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Access Vegas Insider Vibe July 25, 2012
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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:
Hello From Las Vegas! – I continue to be on other assignments and will return my regular sections to this newsletter at the end of the summer (sooner perhaps if all goes well).
In the meantime, I do invite you to read the following blog posts I’ve made over the past few weeks (and don’t be shy about leaving your comments):
- Should You Try To Use Coupons When In Las Vegas?
- Are You Over 35? Head Downtown Las Vegas To Fremont Street
- Hoover Dam Or Boulder Dam? A History Question
Binion’s Friday Night Pool Events – This is something we told you about at the beginning of summer. Friday nights starting at 9 PM, Binion’s opens up their rooftop pool area to the public (free admission). You can go up and enjoy the view, imbibe in their drink specials (they have a full bar, just ask), and lounge around checking out the amazing views of Las Vegas. (Click on the photo for larger picture).
This is a best kept secret (IE, hardly anyone knows about it so you have all the elbow room in the world). To get up there, find the hotel room elevators and go to the PD (Pool Deck) level. We’re definitely going to hit this a couple more times before summer ends! Full details at Kiss The Sky Summer Pool Parties Coming To BinionÆs Gambling Hall
Enjoy This Issue!
Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler
Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley
Mythbusters Live – Six shows only! The all-new, live stage show ôMythBusters Behind the Myths,ö starring Jamie Hyneman and Adam Savage, co-hosts of the Emmy-nominated Discovery TV series MythBusters,ö promises to be an unexpected evening of on-stage experiments, audience participation, rocking video and behind-the-scenes stories. For the first time ever, fans will join Jamie and Adam on stage and assist in their mind-twisting and not always orthodox approach to science. Click For Tickets
Hawaiian Bets $66,200 On Roulette At Binion’s Las Vegas… And Wins! – BinionÆs Las Vegas atmosphere was changed in the late morning of July 18, 2012, Wednesday when a 31 year old Hawaiian man pushed $66,200 worth of chips on to the roulette table. A large crowd was gathered as the man dressed in white shirt and tie, wife next to him, bet on ôEven.ö Carlos Basaldua, long-time BinionÆs dealer, spun the wheel and put the ball where it luckily landed on eight doubling the bettorÆs money.
- Full story/details/info: $66,200 On Roulette At Binion’s
Payard Patisserie And Bistro Las Vegas New Wine Cocktail Menu And Friday Happy Hour – Manager Sam Berkley of Payard Patisserie & Bistro created a collection of red, white, and sparkling wine cocktails that wine enthusiasts will surely enjoy.
- Full story/details/info: Payard Patisserie And Bistro’s New Wine Cocktail Menu And Friday Happy Hour
Soccer Fans Can Catch The Kick-Off Of World Football Challenge Game With Drink Specials – PBR Rock Bar & Grill at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside Miracle Mile Shops will host on Sunday, August 5, 2012 the World Football Challenge game kick-off. Soccer fanatics can watch the game with drink specials offered in the bar.
- Full story/details/info: Soccer Fans Catching The Kick-Off Of World Football Challenge
2012 World Series Of Poker Main Event Final Nine Are Set – The 43rd annual World Series of Poker (WSOP) $10,000 No-Limit HoldÆem Championship has already set its iconic tournament for the nine finalists of ôOcto-Nine.ö The series, commonly known as the Main Event, opened the tournament with 6,598 players and is now down to nine players. The winner in this poker World Series can bag more than $8.5 million.
- Full story/details/info: 2012 World Series Of Poker Main Event
PBR Rock Bar Las Vegas Cooking Up S’mores For National S’mores Day – PBR Rock Bar & Grill at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside Miracle Mile Shops will celebrate on Friday, August 10, 2012, National SÆmores Day. Delectable sÆmores menu is offered at a special price.
PBR Rock Bar & Grill opened a campfire where guests can dish on the delicious SÆmores Bread Pudding. It is made with a mixture of creamy, chocolate pudding, marshmallows, graham crackers, and vanilla ice cream on the top, priced at $7. The barÆs daily happy hour begins from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m offering $19 Budweiser beer buckets, $5 shots, $3 domestic drafts and two-for-one well drinks.
- Full story/details/info: National S’mores Day at PBR Rock Bar
Las Vegas Restaurant Week – Prix Fixe Dining At Top Restaurants Helps Hungry – Last Vegas Restaurant Week is back this year. From August 27 to September 2, 2012, locals and tourists can have the chance to feast at the cityÆs participating restaurants. The restaurant week offers menus at affordable prix fixe prices and it will help the Three Square Food Bank.
Interested diners can take part in Las Vegas Restaurant Week by visiting the participating restaurants and enjoying a prix fixe menu special for the week. Diners can choose from the delicious menu created by each restaurant which costs $20.12 to $50.12. A fixed portion of the proceeds will benefit the fight against hunger in Southern Nevada and the Three Square.
- Full story/details/info: Prix Fixe Dining At Top Restaurants Helps Hungry
Maverick Wind Dancer Sunset Landing Tour û Landing tour with Hors d’oeuvres on the Canyon Floor. Birds eye view of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Get a close look at the extinct volcano Fortification Hill. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Descend deep into the Grand Canyon and land on the Hualapai Indian territory on the canyon floor for a champagne toast, beverages and hors d’ oeuvres in the heart of this spectacular wonder of the world.
Click To Book Maverick Wind Dancer Sunset Landing Tour Now!
Las Vegas Show Reviews
Jeff Civillico by Terri D’ Richards
Jeff Civillico – Comedy In Action – If you were to cross-breed Jim Carrey with a Ninja Warrior and throw in a unicycle you might come up with Jeff Civillico. The afternoon show, perfect for an adult respite from the usual Las Vegas Strip activities, as well as pleasing for the 18 and under crowd, features CivillicoÆs impressive juggling prowess. Add to that, his unique brand of energetic comedy and things are bound to get a little crazy for a 2:00pm show û good crazy that is.
Chippendales by Sarah Jane Woodall
Chippendales – The Gold Standard Of Male Revues – Vegas is the perfect city for a show that encourages its audience to loosen up and shed their inhibitions. The minute your plane touches down at McCarran, you already feel a little more relaxed, a little saucier û and ready to get a little wild! ItÆs no wonder the city is home to so many strip clubs and risquÚ revues; Vegas is all about sensory indulgence. But men arenÆt the only ones catered to û there are also a host of male striptease shows for us ladies!
What We’re Watching – Vegas Videos You’ll Enjoy
- Liberace Museum – He was known as Mr. Showmanship. The legendary pianist, Liberace, dazzled his audience with charisma, flashy costumes, cars and of courseàsome big time bling. The Liberace Museum is no longer open, but if you never got a chance to visit (or even if you did), enjoy this video tour.
- Meet the Chef – Wynn/Encore Executive Pastry Chef Pierre Gatel – Wynn Las Vegas & Encore’s Executive Chef Pierre Gatel, demonstrates how he creates one of his deliciously elegant tropical desserts… the “Exotic in Transparence”.
- PJ Clarks At Forum Shops In Caesars – Classic cocktails, seafood, steaks, and bar food with New York style.
- Rediscover Downtown Las Vegas! – We’ve been telling you in bits and pieces about all of the amazing things happening Downtown Las Vegas. Enjoy this video overview and tour of the revitalization of Downtown Las Vegas!
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More Las Vegas News – Shows – Events
- No room for drama in Planet Hollywood’s ‘Surf the Musical’
Book Surf The Musical Las Vegas Tickets Now - Diane Palm keeps the showgirls of æJubilee!Æ at the right height and in lineBook Jubilee Las Vegas Tickets Now
- Taylor Hicks paces set with dynamic highs and lowsBook Taylor Hicks Las Vegas Tickets Now
- Top 5 Most Luxurious Las Vegas Suites and Villas (with video)
- Vegas strip mall marks ‘groundbreaking’ (with video)
- Coins In The Miracle Mile Shops Fountain Benefit Boys & Girls Club In August 2012
- Simon Revamps Menu With New Savory EntrÚe And Sweet Dessert Options
- Conventions in Vegas often stay in Vegas
- Museum’s ‘Lost Vegas’ exhibit pays tribute to imploded properties
- Las Vegas Building Is Made from 500,000 Beer Bottles Consumed on the Strip
- Three years of fame has changed the life of Corey Harrison of æPawn StarsÆ
- Spirit Airlines To Vegas: A Once in a Lifetime Experience
- Krave moving downtown, expanding into æworldÆs largest gay nightclubÆ
- Fewer Las Vegas homeowners underwater on mortgages
- Las Vegas sees slight, steady increase in visitors
- Where to Enjoy Afternoon Tea in Las Vegas
- After Harmon is imploded, what will take its place at CityCenter?
- Be prepared for a little confusion about where to go for airport arrivals, departures
- Top 3 Best Low Roller Places to Gamble Downtown
- Why McCarran can handle extreme heat that causes grief for pilots elsewhere
- Las Vegas-based æSay Yes to the DressÆ pilot in the works
- BallyÆs to anchor this fallÆs World Food Championships
- Michael Mina plans new restaurant for MGM Grand
- Coolican measures how far downtown has to go, one step at a time
- An easy solution to Echelon eyesore
- Caesars to pay $100,000 fine to settle under-age gambling, alcohol charges
- Echelon gets more time, but beautification planned
- Nevada jobless rate steady, valley’s numbers up
- Le Thai a perfect – and delicious – fit for Fremont East
- Smith Center’s opening night to be featured in PBS special
- Waddell’s exit leads changes at KLAS-TV
- The Ridges village nears completion
Access Vegas Insider Vibe July 18, 2012
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Hello From Las Vegas! – I’m still on assignment with new projects we’re working on right now. I appreciate those who have asked when some of my sections will return. We still have plenty of information, news-dining-entertainment links, show review and videos you’ll enjoy. If that’s not enough, we’ll be happy to provide you a full refund for your subscription! (Note to new subscribers: This newsletter is free).
In the meantime:
- Don’t overlook our More link section at the end of the newsletter. We spend hours sifting through Las Vegas news from media locally and around the world so you don’t have to. If you aren’t looking over the stories and clicking on the ones that interest you, it isn’t our fault that you are missing out on great information!
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Enjoy This Issue!
Associate Editor / News Researcher: Rick Ziegler
Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley
Le Barbecue Outdoor Grilling Series Continues At Comme Ca Las Vegas – Comme Ca at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas continues to serve the barbecue-lovers its æLe BarbecueÆ summer grilling series. The modern French brasserieÆs menu will be served on the patio on Saturday, August 11, 2012. Comme Ca is also planning to do the æLe BarbecueÆ series on Sunday, September 2, 2012, for the Labor Day weekend, and on September 30 for the end of the summer soirÚe.
- Full story/details/info: Le Barbecue Outdoor Grilling Series Continues At Comme Ca
Two-Story Commonwealth Bar Opens On Las Vegas’ East Fremont Late Summer – With its grand opening scheduled in late August, Commonwealth will bring to the partying public a new hangout on 525 East Fremont Street. A classic pre- prohibition era styled 6,000-square-foot cocktail bar, inclusive of a backroom speakeasy, will offer to its enjoying guests a different experience to enjoy the nightlife of Downtown Las Vegas.
- Full story/details/info: Two-Story Commonwealth Bar Opens On Las Vegas’ East Fremont Late Summer
PRB Rock Bar & Grill Creating Special $6 Menu For National Hot Dog Day – This Monday, July 23, is the celebration of National Hot Dog Day where in PBR Rock Bar & Grill is one of the bars that will participate the big day in Las Vegas. The bar is located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside Miracle Mile shops.
- Full story/details/info: National Hot Dog Day at PRB Rock Bar & Grill
Taco Tuesdays Now At Cabo Wabo Las Vegas With Margarita Specials – Sammy HagarÆs Cabo Wabo Cantina located at the Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside Miracle Mile Shops introduces the new ôTaco Tuesdaysö with localsÆ discounts and unbeatable specials. The new Tuesday night event will be launch in celebration of the National Tequila Day on July 24.
Guests will enjoy the delicious $2 chicken and mouthwatering steak tacos plus two-for-one house margaritas from 10 p.m. to midnight. Las VegasÆ best patios add the viewing experience as guests overlook the Strip. Locals with a valid Nevada ID will get 10% off in their total bill.
- Full story/details/info: Taco Tuesdays Now At Cabo Wabo Las Vegas With Margarita Specials
RÝ Rß Las Vegas Celebrates International Beer Day With Free Beer – RÝ Rß Las Vegas is one of many who will commemorate International Beer Day on Friday, August 3, 2012. They will start with tweetups @RiRaVegas 6 to 8 oÆclock in the evening as their way to gather beer drinkers. All of them that attend the event will take pleasure in free beers and appetizers while raising their beer mugs and toasting to International Beer Day weekend. And also, there are free over-flowing beer drinks for the first 15 customers to get there to celebrate the Beer Day. More prizes and $50 worth of gift cards to be given away!
- Full story/details/info: RÝ Rß Celebrates International Beer Day
Maverick Helicopter Wind Dancer Air and Landing Tour û Landing tour with a Continental breakfast or Hors d’oeuvres on the Canyon Floor. Birds eye view of Lake Mead and Hoover Dam. Get a close look at the extinct volcano Fortification Hill. Keep an eye out for wildlife along the way. Descend deep into the Grand Canyon and land on the Hualapai Indian territory on the canyon floor for a champagne toast, beverages and hors d’ oeuvres in the heart of this spectacular wonder of the world. Fly back through the Grand Canyon on your way to the Bowl of Fire full of flaming red rock formations. Conclude your journey with an exciting flight between the hotels on the Las Vegas Strip!
Click To Book Maverick Helicopter Wind Dancer Air and Landing Tour Now!
Las Vegas Show Reviews
Jabbawockeez by D.W. Grant
Jabbawockeez, MUS.I.C – Fun in a Figment – Banners on stage tout ôJabbawockeez. MUS.I.Cö as ôa figment of your imagination.ö This exciting song and dance showcase drags you into a figment, includes you in the madness, and then leaves you standing and cheering at the end of an amazing evening.
Louie Anderson by Terri D’Richards
Louie Anderson: Big Baby Boomer – Welcome to Louie-ville! û where down home mid-western comedy is served up in generous helpings by veteran comic Louie Anderson. A decidedly improvisational twist in AndersonÆs set lends an air of edgy unpredictability. Yet for all that, the comedian always remains firmly grounded in his roots: Minnesota, growing up in a big family (11 children!) with less than perfect parents and, his struggles with food.
The 100-seat venue provides an appropriately intimate setting for LouieÆs low-key, interactive format. Drink prices come in at under Strip price average, and the service is efficient.
What We’re Watching – Vegas Videos You’ll Enjoy
- Pub Crawl #086: The Best Place for Two-for-One Drink Coupons – David and Alicia are back and Pub Crawl is Live! Our crawlinÆ duo reveal a great Vegas spot for those suffering from a hangover, food specials not on the menu, and where to get two for one drink coupons. Then David explains the strange reason why some bars are better when the band stops playing. They close with the best advice ever before ordering your next drink.
- Caesars Palace featuring Shania Twain and the new Nobu Hotel – Join us in the adventures of Logan, the bellhop at Caesars Palace as he delivers the spectacular including Shania Twain, Nobu Hotel, Celine Dion, Matt Goss and more.
- 1994 Las Vegas compared to 2008 – Some of the things that have changed from 1994 to December 2008. And still more development is on the way! Features Luxor boat ride and the MGM Grand Adventures amusement park.
- Bonnie Springs Ranch – Just a few miles outside of town lies a real piece of the old west. Bonnie Springs Ranch was once a stopover for wagon trains in the 1800s. Now, itÆs home to a saloon, restaurant, petting zoo full of animals and much, much more. Bring your friends and family out to this oasis in the desert and get a taste of the old west.
We love to hear from you, and value your feedback! Here’s how to participate:
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More Las Vegas News – Shows – Events
- ItÆs madness and mayhem with The Gazillionaire and Penny PibbetsBook Absinthe Las Vegas Tickets Now
- ‘Peepshow’ star wants to be momBook Peepshow Las Vegas Tickets Now
- Does Planet Hollywood’s Surf The Musical Sink Or Swim? Book Surf The Musical Las Vegas Tickets Now
- Burlesque dancer, 82, takes the stage one more time (with video)
- Inside Golden Nugget’s Gold Tower Rooms (with video)
- Peddling ban took effect on Monday on the Las Vegas Strip (with video)
- Echelon resort on hold, but being forced to beautify (with video)
- Construction begins on new pedestrian bridge downtown (with video)
- Ranch House In Town Square Las Vegas Announces National Watermelon Day Drink Specials
- GlowRun 7k Race and Block Party Invades Downtown Las Vegas
- Titanic: The Exhibition At Luxor Las Vegas Unveils New Artifacts
- Ranch House In Town Square Las Vegas Announces New Deals, Music, Karaoke
- Downtown Dining: Triple George Grill
- Good News, Bad News for Vegas Homebuyers
- Tender Steak and Seafood At Luxor
- Las Vegas is a shopperÆs paradise, reality TV star Laura Croft says
- Hard Rock’s Big Upgrade Rolls Out Vinyl, A Dropout, A Peacock, And More
- In Las Vegas, business is all conventional
- Happy Hour Las Vegas at AndreÆs and Alize
- Cocktailing, Just Off The Strip
- 5 Hottest Spas in Vegas
- Viva Las Vegas Tech: A Startup City Blooms in the Desert
- Clark County Commission declares ‘Pawn Stars Day’
- Collector Car Appreciation Day (photos)
- TI seeks to please all with its recent redevelopments
- “October Nine” set for 2012 World Series of Poker at the Rio
- New ætech-chicÆ bars with arcade games opening in Henderson
- Clark County Heritage Museum seeing big increase in visitors
- Conversation starters: Opposition toward a potential Strip-side gun store and more
- Like many others, Mexican national leaving Las Vegas
- Hard Rock Hotel is ready to snap and crackle with Vinyl
- At Toy Shack in Neonopolis, every day’s a playdate
- Zillow rates Las Vegas among top home sellers’ markets
Access Vegas Insider Vibe July 11, 2012
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Imperial Palace Auto Collection Unveils A New Audio Tour – A new audio tour is now open at The Auto Collections at Imperial Palace Las Vegas. The tour features information on 60 historic automobiles including the famous ôGone in Sixty Secondsö mustang.
An hour-long recording will inform the guests about the facts on some of the most remarkable automobiles in the collection. The classic car extravaganza includes the limo President JFK rode a week before he was assassinated, the race car in the 1989 Corvette Challenge, the Suburban from the hit television show ôThe Sopranos,ö and the talk show host Johnny CarsonÆs Chrysler Royal. Photo is courtesy of Scott Roeben, Pulse of Vegas Blog
- Full story/details/info: Imperial Palace Auto Collection Unveils A New Audio Tour
Trevi Las Vegas Offers S’Mores Gelato On National Smores Day – A decadent sÆmores gelato will be served by Pastry Chef Hank Sbraccia in celebration to the National SÆmores Day. The campfireÆs favorite treat is available at TREVI inside The Forum Shops at Caesars on Friday, August 10.
Priced at $4.50 per scoop, sÆmores lovers can experience the irresistible gelato blend made with delicious chocolate chunks, honey-flavored graham crackers and creamy marshmallows.
- Full story/details/info: Trevi Offers S’Mores Gelato
Mandalay Bay Las Vegas’ Bayside Buffet Now Features Unlimited Beer And Wine With Dinner – Bayside Buffet adds unlimited beer and wine in their all-inclusive buffet during dinner service. The bottomless refills of beer and wine complement the buffetÆs tempting cuisine. The drinks include Bud Light draft, merlot, house champagne and chardonnay. The friendly servers are happy to fill the glasses or the guests may request it from the bartenders on the restaurantÆs designated refreshment stations. Bayside Buffet is available at the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino.
- Full story/details/info: Bayside Buffet Now Features Unlimited Beer And Wine With Dinner
New D Las Vegas Summer Menu At Courtyard Grill Features Fresh Lobster Dishes And Mouth-Watering BBQ Starting At Under $10 – Just in time for summer, the D Las Vegas introduces Lobster Palooza and BBQ Bone-O-Rama at Courtyard Grill . Embracing the season with a menu full of great eats starting at under $10, the fresh lobster dishes and mouth-watering barbecue are sure to make taste buds and wallets happy all summer long.
- Full story/details/info: New D Las Vegas Summer Menu At Courtyard Grill
PBR Rock Bar Hosts Canadian Football League Viewing Parties – PBR Rock Bar & Grill located at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino inside Miracle Mile Shops will host the viewing parties for the Canadian Football League games. The games will be watched on 105 flat-screen televisions from now until the championship in November.
Patrons can enjoy the barbecue, beer and plenty of babes while watching the teams as they battle for the win every week. PBR Rock Bar also offers a daily happy hour for $3 of domestic drafts, $5 shots, $19 Budweiser buckets and two-for-one well cocktails.
- Full story/details/info: PBR Rock Bar Hosts Canadian Football League Viewing Parties
Las Vegas’ Rat Pack Is Back! Celebrates The Opening Of McCarran’s Terminal 3 – Cast members of “The Rat Pack is Back!” pose with Cher and Marilyn impersonators Heidi Thompson and Susie Griffis. From left, Kayle Eastern as Sammy Davis Jr., Heidi as Cher, Drew Carrano as Dean Martin, Susie as Marilyn, Brian Duprey as Frank Sinatra and Mickey Bulanti as Joey Bishop. They are posing at the grand opening of Terminal 3 on Wednesday, June 27 at the $2.4 billion addition to McCarran International Airport to handle mainly nonstop international and some domestic flights. The Rat Pack performs nightly at 7 p.m. in the Crown Theater of Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. (Photo by Wayne Bernath)
- Full story/details/info: Rat Pack Is Back Celebrates Opening Of Terminal 3
- Buy Tickets Now: The Rat Pack is Back
Casa Fuente Las Vegas Presenting Limited Edition Tequila Tasting – A rare tequila treat will be experienced by tequila connoisseurs on Wednesday, July 25, 2012 at The Forum Shops at Caesars, featuring Jose Cuervo Reserva la Familia. Reserva la Familia, 100% blue agave tequila is often described as the ôcognac of tequilasö. It is released once a year and valued by tequila connoisseurs for its richness and exceptionally complex taste which is a true tequila masterpiece.
- Full story/details/info: Casa Fuente Tequila Tasting
The Neapolitan At Cosmopolitan Las Vegas Offering Summer Spiked Treats – The Neapolitan of Las Vegas offers innovative beverages and cool spiked treats for guests to escape the summer heat. Mariena Mercer, The CosmopolitanÆs resident mixologist, creates booze-driven concoctions from infused ice cream sundaes to COv(2) sorbets. This air-conditioned indoor/outdoor lounge along the south edge of the Boulevard pool is open throughout the summer. It offers the sun-bathers and ice cream lovers an outdoor playground and sweeping views of the Vegas skyline. The Neapolitan of Las Vegas is open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Full story/details/info: Neapolitan Offering Summer Spiked Treats
Renowned Las Vegas Restaurateur Michael Morton To Open New Mexican Restaurant In Fremont East – A new Mexican restaurant will open its doors in the East Fremont neighborhood of downtown Las Vegas. Renowned nightclub executive and Las Vegas restaurateur Michael Morton will welcome every guest with a great dining experience with his delectable menu. His first venture in downtown Las Vegas is located at 106 Sixth St. It is a property owned by Tamares Las Vegas Properties, LLC which also owns several downtown properties including the Plaza Hotel & Casino.
The new downtown restaurant offers a sensory retreat from reality with a mix of spice, color, sound and many types of tequila. MortonÆs restaurant menu is a combination of Mexican food with American rock.
- Full story/details/info: Michael Morton To Open New Mexican Restaurant
KISS By Monster Mini Golf is Searching for The Ultimate Couple to be Titled ôMr. and Mrs. Hotter Than Hell” – The unique rock æn’ roll-themed amusement attraction KISS By Monster Mini Golf is searching for the hottest rockstar couple that will fit the ultimate title, ôMr. and Mrs. Hotter Than Hell.ö The winners in their best-dressed rock ‘nÆ roll outfit will get the opportunity to vow in front of a live audience professing their love for each other. The audience can witness this at the 3rd Annual VEGAS ROCKS! Magazine Awards at The Joint on Sunday, August 26, 2012. This legendary band KISS-inspired amusement attraction is located inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.
- Full story/details/info: KISS By Monster Mini Golf is Searching for The Ultimate Couple to be Titled ôMr. and Mrs. Hotter Than Hell”
Rich Little’s Jimmy Stewart & Friends Extended Through August – Legendary comedian and impersonator Rich Little announced that ôJimmy Stewart & Friendsö will be extending the show through August 22, 2012 due to an overwhelming response. The one-man show will perform at LVH û Las Vegas Hotel & Casino.
- Full story/details/info: Jimmy Stewart & Friends Extended Through August
The Canadian Tenors Perform And Film A New PBS Special At The Smith Center In Las Vegas – The Tenors are excited to come back to Las Vegas after their sold out concert at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in March. The brand new show will happen at the 2,050 seat Reynolds Hall at The Smith Center on August 5, 2012 at 2 p.m. The concert will be recorded in the same venue for the upcoming PBS special and live concert DVD.
- Full story/details/info: The Canadian Tenors Perform And Film A New PBS Special At The Smith Center In Las Vegas
Las Vegas “Welcomes Veterans Back To The High Life” At Bill’s, Flamingo, Harrah’s, and Imperial Palace – Veterans will surely benefit for each Miller High Life purchase at select resort bars now through Labor Day weekend.
In honor to the veterans, Flamingo Las Vegas, HarrahÆs Las Vegas, BillÆs GamblinÆ Hall & Saloon, and Imperial Palace join forces with Miller High Life to offer guests unbeatable drink specials.
- Full story/details/info: Welcoming Veterans Back To The High Life
Maverick Skywalk Odyssey Grand Canyon Tour û Your direct helicopter flight to the Grand Canyon Skywalk departs from the Las Vegas Strip. Experience a bird’s eye view of the Grand Canyon, Lake Las Vegas, Lake Mead, Hoover Dam and the Las Vegas Strip on your flight. Upon landing at the Grand Canyon, get ready to witness a true engineering marvel, The Grand Canyon Skywalk.
Click To Book Maverick Skywalk Odyssey Grand Canyon Tour Now!
Las Vegas Show Reviews
Terry Fator by Denise Almas
Terry Fator – Puppets And Personalities Capture The Human Spirit – With his entourage of puppets, Terry FatorÆs Ventriloquism in Concert captures his audience with extraordinary wit and humor, guaranteed to tickle the funny bone of even the grumpiest spectator.
Fator starts his show by introducing us to one of his most beloved puppets û Winston. Winston is a turtle with a seriously sweet personality. Crediting himself with FatorÆs success, Winston easily wins over the audience.
Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis by Sarah Jane Woodall
Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis – Pushing The Edge – The Vegas Strip offers a handful of comedy hypnosis shows, and for the most part, they all follow the same script: pull willing participants from the audience, hypnotize them into a highly suggestive state, and make them do embarrassing things û often of a sexual nature. Marc SavardÆs show at the V Theatre is one of the better-quality hypnosis shows in Vegas û the theater and special effects are of a higher caliber than most, and Savard himself has a friendly, wholesome appeal that makes the show fun… without being too seedy.
- Read Entire Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis Review
- Marc Savard Comedy Hypnosis Las Vegas tickets, video, and info
What We’re Watching – Vegas Videos You’ll Enjoy
- Kelly And Special Guest Rich Little Provide A Ton Of Laughs On This Episode Of Talktails – Rich Little entertains us with some of his most famous impressions and hilarious celebrity stories. From John Wayne to Paul Lynde, Rich Little is as amazing and funny as ever. Hint: Keep watching AFTER the credits!
- Rao’s Family Traditions: On The Grill – From East Harlem to Las Vegas, Rao’s is famous for serving Southern Italian-style fare and staying true to family traditions. Rao’s co-owner Frank Pellegrino, Jr. sits down to talk about his favorite dishes and his newest cookbook, Rao’s On The Grill.
- Video – Popovich Comedy Pet Theater – As seen on the Tonight Show, Letterman, and America’s Got Talent, Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater is a blend of unique comedy, world-championship juggling, and the extraordinary talents of performing pets. His amazing cast of dogs and cats have been rescued from animal shelters and transformed into Vegas stars! Comedy Pet Theater is guaranteed to surprise and delight every audience and is a perfect family show.
- Construction timelapse video of McCarran Airport Terminal 3 – Timelapse video of Las Vegas McCarran International Airport’s New International and Domestic Terminal 3 from 2008 – 2012.
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- N9NE creator to open restaurant/bar downtown
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- First Food & Bar menu offers both trendy fare, traditional dishes
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- Happy birthday, Eldorado! Henderson casino turns 50
- McCarran’s Terminal 3 access, egress revisited
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- Yes, folks, it really is that white Ford Bronco
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Concerts and Headliners: Amy Rayner-Cooley
The Price Is Right Live In Las Vegas Brings Back Joey Fatone As Host For A Limited Run – ôThe Price is Right Liveö Stage Show welcomes back its special celebrity host, Joey Fatone July 11-29. Fatone will allow the audience members to play the fan-favorite games ôCliff Hangers,ö ôPlinko,ö ôThe Big Wheel,ö and absolutely ôShowcase.ö The show, from FremantleMedia, producers of ôThe Price is Rightö and ôAmerican Idolö features the different games at BallyÆs Las Vegas. The audience members enlisted by Fatone will have the chance to win thousands of dollars in cash and prizes.
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KISS By Monster Mini Golf Now Displaying The Jacket Of Famed KISS Manager Bill Aucoin – KISS By Monster Mini Golf is a unique rock æn roll-themed amusement attraction based on the legendary band KISS. It acquires a piece of KISStory from its original KISS manager Bill AucoinÆs personal collection. This is the first time that an item has been released from AucoinÆs arsenal since AucoinÆs passing in 2010. On display inside the KISS Gallery, is a yellow ôDolce and Gabbanaö leather jacket. The venue got the item after winning ôAucoin Auctionö that benefits Relay for Life for The American Cancer Society.
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PRB Rock Bar Las Vegas Announcing Grand Opening Of Rock Bar Addition – Grand opening of Rock Bar, the new party hot-spot on the Las Vegas strip, celebration was held on Friday, July 6 2012 at PBR Rock Bar & Grill inside Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino.
Its dusk till dawn to all the party enthusiasts as the DJ plays the latest dance music. For $25 one can enjoy free flowing drinks from the house bar including Ketel One cocktails and domestic drafts to rock the night away!
Fine Entertainment owner Jonathan Fine, mentioned that he doesn’t care if you’re dressed casually when you come to his place, because Las Vegas is all about kicking back and having a great time, and that is exactly what we deliver at the new Rock Bar.
- Full story/details/info: PRB Rock Bar Announcing Opening Of Rock Bar
Tacos & Tequila Goes All In For National Hot Dog Day With Special Sonoran Dog – In celebrating the National Hot Dog day on Saturday, July 23, 2012, Americas best tequila bar Tacos & Tequila will launch blow-out promo prices on everyone’s favorite Mexican-tasting Sonoran Hot Dog, served only at T&T in Luxor Hotel and Casino.
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Maverick Silver Cloud Sunset Helicopter Tour û This Las Vegas helicopter flight at sunset is a must for Las Vegas sightseeing. Catch a one-of-a-kind sunset aboard our air-only Silver Cloud flight and return from the Grand Canyon as the stunning lights of Las Vegas come to life and transform the city into the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” Air Tour Only (No Landing). Duration: approximately 3.5 hours.
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Las Vegas Show Reviews
Criss Angel: Believe by DW Grant
Criss AngelÆs ôBelieveö – Rock and Roll invades the World of Magic – Take the magic and mystery of Lance Burton and scramble it all up in the frenzy and irreverence of Rock and Roll and you just may have the written the script for Criss AngelÆs ôBelieve,ö now playing at the Luxor Hotel Casino. Even the theater itself seems to be an outrageous homage to one of AngelÆs mentors.
Best Little Whorehouse In Texas by Guy Chapman
The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas Spices Up The Plaza Showroom – When it comes to musical productions in Las Vegas, one usually has to look to either the Strip, or the newly opened Smith Center. However, show-savvy patrons might be surprised and pleased to know that there is a fun-filled and rollicking production down on the infamous Fremont Street Experience, deep in the heart of the Plaza Showroom.
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- Dance fever takes hold at the Tropicana as æDancing With The StarsÆ announces four-week extension
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- æSurf the MusicalÆ opens at Planet Hollywood after five-day glitch
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