Access Vegas Insider Vibe – October 3, 2007

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

Hello From Las Vegas! Starting next week, we move to publishing this newsletter weekly, in the mid-week to help get you through those mid-week blues at work.

Amy Raynor-Cooley is stepping into the position of doing all the newsletter prep and editing (she already has been playing a significant roll) and Mark Jacobs (yes, that is his name… no relation to the Marc Jacobs stores) is taking over sifting through the huge amounts of news sources we monitor and link to each week so we bring you just the news of interests to tourists or people with second homes here.

I’m not going anywhere! I’ll still be the last person to touch the newsletter before it goes out, be doing final edits (seeing how many typos I can slip in), and have Newkirk’s Notes.

I’ll also be supervising a significant expansion in the content of Access Vegas, a couple of brand extensions, working more closely with the hotel/resort properties to bring you more deals and contests/giveaway (yeah)! Plus, I really want to get back to the podcast. That was a lot of fun. So… as the saying goes: You ain’t seen nothin’ yet!

Capozzoli’s burned down. Who, what? Capozzoli’s was a legendary Italian restaurant near The Strip on Desert Inn and a hang-out for the who’s who of wise guys and “wanna be” wise guys over the years. You could walk in there at 4 in the morning and get an incredible, full meal with great food and service back in the day.

The past decade often saw Tom Jones (with friend Cook E. Jarr) in there dining, drinking, and crooning with the house band until sunrise. Here’s the story (includes streaming video): Long-time Italian restaurant Capozzoli’s burns to the ground

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HBO & AEG Live’s Third Annual The Comedy Festival At Caesars Palace, November 14-17 – “The third time is definitely the charm for us,” said Bob Crestani, CEO of The Comedy Festival. “With Chris, Jerry and Ellen’s Variety Show headlining The Colosseum, rising stars such as John Oliver, Zach Galifianakis and Nick Swardson playing our showrooms, the irreverence of folks like the Kims of Comedy, Eddie Izzard and our Broadband Theatre and all the excitement and surprises in the free Festival Village, we’re definitely a can’t-miss-event on the Vegas calendar.” Click to read details or purchase event tickets below:

HBO Las Vegas Comedy Festival Tickets:
Steve Schirripa Tickets

Ellen Degeneres Tickets

Frank Caliendo Tickets

Kims of Comedy Tickets

Return of Weirdo and Beardo Tickets

Artie Lange Tickets

Jerry Seinfeld Tickets

Blue Collar Comedy Tickets

Jamie Kennedy & Nick Swardson Tickets

Chris Rock Tickets

Wanda Sykes Tickets

Eddie Izzard Tickets

Harmon Theatre At Krave — South Side Of Planet Hollywood’s Miracle Mile Shops – J.R. Johns presents “Doggone Silly” – Show time: 3 p.m. Tuesday thru Sunday Doors open 2 p.m. Ticket prices: $30 child, $40 seniors, $50 adults plus tax and service fee www.doggonesilly.com Box Office phone number: 702.836.0836.

Fright Dome Invades Circus Circus Until October 31 – Fright Dome takes over The Adventuredome at Circus Circus. Drop Demons are the latest addition to the already horrifying experience known as Fright Dome, ranked 4th Scariest Haunted Attraction in the country by AOL. Multiple Drop Demons will unexpectedly fall from the sky and torment passers by. Dressed in professionally designed costumes and intricate masks as they descend from the ceiling, these flights of horror will induce blood curdling screams from all that they encounter. Click to Read The Full Story …

Don Rickles Appears For Final Engagement At Golden Nugget – Legendary Don Rickles, who has starred in Las Vegas theaters longer than any other performer in the history of the resort city, will take the stage for his final performances of the year in The Showroom (Tickets) at the Golden Nugget, Oct. 5-7. The much-honored comedian will conclude his 48th consecutive year as a Las Vegas Strip headliner when he appears for this third and final engagement of 2007. Click to Read The Full Story …

Clark County Says Pedestrians Are Safe On The Strip – Clark County says pedestrians on the Strip are safe after Wednesday’s crash that injured 15 people at Las Vegas Boulevard and Harmon. It says accidents are rare because traffic moves so slowly on the boulevard, so most pedestrians are not in danger. Click to Read The Full Story …



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Reader Submitted Photos: Dean Martin impressionist Art Poco sent this photo:

Ray Livosi as Frank Sinatra and Art Poco as Dean Martin toast the town… Or are they the toast of the town? Anyhow, they’ve been up all night after performing their act, “Frank & Dean – Together Again”.


First, I think you have a great news letter.

I just finished reading this weeks news and saw an article about a strike. When is this suppose to happen? I have reservations for Main Street next month.

Thank you a response,

Susan

Ted Responds:

Odds of a strike are slim to none. We have not had a major strike since the Frontier Strike of the early 90’s. Most Strip resorts have already signed new contracts and it is expected that every property will come to a new labor agreement.

If you do have some concern (anything can happen), you may want to cancel. However… consider that someone is always talking of striking. Airline people, you name it. The odds of it affecting one particular person’s vacation anywhere are minimal. Employees prefer to keep working until a new accord is reached.


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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – August 02, 2006

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

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…

Enjoy This Issue!


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 RoomTreasure 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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  • Veterans Day November 10-12 (3 day weekend – Friday off)
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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 12, 2006

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.

Book Online or over the phone! Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 to book all Las Vegas Hotels, Shows, Nightlife, Tours and Golf. We live here. We know Las Vegas!

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

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:

Enjoy This Issue!



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 …

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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.

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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)!

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 18, 2003

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This Issue: Mama Mia!

Also In This Issue – June 18, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, News Of Interest To Tourists

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

Hello from Las Vegas! The rumble you hear isn’t an earthquake. It is us getting ready to launch all of our new community features! New Message Boards, Games (play for fun and points/prizes blackjack, video poker, more), Free Email (yourname@accessvegas.com), Members Photo Albums (post photos of your last trip!) and more.

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Mystere 4500’th Show – Congratulations to Mystere at Treasure Island on the celebration of 4500 shows! This is the show that proved elaborate, theatre style concept based entertainment would work in the land of the (then) $3 late night steak dinner and paved the way “O”, Blue Man Group, Celine Dion’s concept concert performance, and more. I consider this show a must see, but buy those tickets in advance. This is a popular show!


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Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Wheel Of Fortune/Vanna White At Harrah’s – ôWheel of Fortuneö and Vanna White will be at HarrahÆs Las VegasÆ Carnival Court to give away $100,000 on Saturday, June 28, 2003. The festivities will begin at 1p.m. in Carnival Court with an appearance and question and answer session with White.

ôWheel of FortuneÆsö visit to HarrahÆs Las Vegas will culminate when the $100,000 winner is revealed live on the Carnival Court stage. In addition to the $100,000 grand prize, someone in attendance will win a trip for two to visit the ôWheel of Fortuneö set in Culver City, Calif., along with $1,000 in spending cash. Read More …

Jimmy Buffet At MGM September 20 – Tickets go on sale Saturday, June 21 at 10 a.m. and are priced at $200, $100 and $65, not including applicable service charges. Ticket sales are limited to four (4) per person. To charge by phone with a major credit card, call Ticketmaster at (702) 474-4000. Tickets also will be available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com. Read More …

Find out all of the great concerts and headliners coming to town in our Las Vegas Concert Calendar

Las Vegas Pool Parties – Las Vegas gets hot in the summer and hotel and resort swimming pools are jammed with hotel guests. However, on selected nights these hotels open up their pool to the public! This is a great time to have some summer fun as the sun goes down and see what other hotels and resorts look like. Read Listings …

Caribbean Stud Jackpot Hits For $184,780 – Tropicana casino guest, Perry Milliman, took home the grand prize of $184,780 from the Tropicana Resort and CasinoÆs Progressive Caribbean Stud Poker table game. Mr. Milliman bet a total of $100 before coming up with a hand consisting of the royal flush in diamonds. Read More (with photo) …

Tropicana Swim-Up Blackjack Open – Swim-up blackjack, the coolest game in town, is open for daily play. Guests are invited to make a big splash at the popular outdoor table game with bet limits of $5-$50. Must be at least 21 years old to play. Read More (with photo) …

“Tom Jones” Comes To Legends In Concert – “I’m living a dream.” That’s how Steve McCoy describes his performance tribute to Tom Jones. Steve, who wins audiences young and old with his startling sound and resemblance to the real thing, credits the famous Welshman for his career. Steve won a look-alike, sound-alike contest sponsored by a Philadelphia radio station hands down when one of the judges (Tom Jones) commented Steve was the best. Read More (with photo) …

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By Ted Sherman

What do you get when you put on a Broadway-style musical that features a hotel in Greece owned by an American woman, whose daughter’s father 21 years ago could have been one of three of the single mamma’s lovers, one each British, Australian and American? Did I mention that the play’s title is Italian, and the music is from the popular 1970s Swedish group, ABBA, (Dancing Queen, Thank You For The Music, etc.)?What you get from that mix is Mamma Mia, a fantastically popular show that currently plays to packed audiences at the Mandalay Bay Resort.

My daughter and I recently attended a performance. She’s a young TV comedy writer, and we sat down later to compare intergenerational opinions. Before the curtain rose, I feared that my stage musical preferences, except maybe for Cats and Les Miserables, had ended in the 1960s, when Rogers and Hammerstein broke up.

My daughter recently spent five years in NYC, living just a short hike from the theater district. In addition to being an expert on the current entertainment scene, she knows Broadway history. At age three, she had already memorized the entire scores of Bye, Bye Birdie, Oliver, Mame, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying and other shows of the era.

My opinion is that Mamma Mia started slowly as the basic story was explained. Then after several quiet love songs, it exploded into highly-entertaining, toe-tapping musical numbers. Sorry, Oscar and Richard, but I believe the guys and gals who put this show together and performed it are every bit as original and entertaining as your creations.

My expert daughter patiently explained to her dad that the first 15 minutes were intentionally expository (All right, I said slow) so that the audience would understand the very complex relationships among the single mother, her daughter and the three maybe dads. We both agreed that once the lively dancing and singing numbers took over, we were totally entranced. Final father-daughter opinion: Go grABBA cab, plane, auto or bus, and wind your way to Mandalay Bay without delay to see Mamma Mia!

Mama Mia! Las Vegas: Show Times and Reservations

Now That’s a Waxy Build-UpMadame Tussaud’s London-based Wax Museum just announced it’ll soon display a replica of teen singer/rocker Britney Spears. Unlike non-moving images of such famed female celebrities as Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Di and Margaret Thatcher, Britney’s wax figure will feature inflated breasts (chest breathing) that vibrate to an accompanying sound track.Although it may be some time before a wax copy of Britney’s animated anatomy arrives here, check out Madame Tussaud’s everyday exhibit at the Venetian on your next Vegas visit.

Bring your camera, because you’ll have a ball shooting cheek-to-cheek pix with the waxy likenesses of Sinatra, Elvis, Streisand, Newton, Whoopie and many others.

Message Board Members – Very, very important: The old board (and posts) are gone because they didn’t mesh with our new comprehensive member community. Sorry but no way to save them so we are starting from scratch. That also means all user names are up for grabs, so go to the registration area and register the user name you want ASAP!

This will let you start posting to the new message boards and as well as play our new free games. Anyone signing up this week will get 1000 credits to play with (instead of the usual 200 new users get). Next week, we’ll tell you how to earn more credits (hint: visiting certain parts of our site, participating in the forums) and will soon be awarding weekly and monthly prizes to those with the most credits gained!

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June 18, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – September 4, 2002

WELCOME to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.com We talk about the Las Vegas attractions, dining, and shows that YOU really care about.

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THIS ISSUE: Bellagio vs. Le Reve and other Las Vegas News

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NEWKIRK’S NOTES – comments on Las Vegas from AccessVegas.com publisher Ted Newkirk:

Hello from Las Vegas! You guys are amazing. I really appreciate the great response last newsletter with suggestions for helpful information to be added to our site. We are working night and day to get this information up. Some of it is basic, like a gambling primer. Other sections will delve deep into our experiences from spending the past decade living in Las Vegas and frequenting the resort corridor to give you inside information you can use.

The incredible thing about Las Vegas is that we get well over 30 million visitors a year, and no two people have exactly the same experience. You may be a first time visitor, or you may be a regular who just wants to try something new and we’ll walk you through it all!

Finally, we have aligned ourselves with High Logic web hosting. Las Vegas based High Logic is truly the company you need to look at for web hosting, marketing, and more. The price is right and the service is great whether you are a very small outfit or a network of high traffic sites like ours. In addition, their easy-to-use control panel gives you (or your webmaster) simple and instant access to your hosting. Plus, they have a great spam and virus blocker. Our unwanted email decreased almost immediately! Check them out at HighLogic.com

BELLAGIO VS. LE REVE – Now that Steve Wynn (creator of Mirage, Treasure Island, and Bellagio) has announced his ambitious $1.85 billion dollar Le Reve hotel project to sit on the site of the shuttered Desert Inn, Bellagio (which he no longer has anything to do with) has announced a $375 million expansion to add new rooms, more spa, salon, meeting, dining and retail space. The completion date? End of 2004, just before Mr. Wynn expects to complete Le Reve.

So what is the story here? I personally know a number of Mirage/Bellagio players who have had nothing good to say about playing there since Steve Wynn left. We are talking the kind of person who comes prepared to lose thousands and thousands and doesn’t exactly play the nickel machines. They are pissed and counting the days until Le Reve opens. Be interesting to watch this hotel war heat up!

BEST SCENIC ATTRACTION – Last month you voted (or should have!) at AccessVegas.com for the best scenic attraction in the Las Vegas area. Hoover Dam won with 33% of the vote. Runners up were The Grand Canyon (27%), and Red Rock Canyon (20%). Also receiving votes were Valley of Fire, Oatman/Route 66, and Lake Mead. You can take a 1/2 day or full day tour from Las Vegas and enjoy the rugged, breathtaking scenery of the “wild west.” Tour details for all tours at http://www.accessvegas.com/tours

NEW YEAR’S EVE – If you have not done New Year’s in Las Vegas, you just haven’t done New Year’s Eve. If you are even thinking about it, book now because rooms are already filling up. Unfamiliar with Las Vegas New Year’s Eve or just want to show your friends what they missed last year? Check out our New Year’s Eve site with photos, free steaming video, hotel tips, party tips, parking secrets and just about everything else you’d want to see or know. No watered down second hand info here: Every year we are down on The Strip, enjoying it with you!

RESTAURANT REVIEW – Chef John says about Coffee Pub: “The Coffee Pub over time became the place to be seen and the place to see others. Besides the hundreds of daily regulars, celebrities love to hang out there as well.” Read his full review with photos at http://www.accessvegas.com/restaurants/coffee-pub.htm

TONY AND TINA’S Wedding – We’ve been hearing some great things about this show, the second longest running off-Broadway show in history. You actually “attend” an authentic Italian-American Catholic wedding including the nuptials, fully-catered Italian buffet dinner, and the reception with live music. Except the wedding isn’t real, it is just really funny! More details and ticket info at Tony & Tina

MORE NIGHTCLUBS – Ortanique Restaurant in Paris Las Vegas has opened the “Ovation” Nightclub Fridays and Saturdays from 12:30 AM to 6 AM. They feature house DJs playing music from the ’80s, ’90s and today. The nightclub scene in town is getting to be staggering, with so many hotels getting into the act. The scene is so swamped that we have put off developing an expanded nightlife section until it all shakes out.

ATTENTION LOCALS – Speaking of nightclubs and nightlife, we have acquired the domain name “partyvegas.com” (don’t bother … nothing there yet). If you or someone you know is a twenty-something (at least at heart) who enjoys hitting the clubs and lounges on a regular basis and an OK or better writer, we want you. The pay is lousy but the perks are great. Email us at mailto:allvegastv@aol.com

FREE TOURS – of Caesars Magical Empire take place Tuesday-Friday every half hour from 11 AM – 3:30 PM. Tour participants receive a $10 discount coupon for early seating at dinner shows. This is worth checking out just to see the lavish, medieval settting that is the Magical Empire. Read our review of the complete dinner and show at http://www.las-vegas-shows-reviews.com/caesars-magical-empire-las-vegas-shows.htm

BIKEFEST — The 2’nd Annual Las Vegas BikeFest will be held September 12-15, 2002 in Downtown Las Vegas and the Fremont Street Experience. Over 6,000 bikers and enthusiasts attended the inaugural event in September 2001. The event will consist of the Vendor Village with over 100 manufacturers, free entertainment, and activities such as a Freedom Rally on the Fremont Street Experience in memorial of the 9/11 tragedy, custom bike show, Miss Las Vegas BikeFest competition, two poker runs, Mr. Las Vegas BikeFest competition, tattoo contest, charity chili cook-off, Motorcyclympics, wet t-shirt contest, and more. Some events require registration. More info at BikeFest

ALL THE FOOTBALL – The Imperial Palace is one of the few hotels showing every single NFL game every Sunday for free. Because of licensing fees and restrictions, many hotels choose not the buy the NFL Sunday Package. In their defense, the NFL wants to charge them based on occupancy of the entire casino area, not just the sports book or bars! The Imperial Palace got around this by showing the games in the showroom of the casino.

800 free, comfortable seats are available. Food and drink specials are served, the Miller Girls are often on hand, and their sports book is just around the corner. This is probably your best bet to catch your favorite team play if the game isn’t broadcast in the Las Vegas area on local TV.

BLOW ME UP TOM – Radio talk show host Tom Leykis is bringing his nationwide (100-plus stations) broadcast to the Indigo Lounge at Bally’s this Friday from 3-7 PM Pacific time. His infamous “listener parties” are the stuff of legend. The event is free and open to the public. Locally, the show can be heard on 1140 AM from 3-7 PM live and repeated Midnight – 6 AM. If he broadcasts in your city (check both the AM and FM talk stations between 3-7 PM Pacific), you can hear the mayhem yourself.

AFAN BENEFIT – The Generic Black & White Party XVI, a fundraiser for Aid for AIDS of Nevada (AFAN) that benefits individuals and families living with HIV and AIDS, will be held Saturday, Sept. 21 at 8 PM at the outdoor nightclub SKIN in the Palms Casino Resort. A ticket to the event also includes admission to the pre-party at Ghost Bar at the top of the Palms from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., the after-party entitled “The Lucille Ball” starting at 10 p.m. and the chance to see Grammy-nominated pop star Taylor Dayne performing such hits as “Tell It To My Heart,” “I’ll Be Your Shelter,” and “Every Beat of My Heart.”

Event tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased in advance by visiting http://www.insideafan.org or in person at Stuff inside the Palms Casino Resort. Tickets also go on sale the night of the event at 7 p.m. at the door. Additionally, guests can obtain a ticket by donating $40 worth of nonperishable food or toiletries. All food and toiletry items must be dropped off at the Official Generic Black & White Party XVI truck prior to entering the Palms Casino Resort.

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FEEDBACK:

M. Smithson of the Canary Isles wrote,

I know that we will never forget September 11’th but it just occurred to me, I know that you still fly, and encourage everyone to do so, but I visit Vegas and America every two years, would like it to be every two months, what I would like to say to the people of America is, don’t let them win. Keep your Airlines flying, so much heroism so much bravery, and to mention the last words of the guys on flight 93 LETS ROLL, so America lets roll, go enjoy all your wonderful resorts don’t let all those brave people down fly enjoy.

Thanks for the encouraging words! We were out both Friday and Sunday nights over the usually busy Labor Day weekend (last weekend was a three day American holiday weekend) and while always busy, The Strip seemed to resemble just another weekend, and not the throngs usually seen for a holiday. We’ve also seen soft booking numbers the past couple of weeks (people planing future trips).

I think people are concerned and reflective right now and will be for the next week. As noted, I’ll be flying on September 11 this year. No, not because I got a cheap deal, but to enjoy time with my out-of-state family for a few days. Of course, I’m also getting more pleasure out of flying than ever. It is my smack in the face to those who thought their actions were going to change our way of life. Not mine you won’t!

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LAS VEGAS NEWS – of interest to tourists:

IMPLOSION TIME? – Rumor is floating around that the El Rancho (north end of
the strip) is going to be imploded the first week of October. As soon as we
can confirm, we’ll let you know!

NOT THE BEST WEEK – for a few tourists. A shooting in Harrah’s left one
person dead, and a bus overturned about 4 hours north of Las Vegas,
injuring all on board (many seriously). Harrah’s story at
http://www.lasvegassun.com/sunbin/stories/sun/2000/sep/08/510739217.html
and the bus wreck story is at
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-09-Sat-2000/news/14350317.html Our
poll for this week asks you how safe you feel coming to Las Vegas in light
of news like this. Poll is at http://www.accessvegas.com

SOUTHWEST AIR – is launching new service from Birmingham, AL to Las Vegas
and for a limited time are offering an introductory fair of $198. You need
to book by Dec. 10 at http://www.southwest.com

RESTAURANTS – Here are some various recent restaurant reviews from various
local media:

Grand Lux (Venetian) –
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Aug-25-Fri-2000/weekly/14218120.html
House of Blues (Mandalay Bay) – http://www.kxnt.com/viewentry.asp?ID=3D57932
Postrio (Venetian) – http://www.kxnt.com/viewentry.asp?ID=3D42354
Spago (Caesars) –
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-01-Fri-2000/weekly/14261700.html

TOM JONES IMPRESSION – From the quirky file: A man was arrested at (Las
Vegas’) McCarran Airport for smuggling a dozen lizards into the country …
in his underwear. Story at
http://www.apbnews.com/newscenter/breakingnews/2000/09/07/lizards0907_01.html

$25 HOTEL REBATE – has been so popular that it is extended again to any
reservation made in Sept. (for travel
any time) — you pick the hotel! Our partners at Hotel Reservations Network
are giving you $25 back on any 2+ night stay in Las Vegas or any major city
they reserve. Claiming your cash is simple:

1. Print out: http://www.accessvegas.com/100-rebate.htm
2. Book a room online at
http://www.hoteldiscounts.com/cgi-bin/pickcity?SID=3DIVC&LKF=3DIVC
3. Send in for your rebate when you get home.

It doesn’t get any easier than that, and you get their low price guarantee
to boot!

WINNERS! – Charles R. Beck II or Minooka, IL won the Review-Journal special
section about the Aladdin opening.

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Quick Concert and Show Notes:

SHOWS – See which shows are playing during your stay and book reservations
EVEN if the tickets aren’t on sale yet. Let ShowVegas takes care of all
your needs directly online! Search by dates at
http://www.showvegas.com/svpricing.cfm?cscheme=3D5&amid=3D143

MEN ARE FROM MARS, WOMEN ARE FROM VENUS – The John Gray best-selling book
as been turned into a musical revue and debuts at The Flamingo on Sept. 17.
It is billed as “A musical revue about love — the good, the bad, and the
funny.” Tickets available at (800) 221-7299 and full story at
http://news.excite.com/news/pr/000906/nv-grays-mars-venus

SKINTIGHT – or a strip club? The Review-Journal reviewed this new show at
http://www.lvrj.com/lvrj_home/2000/Sep-08-Fri-2000/lifestyles/14316763.html

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

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

Thursday – 103/71 Sunny
Friday – 103/69 Partly Cloudy
Saturday – 104/66 Mostly Sunny
Sunday – 104/65 Mostly Sunny

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FEATURE STORY: Jerry Lewis

Rarely do you get a chance to see a living legend — someone who both
transformed comedy and has ties to old Las Vegas. And as someone in my
mid-30’s, my only knowledge of Jerry Lewis has been the telethons and his
goofy comedy movies from long before I was born.

As noted here a few weeks ago, Jerry Lewis recently inked a 20 year deal
with The Orleans hotel, and relatively new off-strip property located about
10 minutes from the Strip on Tropicana. Since he is going to be a regular
headliner (3-4 times a year), I decided it would be great chance to find
out what he is all about. Boy, am I glad I did!

Jerry Lewis took the stage to a standing ovation, and you could tell that
he was in his element. He was essentially his own opening act, spending the
first 20 minutes or so telling some (by his own admittance) corny jokes and
then singing a couple of numbers. Not unlike what you might see on the
telethon.

After an instrumental by his 21 piece orchestra, he came back and really
kicked it into high gear. There was no specific theme, but more of a
nonstop intertwining of entertainment. He’d do some of the impressions he
made famous over the years, live bits from his films, and sing songs.

If you want to know who Jim Carrey borrowed his act from, go see Jerry
Lewis. This man’s physical humor wasn’t a creation for the silver screen,
and he still was just about as quick and agile as ever, including brushing
himself off from a nasty (unplanned) fall and going on like a trooper. He
pulled off everything from catching a spinning, tossed cigarette in his
mouth to his funny faces and antics, all the time doing banter, jokes, and
commentary in his many unique voices.

Those who long for old Las Vegas, or just wonder what it would have been
like would enjoy the time he spends reminiscing about Dean Martin and Frank
Sinatra, which included personal thoughts and stories as well as a few
short video clips. As a tribute to Frank, he sang Sinatra’s infamous
arrangement of “I’ve Got You Under My Skin.”

Jerry is 74 years old, was very ill last year with spinal meningitis, was
only one week removed from the grueling MDA telethon, and on his fourth of
four nights. And yet, he did an energetic 2 hours 15 minutes virtually
nonstop, roughly twice the length that most Las Vegas shows now run. And,
you could see his joy of performing and love toward the audience shining
through.

Go see Jerry Lewis. If you are a little older, and you enjoy some of the
classic songs from that era and remember his films, go see Jerry Lewis. If
you want to see how a single performer can command a stage and an audience
in a way few do today, go see Jerry Lewis. If you wonder what is was like
back in the Rat Pack days when Las Vegas was a little more swinging, and
the performers truly looked like they were having a great time onstage, go
see Jerry Lewis.

Go see Jerry Lewis.

Jerry is scheduled to perform 3-4 times a year at The Orleans and we’ll
print future dates as the information is available. Tickets started at
$54.95 plus tax for this last run, and The Orleans runs a free shuttle from
the Barbary Coast on the Strip to the Orleans 365 days a year.

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Need a Vegas apartment? How about $100 cash? =20
Go to http://www.viva.com and get both. Just request exactly =20
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Sign a lease by September 30, 2000 and get $100 cash bonus!

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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR:

Dean King from MN wrote:

> I receive another famous Las Vegas newsletter
>three times monthly and I must say this newsletter is
>so much better it is really no contest. It is obvious
>that a whole lot of effort is put into this
>publication. The reviews are extremely interesting
>along with the news articles and entertainment
>listings. Not long ago I asked for a restaurant review
>for a place behind the hotel we were staying at and I
>had an answer and excellent review—-within minutes.
>Again congratulations for the excellent
>production——–

Thanks for the kind words. If you are hard-core for Las Vegas and you want
more info than you get here every week, let me suggest the Everything Las
Vegas newsletter. This twice-weekly newsletter is packed (and I mean packed
— about twice as long as this one) with any and all news pertaining to Las
Vegas tourism. Unlike mine, it provides substantial coverage to casinos and
restaurants away from The Strip and Downtown. Subscribe information is at
http://hometown.aol.com/mrvegas98

Michele in Dallas wrote:

>Hi Ted
>
>A hint for your readers.
>
>My friend Maria and I were very pleased when we got a last minute deal
>for a hotel room at the Bellagio. It is beauty. As is typical, we
>were running late. We were on our way to see Mystere at Treasure
>Island. We went downstairs and stood aghast at the long line of
>people waiting to eat at “Cafe Bellagio.” We had no time to waste
>waiting in line.
>
>I decided to ask how long the wait. She mentioned
>that we could go to the counter and eat. They have about 10 or so bar
>stools at the counter (much like a diner) but in the main restaurant.
>It is first come first serve. Prices are the same as eating at a
>table/booth. We were able to eat and leave within 20 minutes. You
>can order breakfast all day long too.

Lynda Loipersbeck wrote:

>Dear Ted, I just have to comment about this Roger Radjeski’s e-mail to
>you concerning his trip to Las Vegas. How it would have been a “waste
>of time” had he not seen the canyon, valley, the dam and the
>wilderness. After 30 trips
>from Canada we have never seen the canyon, valley the dam or the
>wilderness and never want to. We come to Vegas like most people, for
>the excitement, the shows, the food, to gamble, to eat, to SMOKE, and
>to drink. To be alive and throw our hard earned money away and enjoy
>doing it. Vegas is the best city in the world as far as I’m
>concerned and I wouldn’t trade it for all the wilderness in
>Canada…and I AM CANADIAN

Certainly, I think the majority of people come for the gambling. For those
interested in the scenery, browse the tours at http://www.accessvegas.com/tours and
for those who don’t have an interest in gambling, we have non-gaming
activities listed at http://www.accessvegas.com/activities-entertainment-kids.htm But, I agree
that 99.9999% come here to get a little wild and reckless and maybe hit it
big!

Lorraine Child from New Zealand wrote:

>Your newsletter of 06 September mentioned that Circus Circus is one of
>five worst buffets in Las Vegas. We are visiting in October so could
>you tell us the names of the other 4 please. We do not get to visit

>as often as we would like as we are from New Zealand and need all the
>help we can get to not make a mistake while there. Thanks for the
>newsletter which we enjoy immensely.

While this is subjective, these are the five I’d avoid at all costs: Circus
Circus, Imperial Palace, Holiday Inn Boardwalk, Westward Ho, and Lady Luck.
The best? The Aladdin (hands down), but with Bellagio a close second.
Downtown? Main St. Station, although it doesn’t hold a candle to the other
two.

Stephen Wark of Venice, CA wrote:

>I am going to be in Las Vegas during Halloween this year. Where can I
>find current information about any special events that may be
>occurring for this “holiday?”

The MGM Theme Park usually does a “Haunted Park.” I’ll post info on it when
available. The Tropicana is home to the Fetish & Fantasy Halloween Ball.
More info on that available at http://www.halloweenball.com/main.htm
(Warning: adult content).

>Thanks for the informative newsletter. Its a pleasure to read about
>the going-ons in America most extraordinary and spectacular
>playground. Can you give out a little extra information in one of the
>upcoming newsletters? I think a lot of people bet horse racing when
>they visit Vegas. What sportsbooks handle the “Sport of Kings”, and
>make a point to really place emphasis on the betting of thoroughbreds.

Most of the major hotels have a race book in the sports book area. I have
virtually no knowledge regarding horse racing. Readers, if you bet the
ponies, drop a line to allvegastv@aol.com and let us know which are the
better race books and why!

Barb from Alberta, Canada wrote:

>I have been to Las Vegas on a couple of occasions. I am returning mid
>October with my daughter for her 21st birthday. I would like to make
>this trip as special as I can for her. She would like to see a male
>strip show and I can only find one at the Olympic Garden. Do you have
>any info on what type of place this is and is it safe? In other words
>would you bring your 21 year old daughter there? Also I would like to
>book a spa for us on the day of her birthday (Oct.16). Any info on
>where the deals on spa packages are? Where’s a good place to have our
>hair done (without it costing us our whole weeks budget)? Any other
>info you can give me would be appreciated. Thanks

I’m a guy, but I know women who have checked out the male revue there and
had a good time. Call ahead — I’m not sure if it plays every night or just
weekends. That area of town is marginal, but security around the venue is
fine and they have on-site parking.

I’m also the wrong person to ask about spas and hair … so readers, help
us out! Tell us about your favorite spa and the best hair salon on the
strip at allvegastv@aol.com

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September 13, 2000
ISSN: 1529-2770