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This weekend offers plenty of opportunities to party hearty - and maybe even rub elbows - with a celebrity in Atlantic City.
Fashion designer Nicky Hilton will celebrate her birthday with Sean Kingston on Saturday, Sept. 26. Celebutante Paris' sister hosts the event at Dusk, inside Caesars Atlantic City, while Kingston performs his hit single, "Fire Burning."
Don't miss a chance to crash this bash, which is sure to include appearances by celebrity celebrants and some jaw-dropping fashions by the designer herself. To make the party even more special, a donation will be made to MusiCares - an organization that supports members of the music industry during trying times - on behalf of Kingston's performance. The party starts at 10 p.m. Call Dusk at 609-345-3875.
Harrah's Resort celebrates the diversity of southern New Jersey by hosting the lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transgender Weekend OUT in Atlantic City from Friday through Sunday, Sept. 25 to 27. Among the activities will be celebrity appearances by Lance Bass, Amanda Lepore, Jai Rodriguez, Lori Michaels and cast members of the HBO series, "The L Word." (See Page 7 for an interview with Rodriguez.)
The first of its kind in southern New Jersey, Weekend OUT begins with the Friday Night Catwalk Party hosted by Amanda Lepore at Club Worship inside the Showboat Casino-Hotel. The party begins at 10 p.m. General admission is $30, and table reservations are available.
The Pool at Harrah's joins in on the fun at noon Saturday, Sept. 26, with a Cabana Party featuring DJs and poolside cocktails for a mere $10 cover charge. Later that evening, join select cast members of "The L Word" at the Foundation Room in Showboat for a VIP Mix and Mingle party beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets for this event are $50. Ladies coming out for the weekend can participate in LaLaLadies Night at Club Worship on Saturday with Michaels. Admission is $30, and this feminine funfest begins at 10 p.m.
The Decadence Party in Caesars' Ballroom features Bass, Rodriguez, BeBe Zahara-Benet and DJ Mark Picchioti; that party starts at 10 p.m. and costs $30. The Sunday Rehab Brunch and Gay Bingo starts at 11 a.m. in Harrah's Ballroom and costs $50 for general admission. VIP admission to play bingo with the celebs is $100. Purchase an all-access pass for $160. Harrah's will offer special room rates, so be sure to call 609-441-5000. Proceeds from the weekend will support the South Jersey AIDS Alliance.
Looking for some hometown musical heroes? Be sure to make your way to Margate for the Margate Fun Fest on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26 and 27. This is the eighth year for the Fun Fest, running from Decatur to Coolidge avenues.
There will be a free shuttle from
9:30 a.m. until 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 6:30 p.m. Sunday.
Saturday's lineup includes a 10 a.m. opening ceremony by Troop 275: The Downbeach Troop, with the national anthem by Jim Craine. The Sooy Swing Band goes on at noon, followed by John Higbee at 2 p.m., Scott Kirby at 4 p.m. and The Bubba Mac Blues Band at 6 p.m. Local musicians and artists will perform between sets.
On Sunday, things get started with the Charter Tech gospel singers at noon, Terri Showers Band at 1 p.m and Jah Works at 2:30 p.m. Jah Works performed during President Barrack Obama's inauguration.
Other local talent includes Bordz skateboard and BMX team, the Margate Soul Line Dancers and the Bright Stars gymnasts. Steve and Cookie's Dog Show happens at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Fun Fest proceeds go to the Gilda's Club and Gold Foundation of South Jersey. For more info, go to
Original Music
Bogart's Books (210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714) - Friday: Tom Moran, 5 p.m., Elisa Frederick, 7 p.m.; Saturday: South Jersey Songwriter's Guild Open Mic,
6 p.m.
Brain Church (129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738) - Friday: Live music by Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.
The Branches (The Village Shoppes, Route 47, Rio Grande, 609-889-0667) - Sunday: Open Mic Night for singers, musicians, comedians, poets and magicians of all ages, 6 p.m.
Live Music
Annata Wine Bar (216 Bellevue Ave., Hammonton, 609-704-9797) - Thursday: The Organic Jazz Trio, 6 p.m.; Friday: Eleven, Eleven, $10, 10 p.m.
Bally's Sports Bar (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Friday: DJ Joey, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Sports TV, 2 p.m., Bobby, Kit and Greg, 7 p.m., Revolver, 10 p.m.
Barista's Coffee House (68 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway Township, 609-568-5519) - Friday: The Michael Pedicin Quartet, 7 p.m.
Blue Martini (Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000) - Thursday: Classic Rock Tribute Night with DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.; Friday: DJ Danski, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Filter, 7 p.m., Latin DJ and Blue Martini Dancers, 11 p.m.; Monday: DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.; Tuesday: Karaoke with Lori Kelly, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: '80s Night with DJ Doucas, 8 p.m.
Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant (2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-967-3300) - Friday: Rob Lipkin, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Ann Oswald and Don Shaw, 8:30 p.m.
The Boiler Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday: Terry'Oke with Terry O'Brien, 9 p.m.; Friday: Dane Anthony Band, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Geno White: Top Heat, 9 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House (222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011) - Thursday: Ladies Night with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Friday: Maines Street, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Sing-along with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.; Sunday: Eagles Football Night with beer specials, Phillies Game free buffet and giveaways; Tuesday and Wednesday: Texas Hold 'Em.
Bridgewater Pub (22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551) - Thursday, Monday and Tuesday: Pool League Tournament and open pool tables.; Friday: Fish Dogs,
9 p.m.; Saturday: Filthy 42 and Jukebox Zeroes, 9 p.m.
The Brown Room (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday and Saturday: Darin McDonald, 8 p.m.; Friday: Ann Oswald, Don Shaw, 8 p.m.
Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern (101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065) - Saturday: Parrot Beach, 9 p.m.
The Burger Pub (236 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City, 609-965-1165) - Friday: Chuck Boone Band, 7 p.m.; Saturday: The Junkyard Dogs, 7 p.m.
Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill (Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800) - Friday: Hippie Hour with Will Knapp, 5 p.m.; Monday: Family Night and Exotic Birds Show.
Carey Stadium (5th Street and Atlantic Avenue, Ocean City, 856-740-1407) - Friday: Ocean City Alumni Club tailgate party with the Shore Thing Band,
4:30 p.m.
The Deck (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-2000) - Saturday: The Rockets, 2:30 p.m., Jameson Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Party, 3 p.m., Spoiled Rotten, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday: The Deck Blowout Party featuring The Exceptions, 2:30 p.m.
Dog Tooth Bar and Grill (100 E. Taylor Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-8383) - Friday: Name That Tune with Bill Caterini, 8 p.m.
The Ebbitt Room and The Virginia Hotel (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: Paul Sottile, 6:30 p.m.
Eden Lounge (Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165) - Thursday and Sunday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Maximum '80s, 8 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Shorty Long, 8 p.m., Maximum '80s, midnight; Monday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Big Al's Karaoke, 8 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday: VH1 Classics,
4 p.m., Flashdance, 8 p.m.
Ego (Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Thursday: NFL Football Service Industry Night with Angels and DJ Hot Lin, 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday: Angels and DJ Hot Lin, 9 p.m.; Sunday: NFL Football Night, 9 p.m.; Monday: ESPN Mike Gill Radio Show,
3 to 7 p.m., Monday Night Football, game time.
Formica Brothers Bakery (2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723) - Saturday: Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica Jr., 7 p.m.
Formica Brothers Bakery (200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565) - Friday: Live music, 7 p.m.
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern (Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544) - Friday and Saturday: Live rock music, 7 p.m.
Fuel House Coffee Co. (Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400) - Saturday: VDID Rock'n'Roll'n'Ribs'n'Chili cook off, noon.
Goodnight Irene's (2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-3861) - Thursday: Quizzo, 9 p.m.; Friday: DJ Joey Mollo, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Live music, 9 p.m.; Sunday: In The Biz Night with drink specials; Monday: Dennis McKenna, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: DJ TJ, 7 p.m.
Gregory's Restaurant (900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665) - Saturday: Adios Toristos Party to welcome back the locals, wild decorations, party favors, Taco Tuesday specials, DJ Ralph, Greg Gregory to give away door prizes, All-You-Can-Eat midnight buffet, free taxi rides home, 10 p.m.; Sunday: Rock And Rolling Rock Night with DJ Rock & Roll and Rolling Rock beer specials,
9 p.m.; Wednesday: Karaoke with Troy, 10 p.m.
Gypsy Bar (Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Thursday: Go Go Gadjet, 10 p.m.; Friday: Pump City, 7 p.m., Full Effect, 11 p.m.; Saturday: Goodman Fiske,
7 p.m., Octane, 11 p.m.; Sunday: Matt Santry Band, 8:30 p.m.; Monday: Monday Night Football, 9 p.m.; Tuesday: Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Loop,
9 p.m.
Hard Rock Cafe (1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-441-0007) - Thursday: 103.7 FM The Shark presents Revolver, free, all ages, 7 p.m.
House Of Blues Lounge (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: Higher Hands, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Jaded, 9 p.m.
Irish Pub (164 St. James Place, Atlantic City, 609-345-9613) - Thursday: Glenn Eric, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Fran, 9 p.m.; Wednesday: Quizzo, 9 p.m.
Jezebel's (Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000) - Friday and Saturday: Animal House, 9 p.m.; Sunday: NFL Football, 1 p.m.
JR's Tavern (650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853) - Thursday: Quizzo, Karaoke and DJ Ronnie, 9 p.m.; Friday: Live music, 10 p.m.; Saturday: Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; Sunday: Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; Monday: World Tavern Poker,
7 p.m.; Tuesday: Pool League; Wednesday: DJ Joey, 10 p.m.
Keenan's Irish Pub (113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-3344) - Thursday through Sunday: Irish Weekend with the Sensational Soul Cruisers, 6 p.m.
Kelly's Corner Pub (2721 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-348-4925) - Thursday: The Frankadelics, 9:30 p.m.
La Fontana Pizzeria and Restaurant (20 S. Douglas Ave., Margate, 609-822-7460) - Thursday: Lenny B Duo,
6:30 p.m.; Friday: Opera Night with Nancy Fox, 6 p.m.
Laguna Grill and Martini Bar (1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine, 609-266-7731) - Wednesday: Revolver, 9 p.m.
Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge (6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655) - Thursday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Friday: Kim Fisher, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Patty Blee, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Don Elsworth,
7 p.m.
Liquid Bar (Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000) - Friday: Doreen Taylor, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Teddi Fusco, 9 p.m.
The Looking Glass Cafe (16 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-1666) - Wednesday: Live music,
6 p.m.
Mangia by the Greens (3016 Ocean Heights Ave., Egg Harbor Township, 609-926-3900, ext. 5) - Thursday and Monday: World Tavern Poker; Friday: DJ, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.
Merighi's Savoy Inn (4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051) - Friday: Gene Cortopassi, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: Savoy Unplugged featuring Fish In A Cup, no cover, 8:30 p.m.
Merion Inn (106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363) - Thursday through Monday and Wednesday: George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.; Tuesday: The George Mesterhazy Trio, 8:30 p.m.
Nardi's (11801 Long Beach Boulevard, Beach Haven, 609-492-9538) - Friday: Trippin' Carla, 10 p.m.; Tuesday: Pasta and Sinatra, 5 p.m., Ted Hammock and The Pickles,
10 p.m.
Ocean Drive (Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000) - Saturday: Liquid A, 9 p.m.
Old Oar House Irish Pub (123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200) - Friday: Red House 9 p.m.: Saturday: Second Nature,
9 p.m.
The Rail (1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245) - Thursday: Karaoke, 8 p.m.; Friday: Keith Hickman, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Westbury Rose Reunion, 9 p.m.
Ram's Head Inn (White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700) - Friday and Saturday: Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.
The Riverdeck at Sweetwater (2780 7th Ave., Sweetwater) - Saturday: First Annual Pinestock Fan Appreciation Concert featuring Eddie's Garage, Wit's End, Tapped Out, Chuck Boone, Dr. Phil and Glenn Eric, $2 Rolling Rock beer specials and $5 Cherry Bombs, free and open to the public, 2 to 9 p.m.; Sunday: Sonny's Fault, 3 p.m.
The Rusty Nail (Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421) - Friday: Kate Delaney, 6:30 p.m.; Saturday: Johnny's Cousin Steve, 5:30 p.m., Billy D. Light Trio, 9:30 p.m.; Sunday: Johnny's Cousin Steve,
5:30 p.m.
Sea Oaks Golf Club (99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 609-296-2656) - Friday: House DJ, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 9 p.m.
Sofia (9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111) - Friday: Live music, 8 p.m.; Saturday: Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.; Wednesday: Gil Lewis, 6:30 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's (9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163) - Thursday: Joe and Friends, 7 p.m.; Friday: Lew London and Chris Sooy,
7 p.m.; Saturday: Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.; Sunday: Joe Mancini and Paula Jones, 7 p.m.; Monday: Madeline Sandman and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Joe and Friends,
7 p.m.
Surf City Hotel (8th Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, 609-494-7281) - Friday: Pat Karwan, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Half Brothers, 10 p.m.
Tomatoe's (9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535) - Thursday and Friday: DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.; Saturday: Live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m., House DJ, 9 p.m.; Sunday: Jazz Trio with Sharon Sable, 6 p.m.; Monday: The Odessa Brothers, 7 p.m.; Tuesday: Chic, 6 p.m.; Wednesday: Tony C., 6 p.m.; DJ Steve-O, 9 p.m.
A Touch of Italy (Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-646-1855) - Thursday: Bob and Doug, jazz, 7 p.m.; Wednesday: Bob and Alex,
7 p.m.
The Windrift (80th Street and the beach, Avalon, 609-368-5175) - Friday: Stellar Mojo, 4 p.m., Darin McDonald in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m., Daddy Pop and DJ Radar, 9 p.m.; Saturday: Bobby D'Amore in the Piano Bar,
6 p.m., DJ Jeff Walden, 9 p.m., Big House, 9:30 p.m., Bobby Lynch, 10 p.m.
DJs and Dancing
Dusk (Caesar's Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-3875) - Saturday: Nicky Hilton hosts her birthday party with Sean Kingston, known for his hit single, 'Fire Burning,' selected proceeds from the event will go to MusiCares, 10 p.m.
Firewaters (Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699) - Thursday, Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Foundation Room (inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700) - Friday: DJ Too Tall, 9 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Redline, 9 p.m.
Game On (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
Girasole Ristorante (3108 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-5554) - Friday: Skyy Nights featuring special Skyy Vodka rinks, signature appetizers and Italian house music, 9 p.m.
Juan Pablo's (3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500) - Saturday: DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.
MezzaNotte Lounge (Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138) - Saturday: DJ Diablo, bottle service available, 11 p.m.
mixx (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: Rick Springfield Afterparty with music by Devera, 10 p.m.; Saturday: David Cook Afterparty with music by Devera, 10 p.m.
mur.mur (Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000) - Friday: Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.; Saturday: SKAM Artist Eric Cubeechee, 10 p.m.; Monday: mur.mur Mondays with DJ Scene, 10 p.m.
The Pool (Harrah's Resort, 609-441-5165) - Friday: The Pool After Dark with DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.; Saturday: The Pool After Dark, 10 p.m.; Wednesday: SINDUSTRY Night, $10 general public, free for industry workers, live music by DJ Eddie 10 p.m.
Providence (Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800) - Thursday: DJ Kaos, 10 p.m.; Friday: DJ Big Ben and DJ June, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Big Ben and DJ Redline, 10 p.m.
Sonsie (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300) - Saturday: New York DJ, 10 p.m.
Teplitzky's (Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City, 800-548-3030) - Friday and Saturday: Live DJs, 9 p.m.
Testa's Good Guys Pub (5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926) - Friday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.; Saturday: DJ Dance Party with DJ Joe, 10 p.m.
Toad Fish Bar & Grill (222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300) - Friday: DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.
Towne Tavern (694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474) - Saturday: Live DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Trinity Pub (Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900) - Saturday: Live DJ, 10 p.m.
Ugly Mug (426 Washington St., Cape May, 609-884-3459) - Wednesday: Karaoke, 9 p.m.
The Wave (Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511) - Friday and Saturday: DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m.
Whiskey Grille (20 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-3290) - Monday: In The Biz nights with Happy Hour drink specials, live DJ, 10 p.m.
Xhibition Bar (inside Harrah's Casino, 800-242-7724) - Friday and Saturday: DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
The Top 5 Places to Party This Week
Hard Rock Cafe in Atlantic City
Take an early bite out of this weekend with a free rock 'n' roll show at Atlantic City's hub for such stuff - the Hard Rock Cafe, located at 1000 Boardwalk. On Thursday, The Shark 103.7-FM presents Revolver, below, live at
7 p.m. This show is free. Dial 609-331-0007.
The Burger Pub in Egg Harbor City
In the mood for a good, old-fashioned burger followed by some good, old-fashioned rock 'n' roll? Look no further than the newly-opened Burger Pub, formerly the Engine 15 Pub. On Friday, catch the Chuck Boone Band. Stick around on Saturday for the Junkyard Dogs. Both shows begin at 7 p.m. Call 609-965-1165. The Burger Pub is located at 236 Philadelphia Ave. in Egg Harbor City.
The Riverdeck in Sweetwater
So, maybe you missed Woodstock. But there's still Pinestock! Be a part of the First Annual Pinestock Concert on Saturday at the Riverdeck at Sweetwater, from 2 to
9 p.m. This concert event is free to the public and includes such rockers as Eddie's Garage, Wit's End, Tapped Out, Chuck Boone, Dr. Phil and Glenn Eric. The Riverdeck is located at the old Sweetwater Casino, 2780 7th Ave. in Sweetwater.
Gregory's Restaurant in Somers Point
Goodbye tourists, hello locals! It's the Adios Toritos
Fiesta at Gregory's on Saturday, and you don't want to miss it. Wacky decorations, free giveaways and door prizes, music by DJ Ralph and a free midnight buffet are just a few ways to celebrate being a southern New Jersey local. Since we're lookin' out for our neighbors, catch a free taxi home in case you partied a little too hard. Gregory's is located at 900 Shore Road in Somers Point. Call 609-927-6665.
Keenan's Irish Pub in North Wildwood
It's Irish Weekend at Keenan's Irish Pub - and won't it be sensational? Enjoy music by the Sensational Soul Cruisers throughout Irish weekend, which begins Thrusday and runs through Sunday, at 6 p.m. Keenan's is located at 113 Olde New Jersey Ave. in North Wildwood. Give 'em a ring at 609-729-3344.