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SHOW – CONCERTS – HEADLINERS

NBC News Host Chris Matthews Spotted At Jersey Boys

NBC News political commentator Chris Matthews was spotted attending the smash-hit musical JERSEY BOYS at Paris Las Vegas on February 19. The Hardball with Chris Matthews host, who was in town for the presidential caucuses, took to Twitter after the show to share his enjoyment of the performance, ôJust saw Jersey Boys for third – counting the movie – time here on Vegas Strip. This wonÆt stay in Vegas – I love it!”

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Tommy Shaw Of Styx Spotted At ABSINTHE

STYX singer and guitarist Tommy Shaw stopped by the hit show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on Sunday, February 21. Shaw was spotted taking in the productionÆs outlandish acts and hilarious antics during the 10 p.m. performance while taking a quick break from the bandÆs national tour. Following the show, Shaw met with The Gazillionaire, his raucous assistant Joy Jenkins and the ôGreen Fairyö Melody Sweets for a photo and to express his enjoyment of the performance.

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Rascal Flatts Opens Las Vegas Residency With Memorabilia Case Dedication At The Hard Rock

As Rascal Flatts geared up for its second residency – Rascal Flatts Rhythm & Roots – at The Joint, Hard Rock Hotel & Casino welcomed the multi-platinum selling trio back to Las Vegas with a memorabilia case dedication on Tuesday, February 16.

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 Rascal Flatts

Celine Dion Has Begun Rehearsals For Next Set Of Shows At The Colosseum

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Hotels, Casinios, And Gambling

“Take Vegas Back” At Stratosphere

Stratosphere Casino, Hotel & Tower takes Las Vegas back by providing an abundance of fun at a great value to the everyman and everywoman. Rather than waiting in line to purchase privileges, everybody at Stratosphere can have an amazing time the moment they step in the door. With unequalled happy hours at bars and lounges throughout the property, live music without cover charge and free parking, affordable entertainment can be obtained to any or all.

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  Flicker Of Life Seen At Old Moulin Rouge Site In Downtown Las Vegas
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Las Vegas Strip Happenings

Official Trailer Released For New Bourne Film With Las Vegas Strip Chase (with photos and videos)

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More Las Vegas News

Elvis Presley To Have Street Named After Him

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Uber, Lyft, And Taxi Cabs

Hi all! As Ted said I’ve been battle a kidney stone for the past week, but something happened to me, Uber-wise, that made me want to share this with you.

Not only am I an Uber driver, but an active rider as well. I took an ambulance to the hospital for my pain, but I was being discharged at 6:00 am. The question the hospital always asks is, “Do you have a ride home?” Fortunately, with Uber, I always do. Without having to make calls to family or friends who may or may not be available, an Uber driver picked me up right outside the hospital entrance in under five minutes of requesting the ride. The ride home was $7.22 (plus the $1 tip I gave him). Also note, no taxi’s were staged and waiting near the hospital.

Speaking of taxis, I had an interesting ride from another Uber driver who used to be a Las Vegas taxi driver. I had to probe him for the answer to the question I get all the time. Just why did he quit being a taxi driver to be an Uber driver?

Speaking driver-to-driver, he said the number 1 reason wasn’t money, it was freedom. Rather than being locked into a 12-hour shift 5-6 days a week, he was able to “go offline” as we call it, to take care of personal matters. He was able to pick up his kids from school if necessary. He says he can still make as much money, but HE decides when he works, and can always make time for personal matters whenever they arise.

So let me re-emphasize what Ted said above in “Newkirk’s Notes.” Get yourself either the Uber or Lyft (or both) app today. Set up your account- costs nothing to get an account. I can’t express the value of having it as a resource when you really need a ride.

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Latest Concerts Added This Week!

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• Loni Love – April 2 Click for Tickets
  Generation Axe: Steve Vai, Zakk Wylde, Yngwie Malmsteen, Numo Bettencourt & Tosin Abasi – April 9 Click for Tickets
  Lisa Lampanelli – April 9 & May 28Click for Tickets
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  Whitney Cummings – April 16 Click for Tickets
  Garfunkel & Oates – April 23 Click for Tickets
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  UB40 – July 30 Click for Tickets
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• Hotel Walkthrough – The Plaza Hotel Downtown Las Vegas – If you’ve been thinking about staying downtown and The Plaza is priced right, here’s a room walk-through so you can check out what the remodeled rooms look like.



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Associate Editor, News Researcher, Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley

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Football, Sports, And Sportsbooks

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A Quick Move Would Be Smart
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SHOWS – CONCERTS – HEADLINERS

Slayer’s Kerry King Spotted At ABSINTHE

Guitarist and co-founder of the thrash metal band Slayer, Kerry King attended the hit show ABSINTHE at Caesars Palace on Thursday, January 28. In town for the bandÆs concert at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, King was spotted taking in the hilarious antics and outlandish acts during the 10 p.m. performance. King met with The Gazillionaire, his raucous assistant Joy Jenkins and the ôGreen Fairyö Melody Sweets following the show for a photo and to express his enjoyment of the performance.

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 Absinthe Las Vegas

How Ventriloquist, Terry Fator, Spends His Free Time

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Mariah Carey Is Back

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Dining, Drink, And Dancing

First Burger Lounge Location Outside Of California
To Open At Aria

Beloved fast-casual concept Burger Lounge is heading to the Vegas culinary community with the debut of their first-ever Nevada location at ARIA Resort & Casino this March. The So Cal burger chain takes the classic hamburger and improves it with clean elements and tastes that pack a punch.

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Craft Brews And Artisanal Eats
To Be Served Up At Beerhaus

This spring, Vegas site visitors and locals are going to be introduced to Beerhaus, a remix of the American beer hall, tapping a varied beer program for hop heads and casual consumers alike. Situated in The Park – MGM ResortsÆ new dining and entertainment district opening April 4 – the beer garden will celebrate an indie vibe and boast flows from Las Vegas-local breweries like Joseph James alongside beloved domestic crafts and worldwide all stars.

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Las Vegas Tours And Attractions

New Outdoor Dining And Entertainment District,
“The Park,” To Open On The Las Vegas Strip

MGM Resorts International will debut its dynamic park, dining and entertainment district on the Las Vegas Strip April 4, 2016. A varied mixture of restaurants, bars and entertainment hidden in the wealthy desert landscape, The Park will be a main gathering spot on The StripÆs west side hooking up New York-New York and Monte Carlo resorts along with the new 20,000-seat world-class T-Mobile Arena. An interactive and social atmosphere, The Park aims to construct a feeling of community through innovative programming and occasions.

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Bellagio Conservatory Pitches Wu to Asian Customers With Chinese New Year Display
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• New Order – March 21 Click for Tickets
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  John Fogerty – September 14-October 1 Click for Tickets
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• Budweiser Clydesdales Trotting Down The Vegas Strip – The newest hot spot on the Strip decided they needed to do something special to tell the world they are now open for business. The Beer Park at the Paris, brought in the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales to announce their grand opening. Opening just a week before the Super Bowl and all the parties that will be happening in Las Vegas.



• Walking Through The Riviera Hotel & Casino FOR THE LAST TIME



• How Do They Do It? – Airline Food Service – Megafood HD – If you’ve ever wondered how they cook up and serve the food on long airline flights, enjoy this great documentary.

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ALL tours listed on our AccessVegas.com tour page (link above) have been hand-selected. We only work with the top, most professional companies and operators who vow to give our readers a great experience! We can not recommend nor vouch for tours not listed on here in the newsletter or on our tour page. Questions? Our tour page lists phone contacts where tour experts are available for live help!

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• Vegas Super Secret Specials Spreadsheet (list) of hundreds of “No Coupon Needed” Vegas casino food and drink specials. Want a sample? See just a few of the deals we’ve added in the past week: Hot New Vegas Food/Drink Specials Just Added
• Our “Your Guy In Vegas” Feature – Got a Vegas question? Instead of spending too much time looking up information you might not be certain about, fire it to us! We live here, we know Las Vegas, and we’ll give you a professional answer. (Some restrictions apply).
• Members Mania! – We share the answers to great Vegas questions with all of our Premium Members, helping everyone who pitches in with a premium membership. Plus great visitor feedback that you can learn from.
• The True Inside Scoop – AccessVegas.com CEO Ted Newkirk has been writing “Newkirk’s Notes” for upwards of two decades, giving members the true inside guide to everything that is going on in Las Vegas. Valuable information from someone in the know to save you time and money!

Find Out More and Sign Up Now!

We love to hear from you, and value your feedback!
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February 3, 2016 ISSN: 1529-2770 About Us Privacy Policy
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