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Access Vegas Insider Vibe June 30, 2010

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

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Summer is in full swing, and and all those people who claimed that Las Vegas was dead (or dying) are morons. Some thought that when I refuted the notion over the past couple of years, I was just holding out crazy hope and having wishful thinking. However, time-after-time you were writing me and telling me what my own eyes told me: Las Vegas is busy.

Last Monday, we took an afternoon cruise down the Las Vegas Strip. It was 106 F out. Traffic was bumper-to-bumper. The sidewalks had plenty of people on them. And this is a Monday (mid-weeks are slower) in June! That “Vegas is dying” stuff was just some sour grapes by people with with no life who don’t like having fun. They were hoping that all of your fun would grind to a halt. They were wrong!

Bringing Fremont Street To The Strip – Harrah’s (Corporation) is reviving its plans to build a bars/restaurants/shops/etc complex between O’Sheas and The Flamingo, including the concept of having huge Ferris wheel attraction in the back which would take visitors high over the Las Vegas Strip. I’ve heard people question that limited space there, but it won’t be an issue:

  • That “alley” is a LOT wider than people think. It is the same spot we filmed Cinco De Mayo Las Vegas Strip 2010 Party
  • O’Shea’s parking garage is used for Harrah’s (Corp) employee parking. It would be perhaps converted to mixed use or torn down and employees could park on some of the empty space created when Harrah’s tore down all of the apartments, timeshares, and Bourbon Street Hotel.

Las Vegas Strip resorts are getting wise to what is happening on Fremont Street downtown. It has turned into one great party every night. Nice and condensed limiting the long walks, plenty of diversions and entertainment, and growing crowds. If Harrah’s can recreate that, they have a home run on their hands.

Don’t Claim To Know Vegas If You Don’t – A San Francisco based consumer reporter recently took a trip here and made some disparaging blog posts about Las Vegas (presumably to write off his trip — “work research”). He was particularly aggravated over paying $4 for a soft drink at a casino bar and otherwise painted Las Vegas as a rip-off. Truth is, he just didn’t know how to save money on food and drink here! (He obviously isn’t one of my readers).

I took the time to answer his charges and detailed all the ways to save on your libations, soft drinks, and noted that meal specials abound if you know where to find them.

Click over to read Consumer Reporter Tries To Bash Las Vegasà My Retort where I posted a link to his original comments plus my retort. You might even come across some ways to save on your food and drink here that you hadn’t thought about! Safe to say that if you are a regular reader here, you are much better informed about Las Vegas than most of the wanna-be experts.

Super Hot Ticket – Bob Dylan with John Cougar Mellencamp opening play The Colosseum at Caesars Palace this coming August 18. Capacity is only around 4000. I see we still have some Box Seats (as of this writing) in the $100 range. If you want to jump on that (or simply jump on getting tickets for it), click to Bob Dylan Las Vegas Tickets

Air Traffic Down – …Slightly for the fourth straight month. Think nothing of it. Everybody is trying to connect it with tourism. The reality is that our stagnant population combined with 14% unemployment has locals flying a LOT less. The new Hoover Dam bridge (to be finished in November of this year) will put a small dent in that as well. Shaving 1/2 hour (or more at times) off the drive from Arizona and New Mexico plus the continued TSA and airport hassles will continue to keep people in their cars. Plus, regular visitors like having a car here so they can get off The Strip to local attractions like Red Rock Canyon, Hoover Dam, Lake Las Vegas and more.

Las Vegas Fireworks – Earlier in the week, we put fireworks listings for the Las Vegas Strip area online. We immediately put it out on Twitter and our What’s Hot feed (which you can subscribe to by email at no cost). If you get this newsletter before heading to town and you’ll be here for July 4’th, check out Las Vegas 4th Of July Events

The Stratospher Tower, Las Vegas, Nevada

Watch The Sunset – We have spectacular sunsets all year ’round. My pick to watch them (especially this time of year)? in the air-conditioned comfort of Stratosphere Tower Las Vegas. Here’s why: From the inside observation area you can catch both The Strip and Downtown light up, and between those two your western view is the sun dipping below the mountains which surround our area. Outstanding.

Keep in mind that the sun can vanish quick here over the mountains, and our sunset is probably earlier than yours at home (as we sit on the very eastern edge of our time zone). Get up there with plenty of time to spare.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

lion king las vegasThe Lion King Is Roaring – DisneyÆs award-winning Broadway phenomenon THE LION KING celebrated its first anniversary on the Las Vegas Strip at Mandalay Bay. Though the production just pounced onto the Mandalay Bay Theatre stage one year ago, it already has a lot to celebrate. Within nine weeks of its Las Vegas debut, DisneyÆs THE LION KING broke the Mandalay Bay box office record previously held by MAMMA MIA! and then went on to break its own record four more times throughout the year.

B.B. King’s Blues Club At Mirage Las Vegas Offers World Cup Specials – Fans wanting to view the World Cup can do so at B.B. King’s Blues Club. B.B. King’s Blues Club offers $9.95 breakfast and lunch specials daily throughout the World Cup. Patrons can also enjoy $12 pitchers of domestic draft beer. The games can be viewed on eight high-definition TVs around the club for no cover charge.

Celebrate Independence Day Las Vegas With Rock ‘N’ Roll Karaoke And $1 American Brews At Cabo Wabo Cantina – Cabo Wabo Cantina will celebrate America’s Birthday with live rock ‘n’ roll karaoke and $1 American brews on Sunday, July 4. Revelers will enjoy a selection of domestic drafts for just $1 from 3 to 8 p.m. and live rock music by classic rock band 3 Digit IQ at 9 p.m.

Planet Hollywood And PH Towers: Latest Resorts To Participate In Harrah’s Las Vegas Hotel Group “No Resort Fees” Program – Effective immediately, Planet Hollywood Resort and PH Towers eliminate resort fees. The two resorts will join the other Harrah’s Entertainment Las Vegas properties, including Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s, Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace, Flamingo Las Vegas, Imperial Palace and Harrah’s, in not imposing mandatory resort fees attached to a room reservation.


photo credit: IS Photography/ImagesofVegas.com

Katharine McPhee Kicks-off ‘Stereo Love Saturdays’ At AZURE Las Vegas Beach Club – American Idol alum, Katharine McPhee, made a special musical appearance at AZURE Luxury Pool on Saturday, June 26th for ‘Stereo Love Live’. The sultry singer and songwriter graced the poolside stage and hosted the day time party to celebrate the launch of Belvedere Pink Grapefruit Vodka. Kat arrived with her husband to The Palazzo on Friday where they checked in at the VIP Lounge to their luxurious Siena suite. Kat was wearing a loose fitting cream crop top with cut-off jean shorts, flip flops and sporting her signature short, now brunette, hair do.

Macanudo Millionaire Contest 2010 – Win A Trip To Palms Las Vegas, Possible $1,000,000 – You can win a trip to the Palms Las Vegas resort and possibly become a millionaire in the Macanudo Millionaire contest! Grand Prize is a trip for four and a chance to win up to $1,000,000!

Las Vegas Shopping Notes

Ermenegildo Zegna Opens at Crystals – Ermenegildo Zegna, the leading Italian luxury menswear brand with a reputation for quality and service that is unparalleled around the world, opened its largest Las Vegas store at Crystals on June 5. At approximately 10,000 square feet, the two-level store showcases its extensive collection of suiting, sportswear, small leather goods and accessories.

La Martina Opens – Just opened at The Forum Shops, La Martina is the official supplier in the world of the sport of polo. They approach business the same way a high scoring polo player approaches polo – with passion, devotion and the utmost commitment to excellence. The storeÆs concept includes leather outfits, polos and shirts for men, women and kids, as well as accessories such as belts, bags, shoes, hats and more. Each and every product at La Martina is carefully designed, produced and tested to ensure it fulfills necessary quality standards required to compete and win at the very best tournaments all over the world.

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Maverick Indian Territory TourMaverick Indian Territory Tour û This exciting tour begins by flying over the beautiful Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, the world famous Hoover Dam and Fortification Hill. Maverick Helicopters will descend and land in the Hualapai Indian Territorym 3,500 feet into the Grand Canyon. The excursion then journeys back through the Grand Canyon and lands on at the West Rim where you will enjoy spectacular views along Eagle Point and receive a brief introduction to the Hualapai Indian legends and culture. Guano Point, a breathtaking observation spot overlooking the Grand Canyon will follow.

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More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

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

  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 15-17 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 3
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 6
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 19-21 (3 day weekend)
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • Mardi Gras March 8
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 24
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 8
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 28-30 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 19

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe June 23, 2010

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

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Amy’s on vacation and I’m on assignment. But we still had plenty of news and events to get out. Plus, I’ve done a number of new Members Mania posts and Amy was able to get a bunch of stuff done before she left. So instead of simply skipping publishing this week, we actually have a nicely packed (although slightly shorter) áissue with lots of Las Vegas everything for you.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

Las Vegas Is On Sale!
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Tim Allen To Perform For First Time At The Mirage Las Vegas – Actor and comedian Tim Allen will take the stage at the Terry Fator Theatre at The Mirage for the first time Friday, Aug. 13 at 10 p.m. Allen, best known for playing Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor on the hit TV show “Home Improvement,” will perform his hilarious stand-up routine for one night only.

Bellagio Las Vegas Gallery Of Fine Art Presents ‘Figuratively Speaking: A Survey Of The Human Form’ – Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art (BGFA) is pleased to announce the opening of “Figuratively Speaking: A Survey of the Human Form”. Organized in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego (MCASD) and the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston (MFA), “Figuratively Speaking” presents figurative works by such artists as Pierre-August Renoir, Pablo Picasso, Alberto Giacometti, Joseph Cornell, Roy Lichtenstein, David Hockney, Judith Shea, Bill Viola, Yoshitomo Nara, Vanessa Beecroft and many others.

Three Bartenders At Palazzo Las Vegas Named EFFEN Vodka Mixologists Plus Winning Drink Recipes – The Art of Design presented by EFFEN« Vodka is a unique series of events in Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, and Milwaukee. In each city, premier local mixologists design the ultimate EFFEN« Vodka martini. Guests have the opportunity to view the works of local artists, sample the freshly designed cocktails and vote for the most provocative premium martini.

Nu Sanctuary Las Vegas Announces New ‘Bite Wednesdays’ Lineup Starting – Nu sanctuary, the distinctive new restaurant and lounge at Town Square, will offer one-of-a-kind tastings and electrifying nightlife every Wednesday evening. ‘Bite Wednesdays,’ hosted by Ketel One models, will feature resident DJ Fuzion spinning an eclectic mix of top 40, mash-ups and dance beats with a flavorful tasting by Executive Chef Brian Howard.

2010 NBA Las Vegas Summer League Schedule Announced – Twenty-two NBA teams, including 11 that appeared in the 2010 NBA Playoffs, will compete in this year’s NBA Summer League. For the second consecutive year, a team of NBA Development League Select players will also participate in the action taking place at the Thomas & Mack Center and the COX Pavilion on the campus of the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Marketing partners included in the event are adidas, EA SPORTS, Gatorade and T-Mobile.

McFadden’s Las Vegas Brings Bikinis And Beer Together With The “Sexy Summer Bash” – The scorching, summertime heat is the perfect excuse for partygoers to strip down to their string bikinis and head to McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for the “Sexy Summer Bash” on Saturday, June 26. Sin City’s sizzling ladies and handsome studs will need to grab their bikinis and trunks, and get ready for the ultimate boozy beach bash.

Rich Little Brings “A Thousand Voices” To Cannery Casino & Hotel July 10 – Master mimic Rich Little will perform at The Club inside the Cannery Casino & Hotel on Saturday, July 10 at 8 p.m. Known as “The Man of a Thousand Voices” for his incredible range of impressions, Rich Little has spent the past five decades entertaining audiences with his signature brand of humor.

BuffaloGambling Talk: Video Slots – Hit The Heights – with Victor H. Royer. In this issue û and the following issues û I will now write a little more about some of the favorite slots that my readers have told me they like to play, and also show you some of the great new slots that are now available in your favorite casino. In this issue, I present BuffaloÖ, by Aristocrat, and a short description of the game and how to play it. BuffaloÖ is one of the new generations of REEL Power slots from Aristocrat, this one in the Xtra Reel Power series. I will write more about Reel Power and Xtra Reel Power games, and what this means, in my new book, scheduled for release in April 2010.

Click to Read Complete Article…

Featured Tour û Enjoy Las Vegas!

Death Valley Explorer TourDeath Valley Explorer Tour û Experience the beauty of the largest national park in the contiguous United States – Death Valley. See highlights including Mercury, former home of atomic weapons testing, and venture into the fascinating ghost town of Rhyolite, home to rustic ruins from the past as well as the Goldwell Open Air Museum.

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Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

We enjoy being responsive to our readers. Click on each post to view their questions/comments and our tips and answers. Keep yourself informed on Las Vegas!

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

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

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

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

  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 15-17 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 3
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 6
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 19-21 (3 day weekend)
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • Mardi Gras March 8
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 24
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 8
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 28-30 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 19

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe June 16, 2010

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

AccessVegas.com Quick Info Menu:

Las Vegas Essentials
Seasonal Vegas Information
Featured Shows
Photos and Wallpaper

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

Hello From Las Vegas! After a bit of a temperature spike, things are staying under the 100 degree (F) mark. Pool weather hot, but not so bad that you think the street is melting under you! By the way, Las Vegas visitor numbers have risen for eight consecutive months now. So much for all the people who were celebrating the death of Las Vegas.

And The Rocket’s Red Glare, The Fireworks Bursting In Air… – Just about this time of year, we get flooded with email asking where on The Strip you can see 4’th of July fireworks. Especially for those coming from other countries who want a taste of how we celebrate this special day in the United States. And usually I don’t have any answers, and by the time word gets out, you are already on your way here and it is too late.

I’m thrilled to note that The Stratosphere will indeed be doing an all-day pool party. It is already planned and (I’m happily in shock)… they got us all the info already! Now… they aren’t having their own fireworks (and we’ll fill you in on those as word happens). However, you can enjoy their all-day bash with food and drink specials and special appearances from the cast of American Superstars and the sexy girls from BITE, and then head up to the tower to watch the fireworks that typically take place all over the Las Vegas Valley (well off The Strip). Click to read all the info: Stratosphere Las Vegas Celebrates Fourth Of July ôRed, White and Youö Pool Party And BBQ And yes, we’ll have actual fireworks location info as it becomes available.

Fewer Free Drinks In Las Vegas Not Just Your Imagination – The stats are in and those “missing cocktail waitresses” are not your imagination. I blogged about the details, my thoughts on why this poses a problem to the gaming industry (here in Las Vegas) and also give you a chance to add your own comments. Which you should… they will make it to the proper ears. Click over to read Fewer Free Drinks In Las Vegas Not Just Your Imagination

REAL Concierge Service – Many of our readers are well-traveled and used to staying at nice hotels. One of the perks of a nice hotel is the hotel concierge. This is a person who helps you with local knowledge, helps in planning itineraries, obtaining dining reservations (with the help of their inside knowledge to help you pick the right place), tours, golf, and special requests (anything legal).

In many cities, a hotel concierge serves only for tips. They do a great job for you, you tip them in return. The top attainment by a concierge is to be on of Les Clefs d’Or (their professional organization). In Las Vegas… not so much. Concierge desks are often glorified ticket desks, and they have a tendency to “sell” you what they need to push. So it is with great pleasure we note that the MGM Grand has 12 certified Les Clefs d’Or (gold keys – they wear them on their lapel) concierges — more than any other hotel in the world. This team speaks 13 languages and has been specially trained in global etiquette.

Want a ticket service? Go to a ticket booth in your hotel. Want a real concierge? Go to the MGM concierge desks (and don’t forget to tip them well for service well-rendered). If you typically enjoy concierge service when you travel, we strongly suggest you click to read MGM Grand Concierge Recognized By Esteemed Concierge Association Les Clefs d’Or – More Keys Than Any Other Hotel In The World

UFL Championship Game? – Help! I pride myself of having tape (DVD’s now) of just about every big Las Vegas event on TV. Implosions, New Years, stunts, you name it. Screwed up and totally forgot the day that the upstart UFL was playing their championship game here. If anyone has it and can get me a copy, I’ll send you a some cool Vegas stuff from our prize vault. Drop me a line: allvegastv@aol.com

Sometimes You Want It Now! – Many of you know that we have a What’s Hot section on the main page of AccessVegas.com We post a tremendous amount of info all the time and it all ends up in the newsletter (often down in the “More” section). We select the best (and most interesting) for What’s Hot. And… if you don’t visit the site every day, you may miss something. But what if you could have a short, quick daily email with just a few of the top, most popular and helpfulápieces of news and information that we post?

Now you can! Click over to our AccessVegas.com What’s Hot! Email Alert page, fill in your email, and once a day (no more than that), we’ll send you a quick, short digest email with the best selected Vegas Visitor news we posted that day. Short and sweet, no hassle, no cost. Just another great service we want to offer you, our readers.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

Las Vegas Is On Sale!
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Cheap Trick’s “Sgt. Pepper Live” Opens In Las Vegas – “Sgt. Pepper Live” opened to a packed house at the Paris Las Vegas Theatre tonight, as Cheap Trick returned to Las Vegas in their celebration of the iconic Beatles’ album. Cheap Trick, the Sgt. Pepper Symphony Orchestra and even an authentic Indian Sitar band, rocked their live interpretation of the classic album.

Lionel Richie Returns To The Colosseum At Caesars Palace – World-renowned music icon Lionel Richie will bring his four decades of award winning hits to The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, July 30 and Saturday, July 31.

Las Vegas Rock & Rita’s To Host July 4th Weekend Grand Opening – Rock & Rita’s will bring its “Great American Party” to Circus Circus with a raucous grand opening celebration over Fourth of July weekend. Flair bartending, live music and festive signature dishes take center stage at the sprawling, 14,000-square-foot party spot.

Stratosphere Las Vegas Sizzles With Body And Soul Parties At Level 8 Pool – The weather is heating up and Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower is hosting sizzling “Body and Soul” pool parties at Level 8 Pool for those hot summer days and nights. Partiers can dance to the world beat of Rhythmic Soul, a unique three-piece group featuring a DJ accompanied by live percussion and horn. Rhythmic Soul will perform on the pool deck Thursday through Sunday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. all summer long.

Rockhouse Las Vegas Weekly Lineup Of Specials And Events – Another Effen Monday û Rockhouse’s industry night will top off with resident DJ Inferno spinning on the ones and twos, featuring $3 you-call-it Effen Vodka cocktails. Revelers that show an industry business card will receive bottle service starting at $100. Mid-Week Go Dirt Cheap û Too poor to party on the weekend? Party mid-week and get it dirt cheap at Rockhouse. Enjoy $2 drafts and wells on Tuesdays and $50 Smirnoff Vodka bottles on Wednesdays. Ladies Night û All ladies will drink on the house from 10 p.m. until midnight with resident DJ Joey Da Juice spinning party-inducing mash-ups all night long.

History Teams With eBay For Pawn Stars Las Vegas Charity Auction – The PAWN STARS can appraise the value of anything under the sun, but even the “Old Man” can’t predict what a fabulous weekend in Las Vegas with HISTORY’s biggest stars will fetch. Coinciding with season 3 of cable’s No. 1 series (in adults 25-54), which premiered Monday, June 7 at 10/10:30 p.m. ET, HISTORY is joining forces with eBay for the first time ever to present a PAWN STARS Charity Auction. The charity auction will kick off Monday, June 14 at 10pm ET at www.ebay.com/pawnstars.

Hit The HeightsGambling Talk: Video Slots – Hit The Heights – with Victor H. Royer. If you havenÆt read the last issue, Part 11 (A), please refer to it for the story that goes with The SkyÆs The Limit motto. It applies to this great game, as it did to the great pioneer of Las Vegas casinos.

Today, I am continuing with the game description for the 4 base games that are part of the Hit The Heights family of multiline video slots. Wish Big – This is a 25 line game, with 35-credit minimum (25 per line + 10 ante bet). The game is available in 1, 2 and 5-cent denominations, and provides a feature where you can win 10, 15 or 20 free games with 3, 4 or 5 scattered GEM symbols.

Click to Read Complete Article…

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Nellis Dune Buggy TourNellis Dune Buggy Tour û Take an exhilarating shake, rattle and roll tour of the Nellis Dunes by dune buggy from Las Vegas. You’ll feel the wind in your face as you traverse dry river beds, soar over sand dunes and experience the desert scenery like never before. Stops will be made at Look Out Dune and Rattle Snake Cliffs during the tour.

Click To Book Nellis Dune Buggy Tour Now!

Members Mania û We Love Our Readers!

We enjoy being responsive to our readers. Click on each post to view their questions/comments and our tips and answers. Keep yourself informed on Las Vegas!

I am a subscriber to the another Las Vegas newsletter, but I think you newsletter is the best of the rest, it has information that I use when planning my trip to your fair city (July 13-21). I stay at the Imperial Palace and never have had any problem with that hotel, they are very accommodating and see to all my needs.

Keep up the fine work in your newsletter I look forward to it every week.

Carmine

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More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

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

  • Father’s Day June 20
  • Independence Day July 4
  • Civic Holiday, Canada July 31-August 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 15-17 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 3
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 6
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 19-21 (3 day weekend)
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • Mardi Gras March 8
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 24
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 8
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 28-30 (3 day weekend)

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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Access Vegas Insider Vibe June 9, 2010

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Hello From Las Vegas! The heat hit quickly to remind us that summer 2010 is here. Overnight lows this past week stayed in the low 80’s on a few days. (It was beautiful out in the late evening hours). Don’t stay out too late, or you’ll be hit by sunrise at about 4:30 AM. We sit on the very edge of Pacific Time so our sunrise and sunsets happen a lot earlier than in other areas.

The Lady Is Stirring – Finally, news on the return of perennial reader favorite Lady Luck downtown. Plans are filed and preliminary work has already started toward the re-opening (no date set yet). They are looking to build a big pool deck atop the existing casino, renovate and upgrade all the rooms, plus add meeting space and a spa (which will require ripping out about 50 rooms). With the revitalization of the neighboring Gold Spike into a boutique hotel and the transformation of the adjoining (formerly shuttered) Travel Inn into “Oasis at The Gold Spike”, this forlorn area is seeing new life.

Just In Time – As many of you know, Celine Dion and her husband Rene Angelil are expecting twins. Good news for her as it will give her a little bit of “bounce back” time before she resumes regular Las Vegas performances in March of 2011. Her return is generating plenty of interest and people are planning entire trips around coming to see her. She was great for Las Vegas last time, and we wish her the same success in 2011.

Of special note is that she actually made Las Vegas her home. (She and her family live at Lake Las Vegas). So many performers (and even the CEO of Harrah’s) actually live elsewhere and just fly in. It has been nice to see her part of the community (and she’s even been spotted shopping at the Wal-Mart near her home). Check out Celine Dion Las Vegas 2011 Tickets

3 Story Walgreens Coming To The Las Vegas Strip – We call big hotel complexes “megaresorts” so can we call this a Mega-Walgreens? I blogged about where, why, and included a great tourist tip (hint: how visitors are getting around renting an in-room refrigerator) in my latest post: New Walgreens On The Las Vegas Strip û Needed, Great For Everyone

Angle vs. Reid – Well, here we go! GOP primary winner Sharon Angle will be running to unseat our infamous Senator Harry Reid. The day before he primary, polls showed that Danny Tarkanian (son of legendary UNLV basketball coach Jerry Tarkanian) was the only person in the GOP primary who could beat Reid in the general election. I concur and believe that Angle will struggle.

As unpopular as Reid is here (more than 50% of voters don’t like him), he has always seemed to find a way to win close races. Angle will have to run a flawless campaign and wisely spend the millions that are going to pour into her coffers from out-of-state. Unless something very unexpected happens, I believe it will be too close to call, right down to the wire. A recount after the November election wouldn’t surprise me in this race.

Drinking Off That Hangover – South Point seems to garner quite a bit of interest from our readers. They are now offering $1 Bloody Mary or Mimosa drinks from 6 AM to Noon. Hey… it’s 5 o’clock somewhere! Speaking of more traditional happy hours…

Movers and Shakers Happy Hour – Long recognized as probably the best happy hour in town, McCormick and Schmick’s continues to be well worth checking out from 3:30 to 6:30 PM. Much of the tapas-style servings are $2.95 ($3.50 minimum drink purchase) and the bar staff is always friendly. Add in the fact that the bar has NO bartop video poker (a conversation killer) and is located near a very upscale business district, and you have a perfect opportunity to either relax or network. Slightly less than one mile east of The Strip on Flamingo (in Restaurant Row), highly recommended for the multi-time visitor to check out. You can read the local paper review at McCormick & Schmick’s happy hour offers diners discount prices

Side Note: Sometimes people wonder if the stuff in my column is a paid endorsement. Absolutely not. You can NOT buy your way into Newkirk’s Notes. Don’t get me wrong: We have some great advertisers and I’ll give them mention because they deserve it. But no one knows ahead of time that they’ll be mentioned, and none of it is in return for compensation. I simply love Las Vegas, love checking things out, and sharing them with you.

Another great happy happy hour for downtown visitors? Vue Bar on the second floor of Fitzgerald’s downtown seems to continue to be a best-kept secret. Plenty of TV’s, table or bar seating, second floor view of Fremont Street outside. Happy hour Tue. – Thur. from 4-6 PM. Can’t beat it!

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

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Boyz II Men Coming To Las Vegas The Orleans Showroom In July – Las VegasùBest-selling R&B group Boyz II Men will perform their chart-topping hits at The Orleans Showroom for two performances only, July 10 and 11 at 8 p.m. each night. Originally formed as a quartet, Boyz II Men is now a trio of original members Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. Since bursting on to the music scene in the early 1990’s, they have gone on to sell more than 60 million recordings world wide, making them the most successful R&B male vocal group of all time.

Rediscover The RMS Titanic One Artifact At A Time: Ten of Clubs – As players from all around the globe come to Sin City for The World Series of Poker beginning May 27, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition invites guests to learn more about the history of card playing. Recovered in 1993, this American steamboat playing card is one of 52 from a pack found among the personal effects of Howard A. Irwin and can be found inside the Exhibition at Luxor Hotel & Casino.

Sterling Silver Maestro And International Jeweler Thomas Sabo With Second Las Vegas Location – Sterling silver maestro and international jewelry designer Thomas Sabo announces the grand opening of a second location in Las Vegas in the Grand Canal Shoppes at The Venetian Las Vegas. Located next to Las Vegas hot spot TAO, the new store continues to offer the one-of-a-kind, fashion-forward pieces that has made the Thomas Sabo brand one of the leading lifestyle products for men and women.

Country Music’s Rowdiest Summer Party: Toby Keith’s American Ride Tour With Guest Trace Adkins – Toby Keith brings his boots and guitar to The Pearl Concert Theater inside the Palms Casino Resort on Saturday, July 31, 2010 at 8:00 p.m.

Via Brasil Las Vegas Steakhouse Announces World Cup Football Events – Adam Gomes, Via Brasil Steakhouse General Manager says “As Las Vegas gears up for the World Cup, we wanted to give our customers a chance to celebrate football in a fun and interactive way.” He further adds, we will feature coverage of the games on screens throughout the restaurant, as well as, victory celebrations after every game Brazil wins.

Phantom Las Vegas Military “Ticket Match” Extended Through July 4 Due To Popular Demand – When you see Phantom û The Las Vegas Spectacular, so will our troops! Due to popular demand, Phantom has extended the military “ticket match” through July 4 to honor our military heroes. For every full-priced ticket purchased by the public, Phantom will donate one ticket to the men and women of Nellis and Creech Air Force Base.

Wynn Las Vegas & Sinatra Family Wine Event June 18 – On Friday, June 18, Wynn Resorts teams with the Sinatra Family to host a special celebration in honor of Come Fly With Me, the award-winning 2007 Sinatra Family Estates Cabernet Sauvignon. Named for Frank’s first number one album, the limited-edition wine is the collaboration of Danielle Price, Executive Wine Director of Wynn Resorts, and Sinatra’s three children, Tina, Nancy, and Frank Jr., and granddaughter Amanda Erlinger.

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Many years ago û and it doesnÆt seem so many years ago to me û there was a casino on the Las Vegas Strip called: Vegas World. It was built, owned, and operated by Bob Stupak, a legendary Las Vegas gambler, entrepreneur, and visionary. I knew Bob, and spent time with him at Vegas World, in a little booth in the coffee shop that served as his de-facto office. I also spent time with him at his house, a sprawling old-Las Vegas mansion with the decor to match.

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  • Father’s Day June 20
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  • Labor Day, U.S September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Labour Day, Canada September 4-6 (3 day weekend)
  • Jewish New Year September 9
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veteran’s Day November 11
  • Thanksgiving Day, U.S November 25-28 (4 day weekend)
  • Hanukkah Dec. 2 – Dec. 9
  • Christmas December 25
  • New Year’s Eve-Day December 31 – January 2 (3 day weekend)
  • Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, U.S (Observed) January 15-17 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese/Lunar New Year February 3
  • Super Bowl Sunday February 6
  • Lincoln’s Birthday, U.S February 12
  • Valentine’s Day February 14
  • President’s Day, U.S (Observed) February 19-21 (3 day weekend)
  • Washington’s Birthday, U.S February 22
  • Mardi Gras March 8
  • St. Patrick’s Day March 17
  • Easter Sunday April 24
  • Cinco de Mayo May 5
  • Mother’s Day May 8
  • Memorial Day, U.S May 28-30 (3 day weekend)

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