Vol. 5, No. 12, December 2008
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Making Merry
A host of choices for holiday fun in and around Atlantic City
Tropicana’s Holiday Light Music Show, through January 4 at the Quarter’s Fiesta Plaza, features dazzling lights and holiday songs including “Parade of the Wooden Soldiers” and “Brazilian Sleigh Bells.” Onstage at Tropicana, it’s Sounds of the Season, a razzle-dazzle revue with high-stepping dancers and holiday music through December 20.
The songs of Christmas will be rendered with a brogue Friday, December 5 when tenors Ciaran Nagle, Anthony Norton and Brian Dunphy perform in Christmas In Ireland at the Stockton Performing Arts Center. And you’ll see visions of sugarplums when the Atlantic City Ballet brings Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker to the Stockton PAC, December 11-13. Don’t miss this holiday classic. Visit www.stockton.edu/pac or call 609-652-9000.
Cirque Dreams Holidaze at Trump Plaza tells the story of Christmas ornaments that come to life and turn into aerialists, singers and dancers. With the spectacle and skill for which Cirque is renowned, this is a don’t-miss attraction through December 28.
Mannheim Steamroller will bring contemporary interpretations of Yuletide favorites to Harrah’s Saturday, December 6. The Steamroller’s combination of technology, special effects and visual media along with powerful arrangements create a holiday concert you won’t soon forget.
The 7th annual Stockton “Goes to the Beach” concert series concludes at Ocean City Music Pier with pianist George Winston performing his famed Winter Solstice. Visit www.ocnj.us.
At Resorts, two R&B stars will lift their voices in praise of the season. The Brian McKnight Holiday Show is Saturday, December 6; Ben E. King’s White Christmas performs weekends through December 13.
The Hilton welcomes Broadway’s Spirit of Christmas December 9-17. This old-fashioned revue is filled to overflowing with good cheer and great music, led by a Rockettes-style kick line.
Christmas goes pop Friday, December 12 at the Ocean City Pops Holiday Concert. Maestro Bill Schieble and his ensemble will offer up a spirited program of carols and other holiday tunes at the Hughes Center. Visit www.ocnj.com.
Enjoy Christmas In Italy with opera star and audience favorite Cristina Fontanelli Saturday, December 13 at Dante Hall. Fontanelli, who has performed at the White House and the Kennedy Center, will deliver stirring renditions of arias and Christmas airs. Visit www.dantehall.org.
The versatile Joe Holiday will bring a blend of magic, dance and song to Dante hall December 19-20 with Holiday Magic. Witness breathtaking illusions and see dance productions featuring the Dance Forum South Dancers. You might even catch a glimpse of Old Saint Nick. Visit www.dantehall.org.
On Saturday, December 13, enjoy Christkindlmarkt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at historic Tuckerton Seaport. Sip hot mulled cider, sing along with strolling carolers, and enjoy rides, ice cutting demonstrations and refreshments. Visit www.tuckertonseaport.org.
This Wonderful Life at Cape May Stage is a droll adaptation of Frank Capra’s classic, It’s A Wonderful Life. One stalwart actor plays every role: George Bailey, Mary Bailey, Clarence the Angel, Old Man Potter, even Zuzu. Visit www.capemaystage.com.
At East Lynne Theatre Company, also in Cape May, O. Henry’s Christmas Stories come to life December 7, 12 and 13 at 8:30 p.m. Free for kids 12 and under. Visit www.eastlynnetheatercompany.org.
Enjoy a Madrigal Concert by the splendid Doug Murdock Meistersingers Saturday, December 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany in Ventnor. The uplifting concert will be performed by vocalists in period dress and followed by a banquet-style feast in the church hall. For tickets, call 822-0285.
’Tis The Season, a Holiday Spectacular comes to Ocean City Music Pier December 19-21. Celebrate the most wonderful time of the year with this family-oriented song-and-dance tribute to the holidays. Visit www.ocnj.us.
For casino entertainment, visit www.ticketmaster.com.
Community Events
December 1-23 Sounds of Season School Choirs (weekdays, 11 a.m., noon) Trump Taj Mahal lobby, Atlantic City • 800-234-5678 • www.mapsfoundationofsj.org
December 1 to Jan. 4 Holiday Musical Light Show, every hour, Tropicana Casino Resort, Atlantic City • www.tropicana.net
December 1-31 Old-Fashioned Christmas Exhibit
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May
609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org
December 3 Tree Lighting Ceremony, 4 p.m.
In front of Trump Plaza, Atlantic City • 609-449-6437
December 4 to Jan. 4 Holiday Light Show (Thurs.-Sun., 5:30 p.m.-8 p.m.) Village Greene, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville • 609-748-6160 • www.smithvillenj.com
December 5 Hereford Inlet Lighthouse Christmas Tree Lighting, 6 p.m., Hereford Inlet Lighthouse, 1st & Central Aves., North Wildwood, 609-522-4520 • www.herefordlighthouse.org
December 5-6 Wildwoods Holiday Spectacular Weekend
Dec. 5, 6:30 p.m., Jaycees Christmas Parade, North Wildwood Dec. 6, All-day gift bazaar, 7 p.m. Spectacular Family Holiday Show, Wildwoods Convention Center • 609-729-5501
December 6 Christmas Parade, 6:30 p.m.
Asbury Ave., 6th to 11th St., Ocean City • 609-399-2629
December 6 Frost Bite Car Cruise/Hospitality Night, 5 p.m. -
8 p.m., Village Greene, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville
609-748-6160 • www.smithvillenj.com
December 6 Breakfast with Santa, 10 a.m.
Aleathea’s at Inn of Cape May, Ocean Ave., Cape May • 609-884-5555
December 6 LBI Christmas Parade
Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom • 609-494-217
December 6-7 Train Show, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Music Pier, Moorlyn Terr. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-525-9300
December 6, 13 Breakfast with Santa, 9 a.m.
Fred & Ethel’s Lantern Light, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville
609-365-0544 • www.smithvillenj.com
December 6, 13, 20 Mardi Gras Parades, 4 p.m., 6 p.m., 8 p.m. Showboat Casino Hotel, Atlantic City
December 6, 13, 27 Christmas Candlelight House Tour, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., Emlen Physick Estate, Cape May • 609-884-5404
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Smithville Holiday Events: Xmas Train, Magical Talking Tree, Santa, Story Time with Mrs. Claus • Village Greene, Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville • 609-748-6160 • www.smithvillenj.com
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 Holiday Festival of Dance, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., Trump Taj Mahal lobby, Atlantic City • 800-234-5678
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20,21 Free Horse and Carriage Rides, noon - 3 p.m., City Hall, 9th & Asbury Ave., Ocean City • 609-399-2269
December 6, 7, 13, 14, 20,21 Photos with Santa, noon - 3 p.m.
Music Pier-Moorlyn Terr. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-399-2629
December 7-9 Dickens Christmas Extravaganza (times & tours vary)
Cape May • 609-884-5404 • www.capemaymac.org
December 11 House Lighting Contest, 5:30 p.m.
Sea Isle City • 609-263-0050 • www.sea-isle-city.nj.us
December 11 LBI Christmas House Tour
Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven • 609- 494-3752
December 11 Holiday House Tour, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuckerton Seaport, 120 E Main St., Tuckerton • 609-296-8868 • www.tuckertonseaport.org
December 13 Soul of the Season Festival, 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
High St., Millville Glasstown Arts District • www.glasstownartsdistrict.com
December 13 Lunch with Mrs. Claus, 1:30 p.m.
Aleathea’s at Inn of Cape May, Ocean Ave., Cape May • 609-884-5555
December 13 Big Band Dance with John Clark, 8 p.m. - 11 p.m. Community Hall, Avalon • 609-967-3066
December 13 Christkindlmarkt (Holiday Crafts), 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 E Main St., Tuckerton • 609-296-8868
December 13-14 WSF East Coast Challenge National Cheerleading Championship, AC Convention Center, Atlantic City • 609-449-2000
December 14 Holiday Pops Spectacular, 3 p.m.
Toms River North High School, 1245 Old Freehold Rd., Toms River
732-451-0064 • www.gardenstatephilharmonic.com
December 14 Brunch with Santa, 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., VFW
301 JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City • 609-263-0050 • www.sea-isle-city.nj.us
December 19 Holiday Party and Opening Reception, 5 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lily Lake Road, Oceanville • 609-652-8848
December 19-21 ‘Tis The Season Holiday Spectacular (times vary)
Music Pier-Moorlyn Terr. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City
609-525-9300 • www.oceancitychamber.com
December 20 Carolfest, 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m., Music Pier -
Moorlyn Terr. and the Boardwalk, Ocean City • 609-525-9300
December 31 First Night New Years Eve Celebration,
9 a.m. - 11:45 p.m., various locations, Ocean City • 609-525-9300
December 31 New Year's Eve Fireworks, 8:30 p.m.
JFK Blvd. & the Beach, Sea Isle City • www.sea-isle-city.nj.us
