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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.

Sign up now! Membership is absolutely free. Present message board members (or just those who want to know more): See our note to you at the bottom of the newsletter.

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!

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!

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) …

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!

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We are pleased to have a review by our Senior’s Las Vegas Newsletter Editor Ted Sherman as well as a blurb of his on Madame Tussaud’s. This new, free newsletter launched with almost 1500 subscribers last week and that count is growing steadily! If you are 55+ or just enjoy Las Vegas and good writing, check out the premiere issue. You canásign up here.

Featured Story: Mama Mia!

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-Up – Madame 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!

Note: The user name will also become username@accessvegas.com if you choose to use our new free email service (coming soon).

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
http://www.accessvegas.com

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All contents copyright 2003 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.
June 18, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – June 4, 2003

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This Issue: Splash At The Riviera

Also In This Issue – June 4, 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! Long time no see for our regular readers, and welcome to our new readers. We spent May making some major technical upgrades to handle increasing demand. You guys are great … we can’t complain about upgrading to serve you even better! More about the upgrades and our new free services in a couple of weeks.

$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 heck 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,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!

Message Board Members – We are making changes to the boards. Click to our boards area for details.

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!

Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Nearly Famous 2: More Vegas Showgirls – goes behind-the-scenes at Skintight at HarrahÆs Las Vegas. Cameras target the dancers as they struggle to secure a spot in this popular Las Vegas show. Cameras reveal, in the most intimate style, the lives, loves and fears of the showgirls and guys. Nearly Famous 2: More Vegas Showgirls plays Monday nights on E! Entertainment channel. Check local listings for time. Skintight Info: Read Our Review, Click For Tickets

Cable/DSL/AOL Broadband Users – Crank that hot new connection up! Did you know we have more free streaming video than any other Las Vegas site? Shows, Attractions/Tours, Hotels, Gambling Lessons and Historical News Footage are all available at our All Vegas TV site. We also have dial-up versions of most videos available.

Show Does Not Accept Military’s Money – In an effort to show support to our service men and women, Hypnolarious is extending two complimentary tickets when you present your military ID through Labor Day.

“If I can bring some laughs into their life, I feel I am doing my small part for our great country” says Hypnolarious Star Terry Stokes. He and sidekick Deogee the Hypno Pup will star in an episode of “Absolutely Pets” on ABC this December.

Hypnolarious plays at the Bourbon St Hotel at 9 PM Wed. – Sun. and may contain PG-13 material. Bourbon St. is one block from Bellagio (see our Vegas Strip Map). Preview the show with free streaming video (dial-up, broadband) and click to read our review. Also click for ticket info.

Sunday Night Jazz “Cruise” (Poolside) – Paris Las Vegas and Oasis 105.7 showcase some of the finest jazz musicians in Las Vegas every Sunday form 7-9 PM. Free live performances take place on the beautiful Paris pool deck, set beneath the 50-story Eiffel Tower replica. Food, wine, and specialty drinks will be available. Event runs through July 27 (except July 6).

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!

Do you really want to save?

Featured Story: Splash At The Riviera

Splash Quick Show Info: Our Full Review, Show Tickets, Free Streaming Video (Dial-Up Broadband)

When was the last time you saw a “Vegas Show”? No … not just any show in Las Vegas, or some “Vegas Style Review” when you were at the beach or an Indian casino. I mean a true Las Vegas show with beautiful topless showgirls, singers, dancers, and specialty acts where you get some serious bang for your buck. And at a price tag that won’t bleed your wallet dry when some Las Vegas show ticket prices are spiraling.

Splash is that show. Although around since 1985, Splash has successfully revamped itself every few years and the latest version is possibly the best yet.

For the intro, singers, showgirls and dancers perform high-energy numbers with choreographed dance ranging from street to jazz to classical. And there isn’t a bad seat in the house as the showgirls parade out through the audience and back. Read More …

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
http://www.accessvegas.com

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All contents copyright 2003 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.
June 4, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – May 7, 2003

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This Issue: Ted Sherman’s Las Vegas Thoughts

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

Print Out This Number! – Call (toll free) 800-696-5721 x143 to book all hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining reservations. Bring number to Las Vegas for last minute reservations too! (New reservations only. Existing reservations use contact information given when reserving. Online room deals must be booked online).

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
á 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!
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
http://www.accessvegas.com

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All contents copyright 2003 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.
May 7, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 23, 2003

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This Issue: Hypnolarious Starring Terry Stokes

Also In This Issue – April 23, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, News Of Interest To Tourists, Hummer Gold Rush Adventure Tour, The Revere Golf Club
Shows | Headliners | Tours | Dining | Golf | Rental Cars | Airfare | Packages

Print Out This Number! – Call (toll free) 866-828-9849 x143 to book all hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining reservations. Bring number to Las Vegas for last minute reservations too! (New reservations only. Existing reservations use contact information given when reserving. Online room deals must be booked online).

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

Hello from Las Vegas! We visited the Crazy Girls show last week. We haven’t seen it since comedian Joe Trammel took over hosting duties. The show dancers are now even a more risquÚ. Plus, Trammel spoofs everthing from Richard Simmons to Lord Of The Dance and his quick-paced comedy was great.

Crazy Girls is a must for “guys night out” but still plenty sensual enough for couples. The night we went, couples made up the bulk of the audience, including one who had been married for over 50 years! Talk about keeping spice in the marriage! Click for Crazy Girls Tickets, Crazy Girls Photos, Crazy Girls Streaming Video

Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Playboy’s 50’th Anniversary Playmate Search – continues this week at JillianÆs Las Vegas. Playboy will spend two days interviewing and photographing prospective Playmates at JillianÆs Las Vegas this Wednesday and Thursday, with events and fashion shows to follow. Read More …

Mamma Mia! Tickets – continue on sale now for the smash hit musical based on the songs of ABBA. Acclaimed by the Associated Press as “quite simply a phenomenon,” Mamma Mia! has broken virtually every known box office record and continues to sell out every performance, playing to more than 10,000 people nightly around the world. Click for Mamma Mia! tickets.

Britney Spears Sunning At Palms – Rumors are floating around about Britney Spears and Palms owner George Maloof. If you lounged by the Palms pool last week, you saw Britney in her red bikini taking in some sun. If you missed it, click here for the photos. Now you know why people pay the resort prices to mingle at places like The Palms, Hard Rock, Mandalay Bay and other celeb hot spots!

Premium Seating for “O” – Cirque Du Soleil’s “O” continues to be regarded as the most impressive, outstanding show in Las Vegas. And while there truly isn’t a bad seat in the specially designed theatre, this show sells out well in advance and any ticket (let alone the best seats) can be tough if you don’t act early.

We encourage you visit our regular “O” Tickets Page but if your dates are already sold out, or you want spectacular seats to celebrate that special occasion (or just because you want them), check our our “O” Premium and Sold Out seat availability.

Ventriloquist Wedding in Imperial Palace Ballroom – The 2003 Vegas Ventriloquist Festival, ôCelebrating the Wonderful World of Edgar Bergen,ö will be held April 25-27, 2003, in the Royal Halls at Imperial Palace and promises to be one of the all-time grand events of ventriloquism. Read More …

Free Comedy Shows – Who says there aren’t any freebies left in Las Vegas! The Comedy Zone plays in The Plaza showroom Tues. – Sun. nights at 9 PM. Featuring a rotating cast of comedians, this show is absolutely free with no drink minimum.

Featured Shows!

V – The Ultimate Variety Show
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Legends in Concert

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Hypnolarious starring Terry Stokes
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Featured Review: Hypnolarious Starring Terry Stokes

Hypnotist shows conjure up all kinds of ideas, especially to those who have never attended one. Am I going to be put under a crazy trance? Are people going to take their clothes off? Is this some kind of mystic seance?

Put those crazy notions aside and get ready to laugh and laugh and laugh when you go see Hypnolarious starring Terry Stokes. Yes, Stokes is a premier hypnotist but more importantly he is a funny guy. He’s a true entertainer. You’ll leave having enjoyed yourself.

Like other hypnotist shows, volunteers are chosen from the audience. Before being hypnotized, Stokes tells them that after the show they will find their clothes neatly folded by the side of the stage after the show (just a joke, this show is PG-13 but no one gets naked). Read More …

Featured Tour: Hummer Gold Rush Adventure Tour

Hummer Gold Rush Adventure Tour – Your powerful Hummer travels deep into the desert on old mining trails not accessible by your everyday vehicles. After a stunning view of the famous Colorado River, your guide will share secrets of the early prospectors and even give you a few minutes to do some serious treasure hunting…you may even get lucky! And of course, you can keep what you find..

Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course: The Revere Golf Club

The Revere Golf Club – A revolutionary golf experience with 36 holes that will test your skills, challenge your nerve, and inspire your soul. Created by legendary PGA Tour player Billy Casper and architect Greg Nash, The Revere presents a blend of beauty and challenge unlike any other in Southern Nevada.

Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations
NBA 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 NBA Premium and Sold Out seating. (NHL Playoffs Coming Soon).

For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter please post to our message boards so that others may read and help or write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com. Include your city — we have readers worldwide!

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Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

Registering for the boards is simple. Plus, it has a side benefit: When you return, you can click one place and get a customized list of all new threads, posts, and news releases right at your fingertips. We don’t put you on a list or send you unwanted info. Simply go to the boards and click on the “Register” button on the upper right hand side.

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All contents copyright 2002 Ted Newkirk. All Rights Reserved.
April 23, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 16, 2003

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Welcome to Access Vegas News and Reviews! This is the official newsletter of AccessVegas.Com. We talk about the Las Vegas attractions, shows, tours, golf, and dining that you really care about.

If you receive this by mistake, please note the simple unsubscribe instructions at the bottom. Feel free to forward this newsletter to others.

This Issue: Reader Questions And Feedback Answered

Shows | Tours | Dining | Golf | Rental Cars | Airfare | Packages

Print Out This Number! – Call (toll free) 866-828-9849 x143 to book all hotels, shows, tours, golf, and dining reservations. Bring number to Las Vegas for last minute reservations too! (New reservations only. Existing reservations use contact information given when reserving. Online room deals must be booked online).

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

Splash – We went and saw Splash at The Riviera Sunday night. First time back to see the show in about 2.5 years. Back then, I thought there was room for improvement. The show has been revamped and now I can give it my 100% recommendation! If you want to see the traditional Las Vegas show with topless showgirls, singing, dancing, impersonators, great comedy and more, you can’t go wrong with Splash.

Still not sure? We have photos and steaming video to help you make up your mind! Splash is reserved seating, so booking online ahead of your visit will get you better seats.

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 – ends in one week! If you have yet to enter, do it before you forget and tell your friends! Click To Enter

Reader Feedback

Message Board Member “coaster” wrote:

I’m wondering if anyone has been to see “Spirit of the Dance “while they were staying in Las Vegas. My wife loved “Riverdance”. I’m thinking she might enjoy this, hopefully it’s not too similar. We’re staying downtown and this might be a good way to take a short break in the action. The last week of April can’t get here quick enough.

I must confess I have yet to see Spirit Of The Dance. Readers … he and his wife are headed here soon. If you have seen it, give us all the scoop in our Spirit Of The Dance forum.

Message Board Member “JINTY58” wrote:

My husband & I will be on holiday from Scotland in July ’03. and we can hardly wait! The anticipation is all the more ’cause we were in Vegas last July ’02 and had a ball! We saw as much as we could pack into the time we had, but really just concentrated on the ‘strip’. This time we are coming for 12 days and intend to hire a car for 3/4 days, and try and see a bit more outside Vegas. Does anyone have any suggestions on where is really interesting and ‘different’ from what we can visit here in Scotland. We would be prepared to stay overnight somewhere if needed.

One of my favorite things to do when I need to relax and clear my head is just take a drive in the desert. Out to Lake Mead, Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, you name it! If driving, let me strongly suggest the Travelog series Travelog Hoover Dam / Valley of Fire and Travelog Red Rock Canyon. These are guided driving tours on tape and CD (comes with both). They are very accurate and helpful — I have both!

We also have links to much of the above information on our Sightseeing And Outdoor Recreation page. If you get away from the neon to explore the natural wonders of our area, what are your favorites and what tips do you have? Share them in our Places Of Interest forum. Help our friends from Scotland (and everyone else) enjoy their trip even more!

Message Board Member “BModl” wrote:

Has anyone been playing 3 card poker and if so where are you having the most luck at? I am going to be in Vegas 4/22-4/26 and can’t wait to hit the tables. We are staying at Harrah’s. Hope the weather is nice that time of year…..

We just had a couple days of rain but the long range forecast says mostly sunny with highs around 80. I confess I’m not a poker player so we need reader help on this one. If you play poker in Las Vegas, help them out in the Three Card Poker thread of our forums. Also, we just opened up a new poker forum on the boards. Go to the Message Boards main menu, scroll down to Gambling, and Poker is there. Poker players, post away!

Message Board Member “Laree” wrote:

Just got back from Vegas, spent a few nights at Treasure Island, and REALLY enjoyed it. It was our honeymoon, and for no extra charge they upgraded us to the penthouse overlooking the strip (small tip at the check in counter certainly didn’t hurt!), and threw in champagne. Found the dealers very friendly, and the place is just a nice combination of class and low key fun.

What a great story, and sounds like a great honeymoon! For those wondering about the “check-in counter tip”, Check out our Las Vegas tipping guide. Have you stayed at Treasure Island or are thinking about it? Join the Treasure Island discussion in our forums.

Message Board Member “dishon” wrote:

How many people use Limousines as their mode of transportation in Vegas? I plan on using Las Vegas Limousines when I attend Vegas. Thanks in advance!

Living here, I end up in a limo from time to time, but usually because someone I know or was hanging out with had one at their disposal. So I’m not really qualified to talk about renting them. Readers, did you rent a limo for that special occasion in town or use one instead of grabbing a cab at the airport? Fill us in at our Limousine forum. You can book one in advance and check rates online at our Limo Search.

Send Mom Flowers

Featured Shows!

V – The Ultimate Variety Show

Legends in Concert

Hypnolarious starring Terry Stokes

For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter please post to our message boards so that others may read and help or write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com. Include your city — we have readers worldwide!

See you on the boards!

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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April 16, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 9, 2003

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This Issue: Zeffirino Italian At The Venetian

Also In This Issue – April 9, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, Hotel/Show Giveaway, News Of Interest To Tourists, Valley of Fire – Logandale Trail, Painted Desert
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! The weather has been incredible, with highs in the low 80’s. Enjoyed watching some of the snow and rain on TV, but glad it isn’t here. Spring is in Las Vegas!

Travel 101 – Every few weeks, someone writes and say “I try to get your deals and it always gives me a higher price than you put in the newsletter.”

In the travel industry, prices are listed “From $$$.” For example, Travelocity.com has a “Las Vegas From $25” commercial running on TV (where they say to check elsewhere, you’ll be back). If you are willing to travel on off days, no weekends, and stay downtown Las Vegas somewhere, you might get the rate they advertise. A search for May 4-7 Las Vegas on Travelocity.com found no rates lower than $39.95, and this was the weekday.

Travel prices are subject to demand. Travel during peak periods costs more. We have a How To Get The Best Las Vegas Room Rates page that explains steps you can take to get the lowest rates. Hope it helps!

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  • Each show ticket comes with a complementary buffet!
  • Free shuttle service now available between The Silverton and Strip hotels for ticket holders.

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Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Celine Dion – tickets continue to be in good demand after a slight (possibly war related) lull. Early reports that it would be more “show” than Celine aren’t true, with her performing most of the show. You can check out a video preview and see what you think for yourself.

Gardu±os at The Palms Celebrates Cinco de Mayo – It’s fiesta time at Gardu±os at The Palms as the restaurant celebrates Cinco de Mayo. Mariachis will fill the restaurant with the sounds of Old Mexico on Sunday and Monday. Nueva Era will perform from 5 :00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. both evenings. Read More …

House Of Lords Back At Sahara – The tradition of legendary dining has returned to the Sahara Hotel and Casino. The House of Lords steakhouse offers tantalizing menu selections and a high standard of service in an intimate dining atmosphere. Beautiful waterfalls and plush seating highlight the cozy ambiance of the House of Lords steakhouse, located adjacent to the SaharaÆs casino. Read More …

New Specials At Imperial Palace Ribhouse and Seahouse – For the freshest seafood experience, Imperial PalaceÆs Seahouse Restaurant is a true fisherman’s paradise, featuring the freshest and tastiest seafood this side of Atlantis. If meat is more your style, the RibhouseÆs outstanding western-style entrees, will make you feel like youÆre home, home on the range! Read More …

Fine Irishmen Features Traditional Irish Food and Entertainment – New York, New York will soon be home to America’s most ambitious Irish pub with the July 2003 opening of Nine Fine Irishmen. This authentic Irish pub will feature the best of Irish drink, food, music and entertainment. With a location overlooking the Las Vegas Strip, the interior of the 9,000 square-foot pub will be as genuine as the food, by replicating in fine detail the styles of pubs found across Ireland with Victorian bars, cottage areas and more. Read More …

Rampart/Marriott Host KQOL Karaoke Contest – Divas, non-divas, and other stars can show off their talents during the five-week KQOL (KOOL Oldies) Radio’s Kahuna Karaoke contest at Addison’s Lounge inside the Rampart Casino at the Resort at Summerlin. The contest continues each week between 7 p.m. and 10 p.m. The finals will be Wednesday, May 7 when the grand prize vacation getaway will be awarded. Read More …

Kentucky Derby At Imperial Palace – Imperial Palace, famous for the Las Vegas Strip’s only weekly handicapping contest on a weekend — “Super Saturdays” — invites tourists, as well as locals, to enjoy the competition of a Saturday afternoon at-the-races, right up to one of the biggest events of the season, the Kentucky Derby! Read More …

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Featured Review: Zeffirino Italian At The Venetian

By John Guinivere and Marianna Jones – ChefLive.Com

The staff who tend to the day to day operations of “Zeffirino”, inside the Venetian Hotel, located on the famous Las Vegas strip, invited a few of us to dinner as their guests. Downstairs, where the bar is situated, we began our evening with a cocktail. The bar is very intimate and has almost a cathedral ambiance. It was the perfect setting to relax, people watch and prepare for our wonderful dinner upstairs in the dining room.

Zeffirino is not just another restaurant in Las Vegas. It has a history that extends back to 1939, originating in Italy. The first Zeffirino is still known as the best restaurant in Genoa and was founded by Paolo Belloni. With BellioniÆs vision and Confucio BelloniÆs guidance, Zeffirino opened as a small pub, in a small fishing village in Genoa and through the years has become one of the most famous restaurants of the region.

It is not the food alone that makes a great restaurant. It is the people who cook, serve and greet the customer as well. The evening we went for dinner, we had the opportunity to take the time to sit down and talk with some of the individuals who keep Zeffirino ticking like a well oiled clock. I had one of my best dining experiences ever, listening to the stories and the rich history about the restaurant and the past careers of those who enable Zeffirino and itÆs traditions to continue. Read More …

Featured Tour: Valley of Fire – Logandale Trail

Valley of Fire – Logandale Trail (ATV) – Located just one hour from Las Vegas, the Logandale Trail System of the Valley of Fire is an off road rider’s paradise! This tour takes place on the north side of the Valley of Fire. The area is a scenic wonderland with towering, fiery red rock formations, sandstone cliffs, and Native American Petroglyphs carved into the Canyon Walls.

Valley Of Fire Photos

Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course: Painted Desert

Painted Desert – was the original desert-style golf course in Las Vegas, and the contrasts of the desert areas and lush green fairways lend beauty and challenge to the experience. Painted DesertÆs tee boxes and fairways are separated by native desert vegetation (cactus and mesquite), several lakes guard the landing areas and greens, and many bunkers dot the course.

Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations
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For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter please post to our message boards so that others may read and help or write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com. Include your city — we have readers worldwide!

See you on the boards!

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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April 9, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – April 2, 2003

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This Issue: Reader Questions And Feedback Answered

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:

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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For comments or questions regarding Las Vegas, our content, or this newsletter please post to our message boards so that others may read and help or write us a “letter to the editor” at allvegastv@aol.com. Include your city — we have readers worldwide!

See you on the boards!

Live From Las Vegas,

Ted Newkirk

CEO
Senior Content Editor
http://www.accessvegas.com

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April 2, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – March 26, 2003

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This Issue: Foreign Travel? Who Needs It When You Have Vegas, Baby!

Also In This Issue – March 26, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, Hotel/Show Giveaway, News Of Interest To Tourists, Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise, Stallion Mountain Country Club Man O’ War
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  • Six tickets to Dirk Arthur’s “New Art of Magic” show in the Dirk Arthur Showroom
  • Runner up to receive a family pack (6) tickets to the show.
  • Each show ticket comes with a complementary buffet!
  • Free shuttle service now available between The Silverton and Strip hotels for ticket holders.

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Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Megabucks Hits – The largest slot machine jackpot in gaming history — $39,713,982.25 — was won on a Megabucks machine at the Excalibur. The winner, who requested anonymity, is a 25-year-old software engineer from Los Angeles. He had been visiting family members in Las Vegas and keeping track of college basketball’s “March Madness” with some friends. Read More …

Free Cerviche May 1-10 plus Cinco de Mayo – Tequila Joe’s, Imperial Palace’s mild by day, wild by nightclub, will feature free Cerviche May 1-10, live music, a 2-for-1 Happy Hour from 4-7 p.m., other great appetizers and themed promotions in an outrageous sidewalk scene. Read More …

Best Golf Course – Angel Park Golf Club was recently named Best Las Vegas Golf Course by the readers of the Review-Journal (local morning paper). You can enjoy the challenge and beauty of two Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole championship golf courses, experience the thrill of the game’s most famous par-threes on the Cloud Nine Short Course, and test your mettle against the intriguing putting course.

Room Rates Down – Rates have fallen due to travel concerns, although we saw demand start to pick back up the past couple of days. If you want in on the cheap rates, you might want to make those Vegas Vacation plans now.

Real World Cast Makes Live Appearance at Palms Finale – Cast members of the Real World Las Vegas will make an appearance at a season finale party to commemorate the last show of the seven-and-a-half month series. Read More …

Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine, Celine – You can’t avoid the hype! She debuts tonight as we go to press. Dates and ticket info are available on our headliners calendar.

Tickets are sold out well in advance but premium seating (through our premium broker) is available for most of the sold out dates. Once the dust settles, we’ll have a full review of the show. They have noted it may take a few weeks of tweaking to reach the peak vision they have for it.

Safety – I am on the Las Vegas Strip 2-3 times a week. There are subtle signs of more security and police presence, and the hotels have noted much more security activity not visible to guest to provide optimum safety. I don’t even give it a second thought.

Besides, why would anyone do anything to Las Vegas? We are the center of … just about nothing. No major media. No important financial centers. Not a huge population center. Many would figure that “evil Sin City” got what it had coming and wouldn’t care! And terrorism is about making people care.

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Featured Story: Foreign Travel? Who Needs It When You Have Vegas, Baby!

Tired of war news and growing anti-US ranting overseas? Want to avoid outrageous prices, terrorism, 12-hour flights, customs hassles and interminable international airport security delays?Try Las Vegas as an all-inclusive alternative to taking your hard-earned US bucks through unfriendly skies to hostile foreign destinations. But if you still want a taste of world travel without leaving the good, old USA, you can do it all in just one city.

Paris – Do you need the original’s lousy attitudes, poor service, bad sanitation and smoke-filled, overpriced cafes and hotels? If you still remember when France was our friend, and you’d like to relive those memories, go to Paris Las Vegas.

This glitzy Gallic resort outshines the grungy French original in every way. It has great facilities, superb restaurants, a fake Eiffel Tower and a faux Arc di Triumphe. It isn’t the real Paris, but will you really miss the pervasive Parisian pretensions, pickpockets, pollution, paranoia and pigeon poop?

Italy – The attitude in Italy is a bit less obnoxious than in France, but its dirty, graffiti-smeared cities teem with sleazy characters always on the prowl to mug, hustle and hassle American tourists, particularly seniors. For a more enjoyable taste of Italy, try Las Vegas’ three magnificently phony palazzos.

  • Visit the glitzy Venetian, where instead of boating on the real Venice’s smelly, polluted canals, you can ride gondolas through clean waterways to within steps of exclusive shops and casinos.
  • Bellagio has exquisite Italian decor throughout, topped off with authentically faux Renaissance ceiling paintings. The resort has the best in Continental dining, and enough Italian marble to make Michelangelo drop his chisel and try his fortune at the tables.
  • And for ultimate Italian ambiance as experienced by Francis Albert Sinatra, Dino Crocetti and Anthony DiBenedetto, visit that venerable Vegas landmark, Caesars Palace. Where else can you slurp gelatto while watching a mechanical Bacchus and other plaster gods extol the virtues of wine, gambling and shopping in Caesars Forum Shops?

The Caribbean: Everyone knows the natives of these islands were oppressed and exploited for centuries by Europeans. But, hey guys, enough already! Your economy depends on tourism, so stop scaring away US tourists with angry discourtesy, frequent strikes, heavy street crime and political posturing.

For a more tranquil, no-attitude Caribbean vacation, try basking on the pristine imitation beaches and glitzy ambiance at the super-luxurious Mandalay Bay Resort.Gimme Shelter – With war and terrorism on everyone’s mind, here’s some emergency advice for Vegas visitors and residents. In case of enemy attack, everyone is urged to rush to The Bellagio (home to what some think are the world’s tightest machines) and just crawl under the slots. Those machines will never be hit! (Aw, just kidding!)

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

Featured Tour: Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise

Hoover Dam & Lake Mead Cruise – Take a relaxing Cruise on Lake Mead aboard the Desert Princess. You will enjoy your boating experience on the largest man made lake in the United States while you delight in a light lunch in climate controlled comfort Have your camera ready to snap your picture of a lake side view of Hoover Dam.

Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course:
Stallion Mountain Country Club Man O’ War

Stallion Mountain Country Club Man O’ War – Stallion Mountain Country Club is the trifecta of Las Vegas golf so bet big because the odds are with you here. The Man O’ War course was the first built at Stallion Mountain and was a host course in 1991 for the PGA Tour’s Las Vegas Invitational. Chip Beck shot a 59 that year, joining Al Geiberger (at the time) as the only men in history to shoot that score.

Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations

$ave Your Money– these low rates won’t last forever!

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Access Vegas Insider Vibe – March 12, 2003

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This Issue: Coyote Ugly

Also In This Issue – March 12, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, Hotel/Show Giveaway, News Of Interest To Tourists, Area 51 Top Secret Tour, Las Vegas National Golf

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Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Celine Dion – debuts March 25 at Caesars Palace and will be on Oprah the same day with a taped interview. The hype has been unbelievable, as this show is supposed to a Cirque Du Soleil type event meets Celine’s dramatic vocals. Dates and ticket info are available on our headliners calendar.

Tickets are sold out well in advance but premium seating (through our premium broker) is available for most of the sold out dates. Once the dust settles, we’ll have a full review of the show.

Rates Down, Gas Up – With the threat of war and higher gas prices, room rates are falling. If the price at the pump or airfare is making you think twice about visting Las Vegas, keep in mind that you’ll be saving at hotel check-out.

Hoops Madness – Here are a couple of examples of the many events happening starting March 20:

  • The Flamingo: Giant-screen televisions will show all the televised NCAA basketball games in the Sunset Ballroom from 8 a.m. to the end of the last game on both days. The $10 daily admission fee includes one hot dog, one draft beer and a Flamingo basketball party souvenir T-shirt. Read More …
  • Imperial Palace: The “hoop trials” begin at 9a.m. with hoop madness parties sponsored by Miller Genuine, Miller Lite and Pepsi, and don’t forget the Big-4 party on Saturday, April 5, with all the action on big screens, food and drink specials all day long, plus, you can “toss the rock” in Imperial Palace’s free-throw game to win even more great prizes! Read More …

Clint Holmes New Show All About The Music – Holmes recently launched the latest version of his show at Harrah’s Las Vegas with a broad range of new enhancements. Always the musical alchemist, Holmes is able to reach every audience member on a number of levels, some creative, some emotional, some comical. But Holmes’ greatest talent is and has always been the way he inspires a singular passion for music. Read More …

Ibiza USA Nightclub – Ibiza USA is a high-energy nightclub recreating the spirit, energy and overall atmosphere of the world’s most exclusive clubbing destination, the island of Ibiza, Spain. Long known for its renowned clubs and DJs and a cosmopolitan mix of club goers and celebrities, this nightclub capital of the world will be duplicated in Ibiza USA. Read More …

Celebrate Luck Of The Irish At Flamingo Las Vegas – Celebrate the luck of the Irish throughout March at Flamingo Las Vegas with draft green beers, Irish cuisine, two-for-one drinks, partying, prime rib and lobster specials, 99-cent corned beef slider sandwiches and nightly prize drawings. Read More …

Playboy Playmate Appearance and Photo – Playboy, the world’s best-selling men’s magazine, and Bally Gaming Systems “hopped” to a new level of gaming excitement with the introduction of the new “Playboy Bonus Frenzy” slot machines. On Saturday, February 22 September 1998 Playmate Vanessa Gleason and January 1996 Playmate Victoria Fuller signed autographs and handed out limited edition Playboy Slots T-shirts to guests. Read More plus photo …

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Featured Review: Coyote Ugly

Coyote Ugly is a southern style bar and dance saloon featuring hot female bartenders who have elevated pouring drinks to an art form. Like its New York City namesake, each night, sexy, sassy, tough talking Coyote Ugly bartenders ascend atop the bar to perform a bold show filled with stunts ranging from fire-blowing to body shots, clogging and choreographed dance numbers, all while inviting customer interaction.Coyote Ugly boasts some of the wildest bartenders and sexiest barkeep this side of the Mississippi. The “Coyotes” were selected in an arduous competition of 150 finalists for the coveted bartender positions. Most of the “Coyotes” had professional dancing experience before joining Coyote Ugly with experience ranging from Las Vegas production shows to cheerleading for professional sports teams. There is even a former Rockette on the payroll.

Coyote Ugly’s southern Americana decor invites its guests to check their inhibitions at the door, kick back and relax. Dark, trendy martini bars with VIP couches and private corners have filled the Las Vegas landscape, the aim of Coyote Ugly’s design is to knock that trend down a notch in an atmosphere that makes the guests part of one big party.

Like the New York City original, Coyote Ugly Las Vegas is designed to look like a southern bar that has endured years of partying, entrenched with southern flea market treasures and dark worn wood. There is ample room for dancing on the bar, where even the most reserved guests are invited to showcase their talents and leave their undergarments behind for the “Bra Wall of Fame.”

Inside New York, New York
Hours of Operation:
Open Daily 6 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Sat. and Sun. 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.
Cover: $10 after 10 p.m. Fri. and Sat. Special events not included
Under 21 not admitted

Featured Tour: Area 51 – Top Secret (SUV)

Area 51 – Top Secret (SUV) – This tour takes us to an incredibly remote part of the Nevada desert. It is awesome just to realize how much trouble the government went to, to stay away from the prying eyes of the public. This tour starts with a stop in a vast gorge where UFO sightings have occurred directly over the highway. Our second stop is at the rim of a beautiful canyon where more sightings have taken place. This is an unmarked road that goes to one place only, the Top secret location of Area 51.

Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course:
Las Vegas National

Las Vegas National – An oasis in the desert, this course hosted PGA and LPGA Tour Events including the Tournament of Champions and the 1996 Las Vegas Invitational. Its well-bunkered greens and lush fairways are protected by palm, pine, and olive trees. Electronic yardage provided in cars.

Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations
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March 12, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

Access Vegas Insider Vibe – February 26, 2003

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This Issue: Dirk Arthur: The New Art of Magic

Also In This Issue – February 26, 2003: Newkirk’s Notes, Hotel/Show Giveaway, News Of Interest To Tourists, Hiking – Red Rock Canyon, Las Vegas Golf Club
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Las Vegas News: Of Interest To Tourists

Megabucks Will Be World Record – Nevada Megabucks is currently at $34,955,600 and will continue to increase until someone wins it. That lucky person will also become part of history in the next edition of The Guinness Book of Records. Read More …

Fire Safety – In light of the tragic Rhode Island fire, many wonder how safe entertainment activities are. Especially in Las Vegas where many production shows use pyro and so many concerts and events roll through town. Clark County (Las Vegas) has 35 inspectors handling the roughly 200 special events that apply for the use of pyrotechnics. Paperwork is filled out weeks in advance and inspectors preview all effects. The depth of the staff insures that someone is on hand no matter what time of day an event happens.

Boogity, Boogity, Boogity – NASCAR’s UAW-Daimler Chrysler 400 invades the Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend and the event has been sold out for weeks. No ticket? Stuck home? Note the 11:30 AM Pacific start time and tune to your local Fox station. The best way to get to the race? Take the Cat Ride Race Shuttle (run by our local public bus service). This is the only way to go, as these busses use special routes that get you to the speedway in 45 minutes. I’m rooting for home-town boy #97 but the #2 is a sentimental favorite.

Rio Abrupt Cocktail Change – When the Rio opened, it was famous for beautiful, young cocktail waitresses in outfits that weren’t much more than a one-piece thong swimsuit. Now they are scrapping the entire cocktail staff to hire drink servers who will perform singing and dancing choreographed routines throughout the gaming area.

Some feel this is a way to get rid of cocktail waitresses who may not look at good in the skimpy outfits as they did a decade ago. Others see it as part of a bigger world-wide resort trend toward performing bartenders and waitresses. You can read The Rio’s press release and let us know what you think in our Rio Replaces Cocktail Servers forum. Think this will fly? Sound like a good change or will you miss the current waitresses? Let us know!

Ticket Advice – We often get asked how to get tickets to the very popular shows like “O”, Mystere, Siegfried and Roy, Blue Man Group, and Danny Gans. Yes we have them (at face value). Yes, they go very quickly. The key is to buy well in advance, but keep this in mind: some tickets are not released for sale more than three months ahead.

Our advice? Once your travel dates are set in stone, visit our Las Vegas Shows page and check availability. If that hard-to-get show has tickets available, buy them. If not available yet, keep checking back every few days and specifically 85-90 days before your visit. Most Las Vegas shows are now reserved seating, so even if you aren’t trying for a tough ticket, buying in advance often insures better seats.

Cook E. Ain’t No Rookie – Infamous club and lounge performer Cook E. Jarr is back at his Harrah’s Carnival Court gig midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. Cook’s 30’th birthday is probably a couple decades behind him, but his audience keeps getting younger.We were at the outdoor venue Friday night as he played to a packed bar area and ripped through both “old school” and recent dance and R & B favorites in his inimitable style.

The dance floor was packed and while the crowd skews younger, no age group is out of place. With the weather warming up, Cook E. Jarr is a party worth checking out. Plus, the Carnival Court bartenders are some of the better “flair” bartenders around. Check out our Cook E. Jarr Carnival Court photo section.

$5000 Palms Bingo Cash Giveaway – The Key West room at the Palms Resort offers bingo every Thursday: March 6,13, 20 and 27. Session times are 1 p.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Palms bingo players will receive an entry at each March session to win part of a $5,000 cash giveaway. The drawings for the $5,000 cash giveaway will be held at every session on Thursday, March 27, yielding 28 lucky winners. Read More …

You Are Reading This – and so are over 30,000 others who love Las Vegas, travel, gambling, dining, shopping and enjoying life. People like you who own and use computers and the internet and are more likely to have higher income and education levels. People who enjoy finding information and purchasing products online. Sound good? We now offer advertising in this newsletter! Click For Advertising Details

Featured Review: Dirk Arthur: The New Art of Magic

If Dirk Arthur’s name rings a bell, you may have seen the Bally’s Marquee over the past decade. Dirk was a featured act in Jubilee! and had his name in lights on the Las Vegas Strip. I’d seen him in the show, and he is good. His move to headlining status at The Silverton left people wondering if he could carry a show by himself and others wondering where The Silverton was!In an era with more shows than ever, trying their luck in just about every location and hotel you can try a show, it appears that Arthur’s gamble paid off. The Silverton’s showroom isn’t a converted lounge, but a full-sized, comfortable venue holding perhaps 400-500 people (my guess) and Dirk is filling it up on a consistent basis.

The show is aptly named The New Art Of Magic because Dirk’s specialties are huge scale illusions, the kind you often see with Lance Burton or David Copperfield. He levitates a Lamborghini and makes it vanish in mid-air. He puts a twist on the “saw the lady in half” by cutting her into nine pieces. He has an industrial size drill pierce right through him. And he makes white tigers vanish and switch places. Read More …

Featured Tour: Hiking – Red Rock Canyon

Hiking – Red Rock Canyon – We provide the transportation, water, and an interpretive guide. You choose from a selection of three of our favorite hikes in Red Rock, the White Rock/Willow Springs loop, Calico Hills, or Ice Box Canyon. For all hiking proficiency levels. Lunch is included.

Additional Tours Including Hoover Dam, Grand Canyon, City, Scenic, National Parks, and Adventure

Featured Golf Course:
Las Vegas Golf Club

Las Vegas Golf Club – A traditional favorite of Las Vegas, this layout provides a great environment for all golfers. One of the oldest courses in Las Vegas, the Las Vegas Golf Club features numerous trees and is just a few minutes from the strip.

Additional Las Vegas Golf Courses and Golf Vacations

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Ted Newkirk

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February 26, 2003 ISSN: 1529-2770

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