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‘DO AC’ Casting Calls

Atlantic City Alliance to host casting calls for summer 2014 ‘DO Crew’

 

Posted: Tuesday, April 1, 2014 11:45 pm

The Atlantic City Alliance is set to host casting calls for the summer of 2014’s ‘DO Crew.’

The summer ‘DO Crew’ will act as brand ambassadors for the Atlantic City Alliance’s ‘DO AC’ campaign. The six people who are chosen will held spread the #DoAC love by attending events, being out on the boardwalk, going to shows, hotels and more.

Ambassadors will also get to host fun contests and get access to some of Atlantic City’s top events. The new ‘DO Crew’ also has the opportunity to “takeover” Atlantic City’s social properties, capturing those YOLO and FOMO moments throughout Atlantic City.

The first casting call will be held 4:30 to 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, at Golden Nugget Atlantic City’s Hatteras 2 room. The second casting call takes place 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Resorts Casino Hotel’s Starlight Room.

If you are unable to make either casting call, video submissions will be accepted by logging on to: WooBox.com/szbkbj or Facebook.com/DoAtlanticCity.

Interested applicants must be familiar with the Atlantic City area, have an already-existing presence on social media platforms, enjoy engaging with people in person and on social media, be available days, nights and weekends and have their own transportation.

KISS, Def Leppard Concert

Kiss, Def Leppard teaming up for summer tour set to make a stop at

Boardwalk Hall August 2

 

Posted: Monday, March 10, 2014 3:49 pm

This summer, two of the most revered rock bands of all time will team up for a show at Boardwalk Hall.

Kiss and Def Leppard will perform at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall Saturday, Aug. 2, with tickets going on sale 10 a.m. Friday, March 21.

Tickets will be available at the Boardwalk Hall box office, Ticketmaster, the Live Nation mobile app, Ticketmaster outlets and by phone at 800-736-1420.

For more information go to BoardwalkHall.com.

General Lee Car

General Lee car photo op at The Chelsea this weekend

Get your photo taken with the General Lee car at The Chelsea hotel this weekend.

Posted: Wednesday, February 26, 2014 12:22 pm

By ANDREW ATWAL, At The Shore

The General Lee car will be in The Chelsea hotel lobby 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, through 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 2.

There will be photo opportunities for guests to sit inside the car and have a photo be taken 5 to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights. The costs is $15 per photo, and there is a $5 discount for Chelsea guests.

The event includes a 10 percent off discount for dinner at Dining on the Fifth.

This General Lee car has been signed by everyone of the TV series’ surviving cast, some members of the stunt team, as well as members of the H&H body shop that did the cars painting and bodywork in the series’ first five episodes.

Trump Taj Deal

Trump Taj Mahal offering free one night stays following Super Bowl

Posted: Monday, February 3, 2014 11:23 am

By ANDREW ATWAL, Atlantic City Insiders

Although Peyton Manning never ended up calling an audible with “Atlantic City” during the Super Bowl, the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort is still offering FREE one night stays.

One free room stays are available Feb. 3, 2014, through March 27, 2014. Stays are valid Sunday through Thursday only.

Offers must be booked online by using the following instructions: Visit TrumpTaj.com, click “Book Reservations” tab, click “Enter Your Access” or “Promo Code” link, click “Access/Promo Code” button, input Access Code: RFBMAN and then select a date to make your reservation.

Stays are valid for one night, one Taj Tower room, one time only. $15 hotel fees not included. All rooms are based on availability, excluding holidays. Must be 21 yrs of age to book the room and a valid photo ID and credit card required for check in. Bed Types are requested and based on availability.

Check in time is 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays.

http://www.atlanticcityinsiders.com/nightlife/trump-taj-mahal-offering-free-one-night-stays-following-super/article_834662a4-8cef-11e3-bcaf-001a4bcf887a.html

Bally’s Renovations

Bally’s Atlantic City set for $5.6 million casino floor makeover

 

Bally's Renovations Rendering provided by Bally’s

Bally’s Renovations

An illustration depicts the new gaming section being built at Bally’s Atlantic City. Renovations are expected to begin this week.

Posted: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 11:09 am | Updated: 1:51 pm, Tue Oct 15, 2013.

By ANDREW ATWAL, Atlantic City Insiders

Bally’s Atlantic City announced a massive new renovation for their casino floor set to begin around Tuesday, Oct. 15.

The four-month long makeover will transform the look and feel at the Casino floor at Bally’s and enhance customers’ gaming experience. Total cost for renovation will be about $5.6 million.

Renovations include a new well-appointed carpet with designated walkways, painted walls, covered pillars and distinctive coverings for the mirrored catwalks, a new casino floor layout including gaming pits in different locations so they adorn the pathways to generate more on-floor excitement and every slot machine will now be positioned in a new color-coded location. The makeover will also include state-of-the-art custom slot signage, new plush chairs at table games and new slot machine bases.

This marks the first major renovation for the property since the complete room overhaul to Dennis Tower in 2008.

“We’re creating a whole new look and feel to our casino floor at Bally’s,” says Kevin Ortzman, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Bally’s, Caesars and Showboat Atlantic City, in a statement. “These renovations will provide us with the opportunity to elevate our guests’ experience to unprecedented levels, thereby enhancing the allurement and essence of this true Atlantic City landmark.”

Beer Fest

Atlantic City Beer Festival gearing up for April

 

Beer Festival

Beer Festival

The Atlantic City Beer Festival takes place April 4 and April 5, 2014.

Posted: Wednesday, November 13, 2013 4:30 pm | Updated: 12:03 pm, Thu Nov 14, 2013.

By ANDREW ATWAL, Atlantic City Insiders

The ‘Atlantic City Beer Fest’ returns to the Atlantic City Convention Center for the ninth straight year on April 4 and 5.

More than 150 breweries from across the United States will showcase their drinks at the event. However, the main focus of the Beer Festival is the promotion and education of craft beers and a celebration of the brewers that created them.

Guests surely will not want to miss the amazing 2014 musical lineup featuring Saves the Day, Dirty Heads and Less Than Jake.

Saves the Day performs 7 to 11 p.m. Friday, April 4; Dirty Heads perform noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, April 5; and Less Than Jake performs 6 to 10 p.m. Saturday, April 5.

The event is the perform opportunity for beer enthusiasts, beer lovers and the casual beer drinkers to speak to company representatives and brewers responsible for some of their favorite brews.

April’s event will also include culinary demonstrations from prominent area chefs, beer seminars hosted by famous personalities and brewers and some other more “off the wall” activities.

The festival will offer a “Designated Driver” ticket available for $15 at the door to encourage attendee responsibility and usage of public transportation.

Tickets for the 2014 Atlantic City Beer and Music Festival go on sale Thursday, Nov. 21. Tickets are $55 in advance and are available online at ACBeerFest.com, Ticketmaster and are $60 at the door (if available).

Tickets can also be purchased at Joe Canal’s Discount Liquor Outlets on Fire Road in Northfield or the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township. For group sales call 609-348-7023.

‘Bizarre A.C.’

Experience your ‘Friday the 13th’ Dec. 13 to 15 during ‘Bizarre A.C.’ at the Trop

 

Bizarre A.C.

Bizarre A.C.

Bizarre A.C. takes place at Tropicana Casino & Resort Dec. 13 to Dec. 15.

Posted: Thursday, November 14, 2013 12:51 pm | Updated: 6:07 pm, Thu Dec 12, 2013.

By ANDREW ATWAL, Atlantic City Insiders

The weird, the bizarre and the odd are getting ready to gather for a weekend of entertainment, education, commerce and camaraderie to celebrate all things horror and beyond, and make it the first weekend of its kind in the history of Atlantic City.

Hosted by Tropicana Casino & Resort, Bizarre A.C. comes to the Atlantic City Boardwalk 5 to 10 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14 and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15.

Admission is $20 for a one-day pass, $30 for a two-day pass and $40 for a full weekend pass. An adult must accompany anyone under the age of 16. Children 10 and under get in free with a parent or guardian.

The event includes a variety of interactive components, a bizarre cast of characters and some of the most entertaining and crazy band of misfits you might ever see.

Attendees will be able to shop with the unique exhibitors of the bizarre bazaar as well as enjoy the sideshow gathering and Hall of Oddities. Horror movie fans are sure to enjoy movie screenings, complete with question and answer sessions, and the chance to delve into the minds of some up-and-coming film makers.

Bizarre A.C. will also host the “who’s who” in horror personalities featuring Kane Hodder from Friday the 13th, Doug Bradley from Pinhead, Heather Langenkamp from Nightmare on Elm Street, Tony Todd from Candyman, Bill Moeseley from 1,000 Black Corpses, John Kassir from Crypt Keeper as well as many others.

On Saturday, the event offers attendees the chance to show off their best monster, zombie, creature or alien costume in the Bizarre A.C. Costume Contest for a chance to win great prizes. Attendees can also join chefs and culinary stars in Bizarre Bites, a one-of-a-kind dining experience.

For more information go to BizarreAC.com.

Scores

Scores to show Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight Saturday

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios

Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios

Scores Atlantic City will show the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight beginning 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

Posted: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 11:45 am

By ANDREW ATWAL, Atlantic City Insiders

Scores, the first strip club inside an Atlantic City casino, will be showing the Manny Pacquiao vs. Brandon Rios fight beginning at 9 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23.

Scores is located inside the Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort and is showing the fight in its Black Box Cabaret Room.

Admission is $30 and advanced and group reservations can be made by calling 855-500-SCORES. You must be 21 years of age or older to attend the event.

Specials include Ultimat Ultra Premium Vodka and Patron bottle specials all night and $6 Coors Light bottles.