 Flying High:
The Atlantic City Airshow
"Thunder Over the Boardwalk"
Wednesday, August 23, 2006
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds are back for their fourth year in Thunder Over the Boardwalk, a daring airshow over the Atlantic City beach. This year, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels will join them in celebration of the Blue Angels' 60th anniversary. An estimated crowd of 200,000 is expected to witness this spectacular demonstration of aviation acrobatics and military tactics. The performance will also feature the U.S. Army Golden Knights, the U.S. Coast Guard and a variety of demo teams for planes such as the F-16, F-15, A-10 and P-51.
The airshow is free, open to the public and will run from approximately 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Be sure to stay for the Post Air Show Concert & Block Party at Atlantic City Outlets - The Walk for food, fun, and great live entertainment.
Fabulous Festivals and More!
The 15th Annual RNS Show House at the Shore
5705 Atlantic Avenue, Ventnor, N.J.
July 15-August 13, 2006
Tour a decorator home while supporting a good cause! Each year, the Ruth Newman Shapiro Cancer and Heart Fund (RNS) brings together area designers to decorate rooms within a home, as a fundraiser to support RNS programs and services. This year, the home is Windswept, a 6,000 square foot, three story manor house built in 1910. The air-conditioned 22 room house has seven bedrooms, five baths and three verandahs (one on each story). Visit RNS Show House at the Shore for ticket information.
4th Annual Atlantic City Arts Alive! Festival
Kennedy Plaza
August 11- 13, 2006
It's a celebration of fine art, crafts and music at a festival that was nationally recognized by Sunshine Artist Magazine as one of the ten best new shows in America. Artists from as far as Florida and New England will be on hand to show their work. The stage at Kennedy Plaza will showcase music of all varieties, including jazz, pop and classical. Sponsored by the Martin S. Wilson Junior Center for the Arts, the event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (609) 345-0899.
10th Annual Atlantic County Puerto Rican Parade & Festival
Atlantic City Boardwalk
August 13, 2006
One of the largest in the state, the Atlantic County Puerto Rican parade is designed to educate the community on the history, heritage, culture and arts of Puerto Rico as well as the entire Latino community. The parade begins at 12 noon and travels the Atlantic City Boardwalk from Albany Avenue to New Jersey Avenue where it concludes with a Latin Music Festival. The festival will feature top artists from Puerto Rico and the U.S. as well as delicious and authentic Puerto Rican food, folklore music, dancers and other attractions. The parade is free and the festival entrance fee is $5 for adults with a nominal charge for children. For more information, call (609) 909-0262, the parade cell phone (609) 226-8183 or e-mail acprp@hotmail.com.
Free Concerts & More On The Boardwalk...!
5th Annual Stockton Goes To The Beach
Free Concerts - Fridays in July 2006
The Stockton Performing Arts Center comes to Kennedy Plaza this summer with a series of free concerts on Friday nights. The summer concert series will feature festival music and dance from around the globe. Included in the line-up are Juno Award-winning rumba guitar flamenco master Jesse Cook, the Prodigals, one of the most successful bands to emerge from the East-Coast Irish scene, the smooth sounds of Terrance Simien & The Zydeco Experience, and The Stockton Faculty Band will rock the boards for the final concert of the series. All concerts start at 7 p.m.
Free DJ / Karaoke Show
July 23, August 20 and September 3, 2006
Enjoy the latest DJ tunes or try your hand at karaoke, the latest singing craze. Shows are free and held weather permitting.
Planters Peanuts Centennial Mobile Tour
July 14-16, 2006
Shake hands with Mr. Peanut, taste peanuts from an old-fashioned roaster and tour the traveling museum of Planters memorabilia! It's all part of the Planters Peanut Centennial Mobile Tour which is traveling coast to coast to celebrate a century of good taste!
Chicken Bone Beach Concert Series
Free Concerts - Thursdays in July and August 2006
Relax to the sounds of cool jazz under the stars at Kennedy Plaza. This free concert series is sponsored by the Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, Inc. Each week, the audience is treated to two acts—a jazz headliner and an emerging jazz artist. The concerts begin at 7 p.m. and conclude at 10 p.m. Kennedy Plaza is located on the Boardwalk at Mississippi Avenue. In addition, there will be a fundraising performance on Thursday, August 31, 2006 that will come with an admission fee.
The Chicken Bone Beach Historical Foundation, is a non-profit historical organization celebrating the rich tradition of African American music, culture and history in and around Atlantic City.
The Pier at Caesars: Opening This Summer!
Located on the 50-yard line of the Boardwalk The Pier at Caesars opens this summer with more than 100 upscale retail outlets, several world-class restaurants, night clubs and Atlantic City's first wedding chapel. With unique architectural design and décor, The Pier carries the theme of the Atlantic Ocean inside and even features a multi-million dollar water show inspired by Moulin Rouge.
Atlantic City Entertainment
Superstars At Boardwalk Hall...
From international superstars to world-class sports events, Boardwalk Hall hosts some of the finest—and this summer is better than ever! July 7 & 8, the world renowned Cique Du Soleil makes its Atlantic City debut at the Hall with Delirium, a fusion of music with technical prowess. On July 16, the Hall welcomes the Material Girl herself, Madonna. Presented by Live Nation and Caesars Atlantic City, the Madonna concert is expected to transform Boardwalk Hall into the city's largest dance floor. Then on July 23, Pop Tarts presents American Idols Live! Tour 2006 with the top contestants from America's #1 TV show.
...and Throughout the Town!
Atlantic City is "Always Turned On" with great entertainment. From casino shows to nightclubs and lounges, concerts, live game shows, arts and culture and so much more, there is something for everyone. Check out the Calendar of Events to see all that's going on in Atlantic City this summer!
The Sporting Life!
Boxing: Gatti vs. Baldomir
Boardwalk Hall
July 22, 2006
Boxing's most exciting fighter, Arturo "Thunder" Gatti, faces the WBC Welterweight Champion, Argentinian Carlos Baldomir. The competition starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster. The event is presented by Caesars Atlantic City, Main Events and Sycuan Ringside Promotions.
Atlantic City Surf
Bernie Robbins Stadium
Regular Season Home Games through September 24
Get ready to cheer for the Atlantic City Surf, Atlantic City's own minor league baseball team at the Sandcastle Stadium. The Surf will play 18 home games in August and 10 in September. Tickets are available on the Atlantic City Surf web site http://www.acsurf.com/.
Atlantic City Pro-Am Surf Series
July 22, 2006
New Jersey Avenue Beach
Surfers will compete in some of the best conditions on the East Coast in the AC Pro-Am Surf Series. This event is sponsored by DV8 Media and Carbon Magazine. The public is invited to the beach to watch.
Around the Island Swim
August 12, 2006
An Atlantic City tradition for more than half a century, the 53rd Annual Around-the-Island Marathon Swim will be held on Saturday, August 12, 2006. The swim gives the world's top competitive swimmers a 22.5-mile challenge. Competitors swim through back bays and open Atlantic Ocean for substantial prize money. Race Day festivities start and end with cheering crowds and parties at Historic Gardner's Basin, and fans cheer the swimmers on at various locations along the bay and ocean.
Have a Ball!
Atlantic City will be host to three Volleyball matches this season. Men, women and coed teams will compete in the Great American Volleyball Beach Bash on July 15, 2006 and the Great American Volleyball Atlantic City Open on August 26, 2006. The East End Volleyball tournament will take place on September 9 and 10, 2006. Come out and support your favorite teams!
2007 A10 Basketball Tournament
March 7-10, 2007
Tickets on Sale Now!
For the first time, March Madness comes to Boardwalk Hall in 2007 with the 31st Annual Atlantic 10 Conference Men's Basketball Championship! All-session seating packages can be reserved now at $300 for VIP gold, $140 for silver, and $120 for bronze by calling group sales at 609-348-7021 or downloading the order form on the A10 website. The championship features four opening round games on Wednesday with the winners joining the top four seeds for quarterfinal round action on Thursday. The semifinal doubleheader is played on Friday and the final round on Saturday.
Outdoor Adventures
Head to Historic Gardner's Basin in Atlantic City and explore the bay's calm waters. When you're not catching the wind in a parasail, you could be joining a sport fishing expedition or a cocktail cruise on the bay.
From biking and hiking, to golfing, boating and fishing, you'll find Atlantic City filled with outdoor adventures. There's no shortage of cruises, sailboat trips, kayaks, canoes or scuba excursions but that's not all. If you prefer dry land, try a bike ride or hike in picturesque parks on trails which showcase South Jersey's wildlife and natural beauty. Tee off at any one of the championship golf courses. Or relax on Atlantic City's miles of free beaches perfect for swimming or sunbathing.
Beach Bars
Catch a wave and a cocktail at an Atlantic City Beach Bar! The sands of this seaside city open up drinks and spirits in the summer, and each casino beach bar offers a distinct ocean side experience. So cross the boardwalk, or walk across the sand, to an Atlantic City beach bar. However you arrive, a drink is waiting for you.
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