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When the year comes to an endMonday night, Golden Nugget willcelebrate its first full anniversary inAtlantic City.

“We’re ending the year on a brightnote. That’s a big thing for us,” saidLaura Powers, director of marketingat the Golden Nugget. “New Year’sEve is the most important night froma gaming standpoint. It’s the biggestnight of the year, a time of celebra-tion and great activity.”

The hotel will celebrate in a num-ber of ways. The biggie centers on adinner party for 1,400 in the Grand.

“It’s a high-end event with an or-chestra open to players and the pub-lic,” she said. “We’re one of few casi-nos whose main party is open to thepublic.”

The menu that night consists ofantipasto; a salad with artichokehearts, teardrop tomatoes,honeybal-samic reduction and pesto vinai-grette; filet mignon stuffed withcrabs, jumbo shrimp, with a wildmushroom sauce; grilled vegetablemedley and arugula mashed pota-toes.

Dessert includes creme bruleeandmixedberrycompote.All this for$149 a person.

“We expect a packed house, ex-ceedingexpectationsfromlastyear.”

The annual free party in the Atri-um features the band All Souled Out.The party in Live signed Seven Stoneto provide music. The evening car-ries a cover of $20, and includes aChampagne toast and two compli-mentary drinks.

A New Year's Day brunch wel-

comes guests on Tuesday for $49 aperson with Champagne, an omeletstation, carving station and more.Seatings are at 10 and 11 a.m., noonand 1 p.m.

The Golden Nugget also offers

two New Year's Eve packages. The$999 package includes two tickets tothe Gala at The Grand, a room and apairof tickets tobrunchTuesday.Thesecond package includes two ticketstoLiveBarandahotel room, for$719.

AT NUGGET, IT’S TIME TO PARTY!Dec. 31 marksNYE, firstanniversary

Monday is a big party night for Golden Nugget with celebrations for NewYear’s Eve and its one-year anniversary. The Atrium hosts a free party with AllSouled Out. PHOTO PROVIDED

IF YOU GOThe Golden Nugget is at HuronAvenue and Brigantine Boulevard.For information and reservations atany of the New Year’s events, visitwww.goldennugget.com/AtlanticCi-ty/upcomingevents.asp

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Turning off the lights always makes thingsmore interesting.

That’s the driving concept behind a specialWet ‘n’ Wild Wednesday at Harrah’s on Jan. 9.

The Party Nerdz— an eclectic group ofmod-els, dancers, performers and others — will starin Neon Nights, a Glow-in-the-Dark Body PaintShow.DJVitoG,Mazz and Paul Desistowill pro-vide the music.

As thename implies, amajor focus of the eve-ning is body paint and glow accessories. “We aregoing to have an artist here who will paint someof the staff andalso some of theguests,” saidHoward S. Weiss,regional directorof nightlife opera-tions for CaesarsEntertainment’sEastern Division.

The paintcomes off after ashower or bath.

“We are offer-ing something dif-ferent and tryingout a new type of party. It’s workedwell in othermarkets and adds a lot of excitement for ourguests and employees,” Weiss said.

The Party Nerdz describe themselves as aneccentric team of “quirky yet beautiful models,event planners, hairstylists,makeupartists,mu-sicians, dancers, body painters, computer pro-grammers, comic book collectors and more.

The group’s members specialize in fashionshows, themedparties,modelcastings,webmar-keting, body painting showcases, multimedianetworking, marketing and promotions.

The Party Nerdz slogan: “Best ... Night ...Ever!!”

Party Nerdz was created by two “real-life”nerds,DarnellHicksandJorgeVergara, inJanu-ary. With their experience in bartending, night-life management, and networking as well astheir interests in comic books, video games, in-tellectual reading and corny jokes, the two con-ceived an event-planning company from leftfield.

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All things are aglow when The Party Nerdz invade The Pool at Harrah’s on Jan. 9.PHOTO PROVIDED

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IF YOU GONeon Nights, a Glow-in-the-Dark Body PaintShow, will take place Jan.9 as part of Wet ‘n’ WildWednesdays at the Pool inHarrah’s Resort, 777 Har-rah’s Blvd. Doors open at10 p.m. Admission beginsat $10. Call (609) 441-5585for VIP reservations.

When Chef Carl Colucci came onboard recently as chef at Showboat’s Ca-sa Di Napoli , one of the innovations hebrought involvedmakinganddryingpas-ta.

“Chef Carl was at the forefront, driv-ing this,” said Robert Schoell, executivechef at Showboat, who oversees the ho-tel’s restaurants. “Part of the seasonalchange in themenuwas to focus on freshingredients.A lot of freshpasta is nowonthe menu.”

Longtime favorites such as spaghettiand meatballs are made with the freshpasta. As January approaches, Casa DiNapoli is developing its winter menu.

“We’ve taken off the least popularsellers,” Schoell said, adding that somepast specials will be incorporated intothe menu.

The menu will feature chicken tortel-liniwithwildmushroomsandasun-driedtomato pesto. “It’s a little healthier,”Schoell said. “It’s finishednotwithbutterbut extra-virgin olive oil, and uses natu-ral chicken broth, so it’s not very heavy.”

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The restaurant has concentrated onseafood, too, Schoell said. “We have anice seared branzino,which is aMediter-ranean fish.”

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G. Love admits the distinction betweenG. Love andG. Love and Special Sauce doesn’t really exist. Thesame musicians play on the albums, including 2011’s“Fixin’ to Die,” released as a fourth solo project. Thesinger-songwriter also recorded10 studio albumswithSpecial Sauce on the cover.

“Nomatterwhat, it’s thesamebandanyhow. It’s justa name on the record whether it is one or the other,”said G. Love, whose real name is Garrett Dutton. Heand Special Sauce will play Borgata Sunday night.

“We try and mix up the material from all the rec-ords, solo and group,” he said in a phone interview. “Our set is pretty oldschool.We’re inbetweenrecordsrightnow, sowedodeepercataloguecutswedon’t get to do for a record release tour.”

Look for a handful of not-yet-released songs . “We like to develop the songsonstage before we record them,” Dutton said. “We feel confident enough toplay them. Our fans want to hear new stuff. Part of the reason they come outand see us is we are not afraid to take a chance on stage.”

It’s not just about songs but the general vibe and experience, the Philadel-phia native said of his concerts. “It will be an inspired night. Like a keg party

and church revival.”Expect a few covers as well. “Fixin’ to Die,” in-

cludes Paul Simon’s “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover”and Velvet Underground’s “Pale Blue Eyes.”

“It’s always fun to drop a cover people know andloveasabonus,” saidDutton,who turned40 thisyear.

“I was reticent about that (birthday), but life isgood. I still feel like a kid even though I’ve beenaround the block a couple of times. I keep learningevery day. And I do what I love as life’s work,” saidDutton, who lives in Boston.

He knew at 16 he wanted to play music for a living.“I was so passionate. I did not want to go to college. I did not care if I made

money,” he said.Still, if he had to select another occupation, Duttonwould try teaching cre-

ative writing or French.Dutton anticipates a trip to the studio for a new record this spring.“Iwill say as a band,we’re always progressing. I feel like I have a lot to say

still. Next year will be our 20th and I feel we are moving forward musically.One thing I try and avoid is not to repeat myself.”

‘LIKE A KEG PARTY AND CHURCH REVIVAL’SPECIAL SAUCESWhile music is his priority,Garrett Dutton has addedother products based on theband’s name, Special Sauce.Dutton developed G. Love’shot sauces.‘It’s fun and goes with themusic,’ he said.He has three flavors:» Louisiana-style hot sauceemulates the blues, whichinfluences Dutton’s music.» Caribbean yellow is similarto a sauce he encounteredplaying gigs in St. Martin.» Green Sriracha sauce isfrom Thailand.Over the next 20 years,Dutton sees himself in thesame league as Jimmy Buf-fet and Paul Newman,creating a name in theculinary field.‘They made themselves intoa brand,’ Dutton said.

G. Love and Special Sauceare on stage Sunday at theBorgata. Tickets are$39.50. PHOTO PROVIDED

IF YOU GOG. Love and Special Sauce appear Sunday inThe Music Box at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa,One Borgata Way. Show time is 9 p.m. Ticketsare $39.50 and can be purchased throughwww.theborgata.com, (866) 900-4849 or atBorgata’s Box Office.

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Thursday, Dec. 27MACMILLER 9 PM, House of Blues >> Pittsburghrapper does his hip-hop act. $31.50-$39.50STEVEMARSHALL, JEFF PIRAMI, JJ RAMIREZ 9PM, Borgata >> Borgata Comedy Club's latest trioof funny people play the Music Box. $20.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic.GYPSY BAR 10 PM, Borgata >> The Rockets rockthe joint.RUSH 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> SLAMM rocks thelounge.LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> B Street doesSpringsteen.

Friday, Dec. 28DAVID GUETTA 10 PM, Borgata >> Internationalstar DJ and recording artist rocks the Event Center.$79.50CHAKA KHAN 9 PM, Harrah's >> R&B diva rocksthe Concert Venue. $40-$70THE ROOTS 9 PM, House of Blues >> The legend-ary Philadelphia band from the Jimmy Fallon Showrocks the Music Hall. $29.50-$39.50STEVEMARSHALL, JEFF PIRAMI, JJ RAMIREZ 9PM, Borgata >> Borgata Comedy Club's latest trioof funny people play the Music Box. $20.LEGENDS 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 Fridays.GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Big Bang Baby andGo Go Gadjet share the music stage.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> DJ Jay Ski spins themusic. The Toga Dancers provide the visuals.mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> D-Nice provides thetunes.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM, Harrah’s >> Don’t Call MeFrancis rocks the room.THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> AquaFriday features music by Milky Mike and CaliCalXHIBITION BAR 11:30 PM Harrah’s >> DJ VidaVentura spins the music.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 9 PM >> DJSonatra alternates with Lifespeed and dancers toprovide music 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 >> Bobby Hunteropens up the entertainment followed by Funky-bone in this intimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> DJ Licious enter-tains.

Saturday, Dec. 293 DOORS DOWN 9 PM, Caesars >> Rockers bring"Kryptonite" and more to the Circus MaximusTheater. $59-$89RUSKO 10 PM, House of Blues >> British dubstepproducer and DJ entertains in the Music Hall.$35-$40LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the holiday show in Leg-ends in Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50STEVEMARSHALL, JEFF PIRAMI, JJ RAMIREZ 9PM, Borgata >> Borgata Comedy Club's latest trioof funny people play the Music Box. $20.GYPSY BAR 7 PM, Borgata >> Goodman Fiske andMr. Greengenes share the stage in the cozy tequilalounge.mur.mur 10 PM, Borgata >> Music by SamanthaRonson with Doug Grayson.MIXX 10 PM, Borgata >> Music by Lil Jon withCarlos Melange.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM Harrah’s >> RPM rocks thelounge.THE POOL AFTER DARK 9 PM, Harrah’s >> EpicSaturday featuring music by Milky Mike and DJKoko.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Mellow entertain-ment with the Erika Schiff Duo.MIA 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Lu’AP provides themusic.DUSK 10 PM, Caesars >> Sat-One serves up themusic.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJs Freeze andVida Ventura share entertainment duties till 5 AM.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 8 PM >> DJ

Alden Scott spins the music alternating with Lost inParis playing and dancers dancing.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.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> VJ Bizz plays themusic with the Toga Dancers providing the visuals.RUSH 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Doug Jenningsopens up the entertainment followed by Big Cityin this intimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Mariner rocks theroom.46 BAR 9 PM, Golden Nugget >> A DJ and dancersprovide the entertainment.AFTER HOURS FOUNDATION ROOM 10 PM,Showboat >> DJ Vito G plays the music throughoutthe early morning.

Sunday, Dec. 30BACKSTREET BOYS 9 PM, House of Blues >> Boyband icons show they still cut it after all theseyears. $59-$95G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE 9 PM, Borgata >>Close out 2012 with Philly favorites at the MusicBox. $39.50LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand in Legendsin Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50GYPSY BAR 8:30 PM, Borgata >> Kristen & TheNoise make some noise in the intimate tequila bar.EDEN LOUNGE 9 PM Harrah’s >> Generation Nextrocks the room.MIXX SUNDAYS 10 PM Borgata >> SKAM artistJessica Who.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Cool Jon Sprang spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PMHOUSE OF BLUES PARTY PIT 8 PM, Showboat >>DJ Aiden Scott entertains along with Garden StateRadio and dancers.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJs K. Stylesand April share entertainment duties till 5 AM.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Romes spins themusic with Toga Dancers.LOBBY BAR 10 PM, Bally's >> Beth Tinnon Duoprovides some soothing music.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Lifespeed provideslive music.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in thisnew lounge off the casino floor.

Monday, Dec. 31JANE'S ADDICTION 10 PM, House of Blues >>

Wednesday, Jan. 2SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VICDIBITETO 9 PM, Borgata >> Borgata ComedyClub's latest trio of funny people play the MusicBox. $20.THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Wet`N’ Wild Wednesday featuring music by Vito G.GYPSY BAR Borgata >> Benderz Duo bringsmellow sounds to this intimate tequila lounge.

Thursday, Jan. 3LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand in Legendsin Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VICDIBITETO 9 PM, Borgata >> Borgata ComedyClub's latest trio of funny people play the MusicBox. $20.GYPSY BAR 10 PM, Borgata >> Goodman Fiskerock out the tequila lounge.21 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic in this lounge off the casino floor.RUSH 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Live band rocksthis intimate lounge.LIVE 8 PM, Golden Nugget >> Live music livens upLive

Friday, Jan. 4SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VICDIBITETO 9 PM, Borgata >> Borgata ComedyClub's latest trio of funny people play the MusicBox. $20.LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the Holiday show inLegends in Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.5021 SPORTS BAR@DUSK Caesars >> DJ providesmusic in this lounge off the casino floor.DUSK Caesars >> Global Fridays.GYPSY BAR 7 PM Borgata >> Temporary Graceprovides music in the early eve, with 3AM gettingthe call late.TOGA BAR 10 PM Caesars >> A DJ spins the music.mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Eli Escobar providesthe tunes.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM, Harrah’s >> Live bandrocks the room.THE POOL AFTER DARK 10 PM, Harrah’s >> AquaFriday featuring DJ music.XHIBITION BAR 11:30 PM Harrah’s >> A DJ spinsthe music.PARTY PIT AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES 9 PM >> DJSonatra alternates with a rock band and dancers.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 >> A pair of bandsrock this intimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Dance musicentertainment in this lounge.

Saturday, Jan. 5LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for the holiday show in Leg-ends in Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VICDIBITETO 9 PM, Borgata >> Borgata ComedyClub's latest trio of funny people play the MusicBox. $20.GYPSY BAR 7 PM, Borgata >> Sideways kicks outthe jams early with Peat Moss & The Fertilzersshowing they can get down and dirty latemur.mur 10 PM, Borgata >> Music by Rashidawith Doug Grayson.MIXX 10 PM, Borgata >> Music by DJ Kiss withCarlos Melange.EDEN LOUNGE 9:15 PM Harrah’s >> Rock bandoffers the best live music.THE POOL AFTER DARK 9 PM, Harrah’s >> EpicSaturday featuring Music by DJ’s.LOBBY BAR 10 PM Bally’s >> Mellow entertain-ment.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, too.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.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> A DJ plays the musicwith the Toga Dancers.RUSH 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> A pair of bandsrock the intimate room.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Live music livens upLive.

Perry Farrell brings his legendary alt rock band intothe friendly confines of the Music Hall. $65-$95BILLY GARDELL 10 PM, Borgata >> Sitcom starwaxes funny about life in the Music Box. $45-$49.50LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 and 10:30 PM, Bally's >>The best tribute artists return for another stand inLegends in Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50GYPSY BAR 7 PM, Borgata >> The Benderz rockearly and Gypsy Wisdom rock late as the yearchanges.HOUSE OF BLUES PARTY PIT 8 PM, Showboat >>DJ Aiden Scott entertains along with Split Decisionand dancers.XHIBITION BAR 10 PM, Harrah’s >> DJ’s K. Stylesand April share entertainment duties till 5 AM.TOGA BAR 10 PM, Caesars >> DJ Patrice McBridespins the music with Toga Dancers.BLUEMARTINI 9 PM Bally’s >> DJ Prefer enter-tains for the evening.MOUNTAIN BAR 9 PM, Wild Wild West, Bally's >>DJ Cool Jon Sprang spins the records. Vixens enter-tain from10 PMLOBBY BAR 10 PM, Bally's >> Brian &Mindyprovides some mellow music to ring in the newyear.POOL AFTER DARK 8 PM, Harrah’s >> New Year’sEve Party with DJ Pauly D.MIXX 9 PM, Borgata >> Rev. Run and DJ Ruckusprovide music and mirth to ring in the new year.$75mur.mur 10 PM Borgata >> Music by DJ Spiderwith Andreas Moe. $75EDEN LOUNGE 10 PM, Harrah’s >> Drop DeadSexy brings in 2013.RUSH 6 PM, Golden Nugget >> Richie Balin opensup the entertainment followed by All Souled Outin this intimate lounge.LIVE 10 PM, Golden Nugget >> Seven Stone rocksthe room for New Year’s Eve.DUSK 9:30 PM, Caesars >> New Year's Eve partywith Sat-One. $75

Tuesday, Jan. 1SCOTT FRIEDMAN, MICHAEL SOMERVILLE, VICDIBITETO 9 PM, Borgata >> Borgata ComedyClub's latest trio of funny people play the MusicBox. $20.LEGENDS IN CONCERT 8 PM, Bally's >> The besttribute artists return for another stand in Legendsin Concert Theater. $16.25-$32.50DUSK 12:30 AM, Caesars >> Official After-PartyParty. $2021BAR@DUSK Caesars >> Music in this newlounge off the casino floor.

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With four hotels and a country club inits portfolio, Caesars Entertainment At-lantic City will make the most of NewYear’s Eve.

The countdown to 2013 begins Fridaywith an assortment of special concerts,food and parties. Caesars, Harrah’s Re-sort, Showboat andBally’swill treat party-goers to lavish packages that include VIPconcert tickets, premier nightlife, exclu-sive restaurantmenusanddeluxehotel ac-commodations.

“Atlantic City is always a hotbed fornightlife and entertainment onNewYear’sEve, and thisyear,more thanever, theCae-sarsEntertainment venueswill have an in-credible energywith people looking to cel-ebrate, especially with the events of thepast few months,” said Howard S. Weiss,regional director of nightlife operationsfor Caesars Entertainment’s EasternDivi-sion. “People are looking for some much-needed respite this year and Atlantic Cityis without a doubt among the top destina-tions for New Year’s Eve parties.”

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tivitiesFridayat theConcertVenueinHar-rah’sResort,where tickets range from$40to $70. On Saturday night, rockers 3DoorsDown roll into the Circus Maximus Thea-ter in Caesars. Tickets go from $59 to $89.

» The Backstreet Boys play a Sundaynight gig at the House of Blues in Show-boat. Tickets run $59 to $95. Howie Do-rough and A.J. McLean will host the Offi-cial Backstreet Boys After Party in theFoundation Room at Showboat for $20.

» On Monday, the Legends In ConcertTheater at Bally’s will host the HolidayShow at 8 p.m. Tickets are $16.25 and$32.50 for the show, which includes trib-utes to Elvis, Michael Jackson, DonnaSummer, Carrie Underwood and MarilynMonroe. The same cast returns for a 10:30p.m. show with party favors, a midnightballoon drop and a simulcast from TimesSquare. Tickets are $21.25 and $37.50.

» Perry Farrell brings Jane’s Addictionto the House of Blues for a special NewYear’s Eve show. Tickets are $65 to $95.

» Over at The Pool After Dark in Har-rah’s Resort, DJ Pauly D leads the festiv-ities. Admission starts at $50 and doorsopenat 8p.m.DuskatCaesarsholds aNewYear’s Eve party of its own. For $75, party-goers get access to an open bar from 9:30p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

»Music and dancing are not the onlyways to usher in 2013. Caesars has created

special menus, not just in restaurants, butat the Viking Cooking School at Harrah’sResort. The school will hold a CelebrationDinner Party Sunday from 6 to 9 p.m. Themenu features lobster tails, filet mignonand the ultimate chocolate dessert for$139. The same menu and pricing are ontap as Viking presents the Ultimate NewYear’ s Eve Celebration from 4 to 7 p.m.

These restaurants offer a four-courseprix-fixe dinner for New Year’s Eve:

» The famousTapRoomandGrill at At-lantic City Country Club has a $65 menuthat includes abarbecue shrimpappetizer,harvest salad of mixed greens, and achoice of 10-ounce filet mignon, miso-crusted Chilean sea bass, surf and turf orveal Milanese. Pianist Rick Dekarski en-tertains . Seatings are between 5:30 and 8p.m.

» Sammy D’s at Harrah’s Resort pre-sents a$42dinnerof lobsterbisque,winterharvest salad, surf & turf and New York-style cheesecake or triple chocolate cake.The Steakhouse at Harrah’s providesChampagne-poached shrimp, lobster com-pote garnish, filetmignonpairedwith coldwater lobster tail or blackAngusprimeribfor $90.

» The Atlantic Grill in Caesars de-signed a menu of tuna tartare, burratamozzarella, seared local scallopor smokedsalmon roll, grilled filet mignon or Mary-landcrabcakeorbakedstuffed lobster,ha-zelnut crunch or peppermint cheese cakepudding. The cost is $85.

»Dos Caminos, also at Harrah’s, has a$79dinner that includesadmission, tequilatastings, premium spirits open bar, au-thentic cuisine, andChampagne toast. DJsadd a little energy.

NYE SPELLS A GREAT TIME AT CAESARS CLUBS

DJ Pauly D rocks The PoolAfter Dark on New Year’s Eve.Admission starts at $50 anddoors open at 8 p.m.PHOTO PROVIDED

MOREINFORMATIONFor more about New Year’s Eveentertainment or to purchasetickets, visitwww.ticketmaster.com. ForNew Year’s Eve packages atThe Pool After Dark, visit:www.newyears.com. For addi-tional information about timesand prices, visitwww.caesarsac.com;www.showboatac.com;www.ballysac.com andwww.harrahsresort.com.

Tributes to Carrie Underwood and other celebrities highlight the Legends in ConcertHoliday Show, which will have two seatings at Bally’s on New Year’s Eve. PHOTO PROVIDED

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GAMING DESTINATIONS & DIVERSIONS

Unlike this year, 2013 will not bring anew casino. But it will bring amajor con-version of portions of Resorts AtlanticCity into a Jimmy Buffet-themed play-ground.

And Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa willcelebrate its milestone 10th anniversary.

High-tech gaming will likely come totown in the form of hand-held gamblingdevices used off the casino floor, and In-ternet gaming funneled through the At-lantic City casinos.

Caesars’ plans

Caesars Entertainment will welcomenames in both boxing and entertainmentin 2013. The corporation also will an-nounce the booking of a summer-long en-tertainment residency similar to thosethat Elton John and Celine Dion have inLas Vegas, said Don Marrandino, presi-dent of Caesars Entertainment’s Easterndivision.

“We’re working on real big-nameacts,” he said.

In addition, the Donny and Marieshow,which spent aweek inAtlanticCitythis past summer, will play for severalweeks.

“The idea is to create an energy on theboardwalk,” said John Palmieri, execu-tive director of theCRDA.TheCRDAan-ticipates building the initial pavilion as acallingcardforpotential tenants, hesaid.

“Going forward, corporate tenantswould pay rent to operate a pavilion,”Palmieri said.

TheCRDA isworking on a program tobuild a new visitor center by the spring.Also on tap is the repair of the boardwalkand seawall to re-establish the connec-tion of the boardwalk to Historic Gard-ner’sBasin in the Inlet section of the city.The construction includes replacing thedeteriorated section of boardwalkwashed away by superstorm Sandy.

Promoting the city

The Atlantic City Alliance introducedthe DO AC marketing campaign thisyear, and all indications point to a suc-cessful promotion.

“Oneareawehope to target in2013 isalot more proactive, specific calls to ac-tion rather than just pushing a generalbenefit to visit,” said Alliance PresidentLiza Cartmell.

Among the discussions, Cartmellcited a major sand-sculpture competi-tion, awinter fest on the boardwalk and abeach concert.

“These things provide a reason to cometo Atlantic City,” she said. “This gives usmore tools to enhance visits.”

Another avenue for theAlliance is an up-grade of the website for better mobile use,including faster and more complete tripplanning tools.

At Borgata, Nugget

For Borgata, 2013 will be all about the10th birthday. “We are very excited to cele-brate such a momentous occasion with ourextended customer family and team mem-bers,” said Joe Lupo, senior vice presidentof operations.

At GoldenNugget, 2013 is about buildingcustomer loyalty and getting the word outabout its brand.

“We want to become the local casino,where people feel comfortable going to,”said Laura Powers, director of marketingfor Golden Nugget Atlantic City.

Golden Nugget will add another night-club as part of a new nightlife concept, shesaid. “It will be built in the casino, but I’mnot sure where,” she said.

Thepropertyalso expects to createmoreactivities associated with the H20 pool areaon the roof, with more special events.

“We’re always looking to expand offer-ings to consumers,” Powers said.

While no hotels or hotel towers willopen, work should move forward on anew conference center at Harrah’s set toopen in 2014.

“We’ll alsocontinue toexploreways toget revenue not just through gaming.Wehave to improve non-gaming amenitiesevery year,” Marrandino said.

Caesars Entertainment will add ama-jornewrestaurant in 2013.Marrandino isnot ready to divulge details.

“You have to refresh what you offerguests. Las Vegas has a successful for-mula doing that, and we have to bring ithere.”

Tourism District plans

Anumber of projects spearheaded bythe Casino Reinvestment DevelopmentAuthority should debut in 2013. One ofthe biggies will include an indoor mar-ketplace similar to theReadingTerminalmarket in Philadelphia. The market istargeted for midtown Atlantic City nearThe Walk. Caesars Entertainment haspledged a $9.5million contribution to theconstruction.

Another element of the Tourism Dis-trict master plan called for constructionof corporate-sponsored one or two storyInnovation Pavilions up and down thebeach adjacent to the boardwalk.

The Golden Nugget will focus on promoting its brand and building customer loyalty during 2013. A new nightclub is also in the works. PHOTO PROVIDED

WHAT’S IN STORE FOR 2013Indoor marketplace, boardwalk upgrades and big-name entertainers on tapByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

When the Casino Reinvestment Devel-opment Authority released its TourismDistrict master plan in April 2011, a criti-cal component called for the creation ofan Arts District centered around Missis-sippi Avenue. The street houses bothBoardwalk Hall and Dante Hall Theater.

The CRDA earmarked another ele-ment by adding 16,000 square feet of re-tail space geared toward arts-related es-tablishments on the street level of the $30million Wave parking garage, on Missis-sippi and Fairmount avenues.

Thatdeal tookanotherstep towardfru-ition thismonthwith apartnership amongthe CRDA, the Richard Stockton Collegeof New Jersey and the Noyes Museum ofArt.

“We could not ask for better, morequalified partners than Stockton Collegeand theNoyesMuseum in developing thiscornerstone of Atlantic City’s Arts Dis-trict,” said CRDA Executive DirectorJohn Palmieri. “The success of this dis-trict requires the expertise and proventrack record and the economic lift thispartnership brings.”

CRDA and Stockton College — whichalso oversees the Noyes Museum— haveexecuted a lease in which the agency willfinance theadditionof theretail spaceatacost of up to $2million. TheNoyes, whoseprincipal location is in Galloway Town-ship, will lease out and manage the pro-ject. The planwill include a ceramics stu-dio, gallery space and individual artiststudios where local artisans can work.

“This project represents an historicmoment in Atlantic City’s continued re-surgence. Stockton is pleased tohavecon-tributed, first with our Carnegie Centerand last yearwith theDanteHall Theater,home to the Bay-Atlantic Symphony,”said StocktonPresidentDr.HermanSaat-kamp. “We are engagedwith the CRDA increatingthisbeautifulnewartgalleryandretail space.”

TheArtsDistrict seeks to create a cen-ter for arts downtown.

“We’re very excited to bring a touch ofthe Noyes Museum of Art to AtlanticCity,” said Noyes Executive Director Mi-chael Cagno. “This project promises toadd to the richness of Atlantic City’s at-tractions.”

To lease space in the Arts District,email [email protected].

CRDA teams upwith Stockton, Noyes

CRDA Executive Director John Palmieri(left) and Richard Stockton College of NewJersey President Dr. Herman Saatkamp areworking together to develop the ArtsDistrict in the city.PHOTO PROVIDED

ByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

Students of dance will be front andcenter at the Atlantic City ConventionCenter Jan. 5 and 6 as Pulse on Tour re-turns to Atlantic City.

Pulse features two full days of in-tense dance workouts for four levels:intermediate, intermediate/advanced,advanced and professional. There isalso a class for parents and teachers.

Theweekend features the top chore-ographers and instructors in the indus-try today. Some of the instructors havebeen seen on reality television showssuch as “SoYouThinkYouCanDance,”“X Factor,” “America’s Got Talent,”“American Idol” and “Glee.” The groupalso includes pros who have directedmusic videos for Justin Bieber, TheWanted,LadyGagaandJenniferLopez;assisted on tours for leading recordingartists; and produced and directedmovies, commercials, Broadway pro-ductions, aswell asdistinguisheddancecompanies.

Pulse will host a showcase Saturdaynight at 8 p.m., aswell as a fashion showand a $30,000 scholarship program.Dance retailer Nappytabs will sponsora protégé who will receive free tuitionfor a year. The scholarships will beawarded on Jan. 6 after the last class.

IF YOU GOPulse on Tour is Jan. 5 and 6 at the AtlanticCity Convention Center, 27 N. MichiganAve. For information, a complete schedule,fees and registration, call (609) 345-4232,877-PULSE-01 or visitwww.pulseontour.com

Dance workshop movesinto Convention CenterPulse on Tourset for Jan. 5, 6

THE INSTRUCTORSAmong the celebrity dance instructorsexpected in Atlantic City are Tyce Diorio,Dave Scott and Brooke Lipton.» Emmy-award winner Diorio more thanearned a seat on the panel for anotherseason of “So You Think You Can Dance.”His work can be seen in the film “What toExpect When You’re Expecting,” starringCameron Diaz and Jennifer Lopez. Othermovies on his resume include “Showgirls,”“13 going on 30” and “Mr. and Mrs.Smith.”» Scott danced his way into a multi-facetedcareer in dance, choreography and artistdevelopment spanning music, film, televi-sion and commercials. Currently, he isworking with the high-energy hip-hopgroup Mindless Behavior.Projects include “So You Think You CanDance,” “Step It Up & Dance” and “StepUp 3D.”» Lipton had a successful season as assis-tant choreographer for the Emmy-nomi-nated TV series “Glee” and with the Na-tional Glee Tour. You can see her as afeatured dancer in the movie “Rock ofAges.”Lipton has worked with artists who includeas Madonna, Janet Jackson, Beyonce,Queen Latifah, Pink and Jewel.

ByWilliam SokolicCourier-Post Staff

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