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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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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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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…
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Philly Wine Week 2016 Kicks Off with Sold Out Opening Corks Party at Stratus Lounge
Story, video by Whitney Ullman April showers may bring May flowers but it also makes water turn to wine for this year’s Philly Wine Week 2016. Eight days of events from April 3-10, 2016 will grab you by the taste buds as you savor the range, diversity, quality and dedication of the world-class, wine obsessed restaurants and bars in Philadelphia. Seasoned wine lovers and enthusiastic novices alike will find exciting new events throughout Philadelphia to suit both their palates and budgets. See our preview article from last year with a different location and vibe. Because of the increasing popularity of Philly’s winos, the opening corks kick off party at Stratus Lounge at…
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Neil Sedaka – Roller Coaster Freak? Talks Beyonce, Meghan Trainor and More Prior to Golden Nugget Atlantic City Performance
Neil Sedaka returns to Atlantic City with over six decades of hits that he will perform for fans at The Golden Nugget on Saturday March 12th. He chatted with Explore NJ about the up coming concert and all kinds of other fun facts, so please check it out below: WHO: AN EVENING WITH NEIL SEDAKA WHEN: SATURDAY MARCH 12, 2016 WHERE: THE GOLDEN NUGGET ATLANTIC CITY TICKETS: $40-$70 WHITNEY ULLMAN: WE’RE EXCITED TO HAVE YOU COME TO ATLANTIC CITY AGAIN, WHAT ARE SOME OF YOUR FOND MEMORIES? NEIL SEDAKA: Oh! I’ve been doing it since 1970 … I was there for the first opening of Merv Griffin’s Resorts. As for Atlantic…
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Todd Rundgren To Perform At Golden Nugget Atlantic City – Talks Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, The Oscars, Utopia
OFFICIAL RELEASE: Todd Rundgren – is an American multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, and record producer. His career has produced a diverse and eclectic range of recordings often both as a solo artist and as a member of the band Utopia. Rundgren has often been at the forefront as a promoter of cutting edge recording technologies. His best-known songs include the 1972 singles “Hello It’s Me” and “I Saw the Light”, which have heavy rotation on classic rock radio stations, and the 1983 single “Bang the Drum All Day”, which is featured in many sports arenas, commercials and movie trailers. Although lesser known, “Couldn’t I Just Tell You” has had a major influence…
