

and again from late 2005 to 2008.

Don’t look for Noah Drake to return to General Hospital.

“It’s the hardest gig in the acting world. You have to memorize a lot and do it real

fast,” he said.

But he hopes to do more episodes of “Californication,” a Showtime series which

stars David Duchovny. Last year he appeared in four episodes of the series.

In addition, his autobiography, “Late, Late at Night,” reached the New York Times best

seller list. According to his web site, the book “resonates with a witty, wry, self-depre-

cating, brutally honest voice.” He talks about not only his rise in the entertainment

world, his passion for music and his family, but his longtime battle with depression and

thoughts of suicide, the death of his father, and his decision to drop out at the peak of

fame.

He’s also writing scripts for television and his publisher wants more material.

Of all his professional endeavors, writing music is his favorite. “Playing live is my next

favorite thing,” he said.

IF YOU GO:

Rick Springfield plays Borgata’s Music Box Friday. Show time is 9 p.m. Tickets are $50

and can be purchased through theborgata.com, 866-900-4849 or at Borgata’s Box Office.

Visit latelateatnight.com to get all the latest information on Springfield’s autobiography.

For other information, visit rickspringfield.com.

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Aquarium food drive donors getdiscounted admissions

Star-studded show to benefitbeaches

Visitors centers announcesits winter hours

Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority has an-nounced winter hours for both visitors information centers, effective Nov. 1.Both the Boardwalk Hall Visitors Center at Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk

and Atlantic City Expressway Visitors Center at mile marker 3.5 will be open from 9a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday, through April 29. Then, summer hourswill begin and run from May to October again.For Atlantic City tourism information, visitors are encouraged to visit www.atlantic-citynj.com or call (888) 228-4748.

Get behind the wheel at annualRV showStory by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff

Think warm, summery thoughts as you peruse the rows of RVs and campers atthe 17th annual Fall RV Show at the Atlantic City Convention Center from Nov. 12 to14.The show features more than 150 RVs, including Class A, B and C motor homes,travel trailers, fifth wheels, park models and folding campers.

Area dealers will be offering deals on new 2011 units and 2010 closeout models.This year’s show will also highlight camping resorts and accessories.

“We are excited to bring the Atlantic City area an opportunity to purchase a newRV at unbeatable end-of-season prices,” said show manager Harry Lutz. “It is a greattime for families to shop the area’s leading dealers, all under one roof. They willundoubtedly benefit from the aggressive pricing at this sale.”

Attendees who purchase an RV at the show will receive an “RV Getaway GiftPackage.” The package, valued at more than $500, includes Good Sam EmergencyRoad Service six-month membership; Good Sam Club one-year membership;Camp Club USA one-year membership; dry camping reservation at The Rally 2011;

Golf Card one-year membership; Good Sam Club cookbook; Good Sam Club RoadAtlas; Trailer Life Directory; Ultimate Camp Cooking DVD; a one-year subscriptionto either MotorHome or Trailer Life magazine; Woodall’s One Tank Trip book andTowing/Dinghy Guides.

Visitors will also have the chance to register to win one of four Keystone RVs inthe Live Your Dreams Sweepstakes. The winner of the Keystone Sprinter will beannounced at the show.

If You Go:The 17th annual Atlantic City Fall RV Show will be held Nov. 12 to 14 at the

Atlantic City Convention Center, Michigan Avenue and Bacharach Boulevard. Showhours are Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for kids ages 12 to 17 and free for kids ages 11 andunder. Adults can save $3 on the price of admission by buying their tickets onlinebefore the event. For more, visit affinityrvshows.com or call (800) 441-0013.

Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff

ATLANTIC CITY - With the casinos hovering over the Boardwalk, itmight be easy to forget that Atlantic City fronts a beach.

Pepsi and its Refresh Project haven’t forgotten and will bepromoting Beaches 4 Beaches, a weekend of sun in Atlantic City nextsummer.Red Eye Entertainment in partnership with Powerhouse Entertainmentselected Atlantic City to host the event as a way to boost tourism andprovide a national showcase for the resort and its attractions.

The live musical part of the event will be held in BoardwalkHall. Among other elements, the preliminary plans call for a star-studded, televised event and a compilation album, CD/DVD of the par-ticipating artists, who will perform personal arrangements of famousbeach songs.The project will also benefit Clean Ocean Action, whose mission is toimprove the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the NewJersey and New York coast. Clean Ocean Action is a leading nationaland regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law,research, education and citizen action.

Future events would be held in various beach communities onthe East or West Coast.

Money raised during the concert will be used for ocean preserva-tion; tourism marketing opportunities for affected beach communities; andto provide funding for ocean explorations and to clean up beach and oceanareas.

A recent fundraiser netted $250,000, a fraction of the total budgetfor the project of $1.2 million. The $250,000 would be applied to concertproduction costs, the compilation album, artist contracts and special evenproduction.For more on the event, visit Pepsi Refresh Project at pep.si/aUzD6m. Thetwo principals are Diane McGraw, of red eye entertainment and John Rob-ertson, of Powerhouse Entertainment.

McGraw has been involved as an executive in the sports and enter-tainment industry for the past 30 years. Currently, she is president of redeye entertainment, a sports and entertainment production company. Prior

to forming red eye entertainment, she served as the founding president ofthe Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, was president & CEOof the Orlando Area Sports Commission, executive director of the Philadel-phia Sports Congress, and president of the Louisville Sports Commission.She was responsible for managing the day to day operations of each com-mission, solicited sports and entertainment events that would stimulate theeconomy, enhancing the image of each city as an event destination. Her rolealso encompassed strategic planning, marketing, fund raising, communica-tions and government relations.

Robertson is CEO of Powerhouse Entertainment Group LLC, a multi-media, music/film/publishing company and president/founder of Grammyaward winning independent label Libertad/Universal Records. He also prac-tices law in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment/sports, com-mercial and corporate, business transactions and counseling. Visit jtrlaw.com for information.

Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff

ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Aquarium will be collecting a different sort of fishthis November and December.Bring a can of tuna, or any other nonperishable food, and receive $1 off admission foryourself or everyone in your group.The annual Atlantic City Aquarium Food Drive helps neighbors in need, and food isdonated to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Food donations will be acceptedthrough Dec 12.Seaweed the Sea Turtle, the Aquarium’s new mascot, will deliver the food to the Food-Bank before Christmas. Visitors may bring any other nonperishable foods, provided thatthey are not past their expiration date. The other most needed items include peanut but-ter, baby foods and formula, canned beef stew, ravioli, powdered milk and drink mixes,spaghetti sauce, canned fruit and Ensure.

Located in Atlantic City’s Historic Gardner’s Basin, the Atlantic City Aquarium offersa fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals.

IF YOU GOThe Atlantic City Aquarium is located at Historic Gardner’s Basin, 800 N. New HampshireAvenue. The aquarium is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults,$6 for seniors and $5 for children ages 4 to 12. Children under three are free. For moreinformation, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.

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