The ongoing Legends in Concert revue show at Bally’s Atlantic City is all dressed up for Christmas with a new show featuring a strong group of “legends”— such as Elvis, Babs, M.J. and even Marilyn Monroe — doing their regular tributes enhanced with a few holidays songs.
Here are a few shots from opening night, Friday. Nov. 23.
The holiday show runs through Dec. 21. Click here for show times and ticket information.
From Led Zeppelin and ZZ Top to Doc Watson, Sly and the Family Stone, David Bowie and Adam Sandler, here are some tunes via YouTube for your Thanksgiving soundtrack:
Led Zeppelin “Thank You”
Sly & The Family Stone “Thank You Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin”
Following Tuesday’s coastal flood watch for the Jersey shore by the National Weather Service, a nor’easter that is headed to the Northeast coast of the U.S. may bring less wind and rainfall (on land, because the storm is expected to move farther out to sea) than expected as it hits a region reeling from Hurricane (and Superstorm) Sandy.
Forecasters Wednesday morning said the storm could bring some winter precipitation with it.
With many in New York and New Jersey still without power or heat in the aftermath of Sandy and temperatures below freezing Tuesday night in South Jersey, officials, such as New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, urges victims of Sandy t take advantage of the shelters that are available.
To donate to the Red Cross to help victims of Sandy, click here.
Linda Gilmore, public information officer for Atlantic County, provided the following update from the National Weather Service as of 1:30pm today:
• A strong coastal Nor’easter will threaten the region in the November 7th-8th timeframe.
• Storm force wind gusts (55-65 mph) are likely during this storm.
• Moderate coastal flooding is likely during this storm, major coastal flooding is possible; the high tides of most concern are the ones around midday Wednesday, November 7th and the following high tide Wednesday night.
• There will be moderate to severe beach erosion during this event.
• This nor’easter will have greater impact than usual because of the serious impacts from Coastal Storm Sandy.
• There is a threat of wintry precipitation in northwest New Jersey & the Poconos.
County officials are urging residents of Atlantic County to “replenish storm supplies, such as flashlights, batteries, medications, non-perishable food, baby and pet supplies, etc. in the event that strong winds and rain result in power outages.”
Visit for more information: ReadyAtlantic.org
If you face a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.
The following updates have been posted on the Downbeach Film Festival Web site:
The first… 1. We have cancelled the awards reception at Showboat on Sunday night. The awards ceremony at Dante Hall will be held as scheduled at 7 p.m.
and… regarding the Revel party:
2. CREDENTIAL UPDATE: For filmmakers and VIP pass holders attending the party at Revel, you must pick up credentials and wristbands outside the Orleans Room at Showboat Friday night between 6 and 9 p.m. If you come to Revel without them, security might deny entrance. We have no room to handle credentials at Revel. Best bet? Go to Showboat and attend an evening with Robert Downey, Sr. and see Putney Swope.
and now, for the festival venues:
The 2012 Atlantic City Cinefest announces four venues for film screenings: Presenting sponsor, Dante Hall Theater, will host films Saturday and Sunday. Showboat will host the opening night film on Friday night. Carnegie Center will show films on Saturday as well, and Golden Nugget will provide a second venue for Sunday afternoon.
Regarding special Saturday screening of Boardwalk Empire: HBO has granted permission for the Downbeach Film Festival to screen a not-yet-aired episode of season three of “Boardwalk Empire” at the 2012 Atlantic City Cinefest. The episode will air at 2 p.m. on Saturday, October 13 at Dante Hall Theater, 14 N. Mississippi Avenue. Terrence Winter, series creator, head writer and producer, will moderate the program and hold a Q&A afterwards in Dante Hall Theater, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City. The screening will precede a filmmaking panel discussion where Winter wil lbe one of the participants.
This year’s Atlantic City Marathon, the 54th annual, will take place on Sunday, Oct. 21, with related events starting on Saturday, Oct. 20, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk.
As was the case last year, it should be a good time for all, with live music throughout the marathon route and more activities including a Fitness Expo.
Aretha Franklin at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, Oct. 6, 2012. (Photo: Donald Kravitz)
At 70, Aretha Franklin can still belt it out with the best of them. As she proved on Saturday, Oct. 6, at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City, her voice is still superb, her sense of humor still intact and her music can still move mountains.
Playing to a large crowd in a rare Fall 2012 concert appearance, Franklin, in a shimmering silver gown and looking beautiful, and her large band pulled out several Atlantic Records classic cuts ( “Chain of Fools,” “Share Your Love with Me,” “I Never Loved a Man (The Way I Love You)” and, of course, “Respect”).
Franklin also tickled the ivories a bit. Behind the piano, she sang a heartfelt tribute to the late Whitney Houston, singing her hit “I Will Always Love You,” while images of Whitney played on video screens.
Franklin also played tribute to the late great James Moody, singing a zippy version of “Moody’s Mood for Love.”
One of the most memorable numbers of the night was Franklin’s take on Curtis Mayfield’s (a “gentle giant,” Franklin offered to the crowd) “Something He Can Feel,” which the late Mayfield wrote for Franklin’s 1978 film Sparkle.
Ms. Franklin and Atlantic City Weekly's Jeff Schwachter
Following the concert, which lasted close to an hour and a half, with Franklin taking a brief break during the midway point as the band played on, the Queen of Soul herself graciously took some time for a meet and greet with a lucky few backstage (see photo above). CLICK HERE for a photo gallery from this concert.
The Showroom in the Golden Nugget Atlantic City will host the event beginning 12:30pm on Sunday, Oct. 14.
Atlantic City filmmaker Keith Vaile’s Azrael will kick off the fright fest, a local film about the angel of death.
Another South Jersey film, Ticket to Hell, will follow, written by Ed McKeever and Kevin Orosz. The premise of this alarming adventure directed by Evelle Mitchell follows two horror fanatics from Jersey that use their lottery winnings to hire their favorite late night horror host to appear in a new documentary. Things turn hellish on this journey through South Jersey’s Pine Barrens and the infamous Ten Acres, starring Orosz, Jeremy Sless, and Ryan Loughney.
The world premiere of The Meat Puppet, directed by Joe Valenti and written by and starring Keith Collins, will act as the finale of the event. The film’s focus is Andrew “Drew” Shelton – a handsome, wealthy playboy with a voracious craving for human flesh. His favorite dish is beautiful women, whom he kills, prepares, and cooks to perfection. Unbeknownst to his guests, the lavish dinner parties he throws are catered by his latest victim, and also the forum for who will be the next dish du jour. The intensity increases with a cat and mouse game between Drew and a suspicious detective who has a hunch something isn’t right. The question arises if the cold-blooded killer is really who he seems to be, or if he’s just the Meat Puppet for an even more sadistic mastermind. Collins expressed the individuality of the psychological thriller, saying his piece is “the kind of horror movie that you don’t see anymore – it’s a great story with great characters.” The Meat Puppet is sure to satisfy its audience’s appetite for horror.
Tickets are $5 for a single show, $10 for the trio. Prefacing the three films will be a block of shorts beginning at 11am.
This Labor Day weekend in Atlantic City, the night skies will be filled with fireworks, and you’ll be able to listen along on the radio or via your smart phone or mobile device.
A component of Revel’s Big Bang Weekend — which will also include two performances by the Eagles (Sept. 1-2) inside the resort’s Ovation Hall, a number of guest star DJs at the HQ Nightclub, special culinary events, spa specials and promotional giveaways — will be a nightly 9:30pm fireworks show from Friday-Sunday, Aug. 31-Sept. 2.
To help you get in the mood, Atlantic City radio station WAYV 95.1 FM will be offering a live simulcast soundtrack to the fireworks. For those without a transistor or boombox on hand, WAYV has an app for your mobile device, so you can listen live during the fireworks at Revel.
The app can be found on iTunes and other app “stores.”
Tickets are still available for the 2012 (inaugural) Atlantic City Fashion Week fashion show event, which will be held Friday, Sept. 7, at 7pm at One Atlantic at the Pier Shops at Caesars.
The event space, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, will feature an assortment of high-end designers, stylists, retailers, photographers, as well as models.
Atlantic City Fashion Week will feature the following designers: J Pratt Shoe (New Jersey), Dez Nolan (Philadelphia), Marcos Hall (New Jersey), Marina Makaron (Philadelphia), Designerberg Brose (Virginia), Trendsnstyles (New Jersey), Nyree Guthridge (New Jersey), NSD (Philadelphia), Lisa Astor-Obradoiro de Moda (Puerto Rico) and Samina Mughal from Birmingham, England.
According to the Atlantic City Fashion Week Web site, the “goal” of the event is to bring “an annual fashion event that is visually stimulating and a bridge that unites industry buyers and an array of fashion designers” to the Atlantic City region.
According to the site, Fashion Week will host “high-powered shows, parties, and both industry [and] public buying [and] shopping events, all within the framework of America’s Playground.”
Atlantic City fashion Week will open with Fashion’s Night Out.
Tickets to the Sept. 7 event also includes entrance into the fashionSTYLE magazine networking after event. Visit the site to purchase tickets.
