Atlantic City Air Show Special

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Tuesday, August 22, 2017
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This weekend on FYI Philly, experience the thrill of "Thunder Over The Boardwalk" as the Atlantic City Airshow soars into its 15th anniversary!



Check out our ULTIMATE list of things to do in A-C, James Beard award-winning eats, and a water workout guaranteed to shred! Plus, Karen Rogers gets glam with Miss New Jersey as she sets her sights on the Miss America crown!



FYI Philly airs Saturdays at 7 p.m. and encores Sundays at midnight. Here are the details on this week's features:


A look at what's on tap for this year's show.

15th ANNUAL AC AIRSHOW


The 2017 Atlantic City Air Show takes to the skies over the beach and boardwalk Wednesday, August 23rd and, as always, it's free! Karen Rogers has an FYI for you on this year's lineup.



Atlantic City Airshow


(Weds. Aug. 23rd 11:15 a.m.-5 p.m.; Tues., Aug. 22nd is practice day)


Beach and Boardwalk from Brigantine to Ventnor


2017 AIRSHOW | LINEUP



Meet one of the most decorated aerobatic pilots in history.

AERONAUTICS PILOT ROB HOLLAND


Among the fliers for the air show is Rob Holland, one of the most decorated aerobatic pilots in history. Catch him in action during his three performances this year at 11:35 and 11:57 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.


CONTINENTAL ATLANTIC CITY | FACEBOOK | AIR SHOW BIO



Atlantic City features several James Beard award-winning restaurants.

JAMES BEARD WINNING DINING


The James Beard Awards are the most prestigious in the culinary industry and Atlantic City is home to a group of winners. Alicia Vitarelli takes us inside a couple of the spots that earned this significant honor.



WHITE HOUSE SUBS | FACEBOOK


2301 Arctic Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401


(609) 345-1564



BUDDAKAN ATLANTIC CITY | FACEBOOK


1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (at Caesars)


(609) 674-0100





CONTINENTAL ATLANTIC CITY | FACEBOOK


1 Atlantic Ocean, Atlantic City, NJ 08401 (at Caesars)


(609) 674-8300


Ali Gorman goes to paddle board boot camp.

INTRODUCING PADDLEBOARD BOOT CAMP


You've heard of paddle boards and boot camps. But boot camp on a paddle board? That's taking the challenge to a whole new level. But Ali Gorman was definitely up for it.



POWER PADDLING


SURFSIDE FITNESS | HARBOR OUTFITTERS


21st Street and The Bay, Avalon, N.J.


609-967-9023


The class costs $35 and they are adding weekend classes throughout August and September.


Let's meet the hometown girls vying to represent New Jersey in the Miss America Pageant.

AT HOME WITH MISS NEW JERSEY


The Miss America pageant is fast-approaching. Karen Rogers takes us behind the scenes of the Miss New Jersey competition and meets winner Kaitlyn Schoeffel, the hometown girl vying for the crown.



THE MISS AMERICA PAGEANT


Preliminary Competition: Sept. 6-8, 7-9 p.m.


Final Night: Sept. 10 at 9 p.m. ET, broadcast live on ABC


Boardwalk Hall


2301 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401


We check out three new spots from Iron Chef Jose Garces.


CHEF JOSE GARCES RESTAURANTS IN ATLANTIC CITY


Alicia Vitarelli gets a look inside Iron Chef Jose Garces' new Tropicana Trio; three new spots inside the Tropicana Casino that will take you on a culinary journey only Garces could arrange.



OLON | OKATSHE | TROPICANA


2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401



While you're in Atlantic City here are a few thing to do.

SIX GREAT THINGS TO DO IN ATLANTIC CITY


Heading down to the AC Air Show next week? Why not make a week of it? Melissa Magee rounded up six fun things to do while you're there.





ATLANTIC CITY AQUARIUM | FACEBOOK


800 N. New Hampshire Ave, Atlantic City, N.J.


609-348-2880



FLYERS SKATE ZONE | FACEBOOK


501 N Albany Ave, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401


(609) 441-1780



QUA BATHS AND SPA


2100 Pacific Ave, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401


(609) 343-2400



TOWNE OF HISTORIC SMITHVILLE | FACEBOOK


1 N. New York Rd, Absecon, N.J. 08205


(609) 652-7777



AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MUSEUM


2200 Fairmount Ave, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401


(609) 626-3805



ABSECON LIGHTHOUSE | FACEBOOK


31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, N.J. 08401


609-449-1360


This week's Love The Arts takes a trip to the Penn Museum.

FYI LOVES THE ARTS: PENN MUSEUM


PENN MUSEUM | FACEBOOK


CULTURES IN THE CROSSFIRE: STORIES FROM SYRIA & IRAQ


On display through November 26th


3260 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104


(215) 898-4000


We stop by a North Philly cat rescue.

SHELTER ME


BRENDA'S CAT RESCUE | FACEBOOK


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