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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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In the 1970s, there were four men who were the absolute top draws of the stand up comedy industry. They were Richard Pryor, Redd Fox, George Carlin, and Robin Williams. Of these four, many people have seemingly forgotten how big of a star Williams was on the standup circuit. Well, those that have forgotten saw their memories jolted when it was revealed he would appear once again on stage at The Borgata Hotel and Spa in Atlantic City, NJ on November 27th and 28th. This is truly a historic event as Williams rarely makes live concert appearances and for over two decades did no live shows at all.

Robin Williams’ career has spawned more years than many realize. Long before he was a star on the 1970s/1980s sitcom MORK AND MINDY, he had been a successful standup comic. Williams achieved great fame through the sale of scores of LP albums that featured his ribald nightclub act. Upon becoming an even bigger star thanks to his television exposure as well as his starring roles in mildly successful films such as POPEYE (1980) and THE WORLD ACCORDING TO GARP (1983), Williams’ standup career became even more popular with audiences. His appearances on a number of HBO comedy specials were well received and they spawned several popular VHS video releases.

However, when Williams’ movie career took off, his appearances at standup comedy shows declined. In time, the classic golden age of 1970s standup comedy slowly declined in popularity. As such, stars such as Williams moved beyond the stage and settled into big screen success.

For whatever reason, Williams opted to return to the stand up stage after a two decade plus absence. His appearance on Broadway was well received and it led to greater demand for a new standup act. Robin Williams has complied with the wishes of his fans and has developed ribald new material that shows he has most definitely not lost his knack for being able to entertain crowds. In fact, some say that his new material is among his best ever. This is somewhat amazing because you would assume he would have lost a step or two after his long absence. Actually, the opposite is true. His new material is more mature and less manic. It also shows that he never lost the creative gift that he once had for making an audience laugh. That is why Williams’ return to the stage is looked forward to with such passion.

Ticket prices range from $199 - $291 and the intimate setting of the Borgata’s theater ensures you will have a clear view of the performance. This is a very rare live appearance by a legendary entertainment superstar. It may even be one of his final tours. So don’t miss it!

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Two motion pictures have recently visited Atlantic City and made use of the gambling town for filming scenes from the movies. Just who has been seen hanging out in Atlantic City, New Jersey? A list stars Jennifer Aniston, the unforgettable hunk Gerard Butler and veteran actor Nick Nolte.

Aniston and Butler are both starring in “Bounty Hunter” and both stayed in suites at The Water Club while they filmed at the Borgata. Andy Tennant who also directed box office hits Hitch and Sweet Home Alabama directs “Bounty Hunter”.

In the action comedy, Gerard plays a bounty hunter whose current target is his ex-wife played by Aniston who has jumped bail. Gerard is probably most famous for starring in the epic film “300″ as the leader of the Spartan army. Aniston, starred in one of the most successful television comedies, of all times, the long running “Friends.” She has starred in many successful box office productions since then including the recent hits, “Marley & Me” and “He’s Just Not That Into You.” The cast also includes “Saturday Night Live” and “30 Rock” star, Jason Sudeikis who plays Aniston’s coworker who mistakenly believes that she is in love with him.

Interesting onset pictures have surfaced from the film, including a barefoot Aniston pedaling a bike taxi. While staying at The Water Club Aniston and Gerard have both been seeing using the Immersion Spa’s fitness center. Butler has been seen swimming laps in the indoor pool, getting the services of a trainer while at the gym and relaxing with a soothing four hand massage at the spa. Aniston has been seen almost daily working out on the treadmill and elliptical machine as well as relaxing with yoga. Aniston hosted a small dinner party for 8 guests in her room with a menu that included dishes from restaurants Izakaya and Bobby Flay Steak. Aniston and the Andy Tennant also shared a dinner together at Bobby Flay Steak.

With Gerard and Aniston both being single, maybe we can expect to see some sparks off screen, since Aniston is well known for dating her costars. Past relationships that developed onset include her romance with Vince Vaughn. The two started dating during the filming of “The Breakup.” Aniston recently ended her relationship with singer John Mayer who she started dating in 2008.

Nick Nolte has also been seen in Atlantic City shooting some scenes for his upcoming film, “Warrior.” In the action flick “Warrior,” Nolte plays a Vietnam vet and former mixed martial artist that let his alcoholism tear his family part. Now sober, Nolte welcomes back his youngest son and trains him to fight in a mixed martial arts competition, where he will face his older brother in the ring. Nolte was last seen in the box office hit “Tropic Thunder,” costarring alongside Ben Stiller. Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton play the two competing brothers in the film. The cast also includes Jennifer Morrison of “House” fame.” Gavin O’Conner who also wrote the screenplay directs Warrior”.

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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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 On May 29, 2009 an event almost 20 years in the making will occur! Comedian Jay Leno will be retiring from his iconic gig as the host of The Tonight Show! The long running, NBC program has been a favorite with friends and has won TV’s most prestigious award, the Emmy.

Less than 24 hours later on May 30, 2009, Jay will be live right here in Atlantic City! Come out and help Jay celebrate the next stage of his career before he starts his new primetime talk show on NBC.

The hilarious stand up comedian was born on April 28, 1950 in New Rochelle, New York. Jay has been a comedian since the 1970’s and has constantly strived to improve his craft. In his early days, he was constantly working at comedy clubs in New York and Boston.

Jay is now considered one of the greats of stand up. Unlike his contemporaries Jay does not use race related, drug humor or vulgarity to become a success Leno focused on a more feel good, everyman type of humor. Leno has followed in the footsteps of recognized and respected late night show hosts such as Steve Allen and Jack Paar. As well as Johnny Carson, who choose him to be his replacement on The Tonight Show.

Since 1992, Leno has been making American laugh with his humorous bits on the air. His opening monologue shows his comedic range and his roots in standup. With an observational style of delivery, Leno is able to equally cover and mock politics, current events and celebrities. Some of his most memorable bits on the show include the Jaywalking segment where Leno interviews real people and his Headlines segment where Leno recaps funny articles and advertisements from the media.

There is no doubting Leno’s popularity. His late night show has been the top performer in its time slot for over a decade. The biggest stars of film, TV and music have clamored to be interviewed by the late night host. Even president Barack Obama, choose to visit the late night host and show his respect in March!

Though The Tonight Show keeps him busy, Leno constantly performs at clubs, colleges and other venues all across the country and even around the world. If you are going to spend your hard-earned money on only one or two live acts this year this is the only live act you MUST SEE!

Jay Leno will be live at the Borgata Event Center at 8PM. Tickets are on sale now. Atlantic City is honored that Leno has chosen to grace us with what is sure to be a one of a kind performance that the city will be talking about for years to come!

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Chrisette Michele has taken the R&B and Soul industry by storm with her debut album, ‘I AM’ and returns with her sophomore tunes of heartbreak in Epiphany. Epiphany, a leading single, hit the airwaves earlier this year to start a more destined trend of solo ballads by female artists. Chrisette’s ability to create her own majestic personality lands her in the top spot for dynamic up-and-coming artists of R&B and Soul.

The 24-year old songwriter, singer, and composer was said to be a protégé as she completed her first solo at the age of 4. Her vocals favor that of Billy Holiday; a sensually intense vibe creating a stream of love-ballad songs of how great it is to love. She returns on the scene with the lead single, Epiphany, climbing charts across the board. Epiphany is unlike her debut album, I AM, because it’s stretched into heart-wrenching pain associated with bad relationships. She stands against the grain as she continues to move crowds with ‘Be Ok’, ‘Love Is You’, and ‘Let’s Rock’.

There’s much speculation surrounding her sophomore album and it leads critics wondering which level of R&B and Soul she will conquer this year. According to Chrisette Michele, she views this as a new introduction into another side of her mind, soul, and music.

Jazz and hip hop enthusiast claim Chrisette Michele as an elite, young soul with potential to ignite the industry in the next few years. We can see this predestined success as she moves through the industry leaving scents of impressions. And she’s reaching into different audiences during her US tour which comes to our beautiful Atlantic City on June 6th. The speculation continues to rise as fans rush to get front row tickets to listen in on this heavenly voice.

Tickets are available through your local Ticket Master and are running out slowly. Chrisette Michele plans to perform lead hits from her debut album I AM and Epiphany. If you’ve never heard the unique way in which she accentuates a beat – this is the moment you’ve been waiting for.

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Atlantic City has become a beach person’s paradise; its proximity to Philadelphia is an added advantage. The beaches are free and offer a wide range of options when it comes to surfside activities. Mississippi-ave Beach in front of the trump plaza, Boston ave, Chelsea ave, Park Place and Kingston ave are some of the top rated beaches of the city. The Beaches have full service Beach Bars generally with Live Music and Hot- Hip new place to hang out and while doing this entire round of delectation one does not have to worry about parking cars, there is ample amount of Valet or free parking available. Have kids with you? Visit Steel Pier Amusement Park or Ocean Life Center and Aquarium, Kids love it.

Chances are slim that you haven’t heard about Atlantic City’s Night life. From sports bar to dance clubs, comedy clubs, lounges, sports bars, concerts and more, nightlife in Atlantic City is electrifying and keeps you going till the sun comes up. Atlantic is a home to exciting live concerts and other events. Everybody can have it their own way. Blues, dancing, microbrew, drink specials and panoramic views of the city’s Marina only hint how amazing the experience can be.  Night life of AC is truly ecstatic and provides a unique experience. With plenty of casinos, resorts, shopping malls and day time attractions, Atlantic City lures a more upscale crowd. Moreover the crime rates are much lower than other cities which suggests Atlantic City is in no way a Las Vegas Counterpart. And the Sparkling casinos haven’t been mentioned yet; well they can take a break this time. There is so much more to do in Atlantic City than just A-class gambling. 24 hours really can’t do justice to this Fascinating Place.

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Music lovers of all genres will be excited to hear about the wide variety of performers and musical groups hitting the Atlantic City show scene very soon.
Many people probably don’t realize that Kool & the Gang’s roots can be traced all the way back to 1948. This band originated in the Jersey City projects and now almost 60 years later is still enjoying success today. While some of the members have changed over the years, their awesome sound with multi-platinum hits like “Ladies’ Night” and “Cherish” has been a constant. Come check them out at the Atlantic City Hilton Theater on March 14th at 8 pm. Tickets are $40.

The legendary Johnny Mathis brings his smooth crooning to the Tropicana Showroom on March 13th and 14th at 9 pm. Most people think of Johnny as a romantic singer, but he’s really done it all from jazz to disco, Broadway tunes to Brazilian music. A little of everything for everyone.

Hall & Oates hits center stage at Borgata in The Event Center at 8 p.m. March 14th.  Tickets are $50, $65, $85. This hit-making duo was all over the charts in the late 70s and early to mid 80’s. They had 6 #1 songs on the Billboard charts and have sold over 80 million albums. This is sure to be a fun show full of nostalgia. Get ready to sing along as you’re sure to know every song.

Get ready to rock it out when Bret Michaels appears with Seven Stone at Showboat, House of Blues, 8 p.m. March 20th. Tickets are $35, $45. Fresh off yet another season of Rock of Love, Bret shows us what he’s made of in what is sure to be a raucous show.

The consummate entertainer, Wayne Newton performs at the Atlantic City Hilton Theater, 8 p.m. March 21st. Tickets are $40. Wayne is Mr. Show business. Get ready to be entertained as he pulls out all the stops.
Meet an American country music legend Loretta Lynn at Harrah’s Resort at The Concert Venue, 9 p.m. March 21st. Tickets are $35, $45, $55. This lovely singer songwriter who was immortalized when her best selling autobiography< Coal Miner’s Daughter, was turned into an Oscar winning motion picture.
When many think of Rick Springfield, they think of him as Dr. Noah Drake on General Hospital, but he is also a very talented musician, best known for his #1 single, Jessie’s Girl. Come  see him play Borgata at The Music Box, 9 p.m. March 28th. Tickets are $50.

And last, but certainly not least, the inimitable Dion performs at the Trump Plaza Theatre, 10 p.m. April 17th and again at 9 p.m.  on April 18th. Tickets are $35. Come see Dion do what he does best, belt out a blended mix of doo wop, pop and R &B as only he can.

As always there is something for everyone. No matter what your musical tastes you’re sure to find an upcoming show to suit you in the wonderland known as Atlantic City.

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Atlantic City, New Jersey was not always about casinos.

There were days in years past when The Boardwalk was the in thing to do.

Anyone that was someone important wanted to be seen at the Boardwalk.  History goes back some 200 years before the casinos were allowed into the city. As a matter of fact Atlantic City was not even its real name. Early in the 1800s, it was called Absecon, and by 1850 there were only 7 homes on the island. Only one of these homes was not owned by the city’s founder, a doctor named Jonathan Pitney. He and a civil engineer named Richard Osborn decided to bring the railroad from the mainland to the island, so that they could transform the island into a health resort. The construction of the railroad began in 1852, and in 1854 the first train arrived.

The Lenni-Lenope Indians first used  Absecon Island as a summer camp, indulging in the wide variety of food on the island, traveling back to the mainland in the winter time. The Indian trail that they took is near Florida Avenue.

An Englishman by the name of Thomas Budd was awarded acreage on the mainland and the island for a claim that he had won against holders of the royal grant in the 1670’s. This made him the very first recorded owner of the island. Back then his mainland property was worth forty cents an acre, and Absecon Island was only worth four cents an acre. The Island is where Atlantic City sits today and you can just imagine how much this land is worth today.

The second most important man to remember is Jeremiah Leeds, who was the first man to build a structure on the island in 1785. Later Leeds’s grandfather built a log cabin on Baltic Avenue. With the Leeds family being the first official residents of Atlantic City, they were all important members of the community itself. After Jeremiah’s death in 1838, not knowing what to do to provide for the family, Jeremiah’s wife became the first business owner in Atlantic City, of Aunt Millie’s Boarding House, where she also ran a tavern. The Leeds family contributed much to Atlantic City’s history. In 1824   , Chalkey Leeds became Atlantic City’s first mayor, and  Robert B. Leeds another one of Jeremiah’s children, became the firs postmaster in 1828.

Osborn is credited for giving Atlantic City its name in 1854 as the train brought tourist’s on the Camden-Atlantic City Railroad. However, the train was not the only way of transport. Atlantic City became a busy seaport. A light house was constructed in 1854 due to the tragic shipwreck of the “Powhattan”, which left 311 German immigrants dead.

Dr. Pitney named all the streets that were running parallel to the ocean to the world’s greatest bodies of water, and the streets that ran east to west were all named after the American States. It took 17 years to complete a road from the island to the mainland, which began at Peasantville and ended in Atlantic City. In order to pay for the road, travelers were charged 30 cents as a toll charge. However, Albany Avenue was the first free road in the city.

Atlantic City had become so popular by 1878 that the  railroad could not keep up with the amount of tourists visiting the city. So the “Narrow Gauge Line” to Philadelphia had to be constructed. Atlantic City’s first hotel was called the “Belloe House” and was built in 1853, at Massachusetts and Atlantic Avenue. Due to the fast growing population, buildings were being built constantly. The largest hotel  in the city was “The United States Hotel”, which took up an entire city block, built between Atlantic, Pacific, Delaware, and Maryland  Avenues.       

In 1860 the Boardwalk was constructed to keep the sand from being trampled inside the buildings, which created a huge issue to the buildings owners. The Boardwalk has suffered many calamities  over the years, however, due to hurricane in 1889, it was completely destroyed. Today the Boardwalk is back, with businesses on one side and amusements on the other.

In 1858, the first public school was opened at Maryland and Arctic Avenue. The next few decades saw the first bank open, and in 1882 Atlantic City first began using electricity. In 1883 a trolly service began, and   The Atlantic City Hospital opened in 1898, and the new library opened a year later. In 1915 you could take a carriage ride around the city for an extravagant 5 cents.

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