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Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 15, 2010

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Well… I’m still in computer hell. One desktop is in the shop, we (hopefully) finally have all the parts for the back-up desktop. I’m losing a ton of time from all of that stuff and working off my laptop with 3 external drives plugged into it! Those (relatively) new drive enclosures that let you quickly and easily attach a hard drive from a desktop computer to the USB port of any other machine are lifesavers!

So… still no Members Mania this week (hopefully next week). And we still have one bug left in the contest software before we roll out a great slate of giveaways that we’ve lined up for you. Computer gremlins… hate them!

Romance In Vegas – Yahoo Travel just put out a list of the Top 10 most romantic U.S. cities (article):

1. Honolulu
2. Charleston
3. San Francisco
4. New Orleans
5. Santa Fe
6. San Diego
7. San Antonio
8. Las Vegas
9. Miami
10. New York

They notedáThough renowned for its debauchery and what-happens-in-Vegas-stays-in-Vegas shenanigans, Sin City is also ideal for rekindling passion. We agree. If you tend to make Las Vegas a family trip, try it without the kids. You just may be amazed at the sparks that fly!

Don’t Lose That Ticket – Important advice for you sports bettors: After nearly 18 years living here, you think that I’d learn! I took Oregon State with the points over TCU in the opening game of the college football season. Oregon State is traditionally underrated and I was getting 13 points. (If Oregon State lost by less than 13 points, I won my bet). They only lost by 9. I won!

The problem? I’ve completely misplaced the betting slip I need to claim my winnings. When you bet, treat those tickets like you’d treat cash. If your bet wins, they might as well be cash as anyone possessing the ticket can cash it in.

Also keep in mind: You CAN redeem them by mail within a certain time period. That information is usually on the back of the ticket. So, feel free to make a bet on a game that occurs after you’ve left town. But keep in mind that they print those things on the cheap receipt paper. Keep it in your wallet for too long, and it will smear off or fade. Expose it to sunlight for too long, same story. Don’t even think about getting it damp (let alone wet). Happy betting!

Presidential Remarks Still Hurting Us? – Mayor Goodman found out first-hand from a Financial Crimes Investigators conference here recently that their attendance would have been some 30% higher if not for the lingering affects of President Obama’s anti-Vegas remarks. While Obama has made Vegas-friendly remarks while in town (duh), he hasn’t been quick to make them in any other forum. The Mayor would like to see that rectified. More on this: Obama statements still hurting Las Vegas convention business

Ricky Nelson Remembered – Our friend John Earl and his Boogieman (Rhythm and Blues) Band open for Matthew & Gunner Nelson — pop band Nelson, anyone remember “(Can’t Live Without Your) Love & Affection” — in a tribute concert to their father Ricky Nelson Friday Sept. 24 at 7 PM at the Henderson Events Plaza, 200 S. Water Street in Henderson (of course). Admission is free and the concert is in conjunction with the weekend-long Super Run Classic Car show. More Details: http://x.co/64AY

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

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Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Announces Partnership With Marriott International’s Autograph Collection – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, opening December 15, 2010, announced today that they have entered into a distribution agreement with the Autograph Collection, Marriott International, Inc.╣s (NYSE:MAR) portfolio of upper-upscale and luxury independent hotels and resorts. The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, a design focused independent luxury brand, will be the Autograph Collection’s first member resort in Las Vegas. The partnership will provide The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas access to one of the largest databases in the hospitality industry, while offering strong and established relationships in the group and convention markets.

Golden Nugget Hosts First Annual Fall Beer Festival – The Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino will host their first annual Fall Beer Festival during a two-day event on October 15 & 16. This two-day festival brings together consumers, craft beer vendors, live music, great food and hundreds of beers in two very different events.

Rhumbar Las Vegas Introduces The Sinful “X-Rated Mojito” – In the city of sin it’s often unusual to find an X-rated item with a sweet twist. RHUMBAR, the stylish drink spot with a Strip-view patio, introduces Sin City’s sexiest cocktail, the “X-Rated Mojito.” Available on Monday nights at “Pink Sugar Jam,” the naughty but nice cocktail will put guests into the rock ‘n’ roll groove with a sweet and refreshing blend of rock candy, mint leaves and the ever-so-daring X-Rated Fusion Liqueur. “Pink Sugar Jam” is the liveliest way to enjoy the Las Vegas Strip on Monday nights, featuring live rock mash-ups and acoustic accompaniments by talented guest musicians. A great starting point for Vegas’ hottest industry night, revelers will enjoy sipping the stimulating “X-Rated Mojito” while percussionist DJ Rodney tantalizes the ears with rock-inspired beats. Kicking off at 9:30 p.m., the weekly lineup will include a range of talented musicians from up and down the Strip.

Sip Bordeaux In September With Festivino At The Venetian And The Palazzo Las Vegas – The Venetian Resort-Hotel-Casino and The Palazzo« Las Vegas are pleased to announce Festivino, a celebration of Bordeaux throughout the month of September. Guests will be able to enjoy three quality Bordeaux wines by the glass at The Venetian and The Palazzo casino bars such as Laguna Champagne Bar and Fusion Bar for affordable prices. Select choices from this premier winemaking region of France will also be showcased in three-course prix fixe menus from two of Las Vegas’ foremost French eateries, Morels French Steakhouse & Bistro at The Palazzo and Joachim Splichal’s Pinot Brasserie at The Venetian, along with a special poolside Bordeaux tasting event on September 24 at AZURE Luxury Pool at The Palazzo. Wine lovers can immerse themselves into the complete experience with the Bordeaux package, which includes accommodations at The Venetian and The Palazzo at a reasonable rate.

Joey Fatone Hosting “The Price Is Right – Live” Stage Show At Bally’s Las Vegas – “The Price is Right û Live” Stage Show at Bally’s Las Vegas welcomes special celebrity host Joey Fatone for an exclusive limited run through Sept. 25, 2010. The show, from FremantleMedia, producers of “American Idol” and “The Price Is Right” TV shows, features such fan-favorite games as “Plinko,” “Cliff Hangers,” “The Big Wheel,” and of course, “Showcase Showdown.” Joey Fatone will enlist audience members to play for their chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.

Tropicana Las Vegas Brings A Taste Of South Beach To The Strip With Their New Steakhouse, Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine – Tropicana Las Vegas welcomes the city’s newest steak and seafood restaurant, Biscayne Steak, Sea & Wine as part of Tropicana’s Phase 1 $165 million transformation. Biscayne captures the elegance and seduction of South Beach cuisine, offering sizzling prime cuts, Safe Harbor certified fresh seafood and an original wine list, setting the scene for a perfect night on The Las Vegas Strip.

“Project Runway” Co-Host To Show Women How To Make It Work At The Forum Shops Caesars Las Vegas – Chance for Fans To Meet-and-Greet Popular Style Expert and Star of the Lifetime TV Hit Reality Show – Style expert Tim Gunn will be at The Forum Shops at Caesars to share his expertise as he hosts the Fall 2010 fashion show on behalf of Lucky Brand Jeans, a Liz Claiborne Inc. brand. Guests will see both men’s and women’s fall looks and receive invaluable fit and style tips. Event is open to the public; seating is open but limited.

CSI: The Experience Celebrates First Successful Year Of “Cracking The Case” At MGM Grand In Las Vegas – CSI: The Experience, the popular, worldwide phenomenon based on the hit CBS show, celebrates an exceptional first year at MGM Grand on the Las Vegas Strip. In honor of the first anniversary, CSI: The Experience will donate $1 from every ticket sold during the anniversary celebration, September 20-26, to the Nevada Victims of Crime Program. A challenging and fun multi-sensory attraction, CSI: The Experience places guests in the role of crime scene investigator as they solve one of three true-to-life mysteries.

Oktoberfest Is In The Air- Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas Kicks Off Oktoberfest On Saturday, September 18th – October is fast approaching and you know what that meansàOKTOBERFEST! The festival that began as a celebration of the marriage between Prince Ludwig of Bavaria and Princess Therese of Sachsen-Hildburghausen, is once again upon us and what better place to celebrate it than at Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas. The restaurant/beer hall celebration, which has grown annually to become one of the largest celebrations of the year, has drawn vast comparisons to the real Oktoberfest held annually in Munich, Germany.

Legendary Comedian Don Rickles, a.k.a. Mr. Warmth, Returns To The Orleans Showroom – Celebrated entertainer and Las Vegas mainstay Don Rickles brings his one-of-a-kind comedy back to The Orleans Showroom October 16 and 17, each evening at 8 p.m. Rickles took his first step toward national fame in 1957 when Frank Sinatra wandered into the small Hollywood nightclub where Rickles was performing.

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    Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 8, 2010

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    Hello From Las Vegas! Our hundred degree days are done, ane we’re settling into some beautiful weather. Highs in the 90’s F and overnight lows in the 60’s. With our dry climate, not too hot and not too cold.

    No Members Mania this week. Don’t worry… the newsletter is still packed with tons of the latest Las Vegas news and events!

    I got hit with a computer double-whammy this week: Lost the hard drive on my main machine. No problem… I have a back-up machine to jump right in on. Except it started having a memory error (which took some time to figure out). Of course, all of this started happening the Friday before Labor Day weekend and I won’t lie: We’re not computer techs here. We simply use them to provide you all the great information we put out!

    After a number of fruitless hours working on the machines, I realized that some stuff just wasn’t going to get done this week.

    Fortunately, I do back up my data using a combination of Mozy.com and external hard drives. So… getting back up and running was as painless as the situation could be under the circumstances.

    However, some features and giveaways promised for this issue will be delayed a week.

    If you are a new reader (or even a long-time reader) this is a great time to go back and enjoy both the newsletter archives and the Members Mania (Readers Questions Answered) archives. There is always something you may have missed, or something new to learn:

    Under The Surface – Las Vegas boasts possibly two of the most spellbinding water-bases shows in the world. Le Reve at Wynn Las Vegas and Cirque du Soleil’s O. Le Reve now offers a VIP package (starting at $2000 per couple which includes lodging and more) which lets you view the show from beneath the water (through glass, you stay warm and dry). This “show below a show” invites you to see the precisions choreography, divers, breathing stations, scenery shifts and other aspects of the show few ever see. Until now!

    We found a great video story on YouTube taking you along for this experience. If you’re game to spend the money, this will give you a stunning preview. If this is a little out of your budget, you can still enjoy this well-produced story that takes you up-close: Le Reve Las Vegas “Diving The Dream” VIP Package Preview Video

    Against The Wind – I’ve made it no secret that I’m an aviation fan. One of the great things about living in Las Vegas is the heavy flow of air traffic and the ease of watching it all (including listening to the control tower on your car radio) at the McCarran Viewing Area (map). I follow a blog written by a long-time airline captain, who recently wrote about a windy Las Vegas landing. Some of the stuff is on the technical side, but it is a nice look at what it takes to bring a plane down during some of our wind-swept weather: http://flightlevel390.blogspot.com/2010/08/checklist.html

    Fremont Street Experience Garners Top 10 Award – We’ve never hid our love of downtown Las Vegas (the Fremont Street Experience, aka “old Las Vegas”.áTripAdvisor concurs and has recently named Fremont Street Experience as one of the “Top 10: Free Things To Do in the United States.”áAlso included on the list are: the Big Apple Greeter and the Staten Island Ferry in New York, the Pearl Harbor exhibit in Hawaii, the Garden of Gods in Colorado, Samuel Adams Brewery in Massachusetts, the Jelly Belly Factory in California, HersheyÆs Chocolate World in Pennsylvania, the St. Louis Zoo in Missouri, and D.C. by Foot in Washington, D.C.

    Honestly, if you have not been downtown to Fremont Street, you have not seen all of Las Vegas. Getting there is simple: Just get on any northbound Ace or Duece bus running along The Strip. Get off at the end of the line and you are there! Make sure to go between sunset and midnight so you’ll catch the overhead light shows and endless free entertainment.

    Liberace Has Left The Building – Almost. Unfortunately, the Liberace Museum has closed citing declining visitor volume and associated declining revenues. Talks to move the collection to a Strip hotel have not come to fruition. Key parts of the collection may be put on tour as a traveling display.

    NFL Bars – Each year, our main local paper posts a list of various bars in the Las Vegas area that cater to fans of a particular NFL team. To make the list, a bar must ONLY show the team in question while their game is on and MUST show every single game the team plays. With so many transplants for across the United States (and with a lack of a local NFL team), a long list of bars give fans that “back home” feeling. Check out NFL SEASON 2010: Valley bars get ready for kickoff

    Visitation Numbers Show Significant Rise – Nearly 5% more visitors came to Las Vegas in July 2010 (over 3.3 million total visitors for the month) than did in July 2009. It was the largest jump since December of 2005. A couple of times per month, I get a “We’re never coming back to Las Vegas” email. Well… someone else is enjoying a Las Vegas vacation in your place!

    To those who have repeatedly rang the death knell for Las Vegas the past few years and have openly mocked people like me who said “It’s not that bad, we’ll be fine, Las Vegas is still fun, people will be back” I simply say this:

    I told you so.

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

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    Wynn Las Vegas Unveils Newly Renovated Rooms – Wynn Las Vegas continues to set the bar for luxury and excellence in Las Vegas and unveils the first completely renovated resort rooms at Wynn. Designed by Roger Thomas, Executive Vice President of Design for Wynn Design and Development, the rooms feature rich new finishes–including wallpaper, carpets, chairs, couches and lamps–while maintaining the functionality, spaciousness, configuration and casually elegant residential quality that has become the hallmark of Wynn resorts.

    Qua Baths & Spa and Color, A Salon By Michael Boychuck Offer Treatments In Las Vegas To Rejuvenate And Re-Energize – Autumn is the perfect time to re-energize the senses and indulge in relaxation. This season Caesars Palace, Qua Baths & Spa and COLOR, a Salon by Michael Boychuck, put an emphasis on total beauty with decadent facials, wellness classes, glamorous body paint and head-to-toe pampering. Michael Boychuck “Colorist to the Star’s” Fall Style Tip: “Loose, soft curls will be a big hit this fall, what I call ‘wrap around curls.’ To achieve this look, start your curls from root to end, rather than the other way around. This will leave you with a carefree, beautiful bouncy look.”

    Rockhouse Las Vegas Rebels With Back-To-School Bash – It’s time to party before starting those papers, and booze before opening those books. Summer is slowly coming to an end and it’s time for new notebooks, new professors and hoards of homework û but not before one last hoorah. Rockhouse invites revelers to ring in “Another Effen School Year” Monday, September 20. Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar bleeds red and black, and will let its true colors show with back-to-school specials for UNLV students.

    Caesars And Rio Las Vegas Heat Up With Four Days Of Mexican Independence Holiday Celebrations – Commemorating 200 years of Mexican Independence, the fun begins with Latin singing superstar Luis Miguel as he spices things up with four nights of special holiday concerts during Mexican Independence Day week at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. One of the most successful and prolific musical artists in Latin American history, Miguel takes the stage at 9 p.m. nightly Sept. 15-18. Miguel’s string of chart-topping hits is virtually unrivaled and he has consistently broken many box office records.

    Celebrate Mexican Independence All Month With Ambhar Tequila Drink Specials At Fusion Mixology Bar Palazzo Las Vegas – In honor of Mexican Independence Day on September 16, Fusion Mixology Bar at The Palazzo is offering Ambhar tequila drink specials throughout September. 2010 marks the bicentennial year of Mexico’s independence and the Latin-inspired Fusion bar featuring spectacular hand-crafted cocktails with ingredients from Mexico is the best place on the Strip to celebrate. Trained mixologists use fresh fruits and the muddling technique of grinding sugar and fresh limes and lemons to create one-of-a-kind libations.

    Fantasy Las Vegas Introduces Bombshell Vocalist Lorena Peril – FANTASY, the Strip’s most exciting adult revue, just got even hotter with the introduction of powerhouse vocalist and exotic beauty, Lorena Peril. In celebration of its 11th anniversary, FANTASY at Luxor reveals 17 high-energy scenes, brand new choreography, special guest performers and a singing starlet that will keep the temperature rising in Las Vegas. Peril takes center stage alongside FANTASY’s sizzling, international cast in this engaging, intimate production great for both couples and singles alike. Every seat in Luxor’s Atrium Showroom provides up-close-and-personal views showcasing a gorgeous lineup of dancers who captivate audiences, luring them into their wildest fantasies.

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    Access Vegas Insider Vibe September 1, 2010

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    Hello From Las Vegas! Winter is in the air as a chill sweeps down the Las Vegas Strip. OK… I exaggerate but this week brought highs in the 90’s (F) with overnight lows that dipped into the 60’s for the first time in about three months. We bounce back over the 100 mark for Labor Day weekend, which is going to make for some red-hot pool parties.

    Speaking of, another series of the Hard Rock’s Rehab pool party television show debuts Labor Day Weekend on truTV. (We’re not sure of international airings but you may be able to watch shows or highlights online after their air date). You may wish to check the official truTV Rehab site in about a week. My idea of a pool party is slightly more sedate (I’m looking forward to Nikki Beach next year at Tropicana) but watching a bunch of Vegas-based drama is always a good guilty pleasure!

    Jerry Lewis Labor Day Telethon – Once again this year, the telethon is originating live from the South Point Hotel Casino here in Las Vegas September 5 at 6 PM through 3:30 PM on September 6 (all times Pacific). Every year, an number of Las Vegas headliners join the national acts who appear, so you might want to set the DVR to catch what you don’t watch live. If you are a local or visiting during that time, admission has traditionally been free. Best bet for virtually no lines or wait? Late night into the early morning.

    Coolest or Most Stressed? – Within the space of a couple weeks, Forbes magazine published the results of a nationwide poll showing Las Vegas tieing with New York City as the coolest city in the United States. Hot on the heels of that was (again) Forbes noting that Las Vegas is the “most stressed” city in the county. How could this be? Simple:

    Continue on to my latest blog post Is Las Vegas The Coolest Or Most Stressed City In The Country? You can read my thoughts on why the stress, who is affected (and who isn’t), what is in store for the next 18 months, and why/how things will be 3-5 years from now. Plus, we have a comment box open for your thoughts.

    Five Trains To Southern California – With five competing ideas about connecting visitor-rich Southern California with Las Vegas, one is bound to come to fruition. Here’s how I handicap them:

    • Maglev is still borderline sci-fi and very expensive. Isn’t going to happen anytime soon.
    • DesertXpress is a high-speed train running on its own rails… to Victorville. (Map of Victorville in relation to Las Vegas and Los Angeles). Where it may tie in to a California high-speed rail system at a later date. Even when it does, you’ll need multiple transfers to get here. Not going to happen.
    • Desert Lightning is a proposal for high-speed rail linking L.A and Phoenix via Las Vegas. Nice idea and the inclusion of Phoenix (6’th largest metro area in the U.S.) would give it a more broad base of support. Would be phenomenal for Las Vegas. But not going to happen soon.
    • Z-Train and Las Vegas Railway Express (X-Train) would use existing rails. Z-Train wants to provide an upscale experience (fashion shows on the train, etc). Go after the high-end customer who otherwise would fly first class or charter a flight. X-Train is unabashedly noting that they will be a party train. Your vacation will start when you board the train. Wide seats, multiple bar cars with big screen TV’s, you get the idea.

    My money is on the X-Train. Get the party started early on the way over, ability to sleep it off on the way home (or watch a game that you bet on).

    Paris Hilton – Don’t know, don’t care, I don’t do cocaine (I’m enough of an extrovert as it is). Driving down The Strip smoking pot (or with riders in your car doing so) when you are one of the top nightclub guys in town? Probably not the brightest thing in the world. Anyone who has been to a rock concert knows you can smell it a long ways away. For those wanting to follow the saga, legendary local gossip columnist Norm Clarke is following the story.

    Liquor At Baggage Claim – It looks like you’ll soon be able to pop into a liquor store and stock up while you wait to claim your luggage and Las Vegas’ McCarran airport. (After paying the luggage fees most airlines charge, you’ll need a bottle of something). The only hotel that objected at the hearings was Wynn Las Vegas. I’m a little surprised that more objection among resort properties didn’t materialize.áDrink costs at Strip hotel bars are no bargain, but you’ll pay it when you need a drink.

    However, more people getting the party started in their room which means less in bar revenue. The higher they raise the drink prices at their bars, the more people search out alternatives. Our tip (which we’ve given many times, but we always have new readers): Most hotel sundry stores have both cold beverages (including beer) and bottled liquor available. And, you don’t have to tip your clerk.

    Slots Book Giveaway – We’re having problems with our contest software (and because of the amount of entries we receive, we can’t simply set up and email and process them by hand). So, the Victor H. Royer book giveaway we promised last week will hopefully be announced in our next issue. All other aspects of our site are working fine.

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

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    Primm Valley Casino Resorts Offers An Explosive Labor Day Weekend With A $40,000 Fireworks Show – As a go-to location for spectacular fireworks and more, Primm Valley Casino Resorts is commemorating Labor Day weekend with an outstanding fireworks display for guests at dusk on Saturday, Sept. 4, 2010. Primm Valley Casino Resorts is the perfect retreat for recreation to enjoy activities for the whole family. From relaxing and rejuvenating at The Spa at Primm or enjoying a flick at the movie theatre, screaming at the maximum heights of the Desperado rollercoaster and taking a splash in the Log Flume ride at Buffalo Bill’s, to the luscious green at the Primm Valley Golf Course, Primm offers an escape to meet the needs and interests of all ages. Rooms for Labor Day weekend in Primm begin at $59. For reservations or more information, call 1.800.FUN.STOP or visit www.primmvalleyresorts.com

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    Teller Cuts 10 Inches Off Penn’s Signature Ponytail To Benefit Locks Of Love – On Wednesday, Aug. 25 Penn Jillette, the outspoken half of the comedy-magic duo Penn & Teller, sheared 10 inches of his signature ponytail with the help of his devious cohort Teller to benefit Locks of Love at the Rio Spa at The Rio Hotel Casino here in Las Vegas. It was noted that Penn has been sporting the look for almost 25 years, and while he has not had it insured like other stars and their famed attributes, the locks were considered priceless.

    MGM Grand Puts A Cork In The Competition By Receiving Most 2010 Wine Spectator Restaurant Wine List Awards In The Country – MGM Grand is proud to announce an extraordinary number of wins for the 2010 Wine Spectator’s Restaurant Wine List Awards. An astounding 11 MGM Grand restaurants including Tom Colicchio’s Craftsteak, NOBHILL TAVERN, L’Atelier de JoÙl Robuchon, SEABLUE, Diego, Pearl, Shibuya, Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House, Wolfgang Puck’s Bar & Grill and Fiamma Trattoria garnered awards this year, more than any other single property in the world.

    Tacos & Tequila Las Vegas Unleashes “Viva T&T” In Celebration Of Mexican Independence Day – In celebration of Mexican Independence Day, Tacos & Tequila (T&T) will launch the worldwide premiere of “Viva T&T” Wednesday, September 15. The wacky rendition of Elvis Presley’s “Viva Las Vegas” will showcase an entertaining routine choreographed to DJ Ernan’s mariachi mash-up, starring Sin City’s most unique trio û a mini Mariachi Elvis, the extremely sexy Elissa cast as a modern-day Ann-Margret and the one-and-only human rooster. In addition, those who dress to impress in their best Elvis costume will receive a complimentary daiquiri from T&T on September 15. The best Elvis impersonator will be crowned king, taking home the “Mr. VIVA Elvis” title and $1,000 in cash and prizes.

    Dine Out For A Good Cause During Restaurant Week At Las Vegas Resorts – Participating restaurants include Bradley Ogden, Mesa Grill, Rao’s, Serendipity 3, Eiffel Tower Restaurant, Strip House, KGB, Steakhouse46 and Martorano’s. As part of the fourth annual Restaurant Week, nine restaurants at Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas resorts are offering special pre-fixe menus priced at $20.10, $30.10 or $50.10 per person with a portion of each cover benefitting local food bank, Three Square. Guests can enjoy world-class cuisine at great prices while helping end hunger in Las Vegas from Aug. 30 to Sept. 5.

    Shopping News

    Popcornopolis Opens At Excalibur – Making its Las Vegas debut, Popcornopolis now is open at Excalibur. With more than 15 flavors including Cheddar Cheese, Sour Cream & Onion and Rocky Road, Popcornopolis is your one-stop shop for all things popcorn! The delicious treats are served in two sizes: regular ($7.99) and large ($10.99). Party tins, which hold a combination of three popular flavors, are available starting at $29.99. For someone with a sweet tooth in search of more, candied apples and chocolate-covered strawberries also are available. Popcornopolis is located on ExcaliburÆs Castle Walk.

    Luxury For Less Debutes At Monte Carlo Las Vegas – Offering luxurious items at prices that wonÆt break the bank, Luxury for Less features womenÆs and menÆs accessories, as well as gift items. A wide selection of purses, jewelry, scarves, hats, watches, cufflinks and more are value priced between $10 and $25 Luxury for Less is located across from The Pub at Monte Carlo.

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    Hello From Las Vegas! I think we can call this our “Everything but the kitchen sink” issue. New hotel news, a show anniversary, a crazy burger (check out the photo), shopping, UFC, and a 100 calorie margarita at Rhumbar (you’ll want to click through to the story on that one and get the recipe if your next visit isn’t soon). Oh, and are you ready for some (American) football? I sure am!

    Liberace Museum Discount Admissions – Through Labor Day, the Liberace Museum is offering discounted admission prices of $10 for adults and $8 for seniors 65 and older and students with a valid school ID. Children age 12 and under are admitted free of charge when accompanied by an adult. Admission includes an optional complimentary one-hour guided tour 11 a.m. or 2 p.m. Monday – Saturday and 1 p.m. Sunday. Location: Liberace Plaza, 1775 E. Tropicana Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89119. Phone: 702.798.5595

    HSN celebrities Molly Sims and Jennifer Flavin-Stallone Home Shopping Network Vegas Anniversary Bash – If you are a regular reader, we told you that this event was coming up a few weeks ago. Turned out to be a big success. If you were able to catch any of the live broadcasts here in town, hope you had a great time: Photo: HSN celebrities Molly Sims and Jennifer Flavin-Stallone joined HSN CEO Mindy Grossman in Las Vegas for the shopping networks 33rd birthday. With live appearances by a host of celebrities including Sims, Flavin-Stallone, Tori Spelling, Wolfgang Puck, Susan Lucci and many others, the weekend consists of live broadcasts and demonstrations, interactive exhibit and meet & greets. Photo Credit: Denise Truscello

    Gaming and Giveaways – Next week (knock on wood), we’ll start the giveaway for Victor H. Royer’s new book Casino Slots – How to Play, Have Fun, And WIN! (You can click the link to check it out at Amazon). We get lots of complaints about how bad some of the newer slots are when it comes to taking your money. And with no surprise: When you look at these things, you can’t even figure them out!á A bunch of lines going 36 ways, playing everything from pennies to hundreds of pennies (dollars). How’s this all worK? What are the game secrets you need to know? Victor answers all of that.

    Victor was also interviewed by our friend Alan Mendelson (TV personality in Los Angeles who is also a reader and Vegas fanatic) and we’ll have that video next week along with details on what Alan is up to. Hang tight!

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    The Cosmopolitan Of Las Vegas Lights Up Las Vegas Blvd With New Marquee, December 15, 2010 Opening – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas pairs stylish design with an adventurous and welcoming spirit û delivering a decidedly different kind of Las Vegas experience. The new 2,995-room resort will feature oversized residential style living space with expansive one-of-a-kind private terraces and spectacular designs.

    Paradiso Replaces Marshall Rousso At MGM Grand – Now open at MGM Grand, Paradiso offers a full line of fashionable casual and evening attire for women from brands such as True Religion, Ed Hardy, BCBG and Juicy Couture. The boutique also features handbags, accessories and footwear from renowned labels including L.A.M.B., Beverly Feldman and Damiani, among others. Formerly the site of Marshall Rousso, Paradiso is located in Studio Walk.

    MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris dancers, who recently offered guests a chance to win a trip to Paris (we’d noted this in a previous issue) with the Passport to France promotion, posed with iconic Mayor Oscar B. Goodman in front of the legendary “Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas” sign. Photo courtesy of Emma Cohan Photography.

    The Mirage Las Vegas Featured In Upcoming Episode Of ABC’s Bachelor Pad – The Mirage Hotel & Casino will host a special date in the third episode of Bachelor Pad, ABC’s hot new summer series. The episode will cover a unique group date with an intimate pool party at Bare pool lounge and a gourmet dinner in one of The Mirage’s luxurious Villas. Bachelor Pad airs Monday at 8/7 Central on ABC. For more information on Bachelor Pad visit http://abc.go.com/shows/bachelorpad

    Cabo Wabo Las Vegas Cantina Hosts UFC’s Edgar Vs. Penn Viewing Party Saturday, August 28 – The excitement of the UFC 118: Edgar vs. Penn 2 fight is about to sweep Las Vegas and the hottest viewing party is at Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops inside Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. The re-match of the year will broadcast live on 10 high-definition big screen televisions Saturday, August 28, starting at 7 p.m.

    Crystals At CityCenter In Las Vegas Debuts New Luxury Brands, Expands Unparalleled Shopping Experience – By year’s end, Crystals retail & entertainment district will add 12 new brands to its exceptional collection of retailers and dining concepts, including flagship stores for Prada and GUCCI; as well as boutiques for Yves Saint Laurent, Balenciaga, Stella McCartney, Donna Karan, Emilio Pucci and Harry Winston. They join recent additions Ermenegildo Zegna, Christian Dior, Brunello Cucinelli and Social House at Crystals, the core of the extraordinary urban resort destination CityCenter.

    Bite 6th Anniversary Show – Guests of the Stratosphere’s BITE 6th Anniversary show on Friday 13th bare their fangs with a celebratory champagne toast. – The sexually charged BITE« takes its audience on the Lord Vampire’s quest for the perfect female specimen, who he plans to seduce and crown his Queen of the Night. Aiding the Lord is his coven of sultry and nimble dancers, the Erotic Angels of Rock. Taboo temptations meet classic rock ‘n’ roll in this aggressive and seductive world of vampires.

    Emily’s Cafe At Club Fortune Las Vegas Begins The Colossus Burger Challenge – WHO: Guests of Emily’s Cafe who are up to the challenge! WHAT: Guests up to the challenge are invited to step up to the plate for The Colossus Burger Challenge. The gigantic burger, complete with 12 patties, is available for $19.99 between 11 a.m. and 10 p.m. Any guest that solely finishes the burger in 20 minutes or less will receive the meal and a t-shirt for free, have their photo placed on the Cafe’s wall and be announced a Colossus Burger Challenge Winner! Guests that finish the burger after the allotted 20 minutes will still receive a t-shirt.

    Month-Long October FrightFest at Fremont Street Experience – Fremont Street Experience presents OctoberFrightFest, which for the first time will span the entire month of October. This second annual event, featuring free live Halloween themed shows nightly kicks-off September 29 and runs through October 31.

    Rhumbar Las Vegas Introduces Its 100-Calorie “Skinny” Margarita (With Recipe) – The newest drink to hit the menu at Havanatone, RHUMBAR’s sizzling Latin night, also comes without any guilt. The new “Muchachita” is a skinny, 100-calorie margarita, featuring a delicious blend of pomegranate and Aloe Vera. Now guests can samba and shake while they sip this low calorie libation on Wednesday nights. Concocted by award-winning mixologist Kristen Schaefer, the “Muchachita” blends the fresh taste of Aloe Vera with fruity flavors of pomegranate and lime. Milagro Silver tequila completes this delicious and healthy cocktail.

    “Girls Love Football” College Season Kickoff Party, Specials At Rockhouse Las Vegas – Rockhouse Bar & Nightclub knows “Girls Love Football” just as much as their macho counterparts, so this season Vegas’ only ultra-dive bar invites pigskin fanatics one and all to the greatest football parties on the Strip. Starting with college ball Thursday, September 2, Rockhouse invites guys to bring their girlfriends, and ladies not to bring their men, for a rowdy good time at Rockhouse’s “Girls Love Football” college kickoff party.

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    Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

    Because of work on the back-end (boring part) of this job, I’ve have not posted to Ask.AccessVegas.com for about 10 days. But we’ll put a couple letters here in the newsletter and highlight some past posts that have new comments!

    I continue to enjoy your newsletter, and we will be returning to Las Vegas again next month. Recently, I heard someone refer to “Old Las Vegas” and “Downtown Las Vegas”. As I had never heard of “Old Las Vegas”, I just assumed the terms were synonymous and that reference was actually to the Fremont Street area. Am I correct or is there a difference between “Old Las Vegas” and “Downtown Las Vegas”? If these are two separate locations, what area constitutes Old Las Vegas and what is considered Downtown Las Vegas?

    Keep those newsletters coming. Very informative.

    Thanks,

    Edith

    Ted Responds:

    For visitor purposes, Fremont Street downtown is “old” Las Vegas. If you live here, it can refer to the neighborhoods on the east side of town between The Strip and downtown. Some of those areas (built in the ’50’s, which is old for Las Vegas) are quite nice and continue to be “best kept secrets” for someone wanting to live close to everything.

    I have been traveling alone to Vegas for the last 5 years since I retired. My husband doesn’t like to gamble and my friends are still working so cannot take time during the week to visit. I usually stay at a Harrah’s property since they are located center strip and I can walk the strip. I have never felt uncomfortable. I usually request a room nearer the elevator so am not walking down a long hallway.

    Kathy

    I’ve been a faithful reader of your newsletter for many years & find it the most helpful of any publication re: Vegas out there. I just read your question re: females traveling alone to Las Vegas & tried to post a comment but was unable to.

    Editor’s Note: Each post only allows comments for a certain period of time. This keeps spammers from finding really old posts and just starting to post their nonsense to them. Hence, we are running these comments here.

    I am writing you to say that not only did I travel to Las Vegas this past May alone for 6 nights because my friend couldn’t come & I love Vegas too much to give up my annual visit. I am an official “senior citizen” now & flew from New York to Vegas & stayed 2 nights @Flamingo & 4 nights @ Harrah’s. I usually stick to the Harrah’s properties because I am a Diamond Card Holder forá7 years.

    I loved every day of my adventure; took in 5 shows, went to pool daily, walked & explored & ventured out to other properties such as the new Aria & also dined @Bellagio & Venetian – I will do it again next year if no one wants to go – I was never afraid or concerned for my safety as I didn’t wander off into unknown streets – I never felt “pathetic” nor should anyone else.

    Keep up the great newsletters & info – thanks for reading my comment.

    Gerry from Long Island, New York

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