Nothing quite says summer like the foods we eat: ice cream, water ice, pizza, hot dogs, hamburgers, watermelon. And what better time to eat those foods than July 4th. In fact, Americans will consume roughly 150 million hot dogs this Independence Day. That's a lot of processed meat! If hot dogs aren't your thing, or you're just looking for something fun this holiday weekend, read on for a list of events down the shore: Fireworks,......

“Well now everything dies baby that's a fact, but maybe everything that dies someday comes back. Put your makeup on fix your hair up pretty, and meet me tonight in Atlantic City.” Bruce Springsteen There’s a lot going on in Atlantic City this weekend. At the Borgata there’s Stevie Nicks, Bob Saget, and Natasha Bedingfield. And, Stevie Wonder is at the Trump Taj Mahal on Saturday. This past Monday, Wildwood experienced its second major fire......

When we arrived at the Atlantic City House of Blues in the Showboat casino, we were pretty sure we knew what to expect. And we were going to be damn upset if we didn't get it. After all, sitting in the parking lot known as 676 East on a summer Friday had caused our trip from Center City to take two hours. So we weren't in the best mood, because we had to scramble to......

This is the first in a series of articles featuring events happening “down the shore” this summer. From Atlantic City to Cape May, Phillyist helps keep you in the know. If you have an event that you’d like us to feature or have an idea for an article, email us. P.S. Don’t Forget to Wear Your Sunscreen. The beaches are getting crowded. With most schools out, and the higher-than-average warm temperatures, there’s no place better......

We consider ourselves to be fairly intelligent people. We've got the college wall hangings diplomas, the professional(ish) jobs. But sometimes, we do and enjoy things that would lead you to think we're not the brightest crayons in the box. These are our guilty pleasures, and we've come to accept the fact that, in spite of ourselves, we're going to enjoy them. Immensely. One of this Phillyist's biggest guilty pleasures is Rock of Love, the VH1......

Lots of people consider me handsome. Let me rephrase that, lots of WOMEN consider me handsome. When I walk down Walnut Street, specifically the phashionable and trendy corridor between Broad and 20th Streets, I can pheel women undressing me with their eyes. I can’t miss the sudden stopping in their tracks as I pass, bodies turning to see if my going is as good as my coming. I even get the occasional wolf whistle, which......

Even as a heterosexual woman, this Phillyist will be the first to admit that there are few things more beautiful than the female body. And the less covering it, the better. Which is why we at Phillyist are pleased to be the first media outlet in Philadelphia to tell you that if you're out and about in Center City (specifically, near City Hall and the Clothespin) tomorrow between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m., you'll get......

Dear Atlantic City: I'm beginning to see you in a new light. You see, I've been living in Philadelphia for what will be six years this fall. And while I knew you were only an hour away, and while I know that everyone in Philadelphia goes to visit you and your Jersey Shore neighbors, I've only visited you a handful of times since I moved east. My bad. Because every time I go to......

Ross and I were invited down to Atlantic City this past weekend for a mini blogger meetup sponsored by the four Harrah's casinos there. I'll write more about that in this week's Return to Sender, but for now, I'm only mentioning it to set the scene. In all, there were ten of us in attendance. The two of us from Philly, two others from Chicago, and the balance from New York City. During dinner,......

The new writers just keep on coming – this time, in the form of Stephanie Mannis, a chronic Yelper who won us over when she sent us a bit of marketing collateral she wrote for work about an American answer to the Beatles. Welcome aboard, Stephanie! Here's the buzz in the 215 blogs this week: Jeff Deeney over at Phawker sang the praises of author Susan Jacoby, who in turn railed against the dumbing down......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Lee Williams and the Spiritual QC's First District Plaza Sun, 4/13/08, 8PM $30-$40 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Running Red Lights with Desoto Jones The Trocadero Thu, 5/13/08, 7PM $10 On sale: Fri, 12PM, Ticketmaster Time Again The......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY D.L. Hughley Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 4/4/08, 9PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Lisa Lampanelli Kirby Center, Wilkes-Barre Fri, 5/2/08, 8PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Wayne Brady Music Box at The......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Fillmore at the TLA Sun, 4/6/08, 8PM $27.50 ($30 day of show) On sale: Fri, 12PM, Live Nation Kanye West Glow in the Dark Tour co-starring Rihanna, N.E.R.D. and Lupe Fiasco Toyota Pavilion at Montage Mountain,......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Chris Rock No Apologies Tour Borgata Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 5/16/08, 8PM; Sat, 5/17/08, 8PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation (Fri show, Sat show) MUSIC Sasha & John Digweed Fillmore at the TLA Thu, 4/3/08, 9PM $30......

When the United States finally gained its freedom from King George III, the Founding Fathers went down to the historic City Tavern and got wasted on Thomas Jefferson’s special ale and Ben Franklin’s “Poor Richard’s Shooters." OK, not really, but freedom from tyranny is a damn good reason to celebrate with a drink. That is why Cube Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar is offering complimentary "Cuba Libre" cocktails from Sunday, February 24 to Thursday, February......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Paramore and Jimmy Eat World Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City Fri, 5/2/08, 8PM Pre-sale: Today, 10AM - Fri, 6PM, Live Nation On sale: Sat, 12PM, Live Nation In Flames with Children of Bodom and A Life Once......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Ron White Tower Theatre, Upper Darby Fri, 4/18/08, 10:30PM $44.75 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Jim Breuer Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Sat, 5/17/08, 9PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Billy Crystal Borgata......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Eddie Griffin House of Blues Atlantic City Sat, 7/19/08, 9PM $42-$79 On sale: Today, 10AM, Live Nation Comedy Stop Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City Sat, 3/1/08 - Mon, 3/31/08, many dates and times $23 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. Shalom Hanoch The Troc Thu, 3/6/08, 7PM $50-$80 On sale: Today, 12PM, Ticketmaster Victory Hardcore Tour: Bury Your Dead with Emmure, the Warriors Crocodile Rock, Allentown Sun, 3/16/08, 3PM $12 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Ticketmaster Morcheeba The Troc......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Mark Eddie Scranton Cultural Center Fri, 3/7/08, 9PM $23 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster John Valby "Dr. Dirty" Crocodile Rock, Allentown Thu, 4/3/08, 8PM $10-$15 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Jimmie's Chicken Shack Chameleon Club, Lancaster Fri, 3/21/08, 7:30PM......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Chris Rock - No Apologies Academy of Music Tue, 2/26/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo The Hershey Theatre Sat, 3/29/08, 8:30PM $29.75-$50 On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation Brian Regan - Live in......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY George Carlin Penn's Peak, Jim Thorpe Thu, 3/6/08, 8PM $50-$55 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster MUSIC Yellowcard Acoustic Tour featuring The Spill Canvas The Troc Mon, 3/17/08, 6PM $18 Pre-sale: Thu, 10AM - Fri, 10PM, iTunes On sale:......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Ron White Tower Theater, Upper Darby Fri, 4/18/08, 7:30PM $44.75 On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation Frank Caliendo Music Box at The Borgata, Atlantic City Fri, 4/25/08, 8PM On sale: Fri, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC The Devil......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. Every Time I Die, The Bled, and The Human Abstract Chameleon Club, Lancaster Mon, 3/17/08, 6PM $15 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Gavin Degraw Fillmore at the TLA Sun, 3/2/08, 8PM $21.50 Pre-sale: Wed, 10AM - Thu, 10PM, Ticketmaster......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Comedy Stop Tropicana Casino, Atlantic City Fri, 2/1/08 - Fri, 2/29/08, many dates and times $23 On sale: Wed, 10AM, Ticketmaster Larry the Cable Guy Mark G. Etess Arena, Atlantic City Sat, 3/24/08, 7:30PM; Sun, 3/25/08, 7:30PM On......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Pat Cooper Trump Marina, Atlantic City Fri, 2/15/08, 9PM; Sat, 2/16/08, 8PM; Sun, 2/17/08, 8PM $33.90-$56.50 On sale: Sat, 12PM, Ticketmaster (Fri, Sat, Sun) MUSIC Carrie Underwood Wachovia Arena, Wilkes-Barre Mon, 2/18/08, 7:30PM $35-$55 Pre-sale: Today, 10AM......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Tuesday post only collects the early announcements, so definitely check back on Thursday for the latest ticket news. COMEDY Chris Rock: No Apologies Academy of Music Thu, 2/28/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC Disco Mania: The Tramps & The Original "Blue Notes" Harrah's Chester Casino & Racetrack Sat, 2/16/08, 4PM & 7:30PM $20-$25 On......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. Beatlemania Now - Tribute Show Harrah's Resort Atlantic City Sun, 3/2/08, 8PM $25 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster The English Beat with RX Bandits The Troc Thu, 2/28/08, 7PM $20 On sale: Sat, 12PM, Ticketmaster We don't claim that these are all the shows going on sale this week. If there's an event missing that you think should......

Every Tuesday and Thursday, we'll be posting events that are going on sale during the current week. This Thursday post only collects the latest announcements, so definitely check the Tuesday post for any you may have missed. COMEDY Chris Rock: No Apologies Academy Of Music Wed, 2/27/08, 7:30PM On sale: Sat, 10AM, Live Nation MUSIC New York Dolls New Alhambra Arena Thu, 2/14/08, 7PM $19 On sale: Today, 10AM, Ticketmaster Drive-By Truckers Fillmore at the......