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Fab Food Fest Kick-Off Party

lorih — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:21:45 +0000

The Food Network sponsored Atlantic City Food and Wine Festival got off to a fabulous start Thursday night (July 29) at the official kick-off party at the Chelsea Hotel. As promised, a ton of Food Network stars including Guy Fieri and Robert Irvine were on hand to mingle with fans and enjoy a...

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A Boardwalk Story: Good Summer Read

lorih — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 17:25:54 +0000

If you’re looking for a breezy summer read for your beach days, check out A Boardwalk Story, author J. Louis Yampolsky’s coming of age tale set in the summer of 1939 in Atlantic City. Go here for the story.

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‘Dark Fall’ Redux at House of Blues Aug. 13

rschweibert — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 15:33:55 +0000

So well-received was Alex DePhillipo’s film Dark Fall during its Atlantic City debut on July 16 that a second premier showing will take place Friday night, Aug. 13, at Showboat’s House of Blues. Doors open 7pm. Dark Fall is a high-definition film that follows New Jersey’s best surfers...

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Hump Day Report: Atlantic City At Crossroads

lorih — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:39:48 +0000

Rants and raves about burning topics that have caught my attention midweek, be it greedy corporate shenanigans, frustration or joy in regards to the Philly sports teams, a movie, show or DVD that has fired up my imagination, an intriguing personality, or what’s happening in the region. — Lori...

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Latest News in Atlantic City Casino Development

Ace E. Weekly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 18:01:08 +0000

The Web site NJ.com reports today that the Revel project in Atlantic City got a boost as the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) authorized an $18.3 million contract to reconstruct the entrance way to the stalled casino project. Now they just have to start building again. Using CRDA...

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Steve Wynn on CNBC: America Is Not Stable

Ace E. Weekly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 14:45:21 +0000

Real estate and Casino mogul Steve Wynn talks about America’s government and says Macau and China are stable, whereas “America is cuckoo and God knows what’s next,” Click below for more of the CNBC interview from back in May.

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Gov. Christie’s YouTube Page Updated

Ace E. Weekly — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:51:24 +0000

Did you know New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has his own YouTube page? Well, he does. And it’s chock full of recent interviews from national media outlets such as Imus in the Morning and the Today show. In fact, Christie’s appearance on NBC’s Today show this morning is already up...

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Toronto Film Fest; ‘Dragon’ Casting

lorih — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:45:41 +0000

The first major screening announcement for the Toronto International Film Festival Sept. 9-19 was made today and it features a lot of buzz worthy movies. According to the official announcement, “The Toronto International Film Festival rolls out the red carpet with a selection of 15 galas and 35...

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Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Starts Aug. 2

Ace E. Weekly — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 19:03:06 +0000

A new and free Monday-night (with some exceptions) concert series in Atlantic City will start next Monday, Aug. 2, with none other than the legendary New Riders of the Purple Sage. The series, called “Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk” presented by Tony Mart’s Presents, will offer five...

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Santa Barbara Minute Film Festival at Resorts

lorih — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:44:07 +0000

If you’ve ever been bored by a movie that is way too long, get ready for a film festival that eliminates that problem. On Friday, July 30, 7pm, Resorts hosts the Santa Barbara Minute Film Festival, sponsored by the Downbeach Film Festival/Atlantic City Cinefest. Go here for the story.

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