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Basic Guide to Cinco de Mayo: Cinco de Mayo is probably the holiday most often celebrated that no one understands. What’s it all about? How is it celebrated? What does it mean to Mexicans? Here are the answers in a handy guide. What is Cinco de Mayo?: Literally "the Fifth of May," Cinco de Mayo is a Mexican Holiday celebrating the Battle of Puebla, which took place on May 5, 1862. In 1861, France sent a massive army to invade Mexico, as they wanted to collect on some war debts. The French army was much larger, better trained and equipped than the Mexicans struggling to defend the road to Mexico City. It rolled through Mexico until it reached Puebla, where the Mexicans made a valiant stand, and, against all logic, won a huge victory. It was short-lived, as the French army regrouped and continued; eventually taking Mexico City, but the euphoria of an unlikely victory against overwhelming odds is remembered every May fifth. Isn’t it Mexico’s Independence Day?: That's a common misconception. Mexico celebrates its independence on September 16, because it was on that day in 1810 that Father Miguel Hidalgo took to his pulpit in the village church of the town of Dolores and invited his flock to take up arms and join him in overthrowing Spanish tyranny. Independence Day is a very important holiday in Mexico and not to be confused with Cinco de Mayo. How Big a Deal is Cinco de Mayo?: Cinco de Mayo is a big deal in Puebla, where the famous battle took place, and it's a national holiday, but it really isn't as important as most people think. September 16, Independence Day, is a much more important holiday in Mexico. For some reason, Cinco de Mayo is celebrated more in the United States of America, by Mexicans and Americans alike, than it is in Mexico. One theory for why it is more popular in the USA is that at one time, it was celebrated in all of Mexico and by Mexicans living in former Mexican territories such as Texas and California. It was ignored in Mexico after a while but still celebrated north of the border, which never got out of the habit of remembering the famous battle. How is Cinco de Mayo Celebrated?: In Puebla and in many USA cities with large Mexican populations, there are parades, dancing and festivals. Traditional Mexican food is often served or sold. Mariachi bands fill town squares, and a lot of Dos Equis and Corona beers are served. It’s a fun holiday, really more about celebrating the Mexican way of life than about remembering a battle which happened 150 years ago. It is sometimes referred to as a “Mexican St. Patrick’s Day.” In the USA, schoolchildren do units on the holiday, decorate their classrooms and try their hand at cooking some basic Mexican foods. All over the world, Mexican restaurants bring in Mariachi bands and offer specials for what’s almost certain to be a packed house.
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AREA EVENTS Beethoven, Bizet, and Bartok Type: ConcertsDates: May 12, 2012Location: Regional EventsAddress: Frank Guaracini, Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center, Cumberland County College, College Dr. and Sherman Ave., Vineland, NJ Phone: 856 451-1169Admission: $25Hours: Sat Show time 8:00pm (Pre-Concert Conversation at 7 p.m.) Description: Bay-Atlantic Symphony, Jed Gaylin (conductor), Terrence Wilson (piano): Beethoven: Egmont Overture; Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 2 in B-flat major, Op. 19; Bartók: Romanian Folk Dances, Sz 68; Bizet: Symphony in C major
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MAY 19 Harry Joe Yorgey vs Jamaal Davis
May 12 Fares Karam, Roweida Attieh and George Dfouni MAY 19 Boy to Men
BOARDWALK HALL REVEL MAY 11 "MMG Invasion Tour" featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill & French Montana MAY 12 Mother's Day Music Fest: Charlie Wilson, Patti Labelle & Johnny Gill
MAY 18 Maroon 5 MAY 19 Black Keys Memorial Day Weekend for 3 Shows BEYONCE JUN 15 Sugarland TROPICANA
BORGATA MAY 4-5 Russell Brand MAY 11-12 Fred Durst MAY 12 Florence & The Machine MAY 19 THE BEACH BOYS MAY 19 Joan Rivers MAY 25 Pitbull MAY 25 Steve Winwood CAESARS MAY 5 Trans Siberian Orchestra MAY 11 Bellator 68 MAY 13 Keith Sweat
MAY 3 Suzette Ortiz & Friends MAY 10 Sonny Keaton Qtet MAY 11 Whitney Cummings MAY 19 KC & The Sunshine Band MAY 26 Southside Johnny TRUMP TAJ MAHAL MAY 5 Billy Currington MAY 12 La Explosion Salsera MAY 19 Grigory Leps MAY 26 ZZ Top, 3 Doors Down and Special Guest Gretchen Wilson
GOLDEN NUGGET May 5 Pointer Sisters MAY 12 The Go-Gos HARRAHS MAY 11 The Musical Box MAY 18-19 Penn & Teller MAY 26 Paul Anka MAY 27 Collective Soul HOUSE OF BLUES SHOWBOAT MAY 4 Marilyn Manson MAY 11 Weird Al Yankovic MAY 18 Chickenfoot MAY 25 Garbage SPMag.co
AC Phone Numbers Bally's: (609) 340-2709 Borgata: (609) 677-1000 Caesars: (800) 677-SHOW Harrah's: (800) 2-HARRAH Hilton: (609) 340-7160 Ocean City Music Pier: (609) 525-9248 Resorts: (800) 322-SHOW Sands: (609) 441-4137 Showboat: (800) 736-1420 Tropicana: (609) 340-4020 Trump Plaza: (609) 441-6000 Trump Taj Mahal: (609) 4495150
Harrah’s Resort - Ron Jaworski Celebrity Golf Challenge Type: Sports Events Dates: May 21, 2012 Location: Regional Events Address: 900 Shore Rd. and One Leo Fraser Dr. Northfield NJ,08225 Phone: 609 236-4415 Admission: Hours: Mon 7am - 5pm Description: This year more celebrities than ever before will be joining host, Ron Jaworski. Look forward to a list of special celebrities to be playing soon. Spectator tickets will be on sale at the Atlantic City Country Club entrance and 100% OF PROCEEDS FROM TICKETS ARE DONATED TO CHARITY.
Pirate Activity Day and Jolly Roger Cruise Type: Family, Festivals/EventsDates: May 20, 2012Location: Atlantic CityAddress: Absecon Lighthouse Phone: 609-449-1360Admission: Admission is $12 for kids and $6 for adults. PLUS! The first 120 visitors to check in will be treated to a Jolly Roger Cruise out of Gardner’s Basin at 3pm on Atlantic City Cruises ‘Cruisin One.Hours: Sun Show time 1:00pm Description: Aye, matie, Absecon Lighthouse is hosting a day for young seafarers to come and experience a swashbuckling good time! The Philadelphia Fight Ensemble will present their live rapier skills in a show full of exciting swordplay and comedy for young and old. Trade quips with notorious Buccaneers, thrill as historical figures engage the audience with their swords whilst passing on a bit of their history through interactive fun. But, that’s not all! Kids will enjoy crafts and Pirate “Jeoparrrrghdy,” a scavenger hunt, goodie bag surprises & snacks, and a thrilling climb to the top of the Lighthouse to look out for the ghosts of shipwrecks. Dress as your favorite pirate! Bay-Atlantic Symphony at Stockton College Type: Concerts, Theater/PerformancesDates: May 13, 2012Location: Regional EventsAddress: Stockton Performing Arts Center: Jimmie Leeds Rd. Pomona, NJ 08240 Phone: 609-652-9000Admission: $25 All Seats $15 Children (with adult ticket)Hours: Sun Show time 2:00pm Description: Terrence Wilson is one of the great pianists of his generation. He joins us for Beethoven’s most buoyant Piano Concerto No. 2. The program opens with the fierce and fiery Egmont Overture. Bartok’s orchestration of his very authentically transcribed Romanian Folk Dances offer earthy flare, and Bizet’s suave, crisp Symphony closes out the program with sparkle. 2012 NJMP Rallycross Type: Festivals/EventsDates: May 19, 2012Location: Regional EventsAddress: New Jersey Motorsports Park: GPS Address: 8000 Dividing Creek Road Mailing Address: 47 Warbird Drive Millville, NJ 08332 Phone: 1-856-327-8000Admission: Individual adult tickets are $15 if purchased on-line, and will be $20 at the gate on the day of the event. For children under 12 years of age, tickets are $10 on-line and $15 at the gate. A Family 4-Pack (2 adults, 2 children) will only be $40 on-line and $60 at the gate. Hours: Sat Start time TBA Description: This new event format for 2012 offers a Rallycross Race, featuring Rally-style cars, where five drivers line up to start all at once piloting high horsepower compact cars jumping and sliding through race traffic over a challenging short road course, made up of pavement and gravel, featuring jumps, unbanked turns, hills and transitions. During the race, each car must also take a "joker" lap at some point during their heat. A "joker lap" is a small detour normally over a jump that adds a level of unpredictability to the heat's outcome by changing a driver's strategy in an instant.
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MONDAY WEDNESDAY • Applebees 14 South Jersey Locations – $1 Tacos, $3 House Margarita, & $3 Coronas. *After 9pm in the bar • GOODFELLOWS - : $2 Bottles Bud & Bud Light • The Stone Grille - Mexican Mondays $3 Coronas, $5 16oz. Cuervo Martinis, $3 Cuervo Shots, $5 Mexican Martini $5 Mexican Steak Quesadilla, • Curran’s Irish Inn Palmyra - ALL U CAN EAT SNOW CRAB LEGS WITH FRIES AND BREAD $25 per personQuizzo with Katie at 8pm $2 Coors Lite Bottles • Keglers Bar - Glassboro / $3 import & craft bottles, $2 soco & lime shots, 1/2 price pizza, $1 cans during football • STARKY’S POUR HOUSE Waterford works / all u can eat mussels starting at 7pm TUESDAY • Jug Handle Inn Cinnaminson NJ – Texas Holdem Tourney, $3 “Big Daddy” 23 oz Coors Light Drafts
• Fred & Ethel’s Tavern Smithville NJ – 25 cent wings, $2 Coors Light Bottles • GOODFELLOWS - : $3 Bottles Heineken, Heineken Light, Amstel Light. Karaoke with Mike Maggio Wednesday from 8pm to Midnight • Richeez - LATE NIGHT BEER PONG STARTING AT 10PM $4 PITCHERS $2 SHOT SPECIALS • The Stone Grille - $4 Three Olives drinks • Curran’s Irish Inn Palmyra - Karaoke w/ George & Ashley along w/ .35 cent wings 6-11pm $10 Miller Lite Bottle Buckets (4) from 6 - 11pm • Keglers Bar - Glassboro / KARAOKE STARTS AT 9PM, $2 HOUSE MIX DRINKS, 39 CENTS WINGS ALL DAY EAT IN ONLY • STARKYS POUR HOUSE WATERFORD WORKS / ALL U CAN EAT SNOW CRABS ALL DAY AND ALL NIGHT
• GOODFELLOWS - $2 Bottles Michelob Ultra & Coors Light • Ott’s - Twee Dollar Tuesdays $2 Domestic Drafts, $3 Premium Drafts • The Stone Grille - $3 Imported Drafts & $3.50 Imported Bottles • Curran’s Irish Inn Palmyra - ALL U CAN EAT MUSSELS $14 per person $9 Yuengling Buckets of Beer (4) from 7 - 11pm • Keglers Bar - Glassboro / $2.50 DOMESTIC BOTTLES • STARKYS POUR HOUSE WATERFORD WORKS / TACO TUESDAY
SUNDAY • GOODFELLOWS - $2 Bottles Coors & Coors Light • The Stone Grille - Ladies Night $5 Martinis OFF our Martini Menu (all day) • Curran’s Irish Inn Palmyra - SUNDAY FUNDAY AT CURRANS!!! $10 Miller Lite Bucket (4) $5 Miller Lite Pitchers $2 Miller Lite Pints 35 cent pudgy wings • Keglers Bar - Glassboro / $10 BOTTOMLESS PINTS DURING PHILLY SPORTS $1 DOGS $5 WINGS • STARKYS POUR HOUSE WATERFORD WORKS / COMING SOON PASTA NIGHT
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The Beer Calorie Conundrum I have been puzzled for years about the direction major beer brands marketing strategy has taken. Who told them the average beer drinker cares about calorie counting? Maybe I am completely wrong. Maybe I just don’t know enough people that care about calories in their beer. The fact is, everyone that I ask does not care at all about how many calories their favorite beer has. This is certianly supported by the sudden and significant boom in craft beer sales. Please let me know what your opinion is by votiing in our online poll at SPMag.co.
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APPLEBEES MON-FRI 3-6PM $1 OFF ALL BAR DRINKS $3.99 APP MENUMOZZARELLA STICKS BUFFALO WINGS BONELESS WINGS CHEESEBURGER SLIDERS CURRAN'S IRISH INN MON-FRI 4-6PM $3 THREE OLIVES DRINKS AND SHOTS $2 DOMESTIC PINTS $4 IMPORTED PINTS $2.50 DOMESTIC BOTTLES $3.50 IMPORTED BOTTLES PALMYRA FRED & ETHELS LANTERN LIGHT TAVERN MON-FRI 4-6PM COMPLIMENTARY MUNCHIES 75 CENTS OFF BEER, WINE & MIXED DRINKS SMITHVILLE GOODFELLOWS MON-FRI 4-8PM ALL HOUSE DRINKS IMPORTED & DOMESTIC BEERS & MOST APPETIZERS 1/2 PRICE GALLOWAY JUGHANDLE INN MON-THUR 3-6PM 1/2 PRICE WINGS $2 PINTS OF COORS LIGHT & MILLER LITE CINNAMINSON OTTS RESTAURANTS MON-FRI 4-6PM HAPPIER HOUR 10-MIDNIGHT $2.50 COORS LIGHT BOTTLES $2.50 YUENGLING BOTTLES $2 COORS LIGHT & YUENGLING DRAFTS
RICHEEZ MON-FRI 3-6PM $1.50 DOMESTIC DRAFT $2 HOUSE DRINKS FREE BAR BUFFET FRIDAY 4-6PM HI-NELLA STARKY'S POUR HOUSE 11AM-7PM ALL DAY HAPPY HOUR $2 DOMESTIC 12 OZ. BOTTLES $2.50 CORONA BOTTLES $2.75 12 OZ. IMPORT BOTTLES WATERFORD WORKS SKEETERS PUB SUN-THUR 3-6PM 1/2 OFF SELECTED FOOD $2 WELL DRINKS $3 WINE BLENHEIM STONE GRILLE EVERYDAY 3-7PM $2 DOMESTIC DRAFTS $2.75 23 OZ. DOMESTIC DRAFTS $2.50 DOMESTIC BOTTLES $4 HOUSE WINE $4.50 WELL DRINKS $5 PIZZAS $5 LOADED NACHOS $5 ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES W/FRIES
South Jersey Car Shows & Cruises Beer CraZy by Contributing Writer, Nick Gaudio I spoke with Jim from River Horse Brewing Company in Lambertville, NJ. Jim told me that the company came under new ownership in 2007 and since then their sales have taken off. Last year they were up 40% and they’re already 20% ahead of expectations so far this year. They have been expanding their line of brews while keeping a hometown appeal. They manage to do it all with only eight full-time employees. One of their goals is to keep it simple and just make good beer. I sampled their Double Wit and Tripel Horse, both of which would rank in the upper echelon of their respective categories. The Double Wit has lemon peel, orange peel and coriander whereas the Tripel has orange peel and coriander without the lemon. They also have other excellent flavors such as IPA, APA, Lager, Amber Ale, and several seasonal brews. Look for them at your local bars, liquor stores, or visit them at their brewery, in Lambertville, just across the Delaware River from New Hope.
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May 4 CRUISE 5 - 9 PM Friday Night Farm Cruise Johnson's Corner Farm, 133 Church Road, Medford, NJ All Makes, Years & Models WelcomeAsphalt Parking Two Free Ice Cream Coupons For Each Car Info: 609-654-8643 or E-Mail: bonnie@johnsonsfarm.com May 5 9 AM - 3 PM No Rain Date 4th Annual Woodstown Marching Band's "Motors For Marching" Car Show Woodstown High School, 140 East Ave., Woodstown, NJ All Makes, Years & Models Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles Welcome Trophies Awarded All Proceeds Benefit The Woodstown HS Marching Band Pre-Reg: $10.00; D.O.S. $15.00 (No Entry After 11:30 AM) Info: Jim Ludlam 856-769-0144 x 253 or E-Mail: ludlamj@woodstown.org May 5 9:30 AM 2012 Palmyra Festival Car Show Highland Ave. & Broad St., Palmyra, NJ Hosted By Classic Corvette Club Trophies, Food, Music, Crafts, Kids Activities Pre-Reg: $15.00; D.O.S. $20.00 Info: Nick Fratto 856-829-2206 or EMail: nfratto@comcast.net May 5 CRUISE 5 - 9 PM South Jersey Street Freaks Cruise Night K-Mart, White Horse Pike (Rt. 30), Berlin, NJ Open To All Makes, Years & Models Info: Carmen Dottoli 856-768-1822 May 9 CRUISE 5:00 - Dusk Hot Rodz & BBQ Red Hot & Blue Restaurant Rt. 70E & Thayer Ave., Cherry Hill, NJ Open To All Makes, Years & Models Trophy Nights, BBQ & Drinks, Discounts To Cruisers Info: 856-665-7427 or www.redhotanblue.com JUNE 24 THE VIGNETO RALLY The Southern New Jersey Winery Road Rally. Open to 1975 or earlier Europeon sports, racing or GT cars (gran turismo – turismo); and any exotic sports car of any year. American supercars such as the corvette, viper, or GT40 are also eligible. Automobile eligibility is subject to the discretion of the event selection committee. More information at VignetoRally.com
South Jersey Wineries Get More Info at SouthJerseyWine.com Amalthea Cellars Atco
Tomasello Winery Hammonton
Auburn Road Vineyards Pilesgrove
Turdo Vineyards & Winery N Cape May
Bellview Winery Landisville
Valenzano Winery Shamong
Brook Hollow Winery Columbia
Wagonhouse Winery Swedesboro
Cape May Winery & Vineyard Cape May Cedarvale Vineyard/ Cedarvale Winery Logan Twp Chestnut Run Farm Pilesgrove Coda Rossa Franklinville
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Cream Ridge Winery Cream Ridge DiBella Winery Woolwich DiMatteo Vineyards Hammonton Hawk Haven Vineyards Rio Grande Heritage Vineyards Mullica Hopewell Valley Vineyards Pennington Natali Vineyards, LLC Cape May Court House Plagido's Winery Hammonton Renault Winery Galloway (America's longest operating vineyard) Sharrott Winery Blue Anchor Silver Decoy Winery East Windsor Swansea Vineyards Shiloh Sylvin Farms Germania Terhune Orchards Vineyard & Winery Princeton
The Vigneto Rally is a great way to tour South Jersey’s Vineyards in your sports car. Find out more at VignetoRally.com
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