Development at The Boardwalk Casino and Entertainment World reached the halfway mark with the opening of the brand new smoking casino in December 2011.

The next phase of the extensive development plan kicked off with the temporary closure of the popular Boardwalk Action Bar on Sunday, 15 January. The venue will be closed for the next six months while it undergoes a complete revamp. When it reopens in June, visitors will be greeted by a fresh, new-look and feel in the Action Bar and an exciting entertainment line up.

However, while the construction team work on the venue, regular patrons of this popular entertainment facility will still be catered for. They will be able to watch all major sport matches on a big screen in the Vodacom Amphitheatre, and will be able to order drinks from the fully equipped bar.

The Amphitheatre will also host a number of exciting South African artists and acts during 2012 from comedians, to well known musicians from a number of genres. First up on 17 February is Afrikaans singer Kurt Darren.

The equally popular Thursday night Karaoke sessions with John V will in future be held at The Lighthouses Bowling Centre from Thursday, 19 January at 20h30. As always, this fun evening allows participants to test their vocal ability with a long list of well loved songs to choose from.

The Boardwalk has always been a fervent supporter of local talent and live shows will continue to take place in the retail area, with performances every Saturday evening from 18h00 to 21h00 and on Sunday afternoons from 13h00 to 16h00. This entertainment showcase offers talented home-grown artists an opportunity to display their skill and talents.

And to escape the heat of summer, there is no cooler place to be than in one of the restaurants in the retail area, overlooking the lake while sipping cocktails.

During 2012, The Boardwalk will be the place to be for the very best entertainment mix in Port Elizabeth.

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Darren needs little introduction and his legions of fans have ensured that as many as 36 of his songs have gone platinum. He is also riding the crest of television popularity with appearances on KykNet’s Jukebox and through his weekly Radio Jacaranda show.

To date, Kurt’s accolades include 14 solo albums. His hit Meisie Meisie has been recorded by a German group called Klostertaler and over ten other hits have been translated for audiences in Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. These include Hemel op Tafelberg, Staan op, Alleen, As jy my wil he and Se net ja.

A five piece orchestra and four talented dancers will join Kurt on stage during his platinum tour.

The show starts at 19h30 and tickets are available from Computicket at R135 for adults and R60 for children.

Date: 17 February 2012

Time: 19h30

Venue: Vodacom Amphitheatre, The Boardwalk

Tickets: R135 for Adults and R60 for Children

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The show, created by American comedian Steve Solomon, relates hilarious anecdotes about a cross cultural Italian-Jewish marriage. In addition to his parents, son Steve introduces several zany family members.

After achieving Broadway success, the show has subsequently been touring the world. In the South African version, the role of son Steve is played by talented actor Michael Richard. The show is directed by Charmaine Weir-Smith with set design by Wilhelm Disbergen and lighting by Jane Gosnel.

The show promises lots of easy laughs and you don’t need to be either Jewish, Italian or in therapy to enjoy it.

The show starts at 19h30 and tickets are available from Computicket at R110.