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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello From Las Vegas! I’m not sure if we are in Nevada or Florida with the wacky weather we’ve had the past few days. Thunderstorms in the evening, periods of heavy rain and wind, and temps below normal with muggy nights. While some places get rain and wet winters, summer is our “monsoon” season. Having said that, nothing that really interrupts a vacation. The rain dumps then moves on 20 minutes later and cools the air a bit.

A few of you wondered where the brand new Bellagio Conservatory Route 66 photos promised for last issue were. Because of the huge piles of great Las Vegas info we had backlogged, we put out a special bonus issue over last weekend. This regularly schedules issue is here, and has all the great photos as promised. The Route 66 themed botanical display is truly one of the best seasonal displays they have ever done (and I’ve seen most of them)! Click to View Bellagio Gardens Route 66 Theme Photos

Our congratulations to Judy Craymer, the Producer of the world-renowned Mamma Mia! including Mamma Mia! Las Vegas at Mandalay Bay. She was recognized by Queen Elizabeth II for her exceptional contributions to the theatrical community. Craymer was awarded Member of the British Empire, MBE, at the Queen’s Birthday Honours amongst other prominent figures in the entertainment industry. “This is one of the most exciting things to have happened to me in my professional life,” said Craymer. “Obviously I’m delighted. You never think you will be chosen and it is just wonderful to receive such recognition. It’s a real honor.”

Major Upgrades and Improvements… And It Is About Time! Over the next few weeks, you’ll see some amazing (and long planned) improvements here at AccessVegas.com. Your ability to book rooms, shows and everything else won’t be interrupted. However, we may have an intermittent newsletter schedule and some areas of the site will appear a bit bare bones during the upgrades. Pardon our dust the next few weeks. The end result will be a site much easier to use, navigate, and will have special new fun features for newsletter and site members.

Enjoy This Issue!

Featured Report and Photo Set:
Bellagio Gardens Summer 2007 Route 66

Take A Route 66 Road Trip Through Bellagio’s Conservatory and Gardens – Celebrate the Joys of Summer with Colorful Flowers – a Classic Corvette and a 42-foot Ferris Wheel (photos by Mark Jacobs, story courtesy of Bellagio) – This summer Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens provides nostalgic stops along the historical Route 66, the 2,400-mile highway that connected Chicago to Los Angeles, passing through three time zones and eight states. The Conservatory’s route is filled with thousands of vibrant plants, flowers and trees, a country fair and an automobile museum piece, offering a captivating view of summertime adventures. The Conservatory welcomes guests with a sumptuous roadside market replete with fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers.

Coastal Redwoods, Weeping Willows, red roses and blue agapanthus flowers are overgrown along the roadside where the two market carts have made a home. The market’s red and green apples, cantaloupes, watermelons, tomatoes, broccoli and peppers tempt travelers and set the mood for the colorful and diverse display. The next stop on Bellagio’s Route 66 is a quiet town park. Here, beautiful rose hedges lead to a three-tiered fountain, 12-feet-tall and eight-feet-wide, where water gently flows amid luscious white statice flowers, red yarrow plants and moss. The rose hedges, filled with 4,000 red, orange, pink, yellow and peach Russian-cut roses, form cozy areas with vintage park benches while street lamps provide a soft glow.

The enchanting centerpiece of this memorable exhibit is a 42-foot Ferris wheel within a country fair setting. Surrounded by sunflowers and tent-tops, the authentic Ferris wheel’s seats are full of flowing ivy and glorious sunflowers.

High above the fair, three “cold air” balloons float up and down as would-be spectators survey the magnificent gardens and roadways below. The Conservatory’s Route 66 road trip ends as guests watch a classic convertible “drive” into the sunset. The 1962 fawn beige Corvette, loaned to Bellagio by the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, is featured on a road of “Chocolate Chip” Ajuga plants and white statice flowers. A trio of vintage gas pumps, a desert landscape with Saguaro Cacti, and beautiful red Celosia and white azalea flowers provide the backdrop. Visitors are invited to enjoy the summer display at Bellagio’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens through September 8.

Summer Exhibit Fast Facts:

• Total number of plants used: 10,000 flowers and 4,000 plants
• Number of flower species: 7
• Number of tree species: 3
• 1962 fawn beige Corvette on loan from the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY
• 42-foot authentic Ferris wheel was specially installed without a motor to ensure minimal movement

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Bellagio Gardens Summer 2007 Route 66 Photo Set

Grammy Award-Winning Artist Toni Braxton Extends Her Run At Flamingo Las Vegas Through February 16, 2008 – Flamingo Las Vegas announces that it will extend the successful live show, Toni Braxton: Revealed, through February 16, 2008. (Tickets) Six-time Grammy Award-winning artist and international headlining performer Toni Braxton opened her spectacular production in August 2006 and has been dazzling audiences ever since. Toni Braxton: Revealed is a sexy, entertaining and intimate evening with the woman who interprets the emotional essence of a song as no other artist can. Click to Read The Full Story …

The Ultimate Summer Party With Country Music Star Toby Keith As He Brings His “Big Dog Daddy Tour 2007” To Mandalay Bay Saturday, Sept. 8 With Special Guests Miranda Lambert & Flynnville Train – Toby Keith, a multi-platinum country music superstar and one of the most recognizable entertainers in the nation, will bring his “Big Dog Daddy Tour 2007” to the Mandalay Bay Events Center Saturday, Sept. 8. (Tickets) ACMA award-winner Miranda Lambert as well as Flynnville Train will open the show at 8 p.m. Following a career-changing 2006, Keith launched his 2007 blockbuster tour in March and has big plans for the remainder of 2007 that include Las Vegas! Click to Read The Full Story …

The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater Continuing The American Legacy Of Excellence In Dance – Premiere Performance September 4, 2007 – Las Vegas’s new multicultural repertoire dance company, The Las Vegas Contemporary Dance Theater (LVCDT), presents its debut season at The Cashman Theater on September 4th at 7:30pm & 5th at 2:00 p.m. LVCDT will present world-premiere Ballets, performed by acclaimed dancers from around the world, by choreographers, Donald McKayle and Bernard Gaddis. The evening will begin with the premiere performance of LVCDT at 7:30pm, following a post performance reception. Click to Read The Full Story …

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Thank-you,
Heather Holcik

Ted Responds:

Imperial Palace Auto Collection is a must see on The Strip for any car enthusiast. The selection changes on a regular basis as cars are displayed and sold, but plenty of interesting variety. They claim $100,000,000 worth of inventory at any given time.

If a racing fan, Richard Petty Experience isn’t cheap, but will let you drive an actual race car around the same speedway NASCAR races on.

Wynn Las Vegas has Nevada’s exclusive factory-authorized Ferrari and Maserati dealership. Might want to poke your head in there.

Hope this helps!

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Readers Rants, Raves, and Questions – Great reader questions and comments from our Access Vegas Message Boards. Help someone out or post your own comment or question!

• We are coming to Vegas September 17 and staying at the Imperial Palace. Any chance it might be closed by then?

• I had read somewhere that if you show up before 10pm there is no cover charge? Is that not true anymore?

• My wife and I visited Vegas from June 21 to 26 and a movie was being made beside the Vegas club. Can anyone tell me what movie was being made and who was in it?

More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

• Juan Manuel Marquez Vs. Jorge Barrios Headlines “Fireworks”; The Most Explosive Boxing Event Of 2007 To Be Held September 15 At MGM Grand Garden Arena Live On HBO Pay-Per-View – ‘Contender’ Stars And Former World Champions – Round Out Fight Card; Tickets Now On SaleMarquez vs. Barrios Tickets

• Billy Joel Returns To The MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, November 17Billy Joel Tickets

• The Pogues To Play The Pearl November 2 – Irish Punksters Bring Unique And Legendary Sound To The Palms Casino ResortThe Pogues Tickets

• Brand New to Play The Pearl November 9 – Thrice Announced As Main SupportBrand New Tickets

• Heaven And Hell Add Las Vegas To The North American Tour October 5Heaven And Hell Tickets

• Toni Braxton extending her run at the FlamingoToni Braxton Tickets

• The Mirage’s New Salon With Celebrity Colorist, Opening In December, Star In Overall Transformation Of Resort – ABC’s Extreme Makeover Expert And Color Specialist Kim Vo Brings Talents To Las VegasMirage Resort & Casino Info and Reservations

• “Ignite The Night II” Celebrity Bid and Auction

• Older Adults Invited To Island Nights Blue Moon Ball September 28

• The Comedy Festival And Comcast’s Ziddio.com Announce “The Lucky 21” Talent Search For 21 Funniest Stand-Up Comedians In The Country – “The Lucky 21” To Join Lineup Including Chris Rock And Jerry Seinfeld At The Comedy Festival At Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, November 14 – 17, 2007

• First Friday August 3, 2007 6 û 10 p.m. – Free First Friday Art Walk and Outdoor Festival

• Ra N’ Roll Finalists Vie to Impress Celebrity Judges and Benefit a Local Non-Profit Organization

• Relive The Summer Of ’69 As The Cannery Casino & Hotel Hosts Cannerystock Featuring The Original Family Stone, Johnny Winter And Canned Heat – Original Woodstock Acts To Perform At Festival On Saturday, August 18

• Actress Jenny McCarthy To Become First-Ever Celebrity Bunny Dealer At The Playboy Club Inside The Palms Casino Resort

• Tahiti Joe’s Offers Flavorful South Seas Dining Experience – The Tahitian-Inspired Restaurant Features Exotic Island Drinks And 24-Hour Gaming

• Spectators Welcome At Southern Nevada Lifeguard Games On July 28

• Sugar Ray Headlines Rock’n Roll Wine’s Second Annual Wine Amplified Festival At Mandalay Bay Beach Saturday, Sept. 22

• Loveshack To Perform At Arizona Charlie’s Decatur – Limited Engagement Runs from July 26-29

• 56th Annual Art Roundup Juried Exhibition Las Vegas Art Museum July 27 û August 26, 2007 – Awards Ceremony And Opening Reception July 26, 6:30 û 8:00 pm

• Las Vegas’ Most Historic Hotel and Casino Embraces New Technology

• Pioneer Saloon shows off new renovations

• Attracting a diverse crowd – Aggressive marketing draws the gay and lesbian community to Sin City

• High costs fueling boom in suburbia – New water rules helping spur new bedroom communities

• Smoking Foes Sound Alarm On Tax Breaks

• Condo Residents Lose View, Protest – Residents: Parking Garage Too Tall

• MGM Beating Suspect Sentenced

• Culinary Union Begins New Round of Contract Talks

• Focus Turns to Las Vegas After NBA Betting Scandal

• Vegas sneers at NBA

• NBA needs to stay away from Las Vegas

• Las Vegas isn’t a fan of All-Stars

• Packer’s high Vegas punt

• Needs of thirsty Las Vegas spark fight about water

• Setting Restaurant Records by Selling the Sizzle

• What doesn’t happen in Vegas – Mayor: Gambling scandal no effect on quest for team

• Tipping Las Vegas cab drivers

• A trip into the depths of Las Vegas

• Heart-pounding pursuits in the skies over Las Vegas – If nickel slots blow your mind, stop here. But if you want to tap your inner Evel Knievel, Sin City can send you hurtling.

• Fancy Vegas hotel suite is $40,000 a night

• Las Vegas publisher’s new books explore Las Vegas’ ‘Soprano’ side

• The Godfather Talks about Getting Whacked in Las Vegas

• Las Vegas publisher criticizes Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada

• Las Vegas homes: What sells and what doesn’t

• Analysts see no end in sight to Las Vegas housing slump

• No fear and loathing in Vegas for Broadway shows

• ONE Las Vegas units nearing completion – Other South Strip developments to quicken pace of sales, developer predicts

• Take a punt on Las Vegas, even if you’re not a gambler writes Derek West

• RUB To Open In Rio

• Britney Spears has her eye on Vegas

• Tao Beach club gets back on top

• Downtown office market among nation’s best – Las Vegas vacancy rates remain low in second quarter

• Nightclub rules set – Ordinance targets underage partying

• ‘Community’ in Las Vegas? Hardly

• Hard Rock Hotel’s Mr. Lucky’s plans for late-night dining

• Red Square – Red Flag: Russian restaurant Red Square has good enough food but lacks authenticity

• Las Vegas airport takes steps to ease crowded carousels

• Sands execs want room tax revenues to ease our transportation pains

• Land deal ‘like herding cats’ – Pair assembled 85 acres from 80-plus owners for plan including arena

• Thomas & Mack No. 2 in ticket sales

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:

• 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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