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Hello From Las Vegas! Daylightá Savings Time is over and the sun is dipping behind the mountains before 6 PM local time here. The sunsets are still spectacular, just way too early.

Robert Goulet’s funeral will be this Friday and is open to the public. There is also a big push to have the Strip Hotel marquees honor him on Friday. This issue is already way too jammed, so I’ll simply link you to the local news story about it: Marquee tributes urged for Goulet

David Copperfield’s run at the Hollywood Theater (MGM Grand) isn’t presently being affected by his legal troubles. While MGM officials have noted that his contract does have a “moral’s clause” (allowing them to cancel the contract for morally inappropriate behavior), I’m happy to see that Copperfield is pretty much universally being given the benefit of the “innocent until proven guilty” clause that is at the heart of U.S. justice.

It would be different if Copperfield had a long list of run-ins with the law of if obviously damning evidence existed (a video of the alleged offense or similar). Certainly if he is proven guilty, it could put an end to his career. However, I think we are all wising up when it comes to allegations of rape or similar crimes of violence. High profile cases the past couple of years have taught us to keep an open mind until and unless he is convicted.

When is what movie shooting in Las Vegas and how do I spot my favorite star? A common question and one I’ll answer later in the newsletter.

Another Implosion? You know I try to steer far clear of rumor, but we’ve heard from a pretty justifiable source that a certain tropical-themed casino may actually be doing away with one of their towers after all. We’ll be following up and letting you know if we can substantiate it.

Enjoy This Issue!

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

Featured Review: Blush at Wynn Las Vegas

by Harley Van Hyning

A hot new club recently opened at the Wynn over Labor Day weekend. What was once Club Lure, is now Blush! Blush is descriptive in its name. The well-lighted dance floor and illuminous lantern shapes that hang above the dance floor create the intimate vibe of Blush. The dance floor is the centerpiece of the club. It stretches from the entrance all the way back to the open air patio. The dance floor illuminates red lights that glow beneath your feet and the luminous lanterns above come together creating a unique atmosphere. This definitely draws the attention to the dance floor where the life of the party can easily be found. Unlike many dark clubs, Blush illuminates an intimate energy.

Blush has many lounging areas to choose from. You can get a table right along the dance floor with bottle service and be only a step away from the party. If you want to have a comfortable distance from the dance floor and still view the party, there are tables in a sensual booth-like setting. The open air patio in the rear of Blush offers a view of the sky and fresh air if a breather is needed.

Blush is not a large club, but packs a great nightlife experience! One great thing about Blush is the very accessible bar. The bar takes over the left side of the club allowing lots of room to comfortably order your beverage. Unlike a much larger nightclub such as, Pure, Blush is much smaller. Nightclub operator Sean Christie described it perfectly as “the boutique nightclub”. The name and experience are unique in itself and a must when in Las Vegas!

• Blush at Wynn Las Vegas Photos

• Blush VIP and Table Reservations call 800-696-5721

Harley Van Hyning is a graduate of the University of West Florida with interests in marketing, communications, and surfing (not in that order). He’s currently the host of Destin Florida Podcast.

Larry G Jones.com The Man of 1002 Voices Show – Medicine For The soul: Military, Fire, And Police Get Month+ Of Free Vegas Show Tickets – ‘Larry G Jones û The Man of 1002 Voices Show’, is offering free tickets to his Singing Impressionist-Comedy performances in his Las Vegas showroom for our men and women in uniform now through at least Dec. 10, 2007! (Tickets and Offer Info) (Including all army, navy, air force, marines, coast guard, reserves, law enforcement, and firemen) “Everyone loves to laugh; people need it today more than ever! It’s good for your health! Our Veterans deserve more than just one day for special benefits, I’m finally in a position to give back something to them,” Jones said. Click to Read The Full Story …

Siegfried & Roy Take Big Strides For Opportunity Village’s 2007 Las Vegas Great Santa Run – Magicians Of The Century Encourage Runners To Participate In The 5k Race And Sign Up With Team Siegfried & Roy – Siegfried & Roy and Opportunity Village unite forces for the second year in a row in an attempt to break the World Record for the Largest Santa Gathering at the third annual Las Vegas Great Santa Run, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007. Siegfried & Roy serve as Honorary Team Captains for the 2007 event, giving participants a chance to be a part of something truly magical during the season of giving. The Las Vegas Great Santa Run is a fundraising effort benefiting Opportunity Village and serves as a light, spirited warm-up run for participants in the Las Vegas Marathon the following day. Click to Read The Full Story …

Famed illusionist Hans Klok Unveils Magical Good Luck Tiki As He Welcomes New Trader Vic’s Restaurant To Las Vegas – To mark the opening of the Polynesian-themed Trader Vic’s restaurant, famed illusionist, Hans Klok, performed a magical welcoming gesture. With the aid of his beautiful divas, the world’s fastest magician conjured a tiki as part of his renowned fire-spikes illusion. The hand-carved tiki stands 6-feet tall by 3-feet wide and was unveiled on stage at the Planet Hollywood Theatre for the Performing Arts. Click to Read The Full Story …

Fremont Street Experience Lights Up Red, White and Blue When It Hosts The Annual Patriot Party November 10 and 11 – Las Vegas’ famed Fremont Street Experience invites all to come out and salute America with a weekend of free concerts and a Veterans Day parade. The festivities include an exciting line-up of renowned Air Force performers and headline acts by country music stars David Lee Murphy and Halfway To Hazard. The Patriot Party kicks off an all-American good time when the Singing Sergeants take to the stage at the 1st Street intersection between Binion’s and the Golden Nugget. Click to Read The Full Story …

Vegas To Receive Fresh Selection Of Designer Wares At Exclusive Shopping Experience – Fashion Elements Brings Hottest Los Angeles Designers To Las Vegas For One-Day Event Sunday, December 2 – Fashion Elements, an exclusive designer shopping experience showcasing the hottest new and established designers, is bringing the event to Las Vegas from Southern California for the first time on Sunday, December 2. The one-day only event features current overstock from more than 30 designers at discounts of up to 60% off retail prices. Fashionistas will not want to miss out on an unbelievable selection of designer clothing, jewelry, accessories and beauty items. Click to Read The Full Story …

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This was a picture that I took on the bridge between MGM and NYNY.

Sami Forrest, Rosemount, MN

Michael T. Lewis
Indiana

Ted Responds:

Michael is referring to my comments about the local cab drivers in our August 22, 2007 Issue. We did receive a very well written rebuttal by a cab driver that we will give adequate time to in the future. But the bottom line is this: Cabbie issues continue to be the #1 complaint we get from readers year after year after year. This isn’t about me being on a soapbox. This is an ongoing, real issue that needs to be addressed.

Darlene

Ted Responds:

Film and TV companies go out of their way to keep their shooting schedules under wraps. The last thing they usually want are crowd control problems or having to pay for additional security. Although long shots, there are two ways to try to catch shoots in action:

1. Check the paper each day. Sometimes Norm Clarke will have a tip about a pending shoot in his daily column. Also, every Friday you can check a column called Shooting Stars. It will often have tips about what is headed to town to shoot, and sometimes locations and details.
2. Get lucky. I’ve happened to be downtown a couple different times when a made-for-TV movie was being shot. I was downtown late one evening when they were shooting the Puff Daddy and Mase video Feel So Good (YouTube Link) and enjoyed watching it for a couple hours. I’ve also seen a couple of car commercials shot downtown that I later saw on national TV.

   I played craps next to Matt Sorum of Guns and Roses a few years ago at the Hard Rock, and it is pretty usual to spot 80’s metal stars (and local residents) Vince Neil and Kevin Dubrow around town. A few weeks ago, friend and business partner Harley Van Hyning (see the Blush write-up in this issue) spotted rapper Lil Jon at The Mirage.

   I think the most notable was one evening when I was at the (now shuttered) Klondike at the very south end of The Strip having one of their infamous cheap meal specials. Movie crews were setting up for scenes from Vegas Vacation. These were the scenes where Clark Griswold plays (and loses) at all those crazy casino table games no one has ever heard of.

I could go on and on, but the bottom line is just to keep your eyes open. Celeb spotting is easier than one might guess, especially in some of the more trendy hotels.

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

• Tool Returns To The Pearl At The Palms December 13 and 14

  Tool Tickets

• Copperfield hires his dream team

  David Copperfield Tickets

• Comedian Wallace lends hand to big, small

  George Wallace Tickets

• South Point Equestrian And Event Center Hosts The 2007 Bill Pickett Invitational Finals Rodeo – The Nations Only Touring Black Rodeo

• Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza Hosts Fifth Annual Toys For Tots Collection Program – Charity Promotion Scheduled November 23 Through December 16 at All Nevada Locations

• Lake Las Vegas Brings An Arctic Flare To Las Vegas-With A Floating Ice Skating Rink Resort Opens Rink For Skating Fun Nov-Feb

• Silverton Casino Lodge Begins $130 Million Casino, Dining And Entertainment Expansion – Project Is Expected To Be Completed By Early 2009

• The Cannery Casino & Hotel Relocates to “Allison Road” When It Hosts The Gin Blossoms On November 10

• Cristina Baumann Of Roy’s Earns Sommelier Certification – Restaurant Diners Benefit From Employee’s Expanded Knowledge

• Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille Inside Miracle Mile Shops Invites Guests To Gobble Up Thanksgiving Day Specials

• Las Vegas To Host Veteran’s Day Benefit “America The Beautiful” Over Veteran’s Day Weekend (11/10-11) At The Clark County Amphitheatre

• The Springs Preserve And Las Vegas Running Team Present Inaugural Nature Run – A Channel 8 Community Pride Event

• Palms Place Now Accepting Applications For Employment Join One Of Las Vegas’ “Best Places To Work” As Awarded By The Southern Nevada Human Resources Association

• Studio 54 Sets Las Vegas On Fire This November With Special Performance By Grammy-Award Winner Chamillionaire

• Everyone Invited To Holiday Synchronized Swimming & Springboard Diving Show December 13 at Municipal Pool

• Cannery Casino & Hotel Rampart Casino Poker Tournaments Update

• Have A Feast This Thanksgiving Day At Sundance Grill Inside Silverton Casino Lodge

• World-Renowned Artist Peter Max Returns For Two-Day Exhibition At The Art of Peter Max Gallery In The Forum Shops – Max To Unveil Six-Foot-Tall 2007 “Statue of Liberty” Portrait At Newly Remodeled Gallery

• Lance Burton Reminisces On Past 11 Years Of Performing At Monte Carlo – Opening Night Was June 21st, 1996 In The Lance Burton Theatre And It’s Been A Dream Come True

• “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” Around 2007 As Tony Orlando Rings In 2008 At The Cannery Casino & Hotel – Show Includes Special Guest Appearance By Sammy Shore

• Nevada gets an early presidential caucus, but for the good of the nation, what goes on in Vegas should probably stay in Vegas.

• What happens on vacation is a stay in Vegas

• With no arena, Las Vegas’ future as NBA city remains on hold

• The Rat Pack: 5 hepcats who made Vegas their living room

• The Fattest Cities In America

• Vacant land values drop in third quarter

• (Not) Just Desserts – Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop is true diamond in rough

• How concierge services are revolutionizing luxury living for high-rise residents in Las Vegas

• Home sales continue falling while jobless rate rises

• Flush times for poker fading

• Official: Growth Threatens Nellis Operations

• Leaving Las Vegas – Explaining the gambling decline in Sin City.

• A good butler is hard to find – Shortage a worldwide issue for wealthy

• UNLV plans lead role in solving area’s problems

• Fifty Running Couples to Get Married in The Las Vegas Marathon

• Vegas Expects Wealth Of Development In 2008

• WestJet announces new flights from Kelowna B.C to Vegas

• Las Vegas Chapels Help Stranded Couples

• Las Vegas Goes All Out To Attract Gay Travelers

• Sinfully Vegas

• Streisand Comes Out of Retirement for Vegas Show

• No charges filed in Kid Rock-Tommy Lee scuffle at VMAs in Vegas

• Growing Foreclosures Continue In Valley, Impact Many

• Gangland in Las Vegas, Rule by Fear

• Operation Speed Demon Targets Meth Addicts

• Radio-controlled planes fulfill hobbyists’ need to fly

• Leaving Las Vegas: Snow show makes tracks for Denver

• LV Bowl deserves team that covets trip

• Gentleman Goulet was a prankster

• Las Vegas Golf Club celebrating 60th anniversary serving city

• Swimming Season – Summer not the only time pool lifeguards don their whistles

• Growing up in Sin City – Under-21 set make their own fun at area malls, skate parks

• A step closer to going mobile – Company hopes to test wireless hand-held gaming devices at Venetian

• Red Sox help Goulet live the ‘Dream’

• Tours of Grand Canyon Caverns delight visitors

• Some operators back more regulations to restore faith in wedding chapels

• Valley home values at lowest since March 2005

• Casino becomes star intersection

• Hot seller’s market shifts into reverse – Upside-down sales picture won’t change soon

• ‘Diaspora’ exhibit features imaginative range of works from artists with UNLV ties

• Players state case for lifting poker ban – Congress told poker is similar to chess, educational, great family game

• Rich Little bringing his impressions to Golden Nugget stage

• On The Cheap: You get what you pay for at ‘Viva Las Vegas’

• Signs point to LV getting another NASCAR event

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:

• Christmas December 25 (4 day weekend – Christmas on Tuesday)
• New Year’s Eve-Day December 29 – January 1 (4 day weekend – New Years on Tuesday)

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