Calendar
of Events
Listings compiled by Steve Angelucci / listings@acweekly.com
**This week's calendar**
Ocean City listings
Amusements
Concerts
Conventions
Exhibits
Festivals
TO SUNDAY 8/08
13 Annual RNS Show House at the Shore
15 S. Cornwall Ave., Ventnor. 487-1190 or 927-4924. 10am-5pm (to 8pm on Wed. & Thur). $20. See cover story.
THURSDAY 7/29
Alligator Zydeco Band
Beach between Newport & New Haven aves., Ventnor. 823-7900. 7:30pm. Free.
Lecture
CARING, Inc.,407 W. Deliah Rd., Pleasantville. 487-7050. Identity Theft--It Could Happen to You! (Part One). 10:30am. Free.
Farmers Market
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 Route 9 N., Cape May Court House. 465-5271. 10am-3pm. Featuring singer Dominick Gaetano from noon-2pm. Free.
Farmers Market/Concert
Center City Park, North Carolina Ave. & Bacharach Blvd., AC.. 11am-4pm. Donny Vosburgh & The Mission.
Noon-2pm. Free.
Eugene Maslov Trio
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 441-9064. Plus, Denise King. Chicken Bone Beach Concert. 7-10pm. Free.
Atlantic Pops Community Band
Amphitheatre, Tony Canale Park, Dogwood Ave., EHT. 926-4028. Bring lawn chair, blanket. 7pm.
Peter Murphy
Jewish Community Center, 501 N, Jerome Ave., Margate. 822-1167. Poet and educator speaks at the Rethinking Prejudice, Power & Privilege lecture series. 7pm. $7/6/5/4.
Family Night Dance Party
Promenade and JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-8687. 7:30pm.
Joey Dee and the Starliters
Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean aves., N. Wildwood. 1-800-882-7787. 8pm. Free.
Stephanie Corby
Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. 369-1211. Singer-songwriter. 8pm. $12/10 ($5 discount under 12).
THURSDAY 7/29 TO SATURDAY 7/31
Oklahoma
PAC, Bayberry Rd., Cape May Court House. 463-1924. Presented by Seven Mile Island Stars. 7:30pm. $10.
FRIDAY 7/30
Old Yeller
AC Free Public Library, 1 N. Tenn. Ave., AC. 345-2269. Film at 2pm. Free.
Author Appearance
Lucy the Elephant, 9200 Atlantic Ave., Margate. 823-6473. Carolyn Yoder, author of Buildings In Disguise, appears. 3-7pm.
Pete Chavez Collective
Beach, NJ & Bay ave., Somers Pt. 7pm. Jazz. Free.
Riders in the Sky
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. Stockton Goes to the Beach concert. 7pm. Free.
An Evening Concert of Praise
United Methodist Church, 7117 Ventnor Ave., Ventnor. 822-0127. Featuring Christian rockers AIM FC. 7:30pm.
Garden State Songwriters Songshare
Borders, 2200 Wrangleboro Rd., Mays Landing. 407-1960. Open mic. One lucky performeer will receive two all-festival passes to the Mountain Stage NewSong Festival. 8-10pm. Free.
Movie (TBA)
Beach between Newport & New Haven aves., Ventnor. 823-7900. Dusk. Free.
SATURDAY 7/31
Seining
Gazebo, South End of Lagoon Blvd., Brigantine. 266-0538. 8:30am. Free.
McHugh & Company
30th St. Beach, Avalon. 967-3936. Beach concert. Noon to 3pm. Free.
King Brothers
The Village Green, Rt. 9, Smithville. 748-6160. Irish music. 4:30pm. Free.
Bob Ferris Band
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. 898-2300, ext. 0. 6:30pm. Free.
Special Event
Kennedy Plaza, AC Boardwalk. 7pm.
Vanessa Potena
Dante Hall 14 N. Mississippi Ave., AC. 344-8877. Italian arias and opera favorites. 7:30pm. $20.
Al Raymond Orchestra
Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean aves., N. Wildwood. 1-800-882-7787. 8pm. Free.
Club "J" Jazz Joint
Congregation Beth Judah, 700 N. Swarthmore Ave., Ventnor. 822-7116. Saxophonist Paul Shaprio performs his hybrid jazz sound in a nightclub atmosphere. Cash bar. 9:30-11pm. $20/15.
SATURDAY 7/31 TO SUNDAY 8/01
AC 150 Birthday Celebration
AC Outlets, The Walk, Michigan Ave., AC. www.acoutlets.com. Sat.: Signing of AC birthday card, 11am. Jim Craine & Steel Pier Remembered Big Band, noon. Strolling entertainment. Sun.: Chris Columbo Jazz Festival, noon to 6pm.
SUNDAY 8/01
RCM Band
Heritage Park, Absecon. 641-0663. Doo-wop, soul & rock 'n' roll. 7pm.
Fiddler on the Roof
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. Movie begins at dusk. Free.
MONDAY 8/02
Lecture
AC Free Public Library, 1 N. Tenn. Ave., AC. 345-2269. OASIS presents Shore Memorial Hospital Wellness Programs. 10:30am.
Jewish Family Service House Tour
Various area homes. 822-1108. "Most Spectacular Homes on the Beach and the Bay!'' 11am-4pm. $40.
Talent Show
Kennedy Plaza, AC Boardwalk. 7pm. Free.
Danny Eyer
Promenade & JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-8687. Dance music. 7:30pm. Free.
TUESDAY 8/03
Innovative Party Planning and Design
St. James Memorial Hall, 11 S. Newport Ave.,Ventnor. 487-1190. Speaker: Carol Powers Gordon. 11am. A RNS Show House ticket includes all lectures.
AC Storyteller Series
Brighton Park, Indiana Ave. & Boardwalk, AC. 5:30pm: Jazz Trio. 6:30pm: Fashion show. Free.
National Night Out
Dealy Field, Sea Isle City. 263-4311. 6:30pm.
Incubator for Talented Youth
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 7pm. Free.
Jack Melton
Birch Grove Park, Burton Ave., Northfield. 641-3778. Concert at 7:30pm. Free.
WEDNESDAY 8/04
Nature Walk
EHC Campground, Phila. Ave., Egg Harbor City. 645-5960. Topic: Snakes. 10am. Free.
Vintage Costume Jewelry
St. James Memorial Hall, 11 S. Newport Ave.,Ventnor. 487-1190. Speakers: Kay and Judie Simkins. 11am. A RNS Show House ticket includes all lectures.
Israeli Ethnic Dancers
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 7pm. Free.
Dr. Salaam T. Alobeidy
Jewish Community Center, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. 348-3401. Iraqi-born physican speaks. 7pm. $12.
Brown Street Chowder Society
26th St. Gazebo, Brigantine. 266-3323. Bluegrass concert. 7pm. Free.
Wakkii Hawaiian Review
Promenade & JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-8687. 7:30pm. Free.
PAC All Star Big Band
PAC, Bayberry Dr., Cape May Court House. 463-1924. 8pm. $5.
Ballroom Dance
Christ Episcopal Church Parish Hall, 157 Shore Rd., Somers Point. 8-10pm (lessons, 8:30-9:30pm). $6 donation.
THURSDAY 8/05
Farmers Market
Cape May County Park & Zoo, 707 Route 9 N., Cape May Court House. 465-5271. 10am-3pm. Featuring Geno White (blues and jazz) from noon-2pm. Free.
Farmers Market/Concert
Center City Park, North Carolina Ave. & Bacharach Blvd., AC.. 11am-4pm. Concert from noon-2pm. Free.
The Shakes
Amphitheatre, Tony Canale Park, Dogwood Ave., EHT. 926-4028. Classic rock. Bring lawn chair, blanket. 7pm.
Tzofim Friendship Caravan
Jewish Community Center, 501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. 822-1167, ext. 38. Songs and dances in Hebrew and English. 7pm. Free.
Orrin Evans Quartet
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 441-9064. Plus, the Students. Chicken Bone Beach Concert. 7-10pm. Free.
Bob, Tom & Brother Joe
Beach between Newport & New Haven aves., Ventnor. 823-7900. Classic rock concert. 7:30pm. Free.
Family Night Dance Party
Promenade and JFK Blvd., Sea Isle City. 263-8687. 7:30pm.
Ronnie I Doo Wop revue
Amphitheater, 2nd & Ocean aves., N. Wildwood. 1-800-882-7787. 8pm. Free.
Anne Heaton
Wetlands Institute, 1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. 369-1211. Singer-songwriter. 8pm. $12/10 ($5 discount under 12).
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OCEAN CITY
SUNDAYS TO 8/29
You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown
OC Rep. Theatre, Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave. 399-0965. 6pm. Free.
TUESDAYS TO 8/24
Family Film Night
Cornerstone Ministries, 810 Asbury Ave. 398-4662. The Apple Dumpling Gang Rides Again. 7:15pm. $4 per person or $15 max per family.
TUESDAYS TO 8/31
Funtastic Tuesday
Downtown Asbury Ave. Festival-like atmosphere. 10am-1pm.
WEDS. TO 8/25
Evenings on Asbury Ave.
Asbury Ave. from 6th-9th streets. 398-4662. Shopping and festivities.
WEDS. TO 9/1
Farmers Market
Tabernacle, 6th & Asbury. 399-1412. Farmers & crafters. 8am-1pm. Free.
THURSDAYS TO 8/26
Chocolate Cake
O.C. Rep. Theatre, Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave. 399-0965. 1pm. $5.
Inn to Inn & Historic Tour
Trolley, 7th St. & Central. 2pm. $12.
THURSDAYS TO 9/02
Market Days
Downtown Asbury Ave. 10am-1pm.
Family Night
Throughout Boardwalk. 8-10pm.
FRIDAYS & SATURDAYS TO 8/28
Agnes of God
OC Rep. Theatre, Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave. 399-0965. 8pm. Suggested donation, $10.
THURSDAY 7/29
Lecture
Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave. Conservation and Restoration Workshop by Yvonne Skaggs. 7-9pm. Free.
FRIDAY 7/30
Greaseband
Music Pier, Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. 525-9248. 7:30-11pm. $15/7.
SATURDAY 7/31
Heart Ball
Yacht Club. Bay & Battersea Ave. 653-3800. Black-tie charitable gala featuring Punchline orchestra. 7pm: silent auction, 8pm: dinner, 9:30pm: live auction. $100.
SUNDAY 8/01
Anne Moses Band
Tabernacle, 550 Wesley Ave., 399-1915. Contemporary Christian music. Classical soloists and pop-country style sounds. 7:30pm. Free.
Rising Stars of Tomorrow
Music Pier, Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. 525-9248. Youthful talent from the tri-state area. 8pm. $15/10.
MONDAY 8/02
Little Feat
Music Pier, Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. 525-9248. 8pm. $25.
TUESDAY 8/03
Sunset Series
Bayside Center, 520 Bay Ave. 525-9244. Living Fossil, Horseshoe Crab lecture by Tony Totah. 7pm. Free, but donations accepted.
Broadway Showstoppers!
Music Pier, Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. 344-8877. Ellen Bullinger and Tom Baust singing Sondheim, Strouse, Hamlisch and more. 8pm. $20/12.
WEDNESDAY 8/04
30th Anniversary of Miss Crustacean
6th Street Beach. 525-9300. Second 30th anniversary pagaent (there was one last year). Features illustrator Jerome P. Lucas and Elvis performer Ted Prior. 1pm. Free.
Night at the Cabaret
Music Pier, Boardwalk at Moorlyn Terrace. 344-8877. Ellen Bullinger and Tom Baust. 8pm. $15/10.
THURSDAY 8/05
Summer Natives Night
Museum, 1735 Simpson Ave. Topic: Transportation in OC. 7-9pm. Free.
OCEAN CITY EXHIBITS
Accent Gallery
956 Asbury Ave. 398-3577.
OC Arts Center
1735 Simpson Ave. 399-7628.
Aug 4-30: Pastels by Wanda Kline.
OC Fine Arts League
943 Asbury Ave. 814-0308.
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EXHIBITS
ACCC Gallery
B.H. Pike, Mays Landing. 343-5040.
To Aug. 19: My Wife (paintings, glass & mixed media) by Kristin Brandt & Stephanie Grigg.
Atlantic City Art Center
Boardwalk & NJ Ave., AC. 347-5837.
To Aug. 30: Deck of Cards - Art Rugs.
Brownstone Puppet Theatre & Museum
Village Greene, 615 E. Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 652-5750.
July 31 & Aug. 1: Great American Teddy Bear Show.
2pm. $10/5.
Ongoing: Pinocchio and Unusual Instruments exhibit. Free.
Carriage House Gallery
Emlen Physick Estate, 1048 Washington St., Cape May. 1-800-275-4278.
To Aug. 29: Doll House Exhibit.
Galloway Arts Center
300 E. Jimmie Leeds Rd., Galloway. 652-2418.
July 29-Aug. 28: Buddy Jacobs (drawings on paper and clay) & Krishna Mathias (various media).
July 31: Artists' reception.
Great Bay Gallery
829 Bay Ave., Somers Point. 653-4991. Open Wed.-Sat.
To Aug. 21: Paintings by Monica Zane.
Jewish Community Center
501 N. Jerome Ave., Margate. 822-1167.
To Aug. 7: Works by more than 75 Israeli artists and artisans.
Noyes Museum of Art
Lily Lake Rd., Oceanville. 652-8848.
Ongoing: Folk & Young-at-Art.
To Aug. 8: Gerald Lynch's Legacy. Sculpture by the late artist and his protegees.
To Sept. 19: Seaside Dreams. Paintings, photos & memorabilia focusing on the 150-year history of AC.
Ocean Galleries
9618 Third Ave., Stone Harbor. 368-7777.
July 30-Aug. 1: "Mediterranean Holiday" by Howard Behrens, appearing at receptions Fri. & Sat. (7-10pm) and Sun. (noon to 3pm).
Ocean Life Center
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., AC. 348-2880. Ongoing: Moray eel and jellyfish.
SJ Railroad Museum
1721 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Tuckahoe.
641-5315. Wed. & Sat.: Train Show, 11am-4pm.
Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. 369-1211.
Ongoing: Sex & Gluttony on the Del. Bay. Ongoing Tues.-Thurs.: Aquarium feedings, 3:30pm.
Wheaton Village
1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville. (856) 825-6800.
To Jan. 2: Creative Glass Center: 1883-2003 & Glass Threads.
To March 2005: Pattern-Molded Flasks and Bottles.
To Nov. 11: Native to Neo: Mexican Folk Arts fromn Oaxaco.
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FESTIVALS
A kaleidoscope of fairs, festivals and outdoor events
July 31-August 1:
Country Corn Festival
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. 898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. Country Corn Celebration with corn chowder, corn bread, corn shelling, corn roasting, cornhusk doll making, mini-corn wreath crafting.
AUGUST
August 1: Italian Festival
Renault Winery, 72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. Crafters, live music and pleanty of pasta.
August 3-6: Salem County Fair
Fairgrounds, Rt. 40, Woodstown. (856) 769-0414. Food and exhibits.
August 7: 19th Annual Peach Festival
Dutch Neck Village, 97 Trench Rd., Bridgeton. 1-856 451-2188. Features flea market, food and live entertainment. 10am-5pm. Free. $2 parking fee.
Green Head Fly Festival
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St. (Rt. 9), Tuckerton. 296-8868 or visit tuckertonseaport.org. Show your support for eliminating this pesky little insect by participating in the green head fly-trap building competition. Music, food and kid's activities. 10am-5pm.
August 7: 20th Annual Peaches-N-Cream Festival
Dutch Neck Village, 97 Trench Rd., Bridgeton. (856) 451-2188. Entertainment, pony rides and an antique carriage and buggy display. 10am-5pm. $2 parking fee.
August 8: 20th Annual Jersey Fresh Festival
Giampietro Park, Lincoln & Landis aves., Vineland. (856) 794-4077, ext. 463. Huge fresh local produce auction, live music, petting zoo and pony rides.
August 9-14: 16th Annual Pine Barrens Festival
Church of the Holy Eucharist
520 Medford Lakes Rd., Tabernacle.
268-8383. Rides, games, fireworks, family events and nightly entertainment.
August 13-15: Atlantic City Arts Alive! Festival
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 3450899. Artists, craft artisans and musicians perform from individual canopies. Plus stage performances by entertainers. Fri.: noon to 6pm, Sat.: 10am-7pm and Sun.: 10am-6pm. Free for spectators.
August 14: 8th Annual Airfest
NASW Aviation Museum, 500 Forrestal Rd., Cape May County Airport, Erma. Call 886-8787 or visit usnasw.org. Aviation festival featuring aircraft displays, live music, food, family fun and more. Pancake breakfast at 8:30am.
Canal Festival
Delaware Ave. between 18th & 20th aves, N. Wildwood. Noon. Boat parade from 5th to 20th aves. 6pm. Free.
August 16: Festival of Lights
Burlington. 368-4070. Activities include a 5K River Run, craft booths, outdoor concert, lighted boat parade and fireworks.
August 18-19: Lollapalooza
Tweeter Center, Waterfront, Camden. tweetercenter.com/Philadelphia. Wed.: Morrissey, Sonic Youth, PJ Harvey, Modest Mouse, B.R.M.C., Le Tigre, Von Bondies, Broken Social Scene, Walkmen, Danger Mouse, Datsuns, Wolf Eyes, Sparta, DJ Peretz. Thurs.: String Cheese Incident, Flaming Lips, Gomez, Polyphonic Spree, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Chris Robinson, Coup, Elbow, WheatChill, DJ Pertz, Dresden Dolls. 2pm onward. Nightly, $55.50/40.50. 2-day lawn: $50.50.
August 21-22: 4th Annual Classic Boat Festival
Tuckerton Seaport, 120 W. Main St. (Rt. 9), Tuckerton. 296-8868 or visit tuckertonseaport.org.
Thursday 8/26: Ozzfest
Tweeter Center, Waterfront, Camden. tweetercenter.com/Philadelphia. Featuring Ozzy Osbourne, Judas Priest, Slayer, Black Label Society, Dimmu Borgir, Superjoint Ritual, Otep, Bleeding Through, Unearth, Every Time I Die, Lacuna Coil, Slipknot, Hatebreed and more. 9am onward. Tickets $79.75/$59.75/$39.50.
August 27-28: Northside Unity Festival
Altman Field Playground, New Hampshire & Pacific aves., AC. 348-8442 or 485-2578. Music, swimming, drill teams, magicians, etc. 1-9pm. Free.
August 28-29: Apple Festival
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. 898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. Apples, apples and more apples! Games, apple crafts, apple butter, storytelling, apple pie eating contest, games.
SEPTEMBER
September 3-5: Delaware Valley Bluegrass Festival
Salem County Fair Grounds, Rt. 40, Woodstown. 1-866- 468-7619 or brandywinefriends.org/dvbgf. Featuring numerous bluegrass favorites. Visit website for schedule and ticket prices.
Good Ol' Days Festival
Manahawkin Lake Park, Manahawkin. 597-1000. Crafts, antiques, historic battle reenactment, tours, entertainment and foods. 10am to late pm.
September 4-5: Arts & Crafts Festival
Historic Cold Spring Village, 720 Rt. 9, Cape May. 898-2300 or visit hcsv.org. Artisans and crafts persons from throughout the Mid-Atlantic States demonstrate and sell their wares.
September 10-12: Hearts of Fire Christ Fest 2004
Seaport Village, 22nd & the Boardwalk, N. Wildwood. (404) 434-0660. National Christian family fun fest. Workshops, games, music. Fri. 6-11pm, Sat. 10am-11pm and Sun. 6:30-10am. Free.
September 23-26: Irish Fall Festival
Olde New Jersey Avenue, N. Wildwood. 1-800-729-0075. Four-day event celebrates Irish heritage with dancing, music, food, crafts and a piper competition. Sun. 1pm parade on Surf Avenue from 26th to 1st Avenues. 8am-8pm daily. Free.
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CONCERTS
Who's on tour? Here is a list of major concert venues beyond the casinos in the Philadelphia-South Jersey region, plus other special events at Boardwalk Hall.
ALBERT MUSIC HALL
125 Wells Mills Rd., Waretown, N.J./971-1593
APPEL FARM
457 Shirley Rd., Elmer, N.J.
ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK HALL
2301 Boardwalk, AC/348-7000
DONALD RAINEAR AMPHITHEATER
Cohanzick Zoo, Bridgeton, N.J.
MANN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
52nd St. & Parkside Ave., Philadelphia, Pa./215-893-1999
SURFLIGHT THEATRE
Beach Haven, N.J./492-9477
TWEETER CENTER AT THE WATERFRONT
1 Harbour Blvd., Camden, N.J./856-365-1300/856-635-1445
WACHOVIA CENTER
3601 S. Broad St., Philadelphia, Pa./215-336-3600
WILLIAMSTOWN PAC
Williamstown High School, 700 N. Tuckahoe Rd. (Rt. 555), Williamstown, N.J.
WILDWOODS CONVENTION CENTER
4501 Boardwalk, Wildwood, N.J./729-9000
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AMUSEMENTS
Gillian's Wonderland
6th St. & Boardwalk, Ocean City. 399-7082.
Go Karts
837 8th St., OC. 398-7977.
Playland
10th St. & Boardwalk, OC. 399-4751.
Steel Pier
1000 Boardwalk & Virginia Ave., AC. 345-4893.
Storybook Land
6415 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-7847. Displays, rides, etc. Open Mon.-Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-5pm. $13.95, under 1 free.
Tilton Raceway
331 Tilton Rd., Northfield. 484-7568. Four slot car tracks and full size arcade.
Virtual Reality Ride
New York Ave. & Boardwalk, AC.
Boating
Atlantic City Cruises
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hamp-shire Ave., AC. 347-7600. Daily morning skyline cruise 10:30am, dolphin watch cruise 1pm, harbor tour 4pm and cocktail cruise 6:30 pm. Thurs. Moonlight dance 8pm.
Bay Cats
316 Bay Ave., OC. 391-7960. Sailboat and kayak rentals, nature tours.
Cape May-Lewes Ferry
Cape May Terminal, Cape May. 889-7200 or 1-800-64 FERRY. 70-minute ride between Cape May and Lewes, Del. Vehicle transport and foot passengers.
Cape May Whale Watch
& Research Center
1286 Wilson Dr., Cape May.
898-0055.
Captain Joel S. Fogel
Waterfront, Bay Ave., Somers Pt. 653-6301 for bird watches, eco tours, more or 653-5301 for flying inflatable boat.
Captain Mike's
High Roller
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., AC. 348-FISH. Fishing trips 8am & 1pm daily.
Duke O' Fluke
Higbee Ave. & Bay, Somers Pt. 926-2280. Sailing, charters, nature tours, evening parties and fishing.
Fantastic Voyages
228 Bay Ave., OC. 398-7075. Environmental boat tours.
Shore Bet
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hampshire Ave., AC. 345-4077. Fishing, 8am to noon & 1-5pm daily. Tues., Thurs. & Sat. 6-10pm.
T.I. Kayaks
200 55th St., OC. 391-8700. Kayak sales, rentals. Eco, guided and sunset tours.
Miniature Golf
AC Mini Golf
Kennedy Plaza, Boardwalk at Mississippi Ave., AC. 347-1661.
Castaway Cove
At Playland, 10th St. & Boardwalk, OC. 399-4751.
Congo Falls
1132 Boardwalk, OC. 398-1211.
Golden Galleon
1124 Boardwalk, OC.
Lighthouse Putt & Bat
2576 Shore Rd., Ocean View.
624-0719.
Pirate Island
9th St. & Haven Ave., OC. 398-9938.
Pirate Island
2738 Dune Dr., Avalon. 368-8344.
Seaville Putter
Rts. 9 & 50, Seaville. 624-7888.
Sky Top
1336 Boardwalk, OC.
Tee Time
7th St. & Boardwalk, OC. 398-6763.
Tee Time
221 96th St., Stone Harbor. 967-5574.
Museums
AC Historical Museum
New Jersey Ave. & Boardwalk, AC. 347-5839.
African American Heritage Museum of SJ
Dr. Martin Luther King Center, 601 Jackson Rd., Newtonville. 567-6007, ext 14.
Aviation Museum
Naval Air Station, Cape May County Airport, Wildwood.
Cape May County Historical Museum
504 Rt. 9, Cape May Court House. 465-3535.
Carnegie Library/
Civil Rights Garden
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. & Pacific Ave., AC. 347-0500.
Casto House and Northfield Museum
Birch Grove Park, Northfield. 383-1505.
Egg Harbor City Historical Museum
723 London Ave. 965-9073.
Emlen Physick Estate
1048 Washington St., Cape May.
1-800-275-4278.
Jersey Shore
Children's Museum
Shore Mall, EHT. 645-7741.
Longport
Historical Museum
Old Borough Hall, 2300 Atlantic Ave. 823-1115.
Mays Landing/Hamilton Twp. Historical Museum
49 Mill St., Mays Landing. 909-0272.
National Marbles
Hall of Fame
3907 Pacific Ave., Wildwood.
523-0277. In the George Boyer Historical Museum.
Noyes Museum
Lily Lake Rd. (off Rt. 9), Oceanville. 652-8848.
Ocean City
Historical Museum
1735 Simpson Ave. 399-1801.
Ripley's Believe It Or Not!
1444 Boardwalk at New York Ave., AC. 347-2001. Oddities.
Sea Isle City
Historical Museum
4208 Landis Ave. 263-3195.
Somers Mansion
1000 Shore Rd., Somers Pt. 927-2212.
S.J. Railroad Museum
1721 Mt. Pleasant Rd., Tuckahoe. 628-2850.
Nature
Atlantic County Park
109 Rt. 50, Estell Manor. 625-1897 or 645-5960. Fishing, camping, guided nature tours, environmental displays, athletic fields, bike trails and picnic areas.
Belleplain State Forest
Rt. 550, Woodbine. 861-2404. Fishing, camping, hiking, swimming, canoeing, picnicking.
Birch Grove Park & Zoo
Burton Ave., Northfield. 641-3778. Fishing, hiking, camping, picnicking and mini-zoo. Daylight hours.
Cape May County
Park & Zoo
Rt. 9, Cape May Court House. 465-5271. Park, 9am to dusk. Zoo, 10am-4:45pm. Daily. Free.
Corson's Inlet State Park
Ocean Dr., Rt. 619, Strathmere. 861-2404. Canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, nature trails.
Edwin B. Forsythe Wildlife Refuge
Great Creek Rd., Rt. 9, Oceanville. 652-1665. Over 43,000 acres of woodlands, salt meadows, open channels, bays and an 8-mile wild-life drive. Sat. 8am-3pm. $4/car.
Leaming Run Gardens and Colonial Farm
1835 Rt. 9 N., Swainton. 465-5871. 9:30am-5pm. $7/4.
Marine Mammal
Stranding Center
3625 Brigantine Blvd., Brigantine. 266-0538. Exhibits, displays, library, observation tank. Tues.-Sun. 10am-4pm. Free; donations.
Nature Center
of Cape May
1600 Delaware Ave., Cape May. 898-8848. 18 acres of beach, meadow and marsh habitat.
Ocean Life Center
Gardner's Basin, 800 N. New Hamp-shire Ave., AC. 348-2880. Special jellyfish and moray eel exhibits. Daily 10am-5pm. $7/5/4/free.
Stone Harbor
Bird Sanctuary
3rd Ave., between 111th & 117th sts., Stone Harbor. 368-5102.
Wetlands Institute
1075 Stone Harbor Blvd., Stone Harbor. 368-1211. Exhibits, events.
Sports
Atlantic City Surf
Sandcastle Stadium, 545 N. Albany Ave., AC. 344-8873 or 344-SURF. Professional minor-league baseball.
Flyers Skate Zone
501 N. Albany Ave., AC. 441-1780. Ice skating. $6, $3 skate rental.
Harbor Lanes
1400 White Horse Pike, EHC. 965-2299. Bowling; Glow Bowl Fri. & Sat.
King Pin Recreation
6622 Black Horse Pike, EHT. 641-5117. Bowling and ice skating.
Olde Masters Golf Center
620 Delilah Rd., EHT. 272-2880.
Ventnor City Fishing Pier
Cambridge Ave. & Bdwk. 823-7944.
Young's Skating Center
Park Rd. & 13th Ave., Mays Landing. 625-1191. Roller blading, hockey, country dances.
Villages & Wineries
Balic Winery
6623 U.S. Rt. 40, Mays Landing. 625-2166. Tours, tasting. Mon.-Sat. 9am-8pm, Sun. 10am-7pm.
Batsto Village
Wharton State Forest, RD #9, Ham-monton. 561-0024. NJ Historic Site. Mansion, old Iron Works, visitor's center, special events. 9am-4:30pm.
Cold Spring Village
720 Rt. 9, Cape May. 898-2300. 19th century open-air living history museum.
Historic Towne of Smith-ville & The Village Greene
Rt. 9 & Moss Mill Rd., Smithville. 748-6160. Quaint shops, restaurants, paddle boats, train ride, carousel and special events.
Renault Winery
72 N. Bremen Ave., Egg Harbor City. 965-2111. Tours, tasting, antique glass museum, dining, special events.
Tomasello Winery
225 White Horse Pike, Hammonton. 561-0567. Since 1933. Tours, free tasting.
Tuckerton Seaport
Rt. 9, Tuckerton. 296-8868. Maritime village. Daily 11am-4pm. $6/4/free. Special events.
Wheaton Village
1501 Glasstown Rd., Millville.
856-825-6800. Glass-making demos and exhibits, special events. 10am-5pm daily. $8/7/5/free.
Miscelleous
Absecon Lighthouse
31 S. Rhode Island Ave., AC. 449-1360. First lit in 1857. Thurs.-Mon. 11am-4pm. $5/4/2/free.
AmphiCar
Call 625-1015 or visit galloweb.com/
~amphicar. Car rides on the river.
AC Trolley Tours
Call 1-800-4-TROLLY. Offering Splash of AC Tour, Grape Vines & Vintage Shopping Tour and Gingerbread Tour of Cape May.
Ride Through Time Trolley Tours
North Wildwood. 884-7400. $11/6.
Ghost Tours
9th St. & Central Ave., Ocean City. 814-0199 or visit ghosttour.com.
Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Gardens
111 N. Central Ave., N. Wildwood. 522-4520. English cottage gardens.
Lucy the Elephant
9200 Atlantic Ave, Margate. 823-6473. World-famous 65-ft. structure, 1881. National Historical Landmark. Hours: Thurs. 10am-8pm, Fri. 10am-10pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. & Labor Day Mon. 10am-5pm. Thereafter, 10am-5pm Sat. & Sun. thru Dec. plus 10/13, 11/11 & 11/28.
Miss America Rosewalk
Michigan Ave. near Convention Center, AC. 347-0500. Promenade commemorating the evolution of the Miss America Pageant.
New Jersey Korean
War Memorial
Brighton Park, Park Pl. & Boardwalk, AC. 530-7049. Mourning Soldier statue and wall engraved with names of New Jerseyans killed or MIA.
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CONVENTIONS
in the Atlantic City
Convention Center
Open to the Public
Aug. 5-7: The Money Show
Trade Shows/Conventions
Aug. 9: Avon Home for the Holidays
Aug. 16-17: Generation Next
Aug. 31-Sept. 3: International DJ Expo
