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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û December 9, 2009

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Ted has been on leave due to his family’s loss. He is scheduled to return next issue. Please enjoy all of the great information prepared by staff!

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

Las Vegas Is On Sale!
Get Great Rates At All Hotels:

Bally’s from $39, El Cortez from $26, Fitzgeralds from $21, Hooters from $20, Orleans from $25, Riviera from $29, Sahara from $25, Stratosphere from $27, Tropicana from $29, Tuscany from $20, More Savings At All Vegas Hotels!

Las Vegas New Years Eve 2009
Events Available Now!

Eve The Nightclub Las Vegas – Toast the night away at Eva Longoria Parker’s new Hotspot
GhostBar Las Vegas – Ghostbar presents: The Spectacular Spectacular New Year’s Eve
Prive Las Vegas – NYE hosted by Holly Madison w/ sounds by Jermaine Dupri!
Rumjungle Las Vegas – 5 Hour Open Bar – New Year’s Eve in Las Vegas Strip
Hawaiian Tropic Zone Las Vegas – The ultimate NYE destination in Las Vegas
Lavo Las Vegas – Lavo New Year’s Eve hosted by Nicole Richie
Rain Las Vegas – Featuring “The Spectacular Spectacular” with Paul Oakenfold
Vanity Las Vegas – Vanity New YearÆs Eve with DJ Vice
Pure Las Vegas – Pure New Year`s Eve featuring 50 Cent
Body English Las Vegas – Body English New YearÆs Eve with Eric Cubeechee
Blush Boutique Nightclub Las Vegas – High Society 2010: An Upscale New YearÆs Eve
Moon Nightclub Las Vegas – The Spectacular Spectacular New Year`s Eve ft. DJ Z Trip
LAX Las Vegas – LAX New Year`s Eve hosted by The Black Eyed Peas
Christian Audigier The Nightclub Las Vegas – New Year`s Eve at Christian Audigier with Schwayze
XS Las Vegas – XS NYE 2010
Tryst Las Vegas – TRYST New Year`s Eve
Drai’s Las Vegas – Drai`s NYE Afterhours : Ringing in 2010
TAO Las Vegas – Tao NYE hosted by Christina Aguilera
V Bar Las Vegas – Dance the night away w/ Video DJ Andrew B.
Lagasse’s Stadium Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve 2010
Gonzalez y Gonzalez Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve 2010 at Gonzalez Y Gonzalez
Caramel Bar & Lounge Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve at Caramel in Bellagio
Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas – NYE 2010 w/ Mix Master Mike (Beastie Boys) and DJ Muggs
Brand Steakhouse Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve at Brand Steakhouse in Monte Carlo Casino
Diablo’s Cantina Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve at Diablo’s
Gold Lounge Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve at Gold Lounge
Revolution Lounge Las Vegas – New Year’s Eve at The Beatles Revolution Lounge
The Bank Las Vegas – Robin Thicke performs live for NYE 2010
First Food & Bar Las Vegas – FIRST Food & Bar New Year’s Eve
Jet Nightclub Las Vegas – JET New Year`s Eve featuring Pete Wentz and DJ Skeet Skeet
Haze Nightclub Las Vegas – David Guetta
Cathouse Las Vegas – Special New Year’s Eve 2010 Celebration

Our Las Vegas New Years Eve Tips:

  • The Clubs – As you’ve seen above, absolutely no shortage of amazing nightclub activity happening for Las Vegas New Years Eve. You’ll be (for the most part) inside, out of the cold and each club pulls out ALL of the stops to make it their biggest, most incredible night of the year. Clicking the links in the above club list will give you details for each event. You may not see the outdoor fireworks, but you’ll certainly be creating some of your own!
  • Downtown Fremont Street Las Vegas – Note: At press time, we have no info on the specifics yet, so we’re just telling you about years past. Consider this controlled chaos. For an entry fee of about $30 (no charge for downtown hotel guests), various bands play throughout the evening as revelers fill the Fremont Street Experience. At midnight, a special “fireworks” show plays out on the four-block long overhead screens. Still outdoors and still a party, but easier to duck inside and not quite as rowdy as The Strip.Las Vegas New Year's Eve 2004 2005 058

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  • The Las Vegas Strip – If you want to party with hundreds of thousands of your “closest” friends, this party can’t be beat. The entire Las Vegas Strip is shut down to traffic (generally starts closing down around 8 PM) and you get the chance to booze it up standing right in the middle of one of the world’s most famous streets.During this time, hotels only allow admittance for their guests (including parking in their garages), so scope out the porta-pottties early in the night. Hint: Ask any cop. Temps are usually in the low 40’s, although that doesn’t stop many from wearing very little. How much of a crowd do you want to be in? Simple: The closer to the center of The Strip, the more tightly pack the crowd. Want elbow room? Get yourself south of CityCenter or north of Wynn and keep walking away from the center of The Strip until the crowd thins.

    New “best kept” parking secret with The Strip closed down? Use Russell to get across The Strip (which is not closed that far south) and park in the industrial area just across the I-15 from CityCenter. Quick walk across the overpass and you are in the (city) center of the action. Google Map Example

    You’ll have a good view of the fireworks just about anywhere from The Stratosphere to Mandalay Bay as they erupt at midnight from the roofs of various hotels up and down The Strip.
    Use these resources to help you decide if The Strip is where you want to be:

    Las Vegas New Years Eve Fireworks Video
    Las Vegas Strip New Years Eve Partiers/Crowds Video
    Las Vegas Strip New Years Eve Partiers/Crowds Photos (NSFW)

  • Other Events – No shortage of activities (many with little or no charge) both up and down The Strip and at hot spots around Las Vegas. For the most complete, constantly updated list we have (bookmark it and keep checking back), click to our Las Vegas New Years Eve 2009 page.
The King Of Country George Strait Announces 2010 Tour With Special Guest Superstar Reba McEntire – The “King of Country” and 17-time Country Music Association “Entertainer of the Year” nominee George Strait will kick off his 2010 arena tour early next year and this time, he is bringing along a special lady – Reba McEntire. The two superstars are scheduled to perform together on the MGM Grand Garden Arena stage Saturday, Feb. 6 at 8 p.m. With a career spanning more than 25 years, Strait has the most No. 1 singles (57) of any artist in history, including Elvis.

Holly Madison Ushers In The 2009 Harvest Of Beaujolais Nouveau At Paris Las Vegas – Celebrating the classic French tradition at Paris Las Vegas, blonde bombshell Holly Madison and a Lucille Ball impersonator kicked-off the resorts 3rd annual Georges DuBoeuf Beaujolais Nouveau celebration with a traditional grape stomp, reminiscent of the iconic “Lucy” scene. According to French Law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released on the third Thursday of November. The time-honored event is celebrated at midnight throughout the world as people anxiously await the current year’s vintage. The Las Vegas festivities were held at 3 p.m., coinciding with midnight in Paris, France. Holly Madison, “Lucy” and Yann Bourigault, North America Export Director of Les Vins Georges DuBoeuf were on hand at Paris Las Vegas to unveil this year’s custom designed bottle and were among the first to sample the 2009 harvest.

Las Vegas Nascar 2009 Championship Week – Event was a huge success. Even if you don’t care about NASCAR, you must check out the videos of NASCAR drivers doing burnouts on the Las Vegas Strip!

Cookin’ With Jazz Brunch At Country Club – A Modern American Steakhouse At Wynn Las Vegas – Every Sunday, The Country Club brings a bit of The Big Easy to Vegas with a new “Cookin’ with Jazz Brunch.” Guests start with a complementary “Eye Opener” cocktail and indulge in country-inspired dishes from the appetizer buffet, grilling stations and entrees from chef Carlos Guia’s a la carte brunch menu. A live jazz band further enhances the New Orleans vibe. The “Cookin’ with Jazz Brunch” prix fixe, Sundays from 11:30am-2:30pm.


Photo credit Las Vegas News Bureau/Glenn Pinkerton

The Mirage Celebrates 20 Years of Trendsetting on the Las Vegas Strip – Las Vegas’ first true destination resort, The Mirage, commemorated 20 years of fun and excitement on The Strip with a special celebration in the hotel’s lobby. Guests marveled at the three-foot-tall cake, a replica of the building itself with three distinct sides, created by executive chefs at the property. Scott Sibella, COO and President of The Mirage, and dozens of the property’s “day one” employees were also on hand to celebrate the exciting last two decades. Almost 600 employees have been with the property since it’s opening in 1989, including current Vice President, Franz Kallao, who started his career checking in guests on opening day.

Nutcracker In Paris – Nevada Ballet Theatre Brings Las Vegas An All-New Production Of The Nutcracker To The Paris Theatre – Nevada Ballet Theatre announced today it will present a new production of its annual holiday favorite, The Nutcracker, at the beautiful Paris Las Vegas. Choreographed by Peter Anastos, this production will make its Las Vegas debut on Friday, December 18 in the 1,533-seat Paris Theatre, Paris Las Vegas, 3655 Las Vegas Boulevard South. The show will run through Thursday, December 24. A traditional story ballet, The Nutcracker has become a highly-anticipated holiday event, beloved by families across the country. Anastos’ unique version includes imaginative and lighthearted choreography complemented by ornate sets and costumes by designer A. Christina Giannini.

Winter Treatments And Packages At Canyon Ranch SpaClub Enrich And Rejuvenate Skin For The Holidays – Canyon Ranch SpaClub at The Venetian and at The Palazzo introduces spa treatments designed specifically to prevent winter dullness and dryness and to protect and nourish-a perfect holiday gift for the skin. Special packages of multiple treatments include breakfast or lunch at Canyon Ranch Grill and access to the incredible Aquavana thermal suite. Canyon Ranch SpaClub Winter Services include: Enrich Massage – Massage with the amazing new Enrich body oil ÔÇô pure nature, with nothing added. This natural dry-skin oil will nourish and soften parched skin. Macadamia, olive, coconut and evening primrose oils condition, while geranium, ylang ylang and vanilla leave skin exotically scented. Guests will be able to see and feel the difference with seriously soft, smooth and healthy-looking skin. Treatment lasts 50-minutes.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Ted has been on leave due to his familie’s loss. He is scheduled to return next issue.

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:

  • Drop us an email at allvegastv@aol.com – We read them all!
  • Call our recorded comment line at 702-507-0055. We listen to every call.

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Hanukkah Dec. 12 – Dec. 19
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 16-18 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9

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December 9, 2009 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us Privacy Policy

Access Vegas Insider Vibe û December 2, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

AccessVegas.com Quick Info Menu:

Las Vegas Essentials
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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Ted has been off the past week mourning the loss of a very close and important relative. He will return next week. Please enjoy all of the news and information prepared by staff.

We have the very first of what will be many, many photo sets on CityCenter as it opens in stages over the next couple of weeks. Enjoy the first few!

CityCenter Las Vegas Photos

CityCenter Las Vegas Grand Opening

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CityCenter Las Vegas Grand Opening

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CityCenter Las Vegas News Stories

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

Las Vegas Is On Sale!
Get Great Rates At All Hotels:

Bally’s from $39, El Cortez from $26, Fitzgeralds from $23, Hooters from $20, Orleans from $25, Riviera from $29, Sahara from $24, Stratosphere from $28, Tropicana from $29, Tuscany from $20, More Savings At All Vegas Hotels!

Ultimate Fighting Championship Presents UFC 108: Rashad Evans vs. Thiago Silva Saturday, January 2 At MGM Grand – The UFC announced that the bout between former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans and Brazilian knockout artist Thiago Silva will headline UFC 108, a result of Antonio Rodrigo “Minotauro” Nogueira having to pull out of his fight with Cain Velasquez due to a severe left elbow injury. UFC 108: EVANS vs. SILVA, presented by “Bayonetta,” will be held Saturday, Jan. 2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.

Sammy Hagar Rocks The Las Vegas Strip With Opening Of Signature Cabo Wabo Cantina – Sammy Hagar has opened his hard rockin’ dining and nightlife experience, Cabo Wabo Cantina, on the Las Vegas Strip. The two-level, 15,000-square-foot Cantina brings the best of Cabo San Lucas to Vegas, with its prime location at the Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.

Mandarin Oriental Opens – Prestigious Luxury Hotel And Residences In New CityCenter Development – Opening December 4, 2009, Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas will be a sophisticated sanctuary of modern elegance in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. Ideally located at the entrance of CityCenter, the extraordinary urban resort destination, the 47-story, non-gaming hotel is poised to bring spectacular accommodations, superlative dining, an unparalleled spa, and the legendary service of the renowned Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group to Las Vegas for the first time.

Disney’s The Lion King And Mandalay Bay Present A Special Winter Offer For Locals – Just in time for the holiday season, Disney’s THE LION KING and Mandalay Bay are now offering locals an opportunity to take advantage of the newest production on the Las Vegas Strip. Locals can enjoy 50 percent off orchestra and mezzanine seats beginning Wednesday, November 25, 2009. Offer is valid for purchases from Nov.24 – Dec. 24, 2009, and performances from Jan. 4 – Feb. 11, 2010

Back Alley Bar At The Stratosphere Hotel & Casino Goes Country For NFR – The Back Alley Bar will go country in honor of the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) held through December 12, 2009. Back Alley Bar will feature the country/rock band D-Zire, performing nightly from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m., along with Jack Daniels prize giveaways, drink specials and delicious down-home dishes like pulled pork sandwiches. American Superstars show tribute artists Tim McGraw and Carrie Underwood will also make special appearances. Stratosphere patrons will also be eligible to earn drawing entries to win tickets to attend the NFR.

Barry Manilow Brings New Show To Paris Las Vegas – Celebrated Music Legend Signs Two-Year Deal With Paris Las Vegas And AEG Live – Legendary singer-songwriter Barry Manilow is making music and magic at Paris Las Vegas with a new resident show. On March 5, 2010 Manilow will throw open the doors to the Paris Theatre at Paris Las Vegas with a reimagined stage show that will be both more intimate and more exciting than ever before. Manilow will perform 78 shows each year for two years at Paris Las Vegas. The shows are produced by AEG Live in conjunction with Paris Las Vegas. Tickets for performances March 5 through July 18, 2010 are on-sale today at 9 a.m. EST.

Hash House A Go Go To Open New Location Inside Imperial Palace Dec. 10 – Restaurant Famous For Twisted Farm Food Makes Its Way To The Las Vegas Strip – Imperial Palace is proud to announce that one of Sin City’s favorite eateries, Hash House A Go Go will open its second Las Vegas location inside the hotel-casino on Dec. 10. Hash House A Go Go is famous for its creative menu offerings, over-sized portions, unique presentation and a tradition of using only the freshest ingredients. Said Rick Mazer, President of Imperial Palace. “It’s a fresh, funky dining experience and there’s not currently anything like it on the Strip.”

Grand Opening Of Vdara Hotel & Spa Offers First Access To Spectacular Resort Destination, CityCenter – Celebratory events marked the first opening at CityCenter, the extraordinary urban resort destination destined to refine and redefine the Las Vegas Strip. Company executives and local dignitaries participated in a press event and ribbon-cutting ceremony at Vdara Hotel & Spa.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

This feature will return next week.

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:

  • Drop us an email at allvegastv@aol.com – We read them all!
  • Call our recorded comment line at 702-507-0055. We listen to every call.

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Hanukkah Dec. 12 – Dec. 19
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 16-18 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9

Link To Us! – Have a home page, web page, or blog? Link to us, and give yourself and your friends a quick link to find us from your site. Simply link to http://www.accessvegas.com and name the link Access Vegas!

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December 2, 2009 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us Privacy Policy

Access Vegas Insider Vibe û November 25, 2009

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! – Going into Thanksgiving week, temps have been trying to push 70 degrees (F) although it gets aábrisk as the evening wears on. Average highs for December and January are identical: 57 for a high and 37 for a low. February brings 63 degrees for an average high. If you live in cold climates, planning a February vacation here to Vegas is a smart move. You’ll have something to look forward to and get to escape the worst of the winter doldrums!

New Cher Dates – We’ve added Cher’s dates stretching well into 2010. See the story in this issue. One of the most common questions we get is “I’m coming such-and-such week… who will be playing?” The answer is simple: When we get the info, we add it. Just stay subscribed and keep your eyes on the newsletter sidebar. Or… go to our Access Vegas Headliners Concerts section, surf to your dates, bookmark that specific page, and check back often. Keep in mind that many concerts and events are only scheduled a couple of months out.

Facebook Fan Page Winners – Will be announced next week. We picked up some cool swag (stuff) to send out! Not an AccessVegas.com Facebook fan yet? Use the link in our Quick Info Menu at the top of the newsletter.

Don’t Forget The Turkey – We have an extensive list of dining and entertainment opportunities over the long Thanksgiving weekend here at Thanksgiving 2009 Las Vegas Dining/Events. If local or visiting us later in the week, make sure to check it out. Also keep in mind that virtually every restaurant in ever casino has a special Thanksgiving menu available on Thanksgiving day.

Keeping my section short this week as most of our U.S. readers are looking forward to a long four day weekend starting with Thanksgiving this coming Thursday. Me? I’m thankful for all of our great readers who love visiting Las Vegas. This job never gets dull.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Lion King

London Cast of Disney’s The Lion King Welcomes Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman – The London cast of Disney’s THE LION KING welcomed Las Vegas Mayor Oscar B. Goodman as he was in town to promote the inaugural British Airways non-stop flights from London Heathrow to Las Vegas, which launched Oct. 25, 2009. While in town Goodman attended the spectacular production, now seen by more than 50 million people worldwide, and headed backstage at the Lyceum Theatre following the performance to pose for photos with principal cast members Tanya Edwards (Nala), Sakhumzi Mbele (Mufasa), Brown Lindiwe Mkhize (Rafiki), Andile Gumbi (Simba) along with two iconic Las Vegas showgirls.

Brad Paisley’s American Saturday Night Tour With Special Guest Miranda Lambert At Mandalay Bay – Reigning Country Music Association (CMA) and Academy of Country Music (ACM) Male Vocalist of the Year Brad Paisley recently announced his highly successful American Saturday Night tour will extend into 2010 and include a stop at the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Feb. 20. The show will feature Paisley, along with special guests Miranda Lambert and Justin Moore.

Cher
Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

Cher Returns To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace With New Show Changes And The Addition Of Spring 2010 Dates – Due to overwhelming demand, Spring 2010 performances of Cher at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace will go on sale Saturday, Nov. 14 at 10 a.m. These new available tickets will include 24 performances from April 10 -25 and May 8 -30. In addition to more performances, the pop icon will return to The Colosseum stage on November 19 with a newly added opening sequence and even more glitzy Bob Mackie costumes. Celebrating old-time Hollywood glamour and style, these new additions feature dazzling theatrics that pay tribute to the grace and timelessness of the 1940’s and 1950’s.

Trace Adkins To Perform At The Pearl At The Palms During NFR – The Pearl goes country during the National Finals Rodeo with a special performance by country music sensation Trace Adkins on Wednesday, December 9, 2009. Trace Adkins is a multi-platinum country music recording star who has remained a chartbuster for more than 11 years. He has become one of country music’s top headlining performers and has sold millions of records, won dozens of industry awards and is a member of the prestigious Grand Ole Opry.

Nevada Ballet Theatre Names Marie Osmond As Its ‘Woman Of The Year’ For The 2010 Black & White Ball – Nevada Ballet Theatre is honored to announce singer, author, television personality, Broadway performer and philanthropist Marie Osmond as its ‘Woman of the Year’ for the 2010 Black & White Ball. As one-half of the beloved singing duo “Donny & Marie,” this all-around entertainer will be honored on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at Paris Las Vegas. Surrounded by arts supporters as well as local dignitaries and celebrities, this iconic performer will accept her ‘Woman of the Year’ award in the Champagne Ballroom at Paris Las Vegas, following an elegant evening of cocktails, dinner and lively entertainment. This year, in place of a VIP reception held prior to the event, those guests will instead be treated to a special VIP post Black & White Ball Meet and Greet with Osmond.

Mario Barth At The Mirage: New Concept By Mario Barth Combines Tattooing And Nightlife – Tattoo mogul Mario Barth partners with The Mirage and The Light Group as Las Vegas’ new triple threat. Barth has created Mario Barth at The Mirage, an exclusive lifestyle tattoo studio, interactive lounge and bar room. The baroque inspired venue is set to open its doors the first quarter of 2010. The 4,000 square foot venue is strewn with marble flooring, lavish fabrics, extravagant chandeliers and chairs fit for a king. The traditional elaborate decor will be balanced with a rock ‘n’ roll edge including glass skulls which will adorn the bar.

MGM Grand Spa’s New Treatments Provide Soothing Relief From Stresses Of Day – The pressures and anxieties of the times are leaving more and more people with yet another problem of unwanted kinks, aches and pains. Calming comfort, however, can be found in the therapeutic new treatments of MGM Grand Spa. Perfect for releasing stress, MGM Grand Spa’s Headache Remedy uses a steady yet gentle massaging touch on the face, neck and shoulders to reduce inflammation and clear blockages. A soothing Ayurvedic Shirodhara experience of streaming hot oil targeting the center of the forehead, or “third eye,” completes this refreshing 50-minute treatment.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

We continue to get email asking about Nevada’s smoking ban, so we’ll take some time to address it. There certainly is some confusion. If you look at a map of states with smoking bans, you’ll see that Nevada has one. If you come visit Las Vegas, you’ll find people smoking all over the place. So what gives?

Nevada’s “Clean Indoor Air Act” banned smoking in most public places with two exceptions: Casino floors and bars that don’t serve food. The fine? $100. The number of people who have been tickets and fined? Zero.

Why isn’t the law enforced? A couple of reasons:

* Enforcement was deemed to be the job of the health department. The rational was that our local law enforcement had far better things to do than trying to chase smokers down. However, the health department equally does not have the manpower to send someone running each time a smoking complaint is called in.

* Southern Nevada’s politicians are (with rare exception) long time Las Vegas residents who are partial to the concept of less regulation. The smoking ban was viewed by many as a California-style “nanny state” law which was voted in under the very confusing circumstances of two similar, competing ballot measures. Could the county commission pull the liquor licenses of non-complying businesses or lean on them in other ways? Yes. Do they have the political will? Probably not.

There is talk of either an enforcement plan, or the health department giving demerits for restaurants (usually bar/grill type places) that ignore the smoking ban. áWhat’s the hold-up? The minute this is enforced, restaurant/bar owners are poised to sue.

Why? Laws have to be equally enforced. You can’t make a law that forces Ford dealers to close at 6 PM while Chevy dealers are allowed to stay open as late as they wish. Allowing casinos and some bars that hold unlimited gaming licenses the ability to allow smoking while those holding limited licenses (most bar/grills) are prohibited from doing so is seen as inequitable.

So why not just change the law? No politicians are going to butt heads with the gaming industry. It drives our state and if casinos felt that being non-smoking was in their best interest, they would have done it a long time ago. A two week smoking ban in New Jersey (long story) caused significant revenue loss for casinos.

Could the people vote in a stiffer ban? Sure they could. They could take a knife and cut off their big toe if they were so inclined. Gaming is still a very major employer here (and with the current condition of the economy, it is a prime and very valuable employer). When you live here, you either work in gaming, work in tourism, or know people that do. Or you run a business where many of your customers do. No one except the most ardent anti-smoker is going to vote in a law that could very well result in them, family, or friends losing jobs.

So what to do?

Nonsmokers – Most of the casinos built in the past 15 years have incredible ventilation. Unless a smoker is sitting right next to you, it seldom is an issue. If everyone at your table is not smoking, you can often even ask to have the table be designated non-smoking (to keep a smoker from walking up and sitting down).

Another trick (and I’m serious): Take the ashtrays from the machines next to you and move them a few slots away. Don’t go nuts with this and clean out your entire slot bank. Just move them a couple of machines down. The smoker probably doesn’t want to bother you anymore than you want to be next to them.

Smokers – Keep in mind that while the law is not enforced, business owners continue to decide whether they allow smoking or not. (They were forced to put up the No Smoking signs. That does not necessarily mean that the business owner agrees with it or prohibits smoking). Even if you see a No Smoking sign, you can always ask “Can I smoke here, or can you point me to somewhere that I can?” In addition to casino floors, many hotels and restaurants have very comfortable outdoor food and drink areas that can be used much of the year.

Me? I don’t smoke cigarettes, but also am not bothered by second-hand smoke. I’m just clearing up questions related to the issue and posing some suggestions for those on both sides of the coin

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  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 16-18 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11

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Hello From Las Vegas! – Overnight temps in the upper-30’s (F) over the weekend have been a reminder that our two months of winter is almost upon us here. Leave the swimsuit and home, but come and enjoy the things that never stop: Our world-class hotels, shows, and celebrity chef dining!

Plus the NFL playoffs and college bowl games will be in full swing December and January. Even if you don’t usually bet sports or if your favorite team isn’t playing, you can alway make what we call a “TV bet”: This is where you put some money on a nationally televised game (one that will probably be on all the TV’s at every hotel and in your room) just to give yourself some rooting interest. Think about it: Going to a movie (with the concession stand) is going to set you back $20 for 1.5 hours. That same amount will give you rooting interest in a three hour ballgame.

las vegas new years eve fireworks

Good News For New Years Eve – Last year, the organizers of Las Vegas’ New Years Eve fireworks show really dropped the ball. Fire officials upped the ante for levels of inspections needed before fireworks were shot off from hotel roofs. Fireworks organizers Las Vegas Events decided not to spend the extra (reported) $100,000 for the inspections and simply shot them off from parking garage roofs. Which just sucked. (I like to be eloquent, but no other way to put that debacle). Unless you were right under then, you couldn’t see them.

The good news? This year, they will be back to shooting them off from the tops of various hotels along the entire three miles of The Strip offering the incredible show that people have come to expect and enjoy since 2001!

Next week, we’ll have a map of fireworks locations for you and in two weeks, we’ll have a complete New Years Eve site up giving you everything you’d want to know about enjoying our one-of-a-kind party. In the meantime, a couple of archived videos from earlier this decade to get you in the mood:

* Las Vegas New Years Eve Fireworks Video
* Las Vegas New Years Revelers

Need A New Years Warm-Up? – CityCenter’s official December 16’th grand opening will feature plenty of fireworks as well. That particular week (after National Finals Rodeo and before the ramp-up to New Years) is traditionally quiet here. If you can do a pre-Christmas mid-week getaway, you’ll find rates as low as $25 for Las Vegas Strip hotels. Check out our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals for those rock-bottom rates.

The Latest Vegas Controversy – Is unfortunately something I can’t really discuss or this email will end up in too many filters and never make it to you guys. However… if you didn’t see the story of the Deja Vu-Mobile on CNN or your local news, check it out at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0n4KnW00cC8

I personally can’t believe this is an issue. I’ve never been the the club. I don’t know anybody involved with it. I do know this:

1. I’ve had friends from all over the country asking me about this! Deja Vu was able to do what the LVCVA (convention authority… same people who dropped the ball on the fireworks last year) have never been able to do, and that is Create A Viral Buzz Worldwide About Las Vegas (without tanking the tens of millions the LVCVA goes through with little to show for it… that they skim from each and every hotel reservation you make).

In our current age of cell phones, Twitter, Flickr and similar, you can bet that tens of thousands of photos of this truck have been taken and sent by visitors to their friends all over the world (not to mention posted on blogs, social networking services and online photo galleries). That in just the one week the truck was running.

2. This is Las Vegas, not Birmingham, Alabama. Not Salt Lake City, Utah. The mobile dancers featured are no different than the Crazy Girls ads that have blanketed our tourism areas for years. And not any more distracting than many of the other sights and sounds that drivers face up and down The Strip.

Count The “Trucking Company” Owners – I’ve been in the Golden Gate Las Vegas downtown many more times than I’ll ever be able to count. Hundreds at least, often stopping in for their world-famous shrimp cocktail ($1.99 and a bargain at that) or one of their amazing sandwiches. For as long as I can remember, the deli area has been adorned it the above photo of hotel parters circa 1973. If you think all that stuff about “the boys” running Las Vegas is mostly myth, just take a look at some of these guys.

Twitter Issue – We use software to manage our Tweets (since we send so many of them and want to space them so they don’t hit you over the head with five at a time). Unfortunately, a wrong setting started publicly tweeting everyone we made a friend request to and created a Tweet each time. I believe we have this fixed and apologize for the inconvenience. You can follow our Twitter account at http://twitter.com/AccessVegas

Congratulations To Our Winners – Blue Man Group contest winners were Eric from Langley, BC, Paul from Marstons Mills, MA, and Thomas from Cortland, OH. Alize French Restaurant dinner winner was Joey from Cabot, AR. New giveaways coming soon.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet – It’s Vegas, Baby. And, If You Haven’t Been In The Last Six Months – Heck, Even The Last Two – There’s A Whole New Town Waiting For You To Explore. Here’s A Look At The Hottest New Venues, Now And On The Horizon:

* Indulge your sweet tooth at Sugar Factory at The Mirage. From signature ‘couture lollipops’ to tasty candy confections, this new shop is a sweet lover’s dream. And with celebrity fans such as Britney Spears and Kim Kardashian, you never know who might be standing in line with you.

* B.B. King’s Blues Club has just made its Las Vegas debut at The Mirage. From early morning to late night, the restaurant serves the best in Creole cuisine (think Lip Smacking Ribs and Banana Bread Pudding) and will feature live music by the 11-piece B.B. King’s All Star Band nightly.

* Step into the role of a crime scene investigator at CSI: The Experience at MGM Grand. Based on the top-rated television series, this interactive exhibit challenges guests to solve one of three true-to-life mysteries using real scientific principles and investigative techniques.

* Two of The Strip’s newest headliners now can be found at Monte Carlo. Popular Las Vegas music act Zowie Bowie and comedian/impressionist Frank Caliendo are must-see experiences. Zowie Bowie’s unique blend of today’s hottest dance, hip-hop and Top 40 music has crowds on their feet dancing to the sizzling sound while Frank Caliendo’s side-splitting comedy features dead-on impressions of such well-known celebrities as Al Pacino, Robert DeNiro, Dr. Phil and John Madden.

* In December, Las Vegas will change forever when CityCenter makes its December debut. Opening December 1, Vdara Hotel & Spa will offer all-suite accommodations to visitors who love the excitement of Vegas but prefer to enjoy it in a more exclusive, non-gaming and smoke-free environment. On December 3, Crystals will become the city’s preeminent shopping destination, pairing dramatic architecture with some of the world’s most elite brands including Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Van Cleef & Arpels.

The next day, Mandarin Oriental – renowned for legendary service – will introduce its celebrated hospitality to Las Vegas for the first time. On December 16, ARIA Resort & Casino will deliver an experience like no other before it – from first-in-the-market fine dining concepts by some of the world’s premier chefs and state-of-the-art guestroom technology to groundbreaking LEED-certified sustainable design and a thought-provoking public art collection.

Tacos & Tequila Hosts Las Vegas’ Hottest Entertainers At Mischieve Wednesdays – The Girls of FANTASY Take On Thunder From Down Under In Live Human Rooster Fight

The cast of Thunder From Down Under and FANTASY prepare for the Cock-a-Doodle Duel, all part of T&T’s Mischieve Wednesdays. The event lineup included Marty Ammiott, Yesi, David Moore, Craig Stott, Tracey, David Hughes, Jennifer and Matthew Fardell.

Disney’s The Lion King And Mandalay Bay Welcome New Young Cubs To The Pridelands – Disney’s landmark musical event THE LION KING is pleased to welcome Aubrey Joseph as “Young Simba” and Diamond White as “Young Nala” to the company. Johnson and White made their Las Vegas debuts on Monday, October 19. Produced by Thomas Schumacher of Disney Theatrical Productions, THE LION KING is currently playing at Mandalay Bay Theatre. Aubrey Omari Joseph, 10, is a native of Brooklyn, New York. He loves football, basketball and swimming and was also nominated as student of the month along with the most talented in school. THE LION KING in Las Vegas will be Joseph’s theatrical debut.

Sneak Peak At Crystals Retail And Entertainment District CityCenter – As the front door experience to CityCenter, Crystals’ winding pathways, extraordinary features and vibrant design elements will welcome guests directly from Las Vegas Boulevard to create their own journey. It will be a magnificent gathering place where guests can shop, dine and explore while enjoying a unique sense of place at the heart of the world-famous Strip. Designed by internationally renowned architects Studio Daniel Libeskind* and David Rockwell, Crystals will be an experiential environment combining dramatic architecture with exclusive offerings from the world’s most-elite brands.

Comedy Megastar Bill Engvall Delivers Family-Friendly Humor To the Treasure Island Theatre – Texas native, author and platinum recording comedic sensation Bill Engvall returns to the Treasure Island Theatre December 3-4 and 10-11with his fun-poking, family-entertaining stand-up performance. Showtimes are 9 p.m. What began as a shot in the dark at a Texas nightclub quickly launched funnyman Bill Engvall to comedic superstardom. The Galveston native originally aspired to be a teacher when he discovered his gift for making people laugh.

Holly Madison To Stomp Grapes At The 2009 Beaujolais Nouveau Celebration At Paris Las Vegas On Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Highly anticipated celebrity kick-off for Paris Las Vegas‘ annual Beaujolais Nouveau celebration. This year the resort welcomes Holly Madison and a Lucille Ball impersonator for a traditional grape stomping that is reminiscent of the iconic “Lucy” scene on the property’s Strip-side harvest-themed patio. The daytime event coincides with the start of festivities at midnight in Paris, France. Honoring the long tradition regulated by French law, Beaujolais Nouveau is released no sooner than the third Thursday of November, when it is ready for consumption just weeks after the harvest. Thus, at one minute past midnight, huge celebrations are held all over the world to taste the latest wine of the harvest.

Trans-Siberian Orchestra To Rock Orleans Arena With Two Shows On December 5 – The world-renowned Trans-Siberian Orchestra (TSO), one of rock music’s biggest arena attractions, will return to Las Vegas at the Orleans Arena with two shows on Saturday, December 5 at 3 and 8 p.m. The band’s concert performances continue to surprise their loyal fan base with a combination of the arena-rock spectacles of Pink Floyd and the musicality of Queen.

Society Cafe Encore Adds Additional Dinner Options With “Triple B” Menu – Find creative twists in burgers and barbeque, topped off with perfectly paired beers. Society CafÚ Encore, recently selected as one of the “Best New Restaurants in America” by Esquire magazine, brings casual dining to a unique, sophisticated level with the new “Triple B” menu.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Hielloooooooooo Sin City… So what’s the latest going on with the Imperial Palace? Are they going to remain open or at some point are they going to demo it as the planned to do a few years back? We always stayed there being it was dead center to it all.We loved it there,we were always treated like “ROYALTY” from everyone.

We come out several times a year ,in fact we were seriously thinking of relocating at some point.

So what’s new with the Greatest Entertainers of all time, Our Beloved Siegfried & Roy. We miss them so very, very much,we were one of their favorites we took in their show everytime we came out, which was several time a year. So what does that say about them & for us.We also miss seeing the tigers & other other animals as well. By the was is it true that Celine is going to return to Ceasars in 2010?

Don & Maureen from PA

Ted Responds:

We’ve debunked the Imperial Palace implosion rumors a number of times, including dismissing them when they very first surfaced. You won’t see any demolitions in Las Vegas for a long time. The resort companies learned their lesson.

Roy continues his recovery but between his health issues and the age of the duo, they have done their last performance (which was a special one-time short act at a high-end charity dinner earlier this year).

According to local reports, Celine is trying really hard to have a baby. I can’t imagine her returning to Caesars until either she completes the pregnancy or finds that having a second child isn’t in the cards right now. Cher announced a ton of new 2010 dates for Caesars and we’ll have those tickets available soon.

We’ve enjoyed your newsletter throughout the years but, sad to say, we’ll probably be reading it less in the future. We’ve been going to Vegas at least once, & usually twice, per year for the past 20 years. We last went in January 2009 & stayed downtown where we’ve been staying for the past 5 years. The January trip was horrible from a gambling point of view. It was like there was a vacuum cleaner sucking up our money as soon as we sat down at the blackjack & roulette tables. It wasn’t fun at all. We realize it was just a run of bad luck but it couldn’t mask the overall big picture.

How Vegas has changed. The word “value” is nowhere to be found.

Nothing Vegas does now is in the interest of the gambling patron. High table minimums. Blackjack that pays 6:5 instead of 3:2. Even the Plaza & Vegas Club downtown have installed some continuous shuffling machines at the blackjack tables which certainly aren’t friends of gamblers. No double downs allowed after splitting at some casinos. We remember slot areas with noise as people cheered their winnings. You’d be hard pressed to hear anything now with the seemingly tight machines everywhere.

We thought we would have mellowed some after the unhappy 1/09 trip & would be looking forward to our annual Christmas trip in December. However, that’s not the case. We can’t get over the perception that everything that can be done to lessen our chance of winning is being done. It’s like being slapped as soon as you get there & then accepting the fact that you’ll be continuously slapped as long as you’re there. We’re tired of being slapped. We start to doubt our intelligence when we rationalize losing by saying we’re having fun. This is not fun when the losing & unfavorable rules appear to be so calculated. I think we’re done with Vegas.

Skip & Darlene from Houston

Ted Responds:

I appreciate the input and have taken casino management to task over the tight machines and poor odds. Having said that, much has changed in the (nearly) year since you visited.

1. Hotels rooms are a bargain. It isn’t even funny how low the prices are. You can stay at a pretty decent hotel/resort for less than a Motel 6 is going to cost you in much of the country.

Especially downtown, food and drink specials abound. They are easy to find… the casinos have basically plastered the front of their buildings with posters and banners touting them. Food on The Strip still can be a little more expensive unless you really keep your eyes open, but specials abound. And not just cheap prime rib or similar. As we’ve been publishing the past few weeks, many high-end restaurants where dinner for two would normally approach $200 introduce prix fixe (fixed price) menus that are a relative bargain. Once again, you simply need to look around in almost any casino you are in and you’ll see these advertised.

Continuous shuffling machines (that shuffle the cards in place of the dealer doing so) don’t hurt your chance of winning unless you are counting cards. A recent check of the Las Vegas Club (and many downtown hotels) saw that they were still paying 3-2 for blackjack. Some of the specific rules you mentioned like double-after-split are probably over the head of many readers and to those of you knowledgeable players who look for the very best blackjack rules, ask the dealers about specific rules and walk away if you don’t like the answer.

Side Note: I used to be a very proficient card-counter (making modest money at it) back in the mid-90’s. Sadly, blackjack is pretty much now unbeatable even for the skilled player. But still lots of fun to play.

However, you brought up a point valid to even the novice blackjack player who are scratching their head over this 3-2 and 6-5 business.

I’ll put it in layman terms:

If you bet $10 and get a blackjack, do you want to be paid $12 or $15? Casinos that deal 6-5 blackjack only pay $12 on a $10 bet. Those who deal 3-2 (traditional) blackjack pay $15 for a $10 bet.

Before sitting down at a blackjack table, ask the dealer “How much would blackjack pay on a $10 bet” and get the answer. If they say $12, walk away. (If you don’t want to talk to the dealer, just look on the felt and make sure it says Blackjack Pays 3-2). The average player hits a number of blackjacks per hour. If you hit 5 blackjacks in an hour and they are stiffing youá$3 per blackjack (tables that only pay 6-5), you just gave the casino $15 that you didn’t have to.

And… you’reáfrankly going to find better gaming conditions than at casinos in other parts of the country. Las Vegas still offers nearly full-pay video poker (and actually full-pay if you want to really hunt it down), and everywhere we see the craps tables full of action as craps is a game where it is tough to twist the payouts without destroying the essential parts of the game.

We’re fortunate that both our newsletter subscriber numbers and web traffic is up by double-digits this past year. Visitor numbers are starting to stabilize and rise again as people get home and tell their friends that Las Vegas is a real bargain right now.

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:

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Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at I4Vegas Discount Las Vegas Reservations and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 16-18 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û November 4, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! Perfect weather in the 70’s F with cool (but not cold) nights. Huge amounts of info in this issue, so we’ll dive right in:

Facebook Fan Us – The good news (for you Facebook users): We have created a AccessVegas.com Facebook Fan Page! What are we going to do with it? We’re leaving that up to you:

  • Make sure you are signed into Facebook and click to our AccessVegas.com Facebook Fan Page and click the Become A Fan button (top center of the page).
  • If so inclined, make a post to our wall suggesting how we should use our page.

As a way of saying THANKS, we’ll pick one person who fans us between now and Nov. 15, 2009 and send them a cool Vegas prize. No need to comment or post anything. Just fan us! We’ll also pick what we feel is the best suggestion(s) for how we should use our fan page and reward that person with some cool Vegas stuff as well.

Cirque Du Sol-Elvis – In one of the more poorly kept secrets of recent time, the new Cirque du Soleil show at CityCenter will focus on the life of Elvis. We’ll let you know when tickets become available.

The Showgirl Won’t Go On – Bette Midler ends her Caesars Palace run at the end of January, 2010. She is quoted as saying “These legs have had such a great run in the desert—it may be time to haul them to places with more humidity and fewer slot machines. But first I need to finish recording my album of the sexiest new love songs that only a showgirl could sing”. Tickets for her final Las Vegas shows available: Bette Midler Las Vegas Tickets

Boyd Gaming Continues To Pursue Station Casinos – With cash available due to the stoppage of work on Echelon Place, local casino giant Boyd Gaming continues to make a play for rival Station Casinos (which is in bankruptcy). It would give them utter domination of the locals market and it would be interesting to see how hard Boyd works without a major rival. One of the great things among competition for players is that gaming properties are forced to offer a great customer experience or lose to the competition.

Speaking Of Echelon Place – Boyd now estimates it will be 3-5 years before work resumes on the nearly $5 billion project with no guarantees it will follow the original plans. I hate to see projects fail or get put on hold, but when this thing was announced I was on record as questioning the demand for the project and even went as far as (nearly) mocking the choice of the name Echelon. It just doesn’t have that cool, Las Vegas resort name. Hey Boyd… you have time to change it and get the “stink of death” currently associated with the name Echelon behind you.

Yogurt In Opens At The Shoppes At Mandalay Place – The Yogurt In allows guests the opportunity to create their own frozen dessert masterpiece or order from an extensive menu of sweet and savory crepes. Patrons choose from 16 rotating frozen yogurt flavors along with an abundance of do-it-yourself topping options or design a unique, made-to-order shake. For those looking for a warm indulgence, crepes filled with a variety of ingredients will provide a perfect snack or light meal. The Yogurt In is open daily from 10 a.m. û midnight

Height Of Football (US) Season – Football fever sweeps Las Vegas nearly every day of the week with college and NFL game action. Click to Las Vegas Football Parties 2009

Winners – We have picked and notified the winners of both our Blue Man Group and Alize French Restaurant promotions. We’ll announce them next issue. We’ll also have a new giveaway starting in a few days. Stay subscribed or watch our Access Vegas Twitter Feed for details.

CityCenter Opens Soon! – Some hail it as the latest and greatest in a long line of Las Vegas developments. A few have said that it looks more like a Houston, TX office park. The buzz we are getting is that the hotels and shops making up CityCenter could set a new bar for Las Vegas. We’ll be passing along plenty of reports and photos throughout mid-and-late December as CityCenter comes online (which is scheduled in phases).

With Veterans Day upon us, I want to thank those of you who have served our country and protected the freedoms (including the freedom of speech to publish my thoughts and opinions). I salute you all.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

Las Vegas Is On Sale!
Get Great Rates At All Hotels:

Bally’s from $39, El Cortez from $28, Fitzgeralds from $23, Hooters from $20, Orleans from $33, Riviera from $27, Sahara from $20, Stratosphere from $22, Tropicana from $29, Tuscany from $20, More Savings At All Vegas Hotels!

Phantom Celebrates 1500 Performances At The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino – The Las Vegas Spectacular hits another milestone as the show celebrated 1,500 spectacular performances on Friday, October 30. The Las Vegas production of the worldwide favorite is enjoying enduring success that few other Las Vegas productions have achieved. After three and a half years of haunting The Venetian, Phantom – The Las Vegas Spectacular continues to prove it is an audience favorite among locals and tourists alike. Phantom has established a position at the forefront of Las Vegas entertainment.

Las Vegas’ Longest Running Dinner Show “Marriage Can Be Murder” Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary – “Marriage Can Be Murder,” an award-winning comedy and murder mystery dinner show, celebrates 10 years of having audiences laughing and guessing whodunit on a nightly basis. The longest running dinner show in Southern Nevada, “Marriage Can Be Murder,” is an interactive experience where the audience unseeingly becomes involved with mystery unfolding around them. “Guests keep coming back to see the show because they enjoy the interaction of the characters on stage and in the crowd,” said Eric Post, co-creator of the dinner theater concept with wife Jayne Post

Cabo Wabo Cantina Ready To Rock The Strip With Early November Opening – Sammy Hagar To Bring Infamous Dining And Rock ‘N Roll Hotspot To Miracle Mile Shops – Sammy Hagar is ready to rock Vegas – Cabo style, with the opening of Cabo Wabo Cantina in early November inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. On Friday, December 4, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer will host an official grand opening bash with a live performance by his band, the Waboritas. The two-level, 15,000-square-foot live music venue, cantina and restaurant will be located directly on Las Vegas Boulevard across from the new CityCenter complex.

Jersey Boys Walk Like A Man To Platinum – Grammy-Winning Cast Recording Achieves Major Milestone As The Musical Continues Its Stellar Run Reaching Three Continents – Jersey Boys, the story of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, adds another award to its crowded mantle. The Original Cast Recording has been certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) commemorating sales of over one million copies in the United States. The album won the Grammy for Best Musical Show Album in 2006 and continues to be a sales juggernaut, repeatedly landing in the Top 25 of Billboard’s Top Catalog Albums chart nearly four years after its release.

Bon Jovi To Return To MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 6, 2010 – With New Jersey’s New Meadowlands Stadium as its backdrop, GRAMMY Award-winning hometown heroes Bon Jovi performed at a concert and media event today that announced “The Circle World Tour.” The band is preparing to spend nearly two years spanning the globe, including the kickoff event of New Meadowlands Stadium scheduled for May 26 and 27, 2010. Bon Jovi will make a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, March 6, 2010.

Beijing Noodle No. 9 Offers Nine Tastings For $19.99 – Known for its authentic Chinese fare, Beijing Noodle No. 9 pays homage to its signature lucky number with its new tasting menu; guests can experience nine of Beijing’s signature dishes for only $19.99. Offerings include steamed pork bun; Har Gow shrimp dumpling; Imperial seafood soup dumpling; pork and vegetable wonton in chicken soup; sautÚed noodles with pork; Beijing style noodle with tomato and egg; green tea ice cream; baked barbecued pork pastry and red bean paste bun.

Payard Turns To Fall – Award-winning Pastry Chef Franþois Payard has created a brand new fall prix fixe lunch menu. Choose between asparagus salad with truffle vinaigrette and ciabatta toast or parsnip and mushroom tart for starters. Then select either Seared Sea Bass with Bok Choy and chocolate soy sauce or traditional couscous. The impeccable lunch concludes with a choice of a Payard pastry. Payard is a beautifully designed, multi-layered experience that includes a chocolate shop, a pastry shop and a traditional dining room.

Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through The Hits Adds Concert Dates In February 2010 At Hard Rock HOtel & Casino Las Vegas – Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, the exhilarating rock-n-roll concert experience featuring Carlos Santana and his band, will continue its successful run at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in February 2010. Featuring an ever-changing set list and a new opening number since its May debut, concertgoers will continue to be wowed, even if they’ve already seen the show. Through 2010 The Joint will be the only venue west of the Mississippi where fans can see Santana.

Gift Of Lights Makes Holidays Sparkle Sunset Park Is Illuminated Nov. 13 Through Jan. 3 – The Ninth Annual Gift of Lights illuminates Sunset Park beginning Nov. 13 through Jan. 3. The award-winning holiday event is a local tradition as families cruise through the park to marvel at millions of twinkling lights, including the second phase of LED lights for a greener planet. The brilliant display is open from 5 to 10 p.m. on Fridays, Saturdays and holidays, and from 5 to 9 p.m. on Sundays through Thursdays at Sunset Park located at Eastern Avenue and Sunset Road.

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We are planning a trip to Vegas in March 14 to 21. Could you tell me if spring break or NASCAR is in that time frame? Also did some hotel searches, found some good rates at Hooters. Is this hotel suitable for our age group 50’s? Thanks!

Judy

Ted Responds:

NASCAR weekend is Friday, Feb. 26 – Sunday, Feb. 28, 2010. Spring Breaks vary across the U.S. from late Feb. to April. Hence, will be spring break visitors from somewhere in town. The beginning of March Madness will coincide with your visit, so things might be a little more rowdy than usual.

Hooters isn’t a frat party or anything like that. It is a smaller property with more of a boutique feel but it sits next to Tropicana and directly across the street from the porte cochere of MGM Grand (with a stoplight to assure you you can walk between the two). You’ll be fine!

My wife and I enjoy your news letters from Vegas,and often go several times a year mainly to see the shows. In the first part of October we went to see CHER and what we thought was to be a classy show. We were very disappointed from start to finish and regretted spending the two hundred dollars to see a rude, crude, potty mouth singer.

To begin with the audience was kept waiting for fifteen minutes before CHER came on stage,and then were shocked to see her grab her crotch, and inform the audience that she has been doing this for forty five years and felt like putting a loaded gun in her mouth and pulling the trigger.

Through out the show, she said the “f” word several times which embarrassed many people around us and negative comments were made about that. She then belittled the stage hands, and did not even thank her band or her dancers for the hard work they had done to make her look good.

We observed several couples get up and leave the theatre (I wish we had left also). The only nice part of the show was the outfits that she wore. Cher should wake up and realize she is not a class act when she treats her audience the way she did that night.

Donald Gariepy

Ted Responds:

Cher’s people will not accommodate us to go see the show and do a write-up on it. Might be why they don’t want us to send someone. Sounds like she needs to take some lessons in showmanship and class from Wayne Newton.

I just have a general comment to make. If Vegas wants more tourism, the airlines need to reduce the fares to Las Vegas! I know of several people who wanted to go, but went elsewhere because of the airfares out of Chicago.

Gary Nawrocki

Ted Responds:

Unfortunately, cities and hotels have no control over the price of airfare. Cities like Chicago are simply expensive places to fly out of. A few days ago I checked the following cities for airfare to Las Vegas Dec. 2 – 9 of this year:

Chicago: $279
Boston: $247
Jacksonville: $230

This despite the fact that Chicago is only slightly farther than Jacksonville, and significantly closer than Boston to Las Vegas.

As we’ve noted in the past, the extremely low room rates Las Vegas offers (something the hotels do have control over) more than offset the cost of airfare. Let me know what a Wynn Las Vegas caliber hotel is going for in Chicago!

What many are doing is just staying a couple more days. Your airfare is set, the hotel rates are cheap. By staying longer, you amortize that airfare cost over more days.

I love visiting the stunningly beautiful beaches of Destin and Panama City áBeach, Florida. The cost for the same time stretch I used in the above sample for me to head there? $351 and hotel rooms that start at about $100 a night (for a basic place, not a resort). Makes Las Vegas seem like a bargain! P.S. For those who enjoy Florida’s Emerald Coast like I do, you must check out http://www.destinfloridapodcast.com

A friend and I were in Vegas in July, and purchased tickets to The Price Is Right. We were really disappointed in the show. The cost of the tickets were too much for what you got out of it. It was nothing like the show, and I discourage anyone from going. The rest of the trip was great.

Denise in Massillon, Ohio

I love your newsletter, your spirit and your frank reporting on my favorite vacation destination.

Here’s a question:

I usually need to bring about $1000 on my vacation, but don’t like to carry that much in my wallet. These days I take travelers checks which the casinos gladly cash. In days gone by, I would use the ATM’s in the casinos, but the high fees there and back home make that a costly way to go. I’ve looked for plain vanilla bank machines with no, or low fees on the strip, but can’t find ANY.

Do you or your readers have any knowledge of places where cash advances from accounts or credit cards can be made cheaply? Are there any bank branches anywhere on or near the strip or downtown?

p.s. My last visit was at Four Queens in September, and I couldn’t have been happier!

David Fraser from Canada

Ted Responds:

1. Wells Fargo has an ATM toward the back of Harrah’s Carnival Court.

2. Bank of America has an ATM in Caesars Forum Shops next to Casa Fuente (the world famous cigar shop).

3. Bank of America has an ATM at their tower downtown. Super simple to find when you are at Fremont Street Experience: Go to Third Street (Between Binion’s and Fremont Hotels). Walk two blocks south to Bridger Ave. Cross Bridger and a well-lit outdoor ATM (set up for auto use) will be on your left. Note: Downtown is generally safe, but I’d probably stick to doing this on-foot in the daytime.

All of these are actual bank owned and operated ATM’s and will charge you the same, simple fees that you would pay using any Wells Fargo or Bank of America ATM anywhere else. (No charge at all if you are a customer of that respective bank).

I agree that the in-casino ATM scam is ridiculous. You think they would WANT you taking out plenty of money to spend. You think that they would have no fee (or maybe something like 50 cents just to cover their basic costs). But they jack you even though you are extracting money to spend at their casino!

Also, the various chain drug stores along The Strip that accept debit cards will usually give cash back (although often will put a strict limit on the amount).

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  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 16-18 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31

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Hello From Las Vegas! – Winter stormed into much of the U.S. this past week and Las Vegas was no exception. Wednesday only hit 60 degrees (F) with (what would be called) tropical storm level wind gusts. Thankfully, temperatures have rebounded into the mid-70’s.

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M Resort Las Vegas – Las Vegas’ newest resort continues to get raves from our readers. Photographer Greg McFalls covered the resorts “open to the public” Labor Day festivities and we finally have some space to run them. If you want to get a nice look at the M Resort and see how the locals party on the holidays, click to our M Resort Las Vegas Labor Day 2009 photo set.

Frank Caliendo – We finally have Frank Caliendo tickets available: Frank Caliendo at Monte Carlo Las Vegas Tickets

Casino Legends Hall of Fame – We still get inquiries about the this exhibit which was at the Tropicana for years. Sadly, the exhibit is permanently closed. However, I remembered that we covered the 2002 Casino Legends Hall of Fame induction ceremony featuring Pat Cooper, The Characters, Oscar Goodman, Charo, Vicki Carr and Trini Lopez. And guess what… we still have the video online. You can view this blast from the past at 2002 Casino Legends Hall of Fame Ceremony Video

“Governor” Goodman Update – Mayor Oscar Goodman is still pondering a run for governor, but pulled back on his (all but announced) plans to run. Polls show he’ll do well in a crowded field, but the next governor will face some of the most difficult budget issues the state has ever seen. This year, the legislature basically combined using stimulus money and putting off many hard decisions that will eventually have to be made.

One can understand that the self-proclaimed “World’s Happiest Mayor” isn’t in a hurry to trade in his “gin and showgirls” job for a much tougher, less visible one (Note: Goodman actually works hard at city business as well, but is no stranger to the glamor side of being mayor). If you attended the Vicente Cigars grand opening (and took advantage of the open bar and amazing complimentary Cuban cuisine), you can view pictures of the event by clicking on the photo below.

Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman with Don Vicente Cigars
Mayor Oscar Goodman with “Don” Vicente Perez of Vicente Cigars

Of Interest To Guys – We recently stopped into Gold and Silver Pawn Shop (better known as the TV show Pawn Stars) at 713 Las Vegas Blvd S. It really is a working pawn shop, and they really do have items like Super Bowl rings and Olympic Gold Medals on display along with some of the most interesting stuff I’ve seen in a long time (everything from old coins to antique guns). And yes… the guys from the show are really behind the counter.

Our suggestion for little “Guys Adventure” downtown: Lunch at Chicago Joe’s (820 S 4th S.), then a one block walk over to Pawn Stars, then a block walk north to Don Vicente Cigars (624 Las Vegas Blvd. S.) to enjoy Cuban ex-pats roll cigars for you. From there, you are only a 1/2 mile walk up to Fremont Street Experience (downtown casinos). Ladies… encourage your man to go. Perfect opportunity for you to get some shopping in while the boys get some grub, meet some of their TV favorites, and experience authentic Cuban rolled cigars.

Out Of Water – A judge has killed a previous ruling which would allow the Las Vegas area to import water (via pipeline) from the Eastern Central area of Las Vegas. The Southern Nevada Water Authority has acquired rights to the water, but residents of that area are worried that it would create and Owen’s Lake (California) type of problem where the area pretty much dries up.

Despite the fact Las Vegas sits a mere 15 miles from the Colorado River, rights to Colorado River water were divided up when virtually no one lived in Las Vegas and the vast majority of river water is diverted hundreds of miles to Southern California and Central Arizona. Without the ability to acquire water from elsewhere, Las Vegas will (at the very least) become growth restricted in a few years and could also face water shortages during drought. While water shortages are unlikely to be felt by tourists, residential restrictions may be put in place.

Despite the notion that Las Vegas resorts “waste” tons of water with elaborate landscaping and water displays, the amount of water they use when compared to the amount of guests who enjoy the benefits is actually very water savvy. In addition, water for many Las Vegas water attractions is greywater.

Take Me Down To Cabo Wabo – Sammy Hagar’s Cabo Wabo Cantina opens at Planet Hollywood in just a couple of weeks. Nearly a decade ago, a Cabo Wabo was planned for Sunset Station and all Station Casinos started offering Cabo Wabo tequila drink specials. Just a couple of years ago, we had pretty strong rumor that one of the Harrah’s owned casinos would be end up being the long-sought-after home to this exclusive bar/grill. (Only two others exist: One in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico and one in South Lake Tahoe). Planet Hollywood ended up with the former Trader Vic’s space available, a coveted spot overlooking the Las Vegas Strip. More on this next issue.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

Defending The Caveman û A Hilarious Look At The Genders

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ôDefending The Cavemanö is by far one of the funniest shows on the Las Vegas Strip. The fun starts even before the show! Stroll on into the showroom and youÆll be greeted by a caveman and a cavewoman, who will pose for pictures with you. “Defending the Caveman,” a one-man show performed by Kevin Burke, is about the inherent differences between the sexes and how we relate to one another.

Madame Tussauds û Letting You Hang Out With The Stars

Nestled deep within the outskirts of the Venetian Hotel and Casino is a chance to meet and mingle with some of the greatest celebrities and historical figures of our time. It doesnÆt matter if they are still alive or not, or even if theyÆre from this century. TheyÆll be waiting for eager visitors to hang around them, or even snap as many playful photos as one wants with them, and they wonÆt even say a word. Of course, the fact that these “celebrities” are made from wax could have something to do with all of this.

Jersey Boys Las Vegas Welcomes New Four Season Drew Gehling – Now in its second smash-hit year at The Palazzo Resort-Hotel-Casino, JERSEY BOYS Las Vegas welcomes Drew Gehling to the talented cast. Gehling will assume the role of Bob Gaudio with the Las Vegas Company until November 8. No stranger to the JERSEY BOYS family, Gehling comes to Vegas from the Chicago Company where he was well known for his portrayal of Bob Gaudio. Joining Rick Faugno (Frankie Valli), Jeff Leibow (Nick Massi) and Deven May (Tommy DeVito), Gehling will be performing in a unique, custom-built theatre that is currently the only place on the West Coast to see JERSEY BOYS.

Super-Starlet Holly Madison Signs Yearlong Extension With Peepshow At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – PEEPSHOW, Las Vegas’ newest hit production and The Strip’s only striptease spectacular is pleased to announce that Holly Madison has extended her run as “Bo Peep” in PEEPSHOW at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino and will continue to dazzle audiences until September 2010. Madison began her well-received run as “Bo Peep,” a modern woman who has yet to find her own confidence and sexuality, in June. Joining Madison beginning September 21 is pop star (Danity Kane) and Playboy Cover Model Aubrey O’Day who will star in the role of the “Peep Diva” (originated by the Spice Girls’ Mel B).

Elvis Is Back At Imperial Palace Las Vegas – The King’s Ransom Museum Keeps Presley’s Legacy Alive – Imperial Palace Las Vegas Las Vegas welcomes The King’s Ransom Museum, a one of a kind exhibit of Elvis Presley artifacts and priceless personal treasures, on Oct. 21, 2009. This multi-million dollar collection is on display for the first time ever in Las Vegas, the very city where The King set up court and reigned supreme in the 1970’s. The King’s Ransom Museum provides an exciting opportunity for fans to get a rare glimpse into the life and career of one of the world’s greatest entertainers, Elvis Presley. Showcasing pieces from both Elvis’ personal life and his acting and singing careers, The King’s Ransom Museum is truly unlike any other exhibit.

Golden Gaming And The Kurt Busch Foundation Hit The Greens For Golf Tournament Fundraiser Tuesday, Dec. 1 – The Kurt Busch Foundation and Golden Gaming, Inc. hit the links in support of the foundation with the Golden Gaming Golf Tournament hosted by Kurt Busch at the DragonRidge Country Club on Tuesday, Dec. 1. “This tournament is a great way to have a good time with friends while playing for a good cause,” said Busch. “It’s always nice to see the support the foundation gets in my hometown of Las Vegas.”

MesmerEyes Opens at Bellagio – MesmerEyes offers a collection of luxury eyewear including such renowned brands as Porsche Design, Barton Perreira and Alain Mikli. Custom prescription lenses also are available. MesmerEyes is the first-ever boutique for Eye Lux LLC, dedicated to providing exceptional eyewear and unparalleled service in a luxury environment. Located just off BellagioÆs main lobby next to the concierge desk, MesmerEyes is open daily from 10 a.m. to midnight.

T&T Has The Deadliest Cure For The Halloween Hangover – Recover from Halloween mayhem and celebrate El Dia de los Muertos – that’s The Day of the Dead for you gringos – at Tacos & Tequila (T&T) on Sunday, November 1. Take that morning walk-of-shame with pride and strut on over in last night’s costume – we won’t tell. T&T’s $1,000 Deadliest Dressed costume contest is the perfect excuse to still be wearing leftover Halloween attire. The fiesta will heat up from noon until 5 p.m. with killer brunch and drink specials and spooky entertainment.

Chickenfoot – Joe Satriani, Sammy Hagar, Michael Anthony & Chad Smith Coming To Hard Rock – Rarely has a band come freighted with such expectation and promise than the new outfit that calls itself Chickenfoot. It’s a silly name for a band — and album — that kicks a donkey’s ass six ways to Sunday and back again. Maybe that’s because long before the four men who comprise Chickenfoot came together they already filled the pages of rock history with enough individual mind-blowing chapters to boggle the mind. The news that they’ve pooled their inordinate talents to one collective whole quickly spread across the Internet last year (and perhaps that crazy name helped just a little).

Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Legends The Four Tops Return To The Orleans Showroom November 20-22 – The Four Tops, whose meteoric rise to fame began with their 1964 Motown hit “Baby I Need Your Loving,” bring their soulful songs to The Orleans Showroom, November 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. each evening. One of the few groups to have hits in three consecutive decades, The Four Tops’ songs were splashed across the pop and R&B music charts from the 1960s through the 1980s. “I Can’t Help Myself,” a 1965 R&B and pop smash, is one of Motown’s longest-running chart toppers.

Harlequin Art On Display At Paris Las Vegas For Three Month Exhibition The Heart Of A Woman: Harlequin Cover Art 1949-2009 – In celebration of Harlequin’s 60th anniversary, the internationally recognized publisher is sponsoring an exhibition of original cover art that will focus not only on the changing shape of desire and fantasy but also on the social meaning and context of these images. THE HEART OF A WOMAN: Harlequin Cover Art 1949-2009 debuts at the Paris Gallerie on Oct. 24, 2009 and will be on display until Jan. 31, 2010. Open to the public at no charge, the gallery is located just outside of the Paris reception area. Hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Belgian Chef Unites With Chef Kerry Simon For Decadent Beer Dinner At Simon At Palms Place – Chef Kerry Simon unites with seventh generation Van Steenberge Brewery owner Jef Versele and Acclaimed Belgian Beer Chef Achim Vandenbussche to present guests with a special collaborative dining experience. Each of the five dinner courses will be masterfully paired with a world-famous Belgian beer.

Paris Las Vegas Welcomes The 2009 Harvest With 3rd Annual Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Celebration Beaujolais Nouveau Est Arrive! – On Wednesday, Nov. 18 – Honoring the famed Parisian tradition, Paris Las Vegas once again welcomes the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau for the properties 3rd annual wine celebration. This year’s highly anticipated celebrity kick-off will feature a traditional grape stomping that is reminiscent of the iconic “Lucy” scene on Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 3 p.m., coinciding with midnight festivities in Paris, France.

Las Vegas Deals

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I find it hard to believe all the people who say that Vegas is hurting, and attendance is down. We were at the Flamingo from October 11 to the 18th, and tried to get a late checkout because our flight didn’t leave till 11:30pm. The best they could do for us was 1:00pm because they were completely filled up. There’s at least one hotel that’s not suffering.

Glenn Kinzie from Whitby, Ontario

Ted Responds:

You observe correctly. Las Vegas is drawing over 3 million people a month (which was the norm up until we had a couple of boom years).

Now… gaming companies (hotel/casinos) are hurting financially for a couple of reasons:

1. Rooms are deeply discounted right now.
2. People are not gambling as much (which is just as much the result of the tight machines as it is the economy).

But we’re not exactly running a ghost town here! The doom and gloom about our unemployment and bad housing market gets mixed in with news that tourism is down (from the record highs) by outside media to create a story. We routinely get stuck in traffic on The Strip mid-afternoon in the middle of the week. Not exactly the sign of an empty town.

We are going to be in Las Vegas in November. Is there a way to find out where any TV shows or movies are being shot at this time?

Also, are there free bus trips to Laughlin any more?

Fred Moss

Ted Responds:

Movies and TV shows don’t publicize that they are going to shoot, as it would create a crowd control nightmare. I’ve seen many movie shoots and TV commercials being filmed but it was always due to being in the right place at the right time (usually late at night). Every once in a while when hundreds of extras are needed for a crowd scene, a note will be in the local paper a day or two ahead of time.

Last issue, we did note info regarding the current version of Let’s Make A Deal at The Tropicana.

I’m not familiar with any free Laughlin trips so I don’t want to suggest a particular one. I’d imagine they might still exist. If they do, a web search would be your best bet.

I’m staying at the Tropicana and the Palace Station, and they both were booked from your website. Both hotels are charging fees that were unexpected. I believe that the Trop charged a $8.99 per day fee, and someone told me that Palace Station will charge a stiff $ 17 per day charge.

I would not have booked if I knew that ahead of time. I was told that these charges were for use of facilities, such as the gym, but I had no plan and didn’t use any of those facilities. Please clarify as I felt that I was unknowingly ripped off by both hotels. Thanks.

Joe

Ted Responds:

Most hotels everywhere have started charging mandatory “resort fees” that are not included in the original price. It is similar to airlines charging a fee for bags, which is not included in the price of a ticket. I am stuck paying them myself and notáfond of them.

Palace is on the steep side because of their airport and Strip shuttles for guests (which are worth it if used, saving a significant amount in cab fare).

You could perhaps write your government representatives and note that this seems like fraudulent activity on the part of the hotels. Perhaps if enough people speak up, things will change. On the flip side, even with resort fees you are still paying far less than a comparable room would cost in another city.

Upon checking in, you may wish to call aside a front desk manager, complain about the fees, and note that you are taking it out of your gambling budget you were intending to spend at their hotel. If enough people complain, maybe they will modify their policies.

I just want you to know that your newsletter it outstanding. I usually read it a little more closely when I’m planning a trip (3-4 times a year usually), and still read certain sections (Members Mania) all the time. Anyway, you do an outstanding job with this newsletter!

Mark from Raleigh, NC

Just wanted to sayáThank You. Due to the economy a vacation has not been in the cards this year. We use to go to Vegas at least twice a year. But thanks to your news letter, that comes every week it helps me stay in touch with “my Vegas feelings”. I know Ill be back soon, until then keep the news letter coming to, that keeps me there in spirit. Thank you so much!

Donna

Ted Responds:

Something I love to stress is that we welcome everybody to stay subscribed and keep up on Las Vegas between visits. Plus, it is never too early to plan your next trip to Las Vegas!

Many regular visitors pretty much book their next trip soon after they get back from their last one (even if many months in advance). This allows you to lock up best seats for shows and take advantage of the current rock bottom hotel rates (which will not last as the economy improves).

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Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û October 21, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

AccessVegas.com Quick Info Menu:

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! Is it raining or snowing where you are at? I was out running errands mid-afternoon in short sleeves, shorts, sunglasses and sandals. Which is pretty much what everyone was wearing walking the Las Vegas Strip on this beautiful 77á F degree “summer” late October day.

Welcome Back – This past week, we were able to get ourselves off the “blocked email” list of a couple of major internet companies. We follow all the rules, but because we talk about the “grown up” Las Vegas related topics, we sometimes get snagged by automated filters. If you are seeing us for the first time in a long time, great to see you again.

Always remember that you can go to http://www.las-vegas-new-reviews.com and catch up on all the archives. If your trip is over, certainly feel welcome to stay subscribed so you can have us around for your next trip. If for some reason you simply never want any Las Vegas information again, we do put an unsubscribe link at the bottom of every newsletter.

Come On Down! – The latest incarnation of Let’s Make A Deal is now airing on daily on CBS (check local listings). Wayne Brady is the host and the show tapes at the Tropicana. And yes… you can put on a goofy outfit and try to get on TV. (If any of you do, make sure to write and let us know how it went). Ticket info plus a video of a recent episode available at http://www.cbs.com/daytime/lets_make_a_deal/

New Photo Sets As Promised! – Photographer Greg McFalls has been busy, busy, busy. First we had him over to shoot the latest Bellagio Gardens Fall Botanical display. If you’ve never enjoyed it, the gardens are open to the public at no charge inside the Bellagio. Click on photo for entire photo gallery set:

bellagio gardens las vegas fall 2009
Bellagio Gardens Fall 2009

If you prefer pretty girls over pretty flowers, we caught the recent MMA Xplosion bikini model search from the Hawaiian Tropic Zone. If you can’t be in Las Vegas right now, we are bringing Las Vegas to you! Click on photo for entire photo gallery set:

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Hawaiian Tropic Zone MMA Xplosion Bikini Contest

Friends In High Places – Garth Brooks may sing about friends in low places, but having Steve Wynn as a friend can’t be that bad either. Unless you’ve been in a cave somewhere, you probably know that Garth Brooks is coming out of retirement to play five years worth of shows (on selected weekends) at Encore Las Vegas. Tickets on sale starting October 24 at wynnlasvegas.com

Gay Day – May 1 is known as May Day. October 1 may well be remembered in Nevada as Gay Day, the first day legal domestic partnerships were made available. Unless the couple has no kids, no joint property and a few similar stipulations, dissolution of the domestic partnership follows the same proceedings as an actual divorce. Straight couples may (and have) filed as well. No word yet on whether this is a boon to wedding chapels, many of which have offered a gay ceremony option for quite some time.

Former Inside Vibe staffer Zig (now feeling very chilly back in his home state of Connecticut after a number of years in the desert) was in town recently as the “best man” for a gay wedding (Note: Zig is straight) and gave the following report:

They got their certificate of domestic partnership, and held a ceremony in a church. The pastor was also gay. About 30 people showed up. First me and the best man (or woman in this case) walked down the aisle and lit the two candles. It was actually a very nice ceremony. I learned that in a gay ceremony the bride is not given away. Instead the couple walks down the aisle together.

Gaming Revenue Down Again – Gaming revenue (the money you are kind enough to donate at the tables and slots) is down for 20 straight months as of latest available numbers. Note to gaming executives: How has that “let’s tighten up the slots and institute lousy table game rules” stuff working out for you? Were any of you around 10+ years ago when casinos advertised 99% payback slots, full pay video poker, and fought over who had the most liberal blackjack rules? Seems like we didn’t have a gaming revenue problem back then. Visitors could actuallyáplay more than a few minutes on a $20 bill.

Blue Man Group Mega-Giveaway

Blue Man Group is one of the most exciting, over-the-top shows in Las Vegas, and we’re proud to offer this exclusive giveaway to our readers:

Grand Prize:

Two tickets to see Blue Man Group at the Venetian Hotel & Casino including a meet & greet plus a special Blue Man Group paint can and a Blue Man Group DVD.

Second Prize:

Two tickets to see the Blue Man Group plus a Blue Man Group logo hat.

Third Prize:

Blue Man Group merchandise consisting of the following items:

  • Blue Man Group white logo t-shirt size XL
  • Blue Man Group refrigerator magnet
  • Blue Man Group mints
  • Blue Man Group hand sanitizer
  • Blue Man Group lip balm

Enter: Blue Man Group Mega-Giveaway

Remember, you still have a few days to enter to win dinner for two at Alize French Restaurant at the top of The Palms Las Vegas. Click over to Alize French Restaurant Dinner Entry

Event Updates – We’ve added even more football parties (most of which offer food and booze specials) at Las Vegas Football Parties 2009 plus a slew of Halloween events at Las Vegas Halloween 2009 Events. Make sure to check them both out.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

Blue Man Group û A Rare Gem Everybody Can Enjoy

blue man group las vegas

It may not seem likely that a show which features three blue, mute men can provide not only live music, skillful comedy, more than a few tidbits of interesting information, and social commentary regarding contemporary issues, but it is true, and can be found in the Blue Man Group at The Venetian.

The show begins once you enter the theater, with the stylishly cool atmosphere and the sardonic yet humorous disclaimers. Before the Blue Men come out, the audience is instructed to follow a few verbal cues to get everyone in an appropriate state of mind. And, if you happen to be one of the rather late arrivals, you may end up blushing a bit.

Following Rick Thomas And His Magic To The Edge Of His Dreams

Follow Magician Rick Thomas to the edge of his dreams just for the thrill of it. Its more fun than just another magic show. ItÆs a trip into a world of imagination and the very art of dreaming itself.

First there are white 500 pound tigers roaring across the stage, birds appearing as singles and doubling into pairs before your eyes, napkins turning into birds, and girls turning into tigers. ItÆs a classic show full of disappearing motorcycles, beautiful women being levitated and sawed in half, old silver ring tricks, and even some great card tricks. But wait, thereÆs more!

Sultry Siren Aubrey O’Day Has Taken The Stage As The “Peep Diva” In Peepshow – O’Day, who appeared in the hit Broadway production Hairspray, is a Playboy Cover Model (March 2009) and former member of the girl group, “Danity Kane.” She takes the Las Vegas stage as the mistress of ceremonies, the “Peep Diva,” which is currently played by Broadway star and recording artist, Shoshana Bean, and previously played by pop superstar, Mel B. With a plan to feature rotating headliners, PEEPSHOW constantly reinvents itself by bringing in today’s hottest stars. O’Day will perform alongside a sizzling ensemble of sexy PEEPSHOW GIRLS, showstoppers from film, TV, Broadway and beyond, who were handpicked to perform in this multi-million dollar production which features today’s best-known hits and original songs created especially for PEEPSHOW.

Neil Sedaka Returns To The Orleans Showroom November 12-15 – For more than four decades, Neil Sedaka’s timeless standards have influenced the sound of popular music. Renowned for his work as a singer, performer, producer and songwriter, Sedaka will perform at The Orleans Showroom November 12, 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. With countless hit singles, platinum and gold records, Sedaka is recognized as one of rock and pop music’s legendary pioneers, with songs that continue to stand the test of time.

BITE Celebrates 5 years On The Las Vegas Strip At The Stratosphere Hotel – Creative, Classic Rock And Vampire Show A Proven Success With Locals And Tourists Alike – Launched in 2004, BITE has become one of the most iconic and successful shows in Las Vegas today. At more than 1,500 performances and nearly a half-million audience members since it first began, the undeniably powerful combination of sexy dancers, amazing acrobatics, high-energy rock ‘n roll and the darkly mysterious allure of vampires have proven to be a formula for success. “There are so many factors that have contributed to making BITE a success,” said Tim Molyneux, producer and writer of the show. “The world has always had a fascination with vampires – they’ve been a part of popular culture for hundreds of years and we are once again experiencing a real resurgence in television, film and print. Some people come to see BITE simply because it’s a vampire show, but ultimately they are always blown away by the production.”

Wayne Newton’s Limited Engagement Production Once Before I Go Begins Preview Performances At Tropicana Las Vegas – Previews for the all-new, limited engagement production, Once Before I Go, at Tropicana Las Vegas run October 14 – October 27 with a Grand Opening slated for October 28. Tickets to this once-in-a-lifetime production are currently on sale. A celebration of 50 storied years as told by the man who shaped them, Once Before I Go is a rare opportunity to experience an iconic career through the entertainer’s own lens. No other performer has seen 50 years from center stage in the ever-changing city of Las Vegas and it’s likely none other ever will.

Minus 5 Sizzles During One Year Celebration – Holly Madison and Carrot Top Are Crowned Ice King And Queen – The first Minus 5 ice lounge in the country celebrated its one year anniversary on Friday, September 25 by crowning the first “Ice King and Queen.” Peepshow star Holly Madison was crowned Queen while comedian Carrot Top was proclaimed King of the arctic lounge. Madison and Carrot Top bundled up in their faux fur coats to accept their new titles. They officially became the first “Ice King and Queen” during a special coronation in which they received ice crowns.

Robin Williams To Bring Hilarious Comedy To MGM Grand Saturday, December 5 – Robin Williams, one of the most gifted actors and comedians of our time, returns to the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Dec. 5. The show is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Academy Award and GRAMMY« winner Robin Williams began his career as a stand-up comedian and has created a repertoire of indelible characters, first in the hit series “Mork & Mindy” and then in numerous film roles. In 1997, Williams received Academy and Screen Actors Guild awards for his performance in “Good Will Hunting,” having been previously nominated by the Academy for performances in “The Fisher King,” “Dead Poets Society” and “Good Morning Vietnam.”

CityCenter Reveals The Spa At Aria, Opening December – Innovative 80,000-square-foot Spa And Salon Brings Nature’s Elements Within – Synchronizing balance and beauty, The Spa at ARIA invites guests into a peaceful haven where nature’s healing properties take center stage. Salt, stone, earth, fire and water join to create a spa experience that will elevate guests to a meditative state for introspection and relaxation. Opening with ARIA Resort & Casino this December, the two-level Spa will feature 62 treatment rooms, a full-service salon, an advanced fitness center, boutique, poolside spa cabanas and Las Vegas’ first co-ed spa balcony, featuring an outdoor therapy pool and views of ARIA’s spectacular poolscape. In addition to skincare and massage rooms, The Spa will feature ashiatsu, couples’ massage, thai massage, hydro-therapy and vichy rooms, as well as three exclusive spa suites.

So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009 Hits Las Vegas For One-Night-Only At The Orleans Arena November 14 – Audience favorites from the fifth season of the popular television program So You Think You Can Dance will appear live on stage at the Orleans Arena for a one-night-only event, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. as part of the So You Think You Can Dance Tour 2009. Ade Obayomi, Brandon Bryant, Evan Kasprzak, Janette Manrara, Jason Glover, Kayla Radomski, Kupono Aweau, Melissa Sandvig, Randi Evans, and America’s Favorite Dancer Jeanine Mason are the Top 10 Finalists from the hit television show, performing the hottest routines from the program, as well as original pieces created specifically for the national tour*.

“OktoberFrightFest” Brings Beer & Brats, Bats and BOOze To Fremont Street Experience – Fremont Street Experience unveils the ultimate Oktoberfest and Halloween combined street party with its first ever “OktoberFrightFest,” a festival through October 13-31. Fremont Street Experience transforms itself into the ultimate adult playground with Oktoberfest and Halloween festivities, including a haunted house attraction inside Binion’s Gambling Hall & Hotel, a Viva Vision light and sound show themed to “Time Warp” and “Monster Mash,” seasonal Oktoberfest food & drink specials, plus three free Halloween-themed stage shows never seen before in Las Vegas.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Members Mania will return next week. We are just flat out of room this issue with the giveaways, photo sets and show reviews.

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:

  • Drop us an email at allvegastv@aol.com – We read them all!
  • Call our recorded comment line at 702-507-0055. We listen to every call.

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û October 7, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

AccessVegas.com Quick Info Menu:

Las Vegas Essentials
Featured Shows
Photos and Wallpaper

Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! Well, well, well… if you hate coming here during our summer heat, have no fear: Hot temps left town. With temps around 80 degrees F with overnight lows in the mid-50’s and mild winds, most of you will find this the perfect time of year to be here. Especially with snow headed for some parts of the U.S. and Canada already!

Stuff For You – We love our readers and are always working to set you up. Alize French Restaurant at the Top Of The Palms (the world renowned restaurant by chef Andre Rochet) is giving away dinner for two exclusively to our readers. Details later in this issue. On top of that, we’re inviting everyone to an event featuring complimentary cocktails, Cuban food, and a special appearance by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman this coming week:

944 Magazine Presents an Evening Affair at Don VicenteÆs with special guest appearance by Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman. Date: October 13, 2009 Time: 5PM û 9PM (MayorÆs appearance from 5PM û 6 PM) Enjoy complimentary Bacardi Mojitos, Cuba Libres, and Bombay Sapphire Martinis with authentic cuisine by Havana Grill and Florida Cafe. (Cigar purchase appreciated but not required. Buy one for a friend)! Don Vicente Cigar Company û 624 S. Las Vegas Blvd. û Las Vegas, NV 89101 û 702-386-9117 Event open to the public. MUST RSVP keith@944.com

Our infamous Mayor Oscar Goodman’s run is coming to an end this year. He’s term-limited out, and he’s been going out with a bang. He’s personable and willing to talk (and take pictures with) anyone and everyone. Add meeting our mayor in with a cocktail and some excellent Cuban food and you have an event worth going out of your way for. Oh… did I mention it is complimentary to the public! But you MUST RSVP to keith@944.com

Important Notes: Don Vicente Cigar Company is just 1/2 mile from downtown’s Fremont Street Experience and 1.5 miles north of The Sahara directly on Las Vegas Blvd. (at Bonneville) and directly on The Deuce bus line. If driving, we suggest parking anywhere east of LV Blvd. on neighboring side streets.

Although this is a cigar event, extensive outdoor seating (fresh air) will be available. No purchase necessary but buying one of their incredible Don Vicente cigars in encouraged. (Take it back to that friend of yours that enjoys fine cigars, or leave it as a tip for your favorite bartender, valet, waiter or whoever is helping make your stay good). More info on the cigars at Vicente Cigars

This is not a black-tie event by any means, but you obviously don’t want to look like you are about to mow the lawn when meeting someone of Oscar Goodman’s caliber. You too can say you had a martini with the Las Vegas Mayor. I plan to be there, and will be sporting a golden-yellow shirt with our logo (see top of newsletter) on it. If you see me, say hello!

Alize French Restaurant Palms Las Vegas

Dinner For Two At Alize Top Of Palms – One lucky reader will be the recipient of dinner for two at this amazing French restaurant high atop The Palms. You and a guest will enjoy a special (and scrumptious) five-course tasting menu while enjoying what is arguably the most amazing view of Las Vegas one can have while dining.

To view the tasting menu and enter to win, please click over to Alize French Restaurant Tasting Menu Dinner Giveaway

Football Events On The Strip (And All Over Town) – Amy has worked very hard to make an an extensive list of various football (U.S.) parties that are open to the public. Many of these feature food and drink specials. Plus… sports books are crowded and you have to stand in one spot craning your neck for hours on end. Instead, find a party on our list that sounds like your cup of tea… and enjoy! Click to Las Vegas Football Parties 2009

Boo!!! – Halloween is on us before you know it, and Amy has also been starting to compile and “all you need to know” about Las Vegas Halloween events. We’ll be adding more every week, so if you live here or are planning to be in town, bookmark our >Las Vegas Halloween 2009 Events page.

What We’re Working On – We’ve had writers and photographers out and about. Over the next few issues, we’ll be flooding you with reviews of shows and attractions (many of which we are covering for the first time) plus some incredible new photo sets ranging from the fall display at Bellagio Gardens to an MMA bikini contest.

We have something for everyone, so stay subscribed and tell your friends to to go AccessVegas.com (top of page) and sign up for their subscription as well.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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KISS To Perform At The Pearl At The Palms – Sure to be the band’s most amazing tour ever, KISS has announced that their “KISS Alive 35” 2009 North American tour, which makes a stop at The Pearl Concert Theater inside Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, November 28, 2009. Celebrating 35 years of rocking the world like no other, KISS will treat their legions of fans to a set of some of rock’s greatest hits. Buckcherry will be main support on all of the upcoming U.S. and Canadian dates.

Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch @ Eiffel Tower – The OASIS Smooth Jazz Sunday Brunch is back! Join us every Sunday from11a to 2p, at Eiffel Tower Restaurant (Las Vegas Blvd. Paris Hotel). Treat yourself to some Grey Goose and Nicolas Feuillantte Champagne specials, a fantastic brunch and live Smooth Jazz!

Call Eiffel Tower Restaurant for reservations today (702) 948-6937

Alice Cooper, The Original “Master of Shock Rock,” Brings His Theatre Of Death Tour To The Orleans Showroom October 23-25 – Shock rock icon and innovative showman Alice Cooper brings his Theatre of Death Tour to The Orleans Showroom for three nights, October 23, 24 and 25-just in time for Halloween. With a stage show that features guillotines, electric chairs, fake blood and boa constrictors, Alice Cooper has drawn inspiration from horror films, vaudeville, heavy metal and garage rock to create a theatrical event that showcases his vast music catalogue.

Andrea Bocelli To Perform At MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, December 12 – Classical and pop superstar Andrea Bocelli recently announced his Fall/Winter U.S. tour in conjunction with the November release of his highly anticipated album, My Christmas. The tour, which kicks off in Florida next month, will include a stop at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Dec. 12. The concert is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Bocelli’s performances will celebrate much of the repertoire the classical cross-over singer has made world-famous throughout his incredible career. They also will include music from his upcoming release My Christmas, giving his fans a sensational advanced welcome to the holidays.

Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas To Open On December 4 – The prestigious, new Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas is set to open its doors on December 4, bringing world-class sophistication, superlative accommodations and gracious service to the heart of the Las Vegas Strip. In celebration of its debut, the hotel has created a special opening offer for guests looking to make the most of their Vegas visit and experience the luxurious, new property.

The Swords Tour: Morrissey With Special Guest Doll & The Kicks – 2009 has been quite a year for Morrissey. He’s toured relentlessly, performing to sold-out audiences around the world. His 9th studio album, Years Of Refusal, saw Morrissey tie his highest US chart debut on the Billboard 200, and he’s overseen upgraded and remastered versions of his ’90s works Southpaw Grammar and Maladjusted.

Las Vegas Deals

These are only a few of the many Easy Vegas Deals we find each and every week (many of which happen too quickly for newsletter deadline). For a complete and constantly updated listing:

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

I monitor and do blog searches to find out what people are saying about Las Vegas. A while back, I came across an amazing trip report from the Iowa Girl Eats blog. She made three huge posts about her entire trip along with tons of great photos. Whether your visit is coming close, or you are just dreaming of Las Vegas, I highly suggest checking these out:

My husband and I love Vegas!! We come from San Diego 3 or 4 times a year. We have had our room comped most of the time. We have stayed at Imperial Palace, Paris, Hilton, and even Wynn!

This trip was last minute, so all we could book was Flamingo. Hey, as long as itÆs clean, we are cool with the older properties. Well, not only was it not clean, it was filthy!!! They were at ô98%ö capacity and all they had left was a handicapped room. That was fine until we got in and saw how filthy the carpet was. Then, the bathroom had a roll in shower with a tiny hand held faucet that couldnÆt reach a person standing up. And, the tiles were at one time white, but now black.
The worst of all was the bed. My husband pulled the top sheet back to sit on the bed while he phoned the front desk. There was a HUGE brown mystery blob on the box spring!!

He told the “manager” Frederick about these things and he said there was nothing he could do, we had checked in too late. 5:00pm is hardly late, when check in begins at 4:00pm. After 30 minutes of pleading, he moved us to a different room, stating he was going to close the dirty room we were in. We were on our way down the hall when another couple went into that very room!! The next room was cleaner, but not clean enough. The smell alone made it unbearable. We decided to leave.

On our way out of town, we stopped to check out the new M resort. It was FABULOUS, and we stayed for 3 nights!! We enjoyed the beautiful suite, gorgeous pools, great restaurants and fabulous casino. We won more than ever before. It is not on the strip exactly, but 10 minutes by car is so easy. We have definitely found our favorite place in the M!!!

Bonnie from San Diego

Ted Responds:

Due to the economy, casinos have been cutting payroll and this is unfortunately an occasional result of that. There is no excuse for it. Properties are in the hospitality business and hospitality involves taking care of your guests.

Hopefully, this is an isolated incident. Fortunately, you had a car and had the option of getting out of there. Many don’t. If this happens to anyone else, here’s what you do:

  1. Most people now have a camera (digital or cell phone). Before going to the front desk to complain, take some photos (if it is an issue of cleanliness). Show the pics to the manager. That will get their attention! For all they know, you’ll be posting those all over the internet, sending them to your friends, writing people like me.
  2. IF they give you the run-around or aren’t attentive, tell them that you’ll be posting the photos to the travel websites you participate in and sending them to everyone you know and reiterate that the conditions are NOT acceptable.
  3. Most Las Vegas Strip hotels are owned by a company that owns a number of hotels. If a manager gives you some kind of “we are full” excuse, tell him you are willing to be WALKED to another one of their properties with equal or better accommodations. “Walking” is an industry term where one hotel is over-booked and they put you on a cab to another one of their hotels.
  4. If you still get the run-around and are not satisfied at the end of your stay, follow through when you get home:
    • DO post a trip report and the photos to a travel blog, travel site or other website you participate in.
    • DO post the information to any/all of your social networks.
    • DO make hard copies of all your internet postings and then send them with a snail mail letter (actual written letter) to the manager of the hotel via the postal service. We still get reports that some hotels can be pretty inattentive to their email, but pay lots of attention to actual mail. In fact, I’d send it Priority Mail so it stands out.
    • At the end of the day, you’ll probably be contacted by the hotel with an offer to make it right, either financially or in terms of a free stay next time. But they must see the evidence so they know you aren’t simply trying to scam a freebie out of them.

Can’t agree with you more about The M, and M Resort has a free shuttle to/from The Strip. Look up M in the phone book when you are there, call and ask about the shuttle details, and anyone can go down and check it out. Also check out our M Resort Las Vegas Grand Opening Picture Gallery.

Please send me the calendar of Cher in 2010.

Clarice from Brasil

Ted Responds:

With 25% of our readership international (which we continue to greatly appreciate), we know that many of you are planning your visits months and months in advance. We post concert and event info when we get it. Generally speaking, headliner dates for a calendar year are planned out and released very late in the year (for the coming year). Sometimes concerts are not announced until just a few weeks before they occur, other times they are announced months in advance.

My advice? Go to the appropriate month of our Las Vegas Entertainment, Concerts, and Events calendar and bookmark the specific month (or week) you are interested in. If you are flexible with your dates, simply follow the concert/headliner listings on the right sidebar of this newsletter.

Hope this helps,

I read your newsletter every time it comes to my computer. We have been going to Vegas since the early 1980’s at least 3 to 4 times a year. I’m planning another trip (our third this year) and can’t wait. I really enjoy the news and the reports on the construction and the news of the city.

I couldn’t live in Vegas… I love the video poker too much! We own our own business and use it as aágetaway. To us it’s a great place to visit and leave the worries behind for a couple of days.

Keep up the great work. I really enjoy your newsletter!

Thanks,

Tom from Jefferson City, Missouri

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Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û September 30, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! A “cold and windy” Las Vegas as I write this on Wednesday afternoon (with the Hawaii/La. Tech game on ESPN). The thermometer outside is reading 72 degrees F. Yes… after 16 years here, that feels COLD to me! Temperatures are expected to hover around the 80 degree mark the next 10 days or so, nice and balmy.

We’re Expanding! – My comments will be brief today as I’ve been knee-deep in the acquisition and expansion process for us to enter a number of new cities. We’ve secured the ownership of:

  • AccessReno.com
  • AccessLaughlin.com
  • AccessBiloxi.com
  • AccessAtlanticCity.com
  • AccessPhoenix.com
    (sites are not yet active and/or are undergoing major upgrades under our tutelage and do not currently reflect our plans or design)

It’s Good To Be Me – Have you ever thought that my job sounds fun? We’re planning to launch a bi-weekly newsletter for each city and looking for help. If you are a regular visitor (or better yet a resident) of Reno, Laughlin, Biloxi, Atlantic City or Phoenix who is in touch with the latest “what to do and see” and would be interested in doing a “Newkirk’s Notes” type column every other week in a newsletter for your city, please contact us at allvegastv@aol.com so we can further discuss it.

All of the news gathering and other newsletter aspects would be handled by our staff. We are simply looking for someone to write the opening few paragraphs for each issue plus a couple of “Members Mania” readers questions answered in each issue.

Don’t Be That Guy – I got a kick out of the article The 10 Most Annoying Passengers, As Told by a Flight Attendant. Flight Attendants have a lot of latitude regarding what they can do to make your trip more enjoyable (including sometimes sneaking you a first-class goody or re-seating you if you end up next to the crying baby or someone’s knees constantly in your seat-back). I especially likes this Bonus Tip: Bring any kind of candy for a crew member, and you are pretty much getting special treatment from that point on. We always remember those nice folks toward the back who brought us some Hershey’s Kisses …

Speaking Of Flying – Check out this Top Ten Airlines Most Likely to Be Delayed on the Tarmac article which lists the airlines most likely to have flight delays lasting more than three hours. Sometimes it might be worth it to pay a few more bucks and travel on a carrier that is less delayed.

I should be back in full force next week. We make this look easy, but prepping to launch into multiple new cities really chewed up some time. As always, this issue is still packed with tons of Vegas stuff you need to know.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Lesnar Faces ‘Biggest’ Test To Date Against Colossus Carwin At UFC 106 At Mandalay Bay Saturday, Nov. 21 – Brock Lesnar has faced some of the best heavyweight fighters in the world. The Ultimate Fighting Championship heavyweight title holder dominated seasoned veteran Heath Herring and put away former UFC champions Randy Couture and Frank Mir. On Saturday, Nov. 21, Lesnar will have to pick on someone his own size when he takes on the undefeated 6-foot-3, 262-pound top contender Shane Carwin at UFC 106: LESNAR vs. CARWIN live from the Mandalay Bay Events Center. One of the brightest stars in UFC history also will return as former light heavyweight champion Tito Ortiz battles UFC Hall of Famer Mark Coleman in what promises to be a war of epic proportions.

Viva Pink’s Vegas! – Heavyweight Champs And Hollywood Hotties Help Launch Pink’s Hot Dogs Las Vegas At Planet Hollywood Resort Casino – Pink’s Hot Dogs hosted a knock-out grand opening in Las Vegas tonight, as actresses and athletes graced the pink carpet to mark the opening of the Las Vegas location of the legendary Los Angeles hot dog joint. Celebrities in attendance included model and actress, Kim Kardashian, PEEPSHOW star Holly Madison, former Spice Girl Mel B., boxing stars Tommy “Hitman” Hearns and James “Lights Out” Toney, and Las Vegas entertainer Frank Marino, who appeared in drag as Joan Rivers.

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As someone who has just made the move to Las Vegas, I would say that your recommendations are spot-on. We made many trips, and took over a year, to finally find the house we wanted.

I would add one caveat — avoid the short sales. In a short sale, all the power lies with the bank and seller. You have no rights. We had to back out of one short sale that gave us a lot of headaches.

Keep up the good work!

Glen Frederiksen

Ted Responds:

Glad to be of help! While we will never let this newsletter turn into a real estate newsletter, we know that many regular visitors monitor our market with the thought of buying a vacation home here (or even making the permanent move). Between my length of time living here and my family’s background in home building, I’d like to think that I carry a pretty good read of the market.

Do you know if there are any day tours to Red Rock Canyon, similar to the ones to Laughlin. We aren’t interested in renting a car to travel out of the city.

Thanks for any info you can give me.

Linda

Ted Responds:

There are but they start at about $65 per person, making it cheaper to rent a car. Car rentals are available at many hotels including The Flamingo.

If you still want a guided tour, we suggest the following:

By the way, don’t confuse the drive to Laughlin with the drive to Red Rock. Red Rock Canyon literally sits on the edge of Las Vegas, about 30 minutes from The Strip in traffic. Las Vegas Strip to Red Rock Canyon Google Map. Laughlin is indeed almost two hours (depending on traffic).

My friend and I will be in Las Vegas for my 35’th birthday Jan. 2010 for a week (I take my birthday preparations very seriously). As we are traveling from Scotland, I have bee trying to find alternative means to flying from LA to Vegas but I’m coming up seriously short. I found a coach that costs $88 and takes almost 5 hours, but we can fly for half that price and half that time.

Are there inexpensive ways to travel between Las Vegas and LA?

Cheers,

Trey from Edinburgh

Ted Responds:

Nothing wrong with planning ahead! International travelers often plan months in advance because coming to the West Coast of the U.S. is a big trip.

Very few people take a bus from L.A. to Vegas. Flying is very popular and (as you found out) not overly expensive. You could always rent a car if you want to make the drive, but there honestly isn’t much to see once you get outside of the L.A. area. If you want to see some truly amazing Desert Southwest scenery, check out Red Rock Canyon once you get here.

Plus, when on vacation, time is money. I’d just fly. Get here quick and get the fun started!

Love your newsletter! We enjoyed our recent trip to Vegas and still say Wynn is the best place to stay… Encore is beautiful too. We like the size of these hotels better than the huge casinos. The restaurants are fabulous. Wish I had better luck on the slots like I used to many years ago; However, Vegas is still fun and one of a kind.

Sara from Houston

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Coming Hot Holidays – The following dates are huge times to be in Las Vegas, and rooms are in high demand. Booking in advance is the best way to save. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe û September 17, 2009

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Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! Well… I goofed when I predicted the end of 100 degree (F) temps a couple of weeks ago. We’ve continued to see higher-than-average warmth, but it finally appears we’ll settle into our 95/65 (high/low) days for the next 2-3 weeks. Perfect. Never too hot, never too cold no matter what time of the day or night you enjoy being on the Las Vegas Strip!

Planet Harrah’swood – Harrah’s (the company) is buying up Plant Hollywood’s debt in what looks to be a play to take over ownership of the hotel. Planet Hollywood is (to put it simply) having trouble meeting debt payment deadlines. This would give Harrah’s yet another contiguous property (Rio, Caesars, Harrah’s, Imperial Palace, Flamingo, Bills, Bally’s, Paris) in addition to the sizable amount of land they control behind their properties on the east side of The Strip.

Are You Ready For Some Football? – Every year, the Review-Journal publishes a list of local bars that are loyal to one particular NFL team. These are bars that show ONLY the game of their selected team on every single screen during each and every game that team plays. In addition, most have food and drink specials during the game.

If you are a transplant who is looking for like-minded fans or a visitor who would like to watch the game in the company of “home-towners” from your area, check out the list at Local team bars ready to cheer a new season – Establishments offering food, drink specials

REHAB PARTY!! HaRd Rock Hotel!!!!

Rehab: Party At The Hard Rock – I can’t remember if I’ve previously mentioned this, but it’s a great excuse to sneak a “fun in the sun” photo in here. The Hard Rock’s infamous Sunday “Rehab” pool party is in its second year of being filmed for a TV reality show. It now airs Tuesday nights on TruTV (formerly Court TV). I’d simply set your DVR to record every show and you’ll be caught up in no time!

Are You Getting Our Tweets? – If you subscribe to our newsletter but aren’t following our Twitter account, you are missing plenty. Yes, we stuff this newsletter with great info we get during the week. HOWEVER, even more info comes in that either expires before deadline or that we simply don’t have room for here. Two ways you can go about it:

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Sleeping On The Plane? – If you are like me, I simply rarely have ever been able to sleep on an airplane. With so many of you flying so many hours to see us (especially with our significant international readership), we know that many of you face this issue. I recently found a great article Shut-eye on the red-eye – First-class tips for sleeping on airplanes with tons of helpful tips!

Wedding Professionals – Our friend Richard Markel is hosting a huge event for anyone and everyone in the wedding business September 22-24, 2009. If this is your industry, not too late to sign up and write-off a trip to Las Vegas. Attendees are coming from all over the world! More info at http://www.weddingmba.com

School Enrollment Dropping? – According to the Review-Journal, it appears that Clark County (Las Vegas) school district enrollment will be dropping for the first time since 1983. The drop is very slight, and the statistic keeps with growth in the area coming to a standstill.

The dirty little secret that no one is really talking about? The only things keeping a significant exodus of residents from Las Vegas happening are 1. Somewhere in the vicinity of 80% of local homeowners are upside down in their houses, preventing them from selling and 2. For those holding onto jobs here, better to take what they have and keep the bills paid then risk looking for work somewhere else.

However… I think the housing bubble burst has also popped the “living in paradise” bubble of the imagination that many people moved here with the past few years and assumed the boom years were the norm in Las Vegas. When things aren’t going well, the desert heat, big-city traffic, and ever-rising taxes become dream killers. I’d look for stagnant growth here for a few years. Even though influx might pick up, it could be matched by people leaving.

On The Other Hand… – The next few years are going to continue to be an awesome time to be a visitor. As all these new hotel rooms come on line (most of them nice, upscale places), the demand will keep room rates way down. And… as the economy picks up and credit gets looser, you’ll continue to see incredible new attractions, dining, and bars open up.

Enjoy This Issue!

Ted Newkirk
CEO/Managing Editor

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Las Vegas Show Reviews

Terry Fator’s Puppets Are Just The Beginning

terry fator las vegas

When you say “Art”, many will think of Van Gogh’s “Starry Night”, Michelangelo’s “Sistine Chapel”, or even The Golden Gate Bridge, but almost no one will ever think of ventriloquism. Except for maybe one man, 8 puppets, an auditorium full of people 5 nights a week on the Las Vegas Strip, and millions of American viewers who voted Terry Fator the winner of the 2007 America’s Got Talent show on NBC. Art is not only talent it is imaginative and fun, soulful and straight from the heart. It is exactly what Fator delivers night after night to an audience echoing shouts of laughter and cheer.

Southern Comfort And Live Music To Converge At B.B. King’s Blues Club At The Mirage – New restaurant, bar and live music venue set to open this winter offering food and entertainment ’round the clock “The Thrill is Gone” no longer as the King of Blues brings his popular restaurant, bar and nightlife venue, B.B. King’s Blues Club, to Las Vegas. The namesake that made Lucille famous is set to open winter 2009 at The Mirage. From early morning to late night, B.B. King’s Blues Club will serve the best in Creole cuisine fused with that southern comfort touch. Palates of Las Vegas visitors and locals alike are sure to be awakened by signature items such as Fried Dill Pickles, Gumbo Ya Ya Straight from the Bayou, Lip Smacking Ribs, Southern Fried Catfish and Banana Bread Pudding.

“The Magic & Tigers of Rick Thomas” Now Open At The Sahara Hotel & Casino – Master illusionist Rick Thomas, who has amazed audiences around the world, is now performing in his new home at the Theater inside the distinguished Sahara Hotel & Casino on the famed Las Vegas Strip. Thomas’ magic has been a showstopper for audiences of all ages where he combines the beauty of magic, the complexity of working with regal animals and the elegance of dance all into one dynamic performance. Thomas has performed on the Strip for more than 10 years headlining in theaters at properties such as the Tropicana and Stardust.

Ricardo’s Gives Back To Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Southern Nevada On Thursday, September 24 – Ricardo’s Mexican Restaurant invites you to feast on tacos for charity as they host a fundraising dinner for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southern Nevada on Thursday, September 24. The event is from 6 to 10 p.m. and features Ricardo’s signature menu with unique, creative and authentic Mexican favorites including Tacos de Pescado; grilled halibut tacos topped with fresh cabbage and a creamy cilantro sauce and a Ricardo’s favorite since 1980, Pollo de Ricardo’s – a wine-sautÚed chicken breast topped with tomato, avocado and melted cheese, presented in a tortilla basket.

Hofbrauhaus Honors Lance Burton As Mayor For Octoberfest – Once again in the tradition of Octoberfest the Hofbrauhaus has invited Lance Burton to tap the keg and become honorary mayor for the evening on Sunday, Sept. 27 at 5:30 p.m. Kicking off Octoberfest has become an annual tradition for Lance Burton. Of course, it will be open to the public with a live band from Germany.

Lance continues to update his show, and (as you can see from the photo) has updated his look with more dark, mysterious image. Burton’s show continues to be a “must see” for everyone of all ages who enjoys magic. Click for Lance Burton Las Vegas Tickets

Flip Flop Shop Opens At The Shoppes At Mandalay Place – Flip Flop Shop, the nationÆs first retail chain to focus on flip flops, encourages consumers to “Free Their Toes.” Offering the hottest brands of flip flops and sandals, Flip Flop Shop promotes a lifestyle concept that is laid-back, yet adventurous. To round out this philosophy each shop provides a relaxed atmosphere complete with cork flooring, beach-inspired coconut oil-scented aroma, music and flat screen TVs highlighting active lifestyle-inspired scenes. Flip Flop Shop is located next to Art of Shaving.

Dennis Miller Returns To The Orleans Showroom October 9-11 – Five-time Emmy award winner and crowd favorite Dennis Miller brings his hilarious stand-up routine to The Orleans Showroom, October 9, 10 and 11. Celebrated as a witty comedian with an entertaining and intriguing stand-up routine, Miller keeps audiences laughing with his irreverent observations.

Basque Dinner At Alize – The Basque Country is a European Region in the Western Pyrenees that spans the border between France and Spain in the Atlantic Ocean. Join us at AlizÚ as chefs Mark Purdy and Tammy Alana and wine director Claudio Vigani guide you in a food and wine celebration of the Basque Region.

Sugar Factory Opens At The Mirage – Sugar Factory features a delicious array of hard and soft candies, as well as chocolates, and is best known for its Signature Series Couture Lollipops. Featuring a variety of bejeweled and custom handles, sugar lovers can personalize a lollipop with their choice of handle and flavor to create a mouthwatering sweet sensation. Fun and collectible, the lollipops are the newest fashion accessory among celebrities and A-listers including Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian, The Pussycat Dolls and actress Lauren Conrad. Sugar Factory is located between Starbucks and Rhumbar.

Las Vegas Deals

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We love your newsletter. We go to Vegas at least once a year and my husband plays a lot of craps, but when it comes to comps he hardly gets anything. I have noticed our friends who play blackjack get comps all the time and they put less money through.

How much do you have to put through to get a comp when playing craps? I must admit when the table is cold he usually leaves, but he always comes back and they know him by name at the Wynn and Bellagio. I await your advice.

Cheers!

Rini from Port Douglas, Australia

Ted Responds:

You probably know this first part, but for the benefit of those who don’t: If you have a slot club card, you can (and should) also use it at the table games. They will track your play and include it in how they calculate your comps. When you get to the table and buy in (regardless of what game it is), simply set your card down with the money you are buying in for.

You perhaps somewhat answered your own question: Casinos are looking at time spent at the tables. They look at your bets periodically and record how much action you are giving them. They want to see you staying and playing. If you are leaving whenever your luck goes cold, they will hold that against you in your tracking (or perhaps end up not recording your play because you weren’t there very long).

Also, feel free to ask the pit boss exactly how they tabulate your average bet at the craps table. In years past, it has varied from place to place. It is just your basic bet getting tracked, or are you getting credit if you spread a lot of money around, make come bets, and similar?

Having said all of that: I’m still all for leaving a cold table (or slot machine). Is it really worth losing $100 in hopes of racking up a couple more dollars in comps?

Was in Vegas the second week of July and it was Hot. Thats the weather we like because we love to pool during the day and gamble at night. Once again we stayed at the Golden Nugget and loved it. The pool is fabulous (as good as expensive strip pools) lots of nice restaurants there, rooms are very nice and gambling is good there. Mid-week is very reasonable and service is good.

Came across a real find downtown: An Italian Restaurant called Chicago Joe’s… fantastic food great menu and wonderful service. A very small place about 5 blocks from Fremont Experience but well worth the trip. Cant wait for my trip next July.

Barb in Ohio

Ted Responds:

You found a true “best kept secret” and something that you’ll probably not even notice unless you are specifically looking for it. See Chicago Joe’s on Google Maps. It is a pleasant 10 minute walk down 4’th Avenue from Fremont Street (downtown casinos) but I’d opt for the quick cab ride after dark.

My tip? If you are visiting Chicago Joe’s, there might be a couple of guys in your group who enjoy good cigars. Just one block over and two blocks north from Chicago Joe’s at Las Vegas Blvd. and Bonneville is Don Vicente Cigar Company. Cuban born owner, Cuban born cigar rollers (rolling daily right in front of you) using some of the finest cigar materials available. Nice big screen, leather couches and complimentary Cuban-style coffee and sodas

Downtown is full of hidden treasures!

I would like to add some comments to the letter about breakfast buffets averaging $12 etc. I believe that Vegas has got to the point where it has really become a well-to-do vacation spot for people, at least on The Strip. Personally I think the buffets can be a good value the way we do. Everyone has their own eating habits but what we do is eat one lunch buffet per day. Since it is an all you can eat meal we take advantage of it and it more than carries us over till the next lunch buffet.

The Vegas casinos have some very good expensive foods at their buffets and I believe when a person gets their fill on some of these items (such as shrimp, etc.) it becomes a good value. I live in Minnesota and have been to all the casinos we have and have found the pricing and quality of our casino buffets make the Vegas buffets in many cases a very fair price. We have found in every Minnesota casino (except for one) based on the price, the food is not as good and the variety is less. Believe me I am not trying to promote Vegas here because I do get a little upset at the pricing of some things, but when it comes to buffets I feel Vegas is the best.

RW Milaca from Minnisota

Ted Responds:

Because of the competition here, buffets are far above the quality of what you’ll find in other places. And, are actually frugal when compared to eating at a coffee shop (here or anywhere). What would soup and salad, shrimp, prime rib, chicken, veggies, potatoes, a cheesecake slice (or two) and endless non-alcoholic drinks (orange juice, coffee, soda) cost at a sit-down restaurant? Last summer, I had all of that and more for about $15 at Harrah’s Flavors buffet for lunch. You also hit on a tip I love: There is usually very little difference between the lunch and dinner buffet menus at the hotels. And yet lunch is around 20% cheaper (and often less crowded).

I really appreciate your upbeat attitude about LV as a vacation spot. Some of these critics need to take a breath. On one fairly good LV podcast I listen to, they love to trash-talk a bunch of properties… like Imperial Palace, Circus, Riviera for example. We’ve been to all of the above and I think they’re stylin’! Loved our stays there, and really dug the affordability. And you’re a short way from everything else anyway. Man, you’d think some of these LV critics are “Anton Ego” from Ratatouille!

Kevin from Gresham, Oregon

Ted Responds:

Funny you bring this up as I was recently in Circus Circus for the first time in quite some time. No one is going to pretend it is the newest, hottest property in Las Vegas but I forgot what a cool old-school vibe it had. Plus… something that I used to love about the old casinos that you don’t find so much anymore: Despite being in the property more times than I can count over the years, I still almost got lost!

Long time visitors will remember that casinos literally used to be designed so that you couldn’t find your way out of them. Can anyone say “Vegas World” (now Stratosphere, although it looks nothing like Vegas World did)? That place was not only built like a maze, but had mirrors on the walls and ceiling in places!

The great thing about Las Vegas? Something for everyone. From some of the finest resorts in the world to very affordable, non-pretentious “let loose” properties. (Reminds me of those Miller – Living The High Life commercials). My advice to all? Explore as many casinos as you can during your visits!

Does the Deuce run from the airport? Can a person get on the bus, after coming in from the airport and where?

Thanks!

The Hausers

Ted Responds:

Unfortunately, there is no bus line that goes directly from the airport to (and down) The Strip. From the airport, you can take the line 109 north to The Sahara or 109 (same line) south to the South Strip Transit Center, where you can catch The Deuce to all points on The Strip.

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  • Jewish New Year September 19
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 26-29 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 18-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 7
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 13-15 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 14
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • Mardi Gras February 16
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 4
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 9
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 29-31 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)

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