Osmond Brothers bring Christmas Show to AC...
The Osmond Brothers, fresh off a recent, surprise visit to the Oprah Winfrey Show after the
sudden death of their father, are headed for Bally's Casino on December 9th to the 13th for an
old time Christmas Show...sister Marie is at Trump Marina on December 1st. But the big question
is, will Donny make a guest appearance at either show?
ATLANTIC CITY - For years, during the late
sixties and early seventies, the Osmond Family
entertained America over the holidays with a
stretch of holiday Christmas shows during the
height of their fame. Like everything that was
hot in those days, The Osmonds are making a
pretty nice comeback as America longs for the
nostalgia and good old fashioned fun such
shows used to deliver. With the "Baby-
Boomer" generation reaching that dreaded
retirement age, expect the demand for nostalgia
to continue. Atlantic City's casinos are not ones
to be left behind the cultural phenomenon
timeline, and that is more than apparent with
this years holiday show offerings. The Osmond
Brothers stop into Bally's Casino from
December 9th to the 13th. Sister Marie, fresh
from the "Dancing With The Stars" competition,
has a gig at Trump Marina on December 1st. There has been no word
whether brother Donny will be
appearing with either of the family
members, but The CasinoInsider
wouldn't be surprised if brother
Donny didn't make a guest shot at
one, or both, of the shows. Oprah
Winfrey recently flew the 400 member
Osmond family to Chicago for a
special taping after the recent death
of their father.
LIVE JAZZ AND MUSIC
AT FORMICA'S CAFE...
Everyone in South Jersey knows about
Formica Brothers Bakery, located in
the heart of Atlantic City's famed
"Ducktown." The Formica's haveg
been baking the best bread in the world
since 1919. In addition to the original
Atlantic City Italian Sub bread, they
also prepare delicious gourmet breads
and pastries. In fact, their dinner breads
are so delicious they provide most of
the fresh product you see at your
favorite casino or local restaurant.
Frank Formica opened the Cafe a couple
of years ago, and has turned it into
one of the most happening spots in
Atlantic City. Formica's Cafe, located at
2310 Arctic Avenue (right across the
street from the "World Famous" White
House Sub Shop) serves Seattle's Best
coffee, and all of Formica's fresh baked
goods are available for eat in. Don't
miss the authentic Italian tomato pie.
Now, on Saturday nights, Frank presents
sensational guitarist and musician,
Bob Mower, along with musician
friends who show up to jam for the
audience. The evening has become an
overwhelming success. Bob Sterling of
the Bob Sterling Band likes to show up
on Saturday nights as well. And, the
combination of Mower and Sterling is
just terrific. If you can hum the tune
Bob Mower can play it, and if you like your music played with intelligence and
substance then Sterling's your man.
Meanwhile, the audience has grown
tremendously week after week. It's definitely
Atlantic City's hottest spot right now.
The music coming out of that joint is some
of the best anywhere, and that includes the
casino stages of Atlantic City. I would definitely
put this one on the "to do' list.
SARAH BRIGHTMAN & SASHA
COHEN TEAM UP FOR FASHION
ON ICE SHOW...
It will be a star-studded affair of skaters and
internationally acclaimed designers when
the Progressive Fashion On Ice show
skates into Atlantic City on Saturday,
November 17th at Boardwalk Hall. Sarah
Brightman, along with Sasha Cohen will
be featured. The evening is being taped for
live broadcast on NBC. For more information
call (609) 348-7021, or visit
Ticketmaster at ticketmaster.com.
HBO Boxing at Borgata...
ATLANTIC CITY -
Borgata has teamed up with
Golden Boy Productions,
HBO, and Top Rank
Boxing, to present a top
card of boxing on Saturday,
November 17th with a
Junior Lightweight (130lbs.) Championship bout between Joan Guzman
and Humberto Soto. The event will be televised beginning at 9:45pm by
HBO as part of their "Boxing After Dark" series. The co-featured bout on
the telecast will feature rising star, and 2004 Olympian Abner Mares making
his HBO debut in a bantamweight fight against the Argentinean Damian
David Marchiano. Tickets to this event are priced at $225, $175, $145,
$115, $95, $75, and $45, and are on sale now and can be purchased by calling
866-900-4tix (4849) or online at theborgata.com.
art • exhibits • music
• literature • theatre ]
ATLANTIC CITY
cityofatlanticcity.org • acsid.com
THIS MONTH: JEAN ANTOLINI
AND MIXED MEDIA AND
ASSEMBLAGE ART...
acartcenter.org
Through November • The Atlantic
City Arts Center presents Jean Antolini
and Mixed Media and Assemblage Art.
Balderson Studio Artists present
Paintings of Lance Balderson and his
student artists. The Atlantic City Art
Center is open year round, and is located
on the Boardwalk in Atlantic City at
New Jersey Avenue. It is open daily from
10AM - 4PM. Admission and parking
are free. More information is available
by calling 347-5837.
AC FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Open Year Round • The Atlantic City
Library is over one hundred years old
and still getting better. There are all
kinds of programs, events and celebrations
planned for this month. The
Library also has a host of daily programs
and projects which change regularly.
Located at One Tennessee Avenue. Call
345-2269 for more information on
events and programs.
AC HISTORIC MUSEUM
Open Year Round • featuring The Al
Gold Photography Gallery -
“Starshine: There’s No Business Like
Show Business in Atlantic City” - A
spectacular ride through the pages of
Atlantic City’s famed history through
the camera lens of one of Atlantic City’s
most famous photographers and
archivists, Al Gold. The Atlantic City
Historical Museum is located on Garden
Pier, New Jersey Avenue and the
Boardwalk. For more information call
347-5839.
[attractions]
ATLANTIC CITY
ATLANTIC CITY AQUARIUM...
atlanticcityaquarium.com
Open all year • The Atlantic City
Aquarium is just one of the city’s many terrific
attractions outside the casinos.
The Aquarium features the best
“Live” coral tank in the area. There’s also a Piranha tank, a live Shark touch
tank, and a live presentation called “Dive
& Dine” on Saturdays. Certified Aquarium
personnel get into the tank and feed the
vast variety of fish, including the beautiful
manta rays. That’s worth a visit alone. Kids
of all ages, as well as nature enthusiasts,
love the AC Aquarium and the many wonderful
things to do while there. For more
information and complete operating schedule
call (609) 348-2880.
ATLANTIC CITY LIGHTHOUSE...
abseconlighthouse.org
Open Year Round • Absecon
Lighthouse - It’s only 150 years young
and it’s the third tallest lighthouse in the
USA, and that makes the Absecon
Lighthouse a must visit for lighthouse
enthusiasts any time of the year. There
are also many events planned throughout
the rest of the year to further
enhance the milestone 150th year celebration.
For more information call 449-
1360.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
Open Year Round • Open seven
days, and one of the most visited attractions
in Atlantic City, this marvelous
museum of the weird, wacky, and wonderfully
outrageous is constantly updating,
adding, and discovering new and
unusual items for its “World Renowned”
exhibit. New York Avenue and the
Boardwalk. For more information, call
347-2001.
[comedy clubs]
ATLANTIC CITY
borgata.com • thecomedystop.com
BORGATA COMEDY CLUB
Open Every Day • Borgata has comedy
seven days a week, and the “Street
Buzz” is pretty good on the quality of
the performers. Tickets are $20, and
shows start at 9PM. For performers and
more information call 317-1000.
THE COMEDY STOP
CABARET & CAFE
Open Every Day • Wait ‘til you
experience the new Comedy Stop
Cabaret & Cafe at the “Quarter” at
Tropicana. Everything is state-of-theart,
complete with a beautiful bar and
cafe. Cafe opens at noon every day.
Show times for the Comedy Cabaret are
Sunday through Thursday at 9pm, and
Friday and Saturday at 9pm and
11:15pm. Regular ticket prices are $22
Sunday through Friday, and $25 on
Saturday. All shows are non-smoking.
Tickets are available at the Tropicana
Box Office, or by calling Ticketmaster
at 1-800-736-1420.
- Nov. 5th - 11th • Jimmy "JJ"
Walker, Joe Bronzi & Adam Leslie
- Nov. 12th - 18th • Dave Goldstein,
Robert Duchaine & Percy Crews
- Nov. 19th - 25th • Mitchell Walters,
Ron Shock & Louis Ramey
- Nov. 26th - Dec. 2nd • Christine
Stedman, Brian McFadden & Joe
Mulligan
FRIDAY NIGHT IS LOCALS’
NIGHT
The best entertainment value in South
Jersey. No doubt about that; get two
tickets for a cash price of $30.00, plus a
free bag of popcorn. Must present two
forms of identification, including a valid
New Jersey Driver's License from
Atlantic, Cape May or Ocean Counties.
[movies]
ATLANTIC CITY
IMAX FEATURES MOVIES DAILY...
Open Year Round • The IMAX
Theatre was showing Dinosaurs 3D
and Transformers at press time.
Beowulf starts November 16th. Tickets
available at IMAX box office or through
Ticketmaster at 1-800-736-1420.
ATLANTIC CITY OUTLETS
AT THE WALK INTRODUCES
SHUTTLE SERVICE
IN SOUTH JERSEY...
Everyone knows that Atlantic City Outlets at
The Walk provides over seventy internationally
acclaimed outlet shops to save you
money no matter the time of the year. Toss in
the hustle and bustle of the terrific holiday
season event schedule and there's even more
reason to head to The Walk.
SHUTTLE SERVICE FROM SELECT
SOUTH JERSEY LOCATIONS...
Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk isn't going to
gamble on shoppers finding them this holiday
season.As such, they've introduced a Holiday
Season shuttle service from select locations in
Southern New Jersey. The Holiday Shopping
Shuttle service runs from November 12th
through December 23rd. Reservations for all
shuttles are required and can be made by calling
(609) 872-7002 x16.
HOLIDAY EVENTS AT
THE WALK...
The Salvation Army kettles will be ringing
loud and clear throughout the plaza areas at
Atlantic City Outlets. Be sure to bring a
canned good or two and deposit in the designated
box, located at Passport: Movie Ride.
• Gift wrapping is available at Atlantic City
Outlets, The Walk. Beginning at Noon each
day from November 26th through December
23rd, from Noon until 4 pm Sunday -
Thursday, and Noon until 8 pm Friday and
Saturdays.
• Beginning Saturday, Nov. 27th and every
Saturday evening ‘til Christmas from 5:30- 8
pm, take a break from the flurry of holiday
shopping to enjoy your favorite holiday film
features in the Plaza area. (Weather permitting.)
Movies are free.
• Starbucks will feature an evening of holiday
cheer on Thursday, December 2nd.
Along with soon-to-be-famous Carols of the
Walk, catch the excitement of a live radio
broadcast when Pat DeMarco from Classic
Rock 103.7, WMGM does his show live from
7 pm- Midnight at Starbucks.
• December 6th through 9th, Atlantic City
Outlets, The Walk welcomes Santa on the
Starbucks deck from 4-6 pm. Here you can
get a free photo with Santa* courtesy of the
Atlantic City Special Improvement District.
(*Photos with Santa are free with a minimum
$10 same day purchase from any Atlantic
City merchant.)
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AC! AT–A–GLANCE
Boardwalk Hall
Convention
Center Events
boardwalkhall.com • atlanticcitynj.com
Open Year Round •
Boardwalk Hall & AC
Convention Center
Open Year Round • Boardwalk
Hall & AC Convention Center -
Boardwalk Hall has recently been
named the largest grossing arena of
its size in the world for the second
straight year by Billboard Magazine.
While Boardwalk Hall plays host to
some of the biggest names in show
business today, and as a result gets all
the ink, the Atlantic City Convention
Center has quietly added more and
more conventions, shows and
exhibits every year since it opened in
1997. Combined, the two facilities
deliver events packed with punch and
dripping with excitement. The evenbetter-
news is that there is more to
come. Below is a list of events coming
to both arenas over the next two
months. Events listed with a CC at
the end of the listing take place at the
Atlantic City Convention Center.
Those with BH are at Boardwalk
Hall. (P) denotes a show that is open
to the public. For more information
on Boardwalk Hall events, concerts
and happenings, call 348-7000. For
the Atlantic City Convention
Center call (609) 449-2000.
NOVEMBER
- 8th -9th • NJ Education Asso. - CC
- 13th - 15th • NJ League Of
Municipalities - CC
- 17th • Fashion On Ice - BH
- 30th -Dec. 1st • US Sign Council - CC
DECEMBER
- 7th • Trans-Siberian Orchestra - BH
JANUARY
- 5th • Hannah Montana - Miley Cyrus
"Best of Both Worlds Tour" - BH
- 18th - 20th • Motor Sports 2008 -
CC (P)
FEBRUARY
- 6th - 10th • International Powerboat
Show - CC (P)
- 22nd - 24th • NJ Home & Garden
Show - CC (P)
- 28th - Mar. 2nd • AC Classic
Car Show - CC (P)
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