Atlantic City “Boardwalk Empire” Party
If you’re like me, and too cheap to spring for HBO on your home TV, this is something you may want to go to.
“The Boardwalk Empire,” a story that takes place in Atlantic City in the 1920s, premieres Sunday night at 9 p.m. on HBO. If you’re not a subscriber, or feel like watching it in a crowd, Caesars is hosting a viewing party in its Circus Maximus theater. The best news is that it’s free.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., and the program begins with a presentation by several old-timers, historians and other experts about Atlantic City during that time period. They’ll talk about the times, what Atlantic City was like back then, what life was like for African-Americans and other ethnic groups, the attractions that brought people to the boardwalk, and the customs of the time. The show will air at 9 p.m.
Admission is free, but limited to people age 21 or over. You have to show ID.
Advance reservations are accepted, and will guarantee you a seat before the general public is let in. Logon to www.acweekly.com/empire to reserve your spot. Maybe I’ll see you there.
September 24th, 2010 at 1:27 pm
Hey Cory!
How was the event?
thanks,
Steve
September 24th, 2010 at 8:39 pm
It was pretty cool. A few hundred people showed up. I found the discussion among the old-timers to be fascinating. They told some cool stories.
I thought the show was pretty good, but not good enough for me to pay extra for HBO at home. Quite a bit of violence and a LOT of cursing. I heard more F-bombs in the 70-minute show than I did all day at the heavy-metal Ozzfest.