The Atlantic Pops Community Band. will be performing in concert on May 16, 2012 at 7:00 pm at the Cygnus Creative Arts Center. PETER AND THE WOLF will be performed with narration by VH1 celebrity host and pop culture correspondent Bex Schwartz.
The Atlantic Pops Community Band exists to serve its members and its audiences alike with meaningful music and charitable and community experiences. Over the past decade, the Atlantic Pops has performed over 40 concerts in the Atlantic County area, performed an Easter Concert in Mastricht, Holland, and most recently on the deck of the USS Intrepid in New York City. The purpose of the Atlantic Pops is to provide a musical, social, and educational experience for area musicians, students, and educators in the greater-Atlantic County area. To foster a broad community benefit a majority of our concerts have a benefactor or charity focus in lieu of a charge for admission. Lastly, membership in the Atlantic Pops Community Band is an inclusive, diverse, community-based experience for people of all genders, races, and ages.
For additional concert information please visit the Atlantic Pops Community Band Website, www.atlanticpops.org
Hosted by Boardwalk Hall on January 29 & 30
Atlantic City, NJ – Single-session tickets for the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic will go on sale on Friday, January 13 at noon. This special two-day event will take place at Boardwalk Hall on Sunday, January 29 and Monday, January 30. Sunday’s schedule will include the AHL All-Star Skills Competition from 3 p.m.-5 p.m. followed by an autograph session in the arena. The nationally televised broadcast of the AHL All-Star Game is scheduled on Monday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m.
A variety of ticket options are available for both event days. For Sunday’s AHL All-Star Skills Competition, tickets are priced at $13 for the upper bowl, $16 for the lower bowl, and $21 on the glass. Group price rates for this day are $11 for the upper bowl and $14 for the lower bowl. Groups must consist of at least 15 people.
Monday’s game day tickets are priced at $19 for the upper bowl, $22 for the lower bowl, and $31 for on the glass. The cost of group rates for this day is $16 for the upper bowl and $18 for the lower bowl. A special four pack is also available specifically for Monday’s All-Star Game. Priced at $79, this offer includes 4 upper bowl tickets, 4 hot dogs, and 4 soft drinks. Family 4-packs must be purchased in advance. Tickets can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com. For group orders, please call 609-348-7023.
In addition to groups of 15 or more, single-session discounts are also available to students and military. Student and military tickets must be purchased at the Box Office after January 13 and require a valid ID. Purchase is limited to one ticket per person. Group discounts cannot be combined with any other offers. Fan experience packages for hockey fans, clubs, and youth organizations can also be purchased on a first come, first served basis.
While in town, hockey fans will have the opportunity to attend additional special events hosted by Caesars Atlantic City as well as obtain special room offer rates. On Sunday, January 29, Caesars will host the Post Skills Party in their Palladium Ballroom at 5:30 p.m. This event will include a chance to meet and mingle with the players, grab an autograph or photo, enjoy complimentary beverages, interactive game stations, music, and more.
On Monday, Caesars Atlantic City will present the 2012 AHL All-Star Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Ceremony in their Caesars Circus Maximus Theatre. This long-standing tradition honors AHL’s hockey legends and rising stars. The AHL Hall of Fame recognizes and celebrates individuals for their outstanding achievements and contributions. Tickets for both events are currently on sale and can also be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster locations, by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets are priced at $35 and $20 respectively.
In addition to off-site events, fans will also be able to participate in special contests on game day to celebrate the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic at Boardwalk Hall. The United Way of Atlantic County will be hosting the Chuck-A-Puck contest on Monday, January 30. During the game, fans will have the opportunity to stop by the United Way booth to purchase foam pucks which they will be able to “chuck” onto the ice for a chance to win a cash prize. A portion of the proceeds from this contest will benefit the United Way of Atlantic County.
Special hotel rates are also available at Caesars Atlantic City and Bally’s Atlantic City on Sunday and Monday night in honor of the AHL All-Star Classic festivities. To reserve rooms at Caesars ($49 for Sunday, Jan. 29 and Monday, Jan. 30) or at Bally’s ($35 for Sunday, Jan. 29 and Monday, Jan. 30) guests can call 888-516-2215 and mention code PAHL. Both properties are located on the Boardwalk and are less than a 10 minute walk to Boardwalk Hall.
In December, the AHL announced that Flyers legends Bill Barber and Bob Clarke will serve as honorary captains at this year’s AHL All-Star Classic. As is customary with All-Star Classic honorary captains, Barber and Clarke will stand on the team benches during the Skills Competition and All-Star Game, and will be recognized for their careers at the annual AHL Hall of Fame Inductions & Awards Ceremony. On January 4, the AHL released the team rosters for the Eastern Conference and Western Conference 2012 AHL All-Stars. Notable players include Eastern Conference captain Boyd Kane of the Hershey Bears, Western Conference captain Darren Haydar of the Chicago Wolves, and Michael Leighton of the Adirondack Phantoms. For complete team rosters visit www.theahl.com.
The first AHL All-Star Game was held in 1942 as a fundraiser for U.S. and Canadian efforts in World War II; this will be the 18th All-Star Classic since the event was resurrected in 1995. Of the 562 players to take part in the AHL All-Star Classic since 1995, more than 93 percent have competed in the National Hockey League, including Patrice Bergeron, Brad Boyes, Dan Boyle, Daniel Briere, Brian Campbell, Zdeno Chara, Miikka Kiprusoff, Ryan Miller, Zach Parise, Bobby Ryan, Martin St. Louis, Jason Spezza, Eric Staal and Tomas Vokoun. Last year the Eastern Conference swept both nights’ events, including an 11-8 win over the Western Conference in the All-Star Game. The 2012 edition is presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority, Caesars Atlantic City, and the AHL.
Atlantic City’s Only Pet Friendly Casino Offers One-Of-A-Kind Facebook Contest Where Fans Can Winner Exclusive Prize Packages
Atlantic City, N.J. (January 9, 2011) – Does your pooch desire to live the lavish celebrity lifestyle of luxurious suites, fine canine cuisine, golden fire-hydrants? If so, there’s no need to beg because Showboat Atlantic City wants them for their exclusive America’s Next Top Dog Model contest. To celebrate the one year anniversary of becoming dog-friendly, Showboat is leaving no doggie house unturned to find a pet that that has the looks and charisma to be the next face of Pet Stay.
Beginning on January 9, 2012 interested participants will be able to upload pictures of their beloved pup to the Showboat Facebook page. On January 31st the submission period ends and fans will get to vote on which dog has the most star power. On February 13th the voting ends and the top ten dogs with the most votes will be chosen to compete in the Showboat’s ‘Best in Show’ competition. Fans eager to participate are encouraged to upload photos of their dogs wearing cute costumes or engaging in interesting activities. Entries are limitless so owners should feel free to put up several pictures to showcase their dog’s true talent, but all participating dogs must be under 50 pounds to enter and all photos must be sent in the jpg format with a 5MB limit.
Owners of the dogs selected to be among the six finalists will receive a two night stay at Showboat to compete in the ‘Best in Show’ competition on Saturday, March 3rd, as well as a complimentary breakfast at the Mansion Café and $100 food credit for Scarduzio’s Steak | Sushi | Lounge. The actual dog chosen as the Next Top Dog Model’s owner will receive a grand prize package that will be sure to make those tails start wagging.
“Showboat has carved out a niche in the region by offering to host our customers in the hotel along with their extended family…their pets,” said Mark Tricano, Assistant General Manager for Showboat Atlantic City. “Pet Stay has been overwhelmingly well-received by our customers and with this Facebook promotion, our ‘fans’ can also take part in this unique experience. Our team is eager to find an official spokes-dog and we look forward to seeing everyone’s creativity come to life,” continued Tricano.
Pet Stay originally launched on February 24, 2011, offering Atlantic City’s first and still only pet-friendly casino hotel. Pet Stay rooms are available in Showboat’s New Orleans Tower and are set to accommodate all kinds of canines. Upon arrival, pups are welcomed with in-room gift amenities including treats, food and water bowls, disposable waste bags and a keepsake duffle bag
The pet program is open to dogs only and allows a maximum of 2 dogs up to 50 pounds per room. There is a $50 fee per night for pets. Dogs are allowed in the hotel but are not permitted on the casino floor or in food and beverage areas, the spa or retail shops. For bookings and additional information, please visit http://www.showboatac.com/casinos/showboat-atlantic-city/casino-misc/petstay-detail.html
Celebrated Iron Chef to Open 11,000-Square-Foot Restaurant at the Oceanfront Resort This Spring
REVEL BEACH, Atlantic City, NJ (January 9, 2012) – This spring, Iron Chef Marc Forgione will join Revel at its 6.3-million-square-foot beachfront resort in Atlantic City with the opening of American Cut. The announcement was made today by Revel in partnership with LDV Hospitality, a leading hospitality group headquartered in New York City, and marks Chef Forgione’s first restaurant outside of his Michelin-starred, eponymously named outpost in New York City. American Cut will pair Chef Forgione’s award-winning, modern and signature take on fine dining with the comforts of the new American steakhouse.
Revel is curating a collection of lifestyle experiences to appeal to enthusiasts of dining, design, entertainment and shopping, bringing a true resort option to the Northeast. With the addition of Marc Forgione, Revel continues to bring together partners with a strong entrepreneurial spirit and gastronomic talent. Each culinary partner at Revel has a vested interest in the resort and brings signature style from their regional restaurants in Philadelphia, New York and Washington, D.C.
“American Cut gives me the opportunity to redefine and reset the bar for the American steakhouse experience,” said Executive Chef and Owner Marc Forgione.
The name American Cut is a nod to Marc’s father, Chef Larry Forgione, whose iconic New York City restaurant was called An American Place. The space will feature approximately 300 seats, an energetic lounge, a grand meat bar and seafood raw bar, two private dining areas and a lively main dining room with stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Guests at American Cut can look forward to an indulgent experience driven by Chef Forgione’s passion for locally influenced American cuisine, a sexy and vibrant ambiance and genuine hospitality. Signature items will include his take on the ultimate surf and turf – a show-stopping, 28-day aged, 48-ounce Tomahawk Rib Eye Chop served with his delicate yet fulfilling Chili Lobster dish – as well as his famed Chicken Under-A-Brick dish for two that he also serves at his New York City restaurant. The menu will also feature custom steakhouse cuts and seasonal side dishes accented by Chef Forgione’s critically acclaimed flair.
Brooklyn-based Crème Design will take premium steakhouse dining to the next level by combining modern design with Art Deco accents in an 11,000-square-foot space. Upon arrival, guests are led toward the bar by a curving exterior glass window set upon a black and white marble floor with stacked grey stone walls and large-scale custom pendant lights. A monumental backdrop of dark stained wood showcases the bar offerings as well as tempers the daylight from the windows beyond.
The grand space of the main dining room will be marked by the symmetry of leather wrapped structural columns with the bar at one end and the open show kitchen on the other. A stunning, sixty-foot glowing plane of light hangs above most of the room onto a mix of booths, tufted leather banquettes and loose tables composed of glossy wood and brass tops arranged over a herringbone wood floor below. Guests looking to be part of the action can choose a table in the back, close to the kitchen to see first-hand where Chef Marc Forgione and his team are hard at work, perhaps catching sight of the Tomahawk Rib Eye being drawn from the large wood burning oven. A bespoke wine display showcases the extensive bottle selection and runs the entire length of the dining room, while antique brass custom pendants, floor lamps and table lamps bring sparkle to the space at every level. American Cut will also feature a private dining room fit for up to 60 people.
For the third consecutive year, Chef Marc Forgione has been awarded a Michelin star in the 2012 Michelin Guide for his New York City restaurant that shares his name, making him the youngest American-born chef and owner to receive the honor in consecutive years (2010, 2011, 2012). The restaurant also holds a two-star rating from The New York Times. Prior to opening up Restaurant Marc Forgione, he served as chef de cuisine at BLT Prime, and played a key role in the openings of BLT Fish and BLT Market as well as the Washington D.C., San Juan, Puerto Rico and Dallas locations of BLT Steak. In 2010, he earned the coveted Iron Chef title after winning Food Network’s Next Iron Chef competition.
Revel will be a complete entertainment destination encompassing more than a dozen other restaurants, three nightclubs, private beach club, more than 1,800 guest rooms, retail shops, a 31,000 square-foot spa, two theaters that seat 5,500 and 500 guests respectively and a 150,000-square-foot casino. It will bring together offerings designed by top performers in daylife, nightlife, theatrical, spa, and experiential programming.
To experience Revel and to see a glimpse of the future, visit www.revelresorts.com.
