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Boyz II Men at Resorts
Who Are They: In the 1990s, the Philadelphia-based quartet Boyz II Men became the most commercially successful R&B group ever.
What To Expect: The three current members of Boyz II Men are Shawn Stockman, Nathan Morris and Wanya Morris. They performed in July at the House of Blues Atlantic City in the Showboat Casino-Hotel. The tunes they sang during that engagement included "Motownphilly," "On Bended Knee," "Mama," "Water Runs Dry" and "I'll Make Love To You."
Show Info: Boyz II Men entertains at 8 p.m. today in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Atlantic City. Tickets, priced at $35 and $45, can be purchased through ComcastTix by calling 800-298-4200.
Music festival in Cape May County
What Is It: Access to Art holds its 12th annual Sam Maitin Summer Chamber Music Festival featuring Philadelphia Orchestra violinist Anna Marie Ahn Petersen and Steinway piano artist Aurelia Mika Chang.
What To Expect: They will perform works by J.S. Bach, Carl Maria von Weber, Alexander Glazunov, Sergey Prokofiev and Enrique Granados. They will perform two selected pieces from the ballet "Romeo & Juliet." Chang and Peterson were part of the Mondrian Ensemble formed in 1992 for Access to Art to begin the summer chamber-music series.
Event Info: The opening event of the festival takes place at 8 p.m. today at Our Lady of the Angel's R.C. Church, 35 E. Mechanic St. and the Garden State Parkway, Cape May Court House. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors and $10 for students. There are discounts online and group rates at www.accesstoart.org
Hip-hop legends at HOB
Who Are They: The lineup is a who's who of old-school hip-hop featuring Doug E. Fresh, Slick Rick, Biz Markie and Schoolly D.
What To Expect: Schoolly D's set showcases graphic depictions of urban life, including his songs "Saturday Night" and "Smoke Some Kill." Originally from England, Slick Rick wears an eyepatch and is best known for a series of rap recordings during the 1980s, including "La Di Da Di" and "Children's Story." Doug E. Fresh is one of rap's earliest stars and is known for his beatbox abilities. A Harlem native, Biz Markie mined the lighter side of rap with his off-key rhymes on his biggest hit, "Just a Friend."
Show Info: The first annual legends of hip-hop concert starts at 8:30 p.m. today at the House of Blues Atlantic City. Tickets, priced at $27, $35 and $40, are available at the HOB box office or Ticketmaster at 800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com
Baby parade in Vineland
What Is It: The Second annual Baby Parade takes place in downtown Vineland.
What To Expect: "Hollywood Babies" is the theme. The entry classes are babies (age 2 and under) and toddlers (age three to five). Winners will be judged in three categories - most-creative costume, most-creative costume and float and chubbiest cheeks. The baby parade is part of the Fresh and Specialty Foods Market, sponsored by the Vineland Downtown Improvement District (VDID)/Main Street Vineland and Sun National Bank.
Event Info: The parade kicks off at 9:30 a.m. today on the 700 block of Landis Avenue, Vineland. Baby-parade registration forms can be picked up today at The Fresh and Specialty Foods Market on Landis Avenue. For more information, call 609-364-7108.
Kites in Cape May
What Is It: A kite-flying event takes place in Cape May.
What To Expect: The event will include kites of all types and sizes, as well as kite making and flying, racing, demonstrations and lessons.
Event Info: "Kites Over the Cape" begins at 11 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. today and Sunday on the beach between Decatur Street and Convention Hall, Cape May. For more information, call the Cape May Chamber at 609-884-5508 or Cape May Civic Affairs at 609-884-9565.
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.
"Fame," Tropicana, Showroom, 9 p.m. $25. 609-340-4020.
Carnival of Wonders starring Kalin, Jinger & Hobson, Trump Plaza, Theatre, 8 p.m. $25. 609-441-6000.
Cirque Dreams Pandemonia, Trump Taj Mahal, Xanadu, 3:30 and 8 p.m. $25, $35. 609-449-5150.
International Hunks Male Model Revue, Tropicana, Comedy Stop Cabaret, midnight, $30, $45. 609-340-4020.
FakeFest with Runaway, B Streets, Live Wire, Trump Marina, The Deck 3:10 p.m. Free. 877-4-R-SHOWS.
World Championship Boxing: Juan Manuel Lopez vs. Olivier Lontchi, Boardwalk Hall, 6 p.m. $50, $100, $200. 609-348-7000.
The Collective Presents "Live Nude Comedy" featuring Shannon Elizabeth, Andy Dick, Greg Giraldo and The Whitest Kids U' Know, Tropicana, Showroom, 9 p.m. $35, $55, $75. 609-340-4020.
Perfect Gentleman & 3 Shades Present: the Invasion of Best of the Best, Showboat, House of Blues, 5 p.m. $35, $50. 800-736-1420.
The Smothers Brothers, Borgata, The Music Box, 9 p.m. $39.50. 609-677-1000.
Spyro Gyra, Atlantic City Hilton, Grand Theater, 8 p.m. $30. 609-340-7160.
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., $26.
Events
Midsummer's Night Car Show, 4 to 8 p.m., Route 40 and Main Avenue, Richland Village, Buena Vista Township, featuring Mustangs and American classic cars, music, food, crafters. 856-697-2100.
Delaware Bay Lighthouse Adventure, 10 a.m., aboard the Cape May Whale Watcher, docked at Miss Chris Marina, Second Avenue and Wilson Drive, Cape May, seven-hour cruise featuring historic lighthouses, cold luncheon buffet, cash bar, seating limited to 175 passengers, $99, free parking at marina, cruise also offered July 25, Aug. 29, Sept. 26. Reservations 609-884-5404.
Quilt Show, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May, demonstrations, displays, vendors, music, professional appraiser available to evaluate your new and antique quilts, admission to Cold Spring Village $8 adults, $7 seniors, $6 children ages 3 to 12. 609-898-2300, ext. 1
"Evening at the Whaler's Cottage," 6 to 9 p.m., 1017 Batts Lane, Lower Township, benefits The Center for Community Arts, catering from the Washington Inn, auction of paintings by local artists, cottage tour from 6 to 7 p.m., $75.609-884-7525.
Jersey Shore Ballroom Dance Club, for members and nonmembers, 7 to 10 p.m., Christ Church, 157 Shore Road, Somers Point, dance lesson during the first hour, $8 members, $10 nonmembers. 609-398-8170 or 609-645-3269.
Theater
"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 age 12 and younger. 609-884-5898.
Nightlife
32 Degrees Luxe Lounge, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - DJ Jason E, 11 p.m.
Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant, 2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-967-3300 - No Apology, 9:30 p.m.
The Boiler Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - INCA with Edward Cintron, a tribute to Santana, 10 p.m.
Boogie Nights, Resorts, Atlantic City, 800-336-6378 - '70s and '80s Dance Party, 9 p.m.
Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern, 101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065 - Ridgemont Hight, 9:30 p.m.
Bullshots Pizza Pub, 2309 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, 609-344-0055 - Live music, 10 p.m.
Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill, Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800 - Shorty Long and the Jersey Horns, 9 p.m.
Carney's, 411 Beach Drive, Cape May, 609-884-4424 - Bigg Romeo, 9 p.m.
Casbah Night Club, Trump Taj Mahal, Atlantic City, 609-449-5138 - DJs Jordan Williams, Pauly Day and DJ Sojo, 10:30 p.m.
Club Worship, Showboat, Atlantic City, 800-522-4700 - Savage Men Male Revue, women only, $35 general admission, $45 VIP, 9 p.m.
Cuba Libre, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - Latin Floorshow, 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.
Joe Pop's Shore Bar, 2002 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, 609-494-0558 - Mr. Caboose, 9 p.m.
Juan Pablo's, 3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500 - DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.
Kix McNutley's Bar, 63rd Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-7286 - Dame, 10 p.m.
Laguna Grill, 1400 Ocean Ave., Brigantine, 609-266-7731 - DJ Frannie, 9 p.m.
La Costa Lounge, 40th Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-3756 - Exit 28, 9 p.m.
LUNA, 3800 Pacific Ave., Wildwood - DJ Jimmy J, 9 p.m.
Mixx, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - DJ Skribble, 10 p.m.
mur.mur, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Skam Artist DJ Ross One, 10 p.m.
Nardi's, 11801 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-9538 - Monte and The All-Stars, 9 p.m.
Ocean Drive, Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000 - Lucky U and DJ Freezie, 9 p.m.
The Pool, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - Ed Hardy Swimwear Runway Show with music by JEM Entertainment, 10 p.m.
Providence, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Reach and DJ Jason Smith, 10 p.m.
Ri-Ra, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-8600 - Loop, 11 p.m.
Shenanigans, 3815 Landis Ave., Sea Isle City, 609-263-3900 - Technical V, 9 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.
Springfield Inn, 43rd Street and Pleasure Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-4951 - Band M, 9 p.m.
The Wave, Trump Marina, Atlantic City, 609-441-8511 - DJ/VJ Jim Stritch, 10 p.m.
The Windrift, 80th Street and the beach, Avalon, 609-368-5175 - Funktion 11 and DJ Jeff Walden, 9 p.m., Jackie Major, 10 p.m.
A Dam Good Sports Bar, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-347-7770 - House DJ, 10 p.m.
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 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - South Jersey Song Writers Guild Open Mic, 7 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 -Sing-A-Long with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.
The Brown Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Darin McDonald, 7:30 p.m.
Caffrey's Tavern Steakhouse, 440 Route 9 South, Forked River, 609-693-6613 - Down To Earth, 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.
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.
Firewaters, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-344-6699 - DJ Dance Party, 10 p.m.
Formica Brother's 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 - Back Bay Duo, 7 p.m.
Fuel House Coffee Co., Bain's Deli, 636 E. Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-563-1400 - Band Of Worship, 7 p.m.
Gregory's Restaurant, 900 Shore Road, Somers Point, 609-927-6665 - DJ Ralph, 10 p.m.
Hangar 84, 20 S. Sixth St., Vineland, 856-692-6283 - A Static Lullaby, Vanna, Asking Alexandria, Motionless in White and Tides of Man, 6 p.m.
JP Prime, 206 Olde New Jersey Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-4141 - Live jazz with Lois Smith and Bill McGrady, 7 p.m.
JR's Tavern, 650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853 - Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; DJ Joey, 10 p.m.
Keenan's Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-3344 - St. Gabe's Reunion, all day event.
Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655 - Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.
Maynard's Cafe, Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-8423 - Boardwalk Baby, 7 p.m.
Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Johnny's Cousin Steve, 9 p.m.
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 - Take Two, 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.
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 - Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 9 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163 - Joe Mancini, 7 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 - House DJ, 9 p.m.
Towne Tavern, 694 N. Pearl St., Bridgeton, 856-455-3474 - Live DJ and Karaoke, 9 p.m.
Trinity Pub, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900 - Live DJ, 10 p.m.
Tuckahoe Inn, Route 9, Tuckahoe, 609-390-3322 - Tom Brett's Irish Music, 2:30 p.m.
Xhibition Bar, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 800-242-7724 - House DJ Dance Party, 9 p.m.
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 visit www.dantehall.org
The Island Singers, 8 p.m., Long Beach Island Museum, Beach and Engleside avenues, Beach Haven, free concert, donations accepted.
Cape May County String Band, 8 p.m., Rotary Park Bandstand, Lafayette Street, Cape May, summer concert series, free.
The Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale, 7 p.m., St. Peter's United Methodist Church, 501 E. Eighth St., Ocean City, $15, children 12 and younger free, doors open 6:15 p.m. 609-399-2988.
Kauriga Balalaika Orchestra, 7:30 p.m., Music Pier auditorium, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Ocean City, Russian, Ukrainian and Slavic folk music, $5. 609-525-9300.
Lou Ireland, contemporary Christian, 8 p.m., Safe Haven Cafe, 701 New Hampshire Ave., Somers Point, cafe open 7 to 11 p.m., no admission charge, but donations accepted. 609-601-1299.
"The Ladies of Country & Bluegrass Music Show," 7:30 to 11:30 p.m., Albert Music Hall, 131 Wells Mills Road (Route 532), Waretown, live stage concert, doors open 6:30 p.m., $5 adults, $1 children age 11 and younger. www.alberthall.org
Nature
Bass River State Forest, free family program on bats, 8 p.m., Lake Absegami Beach Complex, Bass River State Forest, bring a seat. 609-296-1114.
Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon's Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center, Lily Lake, Cape May Point, birding trip, $10 show and go: Beanery-Rea Farm, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m.,Rea Farm parking lot. 609-861-0700 or njaudubon.org
Cape May Point State Park, free bird walk 9 a.m.; live animal program 11 a.m.; nature walk 2 p.m. 609-884-2159.
Nature Conservancy, tour of Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, Sunset Boulevard, 10 a.m. to noon. 609-861-0600.
Ocean County Parks, free nature walk, 9 a.m., Cloverdale Farm County Park, Barnegat, preregister. 877-OC PARKS.
Wetlands Institute, Stone Harbor, back-bay seining 2 p.m., $7 adults, $5 ages 2 to 11. 609-368-1211.
Whitesbog Village, 25th annual Whitesbog Blueberry Festival with music, art, crafts, food, programs and tours, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Historic Whitesbog Village, off County Route 530 in Pemberton, parking $8. 609-893-4646.
Posted in Life on Saturday, June 27, 2009 3:05 am Updated: 6:39 am.
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