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The beats go on

Back in the ‘80s, dance music that fused Latin and hip-hop erupted in clubs in New York and then spread to Miami, 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 extravaganza featuring 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,” “Louder Than 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 is producing the show for his company, AMPM Entertainment Concepts Inc. The concert will be embellished with $2 million in equipment, featuring LED screens and designer lighting. PreCover Girls produced video segments will augment the show.

“These are loyal fans,” Bruno said. “They’re the younger brothers and sisters of those who came to the Disco Ball we produced.”

One of the headliners, K7, acknowledged the role New York City dance clubs played in spreading the gospel of freestyle through such hits as Shannon’s “Let the Music Play.”

Some of today’s major pop artists grew up listening to the sound, 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 acts such as Bon Jovi, which were more for a pop audience, said K7.

With freestyle, the dance music was accelerated to 125 beats per minute. “Harlequin-style love songs were sung over these beats and it caught fire,” he said. “Other places embraced it.”

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

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Mapping Monopoly

Travel editor tours A.C. through view of board game Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff Robert Reid knew Monopoly. And he knew Atlantic City. But he never made the 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 created one 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. The reaction to seeing all these places, it was exciting. And the game itself is timeless and esthetically 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 during his visit was the relative value of the properties compared to the real streets even many years after Charles Darrow invented the game. Boardwalk and Park Place still represent the high point in value, despite the economic downturn. Baltic and Mediterranean avenues still have comparatively less real estate value. But Reid didn’t dwell on the low rent district in his analysis.

Marvin Gardens was one of his favorite stops. “It’s the only property outside Atlantic City. It’s a great housing community. They’re like the little houses you put on the board. There’s something charming about the story of Marvin Gardens.”

The community straddles Margate and Ventnor, and is named for the first three letters of each city. So Marvin Gardens is misspelled in the game, a fact Parker Brothers acknowledged some years ago, but elected not to correct.

This Park Place, Monopoly sign can be There were disappointments, Reid said. found along Boardwalk in Atlantic City “It’s unfortunate you can’t see the original train station,” he said.

Atlantic Avenue was another highlight with its eclectic Princeton Antiques book shop and 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 days before it closed for the season.

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Photos by Robert Reid, Lonely Planet.

Travel editor Robert Reid found the Princeton Antiques store along real word Atlantic Avenue in Atlantic City. Another spot conjured from the Monopoly board features the Abseon Lighthouse, on Pacific Avenue, near Vermont

“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 Atlantic City. When you go to the places locals talk about, they talk about that inn. I have a 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 tour is a gimmick. But the payoff is real. It leads to conversations. Monopoly cuts across generations. 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 handful of 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 acknowledging its past as Illinois Avenue.

“I do not expect to be a master after one visit,” Reid said. “It makes me want to know more. It’s a starting point. Next year, I might come back and see if I can flesh it out. I am not done with this city.”

To see the video created by Robert Reid, visit lonelyplanet.com/usa/new-jersey/atlantic-city.

Other Monopoly highlights Brighton Park and the Korean War Memorial Haddon Hall Hotel.

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When belts are tight, Trump Marina’s gourmet restaurants have some strapping deals for folk who are dining out.

Trump Marina’s DJ’s Steakhouse, Harborview and Imperial Court all offer $35 price fixe three course menus.

DJ’s offers a choice of four appetizers, including barbeque spare ribs. Among the 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 dessert menu.

At Harborview, where the emphasis is on Italian and seafood specialties, choose from a selection of four appetizers and five entrees, including three styles of veal scaloppini, and a variety of treats from the dessert menu.

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

The Cafe at Trump Marina has its own three course menu at night for $19.99 a person. From 4 to 10 p.m. patrons can pick from three soups or two appetizers, and from three entrees - sautéed chicken breast, shrimp scampi or grilled rib eye steak.

As always, save room to pick a dessert.

Trump Marina handing out $2,500 every half hour

Trump Marina is doing its share to make holiday shopping a breeze this year by giving away $2,500 every 30 minutes for eight hours.

All totaled, on Monday and again on Nov. 22, $40,000 will be doled out to lucky winners.

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Penn & Teller’s silent magician talks the talk Penn & Teller always do a meet and greet after every show, and at Harrah’s it will be no exception. “It’s part of the pleasure we take in doing the show. It’s like partying with friends after the show,” said Te ller.

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

“We wanted to set the movie in a place where we actually performed. We were pretending it was a story set in our real lives as performers. We started to play in Atlantic City from time to time and we were intrigued with the contrast between the casino strip and the older city attached to it,” Teller said.

Te ller liked the exploration of images on the Boardwalk late at night, including a chase scene on the wooden way in rolling chairs.

These days Penn & Teller can be seen in their long-running show on Showtime. “Penn & Teller: Bull****!” tackles the frauds and fakes behind such topics as talking to the dead, alien abductions, feng shui, vaccination opposition and bottled water.

And they do it with colorful language and nudity, neither a factor in their stage act.

“We bring in a little rough language Courier-Post file and sex to the table,” said Te ller, who began his show business career as one third of the Asparagus Valley Cultural Society, which featured Penn and a funny music scholar named Weir Chrisemer. The act lasted six years and out of it came the partnership of Penn & Teller.

The new act floundered for a few years. “We’re big on

Harrah’s celebrates 30 years in Atlantic City

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

The ownership of the parent company changed hands several times since, but Harrah’s has remains one of the more stable casinos in the city. Now, three decades later and with a number of hotel towers added, Harrah’s remains one of the industry leaders, even in a sluggish casino economy. Its success has even attracted marina companions - Borgata and Trump Marina.

“Through thoughtful leadership, prudent investment and a never-ending quest to understand both the market and the potential market, Harrah’s has consistently remained a top performer in Atlantic City,” said analyst Joseph Weinert, of the Linwood-based Spectrum Gaming Group. “It has been unafraid to make bold investments and face the many competitive challenges, both within the city and in the Mid-Atlantic region. Along the way, it has earned a well-deserved reputation as a good corporate and community citizen.”

Harrah’s newest hotel tower, The Waterfront, opened in 2008 and brought the room total to more than 2,500.

The property also has some 160,000 square feet of casino. The project also included the Waterfront Buffet and the successful attraction, The Pool.

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

The typical customer has not changed much, Le said. Just gotten older. Maybe those who came in the 1980s are the same who come today, That is why this anniversary is important for people who have grown

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up with the company, he said.

“Our core customer is still a slot customer,” Le said. “We still have a large number of slots. Table games have grown, but we have not shifted into a table games model.”

Since October, Harrah’s has held a number of events for top players, from an intimate dinner with Eastern Division president, Don Marrandino, to an upcoming event with Harrah’s corporate CEO, Gary Loveman.

The celebrations extend to employees as well.

Harrah’s has about 120 of its day-one employees still on the payroll. “They’ve seen the property grow up,” Le said.

A few public events are geared toward the 30th anniversary including the $300,000 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes. Players can receive one entry for every 30 base reward credits earned playing slots and table games 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 and 10 p.m. that day. Winners have 15 minutes to claim their prize, or prize will be forfeited.

The casino has also had anniversary giveaways of sweatshirts and other gifts. The retailers sell specialty items for the anniversary, too and Harrah’s restaurants continue to have different specials.

Harrah’s Entertainment, Inc. is the world’s largest provider of branded casino entertainment through operating subsidiaries.

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

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

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

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

A decade ago, the pair settled into a steady, long term gig at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. “It’s such a luxury to have your own theater with your own name. And we get to sleep in our own beds and not go through airport security,” Te ller said.

Being in the same location night after night requires always generating new material, he said. “It’s our job to come up with something new and different.”

When it comes to new material, the final look often comes out of disagreement between the two men, Teller said. “I say `That’s stupid.’ Penn says `That won’t work if we do it this way.’ Ours is a colorful way of working.”

Despite the comfort zone at the Rio, Penn & Teller still hit the road. Would Teller like to add a summer extended stay in Atlantic City to complement Las Vegas?

“I’m ready,” he said.

IF YOU GO Penn & Teller perform at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday in The Concert Venue at Harrah’s, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard.

Tickets are $45 to $75 and can be purchased through Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000, online at ticketmaster. com or at the Harrah’s Box Office, (609) 441-5786.

For more information, visit pennandteller.com and www.playdeadnyc.com.

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

From a property standpoint, Harrah’s is one of only a handful of properties in Atlantic City that has reinvested in their product and reaped the rewards with a property that remains relevant and healthy in a very challenging environment,’’ said analyst Cory Morowitz of Morowitz Gaming Advisors.

In 1984, Harrah’s opened, in partnership with developer Donald J. Trump, the tallest building on the Atlantic City boardwalk - the 39-story Harrah’s Trump Plaza hotel and casino. The joint venture, built Courier-Post file by the Trump Organization on Trump land but with Harrah’s money, ended in acrimony when the competing Trump’s Castle made its debut the following year, right across the street from Harrah’s Marina. In 1986, Trump bought Harrah’s half-share in Trump Plaza.

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Teller talks.

For more than 35 years, the diminutive magiciancomic has never uttered a word on stage. While his silence will speak volumes when he performs with Penn Gillette at Harrah’s this weekend, away from the spotlight, Te ller has plenty to say with his voice.

Te ller’s attraction to silence took root as a teen.

“All I ever heard was dumb stuff when magicians talked. Like `Here’s a red ball.’ So? Or `Last year I travelled through India’ and I knew they were never east of Cherry Hill,” said Te ller.

Te ller spent a lot of time watching people to learn how to strip away talking.

“It’s a cool way to communicate with the audience,” said Te ller, whose silent, occasionally creepy, magic mixes well with Penn’s clown college education and juggling expertise.

A classics major in college, Teller taught school for six years so his nature is in being verbal and specific, he said. “Take that away and it forces me to have clarity,” said Te ller, who co-wrote and directed “Play Dead,” which officially opens off-Broadway in New York next week.

Do not confuse Te ller’s approach with that of a mime, he cautions.

“Part of my style is a rebellion against mime. Mime is made out of fragile sugar.”

In Atlantic City, audiences can expect a mix of classic and new pieces blended together.

Penn & Teller do one sleight of hand with a miniature toy cow. An audience member covers the bit on video.

“The audience has a different perspective from the guy on stage so there are interesting turns and twists,” Te ller said.

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thursday, NOV. 4 LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Marc Antonelli at 7pm, Beth Tinnon at 11pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrahs >> November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring 2U’s U2 Tribute.

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

COMEDY STOP 9PM The Quarter atTropicana >> 7 Days of Comedy. This week: Peaches Rodriquez, Jackson Perdue, Carl Strong. $25 SunThurs 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 and Tripp Fabulous at 7pm, Split Decision at 11pm.

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

AZIZ ANSARI 8PM The Event Center, Borgata >> He’s one of America’s top comedians, currently starring as Tom Hoverford on NBC’s Parks and Recreation, and the Deliciously Dangerous tour brings actor/writer/comedian Aziz Ansari’s standup show to Atlantic City. Check out his blog at azizisbored.com. $35-45.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >> November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring Don’t Call Me Francis at 8pm, Higher Hands at 12am.

COMEDY STOP 9PM The Quarter atTropicana >> Peaches Rodriquez, Jackson Perdue, Carl Strong. 9pm & 11:15pm. $27.

PENN & TELLER 9PM The Concert Venue, Harrah’s >> They defy labels, and at times, good taste. They’ve performed together for 30 years; skewering the genre of magic, their sold-out audiences, and themselves – very often all at the same time, within one mind-boggling evening.

And along the way, Penn & Teller have made the hardest trick of all – a remarkable career that ranges from stage to television to three bestselling books – look easy. And they’ve done it all on their own, distinctively offbeat terms. $45-75.

PINK MARTINI 9PM Circus MaximusTheater, Caesars >> Pink Martini is a 12-member “little orchestra” from Portland, Oregon, formed in 1994 by pianist Thomas M. Lauderdale. They draw inspiration from music from all over the world – crossing genres of classical, jazz and old-fashioned pop. $35-75.

RICK SPRINGFIELD 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Aussie musician and undeniable hearttrob Rick Springfield returns to Atlantic City.

Best known for hits like “Jessie’s Girl’ and “Don’t Talk to Strangers”, Rick Springfield]s show is one you just don’t want to miss! $50.

SMOKEY ROBINSON 9PM Atlantic City Showroom,Tropicana >> The legendary King of Motown, American R&B and soul singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson takes the stage in concert in the Tropicana Showroom. $35-65.

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

saturday, NOV. 6 $10,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT 1PM House of Blues, Showboat >> Free to enter!

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter 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 Majesty at 7pm, and Johnny Drama at 11pm.

THE CULT 8PM House of Blues, Showboat >>The Cult gained a dedicated following in Britain in the mid 1980s as a post-punk band with singles such as “She Sells Sanctuary”, before breaking mainstream in the United States in the late 1980s as a hard rock band with singles such as “Love Removal Machine”. The band fuses a “heavy metal revivalist” sound with the “pseudo-mysticism ... of The Doors [and] the guitar-orchestrations of Led Zeppelin ... while adding touches of post-punk goth rock”. The band has had various line-ups, and the longest serving members are vocalist Ian Astbury and guitarist Billy Duffy, the band’s two songwriters. $25-30.

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

VINCE VAUGHN AND KEVIN JAMES COMEDY ROAD SHOW 8PM The Event Center, Borgata >> Hollywood funnymen Vince Vaughn & Kevin James Comedy Roadshow featuring live sketch comedy and stand up performances by Richie Minervini, Steven Byrne and Owen Benjamin. Presented by Wild West Picture Show Productions. $65-125.

VITO BRUNO PRESENTS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF FREESTYLE 8PM The Arena,TrumpTaj Mahal >> The line up to be announced. $40-95.

JIM BREUER 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> One of Comedy Central’s “100 Greatest StandUps of All Time”, SNL alumni (you know him as Goat Boy, yes?) Jim Breuer brings his hardcore, heavy metal comedy to Atlantic City. $29.50 COMEDY STOP 9PM The Quarter atTropicana >> Peaches Rodriquez, Jackson Perdue, Carl Strong. 9pm & 11:15pm. $29.

WAEL KFOURY – ARABIAN NIGHTS 9PM Circus Maximus, Caesars >> Wael Kfoury, the award-winning Lebonese singer, musician and songwriter, with special guests Shada Hassoum and Elie Ayoub. $65.

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SMOKEY ROBINSON 9PM Atlantic City Showroom,Tropicana >> The legendary King of Motown, American R&B and soul singer, songwriter and producer Smokey Robinson takes the stage in 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,The Quarter atTropicana >> Marc Antonelli at 2pm.

BONSAL BLUES CONCERT BAND 3PM Music Box, Borgata >> Bonsal Blues Concert Band , the American Legion Band from Woodbury 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 The Exceptions at 8pm.

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

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

monday, NOV. 8 HAPPY HOLIDAYS: A MAGICAL CELEBRATION 3:30 & 8PM Atlantic City Showroom,Tropicana >> Tropicana kicks off the holiday season with its sixth annual holiday spectacular featuring singing and dancing to the beloved music of the season. Plus, no holiday show would be complete without appearances

by Frosty the Snowman and Santa Claus himself.

Playing through December 16. Complete listing of showtimes at www.tropicana.net. Tickets available at the Tropicana Box office or through Ticketmaster 800-745-3000. $25-35.

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

LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS 9PM TheTheater atTrump Plaza >> Little Anthony & The Imperials have enjoyed one of the longest career runs of any doo wop group, adapting their honey-smooth style to fit the sweet uptown soul sound of the mid-60s. “Shimmy, Shimmy, Ko-Ko-Bop.” $40.

TOM PAPA 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Veteran standup comedian Tom Papa, psersonally chosen by Jerry Seinfeld to serve as host of NBC’s “The Marriage Ref,” brlings his one-man show to AC so you can pick a new outfit and live a 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,The Quarter atTropicana >> Marc Antonelli at 2pm.

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >> November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring The Exceptions at 8pm .ON STAGE AT GYPSY’S 8:30PM Gypsy Bar, Borgata >> Enjoy live music by LauraLea and Tripp Fabulous.

monday, NOV. 15 FOOTBALL WITH EAGLES PEP BAND 8PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Watch Philly vs. DC while the Eagles Pep Band leads the crowd in fight songs and cheers.

BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Vince Dantona & George, Mike Saccone, Basil. Mon-Thurs. $20.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

friday, NOV. 19 JUSTIN BIEBER 7PM Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall >> Rescheduled from Sat., Nov. 20. Bieber Fever rules with the “My World” tour with special guest Sean Kingston. $39.50-66.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Rayna at 7pm, Sherrie Gold at 11pm.

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

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

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

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Rayna at 7pm, Melissa Marshall at 11pm.

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

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

TOBY KEITH 8PM Boardwalk Hall, presented by Caesars >> The popular country singer/songwriter, record producer and actor appears with special guest Rodney Atkins. $45-65.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Grammy® Award winning music icon Kris Kristofferson bring his guitar and songs to the Music Box. $29.50-35.

LITTLE ANTHONY AND THE IMPERIALS 9PM TheTheater atTrump Plaza >> Little Anthony & The Imperials have enjoyed one of the longest career runs of any doo wop group, adapting their honey-smooth style to fit the sweet uptown 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 1PM House of Blues, Showboat >> Free to enter!

LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter 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 Courtney Jansen at 11pm.

THE ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND 8PM The Arena,TrumpTaj Mahal >> The iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Fame band – featuring Gregg Allman, Butch Trucks, Jaimoe, Warren Haynes, Derek Trucks, Oteil Burbridge and Marc Quinones. $49.50-69.50.

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

LA MUSICA ITALIAN 8PM Grand Cayman, Trump Marina >> Princeton International Artists presents La Musica Italian with Orietta Berti, Francesco Merola, Morandiamo and Emidio Coppola. $85-95.

EXPERIENCE HENDRIX 9PM Circus Maximus, Caesars >> Celebrate the music, legacy and inspiration of Jimi Hendrix with an all-star line up of music greats. Featuring Billy Cox of The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Band of Gypsys, Jonny Lang, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Eric Johnson, Brad Whitford of Aerosmith, Living Colour, Chris Layton of Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, Ernie Isley, Susan Tedeschi, Mato Nanji of Indigenous, and The Slide Brothers $55-75.

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

saturday, NOV. 20 LIVE AT TANGO’S 3PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Melissa Marshall at 3pm, Rayna at 7pm, Sherrie Gold at 11pm.

SERGIO MARTINEZ VS PAUL WILLIAMS II 6:30PM Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall >> Reigning WBO Middleweight champ Sergio “Maravilla” Martinez defends his title against Paul “The Punisher” Williams in a rematch of their Dec. 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 The Exceptions at 8pm.

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

FRANKIE VALLI 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> $65.

monday, NOV. 22 BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Eric McMahon, Gary Delena, Willie Farrell. Mon-Thurs & Sunday. $20.

COMEDY STOP 9PM The Quarter 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,The Quarter atTropicana >> Angela Seeger at 7pm and 11pm.

friday, NOV. 26 LEGENDS CLASSIC SEMIFINAL DOUBLEHEADER 5:30PM Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall >> Syracuse, Michigan, Georgia Tech and UTEP will compete in the 2010 Legends Classic, which culminates with the Championship Rounds. $5-250.

LIVE AT TANGO’S 7PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Angela Seeger at 7pm and 11pm.

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

EDEN NIGHTS 8PM Eden Lounge, Harrah’s >> November Nights at Eden Lounge featuring Don’t Call Me Francis at 8pm, and RPM at 12am.

CHAYANNE 9PM The Arena,TrumpTaj Mahal >> Latin hearttrob, recording artist and actor Chayanne brings the epic No Hay Imposibles World Tour to AC, $67.50-107.50.

BOB DYLAN 9PM The Event Center, Borgata >> Bob who? American living legend Bob Dylan and his Band bring the Never Ending Tour to the shore. $85-125.

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatre atTrump Plaza >> An all “Live” musical event with incredible showstopping impersonations performed by The Mahoney Brothers. Jukebox Heroes Live creates an evening of unforgettable, nostalgic entertainment. $25.

JO KOY 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> His infectiously explosive energy on stage, insightful jokes and family inspired humor makes Koy one of the funniest people around. $29.50.

BRET MICHAELS 9PM Tropicana Showroom >> Singer, actor, director, screenwriter, producer and reality TV personality Bret Michaels takes the stage. $45-85.

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

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

saturday, NOV. 27 $10,000 BLACKJACK TOURNAMENT 1PM House of Blues, Showboat >> Free to enter!

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

LEGENDS CLASSIC CHAMPIONSHIP DOUBLEHEADER 5:30PM Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall >> $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 his rockin’ solo tour and his “burning belief in salvation 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 John Eddie at 8pm, and Crystal Roxx at 12am.

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

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

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

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatre at Trump Plaza >> $25.

STRAIGHT NO CHASER 9PM Circus Maximus Theater, Ceasars >> $40-65.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE 9PM The Arena,Trump Taj Mahal >> Earth, Wind & Fire has won six Grammys and four American Music Awards, and been inducted into both the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Vocal Group Hall of Fame. Rolling Stone magazine says their “innovative, precise yet sensual, calculated yet galvanizing” music “changed the sound of black pop”. $59.50-79.50.

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

PATTI LABELLE 9PM The Concert Venue, Harrahs >> Soul diva, Patti LaBelle, has enjoyed one of the longest-lived careers in contemporary music, notching hits in a variety of sounds ranging from girl group pop to space-age funk to lush ballads. She is renowned for her passionate stage performances, wide vocal range and distinctive high-octave belting. $55-$75.

BILL MAHER 9PM Circus MaximusTheater, Caesars >> American stand-up comedian, television host, social critic, political commentator, author, and actor – Bill Maher explores the boundaries of where honest, political humor can go. $55-75.

FRANKIE VALLI 9PM The Music 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,The Quarter atTropicana >> Sherrie Gold at 2pm.

KAYA AT THE POOL 10PM The Pool After Dark, Harrah’s >> Live performance by international pop sensation and former member of the Pussycat Dolls – Kaya Jones! $20+.

sunday, NOV. 28 LIVE AT TANGO’S 2PM Tango’s Lounge,The Quarter atTropicana >> Angela Seeger at 2pm.

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

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

JUKEBOX HEROES LIVE 9PM TheTheatre at Trump Plaza >> $25.

monday, NOV. 29 BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Tom McTiernan, Joe Star, Tony V. Mon-Thurs & Sunday. $20.

monday, DEC. 6 BORGATA COMEDY CLUB 9PM The Music Box, Borgata >> Chipps Cooney, Klaus Myers, Richie Minervini. Thru Sunday 12/12. $20.

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Are you feelin’ it?

TROPICANA IS DECKING THE HALLS WITH HOLIDAY GIVEAWAYS, EVENTS AND SO MUCH MORE!

The holidays come a little early at Tropicana Casino & Resort with the lighting of the 25 foot tree November 11 in the Fiesta Plaza of The Quarter.

With snow falling from the sky, the Sixth Annual Holiday Spectacular kicks off the merry season.

In addition to the indoor snow showers, the holiday spectacular will feature festive décor and a free holiday musical light show. This not-to-be-missed experience combines interactive lights with an array of holiday musical selections from jazz to rock to international favorites. The music leads a rhythmic display of swirling, kaleidoscope patterns as glowing beams of light dance to the sounds of “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers,” “Joy to the World,” “Brazilian Sleigh Bells,” “Greensleeves” and “Nutcracker Suite” for more than five minutes.

receive one entry for every 10 points they earn playing slots now through December 4. A drawing will be held on December 5 at Palm Walk on the casino floor. A $50,000 grand prize will be awarded at 6PM and additional drawings will be held at 2PM and 4PM. For additional details visit the Diamond Club Center.

Get the best the holidays have to offer with the Holiday Room Package featuring one night in a standard room with a 1PM late check out, two tickets to see “Happy Holidays – A Magical Celebration” and two coffees and two pastries at Starbucks. The package is available based on availability Sunday through Thursday for only $82, excluding taxes and resort fees. Guests can book by calling 1-800-345-8767 with the code THOL10.

Diamond Club members can earn EZ Holiday Dollars now through November 28 that can be redeemed between December 1 and 24 in the shops, restaurants and entertainment venues at Tropicana. Plus, if Diamond Club members earn 7,000 points they can receive an additional $500.

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

Tropicana where you can celebrate at FIN, Atlantic City’s newest seafood restaurant, poised to make your holidays merry. Call 609-340-4202 between 9AM and 5PM to book your party today.

THE MOST LOVED HOLIDAY SHOW OF ALL! November 8 through December 16 Can’t find the perfect gift? The Quarter at Tropicana features more than 25 shops, including Brooks Brothers, Brookstone, Cache, Accents, Tahari, White House Black Market, Swarovski and more. Plus, Tropicana offers gift cards that are valid for dining, shopping and entertainment outlets at Tropicana and will make the ideal stocking stuffer for everyone on your list. Gift cards can be purchased online at www.tropicana.net.

Tropicana’s other upcoming events include: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 at the IMAX Theater, November 19 to December 16; Bret Michaels Custom Built Tour on November 26; Lou Neglia’s Ring of Combat XXXIII Championship Mixed Martial Arts on December 3; an Evening with Cyndi Lauper on December 10; and the third annual Running of the Santas on December 11.

Before and after the show visit Rooftop Lounge for drinks with friends.

Show tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com, by calling 1-800-745-3000 or at the Tropicana Box Office. Text “SHOWS” to 609-705-TROP to receive the latest entertainment information!

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

For more information on Tropicana’s Sixth Annual Holiday Spectacular, visit www.tropicana.net/holiday2010.

More Holiday Joy DINE

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Caché

Carmine’s

32° Luxe Lounge

Chico’s

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

A Dam Good Sports Bar

Erwin Pearl

FIN - A Seafood Experience

Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar

Godiva Chocolatier

Golden Dynasty

Firewaters

Il Verdi

Hooters

Havana Sundries

Palm Restaurant

IMAX

P.F. Chang’s China Bistro

Missile Bar

A Dam Good Deli

Planet Rose Karaoke Bar

Klassic Kollectables

Boardwalk Favorites

Red Square

RockAway Baby

Corky’s Ribs & BBQ

Rí-Rá Irish Pub

The Salon at Tropicana

Create A Cone

Rumba Lounge

Swarovski

Fiesta Buffet

Tango’s Lounge

Tahari

Hooters

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Trick Zone

The Bar At FIN

Tropicana Casino Market

Red Square

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Mrs. Fields Cookies

Watch the tree lighting ceremony live on tropicana.net/facebook.

Jake’s Dog House

Providence Night Club

A Dam Good Sports Bar

The Tree Lighting Ceremony will take place November 11 in the Fiesta Plaza in The Quarter at Tropicana, Brighton and Pacific avenues. The festivity begins at 1:30PM. Admission is free.

Hat Emporium

Trop Gear

Rí-Rá Irish Pub & Restaurant

SHOP

Tropicana Lobby Market

Seaside Cafe

A Time For Wine

White House/Black Market

Starbucks Coffee

Accents

Zephyr Gallery

Stewarts Root BeerSnack Express

bluemercury makeup, skincare, spa

Zeytinia New York’s Gourmet Choice

The Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret

Boardwalk Corner Store

Zeytinia New York’s Gourmet Choice

Brookstone

Brooks Brothers

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.

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All-stars on ice 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 Kristi Yamaguchi and Dick Button.

“The Caesars Tribute: A Salute to the Golden Age of American Skating” also airs nationally on NBC from 4 to 6 p.m. on Christmas Day. “Caesars is ecstatic to host an incredible group of American figure skating champions for an intimate night of skating,” said Joe Domenico, senior vice president and general manager of Caesars and Bally’s Atlantic City. “The event is part of an ongoing commitment to support Atlantic City as a year-round resort destination and will be one of the biggest holiday attractions on the Boardwalk this winter. Skating fans across the country will also have the opportunity to watch their favorite stars on ice on NBC Christmas Day.” Harrah’s Entertainment, Caesars Atlantic City and StarGames host the skating spectacular.

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

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

Among the medal winners are: 2010 Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek; 2006 Olympic silver medalist and three-time World Champion Sasha 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 Peggy Fleming; 2002 Olympic gold medalist Sarah Hughes; 1992 Olympic silver medalist Paul Wylie; 1948 and 1952 Olympic gold medal 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-time U.S. National Champion Michael Weiss. The exhibition will also feature some of the greatest doubles champions of all-time: Jenni Meno and Todd Sand; JoJo Starbuck and Kenneth 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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9SS For James, Karaoke Night also offers a change of pace. “I really enjoy getting out of the radio studio each Wednesday night to entertain guests. Karaoke at Trump Plaza’s Liquid Bar is like having a bunch of friends come over and joining the party.”

Trump Plaza adds small contests from time to time.

“Karaoke at Trump Plaza’s Liquid Bar is a perfect opportunity to break up the work week and have some fun with friends,” said Tony Sanza, Trump Plaza’s director of food and beverage. “There’s no cover charge, no cost to sing and everyone can enjoy a great night out.”

Said James, “We have our regulars, but we get some great singers sometimes just passing through town and staying here in the hotel.

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If you get into singing Joe Cocker’s version of ‘’With a Little Help From my Friends,” complete with spastic arm movements, Karaoke Night at Trump Plaza’s Liquid Bar 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 selection of more than 100,000 songs.

Cocker is one of the stalwarts requested by regulars, James said, along with a bunch as disparate as Etta James, Johnny Cash and The Beatles.

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

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

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An Evening With Our Renowned Chefs.

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A Taste of France, Spain & Italy.

Rick Springfield rocks the Borgata

Take a culinary tour of France, Spain and Italy with the specialty cuisine of Borgata’s celebrated chefs Michael Chiarlanza, Romeo DiBona, Thaddeus DuBois, Stephen Kalt, Michael Mina, Wolfgang Puck, Ron Ross, Michael Schulson and Geoffrey Zakarian. With a wide variety of beer, wine and spirits, you’ll find countless ways to Savor Borgata.

Let’s get this out in the open. Rick Springfield is not a one trick pony. He’s not defined 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 Springfield’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 personal with Q and A’s about their careers and songwriting. Former MTV VJ, Mark Goodman, 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 e pisodes 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-deprecating, 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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Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Aquarium will be collecting a different sort of fish this November and December.

Bring a can of tuna, or any other nonperishable food, and receive $1 off admission for yourself or everyone in your group.

The annual Atlantic City Aquarium Food Drive helps neighbors in need, and food is donated to the Community FoodBank of New Jersey. Food donations will be accepted through Dec 12.

Seaweed the Sea Turtle, the Aquarium’s new mascot, will deliver the food to the FoodBank before Christmas. Visitors may bring any other nonperishable foods, provided that they are not past their expiration date. The other most needed items include peanut butter, 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 offers a fun and educational look into more than 100 varieties of fish and marine animals.

IF YOU GO The Atlantic City Aquarium is located at Historic Gardner’s Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Avenue. 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 more information, call (609) 348-2880 or visit www.acaquarium.com.

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Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff ATLANTIC CITY - With the casinos hovering over the Boardwalk, it might be easy to forget that Atlantic City fronts a beach.

Pepsi and its Refresh Project haven’t forgotten and will be promoting Beaches 4 Beaches, a weekend of sun in Atlantic City next summer.

Red Eye Entertainment in partnership with Powerhouse Entertainment selected Atlantic City to host the event as a way to boost tourism and provide a national showcase for the resort and its attractions.

The live musical part of the event will be held in Boardwalk Hall. Among other elements, the preliminary plans call for a starstudded, televised event and a compilation album, CD/DVD of the participating artists, who will perform personal arrangements of famous beach songs.

The project will also benefit Clean Ocean Action, whose mission is to improve the degraded water quality of the marine waters off the New Jersey and New York coast. Clean Ocean Action is a leading national and regional voice working to protect waterways using science, law, research, education and citizen action.

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

Money raised during the concert will be used for ocean preservation; tourism marketing opportunities for affected beach communities; and to provide funding for ocean explorations and to clean up beach and ocean areas.

A recent fundraiser netted $250,000, a fraction of the total budget for the project of $1.2 million. The $250,000 would be applied to concert production costs, the compilation album, artist contracts and special even production.

For more on the event, visit Pepsi Refresh Project at pep.si/aUzD6m. The two principals are Diane McGraw, of red eye entertainment and John Robertson, of Powerhouse Entertainment.

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

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to forming red eye entertainment, she served as the founding president of the Los Angeles Sports & Entertainment Commission, was president & CEO of the Orlando Area Sports Commission, executive director of the Philadelphia Sports Congress, and president of the Louisville Sports Commission.

She was responsible for managing the day to day operations of each commission, solicited sports and entertainment events that would stimulate the economy, enhancing the image of each city as an event destination. Her role also encompassed strategic planning, marketing, fund raising, communications and government relations.

Robertson is CEO of Powerhouse Entertainment Group LLC, a multimedia, music/film/publishing company and president/founder of Grammy award winning independent label Libertad/Universal Records. He also practices law in the areas of intellectual property, entertainment/sports, commercial and corporate, business transactions and counseling. Visit jtrlaw. com for information.

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RV show

Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff Think warm, summery thoughts as you peruse the rows of RVs and campers at the 17th annual Fall RV Show at the Atlantic City Convention Center from Nov. 12 to 14.

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 new RV at unbeatable end-of-season prices,” said show manager Harry Lutz. “It is a great time for families to shop the area’s leading dealers, all under one roof. They will undoubtedly benefit from the aggressive pricing at this sale.”

Attendees who purchase an RV at the show will receive an “RV Getaway Gift Package.” The package, valued at more than $500, includes Good Sam Emergency Road 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 Road Atlas; Trailer Life Directory; Ultimate Camp Cooking DVD; a one-year subscription to either MotorHome or Trailer Life magazine; Woodall’s One Tank Trip book and Towing/Dinghy Guides.

Visitors will also have the chance to register to win one of four Keystone RVs in the Live Your Dreams Sweepstakes. The winner of the Keystone Sprinter will be announced 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. Show hours are Friday noon to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults, $7 for kids ages 12 to 17 and free for kids ages 11 and under. Adults can save $3 on the price of admission by buying their tickets online before the event. For more, visit affinityrvshows.com or call (800) 441-0013.

Visitors centers announces its winter hours Story by WILLIAM SOKOLIC, Courier-Post Staff ATLANTIC CITY - The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority has announced winter hours for both visitors information centers, effective Nov. 1.

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and Atlantic City Expressway Visitors Center at mile marker 3.5 will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday through Monday, through April 29. Then, summer hours will begin and run from May to October again.

For Atlantic City tourism information, visitors are encouraged to visit www.atlanticcitynj.com or call (888) 228-4748.

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