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Hello From Las Vegas! From a cloudy, windy, and rainy Las Vegas. April is notoriously windy here, but rain is rare.

I Goofed – last week and we ran a couple of unfinished, un-edited, not-yet spell checked sections. For the record, this is the proper link to the Bellagio Botanical Gardens 2007 Chinese New Year Display.

Meet Your Favorite Vegas Celebs – Ben & Jerry’s at the Galleria Mall will be serving free ice cream cones to benefit the Lied Discovery Children’s Museum April 17, 2007. Local celebrities that will be at Ben & Jerry’s at the Galleria Mall include Mark and Mercedes from Mix 94.1, Norm Clarke from the Review Journal, Amazing Jonathan and Penny, Mosaic and The Scintas. I can state from personal experience that those donating their time are some of the nicest, most approachable people in town. Full details and directions here.

The Police Tour Tickets – Just a reminder that we have great tickets available not only for their June 15, 2007 show here in Las Vegas, but for their shows around the country! The Police Reunion Tour Tickets

Mac King At White House – Huge congratulations to Harrah’s headlining comedian magician (and all around good-guy) Mac King who performed at the Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on the South Lawn on April 9, 2007. Mac has one of the few Las Vegas shows that almost all ages (perhaps 10 and up) will enjoy. We are wondering what the Secret Service thought of fig newtons and goldfish…

Prince Is Outta Here… Almost – Prince finishes performing here in Las Vegas at the end of this month (April 2007). We do still have a few tickets left. They aren’t cheap, but this is seriously a last chance deal. If you are in town this month and want to catch the end of this historical run, check out our Prince at Rio Las Vegas Tickets.

Enjoy This Issue!

Sushi Roku Japanese at
The Forum Shops (Caesars) Review

By Zabrina Rodriguez-Rapozo

Dimly it, bamboo trees and sexy black accents. Sushi Roku is everything you would expect of a hip and swanky strip restaurant. With black booths backed up to a magnificent view of Las Vegas Blvd twinkling below, this place is as elegant as it is earthy.

Our server suggested the Rock Shrimp which arrived piping hot and coated in a delicious semi sweet citrusy sauce. Wow! This is probably one of the best appetizers I have ever had. The tempura batter stayed crisp and light and the sauce that clung to the tender shrimp was both addictive and satisfying. Click to Read The Full Review …

Tim McGraw And Faith Hill Bring Their “Soul2Soul Tour 2007” To The MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, August 4; Jeep Signs On As The Tour’s Presenting Sponsor – Selected as Pollstar Magazine’s “Major Tour of 2006” ahead of industry powerhouses such as Madonna and The Rolling Stones, Tim McGraw and Faith Hill (Tickets) bring their Soul2Soul Tour back to Las Vegas Saturday, Aug. 4. Due to overwhelming demand from fans who didn’t get a chance to witness history in the making, and for fans hungry to be a part of the experience yet again, the duo will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena with the concert scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Click to Read The Full Story …

Stomp Out Loud Lands In Las Vegas At Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino – New Production From The Creators Of The International Sensation Stomp – STOMP OUT LOUD (Tickets), the extraordinary new production from the creators of the international sensation STOMP, comes to Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas this spring with a cast double the size of the original production and performed inside a new, $28 million theater specifically created for this production. Directed and created by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, STOMP OUT LOUD began performances on March 24, 2007 with a grand opening slated for early April. Click to Read The Full Story …

Rita Rudner Extends Her Stay At Harrah’s For Three More Years – The Acclaimed Comedian Will Continue As The Strip Resort’s Headliner Until 2010 – Rita Rudner (Tickets), the accomplished actress, screenwriter, best-selling author and comedian, has announced an agreement in principle to extend her stay as headliner at Harrah’s Las Vegas until January 2010. “I love working here,” said Rudner. “I love all the people at Harrah’s, the theater is beautiful and the audiences have been fantastic. When they say I’ve been extended, does that mean I’m taller?” Click to Read The Full Story …

International Singing Sensation Martin Nievera Scheduled To Serenade Audiences At The New Steve Wyrick Entertainment Complex – World-class pop music performer Martin Nievera (Tickets) is proud to announce the opening of his show Martin Live performing daily, beginning February 14, inside the new Steve Wyrick Entertainment Complex in Desert Passage at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Martin Live is a show for children and adults. Nievera’s performance includes songs ranging from Broadway to Buble and a number of his own hits, all backed by an 11-piece band. Nievera also pays tribute to Las Vegas’ most famed crooners including Frank Sinatra, Johnny Mathis and more. Click to Read The Full Story …

Bon Jovi And Tiger Woods Reunite In Las Vegas To Celebrate 10 Years Of Tiger Jam – Rock Superstars Bon Jovi To Join Golf Legend Tiger Woods At Tiger Jam X – Two powerhouses, Tiger Woods and Bon Jovi, will reunite for the 10th annual Tiger Jam (Tickets), presented by AT&T Saturday, May 26 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center. Marking 10 years of unforgettable concerts, Tiger Jam X will be a fitting tribute to the estimated 10 million young people Tiger Jam has helped by raising funds for the Tiger Woods Foundation. A decade in the making, this celebration will begin with exclusive live and silent auctions and a gourmet dinner. Following the dinner and auctions, Woods will welcome Bon Jovi to the Mandalay Bay Events Center stage for what promises to be an amazing show. Click to Read The Full Story …

Dr. Buzz Aldrin Leads Ceremony For Historic First Walk At Grand Canyon Skywalk – Apollo 11 Astronaut Dr. Buzz Aldrin, known for making historic first steps on the moon, lead the “First Walk” on the Grand Canyon Skywalk on Tuesday, March 20. During the private ceremony, Aldrin made history again by taking the first steps onto the U-shaped glass walkway suspended 4,000 feet above the Colorado River. Members of the Hualapai tribe lead by Chairman Vaughn and Native American Astronaut John Herrington will walk simultaneously from the opposite side of The Skywalk and join Aldrin in the center for a momentous event as the Hualapai nation unveils the vision of their future.á Click to Read The Full Story …

Dean Mauro Plays Tony From Long Island At ‘Sopranos;’ – After 15 Years In Las Vegas Thespian Joins ‘Most Fun Dinner Theatre Experience In Las Vegas’ – Where else would you find the perfect Tony Soprano actor but in “The Sopranos Last Supper” (Tickets) at The Empire Ballroom on The Las Vegas Strip. His name is Dean Mauro and his uncanny resemblance to James Gandolfini is remarkable take away an unhealthy weight problem. He said, “I grew up in Long Island until I was age 14 and we moved around a bit. I lived in Los Angeles and then Texas and now I’m in Las Vegas. I’ve only been here less than two years to do a film called `The Casino Job.’ I want to live in Las Vegas for now.” Click to Read The Full Story …

The Wings of Freedom Tour of the WWII Vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator, and North American B-25 – The Collings Foundation’s Wings of Freedom Tour Brings Extremely Rare Bomber Aircraft for Local Living History Display as Part of 130-city Nationwide Tour Participating in the Collings Foundation’s WINGS OF FREEDOM TOUR, the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress “Nine O Nine” WWII Heavy Bomber, Consolidated B-24 Liberator “Witchcraft” WWII Heavy Bomber, and the North American B-25 Mitchell WWII Medium Bomber, will fly into North Las Vegas Airport in Las Vegas, NV for a visit from April 18 to April 20. Local citizens will have the opportunity to visit, explore, and learn more about these unique and rare treasures of aviation history. Click to Read The Full Story …

Manilow Fund Helping Las Vegas – The Manilow Fund for Health and Hope will be a presenting sponsor of the 2007 AIDS Walk Las Vegas, an annual fundraiser for AFAN (Aid for AIDS of Nevada). The Walk will be held in Las Vegas on Sunday, April 15. All the money raised will go directly to educational outreach, housing assistance, transportation, the Lisa B Grocery Center, and other AFAN services and programs. Barry Manilow headlines with Manilow: Music and Passion (Tickets) at the Las Vegas Hilton through 2008.

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Jubilee! at Bally’s – There’s A-1 tune-crooning, million-dollar sets, and the most glitter this side of Hollywood with costumes by Bob Mackie. Jubilee! is one of the longest running extravaganzas in Las Vegas. It continues to rate as one of Las Vegas’ finest production shows. With incredible sets, costumes, and special effects, Jubilee! is a must-see attraction for any Las Vegas visitor.

• Jubilee! at Bally’s Las Vegas Photos

• Jubilee! at Bally’s Info and Reservations

Gambling Talk: with Victor H. Royer will resume next issue. In the meantime, please enjoy the Victor H. Royer Casino Gambling Archived Articles.

Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Reader Submitted Photo – Kathy Glover submitted this great photo of Bellagio Conservatory:

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. Click to more Photos of Bellagio Conservatory.

Ted Responds:

I checked a couple of different sources and found no Dunkin’ Donuts here in Las Vegas. Believe it or not, Krispy Kreme (which is struggling in many parts of the country) continues to do amazingly well here, with locations in Excalibur, Venetian, and Circus Circus on The Strip.

I do understand how Dunkin’ Donuts is revered in other parts of the country, and with a large contingent of east coast visitors and transplants, I agree it seems strange that we have no locations here. We know a number of hotel management types read our newsletter. Consider your request delivered!

Ted Responds:

We have continued to post links regarding the latest news in our “More News” section in the second half of each newsletter, but I will summarize where things are at this point:

Our local police department (Metro) is not charged with enforcing the ban. With our fast-growing population, they have more important things to do. The task has fallen to the County Health Department which doesn’t have the funds or manpower to enforce it. Many bars and other similar establishments have posted “no smoking” signs but basically turn a blind eye to smokers. Basically, a white flag has been raised regarding enforcement until 2009 when various legal entities will revisit the issue.

What does this mean to our visitors?

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More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

• Vegas ‘Spamalot’ still parrots Python prattle

• ‘Spamalot’ Hits the Las Vegas Strip

• Photo Flash: Spamalot Opens in Las Vegas

• The holy grail – Monty Python receives Strip exaltation with SpamalotMonty Python’s Spamalot Tickets

• The Light Group Exposes Sun Worshippers To The Definitive Pool Experience At Bare At The Mirage

• Nu Skool Brits Bloc Party Invade Las Vegas June 13 With A Live Performance At The Pearl Concert Theater At The PalmsBloc Party Tickets

• This April Tabu Hosts The Hottest DJ Line-Up For “it”

• Influence Brings Down The House In April With An Incredible DJ Line-Up At Studio 54

• Aces Bar’s ‘Ultimate Fight’ Is To Aid Paralyzed Tom Urbanski – Fighter Gray Maynard To Appear At ‘UFC Fight Nights’ For Spike TV’s 12-Part Series

• Zero Gravity Corporation And Sharper Image To Sell Weightless Flights To The Public

• Opportunity Village’s Annual Celebrity Poker Tournament Returns To Caesars Palace Poker Tournament Room On May 12 – Pure Nightclub To Host VIP Reception And Losers’ Lounge

• Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Welcomes Back The Killers – Vegas Hometown Superstars Return For A Special Outdoor Show June 1, 2007The Killers Tickets

• Legendary Alternative Rock Singer Morrissey To Perform At The Pearl June 9 – Music Icon Remains One Of The Most Influential Artists Of All TimeMorrissey Tickets

• “VH1 Rock Honors” Returns To The Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, May 12 – Second Annual Event Will Feature Tributes To Rock Music’s Elite Including Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne And ZZ TopVH1 Rock Honors Tickets

• Diablo’s Cantina To Attract Patrons With Party Atmosphere, “Cross-The-Border” Fare And Unique Location On Las Vegas Boulevard At Monte Carlo Resort & Casino

• Caryn Gott To perform At The Courthouse With Stephen Plummer

• Coach Mike Ditka Shows Off His Wine With Les’ Wines & Vines Syndicated Radio

• KRAVE Las Vegas Acquires Famed Lucky Cheng’s Drag Cabaret Restaurant

• Vizzun Entertainment Presents The Sixth Annual Pure Aloha Festival At The Club April 20 Through April 22

• The Charlie Daniels Band Volunteer Jam 2007 Comes To The Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Theatre For Performing Arts Sunday, June 3

• The True Colors Tour Takes The Stage Friday, June 8 At MGM Grand – Cyndi Lauper, Erasure, Debbie Harry, The Dresden Dolls, Indigo Girls, The Gossip And The Misshapes Perform With Host Margaret Cho In Support Of The Human Rights Campaign

• Kristofer’s Steak House At The Riviera Provides Relaxed Setting

• UNLV football has intriguing schedule – Home games vs. Wisconsin, Hawaii, BYU should bolster attendance for 2007 seasonUNLV Football Tickets

• At Grand Canyon skywalk, controversial twist on eco-tourism – The Hualapai Indians’ glass horseshoe over the lip of the national treasure stirs awe — and ire.

• Las Vegas pitch to NBA holds, doesn’t limit gambling

• Water Wars: Quenching Las Vegas’ Ferocious Thirst – Proposed Pipeline From Snake Valley to Sin City Meets Local Opposition

• Raise a toast off-Strip in Las Vegas’ Freakin’ Frog – There’s no angst here, just hundreds of beers and whiskeys to sample

• Las Vegas mansion can become a prison for residents on The Ultimate Fighter

• David Burke Opens Restaurant In The Venetian

• Tropicana: Manager recalls opening 50 years ago

• Las Vegas’ Tropicana plans for major makeover as it turns 50

• Turning 50, Las Vegas’s Tropicana Gets Juiced UpTropicana Las Vegas Info and Reservations

• Place your bets — getting around Las Vegas

• Las Vegas: Now less glitz, more Broadway

• Every day a little death

• Putting the ‘V’ in ‘reinvention’ – Showman David Saxe strives to get more bang for his bucks at Desert Passage theater

• Smoking on mall patio okay for now, says judge

• Allure’s Tower Two now in question – Falling high-rise demand and finance problems may kill second structure

• Housing woes continue in March

• What’s next for Neonopolis?

• Tavern owners file smoking ban appeal with Nevada high court

• You Ride, You Pay: Nevada Toll Roads Proposed

• Low Water Levels At Lake Mead Create New Dangers

• Mayor Goodman Sends Off NBA Proposal

• Binion’s hemorrhages cash; analyst speculates on sale of downtown casinoBinion’s Las Vegas Info and Reservations

• Car renters consolidate in building near airport

• Hopes for lake refill melt away – Early spring, vanishing snow reduce water supply forecast

• Not going anywhere for a while – Flamingo undergoes overhaul, but exec has no desire to rebuild

• Smoke ruling faces appeal – Tavern owners file notice with court

• Porter backs I-15 toll lanes – Lawmaker urges private construction as remedy for highway congestion

• More local homes up for sale, data show

• Hooking up Las Vegas – Company brings Wi-Fi to downtown for race, shoots for more of valley

• ‘Real World’ may be back at PalmsPalms Las Vegas Info and Reservations

• City to seek arena proposals – Las Vegas officials decide to move without county involvement

• “Mesmerized” – You Are Getting Very Sleepy: Raunchy ‘Mesmerized’ pays off for those who can keep their eyes openMesmerized Tickets and Info or call 800-696-5721

• Wanted: Teachers in Vegas

• Vegas’ strange pursuit of urban reality – Sin City developers abandon fantasy mega-hotels for residential projects that simulate dense urban life.

• Gretchen Wilson Will Preview New CD in Las Vegas

• Rock ‘N Roll Wine Creates Reggae Paradise At Golden Nugget

• Trump Tower hits prime time – Episode of ‘The Apprentice’ showcases Las Vegas Strip condo-hotel property

• Mobile gambling company’s plan rejected in Nevada Legislature

• Grand Prix Boosts Economy, Fremont Street

• Southern Nevada’s longest-running pro sports franchise celebrates silver anniversary this season

• Lakeshore Road drive showcases Lake Mead National Recreation Area

• Real estate exodus in LV? – Agents taking second jobs or leaving sector altogether

• ‘Sopranos’ shooting up Vegas

• Best-laid race plans leave room for improvement

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:

• 2007

• Victoria Day (Canada) May 19-21 (3 day weekend)
• Memorial Day May 26-28 (3 day weekend)
• Mothers Day May 13
• Fathers Day June 17
• Independence Day July 4
• Civic Holiday (Canada) August 6 (3 day weekend)
• Labor Day September 1-3 (3 day weekend)
• 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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