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Opening day is always a blast, whetherit’s baseball or beach bars. Friday is open-ing day for the return of Sammy's BeachBar across from Bally's Atlantic City.

Sammy Hagar, Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall ofFamer and founder of the CaboWabo Can-tina in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, broughthis signature lifestyle to the beaches ofBally’s two years ago to an overwhelmingresponse. The beach bar will again offerunique live entertainment, drink specials,and culinary delectables, all with a view ofthe Atlantic and the boardwalk.

It just so happensHagarwill be in townFriday with his musical super group,Chickenfoot, which will play the House ofBlues at Showboat. Will Sammy make anappearance at the bar? Show up and findout. Activities kick off 5 p.m. and go until 3a.m. and feature the band, Crushing Day,as well as DJ Q Ball. The bar opens againSaturday and Sunday from noon to 3 a.m.

Sammy’s Beach Bar holds its officialopening May 25 with a performance bylegendary reggae band, The Wailers. Oth-er talent scheduled to take the stagethroughout the summer include ShakeShake Shake, Daddy Pop and John Eddie,and DJs Aiden Scott, Sonatra, PatriceMcBride, Xtina and Licious.

For the first time, SammyHagar’s newBeach Bar Rum will be available, along-side Mexican fusion favorites such asSpicy Jersey Shore fries, sea salt spiced

peel-and-eat shrimp, Wabo wings and bur-gers. The Cabo-meets-Jersey-Shore con-cept also will boast a vast array of special-ty cocktails. These include Sammy’s MauiLibre,madewithBeachBarRumandCoke($5) on Saturdays; Skyy Infusions CherryLimeades ($5) on Industry Sundays; CaboWabo Margaritas and shots ($6) and Hen-nesseyBlack&Belvederecocktails ($5)onLatin Mondays, and Absolut Berri Acaicocktails ($4) andMalibu cocktails ($4) onModel DJ Tuesdays.

“Last year Sammy’s Beach Bar proved

to be the region’s favorite on-the-beach lo-cation for locals and visitors alike. WithTheWailers set toplayonMay25, I can tellyouwedon’t planongivingback the title ofAtlantic City’s best beach bar,” said DonMarrandino, Caesars Entertainment east-ern division president.

Hagar says Atlantic City is becominglike a second home. “On May 18, I’m play-ing here with Chickenfoot and that sameday Bally’s opens up Sammy’s Beach Bar,so either I need to get a place ofmy own orDon needs to get a more comfortable

couch,” he said in a release. “Seriously,I’ve partneredwith Bally’s for three yearsand it’sbeenelectriceversince,nowI’msoexcited to be back launching my newBeachBarRum , soAtlantic City, considerthis your warning; this summer is going toget loud.”

Open daily noon until 3 a.m. MemorialDay weekend through Labor Day. On theBeachat Sammy'sRoomPackage includes$30 Sammy’s Beach Bar food and bever-age credit. For more information, visitwww.ballysac.com or call (609) 236-6983.

A rock ‘n’ roll summer at Bally’s

Sammy’s Beach Bar holds its official opening May 25 with a performance by legendary reggae band, TheWailers. PHOTO PROVIDED

TheCabo-meets-Jersey-Shoreconcept at the beach barwill boast a vast array ofspecialty cocktails.PHOTO PROVIDED

Sammy Hagar beach bar has season opening

Opening Weekend

Friday, May 25SPECIAL APPEARANCE

Saturday, May 1912pm – 3am

Crazy in Stereo | DJ Ed SmoothThe Replicants | DJ Xtina

Miller Lite $3Heineken $4

Jack and Colas $5Sammy’s Maui Libre $5

Friday, May 185pm – 3am

DJ Sonotra | Crushing DayDJ Q Ball

Coors Light $3Heineken or Heineken Light $4

Belvedere Lemon Tea Cocktails $5Sammy’s Maui Mama $5

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IF YOU GOLillie's Asian Cuisine is located on the casino floor at Golden Nug-get, Brigantine Boulevard and Huron Avenue. It is open for lunchand dinner from noon to midnight Sunday to Thursday and fromnoon until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. For more information andthe full menu, visit www.goldennugget.com/atlanticcity/eat_lil-lies.asp. Or call (800) 777-8477.

The latest — and, for now, thelast — Landry’s restaurant to openon the casino floor at Golden Nug-get Atlantic City features Asiancuisine. By design, the restaurantlies adjacent to the Asian gamingpit.

Lillie's offers a fusion of Can-tonese and Szechwan flavors witha little Thai, Vietnamese and otherregions available as well. Much ofthemenu features favorite entreesfound in Lillie’s in the Las VegasGoldenNugget, although there aredifferences. The Atlantic City ver-sion adds a sushi bar, which is aseparate restaurant known as RedSushi in Las Vegas.

The Atlantic City restaurantalso has a traditional noodle bar,something not available in Las Ve-gas. “This is more authentic,” saidKevin Scull, Golden Nugget’s di-rector of food and beverage,speaking about the comparisonwith Las Vegas.

“The noodle bar is all my reci-pes. I have a lot of freedom to playwith recipes,” said Chef BorgieKwon,whoworkedatLillie’s inLasVegas before coming east.

In addition, Lillie's offers a va-riety of appetizers, soups, salads,stir-fry and noodle dishes. Tradi-tionaldishes, suchasGeneralTso'schicken, Mongolian beef, chickenor shrimp and XO shrimp areamong Lillie's newest additions.

The sushi — and sashimi—me-nu includes the freshest cuts ofAhi

(tuna), Sake (salmon) and Unagi(smokedfreshwatereel), aswell asa selection of cut rolls.Many of thesushi selections were created forGolden Nugget Atlantic City, likeTaste of Atlantic City, Nugget,Boardwalk and Jersey Shore.

Taste of A.C. features jumbolump crab, takuan, cucumber, gin-ger, ponzu and spicy eel sauce; theNugget mixes shrimp, scallops,Asian vegetables, tempura fried,with spicy ponzu dipping sauce;The Boardwalk includes crunchysoft shell crab, cucumber, toppedwith spicy tuna, crab mix andsweet soy, and the Jersey Shorefeatures soft shell crab, creamcheese, salmon with basil aioli andeel sauce

“These are specials just forhere,” said SylviaXue,manager ofLillie’s.

The restaurant also featuresex-otic desserts and premium bever-ages, including a vast selection ofsake.

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Lillie's of Vegas opens eatery thatoffers flavors of southeast Asia

The sushi — and sashimi —menu includes the freshest cuts of Ahi (tuna),Sake (salmon) and Unagi (smoked freshwater eel), as well as a selection ofcut rolls. PHOTO PROVIDED

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What’sgood for thegoose isgood for thegander.

Turnabout is fair play.Call it what youwill, butHarry'sOyster

Bar & Seafood believes in equality of thesexes. So if the restaurant has Ladies’Night, thenbygosh, they’ll haveanight forthe guys.

Guys’ Night debuts on May 24. WhileLadies’ Night is a monthly staple everythird Thursday, the guys get a quarterlyevening to call their own.

“A lot of guys attending Ladies Nightkept asking, ‘What about us?’ ” said Har-ry’s General Manager Kim Brownell.

So they created Guys’ Night.The first-ever men’s night will center

on the outside courtyard of theDennisHo-tel portion of Bally’s Atlantic City, wherethe Phillies-Cardinals game will be shown

on a 6-foot by 12-foot TV screen.“It’s a great way to kick off the holiday

weekend,”Brownell said. Inaddition to thebig game, the event features complimen-tary tasting of Harry’s appetizers, beerspecials, and a wide variety of entertain-ment.Appetizers includeclamscasino,Ca-jun shrimp, crabcake sliders and nachos.Also available, $5 glasses of red and whitewine.

Caesar’s Entertainment dancers willperform. in thecourtyard.CortezCigarsof

MonmouthCountywill featurehand-rolledDominican cigars. Bellezza Salon in Atlan-tic City will offer straight-razor shaves.

Golf pro Matt Callaghan from the GolfAcademy at Twisted Dune in Egg HarborTownshipwill analyzegolf swings.The funincludes cruising car simulators, guygames and the Bud Light girls.

The newest BMW from BMW of Atlan-tic City will be displayed as well.

Lookfor thenextHarry’sGuys’Night inAugust.

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The first-ever men’s night will center on the outside courtyard of the Dennis Hotel portionof Bally’s Atlantic City, where the Phillies-Cardinals game will be shown on a 6-foot by12-foot TV screen. SONY DCS

IF YOUGOGuy’s Night,May 24 atHarry's OysterBar & Seafood,Bally’s , Board-walk and ParkPlace, 5:30 to10:30 p.m. Free.Rain date isMay 31.

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The giant in the room at Har-rah’s Resort is their iconic Pool.Andwhile sunshine streams in dur-ing theday time,ThePool isnotout-side. Harrah’s created Baywalk onthepromenade last year and, bydo-ing so, joined the Golden Nuggetand Bally’s as outdoor pool hosts.

“With all the competition wewanted to make sure we had some-thing outdoors that was differentfrom The Pool experience,” saidHowardWeiss, regional director ofnightlife, strategy and develop-ment for the Eastern Division ofCaesars Entertainment.

Open every weekend, Baywalkfeatures livemusic in theafternoonand a Jamaican take on backyardBBQ food. The menu includeschicken wings, hot dogs, hamburg-ers, BBQ pulled pork, baby backribs, steamed clams and sausageand peppers. Items range from $5to $10 with $3 sides of grilled cornon thecob,coleslaw,cowboybeans,and potato salad.

Guests can order $3 Coors LightDrafts and $4 Blue Moon, Sam Ad-ams and Yuengling Drafts. Alsoavailable are $6 signature drinksand $20 pitchers of sangria

“Wewanted thatmidday experi-ence, a place to findmiddle ground.Something tight before dinner orafter brunch,“ Weiss said.

The live music slants towardreggae which pairs well with theculinary style.

“It’s a unique experience that ishard to find,” Weiss said.

Pool on thepromenadeHarrah’s Baywalkadds wateryoutdoor fun

IF YOU GOBaywalk is open noon to 8 p.m.Saturday and Sunday at Harrah’sResort, 777 Harrah’s Boulevard. Livemusic from 2 to 6 p.m. (609) 441-5000or visit www.harrahsresort.com.

Koolant Brown is a relative babe in the woods when itcomes to TheWailers. The singer joined theWailers soonafterhis cameoappearance in the film“Made in Jamaica”two and a half years ago.

“It’s so rewarding. I learneda lot of thingswith this. It’sbeen an honor and privilege to be there to do the work ofBobMarley,” said Brown.

Brownand therest ofTheWailerswill playaconcert atSammy’sBeachBaracrossfromBally’sAtlanticCityMay25.

Concertgoers to the beach can expect a lot of musicwhich inspires people, Brown said. “It’s the never-endingmusic of love and of peace.”

“It’s been a wonderful experience, singing with TheWailers because so many of Bob Marley’s songs are stillrelevant to what’s happening right now. They are of thetimes,” he said on the band’s website.

TogetherwithBobMarley,TheWailershave sold inex-cess of 250 million albums worldwide.

“BobMarleywas a prophet, and it’s an honor to be part

of that. I putmywhole self into spreading thatmes-sage, and it can only help my own development asan artist and as a songwriter.”

‘Music of love and of peace’The Wailers to performBob Marley classics

Koolant Brown and the rest of The Wailers will playa concert at Sammy’s Beach Bar across from Bally’sAtlantic City May 25. PHOTO PROVIDED

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The Wailers per-formMay 25 atSammy’s BeachBar on the beachin front of Bally’sAtlantic City, ParkPlace and theBoardwalk. Showtime is 8 p.m.Cover charge TBD.For information,visit ballysac.com

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Thursday, May 17LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $32.50GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Modern Blissperforms.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ Ed Smoothprovides the musical entertainment.EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> StrawberryFields: A Beatles tribute band performs.LIVE BAR 8:30 PM, Golden Nugget >> Loop rocksthe room.LUKE PALLADINO’S 8 PM Harrah’s >> Love andBranca play.

Friday, May 18PENN & TELLER 9 PM, Harrah's >> Witty Penn andsilent Teller do their magic act in The ConcertVenue. $45-$75CHICKENFOOT 8 PM, House of Blues >> Metalrockers play the Music Hall. $57-$71.SAMMY’S BEACH BAR 8 PM, Bally's >> Beach baropens for the season with Crushing Day playinguntil midnight. DJ Sonatra spins records from 3 to8 PM, with DJ Q Ball taking over until 3 AM.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.DUSK Caesars >> Global Fridays.FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE POOL AFTER DARK10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJ Vito G and 10 Supremeentertain.LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $32.50GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Big Bang Baby rockthe house early followed by Gypsy Wisdom.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> VJ Ernesto DeSiroplays the music.MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> The bi-level loungeprovides an intimate experience.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar OKs themusic.FRIDAY NIGHT SUPPER CLUB 6-9 PM, FoundationRoom, House of Blues >> Choose from four seat-ings, a four-course dinner, wine and admission to alive music show at 10 p.m. $50.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Beth Tinnon Duoentertain.HOUSE OF BLUES PARTY PIT 10 PM >> 2Twenty2rocks with DJ B. Lee on deck from 9 p.m. withdancers as an added attraction.LIVE BAR 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> The Benderzperform.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu'AP spins the music.

Saturday, May 19JOAN RIVERS 6 PM, 9 PM Borgata >> Legendarycomedian brings her barbs to The Music Box. Soldout.BEACH BOYS 9 PM, Borgata >> All the remainingboys of summer reunite for sweet harmonies androck in The Event Center. Sold out.PENN & TELLER 9 PM, Harrah's >> Witty Penn andsilent Teller do their magic act in The ConcertVenue. $55-$75EPIC SATURDAY AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10PM, Harrah’s >> featuring Eric Forbes and DJ VitoG with a live performance by Breathe Carolina.SAMMY'S BEACH BAR 2 PM, Bally's >> TheReplicants do an afternoon gig until 6 PM, with DJXtina spinning records on breaks from 3 to 8 PM.Crazy in Stereo plays live until midnight. DJ EdSmooth spins until 3 AMwhen the band isn't on.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor with DJ Be-Easy until 5AM.GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Trippin Carla andLauraLea & Tripp Fabulous perform.MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Spider provides themusic.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Music by Borgatanightlife resident, Samantha Ronson, with DougGrayson.EDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> Secret Serviceopens the evening's entertainment with DangerMouse coming in at midnight.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Beth Tinnon Duoentertain.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ April and DJXtina split the duties till 5 AM.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Mike Ficca spins the records. Shorty the Sheriffand Vixens entertain from10 PMBLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> 2Twenty2 enter-tains with live music, DJ Redline joins in at 10 p.m.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Patrice McBridespins the music with the Toga Dancers providingthe visuals.RUSH LOUNGE 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> RichieBalin plays with Evolution coming on stage at 10PM

LIVE BAR 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Element Kprovides the music.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu'AP spins the music.AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM10 PMShowboat >> "From Russia with Love" with DJAhmed and Vitali until 6 a.m.; on the Ocean Ter-race: DJ Yan and guest.

Sunday, May 20LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists. $32.50EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Lefty Lucy rockthe room.GYPSY BAR 8:30 PM Borgata >> 3 AM performs inthis eclectic setting with all manner of tequila.MIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> A high-energydance party with Paul Castro providing the musicin this bi-level lounge.RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> DougJennings performs.THE DECK 2 PM, Golden Nugget >> Karma rocksthe house.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.

Monday, May 21mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Roger Sanchezplays housemusic with PS-1. $20RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> BethTinnon performs in this intimate lounge.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.EDEN LOUNGE 7 PM Harrah’s >> Quizzo enter-tains.

Tuesday, May 22LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand in Legendsin Concert Theater. $32.50DUSK TUESDAYS Caesars >> An adult playgroundawaits. DJ Tony Tone provides the music.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in this newlounge off the casino floor.RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> FrenchVanilla provides music.EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Jeremiah Hunterrocks the room.

Wednesday, May 23LEGENDS IN CONCERT 3 and 8 PM, Bally's >> Thebest tribute artists return. $32.50GYPSY BAR 9 PM Borgata >> Eric & Coop play inan eclectic setting.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJ Kay Jayprovides the entertainment.

old songs and maybe some new ones. $32.77-$55.37BIG AND RICHWITH COWBOY TROY, 8 PM,House of Blues >> Country guys perform in theMusic Hall. $45-$105JOHN PINETTE 8 PM, Borgata >> Heavyweightcomic does his self-deprecating humor in TheMusic Box. $29.50-$35PAUL ANKA 9 PM, Harrah's >> The legendary rockcrooner performs the hits in The Concert Venue.$60-$105AFROJACK 10 PM, Borgata >> Duck music pro-ducer and DJ entertains in The Event Center. $65EPIC SATURDAY AT THE POOL AFTER DARK 10PM, Harrah’s >> Beat Clan Takeover featuring DJHollywood and the Beatclans DJ's.SAMMY'S BEACH BAR 2 PM, Bally's >> DaddyPop does an afternoon gig until 6 PM, with DJXtina spinning records on breaks from 3 to 8 PM.Shake Shake Shake plays live from 7 to 22 PM. DJPatrice McBride takes spins until 3 AMwhen theband isn't on.GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> 2Twenty2 kicks offthe evening, followed by Lost in Paris.MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Spider provides themusic.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Jesse Marco andDoug Grayson spin the musicEDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> MBO opensthe evening's entertainment with The Loop com-ing in at midnight.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> The Girls Next Doorentertain.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 10 PM >>Lucky You rocks with DJ Aiden Scott on deck from9 p.m. with dancers as an added attraction.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Mike Ficca spins the records. Shorty the Sheriffand Vixens entertain from10 PMBLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> Sideways enter-tains with live music, DJ Micah joins in at 10 p.m.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Sonatra spins themusic with the Toga Dancers providing the visuals.

Sunday, May 27JOHN PINETTE 9 PM, Borgata >> Heavyweightcomic does his self-deprecating humor in TheMusic Box. $29.50-$35COLLECTIVE SOUL 8 PM, Harrah's >> Rockers dotheir hits and more in The Concert Venue. $35-$55LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand in Legendsin Concert Theater. $32.50EDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> Lefty Lucyrock the room. Garden State Radio comes on atmidnight.GYPSY BAR 6 PM Borgata >> Liquid A kicks offthe music, followed by Burnt Sienna at 10 PM inthis eclectic setting with all manner of tequila.BAYWALK 2 PM, Harrah’s >> Reggamuffins rockthe afternoon away.THE POOL, 3 PM, Harrah’s >> Daydream hosted byKim Kardashian with guest DJsMIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> PercussionistRavi Drums performs with DJ Echo providing musicfor a high energy dance party in this bi-levellounge with plush seating and private table serviceareas.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Second to Noneentertains for the evening.SAMMY'S BEACH BAR 2 PM, Bally's >> RockerJohn Eddie provides live music while DJ AlishaMonique spins records between sets. Industrynight kicks in at 8 PMwith guest DJs.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Scream entertainsin this rocking lounge.BLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> The Next enter-tains with live music, DJ XTina joins in at 10 p.m.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 11 PM >>Alien Ant Farm in a free concert with DJ AidenScott on deck from 9 p.m. and dancers as an addedattraction.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> DJ Ricky Lee playsthe music with the Toga Dancers providing thevisuals.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ April and DJHannah Red split the duties till 5 AM.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ B Lee spins the records. Shorty the Sheriff andVixens entertain from10 PM

Monday, May 28mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Dutch house DJ andproducer Fedde Le Grand plays house music.RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> BethTinnon performs in this intimate lounge.THE DECK 2 PM, Golden Nugget >> Slamm closesout the holiday.SAMMY'S BEACH BAR 9 PM, Bally's >> Latinnight21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.EDEN LOUNGE 7 PM Harrah’s >> Quizzo enter-tains.

EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Rock Star Ka-raoke with Big RaguSINDUSTRYWEDNESDAY 10 PM Harrah’s >> ThePool After Dark features featuring DJ Vito G andDJ Jason E.RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Slammplays in this intimate lounge.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.

Thursday, May 24LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $32.50GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Modern Blissperforms in this eclectic setting noted for its tequi-la selections.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM Harrah’s >> DJ Ed Smoothprovides the musical entertainmentEDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> B Street Banddoes a Springsteen tribute.21BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Live music in this newlounge off the casino floor.RUSH LOUNGE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Karmarocks this intimate lounge.LIVE BAR 8:30 PM, Golden Nugget >> Evolutionrocks the room.LUKE PALLADINO’S 8 PM Harrah’s >> Love andBranca play.

Friday, May 25PITBULL 9 PM, Borgata >> The rapper and recordproducer takes the stage at The Event Center. Soldout.GARBAGE 8 PM, House of Blues >> The eclecticrockers with the sultry Shirley Manson out frontreturn to prominence in The Music Hall. $29.50-$39.50STEVEWINWOOD 9 PM, Borgata >> Classic rockerplays his catalog from Spencer Davis Group, BlindFaith,Traffic and his solo career in the friendlyconfines of The Music Box. $95.SAMMY'S BEACH BAR 10 PM, Bally's >> Thelegendary Wailers kick off the holiday weekend.DJ Sonatra spins records from 3 to 8 PM, with DJAiden Scott taking over till 3 AMwhen the bandisn't on.THE DECK 7 PM, Golden Nugget >> The Rocketsrock the roomFRIDAY NIGHT LIVE AT THE POOL AFTER DARK10 PM, Harrah’s >> Beat Clan Takeover featuringDJ Hollywood and the Beatclans DJs.MIXX 10 PM Borgata >> DJ Alesso shows whyBorgata loves house music in this bi-level loungeprovides an intimate experience with plush seatingand private table service areas. $25.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Ross One provides themusic. Free admission with ticket from Pitbullconcert.EDEN LOUNGE 8:15 PM Harrah’s >> Don’t Call MeFrancis open the night with Hyjinx coming on atmidnight.XHIBITION BAR 11 PM Harrah’s >> Music providedby DJ FreezieLOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Beth Tinnon Duoentertain.HOUSE OF BLUES PARTY PIT 10 PM >> Kristenand The Noise rocks with DJ Sonatra on deck from9 p.m. with dancers as an added attraction.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Nicky D spins the records. Shorty the Sheriff andVixens entertain from10 PMBLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> Star 69 rocks thehouse with DJ B. Lee joining in at 10 PM.RUSH LOUNGE 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Jim Shawopens up with Juicy appearing at 10 PMLIVE BAR 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> SpoiledRotten performs.

Saturday, May 26GOLDEN BOYSWITH FRANKIE AVALON, FABI-AN AND BOBBY RYDELL 9 PM, Golden Nugget>> Former teen idols from Philadelphia sing the

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Mike Love (left) and Bruce Johnston ofthe Beach Boys will perform a sold-outshow at the Borgata on Saturday.GANNETT FILE

Bill Maher is sure to stir up controversywhen he appears at Caesars on June 2.GANNETT NEWS SERVICE/ABC

IF YOUGORed, White &Brew will takeplace May 24in Old Home-stead SteakHouse inBorgata HotelCasino & Spa,One BorgataWay. Dinnerbegins at 7p.m. Cost is$95 and canbe purchasedat www.the-borgata.com/dine/Events/red-white-and-brew-event.

OldHomesteadSteakHouse atBorgatahas hosted wine dinners in the past, but onMay24, the iconic restaurantwill addbeerto the menu with its Red, White and Brewnight.

“With all these craft breweries openingup, and their unique flavors, we thoughtwe’d mix it up a little bit,” said Old Home-stead executive chef, RomeoDiBona. “It’sgoing to be a fun night. “

The sponsors tapped a local South Jer-sey brewery – Tuckahoe Brewing Compa-ny – to provide the beers. The companywas foundedby three teachers fromMain-land High School and an architect friend.

Old Homestead restaurateur MarcSherry will be there to help host an eve-ning featuring appetizers and a four-course dinner, each paired with a red orwhite wine and a beer.

The food has a unique American BBQfeel to it. “I took things that are from Me-morialDay traditions. Iwantpeople to feellike they are coming to my house for acookout,” DiBona said.

Appetizers include corn dogs madewith Kobe hot dogs, New England lobsterroll andmini Kobe sliders with threemus-tards. The appetizers will be paired withTuckahoe Brewery DC Pale Ale and Susa-naBalbo “Crios’’ Torrontes 2010wine fromSalta, Argentina.

The first course features Guava BBQ

pork ribs with apple slaw, an item on OldHomestead’s menu every summer. That’salso married with Tuckahoe Brewery DCPale Ale and to Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc/Viognier Blend 2009, from Napa Valley.

Grilled scallops step front and centerfor the second course, along with rhubarbrelish. “That’s a recent addition to the spe-cials we have in the restaurant,” DiBonasaid.

The scallops will be paired with Tucka-hoe Brewery’s Marshallville Wit and Cha-teau d’Esclans Whispering Angel Rosé2010, from Provence, France.

The third course highlights roastedlamb chops, prepared with SteelmantownPorter-infusedmustard, served with pick-led ramps, a very strong scallion-relatedonion.

Tuckahoe Brewery Steelmantown Por-ter will be the beer of choice, along withClos des Brusquieres Chateauneuf-duPape, a 2008 wine from Rhone, France.

The fourth course is dolce de leche ice“dream’’ cake — chocolate, covered withcoffee beans, a cereal milk shooter whichtakes the edge off the beer. TuckahoeBrewery selected New Brighton coffeestout, which smells and tastes like coffee.The dessert also will be served theMarce-no Brachetto d’Acqui wine, from 2010, inthe Piedmont, region off Italy.

Old Homestead Steak House in Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa addsbrews to the menu at a special event. PHOTO PROVIDED

Red, white and brewnight at Old Homestead

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Steve Winwood was just a teenagerwhen he hit the British and Americancharts as lead singer of The SpencerDavis Group with “Gimme Some Lo-vin.” A few hit singles later and Win-wood left to formthemoreeclecticrockband, Traffic, with Jim Capaldi, ChrisWood and Dave Mason.

Winwood’s trajectory has skyrock-eted ever since, including a successfulsolo career. He’ll play hits from all hisincarnationswhen he comes toBorgataonMay 25. In all,Winwoodhas releasedmore than 30 albums, including hisgroup work.

In a recent concert in Milwaukee,Winwood selections included “I’m aMan” and “Gimme Some Lovin’” fromhis Spencer Davis Group days; “Can’tFind MyWay Home” from Blind Faith,and “The Low Spark of High HeeledBoys,” “DearMr. Fantasy” and “EmptyPages” fromTraffic. He chose “HigherLove” from his solo days. “Dirty City”harked to hismore recent collaborationwith Eric Clapton in 2009.

His first get togetherwithClapton in1969 led to Blind Faith with Clapton’sCream-mate, drummer Ginger Baker,and bass player Rick Grech. The so-called super group lasted for just onealbum and tour. After Blind Faith, Win-wood began work on his first solo pro-ject, but enlistedCapaldi andWood, andit turned into a new Traffic album, thelandmark “JohnBarleycornMustDie.”

An expanded Traffic lineup pro-duced two classic works of the early’70s: “The Low Spark of High HeeledBoys” and “Shoot Out at the FantasyFactory,” adding jazz and world musicelements.

In 1977, Winwood finally launchedhis solo career with “Steve Winwood,”followedby“Arcof aDiver,”which fea-tured the hit “While You See a Chance.”“Taking Back to theNight, “Back in theHigh Life” and “Roll With It” producedera-defining songs including “Valerie,”“Higher Love,” and the title songs,“Back in the High Life” and “Roll WithIt."

Following 1990’s “Refugees of theHeart,” Winwood and Capaldi reunitedas Traffic for the “Far FromHome” al-bum and tour, the latter documented inthe CD/DVD release dubbed “The Last

Great Traffic Jam.” Since the late1990s, Winwood has released anotherseries of solo albums.

In addition to his solo tours, Win-wood toured with Clapton, including amemorable three night gig at MadisonSquare Garden in 2008.

In last week's Rolling Stone reviewof a concert at the Riverside Theatre inMilwaukee, StevenHydenwrote, “Win-wood was in remarkably fine voice,leaning into the first songs that madehimfamouswith thesame invigorating,Ray Charles-inspired yelp he had whenhe was still in his teens. On ‘Can't FindMyWayHome,’ his vocals soared, fullyconveying the vulnerability of the orig-inal even after giving the song a newlyelectric, lightly syncopated arrange-ment.’’

Gimme someWinwood

Steve Winwood plays The Music BoxMay 25 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.PHOTO PROVIDED

IF YOU GOSteve Winwood plays The Music Box May25 at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, OneBorgata Way. Show time is 9 p.m. Ticketsare $95 and can be purchased by calling(866) 900-4849, visiting www.theborgata.com or at the Borgata’s box office.

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At the beginning of the recession in2008, the 11 casino hotels had an occu-pancy rate of 87.4 percent. Last year,the rate was 82.6 percent. But if youlook at the intervening years, the situa-tion lookssunnier.Themostprecipitousdecline was from 2008 to 2009, whenrates fell to82.5percentcitywide.Sincethen, rateshaveenjoyeda slight uptick.

Similar trends hold true for hotelrevenueswhichwent from$497millionin 2008 to $508 million in 2011.

These are positives to be celebrated.“Our occupancy rate is significantly

higher than most destinations,” saidJeff Vasser, president of the AtlanticCity Convention & Visitors Authority.“We offer more in the way of non-gam-ing amenities. Our dining, nightlife,convention business is booming.There’s so much more to do than sevenoreightyearsago, to saynothingof spe-cial events and concerts.”

Bally’s,Borgata,Harrah’sandShow-boat are among the casinos that saw adecline in occupancy rate from 2008 to2009followedbyan increasesince.Cae-sars saw a decline in 2010 but by 2011had eclipsed even 2008 figures. On the

revenue side, Bally’s, Harrah’s andShowboat have enjoyed improvementsfrom 2009 through 2011. Caesars andHarrah’s have had a steady growthfrom 2008.

The four Caesars Entertainmentproperties are up more than the indus-try average in statistics. “They aredriving the industry growth,” saidShawn K. McCloud, vice president ofanalysis for Spectrum Gaming, of Lin-wood.

Caesars Entertainment Eastern Di-vision president, Don Marrandino,credits more than $1 billion in renova-tions with the hotels’ success “AtlanticCity clearly has transformed itself intoa full resort destination, creating amore complete visitors experience byoffering numerous entertainment op-tions, in addition to gaming,” he said.

Borgata’s senior vice president ofoperations, Joe Lupo, is happy the num-bershaveremainedconsistent. “It’s im-portant not only for Borgata and Atlan-tic City to continue tomarket and focuson hotel rooms and other amenities todifferentiate this market from the oth-ers,”Luposaid.Borgata is spending$50million to renovate more than 1,500standard rooms.

First-class accommodations like this room at Borgata’s and numerous entertainmentand dining options give visitors more reasons to stay in A.C. PHOTO PROVIDED

Visiting and stayingByWILLIAM SOKOLICCourier-Post Staff

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Acavalcadeofcelebritieswillbepartof thefirstAtlan-tic City Multi-Cultural Heritage Festival June 1 to 3. TomJoyner, Mike Tyson, Julius Erving and Ashanti are someof the famous folks who will appear in locations through-out the city.

“The whole idea originated withMayor Lorenzo Lang-ford. This was something he envisioned,” said NynellLangford, the mayor’s wife. “We want to show that thispart ofAtlanticCityexists and isa reason tovisit andhavea great time. There’s something for everyone during theweekend. ”

The festival includes aHeritageparade; aGold&Plati-numR&BMusicTribute;aBeachBash;anAll-StarBoxingLegends Gala; a Gospel Fest; and a Jazz in the Gardenshowcase.

Friday, June 1:Joynerwill broadcast hismorning show live fromSurf

Stadium on Albany Avenue. Admission to the 6 to 11 a.m.event is free. However, tickets are available on a first-come, first-serve basis at CityHall, 1301Bacharach Blvd.After the broadcast, the radio icon will mix and minglewith listeners and sign autographs. Therewill be aT-shirtgiveaway andMayor Langfordwill present Joynerwith aproclamation and the “Key to the City.”

The Heritage Parade will roll down the Boardwalkform 6 to 8:30 p.m. The parade will feature more than100entries, includingmarchingbands, drumandbugle corps,drill teams, floats, beauty queens, celebrities and auxilia-ries, and more.

Music plays a key element in the festival, with jazz,gospel and R&B concerts. The highlight Friday centersaround a tribute to Philadelphia International Recordsand its founders,KennyGamble andLeonHuff.The sameconcert also will pay homage to artists who passed away,fromSamCooke toWhitneyHouston. TheACExperienceEnsemble, Grammy Award-winner Ashanti, and otherspecial guest vocalistswill performatOneAtlantic on thePier Shops atCaesars from9p.m. tomidnight. Tickets are$60 and can be purchased by calling (609) 432-9649.

Saturday, June 2:From noon to 6 p.m., the city presents Beach Bash at

the Missouri Avenue Beach. The event will be hosted bythe Pee Dees of New York City, with cameo appearances,hotties and hard bodies, games, and the latest dancemoves.

A free Old School Summer Concert will be held at His-toric Gardner's Basin from noon and 7:30 p.m. The lineupincludes Evelyn Champagne King, Third World and Har-oldMelvin's BlueNotes. Gardner’s Basin is at 800N. NewHampshire Ave. .

Meet the greats of boxing at the All-Star Boxing Leg-endsGala in the Superstar Theater at Resorts from9p.m.to midnight. Pay tribute to the professional boxing per-sonalitieswho helped tomakeAtlantic City a boxingmec-ca. An array of current and former champions have con-firmed, including Mike Tyson and Hon. Judge JacquelynFrazier-Lyde, whowill pay special tribute to the legacy ofher father, Joe Frazier. The cost is $100 and can be pur-chased by calling (609) 432-9649.

Sunday, June 3Surf Stadiumwill host an early morning Gospel Fest 6

a.m. to 10 a.m. The ecumenical non-denominational spiri-tual service will include prayer, choirs, readings and thepreached word. Pastor Eric McCoy, president of the Fel-lowshipofChurchesofAtlanticCityandVicinity,will pre-side. Admission is free.

From noon to 8 p.m., the boardwalk will be the settingof a Boardwalk Bazaar. Merchants will sell ethnic drygoods, merchandise and clothing at select locations.

“Jazz in the Garden” will feature an afternoon of live

music on the Boardwalk at Garden Pier,New Jersey Avenue, and also at KennedyPlaza. Music runs from 1 to 7 p.m. and ad-mission is free.

The festival also will include Swab aCheek, with local volunteers swabbing thecheeks of volunteers to test for bone mar-row donor matches.

“It’s an important issue we’re trying toaddress,” Langford said. “With so manypeople coming in and celebrities, it’s im-portant to have a party with a purpose.”

A.C. Heritage Festival alivewith music and more

The festival, which takes places throughout the city, includes a Heritage parade; a Gold & Platinum R&B Music Tribute; aBeach Bash; an All-Star Boxing Legends Gala; a Gospel Fest, and a Jazz in the Garden showcase. ASSOCIATED PRESS

Julius Erving and other top-name athletes will join the festival. FILE PHOTO

R&B singer Ashanti will perform at theAtlantic City Multi Cultural Festival.ASSOCIATED PRESS

ByWILLIAM SOKOLICCourier-Post Staff

IF YOU GOAtlantic City Multi-Cultural Heritage Festi-val June 1 to 3. TomJoyner, Mike Tyson,Julius Erving and Ashantiare some of the famousfolks who will appear inlocations throughoutthe city.

Aprilmarkedthefirstmonthfor—boththe opening of the latest casino resort,Revel, and the launchofanewcitywidead-vertising campaign. The results for themonth show the two additions have paidoff.

At the visitor welcome centers operat-ed by the Atlantic City Convention & Visi-tors Authority, more than 11,000 peoplestopped for information, maps and reser-vations, a 28percent jumpfromApril 2011.Year-to-date visitation has risen 37.6 per-cent.

Almost 300,000 visitors logged onto theACCVA'sWebsite,with69percent of thembeing new to the site. Additionally, morethan 18,000 Facebook “Likes” were regis-tered in April, 738 people opted in to theACCVA's eNewsletters and online re-quests for visitor guides jumped to 3,810for themonth, all significantly higher thanboth the previous month and the samemonth in 2011.

While the market experienced a shift

away from April, the year-to-date total ofconventions, trade shows and publicshowsat theAtlanticCityConventionCen-ter and the city's hotels remained relative-ly stable: 68 in 2012vs. 69 in 2011.However,the number of attendees’ year-to-date wasup 2 percent and delegate spending year-to-date rose by1percent, adding $62.7mil-lion to the local economy.

Additionally, scheduled service de-planements at the Atlantic City Interna-tionalAirport—passengersarriving inAt-lantic City— increased by some 8 percentin April over the same month in 2011.

The number of overnight bus passen-gers visiting Atlantic City increased aswell. More than 9,200 passengers arrivedfor overnight stays in April, up 24.4 per-cent from April, 2011.

“As the spring and summer season pro-gress, these statistics provide a positiveoutlook,” said Jeff Vasser, president of theACCVA. “All of the new initiatives withinthe Atlantic City Tourism District shouldcombine to bring new visitors to our di-verseattractions,whileourrepeatvisitorswill want to see what's new.”

Tourism on the upswingVisitorswalk on theAtlantic CityBoardwalkon a nicespring day.COURIER-POST

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Atlantic City’s diverse attractions andad campaign are come-on for visitorsByWILLIAM SOKOLICCourier-Post Staff