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Atlantic City Weekly’s Cultural Calendar Listings compiled by Mike Pritchard
646-4848, ext. 31 / e-mail: listings@acweekly.com
Thursday, dec. 8 achLa - holidy reception Atlantic City Country Club, Shore Road, Northfield. The Atlantic City Hotel and Lodging Association holds its annual Holiday Networking Reception. Features hors d’oeuvres and specialty dishes, prizes and gifts, and music provided by the Johnny D’Angelo Trio. $35. 5pm. 345-8910.
Friday dec. 9 sic - holiday house Tour Self-guided Holiday House Tour that includes a sampling of Sea Isle’s many notable homes, ranging from vintage Victorian abodes to modern town houses – all of which are fully decorated for the Christmas season. The tour will begin at the Public School, 4501 Park Road, where tour-takers can enjoy some additional holiday cheer before heading out into the cool night air, including professional Christmas carolers, food, raffles and door prizes. $15. 6-9pm. 231-9640.
Friday, dec. 9 To dec. 10 ac Ballet - ‘The Nutcracker’ Stockton Performing Arts Center, Richard Stockton College, Pomona. $35 Orchestra, $20 Mezzanine, $10 Children. Fri. 7pm, Sat. 1 and 5pm. 652-9000. stockton.edu/pac. east Lynne Theater - ‘christmas Presents From the Past’ First Presbyterian Church, 500 Hughes St. Cape May. Classic tales adapted by ELTC’s artistic director Gayle Stahlhuth who also performs the thirty-some characters in storytelling fashion. Tales include The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry and What the Bells Saw and Said by Louisa May Alcott. $25, $15 students, age 12 and under free. 8:30pm. 884-5898. eastlynnetheater.org.
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absecon Lighthouse - holiday Gathering Absecon Lighthouse, 31 S. Rhode Island Ave., Atlantic City. Holiday Cheer, a professional caroling group, will sing a cappella carols of the season and invite guests to sing along. Wine, beer, and light refreshments will be served. A night climb to view the spectacular Atlantic City skyline at night is included. Guests will also enjoy the official lighting of the lighthouse Christmas tree. $20. 6-8pm. 449-1360. abseconlighthouse.org. acFPL - Winter Wonderland AC Convention Center, Hall A, 1 Convention Blvd., Atlantic City. This holiday event is for Atlantic City children ages 3 to 12. All children must be accompanied by an adult. The event includes magic shows, moon bounces, face painting, arts and crafts, cookie decorating and more. Several new children’s bicycles and bicycle helmets will be up for grabs in a free raffle drawing. Also, the city and library will provide free children’s giveaways, while supplies last. Free. 1-4pm. 347-5643. christmas concert Ocean City Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., Ocean City. Featuring John Taylor, tenor, Tapestry Strings, Angelus Choir. A live Nativity scene presentation on the taberbackly grounds precedes the show at 2pm. Free. 4pm. 399-1915. octabernacle.org. aahMs - Grass roots Panel African American Heritage Museum of Southern NJ, Martin Luther King Center at 661 Jackson Road, Newtonville. A panel of professors from The Richard Stockton College of New Jersey and Rowan University who will discuss the significance of the coiled reed basket, an art form brought to America by African slaves as represented in the exhibit “GRASS ROOTS: African Origins of an American Art.” 1-3pm. 704-5495. aahmsnj.org.
suNday, dec. 11 handel’s ‘Messiah’ St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church, 1409 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City.
The presentation will feature various groups from the Richard Stockton College’s choral program and guests from throughout the community. $8, $6 seniors and students. 7:30pm. 652-9000. stockton.edu/pac. Tree of Lights celebration Holy Redeemer HomeCare and Hospice, 6550 Delilah Rd. Egg Harbor Township. The event raises funds to help care for those facing life limiting illness and provides families with the opportunity to honor the special people in their lives who have passed with beautiful twinkling lights. The lights will be lit in memory of loved ones at an interfaith prayer service and remain lit throughout the holiday season. All proceeds benefit Holy Redeemer Hospice Bereavement Services in New Jersey. 1-3pm. holyredeemer.com/tree.
MoNday, dec. 12 sJaWe - snow Globe Stockton Performing Arts Center, Richard Stockton College, Pomona. The South Jersey Area Wind Ensemble will present its 15th annual winter concert, “Snow Globe,” The evening’s program pays tribute to the holidays of Christmas, Hanukkah and Kwanzaa with traditional carols and music from around the world. $10. 7:30pm. 652-9000. stockton.edu.
Friday, dec. 16 Neil diamond holiday Tribute Eagle Theatre, 208 Vine St., Hammonton. Well-known local performer Frankie D. will perform a tribute to classic rock legend Neil Diamond. A musical journey that will certainly appeal to all fans of Diamond. $20. 7:30pm. 704-5012. theeagletheatre.com.
Friday, dec. 16 To dec. 18 ‘christmas Wonderland’ Music Pier, Moorlyn Terrace and Boardwalk, Ocean City. The popular holiday spectacular, produced by Michael Hartman of the Ocean City Theatre Company, will present a dazzling array of professional performers in a holiday extravaganza. $15, 12 children. Friday, 7:30pm, Saturday, 2 and 7:30pm and Sunday 2pm. 525-9300. ocnj.us.
saTurday, dec. 17 dennisville christmas house Tour Begins Dennisville Post Office, 24 Hall Ave. Dennisville. The annual tour is the Dennisville Historic Homeoners Association’s premier fund raising event. A minimum of 10 beautifully decorated 18th and 19th century historic homes, as well as several public buildings and 2 churches, are open to the public. $10. 5-9pm. 861-1338. dhhoa.dennistwp.org. acFPL- holiday concert Atlantic City Free Public Library, 1 N. Tennesee Ave. Atlantic City. Featuring guitarist Ana Gayoso, who will perform popular holiday songs, along with some of her favorite tunes from Chile, Brazil and other Latin American countries. Free. 2pm. 345-2269, ext. 3115. acfpl.org.
suNday, dec. 18 Brunch with santa VFW Post 1963, located at 301 JFK Boulevard, Sea Isle City. This free event is open to children (up to age 10) . Pre-registration is required. 11:30am-1:30pm. Registration forms online at seaislecitynj.us by Dec. 9. Gina roché cd release Party Sandi Pointe Coastal Bistro, 908 Shore Rd. Somers Point. Gina Roché, composer, jazz vocalist, guitarist and long-time resident of Atlantic City, will celebrate the release of her second CD, Thankfully. $20, $10 students. Meet & Greet starts at 2:30pm. Performance time 3-4:30pm. CD signing and talk with the artists until 5pm. GinaRoche.com. n