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Atlantic City Aquarium Birthday Bash

What Is It: How does a 200-pound sea turtle celebrate his birthday? Any way he wants. And Groman the loggerhead sea turtle plans on celebrating his birthday with lots and lots of guests. The Atlantic City aquarium is celebrating its 10th anniversary and Groman's 10th birthday with a sea-themed bash today at Historic Gardners Basin in Atlantic City.

What To Expect: The anniversary/birthday schedule of events includes a live diver feeding show, shark and ray interactive feedings, an exotic animal show and a special birthday cake and "Happy Birthday" sing-along for Groman. The first 10 visitors to the aquarium will receive a commemorative 10th anniversary gift.

Event Info: The party starts at 10 a.m. and lasts until 5 p.m. at the Atlantic City Aquarium in Historic Gardners Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., Atlantic City. Admission is free. Call 609-348-2880 for more information.

'Rock of Ages' in Ocean City

What Is It: What's a little surf and sand without some rock and roll? If modern rock is your thing, you'll want to head to Ocean City this evening for "Rock of Ages," a modern rock showcase hosted by southern New Jersey rock band Bound by Nothing and featuring a four-band lineup at the Music Pier.

What To Expect: Tonight's lineup includes the bands Jealousy Curve, SPiN and Comic Book Heroes. The music is all modern rock, but it will be a family-friendly showcase.

Show Info: The show starts at 5 p.m. at the Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk in Ocean City. Tickets are free, but are required for entry. Free tickets are available at City Hall Annex, 901 Asbury Ave., Ocean City. Call 856-207-2731 for more information.

'Say Goodnight Gracie' in Cape May

What Is It: Younger audiences may only remember George Burns as a bespectacled old man forever puffing on a lit cigar. But older fans knew Burns as the sidekick to his beloved Gracie, as in female comedian and wife Grace Allen. In honor of this funny couple, the Cape May Stage presents "Say Goodnight Gracie: The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen," opening tonight at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse in Cape May.

What To Expect: Adapted from the reminiscences of Burns, the show traces the comedian's life from his childhood on Manhattan's Lower East Side to his early career in vaudeville, to his relationship with Allen. This play features Broadway veteran Joel Rooks as Burns.

Show Info: The show runs Tuesdays through Sundays through July 18 at the Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May. Opening night ticket prices are $17.50 for adults, $12.50 for seniors and $6.25 for children. Regular ticket prices are $35 for adults, $25 for seniors and $12.50 for children. For tickets or information, call 609-884-1341.

Shorecast

Our long lost friend the sun stopped by for a surprise visit yesterday ... and might actually stick around today. Forecasters say we have a 50-50 chance to avoid rain today. That's about as good as it gets in what's been a miserably rainy month. Water temperatures topped 69 degrees for a while yesterday and should hold in the same range today. The surf forecast isn't nearly so promising. There doesn't appear to be anything on the near horizon that's going to break a pattern of little summer dribblers.

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. 609-348-0920.

Carnival of Wonders starring Kalin, Jinger & Hobson, Trump Plaza, Theatre, 9 p.m. $25. 609-441-6000.

Cirque Dreams Pandemonia, Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu, 9 p.m. $25, $35. 609-449-5150.

Styx, REO Speedwagon, .38 Special, Borgata, Event Center, 8 p.m. $49.50, $54.50. 609-677-1000.

30th Anniversary Show: Paul Anka, Ann Margret and Tony Orlando, Caesars, Circus Maximus Theater, 9 p.m. $55, $65, $85, $105. 800-677-SHOW.

The Disco Biscuits, Showboat, House of Blues, 8 p.m. $27.50, $32.50. 800-736-1420.

Geri Mingori Band, Trump Marina, Shell, 9 p.m. $25. 877-4-R-SHOWS.

FakeFest with All Things Dookie and 2U, Trump Marina, The Deck,

7 p.m. Free. 877-4-R-SHOWS.

Bruce in the USA, Atlantic City Hilton, Grand Theater, 9 p.m. $15. 609-340-7160.

Events

Benefit for Walk for the Cure, breast cancer awareness, bikini car wash 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; live music with Outasynk starts 9 p.m., $5 cover, Hi-Point Pub, 5 N. Shore Road, Absecon.

Car Cruise, 5 to 8 p.m., Historic Smithville and Village Greene, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Galloway Township. 609-748-6160.

Extreme Hermit Crab Wrestling, 11 a.m., Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, free entry.609-525-9300 or www.ocnj.us

Comedy

DJ Hazzard Rick, Clesler, Steve Sweeney, Borgata, Music Box,

9 p.m., $20.

Karen Rontowski, Steve Shaffer, Louis Ramey, Tropicana Comedy Stop, The Quarter, 9 and 11:15 p.m., $23.

Music

Rhythm Kitchen, interactive concert of percussion and movement, 8 p.m., Dante Hall Theater of the Arts, 14 N. Mississippi Ave., Atlantic City, doors open 7:15 p.m., $20. 609-344-8877or www.dantehall.org

Jim Craine & AC All Star Band,7 p.m., Rhythm in the Park concert series, Tony Canale Park Amphithe-ater, off Dogwood Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, free. 609-272-8120.

Eddie Shaw and the Wolf Pack, 7 to 9 p.m., William Morrow municipal beach, New Jersey and Bay avenues, Somers Point, summer beach concert series, free, bring beach chair or blanket. 609-927-2053.

Jazz Coffeehouse, live jazz, 6 to

10 p.m., Episcopal Church of the Epiphany, 6605 Atlantic Ave., Ventnor, $10 for jazz concert and dinner, $5 jazz concert with dessert and coffee, $1 jazz and bottomless cup of coffee. 609-822-0285.

Theater

"Ragtime," musical, 8 p.m., Surflight Theater, Engleside and Beach avenues, Beach Haven, $30 adults, $20 children. 609-492-9477.

"Alice on the Edge," 8:30 p.m., East Lynne Theater Company at The First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St., Cape May, $28 general, $23 seniors and those with disabilities and their support companions, $13 students, free for children ages 12 and younger, after show Q&A with the cast. 609-884-5898.

Nightlife

32 Degrees Luxe Lounge, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - DJ Rico, 10 p.m.

A Dam Good Sports Bar, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770 - House DJ, 10 p.m.

The Boiler Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - The Billy D. Light Trio, 9 p.m.

Boogie Nights, Resorts, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378 - Boogie Nights, 9 p.m.

Carney's, 411 Beach Drive, Cape May, 609-884-4424 - The Union,

9 p.m.

Casbah Night Club, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - DJ Jordan Williams, 10:30 p.m.

Cuba Libre, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - Latin Floorshow,

10 p.m.

Dog Tooth Bar and Grill, 100 E. Taylor Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-8383 - Name That Tune with Bill Caterini, 8 p.m.

Firewaters, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - DJ Dance Party,

10 p.m.

Foundation Room, Showboat, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - DJ Too Tall, 9 p.m.

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

mur.mur, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - DJ Eli Escobar, 10 p.m.

The Pool, Harrah's, Atlantic CIty, 609-441-5165 - DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.

Ocean Drive, Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000 - Laura Lea and Tripp Fabulous and Liquid A, 9 p.m.

The Princeton Inn, 2008 Dune Drive, Avalon, 215-725-8681 - Eleven, Eleven, 9 p.m.

Providence, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Kiss and DJ June, 10 p.m.

Ri-Ra, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-8600 - Slamm, 11 p.m.

Shenanigans, 3815 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 609-263-3900 - DJ Mike Alba, 9 p.m.

Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535 - DJ Steve-O, 7 p.m.

The Wave, Trump Marina, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511 - Back In The Day Party with DJ Jim Stritch, 9 p.m.

The Windrift, 80th Street and the beach, Avalon, 609-368-5175 - Darin McDonald in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m.; DJ Radar, 9 p.m.; Sir Rod, 9:30 p.m.

Yesterday's Tavern and Liquor Store, 316 Roosevelt Blvd., Marmora, 609-390-1757 - The Traveling Jack Band featuring Brandon Ireland, 9:30 p.m.

Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant, 2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-967-3300 - Barclay and Smith, 9:15 p.m.

The Brown Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Ann Oswald, 7:30 p.m.

Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern, 101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065 - Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:30 p.m.; Ted Allen and Paul, 9:30 p.m.

Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill, Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800 - Motion for Commotion, 9 p.m.

Girasole Ristorante, 3108 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-345-5554 - Skyy Nights featuring special Skyy Vodka rinks, signature appetizers and Italian house music, 9 p.m.

Joe Pop's Shore Bar, 2002 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, 609-494-0558 - Bitter X, 9 p.m.

JP Prime, 206 Olde New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-4141 - Live jazz with Lois Smith and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.

Keenan's Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-3344 - Double Trouble, 6 p.m.; The Insiders, 10 p.m.

The Ketch Bar and Restaurant, Second Street and Dock Road, Beach Haven, 609-492-3000 - Bonehead, 9 p.m.

Kix McNutley's Bar, 63rd Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-7286 - Karaoke with The Hot Sounds, 10 p.m.

La Costa Lounge, 40th Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-3756 - The Benderz, 9 p.m.

LUNA, 3800 Pacific Ave., Wildwood - Freaky Fridays and DJ Jimmy J, 9 p.m.

Sofia, 9314 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-9111 - Live music, 8 p.m.

Steve and Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163 - Lew London and Chris Sooy, 7 p.m.

Surf City Hotel, Eighth Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, 609-494-7281 - Amethyst, 8 p.m.

Tuckahoe Inn, Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322 - Mighty Parrots on the Back Bay Cafe, 7 p.m.

Ballyhoos, Cape May Grand Hotel, Beach and Philadelphia avenues, 609-884-5611 - DJ, 9 p.m.

Barista's Coffee House, 68 Jimmie Leeds Road, Suite 14, Galloway Township, 609-568-5519 - The Michael Pedicin Quartet, 7 p.m.

Bernardi's Restaurant and Lounge, 140 E. Wheat Road, Vineland 856-696-1461 - DJ Dancin' Doug, 9 p.m.

Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - Tom Moran, 5 p.m.; Sir Beatle, a salute to The Beatles, 7 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - Maines Street, 8 p.m.

Brain Church, 129 N. High St., Millville, 856-825-4738 - Live music by Ryan Quinn and Robert Price, 7 p.m.

Bridgewater Pub, 22 S. Laurel St., Bridgeton, 856-455-9551 - Protest, 9 p.m.

Bulldog's Bar and Grill, 743 White Horse Pike, Cologne, 609-965-4433 - DJ Dance Party hosted by J2 Productions, 10 p.m.

Caffrey's Tavern Steakhouse, 440 Route 9 South, Forked River, 609-693-6613 - Arties Parties, 9 p.m.

Chickie's and Pete's, 6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930 - DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.

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

The Dubliner Irish Pub and Grill, Downtown Plaza, 325 Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, 609-652-2210 - Reggae DJ Frio and Flip Cup, 10 p.m.

Formica Brother's Bakery, 200 N. Tilton Road, Kensington Square Shopping Center, Northfield, 609-646-6565 - Live music, 7 p.m.

Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544 - Sam and Jesse, 7 p.m.

Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, 856-692-6283 - The Walk of Fame CD Release show with Ocean the Legend and Visions of Another, 6 p.m.

Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655 - Acoustic Fish, 7 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Friday Night Flashback in the Savoy Bistro with DJ Nicky G no cover, reservations suggested, 9 p.m. to midnight.

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

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

The Pearl, One MacArthur Blvd on the Somers Point Circle, Somers Point, 609-653-1155 - deardarkhead with Qatsi, free, 9:30 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.

Ram's Head Inn, White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1700 - Johnny Arnett, 5 p.m.

Sea Oaks Golf Club, 99 Golf View Drive, Little Egg Harbor Township, 609-296-2656 - House DJ, 9 p.m.

Testa's Good Guys Pub, 5698 Somers Point-Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-1926 - DJ Dance Party with DJ Sonny, 10 p.m.

Toad Fish Bar & Grill, 222 Bridgeton-Fairton Road, Bridgeton, 856-455-1300 - DJ Greg Fink, 9:30 p.m.

W.L. Goodfellows and Co., 310 E. White Horse Pike, Absecon, 609-652-1942 - Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Nature

Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon's Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center, Lily Lake, Cape May Point, birding trip to Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, 6:30 p.m. to dusk, at lot on Sunset Boulevard, $10. 609-861-0700 or njaudubon.org

Cape May Point State Park, free guided bird walk, 9 a.m. 609-884-2159.

Ocean County Parks, free wetlands walk 8:30 a.m., Wells Mills County Park, Waretown, preregister. 877-OC PARKS.

Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, back-bay seining 3:15 p.m. $7 adults, $5 ages 2 to 11. 609-368-1211.

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