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Hello From Las Vegas! I’m still getting used to the end of Daylight Savings Time. The sunsets are amazing, but the sun is setting about 5 PM this time of year. This week, we are also dealing with the sudden end of “summer” weather. Long time Las Vegas residents will tell you that we always seem to have one definitive time in the fall and another in the spring where the temperature makes a sudden shift. This week started with highs near 80 and will end with highs near 60. Every spring, we seem to jump from the mid-60’s to the low 80’s over the course of just a few days in April (all temperatures Fahrenheit).

This is a special photo issue! Usually we post many of the great photos that readers send in, so this week it is our turn. We had Mark Jacobs out shooting photos of the aftermath of The Frontier implosion, over to The Bellagio for their Botanical Gardens Thanksgiving Display, and then to the new Planet Hollywood for the pre-opening of the Hawaiian Tropic Zone bikini bash! (Yes, he really gets paid to do this and no, we don’t have another similar position open right now). Links to all those great photo sets are later in the newsletter.

The L.A. Times did a solid, accurate update on how things are going with the Nevada smoking ban. The bottom line is that enforcement has been all but given up on. Bars have found creative ways around it, and a judge has ruled that violating the ban is only a civil matter. IE, the police aren’t going to do anything about it. This leaves a health department staff without the manpower to enforce the law responsible for trying to catch and deal with violators. The fine if you are caught? $100. The number of people fined to date? 0.

Because this story has generated so much reader feedback over the past year, we’ll continue to follow it. Those interested in the details can read the article Las Vegas bars working around Nevada smoking ban.

As this issue goes out, it is the Thanksgiving holiday here in the United States and we hope all celebrating have an enjoyable time with family or friends. This would be a great time to tell everyone you know about this newsletter. If you are checking your email at someone else’s place or have a group of people over at yours, gather a few around and share some of the Bellagio Thanksgiving Season photos we feature later in the newsletter. If they are Las Vegas visitors (or just thinking about visiting), click on over to our newsletter website and get them signed up.

Enjoy This Issue!

Associate Editor: Amy Rayner-Cooley
News Researcher/Editor: Mark Jacobs

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Ring In 2008 With The Biggest Concert In Vegas – Kanye West Live At The Pearl At The Palms – Following an amazing performance in the Hugh Hefner Sky Villa during the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards, Kanye West returns to the Palms Casino Resort to perform live on New Year’s Eve inside the Pearl Concert Theater. (Tickets) The evening with Mr. West will begin at 10:45 p.m. There is no doubt that Kanye West is one of most influential artists in hip-hop today. Click to Read The Full Story …

Dancing With The Stars Tour Performs At The Orleans Arena – Dancing with the Stars, ABC’s #1 rated unscripted show, is hitting the road this winter and bringing its most popular team of stars and professional dancers to the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, NV on Sunday, December 30, 2007 at 7:30 p.m. (Tickets) The third Dancing with the Stars tour will feature a cast of the show’s most popular competitors, combining established favorites from previous tours with newcomers from the show’s current season. Las Vegas audiences will be treated to an exciting new line-up of stars including season two winner and special guest star Drew Lachey with Cheryl Burke, Sabrina Bryan with Mark Ballas… Click to Read The Full Story …

Strip House Boasts The Sexiest Uniform In Fine Dining Thanks To World-Renowned Designer Kiki de Montparnasse – Strip House, along with luxury lingerie designer Kiki de Montparnasse, heats up the Las Vegas Strip with Studio Manasse-inspired cocktail dress uniforms. Strip House’s coy but classic cocktail mini-dress, designed by Kiki de Montparnasse, is perfectly executed in a soft, black, fine rib jersey. A high elegant front harmonizes a dangerously low back to reveal a signature satin lace-up corselette bra embellished with tulle lace. Complete with flutter sleeves, Kiki de Montparnasse’s style reflects the sexy sophisticated atmosphere of Strip House. Click to Read The Full Story …

Bellagio, Picasso And Le Cirque Receive 2008 AAA Five Diamond Award – Bellagio Continues To Shine As Only Hotel In The Country Featuring Two Five Diamond Restaurants – For the seventh consecutive year, Bellagio received AAA’s prestigious Five Diamond Award as did Julian Serrano’s renowned restaurant, Picasso. Additionally, Le Cirque received the distinction for the fifth consecutive year, making Bellagio once again the only hotel in the United States to be home to two AAA Five Diamond restaurants. Click to Read The Full Story …

J.R. Johns’ Presents ‘Dog Gone Silly’ At Harmon Theater In Krave – ‘America’s Funniest Dog Show’ Comes To Las Vegas As The Newest Afternoon Show – “Dog Gone Silly” is… Doggone funny! Reno favorite J.R. Johns and 14 of his best friends romp their way on to The Strip and into the audience’s hearts in the Harmon Theater at 3 p.m. daily. (Tickets) This general audience offering is unlike that of any other as veteran physical comedian/dog trainer takes you on a four-part journey through what some press have called a living cartoon. J.R. plays straight man to a constant barrage of pranks perpetrated on him by his canine co-stars. Click to Read The Full Story …

It’s “Cuchi-Cuchi” Time As Charo Brings Her Celebrated Variety Show To The Rampart Casino On November 25 – International superstar Charo visits the Rampart Casino for a one-night engagement on Sunday, November 25. Recognized the world over for her witty humor, loveable accent and mastery of the flamenco guitar, this truly multi-talented icon brings a smile to people’s faces with the mere mention of her name. Her trademark statement, “cuchi-cuchi,” has become the international term for fun and excitement. The performance will be held in the Grand Ballroom at the adjoining JW Marriott starting at 4:00 pm with doors opening at 3:00 pm. Click to Read The Full Story …

Wolfgang Puck Continues To Revolutionize The Fine Dining Scene In Las Vegas – Master Chef To Open Award-Winning Steakhouse CUT – Master chef and restaurateur Wolfgang Puck is bringing his critically acclaimed, award-winning restaurant CUT to Las Vegas. The Beverly Hills, super-chic steakhouse will open at The Palazzo late December. CUT will mark the sixth fine dining restaurant from the Wolfgang Puck Fine Dining Group in Las Vegas, recognized as a leader in revolutionizing the dining landscape of the city. Click to Read The Full Story …

The M Resort, Spa And Casino Unveils Plans For New Local Las Vegas Resort Destination – M Resort, Spa And Casino To Re-establish Las Vegas Hospitality With Next Generation Of Architectural Design, Service Ane Amenities – M Resort Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Anthony A. Marnell, III, unveiled the 12′ x 16′ M Resort, Spa and Casino model and announced details of the project during yesterday’s press conference. M Resort, Spa and Casino will be located on approximately 80 acres of land at the southeast corner of St. Rose Parkway and Las Vegas Boulevard. Click to Read The Full Story …

Michelin Announces First Ever Ratings For Las Vegas:

ONE STAR (by neighborhood)
ESTABLISHMENT	NEIGHBORHOOD	HOTEL
Alize	West of the Strip	Palms
Andre’s (downtown)	Downtown	None
Aureole	The Strip	Mandalay Bay
Bradley Ogden	The Strip	Caesar’s Palace
Daniel Boulud Brasserie	The Strip	Wynn
LÆAtelier de JoÙl Robuchon	The Strip	MGM Grand
Le Cirque	The Strip	Bellagio
Mesa Grill	The Strip	Caesar’s Palace
Michael Mina	The Strip	Bellagio
Mix	The Strip	Mandalay Bay
Nobu	East of the Strip	Hard Rock
Wing Lei	The Strip	Wynn
TWO STARS (by neighborhood)
Alex	The Strip	Wynn
Guy Savoy	The Strip	Caesar’s Palace
Picasso	The Strip	Bellagio
THREE STARS (by neighborhood)
Joel Robuchon	The Strip	MGM Grand

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Members Mania – We Love Our Readers!

Usually we post great reader photos and comments in this area. This week, we give you these great photo sets we’ve taken the past week for you and your friends to enjoy online!

Click on any of the photos below to see the
respective complete photo sets!

Bellagio Gardens Thanksgiving 2007

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Frontier Las Vegas Post Implosion

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Hawaiian Tropic Zone Las Vegas Pre-Opening

Hawaiian Tropic Zone Restaurateur Dennis Riese

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More Las Vegas News – Concerts – Events

• BodiesàThe Exhibition Hosts Second Annual Holiday Blood Drive Saturday, December 8BodiesàThe Exhibition Tickets

• “Hans Klok – The Beauty Of Magic” Offers Two Closing-Night Ticket AuctionsHans Klok – The Beauty Of Magic Tickets

• Celine Dion tells Winfrey performing in Las Vegas is never boringCeline Dion Tickets

• Vaudeville, a Venetian, and Blue Men in VegasBlue Man Group Tickets

• David Copperfield Opening a Week of ShowsDavid Copperfield Tickets

• Cirque du Soleil acrobat hurt in mishap during Las Vegas showZumanity Tickets

• Just Like the Good Ol’ Days: Manilow show a total throwback, complete with cover tunesBarry Manilow Tickets

• Behind the scenes at ‘Spamalot’ – VIP tour gives fans first-hand look at how the show worksSpamalot Tickets

• Michelin makes Steve Wynn’s yearWynn Las Vegas Resort Casino

• Child Haven ‘Pig Roast’ Benefit – Aces Grand Opening – 5 DJs Play, Raffle, Bacardi & Miller Girls To Appear On Saturday, Dec. 1

• Sunset Station Mixes It Up And Adds New Acts At Club Madrid And Gaudi Bar

• Calling All Cowboys: The Fremont Street Experience Welcomes Rodeo Fans For The Annual Downtown Hoedown

• Michelin’s HIghest Honor Of Five Red Pavilions Awarded To Wynn Las Vegas – Alex, Daniel Boulud Brasserie And Wing Lei Receive Michelin Stars Wing Lei Is The First And Only Michelin Rated Chinese Restaurant In North America

• World-Renowned Artist Peter Max Returns For Two-Day Exhibition At The Art Of Peter Max Gallery In The Forum Shops – Max To Unveil Six-Foot-Tall 2007 “Statue of Liberty” Portrait At Newly Remodeled Gallery

• New Year’s At Voodoo Lounge

• New Year’s At I-Bar Ultra Lounge

• New Year’s At Masquerade Village

• New Year’s At Risque

• Lake Las Vegas Resort Spreads Yuletide Cheer To The Community With An Evening Of Holiday Events – Floating Ice Rink, Gingerbread Contest, Santa And Much More Kick Off This Year’s Holiday Festivities

• Skylofts At MGM Grand And Joel Robuchon Earn Prestigious 2008 AAA Five Diamond Award

• The Fremont Street Experience Counts Down To 2008 At America’s Party Live in Concert – The Doobie Brothers Are “Taking It To The Streets” Of Downtown Las Vegas As The Bangles Turn New Year’s Eve Into “Manic Monday”

• The Men’s Shop Opens At The Mirage

• City of Henderson Presents the Da Vinci Experience Exhibit

• Boa Steakhouse Shines On Autumn With Its Harvest Moon Cocktail – Restaurant Creates Signature Drink For The Fall Season

• Latin Grammys gamble in Vegas

• Man sentenced to life in Las Vegas crash

• Grounded: No flights from Marion to Vegas

• Michelin Unveils First-Ever Restaurant and Hotel Selections for Las Vegas

• Huge Vegas shopping plaza to open south of the Strip

• Let Vegas meet your appetites

• Allegiant Air to drop service between Vegas and Springfield

• Las Vegas named the “debauchery capital” of the world

• A marshmallow story

• Stars Turn Out for Goulet’s Funeral

• Scene of the crime becomes nostalgia

• Vegas “Sexxpresso” Shop Offers Espressos With A Twist

• Decision upsets takeout eateries

• Passenger count at McCarran increases 2.4 percent

• Vegas Grand Prix reaches dead end

• Casinos Make Bigger Bank In September – Winnings See 7.5 Percent Increase From Last Year

• Tight Security at Simpson Preliminary Hearing Upsets Locals

• Justin Timberlake to host Las Vegas PGA TOUR event in 2008

• New Apple Store opens in Las Vegas this Wednesday

• Las Vegas Airport Improves Passenger Information System

• ThereÆs more than one way to get around in Las Vegas

• Analysis: Vegas has become a political boomtown

• Illness forces Newton to cancel Vegas gig

• Water conservation a safe bet for Vegas

• ‘Pacman’ Jones Plea Deal Set in Vegas

• AirTran Airways Launches Nonstop Service from Indianapolis to Las Vegas

• Vegas on the flip side: Daytime is kid-friendly time

• There’s more to Vegas besides the Strip

• Town Square Las Vegas Opens to Shoppers

• Anderson helps the homeless in Las Vegas

• Las Vegas Student Arrested For Making Columbine-Type Threats

• Local restaurants go upscale, down-home and sideways for Thanksgiving

• Bikini-clad Beyonce’s ‘obscene’ hoarding shocks Vegas residents

• 26 Arrested in Sweep Against Violent Gang MS-13

• Environmental Reports Cites More Water Conservation Needed

• Clark County’s Population Expected to Grow by 87-Percent by 2035

• Floating Ice Rink Arrives In Valley

• McCarran Opens New Parking Lot In Preparation For Holidays

• Study Shows Low Graduation Rates In Nevada

• Casino’s $3 million verdict against Rod Stewart tossed out

• Newton tells fans he will be fine

• Executive calls for solution to ‘recurring chaos’

• Utility plans wind farm for Northern Nevada area

• Da Vinci, Rockwell exhibits turn artists’ works into interactive experiences

• Town Square debuts but in less-than-auspicious times

• Incentives listed for saving water – Higher rates, rebate programs among suggestions

• Town Square cost estimated at $600 million

• Dunkin’ Donuts makes its debut – Company plans to open 60 valley locations

• Global Gaming Expo offers glimpse of technology for slot floor of the future

• Gift of Lights Celebrates Season

• Chef celebrates rare triple crown

• Let’s make sure Nevada remains the unCalifornia

• Goodbye to Goulet – Friends, family, fellow stars remember the life of a legend

• Sports books ‘play lucky’ for casinos

• Del Webb to celebrate opening of Community Recreation Center at Sun City Mesquite

• Curious turn out for the free show

• It’s autumn, so let Robert Goulet’s melodic baritone resound on the Strip

• Prices of Las Vegas homes falling, but they’re still not selling

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:

• 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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