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Hello From Las Vegas! This is an O.J. free zone. I’m amazed anyone still cares about that clown. Must be a slow news week.

Looks like we’ve seen the last of our 100 degree (F) days for the year. Sun is going down about 7 PM but still plenty of great warm days to hit the pool, but with the amazing lights of our city blazing earlier in the evening. The next couple of months will be amazing for walking The Strip with your favorite cocktail in hand.

Yes… for those of you who have yet to make your first visit: You are welcome to carry your cocktail or beer (glass, bottle, or can) anywhere in our tourism areas. However, police or security will detain you if you get out-of-hand. We have no closing time here. Every hotel has bars and gift shops selling libations 24/7. Simply pace yourself and enjoy Las Vegas. No need to slam drinks to beat “last call.” We don’t have one.

Britney Spears pretty much wrecked her chances of getting a permanent Las Vegas show. Las Vegas show productions are very expensive to produce and promote and Britney has proven herself repeatedly unreliable. Having said that, Fans who grew up with her are now old enough to come enjoy Las Vegas. Never say never.

Best Burgers In Vegas – Our area is host to outlets from three regional burger chains, all of which have a following of people will drive miles out of their way to enjoy one. I want to give you my three picks for the best burgers in Las Vegas. What do they all have in common? All three cook to order with fresh ingredients:

Third Place: In-N-Out Burger – No frills, no frozen stuff, no McFluff. The most simple menu in the world of hamburgers, cheeseburgers, their famous Double Double, basic fries, shakes and soft drinks. Closest one to The Strip is on Tropicana just across the freeway from New York, New York: 4888 Dean Martin Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89103

Second Place: Fatburger – The best “with the frills” burger. You can get hamburger, turkey burger, chicken, topped with things like bacon, an egg, chili or cheese. They have a location right on The Strip across from the Monte Carlo: 3763 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109

First Place: Schoops – This is a chain familiar to those of you from the Midwest part of the U.S. The Las Vegas location is a true throwback to the burger and malt shops of the mid-1900’s. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, and malts cooked to order and simply amazing. Their only location is down on the “new” South Strip, just north of the South Point hotel (look for the Stoney’s nightclub sign, then look for the antique mall to the right): 9151 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89123

Features Are Returning – We are bringing back the ever popular Reader Feedback and Readers Photos this week, and other favorite sections of this newsletter will return as fall kicks in.

Enjoy This Issue!

Kenny G Closes The Stars On The Lake Concert Series With Soulful Sounds – Performing tunes from his award winning classic albums and his latest album “I’m In The Mood For Love – The Most Romantic Melodies Of All Time,” Kenny G’s Stars On the Lake performance (Tickets) will illustrate why he is acknowledged as the most successful instrumental recording artist in contemporary music history. Click to Read The Full Story …

Magician Hans Klok (L) and actress Pamela Anderson pose backstage at his “Hans Klok – The Beauty of Magic” (Tickets) show at the Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino August 16, 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Klok and Anderson announced that she would extend her run as his assistant through December 8, 2007. – (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Stage Entertainment)

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill Spices Up Its Chile Festival While Giving Back To The Community – Fourth Annual Festival To Benefit The Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas – Hosting its fourth annual Chile Festival, Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill introduces Las Vegas to the art of cooking with chiles, Sept. 4 – 23. Adding a little extra zest to the festivities, Z’Tejas will contribute $1 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Las Vegas for every item ordered off the Chile Fest Menu. More than 1,000 pounds of famous Hatch, New Mexico green chile peppers, along with the freshest ingredients will be used in a special menu highlighting chile appetizers, entrees and even desserts. Click to Read The Full Story …

Hogs and Heifers to Host BikeFest 2007 Festivities – The seventh annual Las Vegas BikeFest is a four-day motorcycle and biker extravaganza featuring some of the world’s most skilled custom motorcycle builders for an exhilarating competition, along with more than 300 of the greatest manufacturers and distributors of motorcycles, parts, accessories and apparel. Be prepared for days full of live music, barbecues, bikes and of courseàa little debauchery. Click to Read The Full Story …

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Reader Submitted Photo – William Stobbs of Salisbury England. submitted this he took while in town during September 11, 2001 as the nation was still in shock and the planes had just started flying again (which was just about exactly 6 years ago as this newsletter goes out):

William sent this about three months ago with with the following note. (We held the photo until now because of the timing with the anniversary of the event):

We are both Senior Citizens but when we get to Vegas well feel as if we can go on for ever what with the Great weather,Great food and Great Hotels you name it and itÆs in Vegas.

If you have a great photo of Las Vegas to share with our readers (can be artistic or just a really enjoyable photo), send them to us at allvegastv@aol.com

Ted Responds:

I have no clue. I suspect we’ll start letting us know in early October. As always, we post and/or link to info in the newsletter when it comes in!

This is a good time to remind our of our friends in Public Relations for the various resort properties and nightlife venues that our readers enjoy and use our newsletter to help plan their vacation in advance.

While getting info to the local media right before an event is important (to attract the locals who never venture near The Strip… co’mon), getting us the info well in advance might get the info to visitors who care!

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

• Rodney Carrington Returns To MGM GrandRodney Carrington Tickets

• Andre Agassi Charitable Foundation’s Grand Slam For Children Benefit Concert Featuring Tony Bennett, Kelly Clarkson, Matchbox Twenty, Carlos Santana, George Wallace And A Special Performance By Jerry Seinfeld Featured Oct. 6 At MGM GrandAndre Agassi’s Grand Slam Tickets

• Kathy Griffin Returns To Mandalay BayKathy Griffin Tickets

• Tickets Now On Sale For The Rockstar Energy Drink U.S. Open At MGM Grand October 12-14 – Two Supercross Classes To Combine For The First TimeU.S. Open Tickets

• BodiesàThe Exhibition & Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Extend Las Vegas Run Through The End Of The YearBodiesàThe Exhibition Tickets

  Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Tickets Tickets

• When in Las Vegas, All You Need is “Love”Love Tickets

• ‘Producers’ Back on Track: With Danza instead of Hasselhoff, story unfolds as it was intendedThe Producers Tickets

• We’ve got five on it – CityLife explains why Sundays through Thursdays rule in clublandVIP Nightclub Passes and Table/Bottle Reservations, please call 800-696-5721

• Blush nightclub boss offers patrons night of energy, enjoymentBlush Nightclub Passes and Table/Bottle Reservations, please call 800-696-5721

• Lake Las Vegas Resort Premiers A New Collection Of Sculptures From Chiurazzi Worldwide – More Than A Dozen Moulds Made Directly From Ancient Italian masterpieces Displayed For Resort Guests From Sept. 8 – 22

• Pope Benedict XVI And Mayor Oscar Goodman Recognize San Gennaro Feast

• Jillian’s Of Las Vegas Concerts and Events

• The Pointer Sisters “Jump” To The Cannery Casino & Hotel On Saturday, September 22

• International Ska Circus Saturday, September 8, 2007 In World Famous Downtown Las Vegas, Nevada

• Las Vegas Set to Have TWO NBA-Ready Arenas?

• Is Your Privacy Worth More Than a Poker Chip?

• Vegas Plaza Deal on Track, Exec Says

• Vegas Sports Book to Take Fantasy Bets – Las Vegas Sports Book to Start Taking Bets on Players’ Projected Fantasy Statistics

• Gambling on the spread: sports betting Las Vegas-style – With a ringer in tow, a novice learns the play book before betting at a sports book

• Celebrities paid big bucks to add buzz to Vegas nightclubs

• Britney Spears Hits Las Vegas For Opening Of LAX Nightclub

• The fall ù and the rise? ù of Fremont East

• Luxury condo market contracts in second quarter – Financing woes affect projects throughout city

• Proposed arena a traffic nightmare in the making?

• Sahara and Vegas a true history of Las Vegas

• Vegas Beats Disney In Travel Survey – City Of Lights Outranks Orlando, Miami, Hawaii

• Man Indicted In Caesars Palace Shooting – Richard Earl Shepperd Charged With Five Felonies

• Casinos aim to put planning at patrons’ fingertips with wireless table-top computers

• Flooded homes frustrate owners – Monday storms backed up sewers, poured water into houses

• Blush nightclub boss offers patrons night of energy, enjoyment

• Magazine puts Las Vegas first – Outdoor activities make city top adventure town

• Housing slump could have silver lining

• Station Casinos to offer new twist on video poker – ‘Guaranteed Play’ allows purchase of fixed amount of hands

• Another project on Strip delayed – Olympia Gaming puts off work on $1 billion hotel-casino

• City officials’ view of historical ‘facts’ needs fix, as do downtown plaques

• Lake Las Vegas mansion hits market – Luxury turnkey residence comes with its new Lamborghini

• Eyes light up as cigar fans watch masters’ hands on a roll

• More Las Vegas homes head to auction block

• Downtown workers facing tighter pay – Union says employees seek to protect wages despite area’s woes

• AJ’s Steakhouse a blend of old, new Vegas

• Housing slowdown hits Mesquite – Average home price slips 14.3 percent in second quarter

• Low-fare airlines lift flier count at McCarran

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:

• Columbus Day (USA), Thanksgiving Day (Canada) October 6-8 (3 day weekend)
• 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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