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To understand why Charlie Prose is such an influential man, it is important to understand exactly where he came from. It all started at a grocery store that was run by his father, and the other members of his family. He was thirteen years of age when the salesman entered the store and showed him the old saxophone. It didn’t take long for him to obtain it and within two weeks, he’d learned to play the saxophone well enough to start his own band.

That was the beginning, and as you can see, it’s not exactly a humble beginning. When someone has a gift, it is his or her obligation to share it with the rest of the world, and that’s exactly what Charlie Prose did. Ever since then, even to this day Charlie Prose has been giving liver performances, making people laugh and live a little. It is even said that the fans feel as if they have a personal relationship with him. How many entertainers out there can pull that off?

Continuing the tradition, on December 4, 2009 through December 6, 2009 on Friday, 9 pm, Saturday, 8 pm and Sunday, 3 pm one can see Charlie Prose perform with David Grayson at Trump Plaza. The entry fee is $35 and a good time is guaranteed to be had by all.

For the past thirteen years, Charlie Prose has performed at Atlantic City, and so far, it’s been the longest running holiday show there. He provides clean humor, which is something that you don’t see much anymore. On top of that, it’s enjoyable humor. It’s been a while since someone was able to deliver a funny like without making a sexual reference or uttering a curse word. So when you hear the name Charlie Prose, you know it’s safe to take your entire family along.

The show is sold out every year, and this year in New Jersey should be no different. Though it seems that mostly senior citizens enjoy his routine, it’s clear that anyone can sit back and enjoy this light heated humor.

For those of you who don’t know, Trump Plaza is located below pacific avenue near the beach. It should be easy to find, and if you cannot, just ask a city official where the Charlie Prose show is! There’s no doubt that someone will be able to point you to it.

Are you ready for a night of fun filled laughter? Are you ready to have an enjoyable holiday? If so then reserve your tickets now, before they’re sold out! Make the call, write a letter, do whatever you have to do. Just make sure you get in!

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Atlantic City, located in New Jersey, is famous for its boardwalk, casino gambling rooms, lovely beaches, shopping centers, retail shops, and breath-taking views of the Atlantic Ocean. For these things, it is no wonder why people cannot stop visiting and pampering themselves at resorts to enjoy the pleasure this city provides. It home to three large malls for tourists, with various types of convenient transportation and the second best destination of professional gamblers.

Atlantic City is one of the most visited cities in the entire U.S. for entertainment and business purposes. Although the global recession has greatly affected the economy of Atlantic City in some ways, the place is still kicking and thriving. Although 11 of the city’s finest casinos have been experiencing an economic failure which includes Donald Trump’s Taj Mahal Casino & Resort and the Tropicana Casino & Resort, the country’s number two gambling destination is rising not due to bankruptcy but for continuous competitive business production.
Yes, you can still find all the extraordinary gambling venues. You can still indulge in luxury hotel rooms, soak in the sunset-view spas, have a taste of exclusive restaurants and the non-stop entertaining theater shows. People are obviously visible walking around the stylish walls and on brilliant floors of the casinos. Employees are busy taking care of luggage and stuff of their customers. Elite women and tuxedo dressed men are edging on hot seats of the casino.  Atlantic City has many delightful surprises to give its visitors.

One of the vice presidents of an extravagant hotel-casino said that there are more visitors and newcomers arriving each day. The number of tickets had enormously increased for viewing  some treasured music of great legends and that’s another reason why there are more shows produced throughout the city which shows that tourism is on the rise in Atlantic city.

Summer is the most popular get-away time for gamblers plus new players and site seers, however many of them visit throughout the entire year as well. During summer, live music shows appeal to many people. Who would ignore American Idols and worldly known pop stars like Kris Allen, Jimmy Buffet, Madonna, and more that are entertaining just a few feet away from your seat? Of course, you will have to run and get the VIP seat area. This is an ideal long weekend getaway destination that will amaze any individual. With so much to do and see it is a place you will keep you returning when you want to escape, relax and have fun.

Resorts, whatever the season, are still flooded by thousands of tourists, and you will find that the Hawaiian and Polynesian services are out of this world. One difference though is that the entertainment has changed in casino rooms. It is now held in a lovely area, which is known as the Boardwalk Hall.

There are several entertaining shows and offers, that are expected to come out this 2010. Bon Jovi is possibly going to come back for tour of his new released CD last November 2008. More new live entertainment shows will be produced for your pleasure. Planned new modernized facilities are already under construction with many new up and coming sites to see. In short, people are very much looking forward to the newly revived delights of Atlantic City. Book a getaway to see for yourself!

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When you are headed to Atlantic City, you will find that you are in a great place for some fun in the sun, and when you are ready to start a party or to join one, you cannot beat the beach bars. The beach bars in Atlantic City are known for their lively environments and the great times that they offer to tourists and locals like, and when you are interested in having a great time, there are definitely a few that you need to check out.

For instance, when you don’t want to do anything fancy, why not consider the Atlantic City Hilton Beach Bar? This bar has a terrifically kitschy feel, and it is definitely stripped down. It might make you think of a bare shack on the beach, but there are some great things to check out. You can get some great wings, sausage and tacos here and you’ll find that if you are interested in a slightly older crowd, this is the way to go.

On the other hand, if you are in the mood for a place where you definitely won’t feel cramped, consider the beach bar at Trump Plaza. This place regularly has live bands in to perform and the crowd is pretty diverse and fun. You can get some great sandwiches and tacos, and when you are in the mood for something different, there’s the raw bar. You can take advantage of the luxury service that you can get from your own private cabana, and you can enjoy the luxury of being in one of the Sexiest Beach Bars, as decided by the Travel Channel.

If you are in the mood to be really close to the beach, you can’t get much closer than the Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s. This bar is known for its live band and for its proximity to the water and you will find that though the food here is your basic bar food, it is plentiful and pretty tasty. Look for the Old Bay fries and the shrimp, and make sure that you stay long enough for the cocktails. There are many different theme nights that you can take advantage of when you are looking at the Bikini Beach Bar at Bally’s, so keep a look out for things like Latin Mondays and ’80s Wednesdays. There’s even a fun in the sun fashion show on Friday, so bring your best!

Take a moment to think about everything that you have heard about Atlantic City. The bar scene is among the most amazing in the world and when you are ready to have a good time, this is definitely the beach that you want to hit. Check out more local attractions and figure out which water holes are going to entertain you!

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Mankind has always been curious about the history of the world, and with recent developments in archeology, more and more has become abundantly clear. What we have found is proof that a species dominated the earth longer than humans ever drew breath, and that species is dinosaur. This was a ferocious and terrifying species that ruled not through diplomacy and trade, but in some cases through fear and primal instinct. We are mystified by these species and we have done all that we can to learn more about them.

No doubt you have at some point seen the plethora of movies that have been made about dinosaurs. From time travelers in a bad movie, to a modern day tale of genetic experiments on an island in the middle of nowhere, dinosaurs have been a subject of both fascination and excitement for the young and old for many years and so far there is no evidence that is going to change any time soon. For this reason it was inevitable that dinosaurs would suddenly break onto the big screen.

Recently a total of ten million pounds was spent on an arena presentation of the cretaceous period in all it’s glory. This is presented to the public in an arena setting, meaning that the show will be displayed in a huge screen for your viewing pleasure. If you are a fan of dinosaurs or ever have been in the past then this will be a great experience for you to become closely acquainted with your favorite lizards from ages past.

You can experience this event from July all the way to august, so get ready to buy your tickets and take a trip into the past that you never would have thought possible. If this sounds like something that would interest you then you are quite in luck as you can find all the information you need regarding attending the shows online either at it’s official website or on the website of one of their many affiliates. This happens to be a huge event so you will no doubt be able to find someone that has decided to cover it!

Whether you are young or old, big or small, you will enjoy this presentation as it drags you through the creation of dinosaurs all the way to their humble end. No matter who you are, this is the show for you. So head online, or call your local box office for showtimes and prices. This is definitely one show you’re not going to want to miss.

If you do happen to miss one showing don’t be incredibly discouraged because chances are you will catch the next one! Not to mention it’s showing at many different places, so you aren’t going to experience overcrowding regardless of how popular the show happens to be. Just keep an eye out for showtimes and you’ll be able to get in on it in no time!

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Atlantic City offers some of the best shopping in the region. Before you lose all of your money at the luxurious Tropicana resort be sure to head on over to The Quarter at the Tropicana, The Pier Shops at Caesars, and what locals refer to as “The Walk.”

The Quarter is an elegant indoor shopping mall that is in the Tropicana Casino. Its garden courtyard resembles something you would see in Mexico. The Quarter has something for everyone - including your animals. Jake’s Dog House is a down to earth pet store that has everything you and your pet could want. Aside from the basis stores such as Banana Republic the Quarter features local favorites such as “The Trop” and the “Farmer’s Almanac.” While waiting for your gambling friends to finish up donate pass by “Steel’s Fudge.” Don’t forget to check out the restaurants as well, they offer tasty cuisine at a reasonable price.

The Pier Shops at Caesars is an upscale indoor shopping center that caters to everyone. Even if you cannot afford a $500 purse, items worth checking out. It is connected via a sky bridge from the main casino and offers something for everyone. They have water and light shows that run on the hour and offer a multitude of entertainment for the whole family. They feature the typical stores such as Brookstone and The Body Shop. For those who made it big at the casinos the mall has designer stores including Gucci and Luis Vuitton. The Pier features a wide variety of upscale dining facilities for eating in or to-go. Do not miss the third floor of the Pier as it offers a unique beach view.

Atlantic City’s Outlets offers a mix between upscale and casual shopping. There are a plethora of stores to browse and shop at. You’ll find everything at The Walk including suitcases, diamonds, vitamins, and cell phones. The Walk features fashion and accessories by Ashley Stewart, Brooks Brothers, Calvin Klein, Eddie Bauer, Kenneth Cole, Lane Bryant, Perry Ellis, and Ralph Lauren. You will find many factory outlet stores including Guess, PacSun, Old Navy, H&M, Bass, GAP, Ecko, and DKNY. Among the dining facilities include Cavo Crepe Café, Longhorn Steakhouse, The Melting Pot, and Ruth Chris Steakhouse. The guys can watch the game and drink a few beers at the 40/40 Club while their loved ones shop.

Atlantic City is full of great shops and attractions. There is something for the entire family no matter where you are staying. Be sure to check out the Atlantic City Boardwalk for exciting entertainment and nightlife.

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With the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean as the backdrop, just about everything you do is somehow better, but even more so if it’s free. If, like many people, you’re worried you won’t be able to vacation somewhere as exciting as Atlantic City (AC) this year, relax and start packing your suitcase because here are five completely free and totally fun things to do in one of the greatest spots in all of the U.S.

1. Learn about Atlantic City’s History: Located on Garden Pier on Boardwalk at New Jersey Avenue, the Atlantic City Historical Museum showcases the widely diverse history of AC offering both free admission and parking to visitors. Before heading to the beach you can learn about Atlantic City’s culture through the permanent exhibit titled “Atlantic City, Playground of the Nation” which features vintage postcards and photographs, artifacts from the area, and also memorabilia from the famed Miss America pageants held in the city.

2. See a Free Outdoor Concert: Throughout the summer months concerts are held at Kennedy Plaza on the Boardwalk courtesy of the AC Free Public Library. Also free are summer concerts at Bally’s Casino in the Dennis Courtyard as well as multiple entertainers located all along the Boardwalk.

3. Experience Korean War History in Atlantic City: See the New Jersey Korean War Memorial on Brighton Park which is free to the public and offers a definite feeling of the area’s deep rooted history. The war memorial is open daily and gives visitors a chance to experience the important legacy left by our veterans.

4. More Free Culture and History in Atlantic City: Visit the tranquil Civil Rights Garden, located on Pacific Avenue and Dr. Martin Luther King Boulevard, and see its gorgeous flowers, the meandering pathways, and the awe inspiring eleven granite columns with inscriptions detailing the events that occurred during that time.

5. Enjoy the Wonders of the Beach and the Atlantic Ocean: There are no pricey beach badges or any type of fees needed to enjoy the beauty of Atlantic City’s beaches and any number of fun activities taking place there all year round.

Besides the usual swimming, sunbathing, and volleyball games, surfing is also permitted at three different beaches, either New Hampshire Avenue’s Crystal Beach, the Delaware Avenue Beach, or the Downtown Beach at Raleigh Avenue. None of the surfing beaches are staffed with lifeguards, and if you want to kayak or windsurf over at Jackson Avenue Beach, also without a lifeguard, be sure to bring your own equipment as there are no rentals.

As if all of that isn’t enough, fishing is permitted along the jetties near the Oriental and Main Avenue Boardwalks and you won’t even need to buy a license for salt-water fishing here. Just remember that no fishing is allowed near bathing beaches during the hours of 10am to 6pm when the lifeguards are on duty.

With all of the free things to do in Atlantic City you’re sure to need more than just one day to see and do everything the area has to offer. But luckily, since none of these fun activities require any money, maybe you’ll be able to stay an extra few days and really experience the city in all its glory.

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Stand up comedians full fill a place in our lives that is two-fold. First we would love to do what they do, make people laugh and they also complete a part of us that needs laughter. So it’s no surprise that when a comedian like Gabriel Iglesias hits the scene he tickles your funny bone by poking at things you find funny and also enlightening you about things that can be funny.

Gabriel has a unique style that sets him apart from other stand up comics, he has great sound effects. He can tell a story and add the visuals along with the audio, he also has a really high voice so he can impersonate a woman and give her all sorts of accents. Most people have seen Mr. Fluffy doing stand up comedy in one form or another and his talent took him to the final rounds of NBC’s fourth installment of “Last Comic Standing” contest.

His attire usually consists of a Hawaiian shirt, a large Hawaiian shirt, and some shorts. Although he is large in frame, and he doesn’t mind telling you that, he seems very light on his feet and his talent for making people laugh is a gift he freely gives away, unless you’re paying to see his show. He tours all over the U.S.A. and he takes everyday situations and puts humor as the anecdote.

Comedy Central airs his special titled, “Hot and Fluffy” every once in a while and it’s an hour well spent with some of the funniest stories with all the sound effects to make that much more enjoyable. He has also been seen on The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show, Jimmy Kimmel Live and Showtime at the Apollo, he is always fresh and will keep you laughing from start to finish.

Television is not his only accolade; he has been in a couple of movies too. “El Matador” and “Surfer King” are his two movie credits. His best stories are when he tricks his friends and makes them the butt of the joke, they probably don’t think its funny at the time but he sure makes light of it. Gabriel is a comedian that deals with race relations from the Mexican American side and uses satire to bridge the learning gap.

His website boasts his achievements with Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. You can usually find a clip of him on line and his CD is available on iTunes. He does a lot of character voices, sound effects and impersonations. You can’t help but laugh when he starts to tell a story about his life. He doesn’t use writers either; all of his material is from real life. That’s what makes him so funny; he doesn’t fake it at all.

If you are looking for a comedian that will make you laugh and make you think then give Gabriel Iglesias or Fluffy Man a listen, he also goes by the name of Picachu in case you needed another alias to search him by.

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Have you heard about the Duprees? You know, they are the group that sang that song which happens to be entitled “Have You Heard” too. That song reached number 18 on the Pop Chart on 1963. It was a very popular song back then, which made them a very popular group. They had a lot of other hits too. Hits such as “My Own True Love,” “You Belong to Me,” “Gone with the Wind,” “I’d Rather Be Here in Your Arms,” and many more.

These hit songs also reached the Pop Chart from the years 1962 to 1963. Their biggest hit was “You Belong to Me,” which reached the charts at number 7. “You Belong to Me” was also their first single, you know. The Duprees had a lot of great albums too. They had in 1962 their first album, which was also entitled You Belong to Me. Subsequently, Have You Heard the album, followed in 1963 and soon after, Total Recall was released in 1968 and so on and so forth.

The Duprees was founded in early 1960s in Jersey City, New Jersey by William L. Dickinson High School classmates Michael Arnone, John Salvato, Joe Santollo, Tom Bialoglow and their original lead vocalists Joey Canzano. They were discovered by George Paxton and signed them to his Coed Records label. They then released their first single which also became their first hit” You Belong to Me.”  And as they say, the rest is history.

Though the original Duprees members have died or left the group, the Duprees continue to perform with its new members. And since then they have been acclaimed as one of the top performing acts in the country. As a testament to this, on November 6 of last year, they were officially inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame.

And what is great about it, the Duprees are coming to Atlantic City, New Jersey. All new members, they are all coming.- Tommy Petillo, Phil Granito, Tony Testa and Jimmy Spinelli. Atlantic City is relieving the Duprees nostalgia! Spread the word!

Atlantic City is just the perfect setting for The Duprees. Atlantic City has got Casino gaming, spas, nightlife, fine dining, golf, fun attractions, fishing, water sports, shopping and a lot more. Of course, for our main attraction, Atlantic city offers world-class entertainment just like The Duprees.

So start planning the trip to Atlantic City and stay at one of their glamorous hotels. May it be Marriott Courtyard, The Chelsea or The Water Club. Start relieving the Duprees nostalgia in your own way too as you buy their old and new albums. You should also be ready for a surprise as The Duprees have been singing contemporary hits in their recent concerts to which they have given their own flavor. Atlantic City and The Duprees. What’s not to be excited about?

So come and hurry up, and together in Atlantic City, we will recapture The Duprees nostalgia. Atlantic City is relieving The Duprees nostalgia. Spread the word!

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News like this makes my day! Atlantic City’s beaches have been around for years and attracted tourists from far and near for centuries. It’s the only gaming resort destination along a natural coastline. Despite this fact, the beaches in Atlantic City haven’t been renovated in years. Whether it was the Government’s lack of vision to convert Atlantic City to be as big and famous as the Las Vegas or the lack of someone like Steve Wynn here is a matter for debate. But today is not the time for it

U.S. Republican Frank A. LoBiondo has secured $10.4 million in federal funding to replenish Atlantic City’s beaches and for local construction. Though the amount is not significant enough to completely overhaul the look of the beaches, it’s good enough to make some long-overdue repairs and improvements.

The Press of Atlantic City reported today in their note - http://www.pressofatlanticcity.com/186/story/412684.html that

U.S. Rep. John Adler announced that he has helped secure $16.7 million in funding for his district, including $11.7 million towards a beachfill project on Long Beach Island.

Way to go Atlantic City.

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