The National Hockey League season re-mains in doubt as the owners andplayers unionare unable to reach a compromise agreement.But that doesn’tmeanyou can’t see someof theleague’s best players in action.

All-Stars Brad Richards and Scott Hartnell— who plays right wing for the Flyers — inpartnership with Caesars Atlantic City, willpresent “Operation Hat Trick,” a charity hock-ey game Saturday night at Boardwalk Hall.

All proceeds from the event will go directlyto the Empire State Relief Fund, the New Jer-sey Hurricane Relief Fund and the AmericanRed Cross, aiding New York and New Jerseyfamilies affected by Hurricane Sandy.

Richards and Hartnell will each captain ateam that includes several of their pro league-mates as well as legends from the hockeyworld. Other players and supporters include:FlyersWayneSimmonds andKimmoTimonen,Bobby Ryan, Braydon Coburn, James vanRiemsdyk, Simon Gagne, Ville Leino, DanielCarcillo, Steve Eminger, Jeff Halpern, BrianBoyle, Jody Shelley, John Carlson, TaylorPyatt, Steve Downie, James Neal, HenrikLundqvist, Steven Stamkos, Daniel Alfreds-son, Corey Perry,Marc Staal, P.K. Subban, Jus-tin Williams, Andy Greene, David Clarkson,DanGirardi, MattMartin andMartin Brodeur.

“A roster of thismagnitude reads as thoughAtlanticCity ishostingtheAmericanandInter-nationalAll-Starhockeygameof theyear, all tobenefit those in our region affected by Hurri-caneSandy,” saidDonMarrandino,EasternDi-vision president for Caesars Entertainment. “Iapplaud the efforts of difference-makers likeRichards and Hartnell, and the rest of thesehockey-world superstars, as well as our phe-

nomenal partners like the Atlantic CityConvention & Visitors Authority, Board-walk Hall and Reebok.”

Hartnell explained why he helpedspearhead this game. “The lives thathave been touched by the devastationare people in our own communities and

the communities of our fans. To have theopportunity to be able to raise money for the

relief effort by participating in this game is anhonor and we are asking fans of the tri-statearea to assist in any way they can to help thecommunities and people affected.”

Richardswasamazedbythedamageandde-struction caused to this region by the storm.“Whileweknowtheroadtorecovery is long,wehope a hockey game featuring some of the topplayers in our sport will help rally additionalsupport for the three great organizations thatare committed to helping rebuild our area.”

The game also places a national spotlight onAtlantic City itself, Marrandino said. “A keytactic in the strategy of revitalizing AtlanticCity is offering events such as this at a timewhen it is most needed. We as a business com-munity benefit from the thousands of fanswhowill choose to visit our destination during thatweekendandwe look forward toagreatevent,”he said.

CHARITY GAME BRINGSHOCKEY GREATS TOGETHERSaturday’s ‘Operation Hat Trick’raises money for hurricane relief

Philadelphia Flyer Scott Hartnell will captain a team ofprofessional hockey players and notable legends of the icefor Saturday’s charity game ‘Operation Hat Trick.’GETTY IMAGES

IF YOU GOOperation Hat Trick takes place Saturday night atBoardwalk Hall, Mississippi Avenue and the Board-walk. Game time is 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 to $100and can be purchased at the Boardwalk Hall BoxOffice, ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations,or (800) 736-1420. For more information about theevent, visit www.facebook.com/atlanticcityheroes

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This past summer, Maxwell had designs todo six concerts in Los Angeles, Atlanta andNewark. Unfortunately, he had to cancel themini tour in which he planned to perform hisentire catalogue.

“After many months of recording I’ve tem-porarily damaged my voice,” Maxwell said inthe statement on his website. “I’ve had issuesbeforeduringother toursbutwasable topowerthrough.”

Butwith confidence that theworst of the in-jury is behind him,Maxwell is stepping out fortwoconcerts thisweekend,beginningatBor-gata Hotel Casino & Spa. He plays MGMGrand at Foxwoods on Saturday night in aprecursor for the World Winter Warm Up.

TheR&Bvocalistwill likely sing thebet-ter known hits of his prior five albums, in-cluding “Sumthin’ Sumthin’,” “Lifetime,”the ethereal cover of Kate Bush’s “ThisWoman’s Work,” and “Pretty Wings,” theinitial single from 2009’s “BLACKsum-mers’night,” the first of a trilogy of al-bums.

Expect Maxwell to preview some ofthe songs on the next part of the trilogy,“BlackSUMMERS’night,” billed as adarker but soulful compilation. “SUM-MERS” leansmoreGospel and the thirdleg, “Blacksummers’NIGHT” will be acool collection of slow jams.

He hopes to mount a full-fledgedtour upon the release of his new albumlater this year.

“Sometimes I can’t believe I do thisbecause you’re living your life,” theBrooklyn-born singer said on his website.“Going to the corner store, taking out thegarbage and the next thing you know you’reon stage at Radio City Music Hall. It’s such ahumbling thing and you’d think it would makemy ego go out of control, but I feel humility.”

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R&B singerMaxwell had toput his summermini-tour onhold because ofvocal-cordinjury, but thesinger is backon stage Fridayat Borgata.ERIC JOHNSON

IF YOU GOMaxwell performs Friday in the Event Center atBorgata Hotel Casino & Spa, One Borgata Blvd.Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $65 to $125 andcan be purchased by calling (866) 900-4849,visiting www.theborgata.com or at Borgata’sBox Office.

For thosewho abhor cooking today,Borgatahasanalternative forThanks-giving.

A number of its restaurants haveTurkeyDaymenus, and prix-fixe onesat that. For $29, youget a choice of din-ner at Old Homestead Steak House,Bobby Flay Steak, Wolfgang PuckAmericanGrille, Fornelletto Cucina&Wine Bar, SeaBlue and The Metropol-itan. All offer some form of turkey, of-ten with a twist.

Here are the menus:

Old Homestead: Carved turkey,cranberry walnut raisin stuffing,roasted yams, string beans, cranberryrelish and giblet gravy.

Bobby Flay: Maple horseradishglazed turkey, smoked chili gravy,sweet potato gratin, cornbread mush-room stuffing and cranberry fig pinotchutney.

Wolfgang Puck: Roasted turkey,house-made sausage stuffing, Yukongold potato puree, cranberry compoteand natural gravy.

Fornelletto: Roasted turkey, roastturkey breast, leg confit, fennel sau-sage stuffing, roasted Brusselssproutswithmaple andpancetta, oliveoil whipped potatoes and cranberryquince mostarda.

SeaBlue: Turkey croquette, turkeygravy, turkey crown, red garnet yampuree, mimosa cranberries, Brusselssprouts, kale salad, candied pecansand croque monseur.

The Metropolitan: Autumngreens, toasted almonds, cranberryvinaigrette, slow roasted turkey, sagecornbread stuffing, whipped mashedpotatoes, candied yams, seasonedroasted root vegetables and choice ofpumpkinpieorcranberrycheesecake.

Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa is lo-catedatOneBorgataWay.Formore in-formation, call (609) 317-1000 or visitwww.theborgata.com

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Thursday, Nov. 22GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Rockers play in thiseclectic setting.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic in this lounge.

Friday, Nov. 23B.B. KING 9 PM, House of Blues >> Blues legendshows he can still kick into high gear in the MusicHall. $45-$100MAXWELL 8 PM, Borgata >> R&B singer packs theEvent Center $65-$125LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $16.25-$32.5021 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic.GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Total White Out andThe Benjamins share the stage.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> VJ Bizz spins themusic. The Toga Dancers provide the visuals.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar providesthe tunes.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM, Harrah’s >> SensationalSoul Cruisers rock the room.THE POOL 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Aqua Friday with DJCyber Kid and DJ Vito G.XHIBITION BAR 11:30 PM Harrah’s >> DJ VidaVentura spins the music.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 9 PM >> DJSonatra alternates with Big Bang Baby to providemusic and mirth.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu’AP provides themusic.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Kyle Sweeney spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PM.RUSH 6 PM Golden Nugget >> Jim Shaw performsfirst followed at 10 PM by All Souled Out in thisintimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Seven Stone per-forms in this lounge.46 BAR 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> A DJ and dancersprovide the entertainment.

Saturday, Nov. 24BRAD GARRETT 9 PM, Borgata >> Raymond’sfavorite brother shows off his stand-up side in TheMusic Box. $45-$55CAGE FURY FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIPS 7 PM,Borgata >> Mixed Martial Arts competition in TheEvent Center rescheduled from Nov. 3. $55-$225LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $16.25-$32.50GYPSY BAR 7 PM, Borgata >> The Loop andLifespeed rock the tequila lounge.murmur 10 PM, Borgata >> DJ Politik spins themusic.MIXX 10 PM, Borgata >> DJ Enferno provides themusic.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM Harrah’s >> John Eddielivens up the lounge.THE POOL 9 PM, Harrah’s >> Epic Saturday with 10Supreme and DJ Konflikt.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Girls Next Doorentertain.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu’AP provides themusic.DUSK 10 PM, Caesars >> Three Loco with AndyMilonakis, Dirt Nasty and Riff Raff. $15.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJ Vida Ventu-ra and DJ Hannah Red share entertainment dutiestill 5 AM.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 8 PM >> DJAiden Scott spins the music alternating with LauraLee and Tripp Fabulous and dancers.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Cool Jon Sprang spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PMBLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> DJ Prefer enter-tains for the evening.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> VJ Ed Smooth playsthe music with the Toga Dancers providing thevisuals.RUSH 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Richie Balin playsfirst, followed by 10 PM by Pulse in this intimatelounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> 39 Mariner rocksthe room.46 BAR 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> A DJ and dancersprovide the entertainment.AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 10 PM,Showboat >> DJ Collision and DJ Swoosh present"Little Black Dress" until 4 a.m.

Sunday, Nov. 25LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return. $16.25-$32.50EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> The Dane Antho-ny Band rocks the room.MIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> MayhemSunday with Paul Castro in this bi-level lounge.GYPSY BAR 10 PM, Borgata >> 3AM rocks thelounge.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in thisnew lounge off the casino floor.

Monday, Nov. 26mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Fedde Le Grandeprovides the music.

Tuesday, Nov. 2721BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in this newlounge off the casino floor.DUSK 10 PM, Caesars >> Sat-One provides themusic.

Wednesday, Nov. 28THE POOL 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Wet `N’ WildWednesday featuring the Crazy Hat Party with DJVito G.

Thursday, Nov. 29MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER 9 PM, Harrah's >> The famed holidayclassic takes the stage in The Concert Venue.$26-$56GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Steal the Sky playsin this eclectic setting noted for its tequila selec-tions.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic in this lounge off the casino floor.RUSH 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Dane Anthonyrocks the lounge.LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> B Street doesSpringsteen

Friday, Nov. 30JOHN PINETTE 8 PM, Borgata >> Funny guy playsrescheduled date in The Music Box. Sold out.THEMOODY BLUES 9 PM, Caesars >> EtherealBritish veterans rock the Circus Maximus Theater.$65-$115MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER 9 PM, Harrah's Resort >> The legendaryChristmas tale plays the Concert Venue. $26-$56LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the holiday show. $16.25-$32.5021 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ provides

EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM Harrah’s >> A rock bandlivens up the lounge.THE POOL 9 PM, Harrah’s >> Epic Saturday with DJentertainment. Starts at $20LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Mellow entertain-ment for a Saturday night.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu’AP provides themusic.DUSK 10 PM, Caesars >> Sat-One serves up themusic.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> A pair of DJsshare entertainment duties till 5 AM.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 8 PM >> DJAiden Scott spins the music alternating with a liveband and dancers.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Cool Jon Sprang spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PMBLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> DJ Prefer enter-tains for the evening.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> A DJ plays the musicwith the Toga Dancers providing the visuals.RUSH 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Two bands per-form in this intimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> A live band rocksthe room.46 BAR 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> A DJ and dancersprovide the entertainment.AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 10 PM,Showboat >> DJs and more till 4 a.m.

Sunday, Dec. 2MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER 2 and 9 PM, Harrah's >> The famedholiday classic takes the stage in The ConcertVenue. $26-$56LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand. $16.25-$32.50EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> The Dane Antho-ny Band rocks.MIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> MayhemSunday with Paul Castro in this bi-level lounge.GYPSY BAR 10 PM, Borgata >> Live band rocksthe lounge.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in thisnew lounge off the casino floor.

Monday, Dec. 3mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Adrian Lux pro-vides themusic and entertainment.

Tuesday, Dec. 421BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in this newlounge.DUSK 10 PM, Caesars >> Sat-One provides themusic.

Wednesday, Dec. 5GORDIE BROWN LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >>Impressionist, singer and entertainer returns to theGolden Nugget Showroom for a mini-extendedstay. $22.55-$33.85THE POOL 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Wet `N’ WildWednesday featuring DJ Vito G and guests.

Thursday, Dec. 6GORDIE BROWN LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >>Impressionist, singer and entertainer returns to theGolden Nugget Showroom for a mini-extendedstay. $22.55-$33.85GYPSY BAR 10 PM Borgata >> Live music in thiseclectic setting.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic.RUSH 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Dane Anthonyrocks.LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> B Street doesSpringsteen.

Friday, Dec. 7KENNY "BABYFACE" EDMONDS 9 PM, Harrah's>> R&B singer performs in The Concert Venue.$49-$89GORDIE BROWN LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >>Impressionist, singer and entertainer returns to theGolden Nugget Showroom for a mini-extendedstay. $22.55-$33.85LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the holiday show in Leg-ends in Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.5021 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic.DUSK Caesars >> Global FridaysGYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Two bands share thestage.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> DJ Aiden Scott spinsthe music. The Toga Dancers provide the visuals.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar providesthe tunes.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM, Harrah’s >> Live musicrocks the room.

music in this lounge off the casino floor.DUSK Caesars >> Global FridaysGYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Amish Outlaws andGeneration Next share the music stage.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> DJ Aiden Scott spinsthe music. The Toga Dancers provide the visuals.murmur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar providesthe tunes.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM, Harrah’s >> David Chris-topher Band rocks the room.THE POOL 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Aqua Friday with DJKOKO and Johnny B.XHIBITION BAR 11:30 PM Harrah’s >> DJ Freeziespins the music.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 9 PM >> DJSonatra alternates with Crazy in Stereo to providemusic and mirth.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu’AP provides themusic.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Kyle Sweeney spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PMRUSH 6 PM Golden Nugget >> Doug Jenningsperforms first followed at 10 PM by Big City in thisintimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> House DJ performsin this lounge.46 BAR 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> A DJ and dancersprovide the entertainment.

Saturday, Dec. 1BOBBY BROWN 9 PM, House of Blues >> R&Bsinger back on tour in the Music Hall. $30-$50DARYL HALL AND JOHN OATES 8 PM, Borgata>> Philadelphia blue eyed soul duo sing their hitsin The Event Center. Sold-out.JOHN PINETTE 9 PM, Borgata >> Funny guy playsrescheduled date in The Music Box. Sold out.BRIAN SETZER ORCHESTRA 9 PM, Caesars >>King of modern rockabilly rocks the joint. $57.50-$87.50MOSCOW BALLET'S GREAT RUSSIAN NUT-CRACKER 2 PM, Harrah's >> The famed holidayclassic takes the stage in The Concert Venue.$26-$56RONWHITE 8 PM, Harrah’s Resort >> Grammy-nominated comic who was part of the Blue CollarComedy Tour. $45-$85LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the holiday show. $16.25-$32.50GYPSY BAR 7 PM, Borgata >> Two bands sharethe stage.murmur 10 PM, Borgata >> DJ Ob-One spins themusic.MIXX 10 PM, Borgata >> DJ M.O.S. and DJ Kissprovide the music.

3 DOORS DOWN Dec. 29 at Caesars.Tickets, $59 to $89. UNIVERSAL/GNS FILE

MATCHBOX TWENTY Feb. 23 at Borgata.Tickets, $74 to $84. GANNETT FILE

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With no end in sight to the NHL lock-out, what’s a hockey fan to do?

Go to Atlantic City Sunday and watchtwo top farm teamsbattle it out on the iceat Boardwalk Hall. The Albany Devils —the New Jersey Devils affiliate to theAmerican Hockey League—will take onthe Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins inthe first of four Devils games scheduledat the historic arena during the 2012-13season.

Sponsored by the Atlantic City Con-vention&Visitors Authority andCaesarsAtlantic City, the series resumes in 2013with a games, on Jan. 13, when the Devilshost the Bridgeport Sound Tigers. Aweek later on Jan. 20, theDevils return toface off against the Flyers AHL repre-sentative, theAdirondack Phantoms, andthen close out the Atlantic City matcheson Feb. 24 against theHersheyBears. Allfour of the gameswill be held at 4 p.m. onSundays.

“Partnerships and events of this mag-nitudearewhat continue tohelpgrowourmarket and position Atlantic City as theEast Coast’s top entertainment destina-tion,” said Don Marrandino, Eastern Di-vision president for Caesars Entertain-ment. “The 2012-13 regular season gameswith theAlbanyDevilsatBoardwalkHallwill shine the national spotlight on Atlan-tic City, allowing the community to show-case what a diverse entertainment desti-nation we are.”

Not only does it quench the thirst ofhockey fans, but the games include someNHL stars playing until the lockout ends.

“This league has three or four guys on

each teamwhowouldbe in theNHLnow,”said Jay Leach, a player with the AlbanyDevils. The lockout does not affect theAHL because it has a separate collectivebargaining agreement in place for its 76-game season.

For the Devils, the A-list includesAdam Henry, Adam Larsson and JacobJosefson. “We have a better team withthoseguysplaying.Theybringupthe lev-el of play. That’s the case throughout theleague,” said Leach, who has skated forfive NHL teams in 12 seasons.

Originally drafted by the PhoenixCoyotes, Leach said playingAtlantic Cityis a positive for the resort and the league.“We think it’s good for our fan base. Wehope we get a few fans there,” he said byphone.

The team may drive down after thegame in Albany Saturday and stay over-night for the Sunday game. “I’m not real-ly here to stay but to play,” Leach said.

“Our organization is looking forwardto bringing some of our top prospects tohistoric Boardwalk Hall,” said New Jer-sey Devils President, CEO and GeneralManagerLouLamoriello. “It isagreatop-portunity for our fans inNew Jersey, anda great experience for some of our youngplayers to play in the Garden State.”

Last season, 15 players appeared ingames for both the 2012 NHL EasternConference Champions and Albany. TheDevils last faced off at Boardwalk Hallfor a series of four games from Decem-ber 2010 through February 2011.

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Jay Leach of the Albany Devils said playing Atlantic City is a positive move for the resort and the league. ‘We think it’s good for ourfan base.’ PHOTO PROVIDED

Albany Devils start four-game series on Sunday

HOCKEY IN THE HALLBoardwalk Hall enjoys a long association with ice hockey dating to December 1929when Ottawa played the New York Rangers. The following year marked the debut ofthe first of the hall’s two home hockey teams, the Atlantic City Seagulls, who playeduntil 1952.An NHL preseason game was held in the hall in 1982, and the ECHL-affiliated Board-walk Bullies took to the ice in 2001 and won the Kelly Cup in 2003. Boardwalk Hallalso hosted the 2012 AHL All-Star Classic and the ECAC Men’s Hockey Championship,and will host the 2013 ECAC Championship on March 22-23. “The Devils have a greatorganization and it will be exciting to see some of the best up-and-coming talent playhere in our market,” said Greg Tesone, general manager for Boardwalk Hall.

IF YOU GOThe Albany Devils begin a slate of fourgames beginning Sunday at Boardwalk Hall,Mississippi Avenue and the Boardwalk.Game time is 4 p.m. on each date: Jan. 13,Jan. 20 and Feb. 24. Individual tickets are $11to $26, and can be purchased at the Board-walk Hall Box Office, all Ticketmaster loca-tions, (800) 736-1420 or ticketmaster.com.

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In the heat of summer, the best coverbands played Thursday night at Harrah’sResort’s Eden Lounge. On Friday and Sat-urday nights, two bands entertained.

Now mid-fall, this centerpiece bar ad-jacent to Bill’s Bar and Burger has no liveentertainment on Thursdays and only oneband on Fridays and Saturdays.

You can attribute part of the band cut-back to the off-season, but there’s some-thing else at play.Ablast from thepast hasfound a home inEden. A jukebox, albeit aninteractive jukebox.

“We added the jukebox so our guestscan play their favorite song,” saidHowardWeiss, regional director of nightlife opera-tions, strategy and development, EasternDivision of Caesars Entertainment. Thejukebox plays classic rock, rap, R&B,country, pop and dance music.

“The main reason for the adjustmentsis thatwewanted to freshen up the experi-ence at Eden Lounge,” Weiss said. “Mostlounges just program bands, but we want-ed to try something a little bit different.The jukebox experience is a test pilot forus to see how the customers like it.”

In addition, the lounge has added a fo-cus on service and a new specialty drinkmenu featuring vodka and other liquors.There’s also a new craft beer program.

The Eden Lounge has long been consid-ered one of the best casino lounges in At-lantic City, Weiss said. “Basically, we aremaking the Eden Lounge the best place tograb adrink either before or after dinner.”

Eden temptspartygoersHarrah’s lounge shakesthings up with jukebox,specialty drinks

SPECIALTY DRINKSHere are a few, all for $14:

» Eden’s Nectar with Absolut vodka withtangerine, cucumber and pure cane sugar

» Rogue Lemongrass with Absolut vanillavodka, grapefruit juice, orange bitters,lemongrass and pure cane sugar

» Mojito Martini with Absolut citronvodka, mint, lime and pure cane sugar

» CocoChoco with ice-cold Malibu coconutrum, chocolate, cream

Salt-N-Pepa will “Push It.” Doug E.Freshwill do “TheShow.”DMXwill “GetAtMeDog.”BigDaddyKanewill rap out“Ain’t No Half Steppin.”

These and other artists will come toBoardwalkHall Jan.19 for PlatinumPro-ductions 2nd Annual All Stars of HipHop. The other performers include KoolMoe Dee, Black Sheep and Shock G, alsoknown as Humpty Hump of Digital Un-derground.

The All Stars of Hip Hop starts at 8p.m. at BoardwalkHall,Mississippi Ave-nue and Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $40to $75 and can be purchased at (800) 736-1420,www.ticketmaster.comoratBoard-walkHall box office.Go towww.ppshow-s.com for other ticket outlets and moreinformation.

Cheryl ‘Salt’ James (left) and Sandra ‘Pepa’ Dentonbring their star power to the 2nd Annual All Starsof Hip Hop at Boardwalk Hall. Tickets are $40 to$75. IT IS DONE COMMUNICATIONS/NEW JERSEY PRESS MEDIA

SEE HIP-HOPALL STARSJAN. 19

ByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

c o u r i e r p o s t o n l i n e . c o m2S COURIER-POST, Thursday, November 22, 2012

» An advertising supplement to the Courier-Post, a Gannett newspaper, 301 Cuthbert Blvd., Cherry Hill, NJ 08002. Sales Representative — Tom Martino, 856-486-2516

GAMING DESTINATIONS & DIVERSIONS

TheAtlantic City Alliance is highlight-ing holiday shopping as part of its season-almarketing campaign. So it should comeas no surprise that the campaign includesa parade.

On Dec. 1, the Holiday Parade will be-gin at noon from Maine and Atlantic ave-nues and travelwest onAtlantic, upMich-igan Avenue ending at Tanger Outlets,The Walk. Look for floats, marchingbands and, of course, Mr. and Mrs. Claus.

“Given the Atlantic City Alliance’sholiday shopping campaign and the Casi-no Reinvestment Development Author-ity’s holiday lighting campaign, the pa-rade was a great event to kick it all off.The parade component is a way to bringthe community together and serve theresidents, employees and visitors to At-lantic City,” said CRDA spokespersonKim Butler.

Asmanyasadozenfloatscouldpartici-pate, representing casinos, businessesand civic organizations, Butler said.

Tanger is providing hot chocolate attheendof theparade,which isacollabora-tiveeffort among theCityofAtlanticCity,Atlantic City Alliance and the CRDA.

Parking atTheWaveGarage atMissis-sippi and Fairmount avenues will be freefor those who enter from 6 to 10 a.m. theday of the parade.

Parade launchesholiday shopping

Santa Claus and the Mrs. will be at theparade, which includes free parking andhot cocoa, on Dec. 1. GETTY IMAGES/COMSTOCK

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See floats, bands,the Clauses Dec. 1ByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

The holiday season kicks off todayand with it comes entertainment thattaps into the seasonal spirit. The Abse-con Lighthouse once again hosts its an-nual Holiday Gathering on Dec. 8.

The event includes soda, cider,wine,beer, pizza from Tony Boloney’s andholiday cookies. And Holiday Cheer, aprofessional a cappella caroling group,will sing songs of the season inside thehistoric lighthouse. A tree will be lit.

The evening also offers one of thefew opportunities to climb the struc-ture’s 228 steps at night, said Jean Mu-chanic, executive director of AbseconLighthouse.

“The lighthouse is decorated includ-ing four massive lit wreaths at the top,so it’s a beautiful setting to get in theholiday mood,” Muchanic said.

Michael Flynn, director of HolidayCheer, says the group has a repertoireof holiday songs, from traditional car-ols such as “Deck the Halls” and “Ru-dolph” to more obscure ones that in-clude “Pat a Pan” and “ChristmasSong.”

“Lighthouse favorites tend to be‘Carol of theBells’ and ‘LittleDrummerBoy,’” Flynn said.

Thegroupmight throw in anEnglishcarol as well as a Hanukkah song.

“When I first started working at theLighthouse in 2005, it turned out thateveryone on staff was either in a choir,

or loved to sing,” Muchanic said. “Withsuch a merry and melodious staff, itwas a natural to plan an eventwherewecould all sing along to our favorite holi-day tunes. It really is a nice tradition,and always attracts a good crowd. Off-key singers are welcome too — justcome and have fun with us.”

ByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

A cappella group Holiday Cheer willperform at the Absecon Lighthouse onDec. 8. Choir director Michael Flynn (farright) says the group sings classic carolsand Hanukkah songs. PHOTO PROVIDED

IF YOU GOHoliday Gathering takes place Dec. 8 at theAbsecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode IslandAve. Time is 6 to 8 p.m. Tickets are $20 aperson and are available at the door. Formore information, call (609) 449-1360.

Holiday Gathering up high

Rapper and actor DMXwill spitrhymes at the Jan. 19 concert.ASSOCIATED PRESS FILE