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ATLANTIC CITY OUTLETS, THE WALK PRESENTS THE ATLANTIC CITY JURIED ART AND CRAFT SHOW
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ – ( June 23, 2010) --Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk has partnered with ArtWALKShows.Com, LLC to present the premier Atlantic City Art and Craft Show over the July 4th holiday weekend.
Saturday, Sunday and Monday, July 3rd, 4th and 5th, Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk will host more than 50 artisans at the first Atlantic City Art and Craft Show. Artists will display their creations throughout the Michigan Avenue plaza areas, complimenting the traditional holiday weekend sidewalk sale offered by the merchants of The Walk.
“Each crafter and artist has been hand picked to participate in this event,” says ArtWALKShows.com,LLC President Lorraine Hanson, who is producing the show. “It is very exciting to bring so many talented people together to display at The Walk.”
Many local artists and crafters will be participating, along with those traveling from Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland, Florida and Arizona. Among the artists are Sheila Weiss, featuring “Bejeweled” items ( www.bejeweledbysheila.com) whose father owned and operated a jewelry store in Atlantic City and James Shelago from Medusa’s Fossil and Stone Creations whose inspiration comes from the stones he finds, versus finding a stone to fit a design.
Other activities throughout the holiday weekend include strolling entertainers all three days, radio broadcasts and live entertainment. On Sunday, July 4th, the first 200 visitors to Maidenform or Easy Spirit on Baltic Avenue will receive a FREE AC Outlets, The Walk tote bag, filled with coupons, red, white and blue bubbles and an American Flag keychain. You must download the coupon from the www.acoutlets.com website and present it at either store to receive the bag, while supplies last. Maidenform will also provide specials gifts with purchase to their first 50 customers. Celebrate the nation’s birthday at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk with the best values of the season while sampling the creative and artistic talents of artists from the mid-Atlantic and beyond. As of June 28th, all stores will be operating on the summer schedule, opening daily at 9:30am and remaining open until 9pm Monday through Sunday. Check out all of the money saving coupons and store specials, including early morning doorbusters, at www.acoutlets.com.
HOW TO ENJOY “FIREWORKS OVER AC” INDEPENDENCE DAY WEEKEND Atlantic City, NJ, June 29, 2010 – Enjoy two world class fireworks displays over Atlantic City this Independence Day weekend with the largest displays in the state and along the East Coast, both produced by Fireworks by Grucci. Check it out on our web page at http://www.atlanticcitynj.com/fireworks.aspx.
Atlantic City’s weekend celebration begins on Friday, July 2 at 9:30 p.m. Launched from a barge located off the Pier Shops at Caesars, a 25-minute breathtaking pyrotechnic display will light up the sky over the Atlantic Ocean. Rain date Saturday, July 3.
The fireworks are choreographed to music. Simulcast will be broadcast on 102.7FM and promoted on WMGM 103.7, WOND 1400AM, KOOL 98.3 and LaFiesta 1490AM.
This event's sponsors include: the ACCVA, AC Weekly, Bally's Atlantic City, Caesars Atlantic City, Edmunds Direct Mail, Hilton Casino Resort, Interstate Outdoor Advertising, Resorts Atlantic City, Schiff Brothers, Showboat - The Mardi Gras Casino, SOSH Architects, South Jersey Transportation Authority, Steel Pier, Tropicana Casino and Resort, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino and Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort.
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Fireworks Over AC/add one Sunday, July 4th - Fireworks Presented by Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa and Harrah's Resort will offer the third consecutive freedom celebration fireworks display The show is open to the public with viewing areas opening at both properties. The Harrah’s Resort viewing area will open at 1pm with live music, food and beverages with the Borgata viewing area opening at 6pm. The fireworks, which will be discharged from between Borgata and Harrah’s Resort, are scheduled to begin at approximately 9 p.m. The show will be broadcast live over 95.1 WAYV FM.
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Mississippi Avenue & Boardwalk: July 2nd & 3rd 5:45 am – 12 am $10 July 4th 5:45 am – 1 am $20
Fairmount Avenue at Mississippi Avenue July 2nd 5 pm - 1 am $7 Cash Only
Atlantic Avenue at Christopher Columbus Boulevard July 2nd Open 24 hours $7 Accepts EZ PASS, Credit Cards, Cash
Bernie Robbins Stadium (includes shuttle to and from Albany Avenue & Boardwalk): July 2nd 5 pm – 1 am FREE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Kim Butler (609) 335-7264 Cristin Bentz (609) 872-7002 x 15
ATLANTIC CITY OUTLETS, THE WALK TO PRESENT “A TRIBUTE TO THE MILITARY” MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND Weekend features the debut of “Flying Colors” by Artist John Gowdy May 29-31, 2010
ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (May 10, 2010) --- Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer season and Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk is preparing for a weekend to remember! The best values of the season from the 100 Factory Outlets can be found at the annual Memorial Day Weekend Sidewalk Sale as well as a fitting “Tribute to the Military,” featuring world renowned sand sculptor John Gowdy and the debut of Gowdy’s “Flying Colors” performance art.
John Gowdy returns to South Jersey for the planned Tribute to the Military at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk from Italy. Gowdy, a former Captain in the Atlantic City Fire Department, has competed in sand sculpture competitions throughout the world since 1990, winning several national and international titles. His concept for Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk is a 360 degree scene of the soldiers at Iwo Jima, holding the words “Liberty, Freedom and Remembrance.” Gowdy’s sand sculpture at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk will require the use of 10 tons of sand, which has been generously donated by Hansen Sand and Gravel in Galloway Twp., NJ.
A main attraction for the holiday weekend’s festivities includes two live performances of “Flying Colors” by John Gowdy. “Flying Colors” features Gowdy’s artistic talents on canvas, as images come to life during a musical soundtrack. Gowdy’s “Flying Colors” will make its US debut at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk in two shows over the Memorial Day Weekend. The completed canvases will then be auctioned with proceeds benefitting several military support groups that will be at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk on Saturday and Sunday of the holiday weekend.
Confirmed attendees for Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk’s “Tribute to the Military,” are Rolling Thunder, Inc. New Jersey, Chapter 2, from Forked River, New Jersey’s Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans from Lodi, Military OneSource, and the 177th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center. The 177th will provide an opportunity for children to create greeting cards throughout the weekend. The cards will be sent to the soldiers on active duty overseas.
On Monday, May 30, Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk will participate in a moment of silence in participation with the White House Commission On Remembrance. A wreath will be placed at sand sculpture commemorating the true meaning of Memorial Day.
Throughout the Memorial Day Weekend holiday, the 100 Factory Outlet Stores and Restaurants at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk will offer visitors tremendous savings of 50% and more off outlet prices on sidewalk sale merchandise, as well as the best values of the season storewide. Many retailers will also participate in the Red, White and Blue Fashion Shows scheduled throughout the holiday weekend by providing great summer fashions for every occasion!
Stores hours for Memorial Day Weekend are 10am-8pm Saturday, May 29, 10am-6pm Sunday May 30* and 10am-8pm Monday, May 31. *(some stores will remain open until 8pm)
Memorial Day Weekend events at Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk:
Saturday and Sunday Tribute To The Military groups and exhibits 10 am- 6pm 100 Factory Outlets Sidewalk Sale Noon- 6pm Sand sculpture on display Noon- 8pm “Flying Colors” US debut 2 pm “Red, White & Blue” Fashion Show 3:30pm “Flying Colors” Auction 4 pm
Monday, Memorial Day 100 Factory Outlets Sidewalk Sale Noon- 6pm Wreath /Moment of Silence Observed 3pm Schedule subject to change. Please visit www.acoutlets.com for updates.
Additional Resources: For a list of retailers, sales and specials, please visit www.acoutlets.com. For more information on Sand Sculptor John Gowdy, please visit www.jgowdy.com. More information on Hansen Sand and Gravel is available at www.olehansen.com More information on the White House Commission Of Remembrance is available at www.remember.gov.
Rolling Thunder®, Inc. New Jersey Chapter 2; Forked River, NJ Rolling Thunder, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to publicizing the POW/MIA issue and to educating the public that many American prisoners of war are left behind after all previous wars.
New Jersey’s Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans; Lodi, NJ New Jersey's Mission of Honor for Cremains of American Veterans is to locate, identify and inter orphaned and abandoned cremains.
Military OneSource Offers free, convenient 24/7 access to confidential resource and referral support for service members and their families in order to improve the quality of their lives and the effectiveness of the military community.
177th Fighter Wing Airman and Family Readiness Center Helps to ensure readiness, supports the needs and provides services to service members, families, and retirees, during peacetime operations, before, during, and after deployments. ###
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Daniel J. Douglas 609-347-0500 ddouglas@njcrda.com April 12, 2010
Atlantic City Outlets, The Walk Starts $15 Million Phase III Success Breeds Success
ATLANTIC CITY – The Cordish Company has started construction on “The Walk” Phase III site. The $15 million project is an extension of the highly successful “The Walk” - a dynamic urban retail and entertainment project, featuring nationally recognized factory outlet retailers, interactive entertainment and restaurants.
The CRDA and The Cordish Company have undertaken the successful development of The Walk shopping district in the entry corridor at the foot of the Atlantic City Expressway since April 2000. Phase III will be comprised of 45,078 square feet of factory outlet retail on Block 336 (Christopher Columbus Boulevard and Fairmount, Mississippi and Arctic Avenues). It will front Christopher Columbus Boulevard and will be adjacent to the CRDA’s new parking garage. A pedestrian walkway will allow access from the garage to the street front.
“Success breeds success. Moving forward on this important project is proof that Atlantic City is investor-friendly and that it can still create jobs,” said James B. Kehoe, Chairman of the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority.
CRDA will provide a $9 million loan to Cordish towards the $15 million development costs for the construction of Phase III. The balance of the costs will be funded by Cordish as the developer’s equity contribution to the project.
“CRDA stepped forward to provide significant financing for Phase III because of the difficulties in private sector financing,’ explained Thomas D. Carver, Esq., CRDA Executive Director.
Cordish anticipates that the building construction will be completed in late summer and that the 10-15 new merchants in Phase III could open in 4th Quarter, just in time for the 2010 Holiday shopping season .
About the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) www.njcrda.com The only agency of its kind nationwide – the CRDA has used Atlantic City casino reinvestments as a catalyst for meaningful, positive improvement in the lives of New Jersey residents statewide. In doing so, the CRDA has dramatically changed Atlantic City’s residential, commercial, cultural, and social landscape, while financially supporting quality-of-life improvement efforts throughout New Jersey. In the 25 years of its existence, the CRDA has invested over $1.8 billion in 400 projects statewide.
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The Melting Pot Joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® for the Sixth Annual Thanks and Giving® Campaign
Atlantic City, NJ. – (February 10, 2010) – The Melting Pot Restaurant of Atlantic City joined St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (http://www.stjude.org) in the sixth annual Thanks and Giving campaign from Oct. 31 – Dec. 31 to “give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not” by donating a portion of proceeds to cancer research. “It is a pleasure for us to continue our relationship with St. Jude as we strive to help our partner find cures for cancer,” said Charlie Haney, local owner of The Melting Pot of Atlantic City. “Giving back to the community and programs like this are rewarding for our employees and guests.” With every donation of $10 or more, guest received a Fondue for the Kids Card that offered $20 off any purchase of $50 or more. All proceeds from the Fondue for the Kids Card were donated to St. Jude. The Melting Pot Restaurants also offers additional support for St. Jude with the ongoing Fondue a Cure for Childhood Cancer signature chocolate fondue bars. For each $5 bar purchased, $1 is given to the hospital. The Melting Pot of Atlantic City raised over $35,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and was the top franchise out of more than 145 locations nationwide to raise the most money for this charity. Cameron Heines, a server at The Melting Pot of Atlantic City was the top server nationwide to raise money for St. Jude. The Melting Pot of Atlantic City participated in a variety of free chocolate events as well as hosted a bar crawl which raised $7,500 and a bachelor auction on one of their famous girls’ night out events that raised $3,000 to help contribute to this amount. “The children of St. Jude and their families are thrilled to have The Melting Pot Restaurants on board for the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Thanks and Giving campaign," said Marlo Thomas, national outreach director for St. Jude. "The Melting Pot Restaurants' dedication to this holiday campaign helps ensure that St. Jude can continue the lifesaving research and care that has brought hope to so many families." This national campaign unites celebrities like Jennifer Aniston, Robin Williams, Antonio Banderas and Jason Taylor with retail, corporate and media partners to help St. Jude continue its work in the fight against childhood cancer and other catastrophic childhood diseases. St. Jude is the nation’s leading pediatric cancer research and treatment center and the only one that covers all of the costs for medicine, treatment, food, travel and lodging for the patient and one family member. Eighty-five cents of each dollar received supports the research and treatment at St. Jude. For more information or to make a donation, visit http://www.stjude.org, or
About The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc.: With 145 restaurants nationwide, existing locations in 37 states including the District of Columbia and over 17 locations currently in development, The Melting Pot Restaurants Inc. is North America’s premier fondue restaurant franchise. At The Melting Pot, fondue becomes a memorable four-course dining experience where patrons can dip into something different. Guests enjoy a choice of four flavorful fondue cooking styles and a variety of unique entrées combined with special dipping sauces. The menu also includes cheese fondues, salads, fine wines and chocolate fondue desserts. Founded in 1975, The Melting Pot’s corporate headquarters are in Tampa, Fla. For more information, visit www.meltingpot.com or email info@meltingpot.com.
About Thanks and Giving: The St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Thanks and Giving national campaign is an unprecedented union of celebrities, media, retail and corporate partners that ask consumers to “Give thanks for the healthy kids in your life, and give to those who are not.” The Thanks and Giving initiative was created in 2004 by Marlo Thomas and her siblings Terre and Tony Thomas, children of St. Jude founder Danny Thomas. Funds raised by the campaign support the lifesaving work of St. Jude – to find cures for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. St Jude impacts the lives of children in communities across the country. Consumers are asked to shop at companies where the St. Jude green magnifying glass logo is displayed; donate online at www.stjude.org, where a list of fund-raising partners is available, or call 1-800-4STJUDE. ###
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