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Fireworks in the area
What Is It: Fireworks are one of the most important and memorable parts of any Fourth of July celebration. Luckily, there are a number of opportunities to see a great fireworks shows in the area.
What To Expect: Get showered in a beautiful display of light and color to celebrate America's Independence Day.
Event Info: Atlantic City, 9 p.m. in the marina between Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Harrah's Resort.
Avalon, after the Family Festival at 9:30 p.m. at 30th Street and the beach.
Barnegat, following 7 p.m. concert at the Municipal Dock at East Bay Avenue.
Beach Haven, 9:15 p.m. at Taylor Avenue and the bay.
Bridgeton, 9 p.m. at Alden Field, 111 West Ave.
Cape May, 9:15 p.m. Congress Hall and Beach Avenue. For information, call 609-884-8421.
Margate, 9 p.m. at Huntington Avenue and Granville Street on the beach.
Middle Township, 9 p.m. at Clarence Davies Sports Complex, 626 Goshen Rd., Cape May Court House.
Ocean City, 9 p.m. at Carey Stadium, 5th street and Atlantic Avenue. For information, call 609-525-9300.
Sea Isle City, 9 p.m. at JFK Boulevard and the beach.
Stone Harbor, 9 p.m. at 80th Street and the beach.
Upper Township, dusk, at Amanda's Field, Route 50 and Sunset Avenue, Petersburg. For information, call 609-628-2011.
Vineland, after 7 p.m. concert at Vineland High School, 310 E Chestnut Ave.
Wildwood, 10 p.m. on the Boardwalk at Pine Avenue. For information call 609-523-1602.
Holiday concerts
What Is It: Fireworks aren't the only way to celebrate America's freedom today. Enjoy one of the many concerts scheduled to show your American pride.
What To Expect: There are six concerts today devoted to expressing patrioticism through music. Performances include acts by local bands as well as a Jimmy Buffet tribute band which will take place in different venues in Atlantic City, Cape May, Ocean City, Somers Point, Wildwood and Wildwood Crest.
Event Info: A 4th of July concert of local bands takes place in Atlantic City from noon to 7 p.m. at Kennedy Plaza, opposite Boardwalk Hall today. Admission is free and acts include the Cason Express, Jim Craine's Band, Ray Smith's Calypso Band and Angela Burton & Passion.
The Congress Street Brass Band plays a free concert in Cape May at 6 p.m. in the Rotary Park Bandstand on Lafayette Street.
Tenor Steve Amerson performs with the Ocean City Pops Orchestra in Ocean City at 7:30 p.m. at the Music Pier at Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk. Tickets are $12 and $20. Call 609-525-9291.
A classic rock/patriotic salute will be performed by The Bob Campanell Band in Somers Point from 7 to 9 p.m. at the William Morrow municipal beach at New Jersey and Bay avenues. Call 609-927-2053.
The Jimmy Buffet tribute band, "Changes in Latitude," will perform at 6 p.m. in Wildwood at Fox Park located at Ocean and Burke avenues across from the Convention Center. Call 609-729-9000.
The bands Hideaway and Mango Men will perform in Wildwood Crest at Fern Road Fitness Park, located at 6700 Ocean Ave. at Fern Road. Hideaway plays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Mango Men follow from 8 to 9:30 p.m. This show is also free. Call 609-523-0202.
Bad Company in Atlantic City
Who Are They: Bad Company returned this summer for a 10-show tour to wrap up a career that has lasted more than 35 years. Although lead singer Paul Rodgers left the band in 1982, he rejoined with his original band mates guitarist Mick Ralphs and drummer Simon Kirke for the tour.
What To Expect: Rodgers has led a number of bands during his career, most recently as the leader singer for Queen, but fans can expect to hear only Bad Company songs tonight. Their biggest hits include "Can't Get Enough," "Feel Like Makin' Love" and "Rock & Roll Fantasy."
Event Info: The final performance of their 10-show tour begins at 8 p.m. in the Superstar Theater at Resorts Casino-Hotel in Atlantic City. Tickets are $85, $125 and $185 and are available at the Resorts box office or from Ticketmaster at 800-736-1420 or www.ticketmaster.com
Joe Cocker at Atlantic City Hilton
Who Is He: Joe Cocker first made a name for himself in 1968 when he covered the Beatles' song "With a Little Help From My Friends." His performance of the same song a year later at Woodstock boosted his career and in 1970 he had his first U.S Top 10 hit, "The Letter." His duet with Jennifer Warnes on "You Are So Beautiful" in 1975 brought him even more popularity and became the theme song for the film "An Officer and a Gentleman."
What To Expect: Times have changed since his performance at Woodstock, but Cocker's soulful voice has not faded. He can still perform his hits even 40 years after their rise to the top.
Event Info: The show begins at 8 p.m. at the Hilton Theater at Boston Avenue and the boardwalk. Tickets are $60 and are available at www.hiltonac.com
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.
International Hunks Male Model Revue, Tropicana, Comedy Stop Cabaret, midnight. $30, $45. 609-340-4020.
"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.
A Bronx Tale Starring Chazz Palminteri, Harrah's, The Concert Venue, 10 p.m. $40, $55, $65. 800-2-HARRAH.
"Hypno-Sterical" with Joe Boccuti, Trump Marina, Shell, 10 p.m. Sat. $22.50. 877-4-R-SHOWS.
Comedy
Mike Moorse, Marty Rackham, John Pizzi, Borgata Comedy Club, the Music Box, 9 p.m., $20.
Kevin Downey Jr., Jay Black, Tropicana Comedy Stop, The Quarter, 9 and 11:15 p.m., $26.
Nature
Cape May Bird Observatory, N.J. Audubon's Research & Education Center, Route 47, Middle Township and Northwood Center , Lily Lake, Cape May Point, Cape May Point State Park, 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., hawk watch platform, $10. 609-861-0700 or njaudubon.org
Cape May Point State Park, bird walk 9 a.m.; live animal program 11 a.m., free, starting at the park office or museum. 609-884-2159.
Nature Conservancy, Bayshores Center in Eldora, tour of Cape May Migratory Bird Refuge, Sunset Boulevard, 10 a.m. to noon. 609-861-0600.
Events
Cape May Designer Show House, Carpenter Cottage at 511 Franklin St., self-guided tours 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., $20 adults, $15 children, combination tours with breakfast, lunch and dinner packages available. 609-884-5404.
Sports Card, Comic Book, Beanie and Toy Expo, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Convention Center, 4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, free admission.
Freedom Festival and Craft Show, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Rambler Road and Ocean Avenue, Wildwood Crest, crafters, food, free live entertainment and children's activities.
Independence Day Parade in Cape May, 1 p.m., Beach Avenue from Philadelphia Avenue to Patterson Avenue, with review stand at Convention Hall, floats, decorated bicycles, antique autors, U.S. Coast Guard Band and Color Guard; also 400th Anniversary Beard Judging, 5 p.m. 609-884-9565.
Independence Day Celebration, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Route 9, Cape May, vintage baseball game using official 1873 rules will be played on the Village farm at noon, admission $8 adults, $7 seniors $6 children. 609- 898-2300, ext. 10 or www.hcsv.org
Craft show to benefit Thunder All-Star Cheerleaders, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and the Boardwalk, Ocean City, free admission, cheerleaders will be collecting donations. 609-369-2739.
Wildwood Independence Day Parade & 5th Annual Patriotic Pooch Parade, 9 a.m., starting at 15th and Atlantic avenues, proceeds north to First Avenue; pooch parade joins the march at Eighth and Atlantic avenues, prizes awarded for best decorated bikes and best dressed pooches. 609-522-2955 to register.
Boardwak Craft Show, all hand-made items, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boardwalk at Rio Grande Avenue, Wildwood.
Theater
"Say Goodnight Gracie," The Life, Laughter and Love of George Burns and Gracie Allen, 8 p.m., comedy, Cape May Stage, Robert Shackleton Playhouse, Bank and Lafayette streets, Cape May, $35 adults, $25 seniors, $12.50 children. 609-884-1341.
Nightlife
32 Degrees Luxe Lounge, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-348-6700 - VIP After Hours Party with DJ Jason E, 11 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.
Bikini Beach Bar, Bally's and the Boardwalk, Atlantic City, 609-340-6983 - DJ Filter, 7 p.m.; WIRED 96.5 FM live broadcast, 11 p.m., Live Danski and Doucas, 11 p.m.
Bobby Dee's Rock'n Chair Restaurant, 2409 Dune Drive, Avalon, 609-967-3300 - Juliano Brothers, 9 p.m.
The Boiler Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Edgardo Cintron and the Inca Band, 10 p.m.
Boogie Nights, Resorts Atlantic City, 800-336-6378 - Michael Jackson Tribute Night with his music and videos, 9 p.m.
The Brown Room, Congress Hall, Washington Street Mall, Cape May, 609-884-8421 - Darin McDonald, 8 p.m.
Buckalew's Restaurant and Tavern, 101 N. Bay Ave., Beach Haven, 609-492-1065 - Brian Mahoney, 9:30 p.m.
C5, The Chelsea, Atlantic City, 800-548-3030 - Live Burlesque by the legendary Miss Dakota featuring sounds by Quetzal, music by DJ Vitale, 10 p.m.
Cabanas Beach Bar and Grill, Beach and Decatur avenues, Cape May, 609-884-4800 - 52 Pick Up, 8 p.m.
Caffrey's Tavern Steakhouse, 440 Route 9 South, Forked River, 609-693-6613 - Joe Waltz, 9 p.m.
Carney's, 411 Beach Drive, Cape May, 609-884-4424 - Famous By Monday, 9 p.m., Sub G, 11 p.m.
The Deck, Trump Marina, Atlantic City, 609-441-2000 - John Eddie, 8 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 - Keith Lewis and The Shift, 8 p.m.; Love Puppies, midnight.
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.
Fuze Restaurant, Third Avenue and 79th Street, Avalon, 609-368-1919 - Pauline Bennick Jazz Duo, 7 p.m.
Gypsy Bar, Borgata, Atlantic City, 609-317-1000 - Lima Bean Riot, 9 p.m.; Octane, 11 p.m.
House Of Blues Music Hall, Showboat, Atlantic City - Michael Jackson Tribute with Who's Bad, 18 and older, free, doors at 9:30 p.m.
Joe Pop's Shore Bar, 2002 Long Beach Blvd., Ship Bottom, 609-494-0558 - Independence Day Party with The Benjamins, 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.
Juan Pablo's, 3801 Pacific Ave., Wildwood, 609-729-6500 - DJ Jimmy Jay, 9 p.m.
Keenan's Irish Pub, 113 Olde New Jersey Ave., North Wildwood, 609-729-3344 - Chico's Vibe, 6 p.m.; DJ Teek, 9 p.m.
Kelly's Cafe, 4400 Atlantic Ave., Wildwood, 609-522-6817 - Shannon and Wesley, 9 p.m.
Ketch Bar and Restaurant, Second Street and Dock Road, Beach Haven, 609-492-3000 - Lifespeed, 9 p.m.
Kix McNutley's Bar, 63rd Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-7286 - The Sensational Soul Cruisers, 10 p.m.
LUNA, 3800 Pacific Ave., Wildwood - DJ Jimmy J, 9 p.m.
Nardi's, 11801 Long Beach Blvd., Beach Haven, 609-492-9538 - Mike Bryne Irish Band, 9 p.m.
Ocean Drive, Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-1000 - Lost In Paris and DJ Freezie, 9 p.m.
The Princeton Inn, 2008 Dune Drive, Avalon, 215-725-8681 - The Benderz, 9 p.m.
Providence, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-345-7800 - DJ Rob-Lo and Brinka, 10 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 - Crystal Roxx and Loudmouth, 9 p.m.
Steve and Cookie's, 9700 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-823-1163 - Joe Mancini, 7 p.m.
Surf City Hotel, Eighth Street and Long Beach Boulevard, Surf City, 609-494-7281 - Blitz, 8 p.m.
Tango's Lounge, The Quarter, Tropicana, Atlantic City, 609-340-4000 - Angela Seeger, 7 p.m., Beth Tinnon, 11 p.m.
Tomatoe's, 9300 Amherst Ave., Margate, 609-822-7535 - Live saxophone by Jacob, 6 p.m., House DJ, 9 p.m.
Trinity Pub, Pier at Caesars, Atlantic City, 609-345-6900 - Live DJ, 10 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 - Bobby D'Amore in the Piano Bar, 6 p.m.; BLT Band and DJ Jeff Walden, 9 p.m.; Bobby Lynch, 10 p.m.
Xhibition Bar, Harrah's, Atlantic City, 800-242-7724 - 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.
Bogart's Books, 210 N. High St., Millville, 856-327-3714 - Fourth of July Celebration with live jazz by Cardigans and Hollowbodies, 5 p.m.
Bojo's Ale House, 222 High St., Millville, 856-327-8011 - Sing-a-long with Charlie Maines, 8 p.m.
Chickie's and Pete's, 6055 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-272-1930 - DJ Dance Party; Quizzo, 9 p.m.
The Dockside Grille, The Inn at Sugar Hill, 5704 Mays Landing Road, Mays Landing, 609-625-2226 - Standards and Variety with Gene Cortotassi, 7 p.m.
Fred and Ethel's Lantern Light Tavern, Route 9 and Moss Mill Road, Smithville, 609-652-0544 - Paul Tozz, 7 p.m.
Hibiscus, Longport Boulevard, Somers Point, 609-926-9400 - Brandon Ireland and The Northbound Train, 8 p.m.
JR's Tavern, 650 New Road, Somers Point, 609-653-9853 - Free pool, noon to 5 p.m.; Revolver, 10 p.m.
L's Restaurant and J Bone's Tavern, Route 50, Corbin City, 609-628-3024 - Take Two, 8 p.m.
La Costa Lounge, 40th Street and Landis Avenue, Sea Isle City, 609-263-3756 - Big City, 4 p.m.
Library III Restaurant and Cocktail Lounge, 6605 Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor Township, 609-645-7655 - Sharon Sable, 7 p.m.
Merion Inn, 106 Decatur St., Cape May, 609-884-8363 - George Mesterhazy, 5:30 p.m.
The Rail, Route 40 and Cedar Avenue, Richland, 856-697-RAIL - Frank Compari, 8 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.
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.
Tre Figlio Restaurant, 500 W. White Horse Pike, Pomona, 609-965-3303 - Live piano player, 7 p.m.
Posted in Life on Saturday, July 4, 2009 5:45 am Updated: 6:35 am.
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