Atlantic City Weeky and the Greater Atlantic City Jaycees recognized the The Top 40 Under 40 for 2008 on Friday, March 28th at Borgata's mixx nightclub. The evening included an award ceremony where each 2008 honoree received a plaque and proclamations from A.C. Mayor Scott Evans, the Atlantic County Freeholder Board, Senator James Whelan, Senator Jeff Van Drew and Congressman Frank LoBiondo, recognizing each of the Top 40 Under 40 for 2008.
The event was presented by Atlantic City Weekly and the Greater Atlantic Jaycees and was sponsored by Borgata, the mixx nightclub, Allied Beverage and Pink Vodka.
Check out www.ACWeekly.com/view.php?id=8255 starting Thursday for party photos!
(Photo by Nick Valinote)

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The St. Patrick's Day Parade brought thousands to the Boardwalk today for the wearin' of the green. In the background is the preliminary construction of the future site of the Revel Casino.
Watch for the parade video on ACWeekly.com/video starting 3/20/08.
Photo by Christy Steiner

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Maynard's In Margate had a float with an overflow crowd to celebrate St. Patrick's Day in the Boardwalk. Watch for the parade video on ACWeekly.com/video starting 3/20/08. Photo by Christy Steiner

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Senator James Whelan presents a Proclamation in Memory of Soundra Usry-Hollingsworth to AC Links Vice President Redenia Gilliam-Mosee and President Toni Fultz Fauntleroy and to Soundra’s son, Teddy at the Atlantic City Art Center.
An Atlantic City icon, Soundra Usry-Hollingsworth was known as an entertainer, a TV host, a dancer, a singer, a humanitarian and an activist. Today, she became know as an artist. Much to the surprise of many of us who knew Soundra, she left behind a collection of paintings that had never been displayed. In celebration of African-American History Month, the Atlantic City Chapter of the Links, Inc. and the African-American Heritage Museum of Southern Jersey, Inc. co-sponsored an opening reception at the Atlantic City Art for the original art works of Soundra Usry-Hollingworth. Also on display were the paintings of, Betty Ann Bembry, Anne Glapion and Rosalyn W. Wooding.
Atlantic City Weekly "City Beat" columnist Raymond Tyler covered the event; you can read about it in this Thursday's edition (Feb. 7) of Atlantic City Weekly and online at ACWeekly.com. (Photo by Lew Steiner)

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MBCA President John Schulz (left to right), Commerce Bank VP Ron Matthews and Keynote Speaker Mayor Scott Evans at The annual MBCA winter luncheon which took place on Tuesday, January 29th at Resorts Casino & Hotel. Over 500 community/business and casino leaders attended the 2008 kick-off meeting.
Mayor Scott Evans gave his first official speech of 2008 to the residential and business community with his State of the City Address to the MBCA, This has been an Atlantic City tradition for over 15 years. The winter luncheon was sponsored by Residential Home Builders "Procida Reality and Construction".
Ron Matthews was the recipient of the MBCA Star Award. (Photo by Lew Steiner)

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Clockwise: Atlantic County Executive Dennis Levinson, wife Patsy and Birthday Boy Gary Hill; Gary Hill, Mr. & Mrs. Patrick Mc Koy, Councilman John Schultz and Attorney Phillip Perskie Esq.; Mr. & Mrs. Jack Plackter Esq.with Gary Hill; Patti and George Siganos with Honoree Gary Hill.
Photos: Nick Valinote.
Gary Hill turned 50 and his Partner, AC Councilman John Schultz threw him an outrageous birthday party at the Trump Taj Mahal. With over 350 of his closest friends in attendance. It is not every day that Mayor Scott Evans of Atlantic City attends an event along with former Mayor Bob Levy. Levy has a bit part at the closing of a “just for fun” video about Gary. In his cameo appearance, the former mayor says, “I wasn’t missing, I was hiding from Gary because he always wants me to help his many charities. Gary is on a large number of boards and has helped many local civic organizaions. He and John Schultz have formed The Schultz-Hill Foundation and the very active local community organization, The MBCA.
Here's a link to the photos from Gary's 50th Birthday Party.
http://www.shutterfly.com/pro/Valinote/Events/GaryHill50th

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Clockwise: Phyllis Lacca with AC Mayor Scott Evans; Phyllis Lacca with Montgomery Dahm; ACCVA Exceutive Director, Jeffrey Vassar with his wife, Angie; Michelee Trageser, Phyllis Lacca, Micael Trageser, LuAnn Fetchko. Photos: Nick Valinote.
Masterpiece Advertising continued their infamous reputation for exclusive holiday extravaganza again this year with The Count of Masterpiece Masquerade party. The count and countesses of Masterpiece Advertising Design indulged their guests on with an evening of elegance, excitement and entertainment at Girasole Restaurant.
The theme of Masquerade Magnificence filled the atmosphere with all the grandeur and mystery of a Masterpiece holiday soiree. In typical Masterpiece fashion, the party guest list was complete with celebrities, politicians, sports figures and musicians.
Link to more photos of the Masteripece 12.14.07 Xmas Party 2007 – Masquerade Party:
http://www.masterpieceadvertising.com/Flash/MAD_photos.html

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“Holiday Extravaganza – A Musical Journey” appearing through Saturday, December 22, 2007, in the Tropicana Showroom features singers Yoland Sirard, Nancy Fortin and Martin Lacasse (left to right).
In “Holiday Extravaganza – A Musical Journey,” an amazing cast of singers, dancers, musicians and acrobats bring treasured holiday memories to life through glamorous costumes, mesmerizing sets and beloved holiday music.
Photo’s by Lew Steiner

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Tropicana’s 25’ Holiday Tree, located in Fiesta Plaza at The Quarter, officially become illuminated Thursday, November 15th with the help of Santa Claus and Diane Spiers, Executive Director of Media Services and performers from the Tropicana’s Holiday Extravaganza musical.
Tropicana has teamed up with the Salvation Army which offers an array of varied programs and services for children and adults such as after school programs, clothing and furniture assistance, emergency shelter provisions and toys and clothing for children during the holidays.
Photo by Lew Steiner

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Olympic Gold Medalist skater Peggy Fleming — herself a breast cancer survivor — and her husband Greg Jenkins showcased their wines at Borgata's Women in Wine Charity Event. They operate Flemming Jenkins Vineyards & Winery in Los Gatos, California.
Also participating was actress Lorraine Bracco, known for her roles as Dr. Jennifer Melfi on The Sopranos and Karen Hill in the Martin Scorsese film Goodfellas, showcased her company’s wines. Actress Fran Drescher, author of the new book Cancer, Schmancer also made an appearance.
Twenty-two additional female winemakers from California, Australia, Chile and Italy, plus nine chefs from Borgata’s celebrity restaurant lineup, showed off their products and foods. Borgata wine director Anjoleena Griffin-Holst also hosted.
Last year, the Borgata Heart and Soul Foundation raised $101,000 from the event. They hope that they raised even more money this year.
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Wine and food lovers filled the Borgata Event Center for their third Women in Wine event Saturday night.
Robin Leach and talk show hostess Ricki Lake hosted the charity event. The evening was sponsored by Wine Spectator magazine and was presented by the Borgata Heart and Soul Foundation. Proceeds from ticket sales and live and silent auctions will benefit Living Beyond Breast Cancer and the Atlantic County Women’s Center. These organizations focus on the health, safety and well-being of women in Atlantic County and nationwide.
Above left: Robin Leach hosted Women in Wine and loved every minute of it!.

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Phillip's Seafood Managers, Merritt Dworkin (left) and Kristopher Diemar (right) sample the appetizers that Chad Shaver prepared at the restaurant's 1st Anniversary Party at the Pier at Caesars on October 18th.
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