Contact:        For the ACCVA:                                          For Lou Hammond & Associates:
Michael Bruckler, 609-449-7125                Emily Santos or Korin Lamourt
Elaine Zamansky, 609-449-7166               212-308-8880
Karen Martin, 609-449-7126          
 
 

 

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into Boardwalk Hall. Reserved seat tickets are $25 and $21 with a limited number of $35 VIP floor seats available. General admission tickets are $18. Family Packages are $80 and $60 and includes four tickets, four hot dogs, four sodas and a complimentary program. $3 discount on $25 and $21 seats to groups of 15 or more; call 609-348-7021 for Group information.
 
o       NJSIAA New Jersey State High School Wrestling Championships take place Friday-Sunday, March 5-7. The tournament is the highlight of the year for the sport of wrestling and is open to all New Jersey high schools. Competition begins March 5 at 5 p.m. for preliminaries and pre-quarter finals. Quarter-finals and wrestle-backs I and II are March 6 at 10 a.m. Following the morning session, Boardwalk Hall will clear the facility and re-open doors at 4 p.m. for the 5 p.m. evening session of the semi-finals and wrestle-backs III and IV. On March 7, competition begins at 10 a.m. for consolations, followed by the finals and awards ceremony at 2 p.m. Doors open one hour prior to each session. Single session reserved tickets are $10 for adults and $8 for students and senior citizens (62 and older). For groups of 15 or more, or to purchase reserved all-session tickets, order forms can be found on the NJSIAA website www.njsiaa.org. These reserved combination tickets are $40. Questions can be directed to Ms. Terry Humphries at the NJSIAA at 609-259-2776 or thumphries@njsiaa.org.
 
o       2010 Atlantic 10 Men’s Basketball Championship returns Friday-Sunday, March 12-14. The 2010 Championship features a new three day weekend format for games taking place at Boardwalk Hall. Opening round will be played March 9 on campus sites. Participating A-10 schools include: Charlotte, Dayton, Duquesne, Fordham, George Washington, La Salle, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Richmond, St. Bonaventure, Saint Joseph’s, Saint Louis, Temple and Xavier. To purchase your all-session tickets priced at $200, $100 and $75, call 609-348-7021, or visit Ticketmaster. Presented by the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority.
 
o       America’s Sweetheart, Carrie Underwood, returns to Boardwalk Hall on Friday, March 19 at 7:30 p.m. Special Guests are Craig Morgan and Sons of Sylvia. With the release of her newest CD “Play On,” Carrie has cemented her standing as one of music’s most talented artists. Ticket price: $55, $45 and $35.
 
Atlantic City Convention Center

• Atlantic City Convention Center, One Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, NJ. 609-449-2000, www.accenter.com
• Atlantic City International Power Boat Show, February 3-7, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.acboatshow.com, 212-984-7000. Explore more than 700 boats from luxury motor and sailing yachts to sport fishers, performance boats, inflatables and personal watercraft for every lifestyle and budget. Ticket price: Adults $12.00, children 15 and younger: free with a paid adult admission. Produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association.

 

• Spirit Unlimited Cheerleading Competition, February 20, 888-737-2221, http://www.spiritunlimited.com/. The event is the national competition for Spirit Unlimited and will attract teams from the eastern U.S. from Connecticut to Florida. A

 
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spectator pass is $20 for ages 11 through adult. Admission for children age 6 to 10 is $10. Admission is free for children age 5 and under.
 

• Atlantic City Classic Car Show, February 26-28, Friday and Saturday 8:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., 800-227-3868 outside of New Jersey, 856-573-6969 within New Jersey, http://www.acclassiccars.com/. Presented by G. Potter King, Inc., more than 1,000 classic, custom and collectible cars will be on display in a whirlwind weekend of some of the finest automotive buying and selling in the country. Admission is $20 for adults and $5 for children under age 12.

 

• Atlantic City Recreational Vehicle and Camping Show, March 5-7, Friday 12 – 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. – 8 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.agievents.com/shows, 804-425-6556, This is the place to plan camping vacations for the coming season, trade up to your dream RV and see new 2010 models.  Class A, B and C motorhomes will be on display along with travel trailers, fifth wheels, truck campers, park models and folding campers.  Camping resorts and campgrounds will also be represented. Purchase an RV at the show and get an RV Getaway Gift Package valued at $500.  Presented by Affinity Events. Ticket price: Adults $12, Children 12 to 17 years of age $7, free admission for children age 11 and under, Seniors: $10 on Friday only.

 

• New Jersey Home & Garden Show, Friday-Sunday, March 5-7, 10^th Annual New Jersey Home & Garden Show, presented by Show Technology. For more information, visit www.showtechnology.com.

 

• 4^th Annual Bliss Bridal Show, The largest bridal show in Southern New Jersey. Sunday, March 7, 12-5 p.m. Ticket price: $5. Brides can attend free by registering at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=DB1L1kY5bu1wH_2fpfLQ_2byVg_3d_3d. Information: http://ck-ds-press.tier1servers.com/_townnews/static/site_pages/BLISS/BLISS_Registration_Welcome.html.

 

• Atlantic City Beer Festival – Celebration of the Suds, March 20-21, Session 1: Saturday, March 20, 12-4:30 p.m.; Session 2: Saturday, March 20, 6 – 10:30 p.m.; Session 3: Sunday, March 21, 1 – 5:30 p.m. www.celebrationofthesuds.com. The 5^th annual beer festival will feature more than 75 brewers and breweries from around the world, food, live music, entertainment and guest speakers. Ticket price: $50 at the door, $43 per session in advance online, Group tickets: 10-19 people $38 per person, 20-30 people $35 per person. Ticket purchase location: Joe Canal’s Liquor Store on Fire Road, Northfield, NJ ($45 per ticket, no group discounts)

 

• The Atlantic City Antiques and Collectors Show, March 27-28, Early buying: Saturday, 8:30–10 a.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. www.jmkshows.com, 973-927-2794 or 973-224-2797.  Dealer inquiries welcome. An all-new show produced by JMK Shows & Events.  Antiques, toys, dolls, art, advertising, modernism, vintage fashions, jewelry, Art Deco, Art Nouveau, furniture, lighting, ephemera, memorabilia and more.  Featuring the Royal Doulton and Best of Potteries Exposition and Conference.  Special show services include an expert glass repair clinic, expert porcelain and pottery restoration clinic and certified appraisal

 
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clinic. Ticket price: Adults $18 – special $3 discount with the printable coupon at www.jmkshows.com, Early buying (includes weekend pass): $25, Weekend Pass: $25.
 
Atlantic City and Regional Events
·        Absecon Lighthouse, S. Rhode Island Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ, (609) 449-1360, www.abseconlighthouse.org.

• Choose An Evening of Romance & Renewal on Saturday and Sunday, February 13 and 14, 7-10 p.m. An in-house minister will offer wedding vow renewals along with a tower climb for the breath-taking views of Atlantic City's skyline. Light refreshments will be served, along with chocolates and desserts, drinks, flowers, and professional photographs for our visitors. Special room packages are available. Ticket price: $125 to $250 per couple.

 

• Murder Mystery – I love a Man (?) in Uniform on Saturday, March 20, 7-10:30 p.m. Romance, greed, ambition, intrigue, and lots of confusion contribute to the death of the head lighthouse keeper. With a power-hungry first assistant, a gender-bending second assistant and his son and daughter as the prime suspects, you will have to sift through the clues and motives to identify the murderer and possibly win a prize! Light refreshments will be served. Ticket price: $25.

 

• Atlantic City Art Center, New Jersey Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ,                609-347-5837, www.acartcenter.org.
• March will be celebrated as Women’s Awareness Month featuring world renowned artist Evelyn Favus & Nastassia Davis.

 

• Atlantic City Free Public Library, One North Tennessee Avenue, Atlantic City, NJ.

609-345-2269, ext. 3112, www.acfpl.org.

• The Atlantic City Free Public Library will hold a Chinese New Year celebration, featuring entertainment, activities and an informative presentation, on Saturday, February 13, from 1-4 p.m. No registration is required, and all programs are free.
• Traditional Music and Dance Program; Martial Arts Demonstration: The Greater Philadelphia Minghui School Dance Team will perform from 1-2:15 p.m. Founded in July 2007, the Dance Team has performed extensively throughout the region. Also, the Zhao Changjun Kung Fu Institute of Moorestown will perform a martial arts demonstration. Changjun was a highly decorated Kung Fu master and teacher in his native China. The Peking Opera will perform songs, dances and martial arts-like movements. The group will wear authentic Chinese costumes, along with distinctive make-up as it relates to the performance.

 

• Hands-on activities will take place from 1-4 p.m. The library will also offer a variety of activities. Attendees can try Chinese calligraphy, paper cutting and brush painting. All supplies will be provided.

 

• Chinese Medicine Lecture with Dr. Jingduan Yang will take place from 2:30-3:30 p.m. Dr. Yang's topic is “Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine.” Dr. Yang will introduce the basic principals of traditional Chinese medicine and how people can apply it to their daily lives.

 
 
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• Harrah’s Entertainment Atlantic City presents a tempting series of events during the “[heart] by Atlantic City” weekend, Friday, February 12- Sunday, February 14. [heart] is presented by Perrier Jouet, and will take place at Harrah’s Entertainment’s four Atlantic City properties, Harrah’s Resort, Caesars, Showboat, & Bally’s.  Visit www.heartac.com for a taste of what you’ll experience throughout this indulgent weekend dedicated to love and excess. The schedule of events for “[heart] by Atlantic City” include:
• Chocolate by Jacques Torres: The ultimate dessert, champagne and spirits tasting event hosted by Jacques Torres all weekend at Bally’s Atlantic City. Torres’ world-class chocolates are featured at Temptations in Harrah’s Resort.  Ticket price: $40.

 

• Rock ‘n Roll Wine hosted by VH1’s Tough Love hosts Steve Ward & Joann Ward: Las Vegas based Rock 'n Roll Wine is coming to Showboat’s Club Worship featuring The Jeremy Cornwell Project on Saturday, February 13 from 7-10 p.m. Ticket price: $40.

 

• A Guide to Love with VH1’s Tough Love hosts Steve Ward & Joann Ward: Need some work on your “game?”  Get better equipped with some help from America’s love maestros at Harrah’s Resort on Saturday, February 13.  Ticket price: $30.

 

• Speed Dating with VH1’s Tough Love hosts Steve Ward & Joann Ward: Experience cupid in the flesh at this unique twist on a traditional matchmaking event hosted by America’s most successful romance-pairing team.  Meet new friends or find that special someone on the day dedicated to it, Sunday, February 14 at Dusk Nightclub at Caesars.  Ticket price: $50.

 

• Champagne & Lingerie hosted by The Girls of X-Burlesque: What is Valentine’s Day without intimacy, passion and lust?  Join Las Vegas’ own, the Girls of X-Burlesque and find it at The Foundation Room on Sunday, February 14. Ladies wearing lingerie will enjoy Perrier Jouet champagne as the DJ spins you into the early morning hours.  Ticket price: $40.

 

• The Noyes Museum of Art, 733 Lilly Lake Road, Oceanville, NJ, 609-652-8848, www.noyesmusem.org.
• Exhibitions:
• New Jersey Arts Annual: Crafts: through February 28.

 

• Realism Unbound: Contemporary Representational Art in New Jersey: through February 14.

 

• Weird New Jersey Photography Exhibition: through February 28.

 

• Transduction: Myths of The Sea and The Solar Boat, Susan Reese Horvitz and Robert Roesch: February and March.

 

• Pinelands Rediscovered: Princeton Artists Alliance: March 19 - May 30.

 

• Mish Mash Strikes Back: Contemporary Ceramic Art: March 4 - June 13.

 

• Events:
• Jazz Concert with Tony Day Quartet, Saturday, February 6, 2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
  
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Enjoy the lively sounds of jazz as we celebrate Black History Month with the return of a perennial favorite. Price includes desserts by caterer Harvey Dawson and refreshments. Reservations strongly suggested. Tickets: $7 members, $10 non-members.
 

• Spring Opening Reception, Friday, March 19, 5-8 p.m. Talk to exhibiting artists, enjoy light refreshments and peruse exciting new exhibitions in the galleries. Regular admission fee, free for members.

 
·        The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey Performing Arts Center, Pomona, NJ,      609-652-9000, www.stockton.edu/pac.

• Ruby Hinds’ stunning one-woman multi-media show, “See There In The Distance,” takes place on Thursday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $35 Senior Orchestra, $20 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above),
  $10 Children (under 12 with adult ticket).

 

• The Bad Plus – Ethan Iverson on piano, Reid Anderson on bass and Dave King on drums and Wendy Lewis (vocals) – take the stage on Monday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $35 Senior Orchestra, $20 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above).

 

• “That’s So Raven’s” Rondell Sheridan will have you rolling with laughter on Thursday, February 18 at 7:30 p.m. in the Alton Auditorium. Ticket price: $25 Adults
  $20 Senior (age 60 and above).

 

• The Philadelphia Dance Company presents the highest quality of professional dance performance on Thursday, February 25 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $35 Senior Orchestra, $20 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above),
  $10 Children (under 12 with adult ticket).

 

• South Saturn Delta Blues Band performs on Monday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. in the Alton Auditorium. Ticket price: $15 all seats.

 

• “The Mikado” follows the travails and foibles of three little maids from school, a wandering minstrel, a hilariously corrupt public official, and a squeamish Lord High Executioner. Show takes place on Thursday, March 4 at7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $50 Orchestra, $35 Mezzanine, $45 Senior Orchestra, $30 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above), $10 Children (under 12 with adult ticket).

 

• Gaelic Storm’s signature acoustic sound will get you dancing on Friday, March 5 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $35 Senior Orchestra, $20 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above), $10 Children (under 12 with adult ticket).

 

• Bay-Atlantic Symphony’s “Disguised As A Child” takes place on Sunday, March 7 at 2 p.m. with a conversation with the conductor at 1 p.m. on the Main Stage. Ticket price: $25 Adults and Seniors, $15 Children (under 12 with adult ticket).

 

• An Enemy of the People is an exciting drama exploring the impact of severe eco-issues on a small town and the consequences to one man of uncovering the truth. Takes place

 
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on Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 p.m. Ticket price: $40 Orchestra, $25 Mezzanine, $35 Senior Orchestra, $20 Senior Mezzanine (age 60 and above).
 

• Sherlock Holmes Weekend, Friday-Sunday, March 19-21, Cape May, NJ, 609-884-5404 or 800-275-4278, ext. 185, www.capemaymac.org. A weekend of a fascinating new mystery. Just who is Madame Reinhart’s “guest” behind the door to the padded room?  What devastating secrets lurk there? Join Holmes and Watson for another “edge of the seat” thriller. This event, sponsored by the Mid-Atlantic Center for the Arts (MAC), is offered twice a year, in March and in November. Guests are invited to dress in Victorian costume to enhance their experience.  

 

• Tropicana Casino and Resort, Brighton Avenue and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, NJ 08401, (800) THE-TROP, www.tropicana.net
• Second Annual Festival Carnivale de Tropicana takes place on Friday, February 5,  from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The festival will feature salsa dancers, live entertainment, and hourly drawings for rooms, dinners, show tickets and more. Plus, enjoy various $5 menu items and specials at participating venues, including A Dam Good Deli, A Dam Good Sports Bar, A Time For Wine, Alto Vino Wine Bar, Carmine's, Corky's B-B-Q, Firewaters, Hooters, Il Verdi, Palm Restaurant, P.F. Chang's China Bistro, Planet Rose, Red Square, Wellington's and Zeytinia.

 

• Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar will also host the official after party Noche de Carnivale featuring colorfully costumed Brazilian dancers, a master percussionist, Cuba Libre's resident DJ playing tropical Latin beats, and complimentary giveaways, including  mask and beads.

 

• Carnivale tickets are available at the IMAX Box Office or the New Member Center in The Quarter on the day of the event. (While at IMAX, check out Avatar in 3D playing through February).

 

• Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, 1501 Glasstown Road, Millville, NJ. 800-998-4552 www.wheatonarts.org.
• On Saturday and Sunday, March 20-21, visitors to the A Garden of Quilts show will see up to 300 examples of quilters art, from traditional bed quilts to contemporary wall hangings. Presented by The Garden Patch Quilters, the show is the largest judged quilt show in South Jersey. Ticket price: $8 for Adults, Seniors and Students. No charge for children 5 years of age or under.

 
 
 
The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority serves as the destination's principal marketing arm, stimulating economic growth through convention, business and leisure tourism development.  The Authority oversees the management of the Atlantic City Convention Center and Boardwalk Hall. The Authority is the first in New Jersey to achieve Destination Marketing Accreditation by the Destination Marketing Association International. The Authority is among an elite group of 47 accredited convention and
 
Doreen Prinzo
Manager, Marketing Partnership
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
2314 Pacific Ave.
Atlantic City, NJ  08401
Phone: 609-449-7156
Fax: 609-345-2200
dprinzo@accva.com
 

 
Leta' M. Bowman
Media Relations Coordinator
Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
2314 Pacific Avenue
Atlantic City, NJ 08401