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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – July 22, 2007

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Show Review: Le Reve

Reviewed July 15, 2007
by Nancy Dickinson

la reve wynn las vegas cirque soleil dragonThe Sandman himself, Franco Dragone, former creative influence for Cirque du Soleil, has created a portal into the world of dreams. This unparalleled, stand alone show has been nestled quietly in both the spectacular Wynn Resort and the unbridled subconscious of all. Constantly reinventing itself, Le Reve- A Small Collection of Imperfect Dreams (Tickets), is a show that celebrates to no end the love, hate, joy, and pain that comes with the magical and essential tool all humans share- The Dream.

Two instructions before viewing the show: #1 Get there early. Cirque du Soleil spirit has trickled down into Le Reve fueling the “show before the show.” Clowns in the form of a group of men in white suits and red swim caps make the audience their personal playground for humility. Anything from targeting bald men to stealing dates can happen as long as it involves making light of the human condition in all it’s imperfection. #2 Leave imagination boundaries at the door. It’s time to open up to all the possibilities a dream may propose. Click to Read The Complete Review…

Hot Temps — Cool Bachelorettes – The approaching summer months of July and August are two of the most popular months to tie the knot. Ladies, what better way to celebrate your upcoming nuptials than a trip to Las Vegas with some of your best gal pals? Check out these fuss-free, one-stop party packages:

  • Get Your Caramel FIX and Light up the Night inside Bellagio – Brides-to-be and their girlfriends are invited to experience a celebrity-class evening at Bellagio. This VIP package includes bottle service at inviting Caramel Bar and Lounge, a three-course dinner at FIX Restaurant & Bar and complimentary access to Light, one of Las Vegas’ most exclusive clubs.
  • See-and-Be-Seen at STACK and JET at The Mirage – This posh bachelorette package features a specially tailored, three-course dinner at STACK Restaurant & Bar at The Mirage. Afterwards, ladies are invited to dance the night away at JET Nightclub, one of the newest clubs on the Las Vegas Strip featuring three rooms with three dynamic sounds.
  • Enjoy an After-Hours Pamper Party at MGM Grand’s Cristophe Salon – World-class hair stylists, makeup artists and nail techs are all at your highly manicured fingertips. The ultra-exclusive After Hours Bachelorette Package at Cristophe Salon offers an evening of indulgent pampering to bachelorette parties of five or more. The two-hour experience includes hair styling, makeup application, mini-manicures and pedicures, champagne, decadent desserts and a group photo for everlasting memories.

Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band will once again take the stage at the MGM Grand Garden Arena for what continues to be the biggest party of the year (Tickets). Jimmy Buffett’s “Bama Breeze” 2007 Tour comes to Las Vegas on Saturday, October 20 & 27, 2007. Parrotheads won’t want to miss their chance to soak in the full Margaritaville experience Vegas style. Tickets available for all Jimmy Buffett U.S. Dates.

Baby the Skin You’re In – It’s time for open-toe shoes, bare shoulders and flirty fashions. But, before you step out in summer’s hottest styles, become bare-it-all-ready with these beautifying spa treatments:

  • Dive into Fun, Seasonal Treatments at WET — The Spa at TI – During the summer months of June, July and August, WET — The Spa at Treasure Island offers three specialized treatments guaranteed to make a splash. The 50-minute Cooling Cucumber Wrap soothes and calms while the 75-minute Summer Splash combines a surf-and-sand body buff with a relaxing ocean massage. Guests also are invited to enroll in Flip Flop 101, an aromatic vanilla coconut mani/pedi that comes complete with a cute pair of summer sandals.
  • Give Your Body the Royal Treatment at Excalibur – The Royal Treatment Spa at Excalibur offers the perfect remedy for sun-burned skin. The 25-minute Aloe Wrap cools and soothes before a refreshing spritzer moisturizes and repairs.
  • Nurture Heat-Stressed Skin at Luxor – Detoxify and renew from the inside out at Nurture — The Spa at Luxor. The indulgent Citrus Marine Detox Body Toner relieves the effects of heat through a three-stage process. First guests are treated to an exfoliating sea salt and seaweed scrub before a rich Mediterranean marine mud is applied to nourish and moisturize. The service ends with a toning gel that tightens all the right spots.

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Reader Submitted Photos:

Hi Ted and everyone at ‘Access Vegas’,

This is the first photograph I took when I arrived in Las Vegas, it was taken just outside of the airport. It’s one of my most favourite photos and it always makes me feel good. It reminds me of the heat and excitement of my first trip to Vegas, (I’m coming back again in August).

Thanks for all the great Las Vegas info guys!
Chrissie Sharman
(UK)

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Reader Gary Hart send a number of great photos a few months ago. We ran some at the time, here are the rest!

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 17, 2006

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In This Issue: Toni Braxton New Flamingo Headliner, Tropicana Sold, Playmate Autograph Signing, Blue Man Group Launches New Album, Siegfried & Roy To Receive Medals, Headlights & Tailpipes At Stardust, Celebrity Impersonators Convention, Le Reve Photos, more ….

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Hello From Las Vegas! Just as Celine joined the ranks of permanent Las Vegas headliners so she could be home every night to raise her child, Toni Braxton is doing the same with her new “permanent headliner” status at The Flamingo where she replaces Aretha Franklin.

After a fierce bidding war, The Tropicana has finally been sold. Just as I have predicted repeatedly in our free streaming broadcast/podcast (click to listen to all archives), the Trop is going to be around for a while. New owners Columbia Sussex Corp. hint at quite a bit of construction and upgrading, but no plans to implode and start over.

This is great news for budget travelers who have enjoyed the hotel’s great location and lower priced rooms. For those of you that prefer more upscale accommodations, don’t worry: Las Vegas has about 40,000 hot, new high-end rooms coming online in the next 4-5 years.

Current Giveaways!

Book Signing – Our good friend Brian Rouff, author of the best-selling Las Vegas novels “Dice Angel“ and “Money Shot,” will be signing books at Rejavanate Coffee Lounge, 3300 E. Flamingo Road, on Sunday, June 4, from 2 – 5 PM (Google Maps link). These are two great books. If you have a copy, stop by and get it signed. If you don’t, these are required Las Vegas based fiction reading.

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Toni Braxton The Flamingo’s New Headliner – Six time Grammy award winner Toni Braxton will soon be headlining at The Flamingo. The 37 year old R&B singer starts performing there August 3. She replaces long-time crooner Wayne Newton who wraps up his headlining run in the Flamingo Showroom next month. Click to Read The Full Story … (plus streaming video from KVBC Las Vegas).

Tropicana owner agrees to be sold to Columbia Sussex for $2.75 billion – Kentucky-based Columbia Sussex Corp. became the apparent winner of the two-month long bidding war for control of Aztar Corp. on Friday. The president of the privately held company, however, said he won’t be so quick to shut down the prize of the $2.75 billion deal, the Tropicana Las Vegas. Click to Read The Full Story …

Palms Casino Resort Hosts Playboy’s Hollywood Comedy Tour And June 2006 Playmate, Stephanie Larimore, Signs Autographs – Playboy Magazine’s June 2006 Centerfold, Stephanie Larimore will introduce Playboy’s Hollywood Comedy Tour on Saturday, June 10 and Saturday, June 17, in The Lounge at the Palms Casino Resort. Show times are 8:00 and 10:30 p.m. Meet and greet and autograph signing prior to the shows from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Palms Casino Resort is hosting Playboy’s Hollywood Comedy Tour on June 10 and 17, 2006 featuring the following: Click to Read The Full Story …

Siegfried & Roy To Receive Ellis Island Medals Of Honor – Famed illusionists Siegfried & Roy will accept their Ellis Island Medals of Honor recognizing their remarkable commitment to entertainment and conservation. The ceremony will be held Saturday, May 13, 2006 on Ellis Island. While their run of legendary performances on the Las Vegas Strip has ended, they remain the world’s most iconic entertainment figures whose work in charity and conservation continues as strongly as ever. Click to Read The Full Story …

Blue Man Group Launches New Album Live At The Venetian — Las Vegas In June – Blue Man Group Records will release Live at The Venetian Las Vegas in June 2006, with the single and video for “Rods and Cones” available in advance of the full album. Inspired by music industry advancements in distribution, the critically acclaimed Blue Man Group will digitally release the new live recording of their ongoing Las Vegas production at The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino on iTunes. Click to Read The Full Story …

Playboy Playmates Lauren Anderson and Barbara Moore Featured in “Headlights & Tailpipes” at the Stardust Resort & Casino – ValCom, Inc. announces the inclusion of two Playboy Playmates, Lauren Anderson and Barbara Moore, in the red-hot adult revue, “Headlights & Tailpipes” at the Stardust Resort & Casino. The Playboy Playmates will heat up the stage in a show that beautifully celebrates fast cars, motorcycles and women. Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

Wanted In Las Vegas: More British Business – British vacationers have for years crossed the Atlantic to trade London fog for a brief run of Las Vegas sun and fun. And now that England’s leisure travel connection is thriving locally, Las Vegas leaders hope the buttoned-down lot of British businessmen and businesswomen will soon chart a similar course. Click to Read The Full Story …

Celebrity Impersonators Turn Heads in Las Vegas Imperial Palace Hosts 6th Annual Convention of Look-Alikes – Dean Martin is at the bar with cigar-chomping George Burns. Rodney Dangerfield laments how he gets no respect and Judy Garland belts out a chorus of “Swanee.” Double-take. Times four. Are you now suddenly a ghost whisperer? A person with The Sixth Sense? No, you’ve just seen some of the look-alikes attending the 6th annual Celebrity Impersonators Convention Sunday, May 28, to Wednesday, May 31, at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Click to Read The Full Story …

Pass This One Around – The Las Vegas Hilton SuperBook recently posted their ever popular NFL games of the year. This includes all the Sunday night, Monday night, and other marquee match-ups throughout the entire season. The SuperBook also posted the entire first week’s schedule just a month ago. More than 95 games were posted early. “This gives our guests the opportunity to wager on a particular game even though they might not be in Las Vegas on game day,” says Jay Kornegay, executive director of the Superbook.

These lines will remain open for wagering throughout the entire season with the SuperBook staff updating them every Sunday once the season starts. In this case, maybe the early bird does get the worm.

Staggering Teacher Shortage in Clark County (Las Vegas) – The teacher shortage in Clark County has reached staggering levels and now the school district is pleading for help. As of this week, the district has made more than 1,200 offers, more than 500 accepted. But even so, the school district believes they may start the next school year with more than a thousand vacancies. Click to Read The Full Story …

Gambling Talk: Video Slots – Regis’ Cash Club – with Victor H. Royer. It had to happen as well. “Mr. Showbiz” has his own slot machine. And what a game it is. Not only is this game a progressive, but it combines a multi-line reel slot machine with a video slot machine and video bonus screens – four bonus screens, to be exact! Plus, of course, the progressive jackpot which starts at a respectably “cool” $1 million. The machine itself is very tall and very distinctive and you can’t miss it. Here’s how the game works: Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – Steve Wynn Talks About The Vision To Build Bellagio (1994) Dunes implosion highlights with Steve Wynn talking about the plans to build Bellagio Las Vegas (originally planned to be named Beau Rivage) on New Year’s Eve 1994-1995 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Special appearance by Siegfried and Roy. Steve Wynn Talks About The Vision To Build Bellagio (1994) Video: Broadband (only)

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Le Reve – An aquatic spectacular performed in a domed theater in the round, Le Reve Las Vegas. A small collection of imperfect dreams, is the first of its kind in Las Vegas. Uniquely intimate and spectacularly personal, no seat is more than 40 feet from the action. The show is a completely new form of staging and artistic performance, where the theater and water are alive with a translucent energy.

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Readers Write – Thanks again for the newsletter – it was very helpful to our trip in the beginning of February. We are trying to get back in October 22nd – 26th!

Greetings, Oliver

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – January 4, 2006

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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.

In This Issue: Le Reve, Wheel Of Fortune Hits, Stardust To Come Down, Reba At Hilton, Fireworks Streaming Video, Hypnosis Gone Wild, Hot Holiday Dates, MTV Vegas Casting Call, Readers Rants and Raves, more ….

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Hello From Las Vegas! And a very, very Happy New year to all! As usual, the entire Las Vegas Strip was closed to traffic with $500,000 worth of fireworks going of the rooftops of hotels from Excalibur to Stratosphere, assuring that everybody had a spectacular show. We’ll link to streaming video later in this issue.

This newsletter has been on hiatus since fall as we prepare to launch some great new features. We have our AAA Vegas News and Media feed up and running, including an RSS feed. For those of you members of the media, travel agents, Vegas fanatics and anyone else who wants almost daily updates of Las Vegas hotel, gaming, real estate, and entertainment news and press releases, bookmark that site or (better yet) subscribe to the RSS feed on that page.

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See the Grand Canyon in a Jet Helicopter! For years Maverick Helicopters has been providing a true VIP Helicopter experience of the Grand Canyon. We do things a little different than any other helicopter Company. We give you an adventure of a lifetime and not just another tour of the Grand Canyon. Las Vegas Strip tours plus Helicopter Weddings also available!
Show Review – Le Reve

Reviewed December 2005
Nancy Hruska

la reve wynn las vegas cirque soleil dragonAn escape from consciousness to the more colorful subconscious joined by love, hate, joy, pain, and all the bizarre characters a less than perfect world has to offer… This is Le Reve. Oh Franco, this one really hits home.

Le Reve, created by former Cirque du Soleil creative heavyweight Franco Dragone, is thoughtfully built upon a premise every human can embrace- The Dream. The show’s subtitle, “A Small Collection of Imperfect Dreams,” becomes apparent not only scene to scene, but for the real world as well- a reflection of our own imperfect or impeccable dispositions. Click to read the complete review …

Ohioan Wins Wheel of Fortune at Imperial Palace – Thanksgiving vacationer hits quarter Megajackpot for $448,714.95. Five spins of a Wheel of Fortune machine at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino and Jennifer Peculis was in shock: she had just won $448,714.95. The 28-year-old Ohioan and her fiance, Ben, had enjoyed a long Thanksgiving weekend at the Imperial Palace and had already checked out Monday morning. But their flight was not until late afternoon, so Peculis was trying her luck at a Wheel of Fortune Megajackpot quarter machine.

She had already played two others before trying the third with $10. Less than five minutes later, she won the progressive jackpot on the most popular slot machine game of all time. “I saw the first Wheel of Fortune symbol, then up came the second and by the time the third came up it was a blur,” Peculis said. She was so excited, she didn’t even realize at first how much she had won. Peculis said she plans to pay off her house, her car and student loans, “And still have a lot left over,” she added. Imperial Palace Las Vegas Info

Stardust Go Boom? – Boyd Gaming Corp. unveiled plans on Wednesday for a $4 billion hotel, retail and casino development in Las Vegas to open in early 2010. The development, Echelon Place, will be built on a 63-acre site on the Las Vegas Strip, the company said. It will include four hotels featuring 5,300 guest rooms and suites. The Las Vegas site is currently occupied by the Stardust, which the company said it will operate through 2006.

The $4 billion Echelon Place development will feature the $2.9 billion wholly-owned Echelon Resort, which includes a tower with 2,600 rooms, another tower 700 suites, a 140,000 square foot casino and 25 restaurants and bars. The development will also include deals with partners for other hotels and entertainment facilities.

Reba Plays The Hilton, Multiple 2006 Dates – The Las Vegas Hilton has signed Reba McEntire to a multi-week engagement in 2006. The superstar begins the first part of her engagement on Wednesday, May 3, 2006.

“The Las Vegas Hilton, home of Barry Manilow, now welcomes another legend to our resort, continuing entertainment as a key element for this classic property,” said Ken Ciancimino, executive vice president of the Las Vegas Hilton. “This agreement with Reba McEntire, a superstar with great crossover appeal, enhances our outstanding entertainment lineup for 2006, solidifying the Las Vegas Hilton brand and the Resorts International brand overall.” The formal announcement of the agreement was made today at a news conference at the property featuring McEntire. The “Key to the Heart” concert series is presented by Whirlpool to benefit Habitat for Humanity. Reba has helped to raise awareness for Habitat on a personal and professional level for some time. Read full story …

Playboy Feb. 2006 Playmate To Sign At Palms – Cassandra Lynn will do a meet and greet and autograph signing Saturday, January 14, 2006, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at The Palms sportsbook. She will also introduce Playboy’s Hollywood Comedy Tour on January 14, 2006, in The Lounge. Tickets for Playboy’s Hollywood Comedy Tour will also be available for purchase (cash only).

Secret Shortcuts For Drivers – If you drive to town or rent a car, you know that trying to get anywhere on The Strip takes forever, especially on weekend evenings. Of course, we local’s don’t get stuck in it because we know the alternate routes, and you should too. Check out this article Know the Territory – Savvy drivers reduce time on congested Strip by using alternative routes

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – Watch it free right now! It is 2006 … Happy New Year … and the only thing we need to show you this week are the fireworks that brought in this Great New Year here in Las Vegas! Click on over to local TV station KLAS Channel 8 Las Vegas New Year’s Eve Fireworks!

Helpful hint: In the “Add To Playlist” box, check all four videos (all four parts of the show) and then hit Play. You’ll see the whole show wherever you are!

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week – Check out the fantastic photos of THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay. THE Hotel is the perfect compliment to our already-impressive property. At 43 stories, it rises above the Las Vegas Strip. Within, 1,120 suites with separate living and sleeping areas, hospitable meeting places and swank hotspots all combine to make an airy, cosmopolitan haven for those who appreciate life’s finer things. Click for more information on THE Hotel at Mandalay Bay.

Vegas Book Of The Week – A culinary tour of Las Vegas does not have to be laden with calories. You can meet up with top chefs and sample some of their recipes in “Personal Favorites, The Chefs of Las Vegas,” by Heidi Knapp Rinella, the Review-Journal’s restaurant critic and food columnist. It is a comprehensive look at the infusion of cooking talent into Las Vegas that began in 1992, when celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck staked his claim by opening Spago at the Forum Shops at Caesars. Read full story …

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More Streaming Radio and Podcasts – More and more local radio stations are streaming online to the world, and the list of Las Vegas podcasts grows as well. KJUL (Sinatra style music) and KSFN (Hot Talk) have added streaming feed, and we have a number of great podcasts listed. Check out our Las Vegas Radio and Podcast page and start listening!

Michael John’s “Hypnosis Gone Wild” – For an R-rated good time without the raunchiness see hypnotist Michael Johns in the Hypnotic Lounge (an intimate showroom) at the Stardust. Michael Johns never crosses the line but keeps his adult-oriented show fun and full of laughter. It was Art Linkletter who said, “People are funny.” When Johns brings this out in their subconscious mind it’s a big hit. When Michael Johns is on the road don’t be surprised if you see his world-renowned partner Terry Stokes. Show times are 10 p.m. nightly. Click for Hypnosis Gone Wild Show Tickets and Info

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 I4Vegas Discount Las Vegas Reservations and spend one of the following hot dates having fun in Las Vegas:

  • Martin Luther King Day January 13-16 (3 day weekend)
  • Chinese New Year January 27-29
  • Valentines Day February 14
  • Presidents Day February 17-20 (3 day weekend)
  • Mother’s Day May 12-14
  • Memorial Day May 26-29 (3 day weekend)
  • Father’s Day June 16-18
  • Independence Day June 30 – July 4 (4 day weekend)
  • Labor Day September 1-4 (3 day weekend)
  • Grandparents Day September 8-10
  • Columbus Day October 6-9 (3 day weekend)
  • Halloween October 31
  • Veterans Day November 10-12 (3 day weekend – Friday off)
  • Thanksgiving >November 23-26 (4 day weekend)
  • Christmas December 22-25 (3 day weekend – Christmas on Monday)
  • New Year’s Eve/Day December 29 – January 1 (3 day weekend – New Years on Monday)

True Life Casting Call… New MTV Series: I’m Moving to Las Vegas – If the saying “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” is true for people who vacation there, what does it say about people who actually live there?? MTV’s True Life is looking to follow several young people over the next few months as they head out to live in one of the most hedonistic places on earth. Click for complete MTV Casting Call Details

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If you like oldies music, you’ll love this show. Singing Impressionist-Comedian Larry G. Jones entertains you with the voices of your favorite singers from the 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and beyond. 4 Octaves of ‘dead-on’ voices ranging from Sinatra to Cher to 4 Temptations and 7 Presidents. Great music, song parodies, physical comedy, and audience interaction make this show a one of a kind must see.

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More Wynn Las Vegas – The news just keeps piling in about the opening of this spectacular new resort!

Wynn-ing Photos? – As you read in that last story (in the links above), we in the media aren’t supposed to be taking photos inside Wynn Las Vegas yet. And while we’d love to do it anyway, we pride ourselves on good working relationships with all the resorts. This allows us to give you the kind of coverage we do here. They know we’ll tell it like it is, but we aren’t going to go out of our way to thumb our nose at them.

But … the media prohibition didn’t say anything about the rest of you with your digital cameras and cell phone cameras and video cameras and everything else! So … if you’ve visited Wynn Las Vegas (or are going to in the next few weeks), send in a pile of photos and we’ll share them with everybody! Email to allvegastv@aol.com and if you have a video, email us and we’ll tell you how to get us a copy.

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Hot New Headliners and Concerts Added – Look to your right and check out all the great added events coming to Las Vegas! Why see your favorite concert or a great headliner here in Las Vegas? Let’s compare:

Seeing a concert at home: Get off work, fight traffic home, barely have time to eat, running late, get to the arena and pay huge piles of cash for parking, and get inside after missing the first 15 minutes of the show. Then … fighting traffic out of the lot, getting home all fired up, but too late, no sleep, the alarm goes off the next morning for work and life sucks.

Seeing a concert in Las Vegas: Sleep in and spend the day gambling, golfing, shopping or just catching rays at the pool. Maybe a cat nap then a fantastic meal. A quick walk, monorail, or cab ride to the venue (free parking at casinos if you are driving) and a couple of cocktails and plenty of time to get seated before the show. Then … after the show you and thousands of others are in a great mood and the night has just begun! Hit The Strip or a nightclub, try your luck in the casino or back to the room for romance … with no alarm to set.

So what are you waiting for? Check out all the great listings to your right or click direct to our Las Vegas Entertainment listings.

Vegas Smooth Jazz Now Streaming – Our favorite Las Vegas smooth jazz station “The Oasis” 105.7 FM is now streaming live online. If the workday is getting long, or you just need a fix of Vegas wherever in the world you are, tune them in at 105.7 The Oasis. Once on their site: If using a pop-up blocker, hold down your CTRL key when you go to open their streaming feed. For a list of all Las Vegas radio and TV stations (including the ones that stream), go to our Las Vegas Radio and TV Stations page.

la-cage-1-fan.jpg (17914 bytes)Fran Cummings, 83, Is No Newcomer To An Evening At La Cage – Floridian’s April 13th visit at Riviera was 479th time she’s taken in her favorite show

You might say Fran Cummings is “An Evening at La Cage’s” No. 1 fan since she’s been attending the show 479 times over the past 20 years and if she gets her way she will make it to see the show for the 500th time.

The Pensacola, Florida native loves Las Vegas describing her area as “swampy with lots of old people.” She said, “I am only 83 and banking on making it to ‘La Cage’ another 21 times to see the show for the 500th time. I was their first groupie when I was only 63. My hairdresser sent me to se ‘La Cage’ in 1985 and said to say hello to Larry Edwards who played Tina Turner.”

She said, “I took my husband John Cummings for our 61st wedding anniversary. He likes the show and says there’s lots of talent compared to some Las Vegas shows. I brought my 75-year-old friend along and she loved ‘La Cage.’ The more you see ‘La Cage’ the more you like it. We became friends with the entire cast over the years.”

Fran said, “Times have changed. When it opened in 1985 there was three shows a night and for $9.95 you could get a steak dinner at Kady’s and two drinks. I was there opening night. The show is so packed they should do two shows a night. The show is better than it’s ever been.”

The current cast is Jimmy Emerson as Tammy Spraynette and Madonna’s Older Sister Brent Allen as Bette Midler and Judy Garland, Sammy Gonzales as Liza Minnelli, Kenneth Blake as Madonna and Dolly Parton, Steven Wayne as Cher and Celine Dion, Chris Woods as Diana Ross and Whitney Houston, Jonathan Kay as Jennifer Lopez, Derrick Berry as Brittney Spears, Ryan Zink as Reba McEntire and Lane Lassiter as Michael Jackson.

Don’t miss “An Evening at La Cage” starring Frank Marino as Joan Rivers at 7:30 p.m. except Tuesday.

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This Issue: Le Village Buffet

Curious about a show, restaurant, or other Las Vegas attraction that looks fun? Let us review it for you first! Suggestions are always welcome at: allvegastv@aol.com

Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, Scenic Southwest Tours – by plane, bus, or even helicopter! You’ve seen the glossy ads in the tourist brochures. You’ve thought about it. You come all the way to Las Vegas — why not see one of the some of the most famous landmarks in the world! Don’t by tricked by web sites & magazines that offer discount tours. Taxes, park fees, permits can almost double the price. Our prices are inclusive – no hidden charges! Best Las Vegas Tours

LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists:

EL RANCHO – The longtime vacated eyesore hotel on the upper Strip is gone! The implosion went smoothly. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Oct-04-Wed-2000/news/14532490.html and online video is archived at http://broadband.ibsys.com:8080/ramgen/2000/1003/97954.rm?usehostname&owner=natl&site=natl&app=page

CHEAP EATS – Every year, more and more Las Vegas food deals go the way of the Sands Hotel (imploded 3 years ago) but reporter Alan Solomon came to town and managed to hit many of the great specials that are left. Full story at http://www.dallasnews.com/travel/lasvegas/57743_cheapeat.html

VEGAS CLUBS – In light of a recent drug-overdose death, the temporary closing of C2K due to legal problems, and intense public scrutiny, Las Vegas clubs are under the microscope. They are going all-out to prove that they are safe places where drugs are frowned upon. Story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-24-Sun-2000/living/14274202.html

IN-ROOM COMPUTERS – As noted in our recent newsletter highlighting the Aladdin opening (archived at https://las-vegas-news-reviews.com/00-08-23.htm ), the Aladdin is in the process of placing computers in every room which will allow guests to surf the web with high-speed access. Other resorts are looking to follow suit, an acknowledgment that the internet is now getting as important to many of us as phone service. Story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-25-Mon-2000/business/14385676.html

If you are looking for a good free e-mail program so you can read your e-mail anywhere you can get online, we provide (and use) Vegas Mail at http://vegas.zzn.com The email program simple to use, but has filters and signatures for advanced users, as well as a calendar and “to do” list for all. Plus, it is a great way to let everyone know you love Las Vegas!

MOTOR TREND – is bringing one of their famed car shows to Las Vegas in late November. Featuring exotic vehicles, NASCAR exhibits and family oriented promotions, the show will be at the Las Vegas Convention Center Nov. 24-26. Full story at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-22-Fri-2000/weekly/14402775.html

AIRLINES – Delta is running very cheap internet fares to Las Vegas from select cities. Info at http://www.delta.com/travel/sp_offers/lasvegas_fall00/index.jsp

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Quick Concert and Show Notes:

SHOWS – See which shows are playing during your stay and book reservations EVEN if the tickets aren’t on sale yet. Let ShowVegas takes care of all your needs directly online! Search by dates at http://www.showvegas.com/svpricing.cfm?amid=143&cscheme=1

STEVE WYRICK – The noted magician’s much-delayed show has opened at The Sahara. The R-J just reviewed it at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-22-Fri-2000/weekly/14420101.html

TITANIC – The Exhibition ends its run at the Rio at the end of October. You can read our review archived at https://las-vegas-news-reviews.com/00-04-12.htm

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS – The new show based on the best-selling book is reviewed at http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-22-Fri-2000/weekly/14416640.html

KING AND QUEEN OF THE BEACH – Top pro beach volleyball comes to the Hard Rock this weekend Oct. 5-8. Expected to appear are Holly McPeak, Misty May, Linda Hanley, Jose Loiola, Adam Johnson, Mike Whitmarsh, Brian Lewis, and many more. Tickets at (702) 693-5066 and Hard Rock discount rooms available at http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-other.htm (Hard Rock link).

CONCERTS and HEADLINERS – Our listing is available online anytime at http://www.accessvegas.com/entertainment/index.htm

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LAS VEGAS WEATHER – This 5 day forecast is courtesy of Weather.Com:

Thursday – 89/64 Partly Cloudy
Friday – 91/54 Partly Cloudy
Saturday – 89/53 Mostly Sunny
Sunday – 88/55 Mostly Sunny

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FEATURE STORY: Le Village Buffet

Le Village Buffet at the Paris Las Vegas hotel is a unique dining experience, both in atmosphere and food. Similar to Bellagio, it features an almost park-like setting nicely broken up as opposed to the typical “warehouse” feel of most buffets. Similar to both Bellagio and the new Aladdin buffet, it features a significant variety of top quality food, much of which is cooked and watched over by chefs at each dining station.

Because the food is so rich and unique, I’ve decided to list a sample dinner menu instead of doing a review. If you like the following fare, you’ll enjoy dining at Le Village Buffet and find it well worth the upscale price:

DINNER MENU:

SEAFOOD BOUIILABAISE
ROAST DUCKLING WITH GREEN OLIVES
VEGETABLE RATATOLJILLE NICOISE
CHICKEN FRICASSE WITH RIESL1NG WINE
SCALLOPED POTATOES
BRAISED HOMEMADE SAUSAGE
SALMON, GREEN CABBAGE AND BEURRE BLANC
ChAMPAGNE BRAISED SAUERKRAUT
VENISON STEW WITH GLAZED ONIONS
GRILLED PORK CHOPS WITH ONION MARMALADE
ROASTED PIT HAM AND BLACK CURRANT SAUCE
ROASTED RIB EVE AND BEAUJOLAIS SAUCE

BEEF BOIJRGOUIGNON
SHRIMP SALAD
MONTE CARL0 SALAD
SAUTEED SHRIMP WITH SHALLOTS
STEAMED MUSSELS POULETTE
DOVER SOLE WITH ROCK SHRIMP
SPINACH AU GRATIIN
SAUTEED TUNA TOITRNEDOS AND CREAMY LEEKS

FRESH PREPARED CREPES
SMOKED SALMON, SMOKED TUNA AND SMOKED SADLE
FRENCH ONION SOUP
WILD MUSHROOM BISQUE
KING CRAB LEGS

ASSORTED BRIE AND GRUYERE CHEESE
FRIPLE CHOCOLATE TERRINE
BISCUIT DE SAVOIE WITH VANILLA SAUCE
OPERA CAKE

Le Village Buffet is located in Paris Las Vegas and open for breakfast ($10.95), lunch ($14.95), and dinner ($23.50). Reservations are not accepted, but instead of making you wait in a long line, when they are busy they assign you a time window (15 minutes long, i.e., 8:30 – 8:45 PM) in which to return and dine. Go an hour or more in advance of the time you wish to dine to secure your spot on the list.

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

>Michele from Dallas again…with words of appreciation.
>
>I subscribe to several newsletters on several topics of
>interest.á This is the one that I actually retain information in my
>memory on.á I like it because, like all other newsletters I receive, I
>scroll down them in my preview pane.á Because, the sentences are short
>and succinct, I pick up on keywords easily and can disregard info not
>of interest.á Many times I see something I want to go back and read in
>detail.á Because your newsletter is nicely laid out (as far as line
>spacing, bullets, highlights, and dividers between unrelated info) I
>can easily get to what I am looking for.
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>I also like the fact, this is not slanted.á I don’t get the slightest
>impression I am being “marketed too.”á My trip in July to Vegas was my
>first.á When I read through the newsletter, I feel as though I never
>left, or like it is just around the corner.á I am going back in
>October for a conference.á With your newsletter, I don’t feel like an
>outsider at all.

Thanks for the kind words! I encourage reader feedback and comments at allvegastv@aol.com whether good or bad, because I’m wasting my time if I’m not meeting the needs of you readers. If I had a dollar for every piece of misinformation I’ve ever overheard Vegas tourists telling each other, I could have retired long ago. This newsletter was created so that won’t happen to you!

You ARE being marketed to, BUT we are trying to be gentle. I don’t like the “hard sell” and I like getting the best deal, which is why I was very careful in teaming up with Hotel Reservations Network for rooms ( http://www.accessvegas.com/las-vegas-discounts.htm ) and TravelNow for rental cars ( http://www.travelnow.com/cars/search.jsp?cid=2005 ). Both let you enter the dates of travel and then display all the prices so you can compare and save. In addition, Hotel Reservations Network has extended the $25 rebate (which is on top of their guaranteed low rates) indefinitely, letting you save even more!

Unlike many Vegas publications which depend on direct casino advertising, we get our standard booking commission no matter which hotel or car agency you choose. No favorites, no BS. If something stinks, it stinks and we are going to mention it and save you the trouble!

I do have a small favor to ask of all readers: If you enjoy any part of this newsletter on a regular basis and you aren’t booking with us, go check the rates the way you usually book for your next trip and then give us a try at the links mentioned at the top of every newsletter.

If we aren’t the low rate that time around, by all means book elsewhere. But if we meet or beat your other source, please consider showing your support by giving us a try. People book tens of thousands of room/nights each year through us because of the one click compare, low prices, secure servers, and instant confirmation. There is no cost or obligation and you are completely anonymous until when and if you decide to book. Thanks in advance!

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Your input is welcome. Write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com While space doesn’t permit publishing every letter, we do certainly read them all and they help shape our content. Please include your name if you wish to have it published (stating your city is optional). Also, guest article submissions are welcome with full credit to you, your website, etc., if accepted.

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Rules (unless otherwise noted or link to outside contest): You may enter every contest, but only one entry to each. Please note the expiration date and only enter if you will be in town and can use them. The 20’th entry in each contest will be the winner. Just sent a blank email to the specified email address — we’ll get your mailing address from you only if you win. Also, please do not enter if you have won within the past month.

WEATHERBUG – Las Vegas Trip! When you download and register your free WeatherBug program by October 15, 2000, you receive an automatic entry to win a trip for two to the Las Vegas, Nevada! Share it with YOUR friends and increase your odds of winning. Every “Share the Bug” invitation you send to a friend, gives you another automatic entry into the contest. More info and free download at http://www.weatherbug.com/aws/ (Note: You are entered for the contest upon registration of the program).

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All contents copyright MM Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.
October 4, 2000
ISSN: 1529-2770