by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 9, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, History, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow Back in the mid-2000s, what was then Trump Taj Mahal (now Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City) hosted a series of concerts that still stand among the coolest programs ever staged in a local gaming hall. The shows were presented under the...
by Cindy Fertsch | Nov 2, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow There’s no question that Atlantic City is an East Coast entertainment capital. But virtually all of the offerings–from top-shelf musical attractions to the moment’s hottest comics—offer passive experiences. That is, the audience simply sits and...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 26, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow When it comes to Scout Durwood, “what you see is what you get” definitely applies. Durwood is one of two comedy stars of “The Hook,” the game-changing presentation at Caesars Atlantic City (it’s AyCee’s first Las Vegas-style, permanent production...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 26, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic County, Features, South Jersey
By Chuck Darrow Throughout its colorful history, Atlantic City has borne the imprint of powerful and high-profile men. From Louis “The Commodore” Kuehnle, who was the town’s first overlord of vice and corruption, and Enoch “Nucky” Johnson, on whom Steve Buscemi’s...
by Cindy Fertsch | Oct 19, 2023 | Atlantic City, Atlantic City Casinos, Atlantic County, Entertainment, Features, South Jersey, What's Happening
By Chuck Darrow We are obviously ensconced in the era of the classic-rock farewell tour. The Eagles and Aerosmith recently are among those vintage units currently on the road for what each band swears is its last hurrah. And to that list can be added Foreigner. The...