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Borgata to develop two entertainment venues to debut in 20154 March 2015ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa today announced plans to build an outdoor entertainment venue to host concerts and festivals along with plans to construct a new nightclub later this year. Borgata received preliminary determination of eligibility today from the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority (CRDA) to utilize approximately $14 million of its current and future funds on deposit with the CRDA generated from its Investment Alternative Tax payments. This investment will partially fund the development and construction of the two new venues that will further bolster Atlantic City's market leading entertainment and resort destination. "We are thrilled with the opportunity to enhance and grow our already tremendous entertainment offerings through funding by the CRDA and a wonderful partnership with Live Nation," said Tom Ballance, President and Chief Operating Officer for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "Upon our entry into the market in 2003, Borgata set the bar for entertainment and nightlife in Atlantic City, so it is only appropriate that we raise it yet again with the addition of these two substantial projects." Located at Borgata's Northeast entrance, Borgata Festival Park, an outdoor concert venue and festival grounds, will feature artists synonymous with Borgata's reputation for bringing world-class musical acts to the Jersey Shore. The inaugural concert will tentatively take place on Saturday, June 13th with multiple bands joining forces for an all-day outdoor celebration. Throughout the summer and early fall, a variety of well-known performers will grace the newly forged stage with announcements for the lineup coming later in March. The venue will feature some of the biggest DJs in the world with a series of day-life Electric Dance Music parties. Festival Park will also play a prominent role in the Savor Borgata Culinary Series, highlighting the city's leading culinary destination by hosting food and beverage festivals throughout the year. Entertainment has been of paramount importance for Borgata since igniting Atlantic City's revival almost 11 years ago. Its partnership with Live Nation Philadelphia as the property's exclusive booking company has been extremely successful, bringing the world's biggest names in music such as The Who, Eric Clapton, David Bowie, Sting, Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Bob Dylan, Imagine Dragons, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Lady Gaga, Katy Perry, Rihanna, Jerry Seinfeld and Chris Rock to the region's premier entertainment destination. "We are looking forward to being a part of this new outdoor venue coming to Borgata," said Geoff Gordon, Live Nation Philadelphia Regional President. "Borgata Festival Park will be another avenue to bring top-tier entertainment to Atlantic City and highlight all the city has to offer." In addition to its outdoor venue, Borgata will invest a large portion of capital money into the design and development of a new, state-of-the-art nightlife experience scheduled to open at the end of 2015. The prominent New York City architectural firm of Josh Held Design, which has created projects such as Marquee Nightclub (New York), TAO Restaurant and Nightclub (Las Vegas) and Voyeur Nightclub (Los Angeles) has been appointed to head the venture. "We recognize the importance of providing our customers with a fresh, uniquely original nightlife concept," said, Joe Lupo, Senior Vice President of Operations for Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. "In addition to engaging the most elite DJs in the industry, we are thrilled with the prospect of this new nightclub working in conjunction with Borgata Festival Park to create an all-day/night entertainment experience unlike any other." Borgata Entertainment & Nightlife Schedule Mike & The Mechanics The Music Box / March 6 – 9p.m. Henrix mur.mur / March 6 – 11p.m. Brandi Carlile The Music Box / March 7 – 9p.m. Kayper mur.mur / March 7 – 10p.m. D-Nice MIXX / March 7 – 10p.m. Social Sundays w/ Crooked MIXX / March 8 – 11p.m. Steve Aoki mur.mur / March 9 – 10p.m. Sarah McLachlan Event Center / March 13 – 8p.m. Marie Osmond The Music Box / March 13 – 9p.m. DJ Spryte mur.mur / March 13 – 10p.m. Kathy Griffin Event Center / March 14 – 8p.m. Pentatonix (sold out) The Music Box / March 14 – 8p.m. Nick Cannon hosted by Amber Rose mur.mur / March 14 – 10p.m. Paul Oakenfold MIXX / March 14 – 10p.m. Social Sundays w/ Mel DeBarge MIXX / March 15 – 11p.m. Lewis Black The Music Box / March 20 – 9p.m. The Music Box / March 21 – 9p.m. Laidback Luke MIXX / March 20 – 11p.m. Lara Fabian: Greatest Hits 2015 Event Center / March 21 – 8p.m. Vice mur.mur / March 21 – 10p.m. Rev Run & Ruckus MIXX / March 21 – 10p.m. Sebastian Maniscalco (sold out) The Music Box / March 27 – 9p.m. The Music Box / March 28 – 6p.m. & 9p.m. Social Sundays w/ Eric Cubeechee MIXX / March 29 – 11p.m. Jerry Seinfeld (sold out) Event Center / April 11 – 8p.m. Frankie Valli (sold out) The Music Box / April 17 – 9p.m. The Music Box / April 18 – 9p.m. The Beach Boys w/ America Event Center / April 18 – 8p.m. Frank Caliendo (sold out) The Music Box / April 25 – 9p.m. Wayne Brady The Music Box / May 2 – 9p.m. Paramore Event Center / May 8 – 9p.m. Jason Bonham's Led Zeppelin Experience The Music Box / May 8 – 9p.m. Tony Orlando The Music Box / May 15 – 9p.m. Jo Koy The Music Box / May 16 – 9p.m. Brit Floyd Event Center / May 22 – 8p.m. Billy Gardell The Music Box / May 23 – 9p.m. Russell Peters Event Center / May 23 – 8p.m. Event Center / May 24 – 8p.m. Loni Love The Music Box / May 29 – 9p.m. Wanda Sykes The Music Box / June 12 – 9p.m. The Music Box / June 13 – 9p.m. Daryl Hall & John Oates Event Center / June 27 – 8p.m. Idina Menzel Event Center / July 10 – 8p.m. Jim Norton The Music Box / July 10 – 9p.m. The Music Box / July 11 – 8p.m. George Lopez Event Center / July 11 – 8p.m. Margaret Cho The Music Box / July 18 – 9p.m. Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (sold out) Event Center / July 24 – 8p.m. Straight No Chaser The Music Box / June 24 – 9p.m. The Music Box / June 25 – 4p.m. & 9p.m. The Music Box / June 26 – 7p.m. Impractical Jokers Event Center / July 31 – 8p.m. Jerry Seinfeld Event Center / August 7 & 8 – 8p.m. Bill O'Reilly & Dennis Miller (sold out) Event Center / August 14 – 8p.m. Lisa Lampanelli Event Center / August 28 – 8p.m. Madonna Boardwalk Hall / October 3 – 8p.m. |