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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – February 7, 2007

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Hello From Las Vegas! My condolences to our friends in Chicago, who not only had to deal with the loss of “Da Bears” but only with below zero temperatures over the weekend. (For our international readers, freezing is 32 F here. Zero here is -17 C)! We in Las Vegas had 65 on Super Bowl Sunday, and the past couple of days have been in the low 70’s. If you are a Bears fan, let me suggest a trip our way to drown your sorrows and warm your bodies.

Maverick for Valentines Day In Vegas – One of the hottest, most unique Valentines Day activities here in Las Vegas is a night flight over the stunning lights of the Las Vegas Strip on Maverick Helicopter Tours. These flights are a full flight up an down the entire Las Vegas Strip from the very bottom of The Strip all the way to downtown and back, and you can spice it up with an actual wedding (or wedding vow renewal) high above the Las Vegas Strip if desired! Enjoy this preview video (broadband) and reach more info on Maverick Las Vegas Night Flights.

Slot Machine Concerto – Every been mesmerized by the fun, colorful sounds that come out of your favorite slot machine? A very funny video on YouTube features an orchestra playing in concerto with four “slot players” which ring in appropriate slot machine sounds. This is a must watch: Slot Machine Concerto

Enjoy This Issue!

The Mel Brooks Musical Comedy The Producers At Paris Las Vegas Casts Glamorous Broadway And West End Star Leigh Zimmerman As “Ulla” In The Production’s Vegas Premiere – The MEL BROOKS comedy The Producers, at Paris Las Vegas, announced today that critically acclaimed actress Leigh Zimmerman has been cast as the seductive Swedish secretary, “Ulla.” Zimmerman has garnered rave reviews for her work as “Ulla” in the Broadway version of The Producers and is an Olivier Award nominee for originating the role, alongside Nathan Lane, in London’s West End version. She made her New York debut as an original cast member of the Tony Award winning musical, The Will Rogers Follies. Zimmerman’s other Broadway shows include Chicago, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum and Crazy for You. Zimmerman will join television legend David Hasselhoff for the Las Vegas debut of The Producers in February of 2007. Zimmerman has won over critics with her portrayal of “Ulla” in The Producers. Click to Read The Full Story …

David Copperfield’s An Intimate Evening Of Grand Illusion Returns to MGM Grand’s Hollywood Theatre in February 2007 – Master magician and illusionist David Copperfield (Ticket Link) brings his 2007 tour back to MGM Grand’s intimate 740-seat Hollywood Theatre with scheduled performances February 5 through February 18. David Copperfield, whom the New York Times calls “our era’s giant of magic,” is touting An Intimate Evening Of Grand Illusion as his most spectacular stage show ever. Dazzling new illusions include “Lottery,” one of the most incredible predictions in the history of magic. Click to Read The Full Story …

Last Of The Breed Tour Featuring Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard & Friends Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Theatre For Performing Arts Saturday, March 10 – Country Outlaws Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard headline the Last of the Breed Tour with special guests Ray Price and Asleep At The Wheel at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino Theatre for the Performing Arts on Saturday, March 10 at 8pm. (Ticket Link). Willie Nelson is one of the most iconic artists in music history; most popularly known as the king of the “Outlaw Music” era in the 70s. At age six Willie taught himself how to play the guitar and dreamed of a career in music. Willie Nelson is not just a singer but a songwriter, actor, humanitarian and political activist. Willie Nelson is now 74 years old and is as popular now as he was in his prime. Click to Read The Full Story …

Get ‘Nasty’ with Janet Jackson in ‘Legends’ – Karin Lawson Impersonates the Diva in the IP’s Celebrity Tribute – Legends in Concert at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino is about to get “Nasty.” Beginning Monday, Jan. 22, Karin Lawson returns to the celebrity tribute show to perform as Janet Jackson, the youngest of the nine Jackson family children and one of the most successful artists in the history of rock ‘n’ roll. Click to Read The Full Story …

De La Hoya vs. Mayweather Super Fight May 5 At MGM Grand In Las Vegas – MGM Grand Garden Arena To Host Championship Title Bout – It will be an unprecedented super fight between two boxing superstars and former Olympians. It will be an event poised to shatter records many believe would never be broken. Golden Boy Promotions is pleased to announce six-division world champion Oscar De La Hoya will meet unbeaten, four-division world champion Floyd Mayweather Saturday, May 5 at MGM Grand in Las Vegas, in the biggest fight to hit the sport in decades. “This is what boxing is all about and fighting Floyd Mayweather is the type of fight that truly gets me motivated to go through a hard training camp and make the sacrifices I have to make to be the best,” said Oscar De La Hoya. “We’ve talked about it, the press and the fans have asked for it, and now we’re going to put it all on the line and fight. I can’t wait for May 5.” Click to Read The Full Story …

La Femme Renamed MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris – MGM Grand’s acclaimed cabaret production La Femme changes its name to MGM Grand’s Crazy Horse Paris. The original Crazy Horse in Paris has been an illustrious night spot for the past 55 years and has drawn international and U.S. celebrities over and over again, including Madonna, Warren Beatty, Elvis Presley, Elizabeth Taylor, President John F. Kennedy, Christina Aguilera, Prince, Jean Paul Gauthier, Dita Von Teese and Pink. Click to Read The Full Story …

And The Winner Is – Shortly after the Academy Award nominees were announced, Jay Kornegay — the Las Vegas Hilton’s Superbook odds-master — calculated each nominee’s odds of winning, which he will begin sharing in his first blog entry on Moviefone.com (Predictions made by Jay Kornegay are for entertainment purposes only. This information should not be used for any wagering, betting, gaming or gambling in any form or manner). Movie fans can check out Jay’s blog postings on Moviefone.com for regular updates, tracking the nominees’ progress until Oscar night on February 25. According to Jay, below are the current odds of winning for each nominee in each of the six major categories:

Best Picture: Babel 3-1, The Departed 5-2, Letters From Iwo Jima 4-1, Little Miss Sunshine 10-1, The Queen 6-1.

Best Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio – Blood Diamond 3-1, Ryan Gosling – Half Nelson 8-1, Peter O’toole — Venus 6-1, Will Smith – The Pursuit Of Happiness 10-1, Forest Whitaker – The Last King Of Scotland 6-5.

Best Actress: Penelope Cruz – Volver 6-1, Judi Dench – Notes On A Scandal 6-1, Helen Mirren – The Queen Even, Meryl Streep – The Devil Wears Prada 9-5, Kate Winslet – Little Children 4-1.

Best Supporting Actor: Alan Arkin – Little Miss Sunshine 5-2, Jackie Earle Haley – Little Children 4-1, Djimon Hounsou – Blood Diamond 3-1, Eddie Murphy – Dreamgirls 8-5, Mark Wahlberg – The Departed 6-1.

Best Supporting Actress: Adriana Barraza – Babel 4-1, Cate Blanchett – Notes On a Scandal 2-1, Abigail Breslin – Little Miss Sunshine 8-1, Jennifer Hudson – Dreamgirls 7-5, Rinko Kikuchi — Babel 6-1.

Best Director: Babel 3-1, The Departed (Martin Scorsese) 5-2, Letters From Iwo Jima (Clint Eastwood) 2-1, The Queen 6-1, United 93 10-1.

Gambling Talk: Playing Internet Tournaments — Part 2 — Multiple Poker Tournaments – with Victor H. Royer. Multitable tournaments generally mirror precisely the kind of tournaments with which you may be familiar in the real-world brick-and-mortar type casino and poker rooms and card rooms that feature and offer them. Such multitable tournaments usually take the form and structure of the well-known WPT and WSOP tournaments, and consequently they are easily understood by anyone who has already played in a land-based poker tournament. For those who are familiar only with the Internet, playing multitable poker tournaments is very easy. The word “multitable” clearly indicates that this is a tournament that will be played on several tables, and that therefore there will be many participants. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Alexis Park Resort Las Vegas – The non-gaming Alexis Park resort is a gem to be discovered in Vegas, amidst all the excitement of the gaming resorts, if you’re looking for a peaceful getaway to Vegas. The lush landscaped surroundings will relax you. If gaming is not a necessity, the resort leaves nothing to be desired! The Alexis Park is located just east of the strip, across the street from Hard Rock Hotel which means that you’ll miss none of the action the strip has to offer. Also close the University of Nevada, Fashion Show Mall, Sands Expo Center, and much more!

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – Fremont Street Las Vegas History – Historical retrospective of the Fremont Street Experience (Downtown Las Vegas) from the early casinos to the modern light show.

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Reader Submitted Photo – Sheena Foster submitted this unique photo of New York, New York:

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Dear Ted,

I just received your newsletter for the first time today. I have to gasp and try to catch my breath after just skimming over it very quickly. My first impression was to say hey (WHAT A BUNDLE OF INFO). I want to take my time going over all you have provided,so I will close now.

Thanks Again,

Bob Ashline

Ted Responds:

Bob, With so much happening in Las Vegas, no question the newsletter is always jammed. What most people tell me the do is leave the issues in their email inbox so they can enjoy referring back to them again and again to pick up anything they missed the first time.

Glad you enjoy it and thanks for reading!

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  • 2007

  • Valentines Day February 14
  • Presidents Day February 17-19 (3 day weekend)
  • Christmas December 22-25 (3 day weekend)
  • St. Patricks Day March 17 (Falls on a Saturday)
  • March Madness (NCAA Basketball Playoffs) March 15-18, March 22-25, Final Four March 31-April 2
  • 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) September 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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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – October 25, 2006

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Hello From Las Vegas! Happy Birthday to me, celebrating my 41’s wild ride around the sun from the real sunshine state of Nevada. Spending it with you as we have an unusually large amount of late-breaking and important Las Vegas information you need to know!

Did you know that Halloween is a State Holiday here in Nevada? No, it’s not to honor “Sin City” as one would think. October 31 is Statehood Day, and schools and state government have the day off. It is also a great night to be out on the Las Vegas strip as many visitors are on costume, and many of the nightspots are doing special events.

Apologies to those who had a hard time getting through to our message boards to read or post comments about the possible Nevada smoking ban. Our ancient software and servers are struggling under the weight of our explosive growth, and we are putting in an entire new system to handle it at the end of the year. You can get through now, but some pages on our site might take a few seconds to load for the next couple of months. Thanks in advance for your patience.

To those who missed the comments (or haven’t heard about the story), here are the links:

The monorail continues to tank. Originally, it was blamed on the rough start (mechanical problems that kept it shut down for weeks at a time), but now they have to face the music: The high price, non-service to the airport, and inconvenient route make it unattractive to most.

Many ask if a bus route serves The Strip from the airport. Yes and no. There is no one-bus service (and there should be). You can grab a bus at the airport (Route 108) south from the Airport for a five minute ride to a transit station, where you can catch The Deuce double decker buses that run The Strip.

However, your time is valuable when you factor in what you spent on air and hotel just to get here. If cost is an issue, catch one of the shuttle services for about $5.00 a person. Shuttle info and stops are well marked in the baggage area at the airport.

Enjoy This Issue!

Sting Debuts in ‘Legends’ at Imperial Palace – Tribute Artist from German ‘Stars in Concert’ – German native Andreas Krumkuhler makes his U.S. debut as legendary rocker Sting in “Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. The Berliner will perform a medley of “Message in a Bottle,” and “De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da” plus “Every Little Thing She Does is Magic,” “Every Breath You Take,” “Desert Rose” and “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free.” Click to Read The Full Story …Las Vegas Getting a new Water Park–Becoming Family Friendly? Las Vegas Wet, LLC has plans to build the largest indoor water park in North America right here in Las Vegas. In this water park the company plans to include an indoor snow park called the Snow Dome. A determined park attendee could “snow ski” in the morning and “surf” in the afternoon. Click to Read The Full Story

It’s ‘Scary-Okee’ at Imperial Palace Karaoke – Third Annual Halloween Party for Guys and Ghouls – It’s time to sing “Love Potion Number Nine.” And if you’re a gypsy with a gold-capped tooth, the place to sing the fright night favorite is the Karaoke Club at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Click to Read The Full Story …

Harrah’s looks at bridge, expansion at Paris-Las Vegas – Although it is officially noncommittal on its plans for the Four Corners area — pending a much-anticipated master plan — Harrah’s Entertainment has mapped out substantial changes for Paris-Las Vegas. If realized, these would entail a significant rerouting of pedestrian traffic in front of the Parisian-themed resort. Click to Read The Full Story …

Reinventing The Wheel – People love “Wheel of Fortune,” the TV show and the video slot machines. How about “Wheel of Fortune” on steroids?” The Las Vegas Hilton is looking to October 30 as the date when it introduces Wheel of Fortune — Super Spin Video Slot Machines. Nine machines are centered around a super spin wheel that features custom wide seats at each machine for a player and a friend (love seats?). The entire machine is more than 15 feet in diameter and will be located at the foot of the new steps into SpaceQuest across from the Manilow Store.

Third Annual Las Vegas Parade of Homes Opens To Public – 2006 Home Tour Highlights Unique Builders, Designers And Architecture In Luxury Living – The third annual Las Vegas Parade of Homes highlighting never-seen-before, unique and diverse multimillion dollar houses throughout the Valley takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. beginning Friday, October 20 and continuing every weekend through Sunday, November 5. This installment of the Parade of Homes features 10 spectacular examples of luxury living for the public to tour in some of the most exclusive communities in the area. Click to Read The Full Story …

$15 Billion Purchase of Harrah’s faces Challenges – On October 2, 2006 two hedge funds, Apollo Management and Texas Pacific, together made an unsolicited, all-cash offer to buy Harrah’s Entertainment, the world’s largest casino company, for $15.05 billion or $81 per share, which was a 22% premium above its price of $66 a share on that Monday. Click to Read The Full Story …

Rob ‘Rocco’ Marrocco Plays Christopher In ‘The Sopranos Last Supper’: Bostonian Performs In Las Vegas’ No. 1 Dinner Show At The New Harmon Theater In KRAVE – Rob “Rocco” Morrocco is now playing Christopher in “The Sopranos Last Supper” at the new Harmon Theater in KRAVE at Desert Passage at The Aladdin. Tony’s nephew has some big shoes to fill but this Boston native does it with ease. He talks about his life outside of show business. Click to Read The Full Story …

Sushi Is Sushi, But Then There’s Monkfish – Leave it to Chef Shuichi Tsukada of Teru Sushi at the Las Vegas Hilton to offer monkfish at the popular sushi bar. Monkfish, always in demand in Europe and Asia, has become popular in the United States over the last several years. The tail is composed of firm, white flesh that holds up extremely well while being cooked and has a mild flavor. The livers are in high demand in Japan.

Should Nevada Legalize Marijuana? – The TV ads and billboards have a lot of people talking about legalizing marijuana, but advocates on both sides say you’re not getting all the facts. They’re very different arguments, but they both agreed on one thing, that people should not drive under the influence, and people that do should be punished severely. Click to Read The Full Story …

Sirens Of TI Hot As Ever With New Winter Hours – Celebrating three years as TIÆs sauciest vixens, The Sirens of TI will heat up Sirens Cove with new winter hours. (Please note that the show will be closed November 27 through December 20 for maintenance). From daring swordplay to high-diving acrobatics and eye-popping pyrotechnics, the Sirens of TI is packed with countless thrills. The music, dance, excitement and seduction in this modern musical-meets-action-movie spectacular captivate viewers nightly. The Sirens of TI can be seen at Treasure Island Hotel & Casino nightly at 5:30 p.m., 7 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 10 p.m. Click to view Sirens of TI Photo Gallery

Barbra’s Newsy “F” Bomb Attracts Business To The Riviera – “When Barbara Streisand laid the ‘F’ word on a heckler in her concert at Madison Square Garden recently, little did I realize she’d be helping the act,” crowed Sharon Owens, who portrays the famous singer in Barbra & Frank, The Concert That Never Was! currently playing to SRO houses at the world-famous Riviera Hotel and Casino. “Everyone knows how Barbra feels about President Bush, so when a Bush impersonator bantered on stage as part of the show and began a parody duet with Barbra, the audience felt uneasy. The comment made national news.” Click to Read The Full Story …

Gambling Talk: Video Slots – Marilyn Monroe – with Victor H. Royer. As the song says: “I wish I could’ve know you, but I was just a kid, your candle burned out long ago, your legend never did.” I’m not ashamed to say it, I was in love with Marilyn Monroe. Probably just like most boys and men the world over. I was eight years old when she died, and I only began to appreciate who she was much later in life, when I grew up and started to watch these great old films. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Rio Las Vegas – The Rio stands in a class by itself. The beautiful hotel-casino offers the extravagance of suite living, the excitement of first-class shows and lounges, the action of non-stop gaming, and the luxuries of the world’s top resorts. The Rio is one of Las Vegas’ hottest entertainment destinations, where you can find comedy, celebrity entertainment, afternoon amusement, and interactive theater…all in one great location just minutes from the Strip!

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – New Years Eve Fireworks 2003-2004. Missed being in Las Vegas this past New Year’s Eve? Every year, Las Vegas puts on a fireworks show like no other, all up and down every mile of the Las Vegas Strip! New Years Eve rooms are filling up fast, and the price rises day after day even with months to go. Visit our discount room partner Las Vegas Hotel Dealsand book now for this year!

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Readers Write:

Hi, Just returned from Vegas and want to say a big thank you I booked shows tickets and a limo through your site and I was thrilled with both so was my son who was celebrating his 21st birthday.
Madeline Alvey

Hi Ted,

As you probably have heard before, love your radio broadcast. Just one thing, just received your latest e-mail, but your broadcast is an old one for the 26 July How often do you update these?

Thanks again for the great work.

Manny Jung from Downunder


Ted Responds:

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Always happy to hear that we help our readers have a great time while in Las Vegas, especially for celebrating big birthdays and other fun life events! One of the best “bangs for the buck” is to rent a limo, either for your ride from the airport to your hotel, or to live it riding all up and down The Strip seeing the sights. Probably the best splurge in town!

I kind of jumped the gun by starting them this year at a time when we are expanding our core product.

The plan is to re-launch it later this year as a shorter weekly program. Outside of listing it in iTunes, we have done absolutely no promotion for the show and still consider it in beta stages.

We do appreciate all the great feedback from listeners, and I’m looking forward to bringing it back at full strength after the first of the year!

Live From Las Vegas,

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  • 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)

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – August 16, 2006

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In This Issue: $1.2 Million Wheel of Fortune Winner, Barrera vs. Juarez II, “Britney” Added To Legends, Fashionistas Offers Open Bar, Peter Max, Smooth Jazz Events, Moorea Topless Pool, Cannerystock, Foxwoods Poker, Harrah’s Photos, more…

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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.

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Summer is wrapping up and it’s been a very cool summer compared to last year. I guess the heat went other places in the United States as last year we were facing somewhat regular 112+ temps here in Las Vegas, and this summer it has been around our average high of 104.

However … if our summer temps are too hot for you, now is the time to think ahead and book for later this fall when many areas start getting very cool while we are still warm and sunny. Book now before others start thinking about a late fall escape and drive up the room rates. If you live in a cold weather climate, you’ll be glad you did!

This follow up story about local cab drivers over-charging people by taking the the long way is a must print out for the following reason: It has the phone number of the Taxi Authority. This is a “must have” for all Las Vegas visitors.

If you run across a cab driver who diverts you to a club or night spot you didn’t initially request, takes to to The Strip or Downtown using the airport tunnel (without asking you first), who won’t take you the route of your choice, is driving dangerously or otherwise not acting in a professional manner, take action.

Note their name (displayed in the cab) or at the very least note the cab number and company when you are done with your ride, and call the Taxi Authority and register a complaint. They do listen and take action! When specific drivers get multiple complaints registered against them, they can get fined or worse.

Here’s the article:

In It For The Long Haul – Passengers have right to dictate routes to cabbies

Or … simply do what more and more people are doing and hire a limo for the ride to your hotel. You’ll be surprised at how affordable it is, and arriving at your hotel via limo kicks off your vacation in style!

Enjoy This Issue!

Visit With Family Yields $1.2 Million on Wheel of Fortune

Zita Esquivel de Velazquez will always remember this trip to visit her family in Las Vegas. An evening’s entertainment at Terrible’s Hotel & Casino last night paid off with a $1,234,549 Wheel of Fortune quarter MegaJackpot. Esquivel, a kindergarten aide from Torreon, Mexico, always plays Wheel of Fortune when visiting the casino. “I was playing another machine, but something attracted me to this one,” said Esquivel indicating her winning slot machine. Click to Read The Full Story …

Barrera vs. Juarez II “Too Close To Call” Saturday, Sept. 16, 2006 MGM Grand Garden Arena – Two warriors, one ring. Four fists, one great fight. Just 12 rounds, too close to call. So why not do it again. On Saturday, Sept. 16, live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nev., Marco Antonio Barrera and Rocky Juarez will pick up where they left off in May as they determine once and for all the best 130-pound fighter in the world. Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

The Rolling Stones’ “A Bigger Bang” Tour Returns To MGM Grand Saturday, Nov. 11 – The Rolling Stones will return this fall for the North American encore of their multi-continent “A Bigger Bang” tour and will perform at the MGM Grand Garden Arena Saturday, Nov. 11. Throughout North and South America, The Rolling Stones’ “A Bigger Bang” tour continues to thrill audiences with their electrifying performances, classic hits and songs from their critically acclaimed album, Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

Britney Spears Added to ‘Legends in Concert’ – Utah Native Realizes Dream Singing in IP Celebrity Tribute Show – Katie Murdock has realized her dream — singing and getting paid to do it — as she impersonates Britney Spears in “Legends in Concert” at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Murdock sings “Oops! … I Did It Again,” “I’m a Slave 4 U,” “Toxic,” “(You Drive Me) Crazy,” “I’m Not a Girl, Not Yet a Woman” and “… Baby One More Time.” Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

Fashionistas Offering Open Bar! – Starting Tuesday August 8th for a limited time only, Fashionistas is instituting an amazing added value for all of our customers — we’re offering a free open bar with the purchase of a full priced ticket in any price tier! That’ right — FREE OPEN BAR!!! Anyone who purchases a full-priced ticket will receive a wristband at the box office that entitles them to the free open bar for the duration of the show. Fashionistas Tickets and Info or call 800-696-5721

Artist Peter Max to Host First Virtual Exhibition at The Art of Peter Max Gallery — Forum Shops – The Art of Peter Max Gallery, one of two galleries in the world exclusively selling Peter Max paintings, has announced a first-ever Virtual Exhibition, Saturday, September 2 at 1 p.m. Live via high-speed Internet connection, artist Peter Max will communicate virtually through plasma screens at the gallery, taking guests in Las Vegas on a personal tour of his renowned studio in New York. Max will interact with guests present in the Las Vegas gallery, sharing his world with collectors and fans. Additionally, Max will draw an original dedication virtually for any guest who purchases a painting during the week of the event. “Peter has some ideas that will surely surprise everyone. Move over David Copperfield!” Click to Read The Full Story …

Cannery Casino & Hotel and Smooth Jazz 105.7 FM Present George Benson, Al Jarreau and Raul Midon on August 26 – Cannery Casino & Hotel and Smooth Jazz 105.7 FM present George Benson, Al Jarreau and Ra·l Mid¾n on Saturday, August 26 inside The Club at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $79.99, $69.99 and $59.99 plus tax and fees.á Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

Moorea Offers Poolside Pleasure – Moorea Beach Club is set amidst the famous 11-acre Mandalay Beach, yet seemingly a world away from the cares and concerns of civilization. Behind a frosted glass wall, beach guests can’t see in, but Moorea guests can look out over the tropical wave pool, sandy beach and lush waterfall gardens that surround their tranquil hide-away. What better spot to experience a relaxing poolside spa treatment! Just in time for the summer season Mandalay Bay announces a new poolside spa menu. How about a Cold Stone Massage with specially crafted iced lava stones? Or a poolside body shot, inspired by some of the tastiest cocktails? Try a Frozen Lotion Moisturizing Body Shot in Pina Colada or a Tan Enhancing Body Shot in Rum on the Rocks. Whether soothing the skin or soothing the soul these poolside spa treatments are sure to provide an experience to remember. Click for Mandalay Bay Discount Reservations …

“Best Smooth Jazz Performer” David Van Such To Play Sunday Brunch – Come join us this Sunday August 20 for for Las Vegas Black Music Award Winner David Van Such and His Band Of The Finest Musicians in Vegas at Envy Steakhouse, Marriott Renaissance Hotel, Paradise Road between Sierra Vista & Desert Inn For Sunday Jazz Brunch. Brunch and band hours: 11am to 3pm. New Bar Menu: 1/2 Price Drinks and 1/2 Price Appetizers. Restaurant Area: Buffet Only Cost is between $28.00 & $30.00 and includes: Appetizer, Dessert Buffet & Choice of one EntrÚe plus Complimentary glass of Champagne or Bloody Mary. For Reservations call: 702-784-5716. Click for music sample: Broadband or Dial-Up (steaming audio).

Vintage Jukeboxes For Sale at Imperial Palace – The Auto Collections Houses 24 Wurlitzers, 26 Other Rare Machines – The world’s finest and most complete original Wurlitzer jukebox collection is for sale at The Auto Collections at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. The 24 antique machines are housed in a variety of ornate wood cabinets, play either 45s or 78s or both and work on 110 volts. They range in vintage from a 1934 countertop model 51 with stand to a 1948 model 1100 Chapel. The collection is priced at $250,000, half of what each piece is worth if sold individually. Click to Read The Full Story …

Murphy & Friends Every Saturday At Club Tequila – Every Saturday night starting August 5th, come out and party with Murphy & Friends once again! We have a new location – Club Tequila inside the Fiesta Hotel & Casino. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. The Band starts at 9:00 p.m. but come early and take advantage of some great specials… Each week enjoy a different live performance by the best local talent Las Vegas has to offer! Click to Read The Full Story …

Las Vegas’ Largest Mixer II — Tuesday, September 19, 2006 (Save the Date!) 5:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. Plaza Hotel and Casino in the Triple Crown Ballroom, 1 Main St., Downtown Las Vegas Join over 1,500 local business people representing hundreds of industries, companies and corporations in and around Las Vegas! Las Vegas’ Largest Mixer II is a great opportunity to mix and mingle while reaching small to large companies, meet new clients and learn how the different business organizations in the Las Vegas area can make your business grow. Click to Read The Full Story …

Southern Nevada Pug Rescue to Host Fifth Annual Pug-O-Rama Picnic – Halloween-Themed Event Set for October 15 at Hills Park in Summerlin – Southern Nevada Pug Rescue (SNPR), a non-profit organization will host its fifth annual Pug-O-Rama Picnic on Sunday, October 15, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Hills Park in Summerlin. Carrying on a tradition started by KC’s Pug Rescue to raise funds for the organization’s rescue Pugs, the Halloween themed event will continue to feature costume contests, prizes, raffles, and a silent auction. Click to Read The Full Story …

Hoisting A Few For Barry – Barry Manilow fans who come to see the popular headliner at the Las Vegas Hilton enjoy an added bonus when they head to the Copacabana Bar inside the Hilton Theater. Not only is the Copacabana Bar a working bar, it also features many of Manilow’ gold and platinum records from his personal collection, great career photos, and the infamous Copacabana jacket. Click for Barry Manilow Ticket Info

Cannery Casino & Hotel announces Cannerystock A Salute to Woodstock with Mountain, Ten Years After, Gregg Rolie and tribute band Jimi’s Image on Saturday, August 19 at 4 p.m. The Cannery celebrates peace, love and happiness with three original groups who played at Woodstock in 1969 — Mountain, Ten Years After and Santana original lead singer Gregg Rolie. In addition, there will be themed food and drinks and vendors selling items such as tie-dyed clothes, candles and incense. Opening the festivities at 4 p.m. is Jimi’s Image, a tribute to Jimi Hendrix.Click to Read The Full Story and Ticket Info …

Gambling Talk: My Poker Adventure At Foxwoods – with Victor H. Royer. The day was Saturday night, the time 11:00 p.m., the game $10-$20 Seven Card Stud, and the table was full. I sat in the only open seat – just vacated by a player whose stack of chips measured 2-reds by the time he left (that”s a bare $10, if you”re wondering) – bought in for $300 and said a silent “Hello” by means of a nod to the rest of the table. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Harrah’s Las Vegas – You’ll find the excitement Las Vegas is famous for at Harrah’s, located center “Strip” across from Caesars Palace and the Mirage. We’ve got it all. From luxurious hotel rooms to cuisine that has been voted “Best in Las Vegas,” as well as unique retail outlets, non-stop entertainment and, of course, the ultimate gaming experience.

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – New Years Eve Fireworks 2001-2002. Missed being in Las Vegas this past New Year’s Eve? Every year, Las Vegas puts on a fireworks show like no other, all up and down every mile of the Las Vegas Strip! New Years Eve rooms are filling up fast, and the price rises day after day even with months to go. Visit our discount room partner Las Vegas Hotel Dealsand book now for this year!

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – August 02, 2006

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In This Issue: Sopranos Last Supper Review, Top 100 Strip Restaurants, Coming Concerts, $199,195 Elvis Slot Winner, Mandalay Bay Expansion, Comedy Pet Theater, Price Is Right Slots, Flamingo Photos, more…

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Hello From Las Vegas! One more month of summer left, but we are in the middle of a weird “cold” snap with highs barely reaching 100 F with the same for the next 7 days. We hope those of you in “warmer climates” dealing with the record U.S. heat wave are keeping cool.

Fall and football are just around the corner, and while it may be hot where many of you live right now, cool fall temperatures will soon come. October is a great month to be in Las Vegas. Temperatures are moderate (under 90 F), pools are still open, sports and sports betting are in full swing, and the weather is perfect for outdoor dining. Visit our friends at Las Vegas Hotel Deals and check out their discount rates for your fall Vegas getaway. Remember, prices only go up as rooms fill up, so booking early is the way to go!

Had an long, interesting talk with a local cab driver which I’ll go into in our next podcast. Changes are in the air as Vegas cab drivers realize how bad of a reputation they are getting. More and more people are taking shuttles or limos around town just to avoid being ripped off. Don’t take our word for it. Check out this very recent article from our local paper: Old Vegas lives on in shady cab acts.

The cab driver I talked to (and many others) are starting to get fed up with their colleagues who are screwing people over by taking them the long way. Perhaps we’ll see positive changes in the future.

We have a jam-packed newsletter so I’ll get out of the way and let you…

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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: Sopranos Last Supper Dinner Show

After being ushered into the “club” by a thick New York accented, rough around the edges, probably seen a little too much family business girl, it’s obvious; we’ve left Las Vegas and entered the old neighborhood. This is no average show, you can fugghedabout dat. Krave, inside the Aladdin, is letting America’s favorite Mafiosa family, the Baritones AKA Sopranos, hideout and eh, just take care of a few things. Everyone is there, Tony, Bobby Bacala, Christopher, Pauly Walnuts, Johnny Sack, and Uncle Junior. Click to Read The Full Review …

Top 100 Strip Restaurants – It was just 1992 when Wolfgang Puck opened his first restaurant in Las Vegas, and Las Vegas has not been the same since. It has become one of the top cities in the world for restaurants. It has been the celebrity chefs, starting with Wolfgang Puck, that has set Las Vegas apart. Click To Read The Full Story…

Jazz Under the Stars – Smooth Jazz 105.7, The Oasis welcomes the last outdoor “Jazz Under the Stars” of 2006. Join us at Spring Mt. State Park on Sunday, September 3rd at 7.30 PM with multi-award winning trumpeter Rick Braun and the mystical jazz sounds of Hiroshima. Tickets are available now at all four Mr. Bills Pipe and Tobacco Stores, the UNLV Performing Arts Center Box-office or charge by phone at 1-800- 969-VEGAS. Low back chairs and picnic baskets are welcome and kids 12 and under are free! For additional information and directions visit www.yourjazz.com

July Fourth Holiday Visitor Hits Elvis« MegaJackpots at Imperial Palace – Los Angeles-Area Woman is $199,195 Instant Winner – Liana Hovhannisyan of Eagle Rock, Calif., was never much of an Elvis fan — but she is now. She won $199,195.99 on an Elvis MegaJackpots Instant Winners quarter slot machine at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Click to Read The Full Story …

TI Creates Intimate New Poker Room – Treasure Island welcomes the newest addition to the contemporary resort, an intimate poker room with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for both amateur and professional poker players. The non-smoking poker room is located steps away from the TI parking garage and features eight tables of non-stop poker action. Eight LCD plasma screens line the room showing the latest sporting events while upbeat music plays throughout the room creating a sense of energy. The poker room also provides 24-hour complimentary beverage service. The non-traditional table felts feature images of Tangerine, the burlesque nightspot and the tempting Sirens of TI.

Mandalay Bay Expansion Could Include Condo Tower – When it comes to real estate, you can’t find better land than on the Las Vegas Strip and even if you’ve built the most popular hotel or casino, there’s always a way to top yourself. We’ve got your first look at another tower, this one part of an expansion at Mandalay Bay. The tower would sit adjacent to the existing Luxor and Mandalay Bay resorts and include more than 1,300 condos for sale. Click to Read The Full Story …

The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater Brings Family Entertainment To The Las Vegas Strip – 23 Amazing Pets Rescued From Animal Shelters Flaunt Their Comedic Chops At The V Theater – The World Famous Popovich Comedy Pet Theater (Pet Theater) is the most unique and hilarious show this summer featuring 15 talented cats and eight amazing dogs. The ringleader, Gregory Popovich, leads an extravaganza of juggling and European-style comedy with furry friends performing astounding tricks. It’s a family friendly show that both adults and kids of all ages will enjoy. Click to Read The Full Story …

Elvis Has Returned To The Hilton – The Elvis Presley statue, dedicated at the Las Vegas Hilton on Friday, September 8, 1978, then temporarily removed from the lobby in late 2005 when the property was undergoing renovation, has been returned to a place of honor in the courtyard at the front of the property. Los Angeles sculptor Carl Romanelli created the bronze statue, which was initially on display outside the showroom in a glass case before being moved to the lobby. Elvis debuted at the Las Vegas Hilton (then called the International) on July 31, 1969. He performed 837 consecutive sold-out shows, performing before 2.5 million people. His final show was December 12, 1976.

Talented Friends Perform In Tropicana’s Celebration Lounge – Talented lounge group, Friends, takes the stage every Tuesday through Saturday in the Celebration Lounge at the Tropicana Resort & Casino. Friends consist of six gifted musicians and singers that enjoy working and playing together. Lead vocalist Susan McDonald possesses not only considerable vocals, but also the ability to engage and entertain audiences. Click to Read The Full Story …

Amplify!! Music Comp-Fest – AMPLIFY!! 2006 will be set on Fremont Street in Downtown Las Vegas featuring over 100 showcasing acts in over two days. A unique twist on the music conference atmosphere sets this festival apart by the selection of 4 artists who will receive their portion of $25,000 in cash and gear due to their standout performances during the first two nights of the festival. Select music industry reps will be present at each venue reviewing all performances.á A panel of industry professionals will issue the prizes based on the performances that evening. In addition, industry panels, late-night parties and a Music Biz Poker Tournament will all take place during the festival. Click to Read The Full Story …

Hot Trend Helps Guests Savor the Taste of Summer – Move over vanilla, chefs and ice cream creators across the nation are scooping up innovative flavors. These soothing creamy creations pack a zesty punch of flavor, adding a new dimension to a traditional sweet treat.

  • Rick Moonen’s rm seafood – Mandalay Bay, Las Vegas Can’t decide on just one flavor? At Rick Moonen’s rm seafood, celebrated chef Rick Moonen offers 16 different scoops of savory iced concoctions. The assorted “Ice-Cream Tasting” serves up the following flavors (one scoop of each) for $18: basil, foie gras, nori, uni, black truffle, white truffle, rhubarb, corn, pumpkin or squash, black pepper, tomato, spicy carrot, jalape±o, salsa cruda, wasabi tobiko, and lobster roe.
  • Sensi – Bellagio, Las Vegas At Sensi, Chef Martin Heierling turns to the pandan leaf to add a Southeast Asian flair to his savory pandan ice cream. Chef Heierling pairs this exotic and creamy delight with Sensi’s Chocolate Temptation – a Java coffee and Valrhona chocolate tart served with spiced roasted cashews. Sweet and savory never tasted so good!

Fire-Knife Dancer Stops Show at IP Luau – Intense Training, Samoan Cultural Pride Make It Look Easy – Fo’i Tuitama plays with fire. And knives. And his parents are as proud as they can be. Three nights every week, the 41-year-old Samoan performs the showstopping fire-knife dance in the Polynesian revue during the Imperial Hawaiian Luau at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. Click to Read The Full Story …

Razzle Dazzle Las Vegas with a Whole New Look – Whether you’re dolling up for one special Las Vegas night on the town or looking to take a fabulous new look home, fake eye lashes offer a finished look to any make-up application or hairstyle. Batting eyes at fans and cameras alike, trendsetters such as Paris Hilton and Jennifer Lopez have incorporated fake lashes into their red-carpet wardrobe, turning super glamorous eyes into a hot new trend.

Fake lashes are applied by a certified technician using one of two separate techniques, both of which can be found in the salons of MGM MIRAGE including Cristophe Salon at MGM Grand, A Robert Cromeans Salon at Mandalay Bay and Salon Bellagio. They come in fun colors, rhinestones, lengths and textures with price ranges for every beauty budget from $20 to $250.

Tom Jones Computer Wallpaper – Hello Ladies … Tom Jones is coming to the MGM Grand this month for an extended run. Click for Tom Jones Tickets! To commemorate the event, we have this Tom Jones computer wallpaper you can put on your computer for free! Tom Jones fans are welcome to click and download Tom Jones Computer Wallpaper

Gambling Talk: Video Slots – The Price is Right – with Victor H. Royer. This is a progressive video slot machine. The Price is Right machines are based on the IGT Megajackpots system. There are two versions of this game, one with the Cliff Hanger Bonus and the other with the Plinko Bonus. Both games also feature the Showcase Showdown Bonus as well. The base game is the 9-line video slot machine based on the Price if Right theme which has already been established. Click to Read Complete Article

Vegas Photo Set Of The Week: Flamingo Las Vegas – From the moment you arrive . . . Let The Flamingo pamper you with warm greetings and friendly service that will bring you back again and again and again. With over 3,600 luxurious rooms and suites, the Flamingo lets you relax and float your cares away. Whether your trip is for business or pure pleasure, you’ll find Flamingo has the accommodations, privacy and service that will make your visit memorable.

Vegas Streaming Video Of The Week – Part 2: Siegfried and Roy Highlights 1996. The new Cirque du Soleil “Love” Show now occupies the amazing theatre at The Mirage that was home to Siegfried and Roy for so many years. As Love opens, let’s look back in time 11 years to what was Las Vegas’ premiere show. Siegfried and Roy Highlights 1996: Broadband (only)

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I’m a long time subscriber and enjoy receiving your newsletters as I visit Vegas 3 times a year. I work for Creation Entertainment and they’re hosting the 40th Anniversary of Star Trek Convention at the Hilton 8/17-20/06. They’re bringing in about 40 Star Trek celebrities.

We’re expecting about 5,000 attendees a day at this event and people can find out more at http://www.creationent.com. Also, we have a site http://www.myspace.com/startreklasvegas

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 12, 2006

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In This Issue: Girls Night Out (American Storm/Tryst), Giveaways, $1.1 Million Jackpot, Dennis Miller, Tom Jones, Star Trek, Bellagio Spa, Melissa Ethridge, Historic Streaming Video, more ….

Welcome to the Insider Vibe! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas activities you really care about.

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Hello From Las Vegas! Weather was in the 80’s this past week, with a storm (cooler and very windy … no rain) blowing in for the weekend. Goes to figure … doesn’t it? It has passed, and we are still looking at temps in the 80’s (F) for the rest of the month. The pools are open!

Girls Night Out – Our entertainment calendar editor Amy (who works so hard to keep all the concert listings updated) called me a while back and said “Ted … I have nine friends coming out from Michigan … all girls I grew up with. Can you set us up?” Amy does a great job, so set her up, I did. We sent them all to American Storm then on to Tryst (nightclub) at Wynn Las Vegas for a great girls night out. She reported back and you can read it in this issue.

Giveaways! We have two different giveaways currently running, and we encourage you to enter both of them:

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Amy’s “Girl’s Night Out”

American Storm

by Amy Rayner-Cooley

Las Vegas has a new “strip” show thanks to VH1’s, “StripSearch”. American Storm features the talented boys-next-door turned dancers who won their coveted positions on the hit reality show.

It was girl’s night out and although it may have been a little chilly outside, the sexy men of American Storm had things sizzling at the Riviera. These boys get our unanimous HOT! HOT! HOT! vote.

Performing in the intimate Le Bistro Theater, it’s obvious this show is new, but considering the number of screaming women who attended the show … Click To Read The Complete Review

Tryst at Wynn Las Vegas

by Amy Rayner-Cooley

The sensuously gorgeous, Tryst nightclub at Wynn Las Vegas is one of the newest and hottest clubs on the Strip.

Arriving at nearly midnight on a Sunday evening, the party was already well under way inside the club. The dance floor was full and the 2 bars each had a crowd around them. However, it was the pure beauty and elegance of the club that stunned me.

The 12,000 sq. ft. nightclub features a central dance floor which opens to the amazingly spectacular 90 ft. waterfall cascading into the club’s private lagoon … Click To Read The Complete Review

Southern Californian Wins $1.1 Million Wheel of Fortune Slot Jackpot at Imperial Palace: Weekend Trip With Friends Pays Off – Charlo Vanlian of Glendale, CA was ready to head to bed in the wee hours Saturday morning after playing $20 at a Wheel of Fortune slot at the Imperial Palace Hotel & Casino. But, since he “had been feeling lucky” and his friend was still playing nearby, Vanlian played a little more – and won $1,152,883.61 on a dollar machine. Click to Read The Full Story …

Comedian Dennis Miller Returns To MGM Grand – Tickets Now On Sale – Emmy Award-winning comedian Dennis Miller will perform in the Hollywood Theatre at MGM Grand April 13 – 17 at 9 p.m. For almost 20 years, Dennis Miller has challenged audiences with his decidedly intellectual brand of comedy. Miller first rose to national prominence in 1985 as the Weekend Update news anchor on “Saturday Night Live.” He left “Saturday Night Live” to start his own late-night television talk show and later wrote and produced the Emmy Award-winning HBO series “Dennis Miller Live.” He landed on best-seller lists The Rant Zone, I Rant Therefore I Am, and Ranting Again. His upcoming HBO Comedy Special, “Dennis Miller – All In,” debuts Saturday, Jan 21. Click to Read The Full Story And Purchase Tickets …

Insider Vibe Streaming Broadcast/Podcast – is the absolutely free companion to this newsletter. No broadcast this week, but we’ll have a new one next week with all the latest hot Vegas information!New to us … or just need a Vegas fix? Go to Radio.AccessVegas.com and scroll down for all the free archives of our streaming show. This is information you need to know!

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Legendary Tom Jones Returns to MGM Grand – Tickets Now On Sale – Tom Jones, one of music’s most enduring personalities, will bring his legendary style back to the Hollywood Theatre May 1 – 10. Jones, one of the Hollywood Theatre’s regular performers, has been an industry icon for more than four decades. A tireless worker on stage, Jones has made numerous television appearances on ABC, VH-1 and ITV Network in Great Britain. Click to Read The Full Story And Purchase Tickets …

Package Me Up, Scotty – Star Trek: The Experience at the Las Vegas Hilton is now offering a “Latinum Package,” which includes a dual admission ticket (Klingon Encounter and BORG Invasion 4D), ticket to “The Experience: Secrets Unveiled” exclusive behind-the-scenes tour, and two free photos – the Captain’s Chair and Borg Regeneration Chamber. The package is priced at $75.99. In case you didn’t know, Latinum is a Ferengi form of currency. Just don’t try to use it when purchasing the package. Cash or plastic only. Click for Star Trek BORG Invasion 4D Pictures

Celebrate Mom at Salon Bellagio with the Special Mother & Daughter Package – Treat Mom to far more than a simple manicure and pedicure this Mother’s Day at the newly expanded Salon Bellagio. The salon in Bellagio, located in Las Vegas’ only AAA Five Diamond casino resort, has created a distinct package designed to help daughters celebrate Mom’s special day. Enjoyed in one of the salon’s private suites, the two-hour treatment uses opulent creams and lotions for exfoliation, masques and moisturizers to create a manicure and pedicure that is truly a facial for the hands and feet. As a special treat during the treatment, there’s even tea and scones to share – with cream of course! The Mother & Daughter Package is priced at $350 for the 120-minute treatment.

Caesars Palace Announces June 17 Concert With Grammy Award Winning Artist Melissa Etheridge – Melissa Etheridge, a two-time Grammy Award Winning artist, will perform in the Roman Plaza Amphitheater at Caesars Palace on June 17, 2006. The concert is part of the “Concerts Under the Stars” series of performances in the 3,000-seat Caesars Palace Roman Plaza Amphitheater. Click to Read The Full Story And Purchase Tickets …

New Retail Outlets Sell Sleek Summer Fashions at The Mirage – Guests seeking a sultry new bikini to showoff poolside or sleek pair of jeans to wear out to the hippest hotspot need look no further than The Mirage. Swim Bikini Boutique carries designer swimwear, fashions and sportswear for her. Pick out the perfect new swimsuit for your “what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas” experience! Blue, a contemporary women’s fashion store for high-end denim jeans, fashion tops and accessories, features jeans and tops from Sean by Sean Combs, as well as jeans from D.A.D.S. Denim, Inc., People for Peace, Blue Cult and Switch, U.S.A. and tops from Stone Junkie. Blue makes sure you’re set to make the scene at Jet, the new nightclub at The Mirage. Both stores are located on The Mirage’s shopping promenade.

Las Vegas Hilton And Barry Manilow Celebrate Chart Success By Announcing Extension Of Manilow’s Successful Long-Term Engagement – In a special ceremony during Manilow’s performance, Nicholas L. Ribis, president & CEO of Resorts International and co-owner of the Las Vegas Hilton, announced the extension to a packed showroom. Ribis presented the superstar with a ceremonial “key” to the Las Vegas Hilton, which has been the exclusive home of Manilow’s show “Manilow: Music and Passion” since it opened in February 2005. Click to Read The Full Story And Purchase Barry Manilow Tickets …

Gambling Talk: Video Slots – Texas Tea – with Victor H. Royer. This is a terrific game. I have played this game many times and it is not only great fun, but it also pays very well. It is a five reel 9-line video slot machine with just about the craziest, zaniest and most fun characters you will ever find in a video slot machine. I just can?t say enough about the loads of fun that you will find in this game. You will just never tire of playing it, it?s that much fun. Click to Read Complete Article

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I have just recently returned from a ten night holiday to my favourite city, if not place ever – Vegas!

This trip was my eighth and it just keeps getting better and better. As well as the rounds of all the glamorous hotels and casinos, we also took in a few shows Rick Thomas, and Mac King.

Over the years I have found Imperial Palace suits my budget the best and is also in the best location on the strip, one tip though if you are considering staying you can never get anywhere quickly inside as the elevators are always very busy. This year we were on floor 11 and some times we could be waiting for 15 to 20 minutes for one. On the casino floor the wait is sometimes just as long so always leave plenty of time if you have places to go.

My favourite places in Vegas are Voodoo Lounge at the Rio and the Peppermill Inn, great locations, great looking staff (both male and female) and very tasty cocktails.

During my stay I walked into Joan Rivers in The Stardust, queued up for Slyvester Stallone’s autograph and also saw Sly and Sugar Ray Leonard walking through Cafe Lago in Ceasars ( they were going to the final of The Contender). This is the first time I have seen anyone famous in Vegas and it was cool. I will definitely be going back next year to do some more star spotting.

Yours,

Miss Lorna Ballantine

Ted Responds – Lorna … what a great letter! Rick Thomas and Mac King are both well worth seeing … and are two Vegas show that continue to be reasonably priced. Many love the Imperial Palace because it has a fantastic location for the money. Fortunately, it looks like they won’t be tearing it down very soon. We’ll go into all of that in our next streaming broadcast/podcast (which is coming very soon)!

Voodoo Lounge is amazing … a perfect view of The Strip. For those who have never been, we have a streaming video preview that they can enjoy of Voodoo Lounge at The Rio: Broadband or Dial-Up.

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – January 10, 2005

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Newkirk’s Notes – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.Com publisher Ted Newkirk:Hello from Las Vegas! We celebrated our one day of winter last week with a few hours of snow, and spring is coming in with some very steady rain as we get the left-overs of the storms passing through California. Very unusual, but needed.

This issue is extra-jammed with stuff you need to know. Las Vegas never rests! Do what many do, and read it over the course of a few days, taking time to catch everything so you’ll be informed.

Regular readers notice: We’ve had a real hit-and-miss publication schedule the past year due to our expansion. For 2005 we are going to publish this main newsletter every 10 days. Enough for the coming visitor and casual Vegas fan. And we’ll soon introduce an optional update of 3-4 times a week for you Vegas nuts. Lots more insider stuff! Details coming soon.

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!
New Year’s Eve – Wow! Wow, Wow, Wow, Wow. I’ve seen it all, year after year here, and this New Year’s Eve topped them all. The most spectacular fireworks ever, punctuated by laser lights flashing in all directions from the top of the Paris Las Vegas Eiffel Tower and other hotels.Probably one of the best crowds ever, reasonably well behaved especially considering that drinking on The Strip is not only allowed, but encouraged with beer and drink stands up and down The Strip! The temperature at midnight was a brisk but comfortable 42 degrees and the party was an 11 on a 10 scale. Let New York City have their little ball drop (yawn). Las Vegas provides a party.

We’ll post our photo gallery and full video in a few weeks, but we already have a bunch of great streaming video and related stories. Mary Williams of Arizona sent in a few photos including her husband Mike and friend Gerardo pouring what looks like the world’s largest beer!

If you have photos or video you want included when we put together complete streaming video and photo galleries, please contact Ted at AllVegasTV@aol.com so we can get you included for the world to see!

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Slot Player Hits $50,000 Jackpot On New Year’s Eve -á She was a long way from home ringing in the New Year, but Canadian Patricia Tonks started 2005 off just right with a $50,000 jackpot at the Imperial Palace on Dec. 31. Tonks is a regular visitor at the Imperial Palace and travels from her home in British Columbia to Las Vegas regularly. She was playing a $5 Five Star slot machine when the jackpot hit.

Superbowl Parties – The NFL (No Fun League) has put a cease and desist on the type of Superbowl parties of years past. Hell … they are probably going to sue us for saying Superbowl at this rate. These parties usually had an entry fee that included food and booze, giveaways, Miller Girls (or similar), big screens all over a ballroom … major party. The NFL says you can’t charge admission to watch their game on TV (even though the admission really covered the goodies, and the hotels still took a loss on some of these events) and the game was broadcast all over the casino for free. Whatever.

Las Vegas is still the best place in the world to watch the game, as we are allowed to show it anywhere we usually show games. Every sports book, every bar, every restaurant that has a TV. Outside of New Year’s Eve, the vibe here during the big game (with millions of dollars bet on it legally) is second to none and rooms are going quickly.

Click now to book a Superbowl weekend room now (Feb. 4-6, 2005) or you’ll face sold out rooms. Also, our friends at Hofbrauhaus are throwing a free Hofbrauhaus Free Super Bowl Party that is the biggest blowout we’ve heard of yet. We’ll keep you posted.

PT’s Las Vegas 2005 Girls of PT’s Calendar Giveaway – You know Las Vegas has the hottest bartenders, and they aren’t all just on The Strip! PT’s Pubs and Restaurant/Lounges are all over the Las Vegas Valley, making them the local’s favorite. We’ve teamed with PT’s to help promote their calendar, and a portion of all proceeds go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation.

We also teamed with the PT’s Calendar Girls to pilot our Vegas Hot Shots video series: The Hottest Vegas Bartenders making the Best Vegas Drinks! Here’s all the links:

Yes, ladies … we will feature male bartenders in the series as we ramp it up. And we are going to talk to the new Rio Chippendales Complex about a giveaway for you ladies. Something for just about everyone!

Gambling Talk: You Can Bet On it Gambling Overview – with Victor H. Royer. is the first of a four part free audio series. In this segment, Victor gives some tips and suggestions for the novice gambler, and a basic overview of slots and games available, and how to play informed and maximize the ability to win! This week, click to learn all about Gambling Overview.

Airport Security Video … Vegas Style – We appreciate everything you go through to come visit Las Vegas, especially when you fly and have to endure the security checkpoints. McCarran Airport put together a helpful video to watch while you are in line. Another boring government video? No way … this is Vegas! Some of our top performers volunteered their time and put together a witty, humorous clip that entertains as it informs. Click to watch McCarran Celebrity Security Video (broadband only).

Free Wi-Fi at McCarran – Travel with your laptop or wi-fi enabled PDA? Las Vegas’ McCarran airport now has free wi-fi. Period. Done. The entire airport. No fees. Fortunately, this is the wave of the future. As broadband and wireless becomes the norm, more and more businesses will provide it at no cost as a service to customers.

This also continues to help make Las Vegas the best spot to hold a convention. Check your email and download documents and information while you wait for your luggage. Killing time after clearing security on your way home? You can surf the web or get some work done. Need to figure out where to dine when you get here? Surf our dining section while you wait for your bags!

What Is Everyone Looking At? – Check out our Random Las Vegas Photos feature from our huge Las Vegas photo gallery. Warning: A handful of our 2500+ photos are PG-13 as we do cover Las Vegas as Las Vegas is.

howard-hughes-car.jpg (15976 bytes)Howard Hughes Car On Display -á at Imperial Palace Auto Collection. A 1954 Chrysler New Yorker, which was custom built for Hughes, is available for viewing at the hotel. The car was custom-fitted with an elaborate air purification system in the trunk of the car to ensure there was always clean air in the cab. Priced at $125,000, the car has only 1,600 original miles on it. The original bill of sale to Hughes is still in the window.

Moving To Las Vegas – A recent post to our message boards asked about moving to Las Vegas. Thousands move here each month. What you don’t hear about are the hundreds and hundreds that move back home because they come unprepared. Read my response to the post if you are thinking about relocating here.

Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway – The winning doesn’t have to stop when you get home! Tell your newsletter friends and readers here about your trip in our forums and be automatically entered to win a $25 casino chip for your next visit (what a great souvenir)! Click to our Las Vegas Trip Report Giveaway page.

October Trip Reports: We had just kicked off this contest and had only three qualifying entries. One random winner will be chosen, but we need you to vote for the October People’s Choice winner. Here’s how it works: Read each report. If you found it helpful, click the Recommend link to the right of the report (on the report page). You can recommend one or more. The one with the most recommendations by January 20 (midnight Pacific) wins a $25 casino chip!

If you visited in November 2004, December 2004, or January 2005 you can still post a trip report. Help fellow readers and have a chance to win! Don’t forget to read the complete contest rules and suggestions.

More Quick Newkirk’s Notes:

Congrats to Comedy Magician Mack King as his Magic In A Minute comic strip has been picked up by The Portland Oregonian and keeps getting picked up by more and more papers. The Mac King Comedy Magic Show is a fantastic afternoon show that won’t put a bit dent in your wallet.

The Tropicana is bringing back Tropi-Karaoke to the Tropics Lounge. No charge to participate. Props and accessories are available. January 1 – 29, 2005 Wednesdays through Saturdays 8 p.m. – 12:30 a.m.

VegasTalk Radio Show For Tourists: New Show Each Week – The only Internet Radio Variety Show from Las Vegas, about Las Vegas! The weekly variety and entertainment show is archived online at the VegasTalk Radio website. If you are visiting soon, or you just love Las Vegas, listen to the archives available 24/7.

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – November 03, 2004

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Hello from Las Vegas! We’re continuing to reformat this newsletter to jam in as much Las Vegas information as possible. We are dropping our weekly feature story, because there is just too much to highlight each week and Las Vegas has something for everyone!

Wynn Las Vegas – is hiring for their for their April opening, and they are flooded with applicants. Inside word is that Wynn will be hand-picking the Mirage/Bellagio/Treasure Island employees he wants to bring on board (that used to work for him), and these employees are eager for the call. Related links:

The above photo was taken a few months ago. Wynn Las Vegas is topped off and heading toward completion! The photo is from our stunning Las Vegas At Dusk online photo gallery. Check out the gallery, and send your favorite photos as an e-card!

VegasTalk Radio - The only Internet Radio variety show about Las Vegas broadcast from Las Vegas Vegas Talk – is the radio show you must hear if you are planning to visit! Vegas Talk airs live at 9:00 AM Pacific time on Friday, and each show is archived so you can listen anytime. Tons of great guests covering gambling secrets, dining, entertainment, and more. Enjoy this week’s show and the archives so you can come to Las Vegas informed!

Casino Legends Hall of Fame – Six Las Vegas legends were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the city of Las Vegas during the Casino Legends Hall of Fame induction ceremony on October 31, 2004 in the Tiffany Theatre at the Tropicana Resort & Casino.

Debbie Reynolds, Ben Vereen, Sheena Easton, Jack Jones, Patti Page, and Tempest Storm were each individually recognized for the impact they have made on the city of entertainment in front of a packed house. Former inductee and current headliner, Clint Holmes, kept the ceremony rolling as the emcee of the momentous occasion.

The Casino Legends Hall of Fame houses the largest and most unique collection of Nevada gaming and entertainment memorabilia ever assembled. The museum is open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. General admission is $6.95 for adults and $5.95 for seniors. Read our review.

Bette Midler – We are moving a lot of tickets to this Nov. 26’th show. If you were thinking about going, click to our Bette Midler ticket info without delay.

Gambling Talk: Addams Family Video Slots – All these crazy video slots can be confusing, but our gaming writer Victor H. Royer will help you understand this. This week, click to read his article on Addams Family slots.

Show Coupons – Remember our coupons for the free Michael Johns Comedy Hypnosis Show and $9.95 coupon for Spotlight: The show at Bourbon Street Hotel Casino.

Ray Romano and Brad Garret – Take Center Stage At The Danny Gans Theatre. Ray Romano and Brad Garrett, comedians and co-stars of the hit television series Everybody Loves Raymond, will perform together at The Mirage November 12-13. Performances are at 9:00 p.m. Friday, November 12 and 10:30 p.m. Saturday, November 13. Call (toll free US) 800-696-5721 for tickets.

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New Year’s Eve – Events and headliners are starting to trickle in. Click to our Las Vegas New Year’s Eve page for the latest!

Superbowl … Valentines Day … Summer 2005 – Readers often write and ask us what will be happening months in advance. Hell … if we knew, you’d be the first to know! Casinos are lousy at planning events with any kind of advance notice. New Year’s Eve events are just starting to trickle in, and we are just eight weeks away.

Note to gaming properties: Visiting Las Vegas is a major event for many, and something that they plan months in advance. You guys should be embarrassed at the last minute chaos that is the norm. Plan ahead so your PR people can let us and other media know, and we can better keep your visitors informed!

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!

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Ted Newkirk

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – October 13, 2004

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Also In This Issue: Newkirk’s Notes, Harvest Festival Theme at Bellagio, Tuff Hedeman Autograph Session, The Scintas, Havana Honeys Slot Machines, more …
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What an incredible Fall season we are having here in Las Vegas! The weather is warm and sunny, the drinks are cold, the golfing is great, and everyone’s having a wonderful time.

With so much happening, we are going to publish a special edition this weekend so you don’t miss a thing. Instead of grabbing the newspaper, settle in with our special update issue on Sunday!

Tropicana Introduces New Havana Honeys Slot Machines – The Tropicana Resort & Casino rolls out its exciting new “Havana Honeys” game – the latest themed slot machines to hit the Tropicana casino floor. The new Havana Honeys game is played similarly to the popular “Blazing 7’s” slot machines with a $.25 cent denomination of play and a three-pay line winning combination.

Havana Honeys machines feature special Cuban cigar-themed pay line symbols such as the Havana Honeys logo, individual Havana Honeys cigars and honey pots filled with cigars. Example of paybacks are three quarters and three Havana Honeys symbols lined up on the pay line will hit a jackpot of $250. The new bank of six Havana Honeys machines is conveniently located on the Casino Level, 5000 wing, directly across from the Tropicana’s aptly themed cigar lounge, Havana Hideaway.

Harvest Festival Theme at Bellagio Botanical Gardens – BellagioÆs Conservatory has been transformed to evoke memories of autumn – long strolls through brilliant colored leaves and the scent of warm apple cider. The gardens, featuring an old-fashioned rustic mill with a rotating water wheel, giant, prize-winning pumpkins and a haystack of Dogwood branches and bittersweet berries floating through a misty fog, become the idyllic canvas to FallÆs festivities. Stay tuned to this newsletter … we’ll have photos soon!

Imperial Palace, Bud Light to Host True Legend of Rodeo – Hall-of-Fame Bull Rider “Tuff” Hedeman Holds Signing. Anyone who climbs on a 1,600-pound animal and holds on for eight seconds of fury can be called tough, but only one has been given the name Tuff. Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame bull rider Richard “Tuff” Hedeman is a true legend in his sport, and what better place for a Legend to hold an autograph signing than the home of Legends – the Imperial Palace.

Hedeman will appear for an autograph session at the Imperial Palace’s sidewalk-front club Tequila Joe’s on Friday, Oct. 22, starting at 2 p.m. The first 100 guests will receive an autographed Bud Light T-shirt. The hotel will also be holding a drawing inside the hotel for a PBR jacket and belt buckle following the signing.

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!

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Featured Story:
Ring In 2005 In Las Vegas!
New Year’s Eve Insider Tips

Join us for 2004 / 2005 for the largest, longest street party for New Year’s Eve in the United States.

New York you say? No booze. Sub-freezing weather. People who show up 18 hours early to be crammed against barricades for a 60 second ball drop. That’s not a party, my friends.

Las Vegas? Four miles of the most famous street in the world closed down for pedestrians to celebrate the new year in a neon glow like no other. For one night, you are in the worlds biggest nightclub, no cover charge, and a half-million dollars worth of fireworks going off over your head!

The big party is outside on the actual Las Vegas Strip where they close the road to traffic.

But if an indoor, organized event is more your style, then you’ll enjoy one of the major concerts or resort parties and balls taking place New Year’s Eve!

Special Note: Many of the concerts and hotel parties and balls are not announced until late November or December.
We strongly suggest booking your room now and then making party plans as events and concerts are announced. Stay tuned to this newsletter for event info!

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Ring out 2004 and ring in 2005 here in Las Vegas!

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 7, 2003

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Also In This Issue – May 7, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, News Of Interest To Tourists
Shows | Headliners | Tours | Dining | Golf | Rental Cars | Airfare | Packages

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

Hello from Las Vegas! We realize that many of you didn’t get our last issue. If you have not heard from us in a while, click to check out our previous issue.

$100 for $30 Slot Play – Our ticket service said “Ted, AccessVegas.Com sells a lot of show tickets … what would it take to sell more”? I said “My readers are smart. You better toss in a hell of a value for them”! I wouldn’t let them skimp, and made sure they offered this with some of the most popular shows in town.

So for a limited time, when you book any of the following shows online through us, you will receive $100 in slot play at Casino Royale in the heart of The Strip (right across from The Mirage) for only $30 more (click a show): Blue Man Group, O – A Cirque Du Soleil Production, BRAVO Starring Charo, Folies Bergere, Jubilee, Splash, and V – The Ultimate Variety Show.

Book now as I can’t guarantee how long we can offer this, but everyone booking now gets to take advantage of it (even if your trip isn’t for a while). Don’t delay!

Work With Us And Have Fun – It is no secret that we are going through a serious expansion of our Las Vegas coverage, and we are looking for people who want to be part of our freelance team! Spokesmodels, Models, Video Hosts/Reporters, Writers, Photographers, Videographers, Basic HTML/Graphics — we offer major exposure plus great perks. Click for more info.

Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Aladdin – is in bankruptcy, but no need to worry about booking there. With a positive cash flow and very interested buyers (Planet Hollywood with Starwood Casinos have signed an offer to buy it), the Aladdin will be around for a long time.

Dolphin Birth At Mirage Dolphin Habitat – Duchess, one of 10 Atlantic bottlenose dolphins at Siegfried & RoyÆs Secret Garden and Dolphin Habitat at The Mirage, gave birth to a male calf. The calf weighs approximately 30 pounds and is about three feet long. This is the fourth birth at The Mirage for Duchess, a Dolphin Habitat resident since it opened in October 1990. Read more (with photo) …

David Copperfield – is a must see show in your lifetime. Period. You can read our review and his Las Vegas schedule has been released for the rest of the year. 5/8-5/21 (right now), 6/12-6/25, 8/21-9/3 and 9/25-10/8. Click to buy tickets. You won’t be disappointed!

Treasure Island – is going to be officially renamed T.I. Yawn. On a more interesting note, they are hiring female dancers to spice up the free pirate battle out front. Another sharp nail in the death of “family friendly” Las Vegas.

Playboy Photo Search – for the 50’th Anniversary Playmate took place at Jillian’s Las Vegas two weeks ago, and we were there! Click for Playmate search info or to our Playmate search photo gallery.

Matt Lewis as Elvis In Legends – Are you lonesome tonight? Then get to the Imperial Palace and see Matt Lewis bring the charm and humility of a young “Elvis” to every Legends in Concert performance, while still exuding the electric excitement one would expect from the real Legend. Read More (with photo) …

Last Call With Carson Daly – filmed recently here at the Hard Rock. The episodes air May 9-22 in his regular late night time slot.

Epicurean Affair – Top chefs from Las VegasÆ finest restaurants will come together on Tuesday, June 17, at Caesars Palace to showcase their signature culinary cuisine and internationally-acclaimed wines at the 13th annual Epicurean Affair. The event is open to the public and will be held at 7:30 p.m. poolside at Caesars Palace pool area. Read More …

Zumanity – The new adult (18 and over) Cirque Du Soleil show opens at the MGM at the end of July. It is billed as “a stunning exploration of the hidden forces behind desire, and a celebration of human diversity. In an intimate theatre, beautiful performers beguile the audience with a never-before-seen blend of fashion, art, music, dance, circus arts, personality and sensuality.” We’ll keep you posted as things shape up.

Las Vegas Online Store Open – Visit our AccessVegas.Com Store, where you can get that “Vegas Feeling” by ordering our great logo products. Shirts, cold weather wear (for when you can’t come warm up here), coffee cups, teddy bears … even sexy undies bring Las Vegas close to you! á
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Note from Editor Ted Newkirk: Ted Sherman (great first name!) is the man behind our new Senior’s Las Vegas email newsletter which launches next week. As a regular Las Vegas visitor, he’ll both give his thoughts and hints on enjoying the present day Las Vegas as well as remembrances from the past.
You don’t have to be a senior to sign up for or enjoy this newsletter, and the price is right: Free! Simply sign up at AccessVegas.Com (left hand middle of page) or email Ted directly. His contact info is below his piece.

Featured Story: Ted Sherman’s Las Vegas Thoughts

Cabbie Savvy – Many senior visitors gripe about Vegas taxis. Some cabbies use the long way from the airport to Strip hotels. They take the airport tunnel to I-15, and 20 long minutes later arrive at the hotel. The cabbies may tell you it avoids heavy street traffic, but instead of a $10 fare through non-highway streets, the cost can be $20+.So, when you hop a taxi at the airport, just say, “Hey, don’t use the tunnel”. Also be aware that the extra fee added to your bill is for leaving the airport into Vegas. Don’t be charged an extra fee for returning to the airport for departure.

Vegas cabbies don’t look forward to later this year. New links in the city’s monorail system will connect MGM to many hotels four miles along the Strip to the Sahara. As if taxi guys don’t have enough to worry about, there’s talk of extending the monorail to the airport.

Remember When – Dick Smothers recalls his first Las Vegas job with brother Tom…would you believe…40 years ago! Then in their early 20s, and having only performed for high school and college audiences, the Smothers Brothers weren’t sure their material was sophisticated enough for Las Vegas.They were the opening act for star Juliet Prowse at the Flamingo, and were an instant hit. To this day, after decades of award-winning TV and live performance success, they’ve never had to change their off-the-wall concepts of comedy and music.

Dick says knew he had become a star when Frank Sinatra introduced him to the audience during Frank’s performance at Caesar’s Palace. The Smothers Brothers, popular as ever, star at the Las Vegas Hilton May 6 through June 1, August 26 through September 14, and October 28 through November 16. Click for tickets or call toll free 800-696-5721.

Ted Sherman is a self-described active retiree who lives with his wife Marilyn in Tucson, Arizona. He visits Las Vegas about once a month (65 minutes by air on Southwest). He is an accomplished artist, responsible for the accompanying graphics. For comments or to sign up for his new Seniors Monthly Las Vegas newsletter, contact him at SeniorVegas@aol.com

NBA and NHL Playoff Tickets – The best seats (even for sold out games) are available to you! Can’t make it to Las Vegas and deserve to have some fun? Treat yourself to seats so close you can hear every nuance. Or just buy decent seats to a sold out game. Get a friend and enjoy the game! Click for Playoff Premium and Sold Out seating.

For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com. Include your city — we have readers worldwide!

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
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May 7, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 2, 2003

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This Issue: Reader Questions And Feedback Answered

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

Senior’s Las Vegas Newsletter Is Free – In case there was any confusion, our new Seniors newsletter about Las Vegas is completely free, just like this one. What? You haven’t heard about it? Check out our March 26 Newsletter in the archives for all the details.

Dirk Arthur Room/Show Contest – is still going strong! If you have yet to enter, do it before you forget Tell your friends! Click To Enter

McCarran Airport Security – Those traveling know that general airport security is a little tighter due to the war. After 9/11/01 we posted a short video noting the upgrades to security at Las Vegas McCarran Airport. Click To Watch

Reader Feedback

Message Board Member “LuvToGetLucky ” wrote:

Recently, my spouse and I have experienced the excitement of penny slots. It just seems like it is more fun to win 7500 credits on a penny machine than to win 300 credits on a quarter machine even though you’re winning the same amount in either case. We’re planning a trip to Vegas in the near future and plan to do a lot of casino-hopping. Can anyone tell us where to find penny slots? Who has the most? Where you’ve had the best luck?

Penny slots are getting very popular, especially now with the “ticket in, ticket out” technology so you don’t have to scoop up your winnings in pennies. We know many of you enjoy them when you hit town! Which machines are your favorites? Do you play a few coins at a time, or do you play the machine loaded?á Tell us about it in our Penny Slots forum.

Meg from Northern California wrote:

I have enjoyed reading your news letter for over a year now. I travel to Vegas once or twice a year and and your newsletter has been a big help in “seeing the town.” I recently had a very unpleasant experience with a cab driver who went the long way to my hotel. I guess he thought I was a rookie to Vegas. When I asked him why we was taking me on this route, he told me the other road was under construction. WRONG! I was pretty upset and told him he ate up his tip. What I didn’t do was get his name and the taxi company’s name. I will never make that mistake again.

On my return to the airport, I had a great cabbie and told him what happened on my arrival. No, the road wasn’t under construction and yes, I did get taken. Unfortunately, I read about taxi rip offs in your newsletter AFTER I returned. At least I’ll be aware in the future. Thanks for covering that subject. At least I’m not the only one who got suckered.

We bring this up from time-to-time because cab drivers are notorious for “long hauling” riders. All the while, they pretend to be friendly and helpful, trying to sell you tickets to a Strip Club or other show that they are getting a healthy kick-back for.

I’m not saying that all cab drivers are bad, but it doesn’t hurt to beware. If they take you through the airport tunnel (without informing or asking you), they are taking you the long way. The Strip is north of the airport. The tunnel heads south!

We have a complete page on Getting Around In Las Vegas that includes information on cabs and other forms of transportation. If you feel you were “long hauled” or experience any other problem with a cab driver, just quietly note the cab company and car number and (if you can) their name on the drivers certificate posted in the cab. Do not call the cab company. Like they care!

Call the Taxicab Authority at (702) 486-6532. They do keep records, and can suspend drivers with repeated complaints. Don’t feel bad! Your call alone won’t cause a driver hardship. If a number of complaints develops against a driver, they need to be weeded out. We want you to have a great time in Las Vegas!

Message Board Member “Scott ” wrote a great trip report about his December visit. Talked about his flight, cab ride, gambling, drinking and just having a good time at Excalibur, Mandalay Bay, Rio Suites, Luxor, Bellagio, Caesars, and more. This is a great read whether you are getting ready for your next trip, or missing the Las Vegas experience.

Check out his Dec. 14-16 Trip Report. And don’t forget to contribute your own trip report or thoughts on your trip when you return. It is a great way to relive the fun and excitement as well as helping others plan for their trip!

Message Board Member “Laree” wrote:

I have been travelling to Vegas for years, and have enjoyed fishing the parks near the Strip stocked with trout. This year though I have the time to extend further out, maybe to Lake Mead or the Colorado river. Any advice, or links to finding fishing info would be greatly appreciated (trip is late February!)

Unfortunately, our backlog prevented us from asking before Laree came to town, but if you fish this area, step up to the plate and help your fellow anglers out with some basic (or advanced) info about fishing in Las Vegas in our Any Fishermen In Vegas forum.

Message Board Member “bill67 ” wrote:

Which club (green Door, Red Rooster, Hid-n-seek, Fantasy Social club) is better for a couple? Which is cleaner, more respectable? Which has a better ratio of couples versus single men? Any help would be great.

This is a good time to emphasize that our forums let you pick a “screen name” so you can be anonymous. If someone emails you from your forum profile, it goes through our machine. Your actual email is never revealed to someone unless you write them back and tell them.

We do not have any association with these clubs, but if you have advice for “bill67” feel free to respond to his post in the Adult Swing Clubs forum. Please post and/or contact someone through their profile. Our forums are great for sharing info, but we will draw the line at personal ads.

Message Board Member “sandi527 ” wrote:

I saw Thunder From Down Under last October and they were fabulous!! It’s a very interactive show – so the shy ladies should sit way in the back!!!! The show is funny, sexy and exciting. Some of the best looking men I’ve seen in a long time!! Saw the Chippendales many years ago…I much prefer Thunder. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Also, plenty of opportunity to meet the men…

In my 10 years here, the biggest (and possibly best) change I have seen is more women enjoying Las Vegas! It used to be rare to see groups of women out and about, having fun, cutting loose, maybe having a couple too many cocktails but the tide has turned. “Girls Night Out” vacation now means Las Vegas!

Two popular shows are Thunder From Down Under and Chippendales The Show. If you have seen either one, or want to know what others are saying, check out our For The Ladies (Male Revues) forum.

Message Board Member “gsanta ” wrote:

My wife and I are yearly Las Vegas regulars and both in our early thirties. Can someone out there recommend a dance club where we won’t feel out of place and “old”.

Thirty-something includes me (Ted) and I imagine a fair number of our readers. We know you come here to do more than gamble so tell us your favorite nightlife in our The Thirty-Something Crowd forum. I posted a couple of my favorites and someone else has already chimed in. Where do you love to dance and lounge?

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April 2, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

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