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Brian Setzer Orchestra at Trump Taj Mahal

Who Are They: Brian Setzer had been part of a swing and big-band revival that, in his eyes, has never stopped. Setzer, now 50, first found success as the leader of The Stray Cats. When that came to an end, he launched this 17-piece band, which has since put out many albums. This year sees the seventh annual Christmas Extravaganza, designed to put some swing in the jingle-bell season.

What To Expect: Since the release of his 2002 "Boogie Woogie Christmas," Setzer has made fun and frothy holiday renditions his specialty. Look for a bouncy "Jingle Bells" that subs "open sleigh" lyrics with "Chevrolet." And there's the classic "Nutcracker Suite," based on Tchaikovsky's ballet but made light and upbeat with oboes and horns.

Event Info: The show starts 8 p.m. at Trump Taj Mahal, Mark G. Etess Arena, 1000 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Tickets cost $69.50 to $79.50. Call 609-449-1000.

Itzhak Perlman at Resorts Atlantic City

Who Is He: Last seen on our screens with his virtuoso violin playing during this year's presidential inauguration, Itzhak Perlman has always balanced himself as a classical musician with populist reach. The Israeli-American plans to roll out some of the heightened repertoire he likes to popularize: pieces by Beethoven and Stravinsky, plus some surprises sprinkled in-between.

What To Expect: During tonight's show, Perlman will do what he always does: A little bit of improvising. As a player, he was trained at Juilliard but appeared frequently on television, especially with an early (and lively) performance on "The Ed Sullivan Show." To this day, when he tackles pieces like a Beethoven violin concerto, he says he expects to play it differently as he feels fit. Rather than copying his past successes, he says he hopes to re-create the piece each time.

Event Info: The concert starts 8 p.m. at Resorts Atlantic City, Superstar Theater, 1133 Boardwalk, Atlantic City. Tickets cost $65 to $125. Call 800-736-1420.

PAL Family Fun in EHT

What Is It: At least once a year, the local police force in Egg Harbor Township opens its doors to everyone from the community, keen to draw people in and talk about what they do. This year at their 20th annual event "Fair for All," expect the afternoon of family activities to fly high with a demonstration by motorcycle-free-stunt expert Michael Angerman Jr. Later on, music comes courtesy of local jam-band No Pressure.

What To Expect: Aside from the high-octane display by Angerman, there's plenty to keep kids of every age amused. For little children, look for bouncy rides and the Barnyard Friends traveling petting farm, where visitors see tame animals and poultry up close. For older children and adults, there will be horseback rides, lawnmower races, pie-eating contests and line dancing.

Event Info: The event runs 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. today at 2590 Ridge Avenue, Egg Harbor Township. Admission is free. Call 609-645-8413 or visit www.ehtpal.com.

'Christmas In Black and White' in Cape May

What Is It: As Christmas approaches, Gayle Stahlhuth has just one wish - a chance to hear seasonal stories off the beaten path. This year, the artistic director of East Lynne Theater Company took matters into her own hands. With Stephanie Garrett, she devised a series of performed stories that shed light on Christmas and seasonal traditions.

What To Expect: Among the well-researched collection, you'll hear Garrett talk about Owen Coachman, a freed son of a slave who lived in a whaler's cottage in Cape May. And, Stahlhuth explores a number of tales from Boston: The experience of a young Irish girl who arrives at the docks and can't find her brother, and, across town, the habit of leaving polling booths up for weeks at a time, providing an unintentional shelter for the city's homeless population in the winter cold.

Event Info: The show runs 8:30 p.m. today and Dec. 6, 11 and 12 at First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May. Tickets cost $23, $13 for students with kids 12 and younger free . Call 609-884-5898.

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 starting at 5 p.m. 609-348-0920.

"Miracle on 34th Street," Tropicana Showroom, 9 p.m. $25. 609-340-4020.

Cirque Dreams "Holidaze," Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu, 3:30 and 8 p.m. $25, $35. 609-449-5150.

Michael Turco's "Wonder," Bally's, Palace Theater, 7 p.m. $25, $30.

Legends Classic: Doubleheader with Michigan State, Rutgers, Florida and UMass, Boardwalk Hall, 5:30 p.m. $10, $25, $50, $125, $150. 609-348-7000.

Robin Williams, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. $175, $195, $245. 609-677-1000.

The Temptations, Atlantic City Hilton, Hilton Theater, 8 p.m. $35. 609-340-7160.

The Beach Boys, Tropicana, Showroom, 8 p.m. $25, $45. 609-340-4020.

Julio Iglesias, Caesars, Circus Maximus Theater, 9 p.m. $40, $50, $65, $80. 800-677-SHOW.

Matisyahu with SOJA, Borgata, The Music Box, 9 p.m. $29.50, $35. 609-677-1000.

Girl Talk, Showboat, House of Blues, 8 p.m. $20. 800-736-1420.

"Long Live The Beatles" featuring The Mahoney Brothers, Trump Plaza, Theatre, 9 p.m. $25. 609-441-6000.

Comedy

Jeff Norris, Joey Vega, Kenny Rogerson, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Comedy Club (in the Music Box), 9 p.m., $20.

Drew Thomas, Chrissy Burns, Steve Shaffer Tropicana Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret (in The Quarter), 9 p.m., 11:15 p.m., $28.

Nature

Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon's Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center on Lily Lake in Cape May Point, free Hawkwatch at state park and Sea Watch at Seventh Street and beach, Avalon. Call 609-861-0700.

Cape May Point State Park, nature walks 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., free. Call 609-884-2159.

Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor, Holiday Hoopla, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. with Santa, llamas, train rides, crafts, admission $3. Call 609-368-1211.

Events

WXGN 90.5 FM Thanks 4 Giving Rock Show, a benefit for missionaries Andy and Ginny Jacobson, featuring True Witness and guests: Sacred Cry, Synaesthesia, Jeff Brower, Ray Seemans, 7 p.m., Word of Life Christian Fellowship, 508 Second Ave. Galloway Township. $5 admission Call 609-938-0012

Cape May Designer Show House at Christmas, Carpenter Cottage at 511 Franklin St., self-guided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $15 adults, $10 children. Call 609-884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org.

Holiday Crafts Fair, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at Star of the Sea Parish Hall, Ocean Street, Cape May, above Washington Street Mall, $1 admission donation for adults, children free. Call 609-884-5404.

Light Show, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 100 Christmas trees in orchestrated show of lights and music on Lake Meone, Historic Smithville Village, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, free.

Holiday Wine Trail Weekend, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. , at Bellview Winery, Atlantic Street, Landisville, wine tasting, appetizers, tours, live music, $5. Information at www.BellviewWinery.com or call 856-697-7172.

Zumba Fest, 9 a.m. to noon, at Community Hall, 30th Street, Avalon, classes at 9, 10 and 11 a.m., instructors compliments of Miracles Fitness, donation of $20 benefits Education Project, Cape May Village, Haiti. Information: 609-425-8392.

The Santa Express, ride the Cape May Seashore Lines between Tuckahoe Village and Richland Village Ticket sales available online at

capemayseashorelines.org, reservations highly recommended. Call 800-984-2055.

Indoor model railroad display, doors open 11 a.m., at Tuckerton Junction Railroad Co. & Flag2Flag Racing Collectibles, 213C East Main Street, Tuckerton, open until 6 p.m., $7 adults, $5 children. Call 609-812-0300.

Kids

"An Old-Fashioned Christmas," holiday puppet show, noon, 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. at Brownstone Puppet Theater and Museum, Village Greene, Historic Smithville Village, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township, $5. Call 609-652-5750.

Music

Cornell Gunter Coasters, The Marvelettes & The Platters, 5:30 and 8 p.m., at Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $34.50. Call 609-492-9477.

Theater

"Master Harold ... and the Boys," drama, 8 p.m., Cape May Stage, on the Otto Haas Stage at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 students. Call 609-884-1341.

Nightlife

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge, inside the Quarter, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - VIP After Hours Party with DJ Jason E, 11 p.m.

Balic Winery, 6623 Harding Highway, Mays Landing, 609-625-1903 - Lenny B Duo, noon.

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 Marlin, 200 S. Pitney Road, Galloway Township, 609-748-5000 - Live DJ, 10:30 p.m.

Blue Martini, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - DJ Jimmy J, 7 p.m., DJ Filter and the Blue Martini Dancers, 11 p.m.

The Boiler Room, Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Dane Anthony Band, 9 p.m.

Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 -Howard Band, 7 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - Sing-A-Long with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.

Boogie Nights, inside Resorts Casino Hotel, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378 - '70s and '80s Dance Party, 9 p.m.

The Brown Room, Congress Hall at end of Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Darin McDonald, 8 p.m.

Bullshots Pizza Pub, 2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055 - Live music, changes every week, 10 p.m.

Casbah Night Club, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 -DJ Jordan Williams and DJ Pauly Day, 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.

Cuba Libre, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - Late Night Latin Floorshow, 10 p.m.

DiDonato's Bowling Center and Cocktail Lounge, 1151 White Horse Pike, Hammonton, 609-561-3040 - Karaoke, 9 p.m.

DiOrio's Circle Caf�, MacArthur Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-927-6111 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Dusk, Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - Tina T, 10 p.m.

The Ebbitt Room and The Virginia Hotel, Congress Hall at end of 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.; Joe Bonanno and The Godsons Of Soul, 8 p.m.; Vixen, midnight.

Ego, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - Angels and DJ Hot Lin, 9 p.m.

Firewaters, Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.

Flip Flopz Beach Bar and Grill, 300 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-522-3350 - Live DJ, 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.

Foundation Room, inside Showboat Casino, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - DJ Redline, 9 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.

Game On, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6800 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

Goodnight Irene's, 2708 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-3861 - Live music, 9 p.m.

Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665 - Live DJ, 10 p.m.

Gypsy Bar, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Go Go Gadjet, 7 p.m.; Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous, 11 p.m.

Hibiscus, 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point, 609-926-9400 - Log Jammers, 8 p.m.

Jezebel's, Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - Head Over Heels, 9 p.m.

JR's Tavern, 650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853 -Free pool, noon to 5 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 Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - Doreen Taylor, 9 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Savoy Unplugged featuring Glenn Erick, no cover, 8:30 p.m.

Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363 - George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.

MezzaNotte Lounge, Trump Taj Mahal Casino, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - DJ Diablo, bottle service available, 11 p.m.

Mixx, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Jazzy Jeff, 10 p.m.

Mountain Sports Bar, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - Sports TV, 2 p.m.; Jaded, 5 p.m.; LeCompt, 10 p.m.

mur.mur, Borgata Hotel Casino and Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Joanna Krupa, Playboy's December Cover Girl, hosts Launch Party with music by Eric Cubeechee, 10 p.m.

Nardi's, 11801 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-9538 - Mike Bryne, 5 p.m.; Love Puppies, 10 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200 - Trashbag Poncho, 9 p.m.

Pistol Pete's Beef N' Beer Saloon and Restaurant, 1000 Black Horse Pike, Pleasantville, 609-484-1000 - Karaoke with Frankie Showboat, 10 p.m.

Providence, inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Big Ben, 10 p.m.

The Rail, 1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245 - Blame It On The Dog, 9 p.m.

Rumba Lounge, inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Jimmy Jam and Rumba Dancers, 10 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, 609-965-7687 - The Northbound Train, 9:30 p.m.

Sofia, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111 - Tony Malandro and Kathleen Angela, 8 p.m.

Sonsie, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6300 - New York DJ, 10 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 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.

Tre Figlio Restaurant, 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303 - Live piano player, 7 p.m.

Trinity Pub, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900 - Live DJ, 10 p.m.

The Wave, Trump Marina Hotel Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511 - DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m.

Xhibition Bar, inside Harrah's Casino, 800-242-7724 - DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.

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