Vol. 5, No. 6, June 2008
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This Joint Is Jumpin’!
There’s fun for everyone this summer in Atlantic City. The trick is fitting it all into your schedule.
Everyone knows summertime is fun in Atlantic City. Start at Boardwalk Hall for some of the biggest events of the season.
The World Middleweight Championship, Saturday, June 7, pits Welshman Gary “The Rocket” Lockett against undefeated Middleweight Champion Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, in Lockett’s first world title shot. The contest is presented by Caesars Atlantic City, Top Rank, Sports Network and HBO Sports.
Lil Wayne and Birdman make their Boardwalk Hall debut Sunday, June 8 at 8 p.m. Performing in the Adrian Phillips Ballroom, Lil Wayne will showcase new material from his latest album Tha Carter III.
The Rocket Man himself, Elton John, returns for the third time Saturday, July 19 at 8 p.m. Four decades of solid gold hits have made this multiple Grammy-winner one of the most successful singer-songwriters of his generation.
American Idols Live! The Tour returns to Boardwalk Hall Saturday, August 2 with Season 7 cast members Brooke White, Carly Smithson, Chikezie, David Archuleta, David Cook, Jason Castro, Kristy Lee Cook, Michael Johns, Ramiele Malubay and Syesha Mercado.
Back for a return engagement is Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band Sunday, August 24 at 8 p.m. Buffett will perform in support of his The Year of Still Here Tour 2008! Tickets for events held at Boardwalk Hall are available at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, www.ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-736-1420.
The excitement doesn’t end at the Boardwalk. At the Atlantic City Convention Center, the DUB Magazine Custom Auto Show and Concert returns Saturday, July 12 from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. The show features hundreds of the hottest vehicles and a concert by top hip-hop artists. Past celebrity cars included those owned by Shaquille O’Neal, Snoop Dogg, Tony Hawk, Kobe Bryant, Method Man, Diddy and many others. Past performers have included Ludacris, Twista and the Black Eyed Peas.
I’ll be serving as honorary chair for this year’s Chefs at the Shore V Thursday, June 19 at 5:30 p.m. at the Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardner’s Basin, with mistress of ceremonies Michelle Dawn Mooney of NBC 40. The fundraiser is held in conjunction with the Professional Chefs Association of South Jersey, a local chapter of the American Culinary Federation. Commerce Bank is the corporate event sponsor.
During the event area chefs will create signature dishes. Guests will sample the dishes and enjoy premium wines and beers to the music of the Eddie Morgan Trio. There will be a silent auction. Tickets are $50 and may be purchased at www.acaquarium.com or by calling 609-348-2880.
Here are a few events that won’t cost you a dime. Free jazz concerts will be held on First Wednesdays at the Atlantic City Free Public Library. On Wednesday, June 4, the Hassan Abdullah Quartet performs, followed on Wednesday, July 2 by Edgardo Cintron and the Azuca Band. Both concerts are at 6 p.m. in the second floor meeting room at the library on Tennessee Avenue.
On Saturday, June 7, Atlantic City Outlets—The Walk will host Rock and Roll Dadfest. Fathers can meet and greet legendary rock stars including guitarist Earl Slick, who played with David Bowie and John Lennon; guitarist Kip Winger from the metal band Winger; and drummer Sandy Gennarro of Joan Jett & the Blackhearts. Guests can register to win a trip to Rock and Roll Fantasy Camp in New York City.
Great American Volleyball returns this summer with three tournaments. The Atlantic City Open is June 14-15, the Sand Sensational is Saturday, July 26, and the Beach Bash tournament is August 23-24. Tournaments begin at approximately 9 a.m. each day on the beach in front of Trump Plaza. While there is a fee to participate, attendance is free.
On Fourth of July weekend, the Atlantic City Hilton and Resorts will sponsor free concerts on the beach in front of the Hilton. The Beach Boys return Friday, July 4 at 6 p.m. On Saturday, July 5, Three Dog Night takes the stage at 5 p.m.
The summer season culminates with the Atlantic City Airshow, Thunder Over The Boardwalk, Wednesday, August 20, presented by Borgata. Nothing elevates summertime activity in Atlantic City like this spectacular airshow, with a full day of military fly-bys, demonstrations and civilian acts highlighting this free event over the beach and Boardwalk. For more information, check our full calendar of events at www.atlanticcitynj.com.
