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People taking an evening stroll on the old wooden way this summer will have no problem finding top-notch entertainment.
The City of Atlantic City has planned a busy schedule of music and
entertainment for Kennedy Plaza, located across from historic Boardwalk
Hall, this summer.
The Atlantic City Free Public Library will be playing a role in the
city's efforts by presenting weekly International Night performances on
Wednesday nights and biweekly concerts on Tuesday nights.
The International Night performances, which will showcase the native
music and dance of other countries, will be held 7-9 p.m. at Kennedy
Plaza - located across from Boardwalk Hall - beginning on Wednesday,
July 9, and running through Wednesday, Aug. 27. The shows are free.
The schedule includes a special twin bill on Aug. 20. Polynesian group
Island Jam, along with its fire and hula dancers, will perform a
two-hour show beginning at approximately 3:30 p.m., immediately
following the Atlantic City Airshow "Thunder Over the Boardwalk." The
group will again take the stage at 7 p.m.
The bi-weekly concerts, which will also be held from 7-9 p.m., will feature popular local groups who play blues, jazz and rock.
Listed are the programs that the library has scheduled:
Wednesday, July 9 - Edgardo Cintron and Azuca: Latin sensation Edgardo
Cintron and his 10-piece band will perform a mix of Puerto Rican and
Cuban music. They are well known throughout the area, having played at
many of the city's casinos and as headliners at the Cape May Jazz
Festival.
Tuesday, July 15 - Angela Burton & Passion: Dynamic song stylist
Angela Burton possesses a throaty, moving voice and has performed as an
opening act for such headliners as: Teddy Pendergrass, The Shirelles,
The Marvelettes, Phyllis Hyman, War, Mandrill, B.T. Express and
New Birth.
Wednesday, July 16 - Nai Ni Chen Dance Company: The Nai Ni Chen Dance
Company fuses the dynamic freedom of American modern dance with the
grace and splendor of Asian art. The group's dances will include
ribbon, lion and long-spear dances. This award-winning group has
performed 20 national and seven international tours.
Wednesday, July 23 - Woori Garak Korean Dance Company: The group will
present a variety of traditional Korean dances. Fan, spirit-cleansing
and sword dances, plus dances to wish great peace and with a Janggu
(hourglass-shaped drum), are planned.
Tuesday, July 29 - Hassan Abdullah Quintet: Jazz lovers will want to
catch the Hassan Abdullah Quintet. Abdullah is a crowd pleaser with his
original compositions and tributes to jazz legends such as John
Coltrane, Sonny Rollins and Hank Mobley.
Wednesday, July 30 - Ray Smith: The sounds of Caribbean music will be
heard around Kennedy Plaza when the Bahamian-born Smith performs. He
will present an energetic mix of Calypso songs and ballads while
playing the congo and steel drums. Smith released a CD, Sounds from the
Bahamas.
Wednesday, Aug. 6 - Gina Roché: As the summer heats up, so too will the
music when Roché performs a spicy blend of jazz, blues, standards and
original compositions with a Brazilian twist. She's one of the featured
artists in Dante Hall's "Bad Girls of Summer Series."
Tuesday, Aug. 12 - The Cole Brothers: A long-time favorite among
locals, The Cole Brothers will perform a tribute to Elton John, along
with a variety of music from other legends, including the Beatles and
Frank Sinatra. The Cole Brothers have been regular performers in the
local casino scene and at various music series throughout the area.
Wednesday, Aug. 13 - Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble:
Universal African Dance and Drum Ensemble will treat spectators to an
educational, electrifying and energetic blend of ancestral dancing,
intensified drumming and stilt walking. The Camden-based group has
performed at events honoring leaders of countries and celebrities, and
on national and international television.
Wednesday, Aug. 20 - Island Jam: Island Jam plays a smooth and relaxing
mix of Polynesian music, but it will turn up the heat with hula dancing
and a sensational fire dancing exhibition. (NOTE: There will be two
two-hour shows, beginning at 3:30 and 7 p.m.).
Tuesday, Aug. 26 - Tony Day Orchestra: People are sure to be tapping
their toes and snapping their fingers when they listen to the Tony Day
Orchestra. The group plays a mix of funk, blues, Latin jazz, swing and
improvisational solos.
Wednesday, Aug. 27 - Taiko Masala, Inc.: By combining the training and
discipline of Japanese martial arts with the precision and power of
complex drumming, Taiko Masala brings visually stunning and breathless
excitement to their performances.
For more information about these events, please call (609) 345-2269, ext. 3115.
Visit www.cityofatlanticcity.org for a complete schedule of events at Kennedy Plaza.
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