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Cherish the Ladies at Appel Farm

Who Are They: A group of six that named its band after the title of a traditional Irish jig, Cherish the Ladies has become a supergroup of Celtic traditional musicians. Led by Joanie Madden, who has won Grammys for her whistle and flute-playing, the group don't just redefine Celtic classics but also write their own.

What To Expect: It's a crowded stage - with Mary Coogan playing mandolin and guitar, Roisin Dillon on violin and Mirella Murray on accordion, in addition to other talented members - but the songs they sing bring them close. Expect selections from their hit album, "On Christmas Night," as well as selections from their newest recording, "The Woman of the House," which they recorded in Scotland.

Event Info: The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $28.50. A pre-show "A Conversation with Cherish the Ladies" at 6:45 p.m. costs $10 with a concert ticket at Appel Farm Arts and Music Center, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer. Dinner and concert packages available. Call 800-394-1211.

311 at Borgata

Who Are They: Now a five-piece from Omaha, Neb., the band was one of the alternative-rock groups to achieve fame in the early '90s after self-funding their own tour. They combine a mix of rock, reggae and hip-hop influences.

What To Expect: After a lull of a few years, the band has just charted its highest Billboard release to date with "Uplifter," their ninth album and one produced by Bob Rock (Metallica, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith). So far, that's yielded the engaging single, "Hey You." They're supported here by Slightly Stoopid.

Event Info: The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $49.50 at Borgata Hotel, Casino & Spa in Atlantic City. Call 609-317-1000.

Oceans in Motion at Appel Farm

What Is It: Mike Weilbacher is better known as "Mike the Science Guy," especially to the young listeners of Kids' Corner, the children's music and discussion show on Philadelphia-based radio station WXPN. Today, he teaches kids about something close to southern New Jersey hearts: The ocean.

What To Expect: Through fast-moving poems, songs and stories, Weilbacher introduces children to the wonders under water. And how about sea creatures? From the small - zooplankton - to the large - sharks! - Weilbacher has everyone singing along.

Event Info: The show starts at 11 a.m. Tickets cost $7 at Appel Farm, 457 Shirley Road, Elmer. Call 800-394-1211.

Dion at Resorts

Who Is He: Dion DiMucci began his recording career in the late 1950s with his doo-wop group Dion & The Belmonts. Their hits included "I Wonder Why" and "A Teenager in Love." DiMucci went solo in 1960, scoring hits with "The Wanderer," "Runaround Sue," "Lovers Who Wander," "Ruby Baby" and "Donna the Prima Donna." After struggling with a drug problem during the mid-'60s, Dion re-emerged in 1968 with the hit single "Abraham, Martin and John."

What To Expect: Dion has sustained a successful career for more than 50 years. Although times and musical tastes changed, he rode along with them, experimenting with different styles including doo-wop, rock 'n' roll, folk and blues. Fans can expect to hear all of his classic hits such as "A Teenager in Love" and "The Wanderer."

Event Info: The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets cost $35 and $40 at Resorts Atlantic City's Superstar Theater. Call 800-336-6378.

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.

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

Frankie Valli, Borgata, Music Box, 9 p.m. $55, $65. 609-677-1000.

Real Diamond (Neil Diamond Tribute Band), Trump Marina, Shell, 8 p.m. $22. 877-4-R-SHOWS.

Magician Justin Visible, Tropicana, Trickzone Theatre, 5, 8 and 10 p.m. $20. 609-340-4020.

Comedy

Jimmie "JJ" Walker, Manny Oliveira, Tropicana Comedy Stop Cafe & Cabaret (in The Quarter), 9 p.m., $23. 11:15 p.m., $28.

Nature

Cape May Bird Observatory, NJ Audubon Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center, Lily Lake in Cape May Point, birding trips: Rea Farm (aka Beanery), 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., meet on Bayshore Road; Cape May Point State Park, 3 to 5 p.m., meet at hawkwatch platform, $10 each, show and go. Call 609-861-0700.

Cape May Point State Park, nature walks 9 and 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., starting at the park office or museum, free. Call 609-884-2159.

Events

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. Show House combination tours with lunch and dinner packages available. Call 609-884-5404 or www.capemaymac.org.

Cape May Holiday preview weekend, selection of festive tours and food and wine events, Christmas tree lighting, 6 to 8 p.m., at Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., free. Full schedule of weekend events at www.capemaymac.org or call 609-884-5404.

"Let's Wine With Art," fine arts exhibition / fundraiser, 7 to 9 p.m., at The Eagle Theater, 208 Vine St., Hammonton, wine tasting, art auction, hors d'oeuvres, proceeds benefit The Noyes Museum, Hammonton Arts Center and The Eagle Theatre, $45 donation. Call 609-561-8006 or 609-704-5012.

Fall Fine Art, Antique & Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Our Lady of Sorrows Church Hall, Wabash Avenue, Linwood, free admission.

Christmas Spectacular Craft Fair, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Ocean City, free parking on 8th Street lots, charitable admission $3 (children free). Information call Seaview Show Management at 800-822-4112.

Christmas bazaar, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., The Church of the Holy Spirit, 220 E. Main St., Tuckerton, crafts, baked goods, jewelry, raffles. Call 609-296-9618.

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.

"A Comb and Prayer Book: A Survivor's Story," 7:30 p.m., an original production adapted from the memoir of southern New Jersey resident Elizabeth Blum Goldstein, Stockton Theater Program at Richard Stockton College Performing Arts Center, main campus, Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway Township, $8 general admission, $6 seniors and students with I.D. Call 609-652-9000.

"Lend Me a Tenor," comedy, 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., Cumberland County College, Frank Guaracini Jr. Fine and Performing Arts Center, Sherman Avenue and College Drive, Vineland, $12 adults, $8 seniors and children. Call 856- 692-8499.

"Guys and Dolls," musical, 7 p.m., at Veterans' Memorial School, Main Road and Chestnut Avenue, Vineland, to benefit The Gabriel Project, a local charitable organization that brings children from underdeveloped countries to the U.S. for surgeries. Tickets $10. Call 856-794-6918.

"A Little Princess," musical, 7 p.m., Sojourn Productions at Walter E. Edge Theater, Atlantic Cape Community College, 5100 Black Horse Pike, Mays Landing, $10 online or $12 door; $8 children 12 and younger; afternoon tea party for parents and daughters 4 p.m. before the show, $18 for tea party and show. Information at www.sojournprod.com or call 609-927-2202.

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, free wine and food tasting, 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 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 - The Ann Oswald Band, 9 p.m.

Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - Writer's Workshop with Judi Brett, 10:30 a.m.; Adelante, 7 p.m.

Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - Singalong 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.

Dusk, Caesars Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - Party hosted by "90210" star Matt Lanter, 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 - Friday: VH1 Classics, 4 p.m., Mo Faux, 8 p.m.; Animal House, 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.

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.

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 & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Goodman Fiske, 7 p.m.; Temporary Grace, 11 p.m.

Hibiscus, 101 E. Maryland Ave., Somers Point, 609-926-9400 - Boardwalk Baby with live broadcast from The Sounds of Philadelphia Radio, dance contest with prizes, 8 p.m.

JD's Pub and Grill, 45 S. New York Road, Galloway, 609-404-9000 - Northbound Train, 9:30 p.m.

Jezebel's, Trump Plaza Casino, Atlantic City, 609-441-6000 - Juliano Brothers, 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 - Teddi Fusco, 9 p.m.

Merighi's Savoy Inn, 4940 Landis Ave., Vineland, 856-691-8051 - Savoy Unplugged featuring Johnny's Cousin Steve, 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 & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - 311 and Slightly Stoopid Afterparty with music by SA Martinez, 311 and DJ, 10 p.m.

Mountain Sports Bar, Bally's Atlantic City, 609-340-2000 - Sports TV, 2 p.m., Philadelphia 76ers NBA Superstar Darryl Dawkins, free photos, autographs and admission, 7 p.m.; Exceptions, 10 p.m.

mur.mur, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Doug Grayson, 10 p.m.

Nardi's, 11801 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-9538 - Kootz, 10 p.m.

Old Oar House Irish Pub, 123 N. High St., Millville, 856-293-1200 - Joe Kozak and Terry Smith, 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.

The Pool, Harrah's Resort, Atlantic City, 609-441-5165 - The Pool After Dark with DJ Smooth, 10 p.m.

Providence, Inside the Quarter in the Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - Gabe Saporta of Cobra Starship and DJ Redline, 10 p.m.

The Rail, 1252 Harding Highway, Richland, 856-697-7245 - The Northbound Train, 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 - Saturday Night Live with live entertainment, 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.

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 and Karaoke, 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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