From Shakira to Phish, Atlantic City’s riding a non-casino entertainment wave
The Casino File Global pop monarch Shakira made but 12 stops on the recent U.S. leg of her current world tour (not including her World Cup appearance in San Jose, Calif.). Among the cities were such no-brainer locales as New York, Boston, Atlanta and Los Angeles. But...
At Harrah’s, ‘Star Wars’ + burlesque = ‘The Empire Strips Back’
The Casino File Those seeking gaming-hall entertainment of a different stripe are directed to Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City this weekend and next as “The Empire Strips Back,” a saucy, high-energy presentation that pokes fun at the “Star Wars” film franchise continues...
Brian Luo wins World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event in Atlantic City
Brian Luo captured the World Series of Poker Circuit Main Event title at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City on Aug. 24, earning $189,145 and his second career WSOP Circuit ring. The Philadelphia native, who now lives in Madison, Wisconsin, outlasted a field of 698 entries...
Flow Tribe brings New Orleans sound to Lundi Gras on the Boardwalk
Tune In, Turn On New Orleans and Louisiana have produced generations of influential musicians, and several have performed at the Jersey Shore through concerts presented by Tony Mart’s Carmen and Nancy Marotta. Tab Benoit, Ivan Neville and Dumpstaphunk, Bonerama,...
Dolly left her mark
In May 1981, Dolly Parton performed an extended concert engagement at Resorts International. Coming right off the massive success of her December 1980 film and chart-topping single “9 to 5,” the major Hollywood and pop-country superstar packed the 1500...
