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The Palm Restaurant Atlantic City Unveils Caricature of 2018 Miss America Cara Mund
In celebration of this year's Miss America Pageant, Adam Llorens,
Assistant General Manager of the Palm Restaurant Atlantic City, and
Barbara Bermel, Sales Manager of the Palm Restaurant Atlantic City,
commemorated the reign of 2018 Miss America Cara Mund by adding
her caricature to the Palm's Wall of Fame. Mund from Bismarck, North
Dakota made history on September 10, 2017, when she became the first
ever Miss North Dakota to take home the crown. Her caricature now
adorns the wall alongside her predecessors, 2013 Miss America Mallory
Hytes Hagan, 2014 Miss America Nina Davuluri, 2015 Miss America
Kira Kazanstev, 2016 Miss America Betty Cantrell, and 2017 Miss
America Savvy Shields.
The Palm Restaurant is legendary for its cosmopolitan cuisine, festive
spirit and “living murals”. The oldest Palm caricatures can be seen in the
flagship New York Palm Restaurant. Mac Miller was the resident
caricaturist at The Palm for more than 20 years, drawing all of the
restaurant’s famous likenesses until he passed away in 1977. Artist Al
Evcimen draws caricatures to add to the Palm’s famous walls. Many of
the The Palm’s most memorable moments are made when celebrities,
like the six Miss Americas, visit to sign their caricatures when they are
added to The Palm’s Wall of Fame.

Stockton Atlantic City Wins Praise From Students and AC NAACP

BY CLYDE HUGHES, AC Joseph Media
Jermaine Harvey grew up in Atlantic City and his family has attended
Stockton University in nearby Galloway for years, so the senior knew he
could not pass up the opportunity to take part in the institution’s new
campus along the city’s famed Boardwalk.
Harvey, a senior, and more than 1,500 other students will be on hand
for the first day of classes at Stockton’s new Atlantic City campus after
Labor Day. In a tour of the campus by the news media this week, Harvey
and other students could hardly contain their excitement, particular in
their dorm rooms with beach views that homeowners pay millions for.
“For me, it was real shock (learning about the new campus) because
I’m from Atlantic City,” Harvey said. “My family has been going to
Stockton for generations. Seeing my hometown connect with a school I
always knew I would end up at … I was very excited to be part of this.
“I went from a person who was barely involved on campus to
working with residents’ life and getting a job there in hopes to becoming
an (resident assistant). I’m standing here because I saw the possibility of
this being in my hometown,” he added.
Brian Jackson, the chief operating officer of the Atlantic City
campus, and Stockton President Harvey Kesselman said that the campus
is the university’s commitment to be part of the community in a larger
way. They said that while Stockton is not the lone answer to some of the
problems the city face, they see it as part of the solution.
“We see Atlantic City as an incredible asset because we can offer the
best of both worlds for our students,” Jackson said. “They can have the
incredible setting of an international park on a Galloway campus with
lakes, trees and all of that. Other students may want something a little
different. Aly Smialowicz, Dionia Henderson, Laura Eguia and Jermaine Harvey
It’s an urban setting that also happens to be on the Boardwalk, so it talk with the media during tour.
gives our students a variety of settings. We see this as a way to recruit Photo by Meredith Winner, CEO Mer-Made Photography
more students who feel more comfortable in an urban setting. We also told Front Runner New Jersey this week. “We have to engage Stockton.
see having a presence in Atlantic City for the citizens here as to possibly We can’t assume that it’s going to happen. If Stockton wants it to happen
be a beacon of opportunity that higher education is accessible,” he added. then we on the community-side have to have opportunities to engage."
Stockton’s presence is something that also excited Kaleem Shabazz, Shabazz states “Our youngsters need to have those experiences. I know it
president the Atlantic City NAACP and Ward 3 city councilman. He said sounds funny, but a lot of those youngsters have never been outside of
that university represents hope in the city that has a minority population Atlantic City. Galloway is just 12 miles away, but for many of them, it
of roughly 54 percent, according to the latest U.S. Census figures. might as well be 1,200 miles away. If they don’t have transportation, the
According to College Data.com, Stockton’s student population is reality of going to campus there is not real. That reality, though, will
12.2 percent Hispanic and 7.1 percent African-American. “That’s what change this fall."
we need and that’s what the NAACP wants to be partners in,” Shabazz
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Atlantic City Electric Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Program
As students across southern New Jersey head back to school, Atlantic
City Electric reminds customers of its commitment to education,
specifically in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math
(STEM), workforce development, and scholarships for higher education.
In addition to its own programs, Atlantic City Electric also supports local
community partners with education-focused initiatives.
“Every day we are working to support the important programs and
efforts that are educating and preparing our young people to be the future
leaders of tomorrow,” said David Vosvick, vice president of human
resources for Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric.
“Through our internship programs, we provide young people with the
resources, training and experiences they need to be successful in today’s
competitive workforce, while at the same time introducing them to the
myriad of possibilities available through a career at one of the nation’s
leading energy providers.”
This year, a record 65 college students successfully completed the
engineering internship program through Atlantic City Electric, Delmarva
Power, and Pepco. Students gained hands-on experience in their chosen
fields of study, including pre-engineering, electrical construction, and
computer-assisted design. Several of those students will be offered
full-time employment at these companies over the upcoming weeks and
begin their careers in the energy industry.
Atlantic City Electric also is continuing its commitment to workforce
development as part of its merger with Exelon by funding a $6.5-million
initiative to expand training programs for energy-related jobs, while
helping train the workforce needed to fill these future employment
opportunities in the energy industry. The initiative, which will kick-off
this fall, includes four programs (Get into Energy Math Test and Boot
Camp; Women in Sustainable Employment (WISE) Pathway; Atlantic
City Electric Line School; and the High School Energy Career Academy)
through the company’s partnership with three South Jersey vocational
schools and four workforce development boards.
Atlantic City Electric also is helping advance local youth through
engaging education programs that prepare students for advanced
education and future workforce opportunities. Atlantic City Electric is
proud to support the Boys and Girls Clubs of Atlantic City and
ATLANTIC CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL BOARDWALK HALL OCTOBER 6-7
9th Year Celebration Includes Headliners Mike Epps, Sommore,
Earthquake, Jay Pharoah & More!
The 9th Annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival has been announced to
take place at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall on Saturday, October 6th and
Sunday, October 7, 2018. Scheduled headliners for the festival include
comedian/actor Mike Epps, Sommore, Earthquake, Jay Pharaoh and
many others (see below for full list of comedians). The festival debuts
top comic stars for two brilliant back-to-back nights of laughter. Shows
take place at 8pm, featuring 5-6 comedians on the bill nightly.
THE 9TH ANNUAL ATLANTIC CITY COMEDY FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE: Saturday, October 6th, 2018, Sommore, Bruce Bruce
College students participating in the engineering internship program
enjoying the view from Pepco Holdings’ offices in Washington, D.C.
Gloucester County through the Atlantic City Electric STEM Club, an
initiative benefitting hundreds of local youth through STEM education
programs. Atlantic City Electric has provided more than $100,000 during
the past two years, supporting the Boys and Girls Clubs’ engaging
project-based curriculum and career development programs to help
prepare elementary, middle and high school-aged students for career
opportunities in the fields of STEM.
Exelon, Atlantic City Electric’s parent company, also remains
committed to supporting investment in STEM education. In 2017, Exelon
contributed more than $10 million to education programs and initiatives;
awarded nearly 20 percent of its contributions to fields related to
education and academic enrichment; and celebrated the 12-year
anniversary of the “Stay in School” initiative which has helped keep
more than 27,000 students on track to graduate. As part of ongoing
efforts to empower young women and advance gender equality, this year
the Exelon Foundation, with the UN Women HeForShe initiative,
launched the STEM Innovation Leadership Academy for teen girls in
Chicago and Washington, D.C., with plans to expand to additional cities
where the company operates.
To learn more, visit The Source, Atlantic City Electric’s online news
room. Find additional information about Atlantic City Electric by visiting
atlanticcityelectric.com. Follow the company on Facebook at
facebook.com/atlanticcityelectric and on Twitter at
twitter.com/acelecconnect. Atlantic City Electric’s mobile app is
available at atlanticcityelectric.com/mobileapp.
Earthquake, Guy Torry, Buck Wild. Sunday, October 7th, 2018
Mike Epps. Rickey Smiley, Lavelle Crawford, Jay Pharoah and Tony
Robert.
Fans may gain access to the pre-sale by signing up for the festival
newsletter at www.ACComedyFestival.com and by following the
Atlantic City Comedy Festival Facebook page at
www.facebook.com/AtlanticCityComedyFestival/ for exclusive event
updates and promo codes.
Tickets for the festival are on sale to the public and can be purchased
via Ticketmaster.com or by calling 800-745-3000, or visiting the
Boardwalk Hall Box Office, powered by Atlantic City Electric.
Admission for each night of the festival will be sold separately.
Since its inception in 2009, the Annual Atlantic City Comedy Festival
has drawn a crowd of over 50,000 fans to witness the comedy industries’
finest. In a city renowned for its nightlife entertainment, the Atlantic City
Comedy Festival has established itself as paramount dual-day
extravaganza.
For more Atlantic City Comedy Festival information, please visit
ACComedyFestival.com. .njcrda.com.

NJBSA Appoints Brittany Bonetti to Cannabis Law Committee
The New Jersey State Bar Association appointed Cooper Levenson
Attorney Brittany A. Bonetti to its Cannabis Law Committee. The
committee will focus on the intricacies of cannabis issues from a legal
perspective.
“The legalization of recreational cannabis in New Jersey will change
the playing field,” said Bonetti. “I’m looking forward to working with
my colleagues to fully explore the implications before such legislation is
passed.”
Bonetti isan associate in the Cooper Levenson’s Healthcare, Cyber
Law and Cannabis Law practice groups. She assists hospitals and health
systems, medical staffs, individual physicians and physician groups in
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business and regulatory legal matters of all
types, helping them navigate complicated
healthcare regulations such as Stark, Fraud and
Abuse, Anti-Kickback and state regulatory
concerns. With a Master’s in Public Health
concentrating in health systems and policy,
Bonetti has a particular interest in the
intersection of public policy and law. She was
recently named a top attorney in Health Care
law for 2018 by SJ Magazine.
Bonetti resides in Haddonfield, N.J. Brittany A. Bonetti

Reliance Medical Group brings back pediatric services in Atlantic City

Dr. Jon Regis, Reliance president and CEO, said the health network
started offering pediatric heath care located at 4401 Ventnor Avenue at
the beginning of September to provide an option for children, many of
whom are on the state’s Medicaid insurance plans, who may be displaced
after the closing of Brighton Pediatrics’ city location.
“We know the community very well,” Regis said, referring to
Reliance’s early beginnings and prior pediatric services in the city. “This
is just what we do, who we are. We have a responsibility to families, and
it’s always been our legacy to come into the city to close the gaps in
care.”
The medical group originally had pediatric offices in Atlantic City
until four or five years ago, Regis said.
Dr. Dana Sless announced that after more than 40 years of providing
pediatric health care in Atlantic City, 15 years under her ownership,
Brighton’s doors would officially close Aug. 31. A second location in
Egg Harbor Township remains open with extended days and hours.
After hearing about the official closing date, Regis said he recognized
a pressing situation for children in the Atlantic City area who are unable
to travel to other provider locations.
Flu season is also on the horizon, he said, underscoring an urgent
need for continued pediatric care in the city.
Vince Papaccio, Reliance executive vice president and chief
operating officer, said the health provider was already looking to expand
its pediatric services before Brighton’s closing announcement, which
gave them a reason to bring back an office in Atlantic City.
“This is an independent community practice stepping up to the plate,”
said Pappaccio, who earlier this summer created Community Healthcare
Partners, a health care collaborative organization this summer made up of
independent health, pharmacy and insurance providers with a goal to
improve care on the island.
Vaccines for Children will not be available at the new Reliance
location for at least another couple of months until proper state approval,
Regis said, but qualified patients will be transported to other nearby
Reliance pediatric offices to get vaccinations.
The Atlantic City Reliance pediatrician’s office joins the women’s
health and adult medicine location at 4401 Ventnor Ave.

OceanFirst Bank Named #1 in New Jersey in Forbes’ Nationwide Survey of Best In-State
Banks and Credit Unions
OceanFirst Bank was ranked as one of the country’s Best In-State
Banks and Credit Unions and #1 in New Jersey in a recent customer
survey commissioned by Forbes. The nationwide market research study,
the first of its kind undertaken by Forbes, was designed to ascertain how
in-state banks and credit unions are performing among consumers in
today’s evolving banking and financial services industry.
Forbes surveyed more than 25,000 customers in the U.S. for their
opinions on their current and former banking relationships. The banks
and credit unions were rated on overall recommendations and
satisfaction, as well as five subdimensions, including trust, terms and
conditions, branch services, digital services and financial advice.
“We are proud to be recognized by Forbes as New Jersey’s
best-in-state bank and to be among the leading banks in the country,”
said Christopher D. Maher, OceanFirst Bank Chairman & Chief
Executive Officer. Maher added, “To be chosen the #1 Bank in New
Jersey is a reflection of the efforts of our more than 1,000 employees to
deliver extraordinary service and banking solutions to our customers
every day.”
The survey was conducted online with the sample size varying for
each state according to the state’s population size. All 25,000 participants
surveyed lived in the United States, had a checking or savings account at
a bank or credit union, and were not solely online banking customers.
To qualify to be ranked, the bank or credit union had to operate in 14
states or less, while receiving completed surveys from at least 40 of its
customers. In total, 124 banks and 145 credit unions made the final cut,
placing OceanFirst Bank among the top 2.4% of U.S. financial
institutions.

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ARMC Mainland Auxiliary to hold tenth annual Pike-a-Thon Event to benefit Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit at hospital’s Center for Childbirth
The AtlantiCare Regional Medical Center (ARMC) Mainland
Auxiliary will hold its tenth annual Pike-a-Thon Sunday, September 30 at
10 a.m. The motorcycle run through the Pine Barrens will start and stop
at Atlantic County Harley Davidson, 219 East White Horse Pike,
Galloway, New Jersey. Last riders will leave by 11:30 a.m. A barbecue
lunch at Atlantic County Harley Davidson will begin at 1:30 p.m. and
will feature prizes, a raffle and live music.
The event will take place rain or shine. Registration is $20 for riders,
$10 for passengers, and $15 for non-riders. All funds raised will benefit
the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Roger B. Hansen Center
for Childbirth at ARMC’s Mainland Campus, Pomona, New Jersey.
Pike-a-Thon sponsors will include Atlantic County Harley Davidson,
Purdy Mechanical, Purdy Auto Group, and Omega High Impact Print
Solutions. The Harley dealership, the Purdy Family and the AtlantiCare
Foundation will donate the barbecue lunch. The Billie Walton Band will
donate its performance. Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia will partner
with the Auxiliary for the event.
For more information or to register, contact Rita Purdy at
ritapurdy@comcast.net or 609-576-3555.
Mitzvah Zecher Avot Service for Holocaust Survivors and Their Families
The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center, Stockton
University, Rodef Shalom Cemetery, Mitzvah Zecher Avot Cemetery
Service for Holocaust Survivors and Their Families, 11 a.m., Sunday,
Sept. 16, 2018, Rodef Shalom Cemetery, Black Horse Pike, Egg Harbor
Township, New Jersey 08234.
The Sara and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at Stockton
University announces the Mitzvah Zecher Avot Cemetery Service for
Congressional District 2 Candidates to Debate at Stockton University
Major-party candidates in the 2nd Congressional District election
have agreed to meet in a debate on the Stockton University campus on
Wednesday, Oct. 10.
The debate between Republican Seth Grossman, a former Atlantic
City councilman and Atlantic County freeholder, and Democrat Jeff Van
Drew, a 1st Legislative District state senator, will be held on the evening
of Oct. 10 in Stockton’s Campus Center Theatre.
The public forum will be cosponsored by the William J. Hughes
Center for Public Policy of Stockton University and The Press of Atlantic
What Employers Need to Know about New Jersey’s New Paid Sick Leave Act
When New Jersey’s Paid Sick Leave Act goes into effect on October
29, people who work in New Jersey will be able to take up to five sick
days without losing any pay. Cooper Levenson’s Russell L. Lichtenstein,
Esq., chairman of the Labor & Employment Practice Group, is offering a
free white paper explaining key provisions of the new law to employers.
“The Act represents a significant change in the law related to sick
leave,” explained attorney Russell L. Lichtenstein, Esq., chairman of the
Labor & Employment Practice Group at Cooper Levenson, PA.
“Employers will need to make certain that their payroll and human
resources departments understand these changes and are ready to
implement the new law when it becomes effective.”
New Jersey’s Paid Sick Leave Act requires employers to provide up
to 40 hours of paid sick leave per year to covered employees. The new
state law preempts any municipal laws for earned sick leave, so
employers will need to review and adjust their policies to comply with
SBA Increases Disaster Recovery Lending for Small Businesses Express Bridge Loan
Provides Faster Relief to Disaster Victims
The U.S. Small Business Administration prides itself on the efforts it
takes to help small business owners recover from disasters. SBA’s 7(a)
Loan Program aids in that effort by offering the Express Bridge Loan
Pilot Program. This Pilot Program was authorized on October 16, 2017
and is available through September 30, 2020.
With hurricane season upon us, SBA wants to make sure lenders and
small businesses are aware the pilot program is available for SBA
Express Lenders to provide immediate loans up to $25,000 with a 50%
SBA guaranty for small businesses located in the counties affected by a
Presidentially-declared disaster. An important part of recovery is the
availability of immediate cash to assist the small business with rebuilding
and continuing or restarting its operations while awaiting long-term
disaster financing.
The EBL Pilot Program permits a very streamlined delivery available
Pictured left to right attending the ARMC Mainland Auxiliary’s 2017
Pike-a-Thon are Charmaine DellaNeva, past Auxiliary president; Rita
Purdy, Auxiliary member and Pike-a-Thon chairperson; and Michelle
and Don Purdy.
Holocaust survivors and their families. This service, Mitzvah Zecher
Avot – the good deed of remembering family – will be at the Holocaust
Survivor Section of the Rodef Shalom Cemetery. The cemetery is located
on the Black Horse Pike in Egg Harbor Township.
Free and open to the public.
Registration is not required. For further information, contact The Sara
and Sam Schoffer Holocaust Resource Center at 609-652-4699.
City.
National political leaders and pundits are watching the race for the
open District 2 seat as incumbent Rep. Frank LoBiondo, R-2nd, prepares
to retire from Congress and partisan control of the House is contested.
Further details about the debate, including time and format, will be
announced in the near future.
CONTACT: John Froonjian of the William J. Hughes Center for
Public Policy, 609 626-3626, john.froonjian@stockton.edu
the act’s requirements prior to its start, according to Lichtenstein.
Under the Act, sick leave is broadly defined to encompass an
employee’s own health needs or those of a family member, including an
individual whose close association is equivalent to a family relationship.
Sick leave also covers parent-school conferences.
Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees each will earn one hour
of sick leave for every 30 hours worked with a maximum of 40 hours
sick time per benefit year. There are exemptions, such as construction
industry labor under contract and per diem healthcare employees.
Covered employees are entitled to payment if sick leave is not used while
working for their employer.
Lichtenstein is offering a free white paper that explains New Jersey’s
New Paid Sick Leave Act in greater detail, and that provides key action
items for businesses to take to ensure they are in compliance. For a copy,
contact whitepaper@cooperlevenson.com.
through existing SBA Express Lenders. Small business owners are not
required to apply for an SBA disaster loan in order to qualify for an EBL
loan and are advised to contact their bank as soon as possible to
determine eligibility. Lenders must be authorized as SBA Express
Lenders at the time of the Presidential disaster declaration in order to
offer this assistance. SBA 7(a) Lenders that do not already participate in
the SBA Express program are encouraged to contact their local SBA
District Office to find out how to participate in order to best assist their
local small business owners in the unfortunate circumstance of a disaster.
A Program Guide outlining the full procedures applicable to the
Express Bridge Loan Pilot Program is available on the SBA’s website.
For further assistance, please contact Robert Carpenter, Acting 7(a)
Policy & Program Chief, or your local SBA District Office.

Careme’s Restaurant Open for Lunch; Farm-to-Table Cuisine Featured
Careme’s, the student-run, gourmet restaurant at Atlantic Cape
Community College’s Academy of Culinary Arts, is open for lunch.
The restaurant will offer a two-course sandwich selection for $9.95,
and a two-course entrée selection for $12.95.
For groups, the restaurant will offer a three-course and four-course
menu featuring locally sourced ingredients, prepared and served with
care and attention to detail. The luncheon three-course menu for groups
is priced at $16.95 per person, and the four-course is $18.95 per person,
plus tax and a service charge, which helps provide scholarships for
academy students.
Careme’s, located at Atlantic Cape’s Mays Landing Campus, 5100
Black Horse Pike, offers a farm-to-table dining experience that’s unique
in South Jersey. The restaurant is open noon-3 p.m., Monday-Friday, for
the duration of fall semester. Visa, MasterCard, American Express and
Discover are accepted. For reservations, call the restaurant and leave a
message at 609-343-4940.
The restaurant is named after the first “celebrity chef” in culinary
history, Marie-Antoine Careme. Careme’s command of culinary art was
so famous in the early 19th century that he became known as “the chef of
kings and the king of chefs.”
The Academy of Culinary Arts at Atlantic Cape Community College
recently was ranked the No. 1 culinary school in New Jersey by Best
Hard Rock Atlantic City to sponsor library’s Third Thursday Concerts
Not only is the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Atlantic City bringing
world-class entertainment to the resort, it is supporting the Atlantic City
Free Public Library’s efforts to provide free music to the community.
The casino is the new sponsor of the library’s Third Thursday
Concert Series — a free monthly music series held 5 p.m. at the Main
Library on the third Thursday of each month through September.
“We’re thrilled to have Hard Rock Hotel & Casino here in the city
and grateful for their support of our Third Thursday Series,” Library
CRDA Announces Three Major 2018 Events For Atlantic City
The Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA)
announced three major sports and entertainment events for Atlantic City
in 2018, under the terms of a unique alliance with IMG approved by the
Board earlier this year. IMG is a global leader in sports, events, media
and fashion.
The events and dates include: 25th PBR: Unleash the Beast;
September 14-16, 2018; Historic Boardwalk Hall
Professional Bull Riders’ signature tour stop will bring the leading
western lifestyle event to Atlantic City, in its sole 2018 stop in the
Mid-Atlantic region. The event will include two nights of showcase bull
riding competition and live music and will be broadcast nationally
through PBR’s partnership with CBS Sports. www.pbr.com
contact lmakleridley@njbic.org 973-824-7463
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Careme’s, the student-run, gourmet restaurant located in the Academy of
Culinary Arts
Choice Schools.
The ACA has been training future chefs and food service
professionals for more than 30 years. For more information about the
academy, visit atlantic.edu/aca.
Director Robert Rynkiewicz said.
Tony Day and the Across the Globe Music Group on Sept. 20 –
Jazz artist Tony Day, whose talents range from studio musician and band
leader to composer and teacher, has performed on drums and percussion
with many jazz recording artists and for headliner acts in Las Vegas and
Atlantic City. Please call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3112, for more
information about this series.
Bear Grylls Survival Challenge; October 12-14, 2018; Throughout
Atlantic City, with headquarters at Historic Boardwalk Hall
The Bear Grylls Survival Challenge (BGSC) is an outdoor
competitive survival experience inspired by the encounters and
well-honed skills of the ultimate survival authority, Bear Grylls. This
event – just the second in a worldwide Challenge Series – will take place
throughout Atlantic City’s famous landmarks, including the boardwalk,
beach/surf and historic buildings. The event will include two days of
competition and a Survival Trade Expo.
www.beargryllssurvivalchallenge.com/
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Holiday Hoop-La
College Basketball Quadruple-Header; December 15, 2018; Historic
Boardwalk Hall
Big-time college basketball will return to Boardwalk Hall with eight
top Division I men’s teams competing on the hardwood. This will be
part of the Hoop Hall’s national series of college events, which in 2017
included stops at Staples Center in Los Angeles; American Airlines Arena
in Miami; and Mohegan Sun in Connecticut.
“The IMG team is a global leader in creating and executing
extraordinary events and this partnership with IMG is already paying
dividends for Atlantic City. It is great to have PBR back in our market,
to revitalize the college basketball presence at Boardwalk Hall, and to
launch a spectacular new experience with Bear Grylls. Best of all, there
is more to come,” said Bob Mulcahy, CRDA’s Chairman.
SNJ Today will Televise 2nd District
Congressional Debate at Stockton Oct. 10
A debate on the Stockton University campus between major-party
candidates in New Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District in October will
be broadcast live by SNJ Today on WACP channel 4.
SNJ Today, the Millville-based media company, has joined the
William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University and
The Press of Atlantic City as cosponsors of the debate.
The forum will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. on Oct. 10, 2018. Democrat
Jeff Van Drew and Republican Seth Grossman will square off on the
stage of the Campus Center Theatre on the Stockton campus. The event
is open to the public.
In addition to the SNJ Today broadcast, the debate will be
livestreamed and available for viewing on the Stockton and The Press of
Atlantic City websites.
CONTACT: John Froonjian of the William J. Hughes Center for
Public Policy, 609 626-3626, john.froonjian@stockton.edu
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Late-start Classes Begin Sept. 24 at Atlantic Cape Community College
Atlantic Cape Community College will offer “late-start” classes
beginning Sept. 24 for students who want to add a class to their schedule
or anyone interested in continuing their education.
Classes include: ALHT110-Comprehensive Medical Terminology,
online; ARTS103-Art Appreciation, meets 5-8:50 p.m., Wednesdays,
Mays Landing Campus; ARTS-128-Introduction to Photographic
Methods, online; CISM125-Introduction to Computers, meets 2-5:20
p.m., Mondays, Atlantic City Campus; CISM125-Introduction to
Computers, meets 7-8:50 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays, Mays Landing
Campus; ENGL080-Reading/Writing II, meets 5-6:50 p.m.,
Mondays/Wednesdays, Mays Landing Campus; ENGL101-Composition
I, meets 5-6:50 p.m., Tuesdays/Thursdays, Mays Landing Campus;
HIST102-Western World II, meets 7-8:50 p.m., Mondays/Wednesdays,
Mays Landing Campus; MATH073-Introduction to Algebra I-Prealgebra,
online; PSYC135¬–Child Psychology, online; and SOCL101-Principles
Atlantic Cape Accepting Students for New Paramedic Science Program
The Health Professions Institute at Atlantic Cape Community College
is now accepting students for the new Paramedic Science Program that is
scheduled to start in January 2019.
The program is designed with a focus on student success taught by a
team of educators that are highly successful and dedicated paramedics
with a wealth of knowledge and experience. Students will experience a
hands-on approach in skills and scenario labs, and be provided an
interactive learning environment that promotes the kind of critical
thinking skills needed to excel in the classroom and in careers in
“Seminar by the Shore” for Dementia Caregivers at Stockton Seaview Hotel Sept. 13 - 14
Event, open to professional and family caregivers, kicks off with special
film screening followed by Q&A with conference keynote speaker,
Lori La Bey
Back for year two, the Alzheimer’s Association Delaware Valley
Chapter “Seminar by the Shore” returns to the Stockton Seaview Hotel
and Golf Club at 401 South New York Road in Galloway Township, New
Jersey, Thursday, September 13 and Friday, September 14.
The conference is open to family members, caregivers, and
professionals who provide care for and/or support people who are living
with Alzheimer’s or another dementia and are interested in learning new
tips and tools to help ease the caregiving experience. They will hear from
some of the best dementia care experts in the country, including keynote
speaker, author and founder of Minnesota-based advocacy group,
Alzheimer’s Speaks, Lori La Bey, who will present, “Dementia is
Changing. Are You?”.
In addition to her keynote speech, La Bey will lead a question and
answer session after a pre-conference screening of the film, “His
Neighbor Phil: The Ripple Effect Of Dementia,” Thursday, September
13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Stockton Seaview Hotel.
Then, the following day, from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m, conference
attendees will spend the day attending workshops, training sessions and
panel discussions focusing on topics such as, grief and loss in dementia,
personal experiences with younger-onset dementia, cognitive stimulation
and managing difficult behaviors, as well as, dementia-related financial
and legal issues.
“We also decided to bring back the virtual dementia tour, after it was
such a hit last year,” said Mary Beth Lewis, the Alzheimer’s Association
Delaware Valley Chapter’s Atlantic County Branch Office Program
Coordinator and Seminar by the Shore organizer. “The tour gives you the
Learn How to Prevent an Overdose at Free Narcan Trainings
Free Narcan trainings will be held each month to help educate and
inform citizens of the use of Narcan, a life-saving opioid antidote.
According to the U.S. Surgeon General, 115 Americans die each day
from an opioid overdose which prompted its office to issue an advisory
earlier this month encouraging the public to learn how to recognize an
overdose and prevent it with the proper administration of Narcan.
Community trainings are provided by the Atlantic County Division of
Public Health in cooperation with the Urban Treatment Associates.
Tropicana Atlantic City Announces Sports Betting Partnership
Tropicana Atlantic City has been diligently working on a presentation
of its sports betting plans and is now ready to announce its partnership
with William Hill Race & Sports Book to bring more gaming offerings to
its guests.
“Tropicana Atlantic City is proud to partner with William Hill Race
& Sports Book – America's sports betting leader. We pride ourselves on
creating unique and exciting experiences for our guests at Tropicana
Atlantic City, and our sports betting offering will meet those
expectations. A brand new venue is being created to host sports betting in
of Sociology, online. Classes run through mid-December.
Financial aid is available to eligible students. Students may also be
eligible to receive a Pell Grant for their fall classes. Visit
atlantic.edu/finaid to learn how to apply.
Atlantic Cape’s campuses are located in Mays Landing at 5100 Black
Horse Pike; Atlantic City at the Charles D. Worthington Campus, 1535
Bacharach Blvd.; and Cape May Court House at the Cape May County
Campus, 341 Court House-South Dennis Road. Normal registration
hours are weekdays, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Payment is due at the time of registration. The college accepts Visa,
MasterCard, Discover, American Express, cash, checks and money order.
Register online at www.atlantic.edu/fall or in person.
For more information, email admissions@atlantic.edu or call
609-343-5000 or 625-1111, ext. 5000.
paramedicine. Upon completion, students have the opportunity to
advance in the ranks of prehospital care providers as Nationally
Registered Paramedics.
Information sessions are being offered to prepare candidates for
managing all program prerequisites and place them on the path to
registration from 8-10 p.m. on Sept. 10 and Oct. 10 in Room 204 of the
Charles D. Worthington Atlantic City Campus, 1535 Bacharach Blvd.
To reserve a spot at an information session or for more information,
contact Rick Luderitz at 609-343-4819 or rluderit@atlantic.edu.
chance to virtually walk in the shoes of someone who has dementia and
experience the world from their perspective. It’s really enlightening and
you come away much more empathetic about their everyday experience,
which hopefully can help you as you support and care for them.”
The conference winds down with closing keynote, “Moving Toward
Precision Medicine in Alzheimer’s Disease,” presented by Associate
Professor of Neurology in the Cognitive Neurology Division of the
University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine, Dr. David
Wolk.
Online registration is available at tinyurl.com/sembyshore. The
registration fee for the pre-conference film screening and Q&A is $10.
General registration for just the full-day conference on Friday,
September 14 is $45. The fee to attend both the pre-conference film
screening and the full-day conference is $50. Professional caregivers,
including, RNs, social workers and occupational therapists who wish to
earn continuing education units may register for $100.
Seminar by the Shore is made possible with the support of
community partners, Atlantic County Woman, Bayada Home Care,
Bratton Estate and Elder Care Attorneys, CareOne, Centers Health Care,
County of Atlantic, Flora Baker Center for Alzheimer’s Disease, Holy
Redeemer, Jeffries & Keates Funeral Home, Journey Hospice, Lourdes
Health System, NJ Long Term Care Ombudsman, Right at Home In
Home Care & Assistance, Royal Suites, Seacrest Village, Smart Adaptive
Clothing, Stockton University, SCOSA, Sunbridge Memory Support
Program, Symphony at Cherry Hill and United Methodist Communities
The Shores.
More information is available by calling the Alzheimer’s Association
24/7 Helpline, 800.272.3900.
Morning sessions (10 AM – 12 Noon) are available at the Parkway
Building, 10 W. Jimmie Leeds Road in Galloway October 3, November 7
and December 5. Evening sessions (6-8 PM) are being held at the
Atlantic County Library, 306 E. Jimmie Leeds Road, Galloway on Au-
gust 29, September 20, October 9, November 13 and December 20.
Registration for any of these trainings is required and may be
completed by calling Joanna at (856) 263-8193 or by email to:
uta.narcan@verizon.net.
the North Tower Casino, with kiosks located throughout the property.
We offer several sports bars to watch all the games while enjoying your
favorite food and drinks including A Dam Good Sports Bar, Hooters,
Chickie’s & Pete’s and Ri Ra Irish Pub. We are excited to share more
details about Tropicana Atlantic City’s sports book in the coming weeks,”
said Steve Callender, General Manager, Tropicana Atlantic City.
“We are excited to partner with the Tropicana in Atlantic City to build
a first-class sports book in the heart of the world famous Boardwalk. The
Tropicana has been a great property in Atlantic City for many years and
we can’t wait to be a part of it.” said Joe Asher, CEO of William Hill US

Bay Atlantic Symphony Gala Concert – An Evening With Jason Alexander
Long before he became “Seinfeld’s” George Costanza, the vastly
talented Jason Alexander was a Tony Award-winning Broadway
musical star. This fall, he brings his Broadway tribute stage show to
Atlantic City for an evening of song and comedy with the Bay Atlantic
Symphony. The gala concert takes place Saturday, September 29, 2018 at
8 p.m. at Borgata Casino Hotel & Spa.
“There’s a huge amount of excitement in the air regarding this year’s
gala concert,” said Bay Atlantic Symphony Music Director Jed Gaylin.
Backed by the Symphony, Alexander, an award-winning Broadway
song-and-dance man will bring a hilarious retelling of his journey to and
on the Broadway stage, featuring a concert program of great music from
the theater along with comedy and audience interaction.
Now in its eleventh year, the Symphony’s Gala concert event serves
as a critical annual fundraiser in support of Bay Atlantic’s dynamic music
education programs and community outreach initiatives.
“The Bay Atlantic Symphony believes music plays a vital role in
lifelong learning. Our mission is to nurture a passion for orchestral music
through diverse educational programming and excellent instruction,” said
Meg Sippey, Executive Director. “Your support of the annual gala
directly supports this mission and makes a lasting difference in so many
lives.”
“We’re not just teaching kids and adults,” Gaylin said. “We’re
helping them find a voice for their soul.”
VIP tickets are on sale now and include a pre-concert (black-tie
Annual Stockton Golf Classic and Clinic with Joanna Coe Set for Sept. 27 at Seaview
Golfers are encouraged to register now for the Annual Stockton
University Golf Classic, to be held on Thursday, September 27 at the
Seaview Hotel & Golf Club, 401 S. New York Road, Galloway, N.J.
Among the tournament’s highlights is a chance to make a hole-in-one
on a par 3 for $1 million, sponsored by Charles Weeks, founder and
president of Barrister Wealth Management. Included in the Contests and
Challenges is a closest to the pin challenge for each foursome, sponsored
by Pinelands Brewery. There will also be a 50/50, golf foursome raffle
and a Prize Grab. Tito’s Handmade Vodka is matching all funds raised
from the Prize Grab.
For golfing enthusiasts of all levels, a Golf Clinic will be led by Mays
Landing native and PGA Professional Joanna Coe. Beginner,
Intermediate and Advanced lessons are available. The clinic includes a
reception starting at 3 p.m. followed by one-and-a-half hours of golf
instruction. Golf Clinic tickets are $75 or $125 including dinner. The
clinic is sponsored by Dr. Barbara Chamberlain, RN, ‘90.
Co-Chairing this year’s event is Thomas L. Glenn, III, president,
Fight Identity Theft & Help The Environment!
OceanFirst Bank is proud to host Shred Days, events that provide our
neighbors with the opportunity to dispose of their confidential
information and help conserve our environment’s resources at the same
time!
Each Shred Day truck has a weight limit of 5 boxes per person and
not only destroys statements and documents, but also recycles the
shredded materials for future use at paper mills. Recycling one ton of
paper can save over 15 trees, more than 3 cubic yards of landfill space,
350 gallons of water, and 100 gallons of gasoline. Please note that
Tickets On Sale in Atlantic City for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party!, an All-New, Interactive
Stage Production Inspired by the Iconic, Emmy® Award-Winning Television Program
Everyone’s invited to take part in the sunniest and funniest street
celebration in Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! The inaugural production
under Feld Entertainment’s new partnership with the non-profit
educational organization, Sesame Workshop features favorite Sesame
Street pals Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Big Bird and more in a brand-new
sensory adventure live on stage. Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party! visits
Atlantic City from November 3, 2018 to November 4, 2018 for four per-
formances at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall.
From the moment the curtain rises, parents and children alike will be
on their feet dancing along to a pop-infused soundtrack with new Sesame
Street friends and live emcees Casey and Caleb. Planning a party isn’t
easy when everybody has a different idea of fun, but with some help
from the audience, it becomes the ultimate reflection of what friendship
plus teamwork can accomplish. Party guests will sing along to new and
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optional) dinner at 5:30 p.m. at
Borgata, preferred theater seating, and
a post-concert cocktail and dessert
reception for $199 per person. VIP
Plus tickets are $349 each and include
all VIP benefits plus an exclusive
meet-and-greet with Jason Alexander
after the performance.
Concert tickets are $79
perperson.
To purchase a $79 concert ticket,
please call Borgata’s Box Office at
866-900-4849. For VIP, VIP Plus,
sponsorships or discounted group sale
tickets of 10 or more, please call the
Bay Atlantic Symphony directly at
609-449-8780 or visit
bayatlanticsymphony.org. Gala Jason Alexander
concert tickets are subsidized by a generous grant provided through
sponsorships from the PNC Arts Alive Foundation and Borgata Hotel
Casino & Spa. Additional sponsorships benefitting the Bay Atlantic
Symphony’s education and outreach initiatives with extensive marketing
recognition are available at bayatlanticsymphony.org or by calling
609-449-8780.
Glenn Insurance, Inc., and Nancy Wescoat, assistant vice president
business development officer, OceanFirst Bank.
Proceeds from the Golf Classic support the Stockton Foundation’s
mission to enrich the student experience. Last year’s Classic raised more
than $50,000.
Tickets for the tournament are $250 per individual or $1,000 per
foursome. Each golfer will receive a $50 gift certificate to be used the
day of the tournament in the Under Armour Mobile ProShop.
The event begins at 11 a.m. with registration and lunch, followed by
the 1 p.m. shotgun start - scramble format. A cocktail reception, dinner
and awards ceremony will begin at 6 p.m.
Top sponsors include: Dr. Barbara Chamberlain, R.N., ’90, Glenn
Insurance Inc., International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers,
Marathon Engineering & Environmental Services, Pepsi and SOSH
Architects.
For sponsorship details, more information or to register, visit:
stockton.edu/golf or call Alicia McMackin ’03 at 609-652-4861.
cardboard cannot be mixed in with the shred trucks materials, therefore
must be properly recycled and disposed of by event attendees.
We encourage our neighbors to spread the word about these free
community events by telling friends, family, and neighbors to stop by an
OceanFirst Shred Day during one of the dates listed: Each event will take
place from 9:00 am -11:00 am
September 15th Rt. 37 West Branch – 55 Bananier Drive, Toms
River; Northfield Branch – 376 Tilton Road, Northfield.
familiar songs, like “I Love Trash” and “C is for Cookie,” with Oscar the
Grouch and Cookie Monster; dance to the beat with Elmo; explore a
wintry wonderland when Abby Cadabby’s magic goes awry; take flight
with Big Bird to learn about some of his fabulous feathered friends; and
discover new cultures in an interactive Spanish lesson with Rosita. A
unique, up-close-and-personal pre-show experience will be offered at an
additional charge prior to select performances, allowing families the
opportunity to tour the on-stage neighborhood of their favorite, furry
friends before they arrive for the main show. The fun doesn’t end there. A
variety of interactive activities give children the chance to create,
discover and learn as they help decorate for the upcoming party.
Tickets for Sesame Street Live! Let’s Party start at $15. All seats are
reserved, and tickets are available at the Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall box
office or by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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Bangladesh Fair at Atlantic City
By Subrata Chowdhury

The Bangladesh Mela (Fair) organized by the Bangladesh
Association of South Jersey at Sands Castle Stadium in the city
concluded with much enthusiasm on August 29,Wednesday with
presence of a large number of Bangladeshis living in different cities
including Atlantic City made the Mela (Fair ) a success.
With the united efforts of all community leaders the fair had a festive
look and turned into a little Bangladesh in the presence of thousands of
non-residents Bangladeshis.
Mr Abdul Kader was the chief guest in the Bangladesh Mela. The
fair was inaugurated by the chief guest along with leaders of the
Bangladesh Association of South Jersey and it was addressed by Abdul
Kader , President Zahirul Islam Babul, General Secretary Nurun Nabi
Chowdhury,convenor KM Didarul Alam,member secretary Giasuddin
Pathan,Trustee chairman Abdur Rafiq,journalist Subrata Chowdhury,
Faruq Hossain,Kazi Liton etc.
Among the guests Atlantic City Mayor Frank Gilliam, State Senator
Jeff Van Drew,city Councilman & other distinguished guests also
addressed in the Bangladesh Mela. An attractive cultural function was
held

'Janmashtami' celebrated in Atlantic City

By Subrata Chowdhury

The Janmashtami, where Hindus celebrate the birth of Lord Sri
Krishna. It is also one of the major festivals of the Hindu religion. This
Hindu festival is being celebrated with religious fervor and enthusiasm at
Atlantic City,
It has been mentioned in the Hindu Puran (mythology) that Lord Sri
Krishna was born on the eighth tithi of Shukla Pakkha (fortnight of the
new moon) in the Bangla month of Bhadra. He takes birth in ages in the
world to safeguard the good and pious people from the hands of bad and
evil people to establish truth, justice and beauty in the society.
The Bangladeshi American Hindu community in Atlantic City
gathered in the prayer hall of Sree Sree Gita Sangha at Florida Avenue on
September 02 & 03, to celebrate this occasion. They celebrated
Janmashtami marking the birthday of Lord Krishna amid much festivity
and with religious zeal.
The day's programs included worship of Lord Krishna, Geeta Jagna,
Kirtan, discussions etc.

Friendly Telephone Calls

For anyone who could use a friend to check in on them, the confidential. Our volunteers are eager to help the disabled, elderly, and
volunteers at CONTACT Cape-Atlantic offer daily phone calls to say isolated citizens of Atlantic and Cape May Counties who want to
hello and check that all is well. CONTACT calls are free and continue living independently. Debbi Holland (609) 823-0762.

2018 MARIAN ANDERSON AWARD TO BE PRESENTED TO QUEEN LATIFAH
20th Anniversary Gala and Concert to Honor Award-Winning Singer,
Rapper, and Actress
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney announced that Queen Latifah will
receive the 2018 Marian Anderson Award on November 20 during the
eagerly anticipated 20th Anniversary Marian Anderson Award Gala and
Concert at The Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. Queen Latifah, a
true renaissance woman, is a musician, television and film actress, label
president, author and entrepreneur. She has won a Grammy Award, an
Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, three Screen Actors Guild Awards,
two NAACP Image Awards, an Academy Award nomination and
accumulated sales of over two million records. Queen Latifah’s artistic
talent is matched by her commitment to philanthropic causes making her
a perfect choice for the Marian Anderson Award, an honor created to
celebrate critically acclaimed artists who have excelled in their field and
have contributed to society in a positive and singular manner.
“We are pleased to honor Queen Latifah with the 2018 Marian
Anderson Award,” Mayor Kenney said. “She has been a pioneer for
women in the music, film and broader entertainment industry, and
exemplifies Marian Anderson’s spirit and message of empowerment.”
Queen Latifah’s groundbreaking 1989 rap debut, All Hail the Queen, set
the visual and contextual standard for female rappers, and her bold foray
into R&B made her a trailblazer in the music industry.
She earned four Grammy nominations as well as a Grammy Award
for Best Solo Rap Performance in 1994. She was also the first hip hop
artist to be given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on January
4, 2006.
Queen Latifah’s decision to enter the world of acting also brought her
great success. From television, including her role in the 90’s hit sitcom
Living Single, to the big screen – where she has worked alongside
Oscar-winners Holly Hunter and Denzel Washington – she has proven
her artistic versatility time and time again.
Every year, Queen Latifah serves as co-chair for the Lancelot H.
Owens Scholarship Foundation, Inc. The foundation was established by
Queen Latifah’s mother, Rita Owens, to perpetuate the memory of a
loving son and brother. It provides scholarships to students who excel
scholastically, but are limited in financial resources. Queen Latifah is
highly involved in numerous other charities that benefit AIDS and cancer
Atlantic City Ballet Brings Swan Lake To AC and Lakewood Atlantic City, NJ
Of all the great classics, Swan Lake remains the quintessential ballet
of all time. It is the story of romance, sorcery and betrayal, and centered
on one of life’s most recognizable themes, the struggle between good and
evil. The Atlantic City Ballet is bringing this timeless classic to the stage
for two performances as part of their 36th season. Ms. Papa infuses
Atlantic City Ballet's production with a new passion that embodies all the
beauty, strength, and grace of classical ballet.
Founded in 1982, by International Ballerina, Phyllis Papa, the
Atlantic City Ballet is comprised of professional dancers from around the
world and have earned national acclaim for their technical expertise and
exuberant stage presence. Although their home base is in Historic
Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, the Ballet has performed in theaters all
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research, programs that help the hungry, youth,
women, and the LGBT community, and relief
efforts such as those in Haiti.
Celebrating Queen Latifah as the 2018
Marian Anderson Award honoree comes at a
very special time, as the Award marks its 20th
anniversary.
“The Marian Anderson Award has become
an impressive cultural hallmark of the
Philadelphia arts community since we created it Queen Latifah
twenty years ago,” said Award founder Governor Ed Rendell. “Its
distinguished honorees, coupled with its extensive support for young
artists, add greatly to Philadelphia's national reputation as a place where
the arts are respected and encouraged.”
Willa Hightower, the new Chair of the Marian Anderson Award
Board, expressed her excitement over this year’s nominee. “I could not
be more pleased that Queen Latifah will be accepting this year’s Award.
She truly represents Marian Anderson’s qualities of courage, ambition
and remarkable talent. As our youngest honoree ever, she is a tremendous
example to young people who want to change our society for the better.”
Ms. Hightower thanked Wells Fargo, PECO and COMCAST for their
important support as the Award’s lead sponsors, as well as the
world-renowned Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts now in its third
year partnering with the Award. “Marian Anderson herself paved the way
for artists who today perform at the Kimmel Center in her native
Philadelphia,” said Ed Cambron, Executive Vice President of the
Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts. “We are thrilled to not only be
hosting this Award for its 20th anniversary, but also that this year’s
honoree, Queen Latifah, has such a heart for education and community
engagement, two initiatives at the center of our mission as an institution
in Philadelphia.”
The Marian Anderson Award takes place at the Kimmel Center with
the Gala Concert held in Verizon Hall. For information about attending
the Gala Dinner, please call 215-893-1837.
Visit marianandersonaward.org and https://www.kimmelcenter.org
for ticket information and details about the organizations.
along the east coast. Their repertoire of original works includes such
classics as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Sleeping Beauty and Swan
Lake but Ms. Papa is most known for her innovative works such as
Dracula, Caught Up In The Swing and her full length Carmen. Since its
inception, the Atlantic City Ballet has served as one of the cultural
‘treasures of New Jersey and continues a tradition of dance excellence
for future generations of ballet audiences.
Sunday September 22, 2018-7:00pm, The Strand Theater, Lakewood,
NJ. Tickets: $35-$25-Adults $20-Seniors $15-Students. Tickets may be
purchased by going to strand.org or acballet.org
For a complete list of performances visit acballet.org or call
609-348-7201 for more information
Kind of Blue - A Tribute to Miles Davis
The Mike Natale Quintet Wednesday, September 12
Summer Jazz Series 2018. A Tribute to "West Coast Cool" at The
Jersey Shore Presented by the South Jersey Jazz Society
Kind of Blue - A Tribute to Miles Davis Mike Natale Quintet
Featuring: Mike Natale, trumpet, John Guida, tenor saxophone,
Tom Lawton, piano, Lee Smith, bass, Dan Monaghan, drums
Tickets are $20 (public)/$15 (members) and are available at the
door, online at southjerseyjazz.org or call 609-927-6677.
Call or email info@southjerseyjazz.org to get your member
discount code.
Appetizers, Dinner and Cocktails will be available during the performance.
All tickets are general admission and are "first come, first served".
Wednesday, September 12 Clancy's By The Bay 7:30 pm
Tickets: $15 Members / $20 Public • southjerseyjazz.org | 609-927-6677
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