Atlantic City announced the schedule of this summer’s free Saturday-afternoon concerts at Gardner’s Basin. It’s sponsored by the city and its library.

   All shows begin at 1 p.m. and end by dark. If it rains, the event will be held Sunday.

   For those who don’t know, Gardner’s Basin is at the far of New Hampshire Avenue, on the north side of town. You can take the jitney, or there’s on-site parking.

  •  June 4 – Blue Magic with Ted Mills and B.T. Express will headline. Side by Sol, Tony Day and Across the Globe, Judah and Paradise, and American Dirt Band are the opening acts.
  • June 25 – Manhattans with Gerald Alston and GQ, with B.A.D., David Cedeno and His Orchestra, Essence Pittman and The Bob Sterling Band as openers.
  • July 16 – Temptations Review with Dennis Edwards, Full Force and Chubb Rock will headline. The Rick Cason Band, Angela Burton and Passion, and Eddie Morgan Rek’d 4 Jazz will open.
  • Aug. 6 – Russell Thompkins and The New Stylistics, Joe Bataan’s Salsoul Orchestra, and D-Train will headline. Special Occasion and The Mo’Better Revue, and Motown Revue will open.
  • Aug. 27 – Headliners are Sugarfoot’s Ohio Players, Harold Melvin’s Blue Notes with Sharon Paige and Alyson Williams. Opening acts are Jackie Greggs and Philly Gumbo will open the show.

     Bring your own food, or enjoy the offerings from several restaurants on Gardner’s Basin. You can also bring your own lounge chairs or blankets.

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