Your Destination Guide to Atlantic City

The award-winning Wings ‘n Water Festival is one of the premier Wildlife Arts Festivals in the United States, featuring family fun and adventure. Named one of the Top 100 Events in North America and Best Event in New Jersey at the Governor’s Conference on Tourism, the annual festival features art shows, exhibits, demonstrations, and a benefit auction. Enjoy folk music, down Jersey food, pumpkins and corn stalks, meet nationally acclaimed artists, carvers, model builders, quilters, crafters and photographers. Talk with them, buy from them and learn from a multitude of demonstrations, guided walks and hands on encounters.

For more information, call: 609-368-1211, or visit: wetlandsinstitute.org/events/wings-n-water-festival/

Looking for something to do this weekend? We’ve got you covered. See below for a list of events going on this Labor Day on the Jersey Shore.

1. Free Mardi Gras on the Boardwalk Concert Series: Head to the Kennedy Plaza stage for a tribute to Fats Domino on Sunday September 5th. Other performers include Professor Longhair featuring Mitch Woods and his Big Easy Boogie with Jill West and Blues Attack. For more information, visit: www.atlanticcitynj.com

2. Atlantic City Comedy Festival: The Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall presents the Atlantic City Comedy Festival, taking place on Friday September 3rd and Saturday September 4th. Tickets are $45, $59 & $85. For more information and to purchase tickets, call: 609-348-7000, or visit: www.ticketmaster.com/venue/16684

3. Night at the Movies: Watch Forrest Gump projected onto a huge screen Kennedy Plaza on Sunday September 5th. The show starts at 8pm, but get there early as it gets crowded. This event is free! For more information, call: 609-344-8338

4. Revolutionary War Encampment – Historic Cold Spring Village: On Saturday September 4th and Sunday September 5th, come to the Historic Cold Spring Village in Cape May to Celebrate Labor Day while experiencing the American Revolution. Living history encampments, artillery, exhibits, and authentic costuming. Events take place between 10am to 4:30pm and admission is $6-$8. For more information, visit: www.hcsv.org

5. Providence Nightclub’s Labor Day Bash with DJ Camilo & C-Lo: This is pegged as Atlantic City’s top Labor Day event! On Sunday September 5th, head to Providence Nightclub at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino to hear DJ Camilo and C-Lo. Pre-sale tickets are $25. You can purchase them here: www.wantickets.com

6. Victor Calderone at Resorts Atlantic City: On Saturday September 4th, superstar techno DJ Victor Calderone will be performing at Resorts Hotel & Casino from 10pm to 4am at the Superstar Theatre. Tickets start at $40. For more information, and to purchase tickets, see: www.wantickets.com

7. Nervous Beach Party Atlantic City Hilton’s Beach Bar: On Sunday September 5th, head over to the Atlantic City Hilton from 12pm to 8pm for its annual end of the Summer beach party. General Admission is $20. For more information, visit: www.hiltonac.com/dining/beachbar.shtml

8. The Pool at Harrahs: On Friday September 4th and Saturday September 5th, hit the pool at Harrahs for dancing, drink specials and bikini-clad waitresses. For more information, call: 609-441-5786 or visit: www.harrahsresort.com

9. Casbah Nightclub at Trump: On Saturday September 4th, head to Casbah Nightclub to see Mickey Avalon, DJ Eddie Edge, DJ Yan, DJ Gerald Thomas and host, MC Ringo. On Sunday September 5th head back over to Cashah to see Big Boii, Eddie Edge, Dnial, Holden Cross, Cris Costanzo, Adrian Hardy & Manny Romano. For more information, visit: www.casbahac.com

10. Head to the Beach: Since Atlantic City’s beaches are not the most glorious that the Jersey Shore has to offer, so take a short drive or cab ride to the clean and expansive beaches of nearby Margate, Ventnor, or Brigantine. These shore towns are more populated with families, seasonal renters, and young people as opposed to the occasionally seedy clientele of downtown Atlantic City. These beaches are more traditional — the ice cream man will frequently stop at your block offering Screwballs and DoubleFudges, and you’ll certainly expect to be harassed by beach taggers demanding a small fee in exchange for day pass — but, at such a short distance away, the quality of the surrounding beach’s sandy plains and the salty sea are exponentially better than what Atlantic City offers its clientele.

The Noyes Museum of Art – Hammonton will be offering original programs and workshops on Thursday evenings beginning September 2nd through May 26th 2011. The first Thursday evening program will be taking place on Thursday, September 2nd from 7:00-8:00 pm featuring a lecture by artist Sally Willowbee. This lecture will be in conjunction with the Noyes exhibit featuring the artwork of the Philadelphia Dumpster Divers from September 1-27, 2010.

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The region’s largest, and first of the fall season powerboat show is a spectacular display of more than 700 power boats and yachts. The second biggest in-water powerboat show in the country, the show features sport and motor yachts, sports fishing yachts and performance boats as well as, equipment and accessories from more than 200 vendors. Held at the fabulous Farley State Marina adjacent to Trump Marina Hotel Casino.

For more information, call: 215-732-8001, or visit: www.acinwaterboatshow.com

Featuring the U.S.A.F. Thunderbirds and other performances and demos, Thunder Over the Boardwalk is one of the most popular events in the city, with its heart-stopping feats, aerobatics maneuvers, formation flying and solo routines of military and civilian pilots. Presented by the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. See demonstrations that reach up to 15,000 feet and as low as 50 feet over the water in front of the Atlantic City skyline!

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After a long night out in the city gambling, drinking, and dancing, a hearty breakfast may be just what you need. Here are a few top choices where you can start your day off right.

Borgata Casino- For only $12 per person, enjoy a breakfast buffet unlike any other. Cinnamon french toast, cold fruit, cereal, eggs, and homemade biscuits will please your pallette and keep you coming back for seconds and thirds.

Continental- in the Pier Shops at Caesars, Continental serves a mean Sunday brunch. The ambiance is a little fancier than an average breakfast diner, but it is a perfect setting. Some seats offer an ocean view while you chow down on stuffed french toast, savory home-fries, or delicious pancakes. www.continentalac.com

Country Kitchen- At 3000 Boardwalk, Country Kitchen offers old-fashioned home cooking to Atlantic City. The Country’s Best Skillet is a menu item sure to satisfy. With scrambled eggs, ham, bacon, sausage and your choice of toast, english muffins or two pancakes, you can’t go wrong. If you’re torn between choices on breakfast dishes, this one lets you taste a little bit of everything. www.countrykitchenrestaurants.com

Galloway Diner- (245 W White Horse Pike) With a traditional diner feel, Galloway offers great food at a great price. Order all the favorites, pancakes, french toast, eggs over easy. The diner is open 24 hours a day so if you just can’t wait until the morning, stop by on your way home from the casino.

Uncle Bill’s Pancake House- At 2112 Asbury Avenue in Ocean City, this cozy place has an array of breakfast options for you to choose from. From strawberry to chocolate chip and pecan to blueberry, Uncle bill has any type of pancake you can imagine. Waffles, omlettes, fruits and french toast also add to the long list of menu items. No matter what you choose, the prices and the taste will keep you smiling. unclebillspancakehouse.com

Looking to spend a relaxing day drinking beer, eating food and watching the game… or games? Game On! Atlantic City features over 90 plasma tv’s, a state of the art sound system, a mechanical bull, a resident DJ and several wireless gaming systems! They state that they have more “HD projection TVs than a Best Buy showroom, better sound than Carnegie Hall, a chef vs. a fry cook, and Fantasy Friendly wi-fi computer access.”

For a full calendar of games they broadcast, visit: gameonac.com/calendar/

You can also follow them on Facebook.

Come to Lake Lenape Park East, (753 Park Road, Mays Landing) on Wednesday mornings for a “Yoga For Beginners” class. Meet on the beach upon arrival. Teens and Adults. Relax on the sand near the lighthouse while learning basic yoga forms and breath work. Participants should dress in loose fitting clothing, casual footgear, and bring water, yoga mat, and a towel.

Advanced registration only, $5 registration fee per session payable to: Atlantic County Treasurer. To register, call: 609-625-8219.

One of the largest in the State, the Puerto Rican Parade on the Boardwalk was founded in 1995 to help preserve the heritage, culture and history of Puerto Rico in New Jersey. The parade is followed by a Latin Music Festival with delicious authentic Puerto Rican food, music, and dancing.

For more information, call: 609-226-8183, or visit: www.atlanticcityparade.com

For all gourmet enthusiasts (i.e. those who love cooking, eating, sampling fine wines, and shopping for unique culinary tools), this annual event is a must. At the Atlantic City Food & Wine Festival, you will see Celebrity Chefs on stage preparing creative dishes. Visit the Restaurant Row and sample some of the tastiest foods restaurant chefs have to offer. Listen to live music while sipping a glass of wine. Browse among a large selection of specialty gifts and take advantage of the best prices on everything you need for your gourmet life.

For more information, call: 609-449-2000, or visit: www.gourmetshows.com