Vol. 4 No. 12, December 2007
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‘Tis the Season
Atlantic City offers a wealth of holiday activities
One of the most cherished aspects of the holiday season is spending time with family. From Cape May to Atlantic City to Tuckerton, there are plenty of activities celebrating the holidays for you and the whole family to enjoy, no matter your budget or religious affiliation.
In Tuckerton, holiday décor is the focus of the Holiday House Tour, a self-guided tour sponsored by the Tuckerton Seaport, on Thursday, December 6, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Your tour starts at the Seaport’s Tuckerton Yacht Club, where you’ll enjoy light refreshments and pick up your map and instructions. Then, proceed to several venues throughout Tuckerton and Little Egg Harbor.
The homes range from modern to historic, and include a full range of décor styles. Homeowners will be on hand to answer any questions you may have. The cost of the tour is $15 per person, and includes light refreshments. For more information, call the Tuckerton Seaport at 609-296-8868 or visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
If you don’t get your fill in Tuckerton, Victorian Cape May also offers The Lamplighter Christmas Tour, a great way to see holiday decorations. This self-guided tour features five of Cape May’s finest bed-and-breakfast inns, as well as a visit to the Carriage House Gallery at the Emlen Physick Estate, where guests can enjoy warm wassail punch and sweet treats.
Dates are Friday, December 7, 14, 21 and 28, Thursday, December 27 and Saturday, December 29. Cost is $20 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. For information, call 609-884-5404 or 1-800-275-4278, or visit www.capemaymac.org.
What combines a full-scale rock show with the elegance of a classical orchestra and the power of a hard rock band, complete with theatrical lighting? The Trans-Siberian Orchestra returns to Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall on Friday, December 7. This awe-inspiring musical tour de force has captivated audiences with contemporary adaptations of traditional Christmas music, complemented by original compositions. The performance is at 8 p.m. Tickets are $60.50 and are available by calling Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420.
Atlantic City embraces the holidays this year with several activities the whole family can enjoy, beginning with the Winter Wonderland. Winter Wonderland takes place from Monday, December 10 through Friday, December 14, at Center City Park at Atlantic and North Carolina avenues, and at O’Donnell Park on Saturday, December 15. From 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. those days, visitors can enjoy refreshments and take pictures with Santa. Children ages 12 and under can also mail their letters to the North Pole in the Santa mailbox. For more information, call 609-344-8338.
Also taking place on Saturday, December 15 is the Santa Stroll on the Main Street section of Atlantic City. Santa Claus and Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer will visit stores along Atlantic Avenue between Michigan and Massachusetts avenues from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. They’ll pose for free pictures and listen to Christmas gift requests.
This event is sponsored by Main Street Atlantic City. For more information, or a complete schedule of Santa’s stops, visit www.mainstreetacnj.org.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library hosts its 20th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration on Saturday, December 15 at the Main Library. The celebration features a performance by the Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble. Spectators will be treated to an electrifying blend of ancestral dancing, intensified drumming and stilt-walking. The celebration begins at 2:30 p.m. and is free and open to people of all ages. For more information on the event, call 609-345-2269, ext. 3112.
Finally, on Saturday, December 15, it’s a Victorian Holiday Event at the Absecon Lighthouse in Atlantic City. The evening will include the Holiday Cheer, a professional caroling group, as well as wine, cheese and crackers.
Also taking place that night is the drawing of a raffle to win a Cape May Getaway. The winner will receive two nights at Congress Hall, lunch for two at the Blue Pig restaurant, dinner for two in the Ebbitt Room of the Virginia Hotel, a Cape May trolley tour, a tour of the Emlen Physick Estate and lunch for two at the Carriage House Tea Room. Tickets are $10 and will be available for purchase that night. For more information, call 609-449-1360 or visit www.abseconlighthouse.org.
December Events
Holiday Festival of Dance, December 1-22 (times vary–free to the public)
Young people from area dance schools will perform to holiday music in the lobby of Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. Wreaths will be sold for this holiday fund-raiser • 609-822-9093
Magical Talking Tree, Story Time With Mrs. Claus & Santa Strolls the Village, Weekends, December 1-16 Historic Towne of Smithville – Village Greene 609-748-6160 • www.smithvillenj.com
Santa Express on Cape May Seashore Line, December 1, 8, 15 and 22
Ride the Seashore Lines with Santa Claus. On December 9 at 1 p.m. a cocktail party will take place on the train beginning at the Tuckahoe Train Station 609-884-2675 • www.capemayseashorelines.org
Gift Wrapping at the Walk December 1-23 (12 p.m.-6 p.m., and til 9 p.m. after Dec. 15)
Holiday gift wrapping made easy. 50% off to casino employees with ID, proceeds to benefit MAPS foundation. Wrapping takes place in Eddie Bauer’s at the Walk, Atlantic City • 609-822-9093
Sounds of The Season December 3-21 (daily, 11 a.m. or 11:45 a.m.)
Local school choirs will sing holiday songs in the lobby of Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City. Free to the public, with donations going to MAPS 609-822-9093
Photos With Santa, every Saturday & Sunday in December 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on the boardwalk at the Music Pier, Ocean City
First Wednesday in Atlantic City December 5
Discounts and giveaways at local stores and restaurants throughout Atlantic City www.firstwednesdayac.com
A Christmas Carol December 6, 7:30 p.m.
Stockton Performing Arts Center presents the Charles Dickens classic performed by Troupe America. The Richard Stockton College of NJ 609-652-9000 • www.stockton.edu/pac
Christmas Parade December 8, 10:30 a.m. 11th St. on Asbury Ave., Ocean City 609-399-2269
Dickens of a Holiday & Christmas Walk December 8, 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Historic homes walk and park event with crafters and vendors. Mays Landing Memorial Park 600 Main St., Mays Landing 609-3625-5529
First Night New Years Eve Celebration December 31. A complete schedule of entertainment leading up to fireworks at midnight, Ocean City • 609-525-9300
