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August 4, 1999
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This Issue:ááá Harrah’s Fresh Market Square Buffet
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LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists:
1000 READERS – After only eleven weeks in publication, we have topped the 1000 subscriber mark, and have over 100 people a week signing up for this newsletter. In celebration, we have launched our $25 Green Chip contest as detailed toward the top. Feel free to forward this newsletter to your friends that enjoy Las Vegas or just saving money on travel. As our subscriber base increases, so will the prize amount in this exclusive contest!
MIKE TYSON – is slated to fight Buster Douglas on Oct. 2 at the MGM. Fight weekends are wild, and there is never a better chance to sight celebrities, but book now if you don’t want to pay top dollar for a room. You can see what your favorite hotels’ rates are running at http://www.accessvegas.com
DANNY GANS – has inked his deal with The Mirage. He debuts April 1, 2000 and the Mirage ballroom is being remodeled into a 1,260 seat showroom for him. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Aug-04-Wed-1999/news/11689600.html
FREE MAPS OF NEVADA – The Nevada Department of Transportation offers 2 free maps of Nevada, mailed directly to you. The “Official State Road Map” is available by calling (775) 888-7627. For you railfans, the DOT has a very nice railroad system map (suitable for framing) also available for free. The number to ask for the railroad map is (775) 888-7356. We thank Nevada Rails at http://pages.prodigy.com/jbryant for this information.
TOM LEYKIS – the national drive time radio talk host heard on 175 stations nationwide is having one of his infamous listener parties Aug. 13 at the SRO Club and Cafe at 1700 E. Flamingo starting at 7:00 PM. It is free to the public and sponsored by local affiliate KVBC-FM at http://www.hottalk1051.com
BLACKJACK AUTUMNá
NHRA – Big time drag racing is coming to Las Vegas April 7-9, 2000. The grandstands at Las Vegas Motor Speedway drag strip are near completion and will seat 30,000 for this event. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jul-21-Wed-1999/sports/11601182.html
INTERNET SAVVY
Full story is available at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/1999/Jul-24-Sat-1999/news/11623114.html
NOT IN MY BACKYARD
WINNER! – Debbie Hawkinson of Corona, CA is the winner of the 2 for 1 breakfast or lunch at Sam’s Town. Debbie was our 10’th entry.
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Quick Concert Notes:
MANDALAY BAY – JOAN ARMSTRONG on Aug. 10, B.B KING BLUES FESTIVAL featuring B.B. KING, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD, and INDIGENOUS on Aug. 11, JULIAN LENNON on Aug. 14, PETER FRAMPTON on Aug. 16, THE NEVILLE BROTHERS with LITTLE FEAT on Aug. 20, MINISTRY on Aug. 24, DE LA SOUT on Sept. 1, DWIGHT YOAKAM on Sept. 11, DAVID SANDBORN on Sept. 24, JEFF BECK on Sept. 25. RICKY MARTIN Nov. 12, and THE EAGLES with JACKSON BROWNE on Dec. 28 and 29. Tickets at (702) 474-4000 and Mandalay Bay discount rooms are available at http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-strip-hotels.htm (Mandalay Bay link).
HARD ROCK – LIT with UNWRITTEN LAW on Aug. 10, EDWIN MCCAIN on Aug. 12, MOBY with BOOM BOOM SATELLITES on Aug. 13, THE CULT on Aug. 14, BOZ SCAGGGS on Aug. 15, ALICE COOPER on Sept. 3, THE BLACK CROWS on Sept. 11, and the AVERAGE WHITE BAND with WAR on Sept. 26. Tickets at (702) 474-4000 and Hard Rock discount rooms are available at http://www.accessvegas.com/rooms/las-vegas-hotel-reservations-strip-area.htm (Hard Rock link).
MGM – TOM JONES on Aug. 12-25, WCW MONDAY NITRO on Aug. 23, RODNEY DANGERFIELD on Aug. 26 – Sept. 8, CHER on Aug. 27 and 28, SARAH BRIGHTMAN on Sept. 5, FROZEN FURY III on Sept. 11, FOX U.S. OPEN OF SUPERCROSS on Oct. 8-10, ‘N SYNC on Nov. 26-27, and BARBARA STREISAND on Dec. 31. Tickets at (702) 891-7777 and MGM discount rooms are available at http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-strip-hotels.htm (MGM link).
BUFFALO BILL’S – in Primm (40 miles south of Las Vegas): RATT and GREAT WHITE on Sept. 2. Room and VIP packages are available at (800) FUN-STOP
FEATURE STORY:
FRESH MARKET SQUARE BUFFET
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LETTER TO THE EDITOR:
Vicki Archer wrote:
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Your input is welcome. Don’t agree with something we said? Write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com Guest article submissions are also welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc.
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FREE COUPON CONTESTS:
Note: You may enter every contest, but only one entry to each. Please note the expiration date and only enter if you will be in town and can use them. The 10’th entry in each contest will be the winner (unless otherwise noted). Just sent a blank email to the specified email address — we’ll get your mailing address from you only if you win.
2 coupons for the CAFFE TRILUSSA, an Italian Steakhouse across from the Mirage. One coupon is a 2-1 entree and the other is for a complete $14.95 prime rib dinner on weekend late evenings (after 10 PM). The food is good and the view is even better. Coupons expire Aug. 25. Send a blank email to (contest closed) to enter.
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All contents copyright 1999 Ted Newkirk
August 4, 1999
