R&B sensation Mary J. Blige performs at Caesars Circus Maximus Theater on July 3 and 4.

ATLANTIC CITY — America is turning 236 years old, so to celebrate Caesars Entertainment is throwing a Fourth of July birthday bash with A-list entertainment, hot-off-the-grill delights, and massive firework spectaculars.

“There are few holidays that people look forward to as much as the Fourth — its not only a time to reflect on the strides we’ve made as a nation, but also one in which we celebrate alongside our loved ones,” says Don Marrandino, eastern division president of Caesars Entertainment. “Atlantic City offers an unmatchable experience. Nowhere else can guests watch a nighttime sky come alive with fireworks while standing on the world’s most historic Boardwalk and see talent like Mary J. Blige perform all in the same location.”

New Jersey’s largest fireworks display takes flight 9:30pm on Wednesday, July 4, along Atlantic City’s famed Boardwalk and beach. The firework show titled “Let it Rock” is approximately 20 minutes long and will originate from a barge near the Caesars Pier. The show is being created by one of the top names in fireworks entertainment, internationally renowned Fireworks by Grucci.

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Jamie Foxx returns to Caesars Atlantic City to host the second annual Foxxhole Comedy Jam

ATLANTIC CITY — Caesars Entertainment  is celebrating 2012 by offering specially priced concert and event tickets to some of Atlantic City’s hottest action for only $20.12.

Jamie Foxx’s comedy show Foxxhole Comedy Jam is one of many to be included in the offer. All tickets must be purchased in person at the House of Blues Box Office on Monday, June 18, between the hours of 10am-6pm, and are for the first 50 tickets to each show. The show list includes:

Atmosphere, House of Blues, Thurs., June 21,  8pm; 112 with Faith Evans, House of Blues, June 23,  8pm; Foxxhole Comedy Jam with Jamie Foxx, Caesars, July 5, July 6, 8pm; Sarah Silverman, Caesars, July 7, 9pm; Papa Roach, House of Blues, July 7, 7pm; Zeds Dead, House of Blues, July 13, 9pm; Matisyahu, July 21; AC Food and Wine events: Define Cheesesteak, House of Blues, July 27, 8pm; Poolside Launch Party, Harrahs, July 26; Boardwalk Beverage Seminars, July 28. — Shana Vanegas

ATLANTIC CITY — Redding’s Restaurant has a lot going on this Independence Day weekend. On Saturday night, July 2, the Kentucky Avenue Jam Band debuts at Reddings (1545 Pacific Ave., at the corner of Pacific and Kentucky). Johnny Defrancesco and the Budessa Brothers host the show, which runs from 11pm-3am.

Then on Sunday afternoon, Jamie Foxx and crew broadcast the FoxxHole Live on Sirius/XM Radio Channel 98 from Redding’s main stage. Call Redding’s at (609) 348-3270 for times, details or to make a reservation.
If you can’t be there, click here to connect with Sirius XM radio.

The versatile Jamie Foxx will be in town next weekend for two different shows, his Foxxhole Comedy Jam Friday, July 1, at Caesars and a musical show Sunday, July 3, at the House of Blues. Besides Horrible Bosses, his new film coming out July 8, the movie site Deadline.com reports that Foxx is in negotiations to star in Quentin Tarantino’s next movie, playing the title character in Django Unchained.

I had a chance to talk with him about his career and his upcoming shows in A.C. Check it out.

With Memorial Day Weekend on the way, the weather is not the only thing heating up. More entertainment has been announced and that includes several performers who are multi-tasking.

Jamie Foxx, for example, will be the host of a Foxxhole Comedy Jam at Caesars on Friday, July 1, with comics Earthquake, Aries Spears, Tony Roberts and more. Then on Sunday, July 3, Foxx presents his singing skills in a concert at the House of Blues.

Fans who are excited about the Dave Matthews Caravan outdoor concert event June 24-26 at Bader Field, should know that some of the artists performing in that event have now also added concert dates at the House of Blues for that same weekend. Those artists are The Flaming Lips who are appearing at the HOB the day before the Caravan on Thursday, June 23; OAR performing Friday, June 24 at 11pm (and at the Caravan on June 25) and G. Love and Special Sauce, headlining at the HOB on Saturday, June 25, 11pm, following their Caravan appearance on Friday. Tickets for all the shows listed are available through Ticketmaster.