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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 11, 2005

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In This Issue: Mystere by Cirque Du Soleil, Readers Rants and Raves, Wynn Photos Coming, Winning At Craps, Dining Discounts Book, New Crazy Girl, Britney At La Cage, Matt Dusk Returns, more …
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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Note: Mr. Newkirk is recovering from illness. His return is projected for June. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories, photos, and news links complied by our staff!

We are reprinting Ted Newkirk’s review of Mystere this week. In light of all the hoopla surrounding Le Reve (the new Franco Dragone show at Wynn Las Vegas), a look back at Mystere is particularly timely. Franco Dragone created the Cirque du Soleil shows Mystere and “O” for (then) Steve Wynn resorts Treasure Island and Bellagio. Dragone went on to create his own company … which brought him back to Las Vegas where he created Celine Dion – A New Day and now Le Reve.Special Bonus: Click and listen to Kunya Sobe (32k streaming sample) from the CD Mystere: Live In Las Vegas while you read this. You’ll feel like you are there!

Mystere Live In Las Vegas by Cirque du SoleilMystere by Cirque du Soleil – It was December, 1993. Treasure Island Las Vegas. A city still best known for cheap buffets and cheap rooms. No Mandalay Bay, no Bellagio, no Venetian, no Paris Las Vegas. Cirque du Soleil was popular in art and theatre circles but few in regular walks of life were familiar with the French Canadian company and their unique brand of human-based circus theatre. Boy, did that all change!

Over a decade later, Mystere is still one of the hottest shows on the Las Vegas Strip and with great reason. This troupe of highly skilled athletic actors combine drama, rhythmic music, and fantastic feats that defy gravity.

The “Aerial Cube” features Paul Bowler suspended high above, spinning in a glistening steel cube at amazing heights. In the “Chinese Poles,” highly costumed performers use amazing muscular strength and control to mimic what may be insects on stalks of grass or wheat. They cling to, climb, and spring between the poles in superhuman fashion using only their own power and balance.

Marco and Paul Larador (brothers from Portugal) perform “Hand To Hand.” This strength and balancing act done on a rotating dome must be seen to be believed. But just when you feel you can’t be more amazed, “Bungee” takes center stage. Six performers suspended high above spring deep from trapezes in an amazing choreographed routine.

Other segments include the traditional circus act “Korean Plank” performed in a new and more complex way, the “Aerial High Bar” (a gymnastics inspired swinging high bar routine), and the “Trampoline and Fast Track” where a huge winged trampoline set let’s performers fly sideways between upright trampolines.

Mystere by Cirque du SoleilSo save some cash and catch Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey next time they hit your town, right? WRONG. The circus style acts are performed in a custom theatre with amazing costume, masks, color, and original live music that pulls at every sense and emotion. These acts just help paint part of a bigger canvas.

We are escorted through the show by a nontraditional clown. His disdain for the hoopla and childlike mischief (set off by the appearance of being an aged character) provide both comic relief and provoking thought. Babies (actors playing them) take us to the innocence and simplicity and hope for a bright tomorrow. Mysterious creatures remind us of childhood dreams, fantasies, and bedtime stories.

Mystere has earned worldwide respect and will leave you with lasting memories. This show was continually voted the best in Las Vegas until sister show “0” opened at Bellagio. Even then, it is still a top show and a highlight of a Las Vegas trip. If you have yet to experience a Franco Dragone production, start with Mystere.

Readers Rants and Raves – We have the best, most informed readers in the world. Enjoy hearing what they have to say, help answer a question or just chime in with your opinions or tell us about your trip on our message boards!

Wynn Las Vegas Photos – Coming Next Issue! We’ve already had some great photos coming in from readers and we thank everyone. If you’ve visited Wynn Las Vegas (or are going to in the next few weeks), send in a pile of photos and we’ll share them with everybody! Email to allvegastv@aol.com and if you have a video, email us and we’ll tell you how to get us a copy. Legal note: Submission does grant publishing in this newsletter and on AccessVegas.com (so we can share it with everyone), but grants us no further rights or uses.

Gambling Talk: You Can Bet On it Craps Overview – with Victor H. Royer. is the third of a four part audio series. In this segment, Victor gives some tips and suggestions about learning the game of craps, simple bets that don’t intimidate, and how to play informed and maximize the ability to win! This week, click to learn all about Craps Overview.

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Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2005 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

May 11, 2005 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 7, 2005

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In This Issue: Elvis Team Vegas In The Morning Song, Elvis Movie on CBS, Free CD On Mother’s Day, Vegas Chips Trivia, Tony Bennet, David Copperfield, Free Jazz Concerts, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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

Note: Mr. Newkirk is recovering from illness. His return is projected for June. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories, photos, and news links complied by our staff!

Happy Mother’s Day weekend to everyone! We are going to keep this issue fun and light, a little bit of Elvis, and plenty of news and info links to keep you informed and updated.

Not reading this until Monday at work? The newsletter came out on Saturday! We run our own list in-house on our own machines (keeps it safe, we don’t sell or rent it) so feel free to subscribe your home email as well. Won’t raise our costs and we want you to be able to read this no matter where you are Click over to our newsletter site and subscribe a secondary email address today!

Photographers Needed – AccessVegas.com is looking for photographers to send on occasional freelance paid assignments. A resume is not necessary. The ability to take good shots with a digital camera is. Send info and a sample of your work to allvegastv@aol.com. Your photos must be of the general good quality found in our photo gallery.

Moms get a FREE Show and CD on Mothers Day

Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices’ way of saying: “Thanks Moms! You are Awesome!” One Free CD for ALL Mothers who bring the online coupon (see link below) to Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices show at the Plaza Hotel Casino on Mothers Day 2005. Choose from Larry’s 7 different CD’s!

If you like oldies music, you’ll love this show. Singing Impressionist-Comedian Larry G. Jones entertains you with the voices of your favorite singers from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. 4 Octaves of ‘dead-on’ voices ranging from Sinatra to Cher to 4 Temptations and 7 Presidents. Great music, song parodies, physical comedy, and audience interaction make this show a one of a kind must see.

CLICK to print coupon and make reservations. All Moms will Thank You!

Vegas Chips Trivia – No, we aren’t talking about casino chips here. Vegas chips are the kettle style potato chips found in grocery and convenience stores all over Las Vegas. And the fun thing is that they have a bunch of interesting Las Vegas trivia on the back of the bag to read while you munch. From a recent bag:

  • The beam of light atop the Luxor hotel is the most powerful in the world
  • Las Vegas has an average of 310 sunny days annually
  • The Stratosphere Tower Is The Tallest Free Standing Structure In The Western U.S. At 1146 Feet High
  • The Town Of Las Vegas Was Established In 1905
  • On The Average, There Are 230 Marriage Licenses Issued Per Day In Las Vegas
  • Seventeen Of The Top Twenty Hotels In The World Are Located In Las Vegas
  • The First Major Resort Built On The Las Vegas Strip Was The El Rancho In 1947
  • The Riviera Was The First High-Rise On The Las Vegas Strip
  • In A Standard Deck Of Playing Cards, The King Of Hearts Is The Only King Without A Moustache
  • There Is One Operating Slot Machine In Las Vegas For Every Eight Residents
  • In 1899, The First Slot Machine Was Invented By Charles Fey. It Was Called The Liberty Bell

For a taste of Vegas at home, Vegas Chips can be ordered online at http://www.vegaschips.biz

Vegas In The Morning – Elvis’ Music Is Back! – The next chapter of the life of Elvis in music has begun. Fate has recently summoned literally the entire Elvis Presley “Hit Making Team” back to the recording studio to continue the King’s music legacy. American singing sensation John Krondes and The Jordanaires have joined forces with the Presley “Hit Makers” in a monumental music project that has left music fans worldwide shocked and stunned. Edward Lozzi of Edward Lozzi Associates Public Relations in Hollywood, CA has called it a “Historic Moment”, one of the greatest Hollywood stories seen in years.

As Elvis had said in song, “Miracles I Guess Still Happen Now And Then.” This fans is our miracle. For the first time since the King’s death in 1977, the Presley “Hit Makers” have now answered fates call to return to the studio. The Elvis Presley “Hit Making Machine” is back in place with John Krondes and The Jordanaires in the recording studios of New York, Nashville, Las Vegas and Los Angeles creating “Original” new music with some of Elvis’ original composers for what music experts are now calling the beginning of a new Era in Music.

Vegas In The Morning puts even more of Elvis’ Hit Making Team together. The Sweet Inspirations join John and the Jordanaires on this rockin’ party song. (That’s the Jordanaires’ timeless bass, Ray Walker, belting out those bottom vocals.) Vegas In The Morning was written as a salute to Las Vegas’ 100th birthday by John and his long-time co-writer, Paul Evans.

Elvis Movie On CBS (U.S) This Coming Week – ELVIS, a new four-hour movie event, will be broadcast as the “CBS Sunday Movie” Sunday, May 8 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) and Wednesday, May 11 (8:00-10:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network. The fact-based drama is about the life of Elvis Presley, one of the greatest entertainers who ever lived. With the full cooperation and participation of the Elvis Presley Estate, his electrifying yet tumultuous story — from his humble beginnings to his meteoric rise to fame — will be told. Presley’s master recordings will be heard in a biographical film for the first time.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers (“Bend It Like Beckham”) stars as Elvis Presley, Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winner Camryn Manheim (“The Practice”) stars as Gladys Presley, Golden Globe Award-winner Randy Quaid (“LBJ: The Early Years”) stars as “Colonel” Tom Parker, Rose McGowan (“Charmed”) stars as Ann-Margret, Robert Patrick (“Terminator 2: Judgment Day”) stars as Vernon Presley and Antonia Bernath (“Living Neon Dreams”) stars as Priscilla Beaulieu Presley.

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Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.

For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

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Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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May 7, 2005 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 4, 2005

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In This Issue: More Wynn Las Vegas News, Hot New Concerts and Headliners, Free CD For Mother’s Day, Streaming Vegas Music Radio, La Cage Superfan, Rat Pack Is Back, Lake Mead Cruise, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

AccessVegas.com Quick Info Menu:

Free Photos, Wallpaper, and Streaming Videos
Free Online Games!
Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Note: Mr. Newkirk is recovering from illness. His return is projected for June. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories, photos, and news links complied by our staff!

Photographers Needed – AccessVegas.com is looking for photographers to send on occasional freelance paid assignments. A resume is not necessary. The ability to take good shots with a digital camera is. Send info and a sample of your work to allvegastv@aol.com. Your photos must be of the general good quality found in our photo gallery.

Moms get a FREE Show and CD on Mothers Day

Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices’ way of saying: “Thanks Moms! You are Awesome!” One Free CD for ALL Mothers who bring the online coupon (see link below) to Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices show at the Plaza Hotel Casino on Mothers Day 2005. Choose from Larry’s 7 different CD’s!

If you like oldies music, you’ll love this show. Singing Impressionist-Comedian Larry G. Jones entertains you with the voices of your favorite singers from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. 4 Octaves of ‘dead-on’ voices ranging from Sinatra to Cher to 4 Temptations and 7 Presidents. Great music, song parodies, physical comedy, and audience interaction make this show a one of a kind must see.

CLICK to print coupon and make reservations. All Moms will Thank You!

More Wynn Las Vegas – The news just keeps piling in about the opening of this spectacular new resort!

Wynn-ing Photos? – As you read in that last story (in the links above), we in the media aren’t supposed to be taking photos inside Wynn Las Vegas yet. And while we’d love to do it anyway, we pride ourselves on good working relationships with all the resorts. This allows us to give you the kind of coverage we do here. They know we’ll tell it like it is, but we aren’t going to go out of our way to thumb our nose at them.

But … the media prohibition didn’t say anything about the rest of you with your digital cameras and cell phone cameras and video cameras and everything else! So … if you’ve visited Wynn Las Vegas (or are going to in the next few weeks), send in a pile of photos and we’ll share them with everybody! Email to allvegastv@aol.com and if you have a video, email us and we’ll tell you how to get us a copy.

Legal note: Submission does grant publishing in this newsletter and on AccessVegas.com (so we can share it with everyone), but grants us no further rights or uses.

Hot New Headliners and Concerts Added – Look to your right and check out all the great added events coming to Las Vegas! Why see your favorite concert or a great headliner here in Las Vegas? Let’s compare:

Seeing a concert at home: Get off work, fight traffic home, barely have time to eat, running late, get to the arena and pay huge piles of cash for parking, and get inside after missing the first 15 minutes of the show. Then … fighting traffic out of the lot, getting home all fired up, but too late, no sleep, the alarm goes off the next morning for work and life sucks.

Seeing a concert in Las Vegas: Sleep in and spend the day gambling, golfing, shopping or just catching rays at the pool. Maybe a cat nap then a fantastic meal. A quick walk, monorail, or cab ride to the venue (free parking at casinos if you are driving) and a couple of cocktails and plenty of time to get seated before the show. Then … after the show you and thousands of others are in a great mood and the night has just begun! Hit The Strip or a nightclub, try your luck in the casino or back to the room for romance … with no alarm to set.

So what are you waiting for? Check out all the great listings to your right or click direct to our Las Vegas Entertainment listings.

Vegas Smooth Jazz Now Streaming – Our favorite Las Vegas smooth jazz station “The Oasis” 105.7 FM is now streaming live online. If the workday is getting long, or you just need a fix of Vegas wherever in the world you are, tune them in at 105.7 The Oasis. Once on their site: If using a pop-up blocker, hold down your CTRL key when you go to open their streaming feed. For a list of all Las Vegas radio and TV stations (including the ones that stream), go to our Las Vegas Radio and TV Stations page.

la-cage-1-fan.jpg (17914 bytes)Fran Cummings, 83, Is No Newcomer To An Evening At La Cage – Floridian’s April 13th visit at Riviera was 479th time she’s taken in her favorite show

You might say Fran Cummings is “An Evening at La Cage’s” No. 1 fan since she’s been attending the show 479 times over the past 20 years and if she gets her way she will make it to see the show for the 500th time.

The Pensacola, Florida native loves Las Vegas describing her area as “swampy with lots of old people.” She said, “I am only 83 and banking on making it to ‘La Cage’ another 21 times to see the show for the 500th time. I was their first groupie when I was only 63. My hairdresser sent me to se ‘La Cage’ in 1985 and said to say hello to Larry Edwards who played Tina Turner.”

She said, “I took my husband John Cummings for our 61st wedding anniversary. He likes the show and says there’s lots of talent compared to some Las Vegas shows. I brought my 75-year-old friend along and she loved ‘La Cage.’ The more you see ‘La Cage’ the more you like it. We became friends with the entire cast over the years.”

Fran said, “Times have changed. When it opened in 1985 there was three shows a night and for $9.95 you could get a steak dinner at Kady’s and two drinks. I was there opening night. The show is so packed they should do two shows a night. The show is better than it’s ever been.”

The current cast is Jimmy Emerson as Tammy Spraynette and Madonna’s Older Sister Brent Allen as Bette Midler and Judy Garland, Sammy Gonzales as Liza Minnelli, Kenneth Blake as Madonna and Dolly Parton, Steven Wayne as Cher and Celine Dion, Chris Woods as Diana Ross and Whitney Houston, Jonathan Kay as Jennifer Lopez, Derrick Berry as Brittney Spears, Ryan Zink as Reba McEntire and Lane Lassiter as Michael Jackson.

Don’t miss “An Evening at La Cage” starring Frank Marino as Joan Rivers at 7:30 p.m. except Tuesday.

VegasTalk Radio Show: New Show Each Week – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas, about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen to the archives available 24/7.

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Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.

For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2005 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

May 4, 2005 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 29, 2005

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In This Issue: Wynn Las Vegas Opens, Free Show Tickets, Speakeasy Cabaret, Crazy Girls, Show Notes, Gambling Talk Blackjack Overview, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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

Note: Mr. Newkirk is recovering from illness. His return is projected for June. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories, photos, and news links complied by our staff!

Free Show Tickets – We’ll probably only be able to hand out the free Larry G. Jones tickets for a few more days. Here’s the deal: When Larry’s new ticket deal goes through, we must yank the coupon. However, if you have one, it will be honored on your future visit! So get over to Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices and print a few out for yourself, your friends, anyone you know who might be coming to Vegas.

Photographers Needed – AccessVegas.com is looking for photographers to send on occasional freelance paid assignments. A resume is not necessary. The ability to take good shots with a digital camera is. Send info and a sample of your work to allvegastv@aol.com. We also consider the purchase of Las Vegas photo sets taken by readers for publication. Send samples for details.

Las Vegas hotels double down as more than just a place to sleep. Make your reservation for casinos, buffets, and neon lights. Book your flight + hotel together on Travelocity and save even more! Save on Fantastic Deals on Las Vegas Hotels

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Wynn Las Vegas Opens – The most anticipated casino opening in the history of Las Vegas took place this week!

Wynn-ing On A Budget – Even regular Vegas visitors might not have ventured north of The Venetian in years. Older resort properties were bypassed to see all the new South Strip resorts built during the past decade.

However … The opening of Wynn Las Vegas squarely moves the focus of “hot” back to the north. If you want to stay close to Wynn Las Vegas but you aren’t on a Steve Wynn budget, refresh yourselves with these established favorites. The following lodging choices are all within a comfortable walk of the new Wynn resort:

Attention Monorail Riders: You can see Wynn Las Vegas from the monorail, but no stop is close. Get off at Harrah’s and enjoy the walk past The Venetian.

Show Notes – Anthony Cools The Uncensored Hypnotist has resurfaced at Paris Las Vegas, new dates are on sale for Barry Manilow (who is drawing great reviews), Forever Plaid is well worth the quick trip over to the Gold Coast (next to The Rio), and Hawaii’s Society of Seven is thriving with the addition of Lani Misalucha.

If you miss 80’s and 90’s rock/metal the trashy styles on sexy women, Erocktica is drawing one of the wildest crowds in town at The Rio. (Word is that the women in the crowd often get more wild than the women on stage)! On another adult note, Bite is the new erotic and sensual topless show at The Stratosphere.

Cousin Vinnie and the Ba-Da-Bing gang are inviting you to an evening that roars only with good fund, good music and an atmosphere that recaptures an era at the new Speakeasy Cabaret at Ba-Da-Bing at the legendary Stardust. And true to form, the gang’s all here. Cousin Vinnie and the flapper’s, dolls, goombas and gangsters.

Hey, what’s it a little ba-da-bang-bang between friends? We’re shootin’ from the “hip” and believe it when we tell you that this is the place to be on Friday and Saturday nights. You can dance to the sounds of Karin Denise and the Sin City Boyz Show Band, enjoy easy conversation with friends, meet cousin Vinnie and the Ba-Da-Bing gang, and enjoy an alcoholic beverage or two (no Prohibition here!). Cousin Vinnie says: “Be dere or else!” Click for Speakeasy Cabaret at Ba-da-Bing info.

Show Notes – Anthony Cools The Uncensored Hypnotist has resurfaced at Paris Las Vegas, new dates are on sale for Barry Manilow (who is drawing great reviews), Forever Plaid is well worth the quick trip over to the Gold Coast (next to The Rio), and Hawaii’s Society of Seven (pictured) is thriving with the addition of Lani Misalucha.

If you miss 80’s and 90’s rock/metal and the trashy styles on sexy women, Erocktica is drawing one of the wildest crowds in town at The Rio. Word is that the women in the crowd sometimes get more wild than the women on stage! On another adult note, Bite is the new erotic and sensual topless show at The Stratosphere.

Crazy Girls Showgirl Controversy Puts Riviera On The Map – After 18 years it’s a household name: Makes history as “LV’s Sexiest Topless Revue”

Norbert Aleman, creator and producer of “Crazy Girls,” said, “‘Crazy Girls’ and ‘La Cage’ are the backbone of the Riviera’s entertainment. I began at the Riviera with a 12-week engagement and here we are 18-20 years later. I was told that we would never survive and we faced controversies with the National Organization of Women, Las Vegas City Hall and a powerful state senator and we survived it all. Public opinion was very supportive and we are still here. During the early to mid-’90s ‘Crazy Girls’ was the only show of its type and now there are nine copies of the show in Las Vegas.”

Norbert continued, “When the show began in 1987 we had a predominately male audience and bachelor parties and now it’s Middle America with half couples some women and some men in small groups. That’s how the mores of America are changing. The show has gained wide acceptance. Now the taboo is the (gentleman’s) clubs while the ‘Crazy Girls’ appeals to most adults.”

It all began at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. At 18 years, “Crazy Girls” is the longest running topless cabaret in the history of Las Vegas!

Gambling Talk: You Can Bet On it Blackjack Overview – with Victor H. Royer. is the second of a four part audio series. In this segment, Victor how people used to beat the game, the new rules and methods, which blackjack games/rules don’t rip you off, and how to play informed and maximize the ability to win! This week, click to learn all about Blackjack Overview.

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!

Share the info: Click to Email this newsletter to a friend!

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Click To Read Latest News:
See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.

For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 26, 2005

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In This Issue: Wynn Las Vegas Preview, Free Show Tickets, New Year’s Eve Photos, Tropicana Swim-Up Blackjack, Skintight’s Darryl Ross, News – Deals – Events, more …
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Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Note: Mr. Newkirk is recovering from severe toxic mold exposure and resulting complications. We expect him back in a few weeks. In the meantime, please enjoy the stories, photos, and news links that our staff has compiled!

Oh … Ted said to tell our friends in Michigan and Ohio (they had snow over the weekend) that it’s 76 and mostly sunny today here in Las Vegas. Also, he was very touched by the hundreds of emails pouring in with get well wishes. While he’s not up to answering them all yet, he is deeply appreciative and looking forward to getting back to doing what he does best: Make you a Las Vegas insider with each and every issue!

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
Wynn Las Vegas Set To Open – The most anticipated casino opening in the history of Las Vegas takes place this week!á Enjoy these “hometown” stories in anticipation of the event.

New Year’s Eve 2004/2005 Photos – These great photos of the people and fireworks have been collecting dust for a few months while this newsletter was on hiatus. However … if you are thinking of coming for this New Year’s Eve, now is the time to plan and book. The rates only go higher as the room availability dwindles. Enjoy some New Year’s beauty and insanity in April:

Looking for the best deal on a New Year’s Eve room (or how to get the best deal any time of year for that matter)? Visit our Insider Secrets To Las Vegas Hotel Discounts page and scroll down to the “Insider Secrets” section!

Tropicana Swim-Up Blackjack To Open! – ItÆs the time of year when there is only one question on everyoneÆs mind – how do I cool off and still play my favorite casino table game? The answer is simple: TropicanaÆs Swim-Up Blackjack, located in the main pool surrounded by five acres of lush tropical grounds.

The aquatic card game opens for the season for Tropicana Las Vegas guests on Friday, May 27, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Located in the indoor section of the main pool, the area includes two separate blackjack tables that can accommodate up to seven players each. Players can dive in to this lively card game from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. daily. Bets from $5-$25 a hand are accepted. For the convenience of the game players, towels are on-hand to keep the playersÆ hands and chips dry. Click for Tropicana Las Vegas hotel and reservation info.

Free Singing Impressionist Comedy Show – We want to thank Larry G. Jones for filling in last week and extending this great offer to our readers:

Hey, Do you like oldies music? Do you like to laugh? Then you’ll love the experience of seeing Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices show. This ‘make you laugh till it hurts’ Singing Impressionist/Comedian entertains you at over 72 Voices per hour with the voices of your favorite singers and celebrities from the 50’s,60’s, 70’s and beyond. 4 Octaves of ‘dead-on’ voices ranging from Sinatra to Cher to 4 Temptations and 7 Presidents. Great music, song parodies, physical comedy, and audience interaction make this show a must see show.

This show will soon be ticketed at $22.95 per person (no exceptions) and we’ll have to pull the free online coupon. However, if you have the coupon you can use it even after the show goes to the new ticket system. Seating first come, first served). Click to Larry G. Jones – The Man of 1002 Voices for coupon and streaming video previews.

Skintight’s Darryl Ross Is The Triple Threat of Vegas Adult Shows – He can sing, he can dance and he can act. He is Darryl Ross, a “triple-threat” entertainer, who since 2001 works the stage with the cast of Skintight at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

Starring in Skintight, alongside Shannon O’Keefe, Ross surely keeps this cast “skin-tight” by meshing his stunning looks with his off the charts octave range and his soulful and sensual jazz background.

As if excellence in the performance of the arts were not enough, Ross was also an accomplished wide receiver for the Dukes, of the James Madison University in Virginia. Ross has starred in the motion picture “Toy Soldiers,” performed in “A Chorus Line” and co-starred with Frank Gorshin in “New York, New York,” before finding a home with Greg Thompson’s Skintight in 2001.

Bearing his American pride, Ross has performed for the U.S. troops in South Korea, Japan, Iwo Jima and Pearl Harbor. Since his Las Vegas debut, Ross has also been featured in a number of Playboy revues, wrote and recorded albums and has performed alongside rap artists like Run DMC and Ludacris.

Ross performs nightly with the cast of Skintight in the Clint Holmes Theater at Harrah’s Las Vegas.

VegasTalk Radio Show For Tourists: New Show Each Week – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas, about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen to the archives available 24/7.

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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Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

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April 26, 2005 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – January 10, 2005

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In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, New Year’s Eve Review, $50,000 Slot Winner, Superbowl Parties, Calendar Girls Giveaway, Free Airport Wi-Fi, Gamble Talk Audio Series, Trip Report Voting, more …
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Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Hello from Las Vegas! We celebrated our one day of winter last week with a few hours of snow, and spring is coming in with some very steady rain as we get the left-overs of the storms passing through California. Very unusual, but needed.

This issue is extra-jammed with stuff you need to know. Las Vegas never rests! Do what many do, and read it over the course of a few days, taking time to catch everything so you’ll be informed.

Regular readers notice: We’ve had a real hit-and-miss publication schedule the past year due to our expansion. For 2005 we are going to publish this main newsletter every 10 days. Enough for the coming visitor and casual Vegas fan. And we’ll soon introduce an optional update of 3-4 times a week for you Vegas nuts. Lots more insider stuff! Details coming soon.

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
New Year’s Eve – Wow! Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow. I’ve seen it all, year after year here, and this New Year’s Eve topped them all. The most spectacular fireworks ever, punctuated by laser lights flashing in all directions from the top of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower and other hotels.Probably one of the best crowds ever, reasonably well behaved especially considering that drinking on The Strip is not only allowed, but encouraged with beer and drink stands up and down The Strip! The temperature at midnight was a brisk but comfortable 42 degrees and the party was an 11 on a 10 scale. Let New York City have their little ball drop (yawn). Las Vegas provides a party.

We’ll post our photo gallery and full video in a few weeks, but we already have a bunch of great streaming video and related stories. Mary Williams of Arizona sent in a few photos including her husband Mike and friend Gerardo pouring what looks like the world’s largest beer!

If you have photos or video you want included when we put together complete streaming video and photo galleries, please contact Ted at AllVegasTV@aol.com so we can get you included for the world to see!

Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Streaming Video and Stories:

Slot Player Hits $50,000 Jackpot On New Year’s Eve -á She was a long way from home ringing in the New Year, but Canadian Patricia Tonks started 2005 off just right with a $50,000 jackpot at the Imperial Palace on Dec. 31. Tonks is a regular visitor at the Imperial Palace and travels from her home in British Columbia to Las Vegas regularly. She was playing a $5 Five Star slot machine when the jackpot hit.

Superbowl Parties – The NFL (No Fun League) has put a cease and desist on the type of Superbowl parties of years past. Hell … they are probably going to sue us for saying Superbowl at this rate. These parties usually had an entry fee that included food and booze, giveaways, Miller Girls (or similar), big screens all over a ballroom … major party. The NFL says you can’t charge admission to watch their game on TV (even though the admission really covered the goodies, and the hotels still took a loss on some of these events) and the game was broadcast all over the casino for free. Whatever.

Las Vegas is still the best place in the world to watch the game, as we are allowed to show it anywhere we usually show games. Every sports book, every bar, every restaurant that has a TV. Outside of New Year’s Eve, the vibe here during the big game (with millions of dollars bet on it legally) is second to none and rooms are going quickly.

Click now to book a Superbowl weekend room now (Feb. 4-6, 2005) or you’ll face sold out rooms. Also, our friends at Hofbrauhaus are throwing a free Hofbrauhaus Free Super Bowl Party that is the biggest blowout we’ve heard of yet. We’ll keep you posted.

PT’s Las Vegas 2005 Girls of PT’s Calendar Giveaway – You know Las Vegas has the hottest bartenders, and they aren’t all just on The Strip! PT’s Pubs and Restaurant/Lounges are all over the Las Vegas Valley, making them the local’s favorite. We’ve teamed with PT’s to help promote their calendar, and a portion of all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

We also teamed with the PT’s Calendar Girls to pilot our Vegas Hot Shots video series: The Hottest Vegas Bartenders making the Best Vegas Drinks! Here’s all the links:

Yes, ladies … we will feature male bartenders in the series as we ramp it up. And we are going to talk to the new Rio Chippendales Complex about a giveaway for you ladies. Something for just about everyone!

Gambling Talk: You Can Bet On it Gambling Overview – with Victor H. Royer. is the first of a four part free audio series. In this segment, Victor gives some tips and suggestions for the novice gambler, and a basic overview of slots and games available, and how to play informed and maximize the ability to win! This week, click to learn all about Gambling Overview.

Airport Security Video … Vegas Style – We appreciate everything you go through to come visit Las Vegas, especially when you fly and have to endure the security checkpoints. McCarran Airport put together a helpful video to watch while you are in line. Another boring government video? No way … this is Vegas! Some of our top performers volunteered their time and put together a witty, humorous clip that entertains as it informs. Click to watch McCarran Celebrity Security Video (broadband only).

Free Wi-Fi at McCarran – Travel with your laptop or wi-fi enabled PDA? Las Vegas’ McCarran airport now has free wi-fi. Period. Done. The entire airport. No fees. Fortunately, this is the wave of the future. As broadband and wireless becomes the norm, more and more businesses will provide it at no cost as a service to customers.

This also continues to help make Las Vegas the best spot to hold a convention. Check your email and download documents and information while you wait for your luggage. Killing time after clearing security on your way home? You can surf the web or get some work done. Need to figure out where to dine when you get here? Surf our dining section while you wait for your bags!

What Is Everyone Looking At? – Check out our Random Las Vegas Photos feature from our huge Las Vegas photo gallery. Warning: A handful of our 2500+ photos are PG-13 as we do cover Las Vegas as Las Vegas is.

howard-hughes-car.jpg (15976 bytes)Howard Hughes Car On Display -á at Imperial Palace Auto Collection. A 1954 Chrysler New Yorker, which was custom built for Hughes, is available for viewing at the hotel. The car was custom-fitted with an elaborate air purification system in the trunk of the car to ensure there was always clean air in the cab. Priced at $125,000, the car has only 1,600 original miles on it. The original bill of sale to Hughes is still in the window.

Moving To Las Vegas – A recent post to our message boards asked about moving to Las Vegas. Thousands move here each month. What you don’t hear about are the hundreds and hundreds that move back home because they come unprepared. Read my response to the post if you are thinking about relocating here.

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – The winning doesn’t have to stop when you get home! Tell your newsletter friends and readers here about your trip in our forums and be automatically entered to win a $25 casino chip for your next visit (what a great souvenir)! Click to our Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway page.

October Trip Reports: We had just kicked off this contest and had only three qualifying entries. One random winner will be chosen, but we need you to vote for the October People’s Choice winner. Here’s how it works: Read each report. If you found it helpful, click the Recommend link to the right of the report (on the report page). You can recommend one or more. The one with the most recommendations by January 20 (midnight Pacific) wins a $25 casino chip!

If you visited in November 2004, December 2004, or January 2005 you can still post a trip report. Help fellow readers and have a chance to win! Don’t forget to read the complete contest rules and suggestions.

More Quick Newkirk’s Notes:

Congrats to Comedy Magician Mack King as his Magic In A Minute comic strip has been picked up by The Portland Oregonian and keeps getting picked up by more and more papers. The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is a fantastic afternoon show that won’t put a bit dent in your wallet.

The Tropicana is bringing back Tropi-Karaoke to the Tropics Lounge. No charge to participate. Props and accessories are available. January 1 – 29, 2005 Wednesdays through Saturdays 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

VegasTalk Radio Show For Tourists: New Show Each Week – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas, about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen to the archives available 24/7.

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!

Rewind – What you may have missed last issue:

More … News – Concerts – Events … Scroll Down!

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Click To Read Latest News:
Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2005 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

January 10, 2005 ISSN: 1529-2770 About UsProud Member:
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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – December 29, 2004

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In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, Las Vegas Year In Review, Monorail Now Open, Top Notch Cheap and Free Entertainment, Caesars Forum Shops Expansion Photos, Trip Report Giveaway, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Hello from Las Vegas! This is our big year-end issue and we want to wish everyone a Happy New Year and the best for 2005. We’ve added tons of hot concerts and headliners, extra stories, and a look back at what a huge year Las Vegas had.

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!

2004 Year In Review

The Las Vegas Review-Journal writers picked Las Vegas’ Top 10’s in a number of categories. We bring you the lists with links to the complete stories:

Norm: Vegas highlights, lowlights of ’04 – Note: Las Vegas Columnist and “Ace Insider” Norm Clarke is a fellow regular on Vegas Talk and his book Vegas Confidential: 1000 N@ked Truths is a must read for Vegas visitors. The only true insiders guide.

Top 10 Vegas Shows of 2004: Elton John reinterprets classic songs in artistic show at Caesars Palace

1. Elton John
2. O by Cirque du Soleil
3. Mamma Mia!
4. Mystere by Cirque du Soleil
5. Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme
6. Clint Holmes
7. The Second City
8. The Fashionistas
9. Mac King
10. Celine Dion

Top 10 Restaurants of 2004: Alize doesn’t rely on great view to win over diners

1. Alize
2. Bradley Ogden
3. Picasso
4. Le Cirque
5. Craftsteak
6. Bouchon
7. Pamplemousse
8. Quinta Belina
9. Enrico’s
10. Sterling Brunch

Business 2004 In Review: Merging and Converging – A pair of Strip megadeals lead the year in local business

1. MGM Mirage and Mandalay Resorts to merge
2. Harrah’s Entertainment buying Caesars Entertainment
3. Horseshoe closes, sold, reopened, sold again
4. Las Vegas home prices soar
5. Project CityCenter unveiled
6. Las Vegas heads to Macau
7. Neonopolis up for sale
8. Resurgence of downtown Las Vegas
9. Tourism rebounds
10. FBI obtains customer information

Monorail: Sanitized For Your Protection – Last week, we told you it the opening was close, and the Las Vegas Monorail opened back up on Christmas Eve. As a present to Las Vegas visitors, the ride was free the first five days, and carried record traffic. Of course, we were down risking life and limb (just kidding) Christmas Eve to take a ride, and everything was great. Related news stories:

Gambling Talk: Caribbean Draw and Super 9’s – with Victor H. Royer. Be informed about these two fun, new games/variations you’ll be seeing on your next visit! This week, click to learn all about Caribbean Draw and Super 9’s.

Top Notch Cheap and Free Entertainment – Here are our picks for great Las Vegas entertainment without breaking your budget:

  • David Van Such is a nationally known smooth jazz artist who makes Las Vegas his home. You can catch him and his band live at Sinbad Lounge in The Aladdin this coming week (Jan. 4-8) from 4:30 – 9:00 PM, one drink minimum. Take a listen: Dial-Up or Broadband audio and make sure to tell him that AccessVegas.com sent you!
  • Larry G. Jones keeps knocking them dead downtown at The Plaza. He’s a first-rate impressionist. Danny Gans without the $100 price tag. In fact, the show’s $7.95 ticket includes a drink! Watch Larry in action: Dial-Up or Broadband video. Even if you stay on The Strip, you have to get downtown for one night. Our suggestion? See Larry’s show (6:00 PM nightly except Friday) while everyone else is standing in line for restaurants. Then enjoy a meal and catch a couple of the spectacular light shows. Fremont Street Light Show video: Dial-Up or Broadband (also free)!

New Forum Shop Expansion – is beautiful. Stunning. Amazing. Located right on The Strip, this huge three-level wing features curved escalators, statues, marble, classically painted ceilings, and more. We’ve added stunning new photos to our Caesars Forum Shops Photo Gallery. Related news stories:

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – We’ll start listing and voting on trip reports next issue (finally). Sorry for the delays. We should have waited until after New Year’s Eve to crank this up. All prizes will be awarded!

Listen To Us! – VegasTalk Radio Show is the only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas, about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen to the archives available 24/7.

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!

Rewind – What you may have missed last issue:

More … News – Concerts – Events … Scroll Down!

Click For Great Las Vegas Hotel Values

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Click To Read Latest News:

Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2004 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

December 29, 2004 ISSN: 1529-2770 About UsProud Member:
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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – December 15, 2004

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In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, New Christmas Photos, New Year’s Eve Updates, VIP New Year’s Availability, KA from Cirque du Soleil, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.

Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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

Hello from Las Vegas! Just a reminder that we are publishing twice a week through the end of the year. We are getting swamped with New Year’s Eve announcements, 2005 concert listings, and more. In fact, a number of hot concert listings just missed this deadline so stay tuned to our next newsletter!

Merry Christmas From Las Vegas – I have a yearly tradition of posting photos from the famed Bellagio Resort Botanical Gardens and their amazing holiday display here in Las Vegas. I didn’t think I’d make deadline this year, so we posted links to previous years photos in our last issue.

However, I made it over and got some great shots posted at Bellagio Gardens Christmas 2004! This year especially, the photos don’t it justice. Snow fell from the ceiling onto the display and the main tree was surrounded by an amazing choreographed water display. For those wondering, this display is virtually all live plants. The trees, the flowers … everything. Another great reason to visit Las Vegas during the holiday season.

Many of you (record numbers) took advantage of the fact that any photo in our gallery can be sent as a free e-card and it’s still not too late to let someone know you are thinking of them during the season!

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
New Year’s Eve Updates – More info added to New Year’s Event Calendar: Las Vegas kicks off our one hundred year centennial this New Year’s Eve with a $600,000 fireworks show taking place up and down the entire Las Vegas Strip! Related links and information:

VIP Club Parties For New Year’s Eve

Cirque du Soleil’s KA – Dubbed “The Most Expensive Show In Modern History” by Las Vegas entertainment writer Mike Weatherford, KA by Cirque du Soleil has opened to rave reviews. Related links:

Gambling Talk: Video Slots – Diamond Cinema – Bogart and Bergman – with Victor H. Royer. Rick’s Cafe American, the intrigue, the love, the immortal song “As Time Goes By”. Here’s looking at you, kid. Once again IGT brings back the nostalgia of the silver screen, in this installment in the Diamond Cinema series of video slots. This week, click to learn all about Video Slots – Diamond Cinema – Bogart and Bergman.

“How Can You Live Here” – is a common question I get during our blazing hot summers from visitors. Well … much of the U.S. is experiencing sub-freezing and abnormally cold weather right now. I’m getting cold just watching it on TV! As that bone-crushing painful chill rips through you, think about how you’d trade it for a 105 degree (F) day sipping a cocktail around a resort swimming pool in Las Vegas. Maybe now is a good time to book a Spring trip to see us.

Speaking of living in Las Vegas …

Vegas Going Condo Crazy – As we reported here recently, high rise condo development is front and center here in Las Vegas now. At first, places like Park Towers and Turnberry were developed. Not wanting to miss out, major gaming companies ranging from MGM Mirage to Hard Rock have jumped on this trend.

Why? High rise living targets the upscale crowd. The people that casinos crave to spend money on gambling, fine dining, and high-end shopping. What better way to attract these people than to sell them a condo right on the casino property!

Upscale visitors aren’t the only group target for this new (to Las Vegas) form of living. With a serious water shortage, condo living makes sense because of shared grounds (instead of every person watering a bunch of grass and plants in their yard). Also, some proposed condos downtown and within a 2-3 mile radius of The Strip are aimed at younger professionals and gaming employees with entry level prices as low as about $150,000.

Related links:

Airport Parking Reservations for All US Airports – You know how it is to get to the airport and hunt for parking. Especially during peak times like the holidays. Airport Parking Reservations fixes that problem. You can reserve your parking online, guaranteed and often at a discount. I love this concept! One less thing to worry about when you travel. Check out Airport Parking Reservations.

VegasTalk Radio Show – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen live on Fridays at 9 AM Pacific time or to the archives available 24/7.

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – The winning doesn’t have to stop when you get home! Tell your newsletter friends and readers here about your trip in our forums and be automatically entered to win a $25 casino chip for your next visit (what a great souvenir)! Click to our Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway page. Note: We’ll award past winners in a few days.

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!

Rewind – What you may have missed last issue:

More … News – Concerts – Events … Scroll Down!

Click For Great Las Vegas Hotel Values

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

Click To Read Latest News:

Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.

For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2004 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

December 15, 2004 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

Proud Member:
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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – December 8, 2004

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In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, New Year’s Eve, Bellagio Photo Christmas E-Card, Blackjack Deals and Traps, Aussie Angels, Monorail Set To Re-Open , more …
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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Hello from Las Vegas! We had a little unexpected hiatus from publishing. I tried to play “Mr. Fix It” with my computer and wiped out about two weeks of email, which included concerts and New Year’s updates and business email … you name it. (No … they don’t allow me near the big, main computers that run this show and I don’t blame them).

With New Year’s Eve bearing down on us, we’ll be publishing twice weekly through the end of the year to keep you up-to-date. Significant events have been added to our Las Vegas New Year’s Eve section. Oh, did I mention it’s been 70 (F)á for the past two weeks?

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
Bellagio Photo Christmas E-Card – Didn’t hit everyone on your Christmas card list, or just want to let some friends and family know you are thinking about them? You can send any of the photos from Bellagio Christmas 2002 and Bellagio Christmas 2003 to as many people as you want at no charge! Or just enjoy all the photos in our Las Vegas Attractions and Scenery photo gallery. We hope to get 2004 Christmas photos online this week.Gambling Talk: Blackjack Deals and Traps – with Victor H. Royer. Blackjack has changed drastically in the past decade. Can Blackjack be beaten? Do you play single deck games because you’ve been told they’re the best? Did you know that the same casino can deal blackjack games with different rules at each table? Play informed. This week, click to read his article on Blackjack Deals and Traps.

New Year’s Eve – Las Vegas kicks off our one hundred year Centennial this New Year’s Eve with a $600,000 fireworks show taking place up and down the entire Las Vegas Strip! Related links and information:

New Year’s Eve VIP Private Party at Body English – Ring in the New Year with a VIP party at Body English, the fabulous nightclub inside the Hard Rock. This subterranean hotspot regularly plays host to “A-list” celebrities. Now you can party like a rockstar with an open bar, dedicated cocktail server, and party favors at this exclusive event. Quantities are extremely limited for this private event, so book now! Call (Toll Free US) 800-696-5721 for details.

VegasTalk Radio Show – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show broadcasts live at 9:00AM Pacific Time and is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen each week and listen to the archives available 24/7.

Aussie Angels – The producers of Thunder From Down Under, presents the Aussie Angels. Eight of the sexiest, most beautiful, talented dancers of ôThe Wonders From Down Underö takes the art of burlesque into new heights, with a hot new, provocative high energy show, with a variety of costume and theme changes. Click for Aussie Angels show info.

Monorail Just About Back On Track – Monorail workers are gunning to have it running again by New Year’s Eve. Links to the stories:

NASCAR Champion #97: Las Vegas’ Kurt Busch – We congratulate our favorite driver, Las Vegas native Kurt Busch on taking the NASCAR Nextel Cup 2004 Championship. He’s also one of the most hated drivers on NASCAR. So to all you Junior or Gordon or Stewart or other driver fans: Drink your Bud, stop by the Home Depot, buy some Dupont paint, then come cheer your guy and boo the #97 car in his hometown during 2005 Cup stop here in Las Vegas on March 13, 2005.

We have some great ticket and lodging packages, but they are going quickly as it is one of the first races of the season. Click to our Las Vegas NASCAR Nextel Cup 2005 page or call (Toll Free US) 800-696-5721 for more info. Las Vegas has traditionally been the second highest rated broadcast of the season (behind Daytona). This year, grab family and friends and see it live!

Michael Johns Comedy Hypnosis Show – recently got a really nice write-up in a local paper. As you know, we’ve had a coupon for absolutely free admission to this show for newsletter readers the past couple of months! Coupon ends Dec. 30, 2005 so there is still time to get in on this! Related links:

Airport Parking Reservations for All US Airports – You know how it is to get to the airport and hunt for parking. Especially during peak times like the holidays. Airport Parking Reservations fixes that problem. You can reserve your parking online, guaranteed and often at a discount. I love this concept! One less thing to worry about when you travel. Check out Airport Parking Reservations.Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman – recently said “I love to have a good time. I drink to excess. I gamble to excess. I’m up reading at 2 a.m.” (as quoted recently in the Las Vegas Business Press).

Designated Driver Service – If you drive to Las Vegas, or rent a car so you can maximize your time, you might find yourself away from your hotel and partying like you do in Las Vegas! Instead of risking the drive, Designated Drivers, Inc. will drive you and your car back to your hotel (or wherever else you are in the Las Vegas Valley) for $45.00. Small price to pay to get you and your car back to home base and skip being jailed on vacation. This is a year-around service! Check them out at Designated Drivers, Inc.

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – The winning doesn’t have to stop when you get home! Tell your newsletter friends and readers here about your trip in our forums and be automatically entered to win a $25 casino chip for your next visit (what a great souvenir)! Click to our Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway page. Note: We’ll award past winners in a few days.

Link To Us! – Have a home page, web page, or blog? Link to us, and give yourself and our 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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Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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December 8, 2004 ISSN: 1529-2770 About UsProud Member:
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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – November 17, 2004

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In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, Free Online Games, Desert Inn Implosion, Sushi Roku/Boa Steakhouse, Marilyn Taps Keg, Honky Tonk Angels Christmas, Show Coupons, Trip Report Giveaway, more …
Book online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining.Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

This newsletter is published exclusively for visitors to AccessVegas.Com and can only be signed up for there. We do not buy or rent lists, and this information is only for our members and guests. If you feel you have received it in error, click the unsubscribe link at the bottom. To subscribe, visit our Newsletter Site.

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

Hello from Las Vegas! If you can’t make it to Las Vegas, we bring a little Vegas to you. Check out our new, free online games: Craps, Blackjack, Keno, Roulette, and Video Poker.

As reported here two weeks ago, Wynn Las Vegas may just be looking to take the top long-time talent from MGM Mirage’s hotels that used to be be under the Mirage Resorts banner. A recent local news article Insiders see Wynn poaching workers tells the world what we told you here first.

See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
Desert Inn Implosion – went off without a hitch:

Sushi Roku and Boa Steakhouse – is the hot new dining experience at Caesars Forum Shops. I was under the weather and had to miss the star-studded VIP premiere for this great dining experience, but heard only great things from all who went! Related article: Sushi Roku at Forum Shops adds modern twist to traditional Japanese

German Marilyn Monroe to Tap Keg – KVEG HOT 97.5 to Give Away Scorpions and Jay-Z Tickets

On Friday, November 19, Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas is honoring a Hollywood legend their way, as Germany’s own Bettina “Marilyn” Monroe, one of the world’s greatest Marilyn Monroe look-a-likes, acts as honorary mayor for the day.

Monroe, who won first place in a Marilyn look-a-like contest and has appeared on numerous magazine covers, music videos and television programs, will be on site at the Bavarian restaurant Friday at 6 p.m to tap the honorary mayor’s keg in front of the restaurant’s diners. Hofbrauhaus information:

Honky Tonk Angels 5th Annual Holiday Show – This years’ holiday season is right around the corner, and the Honky Tonk Angels are set to debut their fifth annual holiday show, A Magical, Musical Christmas, at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino. The show will run November 24 – 28, and December 15 – 30.

A Magical, Musical Christmas is a combination of holiday and country music favorites. Magician and comedian, Bill McRea, hosts the show, and provides great close-up magic throughout, including making one of the Angels disappear. Santa Claus will also make a guest appearance, giving the Angels a lie detector test to see if they have been good or bad this year!

Shows are at 8 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday. Prices are $24.95 for the show, or $34.95 for the show/dinner package (includes 1 drink). Tickets by calling (702) 251-3574

High Speed Internet Wireless Covers Las Vegas – Verizon Wireless chose Las Vegas to be only its third city to debut its third-generation high-speed wireless service, BroadbandAccess. The new wireless service can reach average speeds of 300 to 500 Kilabits per second, with data busts up to above 2 Megabits per second. (In layman’s terms, fast broadband internet anywhere in Las Vegas).

This service has spread to some 20 cities and airports, and is growing rapidly. You know what that means: If you have BroadbandAccess and your laptop, you can access all our great information while you are visiting. That’s right: More restaurant information, more show reviews, and more streaming video that let’s you preview for free! Plus, our convenient toll-free number let’s you nail that great show or restaurant reservation once you decide what you like.

Additional information on BroadbandAccess:

Show Coupons – Remember our coupons for the free Michael Johns Comedy Hypnosis Show and $9.95 coupon for Spotlight: The show at Bourbon Street Hotel Casino.

New Year’s Eve – More events and headliners have been added. Click to our Las Vegas New Year’s Eve page for the latest!

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – The winning doesn’t have to stop when you get home! Tell your newsletter friends and readers here about your trip in our forums and be automatically entered to win a $25 casino chip for your next visit (what a great souvenir)! Click to our Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway page.

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

Rewind – What you may have missed last week:

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Click For Great Las Vegas Hotel Values

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Vegas Comments and Questions? Post to our message boards and get great advice from people who have been here and done it. And don’t forget our comprehensive Las Vegas Frequently Asked Questions area.

For comments or questions regarding our content or this newsletter write us at allvegastv@aol.com.

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

New to the list? See our Newsletter Archives for back issues and subscription info. Don’t hesitate to forward this newsletter to friends and associates.

All contents copyright 2004 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.

November 17, 2004 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us

Proud Member:
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