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Snoop Dogg at HOB
Who Is He: Rapper Snoop Dogg's career was a success right out of the gate. His 1993 debut album, "Doggystyle," went quadruple platinum. The opening act, Method Man and Redman, is a rap duo from the Wu-Tang Clan and Def Squad, respectively.
What To Expect: The rappers' "Wonderful High School Tour" started earlier this month in Baltimore. Snoop Dogg performed for an hour, and his songs included "Gin and Juice," "Lay Low," "Drop It Like It's Hot" and "Who Am I (What's My Name)." Snoop had 10 people on stage with him, while Method Man and Redman only had a DJ. The tunes they performed included "How High" and "A-Yo," according to the Baltimore Sun newspaper.
Event Info: Snoop Dogg's concert starts at 8 p.m. today in the House of Blues Atlantic City at the Showboat Casino-Hotel. Tickets, priced at $39.50 and $55.50, are available at the House of Blues box office or at Ticketmaster by calling 800-736-1420 or at www.ticketmaster.com.
Stevie Wonder at Borgata
Who Is He: It has been more than 45 years since Stevie Wonder first burst on the music scene as a 13-year-old with his initial Motown hit, "Fingertips, Pt. 2." He has scored nine No. 1 singles, earned 22 Grammys and received many other honors, including induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame.
What To Expect: The 59-year-old blind Detroit native performs with a 10-piece band and four singers. Wonder sang hits that included "Higher Ground," "Part-Time Lover," "Superstition," "For Once In My Life" and "Isn't She Lovely?" earlier this month at Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. He also sang a cover of Bob Dylan's "Blowin' In The Wind."
Event Info: Wonder performs at 8 p.m. today in the Event Center at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Tickets, priced at $85, $125 and $150, are available at the Borgata box office or through ComcastTix at 800-298-4200 or at www.theborgata.com.
Ghost Tour of Ocean City
What Is It: The candle-lit Ghost Tour of Ocean City mixes historic lore with tales of ghostly hauntings of such sites as the old Stainton department store and a house inhabited by the descendants of Betsy Ross.
What To Expect: Guides, wearing long, black robes and carrying lanterns, lead the tour, regaling tour-goers with stories about the spirits that haunt some of the city's oldest buildings. The 75-minute tour includes stops at a realty office that has had much ghostly activity as well as the Flanders Hotel, where legend has it a female spirit named Emily, who was married there, still roams the halls.
Event Info: The Ghost Tour of Ocean City starts at 8 p.m. today at 9th Street and Asbury Ave. Admission is $14 for adults and $8 for those ages4 to 12. For more information, call 609-814-0199.
Walk for the Wounded in Ocean City
What Is It: This is a three-mile walk on the Ocean City Boardwalk to support wounded soldiers and their families through Operation First Response, a national nonprofit organization.
What To Expect: Walkers are encouraged to solicit donations for Operation First Response. A pledge of $50 entitles the walker to receive a commemorative Walk for the Wounded T-shirt. Walkers may register as individuals or form walking teams with friends, family members or co-workers. All proceeds from Walk for the Wounded benefit Operation First Response.
Event Info: The walk begins at 12:30 p.m. today at the Ocean City Music Pier, Boardwalk and Moorlyn Terrace. Registration is at 11 a.m. The event is rescheduled from Oct. 17. There is no fee to participate. For more information, call 609-399-0012.
Casinos
"Yesterday - A Tribute to the Beatles," Tropicana, Liverpool Club in North Tower, 8:30 p.m. $25. 609-340-4020.
Kozak the Magician, Tropicana, Comedy Stop, 6 p.m., $23 show only, $30 dinner-show package. 609-348-0920.
"Footloose," Tropicana, Showroom, 9 p.m., $25. 609-340-4020.
Irina Allegrova, Trump Taj Mahal, Mark G. Etess Arena, 7 p.m., $50, $55, $75, $100, $125, $150, $200. 609-449-5150.
Feather Cafe & Grill - Diwale Dinner & Show, Atlantic City Hilton, Hilton Theater, 7 p.m. $50, $75, $100.
Comedy
Dan Wilson, Levent, Basile, Borgata, Comedy Club, The Music Box, 9 p.m., $20.
Dave Russo, Alicia Cooper, Jackson Perdue, Tropicana, Comedy Stop, The Quarter, 9 and 11:15 p.m., $28.
Nature
Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon's info, equipment at Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center, Lily Lake, Cape May Point, birding trips, $10 show and go: Rea Farm (aka Beanery) 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., lot on Bayshore Road; Cape May Point State Park 3 to 5 p.m., Hawkwatch platform; free hawk-identification miniworkshops 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and monarch-tagging demos, 2 p.m. at Cape May Point State Park. 609-861-0700.
Nature Conservancy, Bayshores Center in Eldora has displays, nature trail and gift shop; free moonlight hike 8 to 9:30 p.m., Maurice River Bluffs Preserve. 609-861-0600.
Events
Cape May Designer Show House, 511 Franklin St., self-guided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $15 adults, $10 children, admission price for MAC members and those with a MAC trolley-tour stub is $10, combination tours with breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available. 609-884-5404.
"World Famous" Lipizzaner Stallions, 40th anniversary presentation, 2 p.m., Oceanfront Arena in Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, doors open one hour prior to show, $22.50 general admission, $26.50 floor seating; $20.50 seniors and children 12 years and younger. Information: 609.729.9000; tickets purchased through Ticketmaster outlets (including Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City) or 800-745-3000 or at www.ticketmaster.com
Halloween Family Fun Fest, noon to 4 p.m., O'Donnell Park, Atlantic and Albany avenues, Atlantic City, children's activities, horse-drawn hayrides and pony rides, carousel, live entertainment by The Party Guys, treats, costumes encouraged, free event sponsored by the Special Improvement District. 609-344-8338.
150th Anniversary of Cape May Lighthouse, noon to 2 p.m., lighthouse grounds in Cape May Point State Park, Lighthouse Avenue off Sunset Boulevard, Cape May, storytelling, music, book signings, official ceremony at 1 p.m. with costumed re-enactors, birthday cake, refreshments, climb the lighthouse reduced to $1.50 for adults and children to 4 p.m. 609-884-5404.
Poker Run benefit for Buffalo Avenue Playground, sign-in 10 to 11 a.m. at Al's Custard, 1001 W. White Horse Pike, Galloway Township, and end at McKee's Irish Pub, 446 St. Louis Ave., Egg Harbor City, donation $20, music, food, cash bar. 609-377-4228.
"Magic Tricks & Treats on the Mall," 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Shore Mall, Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, street magicians Brian Neuber and Joe Holiday perform on the main concourse during children's trick-or-treat at mall merchants; for audiences of all ages, free. 609-484-0232 or www.shoremallshopping.com
Halloween Costume Party for Adults, 9 p.m., Eagle Theater, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, for ages 21 and older, dancing, costume contests, light refreshments, $50 per ticket or $85 per couple. 609-704-5012.
Vampire Sprint, 5K race and 1-mile fun walk, 9 a.m., Bellview Winery, Atlantic Street, Landisville, fundraiser for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, music, wine tasting, Halloween costumes encouraged, prizes awarded, registration 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., admission $25. 856-697-7172 or www.BellviewWinery.com
Street magic of Joe Holiday, 3 and 6 p.m., Hamilton Mall, Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing; children's trick-or-treat at mall merchants 1 to 6 p.m. 609-484-9061.
Wildwood, 5K Pumpkin Run/1-Mile Walk, 10 a.m., registration opens 8:30 a.m. at Wildwoods Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, proceeds donated to the Education Foundations of local schools, $25 adults, $10 students 18 and younger; costume contest.
Kids
Halloween Train, runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Historic Smithville, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, $2. 609-748-6160.
"The Magic Pumpkin," puppet show, noon, 2 and 4 p.m., Brownstone Puppet Theater, Historic Smithville Village, 615 E. Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, $5, $10 includes puppet. 609-652-5750.
Kid-Friendly Haunted House, 4 to 7 p.m., Ocean City Repertory Theater, 908 Asbury Ave., Ocean City, trick-or-treating, games, prizes, jugglers, face painting, gift bags, $5. 609-231-3263 or www.ocrep.org
Halloween at Atlantic City Aquarium, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Historic Gardner's Basin, Atlantic City, free admission and treats for children in costume with adult paid admission, 11 a.m. live diver feeding show, noon and 3 p.m. feed baby stingrays and bamboo sharks, 2 p.m. exotic animal show, adult admission $7, $5 seniors. 609-348-2880.
Theater
"The Odd Couple," comedy, 2 p.m., Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $30 adults, $20 children. 609-492-9477.
"Master Harold ... and the Boys," drama, 8 p.m., Otto Haas Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Cape May Stage, Cape May, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students. 609-884-1341.
Nightlife
A Dam Good Sports Bar, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770 - Costume Contest at 1 a.m., live DJ.
Ballyhoos, Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 - DJ, 9 p.m.
Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge, 140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461 - Oldies Night with DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.
Blue Martini, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - DJ Pete Lava, 7 p.m.; DJ Filter, 11 p.m.
Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - Malcom Tent and 1 Adam 12, costume contests, tricks and treats, 6 p.m.
The Boiler Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Costume Karaoke and Murder'Oke, 9 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - Sing-along with Charlie Maines, costume contest, 8 p.m.
The Brown Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 -Darin McDonald, 8 p.m.
The Burger Pub, 236 Philadelphia Ave., Egg Harbor City, 609-965-1160 - The Northbound Train, 7 p.m.
Casbah Night Club, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - DJ Girl 6, costume contest, 10:30 p.m.
Chickie's and Pete's, 6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930 - DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.
Cousin Mario's, 6056 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, 609-625-2523 - Free appetizer buffet, costume contest, Seven Stone, 9:30 p.m.
Cuba Libre, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - Costume contest, Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.
DiDonato's Bowling Center and Cocktail Lounge, 1151 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 609-561-3040 - Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Dusk, Caesars Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - Come dressed as your favorite TV character, Marshal Barnes, 10 p.m.
The Ebbitt Room and The Virginia Hotel, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Paul Sottile, 6:30 p.m.
Eden Lounge, Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - VH1 Classics, 4 p.m.; Big City, 8 p.m.; Groove Babies, midnight.
Ego, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - Costume contest with Trump Rewards membership, Angels, 9 p.m.
Firewaters, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - Live DJ and games, 10 p.m.
Foundation Room, inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - DJ Redline, 9 p.m.
Formica Brothers Bakery, 2310 Arctic Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-8723 - Bob Mower and the Cole Brothers with Frankie Formica Jr. 7 p.m.
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544 - Live rock music, 7 p.m.
Fuze Restaurant, 79th Street & 3rd Avenue, Avalon, 609-368-1919 - Pauline Bennick, jazz, 6:30 p.m.
Goodnight Irene's, 2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-3861 - Live music, 9 p.m.
Gypsy Bar, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Dead Poets, 7 p.m.; Playmate Shannon James, Lost In Paris, costume contest, 11 p.m.
Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, 856-692-6283 - Halloween Extravaganza, 8 p.m.
Hibiscus, 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point, 609-926-9400 - Pedestrian, 4 p.m.
Hooter's, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - Costume contest, 11 p.m.
Jezebel's, Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - New York Minute, 9 p.m.
Juan Pablo's, 3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500 - DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.
Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655 - Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.
Liquid Bar, Trump Plaza, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - Teddi Fusco, 9 p.m.
Megan's Good Grub and Pub, 1743 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-289-8054 - Patty Blee and Ernie Trionfo, 6 p.m.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Rob Lipkin, no cover, 8:30 p.m.
Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363 - George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.
mixx, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Shannon James, DJ Irie, costume contest, 10 p.m.
mur.mur, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Shannon James, D-Nice, costume contest, 10 p.m.
Nardi's, 11801 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-9538 - Mike Byrne Irish Music, 5 p.m., Dave Christopher, free shuttle, 8 p.m.
Old Oar House Irish Pub,123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200 - Trash Bag Poncho, 9 p.m.
The Pool, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - Cast of "Twilight," including Edi Gathegi, Chaske Spencer and Alex Merax, Snoop Dogg, costume contest, 10 p.m.
Providence, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - Vynil Squad and DJ Kaos, 10 p.m.
The Rail, 1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245 - Static Addiction, party host Liam Steele, costume contests, the Budweiser Girls, Halloween games, $5 admission when in costume, 8 p.m.
Ram's Head Inn, White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700 - Costume Ball to benefit the South Jersey AIDS Alliance, live performances, DJ, costume contest, Chinese auction, sponsored by Three Olives Vodka and provide drink specials, $20, 8 p.m.
Sea Oaks Golf Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 609-296-2656 - Live entertainment, 9 p.m.
Six Packs Pub, 4810 White Horse Pike, Mullica Township, 609-965-7686 - Wits Ends, door prizes, giveaways and costume contest, 9:30 p.m.
Sofia, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111 - Old World Mediterranean Dinner and Dancing with Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.
Sonsie, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300 - New York DJ, 10 p.m.
S.R.Riley's, 101 E. Commerce St., Bridgeton, 856-459-1109 - Bread and Butta, costume contest, dinner specials, BYOB, reservations accepted, 7 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163 - Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.
Teplitzky's, Chelsea Hotel, 111 S. Chelsea Ave., Atlantic City, 800-548-3030 - Live DJs, 9 p.m.
Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926 - DJ Dance Party with DJ Joe, 10 p.m.
Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535 - Live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m.; House DJ, 9 p.m.
Towne Tavern, 694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474 - Live DJ, karaoke, costume contest, drink specials, 9 p.m.
Tre Figlio Restaurant, 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303 - Live piano player, 7 p.m.
The Wave, Trump Marina, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511 - Costume contest, Don't Call Me Francis, 9 p.m.
Word of Life Christian Fellowship, 508 Second Ave., Galloway Township, 800-965-9324 - Texas in July, I Am History and Ace Augustine, 7 p.m. Tickets $8 in advance, $10 day of show.
Xhibition Bar, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 800-242-7724 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
Posted in Life on Saturday, October 31, 2009 6:00 am Updated: 6:27 am.
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