Tropicana AC hangs ‘Locals Welcome’ sign
If you live in Atlantic County, Tropicana Atlantic City wants you. Recently, the almost-45-year-old pleasure dome — today the only casino located in the Chelsea district — inaugurated a new marketing scheme targeted at folks who live closest to it. The “Tropicana...
After 25 years, Beth Tinnon remains the queen of AC casino lounges
During the past quarter-century in Atlantic City, countless casino lounge performers have come and gone. Heck, casinos have come and gone in that period of time. But Beth Tinnon remains a local favorite. Tinnon has been the queen of the local gaming hall lounge...
‘’80s Live’ at Harrah’s a high-energy romp through the MTV era
There are many pleasures to be enjoyed in “’80s Live,” the celebratory song-and-dance extravaganza that runs Sunday afternoons through June 28 at Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City. First and foremost is the set list that ably pays tribute to what was arguably pop music’s...
Even Penn & Teller can’t make the passage of time disappear
For a half-century, masters of the comedy-magic universe Penn & Teller have seemingly defied the physical laws of nature with many of their you-gotta-see-’em-to-believe-’em feats of prestidigitation. But so far, the loquacious Penn Jillette, 71, and his silent...
