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Zarwin Baum’s Fashion Touchdown Raises over $130,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Having raised over $130,000 this year in support of the Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence Region, the annual Zarwin Baum Fashion Touchdown show was the place to be inside The Ballroom at the Ben. The night featured a fashion show by the wives of Philadelphia Eagles players who strutted down the runway in the Nicole Miller 2016 Holiday Collection, and their athletic hubby’s raffling off their signed jersey’s as well as looking dapper in custom-made suits by Robbini Bespoke and shoes from ToBox. FOX29’s Good Day Philadelphia Anchors Mike Jerrick & Alex Holley hosted the event and singer Michelle Bonilla sang her hit “Just The Way You Are”. Athletes in…
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Long Island Medium Theresa Caputo on her Tropicana show: ‘I will guarantee that you will leave there feeling renewed, restored, positive’
TLC’s Long Island Medium star Theresa Caputo will be gracing the stage of the Tropicana’s Showroom on Thursday December 14, 2016, just in time for the holiday’s. CLICK HERE for all of the show details and check out our in depth interview below: Whitney : Okay, let’s get right into it. I know people ask you all the time, but when did you first realize you had this ability? Was it a natural feeling for your, or were you scared? Theresa: Well, it’s always been natural for me. I think what I do is the most unique thing. It’s not a common thing, but for me, I couldn’t imagine myself…
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Interview with Author Irene Levy Baker of 100 Things to do in Philadelphia Before You Die
Story, video by Whitney Ullman 100 Things to do in Philadelphia Before You Die, the latest in a national series of travel guides by Reedy Press, was just released. The guide was written by Irene Levy Baker, who has spent 25 years exploring Philadelphia. It includes tips she discovered while working with five local tourist bureaus, celebrity chefs, hotels and attractions. Baker is the owner of Spotlight Public Relations, a firm specializing in hospitality and restaurants. Prior to starting her public relations firm in 1998, Baker spent nearly a decade at the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau. EXPLORE PHILLY: Tell us about the inspiration behind writing this particular book? BAKER: I’ve been exploring…
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Mark Calderon of Color Me Badd Talks I Love The 90’s Tour, Lip Sync Battle, Taylor Swift and More
WHAT: I Love the 90’s Tour featuring: Vanilla Ice, Salt-N-Pepa, Color Me Badd, Tone Loc, Coolio and Rob Base WHERE: Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall WHEN: Saturday 11/5 The I Love the 90’s Tour makes a stop at Atlantic City’s historical Boardwalk Hall on 11/5, and Mark Calderon from the popular group Color Me Badd chats with Explore NJ’s Entertainment Reporter Whitney Ullman about everything from being back on tour to pranking Salt-N-Pepa’s dancers. Check it out….. EXPLORE NJ: We are excited to have you guys here at Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall for the I Love the 90’s tour, how does it feel to be in town? COLOR ME BADD: We’re…
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The Philadelphia Flyers Unveil New 50th Anniversary Uniform at Philly From the Top
Philadelphia Flyers Unveil 50th Golden Anniversary Anniversary Uniform Video and story by Whitney Ullman Just weeks away from the start of Training Camp, the Philadelphia Flyers unveiled a newly-created 50th anniversary uniform based around a new third jersey that features the club’s trademark orange and black, complemented by the addition of gold at Philly From the Top. (Check out that Explore Philly story from One Liberty Observation Deck). The club opted to integrate gold into the uniform, as well as in the Flyers campaign this season, as a nod to 50 years – what is often referred to as the ‘golden anniversary.’ Gold also serves as a symbol for the high standard…
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Brooklyn Based Indie Folk Band Alberta Cross Makes Two NJ Stops with Joe Walsh and Bad Company
Indie-folk band Alberta Cross – led by lead singer and guitarist Petter Ericson Stakee – announced additional tour dates as they wrap the first leg of their North American tour. The headline tour is in support of their acclaimed self-titled album that has received high praise from New York Times, NPR, Rolling Stone, Entertainment Weekly & Paste Magazine. WHAT: Brooklyn-Based indie folk band Alberta Cross opening for Joe Walsh & Bad Company WHERE: Holmdel’s PNC Arts on 6/11 and Camden’s BB & T Pavillion on 6/12 Check out their latest music video “Ghost of Santa Fe” and interview with Explore NJ: EXPLORE NJ: Tell us about your performance, what can fans expect? CROSS: Well…
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Cirque Du Soleil Ovo Takes Over Atlantic City’s Boardwalk Hall
See our behind the scenes interview during the setup of Cirque Du Soliel Ovo at Boardwalk Hall! WHAT: CIRQUE DU SOLEIL – OVO WHERE: ATLANTIC CITY BOARDWALK HALL WHEN: JUNE 22-26, 2016 TICKETS: STARTS at $37 Check out this overview written and directed by Deborah Colker: OVO is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, utter, play, ght and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The insects’ home is a world of biodiversity and beauty lled with noisy action and moments of quiet emotion. When a mysterious egg appears in their midst, the insects are awestruck and…
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DJ Ruckus Continues His Residency at Borgata’s Premier Nightclub, Talks Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Hillary Clinton, Kim Kardashian and More
WHO: DJ RUCKUS WHERE: PREMIER NIGHTCLUB – BORGATA HOTEL CASINO & SPA WHEN: SUNDAY MAY 22, 2016 WHITNEY ULLMAN: Talk to us about coming to Atlantic City and being part of Premier Nightclub. DJ RUCKUS: I’ve been part of the Borgata family for quite a long time. They are a great client of mine and a big part of my career for maybe six or seven years if not more than that, and it’s created a great following in Atlantic City. This new nightclub…it’s a really big venue with beautiful, giant LED screens on it. So it’s really a great performance place. When I DJ, I like to put on a show. When you…
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Eddie Money Talks Golden Nugget Show, Trump, Hillary, Paradise and Jersey Food
WHAT: EDDIE MONEY WHERE: GOLDEN NUGGET ATLANTIC CITY WHEN: SATURDAY MAY 21 9:00p WHITNEY ULLMAN: Welcome back to Atlantic City. I know you have some great memories, can you share some with us? EDDIE MONEY: I’ve been going to Atlantic City since I was a little kid, with the Miss America Pageants and Bert Parks. Atlantic City’s really great, and the people at The Golden Nugget take very good care of their entertainers. They make me feel like Frankie Valli back in the 60s…I’ve always loved the boardwalk and was hoping the water was going to warm up because I’m actually bringing my wet suit with me…I love the Atlantic…
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American Idol’s Taylor Hicks Talks Acoustic Tour and New Television Show “State Plate”
American Idol favorite Taylor Hicks is bringing his acoustic tour to a city near you. Prior to taking the stage here in New Hope, PA, he chatted with Explore NJ about everything from his thoughts on American Idol’s farewell season, to what he likes doing in his spare time. Our interview is posted below. Enjoy! WHAT: TAYLOR HICKS PERFORMS NEW HOPE, PA WHEN: APRIL 24, 2016 WHERE: NEW HOPE WINERY TICKETS: VIP $75 – STANDARD $35 TIME: Doors Open at 5pm, Showtime 6pm WHITNEY: Tell us about the New Hope, Pennsylvania on April 24th? HICKS: Well, I’m kind of doing an acoustic tour. I’m playing really small venues. I wanted…
