Entertainment to Suit Every Taste Comes to Atlantic City to Close Out August

This weekend features an array of entertainment to suit every taste, from rock to country to stand up. Catch mentalist and America’s Got Talent contestant Wayne Hoffman, at Trump Taj Mahal through Sunday except for Thursday in Mind Candy. As seen on NBC, CNN, ABC, TLC, CBS, The National Geographic Channel, The Science Channel, The Ellen DeGeneres Show, CNN Money, The Howard Stern Show, The Discovery Network, Hoffman reads the thoughts of audience members, predicts the future, and even travels through time. Tickets are $29 for adults and $24 for children 12 and under and are available at the Taj Mahal box office or at trumptaj.com. For more information call (609) 449-5150.

Crooner Allen Edwards brings his smooth vocal style to Resorts Casino Hotel through Sept. 30.Because of his range, Allen earned the moniker of “The Singer.” His current hit song, “First Woman I Ever Loved” written by songwriter Bill Dees, who wrote the multi-platinum hit “Pretty Woman”, is getting national exposure. Show times vary. Tickets go for $15 and are available at the box office or through resortsac.com. For more information, call (609) 340-6300.

One of the pioneers of rap, The Sugarhill Gang, plays Harrah’s Resort on Thursday. They are known for their 1979 hit “Rapper’s Delight,” the first rap single to become a Top 40 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. The song uses some of the instrumental track from the hit “Good Times” by Chic. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased at harrahsresort.com and at the Harrah’s box office. For more information, call (609) 441-5786.

Art Garfunkel goes solo at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa Friday night. The Grammy-winning singer - half of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo, Simon & Garfunkel - will undoubtedly perform his signature hit, “Bridge Over Troubled Waters,” as well as a bunch of solo numbers. Show time is 9 p.m. Tickets are $35 and $45 and can be purchased through theborgata.com and at the Borgata box office. For information, call (866) 900-4849.

Friday also brings in Dylan Fest AC at Dante Hall Theater, a celebration of the music of Bob Dylan. This year marks several 50th anniversary achievements, including the decision to go electric with the help of members of The Hawks, who left a gig at Tony Marts in Somers Point to back Dylan. Show time is 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices are $8 to $18 and can be purchased at the Dante Hall box office, http://intraweb.stockton.edu/eyos/page.cfm?siteID=256&pageID=1. For more information, call (609) 347-2162.

Beatlemania Now continues its run as the Fab Four at the Golden Nugget Atlantic City Tuesday to Thursday and Saturday through Sept. 6. The quartet recapture the excitement, the mood and the frantic intensity of the Beatles against a backdrop of images which evoke memories of the 1960’s. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets run $30 and $48 and can be purchased at the box office or at www.goldennugget.com/atlanticcity. For more information, call (866) 746-5336.

The annual Cal-Ital Summer Wine Festival returns to the Golden Nugget Atlantic City. Partake a wine and jazz reception under the stars. Mingle with winery ambassadors, winemakers and wine enthusiasts . Enjoy wines from over 25 of the most prolific Italian and California wineries complemented by award winning cuisine. At the Grand Tasting, sample over 120 wines and an elegant evening of live jazz and culinary delights. Friday festivities begin at 8 p.m.; Saturday at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $39 on Friday and $65 on Saturday. But tickets at the Golden Nugget box office or www.goldennugget.com/atlanticcity. For more details, call (866)746-5336.

Insult stand up, Lisa Lampanelli, brings her racy and controversial style of comedy to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Friday. Lampanelli ridiculing and badmouthing various types of minority groups. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets start at $49.50 and can be purchased through theborgata.com and at the Borgata box office. For information, call (866) 900-4849.

The extremely funny Jim Gaffigan roars at Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa for two shows Saturday. His routines often include humorous, high-pitched “asides” representing commentary on his performance from a hypothetical naive and easily offended audience member. Gaffigan is also known for routines or skits relating to being lazy and eating food, like Hot Pockets, cake, and bacon. Show times are 7 and 10 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $55 and can be purchased through theborgata.com and at the Borgata box office. For information, call (866) 900-4849.

New Works Series presented by Atlantic City Ballet comes to the Celebrity Theater at the Claridge Hotel. Now in its second year, the New Works Series continues to innovate, elevate and celebrate today’s choreographers and offer the opportunity to enjoy ground breaking premieres. Show is 4 p.m. Sunday. Tickets are $20 to $50 and can be purchased at the theater or www.acballet.org. Call (609) 348-7021

Worcester, Massachusetts contribution to rock music, The J. Geils Band, has a gig Saturday at the Tropicana Casino and Resort. Under the leadership of guitarist J. Geils, the band played R&B-influenced blues rock in the 1970s before moving towards a more new wave sound in the 1980s. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets range from $55 to $120 and can be purchased at the Tropicana box office or via tropicana.net. For more information, call (609) 340-4020.

The Bay Atlantic Symphony brings a touch of classical style to Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa on Sunday. The orchestra will perform Viennese, Mozart, Overture to Don Giovanni, Overture to the Marriage of Figaro and more. Show time is 5 p.m. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased through theborgata.com and at the Borgata box office. For information, call (866) 900-4849.

Caesars Atlantic City welcomes country star Clint Black Sunday. Black’s 1989 debut album “Killin’ Time” produced four straight number one singles on the US Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks charts. He has had more than 30 singles on the country charts, in addition to nine studio albums and several compilation albums. Show time is 8 p.m. Tickets are $45 and $65 and can be purchased at the Caesars box office and through www.caesars.com/caesars-ac. For more details, call (609) 348-4411.

Two classic rock giants invade Borgata Sunday with the tandem of the Gregg Allman Band and The Doobie Brothers. Allman co-founded The Allman Brothers Band with his brother Duane. The Doobies sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and was inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame in 2004. Show time is 7 p.m. Tickets range from $59 to $79 and can be purchased through theborgata.com and at the Borgata box office. For information, call (866) 900-4849.

Photos courtesy of DOAC.com. From left to right: Edward Allen, Art Garfunkel, Sugar Hill Gang